/* ==========================================================================
   COMMUNICATION STATION PAGES — route-level CSS
   Built on top of style.css design tokens (--navy, --gold, --cyan, etc.)
   Covers: hero, section headers, overview/framework/expectation grids,
   principle cards, stage-by-stage consultation, response cards,
   checklist, rapid revision, references.
   ========================================================================== */

:root{
  --comm-container:1160px;

  --comm-success:#3ddc84;
  --comm-success-soft:rgba(61,220,132,.10);
  --comm-success-border:rgba(61,220,132,.32);

  --comm-danger:#ff6b6b;
  --comm-danger-soft:rgba(255,107,107,.09);
  --comm-danger-border:rgba(255,107,107,.30);

  --comm-panel:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(13,33,63,.90), rgba(7,19,38,.94));
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SHARED LAYOUT
   ========================================================================== */

.comm-container{
  width:min(var(--comm-container), calc(100% - 48px));
  margin:0 auto;
}

main > section{
  padding:72px 0;
  position:relative;
}

main > section:not(:first-of-type){
  border-top:1px solid var(--border-soft);
}

/* light sections — a single centered prose card, don't need heavy air */
.comm-scenario,
.comm-task,
.comm-challenge,
.comm-examiner,
.comm-examiner-perspective,
.comm-summary{
  padding:52px 0;
}

/* heavy sections — long stacks of cards, read as distinct chapters */
.comm-learning-hub,
.comm-consultation,
.comm-challenging-responses,
.comm-learning,
.comm-stage-consultation,
.comm-checklist,
.comm-pitfalls,
.comm-faq,
.comm-challenges,
.comm-challenging,
.comm-key-takeaways,
.comm-memory-aid,
.comm-related{
  padding:92px 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   BREADCRUMB
   ========================================================================== */

.comm-breadcrumb{
  padding:22px 0;
}

.comm-breadcrumb ol{
  list-style:none;
  display:flex;
  flex-wrap:wrap;
  align-items:center;
  gap:10px;
  margin:0;
  padding:0 24px;
  max-width:var(--comm-container);
  margin-inline:auto;
  font-size:.88rem;
}

.comm-breadcrumb li{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:10px;
  color:var(--text-muted);
}

.comm-breadcrumb li:not(:last-child)::after{
  content:"\f105";
  font-family:"Font Awesome 6 Free";
  font-weight:900;
  font-size:.72rem;
  color:rgba(241,177,27,.45);
}

.comm-breadcrumb a{
  color:var(--text-muted);
  transition:.2s ease;
}

.comm-breadcrumb a:hover{
  color:var(--gold);
}

.comm-breadcrumb li[aria-current="page"]{
  color:var(--gold-3);
  font-weight:600;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HERO
   ========================================================================== */

.comm-hero{
  padding:36px 0 64px;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 18% 20%, rgba(20,182,213,.14), transparent 40%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 84% 0%, rgba(241,177,27,.12), transparent 38%);
}

.comm-hero .comm-container > *{
  animation:comm-hero-in .7s ease backwards;
}

.comm-hero .comm-station-type{ animation-delay:0s; }
.comm-hero h1{ animation-delay:.08s; }
.comm-hero-description{ animation-delay:.16s; }
.comm-hero-meta{ animation-delay:.24s; }

@keyframes comm-hero-in{
  from{ opacity:0; transform:translateY(12px); }
  to{ opacity:1; transform:translateY(0); }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  .comm-hero .comm-container > *{
    animation:none;
  }
}

.comm-station-type{
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  min-height:36px;
  padding:0 16px;
  border-radius:999px;
  background:rgba(20,182,213,.12);
  border:1px solid rgba(20,182,213,.42);
  color:var(--cyan-2);
  font-family:'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;
  font-size:.95rem;
  font-weight:700;
  letter-spacing:.14em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  margin-bottom:22px;
}

.comm-hero h1{
  margin:0 0 20px;
  font-family:'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;
  font-weight:800;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  font-size:clamp(2.3rem, 4.6vw, 3.6rem);
  line-height:1.02;
  letter-spacing:.01em;
  color:var(--white);
  max-width:920px;
}

.comm-hero h1 span{
  display:block;
  margin-top:6px;
  color:var(--gold);
}

.comm-hero-description{
  max-width:720px;
  color:var(--text-soft);
  font-size:1.14rem;
  line-height:1.7;
  margin:0 0 40px;
}

.comm-hero-meta{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(4, minmax(0,1fr));
  gap:16px;
}

.comm-meta-item{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:14px;
  padding:18px 18px;
  border-radius:var(--radius-sm);
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.03);
  border:1px solid var(--border-soft);
  transition:.2s ease;
}

.comm-meta-item:hover{
  border-color:rgba(241,177,27,.35);
}

.comm-meta-item i{
  flex:none;
  width:42px;
  height:42px;
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  border-radius:12px;
  background:rgba(241,177,27,.12);
  color:var(--gold);
  font-size:1.05rem;
}

.comm-meta-item:nth-child(2n) i{
  background:rgba(20,182,213,.12);
  color:var(--cyan-2);
}

.comm-meta-item div{
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  gap:3px;
  min-width:0;
}

.comm-meta-item span{
  font-size:.76rem;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  letter-spacing:.08em;
  color:var(--text-muted);
}

.comm-meta-item strong{
  color:var(--white);
  font-size:1rem;
  font-weight:700;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION HEADER (badge + title + subtitle), used across every section
   ========================================================================== */

.comm-section-header{
  text-align:center;
  max-width:760px;
  margin:0 auto 48px;
}

.comm-section-badge{
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:14px;
  min-height:34px;
  padding:0 16px;
  border-radius:999px;
  background:rgba(241,177,27,.14);
  border:1px solid rgba(241,177,27,.45);
  color:var(--gold);
  font-family:'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;
  font-size:.86rem;
  font-weight:700;
  letter-spacing:.14em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  margin-bottom:18px;
}

.comm-section-badge::before,
.comm-section-badge::after{
  content:"";
  width:22px;
  height:1px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(241,177,27,.7));
}

.comm-section-badge::after{
  background:linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(241,177,27,.7), transparent);
}

.comm-section-title{
  margin:0 0 14px;
  font-family:'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;
  font-weight:800;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  letter-spacing:.03em;
  font-size:clamp(1.7rem, 3vw, 2.35rem);
  color:var(--white);
}

.comm-section-subtitle{
  margin:0;
  color:var(--text-muted);
  font-size:1.05rem;
  line-height:1.7;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   AT A GLANCE — overview grid
   ========================================================================== */

.comm-overview-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(3, minmax(0,1fr));
  gap:20px;
}

.comm-overview-card{
  padding:26px 24px;
  background:var(--card-bg);
  border:1px solid var(--border-soft);
  border-radius:var(--radius-sm);
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);
  transition:.2s ease;
}

.comm-overview-card:hover{
  border-color:rgba(241,177,27,.45);
  transform:translateY(-2px);
}

.comm-overview-card h3{
  margin:0 0 10px;
  font-family:'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  letter-spacing:.06em;
  font-size:1.1rem;
  color:var(--gold);
}

.comm-overview-card p{
  margin:0;
  color:var(--text-soft);
  line-height:1.6;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   COMMUNICATION FRAMEWORK — numbered step grid
   ========================================================================== */

.comm-framework-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(4, minmax(0,1fr));
  gap:20px;
}

.comm-framework-step{
  position:relative;
  padding:28px 22px 24px;
  background:var(--card-bg);
  border:1px solid var(--border-soft);
  border-radius:var(--radius-sm);
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);
  transition:.2s ease;
}

.comm-framework-step:hover{
  border-color:rgba(20,182,213,.45);
  transform:translateY(-2px);
}

@media (min-width:1025px){
  .comm-framework-step:not(:nth-child(4n))::after{
    content:"\f061";
    font-family:"Font Awesome 6 Free";
    font-weight:900;
    position:absolute;
    top:50%;
    right:-21px;
    transform:translateY(-50%);
    color:rgba(241,177,27,.45);
    font-size:.85rem;
    z-index:2;
  }
}

.comm-framework-step span{
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  width:38px;
  height:38px;
  border-radius:50%;
  margin-bottom:16px;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,#ffd04a,#f1b11b);
  color:#1f1b0f;
  font-family:'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;
  font-weight:800;
  font-size:1.15rem;
}

.comm-framework-step h3{
  margin:0 0 8px;
  font-family:'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  letter-spacing:.03em;
  font-size:1.15rem;
  color:var(--white);
}

.comm-framework-step p{
  margin:0;
  color:var(--text-muted);
  font-size:.96rem;
  line-height:1.6;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   GENERIC PROSE CARD — scenario / task / challenge sections
   ========================================================================== */

.comm-content-card{
  max-width:860px;
  margin:0 auto;
  padding:40px 44px;
  background:var(--card-bg);
  border:1.5px solid rgba(241,177,27,.28);
  border-radius:var(--radius);
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);
}

.comm-content-card p{
  margin:0 0 18px;
  color:var(--text-soft);
  font-size:1.05rem;
  line-height:1.75;
}

.comm-content-card p:last-child{
  margin-bottom:0;
}

.comm-content-card strong{
  color:var(--gold-3);
}

.comm-content-card h3{
  margin:28px 0 14px;
  font-family:'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  letter-spacing:.03em;
  font-size:1.3rem;
  color:var(--gold);
}

.comm-content-card ul{
  margin:0 0 18px;
  padding:0;
  list-style:none;
  display:grid;
  gap:12px;
}

.comm-content-card ul:last-child{
  margin-bottom:0;
}

.comm-content-card li{
  position:relative;
  padding-left:28px;
  color:var(--text-soft);
  line-height:1.6;
}

.comm-content-card li::before{
  content:"\f058";
  font-family:"Font Awesome 6 Free";
  font-weight:900;
  position:absolute;
  left:0;
  top:1px;
  color:var(--cyan-2);
  font-size:.95rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   EXAMINER PERSPECTIVE — expectation grid
   ========================================================================== */

.comm-expectation-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(3, minmax(0,1fr));
  gap:20px;
}

.comm-expectation-card{
  padding:26px 24px;
  background:var(--card-bg);
  border:1px solid var(--border-soft);
  border-left:3px solid var(--gold);
  border-radius:var(--radius-sm);
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);
}

.comm-expectation-card h3{
  margin:0 0 10px;
  font-family:'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  letter-spacing:.04em;
  font-size:1.12rem;
  color:var(--white);
}

.comm-expectation-card p{
  margin:0;
  color:var(--text-muted);
  line-height:1.6;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   LEARNING HUB — principle cards
   ========================================================================== */

.comm-principle-card{
  max-width:860px;
  margin:0 auto 32px;
  padding:34px 38px 38px;
  background:var(--comm-panel);
  border:1px solid var(--border-soft);
  border-radius:var(--radius);
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);
  transition:.25s ease;
}

.comm-principle-card:hover{
  border-color:rgba(241,177,27,.32);
  transform:translateY(-2px);
}

.comm-principle-card:last-child{
  margin-bottom:0;
}

.comm-principle-header{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:18px;
  margin-bottom:26px;
  padding-bottom:22px;
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--border-soft);
}

.comm-principle-icon{
  flex:none;
  width:56px;
  height:56px;
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  border-radius:16px;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,#ffd04a,#f1b11b);
  color:#1f1b0f;
  font-size:1.3rem;
  box-shadow:0 10px 20px rgba(241,177,27,.20);
}

.comm-principle-heading{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  flex-wrap:wrap;
  gap:12px 16px;
}

.comm-principle-heading h3{
  margin:0;
  font-family:'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  letter-spacing:.03em;
  font-size:1.5rem;
  color:var(--white);
}

.comm-difficulty{
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  min-height:26px;
  padding:0 12px;
  border-radius:999px;
  background:rgba(20,182,213,.14);
  border:1px solid rgba(20,182,213,.42);
  color:var(--cyan-2);
  font-size:.74rem;
  font-weight:800;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  letter-spacing:.08em;
}

/* stage/principle content sections (plain, success, danger) */

.comm-principle-section,
.comm-stage-section,
.comm-stage-objective{
  padding:20px 24px;
  border-radius:var(--radius-sm);
  margin-bottom:16px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.025);
  border:1px solid var(--border-soft);
}

.comm-principle-section:last-of-type,
.comm-stage-section:last-of-type{
  margin-bottom:0;
}

.comm-principle-section h4,
.comm-stage-section h4,
.comm-stage-objective h4{
  margin:0 0 10px;
  font-family:'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  letter-spacing:.06em;
  font-size:.92rem;
  color:var(--text-muted);
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:8px;
}

.comm-principle-section p,
.comm-stage-section p,
.comm-stage-objective p{
  margin:0;
  color:var(--text-soft);
  line-height:1.65;
}

.comm-principle-section ul,
.comm-stage-section ul{
  margin:0;
  padding:0;
  list-style:none;
  display:grid;
  gap:10px;
}

.comm-principle-section li,
.comm-stage-section li{
  position:relative;
  padding-left:24px;
  color:var(--text-soft);
  line-height:1.6;
}

.comm-principle-section blockquote,
.comm-stage-section blockquote{
  position:relative;
  margin:0 0 12px;
  padding-left:16px;
  border-left:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,.18);
  color:var(--text-soft);
  font-style:italic;
  line-height:1.65;
}

.comm-principle-section blockquote::before,
.comm-stage-section blockquote::before{
  content:"\f10d";
  font-family:"Font Awesome 6 Free";
  font-weight:900;
  display:block;
  margin-bottom:4px;
  font-size:.78rem;
  font-style:normal;
  color:rgba(255,255,255,.25);
}

.comm-principle-section blockquote:last-child,
.comm-stage-section blockquote:last-child{
  margin-bottom:0;
}

/* success variant — "Say This" / suggested phrases */

.comm-principle-section.success,
.comm-stage-section.success{
  background:var(--comm-success-soft);
  border-color:var(--comm-success-border);
}

.comm-principle-section.success h4::before,
.comm-stage-section.success h4::before{
  content:"\f058";
  font-family:"Font Awesome 6 Free";
  font-weight:900;
  color:var(--comm-success);
}

.comm-principle-section.success blockquote,
.comm-stage-section.success blockquote{
  border-left-color:var(--comm-success);
  color:var(--text-soft);
}

.comm-principle-section.success blockquote::before,
.comm-stage-section.success blockquote::before{
  color:var(--comm-success);
  opacity:.6;
}

/* danger variant — "Avoid This" */

.comm-principle-section.danger,
.comm-stage-section.danger{
  background:var(--comm-danger-soft);
  border-color:var(--comm-danger-border);
}

.comm-principle-section.danger h4::before,
.comm-stage-section.danger h4::before{
  content:"\f057";
  font-family:"Font Awesome 6 Free";
  font-weight:900;
  color:var(--comm-danger);
}

.comm-principle-section.danger blockquote,
.comm-stage-section.danger blockquote{
  border-left-color:var(--comm-danger);
}

.comm-principle-section.danger li::before,
.comm-stage-section.danger li::before{
  content:"\f00d";
  font-family:"Font Awesome 6 Free";
  font-weight:900;
  position:absolute;
  left:0;
  top:2px;
  font-size:.78rem;
  color:var(--comm-danger);
}

/* examiner pearl / examiner thinking callout */

.comm-examiner-pearl{
  display:flex;
  gap:16px;
  padding:20px 24px;
  border-radius:var(--radius-sm);
  background:rgba(241,177,27,.08);
  border:1px solid rgba(241,177,27,.35);
}

.comm-examiner-pearl i{
  flex:none;
  color:var(--gold);
  font-size:1.1rem;
  margin-top:2px;
}

.comm-examiner-pearl strong{
  display:block;
  margin-bottom:6px;
  font-family:'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  letter-spacing:.06em;
  font-size:.9rem;
  color:var(--gold);
}

.comm-examiner-pearl p{
  margin:0;
  color:var(--text-soft);
  line-height:1.6;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   STAGE-BY-STAGE CONSULTATION
   ========================================================================== */

.comm-stage{
  max-width:860px;
  margin:0 auto 32px;
  padding:34px 38px 38px;
  background:var(--comm-panel);
  border:1px solid var(--border-soft);
  border-radius:var(--radius);
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);
  transition:.25s ease;
}

.comm-stage:hover{
  border-color:rgba(20,182,213,.32);
  transform:translateY(-2px);
}

.comm-stage:last-child{
  margin-bottom:0;
}

.comm-stage-header{
  margin-bottom:24px;
  padding-bottom:20px;
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--border-soft);
}

.comm-stage-number{
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  min-height:30px;
  padding:0 14px;
  border-radius:999px;
  background:rgba(20,182,213,.14);
  border:1px solid rgba(20,182,213,.42);
  color:var(--cyan-2);
  font-family:'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;
  font-size:.82rem;
  font-weight:800;
  letter-spacing:.1em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  margin-bottom:14px;
}

.comm-stage-header h3{
  margin:0;
  font-family:'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  letter-spacing:.03em;
  font-size:1.55rem;
  color:var(--white);
}

.comm-stage-objective{
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.035);
}

.comm-stage-objective h4{
  color:var(--gold);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CHALLENGING RESPONSES
   ========================================================================== */

.comm-response-card{
  max-width:860px;
  margin:0 auto 28px;
  padding:30px 36px 34px;
  background:var(--comm-panel);
  border:1px solid var(--border-soft);
  border-radius:var(--radius);
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);
  transition:.25s ease;
}

.comm-response-card:hover{
  border-color:rgba(241,177,27,.3);
  transform:translateY(-2px);
}

.comm-response-card:last-child{
  margin-bottom:0;
}

.comm-response-card h3{
  margin:0 0 20px;
  font-family:'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;
  font-style:italic;
  font-size:1.35rem;
  font-weight:700;
  color:var(--gold-3);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   EXAM DAY CHECKLIST
   ========================================================================== */

.comm-checklist-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0,1fr));
  gap:16px;
}

.comm-checklist-card{
  display:flex;
  align-items:flex-start;
  gap:14px;
  padding:20px 22px;
  background:var(--card-bg);
  border:1px solid var(--border-soft);
  border-radius:var(--radius-sm);
  transition:.2s ease;
}

.comm-checklist-card:hover{
  border-color:var(--comm-success-border);
  transform:translateY(-2px);
}

.comm-checklist-card i{
  flex:none;
  width:30px;
  height:30px;
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  border-radius:50%;
  margin-top:0;
  background:var(--comm-success-soft);
  border:1px solid var(--comm-success-border);
  color:var(--comm-success);
  font-size:.9rem;
}

.comm-checklist-card p{
  margin:0;
  color:var(--text-soft);
  line-height:1.55;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   RAPID REVISION
   ========================================================================== */

.comm-revision-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(4, minmax(0,1fr));
  gap:18px;
}

.comm-revision-card{
  padding:24px 22px;
  background:var(--card-bg);
  border:1px solid var(--border-soft);
  border-radius:var(--radius-sm);
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);
}

.comm-revision-card h3{
  margin:0 0 10px;
  font-family:'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  letter-spacing:.04em;
  font-size:1.05rem;
  color:var(--gold);
}

.comm-revision-card p{
  margin:0;
  color:var(--text-muted);
  font-size:.92rem;
  line-height:1.55;
}

.comm-revision-highlight{
  grid-column:1 / -1;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(241,177,27,.14), rgba(241,177,27,.05));
  border:1.5px solid rgba(241,177,27,.5);
  box-shadow:0 16px 30px rgba(241,177,27,.10);
}

.comm-revision-highlight h3{
  color:var(--gold-3);
}

.comm-revision-highlight p{
  color:var(--text-soft);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   REFERENCES
   ========================================================================== */

.comm-reference-list{
  max-width:760px;
  margin:0 auto;
  padding:0;
  list-style:none;
  counter-reset:comm-ref;
  display:grid;
  gap:14px;
}

.comm-reference-list li{
  counter-increment:comm-ref;
  position:relative;
  padding:16px 20px 16px 56px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.025);
  border:1px solid var(--border-soft);
  border-radius:var(--radius-sm);
  color:var(--text-soft);
  line-height:1.6;
}

.comm-reference-list li::before{
  content:counter(comm-ref);
  position:absolute;
  left:18px;
  top:15px;
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  width:24px;
  height:24px;
  border-radius:50%;
  background:rgba(241,177,27,.14);
  border:1px solid rgba(241,177,27,.42);
  color:var(--gold);
  font-size:.78rem;
  font-weight:800;
}

.comm-reference-list em{
  color:var(--text-muted);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CONSULTATION FRAMEWORK — vertical numbered timeline
   (used on pages where the framework is a simple stacked list rather
   than the card grid above — classes don't collide: comm-framework /
   comm-step vs comm-framework-grid / comm-framework-step)
   ========================================================================== */

div.comm-framework{
  max-width:820px;
  margin:0 auto;
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
}

.comm-step{
  position:relative;
  display:flex;
  gap:22px;
  padding-bottom:30px;
}

.comm-step:last-child{
  padding-bottom:0;
}

.comm-step::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  left:19px;
  top:44px;
  bottom:2px;
  width:2px;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(241,177,27,.45), rgba(241,177,27,.05));
}

.comm-step:last-child::before{
  display:none;
}

.comm-step-number{
  flex:none;
  width:40px;
  height:40px;
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  border-radius:50%;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,#ffd04a,#f1b11b);
  color:#1f1b0f;
  font-family:'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;
  font-weight:800;
  font-size:1.2rem;
  box-shadow:0 8px 16px rgba(241,177,27,.20);
  z-index:1;
}

.comm-step-content{
  padding-top:4px;
}

.comm-step-content h3{
  margin:0 0 8px;
  font-family:'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  letter-spacing:.03em;
  font-size:1.2rem;
  color:var(--gold);
}

.comm-step-content p{
  margin:0;
  color:var(--text-soft);
  line-height:1.65;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   MODEL DIALOGUE — doctor / relative chat exchange
   ========================================================================== */

.comm-dialogue{
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  gap:18px;
  max-width:820px;
  margin:0 auto;
}

.comm-doctor,
.comm-relative{
  max-width:82%;
  padding:16px 20px;
  border-radius:var(--radius-sm);
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.03);
  border:1px solid var(--border-soft);
}

.comm-doctor{
  align-self:flex-start;
  border-left:3px solid var(--cyan-2);
  border-top-left-radius:4px;
}

.comm-relative{
  align-self:flex-end;
  border-right:3px solid var(--gold);
  border-top-right-radius:4px;
}

.comm-speaker{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:8px;
  margin-bottom:8px;
  font-family:'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  letter-spacing:.06em;
  font-size:.82rem;
  font-weight:700;
}

.comm-doctor .comm-speaker{
  color:var(--cyan-2);
}

.comm-relative .comm-speaker{
  color:var(--gold-3);
  justify-content:flex-end;
}

.comm-message{
  margin:0;
  color:var(--text-soft);
  line-height:1.65;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   COMMUNICATION PEARLS / EXAMINER TIPS
   (both are advice cards; pearl = gold accent, tip = cyan accent, so the
   two sections stay visually distinct while sharing one language)
   ========================================================================== */

.comm-pearl,
.comm-tip{
  max-width:820px;
  margin:0 auto 16px;
  padding:22px 26px;
  border-radius:var(--radius-sm);
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.025);
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);
}

.comm-pearl:last-child,
.comm-tip:last-child{
  margin-bottom:0;
}

.comm-pearl{
  border:1px solid rgba(241,177,27,.32);
  border-left:3px solid var(--gold);
}

.comm-tip{
  border:1px solid rgba(20,182,213,.32);
  border-left:3px solid var(--cyan-2);
}

.comm-pearl h3,
.comm-tip h3{
  margin:0 0 8px;
  font-family:'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;
  font-size:1.08rem;
  letter-spacing:.01em;
}

.comm-pearl h3{ color:var(--gold-3); }
.comm-tip h3{ color:var(--cyan-2); }

.comm-pearl p,
.comm-tip p{
  margin:0;
  color:var(--text-soft);
  line-height:1.65;
}

.comm-pearl em,
.comm-tip em{
  color:var(--text-muted);
  font-style:italic;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CANDIDATE PITFALLS
   ========================================================================== */

.comm-pitfall{
  max-width:820px;
  margin:0 auto;
  padding:24px 28px;
  border-radius:var(--radius-sm);
  background:var(--comm-danger-soft);
  border:1px solid var(--comm-danger-border);
}

.comm-pitfall ul{
  margin:0;
  padding:0;
  list-style:none;
  display:grid;
  gap:12px;
}

.comm-pitfall li{
  position:relative;
  padding-left:26px;
  color:var(--text-soft);
  line-height:1.6;
}

.comm-pitfall li::before{
  content:"\f00d";
  font-family:"Font Awesome 6 Free";
  font-weight:900;
  position:absolute;
  left:0;
  top:2px;
  font-size:.82rem;
  color:var(--comm-danger);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   MODEL ANSWER — highlighted suggested response inside accordions
   ========================================================================== */

.comm-model-answer{
  margin-top:14px;
  padding:18px 22px;
  border-radius:var(--radius-sm);
  background:rgba(241,177,27,.08);
  border:1px solid rgba(241,177,27,.32);
  border-left:3px solid var(--gold);
}

.comm-model-answer p{
  margin:0 0 10px;
  color:var(--text-soft);
  line-height:1.65;
}

.comm-model-answer p:last-child{
  margin-bottom:0;
}

.comm-model-answer strong{
  color:var(--gold-3);
  font-family:'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  letter-spacing:.06em;
  font-size:.86rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   MODEL COMMUNICATION PHRASES
   ========================================================================== */

.comm-phrases{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0,1fr));
  gap:20px;
  max-width:900px;
  margin:0 auto;
}

.comm-phrase{
  padding:24px 26px;
  background:var(--card-bg);
  border:1px solid var(--border-soft);
  border-radius:var(--radius-sm);
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);
}

.comm-phrase h3{
  margin:0 0 14px;
  font-family:'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  letter-spacing:.04em;
  font-size:1rem;
  color:var(--gold);
}

.comm-phrase blockquote{
  margin:0 0 12px;
  padding-left:14px;
  border-left:2px solid rgba(20,182,213,.5);
  color:var(--text-soft);
  font-style:italic;
  line-height:1.6;
}

.comm-phrase blockquote:last-child{
  margin-bottom:0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HERO — split layout variant (text column + card meta grid)
   Used on stations that pair the hero copy with a metadata card grid
   instead of the plain inline stat row above.
   ========================================================================== */

.comm-hero-content{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:1.35fr .9fr;
  gap:40px;
  align-items:center;
}

.comm-hero-text h1{
  margin:0 0 10px;
  font-family:'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;
  font-weight:800;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  font-size:clamp(2.1rem, 4vw, 3.2rem);
  line-height:1.04;
  color:var(--white);
}

.comm-hero-text h2{
  margin:0 0 20px;
  font-family:'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;
  font-weight:600;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  letter-spacing:.03em;
  font-size:clamp(1.1rem, 1.8vw, 1.5rem);
  color:var(--gold);
}

.comm-hero-text > p{
  max-width:620px;
  color:var(--text-soft);
  font-size:1.08rem;
  line-height:1.7;
  margin:0;
}

.comm-hero-tag{
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  min-height:34px;
  padding:0 16px;
  border-radius:999px;
  background:rgba(20,182,213,.12);
  border:1px solid rgba(20,182,213,.42);
  color:var(--cyan-2);
  font-family:'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;
  font-size:.92rem;
  font-weight:700;
  letter-spacing:.14em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  margin-bottom:20px;
}

.comm-meta-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;
  gap:14px;
}

.comm-meta-card{
  padding:20px 20px;
  border-radius:var(--radius-sm);
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.03);
  border:1px solid var(--border-soft);
  transition:.2s ease;
}

.comm-meta-card:hover{
  border-color:rgba(241,177,27,.35);
  transform:translateY(-2px);
}

.comm-meta-card:nth-child(2n){
  border-color:rgba(20,182,213,.22);
}

.comm-meta-label{
  display:block;
  margin-bottom:6px;
  font-size:.74rem;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  letter-spacing:.1em;
  color:var(--text-muted);
}

.comm-meta-card strong{
  display:block;
  color:var(--white);
  font-size:1.05rem;
  font-weight:700;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FRAMEWORK — card variant (icon-less numbered card, own grid wrapper)
   Distinct from .comm-framework-step above: this variant numbers with a
   small circular badge (.comm-step) rather than a connecting arrow chain.
   ========================================================================== */

.comm-framework-card{
  padding:28px 22px 26px;
  background:var(--card-bg);
  border:1px solid var(--border-soft);
  border-radius:var(--radius-sm);
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);
  transition:.2s ease;
}

.comm-framework-card:hover{
  border-color:rgba(241,177,27,.45);
  transform:translateY(-2px);
}

.comm-framework-card > .comm-step{
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  width:38px;
  height:38px;
  border-radius:50%;
  margin-bottom:16px;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,#ffd04a,#f1b11b);
  color:#1f1b0f;
  font-family:'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;
  font-weight:800;
  font-size:1.15rem;
  /* override the vertical-timeline .comm-step defaults used elsewhere */
  position:static;
  gap:0;
  padding-bottom:0;
}

.comm-framework-card > .comm-step::before{
  content:none;
}

.comm-framework-card h3{
  margin:0 0 8px;
  font-family:'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  letter-spacing:.03em;
  font-size:1.15rem;
  color:var(--white);
}

.comm-framework-card p{
  margin:0;
  color:var(--text-muted);
  font-size:.96rem;
  line-height:1.6;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   GENERIC ICON CARD GRID
   Shared by "why this is challenging", checklist, pitfalls, related-station
   and takeaway sections that present a uniform icon + heading + text card.
   ========================================================================== */

.comm-card-grid,
.comm-related-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(3, minmax(0,1fr));
  gap:20px;
}

.comm-info-card{
  padding:28px 26px;
  background:var(--card-bg);
  border:1px solid var(--border-soft);
  border-radius:var(--radius-sm);
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);
  transition:.2s ease;
}

.comm-info-card:hover{
  border-color:rgba(241,177,27,.45);
  transform:translateY(-2px);
}

.comm-info-card > i{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  width:52px;
  height:52px;
  margin-bottom:18px;
  border-radius:14px;
  background:rgba(241,177,27,.12);
  color:var(--gold);
  font-size:1.2rem;
}

.comm-info-card h3{
  margin:0 0 10px;
  font-family:'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  letter-spacing:.04em;
  font-size:1.12rem;
  color:var(--white);
}

.comm-info-card p{
  margin:0;
  color:var(--text-muted);
  line-height:1.65;
  font-size:.96rem;
}

.comm-info-card em{
  color:var(--text-soft);
  font-style:italic;
}

/* link-flavoured card used for "related stations" */
a.comm-related-card{
  display:block;
  padding:28px 26px;
  background:var(--card-bg);
  border:1px solid var(--border-soft);
  border-radius:var(--radius-sm);
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);
  transition:.2s ease;
}

a.comm-related-card:hover{
  border-color:rgba(20,182,213,.5);
  transform:translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);
}

a.comm-related-card > i{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  width:52px;
  height:52px;
  margin-bottom:18px;
  border-radius:14px;
  background:rgba(20,182,213,.12);
  color:var(--cyan-2);
  font-size:1.2rem;
}

a.comm-related-card h3{
  margin:0 0 8px;
  font-family:'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  letter-spacing:.03em;
  font-size:1.1rem;
  color:var(--white);
}

a.comm-related-card p{
  margin:0;
  color:var(--text-muted);
  line-height:1.6;
  font-size:.94rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HIGHLIGHT BOX — callout list nested inside a prose card
   ========================================================================== */

.comm-highlight-box{
  margin-top:22px;
  padding:22px 26px;
  border-radius:var(--radius-sm);
  background:rgba(20,182,213,.07);
  border:1px solid rgba(20,182,213,.3);
  border-left:3px solid var(--cyan-2);
}

.comm-highlight-box > strong{
  display:block;
  margin-bottom:12px;
  color:var(--cyan-2);
  font-family:'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  letter-spacing:.05em;
  font-size:.92rem;
}

.comm-highlight-box ul{
  margin:0;
  padding:0;
  list-style:none;
  display:grid;
  gap:10px;
}

.comm-highlight-box li{
  position:relative;
  padding-left:26px;
  color:var(--text-soft);
  line-height:1.6;
}

.comm-highlight-box li::before{
  content:"\f058";
  font-family:"Font Awesome 6 Free";
  font-weight:900;
  position:absolute;
  left:0;
  top:1px;
  color:var(--cyan-2);
  font-size:.92rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   LEARNING HUB — card variant (labelled blocks instead of icon header)
   ========================================================================== */

.comm-learning-grid{
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  gap:28px;
}

.comm-learning-card{
  max-width:860px;
  margin:0 auto;
  padding:34px 38px 38px;
  background:var(--comm-panel);
  border:1px solid var(--border-soft);
  border-radius:var(--radius);
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);
  transition:.25s ease;
}

.comm-learning-card:hover{
  border-color:rgba(241,177,27,.32);
  transform:translateY(-2px);
}

.comm-learning-card > h3{
  margin:0 0 22px;
  padding-bottom:20px;
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--border-soft);
  font-family:'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  letter-spacing:.03em;
  font-size:1.35rem;
  color:var(--white);
}

.comm-learning-block{
  padding:18px 22px;
  border-radius:var(--radius-sm);
  margin-bottom:14px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.025);
  border:1px solid var(--border-soft);
}

.comm-learning-block:last-of-type{
  margin-bottom:16px;
}

.comm-learning-block > strong{
  display:block;
  margin-bottom:10px;
  font-family:'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  letter-spacing:.06em;
  font-size:.86rem;
  color:var(--text-muted);
}

.comm-learning-block p{
  margin:0;
  color:var(--text-soft);
  line-height:1.65;
}

.comm-learning-block blockquote{
  position:relative;
  margin:0;
  padding-left:16px;
  border-left:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,.18);
  color:var(--text-soft);
  font-style:italic;
  line-height:1.65;
}

/* "Why it matters" (1st block) stays neutral; "Say this" / "Avoid this"
   are told apart purely by order, so colour the 2nd + 3rd distinctly */
.comm-learning-block:nth-of-type(2){
  background:var(--comm-success-soft);
  border-color:var(--comm-success-border);
}

.comm-learning-block:nth-of-type(2) strong{
  color:var(--comm-success);
}

.comm-learning-block:nth-of-type(2) blockquote{
  border-left-color:var(--comm-success);
}

.comm-learning-block:nth-of-type(3){
  background:var(--comm-danger-soft);
  border-color:var(--comm-danger-border);
}

.comm-learning-block:nth-of-type(3) strong{
  color:var(--comm-danger);
}

.comm-learning-block:nth-of-type(3) blockquote{
  border-left-color:var(--comm-danger);
}

.comm-learning-tip{
  padding:18px 22px;
  border-radius:var(--radius-sm);
  background:rgba(241,177,27,.08);
  border:1px solid rgba(241,177,27,.35);
}

.comm-learning-tip > strong{
  display:block;
  margin-bottom:6px;
  font-family:'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  letter-spacing:.06em;
  font-size:.9rem;
  color:var(--gold);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   STAGE — card variant (flat body: h4/p/blockquote directly, no sub-panels)
   ========================================================================== */

.comm-stage-card{
  max-width:860px;
  margin:0 auto 32px;
  padding:34px 38px 38px;
  background:var(--comm-panel);
  border:1px solid var(--border-soft);
  border-radius:var(--radius);
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);
  transition:.25s ease;
}

.comm-stage-card:hover{
  border-color:rgba(20,182,213,.32);
  transform:translateY(-2px);
}

.comm-stage-card:last-child{
  margin-bottom:0;
}

.comm-stage-body h4{
  margin:0 0 10px;
  font-family:'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  letter-spacing:.06em;
  font-size:.92rem;
  color:var(--text-muted);
}

.comm-stage-body h4:not(:first-child){
  margin-top:22px;
}

.comm-stage-body > p{
  margin:0;
  color:var(--text-soft);
  line-height:1.65;
}

.comm-stage-body blockquote{
  position:relative;
  margin:0;
  padding-left:16px;
  border-left:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,.18);
  color:var(--text-soft);
  font-style:italic;
  line-height:1.65;
}

.comm-examiner-thinking{
  margin-top:22px;
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  gap:6px;
  padding:20px 24px;
  border-radius:var(--radius-sm);
  background:rgba(20,182,213,.08);
  border:1px solid rgba(20,182,213,.35);
}

.comm-examiner-thinking > strong{
  font-family:'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  letter-spacing:.06em;
  font-size:.9rem;
  color:var(--cyan-2);
}

.comm-examiner-thinking p{
  margin:0;
  color:var(--text-soft);
  line-height:1.6;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FAQ — challenging questions asked directly by the patient
   Two markup shapes share this styling: a flex wrapper (.comm-faq) holding
   .comm-faq-item children, or standalone .comm-faq-card siblings.
   ========================================================================== */

.comm-faq{
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  gap:18px;
  max-width:860px;
  margin:0 auto;
}

.comm-faq-item,
.comm-faq-card{
  max-width:860px;
  margin:0 auto 18px;
  padding:26px 30px 28px;
  background:var(--card-bg);
  border:1px solid var(--border-soft);
  border-left:3px solid var(--gold);
  border-radius:var(--radius-sm);
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);
}

.comm-faq-item:last-child,
.comm-faq-card:last-child{
  margin-bottom:0;
}

.comm-faq-item > h3,
.comm-faq-card > h3{
  margin:0 0 14px;
  font-family:'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;
  font-style:italic;
  font-weight:700;
  font-size:1.2rem;
  color:var(--gold-3);
}

.comm-faq-answer p{
  margin:0 0 12px;
  color:var(--text-soft);
  line-height:1.65;
}

.comm-faq-answer p:last-child{
  margin-bottom:0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   TAKEAWAYS — numbered icon card grid (revision summary variant)
   ========================================================================== */

.comm-takeaway-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(3, minmax(0,1fr));
  gap:20px;
}

.comm-takeaway-card{
  padding:26px 24px;
  background:var(--card-bg);
  border:1px solid var(--border-soft);
  border-radius:var(--radius-sm);
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);
  transition:.2s ease;
}

.comm-takeaway-card:hover{
  border-color:rgba(241,177,27,.4);
  transform:translateY(-2px);
}

.comm-takeaway-card > i{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  width:40px;
  height:40px;
  margin-bottom:16px;
  border-radius:50%;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,#ffd04a,#f1b11b);
  color:#1f1b0f;
  font-size:1rem;
  font-weight:800;
}

.comm-takeaway-card h3{
  margin:0 0 10px;
  font-family:'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  letter-spacing:.03em;
  font-size:1.08rem;
  color:var(--white);
}

.comm-takeaway-card p{
  margin:0;
  color:var(--text-muted);
  line-height:1.65;
  font-size:.95rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SUMMARY — plain checklist card (simpler alternative to the takeaway grid)
   ========================================================================== */

.comm-summary-card{
  max-width:860px;
  margin:0 auto;
  padding:38px 44px;
  background:var(--card-bg);
  border:1.5px solid rgba(241,177,27,.28);
  border-radius:var(--radius);
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);
}

.comm-summary-list{
  margin:0;
  padding:0;
  list-style:none;
  display:grid;
  gap:16px;
}

.comm-summary-list li{
  position:relative;
  padding-left:32px;
  color:var(--text-soft);
  line-height:1.65;
  font-size:1.02rem;
}

.comm-summary-list li::before{
  content:"\f058";
  font-family:"Font Awesome 6 Free";
  font-weight:900;
  position:absolute;
  left:0;
  top:2px;
  color:var(--gold);
  font-size:1rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   MEMORY AID — mnemonic panel (two shapes: one big lettered panel with
   .comm-memory-item children, or a grid of standalone .comm-memory-card)
   ========================================================================== */

.comm-memory-card{
  padding:34px 38px;
  background:var(--comm-panel);
  border:1px solid var(--border-soft);
  border-radius:var(--radius);
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);
  transition:.2s ease;
}

/* standalone grid usage (each card is one mnemonic letter) */
.comm-memory-grid > .comm-memory-card{
  padding:26px 24px;
}

.comm-memory-grid > .comm-memory-card:hover{
  border-color:rgba(241,177,27,.35);
  transform:translateY(-2px);
}

.comm-memory-card h3{
  margin:0 0 10px;
  font-family:'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  letter-spacing:.03em;
  font-size:1.1rem;
  color:var(--gold);
}

.comm-memory-card > p{
  margin:0;
  color:var(--text-soft);
  line-height:1.65;
}

.comm-memory-title{
  margin:0 0 30px;
  text-align:center;
}

.comm-memory-word{
  display:inline-block;
  font-family:'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;
  font-weight:800;
  letter-spacing:.06em;
  font-size:clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 2.6rem);
  color:var(--gold);
  text-shadow:0 8px 20px rgba(241,177,27,.25);
}

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

/* mnemonic-letter item nested inside the big .comm-memory-card panel */
.comm-memory-item{
  padding:18px 20px;
  border-radius:var(--radius-sm);
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.025);
  border:1px solid var(--border-soft);
}

.comm-memory-item h4{
  margin:0 0 8px;
  font-family:'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  letter-spacing:.03em;
  font-size:1rem;
  color:var(--gold-3);
}

.comm-memory-item p{
  margin:0;
  color:var(--text-soft);
  line-height:1.6;
  font-size:.94rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   REFERENCE ITEM — article-based numbered entry (non-<li> alternative
   to .comm-reference-list li above; same numbered-pill look)
   ========================================================================== */

.comm-reference-list{
  counter-reset:comm-ref;
}

.comm-reference-item{
  counter-increment:comm-ref;
  position:relative;
  margin-bottom:14px;
  padding:16px 20px 16px 56px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.025);
  border:1px solid var(--border-soft);
  border-radius:var(--radius-sm);
}

.comm-reference-item:last-child{
  margin-bottom:0;
}

.comm-reference-item::before{
  content:counter(comm-ref);
  position:absolute;
  left:18px;
  top:15px;
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  width:24px;
  height:24px;
  border-radius:50%;
  background:rgba(241,177,27,.14);
  border:1px solid rgba(241,177,27,.42);
  color:var(--gold);
  font-size:.78rem;
  font-weight:800;
}

.comm-reference-item h3{
  margin:0 0 6px;
  font-family:'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  letter-spacing:.03em;
  font-size:1rem;
  color:var(--white);
}

.comm-reference-item p{
  margin:0;
  color:var(--text-soft);
  line-height:1.6;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CHECKLIST — icon-wrapper + inline list variant
   ========================================================================== */

/* this variant (icon-in-a-box + heading + list) stacks vertically, unlike
   the flex icon+paragraph row used elsewhere, so it needs its own layout */
.comm-checklist-card.success{
  display:block;
}

.comm-checklist-icon{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  width:36px;
  height:36px;
  margin-bottom:14px;
  border-radius:50%;
  background:var(--comm-success-soft);
  border:1px solid var(--comm-success-border);
  color:var(--comm-success);
  font-size:.95rem;
}

/* neutralise the plain-icon rule below so it doesn't double up on the
   icon already sitting inside .comm-checklist-icon */
.comm-checklist-icon i{
  width:auto;
  height:auto;
  background:none;
  border:none;
}

.comm-checklist-card.success ul{
  margin:0;
  padding:0;
  list-style:none;
  display:grid;
  gap:8px;
}

.comm-checklist-card.success li{
  position:relative;
  padding-left:20px;
  color:var(--text-soft);
  line-height:1.5;
  font-size:.94rem;
}

.comm-checklist-card.success li::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  left:0;
  top:9px;
  width:6px;
  height:6px;
  border-radius:50%;
  background:var(--comm-success);
}

.comm-checklist-card.success h3{
  margin:0 0 12px;
  font-family:'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  letter-spacing:.04em;
  font-size:1.05rem;
  color:var(--white);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PITFALL — icon card grid variant (danger-tinted alternative to the
   single boxed list .comm-pitfall above)
   ========================================================================== */

.comm-pitfall-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(3, minmax(0,1fr));
  gap:20px;
}

.comm-pitfall-card{
  padding:28px 26px;
  background:var(--comm-danger-soft);
  border:1px solid var(--comm-danger-border);
  border-radius:var(--radius-sm);
  transition:.2s ease;
}

.comm-pitfall-card:hover{
  transform:translateY(-2px);
  border-color:rgba(255,107,107,.5);
}

.comm-pitfall-icon{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  width:44px;
  height:44px;
  margin-bottom:16px;
  border-radius:12px;
  background:rgba(255,107,107,.14);
  color:var(--comm-danger);
  font-size:1.1rem;
}

.comm-pitfall-card h3{
  margin:0 0 10px;
  font-family:'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  letter-spacing:.03em;
  font-size:1.05rem;
  color:var(--white);
}

.comm-pitfall-card p{
  margin:0;
  color:var(--text-soft);
  line-height:1.6;
  font-size:.95rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   NAVIGATION FOOTER — back/home pill buttons
   ========================================================================== */

.comm-navigation-grid{
  display:flex;
  flex-wrap:wrap;
  justify-content:center;
  gap:16px;
}

.comm-nav-btn{
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:12px;
  min-height:54px;
  padding:0 26px;
  border-radius:12px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.03);
  border:1.5px solid var(--border-soft);
  color:var(--text-soft);
  font-weight:700;
  letter-spacing:.02em;
  transition:.2s ease;
}

.comm-nav-btn i{
  color:var(--gold);
}

.comm-nav-btn:hover{
  border-color:rgba(241,177,27,.5);
  color:var(--white);
  transform:translateY(-2px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HEADER — brand copy stack (logo wordmark + ribbon)
   ========================================================================== */

.brand-copy{
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  justify-content:center;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   RESPONSIVE
   ========================================================================== */

@media (max-width:1024px){
  .comm-hero-meta{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0,1fr)); }
  .comm-overview-grid,
  .comm-framework-grid,
  .comm-expectation-grid{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0,1fr)); }
  .comm-revision-grid{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0,1fr)); }
  .comm-principle-card,
  .comm-stage,
  .comm-response-card{ padding:28px 26px 30px; }

  .comm-hero-content{ grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:28px; }
  .comm-meta-grid{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0,1fr)); }
  .comm-card-grid,
  .comm-related-grid,
  .comm-takeaway-grid,
  .comm-pitfall-grid,
  .comm-memory-grid{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0,1fr)); }
  .comm-learning-card,
  .comm-stage-card{ padding:28px 26px 30px; }
}

@media (max-width:680px){
  main > section{ padding:56px 0; }
  .comm-hero{ padding:28px 0 44px; }
  .comm-hero-meta{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .comm-overview-grid,
  .comm-framework-grid,
  .comm-expectation-grid,
  .comm-revision-grid,
  .comm-checklist-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .comm-content-card{ padding:28px 24px; }
  .comm-principle-header{ flex-direction:column; align-items:flex-start; }
  .comm-reference-list li{ padding-left:52px; }
  .comm-phrases{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .comm-doctor,
  .comm-relative{ max-width:100%; }

  .comm-meta-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .comm-card-grid,
  .comm-related-grid,
  .comm-takeaway-grid,
  .comm-pitfall-grid,
  .comm-memory-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .comm-learning-card,
  .comm-stage-card{ padding:24px 22px 26px; }
  .comm-faq-item,
  .comm-faq-card{ padding:22px 22px 24px; }
  .comm-summary-card{ padding:28px 24px; }
  .comm-reference-item{ padding-left:52px; }
}