/* Hallmark · responsive+polish pass · pre-emit critique: P5 H4 E5 S4 R5 V4
   preserves existing dc-* sky-blue identity (#0EA5E9); fluid grids, centered media, mobile-first */
  .dc-blog {
    /* === BRAND PALETTE - change --cb-primary to your exact brand blue === */
    --cb-primary: #0EA5E9;
    --cb-primary-light: #38BDF8;
    --cb-primary-soft: #E0F2FE;
    --cb-primary-tint: #F0F9FF;
    --cb-primary-deep: #0369A1;
    --cb-primary-darker: #075985;

    --cb-ink: #0F172A;
    --cb-text: #1E293B;
    --cb-muted: #64748B;
    --cb-border: #E2E8F0;
    --cb-border-soft: #F1F5F9;
    --cb-bg: #FFFFFF;
    --cb-bg-soft: #F8FAFC;

    --cb-success: #10B981;
    --cb-success-soft: #ECFDF5;
    --cb-success-border: #A7F3D0;
    --cb-success-deep: #047857;

    --cb-danger: #EF4444;
    --cb-danger-soft: #FEF2F2;
    --cb-danger-border: #FECACA;
    --cb-danger-deep: #B91C1C;

    --cb-warning-soft: #FFFBEB;
    --cb-warning-border: #FDE68A;
    --cb-warning-deep: #B45309;

    --cb-shadow-sm: 0 2px 8px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
    --cb-shadow-md: 0 8px 24px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06);
    --cb-shadow-lg: 0 20px 40px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
    --cb-shadow-blue: 0 12px 32px rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.14);

    --cb-radius-sm: 12px;
    --cb-radius: 18px;
    --cb-radius-lg: 24px;
    --cb-radius-xl: 32px;

    max-width: 920px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 32px 20px 60px;
    font-family: inherit;
    color: var(--cb-text);
    line-height: 1.78;
    font-size: 17px;
    counter-reset: cb-section;
    overflow-wrap: break-word;
  }
  .dc-blog *,
  .dc-blog *::before,
  .dc-blog *::after {
    box-sizing: border-box;
  }
  .dc-blog p {
    margin: 0 0 18px;
  }

  /* === HEADINGS === */
  .dc-blog h2 {
    position: relative;
    margin: 56px 0 22px;
    font-size: 30px;
    line-height: 1.25;
    color: var(--cb-ink);
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  }
  .dc-section > h2:first-child {
    padding-left: 0;
    padding-bottom: 18px;
    background-image: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--cb-primary), var(--cb-primary-light));
    background-size: 46px 3px;
    background-position: left bottom;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
  }
  .dc-section > h2:first-child::before { content: none; }
  .dc-blog h3 {
    margin: 36px 0 14px;
    font-size: 22px;
    line-height: 1.35;
    color: var(--cb-ink);
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  }
  .dc-section > h3 {
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 18px;
  }
  .dc-section > h3::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 12px;
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--cb-primary-light), var(--cb-primary));
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px var(--cb-primary-soft);
  }
  .dc-blog h4 {
    margin: 0 0 10px;
    font-size: 17px;
    color: var(--cb-ink);
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  }

  /* === HERO === */
  .dc-hero {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.1fr) minmax(0, 0.9fr);
    gap: 32px;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 36px;
    border-radius: var(--cb-radius-xl);
    background:
      radial-gradient(circle at 15% 20%, rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.12), transparent 45%),
      radial-gradient(circle at 85% 80%, rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.10), transparent 45%),
      linear-gradient(135deg, #F0F9FF 0%, #E0F2FE 100%);
    margin-bottom: 50px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.14);
  }
  .dc-hero::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: -140px;
    right: -140px;
    width: 320px;
    height: 320px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.22), transparent 70%);
    border-radius: 50%;
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  .dc-intro-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    border-radius: var(--cb-radius-lg);
    padding: 30px;
    box-shadow: var(--cb-shadow-md);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
  }
  .dc-intro-card p {
    font-size: 18px;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin: 0;
  }
  .dc-intro-card > p:first-child ~ p::first-letter {
    font-size: inherit !important; font-weight: inherit !important; float: none !important;
    line-height: inherit !important; margin: 0 !important; background: none !important;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: currentColor !important; color: inherit !important;
  }
  .dc-intro-card > p:first-child::first-letter {
    font-size: 58px;
    font-weight: 800;
    float: left;
    line-height: 0.9;
    margin: 6px 14px 0 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--cb-primary), var(--cb-primary-deep));
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    color: var(--cb-primary-deep);
  }
  .dc-hero img,
  .dc-image-band img {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    min-height: 0;
    max-height: 460px;
    object-fit: contain;
    object-position: center;
    background: #fff;
    padding: 8px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.12);
    border-radius: var(--cb-radius-lg);
    box-shadow: var(--cb-shadow-lg);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
  }

  /* === SECTION === */
  .dc-section {
    margin-bottom: 48px;
  }

  /* === CARD === */
  .dc-card {
    position: relative;
    background: var(--cb-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--cb-border);
    border-radius: var(--cb-radius-lg);
    padding: 26px 28px 26px 32px;
    margin: 22px 0;
    box-shadow: var(--cb-shadow-sm);
    transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease;
  }
  .dc-card::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 22px;
    bottom: 22px;
    width: 4px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--cb-primary-light), var(--cb-primary));
  }
  .dc-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: var(--cb-shadow-blue);
    border-color: rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.30);
  }
  .dc-card p:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
  }

  /* === ACCORDION === */
  .dc-accordion {
    display: grid;
    gap: 14px;
    margin: 26px 0;
  }
  .dc-accordion details {
    border: 1px solid var(--cb-border);
    border-radius: var(--cb-radius);
    background: var(--cb-bg);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--cb-shadow-sm);
    transition: box-shadow 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease;
  }
  .dc-accordion details:hover,
  .dc-accordion details[open] {
    border-color: rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.30);
    box-shadow: var(--cb-shadow-blue);
  }
  .dc-accordion summary {
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 20px 70px 20px 24px;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 17px;
    color: var(--cb-ink);
    list-style: none;
    position: relative;
    transition: color 0.2s ease, background 0.2s ease;
  }
  .dc-accordion summary:hover {
    color: var(--cb-primary-deep);
    background: var(--cb-primary-tint);
  }
  .dc-accordion summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
  .dc-accordion summary::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    right: 22px;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background:
      linear-gradient(var(--cb-primary-deep), var(--cb-primary-deep)) center/12px 2px no-repeat,
      linear-gradient(var(--cb-primary-deep), var(--cb-primary-deep)) center/2px 12px no-repeat,
      var(--cb-primary-soft);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, background-color 0.25s ease;
  }
  .dc-accordion details[open] summary::after {
    background:
      linear-gradient(var(--cb-primary-deep), var(--cb-primary-deep)) center/12px 2px no-repeat,
      var(--cb-primary-soft);
    transform: translateY(-50%) rotate(180deg);
  }
  .dc-accordion-content {
    padding: 4px 24px 24px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--cb-border-soft);
  }
  .dc-accordion-content > p:first-child { margin-top: 16px; }
  .dc-accordion-content > p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }

  /* === PROS / CONS === */
  .dc-pros-cons {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 14px;
    margin-top: 18px;
  }
  .dc-pro,
  .dc-con {
    position: relative;
    padding: 18px 18px 18px 52px;
    border-radius: var(--cb-radius);
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    border: 1px solid;
  }
  .dc-pro {
    background: var(--cb-success-soft);
    border-color: var(--cb-success-border);
    color: #064E3B;
  }
  .dc-con {
    background: var(--cb-danger-soft);
    border-color: var(--cb-danger-border);
    color: #7F1D1D;
  }
  .dc-pro::before,
  .dc-con::before {
    position: absolute;
    left: 14px;
    top: 16px;
    width: 26px;
    height: 26px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    text-align: center;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 13px;
    color: #fff;
    line-height: 26px;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
  }
  .dc-pro::before { content: "\2713"; background: var(--cb-success); }
  .dc-con::before { content: "\2715"; background: var(--cb-danger); }
  .dc-pro strong { color: var(--cb-success-deep); }
  .dc-con strong { color: var(--cb-danger-deep); }

  /* === WARNING GRID === */
  .dc-warning-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(210px, 1fr));
    gap: 22px;
    margin: 32px 0;
  }
  .dc-warning {
    position: relative;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--cb-warning-soft), #FEF3C7);
    border: 1px solid var(--cb-warning-border);
    border-radius: var(--cb-radius);
    padding: 26px 22px 22px;
    box-shadow: var(--cb-shadow-sm);
    transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
  }
  .dc-warning:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.16);
  }
  .dc-warning::before {
    content: "!";
    position: absolute;
    top: -16px;
    left: 22px;
    width: 34px;
    height: 34px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F59E0B, #D97706);
    border-radius: 50%;
    color: #fff;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-align: center;
    line-height: 34px;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 14px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.40);
    font-size: 18px;
  }
  .dc-warning strong {
    display: block;
    color: var(--cb-warning-deep);
    margin: 6px 0 8px;
    font-size: 16px;
  }
  .dc-warning p {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 15px;
    color: #78350F;
    line-height: 1.6;
  }

  /* === IMAGE BAND === */
  .dc-image-band {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 0.95fr) minmax(0, 1.1fr);
    gap: 30px;
    align-items: center;
    margin: 36px 0;
    padding: 28px;
    border-radius: var(--cb-radius-xl);
    background:
      radial-gradient(circle at 100% 0%, rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.10), transparent 50%),
      linear-gradient(135deg, var(--cb-primary-tint), var(--cb-primary-soft));
    border: 1px solid rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.12);
  }
  .dc-image-band > div p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }

  /* === BRAND GRID === */
  .dc-brand-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(240px, 1fr));
    gap: 20px;
    margin: 28px 0;
  }
  .dc-brand-card {
    position: relative;
    background: var(--cb-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--cb-border);
    border-radius: var(--cb-radius-lg);
    padding: 28px 26px 24px;
    box-shadow: var(--cb-shadow-sm);
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease;
  }
  .dc-brand-card::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--cb-primary-light), var(--cb-primary));
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: left;
    transition: transform 0.35s ease;
  }
  .dc-brand-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: var(--cb-shadow-blue);
    border-color: rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.25);
  }
  .dc-brand-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
  .dc-brand-card h3,
  .dc-brand-card h4 {
    margin: 0 0 12px;
    color: var(--cb-primary-deep);
    font-size: 20px;
    padding-left: 0;
  }
  .dc-brand-card h3::before { display: none; }
  .dc-brand-card p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }

  /* === MINI GRID === */
  .dc-mini-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(190px, 1fr));
    gap: 16px;
    margin: 28px 0;
    align-items: stretch;
    counter-reset: mini-count;
  }
  .dc-mini-card {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    height: 100%;
    background: var(--cb-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--cb-border);
    border-radius: var(--cb-radius);
    min-width: 0;
    padding: 42px 20px 20px;
    box-shadow: var(--cb-shadow-sm);
    transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease;
    counter-increment: mini-count;
  }
  .dc-mini-card::before {
    content: counter(mini-count, decimal-leading-zero);
    position: absolute;
    top: 16px;
    left: 20px;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--cb-primary-deep);
    letter-spacing: 0.10em;
    background: var(--cb-primary-soft);
    padding: 4px 9px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.18);
  }
  .dc-mini-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: var(--cb-shadow-blue);
    border-color: rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.25);
  }
  .dc-mini-card h4 {
    font-size: 15.5px;
    margin: 0 0 8px;
    padding-right: 0;
    overflow-wrap: normal;
    word-break: normal;
    hyphens: none;
    color: var(--cb-ink);
  }
  .dc-mini-card p {
    font-size: 14px;
    margin: 0;
    color: var(--cb-muted);
    line-height: 1.55;
  }

  /* === TABLE === */
  .dc-table-wrap {
    overflow-x: auto;
    max-width: 100%;
    margin: 28px 0 36px;
    border-radius: var(--cb-radius-lg);
    border: 1px solid var(--cb-border);
    box-shadow: var(--cb-shadow-sm);
    background: var(--cb-bg);
  }
  .dc-blog table {
    width: 100%;
    border-collapse: collapse;
    min-width: 640px;
    font-size: 15px;
  }
  .dc-blog th,
  .dc-blog td {
    border: none;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--cb-border-soft);
    padding: 16px 20px;
    text-align: left;
    vertical-align: top;
  }
  .dc-blog th {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--cb-primary-tint), var(--cb-primary-soft));
    color: var(--cb-primary-darker);
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 13px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--cb-primary-light);
  }
  .dc-blog tr:last-child td { border-bottom: none; }
  .dc-blog tr:nth-child(even) td { background: var(--cb-bg-soft); }
  .dc-blog tbody tr { transition: background 0.2s ease; }
  .dc-blog tbody tr:hover td { background: var(--cb-primary-tint); }
  .dc-blog td:first-child { font-weight: 600; color: var(--cb-ink); }

  /* === CONCLUSION === */
  .dc-final-box {
    margin-top: 56px;
    padding: 38px;
    border-radius: var(--cb-radius-xl);
    background:
      radial-gradient(circle at 90% 10%, rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.14), transparent 50%),
      linear-gradient(135deg, #F0F9FF, #E0F2FE);
    border: 1px solid rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.18);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  .dc-final-box::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
    height: 6px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--cb-primary-light), var(--cb-primary), var(--cb-primary-deep));
  }
  .dc-final-box h2 {
    margin: 0 0 18px;
    font-size: 32px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--cb-primary-darker), var(--cb-primary));
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    color: var(--cb-primary-darker);
  }
  .dc-final-box p { font-size: 17px; }
  .dc-final-box p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }

  /* === LINKS === */
  .dc-blog a {
    color: var(--cb-primary-deep);
    text-decoration: none;
    background-image: linear-gradient(transparent calc(100% - 2px), var(--cb-primary-light) 2px);
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    background-size: 100% 100%;
    transition: color 0.2s ease, background 0.25s ease;
    padding: 0 1px;
  }
  .dc-blog a:hover {
    color: var(--cb-primary-darker);
    background-image: linear-gradient(rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.15), rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.15));
  }

  /* === RESPONSIVE === */
  @media (max-width: 900px) {
    .dc-blog { font-size: 16px; padding: 20px 16px 40px; }
    .dc-hero,
    .dc-image-band,
    .dc-pros-cons {
      grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .dc-blog h2 { font-size: 24px; margin: 44px 0 18px; }
    .dc-section > h2:first-child { padding-left: 0; padding-bottom: 15px; background-size: 40px 3px; }
    .dc-blog h3 { font-size: 20px; }
    .dc-hero { padding: 24px; gap: 22px; }
    .dc-image-band { padding: 22px; gap: 22px; }
    .dc-final-box { padding: 28px; }
    .dc-card,
    .dc-brand-card { padding: 22px; }
    .dc-intro-card { padding: 22px; }
    .dc-intro-card p { font-size: 17px; }
    .dc-intro-card > p:first-child::first-letter { font-size: 50px; }
    .dc-final-box h2 { font-size: 26px; }
  }
  @media (max-width: 560px) {
    .dc-pros-cons { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  }

  /* === LEAD CTA BLOCK === */
  .dc-lead-cta {
    margin: 56px 0;
    padding: 44px 40px;
    border-radius: var(--cb-radius-xl);
    background:
      radial-gradient(circle at 0% 0%, rgba(255,255,255,0.18), transparent 50%),
      radial-gradient(circle at 100% 100%, rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.35), transparent 50%),
      linear-gradient(135deg, var(--cb-primary-deep) 0%, var(--cb-primary) 60%, var(--cb-primary-light) 100%);
    color: #fff;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 24px 48px rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.25);
  }
  .dc-lead-cta::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: -100px; right: -100px;
    width: 280px; height: 280px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,255,255,0.15), transparent 70%);
    border-radius: 50%;
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  .dc-lead-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 1fr);
    gap: 40px;
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
  }
  .dc-lead-eyebrow {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.14em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.18);
    padding: 7px 14px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.25);
  }
  .dc-lead-cta h2 {
    color: #fff !important;
    font-size: 32px !important;
    line-height: 1.2 !important;
    margin: 0 0 16px !important;
    padding-left: 0 !important;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  }
  .dc-lead-cta h2::before { display: none !important; }
  .dc-lead-cta p {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.92);
    font-size: 16px;
    margin: 0 0 20px;
    line-height: 1.6;
  }
  .dc-lead-bullets {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
  }
  .dc-lead-bullets li {
    position: relative;
    padding: 8px 0 8px 32px;
    font-size: 15px;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.95);
    line-height: 1.5;
  }
  .dc-lead-bullets li::before {
    content: "\2713";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 8px;
    width: 22px;
    height: 22px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.20);
    border-radius: 50%;
    text-align: center;
    line-height: 22px;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #fff;
  }
  .dc-lead-form-wrap {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: var(--cb-radius-lg);
    padding: 22px 24px;
    box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.18);
    color: var(--cb-text);
    max-width: 540px;
    width: 100%;
    margin-left: auto;
  }
  .dc-lead-form-wrap h3 {
    margin: 0 0 6px;
    font-size: 19px;
    color: var(--cb-ink);
    padding-left: 0;
  }
  .dc-lead-form-wrap h3::before { display: none; }
  .dc-lead-form-wrap > p {
    color: var(--cb-muted);
    font-size: 13.5px;
    margin: 0 0 16px;
  }
  .dc-lead-trust {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-top: 12px;
    font-size: 11.5px;
    color: var(--cb-muted);
  }
  .dc-lead-trust::before { content: "\1F512"; font-size: 13px; }

  /* WPForms field styling inside the wrapper */
  .dc-lead-form-wrap .wpforms-form input[type="text"],
  .dc-lead-form-wrap .wpforms-form input[type="email"],
  .dc-lead-form-wrap .wpforms-form input[type="tel"],
  .dc-lead-form-wrap .wpforms-form textarea,
  .dc-lead-form-wrap .wpforms-form select {
    border: 1px solid var(--cb-border) !important;
    border-radius: 11px !important;
    padding: 11px 14px !important;
    font-size: 14.5px !important;
    transition: border-color 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease !important;
    width: 100% !important;
  }
  .dc-lead-form-wrap .wpforms-form input:focus,
  .dc-lead-form-wrap .wpforms-form textarea:focus,
  .dc-lead-form-wrap .wpforms-form select:focus {
    border-color: var(--cb-primary) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px var(--cb-primary-soft) !important;
    outline: none !important;
  }
  .dc-lead-form-wrap .wpforms-form button[type="submit"],
  .dc-lead-form-wrap .wpforms-form input[type="submit"] {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--cb-primary), var(--cb-primary-deep)) !important;
    color: #fff !important;
    border: none !important;
    border-radius: 11px !important;
    padding: 13px 26px !important;
    font-size: 15.5px !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    cursor: pointer !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.30) !important;
    transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease !important;
  }
  .dc-lead-form-wrap .wpforms-form button[type="submit"]:hover,
  .dc-lead-form-wrap .wpforms-form input[type="submit"]:hover {
    transform: translateY(-1px) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.40) !important;
  }
  .dc-lead-form-wrap .wpforms-form label {
    font-size: 13px !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
    color: var(--cb-ink) !important;
  }

  /* === FOOTER CONTACT BANNER === */
  .dc-contact-banner {
    margin: 56px 0 0;
    padding: 48px 40px;
    border-radius: var(--cb-radius-xl);
    background:
      radial-gradient(circle at 0% 100%, rgba(255,255,255,0.12), transparent 50%),
      radial-gradient(circle at 100% 0%, rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.30), transparent 50%),
      linear-gradient(135deg, var(--cb-primary-deep) 0%, var(--cb-primary) 100%);
    color: #fff;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: 0 24px 48px rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.25);
  }
  .dc-contact-banner::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: -80px; left: -80px;
    width: 220px; height: 220px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,255,255,0.18), transparent 70%);
    border-radius: 50%;
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  .dc-contact-banner-inner {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    max-width: 680px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
  .dc-contact-banner h2 {
    color: #fff !important;
    font-size: 32px !important;
    margin: 0 0 12px !important;
    padding-left: 0 !important;
    line-height: 1.2 !important;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  }
  .dc-contact-banner h2::before { display: none !important; }
  .dc-contact-banner p {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.92);
    font-size: 17px;
    margin: 0 0 28px;
    line-height: 1.55;
  }
  .dc-contact-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 10px;
    background: #fff !important;
    color: var(--cb-primary-deep) !important;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 18px;
    line-height: 1.2;
    padding: 18px 44px;
    min-width: 180px;
    min-height: 58px;
    white-space: nowrap;
    border-radius: 999px;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    background-image: none !important;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(0,0,0,0.18);
    transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease;
    letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  }
  .dc-contact-btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
    background: #fff !important;
    color: var(--cb-primary-darker) !important;
    background-image: none !important;
  }
  .dc-contact-btn::after {
    content: "\2192";
    font-size: 20px;
    transition: transform 0.2s ease;
  }
  .dc-contact-btn:hover::after { transform: translateX(4px); }

  @media (max-width: 900px) {
    .dc-lead-cta { padding: 32px 24px; margin: 40px 0; }
    .dc-lead-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 28px; }
    .dc-lead-cta h2 { font-size: 26px !important; }
    .dc-lead-form-wrap { padding: 20px; max-width: 100%; margin-left: 0; }
    .dc-contact-banner { padding: 36px 24px; }
    .dc-contact-banner h2 { font-size: 26px !important; }
    .dc-contact-banner p { font-size: 16px; }
    .dc-contact-btn { padding: 16px 34px; font-size: 17px; min-width: 170px; min-height: 54px; }
  }


  /* === WPFORM EMBED FIXES === */
  .dc-lead-form-wrap .wpforms-container {
    margin: 0 !important;
    width: 100% !important;
  }
  .dc-lead-form-wrap .wpforms-field {
    padding: 8px 0 !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
  }
  .dc-lead-form-wrap .wpforms-submit-container {
    padding-top: 14px !important;
    margin-top: 0 !important;
  }
  .dc-lead-form-wrap .wpforms-field-row,
  .dc-lead-form-wrap .wpforms-field-large,
  .dc-lead-form-wrap .wpforms-field-medium {
    max-width: 100% !important;
    width: 100% !important;
  }
  .dc-lead-form-wrap .wpforms-error {
    font-size: 12px !important;
    margin-top: 6px !important;
  }

  /* === HERO TEXT-ONLY VARIANT === */
  .dc-hero.dc-hero-text {
    display: block;
    padding: 60px 44px;
  }
  .dc-hero.dc-hero-text .dc-intro-card {
    max-width: 760px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
  @media (max-width: 900px) {
    .dc-hero.dc-hero-text { padding: 40px 22px; }
  }

  /* === INLINE CALLOUT (expectation highlights) === */
  .dc-callout {
    position: relative;
    margin: 24px 0;
    padding: 18px 22px 18px 64px;
    border-radius: var(--cb-radius);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--cb-warning-soft), #FEF3C7);
    border: 1px solid var(--cb-warning-border);
    border-left: 4px solid #F59E0B;
    color: #78350F;
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    font-style: italic;
    font-weight: 500;
    box-shadow: var(--cb-shadow-sm);
  }
  .dc-callout::before {
    content: "!";
    position: absolute;
    left: 18px;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: 30px;
    height: 30px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F59E0B, #D97706);
    border-radius: 50%;
    color: #fff;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-align: center;
    line-height: 30px;
    font-size: 16px;
    font-style: normal;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.35);
  }
  .dc-callout p { margin: 0; }

  /* === RANK BADGE (table) === */
  .dc-rank {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    min-width: 34px;
    height: 26px;
    padding: 0 10px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--cb-primary-light), var(--cb-primary));
    color: #fff !important;
    border-radius: 999px;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-right: 10px;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    box-shadow: 0 3px 8px rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.30);
    vertical-align: middle;
  }

  /* === BRAND-CARD HEADING LINKS (cleaner) === */
  .dc-brand-card h3 a,
  .dc-brand-card h4 a {
    color: inherit !important;
    background-image: none !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
  }
  .dc-brand-card h3 a:hover,
  .dc-brand-card h4 a:hover {
    color: var(--cb-primary) !important;
    background-image: none !important;
  }

  /* === TABLE ROBUSTNESS (WordPress-safe) === */
  .dc-blog .dc-table-wrap { display: block !important; }
  .dc-blog .dc-table-wrap table {
    display: table !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    border-collapse: collapse !important;
    table-layout: auto !important;
  }
  .dc-blog .dc-table-wrap thead { display: table-header-group !important; }
  .dc-blog .dc-table-wrap tbody { display: table-row-group !important; }
  .dc-blog .dc-table-wrap tr { display: table-row !important; }
  .dc-blog .dc-table-wrap th,
  .dc-blog .dc-table-wrap td { display: table-cell !important; }
  .dc-blog .dc-table-wrap br { display: none !important; }


  /* === STICKY TABLE OF CONTENTS === */
  .dc-page-layout {
    max-width: 1240px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 920px) 260px;
    gap: 28px;
    align-items: start;
  }
  .dc-page-layout .dc-blog {
    max-width: 920px;
    margin: 0;
  }
  .dc-sticky-toc {
    position: sticky;
    top: 108px;
    align-self: start;
    padding-top: 8px;
  }
  .dc-sticky-toc-inner {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--cb-border, #E2E8F0);
    border-radius: 22px;
    padding: 18px 16px;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
  }
  .dc-toc-title {
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 900;
    letter-spacing: 0.10em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--cb-primary-darker, #075985);
    margin: 0 0 12px;
    padding-bottom: 10px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--cb-border-soft, #F1F5F9);
  }
  .dc-sticky-toc ul {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    display: grid;
    gap: 6px;
  }
  .dc-sticky-toc li {
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
  }
  .dc-sticky-toc a {
    display: block;
    color: var(--cb-text, #1E293B);
    text-decoration: none;
    background-image: none !important;
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 8px 10px;
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.35;
    transition: background 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
  }
  .dc-sticky-toc a:hover {
    background: var(--cb-primary-tint, #F0F9FF);
    color: var(--cb-primary-deep, #0369A1);
    transform: translateX(2px);
  }
  .dc-blog h2[id] {
    scroll-margin-top: 100px;
  }
  @media (max-width: 1180px) {
    .dc-page-layout {
      max-width: 920px;
      display: block;
    }
    .dc-sticky-toc {
      display: none;
    }
  }

  /* ============================================================
     FIXED CTA FORM  -  scoped to .dc-lead-form-wrap only.
     Repairs the WPForms "Book An Appointment" (id 17847) render:
     consistent visible labels, ChoicesJS dropdowns matched to the
     text inputs, smart-phone flag spacing, date field, radio chips.
     Nothing here leaks outside the CTA block, so the form looks
     unchanged everywhere else it is embedded on the site.
     ============================================================ */

  /* --- field rhythm --- */
  .dc-lead-form-wrap .wpforms-field { padding: 0 0 14px !important; margin: 0 !important; }
  .dc-lead-form-wrap .wpforms-field-container > .wpforms-field:last-child { padding-bottom: 3px !important; }

  /* --- reveal EVERY field label consistently (WPForms hides them by default) --- */
  .dc-lead-form-wrap .wpforms-field-label,
  .dc-lead-form-wrap .wpforms-field-label.wpforms-label-hide {
    position: static !important;
    clip: auto !important;
    clip-path: none !important;
    width: auto !important;
    height: auto !important;
    margin: 0 0 6px !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    overflow: visible !important;
    display: block !important;
    font-size: 13px !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
    line-height: 1.4 !important;
    color: var(--cb-ink) !important;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em !important;
    white-space: normal !important;
  }
  .dc-lead-form-wrap .wpforms-required-label { color: var(--cb-danger) !important; border: none !important; font-weight: 700 !important; }
  /* the WPForms "Layout" container carries a stray label - keep it hidden */
  .dc-lead-form-wrap .wpforms-field-layout > .wpforms-field-label { display: none !important; }
  /* per-row name sublabels (First / Last) stay hidden - the placeholders name them */

  /* --- text / email / tel / textarea (base already styles these; reinforce height + radius) --- */
  .dc-lead-form-wrap .wpforms-form input[type="text"],
  .dc-lead-form-wrap .wpforms-form input[type="email"],
  .dc-lead-form-wrap .wpforms-form input[type="tel"],
  .dc-lead-form-wrap .wpforms-form input[type="url"],
  .dc-lead-form-wrap .wpforms-form input[type="number"],
  .dc-lead-form-wrap .wpforms-form textarea {
    min-height: 46px !important;
    border-radius: 11px !important;
    background: #fff !important;
    color: var(--cb-ink) !important;
  }
  .dc-lead-form-wrap .wpforms-form textarea { min-height: 88px !important; line-height: 1.55 !important; resize: vertical !important; }
  .dc-lead-form-wrap .wpforms-form ::placeholder { color: var(--cb-muted) !important; opacity: 1 !important; }

  /* --- ChoicesJS "modern" dropdowns: make them identical to the text inputs --- */
  .dc-lead-form-wrap .choices { margin: 0 !important; }
  .dc-lead-form-wrap .choices__inner {
    min-height: 46px !important;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    background: #fff !important;
    border: 1px solid var(--cb-border) !important;
    border-radius: 11px !important;
    padding: 6px 38px 6px 14px !important;
    font-size: 14.5px !important;
    line-height: 1.4 !important;
  }
  .dc-lead-form-wrap .choices.is-focused .choices__inner,
  .dc-lead-form-wrap .choices.is-open .choices__inner {
    border-color: var(--cb-primary) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px var(--cb-primary-soft) !important;
    outline: none !important;
  }
  .dc-lead-form-wrap .choices.is-open .choices__inner { border-radius: 10px 10px 0 0 !important; }
  .dc-lead-form-wrap .choices__list--single { padding: 0 !important; width: 100% !important; }
  /* long placeholder questions (e.g. "What type of appointment…") never overflow the box */
  .dc-lead-form-wrap .choices__list--single .choices__item {
    white-space: nowrap !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
    text-overflow: ellipsis !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
  }
  .dc-lead-form-wrap .choices__placeholder { color: var(--cb-muted) !important; opacity: 1 !important; }
  .dc-lead-form-wrap .choices[data-type*="select-one"]::after {
    right: 15px !important;
    border-color: var(--cb-muted) transparent transparent !important;
  }
  .dc-lead-form-wrap .choices__list--dropdown,
  .dc-lead-form-wrap .choices__list[aria-expanded] {
    border: 1px solid var(--cb-primary) !important;
    border-radius: 0 0 10px 10px !important;
    box-shadow: var(--cb-shadow-md) !important;
  }
  .dc-lead-form-wrap .choices__list--dropdown .choices__item--selectable { font-size: 13.5px !important; padding: 8px 13px !important; }
  .dc-lead-form-wrap .choices__list--dropdown .choices__item--selectable.is-highlighted { background: var(--cb-primary-tint) !important; color: var(--cb-primary-darker) !important; }

  /* --- smart phone field: flag column sized, number never collides with the flag --- */
  .dc-lead-form-wrap .iti { display: block !important; width: 100% !important; }
  .dc-lead-form-wrap .iti input[type="tel"],
  .dc-lead-form-wrap input.wpforms-smart-phone-field { padding-left: 52px !important; }
  .dc-lead-form-wrap .iti__flag-container { padding: 0 6px !important; }
  .dc-lead-form-wrap .iti__selected-flag { border-radius: 12px 0 0 12px !important; padding: 0 8px 0 12px !important; }
  .dc-lead-form-wrap .iti__country-list { border-radius: 10px !important; box-shadow: var(--cb-shadow-md) !important; }

  /* --- date picker: match input, show a subtle calendar affordance --- */
  .dc-lead-form-wrap .wpforms-datepicker-wrap { position: relative !important; }
  .dc-lead-form-wrap input.wpforms-datepicker { cursor: pointer !important; }

  /* --- "How did you hear about us?" radios → selectable chips --- */
  .dc-lead-form-wrap .wpforms-field-radio fieldset { border: none !important; margin: 0 !important; padding: 0 !important; }
  .dc-lead-form-wrap .wpforms-field-radio ul {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-wrap: wrap !important;
    gap: 8px !important;
    list-style: none !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
  }
  .dc-lead-form-wrap .wpforms-field-radio li { margin: 0 !important; padding: 0 !important; position: relative !important; }
  .dc-lead-form-wrap .wpforms-field-radio li input[type="radio"] { position: absolute !important; opacity: 0 !important; width: 1px !important; height: 1px !important; }
  .dc-lead-form-wrap .wpforms-field-radio li label {
    display: inline-block !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    padding: 8px 16px !important;
    border: 1px solid var(--cb-border) !important;
    border-radius: 999px !important;
    background: #fff !important;
    color: var(--cb-text) !important;
    font-size: 13.5px !important;
    font-weight: 500 !important;
    cursor: pointer !important;
    transition: border-color .2s ease, background .2s ease, color .2s ease !important;
  }
  .dc-lead-form-wrap .wpforms-field-radio li label:hover { border-color: var(--cb-primary-light) !important; background: var(--cb-primary-tint) !important; }
  .dc-lead-form-wrap .wpforms-field-radio li input[type="radio"]:checked + label {
    border-color: var(--cb-primary) !important;
    background: var(--cb-primary-soft) !important;
    color: var(--cb-primary-darker) !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
  }
  .dc-lead-form-wrap .wpforms-field-radio li input[type="radio"]:focus-visible + label { box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px var(--cb-primary-soft) !important; }

  /* --- WPForms Layout field: 2 columns on desktop, stack on mobile --- */
  .dc-lead-form-wrap .wpforms-layout-row { display: flex !important; gap: 14px !important; flex-wrap: wrap !important; }
  /* columns hold a min width and WRAP to their own line when the form gets narrow,
     so paired fields (email/phone, gender/date) never squash their placeholders */
  .dc-lead-form-wrap .wpforms-layout-column { flex: 1 1 160px !important; min-width: 150px !important; }
  .dc-lead-form-wrap .wpforms-layout-column .wpforms-field { padding-bottom: 15px !important; }

  /* --- submit: full-width branded button (reinforce base) --- */
  .dc-lead-form-wrap .wpforms-submit-container { padding-top: 6px !important; }
  .dc-lead-form-wrap button.wpforms-submit,
  .dc-lead-form-wrap .wpforms-form button[type="submit"] {
    width: 100% !important;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--cb-primary), var(--cb-primary-deep)) !important;
    color: #fff !important;
    border: none !important;
    border-radius: 10px !important;
    padding: 12px 24px !important;
    font-size: 15px !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.01em !important;
    cursor: pointer !important;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(14,165,233,0.30) !important;
    transition: transform .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease !important;
  }
  .dc-lead-form-wrap button.wpforms-submit:hover { transform: translateY(-1px) !important; box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(14,165,233,0.40) !important; }

  /* --- inline validation errors --- */
  .dc-lead-form-wrap .wpforms-error {
    color: var(--cb-danger-deep) !important;
    font-size: 12px !important;
    font-weight: 500 !important;
    margin-top: 6px !important;
  }
  .dc-lead-form-wrap input.wpforms-error,
  .dc-lead-form-wrap textarea.wpforms-error,
  .dc-lead-form-wrap .choices.wpforms-error .choices__inner { border-color: var(--cb-danger) !important; }

  @media (max-width: 600px) {
    .dc-lead-form-wrap .wpforms-layout-row { gap: 0 !important; }
    .dc-lead-form-wrap .wpforms-layout-column { flex: 1 1 100% !important; }
  }

  /* === MEDIA / PHOTO CARD (people, before & after) - reusable === */
  .dc-media-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(240px, 1fr)); gap: 20px; margin: 28px 0; }
  .dc-media-card {
    display: flex; flex-direction: column;
    background: var(--cb-bg); border: 1px solid var(--cb-border);
    border-radius: var(--cb-radius-lg); overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--cb-shadow-sm);
    transition: transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease, border-color .25s ease;
  }
  .dc-media-card:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: var(--cb-shadow-blue); border-color: rgba(14,165,233,.25); }
  .dc-media-card img { width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 16 / 9; object-fit: cover; object-position: center; display: block; background: var(--cb-bg-soft); border-radius: 0; box-shadow: none; min-height: 0; }
  .dc-media-body { padding: 18px 22px 22px; }
  .dc-media-body h4 { margin: 0 0 8px; color: var(--cb-primary-deep); font-size: 18px; }
  .dc-media-body p { margin: 0; font-size: 15px; color: var(--cb-text); line-height: 1.6; }
  .dc-media-ph { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 16 / 9; background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--cb-primary-tint), var(--cb-primary-soft)); color: var(--cb-primary-deep); font-weight: 700; font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: .02em; text-align: center; padding: 12px; }
  @media (max-width: 900px) { .dc-media-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

  /* === PULL QUOTE (lyrics, expert quotes) - reusable === */
  .dc-quote {
    position: relative;
    margin: 30px 0;
    padding: 30px 34px 30px 68px;
    border-radius: var(--cb-radius-lg);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--cb-primary-tint), var(--cb-primary-soft));
    border: 1px solid rgba(14,165,233,.16);
    box-shadow: var(--cb-shadow-sm);
  }
  .dc-quote::before {
    content: "\201C";
    position: absolute;
    left: 22px; top: 14px;
    font-size: 60px; line-height: 1;
    font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;
    color: var(--cb-primary-light);
    font-weight: 700;
  }
  .dc-quote p { margin: 0 0 8px; font-size: 19px; line-height: 1.55; font-style: italic; color: var(--cb-ink); font-weight: 500; }
  .dc-quote p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
  .dc-quote cite { display: block; font-style: normal; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--cb-primary-deep); letter-spacing: .01em; }

  /* === FACTS STRIP (key/value spec cards) - reusable === */
  .dc-facts { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(180px, 1fr)); gap: 14px; margin: 26px 0; align-items: stretch; }
  .dc-fact {
    display: flex; flex-direction: column; height: 100%;
    background: var(--cb-bg); border: 1px solid var(--cb-border); border-radius: var(--cb-radius);
    padding: 18px 18px 16px; box-shadow: var(--cb-shadow-sm);
    transition: transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease, border-color .25s ease;
  }
  .dc-fact:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: var(--cb-shadow-blue); border-color: rgba(14,165,233,.25); }
  .dc-fact .dc-fact-k { display: block; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 800; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .10em; color: var(--cb-primary-deep); margin-bottom: 6px; }
  .dc-fact .dc-fact-v { display: block; font-size: 14.5px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--cb-ink); line-height: 1.5; overflow-wrap: break-word; }
  @media (max-width: 620px) { .dc-facts { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }
  @media (max-width: 400px) { .dc-facts { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }