.zc-section {
    padding: 70px 0;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.zc-section-light {
    background-color: var(--light-bg);
    color: var(--light-text);
}

.zc-section-light-alt {
    background-color: var(--light-surface);
    color: var(--light-text);
}

.zc-section-dark {
    background-color: var(--dark-surface);
    color: var(--dark-text);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--dark-border);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--dark-border);
}

.zc-section-dark-alt {
    background-color: #120916;
    color: var(--dark-text);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--dark-border);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--dark-border);
}

.zc-section-magenta {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--dark-bg) 0%, #46122d 100%);
    color: #ffffff;
    position: relative;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .zc-section {
        padding: 55px 0;
    }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   2. TYPOGRAPHY & BADGES (NO PILL DESIGN - strictly 8px radius)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.zc-eyebrow {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 6px 14px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-btn); /* 8px - strictly NO PILL */
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.zc-eyebrow-light {
    background: var(--primary-light);
    color: var(--primary);
    border: 1px solid rgba(203, 96, 150, 0.25);
}

.zc-eyebrow-dark {
    background: rgb(203 96 150 / 78%);
    color: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid var(--dark-border);
    width: fit-content;
}

.zc-heading {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.22;
    letter-spacing: -0.015em;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.zc-heading span {
    color: var(--primary);
}

.zc-subtext {
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.75;
    margin-bottom: 0;
    margin-top: 10px;
}

.zc-section-light .zc-subtext {
    color: var(--light-text-sub);
}

.zc-section-dark .zc-subtext {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
}

/* Quote Typography */
.zc-quote-lead {
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 1.4;
    font-style: italic;
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 28px;
    border-left: 4px solid var(--primary);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   3. BOOTSTRAP TABS STYLING (NO PILLS - Clean Editorial Card & Button Tabs)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.zc-nav-tabs {
    border: none;
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 35px;
}

.zc-nav-tabs.justify-content-center {
    justify-content: center;
}

.zc-nav-tabs .nav-item {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Light Section Tabs */
.zc-nav-tabs-light .nav-link {
    background: var(--light-surface);
    color: var(--light-text-sub);
    border: 1px solid var(--light-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-btn); /* 8px strictly */
    padding: 10px 22px !important;
    font-size: 14px;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
}

.zc-nav-tabs-light .nav-link:hover {
    color: var(--primary);
    border-color: var(--primary);
    background: var(--light-surface-hover);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.zc-nav-tabs-light .nav-link.active {
    background: var(--primary);
    color: #ffffff !important;
    border-color: var(--primary);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(203, 96, 150, 0.35);
}

/* Dark Section Tabs */
.zc-nav-tabs-dark .nav-link {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    color: #fff !important;
    border: 1px solid var(--primary);
    border-radius: var(--radius-btn); /* 8px strictly */
    padding: 10px 22px !important;
    font-size: 14px;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

.zc-nav-tabs-dark .nav-link:hover {
    color: #ffffff;
    border-color: var(--primary);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.zc-nav-tabs-dark .nav-link.active {
    background: var(--primary);
    color: #ffffff !important;
    border-color: var(--primary);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-glow);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   4. EDITORIAL CARDS & FRAMES (15px radius, no pills)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.zc-card {
    border-radius: var(--radius-box);
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all 0.35s ease;
    position: relative;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.zc-card-light {
    background: var(--light-surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--light-border);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
}

.zc-card-light:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    border-color: var(--primary);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-elevated);
}

.zc-card-dark {
    background: var(--dark-surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--dark-border);
    box-shadow: 0 14px 34px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

.zc-card-dark:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    border-color: var(--primary);
    box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(203, 96, 150, 0.22);
}

.zc-img-frame {
    border-radius: var(--radius-img);
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-elevated);
}

.zc-img-frame img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}

.zc-img-frame:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.03);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   5. UNIQUE PAGE 1: ABOUT ZINDAGI CIRCLE (Editorial Sanctuary & Philosophy)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.zc-editorial-portrait {
    position: relative;
}

.zc-editorial-badge-float {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -20px;
    right: -15px;
    background: #ffffff;
    padding: 16px 22px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-box);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-elevated);
    border-left: 4px solid var(--primary);
    max-width: 290px;
    z-index: 2;
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .zc-editorial-badge-float {
        position: static;
        margin-top: 15px;
        max-width: 100%;
    }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   5. UNIQUE PAGE 1: THREE PILLARS (Ultra-Stylish Anchor Cards)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.zc-pillar-card {
    background: linear-gradient(165deg, rgba(35, 16, 32, 0.95) 0%, rgba(18, 9, 22, 0.98) 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    border-radius: var(--radius-box);
    overflow: hidden;
    height: 100%;
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

.zc-pillar-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, var(--primary) 50%, transparent 100%);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
    z-index: 3;
}

.zc-pillar-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    border-color: rgba(203, 96, 150, 0.55);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(203, 96, 150, 0.28), 0 0 30px rgba(203, 96, 150, 0.15);
}

.zc-pillar-card:hover::before {
    opacity: 1;
}

.zc-pillar-img-header {
    height: 200px;
    width: 100%;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.zc-pillar-img-header img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.7s ease;
}

.zc-pillar-card:hover .zc-pillar-img-header img {
    transform: scale(1.08);
}

.zc-pillar-img-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(14, 6, 16, 0.2) 0%, rgba(18, 9, 22, 0.95) 100%);
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-end;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 18px 22px;
}

.zc-pillar-badge {
    background: rgba(14, 6, 16, 0.85);
    color: #ffd8ec;
    border: 1px solid rgba(203, 96, 150, 0.4);
    border-radius: var(--radius-btn);
    padding: 5px 12px;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.zc-pillar-watermark {
    font-size: 52px;
    font-weight: 900;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    line-height: 1;
    position: absolute;
    top: 14px;
    right: 18px;
    transition: color 0.4s ease;
    user-select: none;
}

.zc-pillar-card:hover .zc-pillar-watermark {
    color: rgba(203, 96, 150, 0.3);
}

.zc-pillar-body {
    padding: 28px 24px;
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.zc-pillar-icon-box {
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;margin-top: -54px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-btn);
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(203, 96, 150, 0.35);
    color: var(--primary);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 24px;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(203, 96, 150, 0.2);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.zc-pillar-card:hover .zc-pillar-icon-box {
    background: var(--primary);
    color: #ffffff;
    transform: scale(1.08);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(203, 96, 150, 0.45);
}

.zc-pillar-title {
    font-size: 21px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    line-height: 1.35;
}

.zc-pillar-desc {
    font-size: 14.5px;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.zc-pillar-checklist {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 9px;
    padding-top: 16px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.zc-pillar-check-item {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

.zc-pillar-check-item i {
    color: var(--primary);
    font-size: 14px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Anchoring Covenant Bar */
.zc-covenant-bar {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(42, 11, 31, 0.7) 0%, rgba(18, 9, 22, 0.85) 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(203, 96, 150, 0.3);
    border-radius: var(--radius-box);
    padding: 26px 32px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    margin-top: 40px;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   6. UNIQUE PAGE 2: JOIN THE CIRCLE (Invitation & Journey)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.zc-invitation-hero {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2a0b1f 0%, #150614 100%);
    border: 1px solid var(--dark-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-box);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-elevated);
}

.zc-journey-step {
    position: relative;
    padding: 30px;
    background: var(--light-surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--light-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-box);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    height: 100%;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.zc-journey-step:hover {
    border-color: var(--primary);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-elevated);
}

.zc-step-indicator {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-btn);
    background: var(--primary);
    color: #ffffff;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 18px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(203, 96, 150, 0.4);
}

.zc-pledge-card {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--dark-bg) 0%, #521837 100%);
    border-radius: var(--radius-box);
    padding: 45px 35px;
    color: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-elevated);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   7. UNIQUE PAGE 3: CIRCLE CONVERSATIONS (Voices & Pull-Quotes)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.zc-dialogue-card {
    background: var(--light-surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--light-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-box);
    padding: 34px;
    position: relative;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
}

.zc-dialogue-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--primary);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-elevated);
}

.zc-dialogue-tag {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 4px 10px;
    background: var(--primary-light);
    color: var(--primary);
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    border-radius: var(--radius-btn);
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.zc-dialogue-quote {
    font-size: 19px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--light-text);
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    font-style: italic;
}

.zc-quote-wall-box {
    background: var(--dark-surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--dark-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-box);
    padding: 28px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.zc-quote-wall-box:hover {
    border-color: var(--primary);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(203, 96, 150, 0.25);
}

/* Conversation Specific Image Cards & Visual Media */
.zc-conv-image-card {
    background: var(--light-surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--light-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-box);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    transition: all 0.35s ease;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.zc-conv-image-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    border-color: var(--primary);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-elevated);
}

.zc-conv-img-wrap {
    height: 240px;
    width: 100%;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.zc-conv-img-wrap img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}

.zc-conv-image-card:hover .zc-conv-img-wrap img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.zc-conv-img-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 14px;
    left: 14px;
    background: rgba(14, 6, 16, 0.82);
    color: #ffffff;
    padding: 6px 12px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-btn);
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

.zc-tab-banner {
    border-radius: var(--radius-box);
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    margin-bottom: -85px;
    height: 230px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.zc-tab-banner img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.zc-tab-banner-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;    align-items: center;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #000000cf, #ffffff00);
    display: flex;
    padding: 24px;
}

/* Light Topic Suggestion Box (Right Above Footer) */
.zc-topic-proposal-box {
    background: var(--light-surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--light-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-box);
    padding: clamp(35px, 5vw, 55px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-elevated);
}

.zc-soundwave-bar {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 3px;
    height: 18px;
}

.zc-soundwave-bar span {
    width: 3px;
    background: var(--primary);
    border-radius: 2px;
    animation: soundwavePulse 1.2s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.zc-soundwave-bar span:nth-child(1) { height: 8px; animation-delay: 0.1s; }
.zc-soundwave-bar span:nth-child(2) { height: 16px; animation-delay: 0.3s; }
.zc-soundwave-bar span:nth-child(3) { height: 12px; animation-delay: 0.2s; }
.zc-soundwave-bar span:nth-child(4) { height: 18px; animation-delay: 0.5s; }
.zc-soundwave-bar span:nth-child(5) { height: 10px; animation-delay: 0.4s; }

@keyframes soundwavePulse {
    0% { transform: scaleY(0.4); }
    100% { transform: scaleY(1); }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   8. UNIQUE PAGE 4: MONTHLY REFLECTION SESSIONS (Rhythm & Calendar)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.zc-rhythm-flow {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
    margin-top: 30px;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .zc-rhythm-flow {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}
@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .zc-rhythm-flow {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

.zc-rhythm-node {
    background: var(--light-surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--light-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-box);
    padding: 26px 20px;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
}

.zc-rhythm-node.active {
    border-color: var(--primary);
    background: var(--light-surface-hover);
}

.zc-rhythm-icon {
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    margin: 0 auto 16px;
    background: var(--primary-light);
    color: var(--primary);
    border-radius: var(--radius-btn);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 22px;
}

.zc-session-spotlight {
    background: var(--dark-surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--dark-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-box);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-elevated);
}

.zc-calendar-badge {
    background: var(--primary);
    color: #ffffff;
    border-radius: var(--radius-btn);
    padding: 12px 18px;
    text-align: center;
    min-width: 80px;
}

.zc-calendar-month {
    font-size: 11px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    display: block;
}

.zc-calendar-day {
    font-size: 26px;
    font-weight: 900;
    line-height: 1.1;
    display: block;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   9. UNIQUE PAGE 5: MEMBER STORIES (Editorial Magazine & Stories Showcase)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.zc-magazine-hero {
    background: var(--light-surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--light-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-box);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-elevated);
}

.zc-story-mosaic-card {
    background: var(--light-surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--light-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-box);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    transition: all 0.35s ease;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.zc-story-mosaic-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    border-color: var(--primary);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-elevated);
}

.zc-story-img-top {
    height: 230px;
    width: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.zc-story-body {
    padding: 26px;
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

.zc-author-meta {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-top: 18px;
    padding-top: 14px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--light-border);
}

.zc-author-avatar {
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-btn);
    object-fit: cover;
}

.zc-story-submission-box {
    background: var(--light-surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--light-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-box);
    padding: clamp(35px, 5vw, 55px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-elevated);
}

.zc-story-stat-badge {
    background: rgba(203, 96, 150, 0.12);
    border: 1px solid rgba(203, 96, 150, 0.25);
    border-radius: var(--radius-btn);
    padding: 8px 16px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   10. UNIQUE PAGE 6: ZINDAGI LETTER (Tactile Parchment & Editorial Archive)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.zc-letter-sheet {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid #ebd3e0;
    border-radius: var(--radius-box);
    padding: clamp(35px, 5vw, 65px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-elevated);
    position: relative;
}

.zc-letter-stamp {
    position: absolute;
    top: 25px;
    right: 25px;
    border: 2px dashed var(--primary);
    padding: 8px 14px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-btn);
    text-align: center;
    background: var(--light-bg);
}

.zc-letter-stamp-title {
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--primary);
    display: block;
}

.zc-letter-stamp-date {
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--light-text);
}

.zc-wax-seal {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    background: var(--primary);
    border-radius: var(--radius-btn);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 24px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(203, 96, 150, 0.45);
}

.zc-letter-card {
    background: var(--light-surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--light-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-box);
    padding: 28px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    height: 100%;
}

.zc-letter-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    border-color: var(--primary);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-elevated);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   11. UNIQUE PAGE 7: COMMUNITY QUIZZES (Interactive Self-Discovery)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.zc-quiz-card {
    background: var(--light-surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--light-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-box);
    padding: 30px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

.zc-quiz-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    border-color: var(--primary);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-elevated);
}

.zc-quiz-icon-badge {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-btn);
    background: var(--primary-light);
    color: var(--primary);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 22px;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.zc-interactive-prompt-card {
    background: var(--dark-surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--dark-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-box);
    padding: clamp(30px, 4vw, 50px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-elevated);
    color: #ffffff;
}

.zc-quiz-option-btn {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
    border-radius: var(--radius-btn);
    padding: 14px 18px;
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-align: left;
    width: 100%;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.zc-quiz-option-btn:hover, .zc-quiz-option-btn.selected {
    background: var(--primary);
    border-color: var(--primary);
    color: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(203, 96, 150, 0.4);
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   12. UNIQUE PAGE 8: CIRCLE GUIDELINES (Sanctuary Standards & Do/Don't)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.zc-pillar-box {
    background: var(--light-surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--light-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-box);
    padding: 30px;
    height: 100%;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.zc-pillar-box:hover {
    border-color: var(--primary);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-elevated);
}

.zc-pillar-icon {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-btn);
    background: var(--primary-light);
    color: var(--primary);
    font-size: 22px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.zc-comparison-card {
    border-radius: var(--radius-box);
    padding: 34px 28px;
    height: 100%;
}

.zc-comparison-do {
    background: #f4faf6;
    border: 1px solid #c2e5d1;
}

.zc-comparison-dont {
    background: #fff6f8;
    border: 1px solid #f4cdd7;
}

.zc-comparison-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.zc-comparison-item:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.zc-comparison-icon-do {
    color: #198754;
    font-size: 18px;
    margin-top: 2px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.zc-comparison-icon-dont {
    color: #dc3545;
    font-size: 18px;
    margin-top: 2px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   13. BUTTONS (STRICTLY RESPECTING EXISTING SYSTEM - NO PILLS)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.zc-btn-brand {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: var(--primary);
    color: #ffffff !important;
    border: 1px solid var(--primary);
    border-radius: var(--radius-btn); /* 8px */
    padding: 8px 25px;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 15px;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
    text-decoration: none;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(203, 96, 150, 0.35);
}

.zc-btn-brand:hover {
    background: var(--primary-hover);
    border-color: var(--primary-hover);
    color: #ffffff !important;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(203, 96, 150, 0.45);
}

.zc-btn-outline {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--primary) !important;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--primary);
    border-radius: var(--radius-btn); /* 8px */
    padding: 8px 25px;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 15px;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.zc-btn-outline:hover {
    background: var(--primary);
    color: #ffffff !important;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(203, 96, 150, 0.3);
}

.zc-btn-outline-white {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: transparent;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    border-radius: var(--radius-btn); /* 8px */
    padding: 12px 28px;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 15px;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.zc-btn-outline-white:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    border-color: #ffffff;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   14. FRONTEND AUTHENTICATION & ACCOUNT DASHBOARD STYLES (No-Pill, 8px/15px)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

/* Auth Layout Container */
.zc-auth-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid var(--light-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-box);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-elevated);
}

.zc-auth-side {
    background: linear-gradient(#00000075), url('../img/login.webp');
    padding: 35px;
    color: #ffffff;background-size: cover;
    display: flex;background-position: center;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    height: 100%;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.zc-auth-side::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -80px;
    right: -80px;
    width: 250px;
    height: 250px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(203, 96, 150, 0.25) 0%, transparent 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.zc-auth-form-wrap {
    padding: 35px;
}

/* Password Toggle & Strength Meter */
.zc-input-icon-wrap {
    position: relative;
}

.zc-pwd-toggle {
    position: absolute;
    right: 14px;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    cursor: pointer;
    color: #8a7884;
    font-size: 17px;
    border: none;
    background: transparent;
    padding: 0;
    z-index: 5;
    transition: color 0.2s;
}

.zc-pwd-toggle:hover {
    color: var(--primary);
}

.zc-pwd-meter {
    height: 4px;
    border-radius: 2px;
    background: #e9ecef;
    margin-top: 8px;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
}

.zc-pwd-meter-bar {
    height: 100%;
    width: 0%;
    transition: width 0.3s ease, background-color 0.3s ease;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   THE WISDOM VAULT ULTRA-PREMIUM STYLES
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.zc-wisdom-vault-wrap {
    position: relative;
}

/* Quarter Segmented Nav Tabs */
.zc-quarter-tabs {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 14px;
    margin-bottom: 35px;
    border: none;
    padding: 0;
    list-style: none;
}

.zc-quarter-tab-btn {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 14px 22px;
    text-align: left;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
    cursor: pointer;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    min-width: 220px;
    flex: 1 1 220px;
    max-width: 270px;
}

.zc-quarter-tab-btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    border-color: var(--primary);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(203, 96, 150, 0.15);
}

.zc-quarter-tab-btn.active {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1e0b19 0%, #3d122b 100%) !important;
    border-color: var(--primary) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(61, 18, 43, 0.3) !important;
}

.zc-quarter-tab-btn .tab-q-tag {
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--primary);
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
    transition: color 0.3s;
}

.zc-quarter-tab-btn.active .tab-q-tag {
    color: #ff9fb4;
}

.zc-quarter-tab-btn .tab-q-title {
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #1e293b;
    display: block;
    line-height: 1.3;
    transition: color 0.3s;
}

.zc-quarter-tab-btn.active .tab-q-title {
    color: #ffffff;
}

.zc-quarter-tab-btn .tab-q-months {
    font-size: 11px;
    color: #64748b;
    margin-top: 4px;
    display: block;
    transition: color 0.3s;
}

.zc-quarter-tab-btn.active .tab-q-months {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
}

/* Wisdom Banner Hero */
.zc-tab-banner {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 16px;
    overflow: hidden;
    min-height: 220px;
    box-shadow: 0 14px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.zc-tab-banner img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center;
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}

.zc-tab-banner:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.03);
}

.zc-tab-banner-overlay {
    position: relative;
    min-height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgb(20 8 24 / 38%) 0%, rgba(46, 16, 38, 0.88) 55%, rgb(20 8 24 / 14%) 100%);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 30px 40px;
    z-index: 2;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .zc-tab-banner-overlay {
        padding: 25px 20px;
    }
}

/* Wisdom Session Cards */
.zc-wisdom-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 14px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.07);
    padding: 26px;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.zc-wisdom-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 3.5px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary) 0%, #ff8da1 100%);
    opacity: 0.85;
    transition: height 0.3s ease;
}

.zc-wisdom-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-7px);
    border-color: rgba(203, 96, 150, 0.4);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(203, 96, 150, 0.15);
}

.zc-wisdom-card:hover::before {
    height: 5px;
}

.zc-session-badge {
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    color: var(--primary);
    background: rgba(203, 96, 150, 0.1);
    padding: 5px 12px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
}

.zc-wisdom-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    color: #1e293b;
    margin-top: 14px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    line-height: 1.35;
}

.zc-wisdom-desc {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: #64748b;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

/* Prompt Box */
.zc-prompt-box {
    background: #fff8f5;
    border: 1px solid rgba(224, 86, 36, 0.15);
    border-left: 3.5px solid var(--primary);
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 14px 16px;
    position: relative;
    margin-top: auto;
}

.zc-prompt-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.zc-prompt-label {
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    color: var(--primary);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
}

.zc-prompt-text {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-style: italic;
    color: #1e293b;
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Reassurance Strip */
.zc-wisdom-ribbon {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.07);
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 22px 28px;
    margin-top: 45px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
}

.zc-ribbon-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
}

.zc-ribbon-icon {
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    background: rgba(203, 96, 150, 0.12);
    color: var(--primary);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}