/* ==========================================================================
   HOMEPAGE — Section styles for all front-page.php template parts
   Depends on: variables.css, base.css, components.css, header.css, footer.css
   ========================================================================== */


/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   HERO SECTION
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

.ez-hero {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--ezee-navy);
  color: var(--ezee-white);
  overflow: hidden;
  min-height: clamp(560px, 80vh, 780px);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}

/* Layered background */
.ez-hero__bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
}

.ez-hero__gradient {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 50% at 60% 50%, rgba(0, 85, 165, 0.45) 0%, transparent 70%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 80% at 10% 80%, rgba(0, 61, 120, 0.3) 0%, transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ezee-navy) 0%, #0D2744 60%, #0D1B2A 100%);
}

/* Subtle grid pattern overlay */
.ez-hero__pattern {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,0.025) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.025) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 60px 60px;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 100% 100% at 50% 50%, black 30%, transparent 80%);
}

.ez-hero__inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 420px;
  gap: var(--ezee-space-12);
  align-items: center;
  padding-block: var(--ezee-space-24);
}

/* ── Badge ── */
.ez-hero__badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--ezee-space-2);
  font-size: var(--ezee-text-xs);
  font-weight: var(--ezee-weight-medium);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  border-radius: var(--ezee-radius-full);
  padding: 0.35rem 0.875rem;
  margin-bottom: var(--ezee-space-6);
  width: fit-content;
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}

.ez-hero__badge-sep { opacity: 0.4; }

/* ── Headline ── */
.ez-hero__heading {
  font-size: var(--ezee-text-5xl);
  font-weight: var(--ezee-weight-extrabold);
  color: var(--ezee-white);
  line-height: 1.08;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  margin-bottom: var(--ezee-space-6);
}

/* Blue accent on "Real Approvals" */
.ez-hero__heading em {
  font-style: normal;
  color: var(--ezee-primary-light);
}

/* ── Sub ── */
.ez-hero__sub {
  font-size: var(--ezee-text-lg);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
  line-height: var(--ezee-leading-relaxed);
  max-width: 560px;
  margin-bottom: var(--ezee-space-8);
}

/* ── CTA group ── */
.ez-hero__cta-group {
  margin-bottom: var(--ezee-space-8);
}

.ez-hero__cta-primary {
  background: var(--ezee-white) !important;
  color: var(--ezee-primary) !important;
  border-color: var(--ezee-white) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2) !important;
}

.ez-hero__cta-primary:hover {
  background: var(--ezee-primary-bg) !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
}

/* ── Trust bar ── */
.ez-hero__trust {
  font-size: var(--ezee-text-sm);
}

/* ── Visual right column ── */
.ez-hero__visual {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--ezee-space-4);
  align-items: flex-end;
}

.ez-hero__card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: var(--ezee-radius-lg);
  padding: var(--ezee-space-5) var(--ezee-space-6);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 320px;
}

.ez-hero__card--approval {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--ezee-space-4);
}

.ez-hero__card-icon {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  background: var(--ezee-success);
  color: white;
  border-radius: var(--ezee-radius-full);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.ez-hero__card-title {
  font-size: var(--ezee-text-base);
  font-weight: var(--ezee-weight-semibold);
  color: var(--ezee-white);
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.ez-hero__card-sub {
  font-size: var(--ezee-text-xs);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
}

.ez-hero__card--rate {
  text-align: center;
  padding: var(--ezee-space-6);
}

.ez-hero__card-num {
  font-size: var(--ezee-text-4xl);
  font-weight: var(--ezee-weight-extrabold);
  color: var(--ezee-primary-light);
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: var(--ezee-space-2);
}

.ez-hero__card-label {
  font-size: var(--ezee-text-sm);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
}

/* ── Scroll indicator ── */
.ez-hero__scroll {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: var(--ezee-space-6);
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  z-index: 1;
}

.ez-hero__scroll-line {
  width: 1px;
  height: 40px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(255,255,255,0.5), transparent);
  margin: 0 auto;
  animation: heroScrollLine 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes heroScrollLine {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 0.4; transform: scaleY(0.5); transform-origin: top; }
  50%       { opacity: 1;   transform: scaleY(1);   transform-origin: top; }
}

/* ── Responsive ── */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .ez-hero__inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    padding-block: var(--ezee-space-20);
  }

  .ez-hero__visual {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    align-items: stretch;
  }

  .ez-hero__card { max-width: none; }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .ez-hero__visual { display: none; }

  .ez-hero__inner { padding-block: var(--ezee-space-14); }

  .ez-hero__heading { font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 8vw, 2.8rem); }
}


/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   PERSONAS SECTION
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

.ez-personas {
  background: var(--ezee-white);
  padding: var(--ezee-section-y) 0;
}

.ez-personas__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: var(--ezee-gap);
}

.ez-personas__card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.ez-personas__icon {
  margin-bottom: var(--ezee-space-4);
}

.ez-personas__title {
  font-size: var(--ezee-text-lg);
  font-weight: var(--ezee-weight-bold);
  color: var(--ezee-text);
  margin-bottom: var(--ezee-space-2);
  line-height: var(--ezee-leading-snug);
}

.ez-personas__card .ez-card__body { flex: 1; }

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .ez-personas__grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}

@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .ez-personas__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}


/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   PROCESS SECTION
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

.ez-process {
  background: var(--ezee-surface);
  padding: var(--ezee-section-y) 0;
}

.ez-process__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: var(--ezee-gap-lg);
  margin-bottom: var(--ezee-space-12);
  position: relative;
}

/* Connecting line between steps (desktop) */
.ez-process__grid::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 24px;
  left: calc(12.5% + 24px);
  right: calc(12.5% + 24px);
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--ezee-primary), var(--ezee-primary-light), var(--ezee-primary));
  opacity: 0.25;
  z-index: 0;
}

.ez-process__step {
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.ez-process__num {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  background: var(--ezee-primary);
  color: var(--ezee-white);
  font-size: var(--ezee-text-lg);
  font-weight: var(--ezee-weight-extrabold);
  border-radius: var(--ezee-radius-full);
  margin: 0 auto var(--ezee-space-5);
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  box-shadow: var(--ezee-shadow-btn);
}

.ez-process__connector { display: none; }

.ez-process__title {
  font-size: var(--ezee-text-lg);
  font-weight: var(--ezee-weight-bold);
  color: var(--ezee-text);
  margin-bottom: var(--ezee-space-3);
}

.ez-process__body {
  font-size: var(--ezee-text-sm);
  color: var(--ezee-text-muted);
  line-height: var(--ezee-leading-relaxed);
}

.ez-process__cta {
  text-align: center;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--ezee-space-3);
}

.ez-process__cta-note {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--ezee-space-2);
  font-size: var(--ezee-text-sm);
  color: var(--ezee-text-muted);
  margin: 0;
}

.ez-process__cta-note svg { color: var(--ezee-success); flex-shrink: 0; }

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .ez-process__grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .ez-process__grid::before { display: none; }
}

@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .ez-process__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .ez-process__step { text-align: left; display: flex; gap: var(--ezee-space-4); align-items: flex-start; }
  .ez-process__num  { flex-shrink: 0; margin: 0; }
}


/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   ADVANTAGES SECTION
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

.ez-advantages {
  background: var(--ezee-white);
  padding: var(--ezee-section-y) 0;
}

.ez-advantages__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--ezee-gap);
}

.ez-advantages__icon {
  margin-bottom: var(--ezee-space-4);
}

.ez-advantages__title {
  font-size: var(--ezee-text-lg);
  font-weight: var(--ezee-weight-bold);
  color: var(--ezee-text);
  margin-bottom: var(--ezee-space-2);
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .ez-advantages__grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}

@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .ez-advantages__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}


/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   COMPARISON SECTION
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

.ez-comparison {
  background: var(--ezee-surface);
  padding: var(--ezee-section-y) 0;
}

.ez-comparison__table-wrap {
  max-width: 860px;
  margin-inline: auto;
  margin-bottom: var(--ezee-space-10);
}

.ez-comparison__bottom {
  text-align: center;
}


/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   TESTIMONIALS SECTION
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

.ez-testimonials {
  background: var(--ezee-navy);
  padding: var(--ezee-section-y) 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Subtle radial glow */
.ez-testimonials::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 60% at 50% 30%, rgba(0, 85, 165, 0.18) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.ez-testimonials > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

.ez-testimonials__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--ezee-gap);
  margin-bottom: var(--ezee-space-10);
}

.ez-testimonials__card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: var(--ezee-radius-md);
  padding: var(--ezee-space-6);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--ezee-space-4);
  transition: transform var(--ezee-duration) var(--ezee-ease),
              border-color var(--ezee-duration) var(--ezee-ease);
}

.ez-testimonials__card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.ez-testimonials__stars { margin-bottom: var(--ezee-space-1); }

.ez-testimonials__quote {
  flex: 1;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  border: none;
  background: none;
  font-style: normal;
}

.ez-testimonials__quote p {
  font-size: var(--ezee-text-base);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);
  line-height: var(--ezee-leading-relaxed);
  font-style: italic;
}

.ez-testimonials__author {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--ezee-space-3);
  padding-top: var(--ezee-space-4);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.ez-testimonials__avatar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  background: var(--ezee-primary);
  color: white;
  font-size: var(--ezee-text-sm);
  font-weight: var(--ezee-weight-bold);
  border-radius: var(--ezee-radius-full);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.ez-testimonials__name {
  font-size: var(--ezee-text-sm);
  font-weight: var(--ezee-weight-semibold);
  color: var(--ezee-white);
}

.ez-testimonials__city {
  font-size: var(--ezee-text-xs);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
}

.ez-testimonials__source {
  margin-left: auto;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  opacity: 0.7;
}

.ez-testimonials__cta {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: var(--ezee-space-4);
  margin-bottom: var(--ezee-space-12);
}

/* Social proof logos bar */
.ez-testimonials__logos {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--ezee-space-5);
  padding-top: var(--ezee-space-8);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.ez-testimonials__logo-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--ezee-space-2);
  font-size: var(--ezee-text-sm);
}

.ez-testimonials__logo-item strong {
  color: var(--ezee-white);
  font-weight: var(--ezee-weight-bold);
}

.ez-testimonials__logo-item span {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
}

.ez-testimonials__logo-sep {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .ez-testimonials__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; max-width: 560px; margin-inline: auto; }
  .ez-testimonials__cta  { flex-direction: column; align-items: center; }
}


/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   TRADE-IN CTA SECTION
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

.ez-tradein-cta {
  background: var(--ezee-primary);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ezee-primary) 0%, var(--ezee-primary-dark) 100%);
  padding: var(--ezee-section-y) 0;
  color: var(--ezee-white);
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}

.ez-tradein-cta::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -40%;
  right: -10%;
  width: 500px;
  height: 500px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border-radius: var(--ezee-radius-full);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.ez-tradein-cta__inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 420px;
  gap: var(--ezee-space-12);
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.ez-tradein-cta__heading {
  font-size: var(--ezee-text-4xl);
  font-weight: var(--ezee-weight-extrabold);
  color: var(--ezee-white);
  letter-spacing: var(--ezee-tracking-tight);
  margin-bottom: var(--ezee-space-4);
}

.ez-tradein-cta__sub {
  font-size: var(--ezee-text-lg);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78);
  margin-bottom: var(--ezee-space-6);
  line-height: var(--ezee-leading-relaxed);
}

.ez-tradein-cta__benefits {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin-bottom: var(--ezee-space-8);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--ezee-space-2);
}

.ez-tradein-cta__benefits li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--ezee-space-2);
  font-size: var(--ezee-text-sm);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
}

.ez-tradein-cta__benefits li::before {
  content: '✓';
  color: var(--ezee-primary-light);
  font-weight: var(--ezee-weight-bold);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Visual card */
.ez-tradein-cta__card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  border-radius: var(--ezee-radius-lg);
  padding: var(--ezee-space-8);
  text-align: center;
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}

.ez-tradein-cta__car-icon {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  margin-bottom: var(--ezee-space-6);
}

.ez-tradein-cta__car-icon svg { width: 80px; height: 40px; margin: 0 auto; }

.ez-tradein-cta__value-label {
  font-size: var(--ezee-text-xs);
  font-weight: var(--ezee-weight-semibold);
  letter-spacing: var(--ezee-tracking-wider);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
  margin-bottom: var(--ezee-space-2);
}

.ez-tradein-cta__value-amount {
  font-size: var(--ezee-text-4xl);
  font-weight: var(--ezee-weight-extrabold);
  color: var(--ezee-white);
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  margin-bottom: var(--ezee-space-2);
}

.ez-tradein-cta__value-note {
  font-size: var(--ezee-text-xs);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
}

.ez-tradein-cta .btn-primary {
  background: var(--ezee-white) !important;
  color: var(--ezee-primary) !important;
  border-color: var(--ezee-white) !important;
}

.ez-tradein-cta .btn-primary:hover {
  background: var(--ezee-primary-bg) !important;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .ez-tradein-cta__inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .ez-tradein-cta__visual { display: none; }
}


/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   STATS BANNER
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

.ez-stats {
  background: var(--ezee-white);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--ezee-border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ezee-border);
  padding: var(--ezee-space-12) 0;
}

.ez-stats__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: var(--ezee-gap);
  text-align: center;
}

.ez-stats__item {
  padding: var(--ezee-space-4);
  position: relative;
}

.ez-stats__item + .ez-stats__item::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 20%;
  bottom: 20%;
  width: 1px;
  background: var(--ezee-border);
}

.ez-stats__value {
  font-size: var(--ezee-text-5xl);
  font-weight: var(--ezee-weight-extrabold);
  color: var(--ezee-primary);
  letter-spacing: var(--ezee-tracking-tight);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: var(--ezee-space-2);
}

.ez-stats__label {
  font-size: var(--ezee-text-sm);
  color: var(--ezee-text-muted);
  font-weight: var(--ezee-weight-medium);
  line-height: 1.4;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .ez-stats__grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .ez-stats__item:nth-child(2)::before { display: none; }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .ez-stats__value { font-size: var(--ezee-text-4xl); }
}


/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   LOCAL SEO CONTENT SECTION
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

.ez-local-content {
  background: var(--ezee-white);
  padding: var(--ezee-section-y) 0;
}

.ez-local-content__inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 340px;
  gap: var(--ezee-space-16);
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.ez-local-content .ez-section-heading {
  font-size: var(--ezee-text-3xl);
  margin-bottom: var(--ezee-space-6);
}

.ez-local-content__body p {
  font-size: var(--ezee-text-base);
  color: var(--ezee-text-muted);
  line-height: var(--ezee-leading-relaxed);
}

/* Location links */
.ez-local-content__locations {
  margin-top: var(--ezee-space-6);
}

.ez-local-content__locations-label {
  font-size: var(--ezee-text-xs);
  font-weight: var(--ezee-weight-semibold);
  letter-spacing: var(--ezee-tracking-wider);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ezee-text-soft);
  margin-bottom: var(--ezee-space-3);
}

.ez-local-content__locations-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--ezee-space-2);
}

.ez-local-content__locations-list a {
  font-size: var(--ezee-text-xs);
  font-weight: var(--ezee-weight-medium);
  color: var(--ezee-primary);
  background: var(--ezee-primary-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--ezee-primary-bg-strong);
  border-radius: var(--ezee-radius-full);
  padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all var(--ezee-duration-fast) var(--ezee-ease);
}

.ez-local-content__locations-list a:hover {
  background: var(--ezee-primary);
  color: var(--ezee-white);
  border-color: var(--ezee-primary);
}

/* Contact card in sidebar */
.ez-local-content__contact-card {
  background: var(--ezee-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--ezee-border);
  border-radius: var(--ezee-radius-md);
  padding: var(--ezee-space-6);
  position: sticky;
  top: calc(68px + var(--ezee-space-6));
}

.ez-local-content__contact-heading {
  font-size: var(--ezee-text-lg);
  font-weight: var(--ezee-weight-bold);
  color: var(--ezee-text);
  margin-bottom: var(--ezee-space-4);
  padding-bottom: var(--ezee-space-4);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ezee-border);
}

.ez-local-content__address {
  font-style: normal;
  font-size: var(--ezee-text-sm);
  color: var(--ezee-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: var(--ezee-space-4);
}

.ez-local-content__hours {
  margin-bottom: var(--ezee-space-5);
}

.ez-local-content__hours-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  font-size: var(--ezee-text-xs);
  padding: var(--ezee-space-2) 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ezee-border);
  color: var(--ezee-text-muted);
}

.ez-local-content__hours-row:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.ez-local-content__hours-row strong { color: var(--ezee-text); font-weight: var(--ezee-weight-medium); }

.ez-local-content__contact-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--ezee-space-2);
}

.ez-local-content__contact-actions .btn {
  justify-content: center;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .ez-local-content__inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .ez-local-content__sidebar { order: -1; }
  .ez-local-content__contact-card { position: static; }
  .ez-local-content__contact-actions { flex-direction: row; }
}


/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   APPLY CTA BANNER
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

.ez-apply-banner {
  background: var(--ezee-navy);
  padding: var(--ezee-section-y) 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.ez-apply-banner::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 100% at 30% 50%, rgba(0, 85, 165, 0.25) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.ez-apply-banner__inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: var(--ezee-space-10);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.ez-apply-banner__heading {
  font-size: var(--ezee-text-3xl);
  font-weight: var(--ezee-weight-extrabold);
  color: var(--ezee-white);
  letter-spacing: var(--ezee-tracking-tight);
  margin-bottom: var(--ezee-space-3);
}

.ez-apply-banner__sub {
  font-size: var(--ezee-text-lg);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
  line-height: var(--ezee-leading-relaxed);
  margin: 0;
}

.ez-apply-banner__action {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--ezee-space-3);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.ez-apply-banner__btn {
  background: var(--ezee-white) !important;
  color: var(--ezee-primary) !important;
  border-color: var(--ezee-white) !important;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.ez-apply-banner__btn:hover {
  background: var(--ezee-primary-bg) !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
}

.ez-apply-banner__note {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--ezee-space-2);
  font-size: var(--ezee-text-xs);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
  margin: 0;
}

.ez-apply-banner__note svg { color: var(--ezee-primary-light); }

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .ez-apply-banner__inner {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .ez-apply-banner__btn { width: 100%; max-width: 300px; }
}