:root{
  --navy:#071a2d;
  --navy2:#0b233a;
  --navy3:#102f4c;
  --blue:#0b8fdc;
  --blue2:#55c2fa;
  --ink:#112237;
  --muted:#64778a;
  --soft:#f4f8fb;
  --line:#dce6ee;
  --white:#fff;
  --radius:24px;
  --shadow:0 22px 70px rgba(7,26,45,.12);
  --max:1240px;
}
*{box-sizing:border-box}
html{scroll-behavior:smooth}
body{
  margin:0;
  background:#fff;
  color:var(--ink);
  font-family:Inter,-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,"Segoe UI",Roboto,Arial,sans-serif;
  line-height:1.6;
  -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;
}
body.ecc-menu-open{overflow:hidden}
img{display:block;max-width:100%}
a{color:inherit;text-decoration:none}
button{font:inherit}
.ecc-shell{width:min(var(--max),calc(100% - 48px));margin-inline:auto}
.ecc-section{padding:96px 0}
.ecc-section.soft{background:var(--soft)}
.ecc-section.dark{background:var(--navy);color:#fff}
.ecc-kicker{
  margin:0 0 12px;
  color:var(--blue);
  text-transform:uppercase;
  letter-spacing:.14em;
  font-weight:850;
  font-size:12px
}
h1,h2,h3{margin-top:0;letter-spacing:-.035em}
h1{font-size:clamp(43px,6vw,76px);line-height:1.01;margin-bottom:22px}
h2{font-size:clamp(33px,4.2vw,55px);line-height:1.07;margin-bottom:18px}
h3{font-size:23px;line-height:1.18}
p{margin-top:0}
.ecc-section-head{max-width:780px;margin-bottom:44px}
.ecc-section-head>p:last-child{font-size:18px;color:var(--muted)}
.dark .ecc-section-head>p:last-child{color:#b9cad8}
.ecc-btn{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:9px;
  min-height:50px;padding:12px 21px;border-radius:999px;
  border:1px solid transparent;font-size:14px;font-weight:800;
  cursor:pointer;transition:transform .2s ease,background .2s ease,border .2s ease;
}
.ecc-btn:hover{transform:translateY(-2px)}
.ecc-btn.primary{background:var(--blue);color:#fff;box-shadow:0 13px 30px rgba(11,143,220,.25)}
.ecc-btn.primary:hover{background:#087fc5}
.ecc-btn.light{background:#fff;color:var(--navy)}
.ecc-btn.outline{border-color:#cbd9e5;background:#fff;color:var(--navy)}
.ecc-btn.ghost{border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.24);background:rgba(255,255,255,.04);color:#fff}
.ecc-actions{display:flex;gap:11px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-top:28px}


/* INTENTIONAL HEADLINE BREAKS + ORPHAN CONTROL */
.ecc-hline{
  display:block;
}
.ecc-accent-line{
  color:#7dd1fb;
}
.ecc-hero h1{
  max-width:760px;
  text-wrap:balance;
}
.ecc-hero h1 .ecc-hline{
  white-space:nowrap;
}
.ecc-hero-copy>p:not(.ecc-kicker){
  max-width:720px;
  text-wrap:pretty;
}
#why-heading{
  max-width:760px;
  text-wrap:balance;
}
#why-heading .ecc-hline{
  white-space:nowrap;
}
#faq-heading{
  max-width:660px;
  text-wrap:balance;
}
#faq-heading .ecc-hline{
  white-space:nowrap;
}
.ecc-faq-layout>div:first-child>p:not(.ecc-kicker){
  max-width:620px;
  text-wrap:pretty;
}
.ecc-section-head>p:last-child,
.ecc-resource-head .ecc-section-head>p:last-child{
  text-wrap:pretty;
}
.ecc-why p,
.ecc-path p,
.ecc-resource-stage-desc,
.ecc-resource-head-note{
  text-wrap:pretty;
}

@media(max-width:900px){
  .ecc-hero h1 .ecc-hline,
  #why-heading .ecc-hline,
  #faq-heading .ecc-hline{
    white-space:normal;
  }
}

/* NAV */
.ecc-header{
  position:sticky;top:0;z-index:1000;
  background:#fff;
  border-bottom:1px solid rgba(7,26,45,.10);
  box-shadow:0 5px 18px rgba(7,26,45,.045)
}
/* Keep the homepage header over the first section without adding a spacer. */
.ecc-homepage .ecc-header{
  position:fixed;left:0;right:0;top:0;width:100%;
  background:#fff
}
.ecc-nav{height:151px;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:26px}
.ecc-logo-link{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:14px;flex-shrink:0}
.ecc-logo{
  width:135px;height:135px;object-fit:contain;border-radius:0;background:transparent
}
.ecc-brand-copy strong{display:block;color:var(--navy);line-height:1.05;font-size:16px}
.ecc-brand-copy span{display:block;margin-top:4px;color:#72869a;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.09em;font-size:9px}
.ecc-desktop-menu{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:22px;margin-left:auto}
.ecc-desktop-menu>a{
  position:relative;font-size:13px;font-weight:750;color:#31465b;
  transition:color .2s ease,transform .2s ease
}
.ecc-desktop-menu>a:after{
  content:"";position:absolute;left:0;right:0;bottom:-8px;height:2px;border-radius:999px;
  background:var(--blue);transform:scaleX(0);transform-origin:center;transition:transform .22s ease
}
.ecc-desktop-menu>a:hover,
.ecc-desktop-menu>a:focus-visible{color:var(--blue);transform:translateY(-1px)}
.ecc-desktop-menu>a:hover:after,
.ecc-desktop-menu>a:focus-visible:after{transform:scaleX(1)}
.ecc-nav-actions{display:flex;gap:8px;align-items:center}
.ecc-menu-btn{
  display:none;width:44px;height:44px;border:1px solid rgba(7,26,45,.12);
  background:#fff;border-radius:12px;cursor:pointer;
  box-shadow:0 5px 16px rgba(7,26,45,.05);
  transition:background .2s ease,border-color .2s ease,transform .2s ease,box-shadow .2s ease
}
.ecc-menu-btn:hover,
.ecc-menu-btn:focus-visible{
  background:#f7fbfe;border-color:rgba(11,143,220,.28);
  transform:translateY(-1px);box-shadow:0 8px 20px rgba(7,26,45,.08)
}
.ecc-menu-btn span{display:block;width:18px;height:2px;margin:4px auto;background:var(--navy);transition:transform .22s ease,opacity .22s ease}
.ecc-menu-btn[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(1){transform:translateY(6px) rotate(45deg)}
.ecc-menu-btn[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(2){opacity:0}
.ecc-menu-btn[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(3){transform:translateY(-6px) rotate(-45deg)}
.ecc-mobile-nav{display:none}

/* HERO */
.ecc-hero{
  position:relative;overflow:hidden;color:#fff;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 87% 18%,rgba(85,194,250,.24),transparent 25%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 12% 90%,rgba(11,143,220,.17),transparent 30%),
    linear-gradient(135deg,#061522 0%,#071a2d 52%,#0c2c47 100%);
}
.ecc-hero:before{
  content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;opacity:.22;pointer-events:none;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.025) 1px,transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(255,255,255,.025) 1px,transparent 1px);
  background-size:46px 46px
}
.ecc-hero-inner{
  min-height:705px;padding:196px 0 92px;position:relative;z-index:1;
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.03fr) minmax(390px,.97fr);gap:62px;align-items:center
}
.ecc-hero .ecc-kicker{color:#86d5ff}
.ecc-hero h1 span{color:#7dd1fb}
.ecc-hero-copy>p:not(.ecc-kicker){max-width:680px;color:#d3e0ea;font-size:19px;line-height:1.7}
.ecc-trust{display:flex;gap:20px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-top:34px;color:#a9bfd0;font-size:12px;font-weight:700}
.ecc-trust span{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:7px}
.ecc-trust i{width:7px;height:7px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--blue2)}

/* HERO Q&A */
.ecc-qa{
  position:relative;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14);
  border-radius:28px;padding:25px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.07);
  box-shadow:0 30px 80px rgba(0,0,0,.22);backdrop-filter:blur(14px)
}
.ecc-qa-label{color:#91d9ff;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.14em;font-size:11px;font-weight:850}
.ecc-qa h2{font-size:30px;margin:10px 0 9px;letter-spacing:-.03em}
.ecc-qa-intro{color:#bcd0df;font-size:13px;margin-bottom:18px}
.ecc-qa-options{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:9px}
.ecc-qa-option{
  appearance:none;text-align:left;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  color:#edf7fc;background:rgba(255,255,255,.055);
  min-height:53px;padding:12px 13px;border-radius:14px;
  font-size:12px;font-weight:800;cursor:pointer;transition:.2s
}
.ecc-qa-option:hover,.ecc-qa-option[aria-selected="true"]{
  background:rgba(85,194,250,.17);border-color:rgba(126,211,255,.43);transform:translateY(-1px)
}
.ecc-qa-option span{display:block;color:#86d5ff;font-size:10px;margin-bottom:2px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.08em}
.ecc-qa-answer{
  margin-top:13px;border-radius:17px;padding:18px;
  background:#fff;color:var(--ink);min-height:155px
}
.ecc-qa-answer small{display:block;color:var(--blue);font-weight:850;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.09em;margin-bottom:7px}
.ecc-qa-answer h3{font-size:20px;margin-bottom:7px}
.ecc-qa-answer p{font-size:13px;color:var(--muted);margin-bottom:13px}
.ecc-qa-answer .ecc-btn{min-height:41px;padding:9px 15px;font-size:12px}


/* EXPLORE EAST COAST CAPITAL - LIVE HOMEPAGE STYLE, SMOOTH LOOP */
.ecc-explore{
  position:relative;
  margin-top:-1px;
  padding:62px 0 84px;
  overflow:hidden;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 94% -8%,rgba(85,194,250,.11),transparent 25%),
    linear-gradient(180deg,#f4f8fb 0%,#eef5f9 100%);
}
.ecc-explore::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  pointer-events:none;
  opacity:.34;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(7,26,45,.022) 1px,transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(7,26,45,.022) 1px,transparent 1px);
  background-size:56px 56px;
  mask-image:linear-gradient(to bottom,transparent,#000 20%,#000 84%,transparent);
}
.ecc-explore-head{
  position:relative;
  z-index:2;
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr) auto;
  gap:30px;
  align-items:end;
  margin-bottom:30px;
}
.ecc-explore-head-copy{max-width:790px}
.ecc-explore-head h2{
  margin:0;
  max-width:760px;
  font-size:clamp(34px,4.6vw,56px);
  line-height:1.04;
}
.ecc-explore-head p:last-child{
  max-width:700px;
  margin:14px 0 0;
  color:var(--muted);
  font-size:16px;
}
.ecc-explore-controls{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:10px;
}
.ecc-explore-counter{
  min-width:76px;
  color:#17324d;
  font-size:20px;
  font-weight:900;
  letter-spacing:-.04em;
}
.ecc-explore-counter small{
  color:#8496a6;
  font-size:11px;
  letter-spacing:0;
}
.ecc-explore-control{
  width:44px;
  height:44px;
  border:1px solid #d5e2eb;
  border-radius:13px;
  display:grid;
  place-items:center;
  background:#fff;
  color:#0b2b48;
  cursor:pointer;
  box-shadow:0 6px 18px rgba(7,26,45,.045);
  transition:transform .2s ease,border-color .2s ease,background .2s ease,box-shadow .2s ease;
}
.ecc-explore-control:hover{
  transform:translateY(-2px);
  border-color:#a9ccdf;
  background:#f7fcff;
  box-shadow:0 10px 24px rgba(7,26,45,.08);
}
.ecc-explore-control svg{width:17px;height:17px}
.ecc-explore-pause[aria-pressed="true"] .pause-bars{display:none}
.ecc-explore-pause[aria-pressed="false"] .play-triangle{display:none}

.ecc-explore-viewport{
  position:relative;
  z-index:2;
  overflow:hidden;
  width:100%;
  touch-action:pan-y;
  outline:none;
}
.ecc-explore-track{
  display:flex;
  gap:18px;
  will-change:transform;
  transform:translate3d(0,0,0);
}
.ecc-explore-track.is-animating{
  transition:transform .68s cubic-bezier(.22,.78,.2,1);
}
.ecc-explore-card{
  position:relative;
  flex:0 0 calc((100% - 54px)/4);
  min-width:0;
  height:438px;
  overflow:hidden;
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  border:1px solid #d9e4ec;
  border-radius:22px;
  background:#fff;
  color:var(--ink);
  box-shadow:0 14px 36px rgba(7,26,45,.075);
  transition:transform .24s ease,box-shadow .24s ease,border-color .24s ease;
}
.ecc-explore-card::before,
.ecc-explore-card::after{display:none}
.ecc-explore-image{
  position:relative;
  inset:auto;
  flex:0 0 245px;
  width:100%;
  height:245px;
  object-fit:cover;
  object-position:center;
  display:block;
  border-bottom:1px solid #e3ebf1;
  transition:transform .55s cubic-bezier(.2,.75,.2,1);
}
.ecc-explore-card-content{
  position:relative;
  inset:auto;
  z-index:1;
  flex:1;
  min-height:0;
  padding:19px 20px 20px;
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  background:#fff;
}
.ecc-explore-card-index{
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  align-self:flex-start;
  min-height:24px;
  margin-bottom:10px;
  padding:5px 8px;
  border-radius:999px;
  color:#087fc5;
  background:#eaf6fc;
  font-size:9px;
  font-weight:900;
  letter-spacing:.11em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
}
.ecc-explore-card h3{
  margin:0 0 8px;
  color:#08233e;
  font-size:20px;
  line-height:1.08;
  letter-spacing:-.025em;
}
.ecc-explore-card p{
  margin:0 0 16px;
  color:#687c8f;
  font-size:12px;
  line-height:1.55;
}
.ecc-explore-card-link{
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:7px;
  align-self:flex-start;
  margin-top:auto;
  min-height:auto;
  padding:0;
  border:0;
  border-radius:0;
  color:#092844;
  background:transparent;
  backdrop-filter:none;
  font-size:12px;
  font-weight:900;
  transition:color .2s ease;
}
.ecc-explore-card-link span{
  color:#0b8fdc;
  transition:transform .2s ease;
}
@media(hover:hover) and (pointer:fine){
  .ecc-explore-card:hover{
    transform:translateY(-5px);
    border-color:#c6d9e6;
    box-shadow:0 22px 48px rgba(7,26,45,.12);
  }
  .ecc-explore-card:hover .ecc-explore-image{
    transform:scale(1.025);
  }
  .ecc-explore-card:hover .ecc-explore-card-link{
    color:#0b8fdc;
  }
  .ecc-explore-card:hover .ecc-explore-card-link span{
    transform:translateX(3px);
  }
}
.ecc-explore-bottom{
  position:relative;
  z-index:2;
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:1fr auto;
  gap:22px;
  align-items:center;
  margin-top:18px;
}
.ecc-explore-progress{
  height:3px;
  overflow:hidden;
  border-radius:999px;
  background:#d8e4ec;
}
.ecc-explore-progress span{
  display:block;
  width:12.5%;
  height:100%;
  border-radius:999px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,#0b8fdc,#55c2fa);
  transition:transform .5s cubic-bezier(.2,.75,.2,1),width .3s ease;
  transform-origin:left;
}
.ecc-explore-hint{
  color:#718596;
  font-size:11px;
  white-space:nowrap;
}
.ecc-explore-live{
  position:absolute;
  width:1px;
  height:1px;
  padding:0;
  margin:-1px;
  overflow:hidden;
  clip:rect(0,0,0,0);
  white-space:nowrap;
  border:0;
}

@media(max-width:1180px){
  .ecc-explore-card{
    flex-basis:calc((100% - 36px)/3);
  }
}
@media(max-width:900px){
  .ecc-explore-card{
    flex-basis:calc((100% - 18px)/2);
    height:430px;
  }
}
@media(max-width:720px){
  .ecc-explore{
    padding:52px 0 68px;
  }
  .ecc-explore-head{
    grid-template-columns:1fr;
    gap:20px;
  }
  .ecc-explore-controls{
    justify-content:flex-start;
  }
  .ecc-explore-card{
    flex-basis:100%;
    height:424px;
  }
  .ecc-explore-image{
    flex-basis:235px;
    height:235px;
  }
  .ecc-explore-bottom{
    grid-template-columns:1fr;
  }
  .ecc-explore-hint{
    white-space:normal;
  }
}
@media(max-width:420px){
  .ecc-explore-card{
    height:408px;
  }
  .ecc-explore-image{
    flex-basis:220px;
    height:220px;
  }
  .ecc-explore-card-content{
    padding:17px 18px 18px;
  }
  .ecc-explore-card h3{
    font-size:19px;
  }
}

/* INTRO STATS */
.ecc-stat-wrap{
  position:relative;
  z-index:4;
  margin-top:-43px;
  margin-bottom:-1px;
  padding-bottom:12px;
}
.ecc-stat-wrap::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  z-index:-1;
  left:50%;
  top:43px;
  bottom:0;
  width:100vw;
  transform:translateX(-50%);
  background:#fff;
}
.ecc-stats{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);overflow:hidden;
  background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:22px;box-shadow:var(--shadow)
}
.ecc-stat{padding:29px;text-align:center;position:relative}
.ecc-stat+.ecc-stat:before{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;top:23%;bottom:23%;width:1px;background:var(--line)}
.ecc-stat strong{display:block;font-size:32px;color:var(--navy);line-height:1.05;margin-bottom:8px}
.ecc-stat span{color:var(--muted);font-size:13px;font-weight:750}


.ecc-stat-wrap + .ecc-section[aria-labelledby="path-heading"]{
  padding-top:72px;
}
@media(max-width:720px){
  .ecc-stat-wrap + .ecc-section[aria-labelledby="path-heading"]{
    padding-top:58px;
  }
}

/* PATHWAYS */
.ecc-path-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(4,minmax(0,1fr));
  gap:18px
}
.ecc-path{
  position:relative;
  isolation:isolate;
  overflow:hidden;
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  min-height:292px;
  padding:30px 28px 27px;
  border-radius:22px;
  border:1px solid rgba(121,190,229,.16);
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 92% 8%,rgba(85,194,250,.12),transparent 28%),
    linear-gradient(145deg,#071a2d 0%,#0b233a 62%,#0c2a45 100%);
  box-shadow:
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.055),
    0 16px 38px rgba(7,26,45,.12);
  transition:
    transform .24s ease,
    border-color .24s ease,
    box-shadow .24s ease,
    background .24s ease
}
.ecc-path::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  z-index:-1;
  width:170px;
  height:170px;
  right:-92px;
  bottom:-102px;
  border-radius:50%;
  border:1px solid rgba(126,211,255,.09);
  box-shadow:
    0 0 0 28px rgba(126,211,255,.025),
    0 0 0 56px rgba(126,211,255,.016);
  pointer-events:none
}
.ecc-path::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  left:28px;
  right:28px;
  top:0;
  height:2px;
  border-radius:999px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,rgba(85,194,250,.72),transparent);
  opacity:.48;
  pointer-events:none
}
.ecc-path:hover{
  transform:translateY(-4px);
  border-color:rgba(85,194,250,.38);
  box-shadow:
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.07),
    0 23px 48px rgba(7,26,45,.18)
}
.ecc-path .num{
  font-size:10px;
  line-height:1.2;
  color:#86d5ff;
  font-weight:900;
  letter-spacing:.14em
}
.ecc-path h3{
  margin:25px 0 11px;
  color:#fff;
  font-size:22px;
  line-height:1.15
}
.ecc-path p{
  margin-bottom:0;
  color:#b9cad8;
  font-size:13px;
  line-height:1.65;
  text-wrap:pretty
}
.ecc-more{
  margin-top:auto;
  padding-top:24px;
  color:#fff;
  font-size:12px;
  font-weight:850
}
.ecc-more b{
  color:#74d0ff;
  margin-left:6px;
  transition:transform .2s ease
}
@media(hover:hover) and (pointer:fine){
  .ecc-path:hover .ecc-more b{
    display:inline-block;
    transform:translateX(3px)
  }
}

/* LOANS */
.ecc-loan-layout{display:grid;grid-template-columns:.78fr 1.22fr;gap:66px;align-items:start}
.ecc-sticky{position:sticky;top:112px}
.ecc-loan-list{display:grid;gap:11px}
.ecc-loan{
  padding:21px 22px;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.13);border-radius:18px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.04);display:grid;grid-template-columns:46px 1fr 24px;gap:16px;align-items:center;
  transition:.2s
}
.ecc-loan:hover{background:rgba(255,255,255,.075);border-color:rgba(85,194,250,.38)}
.ecc-loan-icon{width:46px;height:46px;display:grid;place-items:center;border-radius:14px;background:rgba(85,194,250,.13);font-size:19px}
.ecc-loan h3{font-size:18px;margin:0 0 4px;letter-spacing:-.02em}
.ecc-loan p{font-size:12px;color:#a9bfce;margin:0}
.ecc-loan-arrow{color:#77cef9;font-size:20px}

/* WHY */
.ecc-why-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:18px}
.ecc-why{padding:29px;border-radius:22px;background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line)}
.ecc-why-badge{
  width:43px;height:43px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--navy);color:#fff;
  display:grid;place-items:center;font-weight:900;margin-bottom:30px
}
.ecc-why p{font-size:14px;color:var(--muted);margin-bottom:0}

/* FAQ */
.ecc-faq-layout{display:grid;grid-template-columns:.7fr 1.3fr;gap:64px}
.ecc-faq-list{display:grid;gap:10px}
.ecc-faq-item{border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:17px;background:#fff;overflow:hidden}
.ecc-faq-q{
  width:100%;border:0;background:#fff;color:var(--ink);padding:20px 22px;
  display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:25px;text-align:left;font-weight:820;cursor:pointer
}
.ecc-faq-q span:last-child{color:var(--blue);font-size:21px;line-height:1}
.ecc-faq-a{display:none;padding:0 22px 21px;color:var(--muted);font-size:14px}
.ecc-faq-item.open .ecc-faq-a{display:block}
.ecc-faq-item.open .ecc-faq-q span:last-child{transform:rotate(45deg)}

/* CTA */
.ecc-final{background:var(--navy);color:#fff;padding:76px 0;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1)}
.ecc-final-inner{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr) auto;gap:50px;align-items:center}
.ecc-final h2{max-width:980px;margin-bottom:16px;font-size:clamp(38px,3.8vw,55px)}
.ecc-final h2 .ecc-hline{white-space:nowrap}
.ecc-final p{color:#b6c8d6;margin-bottom:0}
.ecc-final-copy{max-width:980px;font-size:16px;line-height:1.65;text-wrap:balance}
.ecc-final-copy-line{display:block;white-space:nowrap}

/* FOOTER */
.ecc-footer{background:#05131f;color:#d9e6ee;padding:58px 0 27px}
.ecc-footer-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.5fr repeat(3,1fr);gap:42px}
.ecc-footer-brand{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:22px;
  margin-bottom:18px
}
.ecc-footer-logo{
  display:block;
  flex:0 0 auto;
  margin:0!important
}
.ecc-footer-logo img{
  display:block;
  width:66px;
  height:66px;
  object-fit:contain;
  border-radius:0;
  background:transparent
}
.ecc-footer-brand-copy{
  min-width:0
}
.ecc-footer-brand-copy strong{
  display:block;
  margin:0;
  color:#fff;
  font-size:15px;
  line-height:1.18
}
.ecc-footer-brand-copy p{
  margin:5px 0 0;
  color:#8fa7b8;
  line-height:1.35
}
.ecc-footer-address{
  margin-top:0
}
.ecc-footer h4{margin:0 0 15px;color:#8ea6b8;font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.13em;text-transform:uppercase}
.ecc-footer a{display:block;margin:8px 0;color:#c6d6e1;font-size:13px}
.ecc-footer a:hover{color:#fff}
.ecc-footer p{font-size:13px;color:#8fa7b8}
.ecc-legal{margin-top:43px;padding-top:23px;border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:30px;color:#839bab;font-size:11px}

/* ANIMATION */
.ecc-reveal{opacity:0;transform:translateY(16px);transition:opacity .55s ease,transform .55s ease}
.ecc-reveal.is-visible{opacity:1;transform:none}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  html{scroll-behavior:auto}
  .ecc-reveal{opacity:1;transform:none;transition:none}
  *{transition-duration:.01ms!important}
}

/* TABLET */
@media(max-width:1050px){
  .ecc-desktop-menu{display:none}
  .ecc-nav-actions .outline{display:none}
  .ecc-menu-btn{display:block}
  .ecc-mobile-nav{
    position:absolute;left:0;right:0;top:151px;
    background:#fff;
    padding:14px 24px 24px;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(7,26,45,.1);
    box-shadow:0 20px 45px rgba(7,26,45,.13)
  }
  .ecc-mobile-nav.open{display:block}
  .ecc-mobile-nav a{display:block;padding:11px 3px;border-bottom:1px solid #edf2f6;font-size:14px;font-weight:750;color:#2d4357}
  .ecc-mobile-nav .ecc-btn{margin-top:14px;width:100%;color:#fff;border-bottom:0}
  .ecc-hero-inner{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:40px;padding:191px 0 95px;min-height:auto}
  .ecc-qa{max-width:720px}
  .ecc-path-grid{
    grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;
    gap:16px
  }
  .ecc-path{
    min-height:270px;
    padding:27px 25px 25px
  }
  .ecc-loan-layout{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:35px}
  .ecc-sticky{position:static}
  .ecc-resources{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
  .ecc-resource.main{grid-column:1/-1}
  .ecc-faq-layout{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:30px}
  .ecc-footer-grid{grid-template-columns:1.4fr 1fr 1fr}
  .ecc-footer-grid>div:last-child{grid-column:2}
}

/* MOBILE */
@media(max-width:720px){
  .ecc-shell{width:min(var(--max),calc(100% - 28px))}
  .ecc-nav{height:119px}
  .ecc-logo{width:105px;height:105px;border-radius:0}
  .ecc-brand-copy span{display:none}
  .ecc-nav-actions .primary{display:none}
  .ecc-mobile-nav{top:119px;padding-left:14px;padding-right:14px}
  .ecc-section{padding:70px 0}
  h1{font-size:clamp(39px,12.7vw,56px)}
  h2{font-size:clamp(31px,9.3vw,43px)}
  .ecc-hero-inner{padding:151px 0 76px;gap:32px}
  .ecc-hero-copy>p:not(.ecc-kicker){font-size:16.5px}
  .ecc-actions{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .ecc-actions .ecc-btn{width:100%}
  .ecc-trust{gap:10px 16px;margin-top:28px}
  .ecc-qa{padding:19px;border-radius:22px}
  .ecc-qa h2{font-size:25px}
  .ecc-qa-options{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .ecc-qa-answer{min-height:auto}
  .ecc-stat-wrap{margin-top:-26px;padding-bottom:10px}
  .ecc-stats{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .ecc-stat{padding:22px}
  .ecc-stat+.ecc-stat:before{left:14%;right:14%;top:0;bottom:auto;width:auto;height:1px}
  .ecc-path-grid,.ecc-why-grid,.ecc-resources{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .ecc-path-grid{gap:14px}
  .ecc-path{
    min-height:0;
    padding:24px 22px 22px;
    border-radius:20px
  }
  .ecc-path::after{
    left:22px;
    right:22px
  }
  .ecc-path h3{
    margin:20px 0 9px;
    font-size:21px
  }
  .ecc-path p{
    font-size:13px;
    line-height:1.6
  }
  .ecc-more{
    padding-top:22px
  }
  .ecc-resource.main{grid-column:auto;min-height:340px}
  .ecc-loan{padding:17px 16px;grid-template-columns:42px 1fr 18px;gap:12px}
  .ecc-loan-icon{width:42px;height:42px}
  .ecc-final h2 .ecc-hline,
  .ecc-final-copy-line{white-space:normal}
  .ecc-final h2{font-size:clamp(31px,9.3vw,43px)}
  .ecc-final-inner{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:28px}
  .ecc-final .ecc-btn{width:100%}
  .ecc-footer-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:34px 25px}
  .ecc-footer-grid>div:first-child{grid-column:1/-1}
  .ecc-footer-grid>div:last-child{grid-column:auto}
  .ecc-legal{display:block}
  .ecc-legal>div+div{margin-top:12px}
}
@media(max-width:440px){
  .ecc-brand-copy strong{font-size:14px}
  .ecc-footer-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .ecc-footer-grid>div:first-child,.ecc-footer-grid>div:last-child{grid-column:auto}
}

/* =========================================================
   HEADER + TYPOGRAPHY POLISH — SEP 2026
   Manrope + DM Sans, compact smart-glass navigation,
   adaptive light/dark contrast, subtle motion and button shine.
   ========================================================= */

:root{
  --ecc-font-display:"Manrope",Inter,-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,"Segoe UI",sans-serif;
  --ecc-font-body:"DM Sans",Inter,-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,"Segoe UI",sans-serif;
  --ecc-old-green:#8dc63f;
  --ecc-old-blue:#55b7dc;
  --ecc-old-orange:#ff8a24;
}

body{
  font-family:var(--ecc-font-body);
  font-weight:400;
  letter-spacing:-.006em;
}

h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6,
.ecc-kicker,
.ecc-btn,
.ecc-desktop-menu,
.ecc-mobile-nav,
.ecc-brand-copy,
.ecc-stat strong,
.ecc-more,
.ecc-qa-label,
.ecc-qa-option,
.ecc-faq-q{
  font-family:var(--ecc-font-display);
}

h1,h2,h3{
  letter-spacing:-.038em;
}

p,
.ecc-faq-a,
.ecc-resource-stage-desc,
.ecc-final-copy{
  font-family:var(--ecc-font-body);
}

/* Buttons: polished light sweep instead of a heavy animation. */
.ecc-btn{
  position:relative;
  isolation:isolate;
  overflow:hidden;
  transition:transform .2s ease,background-color .2s ease,border-color .2s ease,box-shadow .2s ease,color .2s ease;
}
.ecc-btn::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  z-index:0;
  top:-45%;
  bottom:-45%;
  left:-48%;
  width:34%;
  pointer-events:none;
  opacity:0;
  transform:skewX(-22deg) translateX(-220%);
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,rgba(255,255,255,.66),transparent);
}
@media(hover:hover) and (pointer:fine){
  .ecc-btn:hover{
    transform:translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow:0 14px 34px rgba(7,26,45,.14);
  }
  .ecc-btn:hover::before{
    opacity:.82;
    animation:ecc-button-zing .72s cubic-bezier(.2,.72,.25,1) both;
  }
}
@keyframes ecc-button-zing{
  from{transform:skewX(-22deg) translateX(-220%)}
  to{transform:skewX(-22deg) translateX(620%)}
}

/* Smart glass header */
.ecc-header{
  --ecc-header-text:#10243a;
  --ecc-header-muted:#667a8d;
  --ecc-header-line:rgba(7,26,45,.11);
  --ecc-header-glass:rgba(255,255,255,.78);
  --ecc-header-shadow:0 8px 30px rgba(6,24,40,.08);
  position:sticky;
  top:0;
  z-index:1000;
  color:var(--ecc-header-text);
  background:var(--ecc-header-glass);
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--ecc-header-line);
  box-shadow:var(--ecc-header-shadow);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:saturate(145%) blur(18px);
  backdrop-filter:saturate(145%) blur(18px);
  transition:background-color .28s ease,border-color .28s ease,box-shadow .28s ease,color .28s ease;
}
.ecc-homepage .ecc-header{
  position:fixed;
  inset:0 0 auto 0;
  width:100%;
  background:var(--ecc-header-glass);
}
.ecc-header.ecc-header--over-dark{
  --ecc-header-text:#f7fbff;
  --ecc-header-muted:#c1d1dd;
  --ecc-header-line:rgba(255,255,255,.11);
  --ecc-header-glass:rgba(5,19,31,.68);
  --ecc-header-shadow:0 9px 34px rgba(0,0,0,.18);
}
.ecc-header.ecc-header--over-light{
  --ecc-header-text:#10243a;
  --ecc-header-muted:#667a8d;
  --ecc-header-line:rgba(7,26,45,.10);
  --ecc-header-glass:rgba(255,255,255,.80);
  --ecc-header-shadow:0 8px 30px rgba(6,24,40,.075);
}

.ecc-nav{
  height:78px;
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:22px;
}

.ecc-logo-link{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:12px;
  flex-shrink:0;
  color:var(--ecc-header-text);
  transition:transform .22s ease;
}
.ecc-logo-glow{
  position:relative;
  width:54px;
  height:54px;
  display:grid;
  place-items:center;
  flex:0 0 54px;
  border-radius:13px;
  isolation:isolate;
  filter:drop-shadow(0 5px 8px rgba(3,18,30,.13));
  transition:transform .22s ease,filter .22s ease;
}
.ecc-logo-glow::before,
.ecc-logo-glow::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset:-2px;
  border-radius:15px;
  z-index:-1;
  pointer-events:none;
  background:conic-gradient(from 0deg,var(--ecc-old-blue),var(--ecc-old-green),var(--ecc-old-orange),var(--ecc-old-blue));
}
.ecc-logo-glow::before{
  opacity:.23;
  filter:blur(5px);
  animation:ecc-logo-orbit 10s linear infinite;
}
.ecc-logo-glow::after{
  inset:-1px;
  opacity:.22;
  filter:blur(.2px);
  animation:ecc-logo-orbit 10s linear infinite reverse;
}
.ecc-logo{
  width:52px;
  height:52px;
  object-fit:cover;
  border-radius:12px;
  background:#061828;
  box-shadow:0 5px 14px rgba(3,18,30,.13);
}
@keyframes ecc-logo-orbit{to{transform:rotate(360deg)}}

.ecc-brand-copy strong{
  display:block;
  color:var(--ecc-header-text);
  line-height:1.08;
  font-size:13.5px;
  font-weight:800;
  letter-spacing:-.018em;
  transition:color .28s ease;
}
.ecc-brand-copy span{
  display:block;
  margin-top:4px;
  color:var(--ecc-header-muted);
  text-transform:uppercase;
  letter-spacing:.115em;
  font-size:7.8px;
  font-weight:700;
  transition:color .28s ease;
}

.ecc-desktop-menu{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:28px;
  margin-left:auto;
}
.ecc-desktop-menu>a{
  position:relative;
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  min-height:34px;
  padding:3px 0;
  color:var(--ecc-header-text);
  font-size:12px;
  line-height:1;
  font-weight:650;
  letter-spacing:-.012em;
  white-space:nowrap;
  transition:color .2s ease,transform .2s ease,opacity .2s ease;
}
.ecc-desktop-menu>a::after{
  left:0;
  right:0;
  bottom:1px;
  height:1.5px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,#7dd1fb,#0b8fdc);
  box-shadow:0 0 10px rgba(125,209,251,.32);
}
@media(hover:hover) and (pointer:fine){
  .ecc-desktop-menu>a:hover,
  .ecc-desktop-menu>a:focus-visible{
    color:#62c7f7;
    transform:translateY(-2px);
  }
  .ecc-logo-link:hover{
    transform:translateY(-1px);
  }
  .ecc-logo-link:hover .ecc-logo-glow{
    transform:scale(1.035);
    filter:drop-shadow(0 6px 10px rgba(3,18,30,.16));
  }
  .ecc-logo-link:hover .ecc-logo-glow::before{opacity:.34}
}

.ecc-nav-actions{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:9px;
  margin-left:3px;
}
.ecc-header .ecc-nav-actions .ecc-btn{
  min-height:38px;
  padding:8px 16px;
  font-size:11.5px;
  font-weight:750;
  letter-spacing:-.008em;
}
.ecc-header .ecc-btn.outline{
  color:var(--ecc-header-text);
  border-color:color-mix(in srgb,var(--ecc-header-text) 22%,transparent);
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  box-shadow:none;
}
.ecc-header.ecc-header--over-light .ecc-btn.outline{
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.56);
}
.ecc-header .ecc-btn.primary{
  box-shadow:0 8px 21px rgba(11,143,220,.22);
}

.ecc-menu-btn{
  width:40px;
  height:40px;
  border-radius:11px;
  color:var(--ecc-header-text);
  border:1px solid var(--ecc-header-line);
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  box-shadow:none;
}
.ecc-header.ecc-header--over-light .ecc-menu-btn{background:rgba(255,255,255,.58)}
.ecc-menu-btn span{background:currentColor}

/* Compact hero offset now that the header is no longer 151px tall. */
.ecc-hero-inner{
  min-height:650px;
  padding:136px 0 82px;
}

/* Mobile/tablet navigation keeps a stronger glass panel for readability. */
@media(max-width:1050px){
  .ecc-mobile-nav{
    top:78px;
    padding:12px 24px 22px;
    background:rgba(255,255,255,.96);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(18px) saturate(145%);
    backdrop-filter:blur(18px) saturate(145%);
    border-bottom:1px solid rgba(7,26,45,.09);
    box-shadow:0 20px 45px rgba(7,26,45,.13);
  }
  .ecc-mobile-nav a{
    padding:12px 3px;
    font-size:13px;
    font-weight:650;
    color:#20374d;
  }
  .ecc-mobile-nav .ecc-btn{color:#fff}
  .ecc-hero-inner{
    padding:132px 0 84px;
    gap:38px;
  }
}

@media(max-width:720px){
  .ecc-nav{height:66px;gap:12px}
  .ecc-logo-link{gap:9px}
  .ecc-logo-glow{width:46px;height:46px;flex-basis:46px;border-radius:12px}
  .ecc-logo{width:44px;height:44px;border-radius:10px}
  .ecc-brand-copy strong{font-size:12.5px}
  .ecc-brand-copy span{display:none}
  .ecc-nav-actions .primary{display:none}
  .ecc-mobile-nav{top:66px;padding-left:14px;padding-right:14px}
  .ecc-hero-inner{padding:112px 0 72px;gap:31px}
}

@media(max-width:440px){
  .ecc-brand-copy strong{font-size:12px}
  .ecc-logo-link{gap:8px}
}

@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  .ecc-logo-glow::before,
  .ecc-logo-glow::after{animation:none!important}
  .ecc-btn::before{display:none!important}
}

/* =========================================================
   V15 HERO + ADAPTIVE HEADER REFINEMENT — SEP 2026
   Pixel-level adaptive nav text, fixed logo halo geometry,
   promoted Q&A card flow, and simplified hero composition.
   ========================================================= */

@property --ecc-logo-angle{
  syntax:"<angle>";
  inherits:false;
  initial-value:0deg;
}

/* Keep the glass itself neutral so the underlying page remains visible.
   The navigation copy uses per-pixel blending below, rather than a whole
   header light/dark state switch. */
.ecc-header,
.ecc-homepage .ecc-header{
  --ecc-header-line:rgba(126,151,171,.22);
  --ecc-header-glass:rgba(121,145,164,.10);
  --ecc-header-shadow:0 8px 30px rgba(4,20,34,.09);
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(255,255,255,.12),rgba(126,151,171,.07));
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--ecc-header-line);
  box-shadow:var(--ecc-header-shadow);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:saturate(135%) blur(16px);
  backdrop-filter:saturate(135%) blur(16px);
}

/* Pixel-level contrast: where a glyph crosses a light/dark boundary,
   each part of the glyph responds independently. Grayscale + contrast
   keeps the result in a light/dark family rather than hue-inverting it. */
.ecc-desktop-menu>a,
.ecc-brand-copy strong,
.ecc-brand-copy span{
  color:#fff;
  mix-blend-mode:difference;
  filter:grayscale(1) contrast(1.72);
}
.ecc-desktop-menu>a{
  font-weight:650;
}
@media(hover:hover) and (pointer:fine){
  .ecc-desktop-menu>a:hover,
  .ecc-desktop-menu>a:focus-visible{
    color:#fff;
    opacity:.86;
    transform:translateY(-2px);
  }
}

/* Logo: geometry/shadow stays perfectly still. Only the colors within
   the thin gradient ring travel around the fixed logo edge. */
.ecc-logo-glow{
  filter:none;
  box-shadow:0 6px 15px rgba(2,16,28,.18);
}
.ecc-logo-glow::before{
  inset:1px;
  border-radius:14px;
  background:rgba(3,18,30,.38);
  opacity:.46;
  filter:blur(7px);
  transform:none;
  animation:none;
}
.ecc-logo-glow::after{
  box-sizing:border-box;
  inset:-2px;
  padding:2px;
  border-radius:15px;
  background:conic-gradient(
    from var(--ecc-logo-angle),
    var(--ecc-old-blue) 0 25%,
    var(--ecc-old-green) 25% 52%,
    var(--ecc-old-orange) 52% 76%,
    var(--ecc-old-blue) 76% 100%
  );
  opacity:.62;
  filter:drop-shadow(0 0 2px rgba(85,183,220,.20));
  transform:none;
  animation:ecc-logo-gradient-flow 10s linear infinite;
  -webkit-mask:linear-gradient(#000 0 0) content-box,linear-gradient(#000 0 0);
  -webkit-mask-composite:xor;
  mask-composite:exclude;
}
@keyframes ecc-logo-gradient-flow{
  to{--ecc-logo-angle:360deg}
}
@media(hover:hover) and (pointer:fine){
  .ecc-logo-link:hover .ecc-logo-glow{
    transform:scale(1.025);
    filter:none;
    box-shadow:0 7px 17px rgba(2,16,28,.20);
  }
  .ecc-logo-link:hover .ecc-logo-glow::before{opacity:.46}
  .ecc-logo-link:hover .ecc-logo-glow::after{opacity:.76}
}

/* Three compact actions now live together at the right side of the header. */
.ecc-desktop-menu{gap:25px}
.ecc-nav-actions{gap:8px;margin-left:4px}
.ecc-header .ecc-nav-actions .ecc-btn{
  min-height:38px;
  padding:8px 14px;
  white-space:nowrap;
}
.ecc-header .ecc-btn.outline,
.ecc-header.ecc-header--over-light .ecc-btn.outline{
  color:#fff;
  border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.25);
  background:rgba(5,22,36,.64);
  box-shadow:0 5px 16px rgba(3,18,30,.10);
}
.ecc-header .ecc-btn.officer{
  color:#061828;
  border-color:rgba(125,209,251,.72);
  background:rgba(125,209,251,.93);
  box-shadow:0 7px 19px rgba(62,169,224,.16);
}
.ecc-header .ecc-btn.officer:hover{
  background:#8bd8fb;
}

/* Simplified hero: the eyebrow, CTA row and trust bullets were removed. */
.ecc-hero-copy{
  align-self:center;
}
.ecc-hero-copy>p:not(.ecc-kicker){
  margin-bottom:0;
}

/* Q&A: the selected goal becomes the feature panel and disappears from
   the compact choices. Five remaining choices center naturally as 3 + 2. */
.ecc-qa-options{
  display:flex;
  flex-wrap:wrap;
  justify-content:center;
  gap:10px;
}
.ecc-qa-option{
  flex:0 0 calc((100% - 20px)/3);
  min-width:0;
  min-height:62px;
  padding:12px 12px;
  overflow:hidden;
}
.ecc-qa-option.is-featured{
  display:none;
}
.ecc-qa-answer{
  margin-top:14px;
  min-height:176px;
  overflow:hidden;
  transform-origin:center top;
}
.ecc-qa-answer.is-entering{
  animation:ecc-qa-answer-in .34s cubic-bezier(.2,.74,.25,1) both;
}
@keyframes ecc-qa-answer-in{
  from{opacity:.18;transform:scale(.965) translateY(5px)}
  to{opacity:1;transform:none}
}
.ecc-qa-promote-clone{
  position:fixed!important;
  z-index:1600!important;
  pointer-events:none!important;
  margin:0!important;
  transform:none!important;
  overflow:hidden!important;
  box-shadow:0 18px 46px rgba(2,16,28,.22)!important;
  transition:
    top .38s cubic-bezier(.2,.74,.25,1),
    left .38s cubic-bezier(.2,.74,.25,1),
    width .38s cubic-bezier(.2,.74,.25,1),
    height .38s cubic-bezier(.2,.74,.25,1),
    border-radius .38s ease,
    opacity .34s ease,
    background-color .34s ease,
    border-color .34s ease,
    color .34s ease!important;
}

@media(max-width:1180px) and (min-width:1051px){
  .ecc-desktop-menu{gap:20px}
  .ecc-header .ecc-nav-actions .ecc-btn{padding-inline:12px;font-size:11px}
}
@media(max-width:900px){
  .ecc-qa-option{
    flex-basis:calc((100% - 10px)/2);
  }
}
@media(max-width:720px){
  .ecc-qa-option{
    flex-basis:100%;
  }
  .ecc-qa-answer{
    min-height:auto;
  }
}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  .ecc-logo-glow::after{animation:none!important}
  .ecc-qa-promote-clone{display:none!important}
  .ecc-qa-answer.is-entering{animation:none!important}
}

/* =========================================================
   V16 HEADER + Q&A MOTION REFINEMENT — SEP 2026
   Footer-matched header logo, ambient moving gradient glow,
   true per-pixel adaptive navigation, dark active Q&A panel,
   bidirectional Q&A swap motion, and final CTA line control.
   ========================================================= */

/* Keep the visible glass in a separate translucent layer. This lets the
   navigation glyphs blend per pixel instead of inheriting one section color. */
.ecc-header,
.ecc-homepage .ecc-header{
  background:transparent!important;
  border-bottom:0;
  box-shadow:none;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:none!important;
  backdrop-filter:none!important;
}
.ecc-header::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  z-index:0;
  pointer-events:none;
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(255,255,255,.18) 0%,rgba(255,255,255,.075) 38%,rgba(5,22,36,.10) 100%);
  border-bottom:1px solid rgba(158,183,201,.22);
  box-shadow:0 8px 30px rgba(4,20,34,.09),inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.28);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(18px) saturate(145%);
  backdrop-filter:blur(18px) saturate(145%);
}
.ecc-header::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  left:0;right:0;top:0;
  height:1px;
  z-index:1;
  pointer-events:none;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,rgba(255,255,255,.52),transparent);
  opacity:.7;
}
.ecc-header>.ecc-nav,
.ecc-header>.ecc-mobile-nav{
  position:relative;
  z-index:2;
}

/* True light/dark per-pixel reaction. No grayscale filter or JS section swap. */
.ecc-desktop-menu>a,
.ecc-brand-copy strong,
.ecc-brand-copy span{
  color:#fff!important;
  mix-blend-mode:difference;
  filter:none!important;
  text-shadow:none!important;
}
.ecc-menu-btn span{
  background:#fff!important;
  mix-blend-mode:difference;
}

/* Logo uses the same image as the footer. The shadow geometry is fixed;
   only the colors inside the soft ambient light move around the logo. */
.ecc-logo-glow{
  isolation:isolate;
  box-shadow:none!important;
  filter:none!important;
}
.ecc-logo-glow::before{
  inset:3px!important;
  border-radius:15px!important;
  background:rgba(1,13,24,.48)!important;
  opacity:.52!important;
  filter:blur(9px)!important;
  transform:none!important;
  animation:none!important;
  z-index:-2!important;
}
.ecc-logo-glow::after{
  inset:-8px!important;
  padding:0!important;
  border-radius:20px!important;
  background:conic-gradient(
    from 0deg,
    rgba(85,194,250,.88),
    rgba(117,188,72,.74),
    rgba(245,163,56,.78),
    rgba(85,194,250,.88)
  )!important;
  opacity:.52!important;
  filter:blur(10px) saturate(1.08)!important;
  -webkit-mask:none!important;
  mask:none!important;
  -webkit-mask-composite:initial!important;
  mask-composite:initial!important;
  transform:rotate(0deg)!important;
  transform-origin:center!important;
  animation:ecc-logo-ambient-flow 9s linear infinite!important;
  z-index:-3!important;
}
.ecc-logo{
  position:relative;
  z-index:2;
  background:#061828;
  box-shadow:0 5px 14px rgba(2,16,28,.20);
}
@keyframes ecc-logo-ambient-flow{
  to{transform:rotate(360deg)}
}
@media(hover:hover) and (pointer:fine){
  .ecc-logo-link:hover .ecc-logo-glow::after{opacity:.64!important}
}

/* Active Q&A panel belongs to the same visual family as the compact choices. */
.ecc-qa-answer{
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.055)!important;
  color:#edf7fc!important;
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.13);
  box-shadow:inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.035),0 16px 34px rgba(1,14,26,.10);
}
.ecc-qa-answer small{color:#86d5ff!important}
.ecc-qa-answer h3{color:#f7fbff!important}
.ecc-qa-answer p{color:#bfd0de!important}
.ecc-qa-answer.is-swap-hidden{opacity:0!important}

/* Clones make the selected small card visibly grow into the feature panel
   while the outgoing feature panel shrinks back into its small-card slot. */
.ecc-qa-swap-clone{
  position:fixed!important;
  z-index:1700!important;
  margin:0!important;
  pointer-events:none!important;
  overflow:hidden!important;
  transform:none!important;
  transform-origin:center!important;
  will-change:top,left,width,height,opacity,border-radius,background-color;
  box-shadow:0 20px 48px rgba(1,14,26,.24)!important;
}
.ecc-qa-swap-clone.ecc-qa-option{
  display:block!important;
}
.ecc-qa-swap-clone.ecc-qa-answer{
  margin-top:0!important;
}
.ecc-qa-option.is-swap-target{
  visibility:hidden!important;
}
.ecc-qa-option.is-reflowing{
  transition:none!important;
}

/* Desktop/laptop: keep the first final-CTA line intact. On tablet we stack
   the button below the copy so the headline still has enough horizontal room. */
@media(min-width:1051px){
  .ecc-final-inner{gap:30px}
  .ecc-final h2{font-size:clamp(36px,3vw,52px);max-width:none}
  .ecc-final h2 .ecc-hline{white-space:nowrap}
}
@media(min-width:721px) and (max-width:1050px){
  .ecc-final-inner{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:26px}
  .ecc-final h2{font-size:clamp(34px,4.35vw,46px);max-width:none}
  .ecc-final h2 .ecc-hline{white-space:nowrap}
  .ecc-final .ecc-btn{justify-self:start}
}

@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  .ecc-logo-glow::after{animation:none!important}
  .ecc-qa-swap-clone{display:none!important}
}

/* =========================================================
   V18 PRESENTATION POLISH — SEP 2026
   Larger, cleaner header; sampled per-pixel adaptive text;
   subtle ambient logo glow; static 2x3 mortgage-goal cards.
   ========================================================= */

/* Keep the header glossy and translucent while allowing the page below
   to remain visible enough for the adaptive text treatment to make sense. */
.ecc-header,
.ecc-homepage .ecc-header{
  background:transparent!important;
  border:0!important;
  box-shadow:none!important;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:none!important;
  backdrop-filter:none!important;
}
.ecc-header::before{
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(255,255,255,.24) 0%,rgba(255,255,255,.11) 42%,rgba(13,35,54,.09) 100%)!important;
  border-bottom:1px solid rgba(157,181,199,.20)!important;
  box-shadow:0 9px 30px rgba(4,20,34,.085),inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.40)!important;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(18px) saturate(142%)!important;
  backdrop-filter:blur(18px) saturate(142%)!important;
}
.ecc-header::after{
  height:1px!important;
  opacity:.58!important;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent 4%,rgba(255,255,255,.55) 35%,rgba(255,255,255,.28) 68%,transparent 96%)!important;
}

/* Larger desktop header test with disciplined spacing. */
.ecc-header .ecc-shell{
  width:min(1500px,calc(100% - 56px));
}
.ecc-nav{
  height:112px!important;
  gap:30px!important;
}
.ecc-logo-link{
  gap:16px!important;
}
.ecc-logo-glow{
  width:84px!important;
  height:84px!important;
  flex-basis:84px!important;
  border-radius:20px!important;
  transform:none;
}
.ecc-logo{
  width:78px!important;
  height:78px!important;
  border-radius:17px!important;
  object-fit:cover!important;
  box-shadow:0 5px 14px rgba(2,16,28,.16)!important;
}
.ecc-brand-copy strong{
  font-size:21px!important;
  line-height:1.06!important;
  font-weight:800!important;
  letter-spacing:-.025em!important;
}
.ecc-brand-copy span{
  margin-top:7px!important;
  font-size:10.5px!important;
  line-height:1.1!important;
  letter-spacing:.12em!important;
  font-weight:700!important;
}
.ecc-desktop-menu{
  gap:36px!important;
  margin-left:auto!important;
}
.ecc-desktop-menu>a{
  min-height:46px!important;
  padding:8px 0!important;
  font-size:18px!important;
  line-height:1!important;
  font-weight:650!important;
  letter-spacing:-.018em!important;
}
.ecc-desktop-menu>a::after{
  bottom:5px!important;
  height:2px!important;
}
.ecc-nav-actions{
  gap:12px!important;
  margin-left:8px!important;
}
.ecc-header .ecc-nav-actions .ecc-btn{
  min-height:52px!important;
  padding:12px 22px!important;
  font-size:16px!important;
  line-height:1!important;
  font-weight:750!important;
  white-space:nowrap!important;
}
.ecc-header .ecc-btn.officer{
  padding-inline:24px!important;
}

/* Adaptive header text is no longer dependent on mix-blend-mode.
   JS writes a vertical light/dark gradient into each text element based
   on the actual section pixels sitting directly underneath it. */
.ecc-desktop-menu>a,
.ecc-brand-copy strong,
.ecc-brand-copy span{
  color:transparent!important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color:transparent!important;
  background-image:var(--ecc-adaptive-gradient,linear-gradient(#f7fbff,#f7fbff))!important;
  background-repeat:no-repeat!important;
  background-size:100% 100%!important;
  background-position:center!important;
  -webkit-background-clip:text!important;
  background-clip:text!important;
  mix-blend-mode:normal!important;
  filter:none!important;
  text-shadow:none!important;
}
@media(hover:hover) and (pointer:fine){
  .ecc-desktop-menu>a:hover,
  .ecc-desktop-menu>a:focus-visible{
    color:transparent!important;
    -webkit-text-fill-color:transparent!important;
    opacity:.86;
    transform:translateY(-2px);
  }
}

/* The logo shadow stays still. Only a very faint blurred color field moves
   behind it. There is deliberately no visible ring or gradient frame. */
.ecc-logo-glow::before{
  inset:8px!important;
  border-radius:18px!important;
  background:rgba(1,13,24,.34)!important;
  opacity:.30!important;
  filter:blur(7px)!important;
  transform:none!important;
  animation:none!important;
  z-index:-2!important;
}
.ecc-logo-glow::after{
  inset:-5px!important;
  padding:0!important;
  border-radius:24px!important;
  background:conic-gradient(
    from 0deg,
    rgba(85,194,250,.48),
    rgba(117,188,72,.38),
    rgba(245,163,56,.42),
    rgba(85,194,250,.48)
  )!important;
  opacity:.13!important;
  filter:blur(14px) saturate(.96)!important;
  -webkit-mask:none!important;
  mask:none!important;
  transform:rotate(0deg)!important;
  transform-origin:center!important;
  animation:ecc-logo-ambient-flow 14s linear infinite!important;
  z-index:-3!important;
}
@media(hover:hover) and (pointer:fine){
  .ecc-logo-link:hover .ecc-logo-glow{
    transform:translateY(-1px) scale(1.012)!important;
  }
  .ecc-logo-link:hover .ecc-logo-glow::after{
    opacity:.17!important;
  }
}

/* More room below the larger desktop header. */
.ecc-hero-inner{
  min-height:690px!important;
  padding:170px 0 84px!important;
}

/* Static presentation-only mortgage goal cards: clean 2 columns x 3 rows. */
.ecc-qa-options{
  display:grid!important;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr))!important;
  gap:10px!important;
  justify-content:stretch!important;
}
.ecc-qa-option,
.ecc-qa-option.is-featured{
  display:flex!important;
  flex-direction:column!important;
  justify-content:center!important;
  width:100%!important;
  min-width:0!important;
  min-height:78px!important;
  padding:14px 15px!important;
  border-radius:14px!important;
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12)!important;
  color:#edf7fc!important;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.055)!important;
  text-align:left!important;
  cursor:pointer!important;
  overflow:hidden!important;
  transform:none;
  transition:transform .2s ease,background-color .2s ease,border-color .2s ease,box-shadow .2s ease!important;
}
.ecc-qa-option span{
  display:block!important;
  margin:0 0 5px!important;
  color:#86d5ff!important;
  font-family:var(--ecc-font-display)!important;
  font-size:10.5px!important;
  line-height:1.2!important;
  font-weight:800!important;
  letter-spacing:.09em!important;
  text-transform:uppercase!important;
}
.ecc-qa-option strong{
  display:block!important;
  color:#f3f8fb!important;
  font-family:var(--ecc-font-body)!important;
  font-size:13.5px!important;
  line-height:1.32!important;
  font-weight:600!important;
  letter-spacing:-.008em!important;
}
.ecc-qa-option:hover,
.ecc-qa-option:focus-visible{
  background:rgba(85,194,250,.13)!important;
  border-color:rgba(126,211,255,.38)!important;
  box-shadow:0 10px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.10)!important;
  transform:translateY(-2px)!important;
  outline:none!important;
}
.ecc-qa-option.is-clicked{
  animation:ecc-qa-placeholder-click .24s ease-out both;
}
@keyframes ecc-qa-placeholder-click{
  0%{transform:translateY(-2px) scale(1)}
  45%{transform:translateY(-1px) scale(.985)}
  100%{transform:translateY(-2px) scale(1)}
}
.ecc-qa-answer,
.ecc-qa-swap-clone,
.ecc-qa-promote-clone{
  display:none!important;
}

/* Desktop/laptop final CTA line remains intact. */
@media(min-width:1051px){
  .ecc-final h2 .ecc-hline:first-child{white-space:nowrap!important}
}

/* At narrower laptop/tablet widths, collapse to the mobile glass menu before
   the larger desktop content becomes cramped. */
@media(max-width:1220px){
  .ecc-header .ecc-shell{width:min(var(--max),calc(100% - 40px))}
  .ecc-nav{height:82px!important;gap:16px!important}
  .ecc-logo-glow{width:62px!important;height:62px!important;flex-basis:62px!important;border-radius:15px!important}
  .ecc-logo{width:58px!important;height:58px!important;border-radius:13px!important}
  .ecc-brand-copy strong{
    color:#10243a!important;
    -webkit-text-fill-color:#10243a!important;
    background:none!important;
    font-size:16px!important;
  }
  .ecc-brand-copy span{
    color:#65798d!important;
    -webkit-text-fill-color:#65798d!important;
    background:none!important;
    font-size:8.5px!important;
    margin-top:4px!important;
  }
  .ecc-desktop-menu{display:none!important}
  .ecc-nav-actions>a{display:none!important}
  .ecc-menu-btn{display:block!important;margin-left:auto}
  .ecc-mobile-nav{top:82px!important}
  .ecc-hero-inner{padding:132px 0 84px!important;min-height:auto!important}
}

@media(max-width:720px){
  .ecc-header .ecc-shell{width:min(var(--max),calc(100% - 28px))}
  .ecc-nav{height:72px!important;gap:11px!important}
  .ecc-logo-glow{width:52px!important;height:52px!important;flex-basis:52px!important}
  .ecc-logo{width:48px!important;height:48px!important;border-radius:11px!important}
  .ecc-brand-copy strong{font-size:14px!important}
  .ecc-brand-copy span{display:none!important}
  .ecc-mobile-nav{top:72px!important}
  .ecc-hero-inner{padding:112px 0 72px!important}
  .ecc-qa-options{grid-template-columns:1fr!important}
  .ecc-qa-option{min-height:70px!important}
}

@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  .ecc-logo-glow::after{animation:none!important}
  .ecc-qa-option.is-clicked{animation:none!important}
}

/* =========================================================
   V19 HEADER SURFACE DETECTION + LOGO GLOW — SEP 2026
   Restores a very subtle moving ambient gradient behind the logo
   and supports the 2D sampled adaptive header text map.
   ========================================================= */
.ecc-logo-glow{
  overflow:visible!important;
  isolation:isolate!important;
  z-index:0!important;
}
.ecc-logo-glow::before{
  inset:7px!important;
  border-radius:18px!important;
  background:rgba(1,13,24,.28)!important;
  opacity:.24!important;
  filter:blur(7px)!important;
  transform:none!important;
  animation:none!important;
  z-index:0!important;
}
.ecc-logo-glow::after{
  inset:-8px!important;
  border-radius:27px!important;
  background:conic-gradient(
    from 0deg,
    rgba(85,183,220,.58),
    rgba(141,198,63,.50),
    rgba(255,138,36,.52),
    rgba(85,183,220,.58)
  )!important;
  opacity:.105!important;
  filter:blur(15px) saturate(.94)!important;
  -webkit-mask:none!important;
  mask:none!important;
  transform:rotate(0deg)!important;
  transform-origin:center!important;
  animation:ecc-logo-ambient-flow 18s linear infinite!important;
  z-index:1!important;
}
.ecc-logo{
  position:relative!important;
  z-index:3!important;
}
@media(hover:hover) and (pointer:fine){
  .ecc-logo-link:hover .ecc-logo-glow::after{opacity:.13!important}
}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  .ecc-logo-glow::after{animation:none!important}
}

/* =========================================================
   V20 HEADER LOGO AMBIENT GLOW VISIBILITY FIX — SEP 2026
   The v19 glow was technically present, but the combination of very low
   opacity + heavy blur + the glass layer made it effectively invisible.
   Keep the logo geometry fixed and let only the blurred color field rotate.
   ========================================================= */
.ecc-logo-glow{
  position:relative!important;
  overflow:visible!important;
  isolation:isolate!important;
  z-index:0!important;
  filter:drop-shadow(0 5px 9px rgba(3,18,30,.12))!important;
}
.ecc-logo-glow::before{
  content:""!important;
  position:absolute!important;
  inset:5px!important;
  border-radius:20px!important;
  background:rgba(2,19,33,.32)!important;
  opacity:.26!important;
  filter:blur(8px)!important;
  transform:none!important;
  animation:none!important;
  pointer-events:none!important;
  z-index:0!important;
}
.ecc-logo-glow::after{
  content:""!important;
  position:absolute!important;
  inset:-10px!important;
  border-radius:30px!important;
  background:
    conic-gradient(
      from 0deg,
      rgba(85,183,220,.72) 0deg,
      rgba(141,198,63,.64) 118deg,
      rgba(255,138,36,.67) 238deg,
      rgba(85,183,220,.72) 360deg
    )!important;
  opacity:.20!important;
  filter:blur(18px) saturate(1.08)!important;
  -webkit-mask:none!important;
  mask:none!important;
  transform:rotate(0deg)!important;
  transform-origin:center!important;
  animation:ecc-logo-ambient-flow 18s linear infinite!important;
  pointer-events:none!important;
  z-index:1!important;
  will-change:transform!important;
}
.ecc-logo{
  position:relative!important;
  z-index:3!important;
}
@media(hover:hover) and (pointer:fine){
  .ecc-logo-link:hover .ecc-logo-glow::after{opacity:.24!important}
}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  .ecc-logo-glow::after{animation:none!important}
}


/* ==========================================================
   VERSION 1 REFRESH — DARKER JACK-STYLE HERO + JOE-STYLE
   WHITE SHIMMER HEADLINE (DARK GRAY PASS, LEFT TO RIGHT)
   ========================================================== */
@property --ecc-v1-hero-shimmer-x{
  syntax:"<percentage>";
  inherits:true;
  initial-value:-65%;
}

.ecc-hero{
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 88% 10%,rgba(125,209,251,.11),transparent 31%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 12% 92%,rgba(21,159,227,.05),transparent 32%),
    linear-gradient(110deg,#030f1b 0%,#051b2d 58%,#07283e 100%)!important;
  color:#fff!important;
}

.ecc-hero:before{
  opacity:1!important;
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(255,255,255,.025),rgba(255,255,255,0) 36%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 50% -12%,rgba(125,209,251,.07),transparent 42%),
    linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.018) 1px,transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(255,255,255,.018) 1px,transparent 1px)!important;
  background-size:auto,auto,46px 46px,46px 46px!important;
  background-repeat:no-repeat,no-repeat,repeat,repeat!important;
}

.ecc-hero-copy>p:not(.ecc-kicker){
  color:#c6dbe7!important;
}

.ecc-hero h1{
  --ecc-v1-hero-shimmer-x:-65%;
  max-width:860px!important;
  margin-bottom:24px;
  line-height:1.05!important;
  padding:0 0 .18em!important;
  overflow:visible!important;
  animation:ecc-v1-hero-shimmer-pass 7.6s linear infinite!important;
}

.ecc-hero h1 .ecc-hline,
.ecc-hero h1 .ecc-hline.ecc-accent-line{
  display:block;
  width:100%;
  overflow:visible!important;
  padding:0 .02em .12em 0!important;
  color:transparent!important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color:transparent!important;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(100deg,
      rgba(115,147,179,0) 0%,
      rgba(115,147,179,0) 39%,
      rgba(154,183,204,.58) 46%,
      rgba(115,147,179,.96) 50%,
      rgba(166,193,211,.56) 54%,
      rgba(115,147,179,0) 61%,
      rgba(115,147,179,0) 100%),
    linear-gradient(#ffffff,#ffffff)!important;
  background-size:162% 100%,100% 100%!important;
  background-position:var(--ecc-v1-hero-shimmer-x) 50%,0 0!important;
  background-repeat:no-repeat!important;
  -webkit-background-clip:text!important;
  background-clip:text!important;
  filter:none!important;
  will-change:background-position;
}

@keyframes ecc-v1-hero-shimmer-pass{
  from{--ecc-v1-hero-shimmer-x:-65%}
  to{--ecc-v1-hero-shimmer-x:165%}
}

@media(max-width:900px){
  .ecc-hero h1{
    padding-bottom:.16em!important;
  }
  .ecc-hero h1 .ecc-hline,
  .ecc-hero h1 .ecc-hline.ecc-accent-line{
    padding-bottom:.10em!important;
  }
}


/* =========================================================
   V23 FIX — smooth hero, reversed shimmer, adaptive logo
   ========================================================= */
.ecc-hero:before{
  opacity:1!important;
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(255,255,255,.022),rgba(255,255,255,0) 36%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 50% -12%,rgba(125,209,251,.07),transparent 42%)!important;
  background-size:auto,auto!important;
  background-repeat:no-repeat,no-repeat!important;
}
@keyframes ecc-v1-hero-shimmer-pass{
  from{--ecc-v1-hero-shimmer-x:165%}
  to{--ecc-v1-hero-shimmer-x:-65%}
}

.ecc-adaptive-logo{
  position:relative!important;
  display:block!important;
  width:84px!important;
  height:84px!important;
  flex:0 0 84px!important;
  overflow:visible!important;
  isolation:isolate!important;
  transform:none!important;
  transition:transform .22s ease!important;
}
.ecc-adaptive-logo::before,
.ecc-adaptive-logo::after{content:none!important;display:none!important;}
.ecc-logo-layer{
  position:absolute!important; inset:0!important; width:100%!important; height:100%!important;
  object-fit:contain!important; object-position:center!important; border:0!important;
  border-radius:0!important; box-shadow:none!important; background:transparent!important;
  pointer-events:none!important; user-select:none!important; transform:none!important;
}
.ecc-logo-layer--white{
  z-index:2!important;
  -webkit-mask-image:var(--ecc-logo-white-mask,linear-gradient(#fff,#fff))!important;
  mask-image:var(--ecc-logo-white-mask,linear-gradient(#fff,#fff))!important;
  -webkit-mask-repeat:no-repeat!important; mask-repeat:no-repeat!important;
  -webkit-mask-size:100% 100%!important; mask-size:100% 100%!important;
  -webkit-mask-position:center!important; mask-position:center!important;
}
.ecc-logo-layer--blue{
  z-index:1!important;
  -webkit-mask-image:var(--ecc-logo-blue-mask,linear-gradient(transparent,transparent))!important;
  mask-image:var(--ecc-logo-blue-mask,linear-gradient(transparent,transparent))!important;
  -webkit-mask-repeat:no-repeat!important; mask-repeat:no-repeat!important;
  -webkit-mask-size:100% 100%!important; mask-size:100% 100%!important;
  -webkit-mask-position:center!important; mask-position:center!important;
}
@media(hover:hover) and (pointer:fine){
  .ecc-logo-link:hover .ecc-adaptive-logo{transform:translateY(-1px) scale(1.012)!important;}
}
@media(max-width:1220px){
  .ecc-adaptive-logo{width:62px!important;height:62px!important;flex-basis:62px!important;}
}
@media(max-width:720px){
  .ecc-adaptive-logo{width:52px!important;height:52px!important;flex-basis:52px!important;}
}


/* V25 header action arrangement + siege-blue hero shimmer.
   Contact is now a normal adaptive text link. Find A Loan Officer uses the former
   Contact dark button treatment. Apply Now is last and uses the former light-blue
   officer treatment. */

/* =========================================================
   LIVE WORDPRESS ROUTING DROPDOWNS — OCT 2026
   Mirrors the current live WordPress menu hierarchy while
   preserving the approved NEWECC header styling.
   ========================================================= */
.ecc-desktop-menu>.ecc-nav-item{
  position:relative;
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  min-height:46px;
}
.ecc-desktop-menu>.ecc-nav-item>.ecc-nav-link{
  position:relative;
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:6px;
  min-height:46px;
  padding:8px 0;
  color:transparent;
  -webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;
  background-image:var(--ecc-adaptive-gradient,linear-gradient(#f7fbff,#f7fbff));
  background-repeat:no-repeat;
  background-size:100% 100%;
  background-position:center;
  -webkit-background-clip:text;
  background-clip:text;
  font-size:18px;
  line-height:1;
  font-weight:650;
  letter-spacing:-.018em;
  white-space:nowrap;
  transition:transform .2s ease,opacity .2s ease;
}
.ecc-desktop-menu>.ecc-nav-item>.ecc-nav-link::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  left:0;
  right:0;
  bottom:5px;
  height:2px;
  transform:scaleX(0);
  transform-origin:left center;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,#7dd1fb,#0b8fdc);
  box-shadow:0 0 10px rgba(125,209,251,.32);
  transition:transform .2s ease;
}
.ecc-nav-caret{
  display:inline-block;
  font-size:.82em;
  line-height:1;
  transform:translateY(-1px);
}
.ecc-desktop-menu>.ecc-nav-item:hover>.ecc-nav-link,
.ecc-desktop-menu>.ecc-nav-item:focus-within>.ecc-nav-link{
  transform:translateY(-2px);
}
.ecc-desktop-menu>.ecc-nav-item:hover>.ecc-nav-link::after,
.ecc-desktop-menu>.ecc-nav-item:focus-within>.ecc-nav-link::after{
  transform:scaleX(1);
}
.ecc-submenu{
  position:absolute;
  z-index:60;
  top:calc(100% - 1px);
  left:50%;
  min-width:270px;
  padding:10px;
  border:1px solid rgba(126,151,171,.22);
  border-radius:18px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.96);
  box-shadow:0 22px 55px rgba(4,20,34,.18);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(18px) saturate(145%);
  backdrop-filter:blur(18px) saturate(145%);
  opacity:0;
  visibility:hidden;
  pointer-events:none;
  transform:translate(-50%,10px);
  transition:opacity .18s ease,transform .18s ease,visibility .18s ease;
}
.ecc-nav-item:nth-child(3) .ecc-submenu{
  min-width:330px;
}
.ecc-nav-item:hover>.ecc-submenu,
.ecc-nav-item:focus-within>.ecc-submenu{
  opacity:1;
  visibility:visible;
  pointer-events:auto;
  transform:translate(-50%,0);
}
.ecc-submenu a{
  display:block;
  padding:10px 12px;
  border-radius:11px;
  color:#153149!important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color:#153149!important;
  background:none!important;
  font-family:var(--ecc-font-body,"DM Sans",sans-serif);
  font-size:13px;
  line-height:1.25;
  font-weight:650;
  white-space:nowrap;
  transition:background .16s ease,color .16s ease,transform .16s ease;
}
.ecc-submenu a:hover,
.ecc-submenu a:focus-visible{
  color:#087fc2!important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color:#087fc2!important;
  background:#eef8fd!important;
  transform:translateX(2px);
}

.ecc-mobile-nav-group{border-bottom:1px solid #edf2f6}
.ecc-mobile-nav-group>.ecc-mobile-nav-parent{
  display:flex!important;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:space-between;
  border-bottom:0!important;
}
.ecc-mobile-submenu{
  margin:-4px 0 9px;
  padding:3px 0 4px 13px;
  border-left:2px solid rgba(11,143,220,.18);
}
.ecc-mobile-submenu a{
  padding:9px 10px!important;
  border-bottom:0!important;
  color:#4c6276!important;
  font-size:12px!important;
  font-weight:600!important;
}
.ecc-mobile-submenu a:hover,
.ecc-mobile-submenu a:focus-visible{
  color:#0b8fdc!important;
  background:#f2f9fd;
  border-radius:9px;
}

@media(max-width:1220px){
  .ecc-desktop-menu>.ecc-nav-item{display:none!important}
}