/* Reset and Base */
* {
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

:root {
    --primary-blue: #0066CC;
    --primary-blue-dark: #0052A3;
    --primary-blue-light: #1A7FE6;
    --dark-gray: #1A1A1A;
    --gray-700: #333333;
    --gray-600: #4A4A4A;
    --gray-500: #666666;
    --white: #FFFFFF;
    --light-bg: #F8F9FA;
    --border-color: #E0E0E0;
    --success-green: #10B981;
    --spacing-xs: 4px;
    --spacing-sm: 8px;
    --spacing-md: 16px;
    --spacing-lg: 24px;
    --spacing-xl: 32px;
    --spacing-2xl: 48px;
    --spacing-3xl: 64px;
    --radius-md: 8px;
    --radius-lg: 12px;
    --radius-xl: 16px;
    --transition-base: 0.3s ease;
}

body {
    font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, sans-serif;
    color: var(--dark-gray);
    line-height: 1.6;
    background-color: var(--white);
    min-height: 100vh;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

/* Header */
.apply-header {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-blue) 0%, var(--primary-blue-dark) 100%);
    padding: var(--spacing-md) 0;
    border-bottom: none;
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    z-index: 1000;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.apply-header-content {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 var(--spacing-xl);
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
}

.apply-logo {
    font-size: 1.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--white);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-family: 'Vollkorn', Georgia, serif;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.disclosure-link {
    position: absolute;
    right: var(--spacing-xl);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    transition: color var(--transition-base);
}

.disclosure-link:hover {
    color: var(--white);
}

/* Main Content */
.apply-main {
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: var(--spacing-md) var(--spacing-xl) var(--spacing-md);
    padding-top: 140px; /* Account for header + progress bar with spacing */
    transition: padding-top 0.4s ease;
}

/* Reduce padding when progress bar is hidden */
.apply-main.no-progress {
    padding-top: 80px; /* Only account for header */
}

.apply-container {
    max-width: 700px;
    width: 100%;
}

/* Progress Bar - Fixed Below Header */
.progress-bar-container {
    position: fixed;
    top: 70px; /* Position below header with spacing */
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    background: var(--white);
    z-index: 998; /* Below header (1000) but above content */
    padding: var(--spacing-md) 0;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease, transform 0.4s ease;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.progress-bar-container.hidden {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(-100%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.progress-bar-inner {
    max-width: 700px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 var(--spacing-xl);
}

.progress-bar {
    width: 100%;
    height: 6px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(0, 102, 204, 0.08), rgba(0, 102, 204, 0.12));
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
    box-shadow: inset 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
    position: relative;
}

.progress-bar::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, 
        transparent 0%, 
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3) 50%, 
        transparent 100%);
    animation: shimmer 2s infinite;
}

@keyframes shimmer {
    0% { transform: translateX(-100%); }
    100% { transform: translateX(100%); }
}

.progress-fill {
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, 
        var(--primary-blue) 0%, 
        var(--primary-blue-light) 50%, 
        var(--primary-blue) 100%);
    background-size: 200% 100%;
    border-radius: 20px;
    transition: width 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    width: 0%;
    box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(0, 102, 204, 0.4),
                0 2px 8px rgba(0, 102, 204, 0.3);
    position: relative;
    animation: gradientFlow 3s ease infinite;
}

@keyframes gradientFlow {
    0%, 100% { background-position: 0% 50%; }
    50% { background-position: 100% 50%; }
}

.progress-fill::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    right: 0;
    width: 20px;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4));
    border-radius: 20px;
}

.progress-header {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--spacing-md);
}

.progress-text {
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: var(--gray-600);
    flex: 1;
}

.btn-back {
    padding: var(--spacing-sm) var(--spacing-lg);
    font-size: 0.9375rem;
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--gray-600);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all var(--transition-base);
    font-weight: 500;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.btn-back:hover {
    background: var(--light-bg);
    color: var(--gray-700);
    border-color: var(--gray-500);
}

.spacer {
    width: 100px;
}

/* Form Steps */
.application-form {
    background: var(--white);
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    padding: var(--spacing-lg) var(--spacing-xl);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.form-step {
    display: none;
    animation: fadeIn 0.5s ease;
}

.form-step.active {
    display: block;
}

@keyframes fadeIn {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(20px);
    }
    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

.step-question {
    font-size: clamp(1.375rem, 4vw, 1.75rem);
    color: var(--dark-gray);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-lg);
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.2;
    text-align: center;
    font-family: 'Vollkorn', Georgia, serif;
}

.step-notice {
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 0.9375rem;
    color: var(--gray-600);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-xl);
    padding: var(--spacing-md);
    background: var(--light-bg);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
}

/* Button Options */
.button-options {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: var(--spacing-sm);
}

.option-btn {
    padding: var(--spacing-md) var(--spacing-lg);
    font-size: 1.0625rem;
    background: var(--white);
    border: 2px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    color: var(--dark-gray);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all var(--transition-base);
    font-weight: 500;
    text-align: center;
    font-family: 'Vollkorn', Georgia, serif;
}

.option-btn:hover {
    border-color: var(--primary-blue);
    background: rgba(0, 102, 204, 0.05);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 102, 204, 0.15);
}

.option-btn.selected {
    border-color: var(--primary-blue);
    background: var(--primary-blue);
    color: var(--white);
}

/* Input Fields */
.input-field {
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
    position: relative;
}

.input-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: var(--spacing-lg);
}

.text-input {
    width: 100%;
    padding: var(--spacing-lg) var(--spacing-xl);
    font-size: 1.125rem;
    border: 2px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    transition: all var(--transition-base);
    background: var(--white);
    color: var(--dark-gray);
}

.text-input:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--primary-blue);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(0, 102, 204, 0.1);
}

.input-prefix {
    position: absolute;
    left: var(--spacing-xl);
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    font-size: 1.125rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--gray-600);
}

.text-input.with-prefix {
    padding-left: 48px;
}

/* SSN Field with Toggle */
.ssn-field {
    position: relative;
}

.ssn-input {
    padding-right: 50px;
}

.ssn-toggle-btn {
    position: absolute;
    right: var(--spacing-md);
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    color: var(--gray-600);
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: var(--spacing-sm);
    transition: color var(--transition-base);
    font-size: 1.125rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
}

.ssn-toggle-btn:hover {
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    background: rgba(0, 102, 204, 0.05);
}

.ssn-toggle-btn:focus {
    outline: 2px solid var(--primary-blue);
    outline-offset: 2px;
}

/* Error Styling */
.text-input.error,
.input-field.error input,
.checkbox-field.error {
    border-color: #EF4444 !important;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.1);
}

.field-error {
    color: #EF4444;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    margin-top: 0.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    display: block;
    animation: fadeIn 0.3s ease;
}

@keyframes fadeIn {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(-5px);
    }
    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

/* Checkbox */
.checkbox-field {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--spacing-md);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
    padding: var(--spacing-lg);
    background: var(--light-bg);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
}

.checkbox-field input[type="checkbox"] {
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.checkbox-field label {
    font-size: 0.9375rem;
    color: var(--gray-700);
    cursor: pointer;
    flex: 1;
    font-weight: 500;
}

/* Consent Section */
.consent-section {
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-lg);
}

.consent-section .checkbox-field {
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
}

.consent-details {
    font-size: 0.8125rem;
    color: var(--gray-600);
    line-height: 1.6;
    padding: var(--spacing-md) var(--spacing-lg);
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.consent-link {
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    text-decoration: underline;
    transition: color var(--transition-base);
}

.consent-link:hover {
    color: var(--primary-blue-dark);
}

/* Buttons */
.btn-continue {
    width: 100%;
    padding: var(--spacing-md) var(--spacing-lg);
    font-size: 1.0625rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-blue), var(--primary-blue-dark));
    color: var(--white);
    border: none;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all var(--transition-base);
    margin-top: var(--spacing-lg);
    font-family: 'Vollkorn', Georgia, serif;
}

.btn-continue:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 102, 204, 0.3);
}

.btn-primary {
    background: var(--primary-blue) !important;
}

.btn-secondary {
    width: 100%;
    padding: var(--spacing-md) var(--spacing-lg);
    font-size: 0.9375rem;
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--gray-600);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all var(--transition-base);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
    background: var(--light-bg);
    color: var(--gray-700);
}

/* Security Connection Screen */
.security-screen {
    text-align: center;
    padding: var(--spacing-md) 0;
}

.security-shield {
    width: 70px;
    height: 70px;
    margin: 0 auto var(--spacing-md);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-blue) 0%, var(--primary-blue-dark) 100%);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    animation: shieldPulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0, 102, 204, 0.3);
}

.security-shield i {
    font-size: 2.25rem;
    color: var(--white);
    animation: shieldGlow 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes shieldPulse {
    0%, 100% {
        transform: scale(1);
        box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0, 102, 204, 0.3);
    }
    50% {
        transform: scale(1.05);
        box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0, 102, 204, 0.5);
    }
}

@keyframes shieldGlow {
    0%, 100% {
        filter: drop-shadow(0 0 8px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5));
    }
    50% {
        filter: drop-shadow(0 0 16px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8));
    }
}

.security-title {
    font-size: 1.375rem;
    color: var(--dark-gray);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-family: 'Vollkorn', Georgia, serif;
}

/* Security Checks */
.security-checks {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: var(--spacing-sm);
    max-width: 450px;
    margin: 0 auto var(--spacing-lg);
}

.security-check {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--spacing-md);
    padding: var(--spacing-md) var(--spacing-lg);
    background: var(--light-bg);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    border: 2px solid transparent;
    transition: all 0.5s ease;
    opacity: 0.4;
}

.security-check.active {
    opacity: 1;
    border-color: var(--primary-blue);
    background: rgba(0, 102, 204, 0.05);
    animation: checkSlideIn 0.5s ease;
}

.security-check.complete {
    opacity: 1;
    border-color: var(--success-green);
    background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.05);
}

@keyframes checkSlideIn {
    0% {
        transform: translateX(-20px);
        opacity: 0.4;
    }
    100% {
        transform: translateX(0);
        opacity: 1;
    }
}

.security-check i {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--gray-500);
    min-width: 24px;
}

.security-check.active i {
    color: var(--primary-blue);
}

.security-check.complete i {
    color: var(--success-green);
}

.security-check span {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--gray-700);
    font-weight: 500;
    font-family: 'Vollkorn', Georgia, serif;
}

/* Trust Indicators on Security Screen */
.trust-indicators-secure {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: var(--spacing-sm);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
    padding: var(--spacing-md);
    background: var(--light-bg);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.trust-badge-secure {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    gap: var(--spacing-xs);
}

.trust-badge-secure i {
    font-size: 1.75rem;
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-xs);
}

.trust-badge-secure strong {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: var(--dark-gray);
    display: block;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.trust-badge-secure span {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--gray-600);
}

.security-notice {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: var(--gray-600);
    line-height: 1.6;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: var(--spacing-sm);
    max-width: 500px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.security-notice i {
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    font-size: 1rem;
}

/* Loading Screen */
.loading-screen {
    text-align: center;
    padding: var(--spacing-md) 0;
}

/* Secure Loader Animation */
.secure-loader {
    position: relative;
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    margin: 0 auto var(--spacing-md);
}

.loader-ring {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 3px solid transparent;
}

.ring-1 {
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    border-top-color: var(--primary-blue);
    border-right-color: var(--primary-blue);
    animation: rotate 2s linear infinite;
}

.ring-2 {
    top: 15px;
    left: 15px;
    right: 15px;
    bottom: 15px;
    border-top-color: var(--primary-blue-light);
    border-right-color: var(--primary-blue-light);
    border-bottom-color: var(--primary-blue-light);
    animation: rotate 1.5s linear infinite reverse;
}

.ring-3 {
    top: 30px;
    left: 30px;
    right: 30px;
    bottom: 30px;
    border-top-color: #1A7FE6;
    border-left-color: #1A7FE6;
    animation: rotate 2.5s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes rotate {
    0% { transform: rotate(0deg); }
    100% { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}

.loader-center {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    animation: pulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes pulse {
    0%, 100% { 
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1);
    }
    50% { 
        opacity: 0.7;
        transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.1);
    }
}

.loading-text {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: var(--dark-gray);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-family: 'Vollkorn', Georgia, serif;
}

/* Loading Progress Bar */
.loading-progress-bar {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 400px;
    height: 4px;
    background: rgba(0, 102, 204, 0.1);
    border-radius: 10px;
    margin: 0 auto var(--spacing-md);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.loading-progress-fill {
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary-blue), var(--primary-blue-light));
    border-radius: 10px;
    width: 0%;
    animation: progressFill 9s ease-out forwards;
}

@keyframes progressFill {
    0% { width: 0%; }
    33% { width: 33%; }
    66% { width: 66%; }
    100% { width: 100%; }
}

/* Loading Steps */
.loading-steps {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: var(--spacing-xs);
    max-width: 400px;
    margin: 0 auto var(--spacing-md);
    text-align: left;
}

.loading-step {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--spacing-md);
    padding: var(--spacing-md);
    background: var(--light-bg);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    opacity: 0.3;
    transform: scale(0.98);
    transition: all 0.6s ease;
    border: 2px solid transparent;
}

.loading-step.active {
    opacity: 1;
    background: rgba(0, 102, 204, 0.1);
    transform: scale(1);
    border: 2px solid var(--primary-blue);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 102, 204, 0.15);
    animation: slideIn 0.5s ease;
}

@keyframes slideIn {
    0% {
        transform: translateX(-10px) scale(0.98);
        opacity: 0.3;
    }
    100% {
        transform: translateX(0) scale(1);
        opacity: 1;
    }
}

.loading-step i {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: var(--gray-500);
    transition: all 0.5s ease;
    transform: scale(1);
}

.loading-step.active i {
    color: var(--primary-blue);
}

.loading-step.completed {
    opacity: 1;
    background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.08);
    border: 2px solid var(--success-green);
}

.loading-step.completed i {
    color: var(--success-green);
    animation: checkPulse 0.6s ease;
}

@keyframes checkPulse {
    0% {
        transform: scale(1);
    }
    50% {
        transform: scale(1.3);
    }
    100% {
        transform: scale(1);
    }
}

.loading-step span {
    font-size: 0.9375rem;
    color: var(--gray-700);
    font-weight: 500;
    font-family: 'Vollkorn', Georgia, serif;
}

.loading-subtext {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: var(--gray-600);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: var(--spacing-sm);
}

.loading-subtext i {
    color: var(--primary-blue);
}

/* Congratulations Screen */
.congrats-screen {
    text-align: center;
    padding: var(--spacing-md) 0;
}

.congrats-icon {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
    animation: fadeInScale 0.6s ease;
}

.congrats-icon i {
    color: var(--primary-blue);
}

.congrats-icon.success i {
    color: var(--success-green);
}

@keyframes fadeInScale {
    0% { 
        opacity: 0;
        transform: scale(0.8); 
    }
    100% { 
        opacity: 1;
        transform: scale(1); 
    }
}

.congrats-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.375rem, 4vw, 1.75rem);
    color: var(--dark-gray);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.3;
    font-family: 'Vollkorn', Georgia, serif;
}

.congrats-text {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--gray-700);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-lg);
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.congrats-subtext {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--gray-600);
    margin-top: var(--spacing-lg);
}

/* Next Steps */
.next-steps {
    background: var(--light-bg);
    padding: var(--spacing-lg);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    margin: var(--spacing-lg) 0;
    text-align: left;
    max-width: 600px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
}

.next-steps h3 {
    font-size: 1.125rem;
    color: var(--dark-gray);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-lg);
    font-weight: 600;
    text-align: center;
    font-family: 'Vollkorn', Georgia, serif;
}

.next-steps-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: var(--spacing-md);
}

.next-step-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: var(--spacing-md);
    padding: var(--spacing-md) var(--spacing-lg);
    background: var(--white);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    border: 2px solid transparent;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(-20px);
    transition: all 0.5s ease;
}

.next-step-item.active {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateX(0);
    border-color: var(--primary-blue);
    background: rgba(0, 102, 204, 0.05);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 102, 204, 0.15);
    animation: slideInFromLeft 0.5s ease;
}

.next-step-item.completed {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateX(0);
    border-color: var(--success-green);
    background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.05);
}

@keyframes slideInFromLeft {
    0% {
        transform: translateX(-20px);
        opacity: 0;
    }
    100% {
        transform: translateX(0);
        opacity: 1;
    }
}

.next-step-icon {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(0, 102, 204, 0.1);
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.next-step-item.active .next-step-icon {
    background: var(--primary-blue);
    color: var(--white);
    animation: iconPulse 0.6s ease;
}

.next-step-item.completed .next-step-icon {
    background: var(--success-green);
    color: var(--white);
}

@keyframes iconPulse {
    0%, 100% {
        transform: scale(1);
    }
    50% {
        transform: scale(1.1);
    }
}

.next-step-content {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: var(--spacing-xs);
    flex: 1;
}

.next-step-content strong {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--dark-gray);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-family: 'Vollkorn', Georgia, serif;
}

.next-step-content span {
    font-size: 0.9375rem;
    color: var(--gray-600);
    line-height: 1.5;
}

/* Legacy styles for backward compatibility */
.step-item-inline {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: var(--spacing-sm);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
}

.step-item-inline:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.step-item-inline i {
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    margin-top: 2px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.step-item-inline span {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--gray-700);
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* File Upload */
.file-upload-area {
    border: 2px dashed var(--border-color);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: var(--spacing-3xl);
    text-align: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all var(--transition-base);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-lg);
}

.file-upload-area:hover {
    border-color: var(--primary-blue);
    background: rgba(0, 102, 204, 0.02);
}

.upload-icon {
    font-size: 3rem;
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
    color: var(--primary-blue);
}

.upload-icon i {
    color: var(--primary-blue);
}

.upload-formats {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: var(--gray-500);
    margin-top: var(--spacing-sm);
}

.file-list {
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-lg);
}

.file-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: var(--spacing-md);
    background: var(--light-bg);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
}

.file-name {
    font-size: 0.9375rem;
    color: var(--gray-700);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--spacing-sm);
}

.file-name i {
    color: var(--primary-blue);
}

.file-remove {
    background: none;
    border: none;
    color: #EF4444;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-size: 1rem;
    padding: var(--spacing-xs);
    transition: color var(--transition-base);
}

.file-remove:hover {
    color: #DC2626;
}

/* Footer */
.apply-footer {
    background: var(--white);
    padding: var(--spacing-md) var(--spacing-xl);
    text-align: center;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.apply-footer a {
    color: var(--gray-700);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    transition: color var(--transition-base);
}

.apply-footer a:hover {
    color: var(--primary-blue);
}

.footer-separator {
    margin: 0 var(--spacing-md);
    color: var(--gray-500);
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .apply-header-content {
        padding: 0 var(--spacing-lg);
    }
    
    .apply-logo {
        font-size: 1.375rem;
    }
    
    .disclosure-link {
        right: var(--spacing-lg);
        font-size: 0.8125rem;
    }
    
    .apply-main {
        padding: var(--spacing-md) var(--spacing-lg);
        padding-top: 130px; /* Account for header + progress bar on mobile */
        min-height: calc(100vh - 120px);
    }
    
    .apply-main.no-progress {
        padding-top: 70px; /* Only account for header on mobile */
    }
    
    .progress-bar-container {
        top: 60px; /* Position below smaller mobile header with spacing */
    }
    
    .application-form {
        padding: var(--spacing-md) var(--spacing-lg);
    }
    
    .progress-bar-inner {
        padding: 0 var(--spacing-lg);
    }
    
    .step-question {
        font-size: 1.25rem;
        margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
    }
    
    .option-btn {
        font-size: 1rem;
        padding: var(--spacing-md) var(--spacing-lg);
    }
    
    .input-row {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    
    .btn-back {
        padding: var(--spacing-sm) var(--spacing-md);
        font-size: 0.875rem;
    }
    
    .spacer {
        width: 60px;
    }
    
    .progress-text {
        font-size: 0.75rem;
    }
    
    .secure-loader {
        width: 100px;
        height: 100px;
    }
    
    .loader-center {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }
    
    .loading-text {
        font-size: 1.25rem;
    }
    
    .loading-steps {
        max-width: 100%;
    }
    
    .loading-progress-bar {
        max-width: 100%;
    }
    
    .consent-details {
        font-size: 0.6875rem; /* 11px - smaller for mobile */
    }
    
    .next-steps {
        padding: var(--spacing-md);
    }
    
    .next-step-item {
        padding: var(--spacing-md);
        gap: var(--spacing-sm);
    }
    
    .next-step-icon {
        width: 40px;
        height: 40px;
        font-size: 1.25rem;
    }
    
    .next-step-content strong {
        font-size: 0.9375rem;
    }
    
    .next-step-content span {
        font-size: 0.875rem;
    }
    
    .security-shield {
        width: 80px;
        height: 80px;
    }
    
    .security-shield i {
        font-size: 2.5rem;
    }
    
    .security-title {
        font-size: 1.5rem;
    }
    
    .trust-indicators-secure {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: var(--spacing-md);
        padding: var(--spacing-lg);
    }
    
    .trust-badge-secure {
        flex-direction: row;
        text-align: left;
        gap: var(--spacing-md);
    }
    
    .trust-badge-secure i {
        font-size: 1.5rem;
        margin-bottom: 0;
    }
    
    .security-checks {
        max-width: 100%;
    }
}

/* Loading Spinner */
.spinner {
    display: inline-block;
    width: 14px;
    height: 14px;
    border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    border-top-color: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 50%;
    animation: spin 0.6s linear infinite;
    margin-right: 8px;
    vertical-align: middle;
}

@keyframes spin {
    0% {
        transform: rotate(0deg);
    }
    100% {
        transform: rotate(360deg);
    }
}

/* Button loading state */
.btn-continue:disabled {
    opacity: 0.7;
    cursor: not-allowed;
}

.btn-continue .spinner {
    margin-right: 8px;
}