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.article-lead{color:var(--ink)!important;font:24px/1.5 Georgia,serif}
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.article-steps section{padding:24px;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:14px;background:var(--cream)}
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.article-steps p{margin:0;font-size:15px}
.article-faq{margin-top:55px;padding-top:10px;border-top:1px solid var(--line)}
.article-faq h3{margin:28px 0 8px;font-size:22px}
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/* Home introduction signup */
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