[robertlewis00980]

Hello — great thread, and thanks for digging into this topic!

I’ve faced a very similar issue while embedding a custom calculator (for instance, a gratuity / end-of-service benefits calculator for UAE users) into a Cryout theme site. Here are a few strategies I found helpful:

I packaged the calculator code as a small plugin rather than embedding directly in the theme. That way, even after theme updates, the plugin stays intact and functional.

I used Cryout’s available action/filter hooks (if the theme offers them), to enqueue scripts/styles after theme assets — this helps avoid script conflicts or overwriting.

I set up a child theme override for template parts that call the calculator UI, so when Cryout updates, my custom layout code remains preserved.

I always maintain a versioned backup: before theme updates, I test on staging and run diff tools to see what changed in theme files so I can reapply my custom parts if needed.

Finally, I isolate the logic (calculation, API calls) from UI templates. The UI just calls a minimal wrapper — so even if layout changes, the core logic doesn’t break.

If you like, I can share sample plugin scaffolding + enqueue code that’s worked under Cryout themes — happy to post snippets.

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