/* =========================================================
   FINAL SKILL SELLER WEBSITE SYSTEM
========================================================= */

:root{
    --blue:#001470;
    --blue-2:#0A2585;
    --blue-3:#1747D1;
    --blue-soft:#EEF3FF;

    --yellow:#FAAE00;
    --yellow-2:#FFD45E;
    --yellow-soft:#FFF7D9;

    --black:#0D0E0F;
    --text:#667085;
    --muted:#98A2B3;

    --white:#FFFFFF;
    --soft:#F7F9FC;
    --line:#E3E9F2;
    --success:#15803D;

    --body:"Inter",system-ui,-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,"Segoe UI",sans-serif;
    --sub:"Manrope","Inter",system-ui,sans-serif;
    --display:"Bricolage Grotesque","Manrope","Inter",system-ui,sans-serif;

    --shadow-sm:0 8px 24px rgba(15,23,42,.055);
    --shadow:0 18px 48px rgba(15,23,42,.085);
    --shadow-blue:0 24px 70px rgba(0,20,112,.14);
}

*{
    box-sizing:border-box;
}

html{
    width:100%;
    max-width:100%;
    overflow-x:hidden;
    overflow-x:clip;
    scroll-behavior:smooth;
    scrollbar-gutter:stable;
    -webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;
}

body{
    position:relative;
    width:100%;
    max-width:100%;
    margin:0;
    min-width:320px;
    overflow-x:hidden;
    overflow-x:clip;
    color:var(--black);
    background:#fff;
    font-family:var(--body);
    line-height:1.5;
}


img{
    display:block;
    max-width:100%;
}

a{
    color:inherit;
    text-decoration:none;
}

button,
input,
select,
textarea{
    font:inherit;
}

button{
    cursor:pointer;
}

.container{
    width:min(1380px,calc(100% - 44px));
    margin-inline:auto;
}

.section{
    padding:82px 0;
}

.section-soft{
    background:var(--soft);
}

.section-warm{
    background:#FFFDF8;
}

.blue{
    color:var(--blue)!important;
    -webkit-text-fill-color:var(--blue)!important;
}


/* =========================================================
   TYPOGRAPHY
========================================================= */

/* 3-FONT HIERARCHY
   H1/H2 = Bricolage Grotesque (distinctive premium display)
   H3/nav/buttons/labels = Manrope (clean structured UI)
   Paragraphs/forms/tables = Inter (maximum readability)
*/
h1, h2{
    font-family:var(--display)!important;
    font-style:normal!important;
    font-weight:700!important;
    font-synthesis:none!important;
    letter-spacing:-.035em!important;
    text-rendering:optimizeLegibility;
    -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;
}

h3, .btn, .eyebrow, .step-number, .category-card h3, .visual h3, .event-panel h3, .commission-card small, .support-card h3, .faq summary{
    font-family:var(--sub)!important;
}

h3{
    font-weight:700;
    letter-spacing:-.018em;
}

p, small, input, select, textarea, table, .section-head p, .split-copy p{
    font-family:var(--body)!important;
}

.section-head{
    max-width:840px;
    margin:0 auto 38px;
    text-align:center;
}

.section-head h2{
    margin:14px 0 12px;
    font-size:clamp(36px,4.05vw,56px);
    line-height:.98;
    color:var(--black);
    background:linear-gradient(
        108deg,
        #0D0E0F 0%,
        #17213A 36%,
        #001470 72%,
        #1747D1 100%
    );
    -webkit-background-clip:text;
    background-clip:text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;
}

.section-head p{
    margin:0;
    color:var(--text);
    font-size:15.5px;
    line-height:1.72;
}

.eyebrow{
    min-height:32px;
    display:inline-flex;
    align-items:center;
    gap:8px;
    padding:0 12px;
    border:1px solid #D9E2F1;
    border-radius:999px;
    color:var(--blue);
    background:#F8FAFF;
    font-size:10.5px;
    font-weight:900;
    letter-spacing:.075em;
    text-transform:uppercase;
}

.eyebrow-dot{
    width:7px;
    height:7px;
    border-radius:50%;
    background:var(--yellow);
    box-shadow:0 0 0 4px rgba(250,174,0,.14);
}

/* =========================================================
   BUTTONS
========================================================= */

.btn{
    min-height:50px;
    display:inline-flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:center;
    gap:8px;
    padding:0 21px;
    border:1px solid transparent;
    border-radius:14px;
    font-size:13px;
    font-weight:900;
    transition:.18s ease;
}

.btn:hover{
    transform:translateY(-1px);
}

.btn-primary{
    color:#fff;
    background:var(--blue);
    border-color:var(--blue);
    box-shadow:0 11px 26px rgba(0,20,112,.16);
}

.btn-yellow{
    color:var(--black);
    background:var(--yellow);
    border-color:var(--yellow);
    box-shadow:0 11px 26px rgba(250,174,0,.19);
}

.btn-outline{
    color:var(--blue);
    background:#fff;
    border-color:#CBD5E5;
}

.btn-white{
    color:var(--blue);
    background:#fff;
    border-color:#fff;
}

/* =========================================================
   PREMIUM RESPONSIVE WEBSITE HEADER
   Skill Seller Digital Hub
========================================================= */

.ss-site-header{
    --ssh-navy:#000D4D;
    --ssh-blue:#1747D1;
    --ssh-gold:#EBAB01;
    --ssh-white:#FFFFFF;
    --ssh-ink:#0F1012;
    --ssh-line:#E3E8F0;
    --ssh-soft:#F5F8FF;
    --ssh-ui:var(--sub,Manrope,Inter,sans-serif);

    position:sticky;
    top:0;
    z-index:1500;
    width:100%;
    padding:12px 18px;
    background:rgba(255,255,255,.94);
    border-bottom:1px solid rgba(227,232,240,.86);
    backdrop-filter:blur(16px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(16px);
}

.ss-site-header,
.ss-site-header *{
    box-sizing:border-box;
}

.ss-header-shell{
    width:min(1480px,100%);
    min-height:78px;
    margin:0 auto;

    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:270px minmax(0,1fr) auto;
    align-items:center;
    gap:18px;

    padding:0 18px;

    border:1px solid #E5EAF2;
    border-radius:18px;

    background:#FFFFFF;

    box-shadow:
        0 12px 34px rgba(0,13,77,.10);
}

/* Exact existing logo asset — never cropped/recreated */
.ss-header-logo{
    min-width:0;
    display:inline-flex;
    align-items:center;
    width:max-content;
    max-width:100%;
    text-decoration:none;
}

.ss-header-logo img{
    display:block;
    width:auto;
    height:56px;
    max-width:100%;
    object-fit:contain;
    object-position:left center;
    filter:none;
}

/* Desktop navigation */
.ss-desktop-nav{
    min-width:0;
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:center;
    gap:5px;
}

.ss-nav-link{
    position:relative;

    min-height:46px;

    display:inline-flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:center;

    padding:0 12px;

    border-radius:11px;

    color:var(--ssh-ink);
    background:transparent;

    font-family:var(--ssh-ui);
    font-size:12.5px;
    font-weight:800;
    line-height:1;
    white-space:nowrap;

    text-decoration:none;

    transition:
        color .18s ease,
        background .18s ease,
        box-shadow .18s ease,
        transform .18s ease;
}

.ss-nav-link:hover{
    color:var(--ssh-blue);
    background:#F7F9FF;
}

.ss-nav-link.is-active{
    color:#FFFFFF;

    background:
        linear-gradient(
            135deg,
            #001470,
            var(--ssh-blue)
        );

    box-shadow:
        0 8px 18px rgba(23,71,209,.20);
}

.ss-nav-link.is-active::after{
    content:"";

    position:absolute;
    left:50%;
    bottom:-6px;

    width:22px;
    height:2px;

    transform:translateX(-50%);

    border-radius:999px;

    background:var(--ssh-gold);
}

/* Right actions */
.ss-header-actions{
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    gap:10px;

    padding-left:17px;

    border-left:1px solid var(--ssh-line);
}

.ss-login-btn,
.ss-start-btn{
    min-height:46px;

    display:inline-flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:center;

    padding:0 19px;

    border-radius:12px;

    font-family:var(--ssh-ui);
    font-size:12px;
    font-weight:900;

    white-space:nowrap;
    text-decoration:none;

    transition:
        transform .18s ease,
        box-shadow .18s ease,
        border-color .18s ease;
}

.ss-login-btn{
    color:var(--ssh-navy);

    border:2px solid var(--ssh-blue);

    background:#FFFFFF;
}

.ss-login-btn:hover{
    transform:translateY(-1px);

    box-shadow:
        0 8px 20px rgba(23,71,209,.12);
}

.ss-start-btn{
    color:#FFFFFF;

    border:1px solid var(--ssh-blue);

    background:
        linear-gradient(
            135deg,
            var(--ssh-blue),
            #0D5AE6
        );

    box-shadow:
        0 10px 24px rgba(23,71,209,.22);
}

.ss-start-btn:hover{
    transform:translateY(-1px);

    box-shadow:
        0 14px 28px rgba(23,71,209,.25);
}

.ss-menu-btn{
    width:46px;
    height:46px;

    display:none;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:center;

    border:1px solid #D7E0EE;
    border-radius:12px;

    color:var(--ssh-blue);
    background:#FFFFFF;

    cursor:pointer;

    box-shadow:
        0 5px 14px rgba(0,13,77,.06);
}

.ss-menu-btn svg{
    width:24px;
    height:24px;
}

/* =========================================================
   MOBILE DRAWER — FIXED / HIGH CONTRAST / NO HORIZONTAL SHIFT
========================================================= */

.ss-mobile-backdrop{
    position:fixed;
    inset:0;
    z-index:1590;

    width:100vw;
    height:100dvh;

    background:rgba(3,12,42,.58);

    -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(4px);
    backdrop-filter:blur(4px);

    opacity:0;
    visibility:hidden;

    transition:
        opacity .22s ease,
        visibility .22s ease;
}

.ss-mobile-backdrop.is-open{
    opacity:1;
    visibility:visible;
}

.ss-mobile-drawer{
    /* Drawer lives outside .ss-site-header, so keep brand vars here too */
    --ssh-navy:#000D4D;
    --ssh-blue:#1747D1;
    --ssh-gold:#EBAB01;
    --ssh-white:#FFFFFF;
    --ssh-ink:#0F1012;
    --ssh-line:#E3E8F0;
    --ssh-soft:#F5F8FF;
    --ssh-ui:var(--sub,Manrope,Inter,sans-serif);

    position:fixed;
    inset:0 0 0 auto;
    z-index:1600;

    width:min(390px,calc(100vw - 14px));
    max-width:100vw;
    height:100dvh;

    padding:14px 14px calc(16px + env(safe-area-inset-bottom));

    overflow-x:hidden;
    overflow-y:auto;
    overscroll-behavior:contain;

    background:#F7F9FD;

    border-left:1px solid #D7E1EF;

    box-shadow:
        -22px 0 60px rgba(0,13,77,.28);

    transform:translate3d(100%,0,0);

    transition:
        transform .25s ease;

    will-change:transform;
    contain:layout paint;
}

.ss-mobile-drawer,
.ss-mobile-drawer *{
    box-sizing:border-box;
}

.ss-mobile-drawer.is-open{
    transform:translate3d(0,0,0);
}

.ss-drawer-head{
    position:sticky;
    top:-14px;
    z-index:5;

    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:space-between;
    gap:12px;

    min-height:72px;

    padding:14px 2px 13px;

    background:#F7F9FD;

    border-bottom:1px solid #DCE5F1;
}

.ss-drawer-logo{
    min-width:0;

    display:inline-flex;
    align-items:center;

    text-decoration:none;
}

.ss-drawer-logo img{
    display:block;

    width:172px;
    max-width:calc(100vw - 100px);
    height:auto;
    max-height:52px;

    object-fit:contain;
    object-position:left center;

    filter:none;
}

.ss-drawer-close{
    width:42px;
    height:42px;

    flex:0 0 42px;

    display:grid;
    place-items:center;

    border:1px solid #C9D6E8;
    border-radius:12px;

    color:#000D4D;
    background:#FFFFFF;

    cursor:pointer;

    box-shadow:
        0 5px 14px rgba(0,13,77,.08);
}

.ss-drawer-close svg{
    width:21px;
    height:21px;
}

.ss-drawer-nav{
    display:grid;
    gap:8px;

    margin-top:12px;
}

.ss-drawer-link{
    width:100%;
    min-width:0;
    min-height:54px;

    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    gap:11px;

    padding:0 12px;

    border:1px solid #D8E3F1;
    border-radius:13px;

    color:#101828;
    background:#FFFFFF;

    box-shadow:
        0 6px 16px rgba(0,13,77,.055);

    font-family:var(--ssh-ui);
    font-size:13px;
    font-weight:800;
    line-height:1.25;

    text-decoration:none;

    transition:
        transform .16s ease,
        border-color .16s ease,
        background .16s ease,
        color .16s ease,
        box-shadow .16s ease;
}

.ss-drawer-link:hover{
    transform:none;

    color:#1747D1;

    border-color:#ABC4F2;
    background:#F4F8FF;

    box-shadow:
        0 8px 20px rgba(23,71,209,.08);
}

.ss-drawer-link.is-active{
    color:#1747D1;

    border-color:#9DBBF3;

    background:#EAF2FF;

    box-shadow:
        inset 3px 0 0 #1747D1,
        0 7px 18px rgba(23,71,209,.08);
}

.ss-drawer-icon{
    width:34px;
    height:34px;

    flex:0 0 34px;

    display:grid;
    place-items:center;

    border:1px solid #E0E7F1;
    border-radius:9px;

    color:#000D4D;
    background:#F4F7FB;
}

.ss-drawer-link.is-active .ss-drawer-icon{
    color:#FFFFFF;

    border-color:#1747D1;

    background:#1747D1;
}

.ss-drawer-icon svg{
    width:18px;
    height:18px;
}

.ss-drawer-label{
    min-width:0;
    flex:1;

    overflow:hidden;
    text-overflow:ellipsis;
    white-space:nowrap;
}

.ss-drawer-arrow{
    flex:0 0 auto;

    color:#6B7C98;

    font-size:20px;
    line-height:1;
}

.ss-drawer-actions{
    position:sticky;
    bottom:-16px;
    z-index:5;

    display:grid;
    gap:8px;

    margin-top:12px;
    padding:12px 0 calc(16px + env(safe-area-inset-bottom));

    border-top:1px solid #DDE5F0;

    background:
        linear-gradient(
            180deg,
            rgba(247,249,253,.94),
            #F7F9FD 24%
        );
}

.ss-drawer-login,
.ss-drawer-start{
    width:100%;
    min-height:50px;

    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:center;
    gap:8px;

    border-radius:12px;

    font-family:var(--ssh-ui);
    font-size:13px;
    font-weight:900;

    text-decoration:none;
}

.ss-drawer-login{
    color:#000D4D;

    border:1.5px solid #1747D1;

    background:#FFFFFF;
}

.ss-drawer-start{
    color:#FFFFFF !important;

    border:1px solid #1747D1 !important;

    background:
        linear-gradient(
            135deg,
            #001470,
            #1747D1
        ) !important;

    box-shadow:
        0 10px 24px rgba(23,71,209,.22);
}

/* Keep body visually fixed when drawer is open */
html.ss-nav-open,
html.ss-nav-open body{
    overflow:hidden !important;
    overscroll-behavior:none;
}

/* Mobile drawer refinement */
@media(max-width:640px){

    .ss-mobile-drawer{
        width:calc(100vw - 10px);
        max-width:390px;

        padding-inline:12px;
    }

    .ss-drawer-head{
        top:-14px;

        min-height:68px;
    }

    .ss-drawer-logo img{
        width:164px;
        max-width:calc(100vw - 92px);
    }

    .ss-drawer-link{
        min-height:52px;

        padding-inline:11px;

        font-size:12.5px;
    }

    .ss-drawer-icon{
        width:32px;
        height:32px;

        flex-basis:32px;
    }

    .ss-drawer-login,
    .ss-drawer-start{
        min-height:48px;
    }

}

@media(max-width:380px){

    .ss-mobile-drawer{
        width:calc(100vw - 6px);

        padding-inline:10px;
    }

    .ss-drawer-logo img{
        width:154px;
    }

    .ss-drawer-link{
        gap:9px;

        font-size:12px;
    }

}

/* Desktop/laptop */
@media(max-width:1360px){

    .ss-header-shell{
        grid-template-columns:238px minmax(0,1fr) auto;
        gap:12px;

        padding:0 14px;
    }

    .ss-header-logo img{
        height:52px;
    }

    .ss-desktop-nav{
        gap:2px;
    }

    .ss-nav-link{
        padding:0 9px;

        font-size:11px;
    }

    .ss-login-btn,
    .ss-start-btn{
        padding:0 15px;

        font-size:11px;
    }

}

/* Tablet / mobile header */
@media(max-width:1120px){

    .ss-site-header{
        padding:10px 12px;
    }

    .ss-header-shell{
        min-height:70px;

        grid-template-columns:1fr auto;

        padding:0 13px;

        border-radius:15px;
    }

    .ss-desktop-nav,
    .ss-login-btn{
        display:none;
    }

    .ss-header-actions{
        gap:8px;

        padding-left:0;

        border-left:0;
    }

    .ss-start-btn{
        min-height:43px;
    }

    .ss-menu-btn{
        display:inline-flex;
    }

}

/* Mobile */
@media(max-width:640px){

    .ss-site-header{
        padding:8px 9px;

        background:rgba(255,255,255,.96);
    }

    .ss-header-shell{
        min-height:62px;

        padding:0 10px;

        border-radius:14px;
    }

    .ss-header-logo img{
        width:auto;
        height:46px;
    }

    .ss-start-btn{
        display:none;
    }

    .ss-menu-btn{
        width:43px;
        height:43px;
    }


}

/* Small mobile */
@media(max-width:380px){

    .ss-header-logo img{
        width:auto;
        height:42px;
    }

    .ss-menu-btn{
        width:41px;
        height:41px;
    }

}

@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){

    .ss-nav-link,
    .ss-login-btn,
    .ss-start-btn,
    .ss-drawer-link,
    .ss-mobile-drawer,
    .ss-mobile-backdrop{
        transition:none!important;
    }

}

/* =========================================================
   VIEW ROUTER
========================================================= */

.site-view{
    display:none;
    min-height:calc(100vh - 82px);
    animation:viewIn .26s ease both;
}

.site-view.active{
    display:block;
}

@keyframes viewIn{
    from{
        opacity:0;
        transform:translateY(5px);
    }
    to{
        opacity:1;
        transform:none;
    }
}

/* =========================================================
   EXPLORE SKILLS / CATEGORY OVERVIEW — FINAL V1
   Scoped homepage section only
========================================================= */

.ss-skills-section{
    --ssk-navy:#000D4D;
    --ssk-blue:#1747D1;
    --ssk-gold:#EBAB01;
    --ssk-white:#FFFFFF;
    --ssk-dark:#0F1012;
    --ssk-text:#53617F;
    --ssk-soft:#F7F9FC;
    --ssk-line:#E4EAF4;

    position:relative;
    overflow:hidden;

    padding:78px 0 68px;

    background:
        radial-gradient(circle at 96% 8%,rgba(235,171,1,.075),transparent 20%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 3% 93%,rgba(23,71,209,.055),transparent 23%),
        #FFFFFF;
}

.ss-skills-section::before{
    content:"";

    position:absolute;
    right:-140px;
    top:-100px;

    width:300px;
    height:300px;

    border:1px solid rgba(235,171,1,.35);
    border-radius:50%;

    box-shadow:
        0 0 0 42px rgba(235,171,1,.025),
        0 0 0 82px rgba(23,71,209,.018);

    pointer-events:none;
}

.ss-skills-section::after{
    content:"";

    position:absolute;
    left:-120px;
    bottom:-155px;

    width:360px;
    height:260px;

    border-radius:50%;

    background:
        radial-gradient(circle,rgba(221,235,253,.58),rgba(255,255,255,0) 70%);

    pointer-events:none;
}

.ss-skills-shell{
    position:relative;
    z-index:2;

    width:min(1180px,calc(100% - 44px));

    margin:0 auto;
}

/* ---------- heading ---------- */

.ss-skills-head{
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr) auto;
    align-items:end;
    gap:28px;

    margin-bottom:28px;
}

.ss-skills-heading-copy{
    max-width:820px;
}

.ss-skills-kicker{
    display:inline-flex;
    align-items:center;
    gap:11px;

    color:var(--ssk-blue);

    font-family:var(--sub);
    font-size:13px;
    font-weight:800;
}

.ss-skills-kicker > span{
    width:24px;
    height:3px;

    border-radius:999px;

    background:var(--ssk-gold);
}

.ss-skills-title{
    margin:17px 0 11px;

    color:var(--ssk-navy);

    font-family:var(--display)!important;
    font-size:clamp(42px,4.35vw,62px);
    font-weight:700!important;
    line-height:.98;
    letter-spacing:-.045em!important;

    text-wrap:balance;
}

.ss-skills-title span{
    display:block;

    color:var(--ssk-dark);
}

.ss-skills-copy{
    max-width:760px;

    margin:0;

    color:var(--ssk-text);

    font-family:var(--body)!important;
    font-size:14px;
    line-height:1.65;
}

.ss-skills-view-all{
    min-height:50px;

    display:inline-flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:center;
    gap:12px;

    padding:0 20px;

    border:1px solid var(--ssk-blue);
    border-radius:13px;

    color:#FFFFFF;

    background:
        linear-gradient(
            135deg,
            var(--ssk-blue),
            #0D5AE6
        );

    box-shadow:
        0 11px 24px rgba(23,71,209,.17);

    font-family:var(--sub);
    font-size:11.5px;
    font-weight:800;

    transition:
        transform .18s ease,
        box-shadow .18s ease;
}

.ss-skills-view-all:hover{
    transform:translateY(-1px);

    box-shadow:
        0 14px 28px rgba(23,71,209,.21);
}

/* ---------- category grid ---------- */

.ss-skills-grid{
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:repeat(4,minmax(0,1fr));

    gap:14px;
}

.ss-skill-card{
    position:relative;

    min-width:0;
    min-height:196px;

    display:flex;
    flex-direction:column;
    align-items:flex-start;

    padding:20px;

    border:1px solid #DCE5F1;
    border-radius:18px;

    color:inherit;
    background:
        linear-gradient(
            180deg,
            #FFFFFF 0%,
            #FCFDFF 100%
        );

    box-shadow:
        0 8px 24px rgba(15,23,42,.045);

    text-align:left;

    transition:
        transform .18s ease,
        border-color .18s ease,
        box-shadow .18s ease;

    -webkit-tap-highlight-color:transparent;
}

.ss-skill-card:hover{
    transform:translateY(-3px);

    border-color:#BDD0EE;

    box-shadow:
        0 15px 34px rgba(0,13,77,.075);
}

.ss-skill-card:focus-visible,
.ss-skills-view-all:focus-visible{
    outline:3px solid rgba(23,71,209,.22);
    outline-offset:3px;
}

.ss-skill-icon{
    width:52px;
    height:52px;

    flex:0 0 52px;

    display:grid;
    place-items:center;

    margin-bottom:16px;

    border-radius:14px;

    color:var(--ssk-blue);
    background:#EEF5FF;
}

.ss-skill-icon svg{
    width:29px;
    height:29px;

    display:block;
}

.ss-skill-card-copy{
    min-width:0;

    display:block;

    padding-right:26px;
}

.ss-skill-card strong{
    display:block;

    margin-bottom:6px;

    color:var(--ssk-navy);

    font-family:var(--sub);
    font-size:13px;
    font-weight:800;
    line-height:1.25;

    text-transform:uppercase;
}

.ss-skill-card small{
    display:block;

    color:var(--ssk-text);

    font-family:var(--body);
    font-size:10.5px;
    line-height:1.48;
}

.ss-skill-arrow{
    position:absolute;
    right:14px;
    bottom:14px;

    width:34px;
    height:34px;

    display:grid;
    place-items:center;

    border-radius:50%;

    color:var(--ssk-blue);
    background:#EEF5FF;

    font-family:var(--sub);
    font-size:18px;
    font-weight:800;

    transition:
        transform .18s ease,
        color .18s ease,
        background .18s ease;
}

.ss-skill-card:hover .ss-skill-arrow{
    transform:translateX(2px);

    color:#FFFFFF;
    background:var(--ssk-blue);
}

/* ---------- micro line ---------- */

.ss-skills-micro{
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:center;
    gap:13px;

    margin-top:29px;

    color:var(--ssk-blue);

    font-family:var(--sub);
    font-size:10px;
    font-weight:800;
    letter-spacing:.055em;
}

.ss-skills-micro > span{
    width:40px;
    height:1px;

    background:#8BA4D3;
}

.ss-skills-micro b{
    color:var(--ssk-gold);

    font-weight:900;
}

/* ---------- tablet ---------- */

@media(max-width:1024px){

    .ss-skills-section{
        padding:64px 0 58px;
    }

    .ss-skills-shell{
        width:min(100% - 32px,920px);
    }

    .ss-skills-head{
        grid-template-columns:1fr;

        align-items:start;

        gap:18px;
    }

    .ss-skills-head-action{
        justify-self:start;
    }

    .ss-skills-grid{
        grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));
    }

    .ss-skill-card{
        min-height:182px;
    }

}

/* ---------- mobile ---------- */

@media(max-width:767px){

    .ss-skills-section{
        padding:48px 0 42px;
    }

    .ss-skills-section::before{
        right:-120px;
        top:-90px;

        width:220px;
        height:220px;
    }

    .ss-skills-shell{
        width:calc(100% - 32px);
    }

    .ss-skills-head{
        margin-bottom:20px;
    }

    .ss-skills-kicker{
        gap:8px;

        font-size:10.5px;
    }

    .ss-skills-kicker > span{
        width:20px;
        height:2px;
    }

    .ss-skills-title{
        margin-top:13px;

        font-size:clamp(35px,9.3vw,48px);
        line-height:1;
        letter-spacing:-.035em!important;
    }

    .ss-skills-copy{
        font-size:12.5px;
        line-height:1.55;
    }

    .ss-skills-head-action{
        width:100%;
    }

    .ss-skills-view-all{
        width:100%;
        min-height:48px;

        border-radius:12px;

        font-size:10.5px;
    }

    .ss-skills-grid{
        grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));

        gap:8px;
    }

    .ss-skill-card{
        min-height:160px;

        padding:13px;

        border-radius:14px;

        box-shadow:
            0 6px 18px rgba(15,23,42,.038);
    }

    .ss-skill-card:hover{
        transform:none;
    }

    .ss-skill-icon{
        width:42px;
        height:42px;

        flex-basis:42px;

        margin-bottom:10px;

        border-radius:11px;
    }

    .ss-skill-icon svg{
        width:24px;
        height:24px;
    }

    .ss-skill-card-copy{
        padding-right:0;
        padding-bottom:26px;
    }

    .ss-skill-card strong{
        margin-bottom:4px;

        font-size:9px;
    }

    .ss-skill-card small{
        font-size:8.7px;
        line-height:1.4;
    }

    .ss-skill-arrow{
        right:10px;
        bottom:10px;

        width:28px;
        height:28px;

        font-size:15px;
    }

    .ss-skills-micro{
        margin-top:21px;

        gap:9px;

        font-size:8.7px;
    }

    .ss-skills-micro > span{
        width:28px;
    }

}

/* ---------- small mobile ---------- */

@media(max-width:479px){

    .ss-skills-section{
        padding:42px 0 36px;
    }

    .ss-skills-shell{
        width:calc(100% - 32px);
    }

    .ss-skills-title{
        font-size:clamp(33px,9vw,42px);
    }

    .ss-skills-copy{
        font-size:12px;
    }

    .ss-skills-grid{
        gap:7px;
    }

    .ss-skill-card{
        min-height:154px;

        padding:11px;
    }

    .ss-skill-icon{
        width:39px;
        height:39px;

        flex-basis:39px;
    }

    .ss-skill-icon svg{
        width:22px;
        height:22px;
    }

    .ss-skill-card strong{
        font-size:8.4px;
    }

    .ss-skill-card small{
        font-size:8.1px;
    }

}

@media(max-width:370px){

    .ss-skills-grid{
        grid-template-columns:1fr;
    }

    .ss-skill-card{
        min-height:132px;
    }

}

@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){

    .ss-skill-card,
    .ss-skill-arrow,
    .ss-skills-view-all{
        transition:none;
    }

}

/* =========================================================
   FEATURED LEARNING / COURSES — FINAL V1
   Scoped homepage section only
========================================================= */

.ss-featured-learning{
    --ssf-navy:#000D4D;
    --ssf-blue:#1747D1;
    --ssf-gold:#EBAB01;
    --ssf-white:#FFFFFF;
    --ssf-dark:#0F1012;
    --ssf-text:#596985;
    --ssf-soft:#F7F9FC;
    --ssf-line:#E4EAF4;

    position:relative;
    overflow:hidden;

    padding:76px 0 58px;

    background:
        radial-gradient(circle at 3% 14%,rgba(23,71,209,.05),transparent 21%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 97% 92%,rgba(23,71,209,.04),transparent 22%),
        #FFFFFF;
}

.ss-featured-learning::before{
    content:"";

    position:absolute;
    left:-115px;
    top:-130px;

    width:340px;
    height:340px;

    border:42px solid rgba(219,233,252,.32);
    border-radius:50%;

    pointer-events:none;
}

.ss-featured-shell{
    position:relative;
    z-index:2;

    width:min(1180px,calc(100% - 44px));

    margin:0 auto;
}

/* ---------- heading ---------- */

.ss-featured-head{
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr) auto;
    align-items:end;
    gap:28px;

    margin-bottom:18px;
}

.ss-featured-heading-copy{
    max-width:850px;
}

.ss-featured-kicker{
    display:inline-flex;
    align-items:center;
    gap:11px;

    color:var(--ssf-blue);

    font-family:var(--sub);
    font-size:13px;
    font-weight:800;
}

.ss-featured-kicker > span{
    width:24px;
    height:3px;

    border-radius:999px;

    background:var(--ssf-gold);
}

.ss-featured-title{
    margin:14px 0 8px;

    color:var(--ssf-dark);

    font-family:var(--display)!important;
    font-size:clamp(42px,4.15vw,60px);
    font-weight:700!important;
    line-height:.98;
    letter-spacing:-.045em!important;

    text-wrap:balance;
}

.ss-featured-title span{
    color:var(--ssf-blue);
}

.ss-featured-copy{
    max-width:780px;

    margin:0;

    color:var(--ssf-text);

    font-family:var(--body)!important;
    font-size:13.5px;
    line-height:1.6;
}

.ss-featured-view-all{
    min-height:48px;

    display:inline-flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:center;
    gap:11px;

    padding:0 20px;

    border:1px solid var(--ssf-blue);
    border-radius:12px;

    color:#FFFFFF;

    background:
        linear-gradient(
            135deg,
            var(--ssf-blue),
            #0D5AE6
        );

    box-shadow:
        0 10px 23px rgba(23,71,209,.17);

    font-family:var(--sub);
    font-size:11px;
    font-weight:800;

    transition:
        transform .18s ease,
        box-shadow .18s ease;
}

.ss-featured-view-all:hover{
    transform:translateY(-1px);

    box-shadow:
        0 14px 28px rgba(23,71,209,.21);
}

/* ---------- filters ---------- */

.ss-featured-filters{
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    gap:8px;

    overflow-x:auto;

    margin-bottom:18px;
    padding:2px 0 3px;

    scrollbar-width:none;
}

.ss-featured-filters::-webkit-scrollbar{
    display:none;
}

.ss-featured-filter{
    min-height:38px;

    flex:0 0 auto;

    display:inline-flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:center;

    padding:0 16px;

    border:1px solid #E0E6F0;
    border-radius:999px;

    color:#263A64;
    background:#F6F8FC;

    font-family:var(--sub);
    font-size:9.5px;
    font-weight:800;

    transition:
        color .16s ease,
        border-color .16s ease,
        background .16s ease,
        box-shadow .16s ease;
}

.ss-featured-filter:hover{
    border-color:#C8D7EE;

    background:#FFFFFF;
}

.ss-featured-filter.is-active{
    color:#FFFFFF;

    border-color:#0B2A86;

    background:
        linear-gradient(
            135deg,
            #001470,
            var(--ssf-blue)
        );

    box-shadow:
        0 6px 14px rgba(23,71,209,.15);
}

/* ---------- course grid ---------- */

.ss-featured-grid{
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:repeat(4,minmax(0,1fr));

    gap:14px;
}

.ss-featured-card{
    min-width:0;

    display:flex;
    flex-direction:column;

    overflow:hidden;

    border:1px solid #DDE5F0;
    border-radius:18px;

    background:#FFFFFF;

    box-shadow:
        0 10px 26px rgba(15,23,42,.05);

    transition:
        transform .18s ease,
        border-color .18s ease,
        box-shadow .18s ease;
}

.ss-featured-card:hover{
    transform:translateY(-3px);

    border-color:#BED0EB;

    box-shadow:
        0 16px 36px rgba(0,13,77,.08);
}

.ss-featured-card[hidden]{
    display:none!important;
}

/* image */

.ss-featured-media{
    position:relative;

    width:100%;
    aspect-ratio:16 / 9;

    overflow:hidden;

    display:block;

    background:
        radial-gradient(circle at 80% 15%,rgba(235,171,1,.2),transparent 25%),
        linear-gradient(145deg,#001470,#1747D1);
}

.ss-featured-media img{
    position:relative;
    z-index:2;

    width:100%;
    height:100%;

    display:block;

    object-fit:cover;
    object-position:center;
}

.ss-featured-media-fallback{
    position:absolute;
    z-index:1;
    inset:0;

    display:flex;
    flex-direction:column;
    justify-content:flex-end;

    padding:16px;

    color:#FFFFFF;
}

.ss-featured-media-fallback small{
    margin-bottom:5px;

    color:#FFD45E;

    font-family:var(--sub);
    font-size:8px;
    font-weight:800;
    letter-spacing:.12em;
}

.ss-featured-media-fallback strong{
    max-width:90%;

    font-family:var(--display);
    font-size:20px;
    line-height:1.05;
}

.ss-featured-offer{
    position:absolute;
    z-index:4;
    top:10px;
    right:10px;

    min-height:25px;

    display:inline-flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:center;

    padding:0 9px;

    border-radius:999px;

    color:#5E4200;
    background:#FFE7A3;

    font-family:var(--sub);
    font-size:8px;
    font-weight:900;
}

/* card body */

.ss-featured-body{
    min-width:0;

    display:flex;
    flex:1;
    flex-direction:column;

    padding:13px;
}

.ss-featured-topline{
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:space-between;
    gap:8px;

    margin-bottom:8px;
}

.ss-featured-category,
.ss-featured-level{
    min-width:0;

    display:inline-flex;
    align-items:center;

    min-height:23px;

    padding:0 8px;

    border-radius:999px;

    font-family:var(--sub);
    font-size:7.5px;
    font-weight:800;

    white-space:nowrap;

    overflow:hidden;
    text-overflow:ellipsis;
}

.ss-featured-category{
    max-width:64%;

    color:var(--ssf-blue);
    background:#EDF4FF;
}

.ss-featured-level{
    max-width:42%;

    color:#166B46;
    background:#EAF8F0;
}

.ss-featured-card h3{
    margin:0;

    font-family:var(--sub)!important;
    font-size:13.5px;
    font-weight:900;
    line-height:1.22;

    text-transform:uppercase;
}

.ss-featured-card h3 a{
    color:var(--ssf-navy);

    text-decoration:none;
}


.ss-featured-meta{
    display:flex;
    flex-wrap:wrap;
    gap:8px 12px;

    margin-top:11px;
    padding-top:10px;

    border-top:1px solid #EEF1F6;
}

.ss-featured-meta span{
    display:inline-flex;
    align-items:center;
    gap:4px;

    color:#50617D;

    font-family:var(--body);
    font-size:8px;
    font-weight:600;
}

.ss-featured-meta svg{
    width:14px;
    height:14px;

    color:var(--ssf-blue);
}

.ss-featured-footer{
    display:flex;
    align-items:end;
    justify-content:space-between;
    gap:10px;

    margin-top:auto;
    padding-top:12px;
}


.ss-featured-course-link{
    min-height:34px;

    display:inline-flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:center;
    gap:6px;

    padding:0 11px;

    border-radius:9px;

    color:#FFFFFF;

    background:
        linear-gradient(
            135deg,
            var(--ssf-blue),
            #0D5AE6
        );

    font-family:var(--sub);
    font-size:8.5px;
    font-weight:800;

    text-decoration:none;
}

.ss-featured-empty{
    padding:24px;

    border:1px dashed #CAD5E6;
    border-radius:16px;

    color:#667085;
    background:#FAFBFD;

    text-align:center;

    font-size:11px;
}

.ss-featured-empty strong{
    display:block;

    margin-bottom:4px;

    color:var(--ssf-navy);

    font-family:var(--sub);
}

/* ---------- learning journey ---------- */

.ss-learning-journey{
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:1.15fr 1fr auto 1fr auto 1fr auto 1fr auto 1fr;
    align-items:center;
    gap:12px;

    margin-top:28px;
    padding:16px 20px;

    border:1px solid #E8EDF5;
    border-radius:18px;

    background:#F8FAFD;

    box-shadow:
        inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.8);
}

.ss-learning-journey-title strong,
.ss-learning-journey-title span{
    display:block;

    font-family:var(--display);
    font-size:17px;
    line-height:1.02;
}

.ss-learning-journey-title strong{
    color:var(--ssf-navy);
}

.ss-learning-journey-title span{
    color:var(--ssf-blue);
}

.ss-learning-step{
    min-width:0;

    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    gap:8px;
}

.ss-learning-step-icon{
    width:34px;
    height:34px;

    flex:0 0 34px;

    display:grid;
    place-items:center;

    border-radius:50%;

    color:#FFFFFF;

    background:
        linear-gradient(
            135deg,
            #001470,
            var(--ssf-blue)
        );
}

.ss-learning-step-icon svg{
    width:18px;
    height:18px;
}

.ss-learning-step strong{
    display:block;

    color:var(--ssf-navy);

    font-family:var(--sub);
    font-size:8.5px;
    font-weight:900;
}

.ss-learning-step small{
    display:block;

    margin-top:2px;

    color:#667085;

    font-size:6.8px;
    line-height:1.35;
}

.ss-learning-arrow{
    color:#5790F5;

    font-size:17px;
}

/* ---------- micro line ---------- */

.ss-featured-micro{
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:center;
    gap:12px;

    margin-top:18px;

    color:#324E88;

    font-family:var(--sub);
    font-size:8.5px;
    font-weight:800;
    letter-spacing:.08em;
    text-transform:uppercase;
}

.ss-featured-micro > span{
    width:35px;
    height:1px;

    background:#7091C7;
}

.ss-featured-micro b{
    color:var(--ssf-gold);

    font-weight:900;
}

/* ---------- tablet ---------- */

@media(max-width:1024px){

    .ss-featured-learning{
        padding:62px 0 52px;
    }

    .ss-featured-shell{
        width:min(100% - 32px,920px);
    }

    .ss-featured-head{
        grid-template-columns:1fr;

        align-items:start;

        gap:16px;
    }

    .ss-featured-head-action{
        justify-self:start;
    }

    .ss-featured-grid{
        grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));
    }

    .ss-learning-journey{
        grid-template-columns:repeat(5,1fr);

        gap:9px;
    }

    .ss-learning-journey-title{
        grid-column:1/-1;
    }

    .ss-learning-arrow{
        display:none;
    }

    .ss-learning-step{
        align-items:flex-start;
        flex-direction:column;
    }

}

/* ---------- mobile ---------- */

@media(max-width:767px){

    .ss-featured-learning{
        padding:48px 0 42px;
    }

    .ss-featured-shell{
        width:calc(100% - 32px);
    }

    .ss-featured-head{
        margin-bottom:14px;
    }

    .ss-featured-kicker{
        gap:8px;

        font-size:10.5px;
    }

    .ss-featured-kicker > span{
        width:20px;
        height:2px;
    }

    .ss-featured-title{
        margin-top:11px;

        font-size:clamp(34px,9.2vw,46px);
        line-height:1;
        letter-spacing:-.035em!important;
    }

    .ss-featured-copy{
        font-size:12.3px;
        line-height:1.55;
    }

    .ss-featured-head-action{
        width:100%;
    }

    .ss-featured-view-all{
        width:100%;
        min-height:48px;

        font-size:10px;
    }

    .ss-featured-filters{
        gap:6px;

        margin-bottom:14px;
    }

    .ss-featured-filter{
        min-height:34px;

        padding:0 12px;

        font-size:8.5px;
    }

    /* Reference-style mobile horizontal course rail */
    .ss-featured-grid{
        display:flex;

        gap:10px;

        overflow-x:auto;
        overflow-y:hidden;

        margin-inline:-1px;
        padding:1px 1px 8px;

        scroll-snap-type:x mandatory;
        scrollbar-width:none;
    }

    .ss-featured-grid::-webkit-scrollbar{
        display:none;
    }

    .ss-featured-card{
        width:min(86vw,330px);

        flex:0 0 min(86vw,330px);

        scroll-snap-align:start;

        border-radius:15px;
    }

    .ss-featured-card:hover{
        transform:none;
    }

    .ss-featured-body{
        padding:12px;
    }

    .ss-featured-card h3{
        font-size:12px;
    }

    

    .ss-featured-course-link{
        min-height:36px;

        padding:0 12px;

        font-size:8.5px;
    }

    .ss-learning-journey{
        grid-template-columns:1fr;

        gap:10px;

        margin-top:18px;
        padding:14px;

        border-radius:15px;
    }

    .ss-learning-journey-title{
        grid-column:auto;

        margin-bottom:2px;
    }

    .ss-learning-journey-title strong,
    .ss-learning-journey-title span{
        display:inline;

        font-size:15px;
    }

    .ss-learning-step{
        display:grid;
        grid-template-columns:34px minmax(0,1fr);

        align-items:center;
        gap:9px;

        padding:7px 0;

        border-top:1px solid #E8EDF5;
    }

    .ss-learning-step:first-of-type{
        border-top:0;
    }

    .ss-learning-step small{
        font-size:7.3px;
    }

    .ss-featured-micro{
        margin-top:16px;

        gap:8px;

        font-size:7.5px;
    }

    .ss-featured-micro > span{
        width:24px;
    }

}

/* ---------- small mobile ---------- */

@media(max-width:479px){

    .ss-featured-learning{
        padding:42px 0 36px;
    }

    .ss-featured-title{
        font-size:clamp(32px,9vw,40px);
    }

    .ss-featured-card{
        width:calc(100vw - 48px);

        flex-basis:calc(100vw - 48px);
    }

}

@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){

    .ss-featured-card,
    .ss-featured-filter,
    .ss-featured-view-all{
        transition:none;
    }

}


/* =========================================================
   YOUR SKILL SELLER JOURNEY — LEARN • EARN • GROW
========================================================= */
.ss-journey-section{
    --ssj-navy:#000D4D;
    --ssj-blue:#1747D1;
    --ssj-gold:#EBAB01;
    --ssj-text:#32466E;
    position:relative;
    overflow:hidden;
    padding:78px 0 64px;
    background:
        radial-gradient(circle at 4% 12%,rgba(23,71,209,.045),transparent 22%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 94% 7%,rgba(23,71,209,.035),transparent 20%),
        #fff;
}
.ss-journey-shell{position:relative;z-index:2;width:min(1180px,calc(100% - 44px));margin:0 auto}
.ss-journey-head{max-width:850px;margin:0 auto 34px;text-align:center}
.ss-journey-kicker{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:13px;color:var(--ssj-navy);font-family:var(--sub);font-size:12px;font-weight:800}
.ss-journey-kicker>span{width:58px;height:1px;background:#9FB4D8}
.ss-journey-title{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px;margin:16px 0 9px;font-family:var(--display)!important;font-size:clamp(54px,5.8vw,80px);font-weight:700!important;line-height:.95;letter-spacing:-.05em!important}
.ss-journey-title .learn{color:var(--ssj-navy)}
.ss-journey-title .earn{color:var(--ssj-gold)}
.ss-journey-title .grow{color:var(--ssj-blue)}
.ss-journey-copy{max-width:760px;margin:0 auto;color:var(--ssj-text);font-family:var(--body)!important;font-size:14px;line-height:1.62}

.ss-journey-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr));gap:46px;margin-top:24px}
.ss-journey-card{position:relative;min-width:0;min-height:450px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;padding:28px 28px 22px;border:1px solid #DFE7F2;border-radius:28px;background:#fff;box-shadow:0 18px 44px rgba(0,13,77,.075);overflow:hidden}
.ss-journey-card::after{content:"";position:absolute;right:-65px;top:110px;width:180px;height:180px;border-radius:50%;background:rgba(225,236,253,.55);pointer-events:none}
.ss-journey-card-earn::after{background:rgba(255,240,196,.62)}
.ss-journey-number{position:absolute;top:24px;right:24px;min-width:48px;height:34px;display:grid;place-items:center;padding:0 11px;border-radius:999px;color:var(--ssj-blue);background:#EAF2FF;font-family:var(--sub);font-size:12px;font-weight:900}
.ss-journey-number-gold{color:#8A6000;background:#FFF1C9}
.ss-journey-card-icon{position:relative;z-index:2;width:92px;height:92px;display:grid;place-items:center;margin-bottom:16px;color:var(--ssj-navy)}
.ss-journey-card-icon svg{width:82px;height:82px}
.ss-journey-card-copy{position:relative;z-index:2}
.ss-journey-card h3{margin:0 0 7px;color:var(--ssj-navy);font-family:var(--display)!important;font-size:36px;font-weight:700!important;line-height:1;letter-spacing:-.035em!important;text-transform:uppercase}
.ss-journey-card p{margin:0;color:#22375F;font-family:var(--body)!important;font-size:12px;line-height:1.55}
.ss-journey-list{position:relative;z-index:2;display:grid;gap:9px;margin:20px 0 22px;padding:0;list-style:none}
.ss-journey-list li{position:relative;min-height:23px;display:flex;align-items:center;padding-left:31px;color:#21345D;font-family:var(--body);font-size:11px;line-height:1.35}
.ss-journey-list li::before{content:"✓";position:absolute;left:0;top:1px;width:21px;height:21px;display:grid;place-items:center;border-radius:50%;color:#fff;background:var(--ssj-blue);font-size:11px;font-weight:900}
.ss-journey-list-gold li::before{background:var(--ssj-gold)}

.ss-journey-cta{position:relative;z-index:3;min-height:50px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:10px;margin-top:auto;border-radius:14px;font-family:var(--sub);font-size:11px;font-weight:900;transition:transform .18s ease,box-shadow .18s ease}
.ss-journey-cta-blue{color:#fff;border:1px solid #0F3CB5;background:linear-gradient(135deg,#001470,#1747D1);box-shadow:0 10px 24px rgba(0,20,112,.17)}
.ss-journey-cta-gold{color:#111827;border:1px solid var(--ssj-gold);background:linear-gradient(135deg,#FFC300,#EBAB01);box-shadow:0 10px 24px rgba(235,171,1,.17)}
.ss-journey-cta:hover{transform:translateY(-2px)}
.ss-journey-mobile-arrow{display:none}

.ss-journey-flow{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(13,auto);align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:14px;margin-top:30px;padding:17px 24px;border:1px solid #E6EBF4;border-radius:26px;background:#F9FBFE}
.ss-journey-flow-step{min-width:58px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;gap:5px;color:var(--ssj-navy);text-align:center}
.ss-journey-flow-icon{width:34px;height:34px;display:grid;place-items:center;color:var(--ssj-blue);font-family:var(--sub);font-size:22px;font-weight:900}
.ss-journey-flow-icon-gold{color:var(--ssj-gold)}
.ss-journey-flow-step strong{font-family:var(--sub);font-size:8px;font-weight:900}
.ss-journey-flow-arrow{color:#6B98EA;font-size:18px}
.ss-journey-micro{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:12px;margin-top:20px;color:#21345D;font-family:var(--sub);font-size:10px;font-weight:800}
.ss-journey-micro>span{width:70px;height:1px;background:#9EB3D7}

@media(max-width:1024px){
    .ss-journey-section{padding:64px 0 54px}
    .ss-journey-shell{width:min(100% - 32px,930px)}
    .ss-journey-grid{gap:18px}
    .ss-journey-card{min-height:430px;padding:23px 22px 20px;border-radius:24px}
    .ss-journey-card-icon{width:78px;height:78px}
    .ss-journey-card-icon svg{width:70px;height:70px}
    .ss-journey-card h3{font-size:30px}
    .ss-journey-card p{font-size:11px}
    .ss-journey-list li{font-size:10px}
    .ss-journey-flow{gap:9px;padding-inline:15px}
    .ss-journey-flow-step{min-width:48px}
}

@media(max-width:767px){
    .ss-journey-section{padding:48px 0 42px}
    .ss-journey-shell{width:calc(100% - 32px)}
    .ss-journey-head{margin-bottom:24px}
    .ss-journey-kicker{gap:9px;font-size:9.5px}
    .ss-journey-kicker>span{width:34px}
    .ss-journey-title{gap:5px;margin-top:13px;font-size:clamp(37px,10vw,52px);letter-spacing:-.04em!important}
    .ss-journey-copy{font-size:12px;line-height:1.5}
    .ss-journey-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:12px;margin-top:20px}
    .ss-journey-card{min-height:0;display:grid;grid-template-columns:72px minmax(0,1fr) 32px;align-items:center;gap:10px;padding:17px 15px;border-radius:20px}
    .ss-journey-card::after{width:115px;height:115px;top:32px;right:-55px}
    .ss-journey-number{top:14px;right:14px;min-width:40px;height:28px;font-size:10px}
    .ss-journey-card-icon{width:68px;height:68px;margin:0}
    .ss-journey-card-icon svg{width:60px;height:60px}
    .ss-journey-card-copy{padding-right:8px}
    .ss-journey-card h3{margin-bottom:4px;font-size:24px}
    .ss-journey-card p{font-size:10px;line-height:1.42}
    .ss-journey-list,.ss-journey-cta{display:none}
    .ss-journey-mobile-arrow{position:relative;z-index:3;width:32px;height:32px;display:grid;place-items:center;border:0;color:var(--ssj-navy);background:transparent;font-size:24px}
    .ss-journey-flow{grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:7px;margin-top:15px;padding:11px 10px;border-radius:18px}
    .ss-journey-flow-arrow{display:none}
    .ss-journey-flow-step:nth-of-type(n/**/+5){display:none}
    .ss-journey-flow-step{min-width:0}
    .ss-journey-flow-icon{width:29px;height:29px;font-size:18px}
    .ss-journey-flow-step strong{font-size:7px}
    .ss-journey-micro{margin-top:13px;gap:8px;font-size:8.5px;line-height:1.25;text-align:center}
    .ss-journey-micro>span{width:32px}
}

@media(max-width:479px){
    .ss-journey-section{padding:42px 0 36px}
    .ss-journey-title{font-size:clamp(35px,9.7vw,44px)}
    .ss-journey-card{grid-template-columns:62px minmax(0,1fr) 28px;gap:9px;padding:15px 12px}
    .ss-journey-card-icon{width:60px;height:60px}
    .ss-journey-card-icon svg{width:54px;height:54px}
    .ss-journey-card h3{font-size:21px}
    .ss-journey-card p{font-size:9.5px}
}

@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
    .ss-journey-cta{transition:none}
}

/* =========================================================
   COMMON INFO / PROCESS
========================================================= */


.process{
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);
    gap:12px;
}

.step{
    min-height:188px;
    padding:22px;
    border:1px solid var(--line);
    border-radius:18px;
    background:#fff;
    box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);
}

.step-number{
    width:42px;
    height:42px;
    display:grid;
    place-items:center;
    margin-bottom:18px;
    border-radius:12px;
    color:#fff;
    background:var(--blue);
    font-size:13px;
    font-weight:900;
}

.step:nth-child(3) .step-number{
    color:var(--black);
    background:var(--yellow);
}

.step h3{
    margin:0 0 7px;
    font-size:17px;
}

.step p{
    margin:0;
    color:#667085;
    font-size:12px;
    line-height:1.58;
}

/* =========================================================
   COMPLETE SECTION HERO
========================================================= */

.page-hero{
    position:relative;
    overflow:hidden;
    padding:56px 0;
    color:#fff;
    background:
        radial-gradient(circle at 88% 10%,rgba(250,174,0,.17),transparent 28%),
        linear-gradient(135deg,var(--blue) 0%,var(--blue) 62%,#000A3D 100%);
}

.page-hero::after{
    content:"";
    position:absolute;
    width:440px;
    height:440px;
    right:-180px;
    top:-245px;
    border:1px solid rgba(250,174,0,.20);
    border-radius:50%;
}

.page-hero-grid{
    position:relative;
    z-index:2;
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr) auto;
    align-items:center;
    gap:34px;
}

.page-hero .eyebrow{
    color:var(--yellow);
    border-color:rgba(250,174,0,.36);
    background:rgba(255,255,255,.07);
}

.page-hero h1{
    margin:15px 0 12px;
    max-width:900px;
    color:#fff;
    background:linear-gradient(
        108deg,
        #FFFFFF 0%,
        #FFFFFF 47%,
        #FFF0BF 72%,
        #FAAE00 100%
    );
    -webkit-background-clip:text;
    background-clip:text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;
    font-size:clamp(48px,5.25vw,74px);
    line-height:.94;
}

.page-hero h1 span{
    background:none!important;
    -webkit-background-clip:border-box!important;
    background-clip:border-box!important;
    color:var(--yellow)!important;
    -webkit-text-fill-color:var(--yellow)!important;
}

.page-hero p{
    margin:0;
    max-width:780px;
    color:rgba(255,255,255,.82);
    font-size:15.5px;
    line-height:1.72;
}

.page-actions{
    display:flex;
    flex-wrap:wrap;
    justify-content:flex-end;
    gap:9px;
}


/* =========================================================
   CATEGORIES
========================================================= */

.category-grid{
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);
    gap:14px;
}

.category-card{
    min-height:185px;
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:50px minmax(0,1fr) 34px;
    gap:13px;
    align-items:start;
    width:100%;
    padding:20px;
    border:1px solid var(--line);
    border-radius:19px;
    color:inherit;
    background:#fff;
    box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);
    text-align:left;
    transition:.2s ease;
}

.category-card:hover{
    transform:translateY(-3px);
    border-color:#BFD1EF;
    box-shadow:var(--shadow);
}

.category-icon{
    width:50px;
    height:50px;
    display:grid;
    place-items:center;
    border-radius:14px;
    color:var(--blue);
    background:#EEF3FF;
    font-size:19px;
}

.category-card h3{
    margin:1px 0 6px;
    font-size:16px;
}

.category-card p{
    margin:0;
    color:#667085;
    font-size:11.5px;
    line-height:1.58;
}

.category-arrow{
    width:34px;
    height:34px;
    display:grid;
    place-items:center;
    border:1px solid #DCE5F1;
    border-radius:10px;
    color:var(--blue);
}

/* =========================================================
   SPLIT / VISUAL CARDS
========================================================= */

.split{
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr) minmax(430px,.92fr);
    gap:44px;
    align-items:center;
}

.split-copy h2{
    margin:13px 0 12px;
    font-size:clamp(38px,4vw,56px);
    line-height:.98;
    color:var(--black);
    background:linear-gradient(
        105deg,
        #0D0E0F 0%,
        #0D0E0F 30%,
        #001470 68%,
        #1747D1 100%
    );
    -webkit-background-clip:text;
    background-clip:text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;
}

.split-copy p{
    margin:0;
    color:#667085;
    font-size:14.5px;
    line-height:1.7;
}

.checks{
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;
    gap:9px;
    margin-top:22px;
}

.check{
    min-height:52px;
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    gap:9px;
    padding:10px 11px;
    border:1px solid var(--line);
    border-radius:12px;
    background:#fff;
    color:#475467;
    font-size:11px;
    font-weight:800;
}

.check span{
    width:26px;
    height:26px;
    display:grid;
    place-items:center;
    flex:0 0 26px;
    border-radius:8px;
    color:var(--success);
    background:#ECFDF3;
}

.visual{
    min-height:400px;
    padding:28px;
    border:1px solid #DCE5F2;
    border-radius:24px;
    background:
        radial-gradient(circle at 84% 12%,rgba(250,174,0,.13),transparent 26%),
        linear-gradient(145deg,#fff,#F6F9FF);
    box-shadow:var(--shadow);
}

.visual.dark{
    color:#fff;
    border-color:rgba(250,174,0,.24);
    background:
        radial-gradient(circle at 86% 12%,rgba(250,174,0,.15),transparent 26%),
        linear-gradient(145deg,var(--blue),#000A3D);
}

.visual h3{
    margin:0 0 7px;
    font-size:30px;
}

.visual p{
    margin:0;
    color:#667085;
    font-size:12px;
    line-height:1.6;
}

.visual.dark p{
    color:rgba(255,255,255,.72);
}

.visual-list{
    display:grid;
    gap:9px;
    margin-top:24px;
}

.visual-row{
    min-height:66px;
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    gap:10px;
    padding:11px;
    border:1px solid #E1E7F0;
    border-radius:13px;
    background:#fff;
}

.dark .visual-row{
    border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.13);
    background:rgba(255,255,255,.07);
}

.visual-row i{
    width:40px;
    height:40px;
    display:grid;
    place-items:center;
    flex:0 0 40px;
    border-radius:11px;
    color:var(--blue);
    background:#EEF3FF;
    font-style:normal;
    font-size:11px;
    font-weight:900;
}

.dark .visual-row i{
    color:var(--black);
    background:var(--yellow);
}

.visual-row strong{
    display:block;
    font-size:11.5px;
}

.visual-row small{
    display:block;
    margin-top:2px;
    color:#667085;
    font-size:8.8px;
}

.dark .visual-row small{
    color:rgba(255,255,255,.62);
}

/* =========================================================
   EVENTS
========================================================= */

.event-grid{
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;
    gap:16px;
}

.event-panel{
    min-height:420px;
    padding:28px;
    border:1px solid var(--line);
    border-radius:22px;
    background:#fff;
    box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);
}

.event-panel.organizer{
    color:#fff;
    border-color:rgba(250,174,0,.24);
    background:
        radial-gradient(circle at 88% 8%,rgba(250,174,0,.16),transparent 28%),
        linear-gradient(145deg,var(--blue),#000A3D);
}

.event-panel .panel-icon{
    width:52px;
    height:52px;
    display:grid;
    place-items:center;
    margin-bottom:17px;
    border-radius:15px;
    color:#6A4700;
    background:#FFF5D8;
    font-size:20px;
}

.event-panel.organizer .panel-icon{
    color:var(--black);
    background:var(--yellow);
}

.event-panel h3{
    margin:0 0 8px;
    font-size:28px;
}

.event-panel > p{
    margin:0;
    color:#667085;
    font-size:12px;
    line-height:1.62;
}

.event-panel.organizer > p{
    color:rgba(255,255,255,.72);
}

.event-list{
    display:grid;
    gap:8px;
    margin:20px 0 22px;
}

.event-list div{
    min-height:48px;
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    padding:9px 10px;
    border:1px solid #E5EAF1;
    border-radius:11px;
    color:#475467;
    background:#FAFCFF;
    font-size:10.5px;
    font-weight:800;
}

.event-panel.organizer .event-list div{
    color:rgba(255,255,255,.86);
    border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.12);
    background:rgba(255,255,255,.07);
}

.featured-event{
    overflow:hidden;
    border:1px solid #DCE3ED;
    border-radius:22px;
    background:#fff;
    box-shadow:var(--shadow);
}

.featured-image{
    position:relative;
    height:340px;
    overflow:hidden;
    background:
        radial-gradient(circle at 20% 20%,rgba(250,174,0,.25),transparent 28%),
        linear-gradient(145deg,#2A0A39,#8B155E);
}

.featured-image img{
    position:relative;
    z-index:2;
    width:100%;
    height:100%;
    object-fit:cover;
}

.featured-fallback{
    position:absolute;
    z-index:1;
    inset:0;
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:center;
    flex-direction:column;
    color:#fff;
    text-align:center;
}

.featured-fallback span{
    color:var(--yellow);
    font-size:9px;
    font-weight:900;
}

.featured-fallback strong{
    margin-top:5px;
    font-size:32px;
}

.featured-badge{
    position:absolute;
    z-index:4;
    top:15px;
    left:15px;
    min-height:31px;
    display:inline-flex;
    align-items:center;
    padding:0 10px;
    border-radius:999px;
    color:var(--black);
    background:var(--yellow);
    font-size:9px;
    font-weight:900;
}

.featured-info{
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:space-between;
    gap:14px;
    padding:18px;
}

.featured-info small{
    display:block;
    color:#667085;
    font-size:9px;
}

.featured-info strong{
    display:block;
    margin-top:3px;
    font-size:15px;
}

.event-arrow{
    width:42px;
    height:42px;
    display:grid;
    place-items:center;
    flex:0 0 42px;
    border-radius:12px;
    color:#fff;
    background:var(--blue);
}

/* =========================================================
   SALES ARMY
========================================================= */

.commission-grid{
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);
    gap:10px;
}

.commission-card{
    min-height:190px;
    display:flex;
    flex-direction:column;
    justify-content:space-between;
    padding:20px;
    border:1px solid #DDE5F2;
    border-radius:18px;
    background:#fff;
    box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);
}

.commission-card:nth-child(2){
    background:#F8FBFF;
}

.commission-card:nth-child(3){
    background:#FFFDF7;
}

.commission-card small{
    color:#667085;
    font-size:9.5px;
    font-weight:900;
}

.commission-card strong{
    display:block;
    margin:7px 0;
    color:var(--blue);
    font-family:var(--display);
    font-weight:400;
    font-size:52px;
    line-height:1;
}

.commission-card:nth-child(3) strong{
    color:#9A7410;
}

.commission-card span{
    color:#475467;
    font-size:11px;
    line-height:1.45;
}

.affiliate-note{
    margin-top:12px;
    padding:12px 13px;
    border:1px solid #DDE5F2;
    border-radius:12px;
    color:#667085;
    background:#fff;
    font-size:10px;
    line-height:1.55;
}

/* =========================================================
   ABOUT ECOSYSTEM MAP
========================================================= */

.about-map{
    position:relative;
    min-height:500px;
    border:1px solid #DCE6F5;
    border-radius:26px;
    background:
        radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%,rgba(0,20,112,.12),transparent 32%),
        linear-gradient(135deg,#fff,#F5F9FF);
    box-shadow:var(--shadow);
}

.about-core{
    position:absolute;
    left:50%;
    top:50%;
    width:176px;
    height:176px;
    transform:translate(-50%,-50%);
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:center;
    flex-direction:column;
    border-radius:50%;
    color:#fff;
    background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--blue),#000A3D);
    box-shadow:0 20px 50px rgba(0,20,112,.20);
    text-align:center;
}

.about-core b{
    width:48px;
    height:48px;
    display:grid;
    place-items:center;
    margin-bottom:8px;
    border-radius:13px;
    color:var(--black);
    background:var(--yellow);
    font-size:18px;
}

.about-core strong{
    font-size:11px;
}

.about-core small{
    margin-top:3px;
    color:rgba(255,255,255,.72);
    font-size:8px;
}

.node{
    position:absolute;
    width:150px;
    min-height:70px;
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    gap:9px;
    padding:10px 12px;
    border:1px solid #DCE6F5;
    border-radius:15px;
    background:#fff;
    box-shadow:0 10px 26px rgba(15,23,42,.07);
}

.node i{
    width:34px;
    height:34px;
    display:grid;
    place-items:center;
    border-radius:10px;
    color:var(--blue);
    background:#EEF3FF;
    font-style:normal;
}

.node strong{
    font-size:11.5px;
}

.node.n1{left:28px;top:56px}
.node.n2{right:28px;top:56px}
.node.n3{left:18px;top:215px}
.node.n4{right:18px;top:215px}
.node.n5{left:58px;bottom:50px}
.node.n6{right:58px;bottom:50px}

/* =========================================================
   CAREER PATHS — CHOOSE YOUR PATH
   Scoped homepage section only
========================================================= */

.ss-career-section{
    --ssc-navy:#000D4D;
    --ssc-blue:#1747D1;
    --ssc-gold:#EBAB01;
    --ssc-white:#FFFFFF;
    --ssc-dark:#0F1012;
    --ssc-text:#4E6081;
    --ssc-line:#E4EAF4;

    position:relative;
    overflow:hidden;

    padding:72px 0 62px;

    background:
        radial-gradient(circle at 95% 10%,rgba(23,71,209,.045),transparent 22%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 4% 96%,rgba(23,71,209,.045),transparent 22%),
        #FFFFFF;
}

.ss-career-shell{
    width:min(1180px,calc(100% - 44px));
    margin:0 auto;
}

/* intro */

.ss-career-intro{
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:minmax(0,.88fr) minmax(0,1.12fr);
    align-items:center;
    gap:34px;

    margin-bottom:26px;
}

.ss-career-copy{
    min-width:0;
}

.ss-career-kicker{
    display:inline-flex;
    align-items:center;
    gap:10px;

    color:var(--ssc-blue);

    font-family:var(--sub);
    font-size:13px;
    font-weight:800;
}

.ss-career-kicker > span{
    width:24px;
    height:3px;

    border-radius:999px;

    background:var(--ssc-gold);
}

.ss-career-title{
    margin:15px 0 13px;

    font-family:var(--display)!important;
    font-size:clamp(48px,4.65vw,68px);
    font-weight:700!important;
    line-height:.95;
    letter-spacing:-.05em!important;

    text-wrap:balance;
}

.ss-career-title > span{
    display:block;
}

.ss-career-title-dark{
    color:var(--ssc-navy);
}

.ss-career-title-blue{
    position:relative;
    width:max-content;
    max-width:100%;

    color:var(--ssc-blue);
}

.ss-career-title-blue::after{
    content:"";

    position:absolute;
    left:48%;
    bottom:-11px;

    width:46%;
    height:7px;

    transform:translateX(-16%) rotate(-2deg);

    border-radius:50%;

    background:var(--ssc-gold);

    clip-path:polygon(0 42%,100% 0,100% 58%,0 100%);
}

.ss-career-description{
    max-width:590px;

    margin:29px 0 0;

    color:var(--ssc-text);

    font-family:var(--body)!important;
    font-size:14px;
    line-height:1.62;
}

.ss-career-actions{
    display:flex;
    flex-wrap:wrap;
    gap:12px;

    margin-top:22px;
}

.ss-career-primary,
.ss-career-secondary{
    min-height:52px;

    display:inline-flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:center;
    gap:10px;

    padding:0 20px;

    border-radius:13px;

    font-family:var(--sub);
    font-size:11px;
    font-weight:900;
}

.ss-career-primary{
    min-width:240px;

    color:#FFFFFF;

    border:1px solid var(--ssc-blue);

    background:
        linear-gradient(
            135deg,
            var(--ssc-blue),
            #0D5AE6
        );

    box-shadow:
        0 11px 24px rgba(23,71,209,.17);
}

.ss-career-secondary{
    min-width:170px;

    color:var(--ssc-navy);

    border:1.5px solid #AFC2E3;

    background:#FFFFFF;
}

/* approved visual */

.ss-career-visual{
    min-width:0;
}

.ss-career-visual-frame{
    position:relative;

    width:100%;

    aspect-ratio:657 / 388;

    overflow:hidden;

    border:1px solid #DFE7F2;
    border-radius:26px;

    background:#F4F8FE;

    box-shadow:
        0 20px 48px rgba(0,13,77,.075);
}

.ss-career-visual-frame img{
    width:100%;
    height:100%;

    display:block;

    object-fit:cover;
    object-position:center;

    background:#F4F8FE;
}

/* audience cards */

.ss-career-audiences{
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:repeat(5,minmax(0,1fr));
    gap:12px;

    margin-top:22px;
}

.ss-career-card{
    position:relative;

    min-width:0;
    min-height:206px;

    display:flex;
    flex-direction:column;

    padding:18px 17px 15px;

    border:1px solid #DFE7F2;
    border-radius:18px;

    background:#FFFFFF;

    box-shadow:
        0 9px 26px rgba(15,23,42,.045);
}

.ss-career-card-icon{
    width:48px;
    height:48px;

    display:grid;
    place-items:center;

    margin-bottom:11px;
}

.ss-career-card-icon svg{
    width:46px;
    height:46px;
}

.ss-career-card h3{
    margin:0 0 7px;

    color:var(--ssc-navy);

    font-family:var(--sub)!important;
    font-size:12px;
    font-weight:900;
    line-height:1.2;

    text-transform:uppercase;
}

.ss-career-card p{
    margin:0;

    color:var(--ssc-text);

    font-family:var(--body)!important;
    font-size:10px;
    line-height:1.45;
}

.ss-career-card-link{
    min-width:0;

    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:space-between;
    gap:6px;

    margin-top:auto;
    padding:10px 0 0;

    border:0;

    color:var(--ssc-blue);
    background:transparent;

    font-family:var(--sub);
    font-size:8px;
    font-weight:800;

    text-align:left;
}

.ss-career-card-link > span:first-child{
    min-width:0;

    overflow:hidden;

    white-space:nowrap;
    text-overflow:ellipsis;
}

.ss-career-card-link > span:last-child{
    width:26px;
    height:26px;

    flex:0 0 26px;

    display:grid;
    place-items:center;

    border-radius:50%;

    background:#EEF5FF;

    font-size:14px;
}

/* career journey */

.ss-career-journey{
    margin-top:18px;
    padding:16px 20px 14px;

    border:1px solid #E4EAF4;
    border-radius:18px;

    background:#FCFDFF;
}

.ss-career-journey-head{
    display:flex;
    align-items:end;
    justify-content:space-between;
    gap:24px;

    margin-bottom:13px;
}

.ss-career-journey-head small{
    display:block;

    margin-bottom:4px;

    color:var(--ssc-blue);

    font-family:var(--sub);
    font-size:8px;
    font-weight:800;
}

.ss-career-journey-head strong{
    display:block;

    color:var(--ssc-navy);

    font-family:var(--display);
    font-size:20px;
    line-height:1.05;
}

.ss-career-journey-head p{
    max-width:350px;

    margin:0;

    color:var(--ssc-text);

    font-size:9px;
    line-height:1.45;
}

.ss-career-journey-flow{
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:repeat(13,auto);
    align-items:start;
    justify-content:space-between;
    gap:7px;
}

.ss-career-step{
    min-width:74px;

    display:flex;
    flex-direction:column;
    align-items:center;

    text-align:center;
}

.ss-career-step-icon{
    width:38px;
    height:38px;

    display:grid;
    place-items:center;

    margin-bottom:5px;

    border-radius:50%;

    color:var(--ssc-blue);
    background:#EEF5FF;

    font-family:var(--sub);
    font-size:18px;
    font-weight:900;
}

.ss-career-step-icon-gold{
    color:#8A6100;
    background:#FFF1C9;
}

.ss-career-step strong{
    color:var(--ssc-navy);

    font-family:var(--sub);
    font-size:7.5px;
    font-weight:900;
    line-height:1.15;

    text-transform:uppercase;
}

.ss-career-step small{
    max-width:90px;

    margin-top:3px;

    color:#6B7891;

    font-size:6.7px;
    line-height:1.25;
}

.ss-career-step-arrow{
    padding-top:9px;

    color:#5F8FE4;

    font-size:17px;
}

/* tablet */

@media(max-width:1024px){

    .ss-career-section{
        padding:62px 0 54px;
    }

    .ss-career-shell{
        width:min(100% - 32px,940px);
    }

    .ss-career-intro{
        grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;
        gap:22px;
    }

    .ss-career-title{
        font-size:clamp(42px,5vw,58px);
    }

    .ss-career-audiences{
        grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr));
    }

    .ss-career-card:nth-child(4),
    .ss-career-card:nth-child(5){
        min-height:190px;
    }

    .ss-career-journey-flow{
        overflow-x:auto;
        justify-content:start;

        padding-bottom:5px;

        scrollbar-width:none;
    }

    .ss-career-journey-flow::-webkit-scrollbar{
        display:none;
    }

}

/* mobile */

@media(max-width:767px){

    .ss-career-section{
        padding:48px 0 42px;
    }

    .ss-career-shell{
        width:calc(100% - 32px);
    }

    .ss-career-intro{
        grid-template-columns:1fr;
        gap:0;
    }

    .ss-career-visual{
        display:none;
    }

    .ss-career-kicker{
        font-size:10.5px;
    }

    .ss-career-title{
        margin-top:12px;

        font-size:clamp(36px,9.4vw,48px);
        line-height:.98;
        letter-spacing:-.038em!important;
    }

    .ss-career-title-blue::after{
        bottom:-8px;
        height:5px;
    }

    .ss-career-description{
        margin-top:23px;

        font-size:12.2px;
        line-height:1.52;
    }

    .ss-career-actions{
        display:grid;
        grid-template-columns:1fr;

        gap:8px;

        margin-top:18px;
    }

    .ss-career-primary,
    .ss-career-secondary{
        width:100%;
        min-width:0;
        min-height:48px;

        border-radius:12px;

        font-size:10.5px;
    }

    .ss-career-audiences{
        grid-template-columns:1fr;
        gap:10px;

        margin-top:16px;
    }

    .ss-career-card{
        min-height:0;

        display:grid;
        grid-template-columns:56px minmax(0,1fr) 28px;
        grid-template-rows:auto auto;
        gap:3px 11px;
        align-items:center;

        padding:13px 12px;

        border-radius:15px;
    }

    .ss-career-card-icon{
        grid-row:1 / 3;

        width:52px;
        height:52px;

        margin:0;
    }

    .ss-career-card-icon svg{
        width:48px;
        height:48px;
    }

    .ss-career-card h3{
        margin:0;

        font-size:10.5px;
    }

    .ss-career-card p{
        grid-column:2;

        font-size:9px;
        line-height:1.35;
    }

    .ss-career-card-link{
        grid-column:2 / 4;

        margin:2px 0 0;
        padding:0;

        font-size:7.4px;
    }

    .ss-career-card-link > span:last-child{
        width:26px;
        height:26px;
    }

    .ss-career-journey{
        margin-top:14px;
        padding:13px 12px;

        border-radius:15px;
    }

    .ss-career-journey-head{
        display:block;

        margin-bottom:10px;
    }

    .ss-career-journey-head strong{
        font-size:17px;
    }

    .ss-career-journey-head p{
        display:none;
    }

    .ss-career-journey-flow{
        grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);
        overflow:visible;
        gap:6px;
    }

    .ss-career-step:nth-of-type(n/**/+5),
    .ss-career-step-arrow{
        display:none;
    }

    .ss-career-step{
        min-width:0;
    }

    .ss-career-step-icon{
        width:31px;
        height:31px;

        margin-bottom:3px;

        font-size:15px;
    }

    .ss-career-step strong{
        font-size:6.6px;
    }

    .ss-career-step small{
        display:none;
    }

}

/* small mobile */

@media(max-width:479px){

    .ss-career-section{
        padding:42px 0 36px;
    }

    .ss-career-title{
        font-size:clamp(34px,9.1vw,42px);
    }

    .ss-career-card{
        grid-template-columns:50px minmax(0,1fr) 26px;

        padding:11px 10px;
    }

    .ss-career-card-icon{
        width:46px;
        height:46px;
    }

    .ss-career-card-icon svg{
        width:43px;
        height:43px;
    }

    .ss-career-card h3{
        font-size:9.8px;
    }

    .ss-career-card p{
        font-size:8.5px;
    }

}

/* =========================================================
   SUPPORT / FAQ
========================================================= */

.support-grid{
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);
    gap:14px;
}

.support-card{
    min-height:220px;
    padding:22px;
    border-radius:18px;
    color:#fff;
    background:linear-gradient(145deg,var(--blue),#0A237E);
    box-shadow:0 14px 34px rgba(15,23,42,.10);
}

.support-card:nth-child(2){
    color:var(--black);
    background:linear-gradient(145deg,var(--yellow),#E09A00);
}

.support-card:nth-child(3){
    color:#fff;
    background:linear-gradient(145deg,var(--black),#1E232B);
}

.support-icon{
    width:44px;
    height:44px;
    display:grid;
    place-items:center;
    margin-bottom:14px;
    border-radius:12px;
    color:var(--yellow);
    background:rgba(255,255,255,.10);
}

.support-card:nth-child(2) .support-icon{
    color:var(--blue);
    background:rgba(255,255,255,.25);
}

.support-card h3{
    margin:0 0 7px;
    font-size:17px;
}

.support-card p{
    margin:0;
    opacity:.78;
    font-size:11.5px;
    line-height:1.58;
}

.support-card a{
    display:inline-flex;
    margin-top:16px;
    color:var(--yellow);
    font-size:10.5px;
    font-weight:900;
}

.support-card:nth-child(2) a{
    color:var(--black);
}

.faq{
    max-width:900px;
    margin:auto;
    display:grid;
    gap:9px;
}

.faq details{
    border:1px solid var(--line);
    border-radius:14px;
    background:#fff;
    box-shadow:0 6px 18px rgba(15,23,42,.04);
}

.faq summary{
    min-height:58px;
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:space-between;
    gap:15px;
    padding:0 16px;
    color:#344054;
    font-size:12.5px;
    font-weight:850;
    cursor:pointer;
    list-style:none;
}

.faq summary::-webkit-details-marker{
    display:none;
}

.faq summary::after{
    content:"+";
    color:var(--blue);
    font-size:22px;
}

.faq details[open] summary::after{
    content:"−";
}

.faq p{
    margin:0;
    padding:0 16px 16px;
    color:#667085;
    font-size:11.5px;
    line-height:1.62;
}

/* =========================================================
   FOR EDUCATORS / BECOME A SELLER
   Scoped homepage section only
========================================================= */

.ss-educator-section{
    --sse-navy:#000D4D;
    --sse-blue:#1747D1;
    --sse-gold:#EBAB01;
    --sse-white:#FFFFFF;
    --sse-dark:#0F1012;
    --sse-text:#4D5F7D;
    --sse-line:#E4EAF4;

    position:relative;
    overflow:hidden;

    padding:72px 0 58px;

    background:
        radial-gradient(circle at 4% 95%,rgba(23,71,209,.055),transparent 22%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 96% 8%,rgba(23,71,209,.045),transparent 21%),
        #FFFFFF;
}

.ss-educator-shell{
    width:min(1180px,calc(100% - 44px));

    margin:0 auto;
}

.ss-educator-layout{
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:minmax(0,.9fr) minmax(0,1.1fr);
    align-items:start;
    gap:36px;
}

/* ---------- left ---------- */

.ss-educator-left{
    min-width:0;
}

.ss-educator-kicker{
    display:inline-flex;
    align-items:center;
    gap:10px;

    color:var(--sse-navy);

    font-family:var(--sub);
    font-size:12px;
    font-weight:800;
    letter-spacing:.08em;
    text-transform:uppercase;
}

.ss-educator-kicker > span{
    width:26px;
    height:3px;

    border-radius:999px;

    background:var(--sse-gold);
}

.ss-educator-title{
    margin:17px 0 12px;

    font-family:var(--display)!important;
    font-size:clamp(46px,4.35vw,64px);
    font-weight:700!important;
    line-height:.98;
    letter-spacing:-.045em!important;
}

.ss-educator-title > span{
    display:block;
}

.ss-educator-title-dark{
    color:var(--sse-navy);
}

.ss-educator-title-blue{
    color:var(--sse-blue);
}

.ss-educator-description{
    max-width:600px;

    margin:0;

    color:var(--sse-text);

    font-family:var(--body)!important;
    font-size:13.5px;
    line-height:1.62;
}

.ss-educator-actions{
    display:flex;
    flex-wrap:wrap;
    gap:11px;

    margin-top:21px;
}

.ss-educator-primary,
.ss-educator-secondary{
    min-height:52px;

    display:inline-flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:center;
    gap:10px;

    padding:0 20px;

    border-radius:13px;

    font-family:var(--sub);
    font-size:11px;
    font-weight:900;

    text-decoration:none;
}

.ss-educator-primary{
    min-width:215px;

    color:#FFFFFF;

    border:1px solid var(--sse-blue);

    background:
        linear-gradient(
            135deg,
            var(--sse-blue),
            #0D5AE6
        );

    box-shadow:
        0 11px 24px rgba(23,71,209,.17);
}

.ss-educator-secondary{
    min-width:145px;

    color:var(--sse-blue);

    border:1.5px solid var(--sse-blue);

    background:#FFFFFF;
}

.ss-educator-microline{
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    flex-wrap:wrap;
    gap:8px;

    margin-top:13px;

    color:#142B60;

    font-family:var(--sub);
    font-size:10.5px;
    font-weight:800;
}

.ss-educator-microline b{
    color:var(--sse-blue);
}

/* ---------- feature cards ---------- */

.ss-educator-features{
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));
    gap:12px;

    margin-top:28px;
}

.ss-educator-feature{
    min-width:0;
    min-height:118px;

    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:48px minmax(0,1fr);
    align-items:start;
    gap:12px;

    padding:17px;

    border:1px solid #DEE6F2;
    border-radius:16px;

    background:#FFFFFF;

    box-shadow:
        0 8px 22px rgba(15,23,42,.04);
}

.ss-educator-feature-icon{
    width:46px;
    height:46px;

    display:grid;
    place-items:center;

    color:var(--sse-blue);
}

.ss-educator-feature-icon svg{
    width:44px;
    height:44px;
}

.ss-educator-feature h3{
    margin:0 0 5px;

    color:var(--sse-navy);

    font-family:var(--sub)!important;
    font-size:10.5px;
    font-weight:900;
    line-height:1.25;
}

.ss-educator-feature p{
    margin:0;

    color:var(--sse-text);

    font-family:var(--body)!important;
    font-size:8.6px;
    line-height:1.45;
}

/* ---------- right visual ---------- */

.ss-educator-right{
    min-width:0;
}

.ss-educator-visual{
    width:100%;

    aspect-ratio:660 / 580;

    overflow:hidden;

    border:1px solid #DFE7F2;
    border-radius:26px;

    background:#F4F8FE;

    box-shadow:
        0 20px 48px rgba(0,13,77,.075);
}

.ss-educator-visual img{
    width:100%;
    height:100%;

    display:block;

    object-fit:cover;
    object-position:center;

    background:#F4F8FE;
}

/* ---------- process ---------- */

.ss-educator-process{
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:1fr auto 1fr auto 1fr auto 1fr;
    align-items:center;
    gap:10px;

    margin-top:18px;
    padding:14px 16px;

    border:1px solid #E4EAF4;
    border-radius:18px;

    background:#F9FBFE;
}

.ss-educator-process-step{
    min-width:0;

    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    gap:8px;
}

.ss-educator-process-icon{
    width:34px;
    height:34px;

    flex:0 0 34px;

    display:grid;
    place-items:center;

    border-radius:50%;

    color:var(--sse-blue);
    background:#EEF5FF;

    font-family:var(--sub);
    font-size:15px;
    font-weight:900;
}

.ss-educator-process-step strong{
    display:block;

    color:var(--sse-navy);

    font-family:var(--sub);
    font-size:8px;
    font-weight:900;
    line-height:1.2;
}

.ss-educator-process-step small{
    display:block;

    margin-top:2px;

    color:#6C7991;

    font-size:6.7px;
    line-height:1.25;
}

.ss-educator-process-arrow{
    color:#5E8EE3;

    font-size:16px;
}

/* ---------- bottom ---------- */

.ss-educator-bottom-line{
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:center;
    gap:12px;

    margin-top:20px;

    color:var(--sse-blue);

    font-family:var(--sub);
    font-size:9.5px;
    font-weight:800;
}

.ss-educator-bottom-line > span{
    width:48px;
    height:1px;

    background:#6D92D0;
}

/* ---------- tablet ---------- */

@media(max-width:1024px){

    .ss-educator-section{
        padding:62px 0 52px;
    }

    .ss-educator-shell{
        width:min(100% - 32px,940px);
    }

    .ss-educator-layout{
        grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;
        gap:22px;
    }

    .ss-educator-title{
        font-size:clamp(40px,5vw,54px);
    }

    .ss-educator-features{
        grid-template-columns:1fr;
    }

    .ss-educator-process{
        grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;
        gap:8px;
    }

    .ss-educator-process-arrow{
        display:none;
    }

}

/* ---------- mobile ---------- */

@media(max-width:767px){

    .ss-educator-section{
        padding:48px 0 42px;
    }

    .ss-educator-shell{
        width:calc(100% - 32px);
    }

    .ss-educator-layout{
        grid-template-columns:1fr;
        gap:18px;
    }

    .ss-educator-kicker{
        font-size:9.5px;
    }

    .ss-educator-title{
        margin-top:13px;

        font-size:clamp(35px,9.3vw,47px);
        line-height:.99;
        letter-spacing:-.035em!important;
    }

    .ss-educator-description{
        font-size:12px;
        line-height:1.52;
    }

    .ss-educator-actions{
        display:grid;
        grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;

        gap:8px;

        margin-top:17px;
    }

    .ss-educator-primary,
    .ss-educator-secondary{
        min-width:0;
        min-height:48px;

        padding:0 12px;

        border-radius:12px;

        font-size:9.5px;
    }

    .ss-educator-microline{
        justify-content:center;

        margin-top:11px;

        font-size:9px;
    }

    .ss-educator-right{
        display:flex;
        flex-direction:column;
        gap:12px;
    }

    .ss-educator-visual{
        order:1;

        border-radius:20px;
    }

    .ss-educator-features{
        grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));
        gap:8px;

        margin-top:0;
    }

    .ss-educator-feature{
        min-height:112px;

        display:block;

        padding:12px;

        border-radius:14px;
    }

    .ss-educator-feature-icon{
        width:38px;
        height:38px;

        margin-bottom:8px;
    }

    .ss-educator-feature-icon svg{
        width:36px;
        height:36px;
    }

    .ss-educator-feature h3{
        font-size:8.7px;
    }

    .ss-educator-feature p{
        font-size:7.6px;
    }

    .ss-educator-process{
        order:2;

        grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);
        gap:6px;

        margin-top:0;
        padding:11px 8px;

        border-radius:15px;
    }

    .ss-educator-process-step{
        display:flex;
        flex-direction:column;
        align-items:center;
        gap:4px;

        text-align:center;
    }

    .ss-educator-process-icon{
        width:30px;
        height:30px;

        flex-basis:30px;

        font-size:13px;
    }

    .ss-educator-process-step strong{
        font-size:6.8px;
    }

    .ss-educator-process-step small{
        font-size:5.8px;
    }

    .ss-educator-bottom-line{
        margin-top:15px;

        gap:8px;

        font-size:7.8px;

        text-align:center;
    }

    .ss-educator-bottom-line > span{
        width:28px;
    }

}

/* ---------- small mobile ---------- */

@media(max-width:479px){

    .ss-educator-section{
        padding:42px 0 36px;
    }

    .ss-educator-title{
        font-size:clamp(33px,9vw,41px);
    }

    .ss-educator-actions{
        grid-template-columns:1fr;
    }

    .ss-educator-features{
        gap:7px;
    }

    .ss-educator-feature{
        min-height:108px;
        padding:10px;
    }

    .ss-educator-feature h3{
        font-size:8.2px;
    }

    .ss-educator-feature p{
        font-size:7.2px;
    }

}

/* =========================================================
   SALES ARMY — SHARE KNOWLEDGE • CREATE OPPORTUNITY
   Scoped homepage section only
========================================================= */

.ss-sales-section{
    --sss-navy:#000D4D;
    --sss-blue:#1747D1;
    --sss-gold:#EBAB01;
    --sss-white:#FFFFFF;
    --sss-dark:#0F1012;
    --sss-text:#4E6081;
    --sss-line:#E4EAF4;

    position:relative;
    overflow:hidden;

    padding:72px 0 58px;

    background:
        radial-gradient(circle at 3% 95%,rgba(23,71,209,.055),transparent 22%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 95% 8%,rgba(23,71,209,.04),transparent 20%),
        #FFFFFF;
}

.ss-sales-shell{
    width:min(1180px,calc(100% - 44px));
    margin:0 auto;
}

.ss-sales-layout{
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:minmax(0,.92fr) minmax(0,1.08fr);
    align-items:start;
    gap:34px;
}

/* left */

.ss-sales-left{
    min-width:0;
}

.ss-sales-kicker{
    display:inline-flex;
    align-items:center;
    gap:10px;

    color:var(--sss-blue);

    font-family:var(--sub);
    font-size:13px;
    font-weight:800;
}

.ss-sales-kicker > span{
    width:26px;
    height:3px;

    border-radius:999px;

    background:var(--sss-gold);
}

.ss-sales-title{
    margin:15px 0 12px;

    font-family:var(--display)!important;
    font-size:clamp(48px,4.45vw,66px);
    font-weight:700!important;
    line-height:.96;
    letter-spacing:-.048em!important;
}

.ss-sales-title > span{
    display:block;
}

.ss-sales-title-dark{
    color:var(--sss-dark);
}

.ss-sales-title-blue{
    color:var(--sss-blue);
}

.ss-sales-description{
    max-width:610px;

    margin:0;

    color:var(--sss-text);

    font-family:var(--body)!important;
    font-size:13.5px;
    line-height:1.62;
}

.ss-sales-actions{
    display:flex;
    flex-wrap:wrap;
    gap:11px;

    margin-top:21px;
}

.ss-sales-primary,
.ss-sales-secondary{
    min-height:52px;

    display:inline-flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:center;
    gap:10px;

    padding:0 20px;

    border-radius:13px;

    font-family:var(--sub);
    font-size:11px;
    font-weight:900;
}

.ss-sales-primary{
    min-width:220px;

    color:#FFFFFF;

    border:1px solid var(--sss-blue);

    background:
        linear-gradient(
            135deg,
            var(--sss-blue),
            #0D5AE6
        );

    box-shadow:
        0 11px 24px rgba(23,71,209,.17);
}

.ss-sales-secondary{
    min-width:190px;

    color:var(--sss-navy);

    border:1.5px solid #AFC2E3;

    background:#FFFFFF;
}

.ss-sales-play{
    width:24px;
    height:24px;

    display:grid;
    place-items:center;

    border-radius:50%;

    color:#FFFFFF;
    background:var(--sss-blue);

    font-size:9px;
}

.ss-sales-microline{
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    gap:9px;

    margin-top:16px;

    color:#203968;

    font-family:var(--sub);
    font-size:9.5px;
    font-weight:800;
    letter-spacing:.12em;
}

.ss-sales-microline > span{
    width:42px;
    height:3px;

    border-radius:999px;

    background:var(--sss-gold);
}

.ss-sales-microline b{
    color:var(--sss-blue);
}

/* feature cards */

.ss-sales-features{
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));
    gap:12px;

    margin-top:27px;
}

.ss-sales-feature{
    min-width:0;
    min-height:126px;

    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:50px minmax(0,1fr);
    gap:12px;
    align-items:start;

    padding:17px;

    border:1px solid #DEE6F2;
    border-radius:16px;

    background:#FFFFFF;

    box-shadow:
        0 8px 22px rgba(15,23,42,.04);
}

.ss-sales-feature-icon{
    width:48px;
    height:48px;

    display:grid;
    place-items:center;

    color:var(--sss-blue);

    border-radius:50%;
    background:#EEF5FF;
}

.ss-sales-feature-icon svg{
    width:42px;
    height:42px;
}

.ss-sales-feature h3{
    margin:2px 0 6px;

    color:var(--sss-navy);

    font-family:var(--sub)!important;
    font-size:10.5px;
    font-weight:900;
    line-height:1.22;

    text-transform:uppercase;
}

.ss-sales-feature p{
    margin:0;

    color:var(--sss-text);

    font-family:var(--body)!important;
    font-size:8.6px;
    line-height:1.45;
}

/* right */

.ss-sales-right{
    min-width:0;
}

.ss-sales-visual{
    width:100%;

    aspect-ratio:670 / 520;

    overflow:hidden;

    border:1px solid #DFE7F2;
    border-radius:26px;

    background:#F4F8FE;

    box-shadow:
        0 20px 48px rgba(0,13,77,.075);
}

.ss-sales-visual img{
    width:100%;
    height:100%;

    display:block;

    object-fit:cover;
    object-position:center;

    background:#F4F8FE;
}

/* how it works */

.ss-sales-how{
    margin-top:18px;
    padding:14px 16px;

    border:1px solid #E4EAF4;
    border-radius:18px;

    background:#FAFCFF;
}

.ss-sales-how-title{
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:center;
    gap:10px;

    margin-bottom:12px;
}

.ss-sales-how-title > span{
    width:26px;
    height:3px;

    border-radius:999px;

    background:var(--sss-gold);
}

.ss-sales-how-title strong{
    color:var(--sss-navy);

    font-family:var(--display);
    font-size:18px;
}

.ss-sales-how-flow{
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:1fr auto 1fr auto 1fr auto 1fr;
    align-items:start;
    gap:9px;
}

.ss-sales-how-step{
    min-width:0;

    display:flex;
    flex-direction:column;
    align-items:center;

    text-align:center;
}

.ss-sales-how-icon{
    width:36px;
    height:36px;

    display:grid;
    place-items:center;

    margin-bottom:5px;

    border-radius:50%;

    color:var(--sss-blue);
    background:#EEF5FF;

    font-family:var(--sub);
    font-size:17px;
    font-weight:900;
}

.ss-sales-how-step strong{
    color:var(--sss-navy);

    font-family:var(--sub);
    font-size:8.5px;
    font-weight:900;
}

.ss-sales-how-step small{
    max-width:110px;

    margin-top:3px;

    color:#687791;

    font-size:6.8px;
    line-height:1.3;
}

.ss-sales-how-arrow{
    padding-top:10px;

    color:#5C8BE0;

    font-size:17px;
}

/* disclaimer */

.ss-sales-disclaimer{
    width:max-content;
    max-width:100%;

    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:center;
    gap:9px;

    margin:18px auto 0;
    padding:9px 16px;

    border-radius:999px;

    color:#42557A;
    background:#EEF5FF;

    font-family:var(--body);
    font-size:8.8px;
}

.ss-sales-shield{
    width:24px;
    height:24px;

    display:grid;
    place-items:center;

    border-radius:8px;

    color:#FFFFFF;
    background:var(--sss-blue);

    font-family:var(--sub);
    font-size:11px;
    font-weight:900;
}

/* tablet */

@media(max-width:1024px){

    .ss-sales-section{
        padding:62px 0 52px;
    }

    .ss-sales-shell{
        width:min(100% - 32px,940px);
    }

    .ss-sales-layout{
        grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;
        gap:22px;
    }

    .ss-sales-title{
        font-size:clamp(41px,5vw,56px);
    }

    .ss-sales-features{
        grid-template-columns:1fr;
    }

    .ss-sales-how-flow{
        grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;
    }

    .ss-sales-how-arrow{
        display:none;
    }

}

/* mobile */

@media(max-width:767px){

    .ss-sales-section{
        padding:48px 0 42px;
    }

    .ss-sales-shell{
        width:calc(100% - 32px);
    }

    .ss-sales-layout{
        grid-template-columns:1fr;
        gap:17px;
    }

    .ss-sales-kicker{
        font-size:10.5px;
    }

    .ss-sales-title{
        margin-top:12px;

        font-size:clamp(35px,9.35vw,47px);
        line-height:.98;
        letter-spacing:-.036em!important;
    }

    .ss-sales-description{
        font-size:12px;
        line-height:1.52;
    }

    .ss-sales-actions{
        display:grid;
        grid-template-columns:1fr;

        gap:8px;

        margin-top:17px;
    }

    .ss-sales-primary,
    .ss-sales-secondary{
        width:100%;
        min-width:0;
        min-height:48px;

        border-radius:12px;

        font-size:10px;
    }

    .ss-sales-microline{
        justify-content:center;

        margin-top:12px;

        font-size:8.6px;
    }

    .ss-sales-microline > span{
        width:28px;
        height:2px;
    }

    .ss-sales-right{
        display:flex;
        flex-direction:column;
        gap:12px;
    }

    .ss-sales-visual{
        order:1;

        border-radius:20px;
    }

    .ss-sales-features{
        grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));
        gap:8px;

        margin-top:0;
    }

    .ss-sales-feature{
        min-height:116px;

        display:block;

        padding:12px;

        border-radius:14px;
    }

    .ss-sales-feature-icon{
        width:40px;
        height:40px;

        margin-bottom:7px;
    }

    .ss-sales-feature-icon svg{
        width:34px;
        height:34px;
    }

    .ss-sales-feature h3{
        margin-top:0;

        font-size:8.4px;
    }

    .ss-sales-feature p{
        font-size:7.4px;
    }

    .ss-sales-how{
        order:2;

        margin-top:0;
        padding:12px 10px;

        border-radius:15px;
    }

    .ss-sales-how-title{
        margin-bottom:9px;
    }

    .ss-sales-how-title strong{
        font-size:15px;
    }

    .ss-sales-how-flow{
        grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);
        gap:5px;
    }

    .ss-sales-how-icon{
        width:30px;
        height:30px;

        font-size:14px;
    }

    .ss-sales-how-step strong{
        font-size:6.8px;
    }

    .ss-sales-how-step small{
        display:none;
    }

    .ss-sales-disclaimer{
        width:100%;

        margin-top:13px;
        padding:8px 10px;

        border-radius:14px;

        font-size:7.5px;

        text-align:center;
    }

    .ss-sales-shield{
        flex:0 0 22px;

        width:22px;
        height:22px;
    }

}

/* small mobile */

@media(max-width:479px){

    .ss-sales-section{
        padding:42px 0 36px;
    }

    .ss-sales-title{
        font-size:clamp(33px,9vw,41px);
    }

    .ss-sales-features{
        gap:7px;
    }

    .ss-sales-feature{
        min-height:112px;

        padding:10px;
    }

    .ss-sales-feature h3{
        font-size:8px;
    }

    .ss-sales-feature p{
        font-size:7.1px;
    }

}

/* =========================================================
   EVENTS & COMMUNITY — LEARN • CONNECT • CELEBRATE
   Scoped homepage section only
========================================================= */

.ss-events-home{
    --seh-navy:#000D4D;
    --seh-blue:#1747D1;
    --seh-gold:#EBAB01;
    --seh-white:#FFFFFF;
    --seh-dark:#0F1012;
    --seh-text:#4E6081;
    --seh-line:#E4EAF4;

    position:relative;
    overflow:hidden;

    padding:72px 0 58px;

    background:
        radial-gradient(circle at 3% 95%,rgba(23,71,209,.055),transparent 22%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 96% 92%,rgba(235,171,1,.05),transparent 19%),
        #FFFFFF;
}

.ss-events-home-shell{
    width:min(1180px,calc(100% - 44px));
    margin:0 auto;
}

/* heading */

.ss-events-home-head{
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr) auto;
    align-items:end;
    gap:26px;

    margin-bottom:20px;
}

.ss-events-home-heading{
    max-width:860px;
}

.ss-events-home-kicker{
    display:inline-flex;
    align-items:center;
    gap:10px;

    color:var(--seh-navy);

    font-family:var(--sub);
    font-size:12px;
    font-weight:800;
}

.ss-events-home-kicker > span{
    width:48px;
    height:1px;

    background:#94ACD4;
}

.ss-events-home-title{
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    flex-wrap:wrap;
    gap:8px;

    margin:14px 0 8px;

    font-family:var(--display)!important;
    font-size:clamp(46px,4.55vw,66px);
    font-weight:700!important;
    line-height:.96;
    letter-spacing:-.047em!important;
}

.ss-events-home-title .learn{
    color:var(--seh-navy);
}

.ss-events-home-title .connect{
    color:var(--seh-blue);
}

.ss-events-home-title .celebrate{
    color:var(--seh-gold);
}

.ss-events-home-copy{
    max-width:780px;

    margin:0;

    color:var(--seh-text);

    font-family:var(--body)!important;
    font-size:13.5px;
    line-height:1.58;
}

.ss-events-home-view-all{
    min-height:48px;

    display:inline-flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:center;
    gap:10px;

    padding:0 19px;

    border-radius:13px;

    color:#FFFFFF;

    background:
        linear-gradient(
            135deg,
            #001470,
            #1747D1
        );

    box-shadow:
        0 10px 22px rgba(0,20,112,.15);

    font-family:var(--sub);
    font-size:10.5px;
    font-weight:900;

    text-decoration:none;
}

/* event grid */

.ss-events-home-grid{
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.65fr) minmax(0,1.95fr);
    gap:14px;
}

.ss-events-featured-card,
.ss-event-mini-card{
    overflow:hidden;

    border:1px solid #DFE7F2;
    border-radius:18px;

    background:#FFFFFF;

    box-shadow:
        0 10px 28px rgba(15,23,42,.05);
}

/* featured */

.ss-events-featured-media{
    position:relative;

    width:100%;
    aspect-ratio:1.72 / 1;

    overflow:hidden;

    display:block;

    background:
        linear-gradient(145deg,#001470,#1747D1);
}

.ss-events-featured-media img{
    position:relative;
    z-index:2;

    width:100%;
    height:100%;

    display:block;

    object-fit:cover;
    object-position:center;
}

.ss-events-featured-fallback{
    position:absolute;
    z-index:1;
    inset:0;

    display:flex;
    flex-direction:column;
    justify-content:center;
    align-items:center;
    gap:5px;

    color:#FFFFFF;

    text-align:center;
}

.ss-events-featured-fallback small{
    color:#FFD45E;

    font-family:var(--sub);
    font-size:9px;
    font-weight:900;
    letter-spacing:.12em;
}

.ss-events-featured-fallback strong{
    font-family:var(--display);
    font-size:30px;
}

.ss-events-featured-badge{
    position:absolute;
    z-index:4;
    top:12px;
    right:12px;

    min-height:30px;

    display:inline-flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:center;

    padding:0 12px;

    border-radius:999px;

    color:#312100;
    background:#FFC928;

    font-family:var(--sub);
    font-size:8.5px;
    font-weight:900;
}

.ss-events-featured-body{
    padding:14px 16px 15px;
}

.ss-events-featured-body h3{
    margin:0 0 5px;

    color:var(--seh-navy);

    font-family:var(--display)!important;
    font-size:24px;
    line-height:1;
}

.ss-events-featured-type{
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    gap:6px;

    color:#365387;

    font-family:var(--sub);
    font-size:8.5px;
    font-weight:800;
}

.ss-events-featured-type > span{
    color:var(--seh-gold);
}

.ss-events-featured-body p{
    margin:8px 0 0;

    color:var(--seh-text);

    font-size:9.5px;
    line-height:1.45;
}

.ss-events-featured-actions{
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;
    gap:8px;

    margin-top:12px;
}

.ss-events-featured-primary,
.ss-events-featured-secondary{
    min-height:40px;

    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:center;
    gap:7px;

    border-radius:10px;

    font-family:var(--sub);
    font-size:8.8px;
    font-weight:900;

    text-decoration:none;
}

.ss-events-featured-primary{
    color:#FFFFFF;
    background:#001470;
}

.ss-events-featured-secondary{
    color:var(--seh-blue);

    border:1.5px solid var(--seh-blue);
    background:#FFFFFF;
}

/* right cards */

.ss-events-home-side{
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr));
    gap:12px;
}

.ss-event-mini-card{
    display:flex;
    flex-direction:column;

    min-width:0;
}

.ss-event-mini-media{
    display:block;

    width:100%;
    aspect-ratio:1.05 / 1;

    overflow:hidden;

    background:#F1F5FA;
}

.ss-event-mini-media img{
    width:100%;
    height:100%;

    display:block;

    object-fit:cover;
    object-position:center;
}

.ss-event-mini-body{
    position:relative;

    display:flex;
    flex:1;
    flex-direction:column;

    padding:12px 12px 13px;
}

.ss-event-mini-icon{
    position:absolute;
    top:-22px;
    left:12px;

    width:42px;
    height:42px;

    display:grid;
    place-items:center;

    border:4px solid #FFFFFF;
    border-radius:50%;

    color:var(--seh-blue);
    background:#EEF5FF;

    font-family:var(--sub);
    font-size:11px;
    font-weight:900;
}

.ss-event-mini-body h3{
    margin:13px 0 5px;

    color:var(--seh-navy);

    font-family:var(--sub)!important;
    font-size:12px;
    font-weight:900;
    line-height:1.2;

    text-transform:uppercase;
}

.ss-event-mini-body small{
    color:#816000;

    font-family:var(--sub);
    font-size:7.2px;
    font-weight:800;
}

.ss-event-mini-body p{
    margin:8px 0 0;

    color:var(--seh-text);

    font-size:8.6px;
    line-height:1.43;
}

.ss-event-mini-link{
    min-height:36px;

    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:center;
    gap:6px;

    margin-top:auto;
    padding-top:10px;

    border-radius:9px;

    color:#FFFFFF;
    background:
        linear-gradient(
            135deg,
            var(--seh-blue),
            #0D5AE6
        );

    font-family:var(--sub);
    font-size:8.2px;
    font-weight:900;

    text-decoration:none;
}

/* event type bar */

.ss-events-home-types{
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:repeat(4,minmax(0,1fr));

    margin-top:18px;
    padding:14px 16px;

    border:1px solid #E5EBF4;
    border-radius:18px;

    background:#FAFCFF;
}

.ss-events-type{
    min-width:0;

    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:center;
    gap:10px;

    padding:3px 14px;
}

.ss-events-type + .ss-events-type{
    border-left:1px solid #DBE3EF;
}

.ss-events-type-icon{
    width:34px;
    height:34px;

    flex:0 0 34px;

    display:grid;
    place-items:center;

    color:var(--seh-blue);

    font-size:20px;
    font-weight:900;
}

.ss-events-type strong{
    display:block;

    color:var(--seh-navy);

    font-family:var(--sub);
    font-size:9px;
    font-weight:900;
}

.ss-events-type small{
    display:block;

    margin-top:2px;

    color:#718098;

    font-size:7px;
}

.ss-events-home-micro{
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:center;
    gap:10px;

    margin-top:16px;

    color:#21345D;

    font-family:var(--sub);
    font-size:9px;
    font-weight:800;
}

.ss-events-home-micro > span{
    width:48px;
    height:1px;

    background:#8EA8D2;
}

.ss-events-home-micro b{
    color:var(--seh-blue);
}

/* tablet */

@media(max-width:1024px){

    .ss-events-home{
        padding:62px 0 52px;
    }

    .ss-events-home-shell{
        width:min(100% - 32px,940px);
    }

    .ss-events-home-grid{
        grid-template-columns:1fr;
    }

    .ss-events-home-side{
        grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr));
    }

}

/* mobile */

@media(max-width:767px){

    .ss-events-home{
        padding:48px 0 42px;
    }

    .ss-events-home-shell{
        width:calc(100% - 32px);
    }

    .ss-events-home-head{
        grid-template-columns:1fr;
        gap:14px;

        margin-bottom:14px;

        text-align:center;
    }

    .ss-events-home-kicker{
        justify-content:center;

        font-size:9.5px;
    }

    .ss-events-home-kicker > span{
        width:34px;
    }

    .ss-events-home-title{
        justify-content:center;
        gap:5px;

        margin-top:11px;

        font-size:clamp(35px,9.2vw,46px);
        line-height:.99;
        letter-spacing:-.036em!important;
    }

    .ss-events-home-copy{
        margin-inline:auto;

        font-size:11.8px;
        line-height:1.48;
    }

    .ss-events-home-head-action{
        width:100%;
    }

    .ss-events-home-view-all{
        width:100%;
        min-height:46px;

        font-size:9.5px;
    }

    .ss-events-home-grid{
        grid-template-columns:1fr;
        gap:10px;
    }

    .ss-events-featured-card{
        border-radius:16px;
    }

    .ss-events-featured-media{
        aspect-ratio:1.52 / 1;
    }

    .ss-events-featured-body h3{
        font-size:21px;
    }

    .ss-events-featured-body p{
        font-size:9px;
    }

    /* Reference-style stacked compact list */
    .ss-events-home-side{
        grid-template-columns:1fr;
        gap:8px;
    }

    .ss-event-mini-card{
        min-height:76px;

        display:grid;
        grid-template-columns:86px minmax(0,1fr);

        border-radius:14px;
    }

    .ss-event-mini-media{
        height:100%;
        min-height:76px;

        aspect-ratio:auto;
    }

    .ss-event-mini-body{
        padding:10px 34px 9px 10px;
    }

    .ss-event-mini-icon{
        display:none;
    }

    .ss-event-mini-body h3{
        margin:0 0 4px;

        font-size:9.3px;
    }

    .ss-event-mini-body small{
        font-size:6.8px;
    }

    .ss-event-mini-body p{
        display:none;
    }

    .ss-event-mini-link{
        position:absolute;
        right:8px;
        top:50%;

        width:26px;
        height:26px;
        min-height:0;

        margin:0;
        padding:0;

        transform:translateY(-50%);

        border-radius:50%;

        font-size:0;
    }

    .ss-event-mini-link span{
        font-size:14px;
    }

    .ss-events-home-types{
        grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);

        margin-top:13px;
        padding:10px 6px;
    }

    .ss-events-type{
        flex-direction:column;
        gap:4px;

        padding:2px 5px;

        text-align:center;
    }

    .ss-events-type + .ss-events-type{
        border-left:1px solid #DBE3EF;
    }

    .ss-events-type-icon{
        width:28px;
        height:28px;

        flex-basis:28px;

        font-size:16px;
    }

    .ss-events-type strong{
        font-size:6.7px;
        line-height:1.2;
    }

    .ss-events-type small{
        display:none;
    }

    .ss-events-home-micro{
        margin-top:13px;

        gap:7px;

        font-size:7.6px;
        line-height:1.2;

        text-align:center;
    }

    .ss-events-home-micro > span{
        width:25px;
    }

}

/* small mobile */

@media(max-width:479px){

    .ss-events-home{
        padding:42px 0 36px;
    }

    .ss-events-home-title{
        font-size:clamp(33px,9vw,41px);
    }

    .ss-events-featured-actions{
        grid-template-columns:1fr;
    }

    .ss-events-home-types{
        gap:0;
    }

}

/* =========================================================
   LEARNER STORIES — REAL EXPERIENCES • REAL PROGRESS
   Scoped homepage section only
========================================================= */

.ss-stories-section{
    --sstory-navy:#000D4D;
    --sstory-blue:#1747D1;
    --sstory-gold:#EBAB01;
    --sstory-white:#FFFFFF;
    --sstory-dark:#0F1012;
    --sstory-text:#53617F;
    --sstory-line:#E4EAF4;

    position:relative;
    overflow:hidden;

    padding:72px 0 58px;

    background:
        radial-gradient(circle at 5% 7%,rgba(23,71,209,.05),transparent 21%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 95% 92%,rgba(23,71,209,.04),transparent 20%),
        #FFFFFF;
}

.ss-stories-shell{
    width:min(1180px,calc(100% - 44px));
    margin:0 auto;
}

/* heading */

.ss-stories-head{
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr) auto;
    align-items:start;
    gap:24px;

    margin-bottom:22px;
}

.ss-stories-heading{
    max-width:820px;
}

.ss-stories-kicker{
    color:#2D4B82;

    font-family:var(--sub);
    font-size:9px;
    font-weight:800;
    letter-spacing:.22em;

    text-transform:uppercase;
}

.ss-stories-title{
    display:flex;
    flex-wrap:wrap;
    gap:8px;

    margin:12px 0 8px;

    font-family:var(--display)!important;
    font-size:clamp(46px,4.4vw,64px);
    font-weight:700!important;
    line-height:.98;
    letter-spacing:-.045em!important;
}

.ss-stories-title-dark{
    color:var(--sstory-navy);
}

.ss-stories-title-blue{
    color:var(--sstory-blue);
}

.ss-stories-copy{
    max-width:760px;

    margin:0;

    color:var(--sstory-text);

    font-family:var(--body)!important;
    font-size:13.5px;
    line-height:1.58;
}

.ss-stories-view-all{
    display:inline-flex;
    align-items:center;
    gap:8px;

    margin-top:7px;

    color:var(--sstory-blue);

    font-family:var(--sub);
    font-size:10px;
    font-weight:900;

    text-decoration:none;
}

/* story cards */

.ss-stories-grid{
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr));
    gap:14px;
}

.ss-story-card{
    min-width:0;
    min-height:252px;

    display:flex;
    flex-direction:column;

    padding:18px;

    border:1px solid #DFE7F2;
    border-radius:18px;

    background:#FFFFFF;

    box-shadow:
        0 10px 28px rgba(15,23,42,.05);
}

.ss-story-top{
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:104px minmax(0,1fr);
    gap:14px;
    align-items:start;
}

.ss-story-avatar{
    position:relative;

    width:100px;
    height:100px;

    display:grid;
    place-items:center;

    overflow:hidden;

    border:1px solid #E1E7F0;
    border-radius:50%;

    background:#EEF5FF;
}

.ss-story-avatar img{
    width:100%;
    height:100%;

    display:block;

    object-fit:cover;
}

.ss-story-avatar-fallback{
    position:absolute;
    inset:0;

    display:grid;
    place-items:center;

    color:var(--sstory-blue);

    background:#EEF5FF;

    font-family:var(--display);
    font-size:26px;
    font-weight:800;
}

.ss-story-card blockquote{
    position:relative;

    margin:0;
    padding-top:15px;

    color:#32466E;

    font-family:var(--body);
    font-size:10.5px;
    line-height:1.55;
}

.ss-story-quote{
    position:absolute;
    top:-8px;
    left:0;

    color:var(--sstory-gold);

    font-family:Georgia,serif;
    font-size:36px;
    font-weight:700;
    line-height:1;
}

.ss-story-person{
    margin-top:12px;
}

.ss-story-person strong{
    display:block;

    color:var(--sstory-navy);

    font-family:var(--sub);
    font-size:13px;
    font-weight:900;
}

.ss-story-person small{
    display:block;

    margin-top:2px;

    color:var(--sstory-blue);

    font-size:9px;
}

.ss-story-topic{
    width:max-content;
    max-width:100%;

    display:inline-flex;
    align-items:center;
    gap:7px;

    min-height:30px;

    margin-top:auto;
    padding:0 11px;

    border-radius:999px;

    color:var(--sstory-blue);
    background:#EEF5FF;

    font-family:var(--sub);
    font-size:8px;
    font-weight:800;

    overflow:hidden;
    white-space:nowrap;
    text-overflow:ellipsis;
}

/* featured story */

.ss-story-featured{
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:310px minmax(0,1fr);
    align-items:stretch;

    gap:0;

    margin-top:15px;

    overflow:hidden;

    border:1px solid #DFE7F2;
    border-radius:18px;

    background:#FFFFFF;

    box-shadow:
        0 10px 28px rgba(15,23,42,.05);
}

.ss-story-featured-visual{
    position:relative;

    min-height:215px;

    overflow:hidden;

    background:
        linear-gradient(145deg,#001470,#1747D1);
}

.ss-story-featured-visual img{
    width:100%;
    height:100%;

    display:block;

    object-fit:cover;
}

.ss-story-featured-fallback{
    position:absolute;
    inset:0;

    display:grid;
    place-items:center;

    color:#FFFFFF;

    background:
        radial-gradient(circle at 70% 20%,rgba(235,171,1,.18),transparent 25%),
        linear-gradient(145deg,#001470,#1747D1);

    font-family:var(--display);
    font-size:64px;
    font-weight:800;
}

.ss-story-featured-copy{
    min-width:0;

    display:flex;
    flex-direction:column;
    justify-content:center;

    padding:22px 28px;
}

.ss-story-featured-kicker{
    color:#315087;

    font-family:var(--sub);
    font-size:8px;
    font-weight:800;
    letter-spacing:.22em;

    text-transform:uppercase;
}

.ss-story-featured-copy h3{
    margin:9px 0 8px;

    color:var(--sstory-navy);

    font-family:var(--display)!important;
    font-size:28px;
    line-height:1.05;
}

.ss-story-featured-copy h3 span{
    color:var(--sstory-blue);
}

.ss-story-featured-copy p{
    display:-webkit-box;

    margin:0;

    overflow:hidden;

    color:var(--sstory-text);

    font-size:10.5px;
    line-height:1.5;

    -webkit-line-clamp:3;
    -webkit-box-orient:vertical;
}

.ss-story-featured-person{
    margin-top:11px;
}

.ss-story-featured-person strong{
    display:block;

    color:var(--sstory-navy);

    font-family:var(--sub);
    font-size:9.5px;
    font-weight:900;
}

.ss-story-featured-person small{
    color:#7A879B;

    font-size:7.5px;
}

.ss-story-featured-cta{
    width:max-content;

    min-height:40px;

    display:inline-flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:center;
    gap:8px;

    margin-top:12px;
    padding:0 15px;

    border-radius:10px;

    color:#FFFFFF;

    background:
        linear-gradient(
            135deg,
            var(--sstory-blue),
            #0D5AE6
        );

    font-family:var(--sub);
    font-size:8.5px;
    font-weight:900;

    text-decoration:none;
}

/* truthful empty state */

.ss-stories-empty{
    padding:28px;

    border:1px dashed #C9D5E7;
    border-radius:18px;

    color:#667085;
    background:#FAFBFD;

    text-align:center;
}

.ss-stories-empty strong{
    display:block;

    color:var(--sstory-navy);

    font-family:var(--sub);
    font-size:12px;
}

.ss-stories-empty span{
    display:block;

    margin-top:4px;

    font-size:9px;
}

/* mobile carousel controls */

.ss-stories-mobile-controls{
    display:none;
}

/* bottom benefits */

.ss-stories-benefits{
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr));

    margin-top:16px;
    padding:14px 16px;

    border:1px solid #E5EBF4;
    border-radius:18px;

    background:#FAFCFF;
}

.ss-stories-benefit{
    min-width:0;

    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:center;
    gap:10px;

    padding:3px 14px;
}

.ss-stories-benefit + .ss-stories-benefit{
    border-left:1px solid #DBE3EF;
}

.ss-stories-benefit-icon{
    width:36px;
    height:36px;

    flex:0 0 36px;

    display:grid;
    place-items:center;

    border-radius:50%;

    color:var(--sstory-blue);
    background:#EEF5FF;

    font-size:18px;
    font-weight:900;
}

.ss-stories-benefit strong{
    display:block;

    color:var(--sstory-navy);

    font-family:var(--sub);
    font-size:9px;
    font-weight:900;
}

.ss-stories-benefit small{
    display:block;

    margin-top:2px;

    color:#718098;

    font-size:7px;
}

/* tablet */

@media(max-width:1024px){

    .ss-stories-section{
        padding:62px 0 52px;
    }

    .ss-stories-shell{
        width:min(100% - 32px,940px);
    }

    .ss-story-top{
        grid-template-columns:82px minmax(0,1fr);
    }

    .ss-story-avatar{
        width:80px;
        height:80px;
    }

    .ss-story-card blockquote{
        font-size:9.7px;
    }

    .ss-story-featured{
        grid-template-columns:260px minmax(0,1fr);
    }

}

/* mobile */

@media(max-width:767px){

    .ss-stories-section{
        padding:48px 0 42px;
    }

    .ss-stories-shell{
        width:calc(100% - 32px);
    }

    .ss-stories-head{
        grid-template-columns:1fr;
        gap:10px;

        margin-bottom:14px;
    }

    .ss-stories-kicker{
        font-size:8.5px;
    }

    .ss-stories-title{
        display:block;

        margin-top:10px;

        font-size:clamp(35px,9.2vw,46px);
        line-height:.99;
        letter-spacing:-.036em!important;
    }

    .ss-stories-title > span{
        display:block;
    }

    .ss-stories-copy{
        font-size:12px;
        line-height:1.5;
    }

    .ss-stories-view-all{
        display:none;
    }

    .ss-stories-grid{
        display:flex;

        gap:10px;

        overflow-x:auto;
        overflow-y:hidden;

        scroll-snap-type:x mandatory;
        scrollbar-width:none;
    }

    .ss-stories-grid::-webkit-scrollbar{
        display:none;
    }

    .ss-story-card{
        width:calc(100vw - 48px);
        min-height:230px;

        flex:0 0 calc(100vw - 48px);

        scroll-snap-align:start;

        border-radius:16px;
    }

    .ss-story-top{
        grid-template-columns:92px minmax(0,1fr);
    }

    .ss-story-avatar{
        width:88px;
        height:88px;
    }

    .ss-story-card blockquote{
        font-size:10px;
    }

    .ss-story-featured{
        display:none;
    }

    .ss-stories-mobile-controls{
        display:grid;
        grid-template-columns:36px 1fr 36px;
        align-items:center;
        gap:10px;

        margin-top:12px;
    }

    .ss-stories-mobile-controls button{
        width:36px;
        height:36px;

        display:grid;
        place-items:center;

        border:1px solid #DFE7F2;
        border-radius:50%;

        color:var(--sstory-navy);
        background:#FFFFFF;

        box-shadow:
            0 6px 15px rgba(15,23,42,.05);
    }

    .ss-stories-dots{
        display:flex;
        align-items:center;
        justify-content:center;
        gap:6px;
    }

    .ss-stories-dots span{
        width:8px;
        height:8px;

        border-radius:50%;

        background:#CDD7E6;
    }

    .ss-stories-dots span.is-active{
        background:var(--sstory-blue);
    }

    .ss-stories-benefits{
        grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);

        margin-top:14px;
        padding:10px 5px;
    }

    .ss-stories-benefit{
        flex-direction:column;
        gap:5px;

        padding:2px 5px;

        text-align:center;
    }

    .ss-stories-benefit-icon{
        width:30px;
        height:30px;

        flex-basis:30px;

        font-size:15px;
    }

    .ss-stories-benefit strong{
        font-size:7px;
        line-height:1.2;
    }

    .ss-stories-benefit small{
        display:none;
    }

}

/* small mobile */

@media(max-width:479px){

    .ss-stories-section{
        padding:42px 0 36px;
    }

    .ss-stories-title{
        font-size:clamp(33px,9vw,41px);
    }

    .ss-story-card{
        width:calc(100vw - 48px);
        flex-basis:calc(100vw - 48px);

        padding:15px;
    }

    .ss-story-top{
        grid-template-columns:82px minmax(0,1fr);
        gap:11px;
    }

    .ss-story-avatar{
        width:78px;
        height:78px;
    }

}

/* =========================================================
   HOMEPAGE FAQ
   Scoped homepage FAQ only
========================================================= */

/* ---------- FAQ ---------- */

.ss-faq-home{
    --sfh-navy:#000D4D;
    --sfh-blue:#1747D1;
    --sfh-gold:#EBAB01;
    --sfh-white:#FFFFFF;
    --sfh-text:#52617D;
    --sfh-line:#E4EAF4;

    padding:70px 0 28px;

    background:
        linear-gradient(
            180deg,
            #FFFFFF 0%,
            #FBFCFE 100%
        );
}

.ss-faq-home-shell{
    width:min(1180px,calc(100% - 44px));
    margin:0 auto;
}

.ss-faq-home-head{
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr) auto;
    align-items:center;
    gap:24px;

    margin-bottom:20px;
}

.ss-faq-home-heading{
    max-width:850px;
}

.ss-faq-home-kicker{
    margin-bottom:8px;

    color:var(--sfh-blue);

    font-family:var(--sub);
    font-size:10px;
    font-weight:900;
}

.ss-faq-home-heading h2{
    margin:0;

    color:var(--sfh-navy);

    font-family:var(--display)!important;
    font-size:clamp(42px,4vw,58px);
    font-weight:700!important;
    line-height:1;
    letter-spacing:-.04em!important;
}

.ss-faq-home-heading p{
    max-width:800px;

    margin:8px 0 0;

    color:var(--sfh-text);

    font-family:var(--body)!important;
    font-size:12.5px;
    line-height:1.55;
}

.ss-faq-view-all{
    min-height:42px;

    display:inline-flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:center;
    gap:8px;

    padding:0 17px;

    border:1px solid #C9D7EC;
    border-radius:999px;

    color:var(--sfh-blue);
    background:#FFFFFF;

    font-family:var(--sub);
    font-size:9px;
    font-weight:900;
}

/* FAQ grid */

.ss-faq-grid{
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));
    align-items:start;
    gap:9px 14px;
}

.ss-faq-item{
    overflow:hidden;

    border:1px solid #DDE5F0;
    border-radius:12px;

    background:#FFFFFF;

    box-shadow:
        0 5px 16px rgba(15,23,42,.035);
}

.ss-faq-item summary{
    min-height:50px;

    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:28px minmax(0,1fr);
    align-items:center;
    gap:11px;

    padding:10px 14px;

    color:var(--sfh-navy);

    cursor:pointer;
    list-style:none;

    font-family:var(--sub);
    font-size:11px;
    font-weight:900;
    line-height:1.3;

    user-select:none;
}

.ss-faq-item summary::-webkit-details-marker{
    display:none;
}

.ss-faq-toggle{
    position:relative;

    width:26px;
    height:26px;

    display:grid;
    place-items:center;

    border-radius:50%;

    background:var(--sfh-gold);
}

.ss-faq-toggle::before,
.ss-faq-toggle::after{
    content:"";

    position:absolute;

    width:11px;
    height:2px;

    border-radius:999px;

    background:#FFFFFF;
}

.ss-faq-toggle::after{
    transform:rotate(90deg);

    transition:transform .18s ease;
}

.ss-faq-item[open] .ss-faq-toggle{
    background:var(--sfh-blue);
}

.ss-faq-item[open] .ss-faq-toggle::after{
    transform:rotate(0);
}

.ss-faq-answer{
    margin:0 14px 12px 53px;
    padding:10px 12px;

    border-radius:9px;

    color:#44536D;
    background:#F5F8FC;

    font-family:var(--body);
    font-size:9.5px;
    line-height:1.5;
}

.ss-faq-help{
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:flex-end;
    gap:4px;

    margin-top:11px;

    color:#5B6A83;

    font-size:9px;
}

.ss-faq-help button{
    padding:0;

    border:0;

    color:var(--sfh-blue);
    background:transparent;

    font-family:var(--sub);
    font-size:9px;
    font-weight:800;

    text-decoration:underline;
}

/* ---------- FINAL CTA ---------- */


/* CTA visual */


/* tablet */

@media(max-width:1024px){

    .ss-faq-home{
        padding-top:60px;
    }

    .ss-faq-home-shell{
        width:min(100% - 32px,940px);
    }

    

    

    

}

/* mobile */

@media(max-width:767px){

    .ss-faq-home{
        padding:48px 0 22px;
    }

    .ss-faq-home-shell{
        width:calc(100% - 32px);
    }

    .ss-faq-home-head{
        grid-template-columns:1fr;
        gap:12px;

        margin-bottom:14px;
    }

    .ss-faq-home-kicker{
        font-size:8.5px;
    }

    .ss-faq-home-heading h2{
        max-width:330px;

        font-size:clamp(34px,9vw,43px);
        line-height:.98;
    }

    .ss-faq-home-heading p{
        font-size:11px;
        line-height:1.45;
    }

    .ss-faq-view-all{
        width:max-content;
        min-height:38px;

        justify-self:center;

        font-size:8.5px;
    }

    .ss-faq-grid{
        grid-template-columns:1fr;
        gap:7px;
    }

    .ss-faq-item summary{
        min-height:46px;

        grid-template-columns:25px minmax(0,1fr);

        gap:9px;

        padding:8px 11px;

        font-size:9.3px;
    }

    .ss-faq-toggle{
        width:24px;
        height:24px;
    }

    .ss-faq-answer{
        margin:0 10px 10px 45px;
        padding:9px 10px;

        font-size:8.4px;
        line-height:1.45;
    }

    .ss-faq-help{
        justify-content:center;

        margin-top:9px;

        font-size:8px;
    }

    .ss-faq-help button{
        font-size:8px;
    }

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

}

/* small mobile */

@media(max-width:479px){

    .ss-faq-home{
        padding-top:42px;
    }

    .ss-faq-home-heading h2{
        font-size:clamp(32px,8.8vw,40px);
    }

    

    

}

@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){

    .ss-faq-toggle::after{
        transition:none;
    }

}


.mobile-bottom{
    display:none;
}

/* =========================================================
   RESPONSIVE
========================================================= */


@media(max-width:1024px){

    .page-hero-grid,
    .split{
        grid-template-columns:1fr;
    }

    .page-actions{
        justify-content:flex-start;
    }

    

    .category-grid, .event-grid, .process{
        grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;
    }

    
}

@media(max-width:760px){
    body{
        padding-bottom:0;
    }

    body.has-member-mobile-nav{
        padding-bottom:calc(92px + env(safe-area-inset-bottom));
    }

    .container{
        width:min(100% - 24px,1380px);
    }

    .section{
        padding:52px 0;
    }

    

    

    .home-hero{
        padding:30px 0 39px;
    }

    

    .section-head{
        margin-bottom:25px;
    }

    .section-head h2{
        font-size:clamp(34px,10vw,48px);
    }

    .section-head p{
        font-size:12.5px;
    }

    .page-hero{
        padding:38px 0;
    }

    .page-hero h1{
        font-size:clamp(43px,13vw,60px);
        line-height:.95;
    }

    .page-hero p{
        font-size:12.5px;
    }

    .page-actions{
        display:grid;
        grid-template-columns:1fr;
        width:100%;
    }

    

    

    

    

    

    .category-grid, .event-grid, .process, .support-grid{
        grid-template-columns:1fr;
        gap:9px;
    }

    .category-card{
        min-height:0;
        grid-template-columns:43px minmax(0,1fr) 32px;
        padding:14px;
    }

    .category-icon{
        width:43px;
        height:43px;
    }

    .step{
        min-height:0;
        display:grid;
        grid-template-columns:46px 1fr;
        gap:10px;
        align-items:center;
        padding:14px;
    }

    .step-number{
        margin:0;
    }

    .split{
        gap:25px;
    }

    .split-copy h2{
        font-size:clamp(36px,10vw,49px);
    }

    .split-copy p{
        font-size:12.5px;
    }

    .checks{
        grid-template-columns:1fr;
    }

    .visual{
        min-height:0;
        padding:20px;
    }

    .event-panel{
        min-height:0;
        padding:20px;
    }

    .featured-image{
        height:230px;
    }

    .commission-grid{
        gap:6px;
    }

    .commission-card{
        min-height:145px;
        padding:11px 9px;
    }

    .commission-card strong{
        font-size:37px;
    }

    .about-map{
        min-height:390px;
    }

    .about-core{
        width:136px;
        height:136px;
    }

    .node{
        width:118px;
        min-height:54px;
        padding:7px;
    }

    .node.n1{left:8px;top:38px}
    .node.n2{right:8px;top:38px}
    .node.n3{left:2px;top:170px}
    .node.n4{right:2px;top:170px}
    .node.n5{left:22px;bottom:35px}
    .node.n6{right:22px;bottom:35px}

    

    

    

    

    

    .mobile-bottom{
        position:fixed;
        z-index:950;
        left:10px;
        right:10px;
        bottom:8px;
        min-height:70px;
        display:grid;
        grid-template-columns:repeat(5,1fr);
        gap:4px;
        padding:7px 8px calc(7px + env(safe-area-inset-bottom));
        border:1px solid rgba(0,20,112,.10);
        border-radius:20px;
        background:rgba(255,255,255,.96);
        backdrop-filter:blur(18px);
        -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(18px);
        box-shadow:
            0 -2px 10px rgba(15,23,42,.04),
            0 12px 34px rgba(15,23,42,.16);
    }

    .mobile-bottom::before{
        content:"";
        position:absolute;
        top:0;
        left:18px;
        right:18px;
        height:2px;
        border-radius:999px;
        background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,#FAAE00,transparent);
        opacity:.55;
    }

    .mobile-bottom button,
    .mobile-bottom a{
        min-width:0;
        min-height:56px;
        position:relative;
        display:flex;
        align-items:center;
        justify-content:center;
        flex-direction:column;
        gap:4px;
        padding:5px 2px;
        border:0;
        border-radius:14px;
        color:#7D8798;
        background:transparent;
        font-family:var(--sub,Manrope,Inter,sans-serif)!important;
        font-size:8px;
        font-weight:700;
        line-height:1;
        text-decoration:none;
        transition:
            color .18s ease,
            background .18s ease,
            transform .18s ease;
        -webkit-tap-highlight-color:transparent;
    }

    .mobile-bottom button:active,
    .mobile-bottom a:active{
        transform:scale(.97);
    }

    .mobile-nav-icon{
        width:28px;
        height:28px;
        display:grid;
        place-items:center;
        border-radius:10px;
        color:currentColor;
        transition:
            color .18s ease,
            background .18s ease,
            transform .18s ease,
            box-shadow .18s ease;
    }

    .mobile-nav-icon svg{
        width:19px;
        height:19px;
        display:block;
    }

    .mobile-nav-label{
        display:block;
        max-width:100%;
        overflow:hidden;
        text-overflow:ellipsis;
        white-space:nowrap;
        letter-spacing:-.01em;
    }

    /* Active/open section */
    .mobile-bottom button.active{
        color:var(--blue);
        background:#F3F6FF;
    }

    .mobile-bottom button.active .mobile-nav-icon{
        color:#fff;
        background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--blue),var(--blue-2));
        box-shadow:0 6px 14px rgba(0,20,112,.22);
        transform:translateY(-1px);
    }

    .mobile-bottom button.active::after{
        content:"";
        position:absolute;
        left:50%;
        bottom:3px;
        width:18px;
        height:2px;
        transform:translateX(-50%);
        border-radius:999px;
        background:var(--yellow);
    }

    /* Events gets a controlled brand accent without looking selected */
    .mobile-bottom [data-view-target="events"]:not(.active) .mobile-nav-icon{
        color:#9B6A00;
        background:#FFF7D9;
    }

    /* Account */
    .mobile-bottom a .mobile-nav-icon{
        color:#475467;
        background:#F3F4F6;
    }

    .mobile-bottom a:hover{
        color:var(--blue);
        background:#F8FAFF;
    }
}

@media(max-width:430px){
    .commission-grid{
        grid-template-columns:1fr;
    }

    .commission-card{
        min-height:110px;
    }

    

    
}

/* =========================================================
   ACCESSIBILITY
========================================================= */

:focus-visible{
    outline:3px solid rgba(0,20,112,.25);
    outline-offset:3px;
}

@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
    *,
    *::before,
    *::after{
        animation:none!important;
        transition:none!important;
        scroll-behavior:auto!important;
    }
}


/* =========================================================
   FINAL MANUAL-FEEL POLISH
========================================================= */
html body h1, html body h2, html body .home-copy h1, html body .page-hero h1, html body .section-head h2, html body .split-copy h2{
    font-family:var(--display)!important;
    font-weight:700!important;
    font-style:normal!important;
    font-synthesis:none!important;
}

html body h3,
html body html body html body .btn,
html body .eyebrow{
    font-family:var(--sub)!important;
}

html body p,
html body input,
html body select,
html body textarea,
html body table{
    font-family:var(--body)!important;
}

.btn, .category-card, .event-panel, .support-card, .visual, .step{
    -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;
}

.category-card, .step{
    box-shadow:0 8px 26px rgba(15,23,42,.045);
}

.category-card:hover{
    transform:translateY(-3px);
}

.section-head{
    max-width:780px;
}

.section-head h2,
.split-copy h2,
.page-hero h1,

.eyebrow{
    font-size:10px;
    letter-spacing:.085em;
}

.btn{
    font-weight:800;
}

.panel-icon, .support-icon{
    font-family:var(--sub)!important;
    font-size:11px!important;
    font-weight:800!important;
    letter-spacing:.04em;
}

@media(max-width:760px){
    html body h1,
    html body .home-copy h1,
    html body .page-hero h1{
        letter-spacing:-.03em!important;
    }

    html body h2,
    html body .section-head h2,
    html body .split-copy h2{
        letter-spacing:-.025em!important;
    }
}


/* =========================================================
   HOME HERO — APPROVED REFERENCE V1
   Isolated overrides only. Existing header/footer/other sections untouched.
========================================================= */

.home-hero-approved{
    position:relative;
    overflow:hidden;
    padding:54px 0 46px;
    background:
        radial-gradient(circle at 77% 22%,rgba(23,71,209,.075),transparent 27%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 6% 100%,rgba(23,71,209,.055),transparent 24%),
        #FFFFFF;
}

.home-hero-approved::before{
    content:"";
    position:absolute;
    width:520px;
    height:520px;
    right:8%;
    top:2%;
    border-radius:50%;
    background:rgba(225,238,255,.62);
    filter:blur(.2px);
    pointer-events:none;
}

.home-hero-approved::after{
    content:"";
    position:absolute;
    left:-8%;
    bottom:-180px;
    width:54%;
    height:260px;
    border-radius:50%;
    background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(232,242,255,.72),rgba(255,255,255,0));
    transform:rotate(7deg);
    pointer-events:none;
}

.home-hero-approved .container{
    width:min(1440px,calc(100% - 56px));
}

.home-grid-approved{
    position:relative;
    z-index:2;
    min-height:655px;
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:minmax(0,.83fr) minmax(0,1.07fr);
    align-items:center;
    gap:38px;
}

.home-copy-approved{
    position:relative;
    z-index:4;
    max-width:640px;
    padding:10px 0 22px;
}

.hero-premium-badge{
    min-height:46px;
    display:inline-flex;
    align-items:center;
    gap:10px;
    padding:0 17px;
    border:1px solid #DCE7F7;
    border-radius:999px;
    color:#0B2A7B;
    background:#EEF5FF;
    box-shadow:inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.85);
    font-family:var(--sub)!important;
    font-size:12.5px;
    font-weight:800;
    letter-spacing:-.01em;
}

.hero-badge-icon{
    width:26px;
    height:26px;
    display:grid;
    place-items:center;
    flex:0 0 26px;
    border-radius:8px;
    color:#1747D1;
}

.hero-badge-icon svg{
    width:22px;
    height:22px;
}

.hero-title-approved{
    position:relative;
    margin:30px 0 20px!important;
    max-width:690px!important;
    display:grid;
    gap:1px;
    background:none!important;
    -webkit-background-clip:border-box!important;
    background-clip:border-box!important;
    -webkit-text-fill-color:initial!important;
    font-family:var(--display)!important;
    font-size:clamp(62px,5.45vw,86px)!important;
    font-weight:700!important;
    line-height:.96!important;
    letter-spacing:-.055em!important;
    text-wrap:balance;
}

.hero-title-approved span{
    display:block;
}

.hero-title-dark{
    color:#071B49!important;
    -webkit-text-fill-color:#071B49!important;
}

.hero-title-blue{
    position:relative;
    width:max-content;
    max-width:100%;
    color:#1556D8!important;
    -webkit-text-fill-color:#1556D8!important;
}

.hero-title-blue::after{
    content:"";
    position:absolute;
    left:48%;
    bottom:-15px;
    width:44%;
    height:9px;
    border-radius:50%;
    background:#EBAB01;
    transform:translateX(-10%) rotate(-2deg);
    clip-path:polygon(0 40%,100% 0,100% 58%,0 100%);
}

.hero-copy-approved{
    margin:38px 0 0!important;
    max-width:610px!important;
    color:#5E6E91!important;
    font-size:17px!important;
    line-height:1.68!important;
}

.hero-actions-approved{
    display:flex!important;
    flex-wrap:wrap;
    gap:16px!important;
    margin-top:29px!important;
}

.hero-primary-cta,
.hero-secondary-cta{
    min-height:58px!important;
    border-radius:16px!important;
    padding:0 24px!important;
    font-family:var(--sub)!important;
    font-size:14px!important;
    font-weight:800!important;
}

.hero-primary-cta{
    min-width:260px;
    color:#fff!important;
    border:1px solid #1556D8!important;
    background:linear-gradient(135deg,#1747D1 0%,#075CEB 100%)!important;
    box-shadow:0 15px 30px rgba(23,71,209,.20)!important;
}

.hero-primary-cta:hover{
    transform:translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow:0 18px 36px rgba(23,71,209,.24)!important;
}

.hero-btn-arrow{
    margin-left:auto;
    font-size:24px;
    line-height:1;
}

.hero-secondary-cta{
    min-width:185px;
    color:#15213B!important;
    border:1.5px solid #A9BFE4!important;
    background:#fff!important;
    box-shadow:0 7px 18px rgba(15,23,42,.035)!important;
}

.hero-secondary-cta:hover{
    color:#1747D1!important;
    border-color:#1747D1!important;
}

.hero-value-row{
    max-width:610px;
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr));
    align-items:center;
    gap:0;
    margin-top:34px;
}

.hero-value-item{
    min-width:0;
    min-height:42px;
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    gap:10px;
    padding:0 19px;
    color:#21345F;
    font-family:var(--sub);
    font-size:10.5px;
    font-weight:800;
    white-space:nowrap;
}

.hero-value-item:first-child{
    padding-left:0;
}

.hero-value-item + .hero-value-item{
    border-left:1px solid #DDE5F0;
}

.hero-value-icon{
    width:36px;
    height:36px;
    flex:0 0 36px;
    display:grid;
    place-items:center;
    border-radius:50%;
    color:#1747D1;
    background:#EEF5FF;
}

.hero-value-icon svg{
    width:20px;
    height:20px;
}

.hero-visual-approved{
    position:relative;
    z-index:3;
    min-width:0;
    min-height:625px;
    align-self:stretch;
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:center;
}

.hero-visual-frame{
    position:relative;
    z-index:3;
    width:100%;
    height:610px;
    overflow:hidden;
    border-radius:34px 34px 0 34px;
    background:#EEF5FF;
    box-shadow:
        0 30px 70px rgba(18,47,104,.12),
        0 8px 26px rgba(15,23,42,.055);
}

.hero-visual-frame::after{
    content:"";
    position:absolute;
    inset:0;
    pointer-events:none;
    border:1px solid rgba(206,219,239,.78);
    border-radius:inherit;
    box-shadow:inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.75);
}

.hero-visual-frame img{
    width:100%;
    height:100%;
    object-fit:cover;
    object-position:center center;
}

.hero-visual-glow{
    position:absolute;
    border-radius:50%;
    pointer-events:none;
}

.hero-visual-glow-one{
    width:240px;
    height:240px;
    left:-70px;
    top:105px;
    background:rgba(220,236,255,.82);
}

.hero-visual-glow-two{
    width:180px;
    height:180px;
    right:-45px;
    bottom:15px;
    background:rgba(245,249,255,.96);
}

/* Hero-only desktop/laptop tuning */
@media(max-width:1240px){
    .home-hero-approved .container{
        width:min(100% - 36px,1440px);
    }

    .home-grid-approved{
        grid-template-columns:minmax(0,.88fr) minmax(0,1.12fr)!important;
        gap:28px!important;
    }

    .hero-title-approved{
        font-size:clamp(54px,5.2vw,70px)!important;
    }

    .hero-copy-approved{
        font-size:15.5px!important;
    }

    .hero-visual-approved{
        min-height:560px;
    }

    .hero-visual-frame{
        height:545px;
    }

    .hero-value-item{
        padding:0 12px;
        font-size:9.5px;
    }
}

/* Hero-only tablet */
@media(max-width:1024px){
    .home-hero-approved{
        padding:38px 0 44px;
    }

    .home-grid-approved{
        min-height:0!important;
        grid-template-columns:1fr!important;
        gap:30px!important;
    }

    .home-copy-approved{
        max-width:790px;
        padding-top:4px;
    }

    .hero-title-approved{
        max-width:760px!important;
        font-size:clamp(54px,8vw,76px)!important;
    }

    .hero-copy-approved{
        max-width:700px!important;
    }

    .hero-visual-approved{
        min-height:0;
    }

    .hero-visual-frame{
        width:100%;
        height:auto;
        aspect-ratio:1.18/1;
        max-height:690px;
    }

    .hero-visual-frame img{
        object-position:center center;
    }
}

/* Hero-only mobile */
@media(max-width:760px){
    .home-hero-approved{
        padding:26px 0 34px!important;
    }

    .home-hero-approved .container{
        width:min(100% - 24px,1440px);
    }

    .home-copy-approved{
        padding-bottom:0;
    }

    .hero-premium-badge{
        min-height:40px;
        padding:0 13px;
        font-size:10px;
    }

    .hero-badge-icon{
        width:23px;
        height:23px;
        flex-basis:23px;
    }

    .hero-title-approved{
        margin:23px 0 16px!important;
        font-size:clamp(44px,12.9vw,60px)!important;
        line-height:.96!important;
        letter-spacing:-.045em!important;
    }

    .hero-title-blue::after{
        bottom:-10px;
        height:7px;
        width:48%;
    }

    .hero-copy-approved{
        margin-top:29px!important;
        font-size:14px!important;
        line-height:1.6!important;
    }

    .hero-actions-approved{
        grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr!important;
        display:grid!important;
        gap:10px!important;
        margin-top:22px!important;
    }

    .hero-primary-cta,
    .hero-secondary-cta{
        min-width:0;
        min-height:52px!important;
        padding:0 13px!important;
        font-size:11.5px!important;
    }

    .hero-value-row{
        grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);
        gap:0;
        margin-top:24px;
    }

    .hero-value-item{
        min-height:74px;
        flex-direction:column;
        justify-content:center;
        gap:6px;
        padding:6px 7px;
        font-size:8px;
        text-align:center;
        white-space:normal;
    }

    .hero-value-item:first-child{
        padding-left:7px;
    }

    .hero-value-icon{
        width:32px;
        height:32px;
        flex-basis:32px;
    }

    .hero-value-icon svg{
        width:18px;
        height:18px;
    }

    .hero-visual-frame{
        aspect-ratio:1.06/1;
        min-height:0;
        border-radius:24px;
    }

    .hero-visual-frame img{
        object-fit:cover;
        object-position:52% center;
    }

    .hero-visual-glow-one{
        width:140px;
        height:140px;
        left:-45px;
        top:40px;
    }

    .hero-visual-glow-two{
        width:120px;
        height:120px;
        right:-35px;
        bottom:-5px;
    }
}

/* Hero-only small mobile */
@media(max-width:480px){
    .hero-premium-badge{
        max-width:100%;
        font-size:9px;
    }

    .hero-title-approved{
        font-size:clamp(39px,12.7vw,53px)!important;
    }

    .hero-actions-approved{
        grid-template-columns:1fr!important;
    }

    .hero-primary-cta,
    .hero-secondary-cta{
        width:100%;
    }

    .hero-value-row{
        grid-template-columns:1fr;
        border-top:1px solid #E4EAF4;
        border-bottom:1px solid #E4EAF4;
    }

    .hero-value-item,
    .hero-value-item:first-child{
        min-height:48px;
        flex-direction:row;
        justify-content:flex-start;
        padding:7px 4px;
        font-size:9.5px;
        text-align:left;
    }

    .hero-value-item + .hero-value-item{
        border-left:0;
        border-top:1px solid #E4EAF4;
    }

    .hero-value-icon{
        width:30px;
        height:30px;
        flex-basis:30px;
    }

    .hero-visual-frame{
        aspect-ratio:.92/1;
    }

    .hero-visual-frame img{
        object-position:50% center;
    }
}


/* =========================================================
   HOME HERO — RESPONSIVE POLISH V2
   Same approved hero. No alternate mobile concept.
   Applies only to the approved hero classes.
========================================================= */

/* Tablet: preserve two-part visual hierarchy without compressing */
@media (min-width:768px) and (max-width:1199px){
    .home-hero-approved{
        padding:42px 0 40px!important;
    }

    .home-hero-approved .container{
        width:min(100% - 40px,1440px)!important;
    }

    .home-grid-approved{
        grid-template-columns:1fr!important;
        gap:28px!important;
        min-height:0!important;
    }

    .home-copy-approved{
        max-width:800px!important;
        padding:0!important;
    }

    .hero-premium-badge{
        min-height:42px!important;
        padding:0 14px!important;
        font-size:11px!important;
    }

    .hero-title-approved{
        max-width:760px!important;
        margin:24px 0 16px!important;
        font-size:clamp(52px,7.4vw,72px)!important;
        line-height:.97!important;
    }

    .hero-copy-approved{
        max-width:690px!important;
        margin-top:30px!important;
        font-size:15.5px!important;
        line-height:1.62!important;
    }

    .hero-actions-approved{
        margin-top:24px!important;
        gap:12px!important;
    }

    .hero-primary-cta,
    .hero-secondary-cta{
        min-height:54px!important;
    }

    .hero-value-row{
        max-width:680px!important;
        margin-top:28px!important;
    }

    .hero-visual-approved{
        min-height:0!important;
    }

    .hero-visual-frame{
        width:100%!important;
        height:auto!important;
        aspect-ratio:1.18/1!important;
        max-height:680px!important;
        border-radius:28px!important;
    }

    .hero-visual-frame img{
        width:100%!important;
        height:100%!important;
        object-fit:cover!important;
        object-position:center center!important;
    }
}

/* Mobile: same hero, content first, visual second */
@media (max-width:767px){
    .home-hero-approved{
        padding:26px 0 30px!important;
    }

    .home-hero-approved::before{
        width:280px!important;
        height:280px!important;
        right:-90px!important;
        top:5%!important;
        opacity:.72!important;
    }

    .home-hero-approved::after{
        width:85%!important;
        height:150px!important;
        left:-25%!important;
        bottom:-86px!important;
        opacity:.7!important;
    }

    .home-hero-approved .container{
        width:min(100% - 32px,1440px)!important;
    }

    .home-grid-approved{
        min-height:0!important;
        grid-template-columns:1fr!important;
        gap:24px!important;
        align-items:start!important;
    }

    .home-copy-approved{
        max-width:none!important;
        padding:0!important;
    }

    .hero-premium-badge{
        min-height:38px!important;
        max-width:100%!important;
        padding:0 12px!important;
        gap:8px!important;
        font-size:9.5px!important;
        line-height:1.15!important;
        white-space:normal!important;
    }

    .hero-badge-icon{
        width:22px!important;
        height:22px!important;
        flex:0 0 22px!important;
    }

    .hero-badge-icon svg{
        width:19px!important;
        height:19px!important;
    }

    .hero-title-approved{
        margin:20px 0 14px!important;
        max-width:100%!important;
        gap:0!important;
        font-size:clamp(40px,11.8vw,58px)!important;
        line-height:.98!important;
        letter-spacing:-.042em!important;
        text-wrap:balance!important;
    }

    .hero-title-blue{
        width:auto!important;
        max-width:100%!important;
    }

    .hero-title-blue::after{
        left:30%!important;
        bottom:-8px!important;
        width:46%!important;
        height:6px!important;
        transform:none!important;
    }

    .hero-copy-approved{
        margin-top:25px!important;
        max-width:100%!important;
        font-size:13.5px!important;
        line-height:1.58!important;
    }

    .hero-actions-approved{
        display:grid!important;
        grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr!important;
        gap:10px!important;
        margin-top:20px!important;
    }

    .hero-primary-cta,
    .hero-secondary-cta{
        width:100%!important;
        min-width:0!important;
        min-height:50px!important;
        padding:0 13px!important;
        border-radius:13px!important;
        font-size:11.5px!important;
    }

    .hero-btn-arrow{
        font-size:20px!important;
    }

    /* Compact 2-column value cards; no horizontal scrolling */
    .hero-value-row{
        width:100%!important;
        max-width:none!important;
        display:grid!important;
        grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr!important;
        gap:8px!important;
        margin-top:20px!important;
    }

    .hero-value-item,
    .hero-value-item:first-child{
        min-width:0!important;
        min-height:58px!important;
        display:flex!important;
        flex-direction:row!important;
        justify-content:flex-start!important;
        align-items:center!important;
        gap:8px!important;
        padding:9px 10px!important;
        border:1px solid #E4EAF4!important;
        border-radius:12px!important;
        background:#FFFFFF!important;
        color:#21345F!important;
        font-size:9px!important;
        line-height:1.25!important;
        text-align:left!important;
        white-space:normal!important;
    }

    .hero-value-item + .hero-value-item{
        border-left:1px solid #E4EAF4!important;
    }

    .hero-value-item:nth-child(3){
        grid-column:1/-1!important;
    }

    .hero-value-icon{
        width:30px!important;
        height:30px!important;
        flex:0 0 30px!important;
        border-radius:9px!important;
    }

    .hero-value-icon svg{
        width:17px!important;
        height:17px!important;
    }

    .hero-visual-approved{
        min-height:0!important;
        width:100%!important;
        align-self:auto!important;
    }

    .hero-visual-frame{
        width:100%!important;
        height:auto!important;
        aspect-ratio:895/820!important;
        min-height:0!important;
        max-height:none!important;
        border-radius:22px!important;
        overflow:hidden!important;
    }

    .hero-visual-frame img{
        width:100%!important;
        height:100%!important;
        display:block!important;
        object-fit:cover!important;
        object-position:center center!important;
    }

    .hero-visual-glow{
        display:none!important;
    }
}

/* Small mobile: tighter but still premium */
@media (max-width:479px){
    .home-hero-approved{
        padding:20px 0 24px!important;
    }

    .home-hero-approved .container{
        width:calc(100% - 32px)!important; /* 16px minimum each side */
    }

    .home-grid-approved{
        gap:18px!important;
    }

    .hero-premium-badge{
        min-height:36px!important;
        padding:0 10px!important;
        font-size:8.8px!important;
    }

    .hero-title-approved{
        margin:17px 0 12px!important;
        font-size:clamp(38px,11.9vw,50px)!important;
        line-height:.99!important;
        letter-spacing:-.038em!important;
    }

    .hero-copy-approved{
        margin-top:22px!important;
        font-size:13px!important;
        line-height:1.55!important;
    }

    .hero-actions-approved{
        grid-template-columns:1fr!important;
        gap:8px!important;
        margin-top:18px!important;
    }

    .hero-primary-cta,
    .hero-secondary-cta{
        min-height:48px!important;
        border-radius:12px!important;
        font-size:11px!important;
    }

    .hero-value-row{
        gap:7px!important;
        margin-top:17px!important;
    }

    .hero-value-item,
    .hero-value-item:first-child{
        min-height:54px!important;
        padding:8px!important;
        border-radius:11px!important;
        font-size:8.5px!important;
    }

    .hero-value-icon{
        width:28px!important;
        height:28px!important;
        flex-basis:28px!important;
    }

    .hero-visual-frame{
        border-radius:18px!important;
        aspect-ratio:895/820!important;
    }
}

/* Extra safety: no hero child can force horizontal overflow */
.home-hero-approved,
.home-grid-approved,
.home-copy-approved,
.hero-visual-approved,
.hero-visual-frame,
.hero-value-row,
.hero-actions-approved{
    min-width:0;
    max-width:100%;
}

.home-hero-approved{
    overflow:hidden!important;
}


/* =========================================================
   BRAND TRUST / KEY HIGHLIGHTS — FINAL V1
   Scoped homepage section only
========================================================= */

.ss-trust-section{
    --sst-navy:#000D4D;
    --sst-blue:#1747D1;
    --sst-gold:#EBAB01;
    --sst-white:#FFFFFF;
    --sst-dark:#0F1012;
    --sst-text:#5D6C8B;
    --sst-soft:#F7F9FC;
    --sst-line:#E4EAF4;

    position:relative;
    overflow:hidden;

    padding:82px 0 72px;

    background:
        radial-gradient(circle at 8% 0%,rgba(23,71,209,.045),transparent 24%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 92% 100%,rgba(23,71,209,.04),transparent 25%),
        #FFFFFF;
}

.ss-trust-section::before,
.ss-trust-section::after{
    content:"";

    position:absolute;

    pointer-events:none;

    border-radius:50%;
}

.ss-trust-section::before{
    top:-180px;
    left:-120px;

    width:440px;
    height:300px;

    border:34px solid rgba(220,234,252,.42);
}

.ss-trust-section::after{
    right:-190px;
    bottom:-210px;

    width:520px;
    height:380px;

    border:42px solid rgba(220,234,252,.34);
}

.ss-trust-shell{
    position:relative;
    z-index:2;

    width:min(1180px,calc(100% - 44px));

    margin:0 auto;
}

/* ---------- section heading ---------- */

.ss-trust-head{
    max-width:860px;

    margin:0 auto 38px;

    text-align:center;
}

.ss-trust-badge{
    min-height:38px;

    display:inline-flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:center;
    gap:8px;

    padding:0 15px;

    border:1px solid #DCE7F7;
    border-radius:999px;

    color:var(--sst-blue);
    background:#F0F6FF;

    font-family:var(--sub);
    font-size:11px;
    font-weight:800;
}

.ss-trust-badge-star{
    color:var(--sst-gold);

    font-size:17px;
    line-height:1;
}

.ss-trust-title{
    margin:20px 0 12px;

    color:var(--sst-navy);

    font-family:var(--display)!important;
    font-size:clamp(42px,4.35vw,64px);
    font-weight:700!important;
    line-height:.98;
    letter-spacing:-.045em!important;

    text-wrap:balance;
}

.ss-trust-title span{
    position:relative;

    display:inline-block;

    color:var(--sst-blue);
}

.ss-trust-title span::after{
    content:"";

    position:absolute;

    left:50%;
    bottom:-11px;

    width:48%;
    height:7px;

    transform:translateX(-42%) rotate(-2deg);

    border-radius:50%;

    background:var(--sst-gold);

    clip-path:polygon(0 42%,100% 0,100% 58%,0 100%);
}

.ss-trust-copy{
    max-width:720px;

    margin:25px auto 0;

    color:var(--sst-text);

    font-family:var(--body)!important;
    font-size:15px;
    line-height:1.68;
}

/* ---------- cards ---------- */

.ss-trust-grid{
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr));

    gap:16px;
}

.ss-trust-card{
    min-height:214px;

    display:flex;
    flex-direction:column;
    align-items:flex-start;

    padding:24px;

    border:1px solid var(--sst-line);
    border-radius:20px;

    background:
        linear-gradient(
            180deg,
            #FFFFFF 0%,
            #FCFDFF 100%
        );

    box-shadow:
        0 10px 28px rgba(15,23,42,.048);

    transition:
        transform .18s ease,
        border-color .18s ease,
        box-shadow .18s ease;
}

.ss-trust-card:hover{
    transform:translateY(-3px);

    border-color:#C8D7EE;

    box-shadow:
        0 16px 34px rgba(0,13,77,.075);
}

.ss-trust-icon{
    width:54px;
    height:54px;

    flex:0 0 54px;

    display:grid;
    place-items:center;

    margin-bottom:18px;

    border-radius:50%;

    color:var(--sst-blue);
    background:#EEF5FF;
}

.ss-trust-icon svg{
    width:30px;
    height:30px;

    display:block;
}

.ss-trust-card-body{
    min-width:0;
}

.ss-trust-card h3{
    margin:0 0 8px;

    color:var(--sst-navy);

    font-family:var(--sub)!important;
    font-size:15px;
    font-weight:800;
    line-height:1.25;

    text-transform:uppercase;
}

.ss-trust-card p{
    margin:0;

    color:var(--sst-text);

    font-family:var(--body)!important;
    font-size:12px;
    line-height:1.58;
}

/* ---------- micro line ---------- */

.ss-trust-micro{
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:center;
    gap:13px;

    margin-top:30px;

    color:var(--sst-blue);

    font-family:var(--sub);
    font-size:10.5px;
    font-weight:800;
    letter-spacing:.035em;
}

.ss-trust-micro > span{
    width:38px;
    height:2px;

    border-radius:999px;

    background:linear-gradient(
        90deg,
        var(--sst-blue),
        var(--sst-gold)
    );
}

.ss-trust-micro b{
    color:var(--sst-gold);

    font-weight:900;
}

/* ---------- tablet ---------- */

@media(max-width:1024px){

    .ss-trust-section{
        padding:66px 0 58px;
    }

    .ss-trust-shell{
        width:min(100% - 32px,900px);
    }

    .ss-trust-head{
        margin-bottom:30px;
    }

    .ss-trust-grid{
        grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));

        gap:14px;
    }

    .ss-trust-card{
        min-height:196px;

        padding:21px;
    }

}

/* ---------- mobile ---------- */

@media(max-width:767px){

    .ss-trust-section{
        padding:50px 0 44px;
    }

    .ss-trust-section::before{
        width:260px;
        height:190px;

        top:-120px;
        left:-120px;

        border-width:24px;
    }

    .ss-trust-section::after{
        width:290px;
        height:220px;

        right:-150px;
        bottom:-140px;

        border-width:28px;
    }

    .ss-trust-shell{
        width:calc(100% - 32px);
    }

    .ss-trust-head{
        margin-bottom:24px;
    }

    .ss-trust-badge{
        min-height:34px;

        padding:0 12px;

        font-size:9.5px;
    }

    .ss-trust-title{
        margin-top:16px;

        font-size:clamp(35px,9.4vw,48px);
        line-height:1;
        letter-spacing:-.035em!important;
    }

    .ss-trust-title span::after{
        bottom:-8px;

        height:5px;
    }

    .ss-trust-copy{
        margin-top:21px;

        font-size:12.5px;
        line-height:1.58;
    }

    .ss-trust-grid{
        grid-template-columns:1fr;

        gap:9px;
    }

    .ss-trust-card{
        min-height:0;

        display:grid;
        grid-template-columns:48px minmax(0,1fr);
        gap:12px;
        align-items:center;

        padding:14px;

        border-radius:15px;

        box-shadow:
            0 6px 18px rgba(15,23,42,.04);
    }

    .ss-trust-card:hover{
        transform:none;
    }

    .ss-trust-icon{
        width:48px;
        height:48px;

        flex-basis:48px;

        margin:0;

        border-radius:50%;
    }

    .ss-trust-icon svg{
        width:26px;
        height:26px;
    }

    .ss-trust-card h3{
        margin-bottom:4px;

        font-size:11px;
    }

    .ss-trust-card p{
        font-size:10px;
        line-height:1.46;
    }

    .ss-trust-micro{
        margin-top:22px;

        gap:9px;

        font-size:9px;
    }

    .ss-trust-micro > span{
        width:29px;
    }

}

/* ---------- small mobile ---------- */

@media(max-width:479px){

    .ss-trust-section{
        padding:42px 0 38px;
    }

    .ss-trust-shell{
        width:calc(100% - 32px);
    }

    .ss-trust-title{
        font-size:clamp(33px,9.2vw,42px);
    }

    .ss-trust-copy{
        font-size:12px;
    }

    .ss-trust-card{
        grid-template-columns:44px minmax(0,1fr);

        gap:10px;

        padding:12px;

        border-radius:14px;
    }

    .ss-trust-icon{
        width:44px;
        height:44px;

        flex-basis:44px;
    }

    .ss-trust-icon svg{
        width:24px;
        height:24px;
    }

    .ss-trust-card h3{
        font-size:10px;
    }

    .ss-trust-card p{
        font-size:9.5px;
    }

}

/* ---------- accessibility ---------- */

@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){

    .ss-trust-card{
        transition:none;
    }

}


/* =========================================================
   FEATURED COURSE CARD — INSTRUCTOR / PROJECT / RATING V2
   Matches approved reference while using live data when available.
========================================================= */

.ss-featured-instructor{
    min-width:0;

    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    gap:9px;

    margin-top:10px;
}

.ss-featured-avatar{
    width:36px;
    height:36px;

    flex:0 0 36px;

    position:relative;

    overflow:hidden;

    display:grid;
    place-items:center;

    border:1px solid #DCE5F1;
    border-radius:50%;

    background:#EEF5FF;
}

.ss-featured-avatar img{
    width:100%;
    height:100%;

    display:block;

    object-fit:cover;
}

.ss-featured-avatar-fallback{
    position:absolute;
    inset:0;

    display:grid;
    place-items:center;

    color:#1747D1;

    background:#EEF5FF;

    font-family:var(--sub);
    font-size:9px;
    font-weight:900;
}

.ss-featured-instructor-copy{
    min-width:0;

    display:block;
}

.ss-featured-instructor-copy strong{
    max-width:100%;

    display:block;

    overflow:hidden;

    color:#24345D;

    font-family:var(--sub);
    font-size:9px;
    font-weight:800;

    white-space:nowrap;
    text-overflow:ellipsis;
}

.ss-featured-instructor-copy small{
    max-width:100%;

    display:block;

    margin-top:2px;

    overflow:hidden;

    color:#758198;

    font-size:7.2px;

    white-space:nowrap;
    text-overflow:ellipsis;
}

.ss-featured-meta-reference{
    display:grid!important;
    grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr));

    gap:4px!important;

    margin-top:10px!important;
    padding-top:9px!important;
}

.ss-featured-meta-reference span{
    min-width:0;

    justify-content:center;

    gap:3px!important;

    padding:4px 3px;

    color:#41567E!important;

    font-size:6.8px!important;
    line-height:1.15;

    text-align:center;

    white-space:nowrap;
}

.ss-featured-meta-reference svg{
    width:13px!important;
    height:13px!important;

    flex:0 0 13px;
}

.ss-featured-rating-row{
    min-height:30px;

    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    gap:5px;

    margin-top:7px;

    color:#485979;

    font-family:var(--body);
    font-size:7.5px;
}

.ss-featured-stars{
    color:#F4AA00;

    font-size:10px;
    letter-spacing:-1px;

    white-space:nowrap;
}

.ss-featured-rating-row strong{
    color:#193469;

    font-family:var(--sub);
    font-size:8.5px;
    font-weight:900;
}

.ss-featured-rating-row small{
    min-width:0;

    overflow:hidden;

    color:#687791;

    font-size:7.1px;

    white-space:nowrap;
    text-overflow:ellipsis;
}

.ss-featured-footer-reference{
    display:block!important;

    margin-top:auto!important;
    padding-top:8px!important;
}

.ss-featured-course-link-full{
    width:100%;
    min-height:38px!important;

    border-radius:9px!important;

    font-size:9px!important;
}

/* The approved reference does not show price inside these overview cards. */


@media(max-width:767px){

    .ss-featured-instructor{
        margin-top:9px;
    }

    .ss-featured-avatar{
        width:34px;
        height:34px;

        flex-basis:34px;
    }

    .ss-featured-instructor-copy strong{
        font-size:8.8px;
    }

    .ss-featured-instructor-copy small{
        font-size:7px;
    }

    .ss-featured-meta-reference span{
        font-size:6.6px!important;
    }

    .ss-featured-rating-row{
        font-size:7.2px;
    }

    .ss-featured-stars{
        font-size:9.5px;
    }

}

@media(max-width:479px){

    .ss-featured-meta-reference{
        gap:2px!important;
    }

    .ss-featured-meta-reference span{
        padding-inline:1px;

        font-size:6.3px!important;
    }

    .ss-featured-meta-reference svg{
        width:12px!important;
        height:12px!important;

        flex-basis:12px;
    }

}

/* =========================================================
   HOMEPAGE SECTION GAP — ZERO
   Change only --home-section-gap if spacing is needed later.
========================================================= */
:root{
    --home-section-gap:0px;
}

/* No external margin between final homepage sections */
.site-view[data-view="home"] > .home-hero,
.site-view[data-view="home"] > .ss-trust-section,
.site-view[data-view="home"] > .ss-skills-section,
.site-view[data-view="home"] > .ss-featured-learning,
.site-view[data-view="home"] > .ss-journey-section,
.site-view[data-view="home"] > .ss-career-section,
.site-view[data-view="home"] > .ss-educator-section,
.site-view[data-view="home"] > .ss-sales-section,
.site-view[data-view="home"] > .ss-events-home,
.site-view[data-view="home"] > .ss-stories-section,
.site-view[data-view="home"] > .ss-faq-home{
    margin-top:0!important;
    margin-bottom:0!important;
}

/* True 0px vertical distance between section content blocks */
.site-view[data-view="home"] > .home-hero{
    padding-bottom:var(--home-section-gap)!important;
}

.site-view[data-view="home"] > .ss-trust-section,
.site-view[data-view="home"] > .ss-skills-section,
.site-view[data-view="home"] > .ss-featured-learning,
.site-view[data-view="home"] > .ss-journey-section,
.site-view[data-view="home"] > .ss-career-section,
.site-view[data-view="home"] > .ss-educator-section,
.site-view[data-view="home"] > .ss-sales-section,
.site-view[data-view="home"] > .ss-events-home,
.site-view[data-view="home"] > .ss-stories-section,
.site-view[data-view="home"] > .ss-faq-home{
    padding-top:var(--home-section-gap)!important;
    padding-bottom:var(--home-section-gap)!important;
}

/* =========================================================
   HOMEPAGE FULL WIDTH FIT — FINAL
   Desktop: compact 20–24px page edge
   Tablet: 18px page edge
   Mobile: 16px page edge
   UI/backend untouched
========================================================= */

:root{
    --ss-home-edge-desktop:24px;
    --ss-home-edge-tablet:18px;
    --ss-home-edge-mobile:16px;
}

/* Generic homepage container */
.site-view[data-view="home"] .container{
    width:calc(100% - (var(--ss-home-edge-desktop) * 2))!important;
    max-width:none!important;
    margin-left:auto!important;
    margin-right:auto!important;
}

/* Approved hero */
.site-view[data-view="home"] .home-hero-approved .container{
    width:calc(100% - (var(--ss-home-edge-desktop) * 2))!important;
    max-width:none!important;
}

/* All final homepage section shells */
.site-view[data-view="home"] .ss-trust-shell,
.site-view[data-view="home"] .ss-skills-shell,
.site-view[data-view="home"] .ss-featured-shell,
.site-view[data-view="home"] .ss-journey-shell,
.site-view[data-view="home"] .ss-career-shell,
.site-view[data-view="home"] .ss-educator-shell,
.site-view[data-view="home"] .ss-sales-shell,
.site-view[data-view="home"] .ss-events-home-shell,
.site-view[data-view="home"] .ss-stories-shell,
.site-view[data-view="home"] .ss-faq-home-shell{
    width:calc(100% - (var(--ss-home-edge-desktop) * 2))!important;
    max-width:none!important;
    margin-left:auto!important;
    margin-right:auto!important;
}

/* Avoid any child becoming wider than the viewport */
.site-view[data-view="home"],
.site-view[data-view="home"] > section,
.site-view[data-view="home"] .container,
.site-view[data-view="home"] .ss-trust-shell,
.site-view[data-view="home"] .ss-skills-shell,
.site-view[data-view="home"] .ss-featured-shell,
.site-view[data-view="home"] .ss-journey-shell,
.site-view[data-view="home"] .ss-career-shell,
.site-view[data-view="home"] .ss-educator-shell,
.site-view[data-view="home"] .ss-sales-shell,
.site-view[data-view="home"] .ss-events-home-shell,
.site-view[data-view="home"] .ss-stories-shell,
.site-view[data-view="home"] .ss-faq-home-shell{
    min-width:0!important;
}

/* Large desktop: use the available browser width instead of a 1180px cap */
@media(min-width:1200px){
    .site-view[data-view="home"] .home-grid-approved{
        gap:clamp(24px,2.2vw,40px);
    }

    .site-view[data-view="home"] .ss-trust-grid,
    .site-view[data-view="home"] .ss-skills-grid,
    .site-view[data-view="home"] .ss-featured-grid{
        width:100%;
    }
}

/* Tablet */
@media(min-width:768px) and (max-width:1199px){
    .site-view[data-view="home"] .container,
    .site-view[data-view="home"] .home-hero-approved .container,
    .site-view[data-view="home"] .ss-trust-shell,
    .site-view[data-view="home"] .ss-skills-shell,
    .site-view[data-view="home"] .ss-featured-shell,
    .site-view[data-view="home"] .ss-journey-shell,
    .site-view[data-view="home"] .ss-career-shell,
    .site-view[data-view="home"] .ss-educator-shell,
    .site-view[data-view="home"] .ss-sales-shell,
    .site-view[data-view="home"] .ss-events-home-shell,
    .site-view[data-view="home"] .ss-stories-shell,
    .site-view[data-view="home"] .ss-faq-home-shell{
        width:calc(100% - (var(--ss-home-edge-tablet) * 2))!important;
    }
}

/* Mobile — always keep a safe readable 16px side edge */
@media(max-width:767px){
    .site-view[data-view="home"] .container,
    .site-view[data-view="home"] .home-hero-approved .container,
    .site-view[data-view="home"] .ss-trust-shell,
    .site-view[data-view="home"] .ss-skills-shell,
    .site-view[data-view="home"] .ss-featured-shell,
    .site-view[data-view="home"] .ss-journey-shell,
    .site-view[data-view="home"] .ss-career-shell,
    .site-view[data-view="home"] .ss-educator-shell,
    .site-view[data-view="home"] .ss-sales-shell,
    .site-view[data-view="home"] .ss-events-home-shell,
    .site-view[data-view="home"] .ss-stories-shell,
    .site-view[data-view="home"] .ss-faq-home-shell{
        width:calc(100% - (var(--ss-home-edge-mobile) * 2))!important;
        max-width:none!important;
    }
}

/* Extra-small phones: retain 16px minimum edge */
@media(max-width:479px){
    .site-view[data-view="home"] .container,
    .site-view[data-view="home"] .home-hero-approved .container,
    .site-view[data-view="home"] .ss-trust-shell,
    .site-view[data-view="home"] .ss-skills-shell,
    .site-view[data-view="home"] .ss-featured-shell,
    .site-view[data-view="home"] .ss-journey-shell,
    .site-view[data-view="home"] .ss-career-shell,
    .site-view[data-view="home"] .ss-educator-shell,
    .site-view[data-view="home"] .ss-sales-shell,
    .site-view[data-view="home"] .ss-events-home-shell,
    .site-view[data-view="home"] .ss-stories-shell,
    .site-view[data-view="home"] .ss-faq-home-shell{
        width:calc(100% - 32px)!important;
    }
}

/* END HOMEPAGE FULL WIDTH FIT */