/* Page styles for early-childhood.html (child care & family child care landing page).
   Shared base reset lives in reset.css; :root brand tokens live in tokens.css.
   Scaffolding (nav, buttons, sections, tension, pillars, tiers, outcomes,
   quotes, cta, footer) mirrors prek-8.css so each page's stylesheet is
   self-contained. */

/* ── LAYOUT ── */
  .ss-container { max-width: var(--max); margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 32px; }
  @media (max-width: 768px) { .ss-container { padding: 0 20px; } }

  /* ── ANIMATIONS ── */
  @keyframes fadeUp {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(24px); }
    to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
  }
  @keyframes ss-spin {
    from { transform: rotate(0deg); }
    to   { transform: rotate(360deg); }
  }
  .ss-anim { opacity: 0; animation: fadeUp 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.22,1,0.36,1) forwards; }
  .ss-anim-d1 { animation-delay: 0.1s; }
  .ss-anim-d2 { animation-delay: 0.2s; }
  .ss-anim-d3 { animation-delay: 0.35s; }
  .ss-anim-d4 { animation-delay: 0.5s; }
  .ss-anim-d5 { animation-delay: 0.65s; }

  .ss-nav-logo-img {
    width: 36px; height: 36px; border-radius: 50%; object-fit: cover; flex-shrink: 0;
  }

  /* ── NAV ── */
  .ss-nav {
    position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 100;
    background: rgba(250,249,246,0.92);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  }
  .ss-nav-inner {
    max-width: var(--max); margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 32px;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
    height: 64px; gap: 24px;
  }
  .ss-nav-logo {
    font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 22px; color: var(--green-deep);
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; white-space: nowrap; flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .ss-nav-logo span { color: var(--green); }
  .ss-nav-links {
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 28px;
    font-size: 14px; color: var(--ink-light); font-weight: 400;
  }
  .ss-nav-links a:hover { color: var(--green-deep); }
  .ss-nav-cta {
    background: var(--green); color: #ffffff !important;
    border: none; padding: 10px 20px; border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    font-family: var(--sans); font-size: 14px; font-weight: 500;
    cursor: pointer; white-space: nowrap; flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: background 0.2s, transform 0.15s; display: inline-block;
    text-decoration: none;
  }
  .ss-nav-cta:hover { background: var(--green-deep); transform: translateY(-1px); }
  /* Scoped to .ss-nav so the color beats `.ss-wrap a { color: inherit }`. */
  .ss-nav .ss-nav-login {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
    padding: 6px 12px; border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    font-size: 14px; font-weight: 500; color: var(--green);
    white-space: nowrap; flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: background 0.18s ease, color 0.18s ease;
  }
  .ss-nav .ss-nav-login svg { width: 20px; height: 20px; }
  .ss-nav .ss-nav-login:hover { background: rgba(0,0,0,0.06); color: var(--green-deep); }
  .ss-nav-hamburger {
    display: none; background: none; border: none; cursor: pointer;
    flex-direction: column; gap: 5px; padding: 4px;
  }
  .ss-nav-hamburger span {
    display: block; width: 22px; height: 2px;
    background: var(--ink); border-radius: 2px; transition: 0.3s;
  }
  .ss-mobile-menu {
    display: none; flex-direction: column; gap: 0;
    background: var(--cream); border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
    padding: 12px 20px 20px;
  }
  .ss-mobile-menu a {
    padding: 12px 0; font-size: 15px; color: var(--ink-light);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  }
  .ss-mobile-menu a:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
  .ss-mobile-menu .ss-mobile-cta {
    display: none; align-self: center; margin-top: 12px;
    background: var(--green); color: #ffffff;
    border: none; padding: 14px 28px; border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    font-family: var(--sans); font-size: 15px; font-weight: 500; cursor: pointer;
  }
  @media (max-width: 880px) {
    .ss-nav-links { display: none; }
    .ss-nav-hamburger { display: flex; }
    .ss-nav-inner { gap: 14px; }
    .ss-nav-login { margin-left: auto; }
  }
  @media (max-width: 768px) {
    .ss-nav-inner { padding: 0 20px; }
  }
  @media (max-width: 600px) {
    .ss-nav-cta { display: none; }
    .ss-mobile-menu .ss-mobile-cta { display: inline-block; }
  }

  /* ── SHARED BUTTONS ── */
  .ss-btn-primary {
    background: var(--green); color: #ffffff !important;
    border: none; padding: 14px 28px; border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    font-family: var(--sans); font-size: 15px; font-weight: 500; cursor: pointer;
    transition: background 0.2s, transform 0.15s; display: inline-block;
    text-decoration: none;
  }
  .ss-btn-primary:hover { background: var(--green-deep); transform: translateY(-2px); }
  .ss-btn-white {
    background: #fff; color: var(--green-deep) !important;
    border: none; padding: 14px 28px; border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    font-family: var(--sans); font-size: 15px; font-weight: 500; cursor: pointer;
    transition: background 0.2s, transform 0.15s; display: inline-block;
    text-decoration: none;
  }
  .ss-btn-white:hover { background: var(--green-light); transform: translateY(-2px); }

  /* ── SECTION SHARED ── */
  .ss-section { padding: var(--section-pad) 0; }
  .ss-section-sm { padding: var(--section-pad-sm) 0; }
  .ss-section-xs { padding: var(--section-pad-xs) 0; }
  .ss-alt-bg { background: var(--cream-dark); }
  .ss-eyebrow {
    font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.16em; text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--terracotta); line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 16px;
  }
  .ss-section h2, .ss-section-sm h2, .ss-section-xs h2 {
    font-family: var(--serif); font-size: clamp(28px, 4vw, 42px);
    line-height: 1.15; color: var(--green); margin-bottom: 20px; font-weight: 400;
  }
  .ss-section .ss-lead, .ss-section-sm .ss-lead, .ss-section-xs .ss-lead {
    font-size: var(--fs-lead); color: var(--ink-light); line-height: 1.75;
    max-width: 640px; margin-bottom: 48px; font-weight: 300;
  }
  .ss-section-cta { text-align: center; margin-top: 44px; }

  /* ── HERO ── */
  .ss-ec-hero {
    padding: 80px 0 0; background: var(--green);
    position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  }
  .ss-ec-hero::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute; top: -160px; right: -200px;
    width: 700px; height: 700px;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse, rgba(82,102,98,0.12) 0%, transparent 68%);
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  .ss-ec-hero::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute; bottom: 120px; left: -100px;
    width: 400px; height: 400px;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse, rgba(82,102,98,0.10) 0%, transparent 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  .ss-ec-hero-inner {
    max-width: var(--max); margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 32px;
    position: relative; z-index: 1;
  }
  .ss-ec-hero-eyebrow {
    font-size: 11px; font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: 1.5px; text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--green-mid); line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 20px;
  }
  .ss-ec-hero h1 {
    font-family: var(--serif); font-size: clamp(38px, 5.5vw, 62px);
    line-height: 1.08; color: #fff; margin-bottom: 28px; font-weight: 400; max-width: 760px;
  }
  .ss-ec-hero h1 em { font-style: italic; color: var(--gold); }
  .ss-ec-hero-sub {
    font-size: var(--fs-lead); color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); line-height: 1.7;
    max-width: 580px; margin-bottom: 40px; font-weight: 300;
  }
  .ss-ec-hero-actions { display: flex; gap: 12px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 72px; }
  .ss-ec-stat-bar {
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.14); margin: 0 -32px;
  }
  .ss-ec-stat {
    padding: 36px 32px; border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.14);
  }
  .ss-ec-stat:last-child { border-right: none; }
  .ss-ec-stat .num {
    font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 34px; color: #fff;
    display: block; line-height: 1.1; margin-bottom: 8px;
  }
  .ss-ec-stat .lbl { font-size: var(--fs-sm); color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); line-height: 1.5; }
  @media (max-width: 680px) {
    .ss-ec-hero-inner { padding: 0 20px; }
    .ss-ec-stat-bar { grid-template-columns: 1fr; margin: 0 -20px; }
    .ss-ec-stat {
      border-right: none; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.14); padding: 24px 20px;
    }
    .ss-ec-stat:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
  }

  /* ── VIDEO ── */
  .ss-video-section { padding: 80px 0; background: var(--cream-dark); }
  .ss-video-inner {
    max-width: var(--max); margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 32px;
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 64px; align-items: center;
  }
  .ss-video-text h2 {
    font-family: var(--serif); font-size: clamp(26px, 3.5vw, 38px);
    color: var(--green-deep); line-height: 1.15; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 16px;
  }
  .ss-video-text p {
    font-size: var(--fs-base); color: var(--ink-light); line-height: 1.75;
    font-weight: 300; margin-bottom: 28px;
  }
  .ss-ec-video-actions { display: flex; gap: 12px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
  .ss-video-embed {
    aspect-ratio: 16/9; border-radius: var(--radius); overflow: hidden;
    background: var(--green-light); position: relative;
    box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
  }
  .ss-video-embed iframe {
    position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: 0;
  }
  @media (max-width: 780px) {
    .ss-video-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 36px; }
  }

  /* ── THE TENSION / REACTIVE CYCLE ── */
  .ss-tension { padding: var(--section-pad) 0; background: var(--cream); }
  .ss-tension-inner {
    max-width: var(--max); margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 32px;
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 80px; align-items: center;
  }
  .ss-tension-left h2 {
    font-family: var(--serif); font-size: clamp(26px, 3.5vw, 38px);
    color: var(--green); line-height: 1.15; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 20px;
  }
  .ss-tension-left p {
    font-size: var(--fs-base); color: var(--ink-light); line-height: 1.75;
    font-weight: 300; margin-bottom: 16px;
  }
  .ss-tension-left p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
  .ss-cycle-label {
    font-size: 11px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 1.2px; text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--steel); text-align: center; margin-bottom: 18px;
  }
  .ss-cycle-ring {
    position: relative; width: 300px; height: 300px; max-width: 100%; margin: 0 auto;
  }
  .ss-cycle-ring::before {
    content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 46px; border-radius: 50%;
    border: 2px dashed var(--steel); opacity: 0.55;
  }
  .ss-cycle-center {
    position: absolute; top: 50%; left: 50%; transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    width: 132px;
    display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    text-align: center; gap: 10px; padding: 12px;
  }
  /* The circular double-arrow reads as the reactive cycle: real gold, turning
     slowly clockwise. reset.css neutralizes the spin under prefers-reduced-motion. */
  .ss-cycle-center svg { width: 30px; height: 30px; color: var(--gold); animation: ss-spin 14s linear infinite; }
  .ss-cycle-center span { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 15px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.3; color: var(--green-deep); }
  .ss-cycle-node {
    position: absolute; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
    background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    padding: 9px 14px; font-size: 12.5px; font-weight: 500; color: var(--green-deep); white-space: nowrap;
  }
  .ss-cycle-node b { width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--green); flex-shrink: 0; }
  .ss-cycle-node.top-left     { top: -2px;    left: -34px; }
  .ss-cycle-node.top-right    { top: -2px;    right: -34px; }
  .ss-cycle-node.bottom-right { bottom: -2px; right: -34px; }
  .ss-cycle-node.bottom-left  { bottom: -2px; left: -34px; }
  .ss-tension-cards {
    max-width: var(--max); margin: 56px auto 0; padding: 0 32px;
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 16px;
  }
  .ss-tension-card {
    background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: 24px 22px;
  }
  .ss-tension-icon {
    width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: 10px; background: var(--green-light);
    color: var(--green); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
  }
  .ss-tension-icon svg { width: 20px; height: 20px; }
  .ss-tension-card h4 { font-size: 14.5px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--green-deep); margin-bottom: 5px; }
  .ss-tension-card p { font-size: var(--fs-sm); color: var(--ink-light); line-height: 1.6; font-weight: 300; }
  @media (max-width: 900px) {
    .ss-tension-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 48px; }
    .ss-tension-cards { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  }
  @media (max-width: 560px) {
    .ss-tension-cards { grid-template-columns: 1fr; padding: 0 20px; }
  }

  /* ── 3 PILLARS ── */
  .ss-pillars-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 20px; margin-top: 48px; }
  .ss-pillar {
    background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: 36px 28px; transition: border-color 0.2s, transform 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
  }
  .ss-pillar:hover { border-color: var(--green); transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(82,102,98,0.12); }
  .ss-pillar-num { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 48px; color: var(--steel); line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 12px; display: block; }
  .ss-pillar h3 { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 22px; color: var(--green-deep); margin-bottom: 12px; font-weight: 400; }
  .ss-pillar > p { font-size: var(--fs-sm); color: var(--ink-light); line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 20px; font-weight: 300; }
  .ss-pillar-list { list-style: none; }
  .ss-pillar-list li {
    font-size: var(--fs-sm); color: var(--ink-light); padding: 8px 0; line-height: 1.5;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 8px;
  }
  .ss-pillar-list li:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
  .ss-pillar-list li::before { content: '—'; color: var(--terracotta); font-size: 12px; flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 1px; }
  @media (max-width: 780px) {
    .ss-pillars-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  }

  /* ── RESULTS STAT ROW (survey outcomes — page-specific, namespaced .ss-ec-*) ── */
  .ss-ec-results { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 16px; margin-bottom: 52px; }
  .ss-ec-result { padding: 36px 26px; border-radius: var(--radius); }
  .ss-ec-result-num {
    font-family: var(--serif); font-weight: 700; font-size: clamp(48px, 5vw, 66px);
    line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 8px;
  }
  .ss-ec-result-tick { width: 34px; height: 3px; margin: 14px 0 16px; }
  .ss-ec-result p { font-size: var(--fs-sm); line-height: 1.6; }
  .ss-ec-result p b { font-style: italic; font-weight: 600; }
  .ss-ec-result--green { background: var(--green); }
  .ss-ec-result--green .ss-ec-result-num, .ss-ec-result--green p b { color: #fff; }
  .ss-ec-result--green p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.88); }
  .ss-ec-result--green .ss-ec-result-tick { background: var(--gold-mid); }
  .ss-ec-result--steel { background: var(--steel); }
  .ss-ec-result--steel .ss-ec-result-num, .ss-ec-result--steel p b { color: #fff; }
  .ss-ec-result--steel p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9); }
  .ss-ec-result--steel .ss-ec-result-tick { background: #fff; }
  .ss-ec-result--gold { background: var(--gold-light); }
  .ss-ec-result--gold .ss-ec-result-num { color: var(--gold); }
  .ss-ec-result--gold p { color: var(--ink-light); }
  .ss-ec-result--gold p b { color: var(--green-deep); }
  .ss-ec-result--gold .ss-ec-result-tick { background: var(--gold); }
  .ss-ec-result--sage { background: var(--green-light); }
  .ss-ec-result--sage .ss-ec-result-num { color: var(--green); }
  .ss-ec-result--sage p { color: var(--ink-light); }
  .ss-ec-result--sage p b { color: var(--green-deep); }
  .ss-ec-result--sage .ss-ec-result-tick { background: var(--green); }
  @media (max-width: 820px) { .ss-ec-results { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }
  @media (max-width: 480px) { .ss-ec-results { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

  /* ── TESTIMONIALS ── */
  .ss-testimonials-intro {
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 64px; align-items: start; margin-bottom: 48px;
  }
  .ss-testimonials-intro h2 {
    font-family: var(--serif); font-size: clamp(28px, 4vw, 42px);
    line-height: 1.15; color: var(--green-deep); font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 16px;
  }
  .ss-testimonials-intro p { font-size: var(--fs-lead); color: var(--ink-light); line-height: 1.75; font-weight: 300; padding-top: 8px; }
  .ss-quotes-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 16px; }
  .ss-quote-card {
    background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 28px;
    display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: space-between;
    transition: border-color 0.2s, transform 0.2s;
  }
  .ss-quote-card:hover { border-color: var(--gold); transform: translateY(-2px); }
  .ss-quote-card.featured { background: var(--green-light); border-color: var(--green-mid); grid-column: span 2; }
  .ss-quote-mark { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 2.6rem; color: var(--gold); line-height: 0.1; height: 22px; margin-bottom: 12px; display: block; }
  .ss-quote-text { font-size: var(--fs-base); color: var(--ink); line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 20px; flex: 1; font-weight: 300; }
  .ss-quote-card.featured .ss-quote-text { font-size: var(--fs-lead); }
  .ss-quote-attr strong { display: block; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 500; color: var(--green-deep); }
  .ss-quote-attr span { font-size: var(--fs-meta); color: var(--ink-lighter); }
  @media (max-width: 780px) {
    .ss-testimonials-intro { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 24px; }
    .ss-quotes-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .ss-quote-card.featured { grid-column: span 1; }
  }

  /* ── WHO IT'S FOR (TIER ACCORDIONS) ── */
  /* align-items: start so an expanded tier grows only itself — without it,
     grid stretches every card in the row to the tallest, making collapsed
     siblings appear to open with blank space. */
  .ss-tiers-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 20px; margin-top: 48px; align-items: start; }
  .ss-tier {
    border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius); overflow: hidden; background: #fff;
    transition: border-color 0.2s, transform 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
  }
  .ss-tier:hover { border-color: var(--green); transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(82,102,98,0.12); }
  .ss-tier-header { position: relative; padding: 24px 48px 20px 24px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); }
  .ss-tier.is-collapsible .ss-tier-header { cursor: pointer; }
  .ss-tier-badge {
    display: inline-block; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: 1px; text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 4px 10px; border-radius: var(--radius-pill); background: var(--green-light); color: var(--green-deep); margin-bottom: 12px;
  }
  .ss-tier h4 { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 19px; color: var(--green-deep); font-weight: 400; }
  .ss-tier-chevron {
    position: absolute; right: 20px; top: 24px; color: var(--green);
    display: flex; transition: transform 0.3s ease;
  }
  .ss-tier-chevron svg { width: 20px; height: 20px; }
  .ss-tier.open .ss-tier-chevron { transform: rotate(180deg); }
  .ss-tier-body { padding: 20px 24px; }
  .ss-tier-body p { font-size: var(--fs-sm); color: var(--ink-light); line-height: 1.65; margin-bottom: 16px; }
  .ss-tier-items { list-style: none; }
  .ss-tier-items li {
    font-size: var(--fs-sm); color: var(--ink-light); padding: 7px 0; line-height: 1.5;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 8px;
  }
  .ss-tier-items li:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
  .ss-tier-items li::before { content: '✓'; color: var(--green); font-size: 12px; flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 1px; }
  /* Collapse only when JS has enabled it (progressive enhancement:
     no-JS keeps every panel open and readable). */
  .ss-tier.is-collapsible .ss-tier-body {
    max-height: 0; padding-top: 0; padding-bottom: 0; overflow: hidden;
    transition: max-height 0.3s ease, padding 0.3s ease;
  }
  .ss-tier.is-collapsible.open .ss-tier-body { max-height: 640px; padding-top: 20px; padding-bottom: 24px; }
  @media (max-width: 780px) {
    .ss-tiers-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  }

  /* ── OUTCOMES ── */
  .ss-outcomes-header { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 56px; }
  .ss-outcomes-header .ss-eyebrow { display: block; }
  .ss-outcomes-header h2 { text-align: center; }
  .ss-stat-hero {
    margin-bottom: 48px; padding: 40px 32px;
    background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius);
  }
  /* Brand seal + credential copy: centered row that stacks on small screens. */
  .ss-ec-cert-row { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: clamp(24px, 4vw, 52px); }
  .ss-ec-cert-seal { width: clamp(150px, 19vw, 200px); height: auto; flex: none; }
  .ss-ec-cert-copy { max-width: 660px; text-align: left; }
  .ss-stat-hero .big-label { font-size: clamp(15px, 1.6vw, var(--fs-lead)); color: var(--green-deep); font-weight: 500; margin-bottom: 8px; }
  .ss-stat-hero .big-source { font-size: 13px; color: var(--ink-lighter); }
  /* Serif gold spell-out beside the seal (page-local). */
  .ss-ec-cert-tagline {
    font-family: var(--serif); font-style: italic; font-size: clamp(25px, 2.6vw, 32px);
    line-height: 1.2; color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 14px; text-wrap: balance;
  }
  .ss-outcomes-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 16px; }
  .ss-outcome-card {
    background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: 28px 24px; transition: border-color 0.2s, transform 0.2s;
  }
  .ss-outcome-card:hover { border-color: var(--steel); transform: translateY(-2px); }
  .ss-outcome-icon {
    display: inline-flex; width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 12px;
    background: var(--green-light); color: var(--green);
    align-items: center; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 14px;
  }
  .ss-outcome-icon svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; }
  .ss-outcome-card h4 { font-size: 15px; font-weight: 500; color: var(--green-deep); margin-bottom: 8px; }
  .ss-outcome-card p { font-size: var(--fs-sm); color: var(--ink-light); line-height: 1.6; }
  @media (max-width: 780px) {
    .ss-outcomes-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  }
  @media (max-width: 480px) {
    .ss-outcomes-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  }
  /* Stack the credential seal above its copy on phones and centre the copy. */
  @media (max-width: 640px) {
    .ss-ec-cert-row { flex-direction: column; }
    .ss-ec-cert-copy { text-align: center; }
  }

  /* ── WHO WE COLLABORATE WITH (page-local band) ── */
  .ss-ec-collab { text-align: center; }
  .ss-ec-collab-list {
    font-family: var(--serif); font-size: clamp(19px, 2.6vw, 28px); line-height: 1.5;
    color: var(--green-deep); font-weight: 400; max-width: 860px; margin: 10px auto 0;
  }
  /* ── PARENT REFERRAL BANNER ── */
  .ss-parent-banner {
    background: var(--green-light); border: 1px solid rgba(82,102,98,0.25); border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: 40px 48px; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr auto; gap: 32px; align-items: center;
  }
  .ss-parent-banner h3 { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 22px; color: var(--green-deep); margin-bottom: 10px; font-weight: 400; }
  .ss-parent-banner p { font-size: var(--fs-base); color: var(--green); line-height: 1.65; font-weight: 300; }
  .ss-parent-banner .ss-btn-primary { white-space: nowrap; }
  @media (max-width: 640px) {
    .ss-parent-banner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; padding: 28px 24px; }
    .ss-parent-banner .ss-btn-primary { justify-self: center; }
  }

  /* ── BOTTOM CTA ── */
  .ss-cta-bar {
    text-align: center; padding: 96px 32px;
    background: var(--green); position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  }
  .ss-cta-bar::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute; top: -100px; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 700px; height: 400px;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse, rgba(82,102,98,0.20) 0%, transparent 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  .ss-cta-bar h2 { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: clamp(28px,4vw,44px); color: #fff; margin-bottom: 16px; font-weight: 400; position: relative; }
  .ss-cta-lead { font-size: var(--fs-lead); color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); max-width: 560px; margin: 0 auto 40px; line-height: 1.7; font-weight: 300; position: relative; }
  .ss-cta-actions { display: flex; gap: 12px; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; position: relative; }

  /* ── FOOTER ── */
  .ss-footer { background: #2e3d3a; padding: 48px 32px 32px; }
  .ss-footer-inner {
    max-width: var(--max); margin: 0 auto;
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr auto auto; gap: 48px;
    padding-bottom: 40px; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  }
  .ss-footer-logo { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 20px; color: #fff; margin-bottom: 12px; }
  .ss-footer-logo span { color: #fff; }
  .ss-footer-tagline { font-size: 13px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4); line-height: 1.6; }
  .ss-footer-col h5 { font-size: 11px; font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: 1.2px; text-transform: uppercase; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4); margin-bottom: 16px; }
  .ss-footer-col a { display: block; font-size: 14px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); margin-bottom: 10px; transition: color 0.2s; }
  .ss-footer-col a:hover { color: var(--green); }
  .ss-footer-bottom {
    max-width: var(--max); margin: 0 auto; padding-top: 28px;
    display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px;
  }
  .ss-footer-bottom-left { font-size: 12px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3); display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
  .ss-footer-bottom-sep { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.2); }
  .ss-footer-bottom-left a { font-size: 12px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4); transition: color 0.2s; }
  .ss-footer-bottom-left a:hover { color: var(--green); }
  .ss-footer-social { display: flex; gap: 16px; }
  .ss-footer-social a { font-size: 12px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4); transition: color 0.2s; }
  .ss-footer-social a:hover { color: var(--green); }
  @media (max-width: 780px) {
    .ss-footer-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; }
    .ss-footer { padding: 40px 20px 24px; }
    .ss-footer-bottom { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
  }