/* ==============================================
   STAIRSTEP MLM SOFTWARE PAGE
   stairstep.css — Page-specific styles
   Extends: css/style.css
   Theme: Emerald Green / Forest / Gold
   Primary:   #059669 (Emerald-600)
   Secondary: #047857 (Emerald-700 dark)
   Accent:    #d97706 (Amber-600 / Gold)
   Dark BG:   #071510 (Deep Forest)
   ============================================== */

/* ===========================
   CSS VARIABLES
   =========================== */
:root {
  --ss-primary:        #059669;
  --ss-primary-dark:   #047857;
  --ss-primary-light:  #34d399;
  --ss-secondary:      #071510;
  --ss-accent:         #d97706;
  --ss-accent-light:   #fbbf24;
  --ss-gold:           #f59e0b;
  --ss-teal:           #0d9488;
  --ss-rose:           #f43f5e;
  --ss-dark:           #071510;
  --ss-dark-card:      #0d2218;
  --ss-gradient:       linear-gradient(135deg, #059669 0%, #047857 100%);
  --ss-gradient-accent:linear-gradient(135deg, #d97706 0%, #f59e0b 100%);
  --ss-gradient-dark:  linear-gradient(160deg, #071510 0%, #0d2218 55%, #0a3d22 100%);
  --ss-gradient-hero:  linear-gradient(160deg, #071510 0%, #0d2218 40%, #0a3d22 70%, #065f46 100%);
  --ss-glow:           0 0 40px rgba(5,150,105,0.25);
  --ss-glow-accent:    0 0 30px rgba(217,119,6,0.3);
}

/* ===========================
   BREADCRUMB BAR
   =========================== */
.breadcrumb-bar {
  background: var(--gray-50);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  padding: 0.625rem 0;
}
.breadcrumb {
  display: flex; align-items: center; flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.375rem; list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
}
.breadcrumb li { display: flex; align-items: center; }
.breadcrumb a { color: var(--gray-500); font-weight: 500; }
.breadcrumb a:hover { color: var(--ss-primary); }
.breadcrumb li[aria-current="page"] { color: var(--gray-900); font-weight: 600; }
.breadcrumb i { color: var(--gray-400); font-size: 0.65rem; }

/* ===========================
   ANNOUNCEMENT BAR
   =========================== */
.announcement-bar {
  background: var(--ss-gradient);
  color: #fff; font-size: 0.8125rem;
  padding: 0.625rem 1rem;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem; text-align: center;
  position: relative; z-index: 200;
  overflow: hidden; max-height: 100px; transition: max-height 0.4s, opacity 0.4s;
}
.announcement-bar p { margin: 0; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; }
.announcement-bar i { color: var(--ss-accent-light); }
.ann-link { color: #fff; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: underline; margin-left: 0.25rem; }
.ann-link:hover { opacity: 0.85; }

/* ===========================
   HERO — STAIRSTEP TWO-COLUMN
   =========================== */
.hero-stairstep {
  min-height: 720px;
  padding: 4.5rem 0 5.5rem;
  background: var(--ss-gradient-hero);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.hero-ss-container {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
}
.hero-ss-copy { max-width: 580px; }

/* Hero BG shapes */
.hero-bg-shapes-ss { position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none; }
.shape-ss { position: absolute; border-radius: 50%; filter: blur(55px); }
.shape-ss-1 { width: 540px; height: 540px; top: -180px; left: -130px; background: rgba(5,150,105,0.18); }
.shape-ss-2 { width: 380px; height: 380px; bottom: -120px; right: -90px; background: rgba(217,119,6,0.12); }
.shape-ss-3 { width: 240px; height: 240px; top: 35%; right: 8%;  background: rgba(5,150,105,0.09); }
.shape-ss-4 { width: 200px; height: 200px; top: 20%; left: 42%; background: rgba(217,119,6,0.07); }
.grid-overlay-ss {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(5,150,105,0.04) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(5,150,105,0.04) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 52px 52px;
}

/* Hero Text */
.hero-badge-ss {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem;
  background: rgba(5,150,105,0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(5,150,105,0.3);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  padding: 0.4rem 1rem; font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--ss-primary-light); margin-bottom: 1.25rem; width: fit-content;
}
.hero-badge-ss i { color: var(--ss-accent-light); }
.hero-headline-ss {
  font-size: clamp(1.875rem, 4vw, 3.1rem);
  font-weight: 900; color: #fff; line-height: 1.18;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem; font-family: var(--font-primary);
}
.hero-headline-ss span.ss-gradient-text {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #34d399 0%, #f59e0b 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}
.hero-subheadline-ss {
  font-size: 1.0625rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
  line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 2rem; max-width: 540px;
}
.hero-actions-ss { display: flex; gap: 1rem; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; }
.hero-trust-ss { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.875rem; margin-top: 1.75rem; }
.trust-item-ss {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.4rem;
  font-size: 0.8125rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); font-weight: 500;
}
.trust-item-ss i { color: var(--ss-primary-light); font-size: 0.875rem; }

/* ===========================
   STAIRSTEP DIAGRAM (HERO)
   =========================== */
.stairstep-hero-diagram {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(5,150,105,0.2);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 1.5rem 1.75rem;
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 56px rgba(0,0,0,0.5), var(--ss-glow);
  animation: floatSS 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes floatSS {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
  50%       { transform: translateY(-10px); }
}
.shd-header {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem;
  padding-bottom: 0.875rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
}
.shd-header i { color: var(--ss-primary-light); }
.shd-badge {
  margin-left: auto;
  background: rgba(5,150,105,0.2); color: var(--ss-primary-light);
  border: 1px solid rgba(5,150,105,0.3);
  padding: 2px 8px; border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.62rem; font-weight: 700;
  animation: pulseSsBadge 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes pulseSsBadge {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 1; }
  50%       { opacity: 0.6; }
}

/* Stairstep visual rank steps */
.ss-rank-steps {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.ss-rank-step {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  padding: 0.65rem 0.9rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
  transition: background 0.25s, border-color 0.25s;
  cursor: default;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.ss-rank-step.rank-active {
  background: rgba(5,150,105,0.12);
  border-color: rgba(5,150,105,0.3);
}
.ss-rank-step.rank-breakaway {
  background: rgba(217,119,6,0.12);
  border-color: rgba(217,119,6,0.35);
}
.ss-rank-step::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; bottom: 0;
  width: 3px;
  border-radius: 0 3px 3px 0;
}
.ss-rank-step:nth-child(1)::before { background: rgba(156,163,175,0.5); }
.ss-rank-step:nth-child(2)::before { background: rgba(16,185,129,0.6); }
.ss-rank-step:nth-child(3)::before { background: rgba(5,150,105,0.8); }
.ss-rank-step:nth-child(4)::before { background: rgba(217,119,6,0.8); }
.ss-rank-step:nth-child(5)::before { background: var(--ss-gold); }
.ss-rank-icon {
  width: 34px; height: 34px; border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.875rem; flex-shrink: 0;
}
.ss-rank-text { flex: 1; }
.ss-rank-title {
  font-size: 0.8125rem; font-weight: 700; color: #fff; display: block; line-height: 1.2;
}
.ss-rank-sub {
  font-size: 0.6rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35); display: block; margin-top: 1px;
}
.ss-rank-badge {
  font-size: 0.6rem; font-weight: 700; padding: 2px 7px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full); white-space: nowrap; flex-shrink: 0;
}
.rank-b1 { background: rgba(156,163,175,0.15); color: #d1d5db; border: 1px solid rgba(156,163,175,0.3); }
.rank-b2 { background: rgba(16,185,129,0.15); color: #6ee7b7; border: 1px solid rgba(16,185,129,0.3); }
.rank-b3 { background: rgba(5,150,105,0.2); color: var(--ss-primary-light); border: 1px solid rgba(5,150,105,0.4); }
.rank-b4 { background: rgba(217,119,6,0.2); color: var(--ss-accent-light); border: 1px solid rgba(217,119,6,0.3); }
.rank-b5 { background: rgba(245,158,11,0.2); color: var(--ss-gold); border: 1px solid rgba(245,158,11,0.4); }

.ss-rank-arrow {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  padding: 0.1rem 0; color: rgba(5,150,105,0.4); font-size: 0.7rem;
  animation: ssArrowPulse 1.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes ssArrowPulse {
  0%, 100% { color: rgba(5,150,105,0.3); }
  50%       { color: rgba(5,150,105,0.8); }
}
.ss-rank-arrow.breakaway-arrow { color: rgba(217,119,6,0.5); }
@keyframes breakawayPulse {
  0%, 100% { color: rgba(217,119,6,0.4); }
  50%       { color: rgba(217,119,6,0.9); }
}
.ss-rank-arrow.breakaway-arrow { animation: breakawayPulse 1.2s ease-in-out infinite; }

/* Diagram stats */
.ss-diag-stats {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 0.625rem; margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.ss-diag-stat {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 0.625rem 0.5rem;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
}
.ss-diag-stat-val {
  display: block; font-size: 0.9375rem; font-weight: 900;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #34d399, #f59e0b);
  -webkit-background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text; line-height: 1.2;
}
.ss-diag-stat-lbl { font-size: 0.6rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35); display: block; margin-top: 2px; }

/* Rank progress bar */
.ss-rank-progress-wrap {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(5,150,105,0.15);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
}
.ss-rp-label {
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
  font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.ss-rp-label .rp-pct { color: var(--ss-primary-light); font-weight: 800; font-size: 0.8125rem; }
.ss-rp-bar {
  height: 8px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full); overflow: hidden;
}
.ss-rp-fill {
  height: 100%; width: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--ss-primary), var(--ss-accent-light));
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  transition: width 1.4s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
}
.ss-rp-sub {
  font-size: 0.625rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
  margin-top: 0.375rem; text-align: right;
}

/* ===========================
   STATS BAR
   =========================== */
.ss-stats-section {
  background: var(--ss-dark);
  padding: 2rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(5,150,105,0.15);
}
.ss-stats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 1rem;
}
.ss-stat-box {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 1rem;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(5,150,105,0.12);
}
.ss-stat-box:last-child { border-right: none; }
.ss-stat-number {
  font-size: 2.125rem; font-weight: 900;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ss-primary-light), var(--ss-accent-light));
  -webkit-background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text; line-height: 1.1; display: block;
}
.ss-stat-number sup, .ss-stat-number span {
  font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 700;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: var(--ss-accent-light);
}
.ss-stat-desc {
  font-size: 0.75rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45);
  margin-top: 0.25rem; font-weight: 500;
}

/* ===========================
   GENERAL CONTENT SECTION
   =========================== */
.ss-content-section {
  padding: 5rem 0;
}
.ss-bg-light { background: #f0fdf4; }
.ss-bg-dark  { background: var(--ss-dark); }

.ss-section-header {
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
}
.ss-section-header.text-center {
  text-align: center;
}
.ss-section-tag {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.4rem;
  background: rgba(5,150,105,0.08);
  color: var(--ss-primary);
  border: 1px solid rgba(5,150,105,0.2);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  padding: 0.3rem 0.875rem;
  font-size: 0.75rem; font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  margin-bottom: 0.875rem;
}
.ss-bg-dark .ss-section-tag {
  background: rgba(52,211,153,0.1);
  color: var(--ss-primary-light);
  border-color: rgba(52,211,153,0.2);
}
.ss-section-header h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.25rem);
  font-weight: 800; line-height: 1.2;
  color: var(--gray-900);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.ss-bg-dark .ss-section-header h2 { color: #fff; }
.ss-section-intro {
  font-size: 1.0625rem; color: var(--gray-600);
  line-height: 1.8; max-width: 720px;
}
.ss-bg-dark .ss-section-intro { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); }
.ss-section-header.text-center .ss-section-intro {
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* EEAT Author Box */
.ss-eeat-author-box {
  display: flex; gap: 1.25rem; align-items: flex-start;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f0fdf4 0%, #dcfce7 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(5,150,105,0.2);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 1.5rem 1.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}
.ss-eeat-avatar {
  width: 52px; height: 52px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--ss-gradient);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: #fff; font-size: 1.25rem; flex-shrink: 0;
}
.ss-eeat-name {
  font-weight: 800; color: var(--gray-900); font-size: 0.9375rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.375rem;
}
.ss-eeat-creds {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.75rem 1.25rem;
  font-size: 0.8125rem; color: var(--ss-primary-dark);
  font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.ss-eeat-creds i { margin-right: 0.25rem; }
.ss-eeat-summary {
  font-size: 0.875rem; color: var(--gray-600);
  line-height: 1.7; margin: 0;
}

/* Intro text */
.ss-intro-text { max-width: 900px; }
.ss-intro-text p {
  font-size: 1rem; color: var(--gray-700);
  line-height: 1.85; margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.ss-intro-text p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.ss-intro-text a { color: var(--ss-primary); font-weight: 600; }
.ss-intro-text a:hover { color: var(--ss-primary-dark); }

/* Info callout */
.ss-info-callout {
  display: flex; gap: 1rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(5,150,105,0.06), rgba(217,119,6,0.05));
  border: 1px solid rgba(5,150,105,0.2);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--ss-primary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  margin: 2rem 0;
  font-size: 0.9375rem; color: var(--gray-700); line-height: 1.7;
}
.ss-info-callout i { color: var(--ss-primary); font-size: 1.25rem; flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 2px; }

/* ===========================
   DIFF GRID (DEFINITION CARDS)
   =========================== */
.ss-diff-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
}
.ss-diff-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 2px solid var(--gray-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 1.5rem;
  transition: border-color 0.25s, box-shadow 0.25s, transform 0.25s;
}
.ss-diff-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--ss-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(5,150,105,0.12);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}
.ss-diff-card.highlight {
  border-color: var(--ss-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(5,150,105,0.15);
}
.ss-diff-icon {
  width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.1rem; margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.ss-diff-card h3 { font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--gray-900); margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.ss-diff-card p { font-size: 0.875rem; color: var(--gray-600); line-height: 1.65; margin: 0; }

/* ===========================
   HOW IT WORKS GRID
   =========================== */
.ss-how-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}
.ss-how-step {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 1.75rem;
  position: relative;
  transition: border-color 0.25s, box-shadow 0.25s, transform 0.25s;
}
.ss-how-step:hover {
  border-color: var(--ss-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(5,150,105,0.1);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}
.ss-step-num {
  position: absolute; top: -14px; left: 1.5rem;
  width: 28px; height: 28px;
  background: var(--ss-gradient);
  color: #fff; font-size: 0.75rem; font-weight: 900;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  border: 2px solid #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(5,150,105,0.3);
}
.ss-step-icon {
  width: 48px; height: 48px; border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.25rem; margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.ss-how-step h3 { font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--gray-900); margin-bottom: 0.625rem; }
.ss-how-step p { font-size: 0.875rem; color: var(--gray-600); line-height: 1.7; margin: 0; }
.ss-step-tag {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.3rem;
  font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 700; padding: 3px 9px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full); margin-top: 0.875rem;
}
.ss-step-tag.info { background: rgba(5,150,105,0.08); color: var(--ss-primary); border: 1px solid rgba(5,150,105,0.2); }
.ss-step-tag.accent { background: rgba(217,119,6,0.08); color: var(--ss-accent); border: 1px solid rgba(217,119,6,0.2); }
.ss-step-tag.gold { background: rgba(245,158,11,0.1); color: var(--ss-gold); border: 1px solid rgba(245,158,11,0.3); }

/* ===========================
   TABS COMPONENT
   =========================== */
.ss-tabs-wrap {
  background: var(--ss-dark);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  border: 1px solid rgba(5,150,105,0.15);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.ss-tabs-nav {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(5,150,105,0.12);
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem 0;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}
.ss-tab-btn {
  padding: 0.625rem 1.25rem;
  font-size: 0.875rem; font-weight: 700;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45);
  background: none; border: none; cursor: pointer;
  border-bottom: 2px solid transparent;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md) var(--radius-md) 0 0;
  transition: color 0.2s, border-color 0.2s, background 0.2s;
}
.ss-tab-btn:hover { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75); }
.ss-tab-btn.active {
  color: var(--ss-primary-light);
  border-bottom-color: var(--ss-primary);
  background: rgba(5,150,105,0.08);
}
.ss-tab-panel { display: none; padding: 2rem; }
.ss-tab-panel.active { display: block; }

/* Earning example inside tabs */
.earn-example-wrap-ss {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(5,150,105,0.15);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 1.75rem;
}
.earn-ex-header-ss {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem; gap: 1rem; flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.earn-ex-badge-ss {
  background: rgba(217,119,6,0.15); color: var(--ss-accent-light);
  border: 1px solid rgba(217,119,6,0.3);
  padding: 3px 10px; border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 700;
}
.earn-setup-grid-ss {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 0.75rem; margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.earn-setup-item-ss {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 0.75rem; text-align: center;
}
.earn-setup-val-ss {
  display: block; font-size: 1.125rem; font-weight: 900;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ss-primary-light), var(--ss-accent-light));
  -webkit-background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text; line-height: 1.2;
}
.earn-setup-lbl-ss {
  font-size: 0.65rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
  display: block; margin-top: 2px;
}
.earn-table-ss {
  width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
}
.earn-table-ss th {
  background: rgba(5,150,105,0.1);
  color: var(--ss-primary-light);
  font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.8rem;
  padding: 0.625rem 0.875rem;
  text-align: left;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(5,150,105,0.2);
}
.earn-table-ss td {
  padding: 0.625rem 0.875rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
}
.earn-table-ss tr:last-child td { border-bottom: none; font-weight: 700; }
.earn-table-ss tr:hover td { background: rgba(5,150,105,0.05); }
.green-val { color: var(--ss-primary-light); font-weight: 700; }
.gold-val  { color: var(--ss-accent-light); font-weight: 700; }
.total-row td { border-top: 2px solid rgba(5,150,105,0.3); color: #fff !important; }

/* ===========================
   COMMISSION TYPES
   =========================== */
.ss-commission-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(290px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.375rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}
.ss-comm-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 1.75rem;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.75rem;
  transition: border-color 0.25s, box-shadow 0.25s, transform 0.25s;
}
.ss-comm-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--ss-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(5,150,105,0.12);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}
.ss-comm-card.featured {
  border-color: var(--ss-primary);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f0fdf4 0%, #dcfce7 100%);
}
.ss-comm-icon {
  width: 48px; height: 48px; border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 1.25rem;
}
.ss-comm-card h3 { font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--gray-900); margin: 0; }
.ss-comm-card p { font-size: 0.875rem; color: var(--gray-600); line-height: 1.65; margin: 0; }
.ss-comm-rate {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.3rem;
  background: rgba(5,150,105,0.08); color: var(--ss-primary);
  border: 1px solid rgba(5,150,105,0.2);
  padding: 3px 10px; border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.75rem; font-weight: 800; width: fit-content;
}

/* ===========================
   BENEFITS GRID (dark bg)
   =========================== */
.ss-benefits-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(290px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}
.ss-benefit-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(5,150,105,0.12);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 1.75rem;
  transition: border-color 0.25s, background 0.25s, transform 0.25s;
}
.ss-benefit-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(5,150,105,0.4);
  background: rgba(5,150,105,0.07);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}
.ss-benefit-icon {
  width: 52px; height: 52px; border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 1.375rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
}
.ss-benefit-card h3 { font-size: 1.0625rem; font-weight: 800; color: #fff; margin-bottom: 0.625rem; }
.ss-benefit-card p { font-size: 0.875rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55); line-height: 1.7; margin: 0; }

/* ===========================
   ADVANCED FEATURES
   =========================== */
.ss-adv-features-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}
.ss-adv-feature-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 1.625rem;
  display: flex; gap: 1rem;
  transition: border-color 0.25s, box-shadow 0.25s, transform 0.25s;
}
.ss-adv-feature-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--ss-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(5,150,105,0.1);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}
.ss-adv-icon {
  width: 48px; height: 48px; border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.2rem; flex-shrink: 0;
}
.ss-adv-feature-card h3 { font-size: 0.9375rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--gray-900); margin-bottom: 0.375rem; }
.ss-adv-feature-card p { font-size: 0.8375rem; color: var(--gray-600); line-height: 1.65; margin: 0; }

/* ===========================
   ADVANCED STAIRSTEP LOGIC
   =========================== */
.ss-logic-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
  align-items: start;
}
.ss-logic-title {
  font-size: 1.0625rem; font-weight: 800; color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.ss-logic-list {
  list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.875rem;
}
.ss-logic-list li {
  display: flex; gap: 0.875rem; align-items: flex-start;
  font-size: 0.875rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); line-height: 1.65;
}
.ss-logic-list li i {
  color: var(--ss-primary-light); font-size: 1rem; flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 2px;
}

/* Rank ladder visual */
.ss-rank-ladder {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(5,150,105,0.15);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 1.5rem;
}
.ss-rank-ladder-title {
  font-size: 0.75rem; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem; text-align: center;
}
.ss-ladder-item {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.875rem;
  padding: 0.875rem 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
  transition: background 0.2s;
}
.ss-ladder-item:hover { background: rgba(5,150,105,0.08); }
.ss-ladder-item.breakaway-item {
  border-color: rgba(217,119,6,0.3);
  background: rgba(217,119,6,0.07);
}
.ss-ladder-rank-num {
  width: 28px; height: 28px; border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.75rem; font-weight: 900; flex-shrink: 0;
}
.ss-ladder-info { flex: 1; }
.ss-ladder-rank-name {
  font-size: 0.875rem; font-weight: 700; color: #fff;
}
.ss-ladder-rank-req {
  font-size: 0.7rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35); margin-top: 1px;
}
.ss-ladder-income {
  font-size: 0.875rem; font-weight: 800;
}
.ss-breakaway-pill {
  background: rgba(217,119,6,0.2); color: var(--ss-accent-light);
  border: 1px solid rgba(217,119,6,0.35);
  padding: 2px 8px; border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.625rem; font-weight: 700;
}

/* ===========================
   WHY CHOOSE GRID
   =========================== */
.ss-why-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.375rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}
.ss-why-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(5,150,105,0.12);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 1.75rem;
  transition: border-color 0.25s, background 0.25s, transform 0.25s;
}
.ss-why-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(5,150,105,0.4);
  background: rgba(5,150,105,0.07);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}
.ss-why-icon {
  width: 48px; height: 48px; border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.25rem; margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.ss-why-card h3 { font-size: 1.0625rem; font-weight: 800; color: #fff; margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.ss-why-card p { font-size: 0.875rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55); line-height: 1.7; margin: 0; }

/* ===========================
   CASE STUDY
   =========================== */
.ss-case-card {
  background: var(--ss-dark-card);
  border: 1px solid rgba(5,150,105,0.2);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}
.ss-case-header {
  background: var(--ss-gradient);
  padding: 1.5rem 2rem;
}
.ss-case-tag {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.35rem;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.2); color: #fff;
  padding: 3px 10px; border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.ss-case-title {
  font-size: 1.25rem; font-weight: 900; color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}
.ss-case-sub { font-size: 0.8125rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); }
.ss-case-body {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 0;
}
.ss-case-panel {
  padding: 2rem;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
}
.ss-case-panel:last-child { border-right: none; }
.ss-case-panel.problem { border-top: 3px solid var(--ss-rose); }
.ss-case-panel.solution { border-top: 3px solid var(--ss-primary); }
.ss-case-panel.results  { border-top: 3px solid var(--ss-gold); }
.ss-case-panel-icon {
  width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1rem; margin-bottom: 0.875rem;
}
.ss-case-panel.problem .ss-case-panel-icon { background: rgba(244,63,94,0.15); color: var(--ss-rose); }
.ss-case-panel.solution .ss-case-panel-icon { background: rgba(5,150,105,0.15); color: var(--ss-primary-light); }
.ss-case-panel.results  .ss-case-panel-icon { background: rgba(245,158,11,0.15); color: var(--ss-gold); }
.ss-case-panel h4 { font-size: 0.9375rem; font-weight: 800; color: #fff; margin-bottom: 0.875rem; }
.ss-case-list { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.5rem; }
.ss-case-list li { font-size: 0.8125rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65); line-height: 1.6; display: flex; gap: 0.5rem; align-items: flex-start; }
.ss-case-metrics {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 0.875rem; margin-top: 0.5rem;
}
.ss-case-metric { text-align: center; }
.ss-case-metric-val {
  display: block; font-size: 1.5rem; font-weight: 900;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ss-primary-light), var(--ss-accent-light));
  -webkit-background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text; line-height: 1.2;
}
.ss-case-metric-lbl { font-size: 0.7rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4); margin-top: 2px; display: block; }
.ss-case-quote {
  padding: 1.25rem 2rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  font-style: italic; font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55); line-height: 1.7;
}
.ss-case-quote strong { color: var(--ss-primary-light); }

/* ===========================
   TESTIMONIALS SLIDER
   =========================== */
.testimonial-slider-section { position: relative; margin-top: 2rem; }
.testimonial-slider-wrap { overflow: hidden; }
.testimonial-slider {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  transition: transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1);
}
.testimonial-slide {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 1.875rem;
  flex: 0 0 calc(50% - 0.75rem);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
}
.ts-stars { display: flex; gap: 3px; margin-bottom: 0.875rem; }
.ts-star { color: var(--ss-gold); font-size: 0.875rem; }
.ts-text {
  font-size: 0.9375rem; color: var(--gray-700);
  line-height: 1.75; margin-bottom: 1.375rem;
  font-style: italic;
}
.ts-author { display: flex; gap: 0.875rem; align-items: center; }
.ts-avatar {
  width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--ss-gradient);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: #fff; font-weight: 900; font-size: 1.1rem; flex-shrink: 0;
}
.ts-name { font-size: 0.9375rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--gray-900); }
.ts-title { font-size: 0.8125rem; color: var(--gray-500); }
.ts-result {
  font-size: 0.75rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--ss-primary);
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
}
.ts-result i { margin-right: 0.25rem; }
.slider-controls {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.75rem; margin-top: 1.5rem;
}
.slider-prev, .slider-next {
  width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid var(--gray-200);
  background: #fff; cursor: pointer;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.875rem; color: var(--gray-600);
  transition: border-color 0.2s, color 0.2s, background 0.2s;
}
.slider-prev:hover, .slider-next:hover {
  border-color: var(--ss-primary); color: var(--ss-primary); background: rgba(5,150,105,0.05);
}
.slider-dots { display: flex; gap: 0.5rem; }
.slider-dot {
  width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gray-300); cursor: pointer;
  transition: background 0.2s, transform 0.2s;
}
.slider-dot.active {
  background: var(--ss-primary); transform: scale(1.3);
}

/* ===========================
   COMPARISON TABLE
   =========================== */
.ss-comparison-table-wrap {
  overflow-x: auto; margin-top: 2rem;
}
.ss-comparison-table {
  width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.ss-comparison-table th {
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  text-align: left; font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 800;
}
.ss-comparison-table th:first-child { background: var(--gray-800); color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); }
.ss-comparison-table th.col-stairstep { background: var(--ss-primary); color: #fff; }
.ss-comparison-table th.col-other { background: var(--gray-700); color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75); }
.ss-comparison-table td {
  padding: 0.875rem 1.25rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-100);
  color: var(--gray-700);
}
.ss-comparison-table tr:last-child td { border-bottom: none; }
.ss-comparison-table tr:nth-child(even) td { background: var(--gray-50); }
.ss-comparison-table td:first-child {
  font-weight: 700; color: var(--gray-800);
  background: var(--gray-100);
}
.ss-comparison-table td.highlight-col {
  background: rgba(5,150,105,0.06);
  color: var(--ss-primary-dark); font-weight: 600;
}
.check-green { color: var(--ss-primary); font-size: 1rem; }
.cross-red { color: var(--ss-rose); font-size: 1rem; }
.partial { color: var(--ss-gold); font-size: 0.8rem; }

/* ===========================
   SECURITY / SUSTAINABILITY
   =========================== */
.ss-security-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}
.ss-security-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 1.75rem;
  transition: border-color 0.25s, box-shadow 0.25s, transform 0.25s;
}
.ss-security-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--ss-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(5,150,105,0.1);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}
.ss-security-card-icon {
  width: 52px; height: 52px; border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.375rem; margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.ss-security-card h3 { font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--gray-900); margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.ss-security-card p { font-size: 0.875rem; color: var(--gray-600); line-height: 1.7; margin: 0; }

/* ===========================
   FAQ ACCORDION
   =========================== */
.ss-faq-list {
  max-width: 860px; margin: 2rem auto 0;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.75rem;
}
.ss-faq-item {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color 0.25s, box-shadow 0.25s;
}
.ss-faq-item:hover { border-color: var(--ss-primary); }
.ss-faq-item.open {
  border-color: var(--ss-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(5,150,105,0.1);
}
.ss-faq-trigger {
  width: 100%; padding: 1.125rem 1.5rem;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  background: none; border: none; cursor: pointer;
  font-size: 0.9375rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--gray-900);
  text-align: left; gap: 1rem;
}
.ss-faq-trigger:hover { background: rgba(5,150,105,0.03); }
.ss-faq-icon {
  width: 28px; height: 28px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(5,150,105,0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(5,150,105,0.2);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: var(--ss-primary); font-size: 0.7rem; flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform 0.3s, background 0.2s;
}
.ss-faq-item.open .ss-faq-icon {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
  background: var(--ss-primary); color: #fff;
}
.ss-faq-body {
  max-height: 0; overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.4s ease;
}
.ss-faq-body-inner {
  padding: 0 1.5rem 1.375rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--gray-100);
  padding-top: 1rem;
}
.ss-faq-body-inner p {
  font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--gray-700);
  line-height: 1.75; margin: 0 0 0.75rem;
}
.ss-faq-body-inner p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }

/* ===========================
   CTA SECTION
   =========================== */
.ss-cta-section {
  background: var(--ss-gradient);
  padding: 5rem 2rem;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.ss-cta-section::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='60' height='60'%3E%3Ccircle cx='30' cy='30' r='1' fill='rgba(255,255,255,0.06)'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  opacity: 0.5;
}
.ss-cta-badge {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.4rem;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  padding: 0.4rem 1rem; font-size: 0.8125rem; font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff; margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.ss-cta-section h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
  font-weight: 900; color: #fff; line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem; position: relative;
}
.ss-cta-section p {
  font-size: 1.0625rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
  line-height: 1.7; max-width: 680px; margin: 0 auto 2.5rem;
  position: relative;
}
.ss-cta-actions {
  display: flex; gap: 1rem; flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem; position: relative;
}
.ss-trust-row {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.875rem 1.5rem;
  align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  position: relative;
}
.ss-trust-item {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.4rem;
  font-size: 0.8125rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
  font-weight: 600;
}
.ss-trust-item i { color: var(--ss-accent-light); }

/* ===========================
   PRICING CARDS
   =========================== */
.ss-pricing-card-hover {
  transition: border-color 0.25s, box-shadow 0.25s, transform 0.25s;
}
.ss-pricing-card-hover:hover {
  border-color: var(--ss-primary) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(5,150,105,0.15) !important;
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

/* ===========================
   DEMO FORM
   =========================== */
.ss-demo-section {
  background: var(--gray-50);
  padding: 5rem 0;
}
.ss-demo-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.5fr;
  gap: 3rem; align-items: start;
}
.ss-demo-info h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.375rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
  font-weight: 800; color: var(--gray-900); margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.ss-demo-perks {
  list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0 0 2rem;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.75rem;
}
.ss-demo-perks li {
  display: flex; gap: 0.75rem; align-items: flex-start;
  font-size: 0.9375rem; color: var(--gray-700); line-height: 1.5;
}
.ss-demo-perks li i { color: var(--ss-primary); font-size: 1rem; flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 2px; }
.ss-demo-contact { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.75rem; }
.ss-demo-contact a {
  display: flex; gap: 0.75rem; align-items: center;
  font-size: 0.9375rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--gray-700);
}
.ss-demo-contact a i { color: var(--ss-primary); width: 20px; text-align: center; }
.ss-demo-contact a:hover { color: var(--ss-primary); }
.ss-demo-form-card {
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 2.5rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
}
.ss-demo-form-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.25rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--gray-900);
  margin-bottom: 0.375rem;
}
.ss-demo-form-card .form-sub {
  font-size: 0.875rem; color: var(--gray-500); margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}
.form-row-2 {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 1rem; margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.form-field { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.375rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.form-field:last-of-type { margin-bottom: 0; }
.form-field label { font-size: 0.8125rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--gray-700); }
.form-field input,
.form-field select,
.form-field textarea {
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--gray-900);
  background: var(--gray-50);
  transition: border-color 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
}
.form-field input:focus,
.form-field select:focus,
.form-field textarea:focus {
  border-color: var(--ss-primary); outline: none;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(5,150,105,0.1);
  background: #fff;
}
.form-field input.error,
.form-field select.error { border-color: var(--ss-rose); }
.form-field .error-msg {
  font-size: 0.75rem; color: var(--ss-rose); font-weight: 600; display: none;
}
.form-field textarea { min-height: 100px; resize: vertical; }
.form-submit-btn {
  width: 100%; padding: 1rem;
  background: var(--ss-gradient);
  color: #fff; font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 800;
  border: none; border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  cursor: pointer; margin-top: 1.25rem;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 0.5rem;
  transition: opacity 0.2s, transform 0.2s;
}
.form-submit-btn:hover { opacity: 0.92; transform: translateY(-1px); }
.ss-form-success {
  display: none; text-align: center; padding: 2.5rem 1rem;
}
.ss-form-success i { font-size: 3rem; color: var(--ss-primary); margin-bottom: 1rem; display: block; }
.ss-form-success h4 { font-size: 1.25rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--gray-900); margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.ss-form-success p { font-size: 0.9375rem; color: var(--gray-600); }

/* ===========================
   FOOTER
   =========================== */
.site-footer { background: var(--gray-900); }
.footer-main { padding: 4rem 0 2.5rem; }
.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 2.5rem;
}
.footer-brand { max-width: 300px; }
.footer-logo {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.75rem;
  text-decoration: none; margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.logo-main { font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 900; color: #fff; display: block; line-height: 1.1; }
.logo-sub  { font-size: 0.6875rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4); display: block; }
.footer-tagline { font-size: 0.875rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45); line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.footer-contact-links { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.5rem; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }
.footer-contact-links a {
  font-size: 0.875rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); font-weight: 500;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem;
}
.footer-contact-links a:hover { color: var(--ss-primary-light); }
.footer-contact-links i { color: var(--ss-primary); }
.footer-social { display: flex; gap: 0.625rem; }
.footer-social a {
  width: 34px; height: 34px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); font-size: 0.875rem;
  transition: background 0.2s, color 0.2s, border-color 0.2s;
}
.footer-social a:hover {
  background: var(--ss-primary); color: #fff; border-color: var(--ss-primary);
}
.footer-heading {
  font-size: 0.8125rem; font-weight: 800; text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.footer-links { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.5rem; }
.footer-links a {
  font-size: 0.875rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45); font-weight: 500;
}
.footer-links a:hover { color: var(--ss-primary-light); }
.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  padding: 1.25rem 0;
}
.footer-bottom .container {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.75rem;
}
.footer-bottom p { font-size: 0.8125rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35); margin: 0; }
.footer-bottom-links { display: flex; gap: 1.25rem; }
.footer-bottom-links a { font-size: 0.8125rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35); }
.footer-bottom-links a:hover { color: var(--ss-primary-light); }

/* ===========================
   STICKY BOTTOM BAR (mobile)
   =========================== */
.ss-sticky-bar {
  display: none;
  position: fixed; bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  background: var(--gray-900);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  padding: 0.625rem 1rem;
  gap: 0.625rem;
}
.ss-sticky-btn {
  flex: 1; padding: 0.75rem 0.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  font-size: 0.8125rem; font-weight: 800;
  text-align: center; text-decoration: none;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 0.375rem;
  transition: opacity 0.2s;
}
.ss-sticky-btn:hover { opacity: 0.88; }
.ss-sticky-call { background: var(--gray-700); color: #fff; }
.ss-sticky-demo { background: var(--ss-gradient); color: #fff; }
.ss-sticky-wa   { background: #25d366; color: #fff; }

/* ===========================
   BACK TO TOP
   =========================== */
.ss-back-to-top {
  position: fixed; bottom: 2rem; right: 2rem;
  width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--ss-gradient);
  color: #fff; border: none; cursor: pointer;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(5,150,105,0.35);
  z-index: 999;
  transition: opacity 0.3s, transform 0.2s;
}
.ss-back-to-top:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); }

/* ===========================
   LEGAL DISCLAIMER
   =========================== */
.ss-disclaimer {
  background: rgba(217,119,6,0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(217,119,6,0.2);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--ss-accent);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  font-size: 0.8125rem; color: var(--gray-600);
  line-height: 1.65; margin-top: 2rem;
}
.ss-disclaimer i { color: var(--ss-accent); margin-right: 0.375rem; }

/* ===========================
   DEVELOPMENT PROCESS (Timeline)
   =========================== */
.ss-dev-timeline {
  position: relative; margin-top: 2rem;
  padding-left: 2.5rem;
}
.ss-dev-timeline::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; left: 11px; top: 0; bottom: 0;
  width: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--ss-primary), var(--ss-accent-light));
}
.ss-dev-step {
  position: relative;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 1.625rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  transition: border-color 0.25s, box-shadow 0.25s;
}
.ss-dev-step:hover { border-color: var(--ss-primary); box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(5,150,105,0.1); }
.ss-dev-step-dot {
  position: absolute; left: -2.5rem; top: 1.5rem;
  width: 24px; height: 24px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--ss-gradient);
  color: #fff; font-size: 0.6875rem; font-weight: 900;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  border: 2px solid #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(5,150,105,0.3);
}
.ss-dev-step-header {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.5rem; margin-bottom: 0.625rem;
}
.ss-dev-step-title { font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--gray-900); }
.ss-dev-step-tag {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.3rem;
  padding: 3px 9px; border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 700;
}
.ss-dev-step p { font-size: 0.875rem; color: var(--gray-600); line-height: 1.7; margin: 0 0 0.875rem; }
.ss-dev-deliverables { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.5rem; }
.ss-dev-deliverable {
  background: rgba(5,150,105,0.06); color: var(--ss-primary);
  border: 1px solid rgba(5,150,105,0.15);
  padding: 2px 9px; border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 700;
}
.week1 { background: rgba(5,150,105,0.08);  color: var(--ss-primary);       border: 1px solid rgba(5,150,105,0.2); }
.week2 { background: rgba(217,119,6,0.08);  color: var(--ss-accent);         border: 1px solid rgba(217,119,6,0.2); }
.week3 { background: rgba(13,148,136,0.08); color: var(--ss-teal);           border: 1px solid rgba(13,148,136,0.2); }
.week4 { background: rgba(245,158,11,0.08); color: var(--ss-gold);           border: 1px solid rgba(245,158,11,0.2); }
.week5 { background: rgba(99,102,241,0.08); color: #818cf8;                  border: 1px solid rgba(99,102,241,0.2); }
.week6 { background: rgba(244,63,94,0.08);  color: var(--ss-rose);           border: 1px solid rgba(244,63,94,0.2); }

/* ===========================
   INTERNAL LINKS CARDS
   =========================== */
.ss-internal-links-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr));
  gap: 1rem; margin-top: 2rem;
}
.ss-internal-link-card {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.75rem;
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl); padding: 1.25rem;
  text-decoration: none; color: var(--gray-800);
  font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.875rem;
  transition: border-color 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s, transform 0.2s;
}
.ss-internal-link-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--ss-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(5,150,105,0.12);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  color: var(--ss-primary-dark);
}
.ss-internal-link-card i {
  width: 36px; height: 36px; border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1rem; flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ===========================
   REVEAL ANIMATIONS
   =========================== */
.reveal {
  opacity: 0; transform: translateY(28px);
  transition: opacity 0.6s ease, transform 0.6s ease;
}
.reveal.visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
.animate-fade-up { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(22px); transition: opacity 0.55s ease, transform 0.55s ease; }
.animate-fade-up.visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
.animate-fade-right { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(-28px); transition: opacity 0.6s ease, transform 0.6s ease; }
.animate-fade-right.visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }
.animate-fade-left { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(28px); transition: opacity 0.6s ease, transform 0.6s ease; }
.animate-fade-left.visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }

/* ===========================
   RESPONSIVE
   =========================== */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .hero-ss-container { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2.5rem; }
  .hero-ss-copy { max-width: 100%; }
  .stairstep-hero-diagram { display: none; }
  .ss-stats-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
  .ss-case-body { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .ss-case-panel { border-right: none; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05); }
  .ss-logic-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .ss-demo-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero-stairstep { min-height: unset; padding: 3.5rem 0 4rem; }
  .ss-content-section { padding: 3.5rem 0; }
  .ss-stats-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .testimonial-slide { flex: 0 0 100%; }
  .ss-diff-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .ss-sticky-bar { display: flex; }
  .ss-back-to-top { bottom: 5rem; }
  .earn-setup-grid-ss { grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); }
  .form-row-2 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .ss-comparison-table { font-size: 0.75rem; }
  .ss-comparison-table th, .ss-comparison-table td { padding: 0.625rem 0.75rem; }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .ss-stats-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .ss-diff-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hero-actions-ss { flex-direction: column; }
  .ss-cta-actions { flex-direction: column; }
  .ss-diag-stats { grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); }
  .earn-setup-grid-ss { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .ss-case-metrics { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}