/**
 * SSA English Design System - Homepage Sections
 * Hero Quick Value Strip, Programs Grid, Connected Learning Path Roadmap
 * Architecture: Clean BEM, CSS Custom Properties, Modular Template Stylesheet.
 * @package SSA English
 */

/* ==========================================================================
   02. Quick Value Strip - Floating Card Overlapping Hero
   ========================================================================== */
.ssa-valuestrip {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 30;
  margin-top: -3.5rem;
  padding-bottom: 2rem;
  background: transparent;
}

.ssa-valuestrip__card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--ssa-radius-xl, 24px);
  padding: 1.25rem 2rem;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.1), 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.85);
}

.ssa-valuestrip__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0;
}

.ssa-valuestrip__item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.8);
}

.ssa-valuestrip__item:last-child {
  border-right: none;
}

.ssa-valuestrip__icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: var(--ssa-radius-circle, 50%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.ssa-valuestrip__item:hover .ssa-valuestrip__icon {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

/* 5 Icon Themes */
.ssa-valuestrip__item--gold .ssa-valuestrip__icon {
  background: #FEF3C7;
  color: #D97706;
}

.ssa-valuestrip__item--blue .ssa-valuestrip__icon {
  background: #E0F2FE;
  color: #0284C7;
}

.ssa-valuestrip__item--green .ssa-valuestrip__icon {
  background: #DCFCE7;
  color: #16A34A;
}

.ssa-valuestrip__item--red .ssa-valuestrip__icon {
  background: #FEE2E2;
  color: #DC2626;
}

.ssa-valuestrip__item--purple .ssa-valuestrip__icon {
  background: #EDE9FE;
  color: #7C3AED;
}

.ssa-valuestrip__texts {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.ssa-valuestrip__tag {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: var(--ssa-fw-bold, 700);
  color: #0A3254;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.ssa-valuestrip__desc {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: #64748B;
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-top: 2px;
}


/* 04. Programs Grid */
.ssa-grid-4 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: var(--ag-spacing-md);
}



.ssa-center-action {
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 32px;
}


/* 07. Future Outcomes Flow — Shared rules defined in ssa-sections.css */



/* 12. Final Conversion Banner (Navy #0B4F6C) */
.ssa-final-conversion {
  padding-block: var(--ssa-section-padding-y-compact, 44px);
}

.ssa-final-box {
  background: var(--ag-color-navy);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  border-radius: var(--ag-radius-lg);
  padding: 40px 32px;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(11, 79, 108, 0.35);
}

.ssa-final-box__title {
  font-size: var(--ag-h2);
  line-height: var(--ag-lh-heading);
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.ssa-final-box__desc {
  font-size: var(--ag-body);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  max-width: 640px;
  margin-inline: auto;
  margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
}

.ssa-final-box__micro {
  font-size: var(--ag-xs);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  margin-top: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.ssa-final-box__micro-icon {
  color: var(--ag-color-accent);
}


.ssa-navbar__dropdown-item--all {
  color: var(--ag-color-accent);
  font-weight: var(--ssa-fw-bold, 700);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SSA MASTER HOMEPAGE COMPONENTS (Khớp 100% Mockup Master)
   ========================================================================== */

/**
 * @deprecated Compatibility alias: .ssa-section-tag
 * Canonical primitive: .ssa-eyebrow (defined in ssa-typography.css)
 */

.ssa-text-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  font-family: var(--ssa-font-family);
  font-size: var(--ssa-font-small);
  font-weight: var(--ssa-fw-bold);
  color: var(--ssa-navy-500);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.ssa-text-link:hover {
  color: var(--ssa-green-500);
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

/**
 * @deprecated Compatibility alias: .ssa-btn-pill-outline
 * Canonical primitive: .ssa-btn--secondary (defined in ssa-components.css)
 */

/* 02. Programs Section */
.ssa-programs-section {
  position: relative;
  isolation: isolate;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding-block: var(--ssa-section-padding-y, 64px);
  background-color: #ffffff;
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(circle at 7% 14%, rgba(var(--ssa-green-rgb, 0, 117, 66), 0.08), transparent 30%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #fcfefe 100%);
}

.ssa-programs-section > .ssa-container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.ssa-programs-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: var(--ssa-space-description-content, 32px);
}

.ssa-programs-header__text {
  max-width: 660px;
}

.ssa-programs-header__title {
  font-family: var(--ssa-font-family);
  font-size: var(--ssa-font-h2);
  line-height: var(--ssa-lh-h2);
  font-weight: var(--ssa-fw-extrabold);
  color: var(--ssa-navy-900);
  margin-bottom: var(--ssa-space-title-description, 12px);
}

.ssa-programs-header__desc {
  font-family: var(--ssa-font-family);
  font-size: var(--ssa-font-body);
  line-height: var(--ssa-lh-body);
  color: var(--ssa-text-muted);
  margin: 0;
}

.ssa-programs-header__action {
  padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.ssa-programs-header__action .ssa-text-link {
  min-height: 44px;
  padding: 0.65rem 1rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--ssa-material-stroke);
  border-radius: var(--ssa-radius-tag, 999px);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.58);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px) saturate(140%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px) saturate(140%);
  box-shadow: var(--ssa-glass-shadow-sm), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
}

.ssa-programs-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.5rem);
}

.ssa-prog-card {
  background-color: var(--ssa-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--ssa-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl); /* 24px */
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
}

.ssa-prog-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: var(--ssa-border-strong);
}

.ssa-prog-card__media {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
}

.ssa-prog-card__img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.ssa-prog-card:hover .ssa-prog-card__img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.ssa-prog-card__body {
  padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.ssa-prog-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  align-self: flex-start;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-family: var(--ssa-font-family);
  font-size: var(--ssa-font-eyebrow);
  font-weight: var(--ssa-fw-bold);
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

/* Age Badges (Unified SSA English Progression: Navy -> Green -> Navy -> Orange) */
.ssa-prog-badge--navy,
.ssa-prog-badge--blue,
.ssa-prog-badge--4-6,
.ssa-prog-badge--12-15 {
  background-color: var(--ssa-navy-50);
  color: var(--ssa-navy-500);
}

.ssa-prog-badge--green,
.ssa-prog-badge--7-11 {
  background-color: var(--ssa-green-50);
  color: var(--ssa-green-500);
}

.ssa-prog-badge--orange,
.ssa-prog-badge--yellow,
.ssa-prog-badge--15-18,
.ssa-prog-badge--ielts {
  background-color: var(--ssa-orange-50);
  color: var(--ssa-orange-700);
}

.ssa-prog-card__title {
  font-family: var(--ssa-font-family);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: var(--ssa-fw-bold);
  color: var(--ssa-navy-900);
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.ssa-prog-card__title a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.ssa-prog-card__title a:hover {
  color: var(--ssa-navy-500);
}

.ssa-prog-card__desc {
  font-family: var(--ssa-font-family);
  font-size: var(--ssa-font-small);
  line-height: var(--ssa-lh-body);
  color: var(--ssa-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.ssa-prog-card__footer {
  margin-top: auto;
}

.ssa-prog-card__link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  font-family: var(--ssa-font-family);
  font-size: var(--ssa-font-small);
  font-weight: var(--ssa-fw-bold);
  color: var(--ssa-navy-500);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.ssa-prog-card__link:hover {
  color: var(--ssa-green-500);
  gap: 0.6rem;
}

/* Brand Liquid Material — canonical .ssa-prog-card.ssa-card--program rules live in ssa-components.css */

/* 03. Learning Path Section */
.ssa-path-section {
  padding-block: var(--ssa-section-padding-y, 64px);
  background-color: var(--ssa-navy-50); /* Soft Navy Surface */
}

.ssa-path-header-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  gap: 32px;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.ssa-path-main-title {
  font-family: var(--ssa-font-family);
  font-size: var(--ssa-font-h2);
  line-height: var(--ssa-lh-h2);
  font-weight: var(--ssa-fw-extrabold);
  color: var(--ssa-navy-900);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.ssa-path-main-desc {
  font-family: var(--ssa-font-family);
  font-size: var(--ssa-font-lead);
  line-height: var(--ssa-lh-lead);
  color: var(--ssa-text-muted);
  max-width: 540px;
  margin: 0;
}

.ssa-path-visual-card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 11;
}

.ssa-path-visual-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}


/* 04. Why SSA English Section — Shared rules defined in ssa-sections.css */

/* ==========================================================================
   HOMEPAGE POLISH (PHASE 2 - TASK 2.1)
   - .ssa-trust-strip: Compact proof strip before course grid
   - .ssa-prog-card__outcome: Authentic learner outcome chip
   - .ssa-path-flow: Connected visual progression across 4 milestones
   - .ssa-path-cta: Persistent assessment recommendation CTA
   - .ssa-why-pill-card.ssa-card--craft: Liquid glass benefit pills over warm field
   ========================================================================== */

/* 1. TRUST STRIP (COMPACT PROOF RAIL) */
.ssa-trust-strip {
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  padding: 16px 24px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.94) 0%, rgba(240, 247, 244, 0.82) 100%);
  border: 1px solid var(--ssa-material-stroke, rgba(11, 79, 108, 0.12));
  border-radius: var(--ssa-radius-xl, 24px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 32px -10px rgba(11, 79, 108, 0.08), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px) saturate(130%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px) saturate(130%);
}

.ssa-trust-strip__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
  align-items: center;
}

.ssa-trust-strip__item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.875rem;
  padding: 0.65rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--ssa-radius-lg, 16px);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  transition: transform var(--ssa-duration-fast, 0.2s) ease, box-shadow var(--ssa-duration-fast, 0.2s) ease, background var(--ssa-duration-fast, 0.2s) ease;
}

.ssa-trust-strip__item:hover {
  background: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(11, 79, 108, 0.07);
}

.ssa-trust-strip__icon {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: var(--ssa-radius-md, 12px);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 3px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
}

.ssa-trust-strip__icon--navy {
  background: rgba(var(--ssa-navy-rgb, 11, 79, 108), 0.10);
  color: var(--ssa-primary, #0B4F6C);
}

.ssa-trust-strip__icon--green {
  background: rgba(var(--ssa-green-rgb, 0, 117, 66), 0.10);
  color: var(--ssa-secondary, #007542);
}

.ssa-trust-strip__icon--orange {
  background: rgba(var(--ssa-orange-rgb, 247, 127, 0), 0.12);
  color: var(--ssa-accent, #F77F00);
}

.ssa-trust-strip__content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  min-width: 0;
}

.ssa-trust-strip__title {
  font-family: var(--ssa-font-family);
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  font-weight: var(--ssa-fw-bold, 700);
  color: var(--ssa-navy-900, #072f41);
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 0.15rem;
}

.ssa-trust-strip__desc {
  font-size: 0.775rem;
  color: var(--ssa-text-muted, #5f7079);
  line-height: 1.35;
  white-space: normal;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   3. CONNECTED LEARNING PATH ROADMAP (.ssa-path-flow & .ssa-path-step)
   Master Design System - Module Architecture:
   - 3.1 Flow Container & Grid Layout (.ssa-path-flow, .ssa-path-flow__steps)
   - 3.2 Milestone Color Themes (.ssa-path-step--orange, --green, --navy)
   - 3.3 Stage Node Anchor - 50% Overlap (.ssa-path-step__marker, .ssa-path-step__node)
   - 3.4 Milestone Content Card (.ssa-path-step__card & Typography)
   - 3.5 Transition Outcome Box (.ssa-path-step__transition)
   - 3.6 Directional Bridge Arrow (.ssa-path-step__bridge)
   - 3.7 Persistent Assessment CTA Banner (.ssa-path-cta)
   - 3.8 Responsive Flow (Tablet <= 1023px & Mobile <= 640px)
   ========================================================================== */

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   3.1 FLOW CONTAINER & GRID LAYOUT
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.ssa-path-flow {
  --ssa-path-gap: 24px;
  position: relative;
  margin-top: 28px;
}

.ssa-path-flow__steps {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: var(--ssa-path-gap);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   3.2 MILESTONE COLOR THEMES
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.ssa-path-step {
  --ssa-step-accent: var(--ssa-primary, #0B4F6C);
  --ssa-step-accent-rgb: var(--ssa-navy-rgb, 11, 79, 108);
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.ssa-path-step--orange,
.ssa-path-step--accent {
  --ssa-step-accent: var(--ssa-orange, #F77F00);
  --ssa-step-accent-rgb: var(--ssa-orange-rgb, 247, 127, 0);
}

.ssa-path-step--green {
  --ssa-step-accent: var(--ssa-secondary, #007542);
  --ssa-step-accent-rgb: var(--ssa-green-rgb, 0, 117, 66);
}

.ssa-path-step--navy {
  --ssa-step-accent: var(--ssa-primary, #0B4F6C);
  --ssa-step-accent-rgb: var(--ssa-navy-rgb, 11, 79, 108);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   3.3 STAGE NODE ANCHOR (50% Overlaps on Top of Card)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.ssa-path-step__marker {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-top: 0;
  margin-bottom: -28px; /* 50% of 56px node diameter */
  position: relative;
  z-index: 5;
}

.ssa-path-step__node {
  position: relative;
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: var(--ssa-radius-circle, 50%);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  background: var(--ssa-step-accent);
  color: #ffffff;
  border: 4px solid #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(var(--ssa-step-accent-rgb), 0.22), 0 8px 24px -2px rgba(var(--ssa-step-accent-rgb), 0.45);
  transition: transform var(--ssa-duration-fast, 0.2s) ease, box-shadow var(--ssa-duration-fast, 0.2s) ease;
}

.ssa-path-step:hover .ssa-path-step__node {
  transform: scale(1.1);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 5px rgba(var(--ssa-step-accent-rgb), 0.35), 0 12px 30px -2px rgba(var(--ssa-step-accent-rgb), 0.6);
}

.ssa-path-step__num {
  font-family: var(--ssa-font-display, "Open Sans", sans-serif);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 1;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   3.4 MILESTONE CONTENT CARD & TYPOGRAPHY
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.ssa-path-step__card {
  flex-grow: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  padding: 2.35rem 1.35rem 1.35rem; /* 2.35rem gives headroom for overlapping node */
  border-radius: var(--ssa-radius-xl, 24px);
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 100% 0%, rgba(var(--ssa-step-accent-rgb, 11, 79, 108), 0.08) 0%, transparent 50%), linear-gradient(165deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98) 0%, rgba(248, 252, 254, 0.92) 100%);
  border: 1px solid var(--ssa-material-stroke, rgba(11, 79, 108, 0.12));
  border-top: 3.5px solid var(--ssa-step-accent);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px) saturate(130%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px) saturate(130%);
  box-shadow: var(--ssa-material-shadow, 0 12px 32px rgba(7, 47, 65, 0.06)), var(--ssa-material-highlight, inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95));
  transition: transform var(--ssa-duration-base, 0.3s) var(--ssa-ease-standard, cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1)),
              box-shadow var(--ssa-duration-base, 0.3s) var(--ssa-ease-standard, cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1)),
              border-color var(--ssa-duration-base, 0.3s) ease;
}

.ssa-path-step--orange .ssa-path-step__card,
.ssa-path-step--accent .ssa-path-step__card {
  border-top: 3.5px solid var(--ssa-orange, #F77F00);
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 100% 0%, rgba(247, 127, 0, 0.08) 0%, transparent 50%), linear-gradient(165deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98) 0%, rgba(248, 252, 254, 0.92) 100%);
}

.ssa-path-step--green .ssa-path-step__card {
  border-top: 3.5px solid var(--ssa-secondary, #007542);
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 100% 0%, rgba(0, 117, 66, 0.08) 0%, transparent 50%), linear-gradient(165deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98) 0%, rgba(248, 252, 254, 0.92) 100%);
}

.ssa-path-step--navy .ssa-path-step__card {
  border-top: 3.5px solid var(--ssa-primary, #0B4F6C);
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 100% 0%, rgba(11, 79, 108, 0.08) 0%, transparent 50%), linear-gradient(165deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98) 0%, rgba(248, 252, 254, 0.92) 100%);
}

.ssa-path-step:hover .ssa-path-step__card {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  border-color: rgba(var(--ssa-step-accent-rgb), 0.35);
  border-top-color: var(--ssa-step-accent);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 48px rgba(7, 47, 65, 0.12), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
}

.ssa-path-step__card-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

.ssa-path-step__program {
  font-size: 0.725rem;
  font-weight: var(--ssa-fw-extrabold, 800);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: var(--ssa-step-accent);
}

.ssa-path-step__age {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: var(--ssa-fw-extrabold, 800);
  color: var(--ssa-step-accent, #074E74);
  background: rgba(var(--ssa-step-accent-rgb, 11, 79, 108), 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(var(--ssa-step-accent-rgb, 11, 79, 108), 0.22);
  padding: 2px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--ssa-radius-tag, 999px);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.ssa-path-step__age:empty {
  display: none;
}

.ssa-path-step__title {
  font-family: var(--ssa-font-headings, var(--ssa-font-family));
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: var(--ssa-fw-extrabold, 800);
  color: var(--ssa-ink-900, #072f41);
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.ssa-path-step__desc {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--ssa-text-muted, #5f7079);
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   3.5 TRANSITION OUTCOME BOX & FINAL STAGE
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.ssa-path-step__transition {
  margin-top: auto;
  padding: 0.75rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--ssa-radius-md, 14px);
  background: rgba(var(--ssa-step-accent-rgb), 0.06);
  border: 1px dashed rgba(var(--ssa-step-accent-rgb), 0.25);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.ssa-path-step__transition-value {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: var(--ssa-fw-bold, 700);
  color: var(--ssa-ink-900, #072f41);
  line-height: 1.4;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
}

.ssa-path-step__transition-icon {
  color: var(--ssa-step-accent);
  font-weight: 900;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

/* Final Milestone Styling (Stage 04: IELTS Pathway) */
.ssa-path-step--final .ssa-path-step__card {
  border-color: rgba(var(--ssa-step-accent-rgb, 247, 127, 0), 0.35);
  border-top-color: var(--ssa-step-accent, #F77F00);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 36px rgba(var(--ssa-step-accent-rgb, 247, 127, 0), 0.08), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
}

.ssa-path-step__transition--final {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(var(--ssa-step-accent-rgb, 247, 127, 0), 0.10) 0%, rgba(var(--ssa-step-accent-rgb, 247, 127, 0), 0.04) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(var(--ssa-step-accent-rgb, 247, 127, 0), 0.32);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   3.6 DIRECTIONAL STAGE BRIDGE ARROW (Desktop only)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.ssa-path-step__bridge {
  display: none;
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .ssa-path-step__bridge {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    position: absolute;
    right: calc(-1 * var(--ssa-path-gap) / 2);
    top: calc(50% + 14px);
    transform: translate(50%, -50%);
    width: 30px;
    height: 30px;
    border-radius: var(--ssa-radius-circle, 50%);
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--ssa-material-stroke, rgba(11, 79, 108, 0.15));
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(7, 47, 65, 0.1), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
    color: var(--ssa-step-accent);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: var(--ssa-fw-extrabold, 800);
    z-index: 4;
    transition: transform var(--ssa-duration-fast, 0.2s) ease, background-color var(--ssa-duration-fast, 0.2s) ease, color var(--ssa-duration-fast, 0.2s) ease;
  }

  .ssa-path-step:hover .ssa-path-step__bridge {
    background: var(--ssa-step-accent);
    color: #ffffff;
    transform: translate(50%, -50%) scale(1.15);
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   3.7 PERSISTENT ASSESSMENT CTA BANNER (.ssa-path-cta)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.ssa-path-cta {
  margin-top: 32px;
  padding: 28px 32px;
  border-radius: var(--ssa-radius-xl, 24px);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(11, 79, 108, 0.94) 0%, rgba(7, 47, 65, 0.98) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 48px -12px rgba(7, 47, 65, 0.32), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 2rem;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.ssa-path-cta__content {
  max-width: 680px;
}

.ssa-path-cta__eyebrow {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: var(--ssa-fw-extrabold, 800);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ssa-orange, #F77F00);
  margin-bottom: var(--ssa-space-eyebrow-title, 12px);
}

.ssa-path-cta__title {
  font-family: var(--ssa-font-family);
  font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 2.2vw, 1.75rem);
  font-weight: var(--ssa-fw-extrabold, 800);
  line-height: 1.25;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: var(--ssa-space-title-description, 12px);
}

.ssa-path-cta__desc {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);
  margin: 0;
}

.ssa-path-cta__actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--ssa-space-cta-actions-gap, 16px);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.ssa-path-cta__actions .ssa-btn--secondary {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  color: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  justify-content: center;
}

.ssa-path-cta__actions .ssa-btn--secondary:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
  color: #ffffff;
}

/* 5. REFINED BENEFIT PILLS IN WHY SSA (Đồng bộ Style Card-Mẫu) */
.ssa-why-pill-card.ssa-card--craft {
  isolation: isolate;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   3.8 RESPONSIVE BREAKPOINTS (Tablet <= 1023px & Mobile <= 640px)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 1023px) {
  /* Tablet: 2-Column Balanced Grid with 52px Node (50% Overlap = -26px) */
  .ssa-path-flow__steps {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 2.25rem 1.5rem;
    padding-left: 0;
  }

  .ssa-path-step {
    align-items: stretch;
    z-index: 2;
  }

  .ssa-path-step__marker {
    margin-bottom: -26px; /* 50% of 52px node */
    z-index: 5;
  }

  .ssa-path-step__node {
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
  }

  .ssa-path-step__bridge {
    display: none;
  }

  .ssa-path-step__card {
    padding: 2.25rem 1.25rem 1.25rem;
  }

  .ssa-path-cta {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }

  .ssa-path-cta__actions {
    flex-direction: row;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .ssa-path-cta__actions .ssa-btn {
    flex: 1;
  }

  /* Trust Strip */
  .ssa-trust-strip__grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  /* Mobile: 1-Column Sequential Flow with 48px Node (50% Overlap = -24px) */
  .ssa-path-flow__steps {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.25rem;
    padding-left: 0;
  }

  .ssa-path-step {
    gap: 0;
  }

  .ssa-path-step__marker {
    margin-bottom: -24px; /* 50% of 48px node */
  }

  .ssa-path-step__node {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-width: 3px;
  }

  .ssa-path-step__num {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }

  .ssa-path-step__card {
    padding: 2.1rem 1.15rem 1.15rem;
    border-radius: var(--ssa-radius-lg, 18px);
  }

  .ssa-path-step__title {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
  }

  .ssa-path-step__desc {
    font-size: 0.8125rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  }

  .ssa-path-cta__actions {
    flex-direction: column;
  }

  /* Trust Strip */
  .ssa-trust-strip__grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 0.75rem;
  }
}