/*
Theme Name: Sorted & Saved
Theme URI: https://sortedandsaved.com
Author: Sorted & Saved
Author URI: https://sortedandsaved.com
Description: A fast, warm, editorial WordPress theme built for Pinterest-driven home organization and family budgeting blogs. Ad-network ready (Journey by Mediavine, Raptive, AdSense) with CLS-safe ad slots, full JSON-LD schema, Pinterest-optimized images, and a component library for long-form content.
Version: 1.2.0
Requires at least: 6.2
Tested up to: 6.8
Requires PHP: 7.4
License: GNU General Public License v2 or later
License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html
Text Domain: sorted-and-saved
Tags: blog, one-column, two-columns, right-sidebar, custom-menu, custom-logo, featured-images, block-styles, wide-blocks, editor-style, translation-ready
*/

/* ==========================================================================
   1. DESIGN TOKENS
   ========================================================================== */

:root {
	/* Brand palette */
	--ss-sage:            #7C9070;
	--ss-sage-dark:       #5F7156;
	--ss-sage-darker:     #47543F;
	--ss-sage-light:      #A8B89F;
	--ss-sage-wash:       #EDF1EA;

	--ss-terracotta:      #C4714E;
	--ss-terracotta-dark: #A85B3B;
	--ss-terracotta-wash: #F7E9E1;

	--ss-cream:           #F5F1E8;
	--ss-cream-deep:      #EDE7DA;
	--ss-paper:           #FFFDF9;

	--ss-ink:             #2B2A26;
	--ss-ink-soft:        #5A574F;
	--ss-ink-faint:       #8A867C;
	--ss-line:            #DFD9CB;
	--ss-line-soft:       #EAE5D9;

	/* Semantic */
	--ss-bg:              var(--ss-cream);
	--ss-surface:         var(--ss-paper);
	--ss-text:            var(--ss-ink);
	--ss-text-muted:      var(--ss-ink-soft);
	--ss-accent:          var(--ss-sage);
	--ss-accent-strong:   var(--ss-sage-dark);
	--ss-highlight:       var(--ss-terracotta);

	/* Typography */
	--ss-font-display: "Fraunces", ui-serif, Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;
	--ss-font-body:    "Inter", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, sans-serif;
	--ss-font-mono:    ui-monospace, SFMono-Regular, "SF Mono", Menlo, Consolas, monospace;

	--ss-text-xs:   0.8125rem;
	--ss-text-sm:   0.9375rem;
	--ss-text-base: 1.0625rem;
	--ss-text-lg:   clamp(1.125rem, 0.4vw + 1.05rem, 1.25rem);
	--ss-text-xl:   clamp(1.3rem, 1vw + 1.1rem, 1.6rem);
	--ss-text-2xl:  clamp(1.6rem, 2vw + 1.2rem, 2.15rem);
	--ss-text-3xl:  clamp(2rem, 3vw + 1.3rem, 2.85rem);
	--ss-text-4xl:  clamp(2.35rem, 4.5vw + 1.3rem, 3.75rem);

	--ss-leading-tight: 1.15;
	--ss-leading-snug:  1.35;
	--ss-leading-body:  1.7;
	--ss-leading-loose: 1.8;

	/* Space scale */
	--ss-1:  0.25rem;
	--ss-2:  0.5rem;
	--ss-3:  0.75rem;
	--ss-4:  1rem;
	--ss-5:  1.5rem;
	--ss-6:  2rem;
	--ss-7:  2.75rem;
	--ss-8:  3.5rem;
	--ss-9:  5rem;
	--ss-10: 7rem;

	/* Layout */
	--ss-content:   43rem;   /* ~688px — optimal reading measure */
	--ss-wide:      72rem;
	--ss-gutter:    clamp(1.15rem, 4vw, 2.5rem);
	--ss-sidebar:   19rem;

	/* Form */
	--ss-radius-sm: 6px;
	--ss-radius:    10px;
	--ss-radius-lg: 16px;
	--ss-radius-xl: 24px;
	--ss-radius-pill: 999px;

	/* Warm-tinted shadows — never neutral gray */
	--ss-shadow-sm: 0 1px 2px rgba(67, 60, 44, 0.05), 0 1px 3px rgba(67, 60, 44, 0.04);
	--ss-shadow:    0 2px 4px rgba(67, 60, 44, 0.04), 0 6px 16px rgba(67, 60, 44, 0.07);
	--ss-shadow-lg: 0 4px 8px rgba(67, 60, 44, 0.05), 0 18px 40px rgba(67, 60, 44, 0.10);

	--ss-ease: cubic-bezier(0.32, 0.72, 0.28, 1);
	--ss-header-h: 68px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   2. RESET & BASE
   ========================================================================== */

*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }

html {
	-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;
	scroll-behavior: smooth;
	scroll-padding-top: calc(var(--ss-header-h) + 1.25rem);
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
	html { scroll-behavior: auto; }
	*, *::before, *::after {
		animation-duration: 0.001ms !important;
		animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
		transition-duration: 0.001ms !important;
	}
}

body {
	margin: 0;
	background: var(--ss-bg);
	color: var(--ss-text);
	font-family: var(--ss-font-body);
	font-size: var(--ss-text-base);
	line-height: var(--ss-leading-body);
	font-feature-settings: "kern" 1, "liga" 1, "calt" 1;
	-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
	-moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
	overflow-x: hidden;
}

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
	font-family: var(--ss-font-display);
	font-weight: 600;
	line-height: var(--ss-leading-tight);
	letter-spacing: -0.015em;
	color: var(--ss-ink);
	margin: 0 0 var(--ss-4);
	text-wrap: balance;
	font-variation-settings: "SOFT" 20, "WONK" 0, "opsz" 32;
}

h1 { font-size: var(--ss-text-4xl); }
h2 { font-size: var(--ss-text-2xl); }
h3 { font-size: var(--ss-text-xl); }
h4 { font-size: var(--ss-text-lg); }
h5, h6 {
	font-size: var(--ss-text-base);
	font-family: var(--ss-font-body);
	font-weight: 700;
	letter-spacing: 0.02em;
	text-transform: uppercase;
}

p { margin: 0 0 var(--ss-5); }

a {
	color: var(--ss-accent-strong);
	text-decoration-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--ss-accent) 40%, transparent);
	text-underline-offset: 0.18em;
	text-decoration-thickness: 1.5px;
	transition: color 0.18s var(--ss-ease), text-decoration-color 0.18s var(--ss-ease);
}
a:hover { color: var(--ss-terracotta-dark); text-decoration-color: currentColor; }

img, svg, video, canvas, iframe {
	max-width: 100%;
	height: auto;
	display: block;
}

figure { margin: 0; }

hr {
	border: 0;
	height: 1px;
	background: var(--ss-line);
	margin: var(--ss-7) 0;
}

blockquote {
	margin: var(--ss-6) 0;
	padding: var(--ss-2) 0 var(--ss-2) var(--ss-5);
	border-left: 3px solid var(--ss-sage);
	font-family: var(--ss-font-display);
	font-size: var(--ss-text-lg);
	font-style: italic;
	color: var(--ss-ink-soft);
}
blockquote p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }

code, kbd, pre, samp { font-family: var(--ss-font-mono); font-size: 0.9em; }
code {
	background: var(--ss-cream-deep);
	padding: 0.15em 0.4em;
	border-radius: var(--ss-radius-sm);
}
pre {
	background: var(--ss-ink);
	color: #F0EDE5;
	padding: var(--ss-5);
	border-radius: var(--ss-radius);
	overflow-x: auto;
	line-height: 1.6;
}
pre code { background: none; padding: 0; color: inherit; }

::selection { background: var(--ss-sage-light); color: var(--ss-ink); }

:focus-visible {
	outline: 2.5px solid var(--ss-terracotta);
	outline-offset: 3px;
	border-radius: var(--ss-radius-sm);
}

.ss-screen-reader-text,
.screen-reader-text {
	position: absolute !important;
	width: 1px; height: 1px;
	padding: 0; margin: -1px;
	overflow: hidden;
	clip: rect(0, 0, 0, 0);
	white-space: nowrap;
	border: 0;
}

.ss-skip-link {
	position: absolute;
	top: -100px;
	left: var(--ss-4);
	z-index: 999;
	background: var(--ss-ink);
	color: #fff;
	padding: var(--ss-3) var(--ss-5);
	border-radius: var(--ss-radius);
	text-decoration: none;
	font-weight: 600;
}
.ss-skip-link:focus { top: var(--ss-4); color: #fff; }

/* ==========================================================================
   3. LAYOUT PRIMITIVES
   ========================================================================== */

.ss-wrap {
	width: 100%;
	max-width: var(--ss-wide);
	margin-inline: auto;
	padding-inline: var(--ss-gutter);
}

.ss-wrap--narrow { max-width: calc(var(--ss-content) + var(--ss-gutter) * 2); }

.ss-section { padding-block: var(--ss-9); }
.ss-section--tight { padding-block: var(--ss-7); }

/* Article measure system: children default to reading width, .alignwide/.alignfull escape */
.ss-prose > * {
	max-width: var(--ss-content);
	margin-inline: auto;
}

.ss-prose > .alignwide,
.ss-prose > .wp-block-gallery,
.ss-prose > .ss-breakout {
	max-width: min(58rem, 100%);
}

.ss-prose > .alignfull { max-width: 100%; }

/* ==========================================================================
   4. BUTTONS & PILLS
   ========================================================================== */

.ss-btn {
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	gap: var(--ss-2);
	font-family: var(--ss-font-body);
	font-size: var(--ss-text-sm);
	font-weight: 600;
	letter-spacing: 0.01em;
	line-height: 1;
	padding: 0.95em 1.7em;
	border: 1.5px solid transparent;
	border-radius: var(--ss-radius-pill);
	cursor: pointer;
	text-decoration: none;
	transition: transform 0.18s var(--ss-ease), background-color 0.18s var(--ss-ease),
	            border-color 0.18s var(--ss-ease), box-shadow 0.18s var(--ss-ease), color 0.18s var(--ss-ease);
}
.ss-btn:hover { transform: translateY(-1.5px); }
.ss-btn:active { transform: translateY(0); }

.ss-btn--primary {
	background: var(--ss-sage-dark);
	color: #fff;
	box-shadow: var(--ss-shadow-sm);
}
.ss-btn--primary:hover { background: var(--ss-sage-darker); color: #fff; box-shadow: var(--ss-shadow); }

.ss-btn--accent {
	background: var(--ss-terracotta);
	color: #fff;
	box-shadow: var(--ss-shadow-sm);
}
.ss-btn--accent:hover { background: var(--ss-terracotta-dark); color: #fff; box-shadow: var(--ss-shadow); }

.ss-btn--ghost {
	background: transparent;
	color: var(--ss-ink);
	border-color: var(--ss-line);
}
.ss-btn--ghost:hover { background: var(--ss-paper); border-color: var(--ss-sage); color: var(--ss-ink); }

.ss-btn--block { display: flex; width: 100%; }

.ss-pill {
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 0.4em;
	font-size: var(--ss-text-xs);
	font-weight: 600;
	letter-spacing: 0.06em;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	color: var(--ss-sage-darker);
	background: var(--ss-sage-wash);
	padding: 0.42em 0.9em;
	border-radius: var(--ss-radius-pill);
	text-decoration: none;
	transition: background-color 0.18s var(--ss-ease), color 0.18s var(--ss-ease);
}
a.ss-pill:hover { background: var(--ss-sage); color: #fff; }

.ss-pill--accent { color: var(--ss-terracotta-dark); background: var(--ss-terracotta-wash); }
a.ss-pill--accent:hover { background: var(--ss-terracotta); color: #fff; }

/* Signature "sorted" motif — three stacked rules */
.ss-motif {
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	gap: 4px;
	width: 34px;
	margin-bottom: var(--ss-4);
}
.ss-motif span {
	display: block;
	height: 2.5px;
	border-radius: 2px;
	background: var(--ss-sage);
}
.ss-motif span:nth-child(1) { width: 100%; }
.ss-motif span:nth-child(2) { width: 72%; background: var(--ss-terracotta); }
.ss-motif span:nth-child(3) { width: 45%; }
.ss-motif--center { margin-inline: auto; }

/* ==========================================================================
   5. HEADER & NAVIGATION
   ========================================================================== */

.ss-header {
	position: sticky;
	top: 0;
	z-index: 100;
	background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--ss-cream) 88%, transparent);
	-webkit-backdrop-filter: saturate(180%) blur(14px);
	backdrop-filter: saturate(180%) blur(14px);
	border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
	transition: border-color 0.25s var(--ss-ease), box-shadow 0.25s var(--ss-ease);
}
.ss-header.is-stuck {
	border-bottom-color: var(--ss-line);
	box-shadow: 0 1px 12px rgba(67, 60, 44, 0.05);
}

.ss-header__inner {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: space-between;
	gap: var(--ss-5);
	min-height: var(--ss-header-h);
}

.ss-brand {
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: var(--ss-3);
	text-decoration: none;
	flex-shrink: 0;
}
.ss-brand img { max-height: 40px; width: auto; }
.ss-brand__text {
	font-family: var(--ss-font-display);
	font-size: 1.35rem;
	font-weight: 600;
	letter-spacing: -0.02em;
	color: var(--ss-ink);
	line-height: 1.1;
	white-space: nowrap;
}
.ss-brand__text em {
	font-style: normal;
	color: var(--ss-terracotta);
}
.ss-brand__tagline {
	display: block;
	font-family: var(--ss-font-body);
	font-size: 0.6875rem;
	font-weight: 500;
	letter-spacing: 0.14em;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	color: var(--ss-ink-faint);
	margin-top: 2px;
}

.ss-nav { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--ss-5); }

.ss-nav__menu {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: var(--ss-5);
	list-style: none;
	margin: 0;
	padding: 0;
}
.ss-nav__menu li { position: relative; }
.ss-nav__menu a {
	font-size: var(--ss-text-sm);
	font-weight: 500;
	color: var(--ss-ink);
	text-decoration: none;
	padding-block: var(--ss-2);
	position: relative;
	white-space: nowrap;
}
.ss-nav__menu a::after {
	content: "";
	position: absolute;
	left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 2px;
	height: 2px;
	background: var(--ss-terracotta);
	border-radius: 2px;
	transform: scaleX(0);
	transform-origin: left;
	transition: transform 0.22s var(--ss-ease);
}
.ss-nav__menu a:hover::after,
.ss-nav__menu .current-menu-item > a::after,
.ss-nav__menu .current_page_item > a::after { transform: scaleX(1); }

/* Dropdowns */
.ss-nav__menu ul {
	position: absolute;
	top: calc(100% + 0.6rem);
	left: -1rem;
	min-width: 13rem;
	background: var(--ss-paper);
	border: 1px solid var(--ss-line);
	border-radius: var(--ss-radius);
	box-shadow: var(--ss-shadow-lg);
	list-style: none;
	margin: 0;
	padding: var(--ss-2);
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	gap: 2px;
	opacity: 0;
	visibility: hidden;
	transform: translateY(-6px);
	transition: opacity 0.2s var(--ss-ease), transform 0.2s var(--ss-ease), visibility 0.2s;
}
.ss-nav__menu li:hover > ul,
.ss-nav__menu li:focus-within > ul { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: translateY(0); }
.ss-nav__menu ul a {
	display: block;
	padding: var(--ss-2) var(--ss-3);
	border-radius: var(--ss-radius-sm);
}
.ss-nav__menu ul a::after { display: none; }
.ss-nav__menu ul a:hover { background: var(--ss-sage-wash); }

.ss-header__actions { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--ss-2); }

.ss-icon-btn {
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	width: 40px; height: 40px;
	border: 0;
	background: transparent;
	border-radius: var(--ss-radius-pill);
	color: var(--ss-ink);
	cursor: pointer;
	transition: background-color 0.18s var(--ss-ease);
}
.ss-icon-btn:hover { background: var(--ss-cream-deep); }
.ss-icon-btn svg { width: 20px; height: 20px; }

.ss-burger { display: none; }

/* Mobile drawer */
.ss-drawer {
	position: fixed;
	inset: 0;
	z-index: 200;
	background: var(--ss-cream);
	padding: var(--ss-5) var(--ss-gutter) var(--ss-8);
	overflow-y: auto;
	transform: translateX(100%);
	transition: transform 0.32s var(--ss-ease);
	visibility: hidden;
}
.ss-drawer.is-open { transform: translateX(0); visibility: visible; }
.ss-drawer__head {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: space-between;
	min-height: var(--ss-header-h);
	margin-bottom: var(--ss-5);
}
.ss-drawer__menu { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
.ss-drawer__menu li { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ss-line-soft); }
.ss-drawer__menu a {
	display: block;
	padding: var(--ss-4) 0;
	font-family: var(--ss-font-display);
	font-size: 1.4rem;
	font-weight: 600;
	color: var(--ss-ink);
	text-decoration: none;
}
.ss-drawer__menu ul { list-style: none; margin: 0 0 var(--ss-3); padding-left: var(--ss-4); }
.ss-drawer__menu ul li { border: 0; }
.ss-drawer__menu ul a { font-family: var(--ss-font-body); font-size: var(--ss-text-base); font-weight: 500; padding: var(--ss-2) 0; }

/* Search overlay */
.ss-search-overlay {
	position: fixed;
	inset: 0;
	z-index: 300;
	background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--ss-cream) 96%, transparent);
	-webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
	backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
	display: grid;
	place-items: start center;
	padding: 18vh var(--ss-gutter) var(--ss-6);
	opacity: 0;
	visibility: hidden;
	transition: opacity 0.24s var(--ss-ease), visibility 0.24s;
}
.ss-search-overlay.is-open { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; }
.ss-search-overlay__inner { width: 100%; max-width: 34rem; }
.ss-search-overlay .ss-search-form input[type="search"] { font-size: var(--ss-text-xl); padding: var(--ss-4) var(--ss-5); }

@media (max-width: 900px) {
	.ss-nav__menu { display: none; }
	.ss-burger { display: inline-flex; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   6. FORMS
   ========================================================================== */

input[type="text"], input[type="email"], input[type="url"], input[type="search"],
input[type="tel"], input[type="number"], input[type="password"], textarea, select {
	width: 100%;
	font-family: inherit;
	font-size: var(--ss-text-base);
	color: var(--ss-ink);
	background: var(--ss-paper);
	border: 1.5px solid var(--ss-line);
	border-radius: var(--ss-radius);
	padding: 0.85em 1.05em;
	transition: border-color 0.18s var(--ss-ease), box-shadow 0.18s var(--ss-ease);
}
input:focus, textarea:focus, select:focus {
	outline: none;
	border-color: var(--ss-sage);
	box-shadow: 0 0 0 3.5px color-mix(in srgb, var(--ss-sage) 20%, transparent);
}
textarea { min-height: 9rem; resize: vertical; line-height: 1.6; }
label { display: block; font-size: var(--ss-text-sm); font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: var(--ss-2); }

.ss-search-form { display: flex; gap: var(--ss-2); }
.ss-search-form input[type="search"] { flex: 1; }

/* ==========================================================================
   7. HERO / FRONT PAGE
   ========================================================================== */

.ss-hero {
	position: relative;
	padding-block: clamp(var(--ss-7), 7vw, var(--ss-10));
	overflow: hidden;
}
.ss-hero::before {
	content: "";
	position: absolute;
	top: -22%; right: -12%;
	width: min(46rem, 78vw);
	aspect-ratio: 1;
	background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, color-mix(in srgb, var(--ss-sage) 22%, transparent), transparent 66%);
	pointer-events: none;
	z-index: 0;
}
.ss-hero::after {
	content: "";
	position: absolute;
	bottom: -30%; left: -14%;
	width: min(34rem, 62vw);
	aspect-ratio: 1;
	background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, color-mix(in srgb, var(--ss-terracotta) 13%, transparent), transparent 66%);
	pointer-events: none;
	z-index: 0;
}
.ss-hero > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

.ss-hero__grid {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: 1.08fr 0.92fr;
	gap: clamp(var(--ss-6), 5vw, var(--ss-9));
	align-items: center;
}

.ss-hero__eyebrow {
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 0.55em;
	font-size: var(--ss-text-xs);
	font-weight: 600;
	letter-spacing: 0.12em;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	color: var(--ss-sage-darker);
	margin-bottom: var(--ss-4);
}
.ss-hero__eyebrow::before {
	content: "";
	width: 26px; height: 2px;
	background: var(--ss-terracotta);
	border-radius: 2px;
}

.ss-hero__title {
	font-size: var(--ss-text-4xl);
	margin-bottom: var(--ss-5);
}
.ss-hero__title em {
	font-style: italic;
	color: var(--ss-terracotta);
	font-variation-settings: "SOFT" 40, "WONK" 1, "opsz" 40;
}

.ss-hero__lede {
	font-size: var(--ss-text-lg);
	color: var(--ss-ink-soft);
	max-width: 34rem;
	margin-bottom: var(--ss-6);
}

.ss-hero__actions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: var(--ss-3); align-items: center; }

.ss-hero__proof {
	display: flex;
	flex-wrap: wrap;
	align-items: center;
	gap: var(--ss-2) var(--ss-5);
	margin-top: var(--ss-6);
	padding-top: var(--ss-5);
	border-top: 1px solid var(--ss-line);
	font-size: var(--ss-text-sm);
	color: var(--ss-ink-faint);
}
.ss-hero__proof strong { color: var(--ss-ink); font-weight: 600; }

.ss-hero__media { position: relative; }
.ss-hero__media img {
	width: 100%;
	aspect-ratio: 4 / 5;
	object-fit: cover;
	border-radius: var(--ss-radius-xl);
	box-shadow: var(--ss-shadow-lg);
}
.ss-hero__media-fallback {
	width: 100%;
	aspect-ratio: 4 / 5;
	border-radius: var(--ss-radius-xl);
	background:
		linear-gradient(145deg, var(--ss-sage-wash), var(--ss-cream-deep)),
		var(--ss-cream-deep);
	box-shadow: var(--ss-shadow-lg);
	display: grid;
	place-items: center;
	border: 1px solid var(--ss-line);
}

.ss-hero__badge {
	position: absolute;
	bottom: var(--ss-5);
	left: calc(-1 * var(--ss-4));
	background: var(--ss-paper);
	border: 1px solid var(--ss-line);
	border-radius: var(--ss-radius-lg);
	box-shadow: var(--ss-shadow-lg);
	padding: var(--ss-4) var(--ss-5);
	max-width: 15rem;
}
.ss-hero__badge strong {
	display: block;
	font-family: var(--ss-font-display);
	font-size: 1.7rem;
	line-height: 1;
	color: var(--ss-sage-dark);
	margin-bottom: 3px;
}
.ss-hero__badge span { font-size: var(--ss-text-xs); color: var(--ss-ink-faint); line-height: 1.4; display: block; }

@media (max-width: 860px) {
	.ss-hero__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
	.ss-hero__media { order: -1; max-width: 26rem; }
	.ss-hero__badge { left: auto; right: var(--ss-4); }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   8. SECTION HEADINGS
   ========================================================================== */

.ss-section-head { margin-bottom: var(--ss-7); }
.ss-section-head--center { text-align: center; }
.ss-section-head--center .ss-motif { margin-inline: auto; }
.ss-section-head--split {
	display: flex;
	align-items: flex-end;
	justify-content: space-between;
	gap: var(--ss-5);
	flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.ss-section-head h2 { margin-bottom: var(--ss-2); }
.ss-section-head p {
	color: var(--ss-ink-soft);
	max-width: 40rem;
	margin: 0;
}
.ss-section-head--center p { margin-inline: auto; }

.ss-link-arrow {
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 0.45em;
	font-size: var(--ss-text-sm);
	font-weight: 600;
	text-decoration: none;
	color: var(--ss-sage-dark);
	white-space: nowrap;
}
.ss-link-arrow svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; transition: transform 0.2s var(--ss-ease); }
.ss-link-arrow:hover svg { transform: translateX(3px); }

/* ==========================================================================
   9. POST CARDS
   ========================================================================== */

.ss-grid {
	display: grid;
	gap: var(--ss-6);
	grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(min(100%, 17.5rem), 1fr));
}
.ss-grid--2 { grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(min(100%, 24rem), 1fr)); }

.ss-card {
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	background: var(--ss-surface);
	border: 1px solid var(--ss-line-soft);
	border-radius: var(--ss-radius-lg);
	overflow: hidden;
	transition: transform 0.26s var(--ss-ease), box-shadow 0.26s var(--ss-ease), border-color 0.26s var(--ss-ease);
	height: 100%;
}
.ss-card:hover {
	transform: translateY(-4px);
	box-shadow: var(--ss-shadow-lg);
	border-color: var(--ss-sage-light);
}

.ss-card__media {
	position: relative;
	display: block;
	overflow: hidden;
	background: var(--ss-cream-deep);
	aspect-ratio: 3 / 2;
}
.ss-card__media img {
	width: 100%; height: 100%;
	object-fit: cover;
	transition: transform 0.5s var(--ss-ease);
}
.ss-card:hover .ss-card__media img { transform: scale(1.045); }

.ss-card__cat {
	position: absolute;
	top: var(--ss-3);
	left: var(--ss-3);
	z-index: 2;
	background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--ss-paper) 92%, transparent);
	-webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
	backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
}

.ss-card__body {
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	flex: 1;
	padding: var(--ss-5);
	gap: var(--ss-3);
}
.ss-card__title {
	font-size: var(--ss-text-lg);
	line-height: var(--ss-leading-snug);
	margin: 0;
}
.ss-card__title a { color: var(--ss-ink); text-decoration: none; }
.ss-card:hover .ss-card__title a { color: var(--ss-sage-darker); }

.ss-card__excerpt {
	font-size: var(--ss-text-sm);
	color: var(--ss-ink-soft);
	margin: 0;
	line-height: 1.6;
}

.ss-card__meta {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: var(--ss-2);
	margin-top: auto;
	padding-top: var(--ss-3);
	border-top: 1px solid var(--ss-line-soft);
	font-size: var(--ss-text-xs);
	color: var(--ss-ink-faint);
}
.ss-card__meta span + span::before { content: "·"; margin-right: var(--ss-2); }

/* Featured (first card) variant */
.ss-card--feature { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
@media (min-width: 800px) {
	.ss-card--feature { flex-direction: row; }
	.ss-card--feature .ss-card__media { flex: 0 0 50%; aspect-ratio: auto; }
	.ss-card--feature .ss-card__body { padding: var(--ss-7); justify-content: center; }
	.ss-card--feature .ss-card__title { font-size: var(--ss-text-2xl); }
	.ss-card--feature .ss-card__excerpt { font-size: var(--ss-text-base); }
}

/* Compact list item (sidebar / related) */
.ss-mini {
	display: flex;
	gap: var(--ss-3);
	align-items: center;
	text-decoration: none;
	padding: var(--ss-2) 0;
}
.ss-mini__thumb {
	flex: 0 0 68px;
	width: 68px; height: 68px;
	border-radius: var(--ss-radius);
	overflow: hidden;
	background: var(--ss-cream-deep);
}
.ss-mini__thumb img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.ss-mini__title {
	font-family: var(--ss-font-display);
	font-size: var(--ss-text-sm);
	font-weight: 600;
	line-height: 1.35;
	color: var(--ss-ink);
	margin: 0 0 3px;
}
.ss-mini:hover .ss-mini__title { color: var(--ss-sage-darker); }
.ss-mini__meta { font-size: var(--ss-text-xs); color: var(--ss-ink-faint); }

/* ==========================================================================
   10. PILLAR / CATEGORY TILES
   ========================================================================== */

.ss-pillars {
	display: grid;
	gap: var(--ss-5);
	grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(min(100%, 15rem), 1fr));
}

.ss-pillar {
	position: relative;
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	gap: var(--ss-3);
	padding: var(--ss-6);
	background: var(--ss-surface);
	border: 1px solid var(--ss-line-soft);
	border-radius: var(--ss-radius-lg);
	text-decoration: none;
	overflow: hidden;
	transition: transform 0.26s var(--ss-ease), box-shadow 0.26s var(--ss-ease), border-color 0.26s var(--ss-ease);
}
.ss-pillar::after {
	content: "";
	position: absolute;
	inset: auto -30% -55% auto;
	width: 11rem; aspect-ratio: 1;
	border-radius: 50%;
	background: var(--ss-sage-wash);
	opacity: 0;
	transition: opacity 0.3s var(--ss-ease);
}
.ss-pillar:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--ss-shadow-lg); border-color: var(--ss-sage-light); }
.ss-pillar:hover::after { opacity: 1; }
.ss-pillar > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

.ss-pillar__icon {
	width: 46px; height: 46px;
	display: grid;
	place-items: center;
	border-radius: var(--ss-radius);
	background: var(--ss-sage-wash);
	color: var(--ss-sage-darker);
}
.ss-pillar__icon svg { width: 23px; height: 23px; }
.ss-pillar:nth-child(2n) .ss-pillar__icon { background: var(--ss-terracotta-wash); color: var(--ss-terracotta-dark); }

.ss-pillar__title {
	font-size: var(--ss-text-lg);
	color: var(--ss-ink);
	margin: 0;
}
.ss-pillar__desc { font-size: var(--ss-text-sm); color: var(--ss-ink-soft); margin: 0; line-height: 1.6; }
.ss-pillar__count { font-size: var(--ss-text-xs); color: var(--ss-ink-faint); font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.05em; text-transform: uppercase; }

/* ==========================================================================
   11. NEWSLETTER / EMAIL CAPTURE
   ========================================================================== */

.ss-optin {
	position: relative;
	background: var(--ss-sage-darker);
	color: #F2F0E8;
	border-radius: var(--ss-radius-xl);
	padding: clamp(var(--ss-6), 5vw, var(--ss-8));
	overflow: hidden;
}
.ss-optin::before {
	content: "";
	position: absolute;
	top: -45%; right: -12%;
	width: 26rem; aspect-ratio: 1;
	border-radius: 50%;
	background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.055);
}
.ss-optin > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.ss-optin h2, .ss-optin h3 { color: #fff; }
.ss-optin p { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82); }
.ss-optin .ss-motif span { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.55); }
.ss-optin .ss-motif span:nth-child(2) { background: var(--ss-terracotta-light); }

.ss-optin__grid {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 1fr;
	gap: clamp(var(--ss-5), 4vw, var(--ss-8));
	align-items: center;
}
@media (max-width: 800px) { .ss-optin__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

.ss-optin__form { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: var(--ss-3); }
.ss-optin__form input[type="email"] {
	background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.96);
	border-color: transparent;
}
.ss-optin__form input[type="email"]:focus { box-shadow: 0 0 0 3.5px rgba(255,255,255,0.28); }
.ss-optin__fine { font-size: var(--ss-text-xs); color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6); margin: 0; }

/* Inline (in-article) opt-in */
.ss-optin--inline {
	background: var(--ss-cream-deep);
	color: var(--ss-ink);
	border: 1px solid var(--ss-line);
	padding: var(--ss-6);
	margin-block: var(--ss-7);
}
.ss-optin--inline::before { display: none; }
.ss-optin--inline h3 { color: var(--ss-ink); }
.ss-optin--inline p { color: var(--ss-ink-soft); }
.ss-optin--inline .ss-optin__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: var(--ss-4); }
.ss-optin--inline .ss-optin__fine { color: var(--ss-ink-faint); }
.ss-optin--inline input[type="email"] { background: var(--ss-paper); border-color: var(--ss-line); }

/* ==========================================================================
   12. SINGLE POST
   ========================================================================== */

.ss-progress {
	position: fixed;
	top: 0; left: 0;
	height: 3px;
	width: 100%;
	transform: scaleX(0);
	transform-origin: left;
	background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--ss-sage), var(--ss-terracotta));
	z-index: 150;
	will-change: transform;
}

.ss-post-header { padding-block: var(--ss-7) var(--ss-6); }
.ss-post-header__meta {
	display: flex;
	flex-wrap: wrap;
	align-items: center;
	gap: var(--ss-3);
	margin-bottom: var(--ss-4);
}
.ss-post-title { font-size: var(--ss-text-3xl); margin-bottom: var(--ss-4); }
.ss-post-dek {
	font-size: var(--ss-text-lg);
	color: var(--ss-ink-soft);
	margin-bottom: var(--ss-5);
}

.ss-byline {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: var(--ss-3);
	padding-block: var(--ss-4);
	border-top: 1px solid var(--ss-line);
	border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ss-line);
	font-size: var(--ss-text-sm);
	flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.ss-byline__avatar { border-radius: 50%; flex-shrink: 0; }
.ss-byline__who { line-height: 1.4; }
.ss-byline__who strong { display: block; font-weight: 600; color: var(--ss-ink); }
.ss-byline__who span { color: var(--ss-ink-faint); font-size: var(--ss-text-xs); }
.ss-byline__stats { margin-left: auto; color: var(--ss-ink-faint); font-size: var(--ss-text-xs); display: flex; gap: var(--ss-4); }

.ss-featured {
	margin-block: var(--ss-6);
	position: relative;
}
.ss-featured img { width: 100%; border-radius: var(--ss-radius-lg); }
.ss-featured figcaption {
	font-size: var(--ss-text-xs);
	color: var(--ss-ink-faint);
	margin-top: var(--ss-2);
	text-align: center;
}

/* Post layout with sidebar */
.ss-post-layout {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) var(--ss-sidebar);
	gap: clamp(var(--ss-6), 4vw, var(--ss-8));
	align-items: start;
	padding-bottom: var(--ss-9);
}
.ss-post-layout--full { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr); }
@media (max-width: 1080px) {
	.ss-post-layout { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr); }
}

/* Article typography */
.ss-prose { font-size: 1.09rem; line-height: var(--ss-leading-loose); }
.ss-prose > h2 {
	font-size: var(--ss-text-2xl);
	margin-top: var(--ss-8);
	margin-bottom: var(--ss-4);
	scroll-margin-top: calc(var(--ss-header-h) + 1.5rem);
}
.ss-prose > h3 {
	font-size: var(--ss-text-xl);
	margin-top: var(--ss-6);
	margin-bottom: var(--ss-3);
	scroll-margin-top: calc(var(--ss-header-h) + 1.5rem);
}
.ss-prose > h4 { margin-top: var(--ss-5); margin-bottom: var(--ss-3); }

.ss-prose > p:first-of-type {
	font-size: 1.2rem;
	line-height: 1.68;
	color: var(--ss-ink-soft);
}

.ss-prose ul, .ss-prose ol { margin: 0 auto var(--ss-5); padding-left: 1.35em; }
.ss-prose li { margin-bottom: var(--ss-3); padding-left: 0.25em; }
.ss-prose li::marker { color: var(--ss-sage); font-weight: 600; }
.ss-prose ul ul, .ss-prose ol ol { margin-top: var(--ss-3); margin-bottom: 0; }

.ss-prose figure { margin-block: var(--ss-6); }
.ss-prose img { border-radius: var(--ss-radius); }
.ss-prose figcaption {
	font-size: var(--ss-text-xs);
	color: var(--ss-ink-faint);
	text-align: center;
	margin-top: var(--ss-2);
	line-height: 1.5;
}

.ss-prose a { font-weight: 500; }

.ss-prose table {
	width: 100%;
	border-collapse: collapse;
	font-size: var(--ss-text-sm);
	margin-block: var(--ss-6);
}
.ss-prose th, .ss-prose td {
	padding: var(--ss-3) var(--ss-4);
	text-align: left;
	border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ss-line);
}
.ss-prose th {
	background: var(--ss-cream-deep);
	font-weight: 600;
	font-size: var(--ss-text-xs);
	letter-spacing: 0.05em;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	color: var(--ss-ink-soft);
}
.ss-prose tbody tr:nth-child(2n) { background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--ss-cream-deep) 45%, transparent); }
.ss-table-scroll { overflow-x: auto; -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch; margin-block: var(--ss-6); }
.ss-table-scroll table { margin-block: 0; }

/* Table of contents */
.ss-toc {
	background: var(--ss-surface);
	border: 1px solid var(--ss-line);
	border-left: 3px solid var(--ss-sage);
	border-radius: var(--ss-radius);
	padding: var(--ss-5);
	margin-block: var(--ss-6);
}
.ss-toc__title {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: space-between;
	width: 100%;
	background: none;
	border: 0;
	padding: 0;
	cursor: pointer;
	font-family: var(--ss-font-body);
	font-size: var(--ss-text-xs);
	font-weight: 700;
	letter-spacing: 0.09em;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	color: var(--ss-ink-soft);
}
.ss-toc__title svg { width: 15px; height: 15px; transition: transform 0.24s var(--ss-ease); }
.ss-toc.is-collapsed .ss-toc__title svg { transform: rotate(-90deg); }
.ss-toc.is-collapsed .ss-toc__list { display: none; }
.ss-toc__list {
	list-style: none;
	margin: var(--ss-4) 0 0;
	padding: 0;
	counter-reset: toc;
	font-size: var(--ss-text-sm);
}
.ss-toc__list li { margin-bottom: var(--ss-2); counter-increment: toc; }
.ss-toc__list li.is-sub { padding-left: var(--ss-5); font-size: var(--ss-text-xs); }
.ss-toc__list a { color: var(--ss-ink-soft); text-decoration: none; display: inline-block; line-height: 1.45; }
.ss-toc__list a:hover, .ss-toc__list a.is-active { color: var(--ss-sage-darker); font-weight: 600; }
.ss-toc__list > li:not(.is-sub) > a::before {
	content: counter(toc) ".";
	color: var(--ss-sage);
	font-weight: 700;
	margin-right: 0.45em;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   13. CONTENT COMPONENTS (shortcodes the writer agent emits)
   ========================================================================== */

/* Key takeaways */
.ss-takeaways {
	background: var(--ss-cream-deep);
	border-radius: var(--ss-radius-lg);
	border-left: 4px solid var(--ss-terracotta);
	padding: var(--ss-5) var(--ss-6);
	margin-block: var(--ss-6);
}
.ss-takeaways__title {
	font-family: var(--ss-font-body);
	font-size: var(--ss-text-xs);
	font-weight: 700;
	letter-spacing: 0.09em;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	color: var(--ss-terracotta-dark);
	margin-bottom: var(--ss-3);
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 0.5em;
}
.ss-takeaways ul { margin: 0; padding-left: 1.2em; }
.ss-takeaways li { margin-bottom: var(--ss-2); font-size: var(--ss-text-base); }
.ss-takeaways li:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }

/* Callout */
.ss-callout {
	display: flex;
	gap: var(--ss-4);
	background: var(--ss-sage-wash);
	border-radius: var(--ss-radius);
	padding: var(--ss-5);
	margin-block: var(--ss-6);
	font-size: var(--ss-text-base);
}
.ss-callout__icon {
	flex-shrink: 0;
	width: 30px; height: 30px;
	display: grid; place-items: center;
	border-radius: 50%;
	background: var(--ss-sage);
	color: #fff;
	font-weight: 700;
	font-size: 0.95rem;
}
.ss-callout p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.ss-callout__label { font-weight: 700; color: var(--ss-sage-darker); }

.ss-callout--tip { background: var(--ss-sage-wash); }
.ss-callout--warning { background: var(--ss-terracotta-wash); }
.ss-callout--warning .ss-callout__icon { background: var(--ss-terracotta); }
.ss-callout--warning .ss-callout__label { color: var(--ss-terracotta-dark); }
.ss-callout--note { background: var(--ss-cream-deep); }
.ss-callout--note .ss-callout__icon { background: var(--ss-ink-soft); }
.ss-callout--note .ss-callout__label { color: var(--ss-ink); }

/* Checklist */
.ss-checklist {
	background: var(--ss-surface);
	border: 1px solid var(--ss-line);
	border-radius: var(--ss-radius-lg);
	padding: var(--ss-6);
	margin-block: var(--ss-6);
	box-shadow: var(--ss-shadow-sm);
}
.ss-checklist__title {
	font-family: var(--ss-font-display);
	font-size: var(--ss-text-lg);
	margin-bottom: var(--ss-4);
	padding-bottom: var(--ss-3);
	border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ss-line-soft);
}
.ss-checklist ul { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
.ss-checklist li {
	display: flex;
	align-items: flex-start;
	gap: var(--ss-3);
	padding: var(--ss-3) 0;
	border-bottom: 1px dashed var(--ss-line-soft);
	font-size: var(--ss-text-base);
	line-height: 1.6;
	margin: 0;
}
.ss-checklist li:last-child { border-bottom: 0; padding-bottom: 0; }
.ss-checklist li::before {
	content: "";
	flex-shrink: 0;
	width: 20px; height: 20px;
	margin-top: 3px;
	border: 2px solid var(--ss-sage);
	border-radius: 5px;
	background: transparent;
}
.ss-checklist li::marker { content: none; }

/* Numbered steps */
.ss-steps { counter-reset: step; list-style: none; margin: var(--ss-6) auto; padding: 0; }
.ss-steps > li {
	counter-increment: step;
	position: relative;
	padding-left: 3.4rem;
	padding-bottom: var(--ss-6);
	margin: 0;
}
.ss-steps > li::before {
	content: counter(step);
	position: absolute;
	left: 0; top: -2px;
	width: 2.3rem; height: 2.3rem;
	display: grid; place-items: center;
	border-radius: 50%;
	background: var(--ss-sage);
	color: #fff;
	font-family: var(--ss-font-display);
	font-weight: 700;
	font-size: 1.05rem;
}
.ss-steps > li::after {
	content: "";
	position: absolute;
	left: 1.13rem; top: 2.6rem; bottom: 0.6rem;
	width: 2px;
	background: var(--ss-line);
}
.ss-steps > li:last-child { padding-bottom: 0; }
.ss-steps > li:last-child::after { display: none; }
.ss-steps h3, .ss-steps h4 { margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: var(--ss-2); }

/* Cost / stat breakdown */
.ss-stats {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(min(100%, 9rem), 1fr));
	gap: var(--ss-4);
	margin-block: var(--ss-6);
}
.ss-stat {
	background: var(--ss-surface);
	border: 1px solid var(--ss-line-soft);
	border-radius: var(--ss-radius);
	padding: var(--ss-4);
	text-align: center;
}
.ss-stat__value {
	display: block;
	font-family: var(--ss-font-display);
	font-size: 1.85rem;
	font-weight: 700;
	line-height: 1.1;
	color: var(--ss-sage-dark);
	margin-bottom: var(--ss-1);
}
.ss-stat__label {
	font-size: var(--ss-text-xs);
	color: var(--ss-ink-faint);
	letter-spacing: 0.04em;
	line-height: 1.4;
	display: block;
}

/* Printable / lead magnet CTA */
.ss-printable {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: auto 1fr auto;
	align-items: center;
	gap: var(--ss-5);
	background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ss-terracotta-wash), var(--ss-cream-deep));
	border: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--ss-terracotta) 25%, transparent);
	border-radius: var(--ss-radius-lg);
	padding: var(--ss-5) var(--ss-6);
	margin-block: var(--ss-7);
}
.ss-printable__icon {
	width: 54px; height: 54px;
	display: grid; place-items: center;
	background: var(--ss-terracotta);
	color: #fff;
	border-radius: var(--ss-radius);
	flex-shrink: 0;
}
.ss-printable__icon svg { width: 26px; height: 26px; }
.ss-printable__title {
	font-family: var(--ss-font-display);
	font-size: var(--ss-text-lg);
	font-weight: 600;
	margin: 0 0 3px;
}
.ss-printable__desc { font-size: var(--ss-text-sm); color: var(--ss-ink-soft); margin: 0; }
@media (max-width: 700px) {
	.ss-printable { grid-template-columns: 1fr; text-align: center; justify-items: center; }
}

/* Pros & cons */
.ss-proscons {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(min(100%, 15rem), 1fr));
	gap: var(--ss-4);
	margin-block: var(--ss-6);
}
.ss-proscons__col {
	background: var(--ss-surface);
	border: 1px solid var(--ss-line-soft);
	border-radius: var(--ss-radius);
	padding: var(--ss-5);
}
.ss-proscons__col h4 {
	font-family: var(--ss-font-body);
	font-size: var(--ss-text-xs);
	font-weight: 700;
	letter-spacing: 0.08em;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	margin-bottom: var(--ss-3);
}
.ss-proscons__col--pro { border-top: 3px solid var(--ss-sage); }
.ss-proscons__col--pro h4 { color: var(--ss-sage-darker); }
.ss-proscons__col--con { border-top: 3px solid var(--ss-terracotta); }
.ss-proscons__col--con h4 { color: var(--ss-terracotta-dark); }
.ss-proscons ul { margin: 0; padding-left: 1.15em; }
.ss-proscons li { font-size: var(--ss-text-sm); margin-bottom: var(--ss-2); }

/* FAQ accordion */
.ss-faq { margin-block: var(--ss-6); }
.ss-faq__item {
	border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ss-line);
}
.ss-faq__q {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: space-between;
	gap: var(--ss-4);
	width: 100%;
	background: none;
	border: 0;
	padding: var(--ss-4) 0;
	cursor: pointer;
	text-align: left;
	font-family: var(--ss-font-display);
	font-size: var(--ss-text-lg);
	font-weight: 600;
	color: var(--ss-ink);
	line-height: 1.35;
}
.ss-faq__q svg { flex-shrink: 0; width: 18px; height: 18px; color: var(--ss-sage); transition: transform 0.24s var(--ss-ease); }
.ss-faq__item.is-open .ss-faq__q svg { transform: rotate(45deg); }
.ss-faq__a {
	display: none;
	padding-bottom: var(--ss-5);
	color: var(--ss-ink-soft);
}
.ss-faq__item.is-open .ss-faq__a { display: block; }
.ss-faq__a > :last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }

/* ==========================================================================
   14. PINTEREST SAVE BUTTON
   ========================================================================== */

.ss-pinnable { position: relative; display: block; }
.ss-pin-save {
	position: absolute;
	top: var(--ss-3);
	right: var(--ss-3);
	z-index: 3;
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 0.4em;
	background: #E60023;
	color: #fff;
	font-size: var(--ss-text-xs);
	font-weight: 700;
	letter-spacing: 0.02em;
	padding: 0.55em 1em;
	border: 0;
	border-radius: var(--ss-radius-pill);
	cursor: pointer;
	text-decoration: none;
	opacity: 0;
	transform: translateY(-5px);
	transition: opacity 0.22s var(--ss-ease), transform 0.22s var(--ss-ease), background-color 0.18s var(--ss-ease);
	box-shadow: 0 3px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
}
.ss-pin-save svg { width: 15px; height: 15px; }
.ss-pinnable:hover .ss-pin-save,
.ss-pin-save:focus-visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
.ss-pin-save:hover { background: #AD081B; color: #fff; }

/* Always visible on touch devices */
@media (hover: none) {
	.ss-pin-save { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
}

/* The hidden tall 2:3 pin image — crawlable by Pinterest, invisible to readers */
.ss-hidden-pin {
	position: absolute !important;
	width: 1px; height: 1px;
	overflow: hidden;
	clip: rect(0, 0, 0, 0);
	white-space: nowrap;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   15. SHARE BAR
   ========================================================================== */

.ss-share {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: var(--ss-2);
	flex-wrap: wrap;
	margin-block: var(--ss-6);
	padding-block: var(--ss-4);
	border-top: 1px solid var(--ss-line);
	border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ss-line);
}
.ss-share__label {
	font-size: var(--ss-text-xs);
	font-weight: 700;
	letter-spacing: 0.08em;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	color: var(--ss-ink-faint);
	margin-right: var(--ss-2);
}
.ss-share__btn {
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	gap: 0.45em;
	width: 40px; height: 40px;
	border-radius: 50%;
	background: var(--ss-cream-deep);
	color: var(--ss-ink-soft);
	border: 0;
	cursor: pointer;
	text-decoration: none;
	transition: background-color 0.18s var(--ss-ease), color 0.18s var(--ss-ease), transform 0.18s var(--ss-ease);
}
.ss-share__btn:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); color: #fff; }
.ss-share__btn svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; }
.ss-share__btn--pinterest:hover { background: #E60023; }
.ss-share__btn--facebook:hover { background: #1877F2; }
.ss-share__btn--email:hover { background: var(--ss-sage-dark); }
.ss-share__btn--copy:hover { background: var(--ss-ink); }
.ss-share__btn--primary {
	width: auto;
	padding-inline: var(--ss-4);
	border-radius: var(--ss-radius-pill);
	background: #E60023;
	color: #fff;
	font-size: var(--ss-text-sm);
	font-weight: 600;
}
.ss-share__btn--primary:hover { background: #AD081B; }

/* ==========================================================================
   16. AUTHOR BOX & RELATED
   ========================================================================== */

.ss-author {
	display: flex;
	gap: var(--ss-5);
	background: var(--ss-surface);
	border: 1px solid var(--ss-line-soft);
	border-radius: var(--ss-radius-lg);
	padding: var(--ss-6);
	margin-block: var(--ss-7);
}
.ss-author__avatar { border-radius: 50%; flex-shrink: 0; }
.ss-author__name {
	font-family: var(--ss-font-display);
	font-size: var(--ss-text-lg);
	margin: 0 0 var(--ss-1);
}
.ss-author__role {
	font-size: var(--ss-text-xs);
	letter-spacing: 0.06em;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	color: var(--ss-sage-dark);
	font-weight: 600;
	margin-bottom: var(--ss-3);
}
.ss-author__bio { font-size: var(--ss-text-sm); color: var(--ss-ink-soft); margin: 0 0 var(--ss-3); line-height: 1.65; }
@media (max-width: 620px) { .ss-author { flex-direction: column; } }

.ss-related { padding-block: var(--ss-8); border-top: 1px solid var(--ss-line); }

/* Prev/next */
.ss-adjacent {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(min(100%, 16rem), 1fr));
	gap: var(--ss-4);
	margin-block: var(--ss-7);
}
.ss-adjacent__link {
	display: block;
	padding: var(--ss-5);
	background: var(--ss-surface);
	border: 1px solid var(--ss-line-soft);
	border-radius: var(--ss-radius);
	text-decoration: none;
	transition: border-color 0.2s var(--ss-ease), transform 0.2s var(--ss-ease);
}
.ss-adjacent__link:hover { border-color: var(--ss-sage); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.ss-adjacent__dir {
	font-size: var(--ss-text-xs);
	font-weight: 700;
	letter-spacing: 0.08em;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	color: var(--ss-ink-faint);
	display: block;
	margin-bottom: var(--ss-2);
}
.ss-adjacent__title {
	font-family: var(--ss-font-display);
	font-size: var(--ss-text-base);
	font-weight: 600;
	color: var(--ss-ink);
	line-height: 1.4;
}
.ss-adjacent__link--next { text-align: right; }

/* ==========================================================================
   17. SIDEBAR & WIDGETS
   ========================================================================== */

.ss-sidebar { position: sticky; top: calc(var(--ss-header-h) + 1.5rem); }
@media (max-width: 1080px) { .ss-sidebar { position: static; } }

.ss-widget {
	background: var(--ss-surface);
	border: 1px solid var(--ss-line-soft);
	border-radius: var(--ss-radius-lg);
	padding: var(--ss-5);
	margin-bottom: var(--ss-5);
}
.ss-widget__title,
.ss-widget .wp-block-heading,
.ss-widget .widget-title {
	font-family: var(--ss-font-body);
	font-size: var(--ss-text-xs);
	font-weight: 700;
	letter-spacing: 0.09em;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	color: var(--ss-ink-faint);
	margin: 0 0 var(--ss-4);
	padding-bottom: var(--ss-3);
	border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ss-line-soft);
}
.ss-widget ul { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; font-size: var(--ss-text-sm); }
.ss-widget ul li { margin-bottom: var(--ss-2); }
.ss-widget ul li a { color: var(--ss-ink-soft); text-decoration: none; }
.ss-widget ul li a:hover { color: var(--ss-sage-darker); }
.ss-widget--flush { background: none; border: 0; padding: 0; }

/* ==========================================================================
   18. AD SLOTS — CLS-safe reserved space
   ========================================================================== */

.ss-ad {
	display: block;
	margin-inline: auto;
	text-align: center;
	position: relative;
	overflow: hidden;
}
.ss-ad::before {
	content: "Advertisement";
	display: block;
	font-size: 0.625rem;
	letter-spacing: 0.14em;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	color: var(--ss-ink-faint);
	opacity: 0.5;
	margin-bottom: var(--ss-2);
}
.ss-ad--empty::before { display: none; }

/* Reserved heights prevent layout shift while the ad script loads.
   Adjust to match your network's actual slot sizes. */
.ss-ad--leaderboard { min-height: 116px; margin-block: var(--ss-6); }
.ss-ad--in-content  { min-height: 296px; margin-block: var(--ss-7); }
.ss-ad--sidebar     { min-height: 616px; margin-bottom: var(--ss-5); }
.ss-ad--footer      { min-height: 116px; margin-block: var(--ss-6); }

@media (max-width: 782px) {
	.ss-ad--leaderboard { min-height: 116px; }
	.ss-ad--in-content  { min-height: 296px; }
}

/* Mediavine/Raptive inject into these; keep them out of the reading measure */
.ss-prose > .ss-ad { max-width: min(58rem, 100%); }

/* ==========================================================================
   18b. BREADCRUMBS
   ========================================================================== */

.ss-breadcrumbs { margin-bottom: var(--ss-4); }
.ss-breadcrumbs ol {
	display: flex;
	flex-wrap: wrap;
	align-items: center;
	gap: var(--ss-2);
	list-style: none;
	margin: 0;
	padding: 0;
	font-size: var(--ss-text-xs);
	color: var(--ss-ink-faint);
}
.ss-breadcrumbs li { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--ss-2); }
.ss-breadcrumbs li + li::before {
	content: "/";
	color: var(--ss-line);
}
.ss-breadcrumbs a { color: var(--ss-ink-faint); text-decoration: none; }
.ss-breadcrumbs a:hover { color: var(--ss-sage-darker); text-decoration: underline; }
.ss-breadcrumbs [aria-current="page"] { color: var(--ss-ink-soft); }

/* ==========================================================================
   19. ARCHIVES & PAGINATION
   ========================================================================== */

.ss-archive-head {
	padding-block: var(--ss-8) var(--ss-6);
	text-align: center;
	position: relative;
}
.ss-archive-head__eyebrow {
	font-size: var(--ss-text-xs);
	font-weight: 600;
	letter-spacing: 0.12em;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	color: var(--ss-sage-dark);
	margin-bottom: var(--ss-3);
	display: block;
}
.ss-archive-head h1 { font-size: var(--ss-text-3xl); margin-bottom: var(--ss-3); }
.ss-archive-head p { color: var(--ss-ink-soft); max-width: 40rem; margin-inline: auto; }

.ss-pagination {
	display: flex;
	justify-content: center;
	gap: var(--ss-2);
	margin-block: var(--ss-8);
	flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.ss-pagination .page-numbers {
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	min-width: 44px; height: 44px;
	padding-inline: var(--ss-3);
	border-radius: var(--ss-radius);
	background: var(--ss-surface);
	border: 1px solid var(--ss-line-soft);
	color: var(--ss-ink-soft);
	font-size: var(--ss-text-sm);
	font-weight: 600;
	text-decoration: none;
	transition: all 0.18s var(--ss-ease);
}
.ss-pagination .page-numbers:hover { border-color: var(--ss-sage); color: var(--ss-ink); }
.ss-pagination .page-numbers.current {
	background: var(--ss-sage-dark);
	border-color: var(--ss-sage-dark);
	color: #fff;
}
.ss-pagination .page-numbers.dots { background: none; border: 0; }

/* Category filter row */
.ss-filter {
	display: flex;
	gap: var(--ss-2);
	flex-wrap: wrap;
	justify-content: center;
	margin-bottom: var(--ss-7);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   20. FOOTER
   ========================================================================== */

.ss-footer {
	background: var(--ss-ink);
	color: rgba(245, 241, 232, 0.72);
	padding-block: var(--ss-8) var(--ss-5);
	margin-top: var(--ss-9);
}
.ss-footer a { color: rgba(245, 241, 232, 0.72); text-decoration: none; }
.ss-footer a:hover { color: #fff; }

.ss-footer__grid {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: 1.5fr repeat(auto-fit, minmax(9rem, 1fr));
	gap: var(--ss-6);
	padding-bottom: var(--ss-7);
	border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(245, 241, 232, 0.13);
}
@media (max-width: 720px) { .ss-footer__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }

.ss-footer__brand .ss-brand__text { color: #fff; }
.ss-footer__brand .ss-brand__tagline { color: rgba(245, 241, 232, 0.5); }
.ss-footer__about {
	font-size: var(--ss-text-sm);
	line-height: 1.65;
	margin-top: var(--ss-4);
	max-width: 24rem;
}
.ss-footer__col-title {
	font-size: var(--ss-text-xs);
	font-weight: 700;
	letter-spacing: 0.09em;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	color: #fff;
	margin-bottom: var(--ss-4);
}
.ss-footer__col ul { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; font-size: var(--ss-text-sm); }
.ss-footer__col li { margin-bottom: var(--ss-2); }

.ss-footer__social { display: flex; gap: var(--ss-2); margin-top: var(--ss-5); }
.ss-footer__social a {
	display: grid;
	place-items: center;
	width: 38px; height: 38px;
	border-radius: 50%;
	background: rgba(245, 241, 232, 0.09);
	transition: background-color 0.18s var(--ss-ease);
}
.ss-footer__social a:hover { background: var(--ss-sage); }
.ss-footer__social svg { width: 17px; height: 17px; }

.ss-footer__bottom {
	display: flex;
	justify-content: space-between;
	align-items: center;
	gap: var(--ss-4);
	flex-wrap: wrap;
	padding-top: var(--ss-5);
	font-size: var(--ss-text-xs);
	color: rgba(245, 241, 232, 0.5);
}
.ss-footer__legal { display: flex; gap: var(--ss-4); flex-wrap: wrap; }
.ss-footer__legal-list {
	display: flex;
	gap: var(--ss-4);
	flex-wrap: wrap;
	list-style: none;
	margin: 0;
	padding: 0;
}

/* The footer menus come out of wp_nav_menu as plain <ul>s. */
.ss-footer__col ul.menu,
.ss-footer__col .menu { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; }

.ss-disclosure {
	background: var(--ss-cream-deep);
	border-radius: var(--ss-radius);
	padding: var(--ss-3) var(--ss-4);
	font-size: var(--ss-text-xs);
	color: var(--ss-ink-faint);
	line-height: 1.55;
	margin-block: var(--ss-5);
}
.ss-disclosure p { margin: 0; }

/* ==========================================================================
   21. COMMENTS
   ========================================================================== */

.ss-comments { padding-block: var(--ss-7); border-top: 1px solid var(--ss-line); }
.ss-comments__title { font-size: var(--ss-text-xl); margin-bottom: var(--ss-5); }
.ss-comments .comment-list { list-style: none; margin: 0 0 var(--ss-7); padding: 0; }
.ss-comments .comment-list ol.children { list-style: none; padding-left: var(--ss-5); margin-top: var(--ss-4); }
.ss-comments article.comment-body {
	background: var(--ss-surface);
	border: 1px solid var(--ss-line-soft);
	border-radius: var(--ss-radius);
	padding: var(--ss-5);
	margin-bottom: var(--ss-4);
}
.ss-comments .comment-meta { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--ss-3); margin-bottom: var(--ss-3); font-size: var(--ss-text-sm); }
.ss-comments .comment-author img { border-radius: 50%; }
.ss-comments .comment-author .fn { font-weight: 600; font-style: normal; }
.ss-comments .comment-metadata { font-size: var(--ss-text-xs); color: var(--ss-ink-faint); }
.ss-comments .reply { font-size: var(--ss-text-sm); font-weight: 600; }
.ss-comments .comment-respond { background: var(--ss-surface); border: 1px solid var(--ss-line-soft); border-radius: var(--ss-radius-lg); padding: var(--ss-6); }
.ss-comments .comment-form > p { margin-bottom: var(--ss-4); }
.ss-comments .comment-form-cookies-consent { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: var(--ss-2); font-size: var(--ss-text-sm); }
.ss-comments .comment-form-cookies-consent input { width: auto; }
.ss-comments .form-submit input[type="submit"] {
	background: var(--ss-sage-dark);
	color: #fff;
	border: 0;
	border-radius: var(--ss-radius-pill);
	padding: 0.95em 1.8em;
	font-family: inherit;
	font-size: var(--ss-text-sm);
	font-weight: 600;
	cursor: pointer;
	width: auto;
	transition: background-color 0.18s var(--ss-ease);
}
.ss-comments .form-submit input[type="submit"]:hover { background: var(--ss-sage-darker); }

/* ==========================================================================
   22. 404 & SEARCH RESULTS
   ========================================================================== */

.ss-404 { text-align: center; padding-block: var(--ss-9); }
.ss-404__code {
	font-family: var(--ss-font-display);
	font-size: clamp(5rem, 16vw, 10rem);
	line-height: 0.9;
	color: var(--ss-sage-light);
	margin-bottom: var(--ss-4);
	font-variation-settings: "SOFT" 60, "WONK" 1;
}
.ss-404 .ss-search-form { max-width: 26rem; margin: var(--ss-6) auto 0; }

/* ==========================================================================
   23. WORDPRESS CORE CLASSES
   ========================================================================== */

.alignleft { float: left; margin: 0.4em var(--ss-5) var(--ss-4) 0; max-width: 50%; }
.alignright { float: right; margin: 0.4em 0 var(--ss-4) var(--ss-5); max-width: 50%; }
.aligncenter { display: block; margin-inline: auto; }
.alignwide, .alignfull { clear: both; }
.alignfull { width: 100vw; max-width: 100vw; margin-left: calc(50% - 50vw); margin-right: calc(50% - 50vw); }

.wp-caption { max-width: 100%; }
.wp-caption-text, .wp-block-image figcaption {
	font-size: var(--ss-text-xs);
	color: var(--ss-ink-faint);
	text-align: center;
	margin-top: var(--ss-2);
}
.sticky .ss-card { border-color: var(--ss-sage); }
.gallery { display: grid; gap: var(--ss-3); grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(9rem, 1fr)); }
.gallery-item { margin: 0; }
.bypostauthor > .comment-body { border-color: var(--ss-sage-light); }

.wp-block-button__link {
	background: var(--ss-sage-dark);
	border-radius: var(--ss-radius-pill);
	font-weight: 600;
	padding: 0.95em 1.8em;
}
.wp-block-separator { border-color: var(--ss-line); }
.wp-block-pullquote { border-color: var(--ss-sage); }
.wp-block-table td, .wp-block-table th { border-color: var(--ss-line); }

/* ==========================================================================
   24. PRINT — printables must print clean
   ========================================================================== */

@media print {
	.ss-header, .ss-footer, .ss-share, .ss-ad, .ss-optin, .ss-related,
	.ss-comments, .ss-sidebar, .ss-progress, .ss-toc, .ss-pin-save,
	.ss-adjacent, .ss-printable, .ss-drawer, .ss-search-overlay { display: none !important; }
	body { background: #fff; color: #000; font-size: 11.5pt; }
	.ss-post-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
	.ss-prose { font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 1.55; }
	.ss-prose a { text-decoration: none; color: #000; }
	.ss-prose a[href^="http"]::after { content: " (" attr(href) ")"; font-size: 8.5pt; color: #555; }
	.ss-checklist, .ss-takeaways, .ss-callout { border: 1px solid #999; break-inside: avoid; }
	h1, h2, h3 { break-after: avoid; }
	img { max-width: 100% !important; break-inside: avoid; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   25. UTILITIES
   ========================================================================== */

.ss-stack > * + * { margin-top: var(--ss-4); }
.ss-mt-0 { margin-top: 0 !important; }
.ss-mb-0 { margin-bottom: 0 !important; }
.ss-text-center { text-align: center; }
.ss-muted { color: var(--ss-ink-soft); }
.ss-small { font-size: var(--ss-text-sm); }

.ss-reveal {
	opacity: 0;
	transform: translateY(14px);
	transition: opacity 0.55s var(--ss-ease), transform 0.55s var(--ss-ease);
}
.ss-reveal.is-visible { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
	.ss-reveal { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
}