/* ==========================================================================
   David Nexora — HR Consulting
   Navy & metallic gold design system (plain CSS)
   ========================================================================== */

:root {
  --navy-deep: #06122b;
  --navy: #0b1d3f;
  --navy-2: #12295a;
  --navy-3: #1c3a73;

  /* Metallic gold */
  --gold-dark: #8a6a1f;   /* small gold text on light backgrounds (AA contrast) */
  --gold: #c9a24a;
  --gold-bright: #d4af37;
  --gold-light: #f3dc94;
  --gold-grad: linear-gradient(135deg, #9c7425 0%, #d4af37 30%, #f6e5a8 50%, #d4af37 70%, #9c7425 100%);
  --gold-line: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #d4af37 20%, #f6e5a8 50%, #d4af37 80%, transparent);
  --gold-soft: #f8f1de;

  --ink: #0b1d3f;
  --body: #4a5568;
  --muted: #7b8496;
  --line: #e6e2d6;
  --ivory: #faf7f0;
  --white: #ffffff;

  --radius: 6px;
  --radius-lg: 10px;
  --shadow-sm: 0 2px 10px rgba(6, 18, 43, 0.06);
  --shadow: 0 14px 40px rgba(6, 18, 43, 0.10);
  --shadow-lg: 0 30px 70px rgba(6, 18, 43, 0.22);
  --shadow-gold: 0 10px 28px rgba(201, 162, 74, 0.35);

  --container: 1200px;
  --gutter: clamp(18px, 4vw, 40px);
  --nav-h: 82px;

  --serif: "Playfair Display", Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;
  --sans: "Inter", "Segoe UI", system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif;
  --ease: cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

/* ----- Reset ----- */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; scroll-padding-top: calc(var(--nav-h) + 10px); -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; }
body { font-family: var(--sans); color: var(--body); background: var(--white); line-height: 1.7; font-size: 16px; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; overflow-x: hidden; }
img { max-width: 100%; display: block; }
[hidden] { display: none !important; }
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
ul { list-style: none; }
h1, h2, h3, h4 { color: var(--ink); line-height: 1.2; font-weight: 600; }
h1, h2, h3 { font-family: var(--serif); letter-spacing: -0.005em; font-variant-numeric: lining-nums; }
.stat strong, .num-item__n, .sol-tile__num, .sol-card__num, .sol-jump a span { font-variant-numeric: lining-nums; }
h4 { font-family: var(--sans); }
button { font-family: inherit; cursor: pointer; }
.sr-only { position: absolute; width: 1px; height: 1px; padding: 0; margin: -1px; overflow: hidden; clip: rect(0 0 0 0); white-space: nowrap; border: 0; }
.svg-defs { position: absolute; width: 0; height: 0; overflow: hidden; }

/* ----- Layout ----- */
.container { width: 100%; max-width: var(--container); margin-inline: auto; padding-inline: var(--gutter); }
.section { padding: clamp(64px, 9vw, 110px) 0; }
.section--ivory { background: var(--ivory); }
.section--navy { background: var(--navy); color: #c6cfe2; position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.section--navy h2, .section--navy h3 { color: #fff; }
.text-center { text-align: center; }

.eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;
  font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-dark); margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.eyebrow::before { content: ""; width: 34px; height: 1px; background: var(--gold-grad); }
.section--navy .eyebrow, .page-hero .eyebrow, .hero .eyebrow { color: var(--gold-light); }
.section-head { max-width: 680px; margin-bottom: 52px; }
.section-head.center { margin-inline: auto; text-align: center; }
.section-head.center .eyebrow::after { content: ""; width: 34px; height: 1px; background: var(--gold-grad); }
.section-title { font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 3.8vw, 2.75rem); margin-bottom: 16px; }
.section-sub { font-size: 1.06rem; }
.section--navy .section-sub { color: #aab6cf; }
.gold-rule { width: 64px; height: 2px; background: var(--gold-grad); margin: 22px 0; border: 0; }
.center .gold-rule { margin-inline: auto; }

/* ----- Shining gold text ----- */
.gold-text {
  background: linear-gradient(110deg, #9c7425 0%, #d4af37 22%, #fbefc4 40%, #d4af37 58%, #9c7425 78%, #d4af37 90%, #9c7425 100%);
  background-size: 200% auto;
  -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text;
  color: transparent; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  animation: gold-shine 7s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes gold-shine { from { background-position: 200% center; } to { background-position: 0% center; } }

/* Gold icons: stroke uses the shared #g-gold gradient (falls back to flat gold) */
.gold-ic svg { stroke: url(#g-gold) var(--gold-bright); }

/* ----- Buttons ----- */
.btn {
  position: relative; overflow: hidden; isolation: isolate;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 10px;
  padding: 15px 30px; border-radius: 2px; font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.92rem; letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  border: 1px solid transparent; white-space: nowrap;
  transition: transform .2s var(--ease), box-shadow .2s var(--ease), background-color .2s, color .2s, border-color .2s;
}
.btn--primary { background: var(--gold-grad); background-size: 140% 140%; color: var(--navy-deep); box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold); }
.btn--primary::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; top: 0; left: -75%; width: 50%; height: 100%; z-index: -1;
  background: linear-gradient(100deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,0.65), transparent);
  transform: skewX(-20deg); transition: left .7s var(--ease);
}
.btn--primary:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 16px 34px rgba(201,162,74,0.45); }
.btn--primary:hover::after { left: 125%; }
.btn--ghost { background: transparent; color: var(--ink); border-color: rgba(11,29,63,0.25); }
.btn--ghost:hover { border-color: var(--gold); color: var(--gold-dark); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.btn--outline-light { background: transparent; color: #fff; border-color: rgba(243,220,148,0.55); }
.btn--outline-light:hover { border-color: var(--gold-light); color: var(--gold-light); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.btn--lg { padding: 17px 36px; font-size: 0.96rem; }
.btn svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.link-arrow { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--gold-dark); font-size: 0.94rem; }
.link-arrow::after { content: "→"; transition: transform .2s var(--ease); }
.link-arrow:hover::after { transform: translateX(4px); }

/* ==========================================================================
   Header
   ========================================================================== */
.site-header { position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 100; background: rgba(6, 18, 43, 0.97); backdrop-filter: blur(8px); }
.site-header::after { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; height: 1px; background: var(--gold-line); opacity: 0.55; }
.site-header .container { max-width: 1280px; }
.nav { height: var(--nav-h); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 20px; }

.brand { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.brand__crest { width: 54px; height: 54px; border-radius: 50%; flex-shrink: 0; box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px #d4af37, 0 0 22px rgba(212,175,55,0.35); background: #fff; }
.brand__word { height: 52px; width: auto; }
.footer-brand .brand__crest { width: 72px; height: 72px; }
.footer-brand .brand__word { height: 74px; }
.brand-tagline { display: block; margin-top: 18px; font-size: 0.74rem; letter-spacing: 0.2em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold-light); }

.nav__links { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 2px; }
.nav__links a { color: #d5dcec; font-size: 0.9rem; font-weight: 500; padding: 8px 13px; position: relative; white-space: nowrap; transition: color .16s; }
.nav__links a:hover { color: var(--gold-light); }
.nav__links a.active { color: #fff; }
.nav__links a.active::after { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 13px; right: 13px; bottom: 0; height: 1.5px; background: var(--gold-grad); }
.nav__cta { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; }
.nav__cta .btn { padding: 12px 22px; font-size: 0.84rem; }
.nav__toggle { display: none; background: transparent; border: 0; width: 44px; height: 44px; color: var(--gold-light); align-items: center; justify-content: center; }
.nav__toggle svg { width: 26px; height: 26px; }

@media (max-width: 1180px) {
  .nav__toggle { display: inline-flex; }
  .nav__links {
    position: fixed; inset: var(--nav-h) 0 auto 0; flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; gap: 0;
    background: var(--navy-deep); padding: 10px var(--gutter) 24px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    transform: translateY(-120%); transition: transform .3s var(--ease); max-height: calc(100vh - var(--nav-h)); overflow-y: auto;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.35);
  }
  .nav__links.open { transform: translateY(0); }
  .nav__links a { padding: 15px 4px; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06); font-size: 1rem; }
  .nav__links a.active { color: var(--gold-light); }
  .nav__links a.active::after { display: none; }
  .nav__cta .btn--consult-desktop { display: none; }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .brand__crest { width: 46px; height: 46px; }
  .brand__word { height: 44px; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Home hero with skyline
   ========================================================================== */
.hero {
  position: relative; overflow: hidden; color: #c6cfe2;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse 55% 60% at 80% 55%, rgba(212,175,55,0.14), transparent 70%),
              linear-gradient(180deg, #06122b 0%, #0b1d3f 60%, #12295a 100%);
}
.hero__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 1fr; gap: clamp(40px, 6vw, 80px); align-items: center; padding: clamp(64px, 8vw, 104px) 0 clamp(130px, 13vw, 160px); }
.hero__title { font-size: clamp(2.7rem, 5.8vw, 4.4rem); line-height: 1.05; color: #fff; font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 24px; }
.hero__title span { display: block; }
.hero__lead { font-family: var(--serif); font-style: italic; font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 2vw, 1.4rem); color: var(--gold-light); margin-bottom: 14px; }
.hero__text { font-size: 1.06rem; max-width: 520px; margin-bottom: 34px; color: #b9c4dc; }
.hero__actions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 16px; }
.hero__stats { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 14px 44px; margin-top: 48px; padding-top: 28px; border-top: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.25); }
.stat strong { display: block; font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 2.2rem; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.05; }
.stat strong small { font-size: 0.42em; font-family: var(--sans); font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase; margin-right: 4px; }
.stat span { font-size: 0.76rem; letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #9fb0d3; }

.hero__media { position: relative; padding: 12px; border: 1.5px solid; border-image: linear-gradient(135deg, #9c7425, #f6e5a8 35%, #d4af37 65%, #9c7425) 1; background: rgba(6,18,43,0.4); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }
.hero__photo { position: relative; overflow: hidden; aspect-ratio: 870 / 556; }
.hero__photo img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; object-position: center 40%; }
.hero__photo::after { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(6,18,43,0.22) 0%, transparent 30%, transparent 55%, rgba(6,18,43,0.6) 100%); }
.hero__badge { position: absolute; right: 30px; bottom: 30px; z-index: 2; background: rgba(6,18,43,0.88); padding: 16px 22px; border: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.55); }
.hero__badge strong { display: block; font-size: 0.8rem; letter-spacing: 0.14em; text-transform: uppercase; line-height: 1.7; font-family: var(--sans); }
@media (max-width: 920px) {
  .hero__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hero__media { max-width: 560px; }
}
@media (max-width: 560px) { .hero__media { padding: 8px; } .hero__badge { right: 18px; bottom: 18px; padding: 10px 14px; } .hero__badge strong { font-size: 0.7rem; } }

/* Trust bar overlapping the hero */
.trust-wrap { position: relative; z-index: 5; margin-top: -78px; }
.trust {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr); background: #fff; box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-top: 2px solid; border-image: var(--gold-line) 1;
}
.trust__item { padding: 30px 18px; text-align: center; border-right: 1px solid var(--line); }
.trust__item:last-child { border-right: 0; }
.trust__item svg { width: 34px; height: 34px; margin: 0 auto 12px; }
.trust__item p { color: var(--ink); font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.86rem; line-height: 1.4; }
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .trust { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .trust__item { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
  .trust__item:nth-child(2n) { border-right: 0; }
  .trust__item:last-child { grid-column: 1 / -1; border-bottom: 0; }
}

/* Floating quick-contact rail */
.quick-contact { position: fixed; right: 0; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%); z-index: 90; display: flex; flex-direction: column; background: var(--navy-deep); border: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.4); border-right: 0; box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }
.quick-contact a { width: 52px; height: 52px; display: grid; place-items: center; color: var(--gold-light); position: relative; transition: background .2s, color .2s; }
.quick-contact a + a { border-top: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.2); }
.quick-contact a:hover { background: var(--gold-grad); color: var(--navy-deep); }
.quick-contact svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; }
.quick-contact a span { position: absolute; right: 60px; background: var(--navy-deep); color: #fff; font-size: 0.8rem; padding: 6px 12px; white-space: nowrap; opacity: 0; pointer-events: none; transform: translateX(6px); transition: opacity .2s, transform .2s; border: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.35); }
.quick-contact a:hover span, .quick-contact a:focus-visible span { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .quick-contact { top: auto; bottom: 18px; right: 18px; transform: none; border: 0; background: transparent; box-shadow: none; }
  .quick-contact a:not(.qc-whatsapp) { display: none; }
  .quick-contact .qc-whatsapp { width: 56px; height: 56px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--gold-grad); color: var(--navy-deep); box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold); }
  .quick-contact a span { display: none; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Content blocks
   ========================================================================== */
.split { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: clamp(36px, 6vw, 80px); align-items: center; }
.split--reverse > :first-child { order: 2; }
@media (max-width: 860px) { .split { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } .split--reverse > :first-child { order: 0; } }


.check-list { display: grid; gap: 14px; margin: 26px 0 32px; }
.check-list li { display: flex; gap: 12px; align-items: flex-start; color: var(--ink); font-weight: 500; }
.check-list svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 1px; }
.section--navy .check-list li { color: #dfe5f2; }

/* Cards */
.card-grid { display: grid; gap: 24px; }
.cols-2 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
.cols-3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
.cols-4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }
@media (max-width: 960px) { .cols-3, .cols-4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 600px) { .cols-2, .cols-3, .cols-4 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

.s-card { position: relative; background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); padding: 36px 30px 32px; transition: transform .25s var(--ease), box-shadow .25s var(--ease), border-color .25s; }
.s-card::before { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; top: -1px; height: 2px; background: var(--gold-grad); transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left; transition: transform .35s var(--ease); }
.s-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--shadow); border-color: transparent; }
.s-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
.s-card__icon { width: 58px; height: 58px; display: grid; place-items: center; margin-bottom: 22px; background: var(--navy-deep); border-radius: 50%; box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(212,175,55,0.45); }
.s-card__icon svg { width: 28px; height: 28px; }
.s-card h3 { font-size: 1.28rem; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.s-card p { font-size: 0.95rem; }
.s-card__num { position: absolute; top: 26px; right: 28px; font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 1.1rem; color: var(--gold); opacity: 0.6; }

/* Navy feature columns */
.feature-cols { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 0; border-top: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.25); }
.feature-col { padding: 38px 28px 10px; border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08); }
.feature-col:last-child { border-right: 0; }
.feature-col svg { width: 38px; height: 38px; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.feature-col h3 { font-size: 1.2rem; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.feature-col p { font-size: 0.94rem; color: #aab6cf; }
@media (max-width: 960px) { .feature-cols { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } .feature-col:nth-child(2n) { border-right: 0; } }
@media (max-width: 560px) { .feature-cols { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } .feature-col { border-right: 0; padding-inline: 0; } }

/* Numbered list (signature services, why outsource) */
.num-list { display: grid; gap: 0; }
.num-item { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 70px 1fr; gap: 20px; padding: 26px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
.num-item:first-child { border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
.num-item__n { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 2rem; line-height: 1; }
.num-item h3 { font-size: 1.25rem; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.section--navy .num-item { border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); }
.section--navy .num-item p { color: #aab6cf; }

/* Values */
.values { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr); gap: 20px; text-align: center; }
.value { padding: 30px 14px; background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); }
.value svg { width: 38px; height: 38px; margin: 0 auto 14px; }
.value p { color: var(--ink); font-weight: 600; }
@media (max-width: 960px) { .values { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 520px) { .values { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }

/* Mission / vision */
.mv { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 28px; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.mv__card { padding: 44px 40px; border: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.3); background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03); }
.mv__card h3 { font-size: 1.6rem; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.mv__card p { color: #c6cfe2; font-size: 1.04rem; }
@media (max-width: 760px) { .mv { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* Industries */
.ind-card { display: flex; flex-direction: column; background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); padding: 34px 30px; transition: transform .25s var(--ease), box-shadow .25s var(--ease); }
.ind-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.ind-card svg { width: 44px; height: 44px; margin-bottom: 22px; }
.ind-card h3 { font-size: 1.3rem; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.ind-card p { font-size: 0.95rem; }
.ind-strip { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; border: 1px solid var(--line); background: #fff; }
.ind-strip a { flex: 1 1 calc(100% / 7); min-width: 150px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; justify-content: center; padding: 30px 12px; text-align: center; border-right: 1px solid var(--line); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); margin: 0 -1px -1px 0; transition: background .2s; }
.ind-strip a:hover { background: var(--ivory); }
.ind-strip svg { width: 36px; height: 36px; margin-bottom: 12px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.ind-strip span { font-weight: 600; color: var(--ink); font-size: 0.9rem; }
@media (max-width: 1100px) { .ind-strip a { flex-basis: 25%; } }
@media (max-width: 600px) { .ind-strip a { flex-basis: 50%; min-width: 0; } }

/* Founder */
.founder { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 0.9fr 1.1fr; gap: clamp(36px, 6vw, 80px); align-items: center; }
.founder__name { font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 2.8rem); margin-bottom: 6px; }
.founder__role { font-family: var(--serif); font-style: italic; font-size: 1.2rem; color: var(--gold-dark); margin-bottom: 22px; }
.founder__quals { display: flex; gap: 12px; margin: 26px 0; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.founder__quals span { border: 1px solid var(--gold); color: var(--ink); padding: 7px 18px; font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.9rem; letter-spacing: 0.06em; }
.founder__facts { display: grid; gap: 14px; }
.founder__facts li { display: flex; gap: 12px; align-items: center; color: var(--ink); font-weight: 500; }
.founder__facts svg { width: 24px; height: 24px; flex-shrink: 0; }
@media (max-width: 820px) { .founder { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ==========================================================================
   Inner page hero + CTA (with skyline silhouette)
   ========================================================================== */
.page-hero {
  position: relative; overflow: hidden; color: #c6cfe2;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(6,18,43,0.94) 0%, rgba(6,18,43,0.82) 38%, rgba(6,18,43,0.25) 68%, rgba(6,18,43,0) 100%),
              url("../assets/skyline-sunrise.jpg") 70% 78% / cover no-repeat, #0b1d3f;
  padding: clamp(70px, 9vw, 110px) 0 clamp(64px, 8vw, 96px);
}
.page-hero::after { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; height: 1px; background: var(--gold-line); opacity: 0.7; }
.page-hero h1 { color: #fff; font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 5vw, 3.4rem); max-width: 760px; }
.page-hero p { color: #b9c4dc; margin-top: 16px; font-size: 1.1rem; max-width: 600px; }
.crumb { font-size: 0.82rem; letter-spacing: 0.08em; color: #8fa0c4; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.crumb a:hover { color: var(--gold-light); }

.cta-band {
  position: relative; overflow: hidden; color: #c6cfe2; text-align: center;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(6,18,43,0.9) 0%, rgba(6,18,43,0.72) 45%, rgba(6,18,43,0.2) 80%, rgba(6,18,43,0.1) 100%),
              url("../assets/skyline-sunrise.jpg") center 82% / cover no-repeat, #0b1d3f;
  padding: clamp(84px, 11vw, 130px) 0;
}
.cta-band::after { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; height: 2px; background: var(--gold-line); }
.cta-band h2 { color: #fff; font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 2.9rem); max-width: 760px; margin: 0 auto 16px; }
.cta-band p { max-width: 560px; margin: 0 auto 34px; font-size: 1.08rem; color: #b9c4dc; }
.cta-band .actions { display: flex; gap: 16px; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.pillars { display: flex; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 14px 44px; margin-top: 50px; }
.pillars span { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; font-size: 0.86rem; letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #dfe5f2; }
.pillars svg { width: 20px; height: 20px; }

/* ==========================================================================
   Contact + forms
   ========================================================================== */
.contact { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 0.85fr 1.15fr; gap: clamp(36px, 6vw, 72px); }
.contact__info { display: grid; gap: 0; align-content: start; }
.contact__row { display: flex; gap: 18px; align-items: flex-start; padding: 24px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
.contact__row:first-child { border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
.contact__row .s-card__icon { width: 50px; height: 50px; margin: 0; flex-shrink: 0; }
.contact__row .s-card__icon svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; }
.contact__row h4 { font-size: 0.78rem; letter-spacing: 0.14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold-dark); margin-bottom: 4px; }
.contact__row p { color: var(--ink); font-weight: 500; }
.contact__row a:hover { color: var(--gold-dark); }
@media (max-width: 820px) { .contact { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

.form { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-top: 2px solid var(--gold); padding: clamp(26px, 4vw, 44px); box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.form h3 { font-size: 1.6rem; margin-bottom: 24px; }
.field { margin-bottom: 18px; }
.field label { display: block; font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.06em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--ink); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.field input, .field textarea, .field select {
  width: 100%; padding: 14px 16px; border: 1px solid #d9d4c5; border-radius: 2px; background: #fff;
  font-family: inherit; font-size: 0.97rem; color: var(--ink); transition: border-color .16s, box-shadow .16s;
}
.field input:focus, .field textarea:focus, .field select:focus { outline: none; border-color: var(--gold); box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(212,175,55,0.18); }
.field textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 130px; }
.form__note { font-size: 0.88rem; margin-top: 14px; }
.form__note.ok { color: #1a7f4b; }
.form__note.err { color: #c0392b; }

/* ==========================================================================
   Footer
   ========================================================================== */
.site-footer { background: var(--navy-deep); color: #9fb0d3; padding-top: clamp(60px, 8vw, 84px); position: relative; }
.site-footer::before { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; top: 0; height: 1px; background: var(--gold-line); opacity: 0.6; }
.footer-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1fr 1.2fr; gap: 40px; }
.footer-brand p { margin-top: 20px; font-size: 0.92rem; max-width: 300px; }
.footer-col h4 { color: #fff; font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 1.15rem; font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.footer-col li { margin-bottom: 11px; }
.footer-col a { font-size: 0.92rem; transition: color .16s; }
.footer-col a:hover { color: var(--gold-light); }
.footer-contact { display: grid; gap: 12px; font-size: 0.92rem; margin-bottom: 22px; }
.footer-contact div { display: flex; gap: 10px; align-items: flex-start; }
.footer-contact svg { width: 17px; height: 17px; flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 4px; }
.socials { display: flex; gap: 10px; }
.socials a { width: 38px; height: 38px; display: grid; place-items: center; border: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.35); color: var(--gold-light); transition: background .2s, color .2s; }
.socials a:hover { background: var(--gold-grad); color: var(--navy-deep); }
.socials svg { width: 17px; height: 17px; }
.footer-bottom { border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07); margin-top: clamp(44px, 6vw, 60px); padding: 24px 0; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; gap: 12px; flex-wrap: wrap; font-size: 0.84rem; }
@media (max-width: 900px) { .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }
@media (max-width: 540px) { .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ==========================================================================
   Motion
   ========================================================================== */
.reveal { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(26px); transition: opacity .7s var(--ease), transform .7s var(--ease); }
.reveal.in { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  html { scroll-behavior: auto; }
  .reveal { opacity: 1; transform: none; transition: none; }
  .gold-text { animation: none; }
  .btn--primary::after { display: none; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Careers (public)
   ========================================================================== */
.jobs-toolbar { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 230px; gap: 14px; max-width: 920px; margin: 0 auto 10px; }
.jobs-toolbar .field { margin: 0; }
.jobs-count { max-width: 920px; margin: 0 auto 22px; font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--muted); }
.jobs-list { display: grid; gap: 20px; max-width: 920px; margin-inline: auto; }
.jobs-empty { text-align: center; padding: 44px 24px; background: var(--ivory); border: 1px dashed #d9d4c5; color: var(--body); }
@media (max-width: 560px) { .jobs-toolbar { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

.job-card { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-left: 3px solid var(--gold); padding: 28px 30px; transition: box-shadow .2s var(--ease); }
.job-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.job-card__head { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: flex-start; gap: 14px; }
.job-card__title { font-size: 1.45rem; }
.job-card__company { color: var(--gold-dark); font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.92rem; margin-top: 4px; }
.job-card__meta { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 6px 26px; margin: 16px 0 8px; font-size: 0.93rem; color: var(--ink); }
.job-card__meta .k { color: var(--muted); }
.job-card__details summary { cursor: pointer; color: var(--ink); font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.9rem; padding: 6px 0; width: fit-content; }
.job-card__details summary:hover { color: var(--gold-dark); }
.job-card__desc { white-space: pre-line; margin: 10px 0 14px; }
.job-card__details h4 { font-size: 0.8rem; letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.job-card__reqs { list-style: disc; padding-left: 20px; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.job-card__reqs li { margin-bottom: 4px; }
.job-card__reqs li::marker { color: var(--gold); }
.job-card__foot { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; gap: 14px; margin-top: 16px; padding-top: 18px; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); flex-wrap: wrap; }
.job-card__posted { font-size: 0.86rem; color: var(--muted); }
.job-card__foot .btn { padding: 12px 26px; }

.pill { display: inline-block; padding: 5px 14px; font-size: 0.74rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.06em; text-transform: uppercase; white-space: nowrap; }
.pill--open { background: var(--gold-soft); color: var(--gold-dark); border: 1px solid rgba(201,162,74,0.4); }
.pill--closed { background: #eef0f4; color: #6b7385; border: 1px solid #dde1e8; }

/* ==========================================================================
   Jobs admin
   ========================================================================== */
.admin-body { background: var(--ivory); min-height: 100vh; }
.admin-link { color: #d5dcec; font-size: 0.88rem; font-weight: 500; }
.admin-link:hover { color: var(--gold-light); }
.admin-signout { color: #fff; border-color: rgba(243,220,148,0.45); padding: 10px 20px; }
.admin-signout:hover { color: var(--gold-light); border-color: var(--gold-light); }
.admin-login { max-width: 440px; margin: 40px auto; }
.admin-top { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: flex-end; gap: 16px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 28px; }
.admin-stats { color: var(--muted); }
.admin-form { margin-bottom: 30px; }
.admin-form__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 0 18px; }
.admin-form__status label { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; font-weight: 500; text-transform: none; letter-spacing: 0; font-size: 0.95rem; cursor: pointer; }
.admin-form__status input { width: 18px; height: 18px; accent-color: var(--gold-dark); }
.admin-form__actions { display: flex; gap: 12px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
@media (max-width: 680px) { .admin-form__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
@media (max-width: 600px) { .admin-link { display: none; } }

.admin-tabs { display: flex; gap: 6px; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.admin-tab { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); color: var(--body); padding: 8px 18px; font-weight: 500; font-size: 0.88rem; }
.admin-tab.active { background: var(--navy); border-color: var(--navy); color: var(--gold-light); }
.admin-table-wrap { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); overflow-x: auto; }
.admin-table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 0.92rem; min-width: 760px; }
.admin-table th { text-align: left; font-size: 0.74rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.1em; color: var(--muted); font-weight: 600; padding: 15px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); background: #fcfaf5; }
.admin-table td { padding: 15px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); vertical-align: middle; }
.admin-table tr:last-child td { border-bottom: 0; }
.admin-table td.title strong { color: var(--ink); display: block; }
.admin-table td small { display: block; color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.8rem; margin-top: 2px; }
.admin-table tr.is-closed td.title strong { color: var(--muted); }
.admin-table .actions { text-align: right; white-space: nowrap; }
.admin-table td:nth-child(3), .admin-table td:nth-child(4) { white-space: nowrap; }
.admin-btn { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); color: var(--ink); padding: 6px 13px; font-size: 0.83rem; font-weight: 500; margin-left: 6px; transition: border-color .15s, color .15s; }
.admin-btn:hover { border-color: var(--navy); }
.admin-btn--warn:hover { border-color: var(--gold); color: var(--gold-dark); }
.admin-btn--ok:hover { border-color: #1a7f4b; color: #1a7f4b; }
.admin-btn--danger:hover { border-color: #c0392b; color: #c0392b; }

/* ==========================================================================
   Nexora Hire Smart: recruitment process
   ========================================================================== */
.hire-smart { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 0.95fr 1.05fr; gap: clamp(40px, 6vw, 84px); align-items: start; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.tm { font-size: 0.45em; vertical-align: super; margin-left: 2px; }
.hire-smart__sub { font-family: var(--serif); font-style: italic; font-size: 1.25rem; color: var(--gold-light); margin-bottom: 18px; }
.hire-smart__tag { display: inline-block; margin: 6px 0 22px; padding: 7px 16px; border: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.5); color: #fff; font-size: 0.82rem; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; }
.motto { margin: 30px 0 34px; padding: 24px 28px; border-left: 3px solid #d4af37; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04); }
.motto strong { display: block; font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 1.45rem; line-height: 1.35; font-weight: 600; }
.motto span { display: block; margin-top: 8px; color: #b9c4dc; }
.steps { position: relative; display: grid; gap: 0; }
.steps::before { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 27px; top: 28px; bottom: 28px; width: 1px; background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(212,175,55,0.7), rgba(212,175,55,0.15)); }
.step { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 56px 1fr; gap: 20px; align-items: center; padding: 12px 0; }
.step__icon { position: relative; width: 56px; height: 56px; border-radius: 50%; display: grid; place-items: center; background: var(--navy-deep); border: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.55); }
.step__icon svg { width: 25px; height: 25px; }
.step__n { font-size: 0.72rem; letter-spacing: 0.16em; color: var(--gold-light); text-transform: uppercase; }
.step h3 { font-size: 1.12rem; color: #fff; margin-top: 2px; }
@media (max-width: 900px) { .hire-smart { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* Founder card (crown crest, as on the brand flyer) */
.founder-card { background: var(--navy-deep); color: #c6cfe2; padding: clamp(34px, 5vw, 50px); position: relative; box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); border-top: 2px solid #d4af37; }
.founder-card::after { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 14px; border: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.22); pointer-events: none; }
.crown-crest { width: 96px; height: 96px; border-radius: 50%; display: grid; place-items: center; border: 1.5px solid #d4af37; margin-bottom: 24px; box-shadow: 0 0 26px rgba(212,175,55,0.2); }
.crown-crest svg { width: 46px; height: 46px; }
.crown-crest img { width: 62%; height: auto; filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 6px rgba(212,175,55,0.35)); }
.founder-card .label { font-size: 0.76rem; letter-spacing: 0.2em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold-light); }
.founder-card h3 { font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 3vw, 2.2rem); color: #fff; font-style: italic; margin: 6px 0 4px; }
.founder-card .role { color: #b9c4dc; }
.founder-card ul { margin-top: 24px; padding-top: 22px; border-top: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.25); display: grid; gap: 12px; }
.founder-card li { display: flex; gap: 12px; align-items: center; color: #dfe5f2; }
.founder-card li svg { width: 20px; height: 20px; flex-shrink: 0; }

/* Brand logo card (About) */
.logo-card { position: relative; background: #fff; padding: clamp(28px, 5vw, 50px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }
.logo-card::before { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 12px; border: 1px solid rgba(201,162,74,0.45); pointer-events: none; }
.logo-card img { width: 100%; max-width: 420px; margin: 0 auto; }

/* Featured industry */
.ind-card--featured { border-color: rgba(201,162,74,0.6); background: linear-gradient(180deg, #fffdf7, #fff); }
.ind-card__tag { align-self: flex-start; font-size: 0.7rem; letter-spacing: 0.14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold-dark); border: 1px solid rgba(201,162,74,0.55); padding: 4px 10px; margin-bottom: 18px; }

/* ==========================================================================
   Nexora solutions (brochure)
   ========================================================================== */
.sol-card { position: relative; background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); padding: 32px 32px 28px; transition: box-shadow .25s var(--ease), transform .25s var(--ease); scroll-margin-top: calc(var(--nav-h) + 120px); }
.sol-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow); transform: translateY(-4px); }
.sol-card--wide { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
.sol-card--flagship { border: 1px solid rgba(201,162,74,0.7); background: linear-gradient(180deg, #fffaf0, #fff 60%); box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.sol-card__tag { position: absolute; top: -1px; right: 28px; background: var(--gold-grad); color: var(--navy-deep); font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.14em; text-transform: uppercase; padding: 6px 12px; }
.sol-card__head { display: flex; gap: 18px; align-items: flex-start; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.sol-card__head .s-card__icon { margin: 0; flex-shrink: 0; }
.sol-card__num { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 0.95rem; color: var(--gold-dark); letter-spacing: 0.06em; }
.sol-card h3 { font-size: 1.45rem; margin: 2px 0 4px; }
.sol-card__sub { font-family: var(--serif); font-style: italic; color: var(--body); }
.sol-card__list { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 9px 22px; padding-top: 18px; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
.sol-card--wide .sol-card__list { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }
.sol-card__list li { position: relative; padding-left: 18px; font-size: 0.93rem; color: var(--ink); }
.sol-card__list li::before { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0.62em; width: 7px; height: 7px; transform: rotate(45deg); background: var(--gold-grad); }
@media (max-width: 860px) { .sol-card--wide .sol-card__list { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }
@media (max-width: 480px) { .sol-card__list, .sol-card--wide .sol-card__list { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } .sol-card { padding: 26px 22px; } }

/* Jump bar on the services page */
.sol-jump { position: sticky; top: var(--nav-h); z-index: 50; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.97); backdrop-filter: blur(6px); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(6,18,43,0.05); }
.sol-jump__wrap { position: relative; }
/* Desktop: every solution visible, wrapping onto a second row if needed */
.sol-jump__track { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; gap: 6px; padding: 12px 0; }
.sol-jump a { flex-shrink: 0; font-size: 0.79rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--ink); padding: 6px 11px; border: 1px solid var(--line); background: #fff; white-space: nowrap; transition: border-color .15s, color .15s, background-color .15s; }
.sol-jump a span { color: var(--gold-dark); margin-right: 6px; font-family: var(--serif); }
.sol-jump a:hover { border-color: var(--gold); color: var(--gold-dark); }
.sol-jump a.active { background: var(--navy); border-color: var(--navy); color: #fff; }
.sol-jump a.active span { color: var(--gold-light); }
.sol-jump__arrow { display: none; }
/* Tablet/phone: one row that slides, with arrows at each end */
@media (max-width: 1099px) {
  .sol-jump__track { flex-wrap: nowrap; justify-content: flex-start; overflow-x: auto; scroll-behavior: smooth; scrollbar-width: none; padding: 12px 34px; scroll-padding-inline: 40px; }
  .sol-jump__track::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }
  .sol-jump__arrow { display: grid; place-items: center; position: absolute; top: 0; bottom: 0; z-index: 2; width: 44px; border: 0; font-size: 1.9rem; line-height: 1; color: var(--gold-dark); cursor: pointer; transition: opacity .2s; }
  .sol-jump__arrow--prev { left: 0; background: linear-gradient(90deg, #fff 55%, rgba(255,255,255,0)); justify-content: start; padding-left: 10px; }
  .sol-jump__arrow--next { right: 0; background: linear-gradient(270deg, #fff 55%, rgba(255,255,255,0)); justify-content: end; padding-right: 10px; }
  .sol-jump__arrow:disabled { opacity: 0; pointer-events: none; }
}

/* Home: solution tiles + flagship feature */
.sol-tiles { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 18px; }
.sol-tile { position: relative; display: block; background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); padding: 26px 22px 22px; transition: transform .25s var(--ease), box-shadow .25s var(--ease), border-color .25s; }
.sol-tile:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: var(--shadow); border-color: rgba(201,162,74,0.6); }
.sol-tile__num { position: absolute; top: 20px; right: 20px; font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 1.3rem; }
.sol-tile svg { width: 30px; height: 30px; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.sol-tile h3 { font-size: 1.12rem; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.sol-tile p { font-size: 0.88rem; line-height: 1.5; }
.sol-feature { display: grid; grid-template-columns: auto 1fr auto; gap: 28px; align-items: center; margin-top: 22px; padding: 30px 34px; background: var(--navy-deep); color: #c6cfe2; border: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.5); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); transition: transform .25s var(--ease); }
.sol-feature:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); }
.sol-feature__icon { width: 70px; height: 70px; border-radius: 50%; display: grid; place-items: center; border: 1.5px solid #d4af37; }
.sol-feature__icon svg { width: 32px; height: 32px; }
.sol-feature__tag { font-size: 0.74rem; letter-spacing: 0.16em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold-light); }
.sol-feature h3 { color: #fff; font-size: 1.7rem; margin: 4px 0 6px; }
@media (max-width: 1000px) { .sol-tiles { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 760px) { .sol-tiles { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } .sol-feature { grid-template-columns: 1fr; text-align: left; } }
@media (max-width: 440px) { .sol-tiles { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* Why outsource + Our Promise */
.check-list--2 { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 16px 24px; }
@media (max-width: 560px) { .check-list--2 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.promise { background: var(--navy-deep); padding: clamp(30px, 4vw, 44px); border-top: 2px solid #d4af37; box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }
.promise__item { display: flex; gap: 18px; align-items: flex-start; padding: 18px 0; border-top: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.22); }
.promise__item:first-of-type { border-top: 0; padding-top: 4px; }
.promise__item svg { width: 34px; height: 34px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.promise__item h3 { color: #fff; font-size: 1.3rem; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.promise__item p { color: #aab6cf; font-size: 0.95rem; }

/* Taglines, name story, philosophy */
.tagline-3 { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 1.2rem; color: var(--ink); margin: 26px 0 28px; padding-left: 18px; border-left: 2px solid var(--gold); line-height: 1.6; }
.tagline-3 span { color: var(--gold-dark); font-style: italic; }
.name-card { text-align: center; }
.name-card .crown-crest { margin: 0 auto 22px; }
.name-card h3 { font-size: 2rem; letter-spacing: 0.04em; }
.philosophy { margin: 26px 0 28px; padding: 24px 28px; background: var(--ivory); border-left: 3px solid var(--gold); }
.philosophy span { display: block; font-size: 0.78rem; letter-spacing: 0.16em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold-dark); margin-bottom: 6px; }
.philosophy strong { display: block; font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 1.45rem; line-height: 1.35; font-weight: 600; }

/* Home-based consultancy band */
.home-based { padding: clamp(44px, 6vw, 64px) 0; background: var(--ivory); }
.home-based__inner { display: grid; grid-template-columns: auto 1fr auto; gap: 28px; align-items: center; background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-left: 3px solid var(--gold); padding: 30px 34px; }
.home-based__icon svg { width: 54px; height: 54px; }
.home-based h2 { font-size: 1.6rem; margin-bottom: 6px; }
@media (max-width: 760px) { .home-based__inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* Founder industry experience chips */
.exp-chips { display: grid; gap: 14px; }
.exp-chips span { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px; background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); padding: 20px 24px; font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 1.3rem; color: var(--ink); }
.exp-chips svg { width: 34px; height: 34px; }

/* ==========================================================================
   Contact form: attachments, consent, anti-spam, success state
   ========================================================================== */
.form-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 0 16px; }
@media (max-width: 560px) { .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.field .opt { font-weight: 400; text-transform: none; letter-spacing: 0; color: var(--muted); }
.field input[type="file"] { padding: 10px; background: var(--ivory); border-style: dashed; cursor: pointer; font-size: 0.9rem; }
.field input[type="file"]::file-selector-button { margin-right: 14px; padding: 9px 16px; border: 1px solid var(--navy); background: var(--navy); color: #fff; font: 600 0.82rem var(--sans); letter-spacing: 0.04em; cursor: pointer; }
.field input[type="file"]::file-selector-button:hover { background: var(--navy-2); }
.field-hint { font-size: 0.84rem; color: var(--muted); margin-top: 6px; }
.field-hint.ok { color: #1a7f4b; }
.field-hint.err { color: #c0392b; }
.consent { display: flex; gap: 12px; align-items: flex-start; font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--body); margin: 6px 0 22px; cursor: pointer; }
.consent input { width: 18px; height: 18px; margin-top: 2px; flex-shrink: 0; accent-color: var(--gold-dark); }
.hp { position: absolute !important; left: -10000px; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow: hidden; }
.apply-banner { margin: -8px 0 22px; padding: 14px 18px; background: var(--gold-soft); border-left: 3px solid var(--gold); color: var(--ink); font-size: 0.95rem; }
select:disabled { background: var(--ivory); color: var(--ink); opacity: 1; }
.form-done { text-align: center; padding: clamp(40px, 6vw, 64px) clamp(26px, 4vw, 44px); }
.form-done__icon svg { width: 64px; height: 64px; margin: 0 auto 18px; }
.form-done h3 { font-size: 1.6rem; margin-bottom: 10px; }

/* ==========================================================================
   Admin: sections + messages inbox
   ========================================================================== */
.admin-sections { display: flex; gap: 4px; margin-bottom: 30px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
.admin-section { position: relative; background: none; border: 0; padding: 12px 20px; font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 1.15rem; color: var(--muted); }
.admin-section.active { color: var(--ink); }
.admin-section.active::after { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 12px; right: 12px; bottom: -1px; height: 2px; background: var(--gold-grad); }
.admin-badge { display: inline-block; min-width: 22px; padding: 2px 7px; margin-left: 6px; border-radius: 11px; background: var(--gold-grad); color: var(--navy-deep); font: 700 0.75rem var(--sans); vertical-align: middle; }
.msg-list { display: grid; gap: 14px; }
.msg-card { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-left: 3px solid var(--line); padding: 20px 24px; }
.msg-card.is-new { border-left-color: var(--gold); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.msg-card__head { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; gap: 12px; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: baseline; }
.msg-card__head > div { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 6px 12px; align-items: center; }
.msg-card__name { font-size: 1.08rem; color: var(--ink); }
.msg-card__type { font-size: 0.84rem; color: var(--gold-dark); font-weight: 600; }
.msg-card__time { font-size: 0.84rem; color: var(--muted); }
.msg-card__contact { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 4px 18px; margin: 6px 0 12px; font-size: 0.9rem; }
.msg-card__contact a { color: var(--navy-3); }
.msg-card__contact a:hover { color: var(--gold-dark); }
.msg-card__text { white-space: pre-line; color: var(--ink); display: -webkit-box; -webkit-line-clamp: 3; -webkit-box-orient: vertical; overflow: hidden; }
.msg-card.open .msg-card__text { display: block; -webkit-line-clamp: unset; }
.msg-card__foot { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; margin-top: 14px; }
.msg-card__foot .admin-btn { margin-left: 0; }
a.admin-btn { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; }
.admin-btn--file { border-color: var(--gold); color: var(--gold-dark); font-weight: 600; }
.admin-btn--file:hover { background: var(--gold-soft); border-color: var(--gold-dark); }
.admin-btn:disabled { opacity: 0.6; cursor: wait; }
.admin-note { margin-top: 22px; font-size: 0.84rem; color: var(--muted); }

/* ==========================================================================
   Photos (client brief, October 2026)
   ========================================================================== */
/* Home: People & Workplace Solutions + team photo */
.pws { padding-top: clamp(56px, 7vw, 80px); padding-bottom: clamp(56px, 7vw, 80px); }
.pws__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: clamp(30px, 5vw, 70px); align-items: center; }
.pws__pillars { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 16px; margin-top: 26px; }
.pws__pillars li { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; padding: 22px 20px; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-top: 2px solid var(--gold); background: #fff; }
.pws__pillars svg { width: 32px; height: 32px; }
.pws__pillars span { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 1.15rem; color: var(--ink); line-height: 1.3; }
.pws__pillars b { display: block; font-weight: 600; }
.pws__photo { justify-self: center; position: relative; padding: 12px; border: 1.5px solid; border-image: linear-gradient(135deg, #9c7425, #f6e5a8 35%, #d4af37 65%, #9c7425) 1; background: #fff; box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); max-width: 560px; width: 100%; }
.pws__photo img { display: block; width: 100%; height: auto; }
@media (max-width: 860px) { .pws__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
@media (max-width: 560px) { .pws__pillars { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* Photo cards (industries, experience, clients) */
.photo-grid { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; gap: 24px; }
.photo-grid > * { flex: 0 1 calc((100% - 72px) / 4); min-width: 240px; }
.photo-grid--3 > * { flex-basis: calc((100% - 48px) / 3); }
@media (max-width: 560px) { .photo-grid > * { flex-basis: 100%; min-width: 0; } }
.photo-card { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); overflow: hidden; transition: transform .25s var(--ease), box-shadow .25s var(--ease); }
.photo-card:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.photo-card__media { aspect-ratio: 3 / 2; overflow: hidden; background: var(--navy-deep); }
.photo-card__media img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform .5s var(--ease); }
.photo-card:hover .photo-card__media img { transform: scale(1.05); }
.photo-card__body { padding: 20px 22px 22px; border-top: 2px solid var(--gold); }
.photo-card__body h3 { font-size: 1.2rem; }
.photo-card__body p { font-size: 0.93rem; margin-top: 8px; }

/* Navy + gold panel standing in for a photo that isn't licensed yet */
.photo-card__media--ph, .sol-card__media--ph {
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 45%, rgba(212,175,55,0.18), transparent 60%), linear-gradient(160deg, var(--navy-2), var(--navy-deep));
}
.photo-card__media--ph svg, .sol-card__media--ph svg { width: 58px; height: 58px; opacity: 0.95; }

/* Signature Solutions: photo on top of each card; flagship card is side-by-side */
.sol-card { padding: 0; overflow: hidden; display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.sol-card__media { aspect-ratio: 16 / 9; overflow: hidden; background: var(--navy-deep); }
.sol-card__media img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.sol-card__media--contain { background: #fff; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
.sol-card__media--contain img { object-fit: contain; padding: 10px; }
.sol-card__content { padding: 28px 32px 28px; }
.sol-card__tag { z-index: 2; }
.sol-card--wide { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 0.9fr 1.1fr; }
.sol-card--wide .sol-card__media { aspect-ratio: auto; height: 100%; min-height: 300px; }
.sol-card--wide .sol-card__list { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
@media (max-width: 860px) { .sol-card--wide { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } .sol-card--wide .sol-card__media { aspect-ratio: 16 / 9; min-height: 0; } }
@media (max-width: 480px) { .sol-card__content { padding: 24px 22px; } }

/* About: founder photo */
.founder-photo { position: relative; max-width: 380px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 12px; border: 1.5px solid; border-image: linear-gradient(135deg, #9c7425, #f6e5a8 35%, #d4af37 65%, #9c7425) 1; background: #fff; box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }
.founder-photo img { display: block; width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 289 / 385; object-fit: cover; }
.founder-photo figcaption { display: flex; gap: 14px; align-items: center; background: var(--navy-deep); color: #b9c4dc; padding: 14px 18px; font-size: 0.84rem; }
.founder-photo figcaption b { display: block; color: #fff; font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 600; }
.crown-crest--sm { width: 48px; height: 48px; margin: 0; flex-shrink: 0; }

/* About: message from the founder */
.founder-message__card { position: relative; z-index: 1; max-width: 860px; margin: 0 auto; padding: clamp(36px, 5vw, 56px); border: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.35); background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03); }
.founder-message__mark svg { width: 46px; height: 46px; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.founder-message__card > p:not(.eyebrow) { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: clamp(1.08rem, 1.8vw, 1.25rem); line-height: 1.75; color: #dfe5f2; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.founder-message__sign { display: flex; gap: 14px; align-items: center; margin-top: 28px; padding-top: 22px; border-top: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.25); color: #9fb0d3; font-size: 0.88rem; }
.founder-message__sign b { display: block; color: #fff; font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 1.15rem; font-weight: 600; }

/* About: what sets us apart */
.apart { display: grid; gap: clamp(36px, 5vw, 64px); }
.apart__item { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: clamp(28px, 5vw, 64px); align-items: center; }
.apart__item--reverse .apart__photo { order: 2; }
.apart__photo { position: relative; padding: 12px; border: 1.5px solid; border-image: linear-gradient(135deg, #9c7425, #f6e5a8 35%, #d4af37 65%, #9c7425) 1; background: #fff; box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.apart__photo img { display: block; width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 3 / 2; object-fit: cover; }
.apart__text .s-card__icon { margin-bottom: 18px; }
.apart__text h3 { font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3vw, 2.1rem); margin-bottom: 12px; }
.apart__text p { font-size: 1.05rem; }
@media (max-width: 820px) { .apart__item { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } .apart__item--reverse .apart__photo { order: 0; } }

/* ==========================================================================
   Videos (YouTube Shorts, vertical 9:16)
   ========================================================================== */
.video-frame { position: relative; aspect-ratio: 9 / 16; width: 100%; background: var(--navy-deep); overflow: hidden; }
.video-frame iframe { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: 0; }
.yt-facade { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; padding: 0; border: 0; background: var(--navy-deep); cursor: pointer; }
.yt-facade img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform .5s var(--ease), filter .3s; }
.yt-facade::after { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(6,18,43,0) 50%, rgba(6,18,43,0.75)); }
.yt-facade__play { position: absolute; left: 50%; top: 50%; z-index: 2; width: 74px; height: 74px; margin: -37px 0 0 -37px; border-radius: 50%; display: grid; place-items: center; background: var(--gold-grad); color: var(--navy-deep); box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px rgba(212,175,55,0.25), var(--shadow-gold); transition: transform .25s var(--ease), box-shadow .25s; }
.yt-facade__play svg { width: 32px; height: 32px; margin-left: 4px; }
.yt-facade__label { position: absolute; left: 16px; right: 16px; bottom: 16px; z-index: 2; color: #fff; font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 1.05rem; text-align: left; line-height: 1.3; }
.yt-facade:hover img { transform: scale(1.04); }
.yt-facade:hover .yt-facade__play, .yt-facade:focus-visible .yt-facade__play { transform: scale(1.08); box-shadow: 0 0 0 12px rgba(212,175,55,0.3), var(--shadow-gold); }
.yt-facade:focus-visible { outline: 3px solid var(--gold-bright); outline-offset: -3px; }

/* Home: auto-playing video in the hero, in the same even gold frame as the photos */
.hero__media--video { justify-self: center; width: min(100%, 340px); }
.hero__media--video .hero__badge { position: static; margin-top: 12px; text-align: center; padding: 14px 16px; }
.video-sound { position: absolute; top: 12px; right: 12px; z-index: 3; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; padding: 8px 14px; border: 1px solid rgba(243,220,148,0.7); background: rgba(6,18,43,0.82); color: #fff; font: 600 0.8rem var(--sans); letter-spacing: 0.04em; cursor: pointer; backdrop-filter: blur(4px); animation: sound-pulse 2.4s ease-in-out infinite; }
.video-sound svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; color: var(--gold-light); }
.video-sound.is-on { animation: none; border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35); }
@keyframes sound-pulse { 0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(212,175,55,0.5); } 50% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px rgba(212,175,55,0); } }
@media (max-width: 920px) { .hero__media--video { width: min(100%, 320px); } }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { .video-sound { animation: none; } }

/* About: founder video in the frame where the photo was */
.founder-video { max-width: 340px; }

/* Services: heading beside the video */
.video-intro { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 300px; gap: clamp(30px, 6vw, 80px); align-items: center; margin-bottom: 52px; }
.video-intro .video-frame { padding: 0; }
.video-intro > .video-frame { box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); outline: 1.5px solid var(--gold); outline-offset: 10px; }
.video-intro__hint { margin-top: 18px; font-family: var(--serif); font-style: italic; color: var(--gold-dark); }
@media (max-width: 760px) { .video-intro { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } .video-intro > .video-frame { width: min(100%, 300px); margin: 10px auto 0; } }

/* Careers: two videos side by side */
.video-pair { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; gap: clamp(24px, 4vw, 48px); }
.video-pair > div { width: min(100%, 300px); }
.video-pair .video-frame { box-shadow: var(--shadow); outline: 1.5px solid var(--gold); outline-offset: 10px; }
/* Hero with the (narrow, vertical) video: give the text column the extra room */
.hero__grid:has(.hero__media--video) { grid-template-columns: 1fr auto; }
@media (max-width: 920px) { .hero__grid:has(.hero__media--video) { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* Mission (dart) / Vision (telescope) symbols */
.mv__icon { display: grid; place-items: center; width: 64px; height: 64px; margin-bottom: 20px; border-radius: 50%; border: 1.5px solid #d4af37; box-shadow: 0 0 22px rgba(212,175,55,0.2); }
.mv__icon svg { width: 32px; height: 32px; }

/* Keep text readable over the brighter sunrise backgrounds */
.page-hero h1, .page-hero p, .cta-band h2, .cta-band p { text-shadow: 0 2px 14px rgba(6,18,43,0.55); }
@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .page-hero { background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(6,18,43,0.9), rgba(6,18,43,0.55)), url("../assets/skyline-sunrise.jpg") 62% 80% / cover no-repeat, #0b1d3f; }
}