/* ============================================================
   Lead Connects Career (LCC) — Recruitment + Training Job Portal
   File: frontend/css/style.css
   Theme base preserved from GRPL design system
   ============================================================ */

/* ---------- CSS VARIABLES ---------- */
:root {
  --navy:       #0B1F3A;
  --navy-2:     #162B4A;
  --gold:       #C9A84C;
  --gold-light: #E5C97E;
  --cream:      #FDF8F0;
  --white:      #FFFFFF;
  --gray:       #6B7280;
  --light-gray: #F3F4F6;
  --dark-text:  #0F172A;
  --green:      #2D6A4F;

  --font-display: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  --font-body:    'DM Sans', sans-serif;

  --radius-sm: 8px;
  --radius-md: 12px;
  --radius-lg: 16px;

  --shadow-sm: 0 4px 16px rgba(11,31,58,0.06);
  --shadow-md: 0 8px 32px rgba(11,31,58,0.08);
  --shadow-lg: 0 20px 48px rgba(11,31,58,0.12);
}

/* ---------- RESET ---------- */
*, *::before, *::after {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }

body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  background: var(--white);
  color: var(--dark-text);
  overflow-x: hidden;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

img { max-width: 100%; display: block; }

/* ---------- UTILITY ---------- */
.section-tag {
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.section-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(28px, 3.5vw, 42px);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy);
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.section-sub {
  font-size: 16px;
  color: var(--gray);
  max-width: 560px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 56px;
}

.center-sub { margin: 0 auto 56px; text-align: center; }
.text-center { text-align: center; }

/* ---------- BUTTONS ---------- */
.btn-primary {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--navy);
  border: none;
  padding: 15px 32px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  transition: transform 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
}
.btn-primary:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(201,168,76,0.35);
}

.btn-outline {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--white);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
  padding: 15px 32px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  transition: border-color 0.2s, background 0.2s;
}
.btn-outline:hover {
  border-color: var(--gold);
  background: rgba(201,168,76,0.1);
}

.btn-outline-dark {
  color: var(--navy);
  border-color: rgba(11,31,58,0.2);
}
.btn-outline-dark:hover {
  border-color: var(--gold);
  background: rgba(201,168,76,0.08);
}

.btn-full { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }

/* ---------- SCROLL REVEAL (CSS fallback when GSAP not loaded) ---------- */
.reveal {
  opacity:1;
  transform: translateY(0);
  transition: opacity 0.55s ease, transform 0.55s ease;
}
.reveal.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}
/* ============================================================
   NAVBAR
   ============================================================ */
nav {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  z-index: 999;
  padding: 0 5%;
  height: 72px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.2);
  transition: box-shadow 0.3s, height 0.3s;
}
nav.scrolled {
  box-shadow: 0 4px 30px rgba(11,31,58,0.08);
  height: 64px;
}

/* Logo */
.logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.logo-icon {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  background: var(--navy);
  border-radius: 10px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--gold);
}
.logo-text {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
}
.logo-text span { color: var(--gold); }

/* Nav Links */
.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 28px;
  list-style: none;
  align-items: center;
}
.nav-links a {
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--navy);
  position: relative;
  transition: color 0.2s;
}
.nav-links a::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -3px; left: 0;
  width: 0; height: 2px;
  background: var(--gold);
  transition: width 0.3s;
}
.nav-links a:hover { color: var(--gold); }
.nav-links a:hover::after,
.nav-links a.active::after { width: 100%; }
.nav-links a.active { color: var(--gold); }

.nav-cta {
  background: var(--navy) !important;
  color: var(--white) !important;
  padding: 10px 22px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  transition: background 0.2s, color 0.2s !important;
}
.nav-cta:hover {
  background: var(--gold) !important;
  color: var(--navy) !important;
}
.nav-cta::after { display: none !important; }

/* Hamburger */
.hamburger {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 4px;
}
.hamburger span {
  display: block;
  width: 24px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--navy);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: 0.3s;
}

/* Mobile Menu */
.mobile-menu {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  top: 72px; left: 0; right: 0;
  background: var(--white);
  padding: 24px 5%;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(11,31,58,0.08);
  z-index: 998;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 18px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(11,31,58,0.08);
}
.mobile-menu.open { display: flex; }
.mobile-menu a {
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--navy);
}

/* ============================================================
   HERO (Home page)
   ============================================================ */
.hero {
  min-height: 100vh;
  background: var(--navy);
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 120px 5% 80px;
  gap: 48px;
}
.hero-bg-pattern {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(circle at 20% 50%, rgba(201,168,76,0.08) 0%, transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 80% 20%, rgba(201,168,76,0.06) 0%, transparent 40%);
}
.hero-grid-lines {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(201,168,76,0.04) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(201,168,76,0.04) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 60px 60px;
}
.hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 650px;
}
.hero-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(201,168,76,0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.3);
  border-radius: 99px;
  padding: 6px 16px;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}
.hero-badge .dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  background: var(--gold);
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: pulse 2s infinite;
}
.hero h1 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(36px, 5vw, 62px);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.12;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.hero h1 span { color: var(--gold); }
.hero p {
  font-size: 17px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
  max-width: 520px;
}
.hero-buttons {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* Hero Stats - hidden (moved to inline) */
.hero-stats {
  display: none;
}

/* Hero Image Panel */
.hero-image-panel {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 24px;
  min-width: 0;
}
.hero-image-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 520px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px rgba(201,168,76,0.25), 0 32px 80px rgba(0,0,0,0.45);
}
.hero-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
  border-radius: 20px;
  transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}
.hero-image-wrap:hover .hero-img { transform: scale(1.03); }
.hero-img-glow {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(201,168,76,0.12) 0%, transparent 50%, rgba(10,26,66,0.3) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
  border-radius: 20px;
}
.hero-stats-inline {
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 520px;
}
.hero-stats-inline .stat-card {
  flex: 1;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.22);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 14px 10px;
  text-align: center;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}
.stat-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.2);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 20px 28px;
  text-align: center;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  min-width: 180px;
}
.stat-num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 36px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--gold);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.stat-label {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

/* ============================================================
   PAGE HEADER (small hero on inner pages)
   ============================================================ */
.page-header {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy) 0%, var(--navy-2) 100%);
  padding: 140px 5% 80px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.page-header::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(circle at 80% 30%, rgba(201,168,76,0.10) 0%, transparent 45%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 10% 80%, rgba(201,168,76,0.05) 0%, transparent 40%);
}
.page-header-inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 800px;
}
.page-header .breadcrumb {
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.page-header .breadcrumb a {
  color: var(--gold-light);
  text-decoration: none;
}
.page-header h1 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(32px, 4.5vw, 56px);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.page-header h1 span { color: var(--gold); }
.page-header p {
  font-size: 17px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 640px;
}

/* ============================================================
   TICKER
   ============================================================ */
.ticker-wrap {
  background: var(--gold);
  padding: 12px 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.ticker {
  display: flex;
  white-space: nowrap;
  animation: ticker 25s linear infinite;
}
.ticker-item {
  padding: 0 40px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--navy);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.ticker-item::after {
  content: '★';
  margin-left: 40px;
  color: var(--navy);
  opacity: 0.4;
}

/* ============================================================
   GENERIC SECTION WRAPPER
   ============================================================ */
section.block { padding: 100px 5%; }
section.block.cream { background: var(--cream); }
section.block.navy { background: var(--navy); color: var(--white); }
section.block.navy .section-title { color: var(--white); }
section.block.navy .section-sub   { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55); }
section.block.navy .section-tag   { color: var(--gold-light); }

.section-head {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto 56px;
}
.section-head .section-sub { margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }

/* ============================================================
   ABOUT — Who We Are
   ============================================================ */
.about-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 1fr;
  gap: 64px;
  align-items: center;
}
.about-visual {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy) 0%, var(--navy-2) 100%);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 48px 40px;
  color: var(--white);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  min-height: 360px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.2);
}
.about-visual::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -40%; right: -20%;
  width: 360px; height: 360px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(201,168,76,0.18) 0%, transparent 70%);
}
.about-visual-quote {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 26px;
  line-height: 1.4;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--white);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.about-visual-quote::before {
  content: '"';
  font-size: 80px;
  color: var(--gold);
  line-height: 0.6;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.about-visual-meta {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.about-points {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-top: 28px;
}
.about-points li {
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  align-items: flex-start;
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--dark-text);
  line-height: 1.6;
}
.about-points li::before {
  content: '✓';
  width: 26px; height: 26px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(201,168,76,0.15);
  color: var(--gold);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 13px;
}

/* ============================================================
   CHALLENGE CARDS
   ============================================================ */
.challenge-cards {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr));
  gap: 24px;
}
.challenge-card {
  padding: 36px 32px;
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid rgba(11,31,58,0.06);
  transition: transform 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.challenge-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}
.challenge-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0;
  width: 4px; height: 100%;
  background: var(--gold);
  transform: scaleY(0);
  transform-origin: top;
  transition: transform 0.3s;
}
.challenge-card:hover::before { transform: scaleY(1); }
.challenge-icon {
  width: 56px; height: 56px;
  background: rgba(201,168,76,0.12);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 26px;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}
.challenge-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.challenge-desc {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--gray);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* Vision strip */
.vision-strip {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy) 0%, var(--navy-2) 100%);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 56px 48px;
  margin-top: 64px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.15);
}
.vision-strip::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%; right: -10%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 480px; height: 480px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(201,168,76,0.12) 0%, transparent 65%);
}
.vision-strip .label {
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  position: relative;
}
.vision-strip h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(24px, 3vw, 34px);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.3;
  max-width: 720px;
  position: relative;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.vision-strip p {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 640px;
  position: relative;
}

/* ============================================================
   SERVICES (reused)
   ============================================================ */
.services-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr));
  gap: 24px;
}
.service-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 36px 32px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
  border: 1px solid rgba(11,31,58,0.06);
}
.service-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}
.service-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--gold);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transition: transform 0.3s;
  transform-origin: left;
}
.service-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
.service-icon {
  width: 52px; height: 52px;
  background: rgba(201,168,76,0.1);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 24px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.service-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.service-desc {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--gray);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* ============================================================
   TRAINING PILLARS (5 pills)
   ============================================================ */
.pillars-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr));
  gap: 20px;
}
.pillar-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.18);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 32px 24px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: transform 0.3s, border-color 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
}
.pillar-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: var(--gold);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.pillar-num {
  width: 48px; height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--navy);
  color: var(--gold);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 800;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 18px;
  font-size: 18px;
}
.pillar-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 17px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.pillar-desc {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--gray);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ============================================================
   APPROACH (4-step training)
   ============================================================ */
.approach-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));
  gap: 24px;
}
.approach-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.15);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 32px 28px;
  position: relative;
  transition: background 0.3s, border-color 0.3s, transform 0.3s;
}
.approach-card:hover {
  background: rgba(201,168,76,0.07);
  border-color: rgba(201,168,76,0.35);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}
.approach-num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 56px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--gold);
  opacity: 0.35;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.approach-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.approach-desc {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* ============================================================
   WHY US
   ============================================================ */
.why-us {
  padding: 100px 5%;
  background: var(--navy);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 80px;
  align-items: center;
}
.why-left .section-title { color: var(--white); }
.why-left .section-sub   { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55); }

.features-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 20px;
}
.feature-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  align-items: flex-start;
  padding: 20px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.12);
  transition: background 0.2s, border-color 0.2s;
}
.feature-item:hover {
  background: rgba(201,168,76,0.07);
  border-color: rgba(201,168,76,0.25);
}
.feature-num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 28px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--gold);
  opacity: 0.4;
  line-height: 1;
  min-width: 36px;
}
.feature-title {
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 5px;
}
.feature-desc {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ============================================================
   INDUSTRIES
   ============================================================ */
.industries-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(160px, 1fr));
  gap: 16px;
  margin-top: 40px;
}
.industry-pill {
  padding: 16px 20px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(11,31,58,0.08);
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--navy);
  cursor: default;
  transition: border-color 0.2s, background 0.2s, color 0.2s, transform 0.2s;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: var(--white);
}
.industry-pill:hover {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: var(--white);
  border-color: var(--navy);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Hero industries (detailed cards on industries page) */
.sectors-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 24px;
}
.sector-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 36px 32px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(11,31,58,0.06);
  transition: transform 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s, border-color 0.3s;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.sector-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: rgba(201,168,76,0.4);
}
.sector-icon {
  width: 60px; height: 60px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(201,168,76,0.15) 0%, rgba(201,168,76,0.05) 100%);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 28px;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}
.sector-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.sector-desc {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--gray);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.sector-roles {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 6px;
}
.sector-roles span {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--navy);
  background: var(--cream);
  padding: 5px 10px;
  border-radius: 99px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(11,31,58,0.08);
}

/* ============================================================
   STEPS / HOW IT WORKS
   ============================================================ */
.steps-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(180px, 1fr));
  gap: 0;
  margin-top: 40px;
  position: relative;
}
.steps-grid::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 40px;
  left: 12%; right: 12%;
  height: 1.5px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold), transparent);
}
.step {
  padding: 0 16px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  text-align: center;
}
.step-num {
  width: 80px;
  height: 80px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--navy);
  color: var(--gold);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 28px;
  font-weight: 800;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 24px;
  border: 3px solid var(--gold);
  transition: transform 0.3s;
}
.step:hover .step-num { transform: scale(1.08); }
.step-title {
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.step-desc {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--gray);
  line-height: 1.65;
}

/* Journey columns (candidate/employer side-by-side) */
.journeys {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 32px;
  margin-top: 56px;
}
.journey {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 40px 36px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(11,31,58,0.06);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.journey h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.journey .who {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.journey ol {
  list-style: none;
  counter-reset: jstep;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
}
.journey ol li {
  counter-increment: jstep;
  padding: 14px 16px 14px 56px;
  background: var(--cream);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  position: relative;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--dark-text);
  line-height: 1.5;
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.12);
}
.journey ol li::before {
  content: counter(jstep);
  position: absolute;
  left: 16px; top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 28px; height: 28px;
  background: var(--navy);
  color: var(--gold);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 13px;
}

/* ============================================================
   ADVANTAGE STATS BAR (reviews / why-us mini)
   ============================================================ */
.advantage-bar {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(180px, 1fr));
  gap: 16px;
  margin-top: 40px;
}
.advantage-stat {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 28px 20px;
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.18);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
}
.advantage-stat:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.advantage-stat .num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 38px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--gold);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.advantage-stat .label {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--navy);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}
.advantage-stat .sub {
  display: block;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--gray);
  margin-top: 4px;
  letter-spacing: 0;
}

/* ============================================================
   TESTIMONIALS
   ============================================================ */
.testi-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 24px;
  margin-top: 40px;
}
.testi-card {
  background: var(--cream);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 32px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.15);
  transition: box-shadow 0.3s, transform 0.3s;
}
.testi-card:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}
.stars {
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
}
.testi-text {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--dark-text);
  line-height: 1.75;
  font-style: italic;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.testi-author {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}
.testi-avatar {
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--navy);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.testi-name {
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--navy);
}
.testi-role {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--gray);
}

/* ============================================================
   QUOTE BANNER
   ============================================================ */
.quote-banner {
  padding: 80px 5%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy) 0%, var(--navy-2) 100%);
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.quote-banner::before {
  content: '"';
  position: absolute;
  top: -40px; left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 280px;
  color: var(--gold);
  opacity: 0.08;
  line-height: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.quote-banner blockquote {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(24px, 3.2vw, 38px);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.3;
  max-width: 880px;
  margin: 0 auto 18px;
  position: relative;
  font-style: italic;
}
.quote-banner blockquote span { color: var(--gold); }
.quote-banner cite {
  font-style: normal;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  position: relative;
}

/* ============================================================
   CTA SECTION
   ============================================================ */
.cta-section {
  padding: 100px 5%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy) 0%, var(--navy-2) 100%);
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.cta-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%; left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 600px;
  height: 600px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(201,168,76,0.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
}
.cta-section h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(28px, 4vw, 48px);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  position: relative;
}
.cta-section h2 span { color: var(--gold); }
.cta-section p {
  font-size: 16px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  margin-bottom: 40px;
  position: relative;
  max-width: 620px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}
.cta-buttons {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  position: relative;
}

/* ============================================================
   CONTACT
   ============================================================ */
.contact {
  padding: 100px 5%;
  background: var(--cream);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 80px;
  align-items: start;
}
.contact-info h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 28px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.contact-intro {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--gray);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}
.contact-detail {
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  align-items: flex-start;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.contact-icon {
  width: 40px; height: 40px;
  background: var(--navy);
  color: var(--gold);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 16px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.contact-label {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--gray);
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-bottom: 3px;
}
.contact-val {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--navy);
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.contact-val a {
  color: var(--navy);
  text-decoration: none;
  border-bottom: 1px dashed rgba(11,31,58,0.2);
}
.contact-val a:hover {
  color: var(--gold);
  border-bottom-color: var(--gold);
}

/* Contact Form */
.contact-form {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 40px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(11,31,58,0.06);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.form-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}
.form-group { margin-bottom: 18px; }
.form-group label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.form-group input,
.form-group select,
.form-group textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(11,31,58,0.1);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--dark-text);
  background: var(--cream);
  outline: none;
  transition: border-color 0.2s, background 0.2s;
}
.form-group input:focus,
.form-group select:focus,
.form-group textarea:focus {
  border-color: var(--gold);
  background: var(--white);
}
.form-group textarea {
  resize: vertical;
  min-height: 110px;
}
.form-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 16px;
}
.form-note {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--gray);
  margin-top: 14px;
  text-align: center;
}

/* Map */
.contact-map {
  margin-top: 60px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border: 1px solid rgba(11,31,58,0.08);
}
.contact-map iframe {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: 360px;
  border: 0;
}

/* ============================================================
   FOOTER
   ============================================================ */
footer {
  background: var(--navy);
  padding: 64px 5% 28px;
}
.footer-top {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1.5fr;
  gap: 48px;
  padding-bottom: 48px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}
.footer-brand p {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-top: 14px;
  max-width: 300px;
}
.footer-logo-text { color: var(--white) !important; }
.footer-col h4 {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--gold);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.footer-col ul { list-style: none; }
.footer-col ul li { margin-bottom: 10px; }
.footer-col ul li a {
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  transition: color 0.2s;
}
.footer-col ul li a:hover { color: var(--gold); }

.footer-bottom {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
}
.footer-bottom p {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
}
.social-links { display: flex; gap: 10px; }
.social-link {
  width: 34px; height: 34px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 14px;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  transition: background 0.2s, color 0.2s;
}
.social-link:hover {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--navy);
}

/* ============================================================
   FLOATING WHATSAPP
   ============================================================ */
.wa-float {
  position: fixed;
  right: 22px; bottom: 22px;
  width: 56px; height: 56px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #25D366;
  color: #fff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 28px;
  text-decoration: none;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(37,211,102,0.45);
  z-index: 990;
  transition: transform 0.2s;
}
.wa-float:hover { transform: scale(1.08); }

/* ============================================================
   ANIMATIONS
   ============================================================ */
@keyframes fadeUp {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(30px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0);    }
}
@keyframes pulse {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 1; }
  50%       { opacity: 0.4; }
}
@keyframes ticker {
  0%   { transform: translateX(0); }
  100% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

/* GSAP-controlled initial states (avoid flash of unstyled content) */
.gsap-fade-up { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(28px); }
.gsap-ready   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); transition: none; }

/* ============================================================
   RESPONSIVE — TABLET & MOBILE
   ============================================================ */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .about-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
  .journeys   { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .nav-links  { display: none; }
  .hamburger  { display: flex; }

  .hero {
    flex-direction: column;
    padding-bottom: 60px;
  }
  .hero-content { max-width: 100%; }

  .hero-stats { display: none; }
  .hero-image-panel { width: 100%; }
  .hero-stats-inline { justify-content: center; }

  .why-us {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 48px;
  }

  .contact {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 48px;
  }

  .footer-top {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 32px;
  }

  .steps-grid::before { display: none; }

  .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

  .vision-strip { padding: 40px 28px; }
}

/* ---------- Homepage stats band ---------- */
section.block.stats-band { padding: 56px 5%; }
.stats-band { background: var(--navy); padding: 56px 5%; }
.home-section-inner {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  width: 100%;
}
.home-section-cta {
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 40px;
}
#featured-jobs .section-head,
.partners-section .section-head,
.testimonials-section .section-head {
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}
.hero-buttons { gap: 16px; }
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero-picture-wrap picture,
  .hero-picture-wrap img {
    max-width: 100%;
  }
}
.stats-band-grid {
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  text-align: center;
}
.stats-band-num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(32px, 4vw, 48px);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.stats-band-label { font-size: 14px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75); font-weight: 500; }
.btn-hero-cta { font-size: 15px; padding: 14px 28px; }

/* ---------- Featured jobs home ---------- */
.jobs-grid-home {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 20px;
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.job-card-home {
  display: block;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(11,31,58,0.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 24px;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
  transition: transform 0.25s, box-shadow 0.25s;
}
.job-card-home:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: var(--gold);
}
.job-card-home h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 18px;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin: 8px 0 6px;
}
.job-card-tag {
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: var(--gold-dark);
}
.job-card-co { font-size: 14px; color: var(--navy); font-weight: 600; }
.job-card-meta { font-size: 13px; color: var(--gray); margin-top: 8px; }

/* ---------- Partners ---------- */
.partners-logos {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 32px;
  max-width: 1000px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.partner-logo {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  opacity: 0.45;
  padding: 16px 28px;
  border: 1px dashed rgba(11,31,58,0.15);
  border-radius: 8px;
  filter: grayscale(1);
}

/* ---------- Testimonials ---------- */
.testimonials-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 24px;
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.testimonial-card {
  background: #fff;
  padding: 28px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid rgba(11,31,58,0.06);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.testimonial-card p {
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--dark-text);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  font-style: italic;
}
.testimonial-author { font-size: 13px; color: var(--gray); }

/* ---------- Blog ---------- */
.blog-hero .page-header-inner { max-width: 720px; }
.blog-categories {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
  justify-content: center;
}
.blog-cat-btn {
  padding: 8px 18px;
  border-radius: 99px;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(11,31,58,0.12);
  background: #fff;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--navy);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s;
}
.blog-cat-btn.active, .blog-cat-btn:hover {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: var(--gold);
  border-color: var(--navy);
}
.blog-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(300px, 1fr));
  gap: 28px;
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.blog-card {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(11,31,58,0.08);
  transition: transform 0.25s, box-shadow 0.25s;
}
.blog-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.blog-card-img {
  height: 180px;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  background-color: var(--cream);
}
.blog-card-body { padding: 22px; }
.blog-cat {
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--gold-dark);
}
.blog-card-body h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 20px;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin: 8px 0;
}
.blog-card-body p { font-size: 14px; color: var(--gray); line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.blog-card-meta { font-size: 12px; color: var(--gray); margin-bottom: 14px; }
.featured-blog-card {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto 48px;
  background: var(--navy);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.featured-blog-inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  min-height: 280px;
}
.featured-blog-text {
  padding: 40px;
  color: #fff;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}
.featured-blog-text h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(22px, 3vw, 32px);
  color: #fff;
  margin: 12px 0;
}
.featured-blog-text p { opacity: 0.85; margin-bottom: 20px; line-height: 1.6; }
.featured-blog-img {
  min-height: 200px;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
}
.blog-post-cover {
  height: 320px;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}
.blog-post-content { line-height: 1.8; color: var(--dark-text); font-size: 16px; }
.blog-post-content p { margin-bottom: 1em; }
.hero-picture-wrap picture, .hero-picture-wrap img { width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .stats-band-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .featured-blog-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 580px) {
  .stats-band-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

@media (max-width: 580px) {
  section.block { padding: 64px 5%; }
  .page-header  { padding: 110px 5% 60px; }
  .footer-top   { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .stat-card    { min-width: 140px; padding: 16px 20px; }
  .contact-form { padding: 24px; }
  .quote-banner blockquote { font-size: 22px; }
  .footer-bottom { justify-content: center; text-align: center; }
}

/* ============================================================
   ADMIN BODY — Nav tweaks
   On admin pages: hide hamburger from public nav (admin has its own)
   ============================================================ */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .admin-body nav .hamburger { display: none; }
}