/* =====================================================================
   AURUM — Golden Hour  ·  RJB Skill Associates theme
   Palette: Raisin Black / Atomic Grey / Apache Gold / Dark Pastel Gold / Golden Amber
   Type: DM Serif Display (headlines) · Great Vibes (1-2 emotional words) · Outfit (body/UI)
   ===================================================================== */

:root {
  --bg: #050708;
  --s1: #0B0F10;
  --s2: #0F1415;
  --s3: #131A1B;
  --grey: #5A6568;
  --gold: #C9CFD3;
  --gold-d: #9AA3A8;
  --amber: #C9CFD3;
  --glow: #E8ECEE;
  --ink: #EEF1F2;
  --ink2: #B7BFC2;
  --ink3: #8A9497;
  --dark: #050708;

  --metal: linear-gradient(135deg, #7E878C, #C9CFD3 35%, #E8ECEE 55%, #B0B8BC 80%, #6E777C);
  --metal-h: linear-gradient(100deg, #7E878C 0%, #C9CFD3 18%, #E8ECEE 34%, #BCC4C8 50%, #C9CFD3 66%, #E8ECEE 82%, #7E878C 100%);
  --metal-soft: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(215,228,229,.85), rgba(17,46,56,.45) 30%, rgba(30,39,41,.35) 55%, rgba(17,46,56,.5) 80%, rgba(215,228,229,.75));
  --line: rgba(128,196,212,.16);
  --line2: rgba(128,196,212,.28);

  --serif: 'DM Serif Display', Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;
  --script: 'Great Vibes', 'Allura', cursive;
  --sans: 'Outfit', 'Noto Color Emoji', system-ui, -apple-system, 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;

  --r: 20px;
  --r-sm: 12px;
  --wrap: 1240px;
  --gut: clamp(16px, 4vw, 40px);
  --ease: cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1);
  --nav-h: 76px;
}

/* ---------- base ---------- */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; scroll-padding-top: 90px; }
body {
  margin: 0; background: var(--bg); color: var(--ink);
  font: 400 1rem/1.65 var(--sans);
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; overflow-x: hidden;
}
body::before { /* film grain for warmth */
  content: ""; position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 0; pointer-events: none; opacity: .05;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='160' height='160'%3E%3Cfilter id='n'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='.85' numOctaves='3' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23n)'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
}
main, footer, header { position: relative; }
main { z-index: 1; }
img { max-width: 100%; display: block; }
a { color: inherit; }
a:hover { color: var(--glow); }
h1, h2, h3, h4 { font-family: var(--serif); font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.1; margin: 0; letter-spacing: -.005em; }
p { margin: 0 0 1em; }
button, input, select, textarea { font: inherit; color: inherit; }
::selection { background: var(--amber); color: var(--dark); }
:focus-visible { outline: 2px solid var(--amber); outline-offset: 3px; }

.wrap { width: 100%; max-width: calc(var(--wrap) + var(--gut) * 2); margin: 0 auto; padding-inline: var(--gut); }
.center { text-align: center; }
.mt { margin-top: 44px; }
.sec { padding: clamp(64px, 8vw, 108px) 0; position: relative; }

/* ---------- signature type ---------- */
.gold {
  background: linear-gradient(100deg, #9AA3A8 0%, #C9CFD3 14%, #C9CFD3 26%, #F7F9FA 33%, #C9CFD3 40%, #BCC4C8 55%, #C9CFD3 72%, #B0B8BC 88%, #9AA3A8 100%);
  background-size: 200% 100%;
  -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text;
  color: transparent; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  animation: shimmer 7s linear infinite;
  font-style: italic;
}
@keyframes shimmer { to { background-position: -200% 0; } }
em.gold { font-style: italic; }
.script {
  font-family: var(--script); font-weight: 400; font-style: normal;
  color: var(--amber); font-size: 1.32em; line-height: .8; letter-spacing: 0;
  text-shadow: 0 0 28px rgba(128,196,212,.45);
  display: inline-block; padding: 0 .06em; transform: translateY(.04em);
}
.eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .75em;
  font: 600 .78rem/1 var(--sans); letter-spacing: .22em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.eyebrow::before { content: ""; width: 34px; height: 1px; background: var(--metal); }
.center .eyebrow::after { content: ""; width: 34px; height: 1px; background: var(--metal); }
.sec-head { margin-bottom: clamp(36px, 5vw, 60px); max-width: 780px; }
.sec-head.center { margin-inline: auto; }
.sec-head h2, .about-copy h2, .calc-in h2, .cta-band h2 { font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 4.6vw, 3.6rem); }
.sec-head .lead { margin: 18px 0 0; }
.sec-head.center .lead { margin-inline: auto; max-width: 620px; }
.sec-head.split { max-width: none; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: flex-end; gap: 32px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.sec-head.split > div { max-width: 700px; }
.sec-head.split .lead { max-width: 420px; margin: 0; }
.lead { font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.4vw, 1.2rem); color: var(--ink2); line-height: 1.6; }

/* ---------- frames (gradient 1px borders) ---------- */
.frame, .frame-strong {
  --fbg: var(--s1);
  border: 1px solid transparent; border-radius: var(--r);
  background: linear-gradient(var(--fbg), var(--fbg)) padding-box, var(--metal-soft) border-box;
  position: relative;
}
.frame-strong { background: linear-gradient(var(--fbg), var(--fbg)) padding-box, var(--metal) border-box; }
.spot { position: relative; overflow: hidden; isolation: isolate; }
.spot::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: -1; pointer-events: none; border-radius: inherit;
  background: radial-gradient(420px circle at var(--mx, 50%) var(--my, -20%), rgba(128,196,212,.16), transparent 60%);
  opacity: 0; transition: opacity .4s;
}
.spot:hover::before { opacity: 1; }

/* ---------- buttons ---------- */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: .6em;
  min-height: 50px; padding: 0 1.5em; border-radius: 999px; border: 1px solid transparent;
  font: 600 1rem/1.1 var(--sans); letter-spacing: .01em; text-decoration: none; cursor: pointer;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden; isolation: isolate; white-space: nowrap;
  transition: transform .35s var(--ease), box-shadow .35s var(--ease), background-position .8s var(--ease), color .3s;
}
.btn-lg { min-height: 58px; padding: 0 1.9em; font-size: 1.05rem; }
.btn-block { width: 100%; }
.btn-gold {
  color: var(--dark); background: var(--metal-h); background-size: 220% 100%; background-position: 0 0;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 34px -12px rgba(128,196,212,.6), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.45), inset 0 -1px 0 rgba(20,40,42,.35);
}
.btn-gold::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: -2px; z-index: 1; pointer-events: none;
  background: linear-gradient(105deg, transparent 35%, rgba(255,255,255,.65) 50%, transparent 65%);
  transform: translateX(-130%); animation: sweep 5s var(--ease) infinite;
}
.btn-gold > * { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.btn-gold:hover { color: var(--dark); background-position: 100% 0; box-shadow: 0 16px 44px -10px rgba(128,196,212,.8), 0 0 0 4px rgba(128,196,212,.14), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.5); }
@keyframes sweep { 0%, 55% { transform: translateX(-130%); } 85%, 100% { transform: translateX(130%); } }
.btn-ghost {
  color: var(--ink);
  background: linear-gradient(var(--s1), var(--s1)) padding-box, var(--metal) border-box;
}
.btn-ghost:hover { color: var(--glow); background: linear-gradient(var(--s2), var(--s2)) padding-box, var(--metal) border-box; box-shadow: 0 0 34px -8px rgba(128,196,212,.5); }
.btn i { font-size: .95em; }

/* ---------- progress, dust ---------- */
.progress { background: var(--metal-h); height: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(128,196,212,.7); }
.dust { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; z-index: -1; pointer-events: none; }

/* ---------- nav ---------- */
.nav { position: fixed; inset: 0 0 auto 0; z-index: 100; padding: 12px 0; transition: background .45s, box-shadow .45s, padding .45s; }
.nav.is-scrolled { background: rgba(5,7,8,.84); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px) saturate(1.3); backdrop-filter: blur(16px) saturate(1.3); box-shadow: 0 1px 0 var(--line); padding: 8px 0; }
.nav-in { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 28px; }
.brand { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; text-decoration: none; flex-shrink: 0; }
.brand img { width: 46px; height: 46px; border-radius: 50%; box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px rgba(128,196,212,.55), 0 0 22px -4px rgba(128,196,212,.5); }
.brand span { display: flex; flex-direction: column; line-height: 1.05; }
.brand b { font: 400 1.3rem/1 var(--serif); color: var(--ink); letter-spacing: .01em; }
.brand small { font: 600 .66rem/1.4 var(--sans); letter-spacing: .24em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); margin-top: 3px; }
.menu { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 4px; margin-left: auto; }
.menu a { position: relative; padding: 10px 13px; font-weight: 500; font-size: .95rem; color: var(--ink2); text-decoration: none; border-radius: 999px; transition: color .3s; }
.menu a:not(.btn)::after { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 13px; right: 13px; bottom: 4px; height: 1px; background: var(--metal); transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left; transition: transform .45s var(--ease); }
.menu a:not(.btn):hover { color: var(--ink); }
.menu a:not(.btn):hover::after, .menu a.is-active::after { transform: scaleX(1); }
.menu a.is-active { color: var(--glow); }
.menu .menu-cta { display: none; }
.nav-cta { min-height: 46px; padding: 0 1.2em; font-size: .95rem; }
.burger { display: none; width: 48px; height: 48px; border-radius: 50%; border: 1px solid var(--line2); background: var(--s1); cursor: pointer; position: relative; margin-left: auto; }
.burger i { position: absolute; left: 14px; right: 14px; height: 1.5px; background: var(--gold); transition: transform .4s var(--ease), opacity .3s; }
.burger i:nth-child(1) { top: 17px; } .burger i:nth-child(2) { top: 23px; } .burger i:nth-child(3) { top: 29px; }
html.menu-open .burger i:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(6px) rotate(45deg); }
html.menu-open .burger i:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
html.menu-open .burger i:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-6px) rotate(-45deg); }

@media (max-width: 1080px) {
  .burger { display: block; }
  .nav-cta { display: none; }
  .menu {
    position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: -1; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center; align-items: stretch; gap: 0;
    padding: 100px 28px 40px; background: radial-gradient(120% 70% at 80% 0%, rgba(128,196,212,.16), transparent 60%), rgba(5,7,8,.97);
    opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; transition: opacity .4s, visibility .4s;
  }
  html.menu-open .menu { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; }
  html.menu-open { overflow: hidden; }
  .menu a { font: 400 clamp(1.8rem, 7vw, 2.4rem)/1.2 var(--serif); color: var(--ink); padding: 12px 4px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 0; }
  .menu a:not(.btn)::after { display: none; }
  .menu .menu-cta { display: inline-flex; margin-top: 28px; font: 600 1.05rem/1 var(--sans); border-bottom: 0; border-radius: 999px; min-height: 56px; }
  html.menu-open .nav { background: transparent; box-shadow: none; }
}

/* ---------- HERO ---------- */
.hero { position: relative; min-height: min(100vh, 960px); min-height: min(100svh, 960px); padding: calc(var(--nav-h) + clamp(28px, 5vw, 64px)) 0 clamp(110px, 13vw, 200px); overflow: hidden; isolation: isolate;
  background:
    radial-gradient(60% 55% at 78% 42%, rgba(128,196,212,.16), transparent 70%),
    radial-gradient(40% 40% at 10% 10%, rgba(17,46,56,.14), transparent 70%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #050708 0%, #090D0E 60%, #0B1011 100%);
}
.hero::after { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: -1; pointer-events: none;
  background: radial-gradient(520px circle at var(--mx, 70%) var(--my, 40%), rgba(215,228,229,.08), transparent 60%); }
.hero-sun { position: absolute; z-index: -1; width: 900px; height: 900px; right: -260px; top: -120px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(215,228,229,.22) 0%, rgba(128,196,212,.12) 25%, rgba(128,196,212,.05) 45%, transparent 68%);
  animation: breathe 9s ease-in-out infinite; }
@keyframes breathe { 50% { transform: scale(1.08); opacity: .85; } }
.hero-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.02fr) minmax(0, 1fr); gap: clamp(28px, 4vw, 64px); align-items: center; }
.hero-controls { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; gap: 12px; margin-bottom: 28px; }
.switch { display: inline-flex; padding: 4px; border-radius: 999px; background: linear-gradient(var(--s1), var(--s1)) padding-box, var(--metal-soft) border-box; border: 1px solid transparent; }
.switch button { border: 0; background: transparent; color: var(--ink2); min-height: 44px; padding: 0 16px; border-radius: 999px; font-weight: 600; font-size: .92rem; cursor: pointer; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; transition: color .3s, background .4s var(--ease), box-shadow .4s; }
.switch button.is-active { color: var(--dark); background: var(--metal-h); background-size: 200% 100%; box-shadow: 0 6px 20px -8px rgba(128,196,212,.7); }
.switch button:not(.is-active):hover { color: var(--ink); }
.langs { display: inline-flex; gap: 4px; padding: 4px; border-radius: 999px; border: 1px solid var(--line2); background: rgba(11,15,16,.7); }
.langs button { width: 44px; height: 44px; font-size: 1.02rem; border: 0; border-radius: 50%; background: transparent; color: var(--ink2); font-weight: 600; cursor: pointer; font-family: var(--sans), 'Noto Sans Gurmukhi', 'Noto Sans Devanagari'; transition: .3s; }
.langs button[lang="pa"] { font-family: 'Noto Sans Gurmukhi', sans-serif; }
.langs button[lang="hi"] { font-family: 'Noto Sans Devanagari', sans-serif; }
.langs button.is-active { background: var(--s3); color: var(--glow); box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(128,196,212,.6); }
.kicker { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; font-size: .88rem; font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: .06em; color: var(--gold); margin: 0 0 18px; text-transform: uppercase; }
html[data-lang="pa"] .kicker, html[data-lang="hi"] .kicker { text-transform: none; font-family: 'Noto Sans Gurmukhi', 'Noto Sans Devanagari', var(--sans); letter-spacing: 0; }
html[data-lang="hi"] .kicker { font-family: 'Noto Sans Devanagari', var(--sans); }
.kicker-dot { width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--amber); box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(128,196,212,.18), 0 0 16px var(--amber); animation: pulseDot 2.2s ease-in-out infinite; flex-shrink: 0; }
@keyframes pulseDot { 50% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 9px rgba(128,196,212,0), 0 0 22px var(--amber); } }
.hero-title { font-size: clamp(2.9rem, 6.4vw, 5.8rem); line-height: 1.02; margin-bottom: 26px; letter-spacing: -.015em; }
.hero-title .l { display: block; animation: lineUp 1.1s var(--ease) backwards; }
.hero-title .l2 { animation-delay: .14s; color: var(--ink2); }
.hero-title .l3 { animation: lineUp 1.1s var(--ease) .28s backwards, shimmer 7s linear 1.4s infinite; padding-bottom: .08em; }
@keyframes lineUp { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(38px); filter: blur(6px); } }
html[data-lang="pa"] .hero-title, html[data-lang="hi"] .hero-title { font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4.8vw, 4.2rem); }
html[data-lang="pa"] .hero-sub, html[data-lang="hi"] .hero-sub { font-family: 'Noto Sans Gurmukhi', 'Noto Sans Devanagari', var(--sans); }
html[data-lang="hi"] .hero-sub { font-family: 'Noto Sans Devanagari', var(--sans); }
.hero-sub { font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.35vw, 1.2rem); color: var(--ink2); max-width: 560px; margin-bottom: 32px; animation: lineUp 1s var(--ease) .4s backwards; }
.hero-ctas { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 14px; margin-bottom: 30px; animation: lineUp 1s var(--ease) .5s backwards; }
html[data-lang="pa"] .hero-ctas .btn, html[data-lang="pa"] .fc-link { font-family: 'Noto Sans Gurmukhi', var(--sans); }
html[data-lang="hi"] .hero-ctas .btn { font-family: 'Noto Sans Devanagari', var(--sans); }
.chips { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; animation: lineUp 1s var(--ease) .6s backwards; }
.chips li { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px; min-height: 36px; padding: 0 14px; border-radius: 999px; font-size: .86rem; color: var(--ink2); background: rgba(19,26,27,.7); border: 1px solid var(--line); }
.chips li i { color: var(--gold); font-size: .85em; }
.chips a { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px; text-decoration: none; color: var(--glow); }
.chips li:last-child { border-color: rgba(128,196,212,.45); }
.chips a i:last-child { font-size: .7em; opacity: .8; }

/* hero visual */
.hero-vis { position: relative; min-height: 560px; display: grid; place-items: center; animation: visIn 1.4s var(--ease) .2s backwards; }
@keyframes visIn { from { opacity: 0; transform: scale(.94); } }
.globe-wrap { position: relative; width: min(100%, 560px); }
.globe-wrap::before { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 8%; border-radius: 50%; background: radial-gradient(circle at 65% 35%, rgba(128,196,212,.34), rgba(17,46,56,.1) 45%, transparent 70%); filter: blur(30px); z-index: -1; }
.globe { width: 100%; height: auto; overflow: visible; display: block; }
.g-ring { fill: none; stroke: rgba(128,196,212,.35); stroke-width: 1; stroke-dasharray: 2 7; transform-origin: 300px 300px; animation: spin 80s linear infinite; }
.g-body { stroke: rgba(128,196,212,.45); stroke-width: 1.2; }
.g-lines { fill: none; stroke: rgba(128,196,212,.16); stroke-width: 1; }
.g-orbit { fill: none; stroke: rgba(215,228,229,.25); stroke-width: 1; stroke-dasharray: 1 9; }
@keyframes spin { to { transform: rotate(360deg); } }
.arc { fill: none; stroke: url(#arcG); stroke-width: 1.6; stroke-dasharray: 3 7; opacity: .75; animation: dashMove 18s linear infinite; }
@keyframes dashMove { to { stroke-dashoffset: -200; } }
.comet { fill: none; stroke: #E8ECEE; stroke-width: 3; stroke-linecap: round; stroke-dasharray: 90 1200; stroke-dashoffset: 90; filter: drop-shadow(0 0 6px #C9CFD3); animation: comet 5s linear infinite; opacity: 0; }
.comet.c2 { animation-delay: 1.6s; } .comet.c3 { animation-delay: 3.2s; }
@keyframes comet { 0% { stroke-dashoffset: 90; opacity: 0; } 8% { opacity: 1; } 85% { opacity: 1; } 100% { stroke-dashoffset: -910; opacity: 0; } }
.pdot { fill: #FFF3D1; }
.pin { fill: var(--amber); stroke: #F7F9FA; stroke-width: 1.5; }
.city.home .pin { fill: #E8ECEE; }
.pulse { fill: none; stroke: var(--amber); stroke-width: 1.2; transform-box: fill-box; transform-origin: center; animation: ping 2.8s ease-out infinite; }
.pulse.p2 { animation-delay: .7s; } .pulse.p3 { animation-delay: 1.4s; } .pulse.p4 { animation-delay: 2.1s; }
@keyframes ping { 0% { transform: scale(.4); opacity: 1; } 100% { transform: scale(2.2); opacity: 0; } }
.lbl { fill: var(--ink2); font: 600 13px/1 var(--sans); letter-spacing: .2em; }
.lbl-script { fill: var(--glow); font: 400 34px/1 var(--script); filter: drop-shadow(0 0 8px rgba(128,196,212,.6)); }
.globe-note { position: absolute; right: 0; bottom: -18px; margin: 0; white-space: nowrap; font-size: .82rem; letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--ink3); }
.globe-note .script { font-size: 1.9rem; text-transform: none; letter-spacing: 0; margin-right: 4px; vertical-align: -4px; }

.floaters { position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none; }
.fcard { --fbg: rgba(11,15,16,.94); pointer-events: auto; position: absolute; width: 216px; padding: 16px 18px 14px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 3px;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px -24px rgba(0,0,0,.8), 0 0 40px -16px rgba(128,196,212,.35); animation: float 7s ease-in-out infinite; backdrop-filter: blur(8px); }
.fcard .fc-eyebrow { font-size: .72rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 4px; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; }
.fc-title { font: 400 1.22rem/1.15 var(--serif); color: var(--ink); }
.fc-emp { font-size: .82rem; color: var(--ink3); }
.fc-sal { font: 600 1.05rem/1.3 var(--sans); font-style: normal; margin-top: 6px; }
.fc-link { align-self: flex-start; margin-top: 8px; font-size: .85rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--glow); text-decoration: none; display: inline-flex; gap: 6px; align-items: center; min-height: 32px; }
.fc-link:hover { text-decoration: underline; }
.floaters .fcard:nth-child(1), .fcard.f1 { top: -2%; left: -4%; animation-delay: 0s; }
.floaters .fcard:nth-child(2), .fcard.f2 { bottom: 12%; right: -5%; left: auto; animation-delay: -2.3s; }
.floaters .fcard:nth-child(3), .fcard.f3 { bottom: -3%; left: 2%; top: auto; animation-delay: -4.6s; }
.fc-foot { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 8px; margin-top: 6px; }
.fc-foot .fc-link { margin-top: 0; }
.fc-qty { font-size: .78rem; color: var(--ink3); }
@keyframes float { 0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0) rotate(-.4deg); } 50% { transform: translateY(-14px) rotate(.4deg); } }
.fc-checks, .fc-crew { list-style: none; margin: 4px 0 0; padding: 0; display: grid; gap: 5px; font-size: .9rem; color: var(--ink2); }
.fc-checks li::before { content: "\f00c"; font: 900 .7rem/1 'Font Awesome 6 Free'; color: var(--dark); background: var(--metal); width: 17px; height: 17px; border-radius: 50%; display: inline-grid; place-items: center; margin-right: 9px; vertical-align: 1px; }
.fc-crew { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 6px 10px; }
.fc-crew b { font: 400 1.35rem/1 var(--serif); color: var(--glow); margin-right: 4px; }
.fc-big { font: 400 1.7rem/1.1 var(--serif); color: var(--glow); }
.fcard small { color: var(--ink3); font-size: .82rem; }
.flag { font-family: 'Noto Color Emoji', sans-serif; font-size: 1.05em; line-height: 1; }

/* skyline */
.skyline { position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; width: 100%; height: auto; z-index: -1; pointer-events: none; }
.sky { fill: url(#skyF); stroke: rgba(128,196,212,.5); stroke-width: 1; }
.sky-o { fill: #0F1415; stroke: rgba(128,196,212,.55); stroke-width: 1; }
.sky-l { stroke: rgba(128,196,212,.35); stroke-width: 1; fill: none; }
.sky-sun { animation: breathe 9s ease-in-out infinite; transform-origin: 1182px 150px; }

/* ---------- five swatches (stats) ---------- */
.swatch-band { position: relative; z-index: 2; margin-top: -26px; padding-bottom: 20px; }
.swatches { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(5, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: clamp(10px, 1.4vw, 18px); }
.swatch { position: relative; min-height: 210px; padding: 22px 20px 20px; border-radius: 16px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: flex-end; gap: 6px;
  border: 1px solid transparent; overflow: hidden; box-shadow: 0 30px 60px -30px rgba(0,0,0,.85); transition: transform .5s var(--ease), box-shadow .5s; }
.swatch:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: 0 34px 70px -28px rgba(128,196,212,.35); }
.swatch::after { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 7px; border-radius: 10px; border: 1px solid currentColor; opacity: .22; pointer-events: none; }
.sw-no { position: absolute; top: 18px; left: 20px; font-size: .7rem; letter-spacing: .2em; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: 600; opacity: .8; }
.swatch b { font: 400 clamp(2.2rem, 3.4vw, 3.1rem)/1 var(--serif); }
.sw-l { font-size: .92rem; font-weight: 500; line-height: 1.3; }
.sw1 { color: var(--ink); background: linear-gradient(160deg, #0F1415, #050708) padding-box, var(--metal) border-box; }
.sw1 b { color: var(--glow); }
.sw2 { color: var(--ink); background: linear-gradient(160deg, #6a6c65, #5A6568 55%, #3e403b) padding-box, var(--metal) border-box; }
.sw3 { color: var(--dark); background: linear-gradient(160deg, #D9DEE1, #C9CFD3 55%, #B0B8BC) padding-box, var(--metal) border-box; }
.sw4 { color: #FFF4DC; background: linear-gradient(160deg, #C9CFD3, #9AA3A8 55%, #7E878C) padding-box, var(--metal) border-box; }
.sw5 { color: var(--dark); background: radial-gradient(120% 90% at 50% 20%, #E8ECEE, #C9CFD3 45%, #9AA3A8 100%) padding-box, var(--metal) border-box; box-shadow: 0 30px 70px -26px rgba(128,196,212,.7); }
.sw5::before { content: ""; position: absolute; width: 150px; height: 150px; top: -40px; right: -40px; border-radius: 50%; background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,255,255,.7), transparent 65%); animation: breathe 5s ease-in-out infinite; }

/* ---------- ticker ---------- */
.ticker-band { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0; margin: clamp(40px, 6vw, 70px) 0 0; border-block: 1px solid var(--line); background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(17,46,56,.12), rgba(11,15,16,.6) 30%, rgba(11,15,16,.6) 70%, rgba(17,46,56,.12)); position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.ticker-tag { flex-shrink: 0; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; padding: 0 22px; height: 64px; font-size: .78rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .18em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--dark); background: var(--metal-h); background-size: 200% 100%; }
.dot-live { width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%; background: #7a1d10; box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(122,29,16,.25); animation: pulseDot 1.6s infinite; }
.ticker { flex: 1; min-width: 0; height: 64px; display: flex; align-items: center; }
.rjb-tick { font-size: 1rem; }
.rjb-tick b { font-weight: 500; color: var(--ink); }
.rjb-tick em { color: var(--gold); font-weight: 600; }
.rjb-tick-sep { color: var(--amber); opacity: .7; }

/* ---------- doors ---------- */
.doors { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: clamp(16px, 2.5vw, 28px); }
.door { --fbg: var(--s1); padding: clamp(28px, 4vw, 48px); border-radius: 26px; transition: transform .5s var(--ease), box-shadow .5s; display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
.door:hover { box-shadow: 0 30px 80px -30px rgba(128,196,212,.4); }
.door::after { content: ""; position: absolute; width: 360px; height: 360px; right: -140px; top: -140px; border-radius: 50%; background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(128,196,212,.2), transparent 65%); pointer-events: none; z-index: -1; }
.door-ico { width: 64px; height: 64px; border-radius: 18px; display: grid; place-items: center; font-size: 1.6rem; color: var(--dark); background: var(--metal); box-shadow: 0 12px 30px -10px rgba(128,196,212,.6); margin-bottom: 22px; }
.door-k { font-size: .78rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .2em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 10px; }
.door h3 { font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 2.5rem); margin-bottom: 14px; }
.door p { color: var(--ink2); font-size: 1.05rem; }
.ticks { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 6px 0 30px; display: grid; gap: 12px; }
.ticks li { position: relative; padding-left: 34px; color: var(--ink); }
.ticks li::before { content: "\f00c"; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 3px; width: 22px; height: 22px; border-radius: 50%; display: grid; place-items: center; font: 900 .7rem/1 'Font Awesome 6 Free'; color: var(--glow); border: 1px solid rgba(128,196,212,.55); background: rgba(128,196,212,.1); }
.door .btn { margin-top: auto; }

/* ---------- about ---------- */
.about { background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, rgba(11,15,16,.7) 20%, rgba(11,15,16,.7) 80%, transparent); }
.about-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: .85fr 1.15fr; gap: clamp(36px, 6vw, 90px); align-items: center; }
.about-seal { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 22px; }
.seal { position: relative; width: min(100%, 400px); aspect-ratio: 1; display: grid; place-items: center; }
.seal::before { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 6%; border-radius: 50%; background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(128,196,212,.35), transparent 65%); filter: blur(24px); animation: breathe 7s ease-in-out infinite; }
.seal-ring { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; animation: spin 40s linear infinite; }
.seal-ring text { fill: var(--gold); font: 600 13.5px var(--sans); letter-spacing: 4.2px; }
.seal img { position: relative; width: 64%; border-radius: 50%; box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px rgba(128,196,212,.6), 0 0 0 10px rgba(5,7,8,.8), 0 0 0 11px rgba(128,196,212,.3), 0 30px 80px -20px rgba(128,196,212,.5); }
.seal-cap { margin: 0; font-size: .8rem; letter-spacing: .2em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--ink3); }
.about-copy p { color: var(--ink2); font-size: 1.05rem; }
.about-copy .lead { color: var(--ink); font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 1.5vw, 1.28rem); margin-top: 20px; }
.lic-tiles { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 12px; margin-top: 30px; }
.lic { --fbg: var(--s2); padding: 18px 18px 16px; display: grid; gap: 3px; border-radius: 16px; transition: transform .4s var(--ease), box-shadow .4s; }
.lic:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: 0 16px 40px -18px rgba(128,196,212,.45); }
.lic i { color: var(--amber); font-size: 1.15rem; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.lic span { font-size: .74rem; letter-spacing: .16em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); font-weight: 600; }
.lic b { font: 400 1.18rem/1.25 var(--serif); color: var(--ink); overflow-wrap: anywhere; }
.lic b.sm { font: 600 .9rem/1.35 var(--sans); letter-spacing: .02em; }

/* ---------- job cards ---------- */
.jobs-grid, [data-quiz-matches] { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: clamp(14px, 2vw, 22px); }
.job { --fbg: var(--s1); padding: 22px 22px 18px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; border-radius: 18px; animation: cardIn .7s var(--ease) calc(var(--i, 0) * 70ms) backwards; transition: transform .45s var(--ease), box-shadow .45s; }
.job:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: 0 26px 60px -26px rgba(128,196,212,.45); }
@keyframes cardIn { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(24px) scale(.98); } }
.job-top { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 10px; font-size: .82rem; }
.job-loc { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); }
.job-hot { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; padding: 5px 11px; border-radius: 999px; font-size: .72rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .06em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--dark); background: var(--metal-h); background-size: 200%; animation: shimmerBg 4s linear infinite; }
@keyframes shimmerBg { to { background-position: -200% 0; } }
.job h3 { font-size: 1.5rem; line-height: 1.15; margin-top: 6px; }
.job-emp { margin: 0; font-size: .92rem; color: var(--ink2); display: flex; gap: 8px; align-items: baseline; }
.job-emp i { color: var(--ink3); font-size: .8em; }
.job-trade { align-self: flex-start; font-size: .76rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .06em; color: var(--ink2); padding: 3px 10px; border-radius: 999px; border: 1px solid var(--line2); }
.job-pay { margin: 8px 0 4px; padding: 14px 16px; border-radius: 14px; background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(128,196,212,.12), rgba(17,46,56,.05)); border: 1px solid rgba(128,196,212,.22); }
.job-sal { font: 400 1.45rem/1.15 var(--serif); color: var(--glow); }
.job-pay small { display: block; font-size: .88rem; color: var(--ink2); margin-top: 3px; }
.job-tags, .job-perks { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 6px; }
.job-tags span { font-size: .78rem; font-weight: 600; padding: 4px 10px; border-radius: 999px; color: var(--glow); background: rgba(128,196,212,.1); border: 1px solid rgba(128,196,212,.25); }
.job-perks span { font-size: .8rem; color: var(--ink2); }
.job-perks span + span::before { content: "·"; margin-right: 6px; color: var(--gold); }
.job-foot { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 10px; margin-top: auto; padding-top: 14px; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); flex-wrap: wrap; }
.job-qty { font-size: .86rem; color: var(--ink2); display: inline-flex; gap: 7px; align-items: center; }
.job-qty i { color: var(--gold); }
.job-apply { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; min-height: 44px; padding: 0 16px; border-radius: 999px; font-weight: 600; font-size: .92rem; text-decoration: none; color: var(--dark); background: var(--metal-h); background-size: 200% 100%; transition: background-position .6s var(--ease), box-shadow .3s; }
.job-apply:hover { color: var(--dark); background-position: 100% 0; box-shadow: 0 10px 26px -10px rgba(128,196,212,.8); }

/* ---------- services ---------- */
.svc-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: clamp(14px, 2vw, 22px); }
.svc { padding: 30px 28px; border-radius: 20px; transition: transform .5s var(--ease), box-shadow .5s; }
.svc:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: 0 26px 60px -28px rgba(128,196,212,.5); }
.svc-n { position: absolute; top: 20px; right: 24px; font: 400 3.2rem/1 var(--serif); color: transparent; -webkit-text-stroke: 1px rgba(128,196,212,.35); }
.svc > i { width: 56px; height: 56px; border-radius: 16px; display: grid; place-items: center; font-size: 1.35rem; color: var(--glow); background: radial-gradient(circle at 30% 30%, rgba(215,228,229,.25), rgba(17,46,56,.15)); border: 1px solid rgba(128,196,212,.4); margin-bottom: 22px; transition: transform .5s var(--ease), background .5s, color .5s; }
.svc:hover > i { transform: rotate(-8deg) scale(1.08); background: var(--metal); color: var(--dark); }
.svc h3 { font-size: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.svc p { color: var(--ink2); margin: 0; }

/* ---------- process timeline ---------- */
.process { background: radial-gradient(50% 40% at 50% 50%, rgba(17,46,56,.1), transparent 70%); }
.tl { --prog: 0; position: relative; max-width: 1040px; margin: 0 auto; }
.tl-rail { position: absolute; top: 0; bottom: 0; left: 50%; width: 2px; transform: translateX(-50%); background: repeating-linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(128,196,212,.35) 0 6px, transparent 6px 14px); }
.tl-fill { position: absolute; inset: 0; background: linear-gradient(180deg, #9AA3A8, #C9CFD3 60%, #E8ECEE); transform-origin: top; transform: scaleY(var(--prog)); box-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(128,196,212,.7); }
.tl-plane { position: absolute; left: 50%; top: calc(var(--prog) * 100%); width: 46px; height: 46px; margin: -23px 0 0 -23px; border-radius: 50%; display: grid; place-items: center; color: var(--dark); background: var(--metal); box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(128,196,212,.15), 0 0 30px rgba(128,196,212,.7); z-index: 2; }
.tl-plane i { transform: rotate(90deg); }
.tl-steps { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: grid; gap: 28px; }
.tl-step { position: relative; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; column-gap: 90px; }
.tl-dot { position: absolute; left: 50%; top: 26px; transform: translateX(-50%); width: 54px; height: 54px; border-radius: 50%; display: grid; place-items: center; font: 400 1.1rem/1 var(--serif); color: var(--gold); background: var(--bg); border: 1px solid rgba(128,196,212,.45); transition: .6s var(--ease); z-index: 1; }
.tl-step.is-lit .tl-dot { color: var(--dark); background: var(--metal); border-color: transparent; box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(128,196,212,.12), 0 0 26px rgba(128,196,212,.55); }
.tl-card { padding: 24px 26px; border-radius: 18px; transition: transform .8s var(--ease), box-shadow .8s, opacity .8s; opacity: .78; transform: translateX(-22px); }
.tl-step:nth-child(even) .tl-card { transform: translateX(22px); }
.tl-step.is-lit .tl-card, .tl-step:nth-child(even).is-lit .tl-card { opacity: 1; transform: none; box-shadow: 0 24px 60px -30px rgba(128,196,212,.45); }
.tl-step:nth-child(odd) .tl-card { grid-column: 1; text-align: right; }
.tl-step:nth-child(even) .tl-card { grid-column: 2; }
.tl-ico { display: inline-grid; place-items: center; width: 42px; height: 42px; border-radius: 12px; color: var(--glow); border: 1px solid rgba(128,196,212,.4); background: rgba(128,196,212,.08); margin-bottom: 12px; }
.tl-card h3 { font-size: 1.45rem; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.tl-card p { margin: 0; color: var(--ink2); }

/* ---------- industries ---------- */
.ind-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: clamp(10px, 1.6vw, 18px); }
.ind { padding: 22px 20px 20px; border-radius: 18px; text-decoration: none; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 6px; min-height: 190px; transition: transform .45s var(--ease), box-shadow .45s; animation: cardIn .7s var(--ease) calc(var(--i, 0) * 50ms) backwards; }
.ind:hover { color: inherit; transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: 0 22px 50px -26px rgba(128,196,212,.5); }
.ind-n { position: absolute; top: 18px; right: 20px; font-size: .75rem; letter-spacing: .14em; color: var(--ink3); font-weight: 600; }
.ind-i { font-size: 1.5rem; color: var(--amber); margin-bottom: 12px; filter: drop-shadow(0 0 10px rgba(128,196,212,.4)); }
.ind b { font: 400 1.35rem/1.15 var(--serif); color: var(--ink); }
.ind-r { font-size: .9rem; color: var(--ink2); line-height: 1.45; }
.ind-go { margin-top: auto; padding-top: 10px; font-size: .84rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--gold); display: inline-flex; gap: 8px; align-items: center; }
.ind-go i { transition: transform .4s var(--ease); }
.ind:hover .ind-go { color: var(--glow); }
.ind:hover .ind-go i { transform: translateX(5px); }

/* ---------- salary converter ---------- */
.calc-shell { --fbg: #0B0F10; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.1fr .9fr; border-radius: 28px; overflow: hidden; isolation: isolate; }
.calc-shell::before { content: ""; position: absolute; z-index: -1; width: 620px; height: 620px; right: -120px; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%); border-radius: 50%; background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(128,196,212,.28), rgba(128,196,212,.06) 45%, transparent 68%); animation: breathe 8s ease-in-out infinite; }
.calc-in { padding: clamp(28px, 5vw, 60px); }
.calc-in .lead { margin: 16px 0 28px; }
.calc-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 150px 1fr; gap: 14px; }
.calc-out { padding: clamp(28px, 5vw, 60px); display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center; gap: 24px; border-left: 1px solid var(--line); background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(19,26,27,.5), rgba(5,7,8,.3)); }
.co-main span, .co-sub span { display: block; font-size: .78rem; letter-spacing: .18em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.co-main b { font: 400 clamp(2.8rem, 5.5vw, 4.6rem)/1 var(--serif); font-style: normal; display: inline-block; }
.co-sub { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 12px; }
.co-sub div { padding: 16px; border-radius: 14px; background: rgba(5,7,8,.55); border: 1px solid var(--line2); }
.co-sub b { font: 400 1.5rem/1.1 var(--serif); color: var(--ink); overflow-wrap: anywhere; }
.calc-out .btn { align-self: flex-start; }
.note { display: flex; gap: 8px; align-items: baseline; font-size: .85rem; color: var(--ink3); margin: 16px 0 0; }
.range { -webkit-appearance: none; appearance: none; width: 100%; height: 44px; background: transparent; margin-top: 14px; cursor: pointer; --fill: 25%; }
.range::-webkit-slider-runnable-track { height: 6px; border-radius: 99px; background: linear-gradient(90deg, #9AA3A8, #C9CFD3 var(--fill), rgba(30,39,41,.6) var(--fill)); }
.range::-moz-range-track { height: 6px; border-radius: 99px; background: rgba(30,39,41,.6); }
.range::-moz-range-progress { height: 6px; border-radius: 99px; background: linear-gradient(90deg, #9AA3A8, #C9CFD3); }
.range::-webkit-slider-thumb { -webkit-appearance: none; width: 28px; height: 28px; margin-top: -11px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--metal); border: 3px solid var(--bg); box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px var(--gold), 0 0 20px rgba(128,196,212,.7); }
.range::-moz-range-thumb { width: 24px; height: 24px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--gold); border: 3px solid var(--bg); box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px var(--gold), 0 0 20px rgba(128,196,212,.7); }

/* ---------- form fields ---------- */
.fld { display: grid; gap: 7px; margin-bottom: 14px; min-width: 0; }
.fld > span { font-size: .8rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .06em; color: var(--ink2); }
.fld input, .fld select, .fld textarea {
  width: 100%; min-height: 50px; padding: 12px 16px; border-radius: 12px; font-size: 1rem; color: var(--ink);
  background: rgba(5,7,8,.75); border: 1px solid rgba(128,196,212,.25); transition: border-color .3s, box-shadow .3s, background .3s; outline: none;
}
.fld textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 96px; }
.fld select { -webkit-appearance: none; appearance: none; padding-right: 40px; cursor: pointer;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='12' height='8'%3E%3Cpath d='M1 1l5 5 5-5' fill='none' stroke='%23D8B46A' stroke-width='1.6'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: right 16px center; }
.fld select option { background: var(--s1); color: var(--ink); }
.fld input::placeholder, .fld textarea::placeholder { color: #8a8375; }
.fld input:focus, .fld select:focus, .fld textarea:focus { border-color: var(--amber); box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(128,196,212,.14); background: rgba(11,15,16,.95); }
.grid2 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 0 14px; }
.form-msg { margin: 12px 0 0; font-size: .92rem; color: var(--ink2); min-height: 1.2em; }
form[data-state="ok"] .form-msg { color: var(--glow); }
form[data-state="error"] .form-msg { color: #ffb4a0; }
form[data-state="sending"] button[type="submit"] { opacity: .7; pointer-events: none; }

/* ---------- stories ---------- */
.story-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: clamp(14px, 2vw, 22px); }
.story { margin: 0; padding: 30px 28px 26px; border-radius: 20px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 16px; transition: transform .5s var(--ease), box-shadow .5s; }
.story:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: 0 26px 60px -28px rgba(128,196,212,.4); }
.sample { align-self: flex-start; font-size: .7rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .08em; text-transform: uppercase; padding: 4px 10px; border-radius: 6px; color: #F7D9A0; background: rgba(17,46,56,.22); border: 1px dashed rgba(128,196,212,.55); }
.story .q { font-size: 1.6rem; color: var(--gold); opacity: .7; }
.story blockquote { margin: 0; font: 400 1.3rem/1.45 var(--serif); color: var(--ink); font-style: italic; }
.story figcaption { margin-top: auto; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; padding-top: 16px; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
.av { width: 46px; height: 46px; border-radius: 50%; display: grid; place-items: center; font: 400 1.3rem/1 var(--serif); color: var(--dark); background: var(--metal); flex-shrink: 0; }
.story figcaption span:last-child { display: grid; }
.story figcaption b { font-weight: 600; }
.story figcaption small { color: var(--ink3); font-size: .86rem; }

/* ---------- FAQ ---------- */
.faq-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: .8fr 1.2fr; gap: clamp(30px, 5vw, 80px); align-items: start; }
.faq-grid .sec-head { position: sticky; top: 110px; }
.faq-grid .sec-head .btn { margin-top: 26px; }
.faq { display: grid; gap: 12px; }
.faq details { border-radius: 16px; border: 1px solid var(--line2); background: var(--s1); transition: border-color .4s, background .4s, box-shadow .4s; }
.faq details[open] { border-color: rgba(128,196,212,.6); background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(128,196,212,.08), var(--s1) 60%); box-shadow: 0 20px 50px -30px rgba(128,196,212,.5); }
.faq summary { list-style: none; cursor: pointer; padding: 20px 60px 20px 24px; position: relative; font: 400 1.22rem/1.35 var(--serif); color: var(--ink); min-height: 44px; }
.faq summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
.faq summary::after { content: "+"; position: absolute; right: 20px; top: 50%; width: 30px; height: 30px; margin-top: -15px; border-radius: 50%; display: grid; place-items: center; font: 400 1.3rem/1 var(--sans); color: var(--gold); border: 1px solid rgba(128,196,212,.45); transition: transform .45s var(--ease), background .4s, color .4s; }
.faq details[open] summary::after { transform: rotate(45deg); background: var(--metal); color: var(--dark); border-color: transparent; }
.faq details p { margin: 0; padding: 0 24px 22px; color: var(--ink2); }
.faq details p a { color: var(--glow); }
.faq details[open] p { animation: lineUp .5s var(--ease); }

/* ---------- contact ---------- */
.contact-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: .9fr 1.1fr; gap: clamp(16px, 3vw, 32px); align-items: start; }
.contact-info { display: grid; gap: 12px; }
.ci { display: flex; gap: 16px; padding: 18px 20px; border-radius: 16px; align-items: flex-start; }
.ci > i { width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 12px; display: grid; place-items: center; flex-shrink: 0; color: var(--dark); background: var(--metal); font-size: 1.05rem; }
.ci span { font-size: .74rem; letter-spacing: .16em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); font-weight: 600; }
.ci p { margin: 3px 0 0; color: var(--ink); overflow-wrap: anywhere; }
.ci a { text-decoration: none; display: inline-block; padding: 2px 0; }
.ci a:hover { text-decoration: underline; }
.map { padding: 0; overflow: hidden; border-radius: 16px; height: 240px; }
.map iframe { width: 100%; height: 100%; border: 0; display: block; filter: grayscale(.6) sepia(.35) brightness(.85) contrast(1.05); border-radius: 15px; }
.contact-forms { --fbg: var(--s1); padding: clamp(22px, 3.5vw, 40px); border-radius: 24px; }
.tabs { display: flex; gap: 6px; padding: 5px; border-radius: 999px; background: var(--bg); border: 1px solid var(--line2); margin-bottom: 26px; }
.tabs button { flex: 1; min-height: 46px; border: 0; border-radius: 999px; background: transparent; color: var(--ink2); font-weight: 600; cursor: pointer; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 8px; transition: .35s var(--ease); }
.tabs button.is-active { color: var(--dark); background: var(--metal-h); background-size: 200%; box-shadow: 0 8px 24px -10px rgba(128,196,212,.7); }

/* ---------- CTA band ---------- */
.cta-band { position: relative; padding: clamp(90px, 12vw, 150px) 0; overflow: hidden; isolation: isolate; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
.cta-sun { position: absolute; z-index: -1; left: 50%; bottom: -430px; width: 1100px; height: 800px; transform: translateX(-50%); border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(closest-side, rgba(215,228,229,.55), rgba(128,196,212,.25) 35%, rgba(17,46,56,.08) 65%, transparent); animation: breathe 8s ease-in-out infinite; }
.cta-band h2 { max-width: 900px; margin: 0 auto; }
.cta-band .lead { margin: 20px auto 34px; }
.cta-row { display: flex; gap: 14px; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; }

/* ---------- footer ---------- */
.foot { z-index: 1; background: #040606; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); padding: 70px 0 0; }
.foot-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1fr 1.3fr; gap: 40px; }
.foot-brand p { color: var(--ink2); margin: 18px 0 0; max-width: 360px; font-size: .96rem; }
.foot-brand .foot-tag { font-size: 2rem; margin-top: 16px; text-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(128,196,212,.35); transform: none; line-height: 1.1; }
.foot h4 { font: 600 .78rem/1 var(--sans); letter-spacing: .2em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 18px; }
.foot ul { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: grid; gap: 4px; }
.foot ul a { display: inline-flex; min-height: 36px; align-items: center; color: var(--ink2); text-decoration: none; transition: color .3s, transform .3s; }
.foot ul a:hover { color: var(--glow); transform: translateX(3px); }
.foot-contact li { display: flex; gap: 10px; align-items: baseline; color: var(--ink2); font-size: .95rem; padding: 4px 0; }
.foot-contact li i { color: var(--gold); width: 16px; }
.foot-contact li a { min-height: 0; }
.socials { display: flex; gap: 10px; margin-top: 22px; }
.socials a { width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 50%; display: grid; place-items: center; color: var(--gold); border: 1px solid rgba(128,196,212,.4); transition: .35s var(--ease); text-decoration: none; }
.socials a:hover { color: var(--dark); background: var(--metal); border-color: transparent; transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: 0 10px 24px -8px rgba(128,196,212,.7); }
.foot-base { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; gap: 20px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-top: 50px; padding-top: 22px; padding-bottom: 26px; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); font-size: .84rem; color: var(--ink3); }
.foot-base p { margin: 0; }
.foot-base i { color: var(--gold); }
.previews { color: var(--gold); text-decoration: none; }

/* ---------- floating WA + mobile bar ---------- */
.fab-wa { position: fixed; right: 24px; bottom: 24px; z-index: 90; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; height: 58px; padding: 0 22px 0 18px; border-radius: 999px; text-decoration: none; color: var(--dark); font-weight: 600;
  background: var(--metal-h); background-size: 200%; box-shadow: 0 16px 40px -12px rgba(128,196,212,.7), 0 0 0 1px rgba(255,241,201,.4) inset; transition: transform .35s var(--ease), background-position .6s; }
.fab-wa i { font-size: 1.6rem; }
.fab-wa:hover { color: var(--dark); background-position: 100% 0; }
.fab-wa::before { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: -6px; border-radius: inherit; border: 1px solid rgba(128,196,212,.6); animation: ring 2.6s ease-out infinite; pointer-events: none; }
@keyframes ring { 0% { transform: scale(.9); opacity: 1; } 100% { transform: scale(1.25); opacity: 0; } }
.mbar { display: none; }

/* ---------- ornament: five swatch divider ---------- */
.ornament { display: flex; justify-content: center; gap: 8px; padding: 0; margin: 0 auto; }
.ornament i { width: 16px; height: 16px; border-radius: 4px; border: 1px solid transparent; }
.ornament i:nth-child(1) { background: linear-gradient(#050708,#050708) padding-box, var(--metal) border-box; }
.ornament i:nth-child(2) { background: linear-gradient(#5A6568,#5A6568) padding-box, var(--metal) border-box; }
.ornament i:nth-child(3) { background: linear-gradient(#C9CFD3,#C9CFD3) padding-box, var(--metal) border-box; }
.ornament i:nth-child(4) { background: linear-gradient(#9AA3A8,#9AA3A8) padding-box, var(--metal) border-box; }
.ornament i:nth-child(5) { background: radial-gradient(#E8ECEE,#C9CFD3) padding-box, var(--metal) border-box; box-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(128,196,212,.7); }

/* =====================================================================
   INNER PAGES
   ===================================================================== */
.page-hero { position: relative; padding: calc(var(--nav-h) + clamp(40px, 7vw, 90px)) 0 clamp(50px, 7vw, 90px); overflow: hidden; isolation: isolate;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 72%, var(--bg)), radial-gradient(55% 60% at 85% 30%, rgba(128,196,212,.18), transparent 70%), radial-gradient(40% 50% at 0% 80%, rgba(17,46,56,.12), transparent 70%); }
.page-hero .hero-sun { top: -300px; right: -300px; }
.page-hero h1 { font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 6vw, 5.2rem); line-height: 1.04; max-width: 980px; margin-bottom: 22px; }
.page-hero h1 .l { display: block; animation: lineUp 1.1s var(--ease) backwards; }
.page-hero h1 .l:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: .14s; }
.page-hero .lead { max-width: 640px; animation: lineUp 1s var(--ease) .3s backwards; }
.totals { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px; margin-top: 30px; animation: lineUp 1s var(--ease) .45s backwards; }
.total { --fbg: rgba(11,15,16,.85); display: flex; align-items: baseline; gap: 10px; padding: 16px 22px; border-radius: 16px; }
.total b { font: 400 2.4rem/1 var(--serif); color: var(--glow); }
.total span { color: var(--ink2); font-size: .95rem; }

/* jobs board */
.board-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) 380px; gap: clamp(20px, 3vw, 36px); align-items: start; }
.filters { --fbg: var(--s1); padding: 20px; border-radius: 20px; display: grid; gap: 16px; margin-bottom: 24px; position: relative; }
.f-row { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; gap: 8px; }
.f-label { font-size: .74rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .16em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); width: 84px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.f-group { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 6px; flex: 1; min-width: 0; }
.f-group button { min-height: 42px; padding: 0 14px; border-radius: 999px; border: 1px solid var(--line2); background: rgba(5,7,8,.6); color: var(--ink2); font-size: .9rem; font-weight: 500; cursor: pointer; transition: .3s var(--ease); display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; }
.f-group button:hover { color: var(--ink); border-color: rgba(128,196,212,.6); }
.f-group button.is-active { color: var(--dark); background: var(--metal-h); background-size: 200%; border-color: transparent; font-weight: 600; box-shadow: 0 8px 20px -10px rgba(128,196,212,.8); }
.f-tools { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 200px; gap: 10px; }
.f-search { position: relative; }
.f-search i { position: absolute; left: 16px; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%); color: var(--gold); }
.f-search input { padding-left: 44px; }
.f-tools .fld { margin: 0; }
.f-count { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; gap: 12px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin: 0 0 18px; color: var(--ink2); }
.f-count b { font: 400 1.6rem/1 var(--serif); color: var(--glow); margin-right: 4px; }
.f-count small { color: var(--ink3); display: inline-flex; gap: 8px; align-items: center; }
.f-count small i { color: #6fd08c; }
.board .jobs-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
.empty { --fbg: var(--s1); padding: 40px 24px; border-radius: 20px; text-align: center; }
.empty i { font-size: 2rem; color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 12px; }
.empty h3 { font-size: 1.6rem; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.empty p { color: var(--ink2); }
.side { position: sticky; top: 100px; display: grid; gap: 18px; }

/* quiz */
.quiz { --fbg: #0B0F10; padding: 26px 24px 22px; border-radius: 24px; overflow: hidden; isolation: isolate; }
.quiz::before { content: ""; position: absolute; z-index: -1; width: 380px; height: 380px; right: -160px; top: -160px; border-radius: 50%; background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(128,196,212,.3), transparent 65%); }
.quiz-head { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 10px; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.quiz-head .eyebrow { margin: 0; }
.quiz [data-quiz-step-label] { font-size: .8rem; color: var(--ink3); font-weight: 600; white-space: nowrap; }
.quiz-title { font-size: 1.75rem; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.bar { height: 6px; border-radius: 99px; background: rgba(30,39,41,.5); overflow: hidden; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.bar i { display: block; height: 100%; width: var(--p); background: linear-gradient(90deg, #9AA3A8, #C9CFD3, #E8ECEE); border-radius: inherit; transition: width .6s var(--ease); box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(128,196,212,.8); min-width: 6px; }
.quiz [data-step] h3 { font-size: 1.3rem; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.opts { display: grid; gap: 8px; }
.opts.two { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
.quiz [data-answer] { width: 100%; min-height: 50px; padding: 10px 16px; border-radius: 14px; border: 1px solid var(--line2); background: rgba(5,7,8,.7); color: var(--ink); text-align: left; cursor: pointer; font-size: .96rem; font-weight: 500; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; transition: .3s var(--ease); }
.quiz [data-answer] i { width: 30px; height: 30px; border-radius: 9px; display: grid; place-items: center; color: var(--gold); background: rgba(128,196,212,.1); flex-shrink: 0; font-size: .9rem; transition: .3s; }
.quiz [data-answer]:hover { border-color: rgba(128,196,212,.7); background: rgba(19,26,27,.9); transform: translateX(3px); }
.quiz [data-answer].is-picked { border-color: transparent; background: linear-gradient(var(--s2), var(--s2)) padding-box, var(--metal) border-box; border: 1px solid transparent; box-shadow: 0 0 24px -8px rgba(128,196,212,.6); }
.quiz [data-answer].is-picked i { background: var(--metal); color: var(--dark); }
.quiz-foot { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; margin-top: 14px; min-height: 44px; }
.quiz [data-quiz-back] { border: 0; background: transparent; color: var(--ink2); cursor: pointer; min-height: 44px; padding: 0 4px; font-weight: 500; }
.quiz [data-quiz-back]:hover { color: var(--glow); }
.quiz-foot small { color: var(--ink3); font-size: .8rem; }
.quiz [data-quiz-summary] { color: var(--ink); font-size: 1.02rem; }
.quiz [data-quiz-matches] { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 10px; margin-bottom: 16px; max-height: 420px; overflow: auto; padding-right: 4px; }
.quiz [data-quiz-matches] .job { padding: 16px; gap: 6px; }
.quiz [data-quiz-matches] .job h3 { font-size: 1.2rem; }
.quiz [data-quiz-matches] .job-tags, .quiz [data-quiz-matches] .job-perks, .quiz [data-quiz-matches] .job-trade, .quiz [data-quiz-matches] .job-emp { display: none; }
.quiz [data-quiz-matches] .job-pay { padding: 10px 12px; margin: 4px 0 0; }
.quiz [data-quiz-matches] .job-sal { font-size: 1.15rem; }
.quiz-actions { display: grid; gap: 8px; }
.quiz [data-quiz-restart] { border: 0; background: transparent; color: var(--ink2); min-height: 44px; cursor: pointer; font-weight: 500; }
.quiz [data-quiz-restart]:hover { color: var(--glow); }

.wa-note { --fbg: var(--s1); padding: 20px 22px; border-radius: 18px; display: flex; gap: 14px; align-items: flex-start; }
.wa-note > i { font-size: 1.6rem; color: var(--amber); }
.wa-note p { margin: 0; color: var(--ink2); font-size: .95rem; }
.wa-note b { color: var(--ink); }

.cv-block { display: grid; grid-template-columns: .9fr 1.1fr; gap: clamp(24px, 4vw, 60px); align-items: center; }
.cv-form { --fbg: var(--s1); padding: clamp(22px, 3.5vw, 40px); border-radius: 24px; }
.grid3 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 0 14px; }

/* employers */
.why-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: clamp(14px, 2vw, 22px); }
.compliance { border-block: 1px solid var(--line); background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(17,46,56,.14), rgba(11,15,16,.8), rgba(17,46,56,.14)); padding: 30px 0; }
.comp-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(6, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 12px; }
.comp { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; text-align: center; gap: 10px; padding: 8px; }
.comp i { width: 54px; height: 54px; border-radius: 50%; display: grid; place-items: center; font-size: 1.2rem; color: var(--dark); background: var(--metal); box-shadow: 0 0 24px -6px rgba(128,196,212,.7); }
.comp b { font-weight: 600; font-size: .95rem; line-height: 1.3; }
.comp small { color: var(--ink3); font-size: .8rem; margin-top: -6px; }
.comp a { color: var(--glow); }
.builder { display: grid; grid-template-columns: .8fr 1.2fr; gap: clamp(24px, 4vw, 60px); align-items: start; }
.builder-copy { position: sticky; top: 110px; }
.builder-copy .ticks { margin-top: 24px; }
.team { --fbg: var(--s1); padding: clamp(22px, 3.5vw, 40px); border-radius: 26px; }
.team h3 { font-size: 1.4rem; margin: 6px 0 14px; }
.team-sep { height: 1px; background: var(--line); margin: 10px 0 20px; }
.presets { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.presets button, .team [data-team-add] { min-height: 42px; padding: 0 16px; border-radius: 999px; border: 1px solid var(--line2); background: rgba(5,7,8,.6); color: var(--ink); font-weight: 500; cursor: pointer; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; transition: .3s var(--ease); font-size: .92rem; }
.presets button i { color: var(--gold); }
.presets button:hover, .team [data-team-add]:hover { border-color: var(--amber); color: var(--glow); box-shadow: 0 0 20px -8px rgba(128,196,212,.7); }
.row-head { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 110px 48px; gap: 10px; font-size: .74rem; letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 8px; padding: 0 4px; }
[data-team-rows] { display: grid; gap: 8px; margin-bottom: 12px; }
[data-team-rows] .row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 110px 48px; gap: 10px; animation: cardIn .45s var(--ease); }
[data-team-rows] input { width: 100%; min-height: 48px; padding: 10px 14px; border-radius: 12px; background: rgba(5,7,8,.75); border: 1px solid rgba(128,196,212,.25); color: var(--ink); outline: none; }
[data-team-rows] input:focus { border-color: var(--amber); box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(128,196,212,.14); }
[data-team-remove] { width: 48px; min-height: 48px; border-radius: 12px; border: 1px solid var(--line2); background: transparent; color: var(--ink2); font-size: 1.3rem; cursor: pointer; transition: .3s; }
[data-team-remove]:hover { color: #ffb4a0; border-color: #ffb4a0; }
.team-total { margin: 20px 0; padding: 18px 20px; border-radius: 16px; background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(128,196,212,.14), rgba(17,46,56,.05)); border: 1px solid rgba(128,196,212,.3); }
.team-total p { margin: 0 0 12px; color: var(--ink2); }
.team-total b { font: 400 2rem/1 var(--serif); color: var(--glow); margin-right: 2px; }
.meter { height: 8px; border-radius: 99px; background: rgba(30,39,41,.5); overflow: hidden; }
.meter i { display: block; height: 100%; width: var(--p, 0%); background: linear-gradient(90deg, #9AA3A8, #C9CFD3, #E8ECEE); transition: width .6s var(--ease); box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(128,196,212,.8); }
.team-actions { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 10px; }

/* landing */
.l-head { position: absolute; inset: 0 0 auto 0; z-index: 50; padding: 14px 0; }
.l-head .wrap { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; }
.l-head .langs { margin-left: auto; }
.l-head .btn { min-height: 48px; }
.l-hero { position: relative; padding: calc(var(--nav-h) + clamp(30px, 5vw, 60px)) 0 clamp(60px, 8vw, 110px); overflow: hidden; isolation: isolate;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 75%, var(--bg)), radial-gradient(60% 60% at 80% 30%, rgba(128,196,212,.2), transparent 70%), radial-gradient(50% 40% at 0% 100%, rgba(17,46,56,.16), transparent 70%); }
.l-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.05fr) minmax(0, .95fr); gap: clamp(28px, 4vw, 60px); align-items: start; }
.urgent { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; padding: 8px 16px; border-radius: 999px; font-size: .82rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--dark); background: var(--metal-h); background-size: 200%; animation: shimmerBg 4s linear infinite; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.l-hero .kicker { display: flex; }
.l-drive { font: 400 clamp(1.1rem, 1.6vw, 1.35rem)/1.3 var(--sans); color: var(--gold); letter-spacing: .04em; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.l-drive b { font-weight: 600; color: var(--glow); }
.promise { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; margin: 0 0 26px; padding: 0; list-style: none; }
.promise li { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; font-size: .95rem; color: var(--ink); }
.promise li i { color: var(--amber); }
.big-open { --fbg: rgba(11,15,16,.85); display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px; padding: 14px 22px; border-radius: 18px; margin-bottom: 26px; }
.big-open b { font: 400 3rem/1 var(--serif); }
.big-open span { color: var(--ink2); line-height: 1.3; font-size: .95rem; }
.steps3 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: clamp(14px, 2vw, 22px); counter-reset: s; position: relative; }
.step3 { padding: 32px 28px; border-radius: 22px; text-align: left; }
.step3 .num { font: 400 4rem/1 var(--serif); display: block; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.step3 h3 { font-size: 1.55rem; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.step3 p { color: var(--ink2); margin: 0; }
.step3 .ico { position: absolute; top: 28px; right: 26px; font-size: 1.6rem; color: var(--gold); opacity: .8; }
.trust-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: clamp(12px, 2vw, 20px); }
.trust { padding: 26px 22px; border-radius: 20px; text-align: center; display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 8px; }
.trust i { width: 58px; height: 58px; border-radius: 50%; display: grid; place-items: center; font-size: 1.3rem; color: var(--dark); background: var(--metal); margin-bottom: 8px; box-shadow: 0 0 26px -6px rgba(128,196,212,.7); }
.trust b { font: 400 1.35rem/1.2 var(--serif); }
.trust span { color: var(--ink2); font-size: .92rem; }
.trust a { color: var(--glow); }
.apply-form { --fbg: var(--s1); padding: clamp(22px, 3.5vw, 40px); border-radius: 24px; max-width: 760px; margin: 0 auto; }
.lbar { position: fixed; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; z-index: 95; padding: 12px var(--gut) calc(12px + env(safe-area-inset-bottom)); background: rgba(5,7,8,.92); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px); backdrop-filter: blur(14px); border-top: 1px solid var(--line2);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 18px; transform: translateY(110%); transition: transform .5s var(--ease); }
html.past-hero .lbar { transform: none; }
.lbar p { margin: 0; color: var(--ink2); font-size: .95rem; }
.lbar p b { color: var(--glow); }
.l-foot { padding: 40px 0 120px; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); text-align: center; color: var(--ink3); font-size: .88rem; background: #040606; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.l-foot img { width: 56px; height: 56px; border-radius: 50%; margin: 0 auto 14px; }
.l-foot p { margin: 0 0 6px; }
.l-foot a { color: var(--gold); }

/* =====================================================================
   RESPONSIVE
   ===================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 1180px) {
  .fcard { width: 210px; }
  .board-grid { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) 340px; }
}
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .hero-grid { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr); }
  .hero-grid > *, .l-grid > *, .board-grid > *, .contact-grid > *, .builder > *, .cv-block > *, .about-grid > *, .faq-grid > * { min-width: 0; }
  .hero-vis { min-height: 0; margin-top: 10px; }
  .globe-wrap { width: min(100%, 520px); }
  .swatches { grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr); }
  .swatch { grid-column: span 2; min-height: 170px; }
  .swatch.sw4, .swatch.sw5 { grid-column: span 3; }
  .jobs-grid, .svc-grid, .story-grid, .why-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
  .ind-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
  .about-grid, .faq-grid, .contact-grid, .cv-block, .builder, .l-grid { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr); }
  .faq-grid .sec-head, .builder-copy { position: static; }
  .about-seal { order: 2; }
  .calc-shell { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .calc-out { border-left: 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
  .board-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .side { position: static; }
  .comp-row { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); row-gap: 24px; }
  .trust-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
  .foot-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  body { padding-bottom: 74px; }
  :root { --nav-h: 68px; }
  .brand img { width: 42px; height: 42px; }
  .brand b { font-size: 1.15rem; }
  .fab-wa { display: none; }
  .mbar { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.25fr 1fr; gap: 8px; position: fixed; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; z-index: 95; padding: 8px 10px calc(8px + env(safe-area-inset-bottom)); background: rgba(4,6,6,.94); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px); backdrop-filter: blur(14px); border-top: 1px solid var(--line2); }
  .mbar a { min-height: 54px; border-radius: 14px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 3px; font-size: .76rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .04em; text-decoration: none; color: var(--ink); border: 1px solid var(--line2); background: var(--s1); }
  .mbar a i { font-size: 1.15rem; color: var(--gold); }
  .mbar a.mb-wa { color: var(--dark); background: var(--metal-h); background-size: 200%; border-color: transparent; box-shadow: 0 8px 24px -10px rgba(128,196,212,.8); }
  .mbar a.mb-wa i { color: var(--dark); font-size: 1.35rem; }

  .hero { padding-bottom: 100px; }
  .hero-controls { gap: 10px; margin-bottom: 22px; }
  .switch { width: 100%; }
  .switch button { flex: 1; justify-content: center; padding: 0 8px; font-size: .84rem; gap: 6px; min-height: 46px; }
  .hero-title { font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 12.5vw, 3.6rem); }
  .hero-ctas .btn { flex: 1 1 100%; }
  .kicker { font-size: .76rem; letter-spacing: .04em; }
  .hero-vis { display: block; }
  .globe-wrap { margin: 0 auto; width: min(100%, 420px); }
  .globe-note { position: static; transform: none; text-align: center; margin-top: 4px; white-space: normal; }
  .floaters { position: relative; inset: auto; display: flex; gap: 12px; overflow-x: auto; scroll-snap-type: x mandatory; padding: 18px 2px 8px; margin: 10px calc(var(--gut) * -1) 0; padding-inline: var(--gut); scroll-padding-inline: var(--gut); scrollbar-width: none; }
  .floaters::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }
  .floaters .fcard, .fcard.f1, .fcard.f2, .fcard.f3 { position: relative; inset: auto; flex: 0 0 76%; width: auto; scroll-snap-align: start; animation: none; }
  .swatch-band { margin-top: -40px; }
  .swatches { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .swatch, .swatch.sw4 { grid-column: span 1; min-height: 150px; padding: 18px 16px 16px; }
  .swatch.sw5 { grid-column: span 2; min-height: 130px; }
  .sw-no { top: 14px; left: 16px; }
  .ticker-tag { padding: 0 14px; height: 54px; font-size: .68rem; letter-spacing: .12em; }
  .ticker { height: 54px; }
  .rjb-tick { font-size: .92rem; }
  .doors, .jobs-grid, .svc-grid, .story-grid, .why-grid, .steps3, .board .jobs-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .ind-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .ind { min-height: 170px; padding: 18px 16px; }
  .ind b { font-size: 1.15rem; }
  .ind-r { font-size: .84rem; }
  .lic-tiles, .grid2, .grid3 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .calc-row { grid-template-columns: 110px 1fr; }
  .co-sub { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .calc-out .btn { align-self: stretch; }
  /* timeline -> left rail */
  .tl-rail { left: 26px; }
  .tl-plane { left: 26px; }
  .tl-step { grid-template-columns: 1fr; padding-left: 72px; }
  .tl-dot { left: 26px; width: 48px; height: 48px; top: 20px; font-size: 1rem; }
  .tl-step:nth-child(odd) .tl-card, .tl-step:nth-child(even) .tl-card { grid-column: 1; text-align: left; }
  .tl-steps { gap: 18px; }
  .comp-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .f-label { width: 100%; }
  .f-tools { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .f-group { flex-wrap: nowrap; overflow-x: auto; scrollbar-width: none; margin-right: -20px; padding-right: 20px; }
  .f-group::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }
  .f-group button { flex-shrink: 0; }
  .team-actions { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .row-head, [data-team-rows] .row { grid-template-columns: 1fr 84px 48px; }
  .foot-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 30px; }
  .foot-base { flex-direction: column; }
  .cta-band .btn { flex: 1 1 100%; }
  .l-head .btn span { display: none; }
  .l-head .btn { width: 48px; padding: 0; }
  .l-head .brand small { display: none; }
  .lbar { padding-block: 10px calc(10px + env(safe-area-inset-bottom)); }
  .lbar p { display: none; }
  .lbar .btn { flex: 1; }
  .trust-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .trust { padding: 20px 14px; }
  .trust b { font-size: 1.1rem; }
  .big-open b { font-size: 2.4rem; }
  .opts.two { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .page-hero h1 { font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 11vw, 3.4rem); }
  .total { padding: 12px 16px; }
  .total b { font-size: 1.9rem; }
  .sec-head.split { align-items: flex-start; }
}
@media (max-width: 400px) {
  .hero-controls .langs { margin-left: 0; }
  .brand span small { letter-spacing: .16em; }
  .switch button { font-size: .84rem; }
  .switch button i { display: none; }
  .ind-grid { gap: 8px; }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .gold, .btn-gold::after, .hero-sun, .fcard, .comet, .arc, .pulse, .g-ring, .seal-ring { animation: none !important; }
  .comet { opacity: 0; }
  .dust { display: none; }
}
.fc-hot { margin-left: auto; font-size: .62rem; letter-spacing: .08em; padding: 3px 8px; border-radius: 99px; color: var(--dark); background: var(--metal-h); background-size: 200%; animation: shimmerBg 4s linear infinite; }
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .tl-step:not(.is-lit) .tl-card { transform: translateY(14px); }
}
.nw { white-space: nowrap; }

/* ---------- employer hero + helpers ---------- */
.h2 { font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 4.6vw, 3.6rem); }
.emp-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.25fr) minmax(0, .75fr); gap: clamp(28px, 5vw, 70px); align-items: center; }
.emp-hero .hero-ctas { margin-top: 30px; }
.emp-cards { display: grid; gap: 16px; }
.fcard.static { position: relative; width: auto; inset: auto; padding: 22px 24px; animation: float 8s ease-in-out infinite; }
.emp-cards .fcard.static:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: -4s; margin-left: 12%; }
.emp-cards .fcard.static:first-child { margin-right: 8%; }
.emp-swatches { margin-top: 0; }
.why-grid .svc h3 { font-size: 1.45rem; }
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .emp-grid { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr); }
  .emp-grid > * { min-width: 0; }
  .emp-cards { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .emp-cards .fcard.static:nth-child(2), .emp-cards .fcard.static:first-child { margin: 0; }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .emp-cards { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .fcard.static { animation: none; }
  .emp-hero .hero-ctas .btn { flex: 1 1 100%; }
}
.board .job { padding: 20px 20px 16px; gap: 7px; }
.board .job h3 { font-size: 1.38rem; }
.board .job-pay { padding: 11px 14px; margin: 4px 0 2px; }
.board .job-sal { font-size: 1.3rem; }
.quiz [data-quiz-matches] { scrollbar-width: thin; scrollbar-color: var(--gold-d) transparent; }
.quiz [data-quiz-matches] .job-foot { padding-top: 10px; }
.quiz [data-quiz-matches] .job-apply { min-height: 40px; padding: 0 13px; font-size: .84rem; }

.emp-hero h1 { font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4.5rem); }
.l-hero .hero-title { font-size: clamp(2.7rem, 5.4vw, 4.9rem); }
.l-hero .kicker { margin: 4px 0 0; }
.l-quiz { position: relative; margin-top: 10px; }
.big-open b { font-style: normal; }
.step3 .num { font-style: normal; }
.l-foot .foot-tag { font-size: 2rem; color: var(--amber); margin: 0 0 14px; transform: none; }
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .l-head .brand span { display: none; }
  .l-head .wrap { gap: 10px; }
  .l-hero .hero-title { font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 11.5vw, 3.3rem); }
  .urgent { font-size: .7rem; letter-spacing: .06em; padding: 8px 12px; }
  .big-open { display: flex; }
  .l-hero .hero-ctas .btn { flex: 1 1 100%; }
}
.menu a.btn-gold, .menu a.btn-gold:hover { color: var(--dark); }
.filters { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr); }
.filters > * { min-width: 0; }
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .totals { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 8px; }
  .totals .total { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 4px; padding: 12px 14px; }
  .totals .btn { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
  .board .job-trade { display: none; }
  .filters { padding: 16px; }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .svc { padding: 24px 22px; }
  .svc > i { width: 50px; height: 50px; margin-bottom: 16px; }
  .svc-n { font-size: 2.6rem; }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .story-grid, .svc-grid { display: flex; overflow-x: auto; scroll-snap-type: x mandatory; gap: 12px; margin-inline: calc(var(--gut) * -1); padding: 6px var(--gut) 14px; scroll-padding-inline: var(--gut); scrollbar-width: none; }
  .story-grid::-webkit-scrollbar, .svc-grid::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }
  .story-grid > *, .svc-grid > * { flex: 0 0 84%; scroll-snap-align: start; }
  .swipe-hint { display: flex; }
  .tabs button { font-size: .9rem; padding: 0 8px; }
  .eyebrow { letter-spacing: .16em; }
  .center .eyebrow::before, .center .eyebrow::after { width: 20px; }
}
.swipe-hint { display: none; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 8px; font-size: .8rem; color: var(--ink3); margin: 6px 0 0; letter-spacing: .08em; }
.swipe-hint i { color: var(--gold); animation: nudge 1.8s ease-in-out infinite; }
@keyframes nudge { 50% { transform: translateX(6px); } }
@media (max-width: 400px) { .tabs button i { display: none; } }
.floaters.emp .fcard { width: 240px; }
.floaters.emp .fcard.f1 { top: -7%; left: -6%; }
.floaters.emp .fcard.f2 { top: 57%; bottom: auto; right: -6%; }
.floaters.emp .fcard.f3 { bottom: -3%; left: 4%; }
.floaters.emp .fc-checks { gap: 3px; font-size: .86rem; }
@media (max-width: 768px) { .floaters.emp .fcard { width: auto; } }


/* ===== Maison palette: onyx · charcoal · espresso · umber · antique gold ===== */
.sw1 { color: var(--ink); background: linear-gradient(160deg, #0A0E0F, #050708) padding-box, var(--metal-soft) border-box; }
.sw1 b { color: #E8ECEE; }
.sw2 { color: var(--ink); background: linear-gradient(160deg, #111718, #0F1415) padding-box, var(--metal-soft) border-box; }
.sw3 { color: var(--ink); background: linear-gradient(160deg, #11303A, #0F1B1F) padding-box, var(--metal-soft) border-box; }
.sw4 { color: #EEF1F2; background: linear-gradient(160deg, #1C3840, #1A2E36) padding-box, var(--metal-soft) border-box; }
.sw5 { color: #050708; background: radial-gradient(120% 90% at 50% 15%, #E8ECEE, #C9CFD3 55%, #9AA3A8) padding-box, var(--metal) border-box; box-shadow: 0 30px 70px -30px rgba(128,196,212,.5); }
.sw5::before { background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,255,255,.45), transparent 65%); }

/* keep the floating "Chat with us" button clear of the footer legal line */
@media (min-width: 769px) { .foot-base { padding-bottom: 104px; } }

/* live jobs marker on the home job preview */
.live-pill { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; padding: 7px 14px; border-radius: 999px; border: 1px solid rgba(74,222,128,.35); background: rgba(74,222,128,.08); color: #86efac; font-size: .78rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .16em; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.live-pill i { width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%; background: #4ade80; box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(74,222,128,.6); animation: livePing 1.8s ease-out infinite; }
@keyframes livePing { 0% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(74,222,128,.6); } 100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 10px rgba(74,222,128,0); } }
.live-note { margin: 0 0 18px; font-size: .92rem; color: var(--ink2); }
.live-note i { color: #4ade80; margin-right: 6px; }
.live-note b { color: var(--ink); font-weight: 600; }

/* ---------- Our story: rotating showcase of RJB posters and cards ---------- */
.gal { width: 100%; }
.gal-frame { --fbg: var(--s1); position: relative; width: min(100%, 420px); aspect-ratio: 1100 / 1557; border-radius: 26px; overflow: hidden; isolation: isolate; box-shadow: 0 40px 80px -40px rgba(0,0,0,.8), 0 0 60px -20px rgba(128,196,212,.45); }
.gal-frame::after { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 3; pointer-events: none; background: linear-gradient(115deg, transparent 35%, rgba(255,240,210,.18) 50%, transparent 65%); transform: translateX(-120%); animation: galSheen 3.6s ease-in-out infinite; }
.gal-slide { position: absolute; inset: 10px; margin: 0; border-radius: 18px; overflow: hidden; opacity: 0; transform: scale(1.04); transition: opacity .9s var(--ease), transform 3.6s linear; cursor: zoom-in; background: #050708; display: grid; place-items: center; }
.gal-slide.is-on { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); z-index: 1; }
.gal-slide img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block; }
.gal-slide.is-card img { object-fit: contain; background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 40%, #131A1B, #050708 70%); padding: 18px; }
.gal-nav { position: absolute; top: 50%; z-index: 4; width: 42px; height: 42px; margin-top: -21px; border-radius: 50%; border: 1px solid rgba(215,228,229,.45); background: rgba(5,7,8,.6); color: #E8ECEE; cursor: pointer; opacity: 0; transition: opacity .3s, transform .3s; -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px); backdrop-filter: blur(6px); }
.gal-prev { left: 18px; } .gal-next { right: 18px; }
.gal-frame:hover .gal-nav, .gal-nav:focus-visible { opacity: 1; }
.gal-nav:hover { transform: scale(1.08); }
.gal-badge { position: absolute; z-index: 4; right: 18px; bottom: 18px; width: 58px; height: 58px; border-radius: 50%; box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px rgba(215,228,229,.6), 0 10px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.5); animation: spin 30s linear infinite; }
.gal-live { position: relative; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; padding: 6px 12px; border-radius: 999px; background: var(--s1); border: 1px solid var(--line2); color: var(--gold); font-size: .72rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .16em; text-transform: uppercase; -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px); backdrop-filter: blur(6px); }
.gal-live i { width: 7px; height: 7px; border-radius: 50%; background: #E8ECEE; animation: pulseDot 1.6s infinite; }
.gal-dots { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; gap: 6px; max-width: 460px; }
.gal-dots button { width: 22px; height: 22px; padding: 0; border: 0; background: none; cursor: pointer; display: grid; place-items: center; }
.gal-dots button::before { content: ""; width: 7px; height: 7px; border-radius: 999px; background: var(--line2); transition: width .4s var(--ease), background .4s; }
.gal-dots button.is-on::before { width: 20px; background: var(--gold); }
.gal-box { padding: 0; border: 0; background: transparent; max-width: min(92vw, 900px); max-height: 92vh; overflow: visible; }
.gal-box::backdrop { background: rgba(3,4,5,.86); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px); backdrop-filter: blur(6px); }
.gal-box img { display: block; max-width: min(92vw, 900px); max-height: 88vh; border-radius: 16px; box-shadow: 0 30px 80px rgba(0,0,0,.6); }
.gal-close { position: absolute; top: -18px; right: -18px; width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 50%; border: 0; background: var(--metal); color: #050708; font-size: 1.1rem; cursor: pointer; }
@keyframes galSheen { 0%, 55% { transform: translateX(-120%); } 100% { transform: translateX(120%); } }
@media (max-width: 900px) { .gal-nav { opacity: 1; } }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { .gal-frame::after, .gal-badge { animation: none; } .gal-slide { transition: opacity .3s; } }
html[data-theme="light"] .gal-frame { box-shadow: 0 40px 80px -40px rgba(20,56,66,.55); }

/* certificates in the Our story showcase */
.gal-slide.is-doc { background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 40%, #131A1B, #050708 70%); }
.gal-slide.is-doc img { object-fit: contain; padding: 14px; }
html[data-theme="light"] .gal-slide.is-doc, html[data-theme="light"] .gal-slide.is-card img { background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 40%, #FFFFFF, #E2EAEB 75%); }