/* ==========================================================================
   VELARE Recruitment — Global Stylesheet
   Palette: navy #0B1F3A / accent #C9A961 (champagne) / off-white #F7F6F2
   Typography: 'Playfair Display' for headings, 'Inter' for body
   ========================================================================== */

:root {
  --navy: #123A7C;
  --navy-800: #0d2b5c;
  --navy-600: #1b4ea3;
  --accent: #2DBFC5;
  --accent-dark: #1e9ba0;
  --accent-light: #5dd4d9;
  --cream: #F4F8FB;
  --gray-50: #f8f9fa;
  --gray-100: #eef0f3;
  --gray-300: #d4d7dd;
  --gray-500: #8a8f99;
  --gray-700: #4a4f59;
  --gray-900: #1a1d23;
  --white: #ffffff;
  --shadow-sm: 0 1px 2px rgba(11, 31, 58, 0.06);
  --shadow-md: 0 4px 12px rgba(11, 31, 58, 0.08);
  --shadow-lg: 0 12px 32px rgba(11, 31, 58, 0.12);
  --radius: 4px;
  --radius-lg: 8px;
  --max-width: 1200px;
  --transition: 200ms cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

/* --- Reset --------------------------------------------------------------- */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }
* { margin: 0; padding: 0; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; }
body {
  font-family: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--gray-900);
  background: var(--white);
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}
img { max-width: 100%; display: block; }
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; transition: color var(--transition); }
button { font-family: inherit; cursor: pointer; border: none; background: none; }
ul { list-style: none; }

h1, h2, h3, h4 {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.2;
  color: var(--navy);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
h1 { font-size: clamp(2.25rem, 5vw, 3.75rem); }
h2 { font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3.5vw, 2.5rem); margin-bottom: 1rem; }
h3 { font-size: 1.35rem; margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
p { color: var(--gray-700); }

.container {
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 1.5rem;
}

.eyebrow {
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  color: var(--accent);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  display: inline-block;
}

/* --- Buttons ------------------------------------------------------------- */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.9rem 1.75rem;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  transition: all var(--transition);
  white-space: nowrap;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
}
.btn-primary {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: var(--white);
}
.btn-primary:hover {
  background: var(--navy-800);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.btn-accent {
  background: var(--accent);
  color: var(--navy);
}
.btn-accent:hover {
  background: var(--accent-dark);
  color: var(--white);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}
.btn-outline {
  background: transparent;
  border-color: var(--navy);
  color: var(--navy);
}
.btn-outline:hover {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: var(--white);
}
.btn-ghost {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--white);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}
.btn-ghost:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-color: var(--white);
}

/* --- Header / Navigation ------------------------------------------------- */
.site-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 100;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  backdrop-filter: saturate(180%) blur(8px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-100);
  padding: 18px 0;
  overflow: visible;
}
.nav {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: auto;
  min-height: 96px;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  overflow: visible;
}
.logo {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  color: var(--navy);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  line-height: 0;
  overflow: visible;
}
.logo .dot { color: var(--accent); }

/* Custom-logo image sizing (applies when a logo is uploaded via Customizer) */
.site-header .logo img,
.site-header .custom-logo-link,
.site-header .custom-logo,
.site-header .custom-logo-link img {
  max-height: 96px;
  max-width: 320px;
  width: auto;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
  object-fit: contain;
  vertical-align: middle;
}
.nav-menu {
  display: flex;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  align-items: center;
}
.nav-menu a {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--gray-700);
  position: relative;
  padding: 0.25rem 0;
}
.nav-menu a:hover, .nav-menu a.active {
  color: var(--navy);
}
.nav-menu a.active::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; right: 0; bottom: -4px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--accent);
}
.nav-cta { margin-left: 1rem; }
.nav-toggle {
  display: none;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--navy);
}

/* --- Hero ---------------------------------------------------------------- */
.hero {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy) 0%, var(--navy-800) 100%);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 6rem 0 7rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%; right: -20%;
  width: 800px; height: 800px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(201, 169, 97, 0.08) 0%, transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hero-inner {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 820px;
}
.hero h1 {
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.hero h1 em {
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--accent);
  font-weight: 400;
}
.hero p.lead {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  max-width: 640px;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}
.hero-cta {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 4rem;
}
.hero-stats {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(160px, 1fr));
  gap: 2rem;
  padding-top: 3rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  max-width: 720px;
}
.stat-number {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 2.25rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--accent);
  line-height: 1;
}
.stat-label {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
}

/* --- Sections ------------------------------------------------------------ */
section { padding: 6rem 0; }
.section-cream { background: var(--cream); }
.section-navy { background: var(--navy); color: var(--white); }
.section-navy h2, .section-navy h3 { color: var(--white); }
.section-navy p { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75); }

.section-head {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto 4rem;
}
.section-head p { font-size: 1.05rem; }

/* --- Industries Grid ----------------------------------------------------- */
.industries-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.5rem;
  justify-content: center;
}
/* With 7 items, target 4+3 on desktop and let auto-fit handle narrower widths */
@media (min-width: 1100px) {
  .industries-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }
}
.industry-card {
  background: var(--white);
  padding: 2rem 1.75rem 1.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-100);
  transition: border-color 0.22s ease, box-shadow 0.22s ease, transform 0.22s ease;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  color: inherit;
}
.industry-card > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.industry-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; bottom: 0;
  width: 100%; height: 3px;
  background: var(--accent);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
  z-index: 0;
}
.industry-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 38px rgba(18, 58, 124, 0.12);
  border-color: var(--accent);
}
.industry-card:hover::after { transform: scaleX(1); }

/* Icon container — white bg, cream outline, navy icon.
   On hover it flips to navy bg with white icon for a confident accent. */
.industry-icon {
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: var(--white);
  color: var(--navy);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--cream);
  border-radius: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  transition: background 0.22s ease, color 0.22s ease, border-color 0.22s ease, transform 0.22s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(18, 58, 124, 0.06);
}
.industry-icon svg {
  width: 30px;
  height: 30px;
  display: block;
  stroke: currentColor;
  fill: none;
}
.industry-card:hover .industry-icon {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: var(--white);
  border-color: var(--navy);
  transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.04);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(18, 58, 124, 0.25);
}

.industry-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  margin: 0 0 0.6rem;
  color: var(--navy);
}
.industry-card p {
  font-size: 0.93rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--gray-700, #4a5568);
  margin: 0;
}
.industry-card .link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.25rem;
  margin-top: 1.25rem;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--navy);
  text-decoration: none;
}
.industry-card .link::after {
  content: '→';
  color: var(--accent);
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}
.industry-card:hover .link::after { transform: translateX(4px); }
.industry-card:hover .link { color: var(--accent); }

/* --- End-to-end services grid (9 numbered service cards) --------------- */
.end-to-end-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.75rem;
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
@media (min-width: 1100px) {
  .end-to-end-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
}
.end-to-end-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-100);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2rem 1.75rem 1.75rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: all var(--transition);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.end-to-end-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; top: 0;
  width: 3px; height: 100%;
  background: var(--accent);
  transform: scaleY(0);
  transform-origin: top;
  transition: transform var(--transition);
}
.end-to-end-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: transparent;
}
.end-to-end-card:hover::before { transform: scaleY(1); }
.end-to-end-number {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 2.25rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--accent);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.end-to-end-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
  color: var(--navy);
}
.end-to-end-card p {
  font-size: 0.93rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--gray-700);
  margin: 0;
}

/* --- Services / Process ------------------------------------------------- */
.services-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(240px, 1fr));
  gap: 2rem;
}
.service-step {
  padding: 2rem 1rem 2rem 0;
}
.step-number {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 3rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--accent);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.service-step h3 { margin-bottom: 0.75rem; }

/* --- Jobs preview / Job cards ------------------------------------------- */
.jobs-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
}
.job-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-100);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--accent);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1.75rem 2rem;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr auto;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  align-items: center;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.job-card:hover {
  border-left-color: var(--navy);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transform: translateX(2px);
}
.job-title {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.job-meta {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem 1.5rem;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--gray-700);
  align-items: center;
}
.job-meta span {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}
.job-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: var(--cream);
  color: var(--navy);
}
.job-tag-featured {
  background: var(--accent);
  color: var(--navy);
}

/* --- Jobs page: filters + results --------------------------------------- */
.page-header {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 5rem 0 4rem;
}
.page-header h1 { color: var(--white); }
.page-header p { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75); max-width: 640px; }

.jobs-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 280px 1fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  padding: 4rem 0 6rem;
}
.filters {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-100);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1.75rem;
  position: sticky;
  top: 100px;
  height: fit-content;
}
.filters h3 {
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: var(--gray-500);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  padding-bottom: 0.75rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-100);
}
.filter-group { margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.filter-group label {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--gray-700);
  padding: 0.35rem 0;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: color var(--transition);
}
.filter-group label:hover { color: var(--navy); }
.filter-group input[type="checkbox"] {
  accent-color: var(--navy);
  cursor: pointer;
}
.search-input {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-300);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  transition: border-color var(--transition);
}
.search-input:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--navy);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(11, 31, 58, 0.08);
}
.clear-filters {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--gray-500);
  text-decoration: underline;
  padding: 0.5rem 0;
}
.clear-filters:hover { color: var(--navy); }

.results-head {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: baseline;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  padding-bottom: 1rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-100);
}
.results-count { font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--gray-500); }
.no-results {
  padding: 3rem 2rem;
  text-align: center;
  background: var(--cream);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
}

/* --- About page --------------------------------------------------------- */
.two-col {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 4rem;
  align-items: center;
}
.values-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(240px, 1fr));
  gap: 2rem;
}
.value-card { border-left: 2px solid var(--accent); padding: 0 0 0 1.5rem; }
.value-card h3 { font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif; font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 600; }

/* --- Contact page ------------------------------------------------------- */
.contact-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr;
  gap: 4rem;
}
.contact-info h3 {
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  color: var(--accent);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.contact-info p { margin-bottom: 2rem; }
.contact-info a { color: var(--navy); font-weight: 500; }
.contact-info a:hover { color: var(--accent); }

form { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1.25rem; }
.form-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 1.25rem; }
.form-field { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.4rem; }
.form-field label {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--gray-700);
}
.form-field input,
.form-field select,
.form-field textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.8rem 1rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-300);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--gray-900);
  background: var(--white);
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.form-field textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 140px; }
.form-field input:focus,
.form-field select:focus,
.form-field textarea:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--navy);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(11, 31, 58, 0.08);
}
.file-upload {
  position: relative;
  padding: 1rem;
  border: 1px dashed var(--gray-300);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  text-align: center;
  background: var(--cream);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.file-upload:hover { border-color: var(--navy); background: var(--white); }
.file-upload input[type="file"] { display: none; }
.form-success {
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  background: #e8f5e9;
  border-left: 3px solid #2e7d32;
  color: #1b5e20;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  display: none;
}

/* --- Form context wrappers (different designs per context) ----------- */

/* For Employers: "Start a Search" — navy-bordered panel with accent corner tag */
.form-wrap-client {
  background: var(--white);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--accent);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2.5rem 2.25rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  position: relative;
}
.form-wrap-client::before {
  content: 'CLIENT INTAKE';
  position: absolute;
  top: -10px;
  left: 2rem;
  background: var(--navy);
  color: var(--accent);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.8rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
}
.form-wrap-client .wpcf7-form p { font-size: 0.95rem; }
.form-wrap-client .wpcf7-submit { background: var(--navy) !important; }

/* Retained Search: "Engage a Partner" — premium dark panel with gold-ish accent */
.form-wrap-retained {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0a1830 0%, var(--navy) 100%);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 3rem 2.5rem;
  color: var(--white);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.form-wrap-retained::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -40%; right: -10%;
  width: 400px; height: 400px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(45,191,197,0.15) 0%, transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.form-wrap-retained::after {
  content: 'RETAINED ENGAGEMENT';
  position: absolute;
  top: 1.5rem;
  right: 1.75rem;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  color: var(--accent);
  opacity: 0.8;
}
.form-wrap-retained label { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85) !important; }
.form-wrap-retained input[type="text"],
.form-wrap-retained input[type="email"],
.form-wrap-retained input[type="tel"],
.form-wrap-retained select,
.form-wrap-retained textarea {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15) !important;
  color: var(--white) !important;
}
.form-wrap-retained input::placeholder,
.form-wrap-retained textarea::placeholder { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5) !important; }
.form-wrap-retained .wpcf7-submit {
  background: var(--accent) !important;
  color: var(--navy) !important;
  border-color: var(--accent) !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
}
.form-wrap-retained .wpcf7-file,
.form-wrap-retained .file-upload {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06) !important;
  border: 1px dashed rgba(255,255,255,0.25) !important;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7) !important;
}

/* Contact page: uses default layout (no special wrapper needed) */

/* --- Blog -------------------------------------------------------------- */
.blog-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(320px, 1fr));
  gap: 2.5rem;
}
@media (min-width: 1100px) {
  .blog-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
}
.post-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all var(--transition);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-100);
}
.post-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: transparent;
}
.post-card-image {
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy) 0%, var(--navy-600) 100%);
  position: relative;
}
.post-card-image img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 400ms cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}
.post-card:hover .post-card-image img { transform: scale(1.04); }
.post-card-image-placeholder {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 4rem;
  color: var(--accent);
  opacity: 0.4;
}
.post-category {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1rem;
  left: 1rem;
  background: var(--accent);
  color: var(--navy);
  padding: 0.3rem 0.8rem;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  border-radius: 999px;
  z-index: 2;
}
.post-card-body {
  padding: 1.75rem 1.75rem 2rem;
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.post-meta {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--gray-500);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  align-items: center;
}
.post-meta .dot-sep { color: var(--accent); }
.post-card-title {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.post-card-title a { color: inherit; }
.post-card-title a:hover { color: var(--accent-dark); }
.post-excerpt {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--gray-700);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  flex: 1;
}
.post-read-more {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--navy);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  transition: gap var(--transition);
  align-self: flex-start;
}
.post-read-more::after {
  content: '→';
  color: var(--accent);
  transition: transform var(--transition);
}
.post-read-more:hover { color: var(--accent-dark); }
.post-read-more:hover::after { transform: translateX(4px); }

/* --- Single post --------------------------------------------------------- */
.single-post-hero {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy) 0%, var(--navy-800) 100%);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 5rem 0 4rem;
  text-align: center;
}
.single-post-hero .eyebrow { color: var(--accent); }
.single-post-hero h1 {
  color: var(--white);
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 0 auto 1.5rem;
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
}
.single-post-hero .post-byline {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.single-post-featured {
  max-width: 960px;
  margin: -3rem auto 0;
  padding: 0 1.5rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}
.single-post-featured img {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  background: var(--cream);
}
.single-post-body {
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 4rem auto 0;
  padding: 0 1.5rem 6rem;
}
.single-post-body > p,
.single-post-body > ul,
.single-post-body > ol,
.single-post-body > blockquote {
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: var(--gray-900);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.single-post-body h2 {
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.single-post-body h3 {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.single-post-body blockquote {
  border-left: 3px solid var(--accent);
  padding: 0.5rem 0 0.5rem 1.5rem;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--gray-700);
  margin: 2rem 0;
  background: none;
}
.single-post-body a {
  color: var(--navy);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--accent);
  transition: color var(--transition), border-color var(--transition);
}
.single-post-body a:hover { color: var(--accent-dark); border-color: var(--accent-dark); }
.single-post-body img {
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  margin: 2rem 0;
}
.single-post-body > p:first-of-type::first-letter {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 4.2rem;
  line-height: 1;
  float: left;
  margin: 0.15em 0.15em 0 0;
  color: var(--accent);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.post-footer {
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 3rem auto 0;
  padding: 2rem 1.5rem 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--gray-100);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
}
.post-footer a { font-weight: 500; color: var(--navy); }
.post-footer a:hover { color: var(--accent-dark); }

.related-posts {
  background: var(--cream);
  padding: 5rem 0;
  margin-top: 5rem;
}
.related-posts h2 {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  font-size: 1.75rem;
}

/* --- Engagement model cards (For Employers page) ----------------------- */
.engagement-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 2rem;
}
@media (min-width: 1100px) {
  .engagement-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
}
.engagement-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-100);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.engagement-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}
.engagement-card-featured {
  border: 2px solid var(--accent);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--cream) 0%, var(--white) 100%);
}
.engagement-tag {
  position: absolute;
  top: -10px; left: 2rem;
  background: var(--navy);
  color: var(--accent);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.8rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
}
.engagement-card-featured .engagement-tag { background: var(--accent); color: var(--navy); }
.engagement-card h3 {
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
}
.engagement-features {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 1.25rem 0 1.75rem;
  padding: 0;
}
.engagement-features li {
  padding: 0.5rem 0 0.5rem 1.75rem;
  position: relative;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--gray-700);
}
.engagement-features li::before {
  content: '✓';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  color: var(--accent);
  font-weight: 700;
}
.engagement-card .link { margin-top: auto; }

/* --- FAQ accordion ------------------------------------------------------ */
.faq-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.75rem; }
.faq-item {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-100);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 0;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.faq-item[open] { border-color: var(--accent); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.faq-item summary {
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  list-style: none;
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--navy);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
}
.faq-item summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
.faq-item summary::after {
  content: '+';
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 300;
  color: var(--accent);
  transition: transform var(--transition);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.faq-item[open] summary::after { content: '−'; transform: rotate(0deg); }
.faq-item p {
  padding: 0 1.5rem 1.5rem;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--gray-700);
  margin: 0;
}

/* --- Services hub: split hero ------------------------------------------- */
.split-hero {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 2rem;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) { .split-hero { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.split-card {
  padding: 3rem 2.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.split-card-employer {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy) 0%, var(--navy-600) 100%);
  color: var(--white);
}
.split-card-employer h2, .split-card-employer .split-eyebrow { color: var(--white); }
.split-card-employer .split-list li { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9); }
.split-card-candidate {
  background: var(--cream);
  color: var(--navy);
}
.split-eyebrow {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.split-card h2 { font-size: 1.75rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.split-card > p { margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.split-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 0 2rem;
}
.split-list li {
  padding: 0.5rem 0 0.5rem 1.5rem;
  position: relative;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}
.split-list li::before { content: '→'; position: absolute; left: 0; color: var(--accent); }
.split-card .btn { align-self: flex-start; margin-top: auto; }

/* --- Retained Search page ---------------------------------------------- */
.premium-hero {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0a1830 0%, var(--navy) 60%, var(--navy-600) 100%);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 6rem 0 5rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.premium-hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -30%; right: -15%;
  width: 700px; height: 700px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(45, 191, 197, 0.12) 0%, transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.premium-hero h1 {
  color: var(--white);
  max-width: 820px;
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.premium-hero .lead {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  max-width: 720px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);
}
.eyebrow-premium {
  color: var(--accent);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
}

.retained-criteria {
  display: grid;
  gap: 2.5rem;
}
.criterion { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 80px 1fr; gap: 1.5rem; align-items: start; }
.criterion-number {
  width: 64px; height: 64px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  border: 1px solid var(--accent);
  border-radius: 50%;
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--accent);
  font-weight: 600;
}
.criterion h3 { font-size: 1.25rem; margin-bottom: 0.5rem; grid-column: 2; }
.criterion p { font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.65; grid-column: 2; }

.retained-process {
  display: grid;
  gap: 1rem;
}
.retained-step {
  background: var(--white);
  padding: 1.75rem 2rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--accent);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 60px 1fr auto;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  align-items: start;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.retained-step:hover {
  transform: translateX(4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.retained-step-num {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--accent);
}
.retained-step h3 { font-size: 1.1rem; margin-bottom: 0.4rem; color: var(--navy); grid-column: 2; }
.retained-step p { font-size: 0.93rem; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0; color: var(--gray-700, #4a5568); grid-column: 2; }
.retained-step-week {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--accent);
  white-space: nowrap;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding-top: 0.5rem;
}
@media (max-width: 700px) {
  .retained-step { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .retained-step-week { padding-top: 0; }
  .criterion { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 0.5rem; }
  .criterion-number { width: 48px; height: 48px; font-size: 1.2rem; }
}

.retained-terms {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(160px, 1fr));
  gap: 2rem;
  padding: 2rem 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}
.retained-term-label {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.retained-term-value {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 2.25rem;
  color: var(--accent);
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}
.retained-term-note {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.retained-quote {
  background: var(--cream);
  padding: 3rem 2.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--accent);
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-style: italic;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin: 0;
  position: relative;
}
.retained-quote cite {
  display: block;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  font-style: normal;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gray-700);
}

/* --- CTA banner --------------------------------------------------------- */
.cta-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy) 0%, var(--navy-600) 100%);
  padding: 5rem 0;
  text-align: center;
  color: var(--white);
}
.cta-banner h2 { color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.cta-banner p { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8); max-width: 560px; margin: 0 auto 2rem; }
.cta-banner .btn-group { display: inline-flex; gap: 1rem; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; }

/* Global button group — for use anywhere two+ buttons sit side by side */
.btn-group {
  display: inline-flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
}
.btn-group .btn { margin: 0; }
.btn-row {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}
.btn-center {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}
.btn-center .btn { margin: 0; }
@media (max-width: 500px) {
  .btn-group, .btn-row, .btn-center {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    width: 100%;
  }
  .btn-group .btn, .btn-row .btn, .btn-center .btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
}

/* --- Footer ------------------------------------------------------------- */
.site-footer {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  padding: 4rem 0 2rem;
}
.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1fr 1.25fr 1.25fr;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  align-items: start;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
}
.footer-grid > div { text-align: left; }
.footer-grid .logo {
  justify-content: flex-start;
  margin-left: 0;
  padding-left: 0;
}
.footer-grid .logo img,
.footer-grid .custom-logo-link,
.footer-grid .custom-logo-link img {
  margin-left: 0 !important;
  margin-right: auto !important;
}
.footer-grid > div > p:first-of-type {
  margin-left: 0;
  padding-left: 0;
  max-width: 320px;
}
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem 2rem;
  }
}
.footer-grid h4 {
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.footer-grid ul li { margin-bottom: 0.6rem; font-size: 0.9rem; }
.footer-grid a:hover { color: var(--accent); }
.footer-grid .logo { color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 1rem; }
/* Footer custom logo — white backing so navy logo reads on dark footer */
.site-footer .logo img,
.site-footer .custom-logo-link,
.site-footer .custom-logo,
.site-footer .custom-logo-link img {
  max-height: 80px;
  max-width: 260px;
  width: auto;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
  object-fit: contain;
}
.site-footer .custom-logo-link {
  background: #fff;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  display: inline-block;
  line-height: 0;
}
.footer-grid p { font-size: 0.9rem; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6); }

/* Footer contact list with icons */
.site-footer .contact-list { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; }
.site-footer .contact-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
}
.site-footer .contact-list a { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85); }
.site-footer .contact-list a:hover { color: var(--accent); }
.site-footer .contact-icon {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 20px;
  height: 22px;
  color: var(--accent);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding-top: 2px;
}
.site-footer .contact-icon svg {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  display: block;
}
.site-footer .contact-icon-whatsapp { /* WhatsApp SVG inherits currentColor from .contact-icon (teal) */ }
.site-footer .contact-address { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7); }
.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  padding-top: 2rem;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
}

/* --- Responsive --------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .nav-toggle { display: block; }
  .nav-menu {
    display: none;
    position: absolute;
    top: 80px; left: 0; right: 0;
    background: var(--white);
    flex-direction: column;
    padding: 1.5rem 1.5rem 2rem;
    gap: 1rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-100);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  }
  .nav-menu.open { display: flex; }
  .nav-menu .nav-cta { margin-left: 0; width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
  .jobs-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .filters { position: static; }
  .two-col, .contact-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2.5rem; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 2rem; }
  .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .job-card { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  section { padding: 4rem 0; }
  .hero { padding: 4rem 0 5rem; }
}
@media (max-width: 500px) {
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hero-cta { flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; }
  .hero-cta .btn { justify-content: center; }
}

/* --- v1.8.0: Trust bar (Home) ------------------------------------------- */
.trust-bar {
  padding: 3.5rem 0 4rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--gray-100);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-100);
  background: var(--white);
}
.trust-bar .container { text-align: center; }
.trust-bar-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gray-500);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.trust-bar-logos {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem 2rem;
  align-items: stretch;
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.trust-logo {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 1.25rem 1rem;
  border: 1px dashed var(--gray-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  color: var(--gray-500);
  transition: border-color 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease, background 0.2s ease;
}
.trust-logo:hover {
  border-color: var(--accent);
  color: var(--navy);
  background: var(--cream);
}
.trust-logo-mark {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}
.trust-logo-mark svg {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 160px;
  height: auto;
  max-height: 40px;
  color: var(--navy);
  opacity: 0.75;
  transition: opacity 0.22s ease, color 0.22s ease;
}
.trust-logo:hover .trust-logo-mark svg {
  opacity: 1;
  color: var(--accent);
}
.trust-logo-name {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.3;
  text-align: center;
}
.trust-bar-note {
  margin-top: 1.75rem;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--gray-500);
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .trust-bar-logos { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .trust-bar-logos { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 1rem; }
}

/* --- v1.8.0: Case studies grid ------------------------------------------ */
.case-study-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(340px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.75rem;
}
.case-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2rem 2rem 2.25rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
  transition: border-color 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
}
.case-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--accent);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.case-card-head {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem;
  padding-bottom: 0.75rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-100);
}
.case-sector {
  display: inline-block;
  background: var(--cream);
  color: var(--navy);
  padding: 0.3rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.case-metric { text-align: right; min-width: 100px; }
.case-metric-value {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  color: var(--navy);
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1;
}
.case-metric-label {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--gray-500);
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
}
.case-title {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  color: var(--navy);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin: 0.25rem 0 0.5rem;
}
.case-section { margin: 0; }
.case-section-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gray-500);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
}
.case-section p {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--gray-700, #444);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}
.case-outcome {
  background: var(--cream);
  padding: 1rem 1.1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--accent);
  margin-top: auto;
}
.case-outcome p { color: var(--navy); font-weight: 500; }

/* --- v1.8.0: Leadership / team grid ------------------------------------- */
.team-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(240px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
}
.team-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2rem 1.75rem;
  text-align: center;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  transition: border-color 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
}
.team-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--accent);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.team-avatar {
  width: 84px;
  height: 84px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy) 0%, var(--navy-600) 100%);
  color: var(--white);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  border: 3px solid var(--accent);
}
.team-name {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  color: var(--navy);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  margin: 0;
}
.team-role {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent);
  font-weight: 600;
}
.team-bio {
  color: var(--gray-700, #444);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin: 0.5rem 0 0.75rem;
}
.team-linkedin {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  color: var(--navy);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  padding: 0.4rem 0.85rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  border-radius: 999px;
  transition: color 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease, background 0.2s ease;
  margin-top: auto;
}
.team-linkedin:hover {
  color: var(--white);
  background: #0A66C2;
  border-color: #0A66C2;
}
.team-linkedin-placeholder {
  color: var(--gray-500);
  cursor: default;
  font-style: italic;
}
.team-linkedin-placeholder:hover {
  color: var(--gray-500);
  background: transparent;
  border-color: var(--gray-200);
}
.team-note {
  text-align: center;
  color: var(--gray-500);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
  max-width: 720px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

/* --- v1.8.0: Credentials grid ------------------------------------------- */
.credentials-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.25rem;
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.credential-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--accent);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.5rem 1.5rem;
  text-align: left;
}
.credential-label {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gray-500);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.credential-value {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  color: var(--navy);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}
.credential-note {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--gray-500);
  line-height: 1.45;
}

/* --- v1.8.0: Legal pages (Privacy / Terms / Cookies) -------------------- */
.legal-doc h2 {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  color: var(--navy);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  margin: 2.5rem 0 0.75rem;
  padding-top: 0.75rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--gray-100);
}
.legal-doc h2:first-of-type { border-top: none; padding-top: 0; margin-top: 0.5rem; }
.legal-doc h3 {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  color: var(--navy);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  margin: 1.5rem 0 0.5rem;
}
.legal-doc p, .legal-doc li {
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--gray-700, #444);
}
.legal-doc ul {
  margin: 0.75rem 0 1.25rem;
  padding-left: 1.25rem;
}
.legal-doc li { margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.legal-doc a { color: var(--navy); text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset: 3px; }
.legal-doc a:hover { color: var(--accent); }
.legal-doc strong { color: var(--navy); }

/* --- v1.8.0: Footer bottom refinements ---------------------------------- */
.footer-copy .footer-license {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
}
.footer-links a { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65); text-decoration: none; }
.footer-links a:hover { color: var(--accent); }

@media (max-width: 700px) {
  .footer-bottom { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 0.6rem; }
  .footer-copy .footer-license { display: block; margin-top: 0.25rem; margin-left: 0; }
  .footer-copy .footer-license::before { content: ""; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   v1.9.0 — Nice-to-have components
   ========================================================================== */

/* --- Accessibility helper ---------------------------------------------- */
.screen-reader-text {
  position: absolute !important;
  clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);
  width: 1px;
  height: 1px;
  overflow: hidden;
  word-wrap: normal !important;
}

/* --- Breadcrumbs ------------------------------------------------------- */
.breadcrumbs {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.breadcrumbs a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  text-decoration: none;
  border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
  transition: border-color 0.15s ease, color 0.15s ease;
}
.breadcrumbs a:hover { color: var(--accent); border-bottom-color: var(--accent); }
.breadcrumb-sep { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35); margin: 0 0.2rem; }
.breadcrumb-current { color: var(--white); font-weight: 500; }

/* Breadcrumbs on cream/white section headers */
.page-header:not(.section-navy):not(.cta-banner) .breadcrumbs,
section > .container > .breadcrumbs {
  /* Default rule above assumes navy page-header. Override when used on light bg. */
}

/* --- Testimonials wall ------------------------------------------------- */
.testimonials-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.5rem;
}
.testimonial-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2rem 1.75rem 1.75rem;
  margin: 0;
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
  transition: border-color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}
.testimonial-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--accent);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.testimonial-mark {
  color: var(--accent);
  opacity: 0.8;
}
.testimonial-card blockquote {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin: 0;
  font-style: italic;
  flex-grow: 1;
}
.testimonial-card figcaption {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.15rem;
  padding-top: 1rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--gray-100);
}
.testimonial-name {
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--navy);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}
.testimonial-role {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gray-500);
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* --- Footer: newsletter + social --------------------------------------- */
.footer-newsletter-blurb {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  margin-bottom: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
}
.footer-newsletter {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: row;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  align-items: stretch;
  margin-bottom: 0.9rem;
}
.footer-newsletter input[type="email"] {
  flex: 1 1 100%;
  width: 100%;
  min-width: 0;
  height: auto;
  padding: 0.5rem 0.7rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  color: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm, 6px);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
  font-family: inherit;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}
.footer-newsletter input[type="email"]::placeholder { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4); }
.footer-newsletter input[type="email"]:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--accent);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}
.footer-newsletter .btn {
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  padding: 0.45rem 0.9rem;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  white-space: nowrap;
  min-height: 0;
}
.footer-social {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  align-items: center;
}
.social-icon {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.18s ease, border-color 0.18s ease, background 0.18s ease, transform 0.18s ease;
}
.social-icon:hover {
  color: var(--accent);
  border-color: var(--accent);
  background: rgba(45, 191, 197, 0.1);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* --- Cookie consent banner --------------------------------------------- */
.cookie-banner {
  position: fixed;
  left: 16px;
  right: 16px;
  bottom: 16px;
  z-index: 9999;
  background: var(--navy);
  color: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(10px);
  transition: opacity 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease;
}
.cookie-banner[hidden] { display: none !important; }
.cookie-banner.cookie-banner-visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}
.cookie-banner-inner {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 1.1rem 1.4rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.cookie-banner-text {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin: 0;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  flex: 1 1 300px;
}
.cookie-banner-text a { color: var(--accent); text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset: 3px; }
.cookie-banner-actions { display: flex; gap: 0.6rem; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.cookie-banner-decline { background: transparent; color: var(--white); border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3); }
.cookie-banner-decline:hover { background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08); border-color: var(--white); color: var(--white); }
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .cookie-banner { left: 8px; right: 8px; bottom: 8px; }
  .cookie-banner-actions { width: 100%; }
  .cookie-banner-actions .btn { flex: 1; }
}

/* --- Back to top ------------------------------------------------------- */
.back-to-top {
  position: fixed;
  right: 20px;
  bottom: 20px;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--navy);
  color: var(--white);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  z-index: 999;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(8px);
  transition: opacity 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease, background 0.2s ease;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.back-to-top[hidden] { display: none; }
.back-to-top.back-to-top-visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
.back-to-top:hover { background: var(--accent); color: var(--navy); }
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .back-to-top { right: 14px; bottom: 80px; } /* clear cookie banner on mobile */
}

/* --- Insights page ---------------------------------------------------- */
.insights-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.5rem;
}
.insights-card {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2rem 1.75rem 1.75rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.8rem;
  transition: border-color 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
}
.insights-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--accent);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.insights-card-featured {
  border-color: var(--accent);
  border-top: 4px solid var(--accent);
  padding-top: 1.7rem;
}
.insights-badge {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gray-500);
  font-weight: 600;
}
.insights-tag {
  position: absolute;
  top: -12px;
  right: 20px;
  background: var(--accent);
  color: var(--navy);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.7rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
}
.insights-card h3 {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  color: var(--navy);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  margin: 0;
}
.insights-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0.5rem 0 0.75rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.55rem;
}
.insights-list li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 1.2rem;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--gray-700, #444);
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.insights-list li::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0.55em;
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  background: var(--accent);
  border-radius: 50%;
}
.insights-price {
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 1rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--gray-100);
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  color: var(--navy);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.insights-sectors {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  justify-content: center;
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.insights-sector {
  padding: 0.45rem 1rem;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--navy);
}

/* --- Referrals page --------------------------------------------------- */
.referrals-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.5rem;
}
.referrals-card {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2.5rem 1.75rem 1.75rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.8rem;
  transition: border-color 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
}
.referrals-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--accent);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.referrals-card-featured {
  border-color: var(--accent);
  border-top: 4px solid var(--accent);
}
.referrals-number {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1.25rem;
  right: 1.5rem;
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  color: var(--gray-200);
  line-height: 1;
}
.referrals-card h3 {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  color: var(--navy);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  margin: 0 0 0.25rem;
  max-width: 75%;
}
.referrals-card p {
  color: var(--gray-700, #444);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
}
.referrals-reward {
  margin-top: auto;
  padding: 1rem 1.1rem;
  background: var(--cream);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--accent);
}
.referrals-reward-label {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gray-500);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}
.referrals-reward-value {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  color: var(--navy);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.2;
}
.referrals-reward-note {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--gray-500);
  margin-top: 0.35rem;
  line-height: 1.45;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   v2.0.0 — Technical / SEO / accessibility hardening
   ========================================================================== */

/* Skip-to-content link — visible on keyboard focus only */
.skip-link {
  position: absolute;
  top: -100px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  background: var(--navy);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 0.6rem 1.2rem;
  border-radius: 0 0 var(--radius-md) var(--radius-md);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  z-index: 10000;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: top 0.2s ease;
}
.skip-link:focus {
  top: 0;
  clip: auto !important;
  width: auto;
  height: auto;
  overflow: visible;
  outline: 3px solid var(--accent);
  outline-offset: 2px;
}

/* Stronger focus-visible states site-wide (a11y) */
:focus-visible {
  outline: 3px solid var(--accent);
  outline-offset: 2px;
  border-radius: 2px;
}
.btn:focus-visible,
.nav-menu a:focus-visible,
.social-icon:focus-visible {
  outline-offset: 3px;
}

/* --- 404 page --- */
.search-404 {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  margin: 2rem 0 3rem;
  max-width: 640px;
}
.search-404 input[type="search"] {
  flex: 1 1 auto;
  padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-family: inherit;
  background: var(--white);
}
.search-404 input[type="search"]:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--accent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(45, 191, 197, 0.2);
}
.search-404 .btn { white-space: nowrap; }

.not-found-links h2 {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  color: var(--navy);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.not-found-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(240px, 1fr));
  gap: 1rem;
}
.not-found-card {
  display: block;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.25rem 1.3rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
  transition: border-color 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
}
.not-found-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--accent);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.not-found-card h3 {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin: 0 0 0.35rem;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}
.not-found-card p {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--gray-700, #444);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* --- Search results --- */
.search-results-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 1rem;
}
.search-result {
  padding-bottom: 1.5rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-100);
}
.search-result:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.search-result-type {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}
.search-result-title {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  margin: 0 0 0.4rem;
}
.search-result-title a {
  color: var(--navy);
  text-decoration: none;
  border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
  transition: border-color 0.2s ease;
}
.search-result-title a:hover { border-bottom-color: var(--accent); }
.search-result-excerpt {
  color: var(--gray-700, #444);
  margin: 0 0 0.5rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Main wrapper — semantic landmark */
#main-content { display: block; outline: none; }

/* Single job CTA row */
.job-cta-row {
  margin-top: 3rem;
  padding-top: 2rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--gray-100);
}
.job-cta-row .btn-row { margin-top: 0; }

/* Contact page — icon + detail items */
.contact-info-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1rem;
  padding-bottom: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-100);
}
.contact-info-item:last-child { border-bottom: none; margin-bottom: 0; }
.contact-info-icon {
  flex: 0 0 44px;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--cream);
  color: var(--accent);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-top: 0.2rem;
}
.contact-info-icon-whatsapp { color: var(--accent); }
.contact-info-item h3 {
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--gray-500);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin: 0 0 0.35rem;
}
.contact-info-item p {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--navy);
  font-weight: 500;
}
.contact-info-item a {
  color: var(--navy);
  text-decoration: none;
  border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
  transition: border-color 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease;
}
.contact-info-item a:hover { color: var(--accent); border-bottom-color: var(--accent); }
.contact-info-note {
  display: inline-block;
  margin-top: 0.2rem;
  color: var(--gray-500);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 400;
}

/* Respect reduced-motion preference */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *, *::before, *::after {
    transition-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    animation-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
    scroll-behavior: auto !important;
  }
}