/* ─────────────────────────────────────────
   TechLine Consulting — Premium Design
   ───────────────────────────────────────── */

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

:root {
  --bg:           #07101F;
  --bg-2:         #0A1628;
  --bg-3:         #0E1E38;
  --bg-light:     #F6F8FC;
  --white:        #FFFFFF;
  --gold:         #C9A84C;
  --gold-2:       #E8C96A;
  --gold-dim:     rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.15);
  --gold-glow:    rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.25);
  --text:         rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.90);
  --text-muted:   rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.50);
  --text-faint:   rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  --border:       rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  --border-gold:  rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.30);
  --dark-text:    #0D1A2E;
  --dark-muted:   #5A6478;
  --dark-border:  #E2E8F0;
  --radius-sm:    6px;
  --radius:       14px;
  --radius-lg:    22px;
  --shadow:       0 4px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  --shadow-gold:  0 8px 40px rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.18);
  --shadow-lg:    0 24px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
  --max-w:        1240px;
  --t:            0.25s ease;
}

html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }

body {
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  background: var(--bg);
  color: var(--text);
  line-height: 1.65;
  font-size: 16px;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

/* Grain overlay */
body::after {
  content: '';
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 9999;
  opacity: 0.04;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg viewBox='0 0 256 256' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cfilter id='noise'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.9' numOctaves='4' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23noise)'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-size: 256px 256px;
}

a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
img { max-width: 100%; display: block; }

.container {
  max-width: var(--max-w);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 2.5rem;
}

/* ── Scroll animations ── */
.fade-up {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(32px);
  transition: opacity 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.16,1,0.3,1), transform 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.16,1,0.3,1);
}
.fade-up--delay  { transition-delay: 0.12s; }
.fade-up--delay2 { transition-delay: 0.24s; }
.fade-up.visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }

/* ── Buttons ── */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.875rem 2rem;
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--t);
  border: 1.5px solid transparent;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  white-space: nowrap;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.btn--gold {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold) 0%, var(--gold-2) 50%, var(--gold) 100%);
  background-size: 200% 200%;
  animation: shimmer 4s ease infinite;
  color: var(--dark-text);
  border-color: transparent;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 20px rgba(201,168,76,0.25);
}
.btn--gold:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
@keyframes shimmer {
  0%   { background-position: 0% 50%; }
  50%  { background-position: 100% 50%; }
  100% { background-position: 0% 50%; }
}
.btn--dark {
  background: var(--dark-text);
  color: var(--white);
  border-color: var(--dark-text);
}
.btn--dark:hover { background: #162035; border-color: #162035; transform: translateY(-2px); }

.btn--outline {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--white);
  border-color: var(--border);
}
.btn--outline:hover {
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
}
.btn--outline-dark {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--dark-text);
  border-color: var(--dark-border);
}
.btn--outline-dark:hover {
  border-color: var(--dark-text);
  background: var(--dark-text);
  color: var(--white);
}
.btn--navy {
  background: var(--bg-2);
  color: var(--white);
  border-color: var(--border);
}
.btn--navy:hover { background: var(--bg-3); border-color: var(--border-gold); }
.btn--full { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }

/* ── Section helpers ── */
.section      { padding: 8rem 0; }
.section--light { background: var(--bg-light); }
.section--white { background: var(--white); }
.section--dark  { background: var(--bg); }
.section--dark2 { background: var(--bg-2); }
.section--gray  { background: var(--bg-2); }
.section--accent { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--bg-3) 0%, #0D2347 100%); }

.section__eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.section__eyebrow::before {
  content: '';
  display: block;
  width: 20px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--gold);
  border-radius: 2px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.section__eyebrow--dark { color: var(--dark-muted); }
.section__eyebrow--dark::before { background: var(--gold); }

.section__title {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.2rem);
  line-height: 1.15;
  color: var(--text);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.section__title--dark { color: var(--dark-text); }
.section__title em { color: var(--gold); font-style: italic; }

/* ── Navigation ── */
.nav {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  z-index: 200;
  background: rgba(7, 16, 31, 0.80);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  transition: box-shadow var(--t);
}
.nav.scrolled {
  background: rgba(7, 16, 31, 0.95);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
}
.nav__inner {
  max-width: var(--max-w);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 2.5rem;
  height: 70px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}
.nav__logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.nav__logo-img {
  height: 38px;
  width: auto;
  filter: invert(1) brightness(1.2);
  transition: opacity var(--t);
}
.nav__logo-img:hover { opacity: 0.85; }
.nav__logo-tech { color: var(--white); }
.nav__logo-line { color: var(--gold); }
.nav__logo-sub {
  font-size: 0.48rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.24em;
  color: var(--text-faint);
  margin-left: 0.45rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  align-self: center;
}
.nav__links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2rem;
}
.nav__links a {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: color var(--t);
}
.nav__links a:hover { color: var(--white); }
.nav__link--candidate { color: var(--gold) !important; font-weight: 600 !important; }
.nav__cta {
  background: var(--gold) !important;
  color: var(--dark-text) !important;
  padding: 0.5rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  font-size: 0.82rem !important;
  transition: all var(--t) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 12px var(--gold-glow);
}
.nav__cta:hover {
  background: var(--gold-2) !important;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px var(--gold-glow) !important;
}
.nav__hamburger {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 4px;
}
.nav__hamburger span {
  display: block;
  width: 22px;
  height: 1.5px;
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: all 0.3s;
}
.nav__mobile {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  padding: 1rem 2.5rem 1.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  background: rgba(7,16,31,0.98);
}
.nav__mobile.open { display: flex; }
.nav__mobile a {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  padding: 0.7rem 0;
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  transition: color var(--t);
}
.nav__mobile a:hover { color: var(--gold); }
.mobile__cta {
  margin-top: 0.75rem;
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--dark-text) !important;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 0.75rem !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  border-bottom: none !important;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}

/* ── Hero ── */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--bg);
}

/* Two crossfading background images */
.hero__img {
  position: absolute;
  inset: -8%;
  z-index: 0;
  will-change: transform, opacity;
}

/* techline1 — skyline office — visible first */
.hero__img--1 {
  background: url('Techline1.jpeg') center 20% / cover no-repeat;
  opacity: 1;
  transition: opacity 2s ease-in-out;
  animation: kenBurns1 30s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

/* techline2 — boardroom */
.hero__img--2 {
  background: url('Techline2.jpeg') center 25% / cover no-repeat;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 2s ease-in-out;
  animation: kenBurns2 30s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

/* techline3 — logo card */
.hero__img--3 {
  background: url('Techline3.jpeg') center 30% / cover no-repeat;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 2s ease-in-out;
  animation: kenBurns1 30s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

/* techline4 — logo clean */
.hero__img--4 {
  background: url('Techline4.jpeg') center 30% / cover no-repeat;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 2s ease-in-out;
  animation: kenBurns2 30s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes kenBurns1 {
  0%   { transform: scale(1)    translate(0%,    0%); }
  100% { transform: scale(1.12) translate(-2.5%, -2%); }
}

@keyframes kenBurns2 {
  0%   { transform: scale(1.12) translate(-2%,  -2%); }
  100% { transform: scale(1)    translate(0%,    0%); }
}

/* Floating gold particles */
.hero__particles {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.particle {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -10px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.75);
  animation: floatUp linear infinite;
}
.particle:nth-child(1) { width: 3px; height: 3px; left: 12%; animation-duration: 9s;  animation-delay: 0s;  }
.particle:nth-child(2) { width: 2px; height: 2px; left: 28%; animation-duration: 13s; animation-delay: 3s;  }
.particle:nth-child(3) { width: 4px; height: 4px; left: 45%; animation-duration: 11s; animation-delay: 6s;  }
.particle:nth-child(4) { width: 2px; height: 2px; left: 62%; animation-duration: 8s;  animation-delay: 1.5s;}
.particle:nth-child(5) { width: 3px; height: 3px; left: 78%; animation-duration: 12s; animation-delay: 4s;  }
.particle:nth-child(6) { width: 2px; height: 2px; left: 90%; animation-duration: 10s; animation-delay: 7s;  }

@keyframes floatUp {
  0%   { transform: translateY(0)    translateX(0)   scale(1);   opacity: 0;   }
  10%  { opacity: 1; }
  90%  { opacity: 0.4; }
  100% { transform: translateY(-100vh) translateX(25px) scale(0.4); opacity: 0; }
}

/* Dark gradient + gold brand tint overlay */
.hero__overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 65% at 5% 50%, rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.18) 0%, transparent 55%),
    linear-gradient(108deg,
      rgba(5,  12, 25, 0.88) 0%,
      rgba(7,  16, 31, 0.78) 30%,
      rgba(7,  16, 31, 0.60) 55%,
      rgba(7,  16, 31, 0.38) 75%,
      rgba(7,  16, 31, 0.20) 100%
    );
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Diagonal gold light beam */
.hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    112deg,
    transparent 28%,
    rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.04) 38%,
    rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.09) 44%,
    rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.04) 50%,
    transparent 60%
  );
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
  animation: beamPulse 7s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes beamPulse {
  0%   { opacity: 0.4; }
  100% { opacity: 1.0; }
}

/* Bottom fade */
.hero::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 220px;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, var(--bg), transparent);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 3;
}

/* ── Leadership — Techline.png subtle texture ── */
#leadership {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
#leadership::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: url('Techline2.jpeg') center / cover no-repeat;
  opacity: 0.06;
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}
#leadership > .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.hero__bg-grid {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,255,255,0.04) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 48px 48px;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 80% at 30% 50%, black 10%, transparent 80%);
}

.hero__inner {
  max-width: var(--max-w);
  width: 100%;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 2.5rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 4;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  gap: 4rem;
  align-items: center;
  flex: 1;
  padding-top: 7rem;
  padding-bottom: 5rem;
}

.hero__eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
  background: var(--gold-dim);
  padding: 0.4rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 100px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}
.hero__eyebrow::before {
  content: '';
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gold);
  display: block;
  animation: pulse 2s ease infinite;
}
@keyframes pulse {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
  50%       { opacity: 0.5; transform: scale(0.7); }
}

.hero__headline {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: clamp(2.8rem, 5.5vw, 4.8rem);
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.06;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  font-weight: 700;
}
.hero__headline em { color: var(--gold); font-style: italic; }

.hero__sub {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  max-width: 480px;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
}

.hero__actions { display: flex; gap: 1rem; flex-wrap: wrap; }

/* Ghost pulse on hero CTAs */
.hero__actions .btn--gold {
  animation: shimmer 4s ease infinite, ghostGold 2.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.hero__actions .btn--outline {
  animation: ghostWhite 2.5s ease-in-out infinite 1.2s;
}
@keyframes ghostGold {
  0%   { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.70), 0 2px 20px rgba(201,168,76,0.25); }
  60%  { box-shadow: 0 0 0 14px rgba(201, 168, 76, 0),  0 2px 20px rgba(201,168,76,0.25); }
  100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(201, 168, 76, 0),    0 2px 20px rgba(201,168,76,0.25); }
}
@keyframes ghostWhite {
  0%   { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.40); }
  60%  { box-shadow: 0 0 0 12px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); }
  100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);   }
}

/* Stats — right column, 2×2 grid */
.hero__stats {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  grid-template-rows: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1.5px;
  background: var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  height: 100%;
  min-height: 340px;
}
.stat {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  transition: background var(--t);
  position: relative;
}
.stat:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06); }
.stat::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 1rem;
  right: 1rem;
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gold);
  animation: pulse 2s ease infinite;
}
.stat::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 1rem;
  right: 1rem;
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gold);
  animation: pulse-ring 2s ease infinite;
}
@keyframes pulse-ring {
  0%   { transform: scale(1);   opacity: 0.6; box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(201,168,76,0.5); }
  70%  { transform: scale(1);   opacity: 0;   box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px rgba(201,168,76,0); }
  100% { transform: scale(1);   opacity: 0;   box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(201,168,76,0); }
}
.stat__number {
  display: block;
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 3.2rem;
  color: var(--white);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
}
.stat__number span { color: var(--gold); font-size: 2rem; }
.stat__label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  color: var(--text-faint);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

/* Scroll indicator */
.hero__scroll {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 2.5rem;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  color: var(--text-faint);
  font-size: 0.6rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  z-index: 3;
}
.hero__scroll-line {
  width: 1px;
  height: 44px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--gold), transparent);
  animation: scrollDown 1.8s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes scrollDown {
  0%   { opacity: 0; transform: scaleY(0); transform-origin: top; }
  40%  { opacity: 1; }
  100% { opacity: 0; transform: scaleY(1); transform-origin: top; }
}

/* ── Marquee ── */
.marquee {
  background: var(--gold);
  padding: 1rem 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.marquee__track {
  display: inline-block;
  animation: marquee 40s linear infinite;
}
.marquee__track span {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  color: var(--dark-text);
  margin: 0 1.25rem;
}
.marquee__track .sep { opacity: 0.35; }
@keyframes marquee {
  from { transform: translateX(0); }
  to   { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

/* ── Trust Bar ── */
.trust-bar {
  background: var(--bg-light);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--dark-border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--dark-border);
  padding: 1.5rem 0;
}
.trust-bar__inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 3rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.trust-bar__label {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  color: var(--dark-muted);
  white-space: nowrap;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.trust-bar__logos {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  flex: 1;
}
.trust-bar__logos span {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--dark-muted);
  opacity: 0.45;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  transition: opacity 0.2s ease;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.trust-bar__logos span:hover { opacity: 0.75; }

/* ── Speed Callout ── */
.speed-callout {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  background: var(--gold-dim);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}
.speed-callout__number {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold);
  line-height: 1;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.speed-callout__text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.3rem;
}
.speed-callout__text strong { font-size: 0.875rem; color: var(--white); font-weight: 700; }
.speed-callout__text span  { font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.6; }

/* ── Dual Audience ── */
.audience {
  padding: 0;
  background: var(--bg-light);
}
.audience__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr auto 1fr;
  min-height: 520px;
  align-items: stretch;
}
.audience__card {
  padding: 5rem 4rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: background var(--t);
}
.audience__card--employer {
  background: var(--white);
  border-right: 1px solid var(--dark-border);
}
.audience__card--employer:hover { background: #F9FBFF; }
.audience__card--candidate { background: var(--bg-light); }
.audience__card--candidate:hover { background: #EEF2FA; }
.audience__icon { width: 44px; height: 44px; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; color: var(--gold); }
.audience__icon svg { width: 44px; height: 44px; }
.audience__card h2 {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 1.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--dark-text);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.2;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.audience__card > p { color: var(--dark-muted); margin-bottom: 1.75rem; font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.75; }
.audience__list { list-style: none; margin-bottom: 2.5rem; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.6rem; }
.audience__list li {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--dark-text);
  padding-left: 1.4rem;
  position: relative;
}
.audience__list li::before {
  content: '✓';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
}
.audience__divider {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 1px;
  background: var(--dark-border);
  position: relative;
}
.audience__divider span {
  position: absolute;
  background: var(--bg-light);
  border: 1px solid var(--dark-border);
  color: var(--dark-muted);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  padding: 0.5rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: 100px;
}

/* ── About ── */
.about__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 7rem;
  align-items: start;
}
.about__text p { color: var(--text-muted); margin-bottom: 1.25rem; line-height: 1.85; font-size: 0.975rem; }
.about__pillars { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 1.25rem; }
.pillar {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 1.75rem;
  transition: all var(--t);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.pillar::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), transparent);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--t);
}
.pillar:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  border-color: var(--border-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.2), inset 0 1px 0 var(--border-gold);
}
.pillar:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
.pillar__icon { display: none; }
.pillar h4 { font-size: 0.875rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.pillar p   { font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.65; }

/* ── Why TechLine ── */
.why__header { max-width: 680px; margin-bottom: 4rem; }
.why__sub { color: var(--dark-muted); font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.75; }
.why__vs {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}
.why__them {
  padding: 3rem;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--dark-border);
  border-right: none;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg) 0 0 var(--radius-lg);
}
.why__us {
  padding: 3rem;
  background: var(--bg);
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-lg) var(--radius-lg) 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.why__us::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%; right: -30%;
  width: 500px; height: 500px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(201,168,76,0.08) 0%, transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.why__label {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: 100px;
}
.why__label--bad  { background: #FEF2F2; color: #EF4444; border: 1px solid #FCA5A5; }
.why__label--good { background: var(--gold-dim); color: var(--gold); border: 1px solid var(--border-gold); }
.why__them ul, .why__us ul { list-style: none; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1.1rem; }
.why__them li {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--dark-muted);
  padding-left: 1.5rem;
  position: relative;
  line-height: 1.55;
}
.why__them li::before { content: '✕'; position: absolute; left: 0; color: #EF4444; font-size: 0.72rem; top: 2px; }
.why__us li {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--text);
  padding-left: 1.5rem;
  position: relative;
  line-height: 1.55;
}
.why__us li::before { content: '✓'; position: absolute; left: 0; color: var(--gold); font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.8rem; top: 1px; }

/* ── Industries ── */
.industries__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-top: 4rem;
}
.industry-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 2rem 1.75rem;
  transition: all var(--t);
  cursor: default;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.industry-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 120%, rgba(201,168,76,0.08) 0%, transparent 60%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--t);
}
.industry-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--border-gold);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 48px rgba(0,0,0,0.3), 0 0 0 1px var(--border-gold);
}
.industry-card:hover::after { opacity: 1; }
.industry-card__icon { width: 28px; height: 28px; margin-bottom: 1rem; color: var(--gold); }
.industry-card__icon svg { width: 28px; height: 28px; }
.pin-icon { width: 13px; height: 13px; display: inline-block; vertical-align: middle; margin-right: 3px; color: var(--dark-muted); }
.industry-card h4 { font-size: 0.875rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 0.4rem; }
.industry-card p  { font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.6; }

/* ── Services ── */
.services__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-top: 4rem;
}
.service-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 2.25rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: all var(--t);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.service-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold), transparent);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--t);
}
.service-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--border-gold);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
}
.service-card:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
.service-card__num {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  opacity: 0.7;
}
.service-card h3 { color: var(--white); font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 0.75rem; letter-spacing: -0.01em; }
.service-card p  { color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 0.85rem; line-height: 1.75; flex: 1; }
.service-card__link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  transition: gap var(--t);
}
.service-card__link:hover { gap: 0.75rem; }
.service-card--cta {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold) 0%, var(--gold-2) 100%);
  border-color: transparent;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}
.service-card--cta::before { display: none; }
.service-card--cta:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-2) 0%, var(--gold) 100%);
  border-color: transparent;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
}
.service-card--cta h3 { color: var(--dark-text); font-size: 1.05rem; }
.service-card--cta p  { color: rgba(13,26,46,0.65); }
.service-card--cta .service-card__num { color: rgba(13,26,46,0.4); }

/* ── Process ── */
.process__steps {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5px;
  margin-top: 5rem;
  background: var(--dark-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.process__connector { display: none; }
.process__step {
  background: var(--white);
  padding: 3rem;
  transition: background var(--t);
}
.process__step:hover { background: #F5F8FF; }
.process__number {
  display: block;
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 4rem;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  opacity: 0.25;
}
.process__content h3 { font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--dark-text); margin-bottom: 0.75rem; letter-spacing: -0.01em; }
.process__content p  { color: var(--dark-muted); font-size: 0.875rem; line-height: 1.75; padding: 0; }

/* ── Testimonials ── */
.testimonials__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-top: 4rem;
}
.testimonial {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--dark-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 2rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
  transition: all var(--t);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
}
.testimonial:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: rgba(201,168,76,0.25);
}
.testimonial--dark {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  border-color: var(--border);
  box-shadow: none;
}
.testimonial--dark:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  border-color: var(--border-gold);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
}
.testimonial__stars { color: var(--gold); font-size: 0.75rem; letter-spacing: 3px; }
.testimonial__quote { font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--dark-muted); line-height: 1.8; font-style: italic; flex: 1; }
.testimonial--dark .testimonial__quote { color: var(--text-muted); }
.testimonial__author { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.85rem; padding-top: 1rem; border-top: 1px solid var(--dark-border); }
.testimonial--dark .testimonial__author { border-top-color: var(--border); }
.testimonial__avatar {
  width: 42px; height: 42px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--bg-light);
  color: var(--dark-text);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--dark-border);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}
.testimonial__avatar--gold {
  background: var(--gold-dim);
  color: var(--gold);
  border-color: var(--border-gold);
}
.testimonial__author strong { display: block; font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--dark-text); font-weight: 700; }
.testimonial--dark .testimonial__author strong { color: var(--white); }
.testimonial__author span { font-size: 0.72rem; color: var(--dark-muted); }
.testimonial--dark .testimonial__author span { color: var(--text-faint); }

/* ── Referral ── */
.referral__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 7rem; align-items: center; }
.referral__cards { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1rem; }
.referral__card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 1.5rem 1.75rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  transition: all var(--t);
}
.referral__card:hover {
  border-color: var(--border-gold);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}
.referral__card-icon { font-size: 1.1rem; color: var(--gold); flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 2px; }
.referral__card h4  { color: var(--white); font-size: 0.875rem; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 0.3rem; }
.referral__card p   { color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 0.8rem; line-height: 1.65; }

/* ── Jobs ── */
.jobs__header { max-width: 600px; margin-bottom: 4rem; }
.jobs__sub { color: var(--dark-muted); font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.75; }
.jobs__cards {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.job-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--dark-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 2rem 2.25rem;
  transition: all var(--t);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.job-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; top: 0; bottom: 0;
  width: 3px;
  background: var(--gold);
  transform: scaleY(0);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
  transform-origin: top;
  border-radius: 3px 0 0 3px;
}
.job-card:hover { border-color: rgba(201,168,76,0.3); box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.1); transform: translateY(-3px); }
.job-card:hover::before { transform: scaleY(1); }
.job-card__header { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: flex-start; margin-bottom: 0.75rem; gap: 1rem; }
.job-card h4 { font-size: 0.975rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--dark-text); letter-spacing: -0.01em; }
.job-card__location { font-size: 0.75rem; color: var(--dark-muted); display: block; margin-top: 0.2rem; }
.job-card > p { font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--dark-muted); line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.job-card__type {
  display: inline-block;
  background: var(--bg);
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.7rem;
  border-radius: 100px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
}
.job-card__type--cth  { background: var(--bg-2); }
.job-card__type--near { background: #0a2e1e; color: #4ade80; border-color: rgba(74,222,128,0.25); }
.job-card__link { font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--gold); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.1em; transition: color var(--t); }
.job-card__link:hover { color: var(--gold-2); }

.jobs__cta {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--dark-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 2.5rem;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2rem;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
}
.jobs__cta p { color: var(--dark-muted); font-size: 0.9rem; }
.jobs__loading { color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 0.95rem; padding: 2rem; text-align: center; grid-column: 1/-1; }
.jobs__empty { color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 0.95rem; padding: 2rem; text-align: center; grid-column: 1/-1; }
.jobs__empty a { color: var(--gold); }
.job-card__salary { font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--gold-2); font-weight: 600; margin: -0.25rem 0 0.5rem; }

/* ── Leadership ── */
.leadership__sub { color: var(--text-muted); margin-bottom: 4rem; max-width: 540px; font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.75; }
.leadership__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 1.5rem; }
.leadership__grid--single { grid-template-columns: 1fr; max-width: 680px; margin: 0 auto; }
.leader-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2.75rem;
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.75rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
  transition: all var(--t);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.leader-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold), transparent);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--t);
}
.leader-card:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  border-color: var(--border-gold);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
}
.leader-card:hover::after { opacity: 1; }
.leader-card__avatar {
  width: 76px; height: 76px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--bg-3), var(--bg-2));
  color: var(--gold);
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px var(--gold-dim);
}
.leader-card__info h3 { font-size: 1.1rem; color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 0.2rem; font-weight: 700; }
.leader-card__title { font-size: 0.68rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.16em; color: var(--gold); font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 0.85rem; display: block; }
.leader-card__info p { font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.75; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }
.leader-card__linkedin {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  transition: color var(--t);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: 100px;
}
.leader-card__linkedin:hover { color: var(--gold); border-color: var(--border-gold); }

/* ── Contact ── */
.contact__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.6fr; gap: 7rem; align-items: start; }
.contact__details { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0; margin-top: 2rem; border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius); overflow: hidden; }
.contact__detail {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  transition: background var(--t);
}
.contact__detail:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.contact__detail:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04); }
.contact__detail-icon {
  width: 30px; height: 30px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  background: var(--gold-dim);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
}
.contact__detail a { color: var(--text-muted); transition: color var(--t); }
.contact__detail a:hover { color: var(--gold); }

.contact__form-wrap {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 3rem;
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
}
.contact__tabs { display: flex; gap: 0; margin-bottom: 2.5rem; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04); border-radius: var(--radius-sm); padding: 4px; }
.contact__tab {
  flex: 1;
  padding: 0.6rem;
  border: none;
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  cursor: pointer;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: all var(--t);
}
.contact__tab.active { background: var(--gold); color: var(--dark-text); }
.contact__tab:hover:not(.active) { color: var(--white); }
.contact__form { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1.25rem; }
.form__row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 1rem; }
.form__field { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.4rem; }
.form__field label { font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text-faint); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.12em; }
.form__field input,
.form__field select,
.form__field textarea {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 0.875rem 1rem;
  color: var(--white);
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  outline: none;
  transition: border-color var(--t), background var(--t);
}
.form__field input::placeholder,
.form__field textarea::placeholder { color: var(--text-faint); }
.form__field select option { background: var(--bg-2); }
.form__field input:focus,
.form__field select:focus,
.form__field textarea:focus { border-color: var(--gold); background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07); box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px var(--gold-dim); }
.form__field textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 120px; }
.form__success {
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  text-align: center;
  font-weight: 600;
  background: var(--gold-dim);
}

/* ── Case Studies ── */
.cases__sub { color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.75; margin-bottom: 4rem; max-width: 580px; }
.cases__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
}
.case-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2.25rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.1rem;
  transition: all var(--t);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.case-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), transparent);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--t);
}
.case-card:hover { border-color: var(--border-gold); background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05); transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold); }
.case-card:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
.case-card__tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  color: var(--gold);
  background: var(--gold-dim);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
  padding: 0.3rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 100px;
  width: fit-content;
}
.case-card h3 { font-size: 0.975rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--white); line-height: 1.4; letter-spacing: -0.01em; }
.case-card p  { font-size: 0.83rem; color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.75; }
.case-card p strong { color: var(--white); font-weight: 600; }
.case-card__metrics {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1px;
  background: var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-top: auto;
}
.case-metric {
  background: rgba(201,168,76,0.07);
  padding: 1rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.3rem;
}
.case-metric span { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 1.5rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--gold); line-height: 1; }
.case-metric small { font-size: 0.65rem; color: var(--text-faint); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.1em; line-height: 1.4; }

/* ── Insights ── */
.insights__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-top: 4rem;
}
.insight-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 2rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.9rem;
  transition: all var(--t);
}
.insight-card:hover { border-color: var(--border-gold); background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05); transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold); }
.insight-card__tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  color: var(--gold);
  background: var(--gold-dim);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
  padding: 0.3rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 100px;
  width: fit-content;
}
.insight-card h3 { font-size: 0.975rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--white); line-height: 1.45; letter-spacing: -0.01em; flex: 1; }
.insight-card p  { font-size: 0.83rem; color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.75; }
.insight-card__meta { font-size: 0.7rem; color: var(--text-faint); font-weight: 500; margin-top: auto; }
.insight-card__link {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  transition: gap var(--t);
}
.insight-card__link:hover { gap: 0.75rem; }

/* ── Back to top ── */
.back-to-top {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 2rem;
  right: 2rem;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--dark-text);
  border: none;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 100;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(12px);
  transition: opacity var(--t), transform var(--t), background var(--t), box-shadow var(--t);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(201,168,76,0.3);
}
.back-to-top.visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
.back-to-top:hover { background: var(--gold-2); transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold); }

/* ── Footer ── */
.footer { background: #030810; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05); padding: 5rem 0 2.5rem; }
.footer__top {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 260px 1fr;
  gap: 6rem;
  padding-bottom: 4rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}
.footer__brand { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1.25rem; }
.footer__logo-img {
  height: 42px;
  width: auto;
  filter: invert(1) brightness(1.1);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  opacity: 0.85;
}
.footer__tagline { color: var(--text-faint); font-style: italic; font-size: 0.82rem; line-height: 1.65; }
.footer__social { display: flex; gap: 0.5rem; }
.social-link {
  width: 36px; height: 36px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--text-faint);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  transition: all var(--t);
}
.social-link:hover { border-color: var(--gold); color: var(--gold); background: var(--gold-dim); }
.footer__nav { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 3rem; }
.footer__col { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.65rem; }
.footer__col h5 { font-size: 0.62rem; font-weight: 800; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.18em; color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.footer__col a { color: var(--text-faint); font-size: 0.82rem; transition: color var(--t); }
.footer__col a:hover { color: var(--white); }
.footer__bottom { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 1rem; }
.footer__bottom p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.15); font-size: 0.75rem; }
.footer__legal { display: flex; gap: 2rem; }
.footer__legal a { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.15); font-size: 0.75rem; transition: color var(--t); }
.footer__legal a:hover { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); }

/* ── Responsive ── */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .container { padding: 0 2rem; }
  .hero { padding: 9rem 2rem 6rem; }
  .about__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 4rem; }
  .services__grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .industries__grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }
  .cases__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .insights__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer__top { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 3rem; }
  .footer__nav { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .nav__links { display: none; }
  .nav__hamburger { display: flex; }
  .nav__inner, .nav__mobile { padding-left: 1.5rem; padding-right: 1.5rem; }

  .hero__inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    padding: 7rem 1.5rem 6rem;
    gap: 3rem;
  }
  .hero__stats {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    grid-template-rows: auto;
    min-height: auto;
  }
  .hero__scroll { display: none; }

  .audience__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .audience__card { padding: 3.5rem 2rem; }
  .audience__divider { width: 100%; height: 1px; }

  .about__pillars { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }

  .why__vs { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .why__them { border-radius: var(--radius-lg) var(--radius-lg) 0 0; border-right: 1px solid var(--dark-border); border-bottom: none; }
  .why__us { border-radius: 0 0 var(--radius-lg) var(--radius-lg); }

  .industries__grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .services__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

  .process__steps { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

  .testimonials__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

  .referral__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 3rem; }

  .cases__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .insights__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .jobs__cards { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .jobs__cta { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }

  .leadership__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .leader-card { flex-direction: column; }

  .contact__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 3rem; }
  .contact__form-wrap { padding: 2rem 1.5rem; }
  .form__row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

  .section { padding: 5rem 0; }
  .footer__nav { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .footer__bottom { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .hero__headline { font-size: 2.4rem; }
  .hero__actions { flex-direction: column; }
  .hero__actions .btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
  .about__pillars { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer__nav { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 2rem; }
}