/* ============================================================
   Bench Consultants Placement Services — styles
   ============================================================ */
:root {
  --navy-900: #081729;
  --navy-800: #0b1f3a;
  --navy-700: #122b4d;
  --ink: #0f172a;
  --slate: #475569;
  --slate-light: #64748b;
  --line: #e2e8f0;
  --bg: #ffffff;
  --bg-soft: #f6f9fc;
  --bg-alt: #eef4fb;
  --teal: #14b8a6;
  --teal-bright: #2dd4bf;
  --blue: #3b82f6;
  --amber: #f59e0b;
  --green: #16a34a;
  --grad: linear-gradient(120deg, #2dd4bf 0%, #3b82f6 100%);
  --grad-dark: linear-gradient(140deg, #0b1f3a 0%, #122b4d 60%, #0d3b4a 100%);
  --shadow-sm: 0 1px 2px rgba(15, 23, 42, .06), 0 1px 3px rgba(15, 23, 42, .08);
  --shadow-md: 0 10px 30px -12px rgba(15, 23, 42, .18);
  --shadow-lg: 0 30px 60px -20px rgba(11, 31, 58, .35);
  --radius: 16px;
  --radius-sm: 10px;
  --maxw: 1140px;
  --font: "Inter", system-ui, -apple-system, Segoe UI, Roboto, sans-serif;
  --display: "Sora", var(--font);
}

* { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; scroll-padding-top: 84px; }
body {
  font-family: var(--font);
  color: var(--ink);
  background: var(--bg);
  line-height: 1.6;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}
img { max-width: 100%; display: block; }
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }

.container { width: 100%; max-width: var(--maxw); margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 24px; }

h1, h2, h3, h4 { font-family: var(--display); line-height: 1.12; letter-spacing: -.02em; color: var(--ink); }
.grad-text { background: var(--grad); -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; color: transparent; }

/* ---------- Buttons ---------- */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: .5rem;
  font-weight: 600; font-size: .95rem; padding: .7rem 1.25rem; border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid transparent; cursor: pointer; transition: transform .15s ease, box-shadow .2s ease, background .2s ease, color .2s ease;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.btn-lg { padding: .9rem 1.6rem; font-size: 1rem; }
.btn-block { width: 100%; }
.btn-primary { background: var(--grad); color: #fff; box-shadow: 0 8px 20px -8px rgba(59,130,246,.6); }
.btn-primary:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 14px 28px -10px rgba(59,130,246,.7); }
.btn-dark { background: var(--navy-800); color: #fff; }
.btn-dark:hover { background: var(--navy-900); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.btn-ghost { background: rgba(255,255,255,.06); color: var(--ink); border-color: var(--line); }
.btn-ghost:hover { border-color: var(--blue); color: var(--blue); transform: translateY(-2px); }

/* ---------- Header / Nav ---------- */
.site-header {
  position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 50;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.82); backdrop-filter: saturate(180%) blur(14px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.nav-inner { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; height: 72px; }
.brand { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .65rem; }
.brand-mark { display: grid; place-items: center; }
.brand-text { display: flex; flex-direction: column; line-height: 1.05; }
.brand-text strong { font-family: var(--display); font-size: 1.05rem; letter-spacing: -.02em; }
.brand-text small { font-size: .72rem; color: var(--slate-light); letter-spacing: .04em; text-transform: uppercase; }

.main-nav { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .1rem; }
.main-nav a { padding: .5rem .62rem; border-radius: 8px; font-weight: 500; font-size: .92rem; color: var(--slate); transition: color .2s, background .2s; }
.main-nav a:hover { color: var(--ink); background: var(--bg-soft); }
.nav-cta { color: #fff !important; margin-left: .4rem; }
.nav-cta:hover { color: #fff !important; background: var(--grad); }

.nav-toggle { display: none; flex-direction: column; gap: 5px; background: none; border: 0; cursor: pointer; padding: 8px; }
.nav-toggle span { width: 24px; height: 2px; background: var(--ink); border-radius: 2px; transition: .25s; }
.nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); }
.nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); }

/* ---------- Hero ---------- */
.hero { position: relative; overflow: hidden; background: var(--bg-soft); padding: clamp(48px, 8vw, 96px) 0 clamp(56px, 8vw, 104px); }
.hero::before { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0; pointer-events: none;
  background-image: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(11,31,58,.07) 1px, transparent 1px); background-size: 26px 26px;
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to bottom, #000, transparent 75%); mask-image: linear-gradient(to bottom, #000, transparent 75%); }

/* ---------- Tech-stack marquee ---------- */
.marquee-wrap { padding: 38px 0; background: #fff; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); overflow: hidden; }
.marquee-label { text-align: center; color: var(--slate-light); font-weight: 700; font-size: .8rem; letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 22px; }
.marquee { display: flex; gap: 14px; width: max-content; animation: marquee 34s linear infinite; }
.marquee:hover { animation-play-state: paused; }
.marquee-track { display: flex; gap: 14px; list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; }
.marquee-track li { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .55rem; white-space: nowrap; padding: .55rem 1.15rem; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 999px; background: var(--bg-soft); font-weight: 600; font-size: .92rem; color: var(--navy-700); }
.marquee-track li::before { content: ""; width: 7px; height: 7px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--grad); flex: 0 0 7px; }
@keyframes marquee { to { transform: translateX(calc(-50% - 7px)); } }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { .marquee { animation: none; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; width: auto; } .marquee-track:nth-child(2) { display: none; } }
.hero-glow {
  position: absolute; inset: -20% -10% auto auto; width: 60vw; height: 60vw; max-width: 760px; max-height: 760px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 70% 30%, rgba(45,212,191,.28), transparent 55%), radial-gradient(circle at 40% 60%, rgba(59,130,246,.22), transparent 60%);
  filter: blur(10px); z-index: 0; pointer-events: none;
}
.hero-inner { position: relative; z-index: 1; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.1fr .9fr; gap: 56px; align-items: center; }
.eyebrow { display: inline-block; font-weight: 600; font-size: .82rem; color: var(--navy-700); background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); padding: .4rem .8rem; border-radius: 999px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.hero h1 { font-size: clamp(2.3rem, 5.2vw, 3.8rem); margin: 1.1rem 0 1rem; font-weight: 800; }
.lead { font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.6vw, 1.2rem); color: var(--slate); max-width: 36em; }
.hero-actions { display: flex; gap: .8rem; margin: 1.8rem 0 1.4rem; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.hero-trust { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .8rem; color: var(--slate-light); font-size: .9rem; }
.avatars { display: flex; }
.avatars span {
  width: 34px; height: 34px; border-radius: 50%; display: grid; place-items: center; font-size: .72rem; font-weight: 700; color: #fff;
  background: var(--grad-dark); border: 2px solid #fff; margin-left: -8px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.avatars span:first-child { margin-left: 0; }

/* Hero visual + floating badges */
.hero-visual { position: relative; }
.hbadge { position: absolute; z-index: 2; width: 54px; height: 54px; border-radius: 16px; background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); display: grid; place-items: center; font-size: 1.4rem; font-weight: 700; font-family: var(--display); color: var(--blue); }
.hbadge-1 { top: -22px; left: -22px; animation: float 5s ease-in-out infinite; }
.hbadge-2 { bottom: 60px; left: -30px; color: var(--teal); animation: float 6s ease-in-out infinite .6s; }
.hbadge-3 { top: 30px; right: -24px; animation: float 5.5s ease-in-out infinite .3s; }
@keyframes float { 0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); } 50% { transform: translateY(-12px); } }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { .hbadge { animation: none; } }

/* Hero card */
.hero-card { position: relative; z-index: 1; background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); padding: 22px; }
.hcard-row { display: flex; align-items: center; }
.hcard-head { gap: .5rem; font-weight: 600; font-size: .9rem; color: var(--slate); margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.dot { width: 9px; height: 9px; border-radius: 50%; display: inline-block; }
.dot-live { background: var(--green); box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(22,163,74,.5); animation: pulse 2s infinite; }
@keyframes pulse { 0% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(22,163,74,.5); } 70% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px rgba(22,163,74,0); } 100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(22,163,74,0); } }
.hcard-list { list-style: none; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: .6rem; }
.hcard-list li { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 1rem; padding: .7rem .85rem; background: var(--bg-soft); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius-sm); font-size: .9rem; }
.hc-role { font-weight: 600; }
.badge { font-size: .72rem; font-weight: 700; padding: .25rem .55rem; border-radius: 999px; white-space: nowrap; }
.badge-green { background: #dcfce7; color: #15803d; }
.badge-blue { background: #dbeafe; color: #1d4ed8; }
.badge-amber { background: #fef3c7; color: #b45309; }
.hcard-foot { display: flex; gap: 1rem; margin-top: 1.1rem; padding-top: 1.1rem; border-top: 1px dashed var(--line); }
.hcard-foot div { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.hcard-foot strong { font-family: var(--display); font-size: 1.5rem; }
.hcard-foot small { color: var(--slate-light); font-size: .8rem; }

/* ---------- Stats ---------- */
.stats { background: var(--navy-800); color: #fff; }
.stats-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 24px; padding: 40px 24px; }
.stat { text-align: center; }
.stat strong { display: block; font-family: var(--display); font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 2.6rem); font-weight: 800; background: var(--grad); -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; color: transparent; }
.stat span { color: #cbd5e1; font-size: .9rem; }

/* ---------- Sections ---------- */
.section { padding: clamp(56px, 9vw, 104px) 0; }
.section-alt { background: var(--bg-alt); }
.section-head { max-width: 680px; margin: 0 auto 3rem; text-align: center; }
.kicker { display: inline-block; font-weight: 700; font-size: .78rem; letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--blue); margin-bottom: .7rem; }
.section-head h2 { font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.6vw, 2.6rem); }
.section-head p { color: var(--slate); margin-top: .8rem; font-size: 1.05rem; }
.section-head.light h2 { color: #fff; }
.section-head.light p { color: #cbd5e1; }

/* ---------- Cards grid ---------- */
.cards-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 22px; }
.card { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 28px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); transition: transform .2s ease, box-shadow .25s ease, border-color .25s; }
.card:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); border-color: #c7dbf3; }
.card-ico { width: 52px; height: 52px; border-radius: 14px; display: grid; place-items: center; font-size: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; background: var(--bg-alt); }
.ico-1 { background: #e0f2fe; color: #0284c7; } .ico-2 { background: #d1fae5; color: #059669; } .ico-3 { background: #ede9fe; color: #7c3aed; }
.ico-4 { background: #fef3c7; color: #d97706; } .ico-5 { background: #fee2e2; color: #dc2626; } .ico-6 { background: #cffafe; color: #0891b2; }

/* Inline SVG icons */
.svg-ico { width: 26px; height: 26px; display: block; }
.card h3 { font-size: 1.2rem; margin-bottom: .5rem; }
.card p { color: var(--slate); font-size: .96rem; }

/* ---------- Fields we serve ---------- */
.fields-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 18px; }
.field-group { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 24px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); transition: transform .2s ease, box-shadow .25s; }
.field-group:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.field-group h3 { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .55rem; font-size: 1.08rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; padding-bottom: .85rem; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
.fg-ico { display: grid; place-items: center; width: 34px; height: 34px; border-radius: 9px; background: var(--bg-alt); font-size: 1.05rem; }
.field-group ul { list-style: none; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: .55rem; }
.field-group li { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .55rem; color: var(--slate); font-weight: 500; font-size: .95rem; }
.field-group li::before { content: ""; width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--grad); flex: 0 0 6px; }
.fields-note { text-align: center; color: var(--slate-light); font-weight: 500; margin-top: 26px; }

/* ---------- Candidate support ---------- */
.support-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 18px; }
.support-item { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: .4rem; background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 24px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); transition: transform .2s ease, box-shadow .25s, border-color .25s; }
.support-item:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); border-color: #c7dbf3; }
.si-ico { width: 46px; height: 46px; border-radius: 12px; display: grid; place-items: center; font-size: 1.35rem; background: var(--bg-alt); margin-bottom: .35rem; }
.si-1 { background: #e0f2fe; color: #0284c7; } .si-2 { background: #e0e7ff; color: #4f46e5; } .si-3 { background: #d1fae5; color: #059669; }
.si-4 { background: #fef3c7; color: #d97706; } .si-5 { background: #fee2e2; color: #dc2626; } .si-6 { background: #cffafe; color: #0891b2; }
.support-item h3 { font-size: 1.1rem; }
.support-item p { color: var(--slate); font-size: .92rem; margin: 0; }
.support-banner { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 24px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-top: 24px; padding: 26px 30px; border-radius: var(--radius); background: var(--grad-dark); color: #fff; box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.sb-copy { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: .8rem; max-width: 46em; }
.support-banner .dot-live { margin-top: .55rem; flex: 0 0 9px; }
.support-banner strong { display: block; font-family: var(--display); font-size: 1.15rem; margin-bottom: .25rem; }
.support-banner p { color: #cbd5e1; font-size: .95rem; margin: 0; }
.support-banner .btn { white-space: nowrap; }

/* ---------- Process ---------- */
.process { position: relative; list-style: none; display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr); gap: 18px; counter-reset: step; }
.process::before { content: ""; position: absolute; top: 45px; left: 8%; right: 8%; height: 2px; z-index: 0; background-image: linear-gradient(to right, #c7dbf3 60%, transparent 0); background-size: 14px 2px; background-repeat: repeat-x; }
.process li { z-index: 1; }
.process li { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 24px 20px; position: relative; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.step-no { font-family: var(--display); font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 800; color: #fff; background: var(--grad); width: 42px; height: 42px; border-radius: 12px; display: grid; place-items: center; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.process h3 { font-size: 1.12rem; margin-bottom: .35rem; }
.process p { color: var(--slate); font-size: .9rem; }

/* ---------- Pricing ---------- */
.pricing-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 24px; align-items: stretch; }
.price-card { position: relative; display: flex; flex-direction: column; background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 30px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); transition: transform .2s ease, box-shadow .25s; }
.price-card:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.price-card.featured { border: 2px solid var(--blue); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }
.popular-badge { position: absolute; top: -14px; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%); background: var(--grad); color: #fff; font-size: .72rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .03em; padding: .4rem .95rem; border-radius: 999px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); white-space: nowrap; }
.price-head { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .7rem; }
.price-ico { width: 48px; height: 48px; border-radius: 12px; display: grid; place-items: center; }
.price-card h3 { font-size: 1.25rem; }
.price-sub { color: var(--slate); font-size: .92rem; margin: .9rem 0 1.1rem; min-height: 2.6em; }
.price-amount { display: flex; align-items: baseline; gap: .45rem; margin-bottom: 1.3rem; padding-bottom: 1.3rem; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
.price-amount .amt { font-family: var(--display); font-size: 2.7rem; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: -.02em; }
.price-amount .per { color: var(--slate-light); font-size: .9rem; }
.price-features { list-style: none; display: grid; gap: .75rem; margin-bottom: 1.7rem; }
.price-features li { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: .6rem; font-size: .95rem; color: var(--ink); }
.price-features li::before { content: "✓"; color: var(--green); font-weight: 800; flex: 0 0 auto; }
.price-card .btn { margin-top: auto; }

/* ---------- Why us ---------- */
.why-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: .9fr 1.1fr; gap: 56px; align-items: start; }
.why-copy h2 { font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.4vw, 2.5rem); margin: .6rem 0 1rem; }
.why-copy p { color: var(--slate); margin-bottom: 1.6rem; }
.why-list { list-style: none; display: grid; gap: 1rem; }
.why-list li { display: flex; gap: 1rem; background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 20px 22px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.tick { flex: 0 0 28px; height: 28px; border-radius: 50%; background: #d1fae5; color: var(--green); font-weight: 800; display: grid; place-items: center; }
.why-list strong { display: block; margin-bottom: .2rem; }
.why-list p { color: var(--slate); font-size: .92rem; margin: 0; }

/* ---------- Employers (dark) ---------- */
.section-dark { background: var(--grad-dark); color: #fff; position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.emp-cards { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 22px; }
.emp-card { background: rgba(255,255,255,.06); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 26px; backdrop-filter: blur(4px); }
.emp-card h3 { color: #fff; font-size: 1.2rem; margin-bottom: .5rem; }
.emp-card p { color: #cbd5e1; font-size: .95rem; }
.emp-cta { text-align: center; margin-top: 2.4rem; }

/* ---------- Testimonials ---------- */
.quotes { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 22px; }
.quote { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 26px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.quote blockquote { font-size: 1.02rem; color: var(--ink); margin-bottom: 1.2rem; }
.quote figcaption { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .75rem; }
.q-avatar { width: 42px; height: 42px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--grad-dark); color: #fff; font-weight: 700; font-size: .85rem; display: grid; place-items: center; }
.quotes .quote:nth-child(1) .q-avatar { background: linear-gradient(135deg,#f97316,#ef4444); }
.quotes .quote:nth-child(2) .q-avatar { background: linear-gradient(135deg,#3b82f6,#6366f1); }
.quotes .quote:nth-child(3) .q-avatar { background: linear-gradient(135deg,#10b981,#059669); }
.quote small { display: block; color: var(--slate-light); font-size: .82rem; }

/* ---------- Locations ---------- */
.world-panel { position: relative; margin: 0 auto 28px; max-width: 860px; padding: 20px 20px 8px; border-radius: var(--radius); background: var(--grad-dark); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); overflow: hidden; }
.world-panel svg { width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }
.world-caption { text-align: center; color: #cbd5e1; font-size: .92rem; padding: 0 12px 14px; margin: 0; }

.loc-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 22px; }
.loc-card { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 32px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); transition: transform .2s, box-shadow .25s; }
.loc-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.flag { font-size: 2.4rem; }
.loc-card h3 { font-size: 1.4rem; margin: .6rem 0 .5rem; }
.loc-card p { color: var(--slate); margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.link-arrow { font-weight: 600; color: var(--blue); }
.link-arrow:hover { text-decoration: underline; }

/* ---------- Contact ---------- */
.contact-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.1fr; gap: 56px; align-items: start; }
.contact-copy h2 { font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.4vw, 2.5rem); margin: .6rem 0 1rem; }
.contact-copy > p { color: var(--slate); }
.contact-list { list-style: none; margin: 1.6rem 0 1rem; display: grid; gap: .8rem; }
.contact-list li { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: .7rem; font-weight: 500; }
.contact-list li > span { line-height: 1.5; }
.contact-list address { font-style: normal; display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.contact-list address strong { font-size: .82rem; color: var(--slate-light); font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .03em; text-transform: uppercase; }
.contact-list a:hover { color: var(--blue); }
.contact-note { font-size: .82rem; color: var(--slate-light); font-style: italic; }

.contact-form { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 28px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.field-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 14px; }
.field { display: block; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.field span { display: block; font-size: .85rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--slate); margin-bottom: .35rem; }
.field input, .field select, .field textarea {
  width: 100%; font-family: inherit; font-size: .95rem; color: var(--ink);
  padding: .7rem .85rem; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius-sm); background: var(--bg-soft); transition: border-color .2s, box-shadow .2s;
}
.field input:focus, .field select:focus, .field textarea:focus { outline: none; border-color: var(--blue); box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(59,130,246,.15); background: #fff; }
.field textarea { resize: vertical; }
.form-status { margin-top: .9rem; font-size: .9rem; font-weight: 600; min-height: 1.2em; }
.form-status.ok { color: var(--green); }
.form-status.err { color: #dc2626; }

/* ---------- Footer ---------- */
.site-footer { background: var(--navy-900); color: #cbd5e1; padding: 56px 0 28px; }
.footer-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.6fr 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap: 32px; }
.brand-footer .brand-text strong { color: #fff; }
.brand-footer .brand-text small { color: #94a3b8; }
.footer-brand p { margin-top: 1rem; font-size: .92rem; max-width: 28em; }
.footer-col h4 { color: #fff; font-size: .95rem; margin-bottom: .9rem; }
.footer-col a { display: block; font-size: .9rem; color: #cbd5e1; padding: .25rem 0; transition: color .2s; }
.footer-col a:hover { color: var(--teal-bright); }
.footer-bottom { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1); margin-top: 36px; padding-top: 20px; font-size: .85rem; color: #94a3b8; }

/* ---------- Jobs page ---------- */
.page-hero { position: relative; overflow: hidden; background: var(--grad-dark); color: #fff; padding: clamp(48px, 7vw, 84px) 0; }
.page-hero .kicker { color: var(--teal-bright); }
.page-hero h1 { color: #fff; font-size: clamp(2rem, 4.5vw, 3rem); margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.page-hero p { color: #cbd5e1; max-width: 42em; font-size: 1.08rem; }
.page-hero .ph-meta { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 22px; margin-top: 24px; }
.page-hero .ph-meta div { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.page-hero .ph-meta strong { font-family: var(--display); font-size: 1.6rem; background: var(--grad); -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; color: transparent; }
.page-hero .ph-meta small { color: #94a3b8; font-size: .85rem; }

.jobs-note { background: #fff8e6; border: 1px solid #fde68a; color: #92400e; border-radius: var(--radius-sm); padding: 12px 18px; font-size: .9rem; margin-bottom: 28px; }
.jobs-list { display: grid; gap: 24px; }
.job-card { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 28px 30px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); transition: box-shadow .25s, border-color .25s; }
.job-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); border-color: #c7dbf3; }
.job-top { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: flex-start; gap: 16px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.job-title { font-size: 1.3rem; margin-bottom: .25rem; }
.job-company { color: var(--blue); font-weight: 600; font-size: .95rem; }
.job-ref { color: var(--slate-light); font-size: .82rem; text-align: right; white-space: nowrap; }
.job-meta { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; margin: 16px 0 6px; }
.job-tag { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .4rem; background: var(--bg-alt); color: var(--navy-700); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 999px; padding: .35rem .8rem; font-size: .82rem; font-weight: 600; }
.job-tag.salary { background: #dcfce7; color: #15803d; border-color: #bbf7d0; }
.job-tag.remote { background: #dbeafe; color: #1d4ed8; border-color: #bfdbfe; }
.job-body { margin-top: 10px; }
.job-body h4 { font-size: .95rem; margin: 18px 0 7px; color: var(--ink); }
.job-body p { color: var(--slate); font-size: .96rem; }
.job-body ul { margin: 0; padding-left: 1.15rem; color: var(--slate); font-size: .95rem; }
.job-body ul li { margin-bottom: .4rem; }
.interview-box { margin-top: 20px; padding: 18px 20px; border-radius: var(--radius-sm); background: var(--bg-soft); border: 1px dashed #93c5fd; }
.interview-box .ib-head { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .5rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy-800); margin-bottom: .35rem; }
.interview-box p { margin: 0 0 .5rem; color: var(--slate); font-size: .92rem; }
.interview-box .ib-slot { font-weight: 600; color: var(--ink); }
.job-actions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px; margin-top: 20px; padding-top: 18px; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
.btn-whatsapp { background: #25D366; color: #fff; }
.btn-whatsapp:hover { background: #1da851; transform: translateY(-2px); }
.btn-meet { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); color: var(--ink); }
.btn-meet:hover { border-color: var(--blue); color: var(--blue); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.btn .ba-ico { width: 18px; height: 18px; }

/* ---------- Success stories page ---------- */
.stories-list { display: grid; gap: 24px; }
.story-card { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 28px 30px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); transition: box-shadow .25s, border-color .25s; }
.story-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); border-color: #c7dbf3; }
.story-head { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.story-avatar { width: 54px; height: 54px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--grad-dark); color: #fff; font-weight: 700; display: grid; place-items: center; font-size: 1.05rem; flex: 0 0 54px; box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px #fff, 0 4px 10px -3px rgba(15,23,42,.4); }
/* Distinct, personal avatar colours per candidate */
.stories-list .story-card:nth-child(8n+1) .story-avatar { background: linear-gradient(135deg,#f97316,#ef4444); }
.stories-list .story-card:nth-child(8n+2) .story-avatar { background: linear-gradient(135deg,#3b82f6,#6366f1); }
.stories-list .story-card:nth-child(8n+3) .story-avatar { background: linear-gradient(135deg,#10b981,#059669); }
.stories-list .story-card:nth-child(8n+4) .story-avatar { background: linear-gradient(135deg,#a855f7,#7c3aed); }
.stories-list .story-card:nth-child(8n+5) .story-avatar { background: linear-gradient(135deg,#06b6d4,#0891b2); }
.stories-list .story-card:nth-child(8n+6) .story-avatar { background: linear-gradient(135deg,#ec4899,#db2777); }
.stories-list .story-card:nth-child(8n+7) .story-avatar { background: linear-gradient(135deg,#f59e0b,#d97706); }
.stories-list .story-card:nth-child(8n+8) .story-avatar { background: linear-gradient(135deg,#14b8a6,#0d9488); }
.story-name { font-size: 1.2rem; margin: 0; }
.story-tagline { color: var(--slate-light); font-size: .88rem; }
.offer-badge { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .4rem; background: #dcfce7; color: #15803d; border: 1px solid #bbf7d0; border-radius: 999px; padding: .35rem .8rem; font-size: .78rem; font-weight: 700; margin-left: auto; white-space: nowrap; }
.offer-box { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px 26px; background: var(--bg-soft); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius-sm); padding: 16px 18px; margin: 18px 0; }
.of-item { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.of-item small { color: var(--slate-light); font-size: .72rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .05em; margin-bottom: 2px; }
.of-item strong { font-size: .96rem; }
.of-item.salary strong { color: #15803d; }
.story-quote { color: var(--ink); font-size: 1.02rem; line-height: 1.7; font-style: italic; border-left: 3px solid #93c5fd; padding-left: 16px; margin: 0; }
.story-flow { margin-top: 20px; padding: 16px 18px; border-radius: var(--radius-sm); background: var(--bg-alt); border: 1px dashed #93c5fd; }
.story-flow .ib-head { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .5rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy-800); margin-bottom: .5rem; }
.story-steps { list-style: none; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; margin: 0 0 .6rem; padding: 0; }
.story-steps li { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .4rem; font-size: .84rem; color: var(--navy-700); background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 999px; padding: .35rem .75rem; font-weight: 600; }
.story-flow p { margin: 0; font-size: .9rem; color: var(--slate); }
.story-flow a { color: var(--blue); font-weight: 600; }

/* ---------- Redacted offer letter ---------- */
.ol-details { margin: 16px 0 4px; }
.ol-details > summary { cursor: pointer; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .4rem; font-weight: 600; font-size: .88rem; color: var(--blue); list-style: none; padding: .5rem .9rem; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 999px; background: var(--bg-soft); transition: background .2s, border-color .2s; }
.ol-details > summary:hover { border-color: var(--blue); }
.ol-details > summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
.ol-details > summary::marker { content: ""; }
.ol-details[open] > summary { margin-bottom: 14px; }
.offer-letter { position: relative; background: #fff; border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; border-radius: 8px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); padding: 26px 28px; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; color: #374151; font-size: .92rem; line-height: 1.65; overflow: hidden; }
.offer-letter p { margin: 0 0 .7rem; }
.ol-pc { font-size: .78rem; letter-spacing: .05em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #9ca3af; }
.ol-head { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: flex-start; gap: 16px; flex-wrap: wrap; border-bottom: 2px solid #1f2937; padding-bottom: 12px; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.ol-logo { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; }
.ol-ref { text-align: right; font-size: .82rem; color: #6b7280; line-height: 1.5; }
.ol-terms { list-style: none; padding: 14px 18px; margin: .5rem 0 1rem; background: #f8fafc; border-left: 3px solid var(--blue); border-radius: 4px; }
.ol-terms li { margin-bottom: .4rem; }
.ol-terms li:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.ol-sign { margin-top: 1rem; }
.ol-foot { margin-top: 1rem; padding-top: .8rem; border-top: 1px solid #e5e7eb; font-size: .78rem; color: #9ca3af; }
.redact { display: inline-block; vertical-align: middle; height: 1.05em; background: #111827; border-radius: 2px; color: transparent !important; user-select: none; }
.redact-logo { width: 36px; height: 36px; border-radius: 7px; }
.ol-ribbon { position: absolute; top: 16px; right: -42px; transform: rotate(45deg); background: #16a34a; color: #fff; font-family: var(--font); font-size: .68rem; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: .08em; padding: .28rem 52px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }

/* ---------- Proof: WhatsApp chats & client emails ---------- */
.proof-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 24px; align-items: start; }

.wa-chat { border-radius: 16px; overflow: hidden; box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); border: 1px solid var(--line); background: #ece5dd; }
.wa-head { background: #075e54; color: #fff; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; padding: 11px 14px; }
.wa-back { font-size: 1.1rem; opacity: .9; }
.wa-avatar { width: 38px; height: 38px; border-radius: 50%; background: #25d366; display: grid; place-items: center; font-weight: 700; color: #fff; flex: 0 0 38px; }
.wa-meta { display: flex; flex-direction: column; line-height: 1.2; }
.wa-name { font-weight: 600; font-size: .95rem; }
.wa-status { font-size: .72rem; opacity: .85; }
.wa-body { padding: 14px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 7px; max-height: 460px; overflow: auto; }
.wa-msg { max-width: 82%; padding: 7px 10px 5px; border-radius: 9px; font-size: .88rem; line-height: 1.4; color: #111b21; box-shadow: 0 1px 1px rgba(0,0,0,.08); position: relative; word-wrap: break-word; }
.wa-in { background: #fff; align-self: flex-start; border-top-left-radius: 2px; }
.wa-out { background: #dcf8c6; align-self: flex-end; border-top-right-radius: 2px; }
.wa-time { display: block; font-size: .62rem; color: #667781; text-align: right; margin-top: 2px; }
.wa-out .wa-time::after { content: "✓✓"; color: #34b7f1; letter-spacing: -3px; margin-left: 5px; }
.wa-link { color: #027eb5; word-break: break-all; }

.email-card { border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 12px; overflow: hidden; box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); background: #fff; }
.email-head { padding: 14px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); background: var(--bg-soft); }
.email-subject { font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.0rem; color: var(--ink); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.email-row { font-size: .82rem; color: var(--slate); margin-bottom: 2px; }
.email-row strong { color: var(--ink); font-weight: 600; }
.email-avatar { display: inline-grid; place-items: center; width: 20px; height: 20px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--grad-dark); color: #fff; font-size: .6rem; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: middle; margin-right: 5px; }
.email-body { padding: 18px; font-size: .92rem; color: var(--slate); line-height: 1.65; }
.email-body p { margin: 0 0 .7rem; }
.email-meet { margin-top: 8px; padding: 14px 16px; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 10px; background: var(--bg-soft); }
.email-meet .em-when { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .5rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--ink); font-size: .9rem; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.email-meet .em-sub { font-size: .82rem; color: var(--slate-light); margin-bottom: 12px; }
.proof-note { text-align: center; color: var(--slate-light); font-size: .85rem; margin-top: 24px; }

/* ---------- Reveal animation ---------- */
.reveal { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(22px); transition: opacity .6s ease, transform .6s ease; }
.reveal.in { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { .reveal { opacity: 1; transform: none; transition: none; } html { scroll-behavior: auto; } }

/* ---------- Responsive ---------- */
@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .hero-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 36px; }
  .hero-card { max-width: 460px; }
  .cards-grid, .quotes, .emp-cards, .support-grid, .fields-grid, .pricing-grid, .proof-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .price-card.featured { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
  .process { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .process::before { display: none; }
  .hbadge { display: none; }
  .why-grid, .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; }
  .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .main-nav {
    position: fixed; inset: 72px 0 auto 0; flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; gap: 0;
    background: #fff; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); padding: 12px 16px 20px;
    transform: translateY(-130%); transition: transform .3s ease; box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  }
  .main-nav.open { transform: translateY(0); }
  .main-nav a { padding: .85rem .6rem; border-radius: 8px; }
  .nav-cta { text-align: center; margin: .5rem 0 0; }
  .nav-toggle { display: flex; }
}
@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .cards-grid, .quotes, .emp-cards, .loc-grid, .process, .stats-grid, .footer-grid, .field-row, .support-grid, .fields-grid, .pricing-grid, .proof-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .price-card.featured { grid-column: auto; }
  .support-banner { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
  .footer-bottom { flex-direction: column; gap: .5rem; text-align: center; }
  .hero-actions .btn { flex: 1; }
}