/* ============================================
   TALENT HOUSE MGMT — Editorial Monochrome
   ============================================ */

/* --- Custom Properties --- */
:root {
  /* Colors */
  --black: #0A0A0A;
  --cream: #F5F0EB;
  --gold: #D4A853;
  --gold-dark: #B8923F;
  --grey-900: #1A1A1A;
  --grey-800: #2A2A2A;
  --grey-700: #3A3A3A;
  --grey-400: #8A8A8A;
  --grey-300: #AAAAAA;
  --grey-200: #D0D0D0;
  --cream-dark: #E8E0D8;
  --white: #FAFAF8;

  /* Typography */
  --font-display: 'Syne', sans-serif;
  --font-body: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;

  /* Spacing */
  --space-xs: 0.5rem;
  --space-sm: 1rem;
  --space-md: 2rem;
  --space-lg: 4rem;
  --space-xl: 6rem;
  --space-2xl: 10rem;

  /* Layout */
  --max-width: 1280px;
  --nav-height: 80px;
}

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

html {
  font-size: 16px;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  background-color: var(--cream);
  color: var(--black);
  line-height: 1.6;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
}

ul, ol {
  list-style: none;
}

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

button, input, textarea, select {
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: inherit;
  border: none;
  outline: none;
  background: none;
}

/* --- Typography --- */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.0;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

h1 {
  font-size: clamp(3.5rem, 8vw, 7rem);
}

h2 {
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4.5rem);
}

h3 {
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.2rem);
}

p {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--grey-700);
}

.section-label {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  color: var(--grey-400);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

/* --- Container --- */
.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--space-md);
}

/* --- Announcement Bar --- */
.announcement-bar {
  background: var(--black);
  color: var(--cream);
  text-align: center;
  padding: 0.6rem var(--space-sm);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.announcement-bar span {
  color: var(--gold);
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* --- Navigation --- */
.nav {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  background: rgba(245, 240, 235, 0.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.06);
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.nav.has-announcement {
  top: 0;
}

.nav-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: var(--nav-height);
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--space-md);
}

.nav-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.nav-logo img {
  height: 42px;
  width: auto;
}

.nav-logo-text {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2.5rem;
}

.nav-links a {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: var(--grey-700);
  position: relative;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.nav-links a::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -4px;
  left: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--gold);
  transition: width 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.nav-links a:hover,
.nav-links a.active {
  color: var(--black);
}

.nav-links a:hover::after,
.nav-links a.active::after {
  width: 100%;
}

/* Hamburger */
.hamburger {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 4px;
  z-index: 1001;
}

.hamburger span {
  display: block;
  width: 28px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--black);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  transform-origin: center;
}

.hamburger.active span:nth-child(1) {
  transform: rotate(45deg) translate(5px, 6px);
}

.hamburger.active span:nth-child(2) {
  opacity: 0;
}

.hamburger.active span:nth-child(3) {
  transform: rotate(-45deg) translate(5px, -6px);
}

/* Mobile Nav */
.mobile-nav {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: var(--cream);
  z-index: 999;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 2rem;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
}

.mobile-nav.open {
  display: flex;
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: all;
}

.mobile-nav a {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--black);
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.mobile-nav a:hover {
  color: var(--gold);
}

/* --- Hero Section --- */
.hero {
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  padding-top: calc(var(--nav-height) + var(--space-xl));
  padding-bottom: var(--space-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.hero h1 {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
  color: var(--black);
}

.hero h1 .accent {
  color: var(--gold);
  font-style: italic;
}

.hero-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: var(--grey-400);
  max-width: 540px;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.hero-ctas {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-sm);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* SVG Decorative Elements */
.hero-deco {
  position: absolute;
  z-index: 1;
}

.hero-deco-circle {
  top: 15%;
  right: 8%;
  width: 320px;
  height: 320px;
  opacity: 0.08;
}

.hero-deco-line {
  bottom: 20%;
  right: 15%;
  width: 200px;
  opacity: 0.1;
}

.hero-deco-dots {
  top: 40%;
  left: -40px;
  opacity: 0.06;
}

/* --- Buttons --- */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 1rem 2rem;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  border-radius: 0;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.btn-primary {
  background: var(--black);
  color: var(--cream);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  background: var(--grey-800);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.15);
}

.btn-secondary {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--black);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--black);
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
  background: var(--black);
  color: var(--cream);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-gold {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--black);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.btn-gold:hover {
  background: var(--gold-dark);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(212, 168, 83, 0.3);
}

.btn-arrow {
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.btn:hover .btn-arrow {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* --- Sections --- */
section {
  padding: var(--space-xl) 0;
}

.section-dark {
  background: var(--black);
  color: var(--cream);
}

.section-dark p {
  color: var(--grey-300);
}

.section-dark .section-label {
  color: var(--grey-400);
}

.section-grey {
  background: var(--grey-900);
  color: var(--cream);
}

.section-grey p {
  color: var(--grey-300);
}

.section-accent {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--black);
}

.section-accent p {
  color: var(--grey-800);
}

/* --- Industries Section --- */
.industries-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 2px;
  margin-top: var(--space-lg);
}

.industry-card {
  background: var(--white);
  padding: var(--space-lg) var(--space-md);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  cursor: default;
}

.industry-card:hover {
  background: var(--black);
  color: var(--cream);
}

.industry-card:hover .industry-icon {
  color: var(--gold);
}

.industry-card:hover .industry-number {
  color: var(--grey-700);
}

.industry-number {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 4rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--cream-dark);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
  transition: color 0.5s ease;
}

.industry-icon {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--gold);
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
  transition: color 0.5s ease, border-color 0.5s ease, background 0.5s ease;
}

.industry-card:hover .industry-icon {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--black);
  border-color: var(--gold);
}

.industry-card h3 {
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.industry-card p {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  transition: color 0.5s ease;
}

.industry-card:hover p {
  color: var(--grey-300);
}

/* --- About / Mission Section --- */
.about-section .about-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-xl);
  align-items: center;
}

.about-text h2 {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.about-text p {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.about-visual {
  position: relative;
}

.about-visual-block {
  background: var(--black);
  padding: var(--space-xl);
  position: relative;
}

.about-visual-block .stat {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.about-visual-block .stat-number {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 4rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--gold);
  line-height: 1;
}

.about-visual-block .stat-label {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: var(--grey-400);
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
}

.about-deco {
  position: absolute;
  top: -20px;
  right: -20px;
  width: 120px;
  height: 120px;
  border: 2px solid var(--gold);
  opacity: 0.3;
}

/* --- Team Section --- */
.team-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-md);
  margin-top: var(--space-lg);
}

.team-card {
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
}

.team-avatar {
  width: 140px;
  height: 140px;
  margin: 0 auto var(--space-sm);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 3rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.team-avatar-dark {
  background: var(--black);
  color: var(--gold);
}

.team-avatar-gold {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--black);
}

.team-avatar-cream {
  background: var(--cream-dark);
  color: var(--black);
}

.team-avatar-grey {
  background: var(--grey-800);
  color: var(--cream);
}

.team-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.team-card .team-role {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--grey-400);
}

/* --- Testimonials Section --- */
.testimonials-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-md);
  margin-top: var(--space-lg);
}

.testimonial-card {
  padding: var(--space-lg) var(--space-md);
  position: relative;
}

.section-dark .testimonial-card {
  background: var(--grey-900);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}

.testimonial-quote-mark {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 5rem;
  color: var(--gold);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: -1.5rem;
  opacity: 0.6;
}

.testimonial-card blockquote {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--grey-300);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
  font-style: italic;
}

.testimonial-author {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.testimonial-author-avatar {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--black);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.testimonial-author-info .name {
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--cream);
}

.testimonial-author-info .role {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--grey-400);
}

/* --- Referral Banner --- */
.referral-banner {
  padding: var(--space-xl) 0;
}

.referral-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: var(--space-lg);
}

.referral-inner h2 {
  color: var(--black);
}

.referral-amounts {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-lg);
  margin-top: var(--space-md);
}

.referral-amount {
  text-align: center;
}

.referral-amount .amount {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 3rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--black);
  line-height: 1;
}

.referral-amount .label {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--grey-700);
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
}

/* --- Page Headers --- */
.page-header {
  padding-top: calc(var(--nav-height) + var(--space-xl));
  padding-bottom: var(--space-lg);
  background: var(--black);
  color: var(--cream);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.page-header h1 {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

.page-header p {
  color: var(--grey-300);
  max-width: 600px;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
}

.page-header-deco {
  position: absolute;
  right: 10%;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 250px;
  height: 250px;
  border: 2px solid var(--gold);
  opacity: 0.08;
  border-radius: 50%;
}

/* --- Forms --- */
.form-section {
  padding: var(--space-xl) 0;
}

.form-wrapper {
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.form-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-sm) var(--space-md);
}

.form-group {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

.form-group.full-width {
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
}

.form-group label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--grey-700);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.form-group input,
.form-group textarea,
.form-group select {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 1rem;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--cream-dark);
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--black);
  transition: border-color 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.form-group input:focus,
.form-group textarea:focus,
.form-group select:focus {
  border-color: var(--gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(212, 168, 83, 0.12);
}

.form-group textarea {
  min-height: 160px;
  resize: vertical;
}

.form-group input::placeholder,
.form-group textarea::placeholder {
  color: var(--grey-300);
}

.form-submit {
  margin-top: var(--space-md);
}

/* --- Marquee --- */
.marquee-section {
  padding: var(--space-lg) 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.08);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.08);
}

.marquee-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-lg);
  animation: marquee 30s linear infinite;
  width: max-content;
}

.marquee-item {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 4rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  white-space: nowrap;
  color: var(--cream-dark);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.marquee-item .dot {
  display: inline-block;
  width: 12px;
  height: 12px;
  background: var(--gold);
  margin: 0 var(--space-md);
  vertical-align: middle;
}

@keyframes marquee {
  0% { transform: translateX(0); }
  100% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

/* --- Footer --- */
.footer {
  background: var(--black);
  color: var(--cream);
  padding: var(--space-xl) 0 var(--space-md);
}

.footer-top {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-lg);
  padding-bottom: var(--space-lg);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--grey-800);
}

.footer-brand h3 {
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
  color: var(--cream);
}

.footer-brand p {
  color: var(--grey-400);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  max-width: 320px;
}

.footer-col h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  color: var(--grey-400);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

.footer-col a {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--grey-300);
  padding: 0.3rem 0;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.footer-col a:hover {
  color: var(--gold);
}

.footer-bottom {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding-top: var(--space-md);
}

.footer-bottom p {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--grey-400);
}

.footer-social {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-sm);
}

.footer-social a {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border: 1px solid var(--grey-800);
  color: var(--grey-300);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.footer-social a:hover {
  background: var(--gold);
  border-color: var(--gold);
  color: var(--black);
}

/* --- Scroll Reveal --- */
.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(40px);
  transition: opacity 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.reveal.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.reveal-left {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(-40px);
  transition: opacity 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.reveal-left.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateX(0);
}

.reveal-right {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(40px);
  transition: opacity 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.reveal-right.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateX(0);
}

.stagger-1 { transition-delay: 0.08s; }
.stagger-2 { transition-delay: 0.16s; }
.stagger-3 { transition-delay: 0.24s; }
.stagger-4 { transition-delay: 0.32s; }
.stagger-5 { transition-delay: 0.40s; }

/* --- Responsive --- */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .industries-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .team-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: var(--space-lg);
  }
  .testimonials-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .about-section .about-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-lg);
  }
  .footer-top {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-md);
  }
  .referral-inner {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  :root {
    --space-xl: 4rem;
    --space-lg: 3rem;
  }

  .nav-links {
    display: none;
  }

  .hamburger {
    display: flex;
  }

  /* Account for announcement bar height on mobile */
  .announcement-bar {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1001;
  }

  .hero {
    min-height: auto;
    padding-top: calc(var(--nav-height) + var(--space-lg) + 40px);
    padding-bottom: var(--space-lg);
  }

  .page-header {
    padding-top: calc(var(--nav-height) + var(--space-lg) + 40px);
  }

  .hero-deco-circle {
    width: 180px;
    height: 180px;
    top: 10%;
    right: -40px;
  }

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

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

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

  .form-group.full-width {
    grid-column: 1;
  }

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

  .footer-bottom {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: var(--space-sm);
    text-align: center;
  }

  .referral-amounts {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: var(--space-md);
  }

  .page-header-deco {
    display: none;
  }

  /* Prevent stat numbers from overflowing on mobile */
  .about-visual-block {
    padding: var(--space-lg) var(--space-md);
    overflow: hidden;
  }

  .about-visual-block .stat-number {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    word-break: break-word;
  }

  /* Prevent headings from overflowing */
  h1, h2 {
    word-break: break-word;
    overflow-wrap: break-word;
  }

  /* Constrain all sections */
  section, .booking-section {
    overflow-x: hidden;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .hero-ctas {
    flex-direction: column;
  }

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

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

  .referral-amount .amount {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
  }

  .industry-number {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
  }

  .container {
    padding: 0 1rem;
  }
}

/* ============================================
   NEW COMPONENTS
   ============================================ */

/* --- Announcement Bar Updates --- */
.announcement-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.announcement-ticker {
  display: inline;
}

.announcement-link {
  color: var(--gold);
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: opacity 0.2s;
}

.announcement-link:hover {
  opacity: 0.8;
}

/* --- Hero Two-Path Split --- */
.hero-two-paths {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.hero-path-card {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  padding: 1.2rem 1.5rem;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--cream-dark);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--black);
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 220px;
}

.hero-path-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--gold);
  background: var(--black);
  color: var(--cream);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.12);
}

.hero-path-icon {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: var(--cream-dark);
  color: var(--black);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: background 0.35s, color 0.35s;
}

.hero-path-card:hover .hero-path-icon {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--black);
}

.hero-path-text {
  flex: 1;
}

.hero-path-label {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.15rem;
}

.hero-path-desc {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--grey-400);
  transition: color 0.35s;
}

.hero-path-card:hover .hero-path-desc {
  color: var(--grey-300);
}

.hero-path-arrow {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: var(--gold);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.hero-path-card:hover .hero-path-arrow {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.btn-jobs-link {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--grey-400);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.3s;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

.btn-jobs-link:hover {
  color: var(--gold);
}

/* --- Industry Icon (SVG update) --- */
.industry-icon svg {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
}

/* --- Client Logo Wall --- */
.logo-wall {
  padding: var(--space-lg) 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.08);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.08);
}

.logo-wall-label {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  color: var(--grey-300);
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.logo-track-wrapper {
  overflow: hidden;
  mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, black 10%, black 90%, transparent);
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, black 10%, black 90%, transparent);
}

.logo-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 2px;
  animation: logoScroll 24s linear infinite;
  width: max-content;
}

.logo-slot {
  width: 160px;
  height: 72px;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1.5px dashed var(--cream-dark);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.logo-slot span {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--grey-300);
}

.logo-wall-note {
  display: none; /* just a HTML comment holder */
}

@keyframes logoScroll {
  0% { transform: translateX(0); }
  100% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

/* --- Team Photo Placeholder --- */
.team-photo-placeholder {
  width: 140px;
  height: 140px;
  margin: 0 auto var(--space-sm);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.team-photo-placeholder.team-avatar-gold { background: var(--gold); color: var(--black); }
.team-photo-placeholder.team-avatar-cream { background: var(--cream-dark); color: var(--grey-700); }
.team-photo-placeholder.team-avatar-grey { background: var(--grey-800); color: var(--grey-300); }

.team-photo-placeholder svg {
  opacity: 0.5;
}

/* Once real photos arrive, use this class instead */
.team-photo {
  width: 140px;
  height: 140px;
  margin: 0 auto var(--space-sm);
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  border-radius: 0;
}

/* --- Booking Section (Employers) --- */
.booking-section {
  padding: var(--space-xl) 0;
  background: var(--grey-900);
}

.booking-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: var(--space-lg);
}

.booking-inner h2 {
  color: var(--cream);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

.booking-inner p {
  color: var(--grey-300);
  max-width: 420px;
}

.booking-inner .section-label {
  color: var(--grey-400);
}

.booking-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  padding: 1.2rem 2.5rem;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.booking-note {
  margin-top: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--grey-400);
  text-align: center;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .booking-inner {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .booking-inner p {
    max-width: 100%;
  }
}

/* --- FAQ Section --- */
.faq-section {
  padding: var(--space-xl) 0;
  background: var(--cream);
}

.faq-wrapper {
  max-width: 780px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.faq-wrapper h2 {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}

.faq-list {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--cream-dark);
}

.faq-item {
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--cream-dark);
}

.faq-question {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem;
  padding: 1.4rem 0;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--black);
  cursor: pointer;
  text-align: left;
  transition: color 0.3s;
}

.faq-question:hover {
  color: var(--gold-dark);
}

.faq-icon {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--cream-dark);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  color: var(--gold);
}

.faq-question[aria-expanded="true"] .faq-icon {
  background: var(--black);
  border-color: var(--black);
  color: var(--gold);
  transform: rotate(45deg);
}

.faq-answer {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.faq-answer.open {
  max-height: 300px;
}

.faq-answer p {
  padding-bottom: 1.4rem;
  color: var(--grey-700);
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* --- File Upload --- */
.file-upload-wrapper {
  position: relative;
}

.file-upload-input {
  position: absolute;
  width: 1px;
  height: 1px;
  opacity: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.file-upload-label {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 2rem;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 2px dashed var(--cream-dark);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  text-align: center;
}

.file-upload-label:hover {
  border-color: var(--gold);
  background: rgba(212, 168, 83, 0.04);
}

.file-upload-label svg {
  color: var(--gold);
}

.file-upload-text {
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--black);
}

.file-upload-hint {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--grey-400);
}

.file-upload-input:focus + .file-upload-label {
  border-color: var(--gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(212, 168, 83, 0.12);
}

/* --- Jobs Page --- */
.jobs-section {
  padding: var(--space-xl) 0;
}

/* --- Job Search Bar --- */
.jobs-search {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}
.search-input-wrap {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 520px;
}
.search-input-wrap .search-icon {
  position: absolute;
  left: 1rem;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  color: var(--grey-400);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.search-input-wrap input {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.85rem 2.5rem 0.85rem 2.8rem;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 1rem;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--cream-dark);
  border-radius: 8px;
  color: var(--grey-900);
  transition: border-color 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
}
.search-input-wrap input:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(212,168,83,0.15);
}
.search-input-wrap input::placeholder {
  color: var(--grey-400);
}
.search-clear {
  position: absolute;
  right: 0.75rem;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  background: none;
  border: none;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  color: var(--grey-400);
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.4rem;
  line-height: 1;
  border-radius: 4px;
}
.search-clear:hover {
  color: var(--grey-900);
  background: var(--cream-dark);
}
.job-card.search-hidden {
  display: none !important;
}
.search-highlight {
  background: rgba(212,168,83,0.25);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.jobs-filter {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-lg);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  padding-bottom: var(--space-md);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--cream-dark);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.filter-group {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.filter-label {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: var(--grey-400);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.filter-pills {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.filter-pill {
  padding: 0.4rem 1rem;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--cream-dark);
  background: var(--white);
  color: var(--grey-700);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.filter-pill:hover {
  border-color: var(--gold);
  color: var(--black);
}

.filter-pill.active {
  background: var(--black);
  border-color: var(--black);
  color: var(--cream);
}

.jobs-count {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--grey-400);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.jobs-count span {
  color: var(--black);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.jobs-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-md);
}

.job-card {
  background: var(--white);
  padding: var(--space-md);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--cream-dark);
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.job-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--gold);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.08);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.job-card.hidden {
  display: none;
}

.job-card-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.job-industry-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
}

.job-industry-badge.hvac { background: rgba(212, 168, 83, 0.12); color: var(--gold-dark); }
.job-industry-badge.electrical { background: rgba(245, 197, 66, 0.12); color: #9a7c10; }
.job-industry-badge.plumbing { background: rgba(66, 153, 225, 0.1); color: #2b6cb0; }
.job-industry-badge.construction { background: rgba(72, 187, 120, 0.1); color: #276749; }
.job-industry-badge.office-admin { background: rgba(160, 174, 192, 0.15); color: var(--grey-700); }

.job-type-badge {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.6rem;
  background: var(--cream-dark);
  color: var(--grey-700);
}

.job-type-badge.type-temp {
  background: rgba(237, 137, 54, 0.12);
  color: #c05621;
}

.job-type-badge.type-contract {
  background: rgba(128, 90, 213, 0.1);
  color: #553c9a;
}

.job-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 2vw, 1.35rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.2;
  color: var(--black);
  margin: 0;
}

.job-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.job-location,
.job-pay {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--grey-400);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.job-pay {
  color: var(--black);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.job-desc {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--grey-700);
  line-height: 1.6;
  flex: 1;
}

.job-card-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-top: 0.75rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--cream-dark);
  gap: 1rem;
}

.job-posted {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--grey-300);
}

.btn-sm {
  padding: 0.65rem 1.2rem;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
}

.jobs-empty {
  text-align: center;
  padding: var(--space-xl) 0;
  color: var(--grey-400);
}

.jobs-empty svg {
  margin: 0 auto var(--space-md);
  opacity: 0.3;
}

.jobs-empty h3 {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--grey-700);
}

.jobs-empty p {
  max-width: 380px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.jobs-empty a {
  color: var(--gold-dark);
  text-decoration: underline;
}

/* Job Alert Signup */
.job-alert-section {
  padding: var(--space-xl) 0;
}

.job-alert-inner {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-xl);
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.job-alert-form {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 420px;
}

.alert-form {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.alert-form .form-group {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .job-alert-inner {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .job-alert-form {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 480px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .jobs-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .jobs-filter {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: var(--space-sm);
  }
  .hero-two-paths {
    flex-direction: column;
  }
  .hero-path-card {
    min-width: auto;
  }
}

/* --- Sticky CTA --- */
.sticky-cta {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 2rem;
  right: 2rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  z-index: 900;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(20px);
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.4s ease, transform 0.4s ease;
}

.sticky-cta.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
  pointer-events: all;
}

.sticky-cta-btn {
  display: block;
  padding: 0.8rem 1.5rem;
  background: var(--black);
  color: var(--cream);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-align: center;
  white-space: nowrap;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.2);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.sticky-cta-btn:hover {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--black);
}

.sticky-cta-btn.sticky-cta-outline {
  background: var(--cream);
  color: var(--black);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--cream-dark);
}

.sticky-cta-btn.sticky-cta-outline:hover {
  background: var(--black);
  color: var(--cream);
  border-color: var(--black);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .sticky-cta {
    bottom: 1rem;
    right: 1rem;
    flex-direction: row;
  }
  .sticky-cta-btn {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    padding: 0.7rem 1.1rem;
  }
}

/* About layout fix for non-about-section pages */
.about-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-xl);
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .about-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-lg);
  }

  .about-deco {
    display: none;
  }

  .about-visual {
    overflow: hidden;
  }
}