/* ============================================
   NorthCrest Capital, Inc. — Main Stylesheet
   Color Palette: Silver Blue & White
   ============================================ */

/* --- Google Fonts Import --- */
@import url("https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Playfair+Display:ital,wght@0,400;0,600;0,700;0,800;1,400;1,600&family=Inter:wght@300;400;500;600;700&display=swap");

/* --- CSS Custom Properties --- */
:root {
    --c-darkest: #0d1b2a;
    --c-dark: #1b263b;
    --c-mid: #415a77;
    --c-light: #778da9;
    --c-silver: #c2cdd8;
    --c-gold: #C9A84C; /* logo gold accent */
    --c-gold-lt: #E8D09A; /* light logo gold */
    --c-white: #ffffff;
    --c-offwhite: #f4f6f8;
    --c-text: #d0dbe6;

    --font-serif: "Playfair Display", Georgia, serif;
    --font-sans: "Inter", system-ui, sans-serif;

    --nav-h: 80px;
    --section-pad: clamp(60px, 10vw, 120px);
    --container: 1200px;

    --transition: 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    --shadow-card: 0 4px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
    --shadow-glow: 0 0 40px rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.15);
}

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

html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    font-size: 16px;
    -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;
}

body {
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    background-color: var(--c-darkest);
    color: var(--c-text);
    line-height: 1.7;
    overflow-x: hidden;
}

img {
    max-width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
}
a {
    color: inherit;
    text-decoration: none;
}
ul {
    list-style: none;
}
button {
    cursor: pointer;
    border: none;
    background: none;
    font-family: inherit;
}

/* --- Utility --- */
.container {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: var(--container);
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 clamp(16px, 4vw, 48px);
}

.section-pad {
    padding: var(--section-pad) 0;
}

.text-center {
    text-align: center;
}
.text-gold {
    color: var(--c-gold);
}
.text-light {
    color: var(--c-light);
}

.sr-only {
    position: absolute;
    width: 1px;
    height: 1px;
    padding: 0;
    margin: -1px;
    overflow: hidden;
    clip: rect(0, 0, 0, 0);
    border: 0;
}

/* --- Scroll Animation Defaults --- */
[data-aos] {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(30px);
    transition:
        opacity 0.7s ease,
        transform 0.7s ease;
}
[data-aos="fade-left"] {
    transform: translateX(-40px);
}
[data-aos="fade-right"] {
    transform: translateX(40px);
}
[data-aos="fade-up"] {
    transform: translateY(40px);
}
[data-aos="zoom-in"] {
    transform: scale(0.88);
}
[data-aos].is-visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: none;
}

/* Staggered delays */
[data-aos-delay="100"] {
    transition-delay: 0.1s;
}
[data-aos-delay="200"] {
    transition-delay: 0.2s;
}
[data-aos-delay="300"] {
    transition-delay: 0.3s;
}
[data-aos-delay="400"] {
    transition-delay: 0.4s;
}
[data-aos-delay="500"] {
    transition-delay: 0.5s;
}
[data-aos-delay="600"] {
    transition-delay: 0.6s;
}

/* ============================================
   NAVIGATION
   ============================================ */
.nav {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    z-index: 1000;
    height: var(--nav-h);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    transition:
        background var(--transition),
        box-shadow var(--transition);
}

.nav.scrolled {
    background: rgba(13, 27, 42, 0.97);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.nav__inner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    width: 100%;
}

.nav__logo {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
}

.nav__logo-mark {
    height: 64px;
    width: auto;
    display: block;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.nav__logo-text {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    line-height: 1.15;
}

.nav__logo-name {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--c-white);
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.nav__logo-sub {
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--c-gold);
}

.nav__links {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: clamp(16px, 2.5vw, 32px);
}

.nav__link {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.8px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--c-silver);
    transition: color var(--transition);
    position: relative;
    padding-bottom: 3px;
}

.nav__link::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 0;
    height: 1px;
    background: var(--c-gold);
    transition: width var(--transition);
}

.nav__link:hover {
    color: var(--c-white);
}
.nav__link:hover::after {
    width: 100%;
}

.nav__cta {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 10px 22px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--c-gold), var(--c-gold-lt));
    color: var(--c-darkest) !important;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    border-radius: 4px;
    transition:
        transform var(--transition),
        box-shadow var(--transition),
        opacity var(--transition);
}

.nav__cta:hover {
    transform: translateY(-1px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.35);
    opacity: 0.95;
}

.nav__cta::after {
    display: none !important;
}

/* Nav Social Icons */
.nav__social {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

.nav__social-link {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--c-silver);
    border: 1px solid rgba(119, 141, 169, 0.25);
    border-radius: 6px;
    transition:
        color var(--transition),
        border-color var(--transition),
        background var(--transition),
        transform var(--transition);
}

.nav__social-link:hover {
    color: var(--c-gold);
    border-color: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.4);
    background: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.08);
    transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* Mobile Nav Social */
.nav__mobile-social {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-top: 20px;
    padding-top: 20px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(119, 141, 169, 0.15);
}

/* Hamburger */
.nav__hamburger {
    display: none;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 5px;
    padding: 8px;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.nav__hamburger span {
    display: block;
    width: 24px;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--c-white);
    border-radius: 2px;
    transition: all var(--transition);
}

.nav__hamburger.active span:nth-child(1) {
    transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg);
}
.nav__hamburger.active span:nth-child(2) {
    opacity: 0;
}
.nav__hamburger.active span:nth-child(3) {
    transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg);
}

/* Mobile Nav */
.nav__mobile {
    position: fixed;
    top: var(--nav-h);
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    background: rgba(13, 27, 42, 0.99);
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    padding: 24px 0 32px;
    z-index: 999;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 4px;
    transform: translateY(-110%);
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.2);
}

.nav__mobile.open {
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.nav__mobile-link {
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--c-silver);
    padding: 12px 24px;
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
    transition:
        color var(--transition),
        background var(--transition);
}

.nav__mobile-link:hover {
    color: var(--c-gold);
}

.nav__mobile-cta {
    margin-top: 16px;
    padding: 12px 40px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--c-gold), var(--c-gold-lt));
    color: var(--c-darkest);
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    border-radius: 4px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

/* ============================================
   HERO SECTION
   ============================================ */
.hero {
    position: relative;
    min-height: 100svh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.hero__bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(
        135deg,
        var(--c-darkest) 0%,
        var(--c-dark) 50%,
        var(--c-mid) 100%
    );
}

/* Animated gradient mesh */
.hero__mesh {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.hero__mesh::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: -50%;
    left: -50%;
    width: 200%;
    height: 200%;
    background:
        radial-gradient(
            ellipse at 30% 40%,
            rgba(65, 90, 119, 0.3) 0%,
            transparent 50%
        ),
        radial-gradient(
            ellipse at 70% 70%,
            rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.08) 0%,
            transparent 40%
        ),
        radial-gradient(
            ellipse at 80% 20%,
            rgba(119, 141, 169, 0.15) 0%,
            transparent 40%
        );
    animation: meshMove 12s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes meshMove {
    0% {
        transform: translate(0, 0) rotate(0deg);
    }
    100% {
        transform: translate(3%, 3%) rotate(3deg);
    }
}

/* Particle canvas */
#particles-canvas {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* Diagonal line accent */
.hero__accent-lines {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.hero__accent-lines::before,
.hero__accent-lines::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    width: 1px;
    height: 120%;
    top: -10%;
    background: linear-gradient(
        to bottom,
        transparent,
        rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.2),
        transparent
    );
    animation: lineSlide 8s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.hero__accent-lines::before {
    left: 20%;
    animation-delay: 0s;
}
.hero__accent-lines::after {
    right: 20%;
    animation-delay: 4s;
}

@keyframes lineSlide {
    0%,
    100% {
        opacity: 0.3;
        transform: scaleY(0.8);
    }
    50% {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: scaleY(1.1);
    }
}

.hero__content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    text-align: center;
    padding: calc(var(--nav-h) + 40px) clamp(16px, 5vw, 60px) 60px;
    max-width: 900px;
}

.hero__eyebrow {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 4px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--c-gold);
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    opacity: 0;
    animation: fadeInDown 0.8s ease 0.3s forwards;
}

.hero__eyebrow::before,
.hero__eyebrow::after {
    content: "";
    display: inline-block;
    width: 32px;
    height: 1px;
    background: var(--c-gold);
    opacity: 0.6;
}

.hero__headline {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 7vw, 5rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--c-white);
    line-height: 1.1;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    opacity: 0;
    animation: fadeInUp 0.9s ease 0.6s forwards;
}

.hero__headline em {
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--c-gold);
}

.hero__tagline {
    font-size: clamp(1rem, 2.5vw, 1.25rem);
    font-weight: 300;
    color: var(--c-silver);
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto 16px;
    opacity: 0;
    animation: fadeInUp 0.9s ease 0.9s forwards;
}

.hero__typewriter {
    font-size: clamp(0.9rem, 2vw, 1.1rem);
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--c-light);
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    min-height: 1.7em;
    opacity: 0;
    animation: fadeInUp 0.9s ease 1.1s forwards;
}

.hero__typewriter span {
    color: var(--c-gold-lt);
    border-right: 2px solid var(--c-gold);
    padding-right: 3px;
    animation: blink 0.8s step-end infinite;
}

@keyframes blink {
    0%,
    100% {
        border-color: var(--c-gold);
    }
    50% {
        border-color: transparent;
    }
}

.hero__actions {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 16px;
    justify-content: center;
    opacity: 0;
    animation: fadeInUp 0.9s ease 1.3s forwards;
}

.btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 14px 32px;
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 1.2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    border-radius: 4px;
    transition:
        transform var(--transition),
        box-shadow var(--transition),
        background var(--transition),
        opacity var(--transition);
    cursor: pointer;
}

.btn--primary {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--c-gold), var(--c-gold-lt));
    color: var(--c-darkest);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.3);
}

.btn--primary:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.45);
}

.btn--outline {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--c-white);
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}

.btn--outline:hover {
    border-color: var(--c-gold);
    color: var(--c-gold);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.hero__scroll {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 36px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    z-index: 2;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    opacity: 0;
    animation: fadeInUp 1s ease 1.8s forwards;
}

.hero__scroll-mouse {
    width: 24px;
    height: 38px;
    border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    padding-top: 6px;
}

.hero__scroll-mouse::before {
    content: "";
    width: 3px;
    height: 8px;
    background: var(--c-gold);
    border-radius: 3px;
    animation: scrollDot 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes scrollDot {
    0% {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
    100% {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(12px);
    }
}

.hero__scroll-text {
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
}

/* Stats bar below hero */
.hero__stats {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    z-index: 3;
    background: rgba(27, 38, 59, 0.95);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.15);
    padding: 20px 0;
}

.hero__stats-inner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: clamp(24px, 6vw, 80px);
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.hero__stat {
    text-align: center;
}

.hero__stat-num {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--c-gold);
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.hero__stat-label {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--c-light);
}

/* ============================================
   SECTION HEADERS
   ============================================ */
.section-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: clamp(40px, 7vw, 72px);
}

.section-header__eyebrow {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 4px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--c-gold);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.section-header__eyebrow::before,
.section-header__eyebrow::after {
    content: "";
    display: inline-block;
    width: 28px;
    height: 1px;
    background: var(--c-gold);
    opacity: 0.5;
}

.section-header__title {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3.2rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--c-white);
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.section-header__subtitle {
    font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 2vw, 1.1rem);
    color: var(--c-light);
    max-width: 620px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    font-weight: 300;
}

/* Gold underline accent */
.title-underline {
    position: relative;
    display: inline-block;
}

.title-underline::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -6px;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(
        90deg,
        var(--c-gold),
        var(--c-gold-lt),
        transparent
    );
    border-radius: 2px;
}

/* ============================================
   ABOUT SECTION
   ============================================ */
.about {
    background: var(--c-darkest);
}

.about__grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: clamp(40px, 6vw, 80px);
    align-items: center;
}

.about__image-stack {
    position: relative;
}

.about__img-main {
    width: 100%;
    border-radius: 8px;
    object-fit: cover;
    height: 520px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
    border: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.1);
}

.about__img-accent {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -24px;
    right: -24px;
    width: 55%;
    height: 220px;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: 8px;
    border: 3px solid var(--c-darkest);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}

.about__badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 24px;
    right: -20px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--c-gold), var(--c-gold-lt));
    color: var(--c-darkest);
    width: 88px;
    height: 88px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-weight: 700;
    text-align: center;
    line-height: 1.2;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.35);
    z-index: 2;
    animation: rotateBadge 20s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes rotateBadge {
    to {
        transform: rotate(360deg);
    }
}

.about__badge-inner {
    animation: rotateBadge 20s linear infinite reverse;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
}

.about__content {
    padding: 20px 0;
}

.about__name-meaning {
    background: rgba(65, 90, 119, 0.12);
    border: 1px solid rgba(119, 141, 169, 0.2);
    border-left: 3px solid var(--c-gold);
    border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0;
    padding: 20px 24px;
    margin: 28px 0;
}

.about__name-meaning p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--c-silver);
    font-style: italic;
    line-height: 1.8;
}

.about__pillars {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 16px;
    margin-top: 32px;
}

.about__pillar {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 12px;
}

.about__pillar-icon {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    background: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.2);
    border-radius: 8px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition:
        background var(--transition),
        transform var(--transition);
}

.about__pillar:hover .about__pillar-icon {
    background: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.2);
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.about__pillar h4 {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--c-white);
    margin-bottom: 3px;
}

.about__pillar p {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: var(--c-light);
    line-height: 1.5;
}

/* ============================================
   VALUES SECTION
   ============================================ */
.values {
    background: var(--c-dark);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.values::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--c-gold), transparent);
    opacity: 0.3;
}

.values__grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
}

.value-card {
    background: rgba(13, 27, 42, 0.6);
    border: 1px solid rgba(119, 141, 169, 0.15);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 36px 24px;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition:
        transform var(--transition),
        box-shadow var(--transition),
        border-color var(--transition);
    cursor: default;
}

.value-card::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--c-gold), var(--c-gold-lt));
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: left;
    transition: transform var(--transition);
}

.value-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-card), var(--shadow-glow);
    border-color: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.3);
}

.value-card:hover::before {
    transform: scaleX(1);
}

.value-card__number {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 3.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.1);
    line-height: 1;
    position: absolute;
    top: 12px;
    right: 16px;
    transition: color var(--transition);
}

.value-card:hover .value-card__number {
    color: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.15);
}

.value-card__icon {
    font-size: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    display: inline-block;
    transition: transform var(--transition);
}

.value-card:hover .value-card__icon {
    transform: scale(1.15) rotate(-5deg);
}

.value-card__title {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--c-white);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.value-card__desc {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--c-light);
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ============================================
   MISSION SECTION
   ============================================ */
.mission {
    background: var(--c-darkest);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.mission__bg-text {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: clamp(6rem, 18vw, 18rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: rgba(65, 90, 119, 0.04);
    white-space: nowrap;
    pointer-events: none;
    user-select: none;
}

.mission__grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: clamp(40px, 6vw, 80px);
    align-items: start;
}

.mission__card {
    background: rgba(27, 38, 59, 0.6);
    border: 1px solid rgba(65, 90, 119, 0.3);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: clamp(28px, 4vw, 48px);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition:
        border-color var(--transition),
        transform var(--transition);
}

.mission__card:hover {
    border-color: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.25);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.mission__card-icon {
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    background: linear-gradient(
        135deg,
        rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.15),
        rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.05)
    );
    border: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.25);
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.mission__card h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--c-white);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.mission__card p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--c-silver);
    line-height: 1.8;
}

.mission__quote {
    margin-top: 28px;
    padding: 20px 24px;
    background: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.06);
    border-left: 3px solid var(--c-gold);
    border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0;
    font-style: italic;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--c-gold-lt);
}

/* ============================================
   WHY US SECTION
   ============================================ */
.why-us {
    background: var(--c-dark);
}

.why-us__grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
}

.why-card {
    background: var(--c-darkest);
    border: 1px solid rgba(65, 90, 119, 0.2);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 32px 28px;
    transition:
        transform var(--transition),
        box-shadow var(--transition),
        border-color var(--transition);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.why-card::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--c-gold), var(--c-gold-lt));
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: left;
    transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.why-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
    border-color: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.2);
}

.why-card:hover::after {
    transform: scaleX(1);
}

.why-card__num {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    color: var(--c-gold);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.why-card__icon {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    display: block;
    transition: transform var(--transition);
}

.why-card:hover .why-card__icon {
    transform: rotate(5deg) scale(1.1);
}

.why-card h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--c-white);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.why-card p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--c-light);
    line-height: 1.75;
}

/* ============================================
   CULTURE / GALLERY SECTION
   ============================================ */
.culture {
    background: var(--c-darkest);
}

.gallery {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    grid-template-rows: 280px 280px;
    grid-auto-rows: 280px;
    gap: 16px;
}

.gallery__item {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: 10px;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.gallery__item--tall {
    grid-row: span 2;
}

.gallery__img {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.gallery__overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(
        to top,
        rgba(13, 27, 42, 0.85) 0%,
        transparent 60%
    );
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity var(--transition);
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-end;
    padding: 24px;
}

.gallery__item:hover .gallery__img {
    transform: scale(1.06);
}
.gallery__item:hover .gallery__overlay {
    opacity: 1;
}

/* Rotated images: scale up so they fill the landscape container after -90deg rotation */
.gallery__img--rotated {
    transform: rotate(-90deg) scale(1.4);
}
.gallery__item:hover .gallery__img--rotated {
    transform: rotate(-90deg) scale(1.5);
}

/* Show top of image (prevents heads being cropped) — top right because rotate(-90deg) maps the right edge to the visual top */
.gallery__img--rotated-top {
    object-position: top right;
}

.gallery__overlay-text {
    color: var(--c-white);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

/* ============================================
   CAREERS / MIT SECTION
   ============================================ */
.careers {
    background: var(--c-dark);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.careers::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: radial-gradient(
        ellipse at 70% 50%,
        rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.05) 0%,
        transparent 60%
    );
    pointer-events: none;
}

.careers__grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: clamp(40px, 6vw, 80px);
    align-items: center;
}

.careers__content {
    order: 1;
}
.careers__visual {
    order: 2;
}

.careers__steps {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0;
    margin-top: 32px;
}

.careers__step {
    display: flex;
    gap: 20px;
    position: relative;
    padding-bottom: 28px;
}

.careers__step:last-child {
    padding-bottom: 0;
}

.careers__step-marker {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.careers__step-dot {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--c-gold), var(--c-gold-lt));
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--c-darkest);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.3);
}

.careers__step-line {
    flex: 1;
    width: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(
        to bottom,
        rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.4),
        transparent
    );
    margin-top: 6px;
}

.careers__step:last-child .careers__step-line {
    display: none;
}

.careers__step-body {
    padding-top: 8px;
}

.careers__step-body h4 {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--c-white);
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.careers__step-body p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--c-light);
    line-height: 1.65;
}

.careers__visual-card {
    background: rgba(13, 27, 42, 0.7);
    border: 1px solid rgba(119, 141, 169, 0.2);
    border-radius: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}

.careers__visual-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 320px;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: top;
}

.careers__visual-stats {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 1px;
    background: rgba(119, 141, 169, 0.1);
}

.careers__visual-stat {
    padding: 20px 24px;
    background: rgba(13, 27, 42, 0.8);
    text-align: center;
}

.careers__visual-stat-num {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--c-gold);
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.careers__visual-stat-label {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--c-light);
}

/* ============================================
   TESTIMONIALS SECTION
   ============================================ */
.testimonials {
    background: var(--c-darkest);
}

.testimonials__grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
}

.testimonial-card {
    background: rgba(27, 38, 59, 0.5);
    border: 1px solid rgba(65, 90, 119, 0.25);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 32px 28px;
    position: relative;
    transition:
        transform var(--transition),
        border-color var(--transition),
        box-shadow var(--transition);
}

.testimonial-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    border-color: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.25);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}

.testimonial-card__quote {
    font-size: 3rem;
    color: var(--c-gold);
    opacity: 0.4;
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    font-family: Georgia, serif;
}

.testimonial-card__text {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--c-silver);
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    font-style: italic;
}

.testimonial-card__footer {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
}

.testimonial-card__avatar {
    width: 46px;
    height: 46px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--c-mid), var(--c-dark));
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--c-gold);
    font-size: 1rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.testimonial-card__name {
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--c-white);
}

.testimonial-card__role {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: var(--c-light);
    margin-top: 2px;
}

.testimonial-card__stars {
    color: var(--c-gold);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    margin-top: 4px;
}

.testimonials__placeholder-note {
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: 32px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: rgba(119, 141, 169, 0.5);
    font-style: italic;
}

/* ============================================
   CONTACT SECTION
   ============================================ */
.contact {
    background: var(--c-dark);
}

.contact__grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.3fr;
    gap: clamp(40px, 6vw, 72px);
    align-items: start;
}

.contact__info-item {
    display: flex;
    gap: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.contact__info-icon {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    background: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.2);
    border-radius: 10px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition:
        background var(--transition),
        transform var(--transition);
}

.contact__info-item:hover .contact__info-icon {
    background: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.18);
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.contact__info-label {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--c-gold);
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.contact__info-value {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--c-silver);
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.contact__map {
    margin-top: 28px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid rgba(65, 90, 119, 0.3);
}

.contact__map iframe {
    width: 100%;
    height: 220px;
    display: block;
    filter: grayscale(50%) brightness(0.7) contrast(1.1);
    border: none;
}

.contact__form-wrap {
    background: rgba(13, 27, 42, 0.7);
    border: 1px solid rgba(65, 90, 119, 0.25);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: clamp(28px, 4vw, 48px);
}

.contact__form-wrap h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--c-white);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.contact__form-wrap > p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--c-light);
    margin-bottom: 28px;
}

/* Form Styles */
.form-group {
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.form-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 16px;
}

label {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--c-silver);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

label .req {
    color: var(--c-gold);
    margin-left: 2px;
}

input[type="text"],
input[type="email"],
input[type="tel"],
input[type="number"],
input[type="file"],
select,
textarea {
    width: 100%;
    background: rgba(65, 90, 119, 0.1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(119, 141, 169, 0.2);
    border-radius: 6px;
    padding: 13px 16px;
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--c-white);
    transition:
        border-color var(--transition),
        background var(--transition),
        box-shadow var(--transition);
    outline: none;
    -webkit-appearance: none;
    appearance: none;
}

input::placeholder,
textarea::placeholder {
    color: rgba(119, 141, 169, 0.5);
}

input:focus,
select:focus,
textarea:focus {
    border-color: var(--c-gold);
    background: rgba(65, 90, 119, 0.15);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.1);
}

select {
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='12' height='8' viewBox='0 0 12 8'%3E%3Cpath d='M1 1l5 5 5-5' stroke='%23778DA9' stroke-width='1.5' fill='none' stroke-linecap='round'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    background-position: right 14px center;
    padding-right: 40px;
    cursor: pointer;
    background-color: rgba(65, 90, 119, 0.1);
}

select option {
    background: var(--c-dark);
    color: var(--c-white);
}

textarea {
    resize: vertical;
    min-height: 130px;
}

.form-checkbox {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 12px;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: var(--c-light);
    line-height: 1.5;
    text-transform: none;
    letter-spacing: 0;
    font-weight: 400;
}

.form-checkbox input[type="checkbox"] {
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
    min-width: 18px;
    accent-color: var(--c-gold);
    margin-top: 1px;
    cursor: pointer;
    border-radius: 3px;
}

.form__honeypot {
    display: none !important;
    visibility: hidden;
}

.form__submit {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 15px 32px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--c-gold), var(--c-gold-lt));
    color: var(--c-darkest);
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    border-radius: 6px;
    cursor: pointer;
    border: none;
    transition:
        transform var(--transition),
        box-shadow var(--transition),
        opacity var(--transition);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.form__submit::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: -100%;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(
        90deg,
        transparent,
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2),
        transparent
    );
    transition: left 0.5s ease;
}

.form__submit:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.4);
}

.form__submit:hover::before {
    left: 100%;
}

.form__submit:disabled {
    opacity: 0.6;
    cursor: not-allowed;
    transform: none;
}

.form__message {
    display: none;
    padding: 14px 18px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    margin-top: 16px;
    text-align: center;
}

.form__message.success {
    display: block;
    background: rgba(40, 167, 69, 0.15);
    border: 1px solid rgba(40, 167, 69, 0.3);
    color: #68d391;
}

.form__message.error {
    display: block;
    background: rgba(220, 53, 69, 0.15);
    border: 1px solid rgba(220, 53, 69, 0.3);
    color: #fc8181;
}

/* ============================================
   FOOTER
   ============================================ */
.footer {
    background: var(--c-darkest);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(65, 90, 119, 0.3);
    padding-top: clamp(48px, 8vw, 80px);
}

.footer__grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.8fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
    gap: clamp(24px, 4vw, 56px);
    padding-bottom: 48px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(65, 90, 119, 0.2);
}

.footer__brand {
}

.footer__logo {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.footer__logo-mark {
    height: 100px;
    width: auto;
    display: block;
}

.footer__logo-name {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--c-white);
}

.footer__brand p {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: var(--c-light);
    line-height: 1.75;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    max-width: 280px;
}

.footer__social {
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
}

.footer__social-link {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    background: rgba(65, 90, 119, 0.2);
    border: 1px solid rgba(119, 141, 169, 0.2);
    border-radius: 8px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    transition:
        background var(--transition),
        border-color var(--transition),
        transform var(--transition);
}

.footer__social-link:hover {
    background: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.15);
    border-color: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.3);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.footer__col-title {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--c-white);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.footer__col-title::after {
    content: "";
    display: block;
    width: 24px;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--c-gold);
    margin-top: 8px;
}

.footer__links {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 10px;
}

.footer__link {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: var(--c-light);
    transition:
        color var(--transition),
        padding-left var(--transition);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

.footer__link:hover {
    color: var(--c-gold-lt);
    padding-left: 4px;
}

.footer__link::before {
    content: "›";
    color: var(--c-gold);
    font-size: 1rem;
    transition: transform var(--transition);
}

.footer__link:hover::before {
    transform: translateX(2px);
}

.footer__contact-item {
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    align-items: flex-start;
}

.footer__contact-icon {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    margin-top: 2px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.footer__contact-text {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--c-light);
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.footer__contact-text a {
    transition: color var(--transition);
}
.footer__contact-text a:hover {
    color: var(--c-gold-lt);
}

.footer__bottom {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 12px;
    padding: 20px 0;
}

.footer__copyright {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: rgba(119, 141, 169, 0.6);
}

.footer__legal {
    display: flex;
    gap: 20px;
}

.footer__legal a {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: rgba(119, 141, 169, 0.6);
    transition: color var(--transition);
}

.footer__legal a:hover {
    color: var(--c-gold);
}

/* ============================================
   INNER PAGES (Privacy, T&C, Apply)
   ============================================ */
.inner-hero {
    background: linear-gradient(
        135deg,
        var(--c-dark) 0%,
        var(--c-darkest) 100%
    );
    padding: calc(var(--nav-h) + 60px) 0 60px;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.1);
}

.inner-hero::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: radial-gradient(
        ellipse at 50% 0%,
        rgba(65, 90, 119, 0.2) 0%,
        transparent 70%
    );
}

.inner-hero h1 {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3.5rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--c-white);
    position: relative;
}

.inner-hero p {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--c-light);
    margin-top: 12px;
    position: relative;
}

.inner-hero__breadcrumb {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--c-light);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    position: relative;
}

.inner-hero__breadcrumb a {
    color: var(--c-gold);
}
.inner-hero__breadcrumb span {
    opacity: 0.4;
}

.content-page {
    padding: var(--section-pad) 0;
}

.content-page__inner {
    max-width: 860px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    background: rgba(27, 38, 59, 0.4);
    border: 1px solid rgba(65, 90, 119, 0.2);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: clamp(32px, 5vw, 60px);
}

.content-page__inner h2 {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--c-white);
    margin: 32px 0 12px;
    padding-top: 12px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(65, 90, 119, 0.2);
}

.content-page__inner h2:first-child {
    margin-top: 0;
    border-top: none;
}

.content-page__inner h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--c-white);
    margin: 20px 0 8px;
}

.content-page__inner p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--c-silver);
    line-height: 1.85;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.content-page__inner ul {
    list-style: disc;
    padding-left: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.content-page__inner ul li {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--c-silver);
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

/* Apply Page */
.apply-page {
    padding: var(--section-pad) 0;
}

.apply__form-wrap {
    max-width: 860px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    background: rgba(13, 27, 42, 0.7);
    border: 1px solid rgba(65, 90, 119, 0.25);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: clamp(32px, 5vw, 56px);
}

.apply__section-title {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--c-gold);
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    margin: 36px 0 20px;
    padding-bottom: 10px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.15);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
}

.apply__section-title:first-child {
    margin-top: 0;
}

.apply__section-title::before {
    content: "";
    display: inline-block;
    width: 20px;
    height: 1px;
    background: var(--c-gold);
}

input[type="file"] {
    padding: 10px 16px;
    cursor: pointer;
    color: var(--c-light);
}

input[type="file"]::-webkit-file-upload-button {
    background: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.3);
    color: var(--c-gold);
    padding: 6px 16px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    margin-right: 12px;
    transition: background var(--transition);
}

input[type="file"]::-webkit-file-upload-button:hover {
    background: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.2);
}

.apply__progress {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 4px;
}

/* ============================================
   ANIMATIONS
   ============================================ */
@keyframes fadeInUp {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(24px);
    }
    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

@keyframes fadeInDown {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(-16px);
    }
    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

@keyframes pulse {
    0%,
    100% {
        transform: scale(1);
    }
    50% {
        transform: scale(1.04);
    }
}

/* Floating animation for decorative elements */
@keyframes float {
    0%,
    100% {
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
    50% {
        transform: translateY(-12px);
    }
}

/* ============================================
   DIVIDERS
   ============================================ */
.divider {
    width: 100%;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(
        90deg,
        transparent,
        rgba(119, 141, 169, 0.2),
        transparent
    );
}

/* ============================================
   BACK TO TOP
   ============================================ */
.back-to-top {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 28px;
    right: 28px;
    z-index: 800;
    width: 46px;
    height: 46px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--c-gold), var(--c-gold-lt));
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--c-darkest);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.35);
    cursor: pointer;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(20px);
    transition:
        opacity var(--transition),
        transform var(--transition);
    border: none;
}

.back-to-top.visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.back-to-top:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

/* ============================================
   COOKIE NOTICE
   ============================================ */
.cookie-notice {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    z-index: 900;
    background: rgba(27, 38, 59, 0.98);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.2);
    padding: 16px clamp(16px, 4vw, 48px);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 16px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    transform: translateY(100%);
    transition: transform 0.5s ease 1.5s;
}

.cookie-notice.visible {
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.cookie-notice p {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--c-light);
    flex: 1;
}

.cookie-notice a {
    color: var(--c-gold);
}

.cookie-notice__btn {
    padding: 9px 22px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--c-gold), var(--c-gold-lt));
    color: var(--c-darkest);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    border-radius: 4px;
    cursor: pointer;
    border: none;
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    white-space: nowrap;
    transition:
        transform var(--transition),
        box-shadow var(--transition);
}

.cookie-notice__btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-1px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.3);
}

/* ============================================
   RESPONSIVE — TABLET
   ============================================ */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .values__grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    }
    .testimonials__grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
    .footer__grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        gap: 32px;
    }
    .about__img-accent {
        display: none;
    }
    .about__badge {
        right: 16px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .about__grid,
    .mission__grid,
    .careers__grid,
    .contact__grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .about__image-stack {
        order: -1;
    }
    .careers__content {
        order: 1;
    }
    .careers__visual {
        order: 2;
    }

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

    .gallery {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        grid-template-rows: 240px 240px 240px;
        grid-auto-rows: 240px;
    }
    .gallery__item--tall {
        grid-row: span 1;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .nav__social {
        display: none;
    }
    .nav__links {
        display: none;
    }
    .nav__hamburger {
        display: flex;
    }

    .values__grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
    .testimonials__grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .why-us__grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .footer__grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

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

    .hero__stats-inner {
        gap: 24px;
    }

    .about__img-main {
        height: 320px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 540px) {
    .values__grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .gallery {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        grid-template-rows: repeat(6, 260px);
        grid-auto-rows: 260px;
    }
    .gallery__img--rotated-top {
        object-position: top right;
    }
    .hero__actions {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
    }
    .btn {
        width: 100%;
        justify-content: center;
        max-width: 280px;
    }

    .footer__bottom {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .footer__legal {
        justify-content: center;
        flex-wrap: wrap;
        gap: 12px;
    }
}

/* ============================================
   PRINT
   ============================================ */
@media print {
    .nav,
    .hero__scroll,
    .back-to-top,
    .cookie-notice {
        display: none !important;
    }
    body {
        background: #fff;
        color: #000;
    }
    .hero {
        min-height: auto;
        padding: 40px 0;
    }
}