/* =========================================================
   STAR GROUP — Global Stylesheet
   Colors derived from brand logo: burgundy / gold / charcoal
========================================================= */

:root{
  --burgundy: #7A2634;
  --burgundy-dark: #5C1825;
  --gold: #D9A441;
  --gold-light: #E8C377;
  --charcoal: #111111;
  --grey-900: #171717;
  --grey-700: #4a4a4a;
  --grey-400: #9a9a9a;
  --grey-100: #f4f1ee;
  --white: #ffffff;
  --radius: 6px;
  --shadow-md: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.08);
  --shadow-lg: 0 25px 60px rgba(0,0,0,.15);
  --ease: cubic-bezier(.65,0,.35,1);
  --dur: .7s;
}

*{margin:0;padding:0;box-sizing:border-box;}
html{scroll-behavior:auto;}
body{
  font-family: 'Inter Tight', 'Segoe UI', Arial, sans-serif;
  color: var(--grey-900);
  background: var(--white);
  overflow-x: hidden;
  line-height: 1.6;
}
button{font-family:inherit;}
img{max-width:100%;display:block;}
a{text-decoration:none;color:inherit;}
ul{list-style:none;}
.container{
  width:100%;
  max-width:1240px;
  margin:0 auto;
  padding:0 24px;
}
h1,h2,h3,h4{
  font-family:'Inter Tight','Segoe UI',Arial,sans-serif;
  font-weight:700;
  line-height:1.15;
  color: var(--charcoal);
}
h1{font-size:clamp(2.2rem,4.5vw,3.6rem);}
h2{font-size:clamp(1.8rem,3.2vw,2.6rem);}
h3{font-size:1.3rem;}
.eyebrow{
  display:inline-block;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  letter-spacing:3px;
  font-size:.78rem;
  font-weight:700;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom:14px;
}
.eyebrow::before{
  content:'';
  display:inline-block;
  width:26px;height:2px;
  background:var(--gold);
  margin-right:10px;
  vertical-align:middle;
}
.section{padding:100px 0;}
.section-alt{background:var(--grey-100);}
.section-dark{background:var(--charcoal);color:var(--white);}
.section-dark h2,.section-dark h3{color:var(--white);}
.lead{color:var(--grey-700);font-size:1.08rem;max-width:640px;}

/* ---------- Buttons ---------- */
.btn{
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:10px;
  padding:15px 32px;
  border-radius:var(--radius);
  font-weight:600;
  font-size:.95rem;
  letter-spacing:.3px;
  border:2px solid transparent;
  cursor:pointer;
  transition: all .35s var(--ease);
  position:relative;
  overflow:hidden;
}
.btn-primary{background:var(--burgundy);color:var(--white);}
.btn-primary:hover{background:var(--burgundy-dark);transform:translateY(-3px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);}
.btn-gold{background:var(--gold);color:var(--charcoal);}
.btn-gold:hover{background:var(--gold-light);transform:translateY(-3px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);}
.btn-outline{border-color:var(--white);color:var(--white);}
.btn-outline:hover{background:var(--white);color:var(--charcoal);transform:translateY(-3px);}
.btn-outline-dark{border-color:var(--burgundy);color:var(--burgundy);}
.btn-outline-dark:hover{background:var(--burgundy);color:var(--white);}
.btn svg{transition:transform .35s var(--ease);}
.btn:hover svg{transform:translateX(5px);}

/* ---------- Navbar ---------- */
.navbar{
  position:fixed;top:0;left:0;width:100%;
  z-index:1000;
  padding:14px 0;
  transition:all .4s var(--ease);
  background:rgba(26,10,14,.42);
  border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  backdrop-filter:blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(10px);
}
.navbar.scrolled{
  padding:8px 0;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.97);
  box-shadow:0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,.08);
  border-bottom:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.06);
  backdrop-filter:blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(8px);
}
.nav-inner{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:space-between;
  min-height:64px;
}
.brand{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:12px;
  flex-shrink:0;
}
.brand img{
  height:58px;
  width:auto;
  max-width:190px;
  object-fit:contain;
  transition:height .4s var(--ease),transform .4s var(--ease);
}
.brand:hover img{transform:scale(1.03);}
.navbar.scrolled .brand img{height:52px;}
.brand-text{
  font-family:'Inter Tight',sans-serif;
  font-weight:700;
  font-size:1.05rem;
  color:var(--white);
  transition:color .4s var(--ease);
  white-space:nowrap;
  text-shadow:0 1px 8px rgba(0,0,0,.35);
}
.navbar.scrolled .brand-text{color:var(--charcoal);text-shadow:none;}
.nav-links{
  display:flex;
  gap:34px;
  align-items:center;
}
.nav-links a{
  font-weight:600;
  font-size:.92rem;
  color:var(--white);
  position:relative;
  padding:6px 0;
  transition:color .3s,text-shadow .3s;
  text-shadow:0 1px 8px rgba(0,0,0,.35);
}
.nav-links a:hover,
.nav-links a.active{color:var(--gold-light);}
.navbar.scrolled .nav-links a{
  color:var(--charcoal);
  text-shadow:none;
}
.navbar.scrolled .nav-links a:hover,
.navbar.scrolled .nav-links a.active{color:var(--gold);}
.nav-links a::after{
  content:'';
  position:absolute;
  left:0;
  bottom:0;
  width:0;
  height:2px;
  background:var(--gold);
  transition:width .35s var(--ease);
}
.nav-links a:hover::after,.nav-links a.active::after{width:100%;}
.nav-links a.active{color:var(--gold-light);}
.nav-cta{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:18px;}
.burger{
  display:none;
  flex-direction:column;
  gap:5px;
  cursor:pointer;
  z-index:1200;
}
.burger span{width:26px;height:2px;background:var(--white);transition:.3s;}
.navbar.scrolled .burger span{background:var(--charcoal);}

@media(max-width:900px){
  .nav-inner{min-height:58px;}
  .brand img{height:52px;}
  .navbar.scrolled .brand img{height:48px;}
  .nav-links{
    position:fixed;top:0;right:-100%;height:100vh;width:78%;max-width:340px;
    background:var(--burgundy);flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;
    gap:28px;transition:right .5s var(--ease);
  }
  .nav-links.open{right:0;}
  .nav-links a{color:var(--white) !important;font-size:1.1rem;text-shadow:none;}
  .burger{display:flex;}
  .nav-cta .btn-gold{display:none;}
  .hero{padding:90px 0 50px;}
}

/* ---------- Hero ---------- */
.hero{
  position:relative;min-height:100vh;display:flex;align-items:center;
  padding:120px 0 60px;
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, rgba(26,10,14,.82), rgba(92,24,37,.75)), url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1541888946425-d81bb19240f5?q=80&w=1600&auto=format&fit=crop') center/cover no-repeat;
  background-attachment:scroll;
  color:var(--white);
  overflow:hidden;
}
.hero::before{
  content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;
  background:radial-gradient(circle at 80% 20%, rgba(217,164,65,.25), transparent 55%);
}
.hero-content{position:relative;z-index:2;max-width:720px;}
.hero-content .eyebrow{
  position:relative;
  z-index:5;
  color:var(--gold-light);
  font-size:1rem;
  font-weight:800;
  letter-spacing:3.5px;
  text-shadow:0 2px 6px rgba(0,0,0,.5);
  opacity:0;
  animation:heroDown .8s var(--ease) 0s forwards;
}
.hero-content h1{color:var(--white);opacity:0;animation:heroDown .9s var(--ease) .2s forwards;}
.hero-content p{opacity:0;animation:heroDown .9s var(--ease) .4s forwards;margin:22px 0 34px;font-size:1.1rem;color:#f1e6e6;max-width:560px;}
.hero-content .hero-btns{opacity:0;animation:heroDown .9s var(--ease) .6s forwards;display:flex;gap:18px;flex-wrap:wrap;}
@keyframes heroDown{from{opacity:0;transform:translateY(-45px);}to{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0);}}

.hero-shape{
  position:absolute;right:-120px;bottom:-120px;width:480px;height:480px;
  border-radius:50%;border:2px solid rgba(217,164,65,.35);
  animation:rotateSlow 30s linear infinite;
}
.hero-shape::after{
  content:'';position:absolute;inset:40px;border-radius:50%;border:2px dashed rgba(255,255,255,.15);
}
@keyframes rotateSlow{to{transform:rotate(360deg);}}

.scroll-cue{
  position:absolute;bottom:36px;left:50%;transform:translateX(-50%);
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;gap:8px;
  color:rgba(255,255,255,.8);font-size:.75rem;letter-spacing:2px;text-transform:uppercase;
  z-index:2;
}
.scroll-cue .line{width:1px;height:40px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.5);overflow:hidden;position:relative;}
.scroll-cue .line::after{
  content:'';position:absolute;top:-100%;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;background:var(--gold);
  animation:scrollLine 1.8s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes scrollLine{50%{top:100%;}100%{top:100%;}0%{top:-100%;}}

/* ---------- Candidate screening feature list ---------- */
.whyus-list{
  margin-top:26px;
  display:grid;
  gap:12px;
  max-width:620px;
}
.whyus-item{
  position:relative;
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:14px;
  min-height:58px;
  padding:12px 18px 12px 12px;
  border:1px solid rgba(122,38,52,.10);
  border-radius:12px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.78);
  box-shadow:0 8px 22px rgba(0,0,0,.045);
  font-weight:700;
  color:var(--charcoal);
  overflow:hidden;
  transform-origin:left center;
  transition:transform .35s var(--ease), box-shadow .35s var(--ease), border-color .35s var(--ease), background .35s var(--ease);
}
.whyus-item::before{
  content:'';
  position:absolute;
  left:0;
  top:0;
  bottom:0;
  width:3px;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,var(--gold),var(--burgundy));
  transform:scaleY(0);
  transform-origin:bottom;
  transition:transform .4s var(--ease);
}
.whyus-item::after{
  content:'';
  position:absolute;
  top:0;
  left:-110%;
  width:70%;
  height:100%;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,rgba(255,255,255,.7),transparent);
  transform:skewX(-20deg);
  transition:left .65s var(--ease);
}
.whyus-item:hover{
  transform:translateX(8px) translateY(-2px);
  border-color:rgba(122,38,52,.22);
  background:var(--white);
  box-shadow:0 14px 30px rgba(92,24,37,.11);
}
.whyus-item:hover::before{transform:scaleY(1);}
.whyus-item:hover::after{left:125%;}
.whyus-icon{
  flex:0 0 34px;
  width:34px;
  height:34px;
  border-radius:50%;
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  background:var(--burgundy);
  color:var(--white);
  font-size:.9rem;
  font-weight:800;
  box-shadow:0 7px 16px rgba(122,38,52,.22);
  transition:transform .35s var(--ease), background .35s var(--ease), box-shadow .35s var(--ease);
}
.whyus-item:hover .whyus-icon{
  transform:rotate(8deg) scale(1.12);
  background:var(--gold);
  color:var(--charcoal);
  box-shadow:0 8px 18px rgba(217,164,65,.28);
}
.whyus-item.reveal{
  transform:translateX(-35px) translateY(15px) scale(.98);
  opacity:0;
}
.whyus-item.reveal.visible{
  transform:translateX(0) translateY(0) scale(1);
  opacity:1;
}
@media(max-width:640px){
  .whyus-list{gap:10px;}
  .whyus-item{min-height:54px;padding:10px 14px 10px 10px;font-size:.94rem;}
  .whyus-item:hover{transform:translateY(-2px);}
}

/* Inner page hero (smaller) */
.page-hero{
  position:relative;padding:190px 0 90px;
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, rgba(26,10,14,.85), rgba(92,24,37,.78)), url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1521737604893-d14cc237f11d?q=80&w=1600&auto=format&fit=crop') center/cover;
  color:var(--white);
}
.page-hero h1{color:var(--white);}
.breadcrumb{margin-top:14px;font-size:.85rem;color:var(--gold-light);}
.breadcrumb a{color:rgba(255,255,255,.75);}

/* ---------- Reveal on scroll ---------- */
.reveal{opacity:0;transform:translateY(40px);transition:opacity .8s var(--ease),transform .8s var(--ease);}
.reveal.visible{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0);}
.reveal-left{opacity:0;transform:translateX(-50px);transition:opacity .8s var(--ease),transform .8s var(--ease);}
.reveal-left.visible{opacity:1;transform:translateX(0);}
.reveal-right{opacity:0;transform:translateX(50px);transition:opacity .8s var(--ease),transform .8s var(--ease);}
.reveal-right.visible{opacity:1;transform:translateX(0);}
.stagger .reveal:nth-child(1){transition-delay:.05s;}
.stagger .reveal:nth-child(2){transition-delay:.15s;}
.stagger .reveal:nth-child(3){transition-delay:.25s;}
.stagger .reveal:nth-child(4){transition-delay:.35s;}
.stagger .reveal:nth-child(5){transition-delay:.45s;}
.stagger .reveal:nth-child(6){transition-delay:.55s;}

/* ---------- Stats ---------- */
.stats-grid{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(5,1fr);gap:24px;margin-top:60px;
}
.stat-card{
  text-align:center;padding:34px 16px;border-radius:var(--radius);
  background:var(--white);box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);
  transition:transform .4s var(--ease);
}
.stat-card:hover{transform:translateY(-8px);}
.stat-num{font-family:'Inter Tight',sans-serif;font-size:2.4rem;font-weight:800;color:var(--burgundy);}
.stat-num .plus{color:var(--gold);}
.stat-label{margin-top:6px;font-size:.85rem;color:var(--grey-700);font-weight:600;}
@media(max-width:900px){.stats-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);}}

/* ---------- About split ---------- */
.split{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:70px;align-items:center;}
.split img{border-radius:var(--radius);box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg);}
.img-frame{position:relative;}
.img-frame::before{
  content:'';position:absolute;top:-20px;left:-20px;width:70%;height:70%;
  border:3px solid var(--gold);border-radius:var(--radius);z-index:-1;
}
@media(max-width:900px){.split{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:40px;}}

/* ---------- Service cards ---------- */
.services-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:26px;margin-top:56px;}
.service-card{
  background:var(--white);padding:36px 28px;border-radius:var(--radius);
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);position:relative;overflow:hidden;
  transition:transform .45s var(--ease),box-shadow .45s var(--ease);
}
.service-card::before{
  content:'';position:absolute;left:0;bottom:0;width:100%;height:4px;
  background:var(--gold);transform:scaleX(0);transform-origin:left;
  transition:transform .45s var(--ease);
}
.service-card:hover{transform:translateY(-10px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg);}
.service-card:hover::before{transform:scaleX(1);}
.service-icon{
  width:56px;height:56px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--grey-100);
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;margin-bottom:22px;
  color:var(--burgundy);font-size:1.4rem;font-weight:800;
  transition:background .4s,color .4s;
}
.service-card:hover .service-icon{background:var(--burgundy);color:var(--white);}
.service-card h3{margin-bottom:10px;}
.service-card p{color:var(--grey-700);font-size:.92rem;}
.service-more{display:inline-block;margin-top:16px;font-weight:700;color:var(--burgundy);font-size:.85rem;}
@media(max-width:1000px){.services-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);}}
@media(max-width:560px){.services-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}}

/* ---------- Services accordion (home page) ---------- */
.services-layout{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.15fr .85fr;gap:70px;align-items:start;margin-top:56px;}
.services-accordion{border-top:1px solid #e6e2de;}
.service-item{border-bottom:1px solid #e6e2de;border-left:1px solid transparent;border-right:1px solid transparent;transition:border-color .3s;}
.service-item.active{border:1px solid var(--gold);}
.service-toggle{
  width:100%;display:grid;grid-template-columns:70px 1fr 40px;align-items:center;
  padding:28px 24px;background:none;border:0;cursor:pointer;text-align:left;font:inherit;color:inherit;
}
.service-number{color:var(--burgundy);font-weight:800;font-size:.95rem;font-family:'Inter Tight',sans-serif;}
.service-heading h3{font-size:1.45rem;margin-bottom:4px;}
.service-heading small{color:var(--grey-400);font-size:.9rem;}
.service-plus{
  width:34px;height:34px;border-radius:50%;border:1px solid var(--burgundy);color:var(--burgundy);
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-size:1.3rem;line-height:1;
  transition:background .3s,color .3s;
}
.service-toggle:hover .service-plus,.service-item.active .service-plus{background:var(--burgundy);color:var(--white);}
/* closed by default — only opens when JS adds .active and sets max-height */
.service-content{max-height:0;overflow:hidden;transition:max-height .45s var(--ease);}
.service-body{padding:0 24px 30px 94px;}
.service-body p{color:var(--grey-700);margin-bottom:14px;}
.service-body .service-more{margin-top:6px;}
.services-visual{border-radius:var(--radius);overflow:hidden;position:sticky;top:110px;}
.services-visual svg{display:block;width:100%;height:auto;}
@media(max-width:900px){
  .services-layout{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:40px;}
  .services-visual{display:none;}
  .service-toggle{grid-template-columns:48px 1fr 40px;padding:22px 14px;}
  .service-body{padding:0 14px 26px 62px;}
}

/* ---------- Job cards ---------- */
.jobs-toolbar{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:14px;margin:40px 0 10px;}
.jobs-toolbar select,.jobs-toolbar input{
  padding:12px 16px;border:1px solid #ddd;border-radius:var(--radius);font-family:inherit;font-size:.9rem;
}
.jobs-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:26px;margin-top:34px;}
.job-card{
  background:var(--white);border-radius:var(--radius);box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);
  overflow:hidden;transition:transform .4s var(--ease),box-shadow .4s var(--ease);
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;
}
.job-card:hover{transform:translateY(-8px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg);}
.job-card-image{width:100%;height:180px;overflow:hidden;background:var(--grey-100);}
.job-card-image img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;display:block;}
.job-detail-image{width:100%;max-height:360px;overflow:hidden;border-radius:var(--radius);margin-bottom:24px;}
.job-detail-image img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;display:block;}
.job-flag{
  background:var(--burgundy);color:var(--white);padding:14px 22px;
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;font-weight:700;font-size:.9rem;
}
.job-body{padding:26px 22px;flex:1;display:flex;flex-direction:column;}
.job-body h3{margin-bottom:12px;}
.job-meta{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px;margin-bottom:16px;}
.job-tag{background:var(--grey-100);color:var(--grey-700);font-size:.78rem;font-weight:600;padding:6px 12px;border-radius:20px;}
.job-price{color:var(--gold);font-weight:800;font-size:1.3rem;margin-bottom:10px;}
.job-extras{font-size:.85rem;color:var(--grey-700);margin-bottom:20px;}
.job-location{font-size:.85rem;color:var(--grey-700);font-weight:600;margin-bottom:16px;}
.job-body .btn{margin-top:auto;justify-content:center;}
@media(max-width:1000px){.jobs-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);}}
@media(max-width:640px){.jobs-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}}

/* ---------- Location cards ---------- */
.loc-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:28px;margin-top:50px;}
.loc-card{
  position:relative;border-radius:var(--radius);overflow:visible;
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);background:var(--white);
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;
}
.loc-photo{
  position:relative;height:220px;overflow:hidden;
  border-radius:var(--radius) var(--radius) 0 0;
}
.loc-photo img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;transition:transform .6s var(--ease);}\n.loc-photo-placeholder{width:100%;height:100%;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--burgundy),#2a1016);font-size:76px;}
.loc-card:hover .loc-photo img{transform:scale(1.08);}
.loc-flag{
  position:absolute;left:50%;top:220px;transform:translate(-50%,-50%);
  width:58px;height:58px;border-radius:50%;
  background:var(--white);border:4px solid var(--white);
  box-shadow:0 8px 20px rgba(0,0,0,.22);
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  z-index:3;
  font-size:34px;
  line-height:1;
  overflow:hidden;
}
.loc-flag span{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  width:100%;
  height:100%;
  font-size:34px;
  line-height:1;
}
.loc-flag img{
  width:100%;
  height:100%;
  object-fit:cover;
  display:block;
  border-radius:50%;
}
.loc-body{
  padding:40px 22px 28px;text-align:center;
  border-radius:0 0 var(--radius) var(--radius);
  background:var(--white);
  min-height:260px;
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  align-items:center;
}
.loc-body h3{margin:8px 0 10px;font-size:1.25rem;}
.loc-body p{font-size:.95rem;color:var(--grey-700);margin:3px 0;line-height:1.7;display:-webkit-box;-webkit-line-clamp:5;line-clamp:5;-webkit-box-orient:vertical;overflow:hidden;}
.loc-read-more{
  display:inline-block;
  margin-top:auto;
  padding-top:16px;
  color:var(--gold);
  font-weight:500;
  font-size:1rem;
  text-decoration:none;
}
.loc-read-more:hover{text-decoration:underline;}
@media(max-width:1100px){.loc-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);}}
@media(max-width:560px){.loc-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}}

/* ---------- Industry chips ---------- */
.chip-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(5,1fr);gap:18px;margin-top:50px;}
.chip{
  background:var(--white);border:1px solid #eee;padding:26px 18px;text-align:center;border-radius:var(--radius);
  font-weight:700;font-size:.92rem;transition:all .35s var(--ease);cursor:default;
}
.chip:hover{background:var(--burgundy);color:var(--white);border-color:var(--burgundy);transform:translateY(-6px);}
@media(max-width:900px){.chip-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);}}

.chip-rich{
  text-align:left;padding:0;overflow:hidden;display:flex;flex-direction:column;
}
.chip-rich:hover{background:var(--white);color:inherit;border-color:#eee;transform:translateY(-6px);box-shadow:0 14px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.08);}
.chip-image{width:100%;height:130px;object-fit:cover;display:block;}
.chip-body{padding:18px 20px;}
.chip-rich h4{margin:0 0 6px;font-size:.98rem;font-weight:800;}
.chip-rich p{margin:0;font-size:.85rem;font-weight:400;color:#777;line-height:1.5;}

/* ---------- Featured jobs (homepage) — stacked card slider ---------- */
.fj-wrap{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,5fr) minmax(0,7fr);gap:70px;align-items:center;}
.fj-left h2{margin-bottom:34px;}
.fj-form label{display:block;font-weight:600;color:var(--charcoal);margin:0 0 8px;}
.fj-field{
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;background:var(--white);border:1px solid #ddd;
  border-radius:var(--radius);padding:0 16px;margin-bottom:22px;
  transition:border-color .3s,box-shadow .3s;
}
.fj-field:focus-within{border-color:var(--burgundy);box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(122,38,52,.12);}
.fj-field svg{flex:0 0 20px;color:var(--charcoal);}
.fj-field input{
  flex:1;min-width:0;border:none;outline:none;background:transparent;
  padding:16px 0;font:inherit;font-size:.95rem;
}
.fj-search{margin-top:6px;}
.fj-viewall{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;margin-top:34px;
  font-weight:700;color:var(--burgundy);
}
.fj-viewall-btn{
  width:34px;height:34px;border:1.5px solid currentColor;border-radius:50%;
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-size:.7rem;
  transition:background .25s,color .25s;
}
.fj-viewall:hover .fj-viewall-btn{background:var(--burgundy);color:var(--white);}

.fj-stage{position:relative;height:320px;margin:0 48px 0 20px;}
.fj-stage > .lead{position:absolute;inset:0;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;}
.fj-card{
  --d:0;
  position:absolute;inset:0;display:flex;flex-direction:column;
  background:var(--burgundy);color:var(--white);border-radius:var(--radius);
  padding:36px 40px;box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg);pointer-events:none;
  transform:translate(calc(var(--d) * 16px),calc(var(--d) * -7px)) rotate(calc(var(--d) * 1.6deg));
  opacity:calc(1 - var(--d) * .24);
  filter:blur(calc(var(--d) * .7px));
  z-index:calc(10 - var(--d));
  transition:transform .65s var(--ease),opacity .65s var(--ease),filter .65s var(--ease);
}
.fj-card.is-front{pointer-events:auto;}
.fj-card.is-out{transform:translate(-90px,0) rotate(-4deg);opacity:0;z-index:1;}
.fj-card.is-hidden{opacity:0;}
.fj-card h3{color:var(--white);font-size:1.25rem;margin-bottom:20px;}
.fj-meta{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:10px;}
.fj-meta li{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:14px;font-size:.95rem;}
.fj-meta svg{flex:0 0 18px;}
.fj-desc{
  margin-top:20px;font-size:.95rem;line-height:1.55;opacity:.92;
  display:-webkit-box;-webkit-line-clamp:2;line-clamp:2;-webkit-box-orient:vertical;overflow:hidden;
}
.fj-link{
  margin-top:auto;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;
  font-weight:700;color:var(--white);align-self:flex-start;
}
.fj-link:hover{color:var(--gold);}
.fj-arrows{display:flex;justify-content:flex-end;gap:36px;margin:42px 48px 0 0;}
.fj-arrow{
  background:none;border:none;cursor:pointer;color:var(--gold);font-size:1.7rem;line-height:1;
  padding:6px 8px;transition:transform .25s,color .25s;
}
.fj-arrow:hover{transform:scale(1.2);color:var(--burgundy);}

@media(max-width:900px){
  .fj-wrap{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:44px;}
}
@media(max-width:640px){
  .fj-stage{height:390px;margin:0 22px 0 6px;}
  .fj-card{padding:28px 24px;}
  .fj-arrows{margin-right:22px;gap:28px;}
}

/* ---------- Media slider (gallery / slideshow) ---------- */
.media-slider{
  position:relative;margin-top:50px;border-radius:var(--radius);overflow:hidden;
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg);background:var(--charcoal);
}
.media-slider-track{display:flex;transition:transform .6s var(--ease);}
.media-slide{
  min-width:100%;position:relative;aspect-ratio:16/8;background:var(--grey-900);
}
.media-slide img,.media-slide video{
  width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;display:block;
}
.media-slide-caption{
  position:absolute;left:0;right:0;bottom:0;padding:22px 30px;
  background:linear-gradient(0deg,rgba(0,0,0,.65),transparent);
  color:var(--white);font-weight:600;font-size:.95rem;
}
.media-slider-arrow{
  position:absolute;top:50%;transform:translateY(-50%);width:44px;height:44px;border-radius:50%;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.9);border:none;font-size:.9rem;color:var(--charcoal);cursor:pointer;
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;transition:background .25s;z-index:2;
}
.media-slider-arrow:hover{background:var(--gold);color:var(--white);}
.media-slider-arrow.prev{left:16px;}
.media-slider-arrow.next{right:16px;}
.media-slider-dots{
  position:absolute;bottom:16px;left:50%;transform:translateX(-50%);display:flex;gap:8px;z-index:2;
}
.media-slider-dot{
  width:9px;height:9px;border-radius:50%;background:rgba(255,255,255,.55);border:none;cursor:pointer;padding:0;
  transition:background .25s,transform .25s;
}
.media-slider-dot.active{background:var(--gold);transform:scale(1.25);}
@media(max-width:700px){
  .media-slide{aspect-ratio:4/5;}
  .media-slider-arrow{width:36px;height:36px;}
}

/* ---------- Freeform admin content blocks ---------- */
.content-block{margin-top:50px;}
.content-block-text h3{margin-bottom:14px;}
.content-block-text p{color:var(--grey-700);white-space:pre-line;}
.content-block-image img,.content-block-video video{
  width:100%;border-radius:var(--radius);box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);display:block;
}
.content-block-caption{
  margin-top:12px;text-align:center;color:var(--grey-700);font-size:.88rem;font-style:italic;
}

/* ---------- CTA banner ---------- */
.cta-banner{
  background:linear-gradient(120deg,var(--burgundy),var(--burgundy-dark));
  color:var(--white);border-radius:var(--radius);padding:60px;
  display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:30px;flex-wrap:wrap;
  position:relative;overflow:hidden;
}
.cta-banner::after{
  content:'';position:absolute;right:-60px;top:-60px;width:220px;height:220px;border-radius:50%;
  background:rgba(217,164,65,.18);
}
.cta-banner h2{color:var(--white);max-width:520px;}

/* ---------- Forms ---------- */
.form-card{background:var(--white);border-radius:var(--radius);box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg);padding:44px;}
.form-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:22px;}
.form-group{margin-bottom:20px;}
.form-group.full{grid-column:1/-1;}
label{display:block;font-weight:600;font-size:.85rem;margin-bottom:8px;color:var(--grey-900);}
input,select,textarea{
  width:100%;padding:13px 16px;border:1px solid #ddd;border-radius:var(--radius);
  font-family:inherit;font-size:.92rem;transition:border-color .3s, box-shadow .3s;
}
input:focus,select:focus,textarea:focus{
  outline:none;border-color:var(--burgundy);box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(122,38,52,.12);
}
.radio-row{display:flex;gap:24px;}
.radio-row label{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;font-weight:500;}
.radio-row input{width:auto;}
.file-row{border:2px dashed #ddd;border-radius:var(--radius);padding:18px;text-align:center;cursor:pointer;transition:.3s;}
.file-row:hover{border-color:var(--gold);}
.form-note{font-size:.8rem;color:var(--grey-400);margin-top:18px;text-align:center;}
.form-success{display:none;background:#e9f7ee;border:1px solid #b7e4c7;color:#1e7d3d;padding:16px;border-radius:var(--radius);margin-top:18px;font-weight:600;text-align:center;}

/* ---------- Footer ---------- */
footer{background:var(--charcoal);color:#cfc6c6;padding:70px 0 26px;}
.footer-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:2fr 1fr 1fr 1.3fr;gap:40px;}
.footer-brand{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;margin-bottom:18px;}
.footer-brand img{height:42px;}
.footer-brand span{color:var(--white);font-weight:700;font-family:'Inter Tight',sans-serif;}
footer h4{color:var(--white);margin-bottom:18px;font-size:.95rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:1px;}
footer ul li{margin-bottom:12px;font-size:.88rem;}
footer a:hover{color:var(--gold);}
.footer-bottom{
  margin-top:60px;padding-top:26px;border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  display:flex;justify-content:space-between;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px;font-size:.8rem;color:var(--grey-400);
}
.social-row{display:flex;gap:12px;margin-top:18px;}
.social-row a{
  width:36px;height:36px;border-radius:50%;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2);
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;transition:.3s;
}
.social-row a:hover{background:var(--gold);border-color:var(--gold);color:var(--charcoal);}
@media(max-width:900px){.footer-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;}}
@media(max-width:560px){.footer-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}}

/* ---------- Job detail page ---------- */
.job-detail-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:2fr 1fr;gap:50px;align-items:start;}
.job-detail-main{background:var(--white);}
.detail-list li{padding:14px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;font-size:.94rem;}
.detail-list li b{color:var(--grey-700);font-weight:600;}
.sidebar-card{background:var(--white);border-radius:var(--radius);box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);padding:30px;position:sticky;top:110px;}
.sidebar-card .job-price{font-size:1.6rem;}
@media(max-width:900px){.job-detail-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}.sidebar-card{position:static;}}

/* ---------- Utility ---------- */
.text-center{text-align:center;}
.mx-auto{margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;}
.mt-10{margin-top:10px;}
.section-head{max-width:640px;margin-bottom:10px;}
.section-head.center{margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;text-align:center;}

/* ---------- Preloader ---------- */
#preloader{
  position:fixed;inset:0;background:var(--charcoal);z-index:9999;
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  transition:opacity .6s var(--ease), visibility .6s var(--ease);
}
#preloader img{width:70px;animation:pulse 1.2s ease-in-out infinite;}
@keyframes pulse{0%,100%{transform:scale(1);opacity:1;}50%{transform:scale(1.15);opacity:.6;}}
#preloader.hidden{opacity:0;visibility:hidden;}

/* Page transition fade-in */
body{animation:pageFade .6s var(--ease);}
@keyframes pageFade{from{opacity:0;}to{opacity:1;}}

/* ===== LOCATION DETAIL ("View More") ===== */
.loc-detail-hero{background-size:cover;background-position:center;}
.loc-detail-flag{width:72px;height:72px;border-radius:50%;overflow:hidden;border:4px solid #fff;box-shadow:0 8px 20px rgba(0,0,0,.3);margin-bottom:16px;background:#fff;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-size:40px;}
.loc-detail-flag img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;display:block;}
.loc-detail-sub{color:rgba(255,255,255,.85);max-width:640px;margin:10px 0 0;}
.loc-detail-block{margin-bottom:38px;}
.loc-detail-block h2{font-size:1.4rem;margin:0 0 14px;}
.loc-detail-block p{line-height:1.75;color:var(--grey-700);margin:0 0 12px;}
.loc-tags{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px;}
.loc-tags span{background:#f6eef0;color:var(--burgundy);padding:8px 16px;border-radius:999px;font-size:.88rem;font-weight:600;}
.loc-check{list-style:none;padding:0;margin:0;}
.loc-check li{position:relative;padding:8px 0 8px 30px;color:var(--grey-700);line-height:1.6;}
.loc-check li::before{content:"✓";position:absolute;left:0;top:8px;color:var(--gold);font-weight:800;}
.loc-gallery{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:12px;}
.loc-gallery img{width:100%;height:170px;object-fit:cover;border-radius:12px;display:block;}
.loc-contact-list{list-style:none;padding:0;margin:14px 0 22px;}
.loc-contact-list li{padding:10px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:2px;font-size:.92rem;word-break:break-word;}
.loc-contact-list li b{color:var(--grey-700);font-size:.78rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.05em;}
.loc-contact-list a{color:var(--burgundy);text-decoration:none;}
@media(max-width:700px){.loc-gallery{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);}}
/* =========================================================
   HOME PAGE ONLY — DP LMS style hero + scroll animations
========================================================= */
.home-page{--dp-ease:cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1);}

/* ---------- Keyframes ---------- */
@keyframes dpFadeUp{
  from{opacity:0;transform:translateY(40px);filter:blur(10px);}
  to{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0);filter:blur(0);}
}
@keyframes dpGlow{
  0%,100%{box-shadow:0 0 0 0 rgba(217,164,65,.5),0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.25);}
  50%{box-shadow:0 0 0 14px rgba(217,164,65,0),0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.25);}
}
@keyframes dpDot{
  0%,100%{transform:scale(1);opacity:1;}
  50%{transform:scale(1.7);opacity:.45;}
}
@keyframes dpShine{
  from{transform:translateX(-150%) skewX(-20deg);}
  to{transform:translateX(450%) skewX(-20deg);}
}
@keyframes dpLine{from{width:0;}to{width:90px;}}
@keyframes dpFloat{
  0%{transform:translateY(0) rotate(0deg);}
  50%{transform:translateY(-30px) rotate(180deg);}
  100%{transform:translateY(0) rotate(360deg);}
}
@keyframes dpAura{
  from{transform:scale(1);opacity:.75;}
  to{transform:scale(1.25);opacity:1;}
}

/* ---------- "Leading Recruitment Agency in Qatar" — bigger + highlighted ---------- */
.home-page .hero-content .eyebrow{
  position:relative;
  overflow:hidden;
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:14px;
  max-width:100%;
  margin-bottom:28px;
  padding:14px 30px;
  font-size:clamp(.85rem,2.6vw,1.3rem);
  font-weight:800;
  letter-spacing:clamp(1.5px,.5vw,3.5px);
  color:#fff;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(217,164,65,.32),rgba(217,164,65,.08));
  border:1px solid rgba(246,207,127,.6);
  border-radius:60px;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(8px);
  backdrop-filter:blur(8px);
  text-shadow:0 2px 6px rgba(0,0,0,.45);
  animation:
    dpFadeUp .9s var(--dp-ease) .5s forwards,
    dpGlow 2.8s ease-in-out 1.6s infinite;
}
/* the old small line becomes a pulsing gold dot */
.home-page .hero-content .eyebrow::before{
  width:11px;height:11px;
  margin:0;
  flex:0 0 auto;
  border-radius:50%;
  background:var(--gold);
  box-shadow:0 0 12px var(--gold);
  animation:dpDot 1.6s ease-in-out infinite;
}
/* light sweep across the badge */
.home-page .hero-content .eyebrow::after{
  content:'';
  position:absolute;top:0;left:0;
  width:35%;height:100%;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,rgba(255,255,255,.35),transparent);
  animation:dpShine 3.6s ease-in-out 1.8s infinite;
  pointer-events:none;
}

/* ---------- Hero text: staggered blur + fade-up ---------- */
.home-page .hero-content h1{
  opacity:0;
  animation:dpFadeUp 1s var(--dp-ease) .75s forwards;
}
.home-page .hero-content h1::after{
  content:'';
  display:block;
  width:0;height:4px;
  margin-top:24px;
  border-radius:4px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--gold),var(--gold-light));
  animation:dpLine .9s var(--dp-ease) 1.7s forwards;
}
.home-page .hero-content p{
  margin-top:24px;
  opacity:0;
  animation:dpFadeUp 1s var(--dp-ease) 1s forwards;
}
.home-page .hero-content .hero-btns{
  opacity:0;
  animation:dpFadeUp 1s var(--dp-ease) 1.25s forwards;
}

/* ---------- Hero background motion ---------- */
.home-page .hero::before{
  animation:dpAura 7s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
.home-page .hero-shape{
  animation:dpFloat 18s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.home-page .hero-shape::before{
  content:'';
  position:absolute;inset:-70px;
  border-radius:50%;
  border:1px solid rgba(217,164,65,.2);
}

/* ---------- Scroll reveal (home page sections) ---------- */
.home-page .reveal,
.home-page .reveal-left,
.home-page .reveal-right{
  filter:blur(8px);
  transition-property:opacity,transform,filter;
  transition-duration:1s;
  transition-timing-function:var(--dp-ease);
}
.home-page .reveal:not(.whyus-item){transform:translateY(60px);}
.home-page .reveal-left{transform:translateX(-70px);}
.home-page .reveal-right{transform:translateX(70px);}

.home-page .reveal.visible,
.home-page .reveal-left.visible,
.home-page .reveal-right.visible{filter:blur(0);}
.home-page .reveal.visible:not(.whyus-item),
.home-page .reveal-left.visible,
.home-page .reveal-right.visible{opacity:1;transform:none;}

/* ---------- Animations always on ---------- */

/* =========================================================
   HOME PAGE — hover-highlight words, cursor, spotlight
========================================================= */

/* ---------- Words (created by home-fx.js) ---------- */
.home-page .w{
  display:inline-block;
  padding:0 .14em;
  margin:0 -.14em;
  border-radius:.16em;
  transition:background-color .25s ease,color .25s ease,box-shadow .25s ease;
}
/* headline words fly in one after another */
.home-page .w-in{
  animation:dpFadeUp .9s var(--dp-ease) both;
}
/* once split, the words animate instead of the whole heading */
.home-page .hero-content h1.split-ready{
  opacity:1;
  animation:none;
}

/* ---------- Hover highlight (same look as the DP LMS screenshot) ---------- */
@media (hover:hover){
  /* light sections: dark box, white text */
  .home-page .w:hover{
    background:var(--charcoal);
    color:#fff;
    box-shadow:0 6px 18px rgba(0,0,0,.18);
  }
  /* dark hero + dark banner: gold box, dark text so it stays visible */
  .home-page .hero-content .w:hover,
  .home-page .fx-on-dark .w:hover{
    background:var(--gold);
    color:var(--charcoal);
    box-shadow:0 6px 22px rgba(217,164,65,.35);
  }
}

/* ---------- Custom cursor ---------- */
.fx-dot,.fx-ring{
  position:fixed;top:0;left:0;
  width:0;height:0;
  pointer-events:none;
  z-index:100000;
  opacity:0;
  transition:opacity .3s ease;
}
.fx-dot::before,.fx-ring::before{
  content:'';position:absolute;border-radius:50%;
}
.fx-dot::before{
  width:8px;height:8px;left:-4px;top:-4px;
  background:var(--gold);
  box-shadow:0 0 0 2px rgba(255,255,255,.9);
}
.fx-ring::before{
  width:38px;height:38px;left:-19px;top:-19px;
  border:2px solid #fff;
  mix-blend-mode:difference;   /* visible on both dark and light backgrounds */
  transition:transform .35s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1),background-color .3s ease;
}
.fx-show .fx-dot,.fx-show .fx-ring{opacity:1;}
.fx-ring.is-link::before{transform:scale(1.7);background:rgba(255,255,255,.18);}
.fx-ring.is-text::before{transform:scale(1.35);background:rgba(255,255,255,.1);}
.fx-ring.is-down::before{transform:scale(.7);}

/* hide the normal arrow only when the custom cursor is active */
.home-page.has-cursor,
.home-page.has-cursor *{cursor:none !important;}

/* ---------- Hero spotlight that follows the mouse ---------- */
.home-page .hero::after{
  content:'';
  position:absolute;inset:0;
  z-index:1;
  pointer-events:none;
  background:radial-gradient(460px circle at var(--mx,70%) var(--my,30%),rgba(217,164,65,.24),transparent 60%);
  opacity:0;
  transition:opacity .5s ease;
}
.home-page .hero.spot-on::after{opacity:1;}

/* ---------- Reduced motion ---------- */

/* ---------- Admin-uploaded video backgrounds ---------- */
.media-bg-video{
  position:absolute;inset:0;
  width:100%;height:100%;
  object-fit:cover;
  z-index:0;
  pointer-events:none;
}
.media-bg-shade{
  position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:1;pointer-events:none;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(14,5,8,.72),rgba(14,5,8,.35) 60%,rgba(14,5,8,.15));
}
.cta-banner .media-bg-shade{
  background:linear-gradient(120deg,rgba(92,24,37,.85),rgba(92,24,37,.55));
}
.cta-banner > *:not(.media-bg-video):not(.media-bg-shade){position:relative;z-index:2;}
/* Home extra body content spacing */
#home-blocks:not(:empty){padding-bottom:60px;}

/* Slideshow inside the "Save Time" photo frame */
.img-frame .media-slider{margin-top:0;}
.img-frame .media-slide{aspect-ratio:4/3;}

/* ---------- "Save Time" horizontal animated showcase ---------- */
.split.whyus-horizontal{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:0;text-align:center;}
.split.whyus-horizontal .eyebrow{justify-content:center;}
.split.whyus-horizontal .lead{max-width:700px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;}
.whyus-showcase{position:relative;margin-top:46px;}
.whyus-track{
  display:flex;gap:22px;overflow-x:auto;scroll-snap-type:x mandatory;padding:14px 6px 26px;
  scrollbar-width:thin;scrollbar-color:var(--gold) transparent;-webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch;
}
.whyus-card{
  flex:1 0 210px;max-width:340px;scroll-snap-align:start;background:var(--white);
  border-radius:var(--radius);overflow:hidden;box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);
  opacity:0;transform:translateY(46px) scale(.94);
  transition:opacity .7s var(--ease),transform .7s var(--ease),box-shadow .4s var(--ease);
  transition-delay:calc(var(--i) * .12s);
}
.whyus-card.is-in{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0) scale(1);}
.whyus-card.is-in:hover{transform:translateY(-10px) scale(1);box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg);transition-delay:0s;}
.whyus-card-media{position:relative;aspect-ratio:4/5;overflow:hidden;background:var(--grey-900);}
.whyus-card-media::after{
  content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(0deg,rgba(0,0,0,.45),transparent 55%);
  pointer-events:none;
}
.whyus-card-media img,.whyus-card-media video{
  width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;display:block;transition:transform .8s var(--ease);
}
.whyus-card.is-in .whyus-card-media img{animation:whyusZoom 12s ease-in-out infinite alternate;}
.whyus-card:hover .whyus-card-media img,.whyus-card:hover .whyus-card-media video{transform:scale(1.08);animation:none;}
@keyframes whyusZoom{from{transform:scale(1);}to{transform:scale(1.09);}}
.whyus-card-ph{
  width:100%;height:100%;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-size:4rem;
  color:var(--white);background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--burgundy),var(--gold));
}
.whyus-card-num{
  position:absolute;top:14px;left:14px;z-index:2;background:var(--gold);color:var(--white);
  font-weight:800;font-size:.8rem;letter-spacing:1px;padding:6px 11px;border-radius:30px;
}
.whyus-card-body{
  position:relative;display:flex;gap:12px;align-items:center;padding:18px 20px 20px;text-align:left;
}
.whyus-card-body::before{
  content:'';position:absolute;left:0;top:0;height:3px;width:0;background:var(--gold);transition:width .5s var(--ease);
}
.whyus-card:hover .whyus-card-body::before{width:100%;}
.whyus-card-check{
  flex:0 0 auto;width:30px;height:30px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--gold);color:var(--white);
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-weight:800;font-size:.9rem;
  transform:scale(0);transition:transform .5s cubic-bezier(.34,1.56,.64,1);transition-delay:calc(var(--i) * .12s + .35s);
}
.whyus-card.is-in .whyus-card-check{transform:scale(1);}
.whyus-card-body h3{margin:0;font-size:1.02rem;font-weight:700;line-height:1.3;}
.whyus-arrow{
  position:absolute;top:40%;transform:translateY(-50%);z-index:3;width:44px;height:44px;border-radius:50%;
  border:none;background:rgba(255,255,255,.95);box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);cursor:pointer;font-size:.9rem;
  color:var(--charcoal);transition:background .25s,color .25s;
}
.whyus-arrow:hover{background:var(--gold);color:var(--white);}
.whyus-arrow.prev{left:-10px;}
.whyus-arrow.next{right:-10px;}
@media(max-width:700px){
  .whyus-card{flex:0 0 78%;}
  .whyus-arrow{display:none !important;}
}

/* =========================================================
   STAR GROUP — ANIMATED CTA + FOOTER + FLOATING BUTTONS
========================================================= */

@keyframes sgFloat{0%,100%{transform:translate(0,0) scale(1);}50%{transform:translate(0,-26px) scale(1.06);}}
@keyframes sgZoom{from{transform:scale(1);}to{transform:scale(1.14);}}
@keyframes sgSweep{from{transform:translateX(-100%);}to{transform:translateX(340%);}}
@keyframes sgDots{to{transform:translate(52px,52px);}}
@keyframes sgShine{0%{transform:translateX(-140%) skewX(-20deg);}60%,100%{transform:translateX(260%) skewX(-20deg);}}
@keyframes sgRing{0%,60%,100%{transform:rotate(0);}10%,30%,50%{transform:rotate(-14deg);}20%,40%{transform:rotate(14deg);}}
@keyframes sgFabPulse{
  0%{box-shadow:0 10px 26px rgba(0,0,0,.28),0 0 0 0 var(--pc);}
  70%{box-shadow:0 10px 26px rgba(0,0,0,.28),0 0 0 16px transparent;}
  100%{box-shadow:0 10px 26px rgba(0,0,0,.28),0 0 0 0 transparent;}
}
@keyframes sgBtnPulse{
  0%{box-shadow:0 0 0 0 rgba(217,164,65,.55);}
  70%{box-shadow:0 0 0 18px rgba(217,164,65,0);}
  100%{box-shadow:0 0 0 0 rgba(217,164,65,0);}
}

/* ---------- CTA banner with photo ---------- */
.cta-banner.cta-with-img{margin-top:60px;padding:56px 60px 56px 370px;overflow:visible;min-height:220px;}
.cta-banner.cta-with-img::after{display:none;}
.cta-banner.cta-with-img > div.cta-deco{
  position:absolute;inset:0;border-radius:inherit;overflow:hidden;pointer-events:none;z-index:1;
}
.cta-deco span{position:absolute;border-radius:50%;}
.cta-deco .c1{width:250px;height:250px;right:-70px;top:-90px;background:rgba(217,164,65,.18);animation:sgFloat 9s ease-in-out infinite;}
.cta-deco .c2{width:120px;height:120px;right:28%;bottom:-55px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.07);animation:sgFloat 7s ease-in-out infinite reverse;}
.cta-deco .c3{width:70px;height:70px;left:44%;top:22px;border:2px solid rgba(217,164,65,.4);animation:sgFloat 6s ease-in-out infinite;}
.cta-banner.cta-with-img > div.cta-img{
  position:absolute;left:0;bottom:0;width:320px;height:calc(100% + 56px);z-index:2;
  border-radius:var(--radius) 0 0 var(--radius);overflow:hidden;
  box-shadow:0 26px 50px rgba(0,0,0,.35);
  opacity:0;transform:translateX(-50px);
  transition:opacity .9s var(--ease),transform .9s var(--ease);
}
.cta-banner.visible > div.cta-img{opacity:1;transform:none;}
.cta-img img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;animation:sgZoom 14s ease-in-out infinite alternate;}
.cta-img::after{content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(92,24,37,0) 40%,rgba(92,24,37,.7));}
.cta-with-img > .media-bg-video,.cta-with-img > .media-bg-shade{border-radius:inherit;}
.cta-text{flex:1 1 320px;}
.cta-sub{color:rgba(255,255,255,.82);margin-top:14px;max-width:470px;font-size:1rem;}
.cta-with-img .btn-gold{position:relative;overflow:hidden;isolation:isolate;animation:sgBtnPulse 2.6s infinite;}
.cta-with-img .btn-gold::before{
  content:'';position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:40%;height:100%;
  z-index:-1;background:rgba(255,255,255,.5);animation:sgShine 3.6s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@media(max-width:860px){
  .cta-banner.cta-with-img{margin-top:0;padding:0 24px 40px;}
  .cta-banner.cta-with-img > div.cta-img{
    position:relative;width:calc(100% + 48px);height:220px;margin:0 -24px 10px;
    border-radius:var(--radius) var(--radius) 0 0;
  }
}

/* ---------- Animated footer ---------- */
footer.sg-footer{
  position:relative;overflow:hidden;color:#cfc6c6;padding:90px 0 30px;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,#111111 0%,#131111 100%);
}
.sg-topline{position:absolute;top:0;left:0;right:0;height:3px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.06);overflow:hidden;z-index:3;}
.sg-topline::after{
  content:'';position:absolute;top:0;left:0;height:100%;width:30%;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,var(--gold),transparent);animation:sgSweep 5s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.sg-footer-deco{
  position:absolute;inset:0;overflow:hidden;pointer-events:none;z-index:0;
  -webkit-mask-image:radial-gradient(ellipse at 72% 28%,#000 0%,transparent 70%);
  mask-image:radial-gradient(ellipse at 72% 28%,#000 0%,transparent 70%);
}
.sg-footer-deco .dots{
  position:absolute;inset:-52px 0 0 -52px;
  background-image:radial-gradient(rgba(217,164,65,.35) 1.3px,transparent 1.7px);
  background-size:26px 26px;animation:sgDots 7s linear infinite;
}
.sg-glow{position:absolute;border-radius:50%;filter:blur(90px);pointer-events:none;z-index:0;}
.sg-glow.g1{width:420px;height:420px;background:#7A2634;opacity:.4;left:-140px;top:-120px;animation:sgFloat 14s ease-in-out infinite;}
.sg-glow.g2{width:360px;height:360px;background:#D9A441;opacity:.12;right:-120px;bottom:60px;animation:sgFloat 16s ease-in-out infinite reverse;}

.sg-footer-grid{position:relative;z-index:2;display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.6fr 1fr 1fr 1.4fr;gap:44px;}
.sg-col{
  opacity:0;transform:translateY(36px);
  transition:opacity .8s var(--ease),transform .8s var(--ease);
  transition-delay:calc(var(--i,0) * .13s);
}
.sg-footer.sg-in .sg-col,.sg-footer.sg-in .sg-strip-item,.sg-footer.sg-in .footer-bottom{opacity:1;transform:none;}

.sg-footer .footer-brand{margin-bottom:18px;}
.sg-footer .footer-brand img{height:48px;transition:transform .6s var(--ease);}
.sg-footer .footer-brand:hover img{transform:rotate(360deg) scale(1.1);}
.sg-about{max-width:340px;font-size:.92rem;line-height:1.8;}
.sg-social{display:flex;gap:12px;margin-top:24px;}
.sg-social a{
  width:42px;height:42px;border-radius:50%;background:rgba(255,255,255,.07);color:#fff;
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-weight:700;font-size:.82rem;
  transition:transform .5s var(--ease),background .3s,color .3s;
}
.sg-social a:hover{background:var(--gold);color:var(--charcoal);transform:translateY(-7px) rotate(360deg);}

.sg-footer h4{
  position:relative;color:#fff;font-size:1.15rem;text-transform:none;letter-spacing:.3px;
  margin-bottom:28px;padding-bottom:14px;
}
.sg-footer h4::after{
  content:'';position:absolute;left:0;bottom:0;width:36px;height:3px;border-radius:3px;
  background:var(--gold);transition:width .5s var(--ease);
}
.sg-col:hover h4::after{width:70px;}
.sg-footer .sg-links li{margin-bottom:14px;font-size:.93rem;}
.sg-footer .sg-links a{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;transition:color .3s,transform .35s var(--ease);}
.sg-footer .sg-links a::before{
  content:'\203A';color:var(--gold);font-weight:700;width:0;opacity:0;overflow:hidden;
  transition:width .3s,opacity .3s,margin .3s;
}
.sg-footer .sg-links a:hover{color:var(--gold);transform:translateX(6px);}
.sg-footer .sg-links a:hover::before{width:12px;opacity:1;margin-right:5px;}

.sg-card{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:16px;margin-bottom:22px;}
.sg-ico{
  flex:0 0 56px;height:56px;border-radius:12px;background:#fff;color:var(--burgundy);
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  transition:transform .45s var(--ease),background .3s,color .3s;
}
.sg-ico svg,.sg-strip-ico svg,.sg-float svg,.sg-top svg{
  width:24px;height:24px;fill:none;stroke:currentColor;stroke-width:2;stroke-linecap:round;stroke-linejoin:round;
}
.sg-card:hover .sg-ico{background:var(--gold);color:var(--charcoal);transform:rotate(-8deg) scale(1.1);}
.sg-card strong{display:block;color:#fff;font-size:1rem;margin-bottom:2px;}
.sg-card span,.sg-card a{font-size:.9rem;word-break:break-word;}

.sg-strip{
  position:relative;z-index:2;display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);margin-top:64px;
  border-radius:10px;overflow:hidden;background:rgba(255,255,255,.04);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.07);
}
.sg-strip-item{
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:18px;padding:28px 30px;color:#e9e2e2;
  opacity:0;transform:translateY(30px);
  transition:opacity .8s var(--ease),transform .8s var(--ease),background .35s;
  transition-delay:calc(var(--i,0) * .13s + .3s);
}
.sg-strip-item:hover{background:rgba(255,255,255,.08);}
.sg-strip-item.gold{background:var(--gold);color:var(--charcoal);}
.sg-strip-item.gold:hover{background:var(--gold-light);}
.sg-strip-ico{
  flex:0 0 50px;height:50px;border-radius:10px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.09);color:var(--gold);
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;transition:transform .4s var(--ease);
}
.sg-strip-item.gold .sg-strip-ico{background:rgba(0,0,0,.12);color:var(--charcoal);}
.sg-strip-item.gold .sg-strip-ico svg{animation:sgRing 2.6s ease-in-out infinite;transform-origin:50% 50%;}
.sg-strip-item:hover .sg-strip-ico{transform:scale(1.14) rotate(-6deg);}
.sg-strip-item small{display:block;margin-top:2px;font-family:'Inter Tight',sans-serif;font-weight:600;font-size:1.05rem;color:#fff;}
.sg-strip-item.gold small{color:var(--charcoal);}
.sg-strip-item div{min-width:0;word-break:break-word;font-size:.92rem;}

.sg-footer .footer-bottom{
  position:relative;z-index:2;margin-top:34px;
  opacity:0;transform:translateY(20px);
  transition:opacity .8s var(--ease) .7s,transform .8s var(--ease) .7s;
}

/* ---------- Floating call / WhatsApp / back-to-top ---------- */
.sg-float{position:fixed;right:18px;bottom:24px;z-index:9997;display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;gap:14px;}
.sg-float a,.sg-float .sg-chat-fab{
  position:relative;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  width:52px;height:52px;border-radius:50%;color:#fff;overflow:visible;
  animation:sgFabPulse 2.4s infinite;transition:transform .3s;
}
.sg-float a:hover,.sg-float .sg-chat-fab:hover{transform:scale(1.1);}
.sg-float a svg{width:26px;height:26px;}
.sg-float a.sg-call svg{animation:sgRing 2.8s ease-in-out infinite;}
.sg-float .sg-li{background:#0a66c2;}
.sg-float .sg-li svg{fill:currentColor;stroke:none;}
.sg-float .sg-wa{background:#25d366;}
.sg-float .sg-tt{background:#000;}
.sg-float .sg-tt svg{fill:currentColor;stroke:none;}
.sg-float .sg-call{background:var(--burgundy);}
/* chatbot button (moved into the stack by chatbot.js) */
.sg-float .sg-chat-fab{right:auto;bottom:auto;background:var(--gold);color:var(--charcoal);border:0;cursor:pointer;box-shadow:0 8px 20px rgba(0,0,0,.25);--pc:rgba(217,164,65,.55);}
.sg-float .sg-chat-fab:hover{background:var(--gold-light);}
.sg-float .sg-chat-fab svg{width:26px;height:26px;}
.sg-float .sg-chat-fab::after{display:none;}
.sg-top{
  position:fixed;left:22px;bottom:24px;width:46px;height:46px;border-radius:50%;border:0;cursor:pointer;
  background:var(--gold);color:var(--charcoal);z-index:9996;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  opacity:0;transform:translateY(20px) scale(.8);pointer-events:none;
  transition:opacity .4s,transform .4s var(--ease),background .3s,bottom .3s;
  box-shadow:0 10px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.25);
}
.sg-top.show{opacity:1;transform:none;pointer-events:auto;}
.sg-top:hover{transform:translateY(-5px);background:var(--gold-light);}

@media(max-width:980px){
  .sg-footer-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;}
  .sg-strip{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
}
@media(max-width:560px){
  .sg-footer-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  .sg-float{right:12px;bottom:16px;gap:12px;}
  .sg-top{left:14px;}
  footer.sg-footer{padding-bottom:120px;}
}


/* =========================================================
   CONTACT PAGE — hero pill, timeline, form + details
========================================================= */
.ct-hero{padding:190px 0 110px;min-height:420px;display:flex;align-items:flex-end;background-position:center center;transition:background-image .35s ease,background-position .35s ease;}
.ct-crumb{display:inline-block;border-left:3px solid var(--gold);background:rgba(255,255,255,.14);padding:12px 22px;font-size:.82rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.06em;color:#fff;margin-bottom:22px;}
.ct-crumb a{color:#fff;}
.ct-hero h1{font-size:clamp(2.4rem,6vw,4rem);}
.ct-hero-desc{max-width:560px;margin-top:16px;color:#f1e6e6;}

.ct-head{text-align:center;max-width:820px;margin:0 auto 50px;}
.ct-kicker{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;color:var(--grey-700);font-size:1.05rem;}
.ct-kicker i{width:22px;height:10px;border-top:2px solid var(--gold);border-bottom:2px solid var(--gold);}
.ct-head h2{font-size:clamp(2rem,4.5vw,3rem);margin:8px 0 14px;}
.ct-head h2 em{color:var(--gold);font-style:italic;}
.ct-head p{color:var(--grey-700);}

.ct-timeline{position:relative;max-width:1000px;margin:0 auto;transition:opacity .25s ease;}
.ct-timeline::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:50%;top:0;bottom:0;width:6px;background:#c9c9c9;transform:translateX(-50%);}
.ct-item{position:relative;width:50%;padding:18px 44px;}
.ct-item.left{left:0;}
.ct-item.right{left:50%;}
.ct-item::after{content:"";position:absolute;top:50%;width:30px;height:30px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--gold);transform:translateY(-50%);}
.ct-item.left::after{right:-15px;}
.ct-item.right::after{left:-15px;}
.ct-card{background:var(--gold);color:var(--charcoal);border-radius:10px;padding:26px 28px;box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);}
.ct-card strong{display:block;font-family:'Inter Tight',sans-serif;font-size:2rem;color:#fff;}
.ct-item.left .ct-card strong{text-align:right;}
.ct-card p{margin-top:12px;font-weight:600;color:#fff;text-transform:uppercase;}

.ct-main{padding-top:30px;}
.ct-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:50px;align-items:start;}
.ct-title{font-size:clamp(1.8rem,3.5vw,2.6rem);margin-bottom:26px;}
.ct-form{display:grid;gap:22px;}
.ct-row{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:22px;}
.ct-form input,.ct-form textarea{padding:18px 20px;border:2px solid #eee;border-radius:4px;font-size:1rem;}
.ct-form input:focus,.ct-form textarea:focus{border-color:var(--gold);box-shadow:none;}
.ct-submit{justify-self:start;background:var(--gold);color:#fff;border:0;border-radius:4px;padding:18px 40px;font-weight:700;font-size:1rem;cursor:pointer;transition:.3s;}
.ct-submit:hover{background:var(--burgundy);transform:translateY(-3px);}
.ct-submit:disabled{opacity:.6;cursor:wait;}

.ct-details{background:#f6f6f6;border-radius:4px;padding:36px 40px;}
.ct-details ul{display:grid;gap:22px;}
.ct-details li{line-height:1.6;}
.ct-details li b{color:var(--charcoal);}
.ct-details .lead{color:var(--grey-700);font-size:1rem;}

.ct-hero-eyebrow{display:block;margin-bottom:14px;color:rgba(255,255,255,.78);font-size:.82rem;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;}
.ct-hero .container{position:relative;z-index:2;}
.ct-card p{white-space:pre-line;}

@media(max-width:900px){
  .ct-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  .ct-timeline::before{left:14px;}
  .ct-item,.ct-item.right{width:100%;left:0;padding:14px 0 14px 46px;}
  .ct-item.left::after,.ct-item.right::after{left:0;right:auto;}
  .ct-item.left .ct-card strong{text-align:left;}
}
@media(max-width:560px){
  .ct-row{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  .ct-details{padding:26px;}
}
/* ---------- Footer map ---------- */
.footer-map{margin-top:46px;}
.footer-map h4{margin-bottom:16px;}
.footer-map-frame{
  width:100%;height:280px;border-radius:var(--radius);overflow:hidden;
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  box-shadow:0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.35);
}
.footer-map-frame iframe{display:block;width:100%;height:100%;border:0;}
.footer-map-link{
  display:inline-block;margin-top:14px;font-size:.88rem;color:var(--gold);
  transition:transform .3s;
}
.footer-map-link:hover{transform:translateX(5px);}

@media(max-width:560px){
  .footer-map-frame{height:220px;}
}
/* ---------- "See more" button + popup on the Save Time cards ---------- */
.whyus-card-foot{padding:0 20px 20px;text-align:left;}
.whyus-more{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;cursor:pointer;font:inherit;font-weight:700;font-size:.88rem;
  color:var(--gold);background:transparent;border:2px solid var(--gold);border-radius:30px;padding:8px 18px;
  transition:background .25s,color .25s,transform .25s;
}
.whyus-more span{transition:transform .25s;}
.whyus-more:hover,.whyus-more:focus-visible{background:var(--gold);color:var(--white);}
.whyus-more:hover span{transform:translateX(4px);}

body.whyus-modal-open{overflow:hidden;}
.whyus-modal{
  position:fixed;inset:0;z-index:10000;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;padding:20px;
  background:rgba(0,0,0,.65);opacity:0;transition:opacity .3s;
}
.whyus-modal.is-open{opacity:1;}
.whyus-modal-box{
  position:relative;width:100%;max-width:520px;max-height:90vh;overflow-y:auto;background:var(--white);
  border-radius:var(--radius);box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg);text-align:left;
  transform:translateY(24px) scale(.97);transition:transform .35s var(--ease);
}
.whyus-modal.is-open .whyus-modal-box{transform:none;}
.whyus-modal-media img,.whyus-modal-media video{width:100%;max-height:260px;object-fit:cover;display:block;}
.whyus-modal-content{padding:24px 26px 28px;}
.whyus-modal-content h3{margin:0 0 12px;font-size:1.35rem;}
.whyus-modal-content p{margin:0 0 12px;line-height:1.7;color:var(--grey-700,#555);}
.whyus-modal-cta{
  display:inline-block;margin-top:8px;background:var(--gold);color:var(--white);font-weight:700;
  padding:11px 24px;border-radius:30px;text-decoration:none;
}
.whyus-modal-close{
  position:absolute;top:12px;right:12px;z-index:2;width:38px;height:38px;border:none;border-radius:50%;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.95);box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);cursor:pointer;font-size:1.3rem;line-height:1;
}
.whyus-modal-close:hover{background:var(--gold);color:var(--white);}

/* ===== Home: "Contact us for recruiting services" form ===== */
.gt-section{--gt-color:#7A2634;--gt-dark:#5C1825;--gt-bg:#f4f1ee;background:var(--gt-bg);padding:70px 0;}
.gt-wrap{max-width:720px;margin:0 auto;}
.gt-heading{font-family:Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;font-weight:400;color:var(--gt-color);font-size:clamp(1.8rem,4vw,2.6rem);padding-bottom:16px;border-bottom:1px solid #555;margin-bottom:34px;}
.gt-form{display:grid;gap:30px;padding:0 16px;}
.gt-field{display:block;}
.gt-field > span{display:block;color:var(--gt-color);font-weight:600;font-size:1.15rem;margin-bottom:10px;}
.gt-field input[type="text"],
.gt-field input[type="email"]{width:100%;background:transparent;border:0;border-bottom:1px solid #8a8582;border-radius:0;padding:10px 0;font-size:1rem;outline:none;}
.gt-field input[type="text"]:focus,
.gt-field input[type="email"]:focus{border-bottom-color:var(--gt-color);box-shadow:none;}
.gt-radios{display:flex;gap:22px;flex-wrap:wrap;}
.gt-radios label{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;color:var(--gt-color);font-weight:500;font-size:1.05rem;cursor:pointer;}
.gt-radios input{width:20px;height:20px;accent-color:var(--gt-color);}
.gt-field textarea{width:100%;min-height:200px;background:#fff;border:1px solid #9a9a9a;border-radius:6px;padding:14px;font-size:1rem;outline:none;resize:vertical;}
.gt-field textarea:focus{border-color:var(--gt-color);}
.gt-note{color:#2b2b2b;font-size:.95rem;line-height:1.5;margin:0;}
.gt-note + .gt-note{margin-top:-12px;}
.gt-btn{width:100%;background:var(--gt-color);color:#fff;border:0;border-radius:0;padding:22px;font-size:1.3rem;cursor:pointer;transition:.3s;}
.gt-btn:hover{background:var(--gt-dark);}
.gt-btn:disabled{opacity:.6;cursor:wait;}
.gt-success{display:none;background:#e9f7ee;border:1px solid #b7e4c7;color:#1e7d3d;padding:16px;font-weight:600;text-align:center;}

/* ===== Floating action buttons: slide-in entrance (premium, one-time) ===== */
@keyframes sgFabSlideIn{
  from{opacity:0;transform:translateX(90px);}
  to{opacity:1;transform:translateX(0);}
}
.sg-float a,
.sg-float .sg-chat-fab{
  animation:sgFabSlideIn 800ms ease-out backwards;  /* plays once, then stays fixed */
  transition:transform 220ms ease,box-shadow 220ms ease,background 300ms ease;
}
.sg-float a{box-shadow:0 10px 26px rgba(0,0,0,.28);}
.sg-float > :nth-child(1){animation-delay:0ms;}
.sg-float > :nth-child(2){animation-delay:120ms;}
.sg-float > :nth-child(3){animation-delay:240ms;}
.sg-float > :nth-child(4){animation-delay:360ms;}
/* no continuous animation after the entrance */
.sg-float a.sg-call svg{animation:none;}
/* subtle hover / tap feedback */
.sg-float a:hover,
.sg-float .sg-chat-fab:hover{transform:scale(1.06);box-shadow:0 14px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.32);}
.sg-float a:active,
.sg-float .sg-chat-fab:active{transform:scale(.96);}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  .sg-float a,.sg-float .sg-chat-fab{animation:none;}
}


/* =========================================================
   SMC BRAND THEME — Maroon + Black + Gold
   Maroon #7A2634 · Deep Maroon #5C1825 · Gold #D9A441 · Black #111111
   Gold is used as a premium ACCENT only (lines, icons, dots, hovers,
   small badges). Maroon / black / white carry the main surfaces.
========================================================= */
:root{
  --radius:10px;
  --shadow-md:0 12px 32px rgba(17,17,17,.10);
  --shadow-lg:0 28px 64px rgba(17,17,17,.18);
  --grey-100:#f5f3f1;
  --ease:cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1);
}
body{color:#1d1d1d;font-size:clamp(16px,1.2vw,18px);}
h1,h2,h3,h4{letter-spacing:-.01em;}
h2{font-size:clamp(1.65rem,3vw,2.3rem);}
.eyebrow{font-size:.74rem;letter-spacing:.2em;color:var(--burgundy);}
.eyebrow::before{background:var(--gold);width:30px;}
.section{padding:clamp(64px,8vw,104px) 0;}
.lead{font-size:clamp(1rem,1.3vw,1.12rem);line-height:1.75;}

/* buttons — maroon primary, gold only as a thin accent */
.btn{border-radius:999px;padding:15px 34px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.04em;transition:transform 220ms ease,background 220ms ease,box-shadow 220ms ease,color 220ms ease,border-color 220ms ease;}
.btn:hover{transform:translateY(-2px);}
.btn-primary,.btn-gold{background:var(--burgundy);color:#fff;box-shadow:inset 0 -3px 0 var(--gold);}
.btn-primary:hover,.btn-gold:hover{background:var(--burgundy-dark);color:#fff;box-shadow:inset 0 -3px 0 var(--gold),var(--shadow-md);transform:translateY(-2px);}
.btn-outline{border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.85);}
.btn-outline:hover{background:#fff;color:var(--charcoal);}
.btn-outline-dark{border-color:var(--burgundy);color:var(--burgundy);}
.btn-outline-dark:hover{background:var(--burgundy);color:#fff;}
/* on maroon / dark banners the button becomes the gold accent */
.cta-banner .btn-gold,.cta-with-img .btn-gold,.page-hero .btn-gold,.sg-strip .btn-gold,.section-dark .btn-gold{background:var(--gold);color:var(--charcoal);box-shadow:none;}
.cta-banner .btn-gold:hover,.cta-with-img .btn-gold:hover,.page-hero .btn-gold:hover,.sg-strip .btn-gold:hover,.section-dark .btn-gold:hover{background:var(--gold-light);color:var(--charcoal);}

/* navigation */
.nav-links a{letter-spacing:.01em;transition:color 220ms ease,text-shadow 220ms ease;}
.nav-links a:hover,.nav-links a.active{color:var(--gold-light);}
.navbar.scrolled .nav-links a:hover,.navbar.scrolled .nav-links a.active{color:var(--burgundy);}
.navbar.scrolled{box-shadow:0 8px 30px rgba(17,17,17,.10);}

/* hero banners */
.page-hero{background:linear-gradient(120deg,rgba(17,17,17,.88),rgba(92,24,37,.82)),url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1521737604893-d14cc237f11d?q=80&w=1600&auto=format&fit=crop') center/cover;}
.breadcrumb{color:var(--gold-light);letter-spacing:.04em;}

/* cards */
.loc-card,.job-card,.service-item,.sg-card,.whyus-card{border-radius:var(--radius);transition:transform 220ms ease,box-shadow 220ms ease,border-color 220ms ease;}
.job-card:hover,.sg-card:hover,.whyus-card:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg);}
.whyus-card-ph{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--burgundy),var(--burgundy-dark));}
.whyus-card-num{background:var(--burgundy);color:#fff;box-shadow:inset 0 -2px 0 var(--gold);}
.whyus-modal-cta{background:var(--burgundy);color:#fff;box-shadow:inset 0 -3px 0 var(--gold);}
.whyus-modal-cta:hover{background:var(--burgundy-dark);}
.whyus-more{color:var(--burgundy);border-color:var(--burgundy);}
.whyus-more:hover,.whyus-more:focus-visible{background:var(--burgundy);color:#fff;}
.job-price{color:var(--burgundy);}
.stat-num .plus{color:var(--gold);}

/* strip + footer + social */
.sg-strip-item.gold{background:var(--burgundy);color:#fff;}
.sg-strip-item.gold:hover{background:var(--burgundy-dark);}
.sg-strip-item.gold small{color:rgba(255,255,255,.82);}
.sg-strip-item.gold .sg-strip-ico{background:rgba(255,255,255,.12);color:var(--gold);}
.sg-strip-item.gold .sg-strip-ico svg{animation:none;}
.social-row a:hover,.sg-social a:hover{background:var(--gold);border-color:var(--gold);color:var(--charcoal);}
.sg-social a:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);}
footer,.sg-footer{background:#111111;}

/* contact page */
.ct-card{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--burgundy),var(--burgundy-dark));color:#fff;border-top:3px solid var(--gold);border-radius:var(--radius);}
.ct-card strong{color:var(--gold);}
.ct-submit{background:var(--burgundy);color:#fff;border-radius:999px;box-shadow:inset 0 -3px 0 var(--gold);transition:transform 220ms ease,background 220ms ease;}
.ct-submit:hover{background:var(--burgundy-dark);transform:translateY(-2px);}
.ct-form input:focus,.ct-form textarea:focus{border-color:var(--burgundy);}

/* floating actions + back to top: black / maroon, gold icon accent */
.sg-float .sg-chat-fab{background:var(--charcoal);color:var(--gold);--pc:rgba(17,17,17,.4);}
.sg-float .sg-chat-fab:hover{background:var(--burgundy);color:var(--gold-light);}
.sg-top{background:var(--charcoal);color:var(--gold);transition:opacity .4s,transform 220ms ease,background 220ms ease,bottom .3s;}
.sg-top:hover{background:var(--burgundy);transform:translateY(-4px);}

/* calm, premium motion: no constant decorative movement after entrance */
.cta-with-img .btn-gold{animation:none;}
.cta-with-img .btn-gold::before{animation:none;opacity:0;}
.cta-deco .c1,.cta-deco .c2,.cta-deco .c3,.sg-glow.g1,.sg-glow.g2{animation:none;}
.sg-float a.sg-call svg{animation:none;}

/* ===== Global Presence (home + Locations) ===== */
.gp-section{background:var(--grey-100);}
.gp-head{text-align:center;max-width:720px;margin:0 auto 44px;}
.gp-eyebrow{display:inline-block;color:var(--burgundy);font-size:12px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.2em;text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:12px;}
.gp-eyebrow::after{content:'';display:block;width:34px;height:2px;background:var(--gold);margin:12px auto 0;}
.gp-head h2{font-size:clamp(1.65rem,3.4vw,2.1rem);line-height:1.15;margin:0 0 12px;color:var(--charcoal);}
.gp-head p{font-size:clamp(16px,1.5vw,18px);color:var(--grey-700);margin:0;line-height:1.65;}
.gp{max-width:1180px;margin:0 auto;}
.gp-empty{text-align:center;color:var(--grey-700);}
.gp-layout{display:grid;grid-template-columns:270px minmax(0,1fr);gap:28px;align-items:start;}
.gp-side{background:#fff;border-radius:16px;box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);padding:14px;max-height:620px;overflow-y:auto;scrollbar-width:thin;scrollbar-color:var(--gold) transparent;}
.gp-side ul{list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0;display:grid;gap:4px;}
.gp-side-btn{width:100%;text-align:left;background:transparent;border:0;border-left:3px solid transparent;border-radius:8px;padding:12px 14px;cursor:pointer;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:2px;font-family:inherit;transition:background 220ms ease,border-color 220ms ease;}
.gp-side-btn b{font-size:.98rem;color:var(--charcoal);}
.gp-side-btn small{font-size:.78rem;color:var(--grey-700);overflow-wrap:anywhere;}
.gp-side-btn:hover{background:#f6efef;}
.gp-side-btn.active{background:#f6efef;border-left-color:var(--gold);}
.gp-side-btn.active b{color:var(--burgundy);}
.gp-viewport{overflow:hidden;border-radius:18px;box-shadow:0 22px 54px rgba(17,17,17,.20);background:var(--charcoal);}
.gp-track{display:flex;transition:transform 750ms ease-out;will-change:transform;}
.gp-slide{position:relative;flex:0 0 100%;min-height:520px;display:flex;align-items:flex-end;overflow:hidden;}
.gp-img{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;}
.gp-noimg{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--burgundy),var(--burgundy-dark) 60%,#111);}
.gp-shade{position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(to top,rgba(17,17,17,.9) 0%,rgba(92,24,37,.45) 45%,rgba(17,17,17,.05) 78%);}
.gp-info{position:relative;z-index:2;width:100%;padding:40px 44px;color:#fff;}
.gp-info h3{font-size:clamp(1.7rem,3.6vw,2.3rem);margin:0 0 14px;color:#fff;line-height:1.1;}
.gp-info h3::after{content:'';display:block;width:42px;height:3px;background:var(--gold);margin-top:14px;border-radius:2px;}
.gp-row{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;color:#fff;font-size:clamp(16px,1.5vw,19px);line-height:1.5;margin:9px 0;text-decoration:none;}
a.gp-row:hover span{text-decoration:underline;text-underline-offset:3px;}
.gp-row svg{width:22px;height:22px;flex:0 0 22px;fill:var(--gold);}
.gp-more{display:inline-block;margin-top:16px;padding:11px 24px;border-radius:999px;background:var(--burgundy);color:#fff;font-weight:700;font-size:14px;letter-spacing:.04em;text-decoration:none;box-shadow:inset 0 -3px 0 var(--gold);transition:transform 220ms ease,background 220ms ease;}
.gp-more:hover{transform:translateY(-2px);background:var(--burgundy-dark);}
.gp-nav{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:22px;margin-top:26px;}
.gp-btn{width:52px;height:52px;border-radius:50%;border:0;cursor:pointer;background:var(--burgundy);color:#fff;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;box-shadow:inset 0 -3px 0 var(--gold);transition:transform 220ms ease,background 220ms ease;}
.gp-btn:hover{transform:scale(1.07);background:var(--burgundy-dark);}
.gp-btn:active{transform:scale(.95);}
.gp-btn svg{width:22px;height:22px;fill:none;stroke:#fff;stroke-width:2.4;stroke-linecap:round;stroke-linejoin:round;}
.gp-meta{display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;gap:10px;min-width:120px;}
.gp-count{font-size:14px;font-weight:700;color:var(--grey-700);letter-spacing:.08em;}
.gp-dots{display:flex;gap:8px;flex-wrap:wrap;justify-content:center;max-width:280px;}
.gp-dot{width:9px;height:9px;padding:0;border:0;border-radius:50%;background:#cdc5c1;cursor:pointer;transition:background 220ms ease,transform 220ms ease;}
.gp-dot.active{background:var(--gold);transform:scale(1.35);}
@media(max-width:960px){
  .gp-layout{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  .gp-side{display:none;}      /* phones / tablets: one big card + arrows underneath */
}
@media(max-width:640px){
  .gp-slide{min-height:min(74vh,540px);}
  .gp-info{padding:28px 22px;}
  .gp-nav{gap:16px;}
  .gp-btn{width:48px;height:48px;}
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.gp-track{transition:none;}}


/* =========================================================
   CONTACT PAGE — milestone icons, detail icons, social circles, brochure
========================================================= */
.ct-card-top{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:16px;}
.ct-item.left .ct-card-top{flex-direction:row;}
.ct-item.right .ct-card-top{flex-direction:row-reverse;}
.ct-item.right .ct-card strong{text-align:left;}
.ct-item.left .ct-card strong{text-align:right;}
.ct-ico{flex:0 0 auto;width:46px;height:46px;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;color:var(--gold);}
.ct-ico svg{width:100%;height:100%;stroke-width:1.6;}
.ct-ico-img{width:52px;height:52px;border-radius:6px;overflow:hidden;background:#fff;}
.ct-ico-img img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;}
.ct-card p{margin-top:14px;}

.ct-details li b{display:block;margin-bottom:6px;}
.ct-line{display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:14px;}
.ct-ico-sm{flex:0 0 22px;width:22px;height:22px;margin-top:3px;color:var(--gold);}
.ct-ico-sm svg{width:100%;height:100%;}
.ct-line .lead{overflow-wrap:anywhere;max-width:none;}
.ct-line .lead a{color:inherit;}
.ct-line .lead a:hover{color:var(--burgundy);text-decoration:underline;text-underline-offset:3px;}

.ct-social{display:flex;gap:12px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-top:26px;}
.ct-social[hidden],.ct-brochure[hidden]{display:none;}
.ct-social a{width:42px;height:42px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--burgundy);color:#fff;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;box-shadow:inset 0 -3px 0 var(--gold);transition:transform 220ms ease,background 220ms ease,color 220ms ease;}
.ct-social a svg{width:19px;height:19px;}
.ct-social a:hover{transform:translateY(-3px) scale(1.05);background:var(--gold);color:var(--charcoal);box-shadow:none;}

.ct-brochure{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;margin-top:16px;padding:20px 24px;background:#fff;border:1px solid #e2dcd8;border-radius:4px;color:var(--charcoal);font-weight:700;font-size:1.05rem;text-align:center;transition:transform 220ms ease,border-color 220ms ease,color 220ms ease,box-shadow 220ms ease;}
.ct-brochure:hover{border-color:var(--burgundy);color:var(--burgundy);transform:translateY(-2px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);}
.ct-details{border-radius:var(--radius);}
.ct-form input,.ct-form textarea{border-radius:8px;}

@media(max-width:860px){
  .ct-timeline::before{left:22px;transform:none;}
  .ct-item,.ct-item.left,.ct-item.right{width:100%;left:0;padding:14px 0 14px 60px;}
  .ct-item.left::after,.ct-item.right::after{left:7px;right:auto;}
  .ct-item.left .ct-card-top,.ct-item.right .ct-card-top{flex-direction:row;}
  .ct-item.left .ct-card strong,.ct-item.right .ct-card strong{text-align:right;}
  .ct-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:36px;}
}


/* ===== Locations page: image-card grid (like the SMC reference) ===== */
.lg{max-width:1240px;margin:0 auto;}
.lg-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr));gap:22px;}
.lg-card{position:relative;min-height:272px;border-radius:12px;overflow:hidden;display:flex;align-items:flex-end;background:var(--charcoal);box-shadow:0 12px 30px rgba(17,17,17,.14);transition:transform 250ms ease,box-shadow 250ms ease;}
.lg-card:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);box-shadow:0 22px 46px rgba(17,17,17,.24);}
.lg-img{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;transition:transform 250ms ease;}
.lg-card:hover .lg-img{transform:scale(1.04);}
.lg-noimg{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--burgundy),var(--burgundy-dark) 60%,#111);}
.lg-shade{position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(to top,rgba(17,17,17,.88) 0%,rgba(92,24,37,.40) 42%,rgba(17,17,17,0) 72%);}
.lg-info{position:relative;z-index:2;width:100%;padding:22px 26px 24px;color:#fff;}
.lg-info h3{margin:0 0 10px;font-size:clamp(1.35rem,2vw,1.7rem);line-height:1.15;color:#fff;}
.lg-link{color:#fff;text-decoration:none;}
.lg-link::after{content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:1;}      /* whole card opens the detail page */
.lg-link:focus-visible{outline:2px solid var(--gold);outline-offset:4px;}
.lg-row{display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:12px;color:#fff;font-size:clamp(15px,1.25vw,17px);line-height:1.45;margin:7px 0;text-decoration:none;}
.lg-row svg{width:21px;height:21px;flex:0 0 21px;fill:#fff;margin-top:1px;}
.lg-row span{overflow-wrap:anywhere;}
.lg-mail{position:relative;z-index:2;}                                  /* email / phone stay clickable above the card link */
.lg-mail:hover span{text-decoration:underline;text-underline-offset:3px;color:var(--gold-light);}
@media(max-width:1024px){.lg-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));}}
@media(max-width:640px){
  .lg-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:18px;}
  .lg-card{min-height:250px;}
  .lg-info{padding:20px 20px 22px;}
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.lg-card,.lg-img{transition:none;}}
/* =====================================================================
   MOBILE / TABLET RESPONSIVE FIXES  (Android, iPhone, iPad)
   ===================================================================== */
html{-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;text-size-adjust:100%;}
body{-webkit-tap-highlight-color:transparent;}
img,video,svg,iframe,input,select,textarea{max-width:100%;}

@media(max-width:900px){
  /* backdrop-filter on .navbar made it the containing block of the fixed
     slide-out menu and stretched the page sideways. Put the blur on a
     pseudo-element instead. */
  .navbar,.navbar.scrolled{-webkit-backdrop-filter:none;backdrop-filter:none;}
  .navbar::before{
    content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:-1;pointer-events:none;
    -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(10px);backdrop-filter:blur(10px);
  }
  .nav-links{
    height:100vh;height:100dvh;padding:90px 24px 40px;overflow-y:auto;
    box-shadow:-20px 0 50px rgba(0,0,0,.35);visibility:hidden;
    transition:right .5s var(--ease),visibility 0s linear .5s;
  }
  .nav-links.open{visibility:visible;transition:right .5s var(--ease),visibility 0s;}
  .nav-links a{padding:10px 0;}
  .burger{padding:10px 6px;margin-right:-6px;min-width:44px;min-height:44px;align-items:center;justify-content:center;}
  .burger.open span:nth-child(1){transform:translateY(7px) rotate(45deg);}
  .burger.open span:nth-child(2){opacity:0;}
  .burger.open span:nth-child(3){transform:translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg);}
  .burger.open span{background:var(--white) !important;}
  body.menu-open{overflow:hidden;}
  body.menu-open::after{content:'';position:fixed;inset:0;background:rgba(0,0,0,.5);z-index:900;}
  body.menu-open .sg-float,body.menu-open .sg-top,body.menu-open .sg-chat-fab{display:none !important;}

  /* side slide-in animations widened the page: rise from below instead */
  .reveal-left,.reveal-right,
  .home-page .reveal-left,.home-page .reveal-right{transform:translateY(32px);}
  .reveal-left.visible,.reveal-right.visible,
  .home-page .reveal-left.visible,.home-page .reveal-right.visible{transform:none;}

  /* grid children must be allowed to shrink (sliders stretched the page) */
  .fj-wrap,.gp-layout{grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr);}
  .fj-wrap > *,.split > *,.ct-grid > *,.job-detail-grid > *,.gp-layout > *{min-width:0;}
  .gp-stage,.gp-viewport,.gp-track{min-width:0;max-width:100%;}

  /* clip decorative shapes / glows that poke out sideways */
  section,.hero,.page-hero,footer{overflow-x:hidden;overflow-x:clip;}

  /* lone last stat card spans the full row */
  .stats-grid > :last-child:nth-child(odd){grid-column:1 / -1;}
}

@media(max-width:640px){
  .container{padding-left:18px;padding-right:18px;}
  h1{overflow-wrap:break-word;}
  .hero{min-height:100vh;min-height:100svh;}
  /* iOS Safari zooms in on inputs smaller than 16px */
  input,select,textarea{font-size:16px !important;}
  /* thumb-friendly targets */
  .btn,.fj-arrow,.gp-btn{min-height:44px;}
  .hero-btns .btn{width:100%;justify-content:center;}
  .gp-nav{flex-wrap:wrap;}
  .gp-meta{min-width:0;}
  .fj-stage{margin:0 14px 0 4px;}
  .fj-card{transform:translate(calc(var(--d) * 8px),calc(var(--d) * -6px)) rotate(calc(var(--d) * 1deg));}
  .fj-card.is-out{transform:translate(-40px,0) rotate(-3deg);}
}

@media(max-width:560px){
  /* smaller floating buttons so they don't cover content */
  .sg-float{gap:8px;right:12px;}
  .sg-float a,.sg-float .sg-chat-fab{width:42px;height:42px;}
  .sg-float a svg,.sg-float .sg-chat-fab svg{width:21px;height:21px;}
  .sg-top{width:40px;height:40px;}
}

@media(max-width:380px){
  .brand-text{font-size:.95rem;}
  .brand img{max-width:120px;}
  h1{word-break:break-word;}
}

/* notched iPhones */
@supports(padding:max(0px)){
  .navbar{padding-left:env(safe-area-inset-left);padding-right:env(safe-area-inset-right);}
  .sg-float{right:max(12px,env(safe-area-inset-right));bottom:max(16px,env(safe-area-inset-bottom));}
}