/* ============================================================
   PAN-AFRICAN AI TALENT — Global Stylesheet
   Accent: #522180 (purple) | Pink: #FB4EA5 | Cyan: #00D4FF | Dark: #0A0A0C
   Font: Montserrat
   ============================================================ */

:root {
  --emerald:      #522180;
  --emerald-dark: #3B1760;
  --emerald-glow: rgba(82, 33, 128, 0.28);
  --amber:        #3B55D9;
  --amber-dark:   #2A3FAE;
  --amber-glow:   rgba(59, 85, 217, 0.28);
  --terracotta:   #00D4FF;
  --navy-accent:  #2B3FA6;
  --navy-light:   #5468D6;
  --star-gold:    #E8A33D;
  --dark:         #0A0A0C;
  --dark-2:       #151518;
  --dark-card:    #1F1730;
  --dark-border:  rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  --white:        #ffffff;
  --gray:         #888888;
  --light-gray:   #aaaaaa;
  --off-white:    #FCF6F9;
  --font:         'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  --radius:       16px;
  --radius-sm:    8px;
  --radius-pill:  50px;
}

/* ── Reset ── */
*, *::before, *::after { margin: 0; padding: 0; box-sizing: border-box; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }
body {
  font-family: var(--font);
  background-color: var(--dark);
  color: var(--white);
  overflow-x: hidden;
}
img { display: block; max-width: 100%; }
a { text-decoration: none; }
ul { list-style: none; }
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5 { line-height: 1.15; }

/* ── Emerald Square Tag ── */
.emerald-square {
  width: 9px; height: 9px;
  background-color: var(--emerald);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  display: inline-block;
}
.emerald-dot {
  width: 8px; height: 8px;
  background-color: var(--emerald);
  border-radius: 50%;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.amber-square {
  width: 9px; height: 9px;
  background-color: var(--amber);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  display: inline-block;
}

.section-tag {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--light-gray);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}

/* ── Buttons ── */
.btn-primary {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 9px;
  background-color: var(--emerald);
  color: var(--white);
  min-height: 48px;
  padding: 14px 30px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-family: var(--font);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: 1;
  transition: color 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
}
.btn-primary::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-color: var(--emerald-dark);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  z-index: -1;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}
.btn-primary:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
.btn-primary:hover { box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(82,33,128,0.45); transform: translateY(-2px); }

.btn-amber {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 9px;
  background-color: var(--amber);
  color: var(--white);
  min-height: 48px;
  padding: 14px 30px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-family: var(--font);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 800;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: 1;
  transition: color 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
}
.btn-amber::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-color: #000;
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  z-index: -1;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}
.btn-amber:hover { color: var(--white); box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(59,85,217,0.45); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.btn-amber:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }

.btn-outline {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 9px;
  background-color: transparent;
  color: var(--white);
  min-height: 48px;
  padding: 13px 28px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
  font-family: var(--font);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.btn-outline:hover { border-color: var(--navy-light); color: var(--navy-light); }

.more-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background-color: var(--emerald);
  color: var(--white);
  min-height: 48px;
  padding: 13px 26px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: 1;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.more-btn::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0; left: 0;
  width: 100%; height: 0%;
  background-color: #000;
  z-index: -1;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  transition: height 0.4s ease;
}
.more-btn:hover::before { height: 100%; }

/* ── Section header pattern ── */
.section-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 50px;
}
.section-header-left { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 14px; }
.section-header h2 { font-size: clamp(26px, 2.6vw, 38px); font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.15; }

/* ── Divider ── */
.section-divider { height: 1px; background: var(--dark-border); width: 100%; margin: 0 auto; }

/* ============================================================
   TOP HEADER BAR
   ============================================================ */
.top-bar {
  background-color: var(--dark-2);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 11px 40px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--dark-border);
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--light-gray);
}
.top-bar a { color: var(--navy-light); font-weight: 600; transition: opacity 0.2s; }
.top-bar a:hover { opacity: 0.8; }
.top-bar-right { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 22px; }
.top-bar-badge {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  background-color: var(--emerald);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 7px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-size: 12.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  transition: background 0.3s;
}
.top-bar-badge:hover { background-color: var(--emerald-dark); }

/* ============================================================
   NAVIGATION
   ============================================================ */
.nav {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  min-height: 76px;
  padding: 14px 40px;
  background-color: rgba(10, 10, 12, 0.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 100;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--dark-border);
}
.nav-logo { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; }
.nav-logo:focus-visible { outline: 2px solid var(--navy-light); outline-offset: 6px; border-radius: 4px; }
.nav-logo-mark {
  width: 36px; height: 36px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--emerald);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  padding: 6px;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  object-fit: contain;
}
.nav-logo span {
  font-size: 19px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--white);
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}
.nav-logo span em { font-style: normal; color: var(--amber); font-weight: 800; }

.nav-links { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 30px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: 34px; }
.nav-links a {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  position: relative;
  transition: color 0.3s;
}
.nav-links a::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -4px; left: 0;
  width: 0; height: 2px;
  background-color: var(--navy-light);
  transition: width 0.3s ease;
}
.nav-links a:hover, .nav-links a.active { color: var(--white); }
.nav-links a:hover::after, .nav-links a.active::after { width: 100%; }

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

/* ── Nav "Get Started" dropdown ── */
.nav-dropdown { position: relative; }
.nav-dropdown-toggle { cursor: pointer; }
.nav-dropdown-caret { font-size: 10px; margin-left: 2px; transition: transform 0.25s ease; }
.nav-dropdown-menu {
  position: absolute; top: calc(100% + 12px); right: 0;
  background: var(--dark-2); border: 1px solid var(--dark-border); border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 8px; min-width: 230px;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
  opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; transform: translateY(-8px);
  transition: opacity 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease, visibility 0.2s ease;
  z-index: 100;
}
.nav-dropdown:hover .nav-dropdown-menu,
.nav-dropdown.open .nav-dropdown-menu {
  opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: translateY(0);
}
.nav-dropdown:hover .nav-dropdown-caret,
.nav-dropdown.open .nav-dropdown-caret { transform: rotate(180deg); }
.nav-dropdown-menu a {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  padding: 10px 12px; border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  color: var(--light-gray); font-size: 13.5px; font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none; transition: background 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease;
}
.nav-dropdown-menu a i { width: 16px; text-align: center; color: var(--navy-light); }
.nav-dropdown-menu a:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06); color: var(--white); }
.nav-dropdown-divider { height: 1px; background: var(--dark-border); margin: 6px 4px; }

.hamburger {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
  cursor: pointer;
  margin-left: auto;
  padding: 10px;
  border: 0;
  background: transparent;
}
.hamburger span {
  width: 22px; height: 2px;
  background-color: var(--white);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.mobile-menu {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  background-color: var(--dark-2);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 16px;
  gap: 4px;
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%; left: 0; right: 0;
  border: 1px solid var(--dark-border);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.35);
}
.mobile-menu.open { display: flex; }
.mobile-menu a {
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 500;
  padding: 13px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--dark-border);
  transition: color 0.3s;
}
.mobile-menu a:hover { color: var(--navy-light); }
.mobile-menu a:last-of-type { border-bottom: none; }
.mobile-menu-actions { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; margin-top: 10px; }

/* ============================================================
   HERO SECTION
   ============================================================ */
.hero-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 88vh;
  background-image: url('../images/AdobeStock_2000554548.jpeg');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center 30%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
}
.hero-wrapper::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(100deg, rgba(8,8,10,0.96) 0%, rgba(8,8,10,0.82) 42%, rgba(82,33,128,0.4) 100%);
  z-index: 0;
}
.hero-wrapper > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

.hero-content { padding: 0 80px 64px; max-width: 740px; }

.hero-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 9px;
  background-color: rgba(82,33,128,0.18);
  border: 1px solid rgba(82,33,128,0.4);
  color: var(--navy-light);
  padding: 7px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.hero-content h1 {
  font-size: clamp(32px, 3.6vw, 48px);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.12;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  letter-spacing: 0;
}
.hero-content h1 span {
  color: var(--navy-accent);
}
.hero-content p {
  font-size: 17px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.72);
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 570px;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}
.hero-ctas { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; flex-wrap: wrap; }

/* ============================================================
   TRUST BAR
   ============================================================ */
.trust-bar {
  background-color: var(--emerald);
  padding: 18px 80px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr));
  gap: 14px 32px;
}
.trust-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.trust-item i { font-size: 18px; opacity: 0.85; }

/* ============================================================
   ABOUT SECTION
   ============================================================ */
.about-section { background-color: var(--white); padding: 100px 80px; }

.about-top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 70px;
  width: 80%;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}
.about-top-left { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 14px; }
.about-top-left h2 { font-size: clamp(26px, 2.6vw, 38px); font-weight: 700; color: #1a1a1a; line-height: 1.1; }

.about-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 30px;
  width: 80%;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.about-col { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 24px; }
.about-col:nth-child(2) { margin-top: 40px; }
.about-col:nth-child(3) { margin-top: 80px; }
.about-col-top { display: flex; gap: 14px; align-items: flex-start; }
.about-col-icon {
  width: 48px; height: 48px;
  background-color: var(--emerald);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.about-col-icon i { font-size: 22px; color: var(--white); }
.about-col-text h3 { font-size: 22px; font-weight: 700; color: #1a1a1a; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.about-col-text p { font-size: 15px; color: #666; line-height: 1.7; }
.about-img img { width: 100%; height: 500px; object-fit: cover; border-radius: 20px; }

/* ============================================================
   STATS SECTION
   ============================================================ */
.stats-section {
  position: relative;
  background-image: url('../images/AdobeStock_2070519258.jpeg');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  background-attachment: fixed;
  padding: 100px 80px;
}
.stats-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: rgba(5, 3, 10, 0.9);
  z-index: 0;
}
.stats-section > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.stats-inner { max-width: 1100px; margin: 0 auto; }

.stats-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 60px;
}
.stats-header h2 { font-size: clamp(26px, 2.6vw, 38px); font-weight: 700; color: var(--white); line-height: 1.15; }

.stats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 80px;
}
.stat-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 28px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
  transition: border-color 0.3s, transform 0.3s;
}
.stat-card:hover { border-color: rgba(82,33,128,0.4); transform: translateY(-4px); }
.stat-label { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 500; color: var(--light-gray); }
.stat-card hr { border: none; height: 1px; background-color: var(--dark-border); margin: 0; }
.count-number { font-size: clamp(44px, 5vw, 68px); font-weight: 800; color: var(--white); line-height: 1; }

/* ============================================================
   SERVICES / TALENT PREVIEW SECTION
   ============================================================ */
.services-section { background-color: var(--off-white); padding: 100px 80px; }
.services-section .section-tag { color: #999; }
.services-section h2 { color: #1a1a1a; }

.services-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 24px; margin-top: 20px; }
.service-card {
  background-color: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 32px 28px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
  border: 1.5px solid #eee;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  cursor: pointer;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.service-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0; left: 0;
  width: 100%; height: 3px;
  background-color: var(--emerald);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}
.service-card:hover { border-color: rgba(82,33,128,0.2); box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.08); transform: translateY(-6px); }
.service-card:hover::after { transform: scaleX(1); }
.service-icon {
  width: 56px; height: 56px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--emerald), var(--amber));
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px var(--emerald-glow);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.service-icon i { font-size: 24px; color: var(--white); }
.service-icon img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; object-position: 50% 20%; }
.service-card h3 { font-size: 18px; font-weight: 700; color: #1a1a1a; }
.service-card p { font-size: 14px; color: #666; line-height: 1.7; flex: 1; }
.service-arrow {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--emerald);
  margin-top: 6px;
  transition: gap 0.3s;
}
.service-card:hover .service-arrow { gap: 12px; }

/* ── Tier badge (in service cards) ── */
.tier-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-size: 10.5px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  width: fit-content;
}
.tier-pill.t1 { background: rgba(82,33,128,0.1); color: var(--emerald); }
.tier-pill.t2 { background: rgba(43,63,166,0.12); color: var(--navy-accent); }
.tier-pill.t3 { background: rgba(0,212,255,0.1); color: var(--terracotta); }

/* ============================================================
   HOW IT WORKS SECTION
   ============================================================ */
.how-section { background-color: var(--dark); padding: 100px 80px; }

.how-tabs {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 60px;
  background: var(--dark-2);
  padding: 6px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  width: fit-content;
}
.how-tab {
  padding: 12px 28px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  border: none;
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--light-gray);
  font-family: var(--font);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s;
}
.how-tab.active { background-color: var(--emerald); color: var(--white); }

.how-steps {
  display: none;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 0;
  position: relative;
}
.how-steps.active { display: grid; }
.how-steps::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 35px; left: 10%; right: 10%;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--emerald), rgba(82,33,128,0.2));
  z-index: 0;
}
.how-step {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 0 16px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.step-num {
  width: 70px; height: 70px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--dark-2);
  border: 2px solid var(--emerald);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--emerald);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  transition: all 0.3s;
}
.how-step:hover .step-num { background: var(--emerald); color: var(--white); box-shadow: 0 0 30px var(--emerald-glow); }
.how-step h4 { font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 10px; }
.how-step p { font-size: 13px; color: var(--light-gray); line-height: 1.7; }

/* ============================================================
   WHY SECTION (Features)
   ============================================================ */
.why-section { background-color: var(--white); padding: 100px 80px; }
.why-section .section-tag { color: #999; }
.why-body {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 70px;
  align-items: center;
  width: 82%;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.why-img { position: relative; }
.why-img img { width: 100%; height: 650px; object-fit: cover; border-radius: 24px; }
.why-floating-card {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -20px; right: -30px;
  background: var(--dark);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 22px 28px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
}
.why-floating-card .card-stat { font-size: 32px; font-weight: 800; color: var(--white); }
.why-floating-card p { font-size: 13px; color: var(--light-gray); }
.why-features { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.why-features h2 { font-size: clamp(26px, 2.6vw, 38px); font-weight: 700; color: #1a1a1a; line-height: 1.15; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.why-features > p { font-size: 16px; color: #666; line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 36px; }
.feature-item {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 52px 1fr;
  gap: 18px;
  align-items: flex-start;
  padding: 26px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;
  transition: opacity 0.3s;
}
.feature-item:first-of-type { border-top: 1px solid #eee; }
.feature-item:hover { opacity: 0.75; }
.feature-icon {
  width: 48px; height: 48px;
  border: 1.5px solid #ddd;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: all 0.3s;
}
.feature-item:hover .feature-icon { border-color: var(--emerald); background: rgba(82,33,128,0.06); }
.feature-icon i { font-size: 20px; color: #1a1a1a; }
.feature-item:hover .feature-icon i { color: var(--emerald); }
.feature-text h4 { font-size: 18px; font-weight: 700; color: #1a1a1a; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.feature-text p { font-size: 14px; color: #888; line-height: 1.7; }

/* ============================================================
   TALENT CTA BANNER
   ============================================================ */
.talent-cta {
  position: relative;
  background-image: url('../images/AdobeStock_1886649683.jpeg');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  padding: 120px 80px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.talent-cta::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(5,3,10,0.96) 50%, rgba(82,33,128,0.5) 100%);
  z-index: 0;
}
.talent-cta > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.talent-cta-inner { max-width: 700px; }
.talent-cta h2 { font-size: clamp(26px, 2.6vw, 38px); font-weight: 800; color: var(--white); line-height: 1.1; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.talent-cta h2 span {
  color: var(--navy-accent);
}
.talent-cta p { font-size: 17px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 36px; max-width: 540px; }
.talent-perks { display: flex; gap: 30px; margin-bottom: 40px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.talent-perk { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; font-size: 14px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85); font-weight: 500; }
.talent-perk i { color: var(--navy-light); font-size: 16px; }

/* ============================================================
   TESTIMONIALS
   ============================================================ */
.testimonials-section {
  background-color: var(--dark-2);
  padding: 100px 80px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1px 1.8fr;
  gap: 0;
  align-items: center;
  min-height: 550px;
}
.test-left { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 14px; padding-right: 70px; }
.rating-score { font-size: clamp(52px, 5vw, 72px); font-weight: 800; color: var(--white); line-height: 1; }
.stars { display: flex; gap: 4px; }
.stars i { font-size: 22px; color: var(--star-gold); }
.rating-note { font-size: 14px; color: var(--gray); }
.test-divider { width: 1px; background: var(--dark-border); align-self: stretch; }
.test-right { padding-left: 70px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 30px; position: relative; }
.testimonial-slider { position: relative; min-height: 220px; overflow: hidden; }
.testimonial-slide { display: none; flex-direction: column; gap: 20px; animation: fadeIn 0.5s ease; }
.testimonial-slide.active { display: flex; }
@keyframes fadeIn { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(10px); } to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); } }
.quote-icon { font-size: 60px; color: var(--emerald); }
.quote-text { font-size: clamp(20px, 2vw, 28px); font-weight: 600; color: var(--white); line-height: 1.55; }
.testimonial-author { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; }
.testimonial-author img { width: 52px; height: 52px; border-radius: 50%; object-fit: cover; border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15); }
.testimonial-author h4 { font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--white); }
.testimonial-author span { font-size: 13px; color: var(--gray); }
.test-nav { display: flex; gap: 10px; justify-content: flex-end; }
.nav-arrow {
  width: 46px; height: 46px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 16px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s;
}
.nav-arrow:hover { border-color: var(--navy-light); color: var(--navy-light); }

/* ── Author avatar initial ── */
.author-avatar {
  width: 52px; height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
}

/* ============================================================
   CONTACT SECTION
   ============================================================ */
.contact-section { background-color: var(--dark); padding: 100px 80px; }
.contact-inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr;
  gap: 70px;
  align-items: start;
  width: 78%;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.contact-left { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 32px; }
.contact-left h2 { font-size: clamp(26px, 2.6vw, 38px); font-weight: 700; color: var(--white); line-height: 1.2; }
.contact-info-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 24px 20px; }
.info-block { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 5px; }
.info-label { font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--gray); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; }
.info-block p, .info-block a { font-size: 15px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--white); }
.info-block a:hover { color: var(--navy-light); }
.contact-divider { height: 1px; background: var(--dark-border); }
.book-call { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; }
.book-link { font-size: 18px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy-light); transition: opacity 0.3s; }
.book-link:hover { opacity: 0.8; }
.book-call p { font-size: 13px; color: var(--gray); line-height: 1.6; }
.agent-info { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; margin-top: 6px; }
.agent-info img { width: 48px; height: 48px; border-radius: 50%; object-fit: cover; border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15); }
.agent-avatar { width: 48px; height: 48px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--emerald); display: grid; place-items: center; font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--white); flex-shrink: 0; }
.agent-info h4 { font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--white); }
.agent-info span { font-size: 12px; color: var(--gray); }
.contact-form-card {
  background: var(--dark-2);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 36px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
  border: 1px solid var(--dark-border);
}
.contact-form-card h3 { font-size: 20px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 8px; text-align: center; }
.form-group input,
.form-group select,
.form-group textarea {
  width: 100%;
  background: var(--dark);
  border: 1px solid var(--dark-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  padding: 15px 22px;
  font-family: var(--font);
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--white);
  outline: none;
  transition: border-color 0.3s;
  appearance: none;
}
.form-group textarea { border-radius: var(--radius); resize: vertical; min-height: 120px; }
.form-group input::placeholder,
.form-group textarea::placeholder { color: var(--gray); }
.form-group input:focus,
.form-group select:focus,
.form-group textarea:focus { border-color: var(--emerald); }
.form-group select option { background: var(--dark); }
.send-btn {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 15px;
  background-color: var(--emerald);
  color: var(--white);
  border: none;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-family: var(--font);
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 700;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: 1;
  transition: color 0.3s;
  margin-top: 6px;
}
.send-btn::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0; left: 0;
  width: 100%; height: 0%;
  background: #000;
  z-index: -1;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  transition: height 0.4s ease;
}
.send-btn:hover::before { height: 100%; }

/* ── Upload form (talent page) ── */
.file-drop {
  border: 2px dashed rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 30px 20px;
  text-align: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s;
}
.file-drop:hover { border-color: var(--emerald); background: rgba(82,33,128,0.06); }
.file-drop-icon { font-size: 32px; color: var(--emerald); margin-bottom: 10px; }
.file-drop p { font-size: 14px; color: var(--light-gray); }
.file-drop span { font-size: 12px; color: var(--gray); }
.file-drop input { display: none; }
.file-name { display: none; margin-top: 10px; font-size: 13px; color: var(--navy-light); font-weight: 600; }
.file-name.show { display: block; }

/* ── Pricing cards ── */
.pricing-section { background-color: var(--dark); padding: 100px 80px; }
.pricing-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 24px; margin-top: 20px; }
.price-card {
  background: var(--dark-2);
  border: 1px solid var(--dark-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 40px 32px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0;
  position: relative;
  transition: border-color 0.3s, transform 0.3s;
}
.price-card:hover { border-color: rgba(82,33,128,0.3); transform: translateY(-4px); }
.price-card.featured { border-color: var(--emerald); background: var(--dark-card); transform: scale(1.03); }
.price-card.featured:hover { transform: scale(1.03) translateY(-4px); }
.price-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: -14px; left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  background: var(--amber);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 5px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.price-plan { font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gray); margin-bottom: 16px; }
.price-amount { font-size: 52px; font-weight: 800; color: var(--white); line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.price-amount sup { font-size: 24px; font-weight: 600; vertical-align: super; color: var(--navy-light); margin-right: 2px; }
.price-period { font-size: 13px; color: var(--gray); margin-bottom: 24px; }
.price-tagline { font-size: 14px; color: var(--light-gray); line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 30px; padding-bottom: 26px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--dark-border); }
.price-features { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 14px; flex: 1; margin-bottom: 32px; }
.price-feature { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 10px; font-size: 14px; color: var(--light-gray); }
.price-feature i { color: var(--emerald); margin-top: 2px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.price-card .btn-primary,
.price-card .btn-amber { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }

/* ============================================================
   MARQUEE + FOOTER
   ============================================================ */
.last-wrap {
  background-image: url('../images/AdobeStock_189360493.jpeg');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  position: relative;
  padding: 28px 0 0;
}
.last-wrap::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: rgba(5,3,10,0.88);
  z-index: 0;
}
.last-wrap > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.marquee-wrap { overflow: hidden; padding: 50px 0; }
.marquee-track {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 40px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  animation: marqueeScroll 22s linear infinite;
  width: max-content;
}
.marquee-track span { font-size: clamp(24px, 3.5vw, 42px); font-weight: 800; color: var(--white); }
.marquee-star { color: var(--star-gold) !important; opacity: 0.9; }
@keyframes marqueeScroll { 0% { transform: translateX(0); } 100% { transform: translateX(-50%); } }

.footer {
  background: rgba(10, 10, 12, 0.97);
  padding: 52px 64px 30px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  margin: 0;
  max-width: 1280px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}
.footer-lead {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 32px;
  padding-bottom: 42px;
  margin-bottom: 42px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--dark-border);
}
.footer-kicker {
  display: block;
  color: var(--navy-light);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.footer-lead h2 {
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: clamp(28px, 3.5vw, 48px);
  line-height: 1.08;
  font-weight: 800;
}
.footer-lead h2 span { color: var(--navy-light); }
.footer-contact-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 9px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  color: var(--white);
  background: var(--emerald);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  padding: 13px 20px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  transition: background 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
}
.footer-contact-link:hover { background: var(--emerald-dark); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.footer-contact-link i { font-size: 11px; }
.footer-inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.7fr repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 34px;
  padding-bottom: 42px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--dark-border);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.footer-brand { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 16px; }
.footer-logo { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; }
.footer-logo-mark {
  width: 34px; height: 34px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--emerald);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  padding: 6px;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  object-fit: contain;
}
.footer-logo span { font-size: 18px; font-weight: 800; color: var(--white); }
.footer-logo span em { font-style: normal; color: var(--amber); font-weight: 800; }
.footer-brand p { font-size: 13px; color: var(--light-gray); line-height: 1.7; max-width: 280px; }
.follow-label { font-size: 12px; color: var(--gray); }
.social-links { display: flex; gap: 10px; }
.social-links a {
  width: 36px; height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--dark-border);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 13px;
  transition: all 0.3s;
}
.social-links a:hover { background: var(--emerald); border-color: var(--emerald); }

.footer-col { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 14px; }
.footer-col h4 {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  padding-bottom: 12px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--dark-border);
}
.footer-col ul { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; }
.footer-col ul li a { font-size: 13px; color: var(--light-gray); transition: color 0.3s; }
.footer-col ul li a:hover { color: var(--navy-light); }

.footer-bottom {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 16px;
}
.footer-bottom p { font-size: 13px; color: var(--gray); }
.footer-bottom strong { color: var(--light-gray); }
.footer-legal { display: flex; gap: 20px; }
.footer-legal a { font-size: 13px; color: var(--gray); transition: color 0.3s; }
.footer-legal a:hover { color: var(--navy-light); }

/* ============================================================
   SCROLL TO TOP
   ============================================================ */
.scroll-top {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 30px; right: 30px;
  width: 46px; height: 46px;
  background-color: var(--emerald);
  border: none;
  border-radius: 50%;
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 16px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 999;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px var(--emerald-glow);
  transition: background 0.3s, transform 0.3s;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.scroll-top:hover { background-color: var(--emerald-dark); transform: translateY(-3px); }

/* ============================================================
   PAGE HERO (inner pages)
   ============================================================ */
.page-hero {
  background-color: var(--dark-2);
  padding: 80px 80px 70px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--dark-border);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.page-hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -100px; right: -100px;
  width: 500px; height: 500px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(82,33,128,0.14) 0%, transparent 70%);
}
.page-hero > * { position: relative; }
.page-hero .section-tag { margin-bottom: 16px; }
.page-hero h1 { font-size: clamp(32px, 3.6vw, 48px); font-weight: 800; color: var(--white); line-height: 1.05; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.page-hero h1 span {
  color: var(--navy-accent);
}
.page-hero p { font-size: 17px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65); line-height: 1.7; max-width: 560px; }

/* ── Page hero with split image ── */
.page-hero-split {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  min-height: 430px;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}
.phs-left {
  background-color: var(--dark-2);
  padding: 64px 70px 64px 80px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 20px;
  position: relative;
}
.phs-left::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -80px; right: -80px;
  width: 400px; height: 400px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(82,33,128,0.15) 0%, transparent 70%);
}
.phs-left > * { position: relative; }
.phs-left h1 { font-size: clamp(32px, 3.6vw, 48px); font-weight: 800; color: var(--white); line-height: 1.08; }
.phs-left h1 span {
  color: var(--navy-accent);
}
.phs-left p { font-size: 15px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); line-height: 1.7; max-width: 480px; }
.phs-right { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.phs-right img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; filter: brightness(0.55) saturate(0.7); }
.phs-right-overlay { position: absolute; inset: 0; background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--dark-2) 0%, transparent 30%); }

/* ============================================================
   SCROLL ANIMATIONS
   ============================================================ */
.animate { opacity: 0; transition: opacity 0.8s ease, transform 0.8s ease; }
.animate[data-dir="up"]    { transform: translateY(60px); }
.animate[data-dir="down"]  { transform: translateY(-60px); }
.animate[data-dir="left"]  { transform: translateX(-80px); }
.animate[data-dir="right"] { transform: translateX(80px); }
.animate.slide-in { opacity: 1; transform: translate(0); }

/* ============================================================
   RESPONSIVE
   ============================================================ */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .about-grid, .stats-grid { width: 100%; }
  .services-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .footer-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr; }
  .footer-brand { grid-column: span 3; }
  .pricing-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; max-width: 480px; }
}
@media (max-width: 1180px) and (min-width: 769px) {
  .nav { padding-left: 24px; padding-right: 24px; }
  .nav-logo { gap: 9px; }
  .nav-logo span { font-size: 16px; }
  .nav-links { gap: 20px; margin-right: 20px; }
  .nav-links a { font-size: 12px; }
  .nav-actions .btn-primary { padding-left: 18px; padding-right: 18px; }
  .phs-left { padding-left: 40px; padding-right: 40px; }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .nav { min-height: 68px; padding: 10px 16px; position: relative; }
  .nav-logo { min-width: 0; gap: 8px; }
  .nav-logo-mark { width: 32px; height: 32px; }
  .nav-logo span { font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: 0; white-space: nowrap; }
  .nav-links, .nav-actions { display: none; }
  .hamburger { display: flex; flex-shrink: 0; }
  .mobile-menu { top: calc(100% + 1px); border-radius: 0 0 var(--radius-sm) var(--radius-sm); padding: 12px 20px 20px; }
  .mobile-menu a { min-height: 48px; display: flex; align-items: center; }
  .hero-wrapper { min-height: auto; display: block; }
  .hero-content { padding: 56px 20px 44px; max-width: 100%; }
  .hero-content p { font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.65; }
  .hero-ctas { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 12px; }
  .hero-ctas > a { width: min(100%, 360px); justify-content: center; }
  .trust-bar { padding: 18px 20px; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 14px 16px; }
  .trust-item { font-size: 11px; line-height: 1.35; justify-content: flex-start; align-items: flex-start; }
  .trust-item i { margin-top: 1px; }
  .about-section { padding: 60px 20px; }
  .about-top { flex-direction: column; gap: 20px; width: 100%; margin-bottom: 40px; }
  .about-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; width: 100%; }
  .about-col:nth-child(2), .about-col:nth-child(3) { margin-top: 0; }
  .about-img img { height: 260px; }
  .stats-section { padding: 60px 20px; }
  .stats-header { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 20px; }
  .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 14px; margin-bottom: 40px; }
  .services-section { padding: 60px 20px; }
  .services-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 16px; }
  .how-section { padding: 60px 20px; }
  .how-steps { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 30px; }
  .how-steps::before { display: none; }
  .why-section { padding: 60px 20px; }
  .why-body { grid-template-columns: 1fr; width: 100%; gap: 40px; }
  .why-img img { height: 320px; }
  .why-floating-card { position: relative; bottom: auto; right: auto; }
  .talent-cta { padding: 70px 20px; }
  .testimonials-section { grid-template-columns: 1fr; padding: 60px 20px; gap: 30px; min-height: auto; }
  .test-divider { width: 100%; height: 1px; }
  .test-left { padding-right: 0; }
  .test-right { padding-left: 0; }
  .quote-text { font-size: 17px; }
  .contact-section { padding: 60px 20px; }
  .contact-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; width: 100%; gap: 40px; }
  .last-wrap { padding-top: 12px; }
  .marquee-wrap { padding: 34px 0; }
  .footer { padding: 40px 20px 26px; margin: 0; border-radius: 0; }
  .footer-lead { align-items: flex-start; flex-direction: column; gap: 24px; padding-bottom: 32px; margin-bottom: 32px; }
  .footer-lead h2 { font-size: 30px; }
  .footer-contact-link { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
  .footer-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .footer-brand { grid-column: span 2; }
  .page-hero { padding: 60px 20px 50px; }
  .page-hero-split { grid-template-columns: 1fr; min-height: 0; }
  .phs-right { height: 220px; order: 2; }
  .phs-left { padding: 56px 20px 48px; gap: 16px; order: 1; }
  .phs-left p { font-size: 15px; }
  .phs-left .hero-ctas { margin-top: 4px !important; }
  .section-header { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 20px; }
  .pricing-section { padding: 60px 20px; }
  .pricing-grid { max-width: 100%; }
  .price-card.featured { transform: none; }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .nav-logo span { font-size: 14px; }
  .nav-logo-mark { width: 30px; height: 30px; }
  .hero-content { padding-top: 48px; }
  .trust-bar { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .how-steps { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer-brand { grid-column: span 1; }
  .contact-info-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .services-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ── Site Messages (Django messages framework) ── */
.site-messages { max-width: 1100px; margin: 100px auto 0; padding: 0 20px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; }
.site-message { border-radius: var(--radius-sm); padding: 14px 20px; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600; border: 1.5px solid transparent; }
.site-message-success { background: rgba(82,33,128,0.08); border-color: rgba(82,33,128,0.3); color: var(--emerald); }
.site-message-error { background: rgba(200,60,60,0.08); border-color: rgba(200,60,60,0.3); color: #C83C3C; }
.site-message-info, .site-message-debug { background: rgba(43,63,166,0.08); border-color: rgba(43,63,166,0.3); color: var(--navy-accent); }
.site-message-warning { background: rgba(232,163,61,0.12); border-color: rgba(232,163,61,0.35); color: #A9700F; }

/* ── Form field errors ── */
.field-error { color: #C83C3C; font-size: 12.5px; font-weight: 600; margin-top: 6px; display: block; }