/* ============================================
   3L Consulting — Refined Authority Design
   ============================================ */

:root {
    --navy: #0a1628;
    --navy-mid: #0d203b;
    --navy-light: #162a4a;
    --gold: #c8a555;
    --gold-light: #e8d5a0;
    --gold-hover: #b8923f;
    --cream: #faf8f4;
    --cream-dark: #f0ece4;
    --warm-white: #fefdfb;
    --text-dark: #1a1a2e;
    --text-body: #3d3d56;
    --text-muted: #6b6b80;
    --white: #ffffff;
    --success: #2a9d6e;
    --radius: 6px;
    --radius-lg: 12px;
    --radius-xl: 20px;
    --shadow-sm: 0 2px 8px rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.06);
    --shadow-md: 0 8px 30px rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.08);
    --shadow-lg: 0 20px 60px rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.12);
    --shadow-gold: 0 8px 30px rgba(200, 165, 85, 0.15);
    --transition: 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
    --transition-slow: 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
}

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

html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    scroll-padding-top: 90px;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    font-size: 16px;
}

body {
    font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 400;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: var(--text-body);
    background-color: var(--cream);
    overflow-x: hidden;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

/* ---- Grain Overlay ---- */
.grain-overlay {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 9999;
    opacity: 0.03;
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg viewBox='0 0 256 256' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cfilter id='noise'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.9' numOctaves='4' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23noise)'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
    background-repeat: repeat;
    background-size: 256px 256px;
}

/* ---- Typography ---- */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
    font-family: 'DM Serif Display', serif;
    font-weight: 400;
    color: var(--navy);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.2;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

h1 { font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem); }
h2 { font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 3rem); }
h3 { font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 2vw, 1.5rem); }
h4 { font-size: 1.15rem; }

p {
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
}

strong {
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-dark);
}

a {
    color: var(--gold);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color var(--transition);
}

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

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

/* ---- Layout ---- */
.container {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 2rem;
}

.row {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin: 0 -1rem;
}

.col {
    flex: 1;
    padding: 0 1rem;
}

/* ---- Buttons ---- */
.btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 0.875rem 2rem;
    border-radius: 100px;
    font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    text-align: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all var(--transition);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    border: 2px solid transparent;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.btn::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(120deg, transparent 30%, rgba(255,255,255,0.15) 50%, transparent 70%);
    transform: translateX(-100%);
    transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}

.btn:hover::after {
    transform: translateX(100%);
}

.btn-primary {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold) 0%, var(--gold-hover) 100%);
    color: var(--navy);
    border-color: var(--gold);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(200, 165, 85, 0.25);
    color: var(--navy);
}

.btn-light {
    background-color: var(--white);
    color: var(--navy);
    border-color: var(--white);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.btn-light:hover {
    background-color: var(--gold);
    border-color: var(--gold);
    color: var(--navy);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-outline {
    background-color: transparent;
    color: var(--white);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
}

.btn-outline:hover {
    background-color: var(--white);
    color: var(--navy);
    border-color: var(--white);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* ============================================
   Header & Navigation
   ============================================ */
header {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    z-index: 1000;
    transition: all var(--transition);
    background-color: transparent;
}

header.scrolled {
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.97);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 20px rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.08);
}

.header-container {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    height: 90px;
}

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

.logo img {
    height: 42px;
    width: 42px;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: 50%;
    transition: transform var(--transition);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.logo:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.logo-text {
    font-family: 'DM Serif Display', serif;
    font-weight: 400;
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    color: var(--white);
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    transition: color var(--transition);
}

header.scrolled .logo-text {
    color: var(--navy);
}

nav ul {
    display: flex;
    list-style: none;
    gap: 0.25rem;
}

nav ul li a {
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 0.5rem 0.9rem;
    border-radius: 100px;
    transition: all var(--transition);
    position: relative;
}

header.scrolled nav ul li a {
    color: var(--navy-light);
}

nav ul li a:hover,
nav ul li a.active {
    color: var(--white);
}

header.scrolled nav ul li a:hover,
header.scrolled nav ul li a.active {
    color: var(--navy);
    background-color: rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.05);
}

nav ul li a.active::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 20px;
    height: 2px;
    background-color: var(--gold);
    border-radius: 2px;
}

.hamburger {
    display: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 0.5rem;
}

.bar {
    display: block;
    width: 24px;
    height: 2px;
    margin: 5px auto;
    background-color: var(--white);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    border-radius: 2px;
}

header.scrolled .bar {
    background-color: var(--navy);
}

/* ============================================
   Hero Section
   ============================================ */
.hero {
    position: relative;
    min-height: 100vh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding-top: 90px;
    background-color: var(--navy);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-bg {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background-image: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.92) 0%, rgba(22, 42, 74, 0.88) 50%, rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.95) 100%), url('./3.jpg');
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    z-index: 0;
}

.hero-bg::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 200px;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, var(--navy) 0%, transparent 100%);
}

.hero-shapes {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-shapes .ring {
    position: absolute;
    border: 1px solid rgba(200, 165, 85, 0.12);
    border-radius: 50%;
}

.hero-shapes .ring:nth-child(1) {
    width: 600px;
    height: 600px;
    top: -200px;
    right: -100px;
    animation: ringFloat 20s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.hero-shapes .ring:nth-child(2) {
    width: 400px;
    height: 400px;
    bottom: -100px;
    left: -50px;
    animation: ringFloat 25s ease-in-out infinite reverse;
}

.hero-shapes .ring:nth-child(3) {
    width: 200px;
    height: 200px;
    top: 30%;
    left: 15%;
    border-color: rgba(200, 165, 85, 0.08);
    animation: ringFloat 15s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes ringFloat {
    0%, 100% { transform: translate(0, 0) rotate(0deg); }
    25% { transform: translate(10px, -15px) rotate(2deg); }
    50% { transform: translate(-5px, 10px) rotate(-1deg); }
    75% { transform: translate(8px, 5px) rotate(1.5deg); }
}

.hero-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    color: var(--white);
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 820px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 2rem 1rem;
}

.hero-title-wrapper {
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.hero h1 {
    font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5.5vw, 4.2rem);
    color: var(--white);
    margin-bottom: 0;
    line-height: 1.1;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.hero p {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    max-width: 650px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
    line-height: 1.8;
}

.hero-features {
    margin-top: 2.5rem;
    text-align: left;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 1.75rem 2rem;
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    max-width: 550px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
}

.feature-item {
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
}

.feature-item:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.feature-item i {
    color: var(--gold);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.cta-buttons {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-top: 2.5rem;
}

.hero-tagline {
    font-family: 'DM Serif Display', serif;
    font-weight: 400;
    font-style: italic;
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    color: var(--gold);
    display: inline-block;
    margin-top: 2.5rem;
    padding: 0.75rem 2rem;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(200, 165, 85, 0.3);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(200, 165, 85, 0.3);
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

/* ============================================
   Section Shared Styles
   ============================================ */
section {
    padding: 7rem 0;
    position: relative;
}

.section-title {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

.section-title h2 {
    display: inline-block;
    position: relative;
    padding-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.section-title h2::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 50px;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-light));
    border-radius: 3px;
}

.section-subtitle {
    max-width: 680px;
    margin: 1rem auto 0;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
}

/* Section Labels */
.section-label {
    font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    color: var(--gold);
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.section-label--light {
    color: var(--gold-light);
}

/* Hero Label */
.hero-label {
    font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 4px;
    color: var(--gold);
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(25px);
    animation: heroReveal 0.9s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) forwards;
    animation-delay: 0.1s;
}

/* Split Layout */
.split-section {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 4rem;
    align-items: center;
}

.split-media {
    position: relative;
}

.split-content {
    text-align: left;
}

.split-content h2 {
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.split-content h2::after {
    display: none;
}

/* Section CTA */
.section-cta {
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: 3.5rem;
    padding-top: 2.5rem;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.06);
}

.cta-statement {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--navy);
    max-width: 700px;
    margin: 0 auto 2rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

/* Location Badge */
.location-badge {
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* ============================================
   Who We Are Section
   ============================================ */
.who-we-are {
    background-color: var(--warm-white);
}

.who-we-are-content {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.who-we-are-image {
    margin: 2.5rem auto;
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    max-width: 620px;
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
    position: relative;
}

.who-we-are-image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform var(--transition-slow);
}

.who-we-are-image::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    border: 1px solid rgba(200, 165, 85, 0.15);
    z-index: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.who-we-are-image:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.03);
}

.highlight-box {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(200, 165, 85, 0.06) 0%, rgba(200, 165, 85, 0.02) 100%);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 2rem 2.5rem;
    margin: 2.5rem 0;
    text-align: left;
    border-left: 3px solid var(--gold);
    position: relative;
}

.highlight-text {
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--navy);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
}

/* ============================================
   About Me Section
   ============================================ */
.about-me {
    background-color: var(--navy);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.about-me::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -100px;
    right: -100px;
    width: 500px;
    height: 500px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(200, 165, 85, 0.08);
    border-radius: 50%;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.about-me .section-title h2 {
    color: var(--white);
}

.about-me .section-title h2::after {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), transparent);
}

.about-me-content {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 4rem;
}

.about-me-image {
    flex: 0 0 300px;
    position: relative;
}

.about-me-image::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -12px;
    left: -12px;
    right: 12px;
    bottom: 12px;
    border: 2px solid rgba(200, 165, 85, 0.2);
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    z-index: 0;
}

.about-me-image img {
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 3 / 4;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: top center;
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    transition: transform var(--transition);
}

.about-me-image:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.02);
}

.about-me-text {
    flex: 1;
}

.about-me-text p {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
}

.about-me-text strong {
    color: var(--white);
}

.credentials {
    margin-top: 2rem;
}

.credential-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    transition: all var(--transition);
}

.credential-item:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    border-color: rgba(200, 165, 85, 0.15);
}

.credential-item i {
    color: var(--gold);
    margin-top: 0.15rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.credential-item span {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.credential-item strong {
    color: var(--gold-light);
}

.testimonials {
    margin-top: 3rem;
}

.testimonials h3 {
    color: var(--gold);
    font-style: italic;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.testimonial-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
    gap: 1.25rem;
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
}

.testimonial-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    padding: 1.75rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    transition: all var(--transition);
    position: relative;
}

.testimonial-card::before {
    content: '\201C';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0.5rem;
    left: 1.25rem;
    font-family: 'DM Serif Display', serif;
    font-size: 3.5rem;
    color: var(--gold);
    opacity: 0.3;
    line-height: 1;
}

.testimonial-card:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
    border-color: rgba(200, 165, 85, 0.2);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.testimonial-card p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-style: italic;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    line-height: 1.7;
    padding-top: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.about-me .btn-primary {
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
}

/* ============================================
   Testimonials Standalone Section
   ============================================ */
.testimonials-section {
    background-color: var(--cream);
    padding: 5rem 0;
    position: relative;
}

.testimonials-section .section-title h2 {
    color: var(--navy);
    font-style: italic;
}

.testimonials-section .testimonial-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.testimonials-section .testimonial-card {
    background: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.06);
    padding: 2rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    transition: all var(--transition);
    position: relative;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.testimonials-section .testimonial-card::before {
    content: '\201C';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0.75rem;
    left: 1.5rem;
    font-family: 'DM Serif Display', serif;
    font-size: 3.5rem;
    color: var(--gold);
    opacity: 0.25;
    line-height: 1;
}

.testimonials-section .testimonial-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    border-color: rgba(200, 165, 85, 0.15);
}

.testimonials-section .testimonial-card p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--text-body);
    line-height: 1.7;
    padding-top: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* ============================================
   Why Choose Us Section
   ============================================ */
.why-choose-us {
    background-color: var(--warm-white);
    position: relative;
}

.services-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem;
    margin-top: 2.5rem;
}

.service-card {
    background-color: var(--white);
    padding: 2.25rem 2rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    text-align: left;
    transition: all var(--transition);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    border: 1px solid rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.04);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.service-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 3px;
    height: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-hover));
    transition: height var(--transition);
    border-radius: 0 0 3px 0;
}

.service-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    border-color: rgba(200, 165, 85, 0.1);
}

.service-card:hover::before {
    height: 100%;
}

.service-icon {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--gold);
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(200, 165, 85, 0.1) 0%, rgba(200, 165, 85, 0.05) 100%);
}

.service-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--navy);
}

.service-card p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 0;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

.value-props {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 1.25rem;
    margin-top: 3.5rem;
}

.value-prop {
    background-color: var(--white);
    padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    border: 1px solid rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.04);
    transition: all var(--transition);
}

.value-prop:hover {
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.value-prop-icon {
    color: var(--gold);
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: rgba(200, 165, 85, 0.08);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
}

.value-prop strong {
    color: var(--navy);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.value-prop div:not(.value-prop-icon) {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

/* ============================================
   Recruitment Hub
   ============================================ */
.recruitment-hub {
    background-color: var(--navy);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.recruitment-hub::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -150px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 700px;
    height: 700px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(200, 165, 85, 0.06);
    border-radius: 50%;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.recruitment-hub .section-title h2 {
    color: var(--white);
}

.recruitment-hub .section-title h2::after {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), transparent);
}

.recruitment-hub-content {
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.recruitment-hub-content p {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
}

.recruitment-hub-content strong {
    color: var(--white);
}

.process-steps {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 2rem;
    margin: 3rem 0;
    position: relative;
}

.process-steps::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 32px;
    left: calc(16.67% + 1rem);
    right: calc(16.67% + 1rem);
    height: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), rgba(200, 165, 85, 0.3));
    z-index: 0;
}

.process-step {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
    width: calc(33.333% - 1.33rem);
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    transition: all var(--transition);
}

.process-step:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
    border-color: rgba(200, 165, 85, 0.2);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.process-step:not(:last-child)::after {
    display: none;
}

.step-number {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-hover));
    color: var(--navy);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(200, 165, 85, 0.3);
}

.process-step h4 {
    color: var(--white);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.process-step p {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.recruitment-hub .btn-outline {
    color: var(--gold);
    border-color: rgba(200, 165, 85, 0.3);
}

.recruitment-hub .btn-outline:hover {
    background-color: var(--gold);
    color: var(--navy);
    border-color: var(--gold);
}

/* ============================================
   Contact Section
   ============================================ */
.contact-us {
    background-color: var(--warm-white);
}

.contact-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
    align-items: stretch;
}

.contact-info {
    padding: 3rem;
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--navy) 0%, var(--navy-light) 100%);
    color: var(--white);
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.contact-info::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -60px;
    right: -60px;
    width: 200px;
    height: 200px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(200, 165, 85, 0.1);
    border-radius: 50%;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.contact-info h3 {
    color: var(--white);
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
    font-size: 1.75rem;
    position: relative;
    padding-bottom: 1rem;
}

.contact-info h3::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 40px;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--gold);
}

.contact-detail {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.contact-icon {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--gold);
    margin-top: 0.2rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 20px;
    text-align: center;
}

.contact-link {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    transition: all var(--transition);
    display: inline-block;
}

.contact-link:hover {
    color: var(--gold);
    transform: translateX(3px);
}

.contact-detail p {
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.social-links {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    margin-top: 2.5rem;
}

.social-link {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(200, 165, 85, 0.1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(200, 165, 85, 0.2);
    color: var(--gold);
    transition: all var(--transition);
}

.social-link:hover {
    background: var(--gold);
    color: var(--navy);
    border-color: var(--gold);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(200, 165, 85, 0.3);
}

.contact-image {
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
}

.contact-image::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    border: 1px solid rgba(200, 165, 85, 0.1);
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    z-index: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.contact-image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center;
    transition: transform var(--transition-slow);
}

.contact-image:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.03);
}

/* ============================================
   Footer
   ============================================ */
footer {
    background-color: var(--navy);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    padding: 4rem 0 1.5rem;
    position: relative;
}

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

.footer-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 3rem;
}

.footer-brand p {
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--gold);
    opacity: 0.7;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.footer-logo {
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.footer-logo-text {
    font-family: 'DM Serif Display', serif;
    font-weight: 400;
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    color: var(--white);
    letter-spacing: 2px;
}

.footer-links h4 {
    color: var(--gold);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.footer-links ul {
    list-style: none;
}

.footer-links ul li {
    margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}

.footer-links ul li a {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    transition: all var(--transition);
}

.footer-links ul li a:hover {
    color: var(--gold);
    transform: translateX(4px);
    display: inline-block;
}

.copyright {
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: 3rem;
    padding-top: 1.5rem;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
}

/* ============================================
   Back to Top
   ============================================ */
.back-to-top {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 2rem;
    right: 2rem;
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-hover));
    color: var(--navy);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transform: translateY(10px);
    transition: all var(--transition);
    z-index: 999;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(200, 165, 85, 0.3);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

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

.back-to-top:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(200, 165, 85, 0.4);
}

/* ============================================
   Animations
   ============================================ */
.fade-in {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(30px);
    transition: opacity 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
                transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.fade-in.active {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Stagger children */
.fade-in.active .service-card,
.fade-in.active .value-prop,
.fade-in.active .process-step,
.fade-in.active .testimonial-card {
    animation: fadeUp 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) both;
}

.fade-in.active .service-card:nth-child(1),
.fade-in.active .value-prop:nth-child(1),
.fade-in.active .process-step:nth-child(1),
.fade-in.active .testimonial-card:nth-child(1) { animation-delay: 0s; }

.fade-in.active .service-card:nth-child(2),
.fade-in.active .value-prop:nth-child(2),
.fade-in.active .process-step:nth-child(2),
.fade-in.active .testimonial-card:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 0.1s; }

.fade-in.active .service-card:nth-child(3),
.fade-in.active .value-prop:nth-child(3),
.fade-in.active .process-step:nth-child(3),
.fade-in.active .testimonial-card:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 0.2s; }

.fade-in.active .service-card:nth-child(4),
.fade-in.active .value-prop:nth-child(4) { animation-delay: 0.3s; }

.fade-in.active .service-card:nth-child(5),
.fade-in.active .value-prop:nth-child(5) { animation-delay: 0.4s; }

.fade-in.active .service-card:nth-child(6),
.fade-in.active .value-prop:nth-child(6) { animation-delay: 0.5s; }

@keyframes fadeUp {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(20px);
    }
    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

/* Hero entrance animation */
.hero-content > * {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(25px);
    animation: heroReveal 0.9s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) forwards;
}

.hero-content > *:nth-child(1) { animation-delay: 0.2s; }
.hero-content > *:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 0.4s; }
.hero-content > *:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 0.6s; }
.hero-content > *:nth-child(4) { animation-delay: 0.8s; }
.hero-content > *:nth-child(5) { animation-delay: 1s; }

@keyframes heroReveal {
    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

/* ============================================
   Responsive Design
   ============================================ */

/* Tablets */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .split-section {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2.5rem;
    }

    .split-media {
        order: -1;
    }

    .split-content {
        text-align: center;
    }

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

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

    .about-me-content {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
        gap: 2.5rem;
    }

    .about-me-image {
        flex: none;
        max-width: 280px;
        margin: 0 auto;
    }

    .credential-item {
        justify-content: center;
        text-align: left;
    }

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

    .contact-image {
        max-height: 350px;
    }

    .footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        gap: 2rem;
    }

    .footer-brand {
        grid-column: 1 / -1;
    }
}

/* Mobile */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    html {
        scroll-padding-top: 120px;
    }

    section {
        padding: 5rem 0;
    }

    .container {
        padding: 0 1.25rem;
    }

    .row {
        flex-direction: column;
    }

    /* Header */
    .hamburger {
        display: block;
    }

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

    .hamburger.active .bar:nth-child(1) {
        transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg);
    }

    .hamburger.active .bar:nth-child(3) {
        transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg);
    }

    .header-container {
        height: 70px;
    }

    nav {
        position: fixed;
        top: 70px;
        left: 0;
        width: 100%;
        background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98);
        backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
        -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
        box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
        transform: translateY(-110%);
        visibility: hidden;
        transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
                    visibility 0.4s;
        z-index: 999;
    }

    nav.active {
        transform: translateY(0);
        visibility: visible;
    }

    nav ul {
        flex-direction: column;
        padding: 1.5rem 2rem;
        gap: 0;
    }

    nav ul li {
        text-align: center;
    }

    nav ul li a {
        color: var(--text-body) !important;
        display: block;
        padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
        font-size: 0.85rem;
    }

    nav ul li a.active {
        color: var(--navy) !important;
        background-color: rgba(200, 165, 85, 0.08);
    }

    /* Hero */
    .hero {
        padding-top: 70px;
        min-height: 100vh;
    }

    .hero h1 {
        font-size: clamp(2rem, 7vw, 2.8rem);
    }

    .hero p {
        font-size: 1rem;
    }

    .hero-tagline {
        font-size: 1.1rem;
    }

    .hero-features {
        padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
    }

    .cta-buttons {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 0.75rem;
    }

    /* Services */
    .services-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 1rem;
    }

    .value-props {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 0.75rem;
    }

    /* Process steps */
    .process-steps {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 1rem;
    }

    .process-steps::before {
        display: none;
    }

    .process-step {
        width: 100%;
    }

    /* About */
    .about-me-image {
        max-width: 220px;
    }

    .about-me-image::before {
        top: -8px;
        left: -8px;
        right: 8px;
        bottom: 8px;
    }

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

    /* Contact */
    .contact-info {
        padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
        order: 2;
    }

    .contact-image {
        order: 1;
        max-height: 280px;
        margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    }

    /* Footer */
    .footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2rem;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .footer-brand {
        text-align: center;
    }

    .footer-links {
        text-align: center;
    }
}

/* Small mobile */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
    html {
        scroll-padding-top: 100px;
    }

    section {
        padding: 4rem 0;
    }

    .hero h1 {
        font-size: 1.8rem;
    }

    .section-title h2 {
        font-size: 1.6rem;
    }

    .logo img {
        height: 34px;
        width: 34px;
    }

    .logo-text {
        font-size: 1.1rem;
        letter-spacing: 1px;
    }

    .header-container {
        height: 64px;
    }

    nav {
        top: 64px;
    }

    .hero {
        padding-top: 64px;
    }

    .about-me-image {
        max-width: 180px;
    }

    .contact-info {
        padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem;
    }

    .contact-detail p {
        font-size: 0.85rem;
    }

    .hero-tagline {
        font-size: 0.95rem;
        padding: 0.5rem 1.25rem;
    }

    .btn {
        padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
        font-size: 0.8rem;
    }
}