/* =========================================
   Seven Square Security Services — Styles
   ========================================= */

:root {
  --navy-900: #081527;
  --navy-800: #0B1F3A;
  --navy-700: #12294c;
  --navy-600: #1a3661;
  --gold: #C9A227;
  --gold-light: #E3C567;
  --white: #FFFFFF;
  --off-white: #F6F7FA;
  --gray-100: #EEF1F5;
  --gray-400: #8A93A3;
  --gray-600: #5B6472;
  --text-dark: #131C2B;

  --font-head: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  --font-body: 'Inter', sans-serif;

  --radius: 10px;
  --shadow-sm: 0 2px 10px rgba(11, 31, 58, 0.06);
  --shadow-md: 0 10px 30px rgba(11, 31, 58, 0.10);
  --shadow-lg: 0 20px 50px rgba(11, 31, 58, 0.18);
  --transition: 0.25s ease;
}

* { margin: 0; padding: 0; box-sizing: border-box; }

html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }

body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  color: var(--text-dark);
  background: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.6;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

html { overflow-x: hidden; }

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

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

ul { list-style: none; }

h1, h2, h3, h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  color: var(--navy-800);
  line-height: 1.25;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
}

section { position: relative; }

/* ===== Buttons ===== */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 13px 26px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  border: 2px solid transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition), background var(--transition), color var(--transition), border-color var(--transition);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.btn--gold {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-light), var(--gold));
  color: var(--navy-900);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.35);
}
.btn--gold:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 26px rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.45);
}
.btn--outline {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--white);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
}
.btn--outline:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  border-color: var(--white);
}
.btn--lg { padding: 15px 32px; font-size: 1rem; }
.btn--full { width: 100%; }

/* ===== Top bar ===== */
.top-bar {
  background: var(--navy-900);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
}
.top-bar__inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 28px;
  padding: 8px 24px;
}
.top-bar__item { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75); }
.top-bar__item svg { color: var(--gold); flex-shrink: 0; }
.top-bar__item--right { margin-left: auto; }

@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .top-bar__item--right { display: none; }
}
@media (max-width: 520px) {
  .top-bar__inner { justify-content: center; gap: 18px; }
}

/* ===== Header ===== */
.header {
  background: var(--white);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 100;
}
.header__inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 28px;
  padding: 14px 24px;
}

.logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.logo__mark {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.logo__mark img {
  width: 70px;
  height: 70px;
  max-width: none;
  object-fit: contain;
}

.logo__text { display: flex; flex-direction: column; line-height: 1.1; }
.logo__text strong {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--navy-800);
}
.logo__text small {
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.nav {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 32px;
  margin-left: 12px;
}
.nav a {
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--navy-700);
  position: relative;
  padding: 6px 0;
  transition: color var(--transition);
}
.nav a::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; bottom: 0;
  width: 0; height: 2px;
  background: var(--gold);
  transition: width var(--transition);
}
.nav a:hover,
.nav a.active { color: var(--navy-800); }
.nav a:hover::after,
.nav a.active::after { width: 100%; }

.header__actions {
  margin-left: auto;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 18px;
}

.hamburger {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 5px;
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.hamburger span {
  display: block;
  height: 2px;
  width: 100%;
  background: var(--navy-800);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: transform var(--transition), opacity var(--transition);
}
.hamburger.active span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); }
.hamburger.active span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.hamburger.active span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); }

@media (max-width: 940px) {
  /* .nav {
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    background: var(--white);
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0;
    padding: 8px 24px 16px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    max-height: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: max-height var(--transition);
  } */

    .nav {
   position: absolute;
   top: 100%;
   left: 0;
   right: 0;
   background: var(--white);
   flex-direction: column;
   align-items: flex-start;
   gap: 0;
   padding: 0;
   box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
   max-height: 0;
   overflow: hidden;
   transition: max-height var(--transition);
}



  .nav.open { max-height: 400px; padding: 16px 24px 20px; }
  .nav a { width: 100%; padding: 10px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-100); }
  .hamburger { display: flex; }
  .header__actions .btn { display: none; }
}
@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .logo__text strong { font-size: 1rem; }
}

/* ===== Section labels / heads ===== */
.section-label {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.section-label::before {
  content: '';
  width: 26px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--gold);
  display: inline-block;
}
.section-label--center { justify-content: center; }
.section-label--gold { color: var(--gold-light); }

.section-head { max-width: 640px; margin: 0 auto 52px; text-align: center; }
.section-head h2 { font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 3vw, 2.3rem); margin-bottom: 14px; }
.section-sub { color: var(--gray-600); font-size: 1rem; }
.section-sub--light { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); }
.section-head--light h2 { color: var(--white); }

/* ===== Hero ===== */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 92vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.hero__bg { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0; }
.hero__bg img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.hero__overlay {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(100deg, rgba(8,21,39,0.96) 30%, rgba(8,21,39,0.82) 55%, rgba(8,21,39,0.55) 100%);
}
.hero__inner { position: relative; z-index: 1; padding: 90px 24px 70px; }
.hero__content { max-width: 660px; color: var(--white); }

.eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,162,39,0.4);
  color: var(--gold-light);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  padding: 7px 14px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}
.eyebrow__dot {
  width: 7px; height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gold);
  display: inline-block;
}

.hero h1 {
  font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 4.4vw, 3.4rem);
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.hero p {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  max-width: 560px;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}
.hero__actions { display: flex; gap: 16px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 52px; }

.hero__stats {
  display: flex;
  gap: 40px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  padding-top: 28px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.18);
}
.stat { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.stat strong { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 1.8rem; color: var(--gold-light); font-weight: 700; }
.stat span { font-size: 0.85rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65); margin-top: 2px; }

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .hero { min-height: auto; padding: 40px 0; }
  .hero__inner { padding: 60px 20px 50px; }
  .hero__actions { flex-direction: column; }
  .hero__actions .btn { width: 100%; }
  .hero__stats { gap: 26px; }
}

/* ===== About ===== */
.about { padding: 100px 0; background: var(--white); }
.about__inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.85fr 1.15fr;
  gap: 64px;
  align-items: center;
}
.about__image { position: relative; }
.about__image img {
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 4/5;
  object-fit: cover;
}
.about__badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -24px; right: -20px;
  background: var(--navy-800);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 20px 26px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,162,39,0.35);
  text-align: center;
  min-width: 130px;
}
.about__badge strong { display: block; font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 1.8rem; color: var(--gold-light); }
.about__badge span { font-size: 0.78rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75); }

.about__content h2 { font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3vw, 2.1rem); margin-bottom: 18px; }
.about__content p { color: var(--gray-600); margin-bottom: 22px; }

.check-list { margin-bottom: 26px; }
.check-list li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 30px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 0.96rem;
}
.check-list li::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; top: 3px;
  width: 20px; height: 20px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(201,162,39,0.14);
  border: 1.4px solid var(--gold);
}
.check-list li::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 6px; top: 8px;
  width: 8px; height: 4px;
  border-left: 2px solid var(--gold);
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--gold);
  transform: rotate(-45deg);
}

.link-arrow {
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--navy-800);
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--gold);
  padding-bottom: 3px;
  transition: color var(--transition);
}
.link-arrow:hover { color: var(--gold); }

@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .about__inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 60px; }
  .about__image { max-width: 420px; margin: 0 auto; }
}
@media (max-width: 500px) {
  .about { padding: 70px 0; }
  .about__badge { right: 0; bottom: -20px; padding: 14px 18px; min-width: 110px; }
}

/* ===== Services ===== */
.services { padding: 100px 0; background: var(--off-white); }

.grid { display: grid; gap: 28px; }
.grid--3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
.grid--4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }

.card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 36px 30px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-100);
  transition: transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition), border-color var(--transition);
}
.card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: rgba(201,162,39,0.4);
}
.card__icon {
  width: 56px; height: 56px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: var(--navy-800);
  color: var(--gold-light);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.card h3 { font-size: 1.12rem; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.card p { color: var(--gray-600); font-size: 0.94rem; }

@media (max-width: 940px) { .grid--3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 600px) { .grid--3 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ===== Industries ===== */
.industries { padding: 100px 0; background: var(--white); }

.ind-card {
  background: var(--off-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-100);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 30px 20px;
  text-align: center;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  transition: transform var(--transition), background var(--transition), color var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
}
.ind-card svg { color: var(--navy-800); transition: color var(--transition); }
.ind-card span { font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.94rem; color: var(--navy-800); }
.ind-card:hover {
  background: var(--navy-800);
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.ind-card:hover svg,
.ind-card:hover span { color: var(--gold-light); }

@media (max-width: 940px) { .grid--4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 660px) { .grid--4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }

/* ===== Why Us ===== */
.why-us {
  padding: 100px 0;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--navy-900), var(--navy-700));
}
.why-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 34px 26px;
  transition: transform var(--transition), background var(--transition), border-color var(--transition);
}
.why-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  border-color: rgba(201,162,39,0.4);
}
.why-card__icon {
  width: 56px; height: 56px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(201,162,39,0.14);
  border: 1.4px solid var(--gold);
  color: var(--gold-light);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.why-card h3 { color: var(--white); font-size: 1.1rem; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.why-card p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.68); font-size: 0.93rem; }

@media (max-width: 940px) { .why-us__grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 560px) { .why-us__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ===== How It Works ===== */
.how-it-works { padding: 100px 0; background: var(--off-white); }

.steps {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0;
}
.step {
  flex: 1;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 0 12px;
}
.step__number {
  width: 62px; height: 62px;
  margin: 0 auto 20px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 2px solid var(--gold);
  color: var(--navy-800);
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.step h3 { font-size: 1.05rem; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.step p { color: var(--gray-600); font-size: 0.9rem; }
.step__connector {
  flex: 0 0 60px;
  height: 2px;
  background: repeating-linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold) 0 8px, transparent 8px 14px);
  margin-top: 31px;
}

@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .steps { flex-direction: column; gap: 36px; }
  .step__connector { display: none; }
  .step { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; padding: 0; }
}

/* ===== CTA ===== */
.cta { position: relative; padding: 110px 0; overflow: hidden; }
.cta__bg { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0; }
.cta__bg img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.cta__overlay { position: absolute; inset: 0; background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(8,21,39,0.94), rgba(11,31,58,0.88)); }
.cta__inner { position: relative; z-index: 1; text-align: center; max-width: 640px; margin: 0 auto; }
.cta h2 { color: var(--white); font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3.4vw, 2.3rem); margin-bottom: 16px; }
.cta p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75); margin-bottom: 32px; font-size: 1.05rem; }

/* ===== Requirement Form ===== */
.quote { padding: 100px 0; background: var(--white); }
.quote__inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.85fr 1.15fr;
  gap: 60px;
}
.quote__intro h2 { font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3vw, 2.1rem); margin-bottom: 16px; }
.quote__intro p { color: var(--gray-600); margin-bottom: 24px; }

.quote__form {
  background: var(--off-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-100);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 38px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.form-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 18px; }
.form-group { margin-bottom: 18px; }
.form-group label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--navy-800);
  margin-bottom: 7px;
}
.form-group input,
.form-group select,
.form-group textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 12px 14px;
  border: 1.4px solid #DCE1E9;
  border-radius: 7px;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  background: var(--white);
  color: var(--text-dark);
  transition: border-color var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
}
.form-group input:focus,
.form-group select:focus,
.form-group textarea:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(201,162,39,0.18);
}
.form-group textarea { resize: vertical; }

.form-note {
  margin-top: 14px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--navy-800);
  min-height: 1.2em;
}

@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .quote__inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
}
@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .quote { padding: 70px 0; }
  .quote__form { padding: 26px 20px; }
  .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 0; }
}

/* ===== Footer ===== */
.footer { background: var(--navy-900); color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); padding-top: 80px; }
.footer__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1fr 1.3fr;
  gap: 40px;
  padding-bottom: 60px;
}
.footer__col h4 {
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.footer__col a {
  display: block;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  transition: color var(--transition);
}
.footer__col a:hover { color: var(--gold-light); }

.footer__about p { font-size: 0.92rem; margin: 18px 0 22px; max-width: 320px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55); }
.logo--footer .logo__text strong { color: var(--white); }

.socials { display: flex; gap: 12px; }
.socials a {
  width: 36px; height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.18);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
  transition: background var(--transition), border-color var(--transition), color var(--transition);
}
.socials a:hover { background: var(--gold); border-color: var(--gold); color: var(--navy-900); }

.footer__contact-item {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.footer__bottom { border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1); padding: 22px 0; }
.footer__bottom-inner {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}
.footer__legal { display: flex; gap: 20px; }
.footer__legal a { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55); transition: color var(--transition); }
.footer__legal a:hover { color: var(--gold-light); }

@media (max-width: 940px) {
  .footer__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .footer__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer { padding-top: 56px; }
}

/* ---------- Gallery & Testimonials (Website Management content) ---------- */
.gallery-grid img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 190px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-100);
  transition: transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
}
.gallery-grid img:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.testimonial-card__rating { color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 12px; font-size: 0.9rem; letter-spacing: 2px; }
.testimonial-card__name { font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy-800); margin-top: 14px; }
.testimonial-card__company { font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--gray-600); }
.fab {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 26px; right: 26px;
  width: 56px; height: 56px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #25D366;
  color: var(--white);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  z-index: 90;
  transition: transform var(--transition);
}
.fab:hover { transform: scale(1.08); }

/* =========================================================
   EXTENDED STYLES — Jobs, Auth, Dashboard, Admin Panel
   (Reuses existing design tokens: --navy-800, --gold, --font-head, etc.)
   ========================================================= */

/* ---------- Breadcrumb / page header banner (About, Services, Jobs, Contact) ---------- */
.page-banner {
  position: relative;
  padding: 150px 0 70px;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--navy-900), var(--navy-700));
  overflow: hidden;
}
.page-banner::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: radial-gradient(circle at 85% 20%, rgba(201,162,39,0.14), transparent 55%);
}
.page-banner__inner { position: relative; z-index: 1; text-align: center; }
.page-banner .section-label { color: var(--gold-light); }
.page-banner h1 { color: var(--white); font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 4vw, 2.7rem); margin-bottom: 12px; }
.page-banner p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.72); max-width: 560px; margin: 0 auto; }
.breadcrumb {
  display: flex; justify-content: center; gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.85rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55); margin-top: 14px;
}
.breadcrumb a { color: var(--gold-light); }
.breadcrumb span { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4); }

/* ---------- Founder / Trust section ---------- */
.founder {
  padding: 100px 0;
  background: var(--white);
}
.founder__inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.8fr 1.2fr;
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: center;
}
.founder__portrait {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--navy-900), var(--navy-700));
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 44px 30px;
  text-align: center;
  color: var(--white);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}
.founder__avatar {
  width: 108px; height: 108px;
  margin: 0 auto 20px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(201,162,39,0.14);
  border: 2px solid var(--gold);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: var(--gold-light);
}
.founder__portrait h3 { color: var(--white); font-size: 1.2rem; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.founder__portrait .founder__role { color: var(--gold-light); font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 18px; display: block; }
.founder__badges { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; margin-top: 18px; }
.founder__badge {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
  text-align: left;
}
.founder__badge svg { color: var(--gold); flex-shrink: 0; }

.founder__content h2 { font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3vw, 2.1rem); margin-bottom: 18px; }
.founder__content p { color: var(--gray-600); margin-bottom: 16px; }
.founder__points { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 14px; margin-top: 22px; }
.founder__point {
  display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 10px;
  font-size: 0.92rem; font-weight: 500; color: var(--navy-800);
}
.founder__point svg { color: var(--gold); flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 2px; }

@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .founder__inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 44px; }
  .founder__points { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ---------- Values grid ---------- */
.values__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr); gap: 22px; }
.value-card {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 30px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: var(--off-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-100);
  transition: transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
}
.value-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.value-card__icon {
  width: 52px; height: 52px; margin: 0 auto 14px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--navy-800);
  color: var(--gold-light);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
}
.value-card h3 { font-size: 1rem; }
@media (max-width: 940px) { .values__grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 560px) { .values__grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }

/* ---------- Mission / Vision ---------- */
.mv__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 28px; }
.mv-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-100);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 40px 34px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border-top: 3px solid var(--gold);
}
.mv-card h3 { font-size: 1.2rem; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.mv-card p { color: var(--gray-600); }
@media (max-width: 700px) { .mv__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ---------- Jobs: cards, filters, details ---------- */
.jobs-toolbar {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 14px;
  align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
  background: var(--off-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-100);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 18px 22px;
}
.jobs-toolbar input,
.jobs-toolbar select {
  padding: 10px 14px;
  border: 1.4px solid #DCE1E9;
  border-radius: 7px;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  background: var(--white);
  min-width: 180px;
  flex: 1 1 180px;
}
.jobs-toolbar input:focus,
.jobs-toolbar select:focus { outline: none; border-color: var(--gold); }
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .jobs-toolbar input,
  .jobs-toolbar select { min-width: 0; flex-basis: 100%; }
}

.job-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-100);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 28px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition), border-color var(--transition);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 14px;
}
.job-card:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); border-color: rgba(201,162,39,0.4); }
.job-card__top { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: space-between; align-items: flex-start; gap: 10px 12px; }
.job-card__title { font-size: 1.1rem; color: var(--navy-800); }
.job-tag {
  font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.5px; text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 5px 10px; border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(201,162,39,0.14); color: var(--gold);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.job-card__meta { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 14px; font-size: 0.86rem; color: var(--gray-600); }
.job-card__meta span { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; }
.job-card__meta svg { color: var(--gold); flex-shrink: 0; }
.job-card__desc { color: var(--gray-600); font-size: 0.92rem; flex: 1; }
.job-card__footer { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; gap: 12px; padding-top: 10px; border-top: 1px dashed var(--gray-100); }
.job-card__salary { font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy-800); }
.job-card__actions { display: flex; gap: 10px; }
.btn--sm { padding: 8px 16px; font-size: 0.85rem; }
.btn--navy { background: var(--navy-800); color: var(--white); }
.btn--navy:hover { background: var(--navy-700); }
.btn--ghost { background: transparent; border-color: var(--gray-100); color: var(--navy-800); }
.btn--ghost:hover { border-color: var(--gold); color: var(--gold); }

.jobs__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 24px; }
@media (max-width: 800px) { .jobs__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

.pagination { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; gap: 8px; margin-top: 40px; }
.pagination button {
  width: 38px; height: 38px; border-radius: 7px;
  border: 1.4px solid var(--gray-100); background: var(--white);
  font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 600; cursor: pointer;
  transition: background var(--transition), color var(--transition), border-color var(--transition);
}
.pagination button:hover,
.pagination button.active { background: var(--navy-800); color: var(--white); border-color: var(--navy-800); }

/* Job details page */
.job-details {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-100);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 40px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.job-details__head { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 20px; margin-bottom: 28px; padding-bottom: 24px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-100); }
.job-details__meta-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 18px; margin: 24px 0; }
.meta-box { background: var(--off-white); border-radius: 8px; padding: 16px; text-align: center; }
.meta-box strong { display: block; font-family: var(--font-head); color: var(--navy-800); font-size: 1.05rem; }
.meta-box span { font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--gray-600); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px; }
.job-details__section { margin-bottom: 26px; }
.job-details__section h3 { font-size: 1.05rem; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.job-details__section ul { padding-left: 4px; }
.job-details__section ul li { position: relative; padding-left: 24px; margin-bottom: 8px; color: var(--gray-600); font-size: 0.94rem; }
.job-details__section ul li::before { content: ''; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 9px; width: 7px; height: 7px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--gold); }
@media (max-width: 700px) { .job-details__meta-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } .job-details { padding: 26px; } }

/* Status badges */
.status-badge { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 700; padding: 5px 12px; border-radius: 999px; text-transform: capitalize; }
.status-badge::before { content: ''; width: 7px; height: 7px; border-radius: 50%; background: currentColor; }
.status-badge--applied { background: #EAF1FF; color: #2563EB; }
.status-badge--review { background: #FFF4E0; color: #B7791F; }
.status-badge--shortlisted { background: #E9F9EE; color: #1a7f37; }
.status-badge--interview { background: #F2EAFB; color: #7C3AED; }
.status-badge--selected { background: rgba(201,162,39,0.16); color: #8a6d0f; }
.status-badge--rejected { background: #FDEAEA; color: #B3261E; }

/* Status tracker (stepper) */
.status-tracker { display: flex; align-items: center; margin: 30px 0; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0; }
.status-tracker__step { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; flex: 1; min-width: 90px; text-align: center; }
.status-tracker__dot { width: 30px; height: 30px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--gray-100); border: 2px solid var(--gray-400); color: var(--gray-600); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 0.75rem; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.status-tracker__step.done .status-tracker__dot { background: var(--gold); border-color: var(--gold); color: var(--navy-900); }
.status-tracker__step.current .status-tracker__dot { background: var(--navy-800); border-color: var(--navy-800); color: var(--white); }
.status-tracker__step span { font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--gray-600); }
.status-tracker__line { flex: 0 0 40px; height: 2px; background: var(--gray-100); margin-bottom: 26px; }
.status-tracker__step.done ~ .status-tracker__line,
.status-tracker__line.done { background: var(--gold); }

/* ---------- Auth pages ---------- */
.auth-section {
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
}
.auth-section__visual {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--navy-900), var(--navy-700));
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; padding: 60px;
  color: var(--white);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.auth-section__visual-bg {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center 30%;
  opacity: 0.28;
}
.auth-section__visual::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(8,21,39,0.92), rgba(26,54,97,0.88));
}
.auth-section__visual::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-image: radial-gradient(circle at 20% 80%, rgba(201,162,39,0.16), transparent 55%);
}
.auth-section__visual-inner { position: relative; z-index: 1; max-width: 380px; }
.auth-section__visual .logo__text strong,
.auth-section__visual .logo__text { color: var(--white); }
.auth-section__visual h2 { color: var(--white); font-size: 1.6rem; margin: 26px 0 14px; }
.auth-section__visual p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); }
.auth-section__form-side { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; padding: 40px 24px; }
.auth-card { width: 100%; max-width: 400px; }
.auth-card h1 { font-size: 1.6rem; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.auth-card p.sub { color: var(--gray-600); margin-bottom: 28px; font-size: 0.94rem; }
.auth-card .form-group { margin-bottom: 16px; }
.auth-divider { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; margin: 22px 0; color: var(--gray-400); font-size: 0.82rem; }
.auth-divider::before, .auth-divider::after { content: ''; flex: 1; height: 1px; background: var(--gray-100); }
.btn--google {
  width: 100%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 10px;
  background: var(--white); color: var(--text-dark); border: 1.4px solid #DCE1E9;
}
.btn--google:hover { border-color: var(--gray-400); }
.auth-foot { text-align: center; margin-top: 20px; font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--gray-600); }
.auth-foot a { color: var(--gold); font-weight: 600; }
.auth-forgot { text-align: right; margin-top: -8px; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.auth-forgot a { font-size: 0.84rem; color: var(--gold); font-weight: 600; }
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .auth-section { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .auth-section__visual { display: none; }
}

/* ---------- User Dashboard ---------- */
.dash-layout { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 260px 1fr; min-height: calc(100vh - 0px); }
.dash-sidebar { background: var(--navy-900); color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8); padding: 28px 0; }
.dash-sidebar__profile { padding: 0 24px 24px; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1); margin-bottom: 20px; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; }
.dash-sidebar__avatar { width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 50%; background: rgba(201,162,39,0.18); border: 1.4px solid var(--gold); color: var(--gold-light); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-weight: 700; }
.dash-sidebar__profile strong { display: block; color: var(--white); font-size: 0.94rem; }
.dash-sidebar__profile span { font-size: 0.78rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); }
.dash-nav a { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; padding: 12px 24px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); font-size: 0.92rem; font-weight: 500; transition: background var(--transition), color var(--transition), border-color var(--transition); border-left: 3px solid transparent; }
.dash-nav a svg { flex-shrink: 0; }
.dash-nav a:hover, .dash-nav a.active { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06); color: var(--gold-light); border-left-color: var(--gold); }
.dash-main { padding: 36px 40px; background: var(--off-white); }
.dash-header { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 30px; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 16px; }
.dash-header h1 { font-size: 1.5rem; }
.dash-cards { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 20px; margin-bottom: 34px; }
.dash-card { background: var(--white); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 22px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); border: 1px solid var(--gray-100); }
.dash-card strong { display: block; font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 1.6rem; color: var(--navy-800); }
.dash-card span { font-size: 0.84rem; color: var(--gray-600); }
.panel { background: var(--white); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 28px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); border: 1px solid var(--gray-100); margin-bottom: 24px; }
.panel__head { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.panel__head h2 { font-size: 1.1rem; }
.dash-menu-toggle {
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 40px; height: 40px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  border: 1.4px solid var(--gray-100);
  background: var(--white);
  color: var(--navy-800);
  cursor: pointer;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.dash-menu-toggle:hover { border-color: var(--gold); color: var(--gold); }
.sidebar-backdrop {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(8,21,39,0.55);
  z-index: 140;
}
.sidebar-backdrop.show { display: block; }
@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .dash-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .dash-sidebar { display: none; }
  .dash-sidebar.open { display: block; position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; z-index: 150; width: 260px; max-width: 82vw; height: 100vh; overflow-y: auto; box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }
  .dash-cards { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .dash-menu-toggle { display: inline-flex; }
  .dash-main { padding: 28px 20px; }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .dash-cards { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* Resume upload box */
.upload-box {
  border: 2px dashed var(--gray-400);
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 30px;
  text-align: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: border-color var(--transition), background var(--transition);
  background: var(--off-white);
}
.upload-box:hover { border-color: var(--gold); background: rgba(201,162,39,0.05); }
.upload-box svg { color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 10px; }
.upload-box strong { display: block; color: var(--navy-800); margin-bottom: 4px; }
.upload-box span { font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--gray-600); }

/* Generic table */
.table-wrap { overflow-x: auto; }
table.data-table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 0.9rem; }
table.data-table th { text-align: left; padding: 12px 14px; background: var(--off-white); color: var(--navy-800); font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 0.78rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px; border-bottom: 2px solid var(--gray-100); white-space: nowrap; }
table.data-table td { padding: 13px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-100); color: var(--text-dark); vertical-align: middle; }
table.data-table tr:hover td { background: rgba(201,162,39,0.04); }
.table-actions { display: flex; gap: 8px; }
.icon-btn { width: 32px; height: 32px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; border-radius: 6px; border: 1.4px solid var(--gray-100); background: var(--white); color: var(--navy-800); cursor: pointer; transition: border-color var(--transition), color var(--transition); }
.icon-btn:hover { border-color: var(--gold); color: var(--gold); }
.icon-btn--danger:hover { border-color: #B3261E; color: #B3261E; }

/* Alerts */
.alert { padding: 12px 16px; border-radius: 8px; font-size: 0.9rem; font-weight: 500; margin-bottom: 18px; display: none; }
.alert.show { display: block; }
.alert--success { background: #E9F9EE; color: #1a7f37; border: 1px solid #b7e6c4; }
.alert--error { background: #FDEAEA; color: #B3261E; border: 1px solid #f5c2c2; }

/* Modal */
.modal-overlay { position: fixed; inset: 0; background: rgba(8,21,39,0.55); display: none; align-items: center; justify-content: center; z-index: 200; padding: 20px; }
.modal-overlay.open { display: flex; }
.modal { background: var(--white); border-radius: var(--radius); max-width: 560px; width: 100%; max-height: 90vh; overflow-y: auto; box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }
.modal__head { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; padding: 20px 24px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-100); }
.modal__head h3 { font-size: 1.1rem; }
.modal__close { cursor: pointer; background: none; border: none; font-size: 1.4rem; color: var(--gray-600); line-height: 1; }
.modal__body { padding: 24px; }

/* ---------- Admin Panel ---------- */
.admin-body { background: var(--off-white); }
.admin-layout { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 260px 1fr; min-height: 100vh; }
.admin-sidebar { background: var(--navy-900); padding: 24px 0; position: sticky; top: 0; height: 100vh; overflow-y: auto; }
.admin-sidebar .logo__text strong,
.admin-sidebar .logo__text { color: var(--white); }
.admin-sidebar__logo { padding: 0 24px 22px; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1); margin-bottom: 16px; }
.admin-nav-group { margin-bottom: 6px; }
.admin-nav-group__label { padding: 16px 24px 6px; font-size: 0.7rem; letter-spacing: 1px; text-transform: uppercase; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35); font-weight: 700; }
.admin-nav a { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; padding: 11px 24px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); font-size: 0.9rem; font-weight: 500; border-left: 3px solid transparent; transition: background var(--transition), color var(--transition), border-color var(--transition); }
.admin-nav a svg { flex-shrink: 0; }
.admin-nav a:hover, .admin-nav a.active { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06); color: var(--gold-light); border-left-color: var(--gold); }
.admin-main { padding: 30px 36px 60px; }
.admin-topbar { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 28px; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 14px; }
.admin-topbar h1 { font-size: 1.4rem; }
.admin-topbar__profile { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; }
.admin-topbar__avatar { width: 38px; height: 38px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--navy-800); color: var(--gold-light); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.9rem; }

.admin-stats { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 18px; margin-bottom: 30px; }
.admin-stat { background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--gray-100); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 20px; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.admin-stat__icon { width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 10px; background: rgba(201,162,39,0.14); color: var(--gold); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; flex-shrink: 0; }
.admin-stat strong { display: block; font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 1.4rem; color: var(--navy-800); }
.admin-stat span { font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--gray-600); }

.filter-bar { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px; margin-bottom: 20px; align-items: center; }
.filter-bar input, .filter-bar select { padding: 9px 12px; border: 1.4px solid #DCE1E9; border-radius: 7px; font-size: 0.88rem; background: var(--white); }

.toggle { position: relative; display: inline-block; width: 42px; height: 24px; }
.toggle input { opacity: 0; width: 0; height: 0; }
.toggle .slider { position: absolute; cursor: pointer; inset: 0; background: var(--gray-100); border-radius: 999px; transition: background var(--transition); }
.toggle .slider::before { content: ''; position: absolute; width: 18px; height: 18px; left: 3px; top: 3px; background: var(--white); border-radius: 50%; transition: transform var(--transition); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.toggle input:checked + .slider { background: var(--gold); }
.toggle input:checked + .slider::before { transform: translateX(18px); }

.login-badge { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; font-size: 0.78rem; background: rgba(201,162,39,0.12); color: var(--gold); padding: 4px 10px; border-radius: 999px; font-weight: 700; }

.admin-menu-toggle {
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 40px; height: 40px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  border: 1.4px solid var(--gray-100);
  background: var(--white);
  color: var(--navy-800);
  cursor: pointer;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.admin-menu-toggle:hover { border-color: var(--gold); color: var(--gold); }

@media (max-width: 1100px) { .admin-stats { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .admin-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .admin-sidebar { display: none; }
  .admin-sidebar.open { display: block; position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; z-index: 150; width: 260px; max-width: 82vw; height: 100vh; overflow-y: auto; box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }
  .admin-menu-toggle { display: inline-flex; }
  .admin-main { padding: 24px 18px 50px; }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .admin-stats { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ---------- MS Business Solutions footer credit (public pages only) ---------- */
.ms-credit {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 24px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(201,162,39,0.08), rgba(255,255,255,0.03));
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,162,39,0.25);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 22px 28px;
  margin: 44px 0 8px;
}
.ms-credit__brand { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px; min-width: 0; }
.ms-credit__logo {
  width: 46px; height: 46px; flex-shrink: 0;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-light), var(--gold));
  color: var(--navy-900);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 800; font-size: 0.95rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}
.ms-credit__text { min-width: 0; }
.ms-credit__label {
  display: block; font-size: 0.7rem; letter-spacing: 1.5px; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45); margin-bottom: 3px;
}
.ms-credit__name { display: block; font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 1.05rem; color: var(--white); font-weight: 700; }
.ms-credit__tagline { display: block; font-size: 0.82rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55); margin-top: 2px; }
.ms-credit__btn {
  white-space: nowrap; flex-shrink: 0;
  background: transparent; border: 1.4px solid var(--gold); color: var(--gold-light);
}
.ms-credit__btn:hover { background: var(--gold); color: var(--navy-900); }

@media (max-width: 700px) {
  .ms-credit { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; text-align: left; padding: 20px; gap: 16px; }
  .ms-credit__btn { width: 100%; text-align: center; }
}

.page-banner--about {
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(
      rgba(11, 31, 58, 0.78),
      rgba(11, 31, 58, 0.78)
    ),
    url("../assets/background_images/about_us.png");

  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
}


/* 
.page-banner--about {
  background-image: url("../background_images/about.png");
} */


.page-banner--jobs {
  background:
    linear-gradient(
      rgba(11, 31, 58, 0.78),
      rgba(11, 31, 58, 0.78)
    ),
    url("../assets/background_images/job_page.png");

  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
}

/* 
service_page_background 
*/
.page-banner--services {
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(
      rgba(11, 31, 58, 0.78),
      rgba(11, 31, 58, 0.78)
    ),
    url("../assets/background_images/services.png");

  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
}

/* CONTACT PAGE */
.page-banner--contact {
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(
      rgba(11, 31, 58, 0.78),
      rgba(11, 31, 58, 0.78)
    ),
    url("../assets/background_images/contact.png");

  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
}


/* ===== PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS ===== */

.credentials {
  padding: 90px 0;
  background: #f7f8fa;
}

.credentials .section-heading {
  max-width: 760px;
  margin-bottom: 45px;
}

.credentials .section-heading h2 {
  margin: 12px 0 10px;
}

.credentials .section-heading p {
  margin: 0;
  color: #5f6b7a;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.credentials__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 28px;
}

.credential-card {
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid #e4e8ee;
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(11, 31, 58, 0.06);
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}

.credential-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 35px rgba(11, 31, 58, 0.11);
}

.credential-card__image {
  aspect-ratio: 3 / 4;
  background: #f1f3f6;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.credential-card__image img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  display: block;
  object-fit: contain;
}

.credential-card__content {
  padding: 24px;
}

.credential-card__content h3 {
  margin: 0 0 8px;
  color: #0b1f3a;
  font-size: 20px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.credential-card__content span {
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 13px;
  color: #b58a16;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.credential-card__content p {
  margin: 0;
  color: #5f6b7a;
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.65;
}

@media (max-width: 1000px) {
  .credentials__grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  }
}

@media (max-width: 650px) {
  .credentials {
    padding: 65px 0;
  }

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

  .credential-card__content {
    padding: 20px;
  }
}

/* ---------- Services page: photo background cards ---------- */
.card--photo {
  position: relative;
  padding: 0;
  min-height: 295px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.card--photo__overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(11,31,58,0.10) 0%, rgba(11,31,58,0.55) 55%, rgba(11,31,58,0.94) 100%);
  z-index: 1;
}
.card--photo__content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 28px 26px;
}
.card--photo .card__icon {
  background: rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.18);
  border: 1.4px solid var(--gold);
}
.card--photo h3 { color: var(--white); }
.card--photo p { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85); }
.card--photo .link-arrow { color: var(--gold-light); border-bottom-color: var(--gold-light); }
.card--photo .link-arrow:hover { color: var(--white); }

@media (max-width: 500px) {
  .card--photo { min-height: 260px; }
}