@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Poppins:ital,wght@0,300;0,400;0,500;0,600;0,700;0,800;0,900;1,300;1,400;1,500;1,600;1,700&display=swap');

/* =========================================================
   TLB Management — Professional Design System
   Palette: Luxury Navy #10243E, Rich Gold #D4A537, Slate #0A1830
   ========================================================= */

:root {
  --navy: #10243e;
  --navy-dark: #0a1830;
  --navy-deep: #060e1d;
  --navy-light: #163256;
  --navy-subtle: #f0f4f9;
  --navy-glow: rgba(16, 36, 62, 0.15);

  --gold: #d4a537;
  --gold-dark: #b98a1f;
  --gold-light: #fef8eb;
  --gold-glow: rgba(212, 165, 55, 0.25);
  --gold-gradient: linear-gradient(135deg, #d4a537 0%, #f3c254 50%, #b98a1f 100%);

  --ink: #1e2430;
  --ink-soft: #333d4d;
  --muted: #64748b;
  --muted-light: #94a3b8;
  --bg: #f8f9fa;
  --card-bg: #ffffff;
  --border: #e6e8ec;
  --border-light: #f1f5f9;

  --radius-sm: 6px;
  --radius: 12px;
  --radius-lg: 20px;
  --radius-full: 9999px;

  --shadow-xs: 0 1px 3px rgba(10, 24, 48, 0.05);
  --shadow-sm: 0 4px 12px rgba(10, 24, 48, 0.05);
  --shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(10, 24, 48, 0.08);
  --shadow-lg: 0 20px 48px rgba(10, 24, 48, 0.12);
  --shadow-gold: 0 10px 30px rgba(212, 165, 55, 0.28);

  --font-sans: 'Poppins', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;
  --font-serif: 'Poppins', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;
  --font-heading: 'Poppins', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;
}

* {
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

body {
  margin: 0;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  color: var(--ink);
  background: var(--bg);
  line-height: 1.65;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

h1,
h2,
h3,
h4,
h5,
h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  color: var(--navy);
  margin: 0 0 .5em;
  line-height: 1.25;
  font-weight: 700;
}

a {
  color: var(--gold-dark);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all .2s ease;
}

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

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

.container {
  /* max-width: 1180px; */
  max-width: 1400px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  /* padding: 0 20px; */
  padding: 0 40px;
  /* border: 4px solid red !important; */
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .container {
    padding: 0 16px;
  }
}

/* ---------- Buttons ---------- */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 9px 20px;
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--navy-dark);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  letter-spacing: .4px;
  border: none;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all .25s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(212, 165, 55, 0.25);
}

.btn:hover {
  background: var(--gold-dark);
  color: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
}

.btn-gold-glow {
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  color: var(--navy-dark);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.btn-gold-glow:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(212, 165, 55, 0.35);
  color: var(--navy-dark);
}

.btn-outline {
  background: transparent;
  border: 2px solid #fff;
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: none;
}

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

.btn-outline-glass {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: none;
}

.btn-outline-glass:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
  border-color: #fff;
  color: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-navy {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(16, 36, 62, 0.2);
}

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

/* ---------- Typography & Sections ---------- */
.section {
  padding: 38px 0;
}

.section-alt {
  background: #ffffff;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .section {
    padding: 26px 0;
  }
}

.section-heading {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 0 auto 24px;
}

.section-heading .eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.8px;
  color: var(--gold-dark);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 11.5px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  background: var(--gold-light);
  padding: 3px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 165, 55, 0.2);
}

.section-heading h2 {
  font-size: 28px;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
  color: var(--navy);
}

.section-heading p {
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 14.5px;
  margin: 6px 0 0;
  line-height: 1.55;
}

/* =========================================================
   TLBM Professional Typing Preloader
   ========================================================= */
.tlbm-preloader {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 999999;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at center, #163256 0%, #0a1830 70%, #060e1d 100%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: opacity 0.55s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1), visibility 0.55s ease;
  pointer-events: all;
}

.tlbm-preloader.preloader-hidden {
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.preloader-inner {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 24px;
  max-width: 460px;
  width: 90%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
}

.preloader-emblem {
  position: relative;
  width: 74px;
  height: 74px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.preloader-badge {
  width: 74px;
  height: 74px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #10243e 0%, #1b385e 100%);
  border: 2px solid rgba(212, 165, 55, 0.45);
  box-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(212, 165, 55, 0.3), inset 0 0 15px rgba(212, 165, 55, 0.15);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 20px;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.preloader-badge .emblem-m {
  color: var(--gold);
}

.preloader-ring {
  position: absolute;
  inset: -5px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid transparent;
  border-top-color: var(--gold);
  border-right-color: rgba(212, 165, 55, 0.5);
  animation: preloaderSpin 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.5, 0, 0.5, 1) infinite;
}

@keyframes preloaderSpin {
  0% {
    transform: rotate(0deg);
  }

  100% {
    transform: rotate(360deg);
  }
}

.preloader-brand {
  font-size: 30px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  min-height: 42px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.preloader-typed-text.typing-done {
  color: #ffffff;
  text-shadow: 0 0 25px rgba(212, 165, 55, 0.7);
  transition: text-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.preloader-cursor {
  color: var(--gold);
  font-weight: 300;
  font-size: 30px;
  margin-left: 2px;
  animation: preloaderBlink 0.75s ease infinite;
}

@keyframes preloaderBlink {

  0%,
  100% {
    opacity: 1;
  }

  50% {
    opacity: 0;
  }
}

.preloader-tagline {
  font-size: 10.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 2.5px;
  color: var(--gold);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  opacity: 0.95;
}

.preloader-bar-wrap {
  width: 180px;
  height: 3px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: 3px;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}

.preloader-bar-fill {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold-dark), var(--gold), #fff);
  width: 100%;
  animation: preloaderBar 1.2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes preloaderBar {
  0% {
    transform: translateX(-100%);
  }

  100% {
    transform: translateX(100%);
  }
}

/* ---------- Top reading scroll progress bar ---------- */
.scroll-progress-bar {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  height: 3px;
  width: 0%;
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  z-index: 9999;
  transition: width 0.1s ease-out;
}

/* ---------- Top bar ---------- */
.topbar {
  background: var(--navy-dark);
  color: #cfd6e2;
  font-size: 13px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}

@media screen and (max-width: 576px){
  .topbar{
    display: none;
  }
}

.topbar .container {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding-top: 6px;
  padding-bottom: 6px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
}

.topbar a {
  color: #cfd6e2;
}

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

.topbar .contact-line {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 16px;
}

.topbar .contact-line span {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.topbar-hours {
  color: var(--muted-light);
  font-size: 11.5px;
}

.topbar .socials {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.topbar .socials a {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .2);
  border-radius: 50%;
  font-size: 10.5px;
  color: #fff;
  transition: all .2s ease;
}

.topbar .socials a:hover {
  background: var(--gold);
  border-color: var(--gold);
  color: var(--navy-dark);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* ---------- Navbar ---------- */
.navbar {
  background: rgba(16, 36, 62, 0.96);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(10, 24, 48, 0.15);
  transition: all .25s ease;
}

.navbar.is-scrolled {
  background: rgba(10, 24, 48, 0.98);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

.navbar .container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-top: 8px;
  padding-bottom: 8px;
}

.brand {
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  font-size: 24px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #fff;
  letter-spacing: 0.8px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.brand span {
  color: var(--gold);
}

.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  /* gap: 18px; */
  gap: 23px;
  align-items: center;
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 15px 0;
}

.nav-links a {
  color: #e2e8f0;
  font-weight: 600;
  /* font-size: 13.5px; */
  font-size: 17px;
  padding: 2px 0;
  position: relative;
  transition: color .2s ease;
}

.nav-links a::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--gold);
  transition: width .25s ease;
}

.nav-links a:hover,
.nav-links a.active {
  color: var(--gold);
}

.nav-links a:hover::after,
.nav-links a.active::after {
  width: 100%;
}

.btn-nav-cta {
  padding: 6px 14px !important;
  background: var(--gold-gradient) !important;
  color: var(--navy-dark) !important;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm) !important;
  font-size: 12.5px !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(212, 165, 55, 0.25);
  transition: all .2s ease !important;
}

.btn-nav-cta::after {
  display: none !important;
}

.btn-nav-cta:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold) !important;
  color: var(--navy-dark) !important;
}

.nav-toggle {
  display: none;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 22px;
  cursor: pointer;
}

@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .nav-toggle {
    display: block;
  }

  .nav-links {
    display: none;
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    background: var(--navy-dark);
    flex-direction: column;
    padding: 14px 16px 18px;
    gap: 10px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  }

  .nav-links.open {
    display: flex;
  }

  .nav-cta-item {
    width: 100%;
  }

  .btn-nav-cta {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .topbar .contact-line span:first-child {
    margin-right: 12px;
  }
}

/* ---------- Page header banner (inner pages) ---------- */
.page-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(10, 24, 48, .94) 0%, rgba(16, 36, 62, .88) 100%), url('../img/about.jpg?v=2') center/cover;
  color: #fff;
  padding: 34px 0 26px;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.page-banner::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 80% 20%, rgba(212, 165, 55, 0.15) 0%, transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.page-banner-eyebrow {
  display: inline-block;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.8px;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.page-banner h1 {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 32px;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.page-banner-subtitle {
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 0 auto 8px;
  color: #cfd6e2;
  font-size: 14.5px;
  line-height: 1.5;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.breadcrumb {
  color: #94a3b8;
  font-size: 12.5px;
  font-weight: 500;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.breadcrumb a {
  color: #cbd5e1;
}

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

.breadcrumb span {
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* ---------- Hero (Home Page) ---------- */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  /* min-height: 420px; */
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  color: #fff;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--navy-dark);

  min-height: 100vh;
}

.hero-slide {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.hero-slide.active {
  opacity: 1;
}

.hero-slide::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(6, 14, 29, 0.92) 0%, rgba(10, 24, 48, 0.75) 55%, rgba(10, 24, 48, 0.45) 100%);
}

.hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  /* max-width: 680px; */
  max-width: 750px;
  padding: 16px 0;
  /* border: 3px solid white; */
}

.hero-chip {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  background: rgba(212, 165, 55, 0.14);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 165, 55, 0.35);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  color: #fef08a;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.hero-chip i {
  color: var(--gold);
}

.hero-content h1 {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 38px;
  line-height: 1.18;
  margin: 0 0 12px;
  letter-spacing: -0.8px;
}

.hero-content p {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: #d1d5db;
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

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

.hero-trust-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 14px;
  padding-top: 12px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}

.hero-trust-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 12.5px;
  color: #e2e8f0;
}

.hero-trust-item i {
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 13px;
}

.hero-dots {
  position: absolute;
  /* bottom: 16px; */
  bottom: 35px;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  z-index: 3;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.hero-dots button {
  width: 9px;
  height: 9px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  background: transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0;
  transition: all .25s ease;
}

.hero-dots button.active {
  background: var(--gold);
  border-color: var(--gold);
  width: 22px;
  border-radius: 6px;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero {
    min-height: 380px;
  }

  .hero-content h1 {
    font-size: 26px;
  }

  .hero-content p {
    font-size: 14px;
  }
}

/* ---------- Stat Strip (Impact Bar) ---------- */
.stats-strip {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-top: 3.5px solid var(--gold);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
  margin-top: -20px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  max-width: 1140px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  overflow: hidden;

  /* border: 4px solid red; */
  padding: 30px 0;
}

.stats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  padding: 10px 4px;
}

.stat-box {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-right: 1.5px solid var(--border-light);
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.stat-box:last-child {
  border-right: none;
}

.stat-box:hover {
  background: rgba(240, 244, 249, 0.4);
}

.stat-box-icon {
  /* width: 42px;
  height: 42px; */
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy-subtle) 0%, #e2e8f0 100%);
  color: var(--navy);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(16, 36, 62, 0.12);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 18px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.stat-box:hover .stat-box-icon {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: var(--gold);
  border-color: var(--gold);
  transform: scale(1.06);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(16, 36, 62, 0.2);
}

.stat-box-num {
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.stat-box-label {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .stats-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 8px;
  }

  .stat-box:nth-child(2) {
    border-right: none;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 540px) {
  .stats-strip {
    margin-top: 0;
    border-radius: 0;
  }

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

  .stat-box {
    border-right: none;
    border-bottom: 1.5px solid var(--border-light);
  }

  .stat-box:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
  }
}

/* ---------- About Split ---------- */
.split {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 30px;
  align-items: center;
}

@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .split {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 24px;
  }
}

.split-image-wrap {
  position: relative;
  padding: 15px 20px;
}

.split img {
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  width: 100%;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
}

.experience-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -12px;
  right: 12px;
  background: var(--navy);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  border: 2px solid var(--gold);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(10, 24, 48, 0.25);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  max-width: 230px;
}

.exp-number {
  font-size: 28px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--gold);
  line-height: 1;
}

.exp-text {
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.3;
  color: #f1f5f9;
}

.feature-list {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 14px 0;
  padding: 0;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 8px 14px;
}

@media (max-width: 540px) {
  .feature-list {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.feature-list li {
  padding: 4px 0 4px 28px;
  position: relative;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: var(--navy);
}

.feature-list li::before {
  content: '\f00c';
  font-family: 'Font Awesome 6 Free';
  font-weight: 900;
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 4px;
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  background: var(--gold-light);
  color: var(--gold-dark);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(212, 165, 55, 0.45);
  border-radius: 50%;
  font-size: 9.5px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(212, 165, 55, 0.18);
}

/* ---------- Mission, Vision & Core Values ---------- */
.mission-vision {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-top: 20px;
}

@media (max-width: 800px) {
  .mission-vision {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.mv-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-left: 5px solid var(--gold);
  padding: 18px 18px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all .25s ease;
  position: relative;
}

.mv-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: rgba(212, 165, 55, 0.4);
  border-left-color: var(--gold);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

.mv-card h3 {
  font-size: 19px;
  font-weight: 800;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.mv-card h3 i {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: var(--gold-light);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 165, 55, 0.3);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--gold-dark);
  font-size: 14px;
}

.values-grid {
  /* display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 14px; */

  display: flex;
  gap: 20px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-top: 16px;
}

@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .values-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 540px) {
  .values-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.value-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  /* padding: 18px 14px; */
  padding: 35px 20px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-top: 3.5px solid var(--navy);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xs);
  text-align: center;
  transition: all .3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  position: relative;

  width: 500px;
  /* padding: 35px 16px 18px; */
}

.value-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(212, 165, 55, 0.45);
  border-top-color: var(--gold);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

.value-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: var(--navy-subtle);
  color: var(--navy);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(16, 36, 62, 0.1);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 19px;
  margin: 0 auto 10px;
  transition: all .3s ease;
}

.value-card:hover .value-icon {
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  color: var(--navy-dark);
  border-color: transparent;
  transform: scale(1.06) rotate(4deg);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(212, 165, 55, 0.3);
}

.value-card h4 {
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.value-card p {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.45;
}

@media screen and (max-width: 1180px){
  .value-card{
    width: 48%;
  }
}
@media screen and (max-width: 700px){
  .value-card{
    width: 108%;
  }
}

/* ---------- Enhanced Bolder Service Cards ---------- */
.grid-4 {
  /* display: grid; */
  /* grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); */
  /* gap: 16px; */

  display: flex;
  gap: 20px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
}

/* @media (max-width: 992px) {
  .grid-4 {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
} */

/* @media (max-width: 580px) {
  .grid-4 {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
} */

.service-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(16, 36, 62, 0.1);
  border-top: 4px solid var(--navy);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 22px 16px 18px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: all .35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xs);
  overflow: hidden;
  width: 500px;
  padding: 35px 16px 18px;
}

.service-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  border-color: rgba(212, 165, 55, 0.4);
  border-top-color: var(--gold);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(10, 24, 48, 0.1), 0 4px 12px rgba(212, 165, 55, 0.1);
}

.service-icon {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  margin: 0 auto 12px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy) 0%, var(--navy-light) 100%);
  color: var(--gold);
  border: 2px solid rgba(212, 165, 55, 0.35);
  border-radius: 14px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 14px rgba(16, 36, 62, 0.14);
  transition: all .35s ease;
}

.service-card:hover .service-icon {
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  color: var(--navy-dark);
  border-color: transparent;
  transform: scale(1.08) rotate(4deg);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(212, 165, 55, 0.35);
}

.service-card h4 {
  font-size: 17.5px;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  color: var(--navy);
  letter-spacing: -0.3px;
}

.service-card p {
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  font-size: 13.5px;
  margin: 0 0 12px;
  line-height: 1.5;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.service-link {
  font-size: 12.5px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 6px 12px;
  background: var(--navy-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

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

@media screen and (max-width: 1180px){
  .service-card{
    width: 48%;
  }
}
@media screen and (max-width: 730px){
  .service-card{
    width: 108%;
  }
}

/* ---------- Process / Strategic Roadmap Grid ---------- */
.process-grid {
  /* display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 14px; */

  display: flex;
  gap: 20px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-top: 22px;
}

/* @media (max-width: 960px) {
  .process-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
} */

/* @media (max-width: 540px) {
  .process-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
} */

.process-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  /* padding: 22px 14px 16px; */
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-top: 3.5px solid var(--navy);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  position: relative;
  text-align: center;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;

  width: 500px;
  padding: 35px 16px 20px;
}

.process-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: rgba(212, 165, 55, 0.45);
  border-top-color: var(--gold);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

.process-step {
  position: absolute;
  top: -15px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--navy);
  color: var(--gold);
  border: 2px solid var(--gold);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(10, 24, 48, 0.25);
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
}

.process-card h4 {
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-top: 6px;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  color: var(--navy);
}

.process-card p {
  font-size: 12.5px;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

@media screen and (max-width: 1180px){
  .process-card{
    width: 48%;
  }
}
@media screen and (max-width: 730px){
  .process-card{
    width: 108%;
  }
}

/* ---------- Quote / CTA banner ---------- */
.cta-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #060e1d 0%, var(--navy-dark) 50%, #10243e 100%);
  color: #fff;
  /* padding: 26px 0; */
  padding: 90px 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-top: 2px solid rgba(212, 165, 55, 0.3);
  border-bottom: 2px solid rgba(212, 165, 55, 0.3);
}

.cta-banner::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  right: 0;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 45%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at center, rgba(212, 165, 55, 0.18) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.cta-banner .container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 14px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.cta-banner-content h3 {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 21px;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin: 0 0 4px;
  letter-spacing: -0.3px;
}

.cta-banner-content p {
  margin: 0;
  color: #d1d5db;
  font-size: 14px;
}

.cta-banner-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.cta-banner .phone {
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 19px;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

/* ---------- Testimonials Grid ---------- */
.grid-3 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
}

@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .grid-3 {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.testimonial-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 20px 18px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-left: 5px solid var(--gold);
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: all .3s ease;
}

.testimonial-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: rgba(212, 165, 55, 0.45);
  border-left-color: var(--gold);
}

.testimonial-stars {
  color: #f59e0b;
  font-size: 13px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  display: flex;
  gap: 3px;
}

.testimonial-card p {
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  font-size: 13.5px;
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin: 0 0 12px;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.testimonial-author {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding-top: 10px;
  border-top: 1.5px solid var(--border-light);
}

.testimonial-avatar {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--navy);
  color: var(--gold);
  border: 2px solid var(--gold);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 13px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(10, 24, 48, 0.15);
}

.testimonial-name {
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy);
  font-size: 14px;
}

.testimonial-org {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* ---------- Team Cards ---------- */
.team-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  transition: all .35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
}

.team-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: rgba(212, 165, 55, 0.45);
}

.team-photo-wrap {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-bottom: 3px solid var(--navy-subtle);
}

.team-card:hover .team-photo-wrap {
  border-bottom-color: var(--gold);
}

.team-photo {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform .5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.team-card:hover .team-photo {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.team-card-body {
  padding: 16px 14px 18px;
}

.team-card h4 {
  font-size: 17.5px;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
  color: var(--navy);
}

.team-role {
  color: var(--gold-dark);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 11.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.team-bio {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin: 0 0 10px;
}

.team-socials {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.team-socials a {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--navy-subtle);
  color: var(--navy);
  border: 1px solid rgba(16, 36, 62, 0.1);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 12px;
  transition: all .2s ease;
}

.team-socials a:hover {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: var(--gold);
  border-color: var(--gold);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(16, 36, 62, 0.2);
}

/* ---------- Floating Back to Top Button ---------- */
.back-to-top {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 24px;
  right: 24px;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--navy);
  color: var(--gold);
  border: 2px solid var(--gold);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 16px;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 990;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(12px);
  transition: all .3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

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

.back-to-top:hover {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--navy-dark);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(212, 165, 55, 0.45);
}

/* ---------- Footer Enhancements ---------- */
.footer-brand-col p {
  color: #b9c1d1;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin: 10px 0 16px;
}

.footer-arrow {
  font-size: 10px;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-right: 6px;
}

.footer-badge-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 165, 55, 0.3);
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 11.5px;
  color: #e2e8f0;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-top: 12px;
}

.footer-bottom {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
}

.footer-bottom-links a {
  color: #94a3b8;
  font-size: 13px;
}

.footer-bottom-links a:hover {
  color: var(--gold);
}

/* =========================================================
   TLBM Executive Magazine & Insights Hub (Pro Experience)
   ========================================================= */

.blog-magazine-wrapper,
.xapify-body-wrapper {
  background-color: #f4f6f9;
  padding: 0 0 28px;
}

/* ---------- 1. Breaking / Trending News Ticker ---------- */
.ticker-wrapper {
  background-color: #060e1d;
  border-bottom: 1.5px solid rgba(212, 165, 55, 0.25);
  padding: 6px 0;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.ticker-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.ticker-label {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  color: var(--navy-dark);
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  font-size: 10.5px;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.8px;
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(212, 165, 55, 0.35);
}

.ticker-live-dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  background-color: #ef4444;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: inline-block;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px #ef4444;
  animation: livePulse 1.4s ease infinite;
}

@keyframes livePulse {

  0%,
  100% {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1);
  }

  50% {
    opacity: 0.4;
    transform: scale(0.8);
  }
}

.ticker-content {
  flex: 1;
  overflow: hidden;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.ticker-track {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
  animation: tickerSlide 30s linear infinite;
}

.ticker-track:hover {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}

.ticker-item {
  font-size: 12.5px;
  color: #e2e8f0;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.ticker-item a {
  color: #f1f5f9;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

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

.ticker-item time {
  color: #94a3b8;
  font-size: 11px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.ticker-date {
  color: #cbd5e1;
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .ticker-date {
    display: none;
  }
}

/* ---------- 2. Pro Multi-Featured Hero Grid ---------- */
#featured-wrap,
.pro-hero-section {
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.featured-cards {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.55fr 1fr;
  grid-gap: 12px;
}

@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .featured-cards {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.featured-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  grid-gap: 12px;
}

.featured-item {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 10px;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(16, 36, 62, 0.12);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(10, 24, 48, 0.08);
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.featured-cards .featured-item.item-0 {
  height: 330px;
}

.featured-grid .featured-item {
  height: 159px;
}

.featured-item:hover {
  border-color: rgba(212, 165, 55, 0.5);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 36px rgba(10, 24, 48, 0.16);
}

.card-style {
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}

.entry-image-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: #060e1d;
}

.entry-image-link {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
}

.entry-thumb {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), filter 0.3s ease;
}

.featured-item:hover .entry-thumb,
.index-post:hover .entry-thumb {
  transform: scale(1.05);
  filter: brightness(1.04);
}

.before-mask::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  height: 80%;
  background-image: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(6, 14, 29, 0.95) 0%, rgba(10, 24, 48, 0.65) 50%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05) 100%);
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.entry-badge-wrap {
  position: absolute;
  top: 10px;
  left: 10px;
  z-index: 10;
}

.entry-category-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  color: var(--navy-dark) !important;
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  font-size: 10.5px;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  padding: 3px 9px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  line-height: 1.3;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.entry-category-badge a {
  color: var(--navy-dark) !important;
}

.entry-info {
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 100%;
  z-index: 10;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  padding: 14px 16px;
}

.entry-info-top {
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.hero-label-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  letter-spacing: 0.8px;
}

.featured-cards .featured-item.item-0 .entry-title {
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  font-size: 21px;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin: 0 0 6px;
}

.featured-grid .entry-title {
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin: 0 0 4px;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.entry-info .entry-title a {
  color: #ffffff;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.entry-info .entry-title a:hover {
  color: var(--gold);
}

.entry-info .entry-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 7px;
  font-size: 11.5px;
  color: #e2e8f0;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.entry-info .entry-meta .author-name {
  color: var(--gold);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.author-avatar-micro {
  width: 17px;
  height: 17px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--navy-dark);
  font-size: 8px;
  font-weight: 800;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.entry-meta .sp {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
}

.entry-meta .mi {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
}

/* ---------- 3. Category & Quick Search Bar ---------- */
.blog-subnav-bar,
.xapify-subnav-bar {
  background-color: #ffffff;
  border-bottom: 1.5px solid rgba(16, 36, 62, 0.08);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
}

.blog-subnav-container,
.xapify-subnav-container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 12px;
  padding-top: 6px;
  padding-bottom: 6px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.blog-tags-menu,
.xapify-tags-menu {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  overflow-x: auto;
  scrollbar-width: none;
}

.blog-tags-menu::-webkit-scrollbar {
  display: none;
}

.subnav-tab {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  font-size: 12.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--navy);
  background-color: #f0f4f9;
  border: 1.5px solid transparent;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.subnav-tab:hover {
  background-color: var(--gold);
  color: var(--navy-dark);
  border-color: var(--gold);
}

.subnav-tab.is-active {
  background-color: var(--navy);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--gold);
  font-weight: 800;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(16, 36, 62, 0.2);
}

.tab-count {
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  padding: 1px 6px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  font-size: 10.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.subnav-tab.is-active .tab-count {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--navy-dark);
}

.subnav-tab:hover .tab-count {
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  color: var(--navy-dark);
}

.blog-search-form,
.xapify-search-form {
  min-width: 240px;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {

  .blog-search-form,
  .xapify-search-form {
    width: 100%;
    min-width: 100%;
  }
}

.blog-search-box,
.xapify-search-box {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.blog-search-box .search-icon {
  position: absolute;
  left: 11px;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 12px;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.blog-search-box input,
.xapify-search-box input {
  width: 100%;
  height: 34px;
  padding: 0 36px 0 30px;
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--navy);
  background-color: #f0f4f9;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(16, 36, 62, 0.12);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.blog-search-box input:focus,
.xapify-search-box input:focus {
  background-color: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(212, 165, 55, 0.18);
  outline: none;
}

.blog-search-box button,
.xapify-search-box button {
  position: absolute;
  right: 3px;
  top: 3px;
  bottom: 3px;
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  background: var(--navy);
  border: none;
  border-radius: 50%;
  color: var(--gold);
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 11px;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.blog-search-box button:hover,
.xapify-search-box button:hover {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--navy-dark);
}

/* ---------- 4. Main Feed & Sidebar Grid Layout ---------- */
.blog-main-wrapper,
#main-wrapper {
  margin: 0;
}

.main-content-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2.15fr 1fr;
  grid-gap: 16px;
  align-items: start;
}

@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .main-content-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* Section Title Wrap (Pro Header Bar) */
.title-wrap {
  background-color: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 9px 14px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(16, 36, 62, 0.08);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--gold);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.title-wrap .title {
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  font-size: 14.5px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.title-icon {
  color: var(--gold-dark);
  font-size: 14.5px;
}

.title-highlight {
  color: var(--gold-dark);
  font-weight: 800;
}

.btn-clear-filter {
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  background-color: var(--navy);
  color: var(--gold) !important;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.btn-clear-filter:hover {
  background-color: var(--gold);
  color: var(--navy-dark) !important;
}

.feed-count-badge {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 800;
  background: var(--navy-subtle);
  color: var(--navy);
  padding: 2px 8px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

/* Magazine Post Cards (.index-post) */
.blog-posts-wrap {
  background: transparent;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.index-post-wrap {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  grid-gap: 12px;
}

.index-post {
  display: flex;
  align-items: stretch;
  background-color: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 10px;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(16, 36, 62, 0.09);
  padding: 12px;
  gap: 14px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xs);
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  position: relative;
}

.index-post:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: rgba(212, 165, 55, 0.45);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(10, 24, 48, 0.08);
}

.index-post .entry-image-wrap {
  width: 34%;
  height: 140px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border-radius: 6px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #060e1d;
}

.index-post .entry-thumb-link {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
}

.index-post .entry-category {
  position: absolute;
  top: 8px;
  left: 8px;
  z-index: 10;
  display: inline-block;
  background: var(--navy);
  border: 1px solid var(--gold);
  color: var(--gold) !important;
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  font-size: 9.5px;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  padding: 2px 7px;
  border-radius: 3px;
}

.index-post .entry-category a {
  color: var(--gold) !important;
}

.index-post .entry-category:hover {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--navy-dark) !important;
}

.index-post .entry-category a:hover {
  color: var(--navy-dark) !important;
}

.index-post .entry-header {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex: 1;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.entry-header-top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.entry-date-chip,
.entry-read-chip {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
}

.entry-date-chip i,
.entry-read-chip i {
  color: var(--gold-dark);
}

.index-post .entry-title {
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  font-size: 16.5px;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin: 0 0 4px;
}

.index-post .entry-title a {
  color: var(--navy);
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.index-post .entry-title a:hover {
  color: var(--gold-dark);
}

.index-post .entry-excerpt {
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin: 0 0 6px;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.entry-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-top: 8px;
  border-top: 1.5px solid var(--border-light);
}

.entry-author-box {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.entry-author-box .author-name {
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
}

.read-more-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  color: var(--gold-dark);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 800;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.read-more-btn:hover {
  color: var(--navy);
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

@media (max-width: 680px) {
  .index-post {
    flex-direction: column;
  }

  .index-post .entry-image-wrap {
    width: 100%;
    height: 160px;
  }
}

/* Pagination Bar (.blog-pager) */
.blog-pager {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  margin: 16px 0 0;
}

.page-current,
.page-num,
.blog-pager-older-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  min-width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  padding: 0 10px;
  background-color: #ffffff;
  color: var(--navy);
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  font-size: 12.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xs);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.page-current {
  background-color: var(--navy);
  color: var(--gold);
  border-color: var(--gold);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(16, 36, 62, 0.2);
}

.page-num:hover,
.blog-pager-older-link:hover {
  background-color: var(--gold);
  color: var(--navy-dark);
  border-color: var(--gold);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* ---------- 5. Pro Sidebar Widgets ---------- */
.sidebar-column {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
}

.widget {
  background-color: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 8px;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(16, 36, 62, 0.09);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xs);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.widget .widget-title {
  padding: 9px 14px;
  border-bottom: 2.5px solid var(--gold);
  background-color: #ffffff;
}

.widget .widget-title h3 {
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
}

.widget .widget-title h3 i {
  color: var(--gold-dark);
}

.widget-content {
  padding: 14px;
}

/* Widget 1: Trending Posts (Numbered 01-05) */
.popular-posts-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}

.popular-post-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding-bottom: 9px;
  margin-bottom: 9px;
  border-bottom: 1.5px solid var(--border-light);
}

.popular-post-item:last-child {
  padding-bottom: 0;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  border-bottom: none;
}

.popular-rank-badge {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  background-color: #f0f4f9;
  color: var(--navy);
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 800;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: 4px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.popular-rank-badge.rank-1 {
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  color: var(--navy-dark);
}

.popular-rank-badge.rank-2 {
  background-color: var(--navy);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.popular-rank-badge.rank-3 {
  background-color: #475569;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.popular-thumb-wrap {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 5px;
  overflow: hidden;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.popular-thumb-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.popular-post-item:hover .popular-thumb-wrap img {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.popular-detail {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 0;
}

.popular-title {
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin: 0 0 3px;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.popular-title a {
  color: var(--navy);
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.popular-post-item:hover .popular-title a {
  color: var(--gold-dark);
}

.popular-meta {
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--muted);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
}

.pop-dot {
  opacity: 0.5;
}

/* Widget 2: Categories List */
.xapify-category-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}

.xapify-category-list li {
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.xapify-category-list li:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.cat-link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 6px 10px;
  background-color: #f8fafc;
  border: 1.5px solid #f1f5f9;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  color: var(--navy);
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  font-size: 12.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.cat-link:hover,
.cat-link.is-active {
  background-color: var(--navy);
  color: #ffffff !important;
  border-color: var(--navy);
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

.cat-title {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.cat-title i {
  font-size: 10px;
  opacity: 0.7;
  color: var(--gold-dark);
}

.cat-link:hover .cat-title i {
  color: var(--gold);
}

.cat-counter {
  background-color: rgba(16, 36, 62, 0.08);
  padding: 1px 6px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  font-size: 10.5px;
  font-weight: 800;
}

.cat-link:hover .cat-counter,
.cat-link.is-active .cat-counter {
  background-color: var(--gold);
  color: var(--navy-dark);
}

/* Widget 3: VIP Executive Newsletter */
.widget-vip-newsletter {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #060e1d 0%, #0a1830 60%, #10243e 100%) !important;
  border-color: rgba(212, 165, 55, 0.35) !important;
}

.widget-vip-newsletter .widget-title {
  background: transparent !important;
  border-bottom-color: rgba(212, 165, 55, 0.4) !important;
}

.widget-vip-newsletter .widget-title h3 {
  color: #ffffff !important;
}

.widget-vip-newsletter .widget-title h3 i {
  color: var(--gold);
}

.newsletter-box {
  text-align: center;
}

.newsletter-icon-wrap {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(212, 165, 55, 0.15);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(212, 165, 55, 0.4);
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 17px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 8px;
}

.newsletter-box h4 {
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  font-size: 15.5px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin: 0 0 4px;
}

.newsletter-box p {
  font-size: 12.5px;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  line-height: 1.45;
  margin: 0 0 10px;
}

.newsletter-input-wrap {
  position: relative;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.newsletter-input-wrap .input-icon {
  position: absolute;
  left: 11px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  color: #94a3b8;
  font-size: 12px;
}

.newsletter-form input {
  width: 100%;
  height: 34px;
  padding: 0 10px 0 32px;
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  font-size: 12.5px;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(212, 165, 55, 0.35);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  color: var(--navy);
}

.newsletter-form input:focus {
  border-color: var(--gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(212, 165, 55, 0.25);
  outline: none;
}

.newsletter-form button {
  width: 100%;
  height: 34px;
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  color: var(--navy-dark);
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 800;
  border: none;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 6px;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(212, 165, 55, 0.3);
}

.newsletter-form button:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(212, 165, 55, 0.45);
}

.newsletter-note {
  display: block;
  font-size: 10px;
  color: #94a3b8;
  margin-top: 6px;
}

.newsletter-note i {
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-right: 4px;
}

/* Widget 4: About Author Box */
.about-author-box {
  text-align: center;
}

.author-avatar-wrap {
  margin: 0 auto 8px;
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
}

.author-circle-logo {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--navy);
  color: var(--gold);
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 900;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border: 2px solid var(--gold);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(16, 36, 62, 0.2);
}

.about-name {
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  font-size: 14.5px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin: 0 0 4px;
}

.about-bio {
  font-size: 12.5px;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin: 0 0 10px;
}

/* Widget 5: Social Channels */
.social-counter-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  grid-gap: 8px;
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}

.social-item a {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 8px 4px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  text-align: center;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.social-item a:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.social-item a i {
  font-size: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.sc-count {
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.sc-label {
  font-size: 9px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  opacity: 0.9;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.sc-facebook a {
  background-color: #1877f2;
}

.sc-twitter a {
  background-color: #0f1419;
}

.sc-instagram a {
  background: linear-gradient(45deg, #f09433, #e6683c, #dc2743, #cc2366, #bc1888);
}

.sc-linkedin a {
  background-color: #0077b5;
}

/* Empty State / Query Empty */
.queryEmpty {
  background-color: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 8px;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(16, 36, 62, 0.08);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  padding: 28px 16px;
  text-align: center;
}

.empty-icon {
  font-size: 34px;
  color: var(--muted-light);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.queryEmpty h4 {
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin: 0 0 6px;
}

.queryEmpty p {
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 13.5px;
  max-width: 440px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Single Post Hero, Article Body & Related Posts (Pro Experience)
   ========================================================================== */
.post-hero {
  position: relative;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  color: #ffffff;
  min-height: 260px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
}

.post-hero-overlay {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 32px 0 20px;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(6, 14, 29, 0.96) 0%, rgba(10, 24, 48, 0.78) 60%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3) 100%);
}

.post-hero-breadcrumb {
  font-size: 12.5px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.post-hero-breadcrumb a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
}

.post-hero-breadcrumb a:hover {
  color: var(--gold);
}

.post-hero-tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 6px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.tag-pill-on-dark {
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  color: var(--navy-dark) !important;
  font-size: 10.5px;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  box-shadow: 0 3px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.tag-pill-on-dark:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.post-hero-title {
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  font-size: 26px;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.25;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin: 0 0 10px;
  max-width: 900px;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .post-hero-title {
    font-size: 21px;
  }
}

.post-hero-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.post-hero-meta-text {
  font-size: 12.5px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
}

.post-hero-meta-text strong {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 13.5px;
}

.post-hero-submeta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  margin-top: 2px;
  font-size: 11.5px;
  color: #cbd5e1;
}

.author-avatar {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--navy);
  color: var(--gold);
  border: 2px solid var(--gold);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 14px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.author-avatar-lg {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  font-size: 16px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.author-avatar-xs {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--navy);
  color: var(--gold);
  border: 1px solid var(--gold);
  font-size: 9.5px;
  font-weight: 800;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.author-name-xs {
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
}

/* Post Layout */
.post-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 44px 1fr;
  gap: 20px;
  max-width: 960px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 16px 0;
}

@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .post-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 14px;
  }
}

/* Floating Share Bar */
.post-share {
  position: sticky;
  top: 80px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  height: fit-content;
}

@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .post-share {
    position: static;
    flex-direction: row;
    justify-content: flex-start;
  }
}

.post-share-label {
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--muted);
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.post-share a,
.post-share button {
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background-color: #ffffff;
  color: var(--navy);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xs);
}

.post-share a:hover,
.post-share button:hover {
  background-color: var(--navy);
  color: var(--gold);
  border-color: var(--gold);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(16, 36, 62, 0.2);
}

/* Post Content Typography */
.post-content {
  background-color: #ffffff;
  padding: 24px 22px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(16, 36, 62, 0.08);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .post-content {
    padding: 16px 14px;
  }
}

.post-content h2,
.post-content h3,
.post-content h4 {
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-top: 22px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  line-height: 1.3;
  scroll-margin-top: 80px;
}

.post-content h2 {
  font-size: 21px;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--border-light);
  padding-bottom: 6px;
}

.post-content h3 {
  font-size: 18px;
}

.post-content p {
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.post-content p.lead {
  font-size: 15.5px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--navy);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.post-content ul,
.post-content ol {
  margin: 0 0 16px 18px;
}

.post-content li {
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.post-content blockquote {
  border-left: 4px solid var(--gold);
  background-color: var(--navy-subtle);
  padding: 14px 16px;
  margin: 18px 0;
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--navy);
  border-radius: 0 6px 6px 0;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
}

.post-content img {
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  border-radius: 6px;
  margin: 16px 0;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

/* Inline Article Images & Sizing Options */
.post-content .post-inline-image {
  margin: 24px auto;
  text-align: center;
  display: block;
}

.post-content .post-inline-image.img-size-sm {
  max-width: 380px;
  width: 45%;
}

.post-content .post-inline-image.img-size-md {
  max-width: 620px;
  width: 75%;
}

.post-content .post-inline-image.img-size-lg {
  max-width: 100%;
  width: 100%;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .post-content .post-inline-image.img-size-sm,
  .post-content .post-inline-image.img-size-md,
  .post-content .post-inline-image.img-size-lg {
    max-width: 100%;
    width: 100%;
  }
}

.post-content .post-inline-image img {
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  border-radius: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(16, 36, 62, 0.08);
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: block;
}

.post-content .post-inline-image figcaption {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-style: italic;
  margin-top: 8px;
  text-align: center;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

/* Strategic Quotes & Callouts */
.post-content .post-quote {
  border-left: 4px solid var(--gold);
  background: var(--navy-subtle);
  padding: 16px 20px;
  margin: 22px 0;
  border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0;
  font-style: italic;
}

.post-content .post-quote p {
  margin: 0 0 8px;
  font-size: 15.5px;
  color: var(--navy);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.post-content .post-quote cite {
  font-size: 12.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold-dark);
  display: block;
  font-style: normal;
}

.post-content .post-callout {
  background: #eff6ff;
  border: 1px solid #bfdbfe;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--blue);
  padding: 16px 20px;
  border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0;
  margin: 22px 0;
}

.post-content .post-callout h4 {
  margin: 0 0 6px 0;
  font-size: 14.5px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #1d4ed8;
}

.post-content .post-callout p {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: #1e293b;
}

/* Inline Article Data Tables */
.post-content .article-data-table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  margin: 20px 0;
  font-size: 14px;
}

.post-content .article-data-table th {
  background-color: var(--navy);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-align: left;
}

.post-content .article-data-table td {
  padding: 10px 14px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  color: var(--ink-soft);
}

.post-content .article-data-table tr:nth-child(even) td {
  background-color: var(--navy-subtle);
}

/* Table of Contents */
.post-toc {
  background-color: var(--navy-subtle);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(16, 36, 62, 0.1);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--gold);
  padding: 12px 16px;
  border-radius: 0 6px 6px 0;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.post-toc h5 {
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin: 0 0 8px;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.post-toc ol {
  margin: 0;
  padding-left: 16px;
  font-size: 13.5px;
}

.post-toc li {
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.post-toc a {
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.post-toc a:hover {
  color: var(--gold-dark);
}

/* Author Box */
.author-box {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  background-color: var(--navy-subtle);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(16, 36, 62, 0.1);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--gold);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 14px 16px;
  margin: 20px 0 14px;
}

@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .author-box {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
  }
}

.author-box-label {
  font-size: 10.5px;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-dark);
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.author-box strong {
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  font-size: 15.5px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy);
}

.author-box p {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  margin: 3px 0 0;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.post-footer-nav {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-top: 18px;
  padding-top: 14px;
  border-top: 1.5px solid var(--border-light);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* Related Posts (Grid of Cards) */
.related-posts {
  margin-top: 24px;
  padding-top: 18px;
  border-top: 2px solid var(--border);
}

.related-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 14px;
}

@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .related-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .related-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.post-card {
  background-color: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 8px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(16, 36, 62, 0.09);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xs);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.post-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: rgba(212, 165, 55, 0.45);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(10, 24, 48, 0.08);
}

.post-card-media-wrap {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: #060e1d;
}

.post-card-img-link {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
}

.post-card-img-link img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.post-card:hover .post-card-img-link img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.post-badge-float {
  position: absolute;
  top: 8px;
  left: 8px;
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  color: var(--navy-dark) !important;
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  padding: 2px 7px;
  border-radius: 3px;
  z-index: 2;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

.post-card-body {
  padding: 12px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.post-card-meta-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--muted);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.post-card-meta-row .meta-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 3px;
}

.post-card-meta-row .meta-item i {
  color: var(--gold-dark);
}

.post-card-title {
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  font-size: 14.5px;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin: 0 0 6px;
}

.post-card-title a {
  color: var(--navy);
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.post-card:hover .post-card-title a {
  color: var(--gold-dark);
}

.post-card-excerpt {
  font-size: 12.5px;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin: 0 0 8px;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.post-card-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-top: 8px;
  border-top: 1.5px solid var(--border-light);
}

.post-card-author {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

/* ---------- Contact Section & Forms ---------- */
.contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.35fr;
  gap: 20px;
  align-items: start;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .contact-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.contact-info-card {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #060e1d 0%, var(--navy-dark) 60%, #10243e 100%);
  color: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 24px 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(10, 24, 48, 0.16);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(212, 165, 55, 0.35);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.contact-info-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -30px;
  right: -30px;
  width: 120px;
  height: 120px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(212, 165, 55, 0.2) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.contact-info-card .item {
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.contact-info-card .item:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.contact-item-icon {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: rgba(212, 165, 55, 0.15);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(212, 165, 55, 0.35);
  color: var(--gold);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 15px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.contact-item-content h4 {
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 12px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.8px;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
  font-weight: 800;
}

.contact-item-content p {
  color: #f1f5f9;
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  line-height: 1.45;
}

.contact-item-content a {
  color: #f1f5f9;
}

.contact-item-content a:hover {
  color: var(--gold);
}

.contact-guarantee-box {
  margin-top: 16px;
  padding-top: 14px;
  border-top: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.contact-guarantee-badge {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.contact-guarantee-badge strong {
  color: #ffffff;
  display: block;
  font-size: 13px;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.contact-form-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 24px 22px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
}

@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .contact-form-card {
    padding: 18px 14px;
  }
}

.form-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 12px;
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .form-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

input,
select,
textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 9px 12px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  background: #fdfdfe;
  color: var(--ink);
  transition: all .2s ease;
}

input:focus,
select:focus,
textarea:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--gold);
  background: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(212, 165, 55, 0.18);
}

textarea {
  resize: vertical;
  min-height: 95px;
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
}

.form-grid>.full {
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
}

label {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 12.5px;
  color: var(--navy);
}

label i {
  color: var(--gold-dark);
  font-size: 11.5px;
}

.field {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.map-card {
  margin-top: 24px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
}

.map-embed {
  border: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 270px;
  display: block;
}

.alert {
  padding: 10px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.alert-success {
  background: #ecfdf5;
  color: #065f46;
  border: 1.5px solid #a7f3d0;
}

.alert-error {
  background: #fef2f2;
  color: #991b1b;
  border: 1.5px solid #fecaca;
}

/* ---------- Footer ---------- */
footer {
  background: #060e1d;
  color: #b9c1d1;
  padding: 34px 0 0;
  margin-top: 28px;
  border-top: 3px solid rgba(212, 165, 55, 0.3);
}

.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1.2fr;
  gap: 22px;
  padding-bottom: 22px;
}

@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }
}

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

footer h5 {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 14.5px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .8px;
  font-weight: 800;
}

footer .brand {
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

footer ul {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

footer ul li {
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

footer ul li a {
  color: #cbd5e1;
}

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

footer .socials a {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .2);
  border-radius: 50%;
  margin-right: 6px;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 12px;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

footer .socials a:hover {
  background: var(--gold);
  border-color: var(--gold);
  color: var(--navy-dark);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .08);
  padding: 12px 0;
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 12.5px;
  color: #94a3b8;
}

.footer-bottom a {
  color: var(--gold);
}

/* ---------- Admin Shell ---------- */
.admin-shell {
  max-width: 960px;
  margin: 20px auto;
  padding: 0 14px;
}

.admin-card {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  padding: 18px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
}

.admin-nav {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.admin-table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
}

.admin-table th,
.admin-table td {
  text-align: left;
  padding: 10px 8px;
  border-bottom: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  font-size: 13.5px;
}

.admin-table th {
  color: var(--navy);
  font-size: 12px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  background: var(--navy-subtle);
}

.pill {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 2px 8px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 800;
}

.pill-published {
  background: #e6f6ec;
  color: #1c7c3f;
}

.pill-draft {
  background: #fdf3e3;
  color: #9a6a00;
}

.icon-link {
  margin-right: 8px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.login-box {
  max-width: 400px;
  margin: 40px auto;
}

/* =========================================================
   TLBM CAREERS & TALENT ACQUISITION PORTAL STYLES
   Inspired by Sahara Group Careers Layout & Architecture
   ========================================================= */

/* Hero Section */
.career-hero {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(6, 14, 29, 0.93) 0%, rgba(16, 36, 62, 0.88) 55%, rgba(10, 24, 48, 0.95) 100%), url('../img/careers-hero.jpg?v=2') center/cover no-repeat;
  padding: 100px 0 80px;
  color: #ffffff;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-bottom: 3px solid var(--gold);
}

.career-hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%;
  right: -20%;
  width: 600px;
  height: 600px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(212, 165, 55, 0.15) 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

.career-hero .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.career-hero-content {
  max-width: 860px;
}

.career-hero-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(212, 165, 55, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 165, 55, 0.4);
  color: #f3c254;
  padding: 6px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.8px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.career-hero h1 {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: clamp(32px, 4.5vw, 54px);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.career-hero h1 .gold-text {
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  display: inline;
}

.career-hero-lead {
  font-size: clamp(16px, 1.8vw, 19px);
  color: #cbd5e1;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 35px;
  font-weight: 400;
}

.career-hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.btn-hero-primary {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 14px 28px;
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  color: var(--navy-dark);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 15px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(212, 165, 55, 0.35);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.btn-hero-primary:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(212, 165, 55, 0.5);
  color: var(--navy-dark);
}

.btn-hero-secondary {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 14px 26px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 15px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.btn-hero-secondary:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  border-color: #ffffff;
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

/* Glassmorphic Stats Bar */
.career-stats-bar {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  background: rgba(16, 36, 62, 0.65);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 165, 55, 0.25);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 24px 30px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

.stat-item {
  text-align: left;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  padding-right: 20px;
}

.stat-item:last-child {
  border-right: none;
  padding-right: 0;
}

.stat-number {
  font-size: clamp(28px, 3.2vw, 42px);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #f3c254;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
}

.stat-label {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .career-stats-bar {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
  }
  .stat-item:nth-child(2) {
    border-right: none;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .career-hero {
    padding: 70px 0 50px;
  }
  .career-stats-bar {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 18px;
    padding: 20px;
  }
  .stat-item {
    border-right: none;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    padding-bottom: 14px;
    padding-right: 0;
  }
  .stat-item:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
    padding-bottom: 0;
  }
}

/* Dual Pathways Section */
.pathway-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 32px;
  margin-top: 40px;
}

.pathway-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
  position: relative;
}

.pathway-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 50px rgba(10, 24, 48, 0.12);
  border-color: rgba(212, 165, 55, 0.6);
}

.pathway-card-media {
  position: relative;
  height: 240px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.pathway-card-media img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}

.pathway-card:hover .pathway-card-media img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.pathway-card-tag {
  position: absolute;
  top: 16px;
  left: 16px;
  background: var(--navy-dark);
  color: #f3c254;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.8px;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 165, 55, 0.4);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.pathway-card-body {
  padding: 32px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.pathway-card-body h3 {
  font-size: 24px;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.pathway-card-body p {
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.pathway-features {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 0 28px;
}

.pathway-features li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  font-size: 14.5px;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
}

.pathway-features li i {
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 16px;
  margin-top: 3px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.pathway-card-footer {
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 20px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .pathway-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* Culture Tabs Section */
.culture-tabs-wrapper {
  margin-top: 35px;
}

.culture-nav {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 35px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.culture-tab-btn {
  padding: 12px 26px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  color: var(--navy);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 14.5px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xs);
}

.culture-tab-btn i {
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 16px;
}

.culture-tab-btn:hover {
  border-color: var(--gold);
  color: var(--gold-dark);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.culture-tab-btn.active {
  background: var(--navy-dark);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--navy-dark);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(10, 24, 48, 0.2);
}

.culture-tab-btn.active i {
  color: #f3c254;
}

.culture-tab-panel {
  display: none;
  animation: fadeInPanel 0.4s ease forwards;
}

.culture-tab-panel.active {
  display: block;
}

@keyframes fadeInPanel {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(12px);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

.culture-card-main {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  padding: 40px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

.culture-two-col {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr;
  gap: 40px;
  align-items: center;
}

.culture-two-col h3 {
  font-size: 28px;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.culture-two-col p {
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  font-size: 15.5px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.culture-quote-box {
  background: var(--navy-subtle);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--gold);
  padding: 20px 24px;
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-sm) var(--radius-sm) 0;
  margin-top: 24px;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--navy-dark);
  font-size: 15px;
}

.culture-steps-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  margin-top: 30px;
}

.culture-step-box {
  background: var(--navy-subtle);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 24px 20px;
  position: relative;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.culture-step-box:hover {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--gold);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.culture-step-num {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  color: var(--navy-dark);
  font-weight: 800;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.culture-step-box h5 {
  font-size: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  color: var(--navy);
}

.culture-step-box p {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .culture-two-col {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 30px;
  }
  .culture-steps-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .culture-card-main {
    padding: 24px 18px;
  }
  .culture-steps-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* Spotlights / Testimonials Carousel */
.spotlight-carousel-wrap {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 960px;
  margin: 40px auto 0;
}

.spotlight-track {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 320px;
}

.spotlight-slide {
  display: none;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
}

.spotlight-slide.active {
  display: block;
  opacity: 1;
}

.spotlight-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  padding: 40px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 140px 1fr;
  gap: 32px;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
}

.spotlight-avatar-wrap {
  text-align: center;
}

.spotlight-avatar {
  width: 120px;
  height: 120px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border: 3px solid var(--gold);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  margin: 0 auto 10px;
}

.spotlight-quote-icon {
  position: absolute;
  top: 24px;
  right: 32px;
  font-size: 60px;
  color: rgba(212, 165, 55, 0.15);
}

.spotlight-quote {
  font-size: clamp(16px, 1.6vw, 18px);
  color: var(--ink);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  font-style: italic;
}

.spotlight-author {
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin: 0 0 4px;
}

.spotlight-role {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: var(--gold-dark);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.spotlight-dept {
  font-size: 12.5px;
  color: var(--muted);
}

.spotlight-controls {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 20px;
  margin-top: 30px;
}

.spotlight-btn {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--navy-dark);
  color: #ffffff;
  border: none;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 16px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.spotlight-btn:hover {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--navy-dark);
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.spotlight-dots {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
}

.spotlight-dot {
  width: 12px;
  height: 12px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #cbd5e1;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.spotlight-dot.active {
  background: var(--gold);
  width: 28px;
  border-radius: 8px;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .spotlight-card {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 30px 20px;
  }
  .spotlight-avatar {
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
  .spotlight-quote-icon {
    display: none;
  }
}

/* Perks Grid */
.perks-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  margin-top: 35px;
}

.perk-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 30px 24px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xs);
}

.perk-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  border-color: rgba(212, 165, 55, 0.5);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

.perk-icon-wrap {
  width: 54px;
  height: 54px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: var(--gold-light);
  color: var(--gold-dark);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 22px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 165, 55, 0.2);
}

.perk-card h4 {
  font-size: 18px;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.perk-card p {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .perks-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .perks-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* Job Board Section & Filters */
.job-board-wrap {
  margin-top: 40px;
}

.job-search-filter-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 24px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.job-search-inputs {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.job-search-box {
  position: relative;
}

.job-search-box i {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 14px;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 15px;
}

.job-search-box input {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 12px 14px 12px 42px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--ink);
  outline: none;
  transition: border-color 0.2s;
}

.job-search-box input:focus {
  border-color: var(--gold);
}

.job-select {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 12px 14px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--ink);
  outline: none;
  background: #ffffff;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: border-color 0.2s;
}

.job-select:focus {
  border-color: var(--gold);
}

.dept-pill-filters {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
  align-items: center;
}

.dept-pill-label {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-right: 6px;
}

.dept-pill {
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: var(--navy-subtle);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  font-size: 12.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.dept-pill:hover {
  border-color: var(--gold);
  color: var(--navy);
}

.dept-pill.active {
  background: var(--navy-dark);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--navy-dark);
}

.job-counter-bar {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.job-counter-count {
  color: var(--navy);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.job-listings-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 16px;
}

.job-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 24px 28px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 24px;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xs);
}

.job-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: var(--gold);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.job-card-info {
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.job-card-badges {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.job-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.badge-dept {
  background: #e9f2ff;
  color: #0b57d0;
}

.badge-type {
  background: #fdf3e3;
  color: #9a6a00;
}

.badge-loc {
  background: #f0fdf4;
  color: #166534;
}

.badge-level {
  background: #f5f3ff;
  color: #6b21a8;
}

.job-card-title {
  font-size: 20px;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.job-card-summary {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  max-width: 780px;
}

.job-card-meta {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 18px;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.job-card-meta span {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.job-card-meta i {
  color: var(--gold);
}

.job-card-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  min-width: 170px;
}

.btn-apply-job {
  padding: 10px 18px;
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--navy-dark);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-align: center;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.btn-apply-job:hover {
  background: var(--gold-dark);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.btn-details-job {
  padding: 8px 18px;
  background: var(--navy-subtle);
  color: var(--navy);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 13px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  cursor: pointer;
  text-align: center;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.btn-details-job:hover {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.no-jobs-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1.5px dashed var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 50px 20px;
  text-align: center;
}

.no-jobs-card i {
  font-size: 48px;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .job-search-inputs {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .job-card {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }
  .job-card-actions {
    width: 100%;
    flex-direction: row;
  }
  .job-card-actions button {
    flex: 1;
  }
}

/* Interactive Culture Quiz (Sahara Style) */
.quiz-section-box {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy-dark) 0%, var(--navy) 100%);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 50px 40px;
  color: #ffffff;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(212, 165, 55, 0.3);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.quiz-section-box h2 {
  color: #ffffff;
}

.quiz-section-box .eyebrow {
  color: #f3c254;
}

.quiz-container {
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 30px auto 0;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 30px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
}

.quiz-progress-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: #cbd5e1;
}

.quiz-progress-bar-bg {
  width: 100%;
  height: 6px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.quiz-progress-bar-fill {
  height: 100%;
  width: 20%;
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  transition: width 0.3s ease;
}

.quiz-q-title {
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.quiz-options-list {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 26px;
}

.quiz-opt-label {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  padding: 14px 18px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  font-size: 14.5px;
  color: #f1f5f9;
}

.quiz-opt-label:hover {
  background: rgba(212, 165, 55, 0.12);
  border-color: var(--gold);
}

.quiz-opt-label input[type="radio"] {
  accent-color: var(--gold);
  transform: scale(1.2);
}

.quiz-opt-label.selected {
  background: rgba(212, 165, 55, 0.2);
  border-color: #f3c254;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.quiz-footer-actions {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
}

.quiz-result-card {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 20px 10px;
}

.quiz-badge-icon {
  width: 80px;
  height: 80px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  color: var(--navy-dark);
  font-size: 38px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(212, 165, 55, 0.5);
}

.quiz-score-pill {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 6px 18px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: rgba(212, 165, 55, 0.2);
  border: 1px solid var(--gold);
  color: #f3c254;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

/* FAQ Accordion Section */
.faq-wrap {
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 40px auto 0;
}

.faq-item {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.faq-item.active {
  border-color: var(--gold);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.faq-question {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 20px 24px;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  text-align: left;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-size: 17px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  font-family: inherit;
}

.faq-icon {
  width: 30px;
  height: 30px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--navy-subtle);
  color: var(--navy);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 13px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, background-color 0.2s;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-icon {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--navy-dark);
}

.faq-answer {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.35s ease, padding 0.35s ease;
  padding: 0 24px;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-answer {
  max-height: 500px;
  padding: 0 24px 22px;
}

/* Unsolicited / Talent Pool Banner */
.talent-cta-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy-dark) 0%, #163256 100%);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 50px 40px;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(212, 165, 55, 0.4);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 30px;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-top: 40px;
}

.talent-cta-content h3 {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 26px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.talent-cta-content p {
  color: #cbd5e1;
  font-size: 15px;
  margin: 0;
  max-width: 650px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .talent-cta-banner {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 35px 24px;
  }
}

/* Modals */
.career-modal-backdrop {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(6, 14, 29, 0.82);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  z-index: 99999;
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 20px;
  overflow-y: auto;
}

.career-modal-backdrop.active {
  display: flex;
}

.career-modal-dialog {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 680px;
  max-height: 90vh;
  overflow-y: auto;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  animation: modalPop 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
  position: relative;
}

@keyframes modalPop {
  from {
    transform: scale(0.92);
    opacity: 0;
  }
  to {
    transform: scale(1);
    opacity: 1;
  }
}

.modal-head {
  padding: 24px 28px;
  border-bottom: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  background: #ffffff;
  z-index: 10;
}

.modal-head h3 {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 20px;
  color: var(--navy);
}

.modal-close-btn {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  font-size: 20px;
  color: var(--muted);
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 4px 8px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  transition: all 0.2s;
}

.modal-close-btn:hover {
  background: var(--navy-subtle);
  color: var(--navy);
}

.modal-body {
  padding: 28px;
}

.form-group {
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.form-group label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.form-group input[type="text"],
.form-group input[type="email"],
.form-group input[type="tel"],
.form-group input[type="url"],
.form-group select,
.form-group textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 11px 14px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--ink);
  outline: none;
  transition: border-color 0.2s;
  background: #ffffff;
}

.form-group input:focus,
.form-group select:focus,
.form-group textarea:focus {
  border-color: var(--gold);
}

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

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .form-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.file-drop-zone {
  border: 2px dashed var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 24px;
  text-align: center;
  background: var(--navy-subtle);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s;
}

.file-drop-zone:hover {
  border-color: var(--gold);
  background: #fffdf5;
}

.file-drop-zone i {
  font-size: 28px;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}