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

    :root {
      --navy: #0B1F3A;
      --navy-mid: #122847;
      --steel: #1E3A5F;
      --gold: #C8922A;
      --gold-light: #E4A83C;
      --cream: #F5F0E8;
      --white: #FFFFFF;
      --grey: #8A95A3;
      --light-grey: #E8ECF0;
      --text: #1A2A3A;
    }
 
    html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }

    body {
      font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
      background: var(--cream);
      color: var(--text);
      overflow-x: hidden;
    }

    /* NAV */
    nav {
      position: fixed;
      top: 34px; left: 0; right: 0;
      z-index: 100;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: space-between;
      padding: 1rem 2.5rem;
      background: rgba(11, 31, 58, 0.96);
      backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
      border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(200,146,42,0.2);
    }

    .nav-logo {
      font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
      font-size: 1.15rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--white);
      letter-spacing: 0.02em;
      white-space: nowrap;
    }

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

    .nav-links {
      display: flex;
      gap: 1.4rem;
      list-style: none;
      align-items: center;
    }

    .nav-links a {
      color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
      text-decoration: none;
      font-size: 0.78rem;
      font-weight: 500;
      letter-spacing: 0.04em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      transition: color 0.2s;
      white-space: nowrap;
    }

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

    .nav-cta {
      background: var(--gold);
      color: var(--navy) !important;
      padding: 0.45rem 1rem;
      border-radius: 2px;
      font-weight: 600 !important;
      font-size: 0.75rem !important;
      transition: background 0.2s !important;
      white-space: nowrap;
    }

    .nav-cta:hover { background: var(--gold-light) !important; color: var(--navy) !important; }

    /* HERO */
    #hero {
      min-height: 100vh;
      background: linear-gradient(rgba(11,31,58,0.3), rgba(11,31,58,0.45)) center/cover no-repeat, url('/images/hero-skyscrapers.jpg') center/cover no-repeat;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
      padding: 8rem 4rem 5rem;
    }

    .hero-bg-lines {
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      background-image:
        linear-gradient(rgba(200,146,42,0.06) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(200,146,42,0.06) 1px, transparent 1px);
      background-size: 80px 80px;
    }

    .hero-glow {
      position: absolute;
      top: -20%;
      right: -10%;
      width: 700px;
      height: 700px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(200,146,42,0.12) 0%, transparent 70%);
      pointer-events: none;
    }

    .hero-content {
      position: relative;
      max-width: 780px;
      animation: fadeUp 0.9s ease both;
    }

    .hero-eyebrow {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 0.8rem;
      font-size: 0.75rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      letter-spacing: 0.18em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--gold);
      margin-bottom: 1.8rem;
    }

    .hero-eyebrow::before {
      content: '';
      display: block;
      width: 32px;
      height: 2px;
      background: var(--gold);
    }

    /* Hero-specific eyebrow: brighter gold for legibility on photo backgrounds */
    #hero .hero-eyebrow { color: #F5C542; text-shadow: 0 1px 6px rgba(11,31,58,0.5); }
    #hero .hero-eyebrow::before { background: #F5C542; }

    h1 {
      font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
      font-size: clamp(2.8rem, 5.5vw, 5rem);
      font-weight: 900;
      line-height: 1.08;
      color: var(--white);
      margin-bottom: 1.6rem;
    }

    h1 em {
      font-style: normal;
      color: var(--gold);
    }

    /* Hero-specific: brighter gold + multi-layer text shadow creates a soft halo
       so text reads cleanly even when overlay is light */
    #hero h1 {
      text-shadow: 0 2px 20px rgba(11,31,58,0.85), 0 0 8px rgba(11,31,58,0.6), 0 1px 2px rgba(11,31,58,0.5);
    }

    #hero h1 em {
      color: #F5C542;
      text-shadow: 0 2px 20px rgba(11,31,58,0.85), 0 0 8px rgba(11,31,58,0.6), 0 1px 2px rgba(11,31,58,0.5);
    }

    /* Subtle left-side gradient — boosts contrast where text sits without obscuring the photo */
    #hero::after {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(11,31,58,0.3) 0%, rgba(11,31,58,0.12) 35%, rgba(11,31,58,0) 55%);
      pointer-events: none;
      z-index: 1;
    }
    /* Lift only the actual content layers above the gradient — preserve absolute positioning of children */
    .hero-content, .hero-stats { z-index: 2; }
    .hero-bg-lines, .hero-glow { z-index: 0; }

    .hero-sub {
      font-size: 1.15rem;
      line-height: 1.75;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,0.95);
      max-width: 580px;
      margin-bottom: 2.8rem;
      font-weight: 300;
      text-shadow: 0 1px 16px rgba(11,31,58,0.85), 0 0 6px rgba(11,31,58,0.5), 0 1px 2px rgba(11,31,58,0.4);
    }

    .hero-actions {
      display: flex;
      gap: 1rem;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
    }

    .btn-primary {
      background: var(--gold);
      color: var(--navy);
      padding: 0.9rem 2.2rem;
      border: none;
      font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
      font-size: 0.9rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      letter-spacing: 0.05em;
      cursor: pointer;
      text-decoration: none;
      display: inline-block;
      transition: background 0.2s, transform 0.2s;
    }

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

    .btn-outline {
      background: transparent;
      color: var(--white);
      padding: 0.9rem 2.2rem;
      border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
      font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
      font-size: 0.9rem;
      font-weight: 500;
      letter-spacing: 0.05em;
      cursor: pointer;
      text-decoration: none;
      display: inline-block;
      transition: border-color 0.2s, color 0.2s;
    }

    .btn-outline:hover { border-color: var(--gold); color: var(--gold); }

    .hero-stats {
      position: absolute;
      bottom: 4rem;
      right: 4rem;
      display: flex;
      gap: 3rem;
      animation: fadeUp 1.1s 0.3s ease both;
    }

    .stat { text-align: right; }

    .stat-num {
      font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
      font-size: 2.4rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--gold);
      line-height: 1;
    }

    .stat-label {
      font-size: 0.75rem;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
      text-transform: uppercase;
      letter-spacing: 0.1em;
      margin-top: 0.3rem;
    }

    /* SECTIONS SHARED */
    section { padding: 6rem 4rem; }

    .section-label {
      font-size: 0.72rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      letter-spacing: 0.2em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--gold);
      margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 0.7rem;
    }

    .section-label::before {
      content: '';
      display: block;
      width: 24px;
      height: 2px;
      background: var(--gold);
    }

    h2 {
      font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
      font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 3rem);
      font-weight: 700;
      line-height: 1.15;
      color: var(--navy);
      margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
    }

    /* USP STRIP */
    #usp-strip {
      background: var(--steel);
      padding: 2.5rem 4rem;
      display: flex;
      justify-content: center;
      gap: 4rem;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
    }

    .usp-item {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 1rem;
      color: var(--white);
    }

    .usp-icon {
      width: 42px;
      height: 42px;
      background: rgba(200,146,42,0.15);
      border: 1px solid rgba(200,146,42,0.3);
      border-radius: 2px;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      font-size: 1.1rem;
      flex-shrink: 0;
    }

    .usp-text strong {
      display: block;
      font-size: 0.9rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      color: var(--white);
    }

    .usp-text span {
      font-size: 0.78rem;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
    }

    .sector-roles {
      list-style: none;
      margin-top: 1.2rem;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 0.4rem;
    }
    .sector-roles li {
      font-size: 0.82rem;
      color: var(--grey);
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 0.5rem;
    }
    .sector-roles li::before {
      content: '';
      width: 5px; height: 5px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      background: var(--gold);
      flex-shrink: 0;
    }

    /* SECTORS */
    #sectors { background: var(--cream); }

    .sectors-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
      gap: 1.5px;
      margin-top: 3.5rem;
      background: var(--light-grey);
    }

    .sector-card {
      background: var(--white);
      padding: 3rem 2.5rem;
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
      transition: transform 0.3s;
    }

    .sector-card::after {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      bottom: 0; left: 0;
      width: 0; height: 3px;
      background: var(--gold);
      transition: width 0.4s ease;
    }

    .sector-card:hover::after { width: 100%; }
    .sector-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); }

    .sector-num {
      font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
      font-size: 3.5rem;
      font-weight: 900;
      color: var(--light-grey);
      line-height: 1;
      margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
    }

    .sector-num .fas {
      font-size: 2rem;
      color: var(--gold);
    }

    .sector-title {
      font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
      font-size: 1.4rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--navy);
      margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
    }

    .sector-desc {
      font-size: 0.9rem;
      line-height: 1.7;
      color: var(--grey);
    }

    .sector-img {
      display: block;
      width: calc(100% + 5rem);
      height: 200px;
      object-fit: cover;
      object-position: center center;
      margin: -3rem -2.5rem 1.8rem -2.5rem;
    }

    .sector-img[alt="Security Systems"] {
      object-fit: contain;
      background: #0d1b2a;
    }

    .region-img {
      width: calc(100% + 5rem);
      height: 200px;
      background-size: 80%;
      background-position: center center;
      background-repeat: no-repeat;
      margin: -3rem -2.5rem 1.5rem -2.5rem;
      filter: brightness(1.35);
    }

    /* SERVICES */
    #services { background: var(--navy); }

    #services h2 { color: var(--white); }
    #services .section-label { color: var(--gold); }

    .services-intro {
      font-size: 1.05rem;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
      max-width: 560px;
      line-height: 1.75;
      margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
      font-weight: 300;
    }

    .services-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
      gap: 1px;
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
    }

    .service-item {
      background: var(--navy);
      padding: 2.5rem;
      border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
      transition: background 0.3s, border-color 0.3s;
    }

    .service-item:hover {
      background: var(--navy-mid);
      border-color: rgba(200,146,42,0.3);
    }

    .service-icon { font-size: 2rem; margin-bottom: 1.2rem; color: var(--gold); }

    .service-title {
      font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
      font-size: 1.2rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--white);
      margin-bottom: 0.7rem;
    }

    .service-desc {
      font-size: 0.88rem;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
      line-height: 1.7;
    }

    /* WHY FSS */
    #why {
      background: var(--cream);
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
      gap: 6rem;
      align-items: center;
    }

    .why-text .lead {
      font-size: 1.1rem;
      line-height: 1.8;
      color: #4A5A6A;
      margin-bottom: 2rem;
    }

    .why-points {
      list-style: none;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 1.2rem;
    }

    .why-points li {
      display: flex;
      gap: 1rem;
      align-items: flex-start;
    }

    .check {
      width: 24px;
      height: 24px;
      background: var(--gold);
      border-radius: 50%;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      font-size: 0.7rem;
      color: var(--navy);
      flex-shrink: 0;
      margin-top: 2px;
    }

    .why-points li p {
      font-size: 0.92rem;
      line-height: 1.65;
      color: #4A5A6A;
    }

    .why-points li p strong { color: var(--navy); }

    .why-visual { position: relative; }

    .why-card-main {
      background: var(--navy);
      color: var(--white);
      padding: 3rem;
      border-left: 4px solid var(--gold);
    }

    .why-card-main blockquote {
      font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
      font-size: 1.4rem;
      font-style: italic;
      line-height: 1.55;
      color: var(--white);
      margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    }

    .quote-author {
      font-size: 0.8rem;
      color: var(--gold);
      font-weight: 600;
      letter-spacing: 0.08em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
    }

    .why-badge {
      position: absolute;
      bottom: -1.5rem;
      right: -1.5rem;
      background: var(--gold);
      color: var(--navy);
      padding: 1.5rem;
      text-align: center;
      width: 130px;
    }

    .why-badge strong {
      display: block;
      font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
      font-size: 2.2rem;
      font-weight: 900;
      line-height: 1;
    }

    .why-badge span {
      font-size: 0.7rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    }

    /* TESTIMONIALS */
    #testimonials { background: var(--light-grey); }

    .testimonials-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
      gap: 1.5rem;
      margin-top: 3.5rem;
    }

    .testimonial-card {
      background: var(--white);
      padding: 2.5rem;
      position: relative;
      border-top: 3px solid transparent;
      transition: border-color 0.3s, transform 0.3s;
    }

    .testimonial-card:hover {
      border-color: var(--gold);
      transform: translateY(-4px);
    }

    .testimonial-card::before {
      content: '\201C';
      font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
      font-size: 5rem;
      color: var(--light-grey);
      line-height: 1;
      display: block;
      margin-bottom: -1.5rem;
    }

    .testimonial-text {
      font-size: 0.92rem;
      line-height: 1.75;
      color: #4A5A6A;
      margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    }

    .testimonial-author strong {
      display: block;
      font-size: 0.88rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      color: var(--navy);
    }

    .testimonial-author span {
      font-size: 0.8rem;
      color: var(--grey);
    }

    /* PORTFOLIO */
    #portfolio { background: var(--white); }

    .portfolio-intro {
      font-size: 1.05rem;
      color: #4A5A6A;
      max-width: 560px;
      line-height: 1.75;
      margin-bottom: 3rem;
    }

    .portfolio-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
      gap: 1rem;
    }

    .portfolio-item {
      padding: 2rem;
      background: var(--cream);
      border: 1px solid var(--light-grey);
      text-align: center;
      transition: background 0.3s, border-color 0.3s, transform 0.3s;
    }

    .portfolio-item:hover {
      background: var(--navy);
      border-color: var(--navy);
      transform: translateY(-4px);
    }

    .portfolio-item:hover .portfolio-role,
    .portfolio-item:hover .portfolio-company { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); }

    .portfolio-item:hover .portfolio-title { color: var(--gold); }

    .portfolio-emoji { font-size: 1.8rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; }

    .portfolio-title {
      font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
      font-size: 1rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--navy);
      margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
      transition: color 0.3s;
    }

    .portfolio-role {
      font-size: 0.78rem;
      color: var(--grey);
      transition: color 0.3s;
    }

    /* ABOUT */
    #about {
      background: var(--navy);
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
      gap: 5rem;
      align-items: center;
    }

    #about h2 { color: var(--white); }

    .about-text {
      font-size: 0.95rem;
      line-height: 1.8;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
      margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    }

    .about-highlights {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
      gap: 1px;
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
      margin-top: 2.5rem;
    }

    .about-highlight {
      background: var(--navy);
      padding: 1.5rem;
      border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
    }

    .ah-num {
      font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
      font-size: 2rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--gold);
      margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
    }

    .ah-label {
      font-size: 0.8rem;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45);
      line-height: 1.4;
    }

    .about-directors {
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 1.2rem;
    }

    .director-card {
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
      border: 1px solid rgba(200,146,42,0.2);
      padding: 1.8rem;
      display: flex;
      gap: 1.2rem;
      align-items: flex-start;
      transition: background 0.3s;
    }

    .director-card:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07); }

    .director-avatar {
      width: 52px;
      height: 52px;
      background: var(--gold);
      color: var(--navy);
      border-radius: 2px;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
      font-size: 1.3rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      flex-shrink: 0;
    }

    .director-name {
      font-weight: 600;
      color: var(--white);
      font-size: 0.95rem;
      margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
    }

    .director-title {
      font-size: 0.78rem;
      color: var(--gold);
      font-weight: 600;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      letter-spacing: 0.06em;
      margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    }

    .director-bio {
      font-size: 0.82rem;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
      line-height: 1.6;
    }

    /* CONTACT */
    #contact {
      background: var(--cream);
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
      gap: 5rem;
      align-items: start;
    }

    .contact-lead {
      font-size: 1.05rem;
      color: #4A5A6A;
      line-height: 1.75;
      margin-bottom: 2rem;
    }

    .contact-items {
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 1.2rem;
    }

    .contact-item {
      display: flex;
      gap: 1rem;
      align-items: flex-start;
    }

    .ci-icon {
      width: 40px;
      height: 40px;
      background: var(--navy);
      color: var(--gold);
      border-radius: 2px;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      font-size: 1rem;
      flex-shrink: 0;
    }

    .ci-text strong {
      display: block;
      font-size: 0.82rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      color: var(--navy);
      text-transform: uppercase;
      letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    }

    .ci-text span {
      font-size: 0.9rem;
      color: #4A5A6A;
    }

    .contact-form {
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 1rem;
    }

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

    .form-group {
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 0.4rem;
    }

    label {
      font-size: 0.75rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      letter-spacing: 0.08em;
      color: var(--navy);
    }

    input:not([type="checkbox"]), select, textarea {
      padding: 0.8rem 1rem;
      border: 1px solid var(--light-grey);
      background: var(--white);
      font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
      font-size: 0.9rem;
      color: var(--text);
      outline: none;
      transition: border-color 0.2s;
      border-radius: 0;
      -webkit-appearance: none;
    }

    input:not([type="checkbox"]):focus, select:focus, textarea:focus { border-color: var(--gold); }

    textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 120px; }

    .form-submit {
      background: var(--navy);
      color: var(--white);
      padding: 1rem 2rem;
      border: none;
      font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
      font-size: 0.9rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      letter-spacing: 0.06em;
      cursor: pointer;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      transition: background 0.2s;
      align-self: flex-start;
    }

    .form-submit:hover { background: var(--steel); }

    /* FOOTER */
    footer {
      background: #061325;
      padding: 3rem 4rem;
      display: flex;
      justify-content: space-between;
      align-items: center;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
      gap: 1.5rem;
      border-top: 1px solid rgba(200,146,42,0.2);
    }

    .footer-logo {
      font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
      font-size: 1.2rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--white);
    }

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

    .footer-links {
      display: flex;
      gap: 2rem;
      list-style: none;
    }

    .footer-links a {
      color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
      text-decoration: none;
      font-size: 0.8rem;
      transition: color 0.2s;
    }

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

    .footer-copy {
      font-size: 0.78rem;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
    }

    /* REGIONS */
    #regions { background: var(--white); }

    .regions-intro {
      font-size: 1.05rem;
      color: #4A5A6A;
      max-width: 600px;
      line-height: 1.75;
      margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
    }

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

    .region-card {
      border: 1px solid var(--light-grey);
      overflow: hidden;
      transition: transform 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
    }

    .region-card:hover {
      transform: translateY(-5px);
      box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(11,31,58,0.1);
    }

    .region-header {
      background: var(--navy);
      padding: 2rem 2rem 1.5rem;
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
    }

    .region-header::after {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      bottom: 0; left: 0;
      width: 100%; height: 3px;
      background: var(--gold);
    }

    .region-flag { font-size: 2.2rem; margin-bottom: 0.7rem; display: block; }

    .region-name {
      font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
      font-size: 1.4rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--white);
    }

    .region-tag {
      display: inline-block;
      margin-top: 0.5rem;
      font-size: 0.7rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      letter-spacing: 0.1em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--gold);
      background: rgba(200,146,42,0.12);
      border: 1px solid rgba(200,146,42,0.25);
      padding: 0.2rem 0.6rem;
    }

    .region-body {
      background: var(--white);
      padding: 1.8rem 2rem;
    }

    .region-desc {
      font-size: 0.9rem;
      line-height: 1.7;
      color: #4A5A6A;
      margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    }

    .region-locations {
      list-style: none;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 0.5rem;
    }

    .region-locations li {
      font-size: 0.82rem;
      color: var(--grey);
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 0.5rem;
    }

    .region-locations li::before {
      content: '';
      width: 5px;
      height: 5px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      background: var(--gold);
      flex-shrink: 0;
    }

    /* CV UPLOAD */
    #cv-upload {
      background: var(--navy);
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
      gap: 5rem;
      align-items: start;
    }

    #cv-upload h2 { color: var(--white); }

    .cv-intro {
      font-size: 1.05rem;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
      line-height: 1.75;
      margin-bottom: 2rem;
      font-weight: 300;
    }

    .cv-benefits {
      list-style: none;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 1rem;
      margin-top: 0.5rem;
    }

    .cv-benefits li {
      display: flex;
      gap: 0.9rem;
      align-items: flex-start;
      font-size: 0.9rem;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
      line-height: 1.6;
    }

    .cv-benefits li .check {
      background: rgba(200,146,42,0.2);
      border: 1px solid rgba(200,146,42,0.4);
      color: var(--gold);
      flex-shrink: 0;
      margin-top: 2px;
    }

    .cv-form {
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 1rem;
    }

    .cv-form label { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); }

    .cv-form input:not([type="checkbox"]),
    .cv-form select,
    .cv-form textarea {
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
      color: var(--white);
    }

    .cv-form input::placeholder,
    .cv-form textarea::placeholder { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.25); }

    .cv-form input:not([type="checkbox"]):focus,
    .cv-form select:focus,
    .cv-form textarea:focus {
      border-color: var(--gold);
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
    }

    .cv-form select option { background: var(--navy); color: var(--white); }

    .cv-drop-zone {
      border: 2px dashed rgba(200,146,42,0.35);
      background: rgba(200,146,42,0.04);
      padding: 2.5rem 1.5rem;
      text-align: center;
      cursor: pointer;
      transition: border-color 0.2s, background 0.2s;
      position: relative;
    }

    .cv-drop-zone:hover,
    .cv-drop-zone.dragover {
      border-color: var(--gold);
      background: rgba(200,146,42,0.08);
    }

    .cv-drop-zone input[type="file"] {
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      opacity: 0;
      cursor: pointer;
      width: 100%;
      height: 100%;
    }

    .cv-drop-icon { font-size: 2rem; margin-bottom: 0.8rem; }

    .cv-drop-label {
      font-size: 0.9rem;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
      margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
    }

    .cv-drop-label strong { color: var(--gold); }

    .cv-drop-hint {
      font-size: 0.75rem;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
    }

    .cv-file-name {
      margin-top: 0.6rem;
      font-size: 0.8rem;
      color: var(--gold);
      min-height: 1.2em;
    }

    .cv-submit {
      background: var(--gold);
      color: var(--navy);
      padding: 1rem 2rem;
      border: none;
      font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
      font-size: 0.9rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: 0.06em;
      cursor: pointer;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      transition: background 0.2s, transform 0.2s;
      align-self: flex-start;
    }

    .cv-submit:hover { background: var(--gold-light); transform: translateY(-2px); }

    .cv-success {
      display: none;
      background: rgba(200,146,42,0.1);
      border: 1px solid rgba(200,146,42,0.3);
      padding: 1.2rem;
      font-size: 0.9rem;
      color: var(--gold);
      text-align: center;
    }

    /* COOKIE BANNER */
    #cookie-banner {
      position: fixed;
      bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
      z-index: 999;
      background: var(--navy);
      border-top: 2px solid var(--gold);
      padding: 1.2rem 4rem;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: space-between;
      gap: 2rem;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
    }
    #cookie-banner.hidden { display: none; }
    .cookie-text { font-size: 0.82rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); line-height: 1.6; max-width: 700px; }
    .cookie-text a { color: var(--gold); text-decoration: underline; cursor: pointer; }
    .cookie-btns { display: flex; gap: 0.8rem; flex-shrink: 0; flex-wrap: wrap; }
    .cookie-accept {
      background: var(--gold); color: var(--navy);
      border: none; padding: 0.6rem 1.4rem;
      font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 0.82rem; font-weight: 700;
      cursor: pointer; letter-spacing: 0.04em; transition: background 0.2s;
    }
    .cookie-accept:hover { background: var(--gold-light); }
    .cookie-decline {
      background: transparent; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.25); padding: 0.6rem 1.4rem;
      font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 0.82rem; font-weight: 500;
      cursor: pointer; transition: border-color 0.2s, color 0.2s;
    }
    .cookie-decline:hover { border-color: var(--gold); color: var(--gold); }

    /* CONSENT CHECKBOXES */
    .consent-group {
      display: flex; gap: 0.8rem; align-items: flex-start;
      padding: 1rem; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03); margin-top: 0.5rem;
    }
    .consent-group.light { border: 1px solid var(--light-grey); background: var(--cream); }
    .consent-group input[type="checkbox"] {
      width: 18px !important;
      height: 18px !important;
      flex-shrink: 0;
      margin-top: 2px;
      accent-color: var(--gold);
      cursor: pointer;
      appearance: checkbox !important;
      -webkit-appearance: checkbox !important;
      padding: unset !important;
      border: unset !important;
      background: unset !important;
      border-radius: unset !important;
      outline: unset !important;
    }
    .consent-group label {
      font-size: 0.8rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
      text-transform: none; letter-spacing: 0; font-weight: 400;
      line-height: 1.6; cursor: pointer;
    }
    .consent-group.light label { color: #4A5A6A; }
    .consent-group label a { color: var(--gold); text-decoration: underline; }
    .consent-group.light label a { color: var(--navy); text-decoration: underline; }
    .consent-error { font-size: 0.75rem; color: #E24B4A; margin-top: 0.3rem; display: none; }

    /* FOOTER LEGAL */
    .footer-legal {
      width: 100%; border-top: 1px solid rgba(200,146,42,0.15);
      margin-top: 1.5rem; padding-top: 1.5rem;
      font-size: 0.72rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
      line-height: 1.8; text-align: center;
    }
    .footer-policy-links { display: flex; justify-content: center; gap: 1.5rem; margin-top: 0.8rem; flex-wrap: wrap; }
    .footer-policy-links a { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); text-decoration: none; font-size: 0.75rem; transition: color 0.2s; cursor: pointer; }
    .footer-policy-links a:hover { color: var(--gold); }

    /* POLICY OVERLAY PAGES */
    .policy-page {
      display: none; position: fixed; inset: 0;
      z-index: 200; background: var(--cream);
      overflow-y: auto; padding: 2rem 0 4rem;
    }
    .policy-page.active { display: block; }
    .policy-inner { max-width: 820px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 2rem; }
    .policy-back {
      display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem;
      font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--navy); font-weight: 600;
      text-decoration: none; letter-spacing: 0.04em;
      margin-bottom: 2rem; cursor: pointer;
      background: none; border: none; font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
    }
    .policy-back:hover { color: var(--gold); }
    .policy-header {
      background: var(--navy); padding: 3rem;
      margin-bottom: 2.5rem; border-left: 4px solid var(--gold);
    }
    .policy-header h1 {
      font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
      font-size: 2rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    }
    .policy-header p { font-size: 0.85rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); margin: 0; }
    .policy-body h2 {
      font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 1.3rem; font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--navy); margin: 2rem 0 0.8rem; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--light-grey); padding-bottom: 0.4rem;
    }
    .policy-body h3 { font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--navy); margin: 1.5rem 0 0.5rem; }
    .policy-body p { font-size: 0.92rem; color: #4A5A6A; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
    .policy-body ul { margin: 0.5rem 0 1rem 1.5rem; }
    .policy-body ul li { font-size: 0.92rem; color: #4A5A6A; line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 0.4rem; }
    .policy-body a { color: var(--gold); }
    .policy-updated {
      display: inline-block; margin-bottom: 2rem; font-size: 0.75rem; font-weight: 600;
      letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold);
      background: rgba(200,146,42,0.08); border: 1px solid rgba(200,146,42,0.2); padding: 0.3rem 0.8rem;
    }
    .policy-table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 1rem 0 1.5rem; font-size: 0.85rem; }
    .policy-table th { background: var(--navy); color: var(--white); padding: 0.7rem 1rem; text-align: left; font-weight: 600; }
    .policy-table td { padding: 0.7rem 1rem; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--light-grey); color: #4A5A6A; vertical-align: top; }
    .policy-table tr:nth-child(even) td { background: var(--cream); }

    /* ANIMATIONS */
    @keyframes fadeUp {
      from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(28px); }
      to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
    }

    .reveal {
      opacity: 1;
      transform: translateY(0);
      transition: opacity 0.7s ease, transform 0.7s ease;
    }

    .reveal.hidden {
      opacity: 0;
      transform: translateY(24px);
    }

    .reveal.visible {
      opacity: 1;
      transform: translateY(0);
    }

    /* HAMBURGER MENU — mobile only */
    .nav-hamburger {
      display: none;
      flex-direction: column;
      justify-content: space-between;
      width: 26px; height: 18px;
      background: none; border: none;
      cursor: pointer; padding: 0; flex-shrink: 0;
    }
    .nav-hamburger span {
      display: block; width: 100%; height: 2px;
      background: var(--white); border-radius: 2px;
      transition: all 0.3s ease;
    }
    .nav-hamburger.open span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(8px) rotate(45deg); }
    .nav-hamburger.open span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
    .nav-hamburger.open span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-8px) rotate(-45deg); }

    .mobile-nav {
      display: none;
      position: fixed;
      top: 88px; left: 0; right: 0;
      z-index: 99;
      background: var(--navy);
      border-bottom: 2px solid var(--gold);
      flex-direction: column;
      padding: 0.5rem 0 1rem;
      box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
    }
    .mobile-nav.open { display: flex; }
    .mobile-nav a {
      color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
      text-decoration: none;
      font-size: 0.9rem;
      font-weight: 500;
      letter-spacing: 0.06em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      padding: 0.9rem 2rem;
      border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
      transition: color 0.2s, background 0.2s;
    }
    .mobile-nav a:hover { color: var(--gold); background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04); }
    .mobile-nav-cta {
      margin: 0.8rem 2rem 0 !important;
      background: var(--gold) !important;
      color: var(--navy) !important;
      font-weight: 700 !important;
      text-align: center;
      border-bottom: none !important;
      border-radius: 2px;
      padding: 0.8rem 1.5rem !important;
    }
    .mobile-nav-cta:hover { background: var(--gold-light) !important; }

    /* RESPONSIVE */
    @media (max-width: 900px) {
      nav { padding: 1rem 1.5rem; }
      .nav-links { display: none; }
      .nav-hamburger { display: flex; }
      section { padding: 4rem 1.5rem; }
      #hero { padding: 7rem 1.5rem 10rem; }
      .hero-stats { bottom: 2rem; right: 1.5rem; gap: 1.5rem; }
      .sectors-grid, .services-grid, .testimonials-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
      .portfolio-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
      #why, #about, #contact { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 3rem; }
      .why-badge { display: none; }
      .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
      #usp-strip { gap: 2rem; padding: 2rem 1.5rem; }
      .regions-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
      #cv-upload { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 3rem; }

      /* Industries — single column on mobile */
      #industries .sectors-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; }
      #industries .sector-card { padding: 1.8rem 1.5rem; }
      #industries .sector-num { font-size: 2rem; margin-bottom: 0.6rem; }

      /* Expertise — single column, tighter padding */
      #expertise .services-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; }
      #expertise .service-item { padding: 1.8rem 1.5rem; }
      #expertise .service-item ul { padding-left: 1rem; }
    }

    @media (max-width: 480px) {
      .hero-stats { display: none; }
      .portfolio-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
      #industries .sector-card,
      #expertise .service-item { padding: 1.5rem 1.2rem; }
      .cookie-banner { padding: 1rem 1.2rem; }
    }

    /* =====================================================================
       INSIGHTS / RESOURCES — listing page (cards) and article reading view
       ===================================================================== */

    /* Listing — article cards on cream background */
    .insights-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
      gap: 2rem;
      margin-top: 3.5rem;
    }

    .insight-card {
      background: var(--white);
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      text-decoration: none;
      color: inherit;
      transition: transform 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
      border: 1px solid rgba(11,31,58,0.08);
    }

    .insight-card:hover {
      transform: translateY(-4px);
      box-shadow: 0 18px 40px -20px rgba(11,31,58,0.25);
    }

    .insight-card::after {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      bottom: 0; left: 0;
      width: 0; height: 3px;
      background: var(--gold);
      transition: width 0.4s ease;
    }
    .insight-card:hover::after { width: 100%; }

    .insight-card-img {
      width: 100%;
      aspect-ratio: 1200 / 627;
      object-fit: cover;
      display: block;
      background: var(--navy);
    }

    .insight-card-body {
      padding: 1.8rem 1.8rem 2rem;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      flex: 1;
    }

    .insight-eyebrow {
      font-size: 0.7rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      letter-spacing: 0.18em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--gold);
      margin-bottom: 0.9rem;
    }

    .insight-card-title {
      font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
      font-size: 1.35rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      line-height: 1.25;
      color: var(--navy);
      margin-bottom: 0.7rem;
    }

    .insight-card-excerpt {
      font-size: 0.9rem;
      line-height: 1.7;
      color: #4A5A6A;
      margin-bottom: 1.4rem;
      flex: 1;
    }

    .insight-card-meta {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: space-between;
      font-size: 0.78rem;
      color: var(--grey);
      letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    }

    .insight-card-author {
      font-weight: 600;
      color: var(--navy);
    }

    /* Article hero — mirrors the LinkedIn cover composition: solid navy,
       eyebrow tag with dot dividers, big serif headline, gold rule, italic
       sub-deck, byline */
    .article-hero {
      background: var(--navy);
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
      padding: 9rem 4rem 5rem;
      min-height: 60vh;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
    }

    .article-hero .hero-bg-lines,
    .article-hero .hero-glow { z-index: 0; }

    .article-hero-content {
      position: relative;
      z-index: 2;
      max-width: 880px;
    }

    .article-breadcrumbs {
      font-size: 0.72rem;
      letter-spacing: 0.15em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
      margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    }
    .article-breadcrumbs a {
      color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
      text-decoration: none;
      transition: color 0.2s;
    }
    .article-breadcrumbs a:hover { color: var(--gold); }
    .article-breadcrumbs .sep { margin: 0 0.5rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.25); }
    .article-breadcrumbs .current { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); }

    .article-hero-eyebrow {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 0.8rem;
      font-size: 0.75rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      letter-spacing: 0.2em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--gold);
      margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    }
    .article-hero-eyebrow .dot {
      width: 4px; height: 4px;
      background: var(--gold);
      border-radius: 50%;
    }

    .article-hero h1 {
      font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
      font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 4.5vw, 4rem);
      font-weight: 900;
      line-height: 1.1;
      color: var(--cream);
      margin-bottom: 0;
      text-shadow: none;
    }

    .article-hero-rule {
      width: 80px;
      height: 3px;
      background: var(--gold);
      margin: 1.6rem 0 1.4rem;
    }

    .article-hero-dek {
      font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
      font-style: italic;
      font-size: 1.3rem;
      line-height: 1.5;
      color: rgba(245,240,232,0.85);
      max-width: 640px;
      margin-bottom: 2rem;
      text-shadow: none;
    }

    .article-hero-byline {
      font-size: 0.85rem;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
      letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    }
    .article-hero-byline strong { color: var(--white); font-weight: 600; }
    .article-hero-byline .sep { margin: 0 0.6rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.25); }

    /* Article body — comfortable reading column on cream */
    .article-body-wrapper {
      background: var(--cream);
      padding: 5rem 2rem 4rem;
    }

    .article-body {
      max-width: 720px;
      margin: 0 auto;
    }

    .article-takeaways {
      background: var(--white);
      border-left: 4px solid var(--gold);
      padding: 1.8rem 2rem 1.6rem;
      margin-bottom: 3rem;
    }
    .article-takeaways .section-label {
      margin-bottom: 1rem;
    }
    .article-takeaways ul {
      list-style: none;
      padding: 0;
      margin: 0;
    }
    .article-takeaways li {
      display: flex;
      gap: 0.8rem;
      align-items: flex-start;
      font-size: 0.95rem;
      line-height: 1.65;
      color: #4A5A6A;
      margin-bottom: 0.7rem;
    }
    .article-takeaways li:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
    .article-takeaways li::before {
      content: '';
      flex-shrink: 0;
      width: 6px; height: 6px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      background: var(--gold);
      margin-top: 0.6rem;
    }

    .article-body p {
      font-size: 1.05rem;
      line-height: 1.85;
      color: #2A3A4A;
      margin-bottom: 1.6rem;
    }

    .article-body .lede {
      font-size: 1.18rem;
      line-height: 1.7;
      color: var(--navy);
      font-weight: 500;
      margin-bottom: 2rem;
    }

    .article-body h2 {
      font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
      font-size: 1.8rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      line-height: 1.25;
      color: var(--navy);
      margin: 3rem 0 1.2rem;
    }

    .article-body h3 {
      font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
      font-size: 1.3rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--navy);
      margin: 2rem 0 0.8rem;
    }

    .article-body a {
      color: var(--gold);
      text-decoration: underline;
      text-underline-offset: 3px;
      text-decoration-thickness: 1px;
    }
    .article-body a:hover { color: var(--gold-light); }

    .article-body blockquote {
      font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
      font-style: italic;
      font-size: 1.45rem;
      line-height: 1.5;
      color: var(--navy);
      border-left: 3px solid var(--gold);
      padding: 0.5rem 0 0.5rem 1.8rem;
      margin: 2.5rem 0;
    }

    /* Author bio at end of article */
    .article-author {
      margin-top: 3.5rem;
      padding: 2rem 2rem 2.2rem;
      background: var(--navy);
      color: var(--white);
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 70px 1fr;
      gap: 1.4rem;
      align-items: start;
      border-left: 4px solid var(--gold);
    }
    .article-author-avatar {
      width: 70px; height: 70px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      background: var(--gold);
      color: var(--navy);
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
      font-weight: 700;
      font-size: 1.4rem;
    }
    .article-author-label {
      font-size: 0.7rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      letter-spacing: 0.18em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--gold);
      margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
    }
    .article-author-name {
      font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
      font-size: 1.2rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--white);
      margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    }
    .article-author-bio {
      font-size: 0.9rem;
      line-height: 1.65;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
    }
    .article-author-bio a {
      color: var(--gold);
      text-decoration: none;
    }
    .article-author-bio a:hover { color: var(--gold-light); }

    /* FAQ section — supports FAQPage JSON-LD schema for AEO */
    .article-faq {
      max-width: 720px;
      margin: 4rem auto 0;
    }
    .article-faq h2 {
      font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
      font-size: 1.8rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--navy);
      margin-bottom: 1.8rem;
    }
    .article-faq details {
      background: var(--white);
      border: 1px solid rgba(11,31,58,0.08);
      padding: 1.2rem 1.5rem;
      margin-bottom: 0.7rem;
      transition: border-color 0.2s;
    }
    .article-faq details[open] {
      border-color: rgba(200,146,42,0.4);
    }
    .article-faq summary {
      cursor: pointer;
      font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
      font-size: 1.05rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--navy);
      list-style: none;
      padding-right: 2rem;
      position: relative;
    }
    .article-faq summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
    .article-faq summary::after {
      content: '+';
      position: absolute;
      right: 0;
      top: 50%;
      transform: translateY(-50%);
      font-size: 1.6rem;
      color: var(--gold);
      font-weight: 300;
      line-height: 1;
    }
    .article-faq details[open] summary::after { content: '−'; }
    .article-faq details p {
      font-size: 0.95rem;
      line-height: 1.7;
      color: #4A5A6A;
      margin-top: 0.9rem;
      margin-bottom: 0;
    }

    /* =====================================================================
       OPEN ROLES — listing and job detail
       ===================================================================== */

    .jobs-toolbar {
      display: flex;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
      gap: 0.8rem;
      align-items: center;
      margin: 2.5rem 0 1.8rem;
      padding-bottom: 1.5rem;
      border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(11,31,58,0.1);
    }
    .jobs-toolbar-label {
      font-size: 0.72rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      letter-spacing: 0.18em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--navy);
      margin-right: 0.3rem;
    }
    .jobs-filter-btn {
      font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
      font-size: 0.78rem;
      font-weight: 500;
      letter-spacing: 0.04em;
      padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
      background: var(--white);
      color: var(--navy);
      border: 1px solid rgba(11,31,58,0.15);
      cursor: pointer;
      transition: all 0.2s;
    }
    .jobs-filter-btn:hover {
      border-color: var(--gold);
      color: var(--gold);
    }
    .jobs-filter-btn.active {
      background: var(--navy);
      color: var(--white);
      border-color: var(--navy);
    }

    .jobs-list {
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 1px;
      background: rgba(11,31,58,0.08);
      border: 1px solid rgba(11,31,58,0.08);
    }

    .job-row {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1fr auto;
      gap: 1.5rem;
      align-items: center;
      background: var(--white);
      padding: 1.8rem 2rem;
      text-decoration: none;
      color: inherit;
      transition: background 0.2s, transform 0.2s;
      position: relative;
    }
    .job-row:hover {
      background: var(--cream);
    }
    .job-row::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      left: 0; top: 0; bottom: 0;
      width: 3px;
      background: var(--gold);
      transform: scaleY(0);
      transform-origin: top;
      transition: transform 0.3s;
    }
    .job-row:hover::before { transform: scaleY(1); }

    .job-row-main {
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 0.4rem;
    }
    .job-row-eyebrow {
      font-size: 0.7rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      letter-spacing: 0.18em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--gold);
    }
    .job-row-title {
      font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
      font-size: 1.35rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--navy);
      line-height: 1.25;
    }
    .job-row-meta {
      display: flex;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
      gap: 1.2rem;
      font-size: 0.82rem;
      color: var(--grey);
      margin-top: 0.3rem;
    }
    .job-row-meta span { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.4rem; }
    .job-row-meta i { color: var(--gold); font-size: 0.85rem; }

    .job-row-cta {
      font-size: 0.78rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      letter-spacing: 0.06em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--navy);
      white-space: nowrap;
      transition: color 0.2s, transform 0.2s;
    }
    .job-row:hover .job-row-cta {
      color: var(--gold);
      transform: translateX(4px);
    }

    /* Job detail page — two-column: spec on left, sticky apply card on right */
    .job-detail-wrapper {
      background: var(--cream);
      padding: 5rem 4rem 5rem;
    }
    .job-detail {
      max-width: 1180px;
      margin: 0 auto;
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1fr 360px;
      gap: 3.5rem;
      align-items: start;
    }
    .job-detail-main { min-width: 0; }
    .job-detail-main h2 {
      font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
      font-size: 1.6rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--navy);
      margin: 2.5rem 0 1rem;
    }
    .job-detail-main h2:first-child { margin-top: 0; }
    .job-detail-main p {
      font-size: 1rem;
      line-height: 1.8;
      color: #2A3A4A;
      margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
    }
    .job-detail-main ul {
      list-style: none;
      padding: 0;
      margin: 0.5rem 0 1.5rem;
    }
    .job-detail-main ul li {
      display: flex;
      gap: 0.8rem;
      align-items: flex-start;
      font-size: 0.98rem;
      line-height: 1.7;
      color: #2A3A4A;
      margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
    }
    .job-detail-main ul li::before {
      content: '';
      flex-shrink: 0;
      width: 6px; height: 6px;
      background: var(--gold);
      border-radius: 50%;
      margin-top: 0.6rem;
    }

    .job-detail-aside {
      background: var(--navy);
      color: var(--white);
      padding: 2rem 1.8rem;
      position: sticky;
      top: 110px;
      border-top: 3px solid var(--gold);
    }
    .job-aside-label {
      font-size: 0.7rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      letter-spacing: 0.18em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--gold);
      margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
    }
    .job-aside-title {
      font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
      font-size: 1.2rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--white);
      margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
      line-height: 1.25;
    }
    .job-aside-facts {
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 1rem;
      margin-bottom: 1.8rem;
      padding-bottom: 1.5rem;
      border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    }
    .job-aside-fact {
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 0.2rem;
    }
    .job-aside-fact-label {
      font-size: 0.68rem;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      letter-spacing: 0.12em;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
      font-weight: 500;
    }
    .job-aside-fact-value {
      font-size: 0.9rem;
      color: var(--white);
      font-weight: 500;
    }
    .job-aside-apply {
      display: block;
      text-align: center;
      width: 100%;
      background: var(--gold);
      color: var(--navy);
      padding: 0.95rem 1.6rem;
      text-decoration: none;
      font-weight: 600;
      font-size: 0.85rem;
      letter-spacing: 0.06em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      transition: background 0.2s, transform 0.2s;
      margin-bottom: 0.7rem;
    }
    .job-aside-apply:hover {
      background: var(--gold-light);
      transform: translateY(-2px);
    }
    .job-aside-discreet {
      display: block;
      text-align: center;
      font-size: 0.78rem;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
      text-decoration: none;
      padding: 0.3rem;
    }
    .job-aside-discreet:hover { color: var(--gold); }

    /* Quietly-shown "role you're applying for" indicator on candidates.php
       when arriving from a job posting (?role=...) */
    .role-banner {
      background: var(--navy);
      border-left: 4px solid var(--gold);
      padding: 1.2rem 1.5rem;
      margin: 0 0 2rem;
      color: var(--white);
    }
    .role-banner .label {
      font-size: 0.7rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      letter-spacing: 0.18em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--gold);
      margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
    }
    .role-banner .value {
      font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
      font-size: 1.15rem;
      color: var(--white);
      font-weight: 700;
    }

    /* =====================================================================
       RESPONSIVE — Insights and Open Roles
       ===================================================================== */
    @media (max-width: 900px) {
      .insights-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 1.5rem; }
      .article-hero { padding: 7rem 1.5rem 4rem; }
      .article-body-wrapper { padding: 3rem 1.2rem 3rem; }
      .article-body p { font-size: 1rem; }
      .article-body blockquote { font-size: 1.2rem; padding-left: 1.2rem; }
      .article-author { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 1rem; padding: 1.5rem; }
      .article-author-avatar { width: 56px; height: 56px; font-size: 1.1rem; }

      .job-detail-wrapper { padding: 3rem 1.2rem; }
      .job-detail { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2rem; }
      .job-detail-aside { position: static; }
      .job-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 1rem; padding: 1.5rem; }
      .job-row-cta { align-self: flex-start; }
    }

    /* Nav links — slightly tighter gap to accommodate two extra items on desktop */
    @media (min-width: 901px) and (max-width: 1180px) {
      .nav-links { gap: 1rem; }
      .nav-links a { font-size: 0.74rem; letter-spacing: 0.03em; }
    }