/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════
   LABOURMATE — Labour Connect Design System Clone
   Loaded AFTER styles.css to override design tokens
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* ── 1. DESIGN TOKENS ── */
:root {
  /* Primary: Burnt Orange */
  --primary: #E26D21;
  --primary-light: #F07B2E;
  --primary-dark: #C85E1A;
  --on-primary: #FFFFFF;
  --accent: #E26D21;
  --accent-hover: #F07B2E;

  /* Dark */
  --secondary: #1A1A1A;
  --secondary-hover: #2A2A2A;
  --on-secondary: #FFFFFF;

  /* Surfaces */
  --cloud: #F5F5F5;
  --surface: #FFFFFF;
  --surface-alt: #F0F0F0;
  --surface-blue: #FFF5ED;
  --background: #FFFFFF;
  --on-background: #1A1A1A;

  /* Neutrals */
  --neutral: #1A1A1A;
  --neutral-700: #222222;
  --neutral-500: #444444;
  --neutral-400: #777777;
  --neutral-200: #D0D0D0;
  --neutral-100: #F0F0F0;
  --muted: #999999;
  --outline: #E0E0E0;

  /* Border Radius: Square-edged (Labour Connect uses almost 0) */
  --rounded-sm: 2px;
  --rounded-md: 4px;
  --rounded-lg: 6px;
  --rounded-xl: 6px;
  --rounded-full: 4px;

  /* Shadows */
  --shadow-btn: none;
  --shadow-btn-hover: 0 4px 16px rgba(226,109,33,.25);
  --shadow-nav: 0 2px 20px rgba(0,0,0,.08);

  /* Nav */
  --nav-height: 80px;

  /* Typography scale matching Labour Connect */
  --fs-hero: clamp(42px, 5.5vw, 72px);
  --fs-section: clamp(36px, 4.5vw, 56px);
  --fs-h3: clamp(20px, 2vw, 26px);
  --fs-body: 17px;
  --fs-tag: 15px;
}

/* ── 2. GLOBAL TEXT OVERRIDES ── */
body {
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  color: var(--neutral-700);
}

.text-accent { color: var(--primary) !important; }

/* ═══ 3. SECTION TAG — Orange left-border accent bar ═══ */
/* This is the SIGNATURE pattern from Labour Connect */
.section-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  background: none !important;
  border: none !important;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--primary) !important;
  border-radius: 0 !important;
  padding: 2px 0 2px 12px !important;
  color: var(--primary) !important;
  font-size: var(--fs-tag);
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: .12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.section-tag--light {
  background: none !important;
  border: none !important;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--primary) !important;
  color: var(--primary) !important;
}

/* ═══ 4. SECTION TITLES — Massive, heavy ═══ */
.section-title {
  font-size: var(--fs-section) !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  line-height: 1.1 !important;
  color: var(--neutral);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.section--dark .section-title,
.section--dark-alt .section-title { color: #fff; }

.section-subtitle {
  font-size: var(--fs-body);
  color: var(--neutral-500);
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 700px;
}

/* ═══ 5. NAVBAR — Labour Connect exact style ═══ */
.navbar {
  height: var(--nav-height);
  background: #fff;
  transition: all .4s ease;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.06);
}
.navbar.scrolled {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.98);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 20px rgba(0,0,0,.08);
}

/* Nav link colors on white bg */
.nav-link {
  color: var(--neutral) !important;
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 500;
  padding: 4px 0;
  transition: color .25s;
}
.nav-link:hover { color: var(--primary) !important; }
.nav-link.active { color: var(--primary) !important; }
.nav-link.active::after { background: var(--primary); }

/* Centered logo layout */
.nav-inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr auto 1fr;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 24px;
}
.nav-logo {
  justify-self: center;
}
.nav-logo img {
  height: 55px;
  /* On white bg, no filter needed. Logo should be colored */
  filter: none;
}
.navbar.scrolled .nav-logo img {
  filter: none;
}
.nav-links-left,
.nav-links-right {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 28px;
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}
.nav-links-left { justify-self: end; }
.nav-links-right { justify-self: start; }

/* Nav dropdown */
.nav-dropdown {
  position: relative;
}
.nav-dropdown-trigger {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  cursor: pointer;
  color: var(--neutral);
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 500;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  padding: 4px 0;
  font-family: inherit;
  transition: color .25s;
}
.nav-dropdown-trigger:hover { color: var(--primary); }
.nav-dropdown-trigger svg {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  transition: transform .3s;
}
.nav-dropdown:hover .nav-dropdown-trigger svg { transform: rotate(180deg); }

.nav-dropdown-menu {
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(8px);
  min-width: 220px;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--rounded-md);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.15);
  padding: 8px 0;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: all .25s ease;
  z-index: 100;
}
.nav-dropdown:hover .nav-dropdown-menu {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
}
.nav-dropdown-menu a {
  display: block;
  padding: 10px 20px;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--neutral-500);
  transition: all .2s;
}
.nav-dropdown-menu a:hover {
  background: var(--surface-blue);
  color: var(--primary);
  padding-left: 24px;
}

/* CTA button — Labour Connect "Get In Touch" outline style */
.nav-cta-btn {
  background: transparent !important;
  border: 2px solid var(--primary) !important;
  color: var(--neutral) !important;
  border-radius: var(--rounded-md) !important;
  padding: 10px 24px;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: all .3s;
}
.nav-cta-btn:hover {
  background: var(--primary) !important;
  color: #fff !important;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-btn-hover);
}

/* ═══ 6. HERO — Full-bleed split layout ═══ */
.hero {
  padding: 0;
  background: none;
  position: relative;
  min-height: 620px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.hero-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
}
.hero-bg img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}
.hero-bg::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  /* Left side dark overlay fading to transparent right */
  background: linear-gradient(
    to right,
    rgba(26,26,26,.88) 0%,
    rgba(26,26,26,.75) 40%,
    rgba(26,26,26,.3) 60%,
    transparent 75%
  );
}
.hero-grid {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  padding: calc(var(--nav-height) + 80px) 0 80px;
}
.hero-text {
  max-width: 700px;
}
.hero h1 {
  font-size: var(--fs-hero) !important;
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.08;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.hero-subtitle {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.8);
  font-size: var(--fs-body);
  max-width: 600px;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  font-style: italic;
}
.hero-search {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2);
  border-radius: var(--rounded-md);
  max-width: 560px;
}
.search-field input {
  color: #fff;
}
.search-field input::placeholder {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.5);
}
.search-field i, .search-field svg {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.5);
}
.hero-proof {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.7);
}
.hero-proof strong {
  color: #fff;
}
.hero-wave { display: none; }
.hero-images { display: none; }

/* ═══ 7. BUTTONS — Labour Connect outline style with » chevron ═══ */
.btn {
  border-radius: var(--rounded-md);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 15px;
  letter-spacing: .02em;
}
.btn-primary {
  background: var(--primary);
  color: #fff;
  border: 2px solid var(--primary);
}
.btn-primary:hover {
  background: var(--primary-light);
  border-color: var(--primary-light);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-btn-hover);
}

/* Outline button — Labour Connect "Explore More >>" */
.btn-outline,
.btn-outline--light {
  background: transparent;
  border: 2px solid var(--primary);
  color: var(--primary);
}
.btn-outline:hover,
.btn-outline--light:hover {
  background: var(--primary);
  color: #fff;
}

/* ═══ 8. SPLIT LAYOUTS — 50/50 grid ═══ */
.split-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: center;
}
.split-content {
  max-width: 100%;
}
.split-content .section-title {
  text-align: left !important;
}
.split-content p {
  font-size: var(--fs-body);
  line-height: 1.7;
}
.split-visual img {
  width: 100%;
  border-radius: var(--rounded-md);
}

/* ═══ 9. DARK SECTIONS — True black ═══ */
.section--dark {
  background: #1A1A1A;
}
.section--dark-alt {
  background: #111111;
}
.section--dark .section-subtitle { color: rgba(255,255,255,.6); }
.section--dark .check-list li { color: rgba(255,255,255,.75); }
.section--dark .check-list i,
.section--dark .check-list svg { color: var(--primary); }

/* ═══ 10. INDUSTRIES GRID — Tall image cards ═══ */
.industry-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}
.industry-card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--rounded-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  height: 380px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform .4s ease;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.industry-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); }
.industry-card img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform .6s ease;
}
.industry-card:hover img { transform: scale(1.08); }
.industry-card-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  padding: 28px 24px;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0,0,0,.85) 0%, transparent 100%);
}
.industry-card-overlay h4 {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}
.industry-card-overlay .industry-icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.6);
}

/* ═══ 11. SERVICES CARDS (3-column) ═══ */
.services-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}
.service-card {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--rounded-md);
  padding: 32px 28px;
  text-align: center;
  border: 1px solid var(--outline);
  transition: all .3s;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
}
.service-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.08);
  border-color: var(--primary);
}
.service-card-icon {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--surface-blue);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 20px;
  color: var(--primary);
}
.service-card-icon svg,
.service-card-icon i { width: 28px; height: 28px; }
.service-card h3 {
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  color: var(--neutral);
}
.service-card p {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--neutral-500);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

/* ═══ 12. HOW IT WORKS — Vertical timeline ═══ */
.hiw-timeline {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 48px;
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 80px;
}
.hiw-timeline::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 30px;
  top: 30px;
  bottom: 30px;
  width: 2px;
  background: var(--primary);
}
.hiw-step {
  position: relative;
}
.hiw-step-number {
  position: absolute;
  left: -80px;
  top: 0;
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid var(--primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary);
  background: #fff;
  z-index: 1;
}
.hiw-step h3 {
  font-size: var(--fs-h3);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--neutral);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.hiw-step p {
  font-size: var(--fs-body);
  color: var(--neutral-500);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* ═══ 13. STATS STRIP ═══ */
.stats-strip {
  background: #1A1A1A;
  padding: 48px 0;
}
.stat-card--accent .stat-number,
.stat-card--accent .stat-suffix {
  color: var(--primary);
}

/* ═══ 14. FAQ — Labour Connect dark accordion ═══ */
.faq-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr;
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: start;
}
.faq-header .section-title {
  text-align: left !important;
}
.faq-item {
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2);
  border-radius: 0;
  margin-bottom: -1px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.faq-item.active {
  border-color: var(--primary);
  border-width: 2px;
}
.faq-question {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 500;
  padding: 18px 24px;
  width: 100%;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  text-align: left;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  font-family: inherit;
}
.faq-toggle {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 300;
}
.faq-answer {
  border-left: none;
  padding: 0 24px 18px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.7);
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* ═══ 15. CTA SECTION — Full-width team photo bg ═══ */
.cta-section {
  background: var(--primary);
  position: relative;
}
.cta-card {
  background: transparent;
  box-shadow: none;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 60px 0;
}
.cta-card h2 {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: var(--fs-section);
  font-weight: 800;
}
.cta-card p {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.85);
  font-size: var(--fs-body);
  font-style: italic;
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* ═══ 16. FOOTER — Labour Connect white style ═══ */
.footer {
  background: #FAFAFA;
  color: var(--neutral-500);
  padding-top: 60px;
}
.footer-brand {
  text-align: center;
  padding-bottom: 40px;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}
.footer-logo {
  color: var(--neutral) !important;
  font-size: 28px;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.footer-brand p {
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  color: var(--neutral-500);
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.7;
}
.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr 1fr 1.2fr;
  gap: 40px;
}
.footer h4 {
  color: var(--neutral);
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.footer a {
  color: var(--neutral-500);
  font-size: 15px;
}
.footer a:hover {
  color: var(--primary);
}
.footer ul {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}
.footer ul li {
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.footer-social {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-top: 16px;
  justify-content: center;
}
.footer-social a {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid var(--neutral-200);
  background: transparent;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: all .3s;
  color: var(--neutral-500);
}
.footer-social a:hover {
  background: var(--primary);
  border-color: var(--primary);
  color: #fff;
}
.footer-social svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; }
.footer-contact {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
}
.footer-contact-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--neutral-500);
}
.footer-contact-icon {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #fff;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.footer-contact-icon svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; }
.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--outline);
  padding: 24px 0;
  margin-top: 40px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--neutral-400);
}

/* ═══ 17. FORM OVERRIDES — Orange theme ═══ */
.form-input:focus {
  border-color: var(--primary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(226,109,33,.1);
}
.stepper-step.active .stepper-icon,
.stepper-step.completed .stepper-icon {
  background: var(--primary);
  border-color: var(--primary);
}
.stepper-fill {
  background: var(--primary);
}
.category-card.selected,
.category-card.active {
  border-color: var(--primary);
  background: rgba(226,109,33,.05);
}
.cert-chip.selected,
.cert-chip.active {
  border-color: var(--primary);
  background: rgba(226,109,33,.08);
}
.cert-chip.selected .cert-chip-check,
.cert-chip.active .cert-chip-check {
  background: var(--primary);
}
.avail-card.active {
  border-color: var(--primary);
  background: rgba(226,109,33,.05);
}

/* Value icon override */
.value-icon {
  background: rgba(226,109,33,.1);
  color: var(--primary);
}

/* Why cards icon */
.why-icon {
  background: rgba(226,109,33,.1);
  color: var(--primary);
}

/* Category card icon */
.cat-icon {
  color: var(--primary);
}

/* ═══ 18. FLOATING CONTACT BUTTONS — Labour Connect style ═══ */
.floating-btns {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 116px;
  right: 24px;
  z-index: 9998;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
  align-items: center;
}
.float-btn {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0,0,0,.2);
  transition: all .3s;
  color: #fff;
}
.float-btn--phone {
  background: #1A1A1A;
  border: 2px solid var(--primary);
}
.float-btn--whatsapp {
  background: #25D366;
}
.float-btn:hover {
  transform: scale(1.1);
}
.float-btn svg,
.float-btn i { width: 22px; height: 22px; }

/* ═══ 19. RESPONSIVE ═══ */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .nav-inner {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
  }
  .nav-links-left,
  .nav-links-right {
    display: none;
  }
  .nav-logo img {
    height: 45px;
  }
  .split-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
  }
  .faq-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 32px;
  }
  .industry-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .services-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 16px;
  }
  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 32px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  :root {
    --nav-height: 70px;
  }
  .hero {
    min-height: 480px;
  }
  .hero h1 {
    font-size: 36px !important;
  }
  .hero-subtitle {
    font-size: 15px;
  }
  .hero-grid {
    padding: calc(var(--nav-height) + 40px) 0 60px;
  }
  .section-title {
    font-size: 32px !important;
  }
  .industry-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 12px;
  }
  .industry-card {
    height: 240px;
  }
  .stats-row {
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }
  .stat-card {
    flex: 0 0 50%;
  }
  .stat-divider { display: none; }
  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 24px;
  }
  .footer-brand {
    padding-bottom: 24px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
  }
  .footer-bottom {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .hiw-timeline {
    padding-left: 60px;
  }
  .hiw-step-number {
    left: -60px;
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    font-size: 18px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .industry-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .industry-card {
    height: 220px;
  }
  .hero h1 {
    font-size: 30px !important;
  }
  .section-title {
    font-size: 28px !important;
  }
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════
   LABOUR CONNECT-INSPIRED LANDING SYSTEM
   Techniques: layered full-bleed hero, vertical section markers,
   image-card zoom, dark FAQ panels, glass photo CTA, reduced motion.
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════ */

:root {
  --primary: #F26322;
  --primary-light: #FF7A2F;
  --primary-dark: #CC4F14;
  --secondary: #050505;
  --secondary-hover: #161616;
  --cloud: #F7F7F7;
  --surface: #FFFFFF;
  --surface-alt: #F3F3F3;
  --surface-blue: #FFF1E9;
  --neutral: #050505;
  --neutral-700: #181818;
  --neutral-500: #383838;
  --neutral-400: #666666;
  --muted: #8A8A8A;
  --outline: #E6E6E6;
  --font-sans: 'Poppins', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;
  --font-serif: 'Poppins', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;
  --rounded-sm: 0;
  --rounded-md: 0;
  --rounded-lg: 0;
  --rounded-xl: 0;
  --rounded-full: 999px;
  --shadow-card: 0 18px 55px rgba(0,0,0,.12);
  --shadow-card-hover: 0 28px 80px rgba(0,0,0,.2);
  --shadow-btn: 0 10px 28px rgba(242,99,34,.2);
  --shadow-btn-hover: 0 16px 42px rgba(242,99,34,.3);
  --nav-height: 82px;
}

body { background: #fff; color: var(--neutral); font-size: 16px; }
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 { letter-spacing: -.035em; }
.text-accent, .highlight-blue, .text-blue { color: var(--primary) !important; -webkit-text-fill-color: currentColor !important; background: none !important; }
.container { max-width: 1400px; }
.section { padding: 110px 0; content-visibility: auto; contain-intrinsic-size: 900px; }
.section--dark, .section--dark-alt { background: #070707; color: #fff; }
.section--alt { background: #F4F4F4; }
.section-title { font-size: clamp(42px, 5.2vw, 82px) !important; font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.08; color: #050505; margin: 0 0 24px; }
.section--dark .section-title, .section--dark-alt .section-title, .lc-services .section-title, .lc-faq .section-title { color: #fff !important; }
.section-subtitle { max-width: 680px; color: #444; font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.75; }

.lc-section-label { position: relative; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; min-height: 76px; padding-left: 34px; color: var(--primary); font-size: clamp(20px, 1.7vw, 31px); font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: .02em; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 22px; }
.lc-section-label::before { content: ''; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; width: 6px; height: 100%; background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--primary), rgba(242,99,34,0)); }
.lc-section-label--light { color: var(--primary); }
.lc-section-head { margin-bottom: 58px; }
.lc-section-head .section-title, .lc-section-head .section-subtitle { text-align: left; margin-left: 0; }

/* ═══ NAVBAR — Left logo + right links ═══ */
.navbar { background: #050505; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08); }
.nav-inner {
  min-height: var(--nav-height);
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 24px;
}

/* Logo — left-aligned */
.nav-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  justify-self: flex-start;
}
.nav-logo img {
  height: 72px;
  width: auto;
  display: block;
  filter: none !important;
  transition: opacity .35s ease;
}
/* Dual logo swap: dark bg logo visible by default */
.nav-logo-dark { display: block !important; }
.nav-logo-light { display: none !important; }
/* When scrolled (white bg), show light logo instead */
.navbar.scrolled .nav-logo-dark { display: none !important; }
.navbar.scrolled .nav-logo-light { display: block !important; }
.navbar.scrolled { background: rgba(255,255,255,.98); backdrop-filter: blur(12px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px); border-bottom-color: rgba(0,0,0,.06); }
.navbar.scrolled .nav-link,
.navbar.scrolled .nav-dropdown-trigger { color: #050505 !important; }
.navbar.scrolled .nav-link:hover,
.navbar.scrolled .nav-dropdown-trigger:hover { color: var(--primary) !important; }
.navbar.scrolled .nav-toggle span { background: #050505; }

/* Nav links — right-aligned single list */
.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 24px;
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}
/* Hide old split nav lists */
.nav-links-left,
.nav-links-right { display: none; }

.nav-link, .nav-dropdown-trigger { color: rgba(255,255,255,.82) !important; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 500; }
.nav-link:hover, .nav-link.active, .nav-dropdown-trigger:hover { color: var(--primary) !important; }
.nav-dropdown-menu { border: 1px solid rgba(242,99,34,.35); border-radius: 0; }
.nav-links--mobile { display: none; }

.btn, .nav-cta-btn, .categories-more-btn button { border-radius: 0 !important; min-height: 54px; padding: 14px 30px; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: .01em; border: 2px solid var(--primary); box-shadow: none; transition: transform .25s ease, background .25s ease, color .25s ease, border-color .25s ease; }
.btn:hover, .nav-cta-btn:hover, .categories-more-btn button:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); }
.btn-primary, .nav-cta-btn, .categories-more-btn button { background: var(--primary) !important; color: #fff !important; }
.btn-primary:hover, .nav-cta-btn:hover, .categories-more-btn button:hover { background: #050505 !important; border-color: #050505 !important; color: #fff !important; }
.btn-outline { background: #fff; color: #050505 !important; border-color: var(--primary); }
.btn-outline:hover { background: var(--primary); color: #fff !important; }
.btn-outline--light { background: transparent; color: #fff !important; border-color: var(--primary); }
.btn-outline--light:hover { background: #fff; color: #050505 !important; }
.btn-white { background: #fff; color: #050505 !important; border-color: var(--primary); }
.btn-white:hover { background: var(--primary); color: #fff !important; }
.btn-arrow::after, .nav-cta-btn::after { content: '>>'; display: inline-block; margin-left: 16px; color: currentColor; font-weight: 900; letter-spacing: -.18em; transform: skewX(-10deg); }

.lc-hero { min-height: 830px; display: flex; align-items: stretch; overflow: hidden; background: #050505; isolation: isolate; }
.lc-hero-bg, .lc-hero-shade { position: absolute; inset: 0; }
.lc-hero-bg img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transform: scale(1.03); animation: lcHeroDrift 18s ease-in-out infinite alternate; }
.lc-hero-shade { background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(0,0,0,.99) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,.96) 34%, rgba(0,0,0,.72) 55%, rgba(0,0,0,.32) 75%, rgba(242,99,34,.24) 100%), radial-gradient(circle at 80% 25%, rgba(242,99,34,.22), transparent 34%); z-index: 1; }
.lc-hero-inner { position: relative; z-index: 2; display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center; min-height: 830px; padding-top: calc(var(--nav-height) + 38px); padding-bottom: 80px; }
.lc-hero .reveal { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
.lc-kicker { color: var(--primary); font-size: clamp(20px, 1.7vw, 32px); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .02em; margin-bottom: 22px; padding-left: 24px; border-left: 6px solid var(--primary); }
.lc-hero h1 { max-width: 940px; color: #fff !important; font-size: clamp(48px, 7vw, 104px) !important; font-weight: 800; line-height: 1.02; margin: 0 0 26px; text-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.7); }
.lc-hero .hero-subtitle { max-width: 760px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.94) !important; font-size: clamp(17px, 1.35vw, 22px); line-height: 1.75; margin-bottom: 34px; text-shadow: 0 3px 16px rgba(0,0,0,.72); }
.lc-search-panel { max-width: 840px; border-radius: 0; background: rgba(5,5,5,.58); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2); backdrop-filter: blur(16px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px); padding: 10px; }
.lc-search-panel .search-field { min-height: 54px; }
.lc-search-panel .search-field input { color: #fff; }
.lc-search-panel .search-field input::placeholder, .lc-search-panel .search-field svg { color: rgba(255,255,255,.58); }
.lc-hero-actions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 16px; margin-top: 26px; }
@keyframes lcHeroDrift { from { transform: scale(1.03) translate3d(0,0,0); } to { transform: scale(1.09) translate3d(-1.5%, -1%, 0); } }

.lc-split { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 1fr); gap: clamp(48px, 6vw, 96px); align-items: center; }
.lc-split--image-left .lc-image-frame { order: -1; }
.lc-copy p { max-width: 700px; color: #252525; font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.lc-copy .btn { margin-top: 16px; }
.lc-image-frame { position: relative; min-height: 560px; overflow: hidden; background: #111; }
.lc-image-frame::before { content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 24px -24px -24px 24px; border: 3px solid var(--primary); z-index: -1; }
.lc-image-frame img { width: 100%; height: 100%; min-height: inherit; object-fit: cover; transition: transform .7s ease; }
.lc-image-frame:hover img { transform: scale(1.05); }
.lc-image-frame--tall { min-height: 690px; }

/* Industries */
.lc-industries {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #050505;
}

.lc-industries::before {
  content: '>>';
  position: absolute;
  left: -8vw;
  top: 14%;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.055);
  font-size: 34vw;
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: -.18em;
  line-height: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
  transform: scaleX(1.25);
}

.lc-industries-head {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 32px;
  margin-bottom: 52px;
}

.lc-industries-head .section-title {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.lc-industries-head .btn {
  margin-top: 52px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.lc-industries-grid {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 28px;
}

.lc-industry-card {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 370px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.26);
  background: #121212;
  color: #fff;
  isolation: isolate;
}

.lc-industry-card img {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  filter: saturate(.92) contrast(1.02) brightness(.78);
  transform: scale(1.01);
  transition: transform .75s ease, filter .45s ease;
}

.lc-industry-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 1;
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0,0,0,.05) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,.24) 42%, rgba(0,0,0,.76) 100%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0,0,0,.35), rgba(0,0,0,0));
}

.lc-industry-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  height: 58%;
  z-index: 2;
  background: linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(242,99,34,.94) 0%, rgba(242,99,34,.48) 42%, rgba(242,99,34,0) 100%);
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(28%);
  transition: opacity .4s ease, transform .45s ease;
}

.lc-industry-content {
  position: absolute;
  left: 36px;
  right: 28px;
  bottom: 30px;
  z-index: 3;
}

.lc-industry-content svg,
.lc-industry-content i {
  width: 58px;
  height: 58px;
  color: #fff;
  stroke-width: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,.45));
}

.lc-industry-content h3 {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: clamp(25px, 2vw, 36px);
  line-height: 1.08;
  margin: 0;
  text-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(0,0,0,.65);
}

.lc-industry-card:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.08);
  filter: saturate(1.08) contrast(1.08) brightness(.94);
}

.lc-industry-card:hover::after,
.lc-industry-card:focus-visible::after {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.lc-industry-card:hover,
.lc-industry-card:focus-visible {
  border-color: var(--primary);
}

.lc-services { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.lc-services::before, .lc-faq::before { content: '>>'; position: absolute; right: -4vw; top: 4vw; color: rgba(255,255,255,.035); font-size: 32vw; font-weight: 900; letter-spacing: -.18em; line-height: 1; pointer-events: none; }
.lc-card-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 26px; }
.lc-service-card { position: relative; min-height: 470px; overflow: hidden; color: #fff; background: #111; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1); }
.lc-service-card img { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; opacity: .78; transition: transform .8s ease, opacity .4s ease; }
.lc-service-card::after { content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0,0,0,.08), rgba(0,0,0,.88)); }
.lc-service-card div { position: absolute; z-index: 2; left: 28px; right: 28px; bottom: 30px; }
.lc-service-card span { color: var(--primary); font-size: 18px; font-weight: 700; }
.lc-service-card h3 { color: #fff; font-size: 31px; margin: 10px 0; }
.lc-service-card p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.78); font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.65; }
.lc-service-card:hover img { transform: scale(1.08); opacity: .95; }

.lc-opportunities, .lc-network, .lc-proof { background: #fff; }
.lc-center-action { text-align: center; margin-top: 44px; }
.job-card, .category-card, .why-card, .service-card, .value-card { border-radius: 0 !important; box-shadow: none; border: 1px solid #E6E6E6; }
.job-card:hover, .category-card:hover, .why-card:hover { border-color: var(--primary); box-shadow: 0 20px 55px rgba(0,0,0,.09); }
.job-card .btn {
  width: auto; align-self: flex-start;
  padding: 10px 28px; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .4px; text-transform: uppercase;
  background: transparent; color: var(--primary); border: 1.5px solid var(--primary);
  border-radius: 0; transition: all .25s ease;
}
.job-card .btn:hover {
  background: var(--primary); color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(242,99,34,.25);
}
.category-card .cat-icon, .why-icon, .service-card-icon, .value-icon { border-radius: 50%; background: #fff; border: 2px solid var(--primary); color: var(--primary); }
.category-card:hover .cat-icon, .why-card:hover .why-icon { background: var(--primary); }

.lc-timeline { margin-top: 34px; border-left: 3px solid var(--primary); }
.lc-timeline div { position: relative; padding: 0 0 34px 38px; }
.lc-timeline div:last-child { padding-bottom: 0; }
.lc-timeline span { position: absolute; left: -25px; top: -4px; width: 48px; height: 48px; display: grid; place-items: center; background: #fff; border: 2px solid var(--primary); border-radius: 50%; color: var(--primary); font-weight: 800; font-size: 13px; }
.lc-timeline strong { display: block; color: #050505; font-size: 24px; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.lc-timeline p { margin: 0; font-size: 15px; color: #555; }

.lc-faq { position: relative; overflow: hidden; background: #070707; }
.lc-faq .faq-layout { position: relative; z-index: 2; grid-template-columns: .8fr 1.2fr; align-items: start; }
.lc-faq .faq-header p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.74); font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.75; max-width: 520px; margin: -8px 0 28px; }
.lc-faq .faq-list { gap: 14px; }
.lc-faq .faq-item { border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,.9); border-radius: 0; background: rgba(255,255,255,.02); }
.lc-faq .faq-item.active { border-color: var(--primary); }
.lc-faq .faq-question { padding: 24px 26px; font-size: 21px; font-weight: 700; color: #fff; }
.lc-faq .faq-answer { border-left: 0; padding: 0 26px 26px; }
.lc-faq .faq-answer p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.82); font-size: 15px; }
.lc-faq .faq-toggle { color: var(--primary); font-size: 26px; font-weight: 700; }

.lc-photo-cta { position: relative; min-height: 620px; display: flex; align-items: center; overflow: hidden; padding: 120px 0; background: #050505; }
.lc-photo-cta-bg { position: absolute; inset: 0; }
.lc-photo-cta-bg img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; filter: brightness(.45); }
.lc-photo-cta .container { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.lc-photo-cta .cta-card { max-width: 1040px; margin: 0 auto; background: rgba(20,20,20,.72); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.22); backdrop-filter: blur(14px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px); padding: clamp(44px, 6vw, 84px); border-radius: 0; }
.lc-photo-cta .cta-card h2 { color: #fff; font-size: clamp(42px, 5vw, 72px); }
.lc-photo-cta .cta-card p { max-width: 760px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.88); }

.lc-footer { background: #fff; color: #050505; padding: 70px 0 32px; }
.lc-footer-logo-wrap { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr auto 1fr; align-items: center; gap: 46px; margin-bottom: 36px; }
.lc-footer-logo-wrap span { height: 4px; background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(242,99,34,0), var(--primary)); }
.lc-footer-logo-wrap span:last-child { background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary), rgba(242,99,34,0)); }
.lc-footer-logo-wrap img { width: min(280px, 58vw); height: auto; }
.lc-footer-intro { max-width: 760px; margin: 0 auto 54px; text-align: center; font-size: 19px; line-height: 1.7; color: #050505; }
.lc-footer .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 60px; }
.lc-footer h4 { color: #050505; font-size: 36px; line-height: 1.1; letter-spacing: -.04em; text-transform: none; margin-bottom: 24px; }
.lc-footer ul a, .lc-footer a, .lc-footer .footer-contact-item { color: #050505; font-size: 18px; }
.lc-footer ul { gap: 18px; }
.lc-footer a:hover { color: var(--primary); }
.lc-footer .footer-contact-item { gap: 18px; align-items: flex-start; }
.lc-footer .footer-contact-item svg { width: 44px; height: 44px; padding: 11px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--primary); color: #fff; }
.lc-footer .footer-bottom { border-top: 1px solid #050505; color: #050505; font-size: 16px; margin-top: 56px; }

.floating-btns { right: 24px; bottom: 116px; }
.float-btn { width: 64px; height: 64px; border: 2px solid var(--primary); background: #050505; }
.wa-fab { width: 64px; height: 64px; border: 2px solid var(--primary); box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.2); }

@media (max-width: 1180px) { .lc-card-grid, .lc-industries-grid, .lc-footer .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); } .lc-split, .lc-faq .faq-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
@media (max-width: 1024px) { .nav-inner { display: flex; } .nav-logo { justify-self: auto; } .nav-logo img { height: 42px; } .nav-toggle { display: flex; z-index: 999; } .nav-links, .nav-links--mobile { display: flex; position: fixed; top: 0; right: -100%; bottom: 0; width: 320px; max-width: 86vw; background: #050505; box-shadow: -20px 0 50px rgba(0,0,0,.32); flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; justify-content: flex-start; padding: 110px 32px 40px; gap: 18px; z-index: 998; transition: right .35s ease; overflow-y: auto; } .nav-links.open, .nav-links--mobile.open { right: 0; } .nav-links .nav-link, .nav-links .nav-dropdown-trigger, .nav-links--mobile .nav-link, .nav-links--mobile .nav-dropdown-trigger { color: #fff !important; font-size: 17px; font-weight: 500; width: 100%; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08); padding-bottom: 14px; } .nav-links .nav-dropdown-menu, .nav-links--mobile .nav-dropdown-menu { position: static; transform: none; opacity: 1; visibility: visible; display: none; width: 100%; min-width: 0; margin-top: 10px; background: #111; border-color: rgba(242,99,34,.3); box-shadow: none; } .nav-links .nav-dropdown:hover .nav-dropdown-menu, .nav-links--mobile .nav-dropdown:hover .nav-dropdown-menu { display: block; transform: none; } .nav-links .nav-dropdown-item, .nav-links--mobile .nav-dropdown-item { color: rgba(255,255,255,.7); } .nav-links .nav-auth, .nav-links--mobile .nav-auth { width: 100%; } .nav-links .nav-auth .nav-cta-btn, .nav-links--mobile .nav-auth .nav-cta-btn { width: 100%; text-align: center; justify-content: center; } .nav-links-left, .nav-links-right { display: none; } .nav-overlay { position: fixed; inset: 0; background: rgba(0,0,0,.58); backdrop-filter: blur(4px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(4px); z-index: 997; opacity: 0; pointer-events: none; transition: opacity .35s ease; } .nav-overlay.open { opacity: 1; pointer-events: all; } .lc-hero, .lc-hero-inner { min-height: 760px; } }
@media (max-width: 768px) { .section { padding: 76px 0; } .section-title { font-size: clamp(34px, 11vw, 54px) !important; } .lc-hero, .lc-hero-inner { min-height: 760px; } .lc-hero-shade { background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0,0,0,.62) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,.94) 72%, #050505 100%); } .lc-search-panel { flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; padding: 18px; } .lc-search-panel .search-field input { background: rgba(255,255,255,.08); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.18); padding: 15px 15px 15px 45px; } .lc-card-grid, .lc-industries-grid, .lc-footer .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } .lc-industries-head { flex-direction: column; } .lc-industries-head .btn { margin-top: 0; } .lc-industry-card { min-height: 340px; } .lc-image-frame, .lc-image-frame--tall { min-height: 420px; } .lc-footer h4 { font-size: 28px; } .lc-footer-logo-wrap { gap: 20px; } .floating-btns { bottom: 88px; right: 16px; } .float-btn, .wa-fab { width: 58px; height: 58px; } }
@media (max-width: 480px) { .btn, .nav-cta-btn, .categories-more-btn button { width: 100%; } .lc-hero-actions, .cta-buttons { flex-direction: column; } .lc-section-label { min-height: 58px; font-size: 18px; } .lc-service-card { min-height: 380px; } .lc-industry-content { left: 24px; bottom: 24px; } .lc-industry-content svg, .lc-industry-content i { width: 46px; height: 46px; margin-bottom: 16px; } }
/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════
   SECTION BACKGROUND IMAGES + GRADIENT OVERLAYS
   + ANIMATIONS + EFFECTS
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* --- Base background layer system --- */
.lc-has-bg {
  position: relative;
  isolation: isolate;
}
.lc-has-bg > .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
}

/* --- Background image layer --- */
.section-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.section-bg img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center 30%;
  transform: scale(1.08);
  animation: sectionBgDrift 24s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
  will-change: transform;
}

/* --- Gradient overlay layer --- */
.section-bg-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 1;
  /* Light sections: heavy white gradient so dark bg shows through subtly */
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg,
      rgba(255,255,255,.92) 0%,
      rgba(255,255,255,.86) 20%,
      rgba(255,255,255,.80) 50%,
      rgba(255,255,255,.88) 80%,
      rgba(255,255,255,.94) 100%
    );
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Dark variant — for Categories & Why Us (dark overlay with orange accent) */
.section-bg-overlay--dark {
  background:
    linear-gradient(160deg,
      rgba(5,5,5,.90) 0%,
      rgba(5,5,5,.84) 30%,
      rgba(5,5,5,.78) 55%,
      rgba(5,5,5,.82) 75%,
      rgba(5,5,5,.92) 100%
    ),
    radial-gradient(circle at 85% 20%, rgba(242,99,34,.12), transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 10% 80%, rgba(242,99,34,.08), transparent 40%);
}

/* Deep black variant — FAQ section */
.section-bg-overlay--deepblack {
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg,
      rgba(7,7,7,.94) 0%,
      rgba(7,7,7,.85) 30%,
      rgba(7,7,7,.80) 50%,
      rgba(7,7,7,.88) 75%,
      rgba(7,7,7,.95) 100%
    ),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 70% 30%, rgba(242,99,34,.10), transparent 45%);
}

/* --- Animated floating particles (pseudo-elements) --- */
.section-bg-overlay::before,
.section-bg-overlay::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 2;
}
.section-bg-overlay::before {
  width: 320px;
  height: 320px;
  top: -60px;
  right: -40px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(242,99,34,.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
  animation: floatParticle1 12s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.section-bg-overlay::after {
  width: 260px;
  height: 260px;
  bottom: -40px;
  left: -30px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(242,99,34,.06) 0%, transparent 70%);
  animation: floatParticle2 15s ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* --- Diagonal shimmer scan line --- */
.lc-has-bg::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 2;
  background: linear-gradient(
    115deg,
    transparent 40%,
    rgba(242,99,34,.04) 50%,
    transparent 60%
  );
  background-size: 300% 100%;
  animation: shimmerScan 8s ease-in-out infinite;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* --- Keyframes --- */
@keyframes sectionBgDrift {
  0%   { transform: scale(1.08) translate3d(0, 0, 0); }
  100% { transform: scale(1.14) translate3d(-1.2%, -0.8%, 0); }
}
@keyframes floatParticle1 {
  0%, 100% { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1); opacity: 0.6; }
  25%      { transform: translate(-30px, 40px) scale(1.15); opacity: 0.9; }
  50%      { transform: translate(20px, 70px) scale(1.05); opacity: 0.5; }
  75%      { transform: translate(-15px, 20px) scale(1.2); opacity: 0.8; }
}
@keyframes floatParticle2 {
  0%, 100% { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1); opacity: 0.5; }
  33%      { transform: translate(35px, -30px) scale(1.1); opacity: 0.8; }
  66%      { transform: translate(-20px, -50px) scale(1.2); opacity: 0.4; }
}
@keyframes shimmerScan {
  0%   { background-position: 200% 0; }
  100% { background-position: -200% 0; }
}

/* ═══ SECTION-SPECIFIC STYLING ═══ */

/* --- Categories section: dark bg, white text & glass cards --- */
.lc-categories.lc-has-bg {
  background: #050505;
}
.lc-categories.lc-has-bg .lc-section-label { color: var(--primary); }
.lc-categories.lc-has-bg .section-title { color: #fff !important; }
.lc-categories.lc-has-bg .section-subtitle { color: rgba(255,255,255,.7); }
.lc-categories.lc-has-bg .category-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  transition: all .4s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
}
.lc-categories.lc-has-bg .category-card:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  border-color: var(--primary);
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(242,99,34,.15);
}
.lc-categories.lc-has-bg .category-card h4 { color: #fff; }
.lc-categories.lc-has-bg .category-card p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.6); }
.lc-categories.lc-has-bg .cat-icon {
  border-color: var(--primary);
  background: rgba(242,99,34,.1);
  color: var(--primary);
}
.lc-categories.lc-has-bg .category-card:hover .cat-icon {
  background: var(--primary);
  color: #fff;
}

/* --- Why Us section: dark bg, white text & glass cards --- */
.lc-proof.lc-has-bg {
  background: #050505;
}
.lc-proof.lc-has-bg .lc-section-label { color: var(--primary); }
.lc-proof.lc-has-bg .section-title { color: #fff !important; }
.lc-proof.lc-has-bg .why-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.05);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  transition: all .4s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
}
.lc-proof.lc-has-bg .why-card:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.10);
  border-color: var(--primary);
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(242,99,34,.12);
}
.lc-proof.lc-has-bg .why-card h3 { color: #fff; }
.lc-proof.lc-has-bg .why-card p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.65); }
.lc-proof.lc-has-bg .why-icon {
  border-color: var(--primary);
  background: rgba(242,99,34,.1);
  color: var(--primary);
}
.lc-proof.lc-has-bg .why-card:hover .why-icon {
  background: var(--primary);
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(242,99,34,.3);
}

/* --- Jobs section: light overlay with subtle bg showing through --- */
.lc-opportunities.lc-has-bg {
  background: #050505;
}
.lc-opportunities.lc-has-bg .section-bg-overlay {
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg,
      rgba(5,5,5,.92) 0%,
      rgba(5,5,5,.86) 30%,
      rgba(5,5,5,.82) 55%,
      rgba(5,5,5,.86) 75%,
      rgba(5,5,5,.94) 100%
    ),
    radial-gradient(circle at 20% 50%, rgba(242,99,34,.08), transparent 50%);
}
.lc-opportunities.lc-has-bg .lc-section-label { color: var(--primary); }
.lc-opportunities.lc-has-bg .section-title { color: #fff !important; }
.lc-opportunities.lc-has-bg .section-subtitle { color: rgba(255,255,255,.7); }
.lc-opportunities.lc-has-bg .job-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  color: #fff;
}
.lc-opportunities.lc-has-bg .job-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--primary);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.10);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(242,99,34,.12);
}
.lc-opportunities.lc-has-bg .job-card h3,
.lc-opportunities.lc-has-bg .job-card strong { color: #fff; }
.lc-opportunities.lc-has-bg .job-card p,
.lc-opportunities.lc-has-bg .job-card span { color: rgba(255,255,255,.7); }

/* --- FAQ section: enhanced dark bg --- */
.lc-faq.lc-has-bg .section-bg--faq img {
  object-position: center center;
  opacity: .6;
}

/* ═══ ANIMATED BORDER GLOW ON HOVER (cards) ═══ */
.lc-has-bg .category-card::after,
.lc-has-bg .why-card::after,
.lc-has-bg .job-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: -2px;
  z-index: -1;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity .4s ease;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg,
    var(--primary),
    rgba(242,99,34,.3),
    transparent,
    rgba(242,99,34,.3),
    var(--primary)
  );
  background-size: 400% 400%;
  animation: borderGlow 4s ease infinite;
}
.lc-has-bg .category-card:hover::after,
.lc-has-bg .why-card:hover::after,
.lc-has-bg .job-card:hover::after {
  opacity: 1;
}
.lc-has-bg .category-card,
.lc-has-bg .why-card,
.lc-has-bg .job-card {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

@keyframes borderGlow {
  0%   { background-position: 0% 50%; }
  50%  { background-position: 100% 50%; }
  100% { background-position: 0% 50%; }
}

/* ═══ SCROLL-TRIGGERED REVEAL ANIMATIONS ═══ */
.lc-has-bg .reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(40px);
  transition: opacity .8s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1), transform .8s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
}
.lc-has-bg .reveal.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* ═══ RESPONSIVE BACKGROUND ADJUSTMENTS ═══ */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .section-bg img {
    animation: none;
    transform: scale(1.05);
  }
  .section-bg-overlay::before,
  .section-bg-overlay::after {
    display: none;
  }
  .lc-has-bg::before {
    display: none;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .section-bg img {
    object-position: center center;
  }
  .lc-has-bg .category-card,
  .lc-has-bg .why-card,
  .lc-has-bg .job-card {
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { *, *::before, *::after { animation-duration: 0.01ms !important; animation-iteration-count: 1 !important; scroll-behavior: auto !important; transition-duration: 0.01ms !important; } }