/* ==========================================================================
   ACHATES LLC - MODERN ENTERPRISE DESIGN SYSTEM
   Clean White & Light Background with NYC Hero Image
   100% Mobile & Cross-Device Compatible
   ========================================================================== */

:root {
  /* Color Palette - Clean Light Theme */
  --bg-primary: #ffffff;
  --bg-secondary: #f8fafc;
  --bg-tertiary: #f1f5f9;
  --bg-card: #ffffff;
  --bg-card-hover: #ffffff;
  
  --border-subtle: #e2e8f0;
  --border-light: #f1f5f9;
  --border-accent: #0284c7;
  --border-focus: #38bdf8;

  --text-main: #0f172a;
  --text-muted: #475569;
  --text-dim: #94a3b8;
  --text-inverse: #ffffff;
  
  /* Brand Accents */
  --primary: #0284c7;
  --primary-hover: #0369a1;
  --primary-light: #e0f2fe;
  --secondary: #4f46e5;
  --accent: #06b6d4;
  --accent-warm: #f59e0b;
  --success: #10b981;
  --danger: #ef4444;

  --grad-primary: linear-gradient(135deg, #0284c7 0%, #2563eb 100%);
  --grad-hero-overlay: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.78) 0%, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.88) 100%);

  /* Spacing & Layout */
  --container-max: 1240px;
  --radius-sm: 6px;
  --radius-md: 10px;
  --radius-lg: 16px;
  --radius-full: 9999px;

  /* Typography */
  --font-sans: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;
  --font-mono: 'JetBrains Mono', 'Fira Code', monospace;

  /* Shadows */
  --shadow-sm: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  --shadow-md: 0 4px 20px -2px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
  --shadow-lg: 0 12px 35px -4px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.12);
  --shadow-hover: 0 16px 38px -4px rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.15);

  --transition-fast: 0.18s ease-in-out;
  --transition-normal: 0.28s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

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

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  font-size: 16px;
  background-color: var(--bg-primary);
  color: var(--text-main);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

body {
  line-height: 1.65;
  background: var(--bg-primary);
  color: var(--text-main);
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  width: 100%;
}

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

a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast), background-color var(--transition-fast);
}

button, input, select, textarea {
  font: inherit;
  color: inherit;
}

/* Layout Utilities */
.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--container-max);
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  padding-left: 1.25rem;
  padding-right: 1.25rem;
}

.section {
  padding: 5rem 0;
  position: relative;
}

.section-sm {
  padding: 3rem 0;
}

.text-center { text-align: center; }
.text-left { text-align: left; }
.text-right { text-align: right; }

.section-header {
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

.section-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.95rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: var(--primary-light);
  border: 1px solid rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.2);
  color: var(--primary);
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.section-badge .dot {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--primary);
}

.section-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.85rem, 3.5vw, 2.75rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.22;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: #0f172a;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.section-title .text-gradient {
  color: var(--primary);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0284c7, #2563eb);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.section-desc {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  max-width: 680px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  line-height: 1.65;
}

/* Buttons */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.6rem;
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  cursor: pointer;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  text-align: center;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.btn-primary {
  background: var(--primary);
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.25);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  background: var(--primary-hover);
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.35);
}

.btn-secondary {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  color: var(--text-main);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
  border-color: #cbd5e1;
  color: var(--primary);
}

.btn-outline {
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid var(--primary);
  color: var(--primary);
}

.btn-outline:hover {
  background: var(--primary);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.btn-sm {
  padding: 0.45rem 0.95rem;
  font-size: 0.825rem;
}

.btn-lg {
  padding: 0.9rem 2rem;
  font-size: 1rem;
}

/* Header & Top Bar - Crisp White Design */
.site-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  z-index: 1000;
  background: #ffffff;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.header-topbar {
  background: #f8fafc;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  color: #64748b;
  padding: 0.4rem 0;
}

.topbar-content {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
}

.topbar-contact {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.topbar-contact a {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  color: #475569;
}

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

.topbar-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  color: #0284c7;
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* Navigation Container & Layout */
.nav-container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 78px;
  position: relative;
}

.brand-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-right: 1.5rem;
  z-index: 2;
}

.brand-logo img {
  height: 44px;
  width: auto;
}

/* Desktop Navigation */
.desktop-nav {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex: 1;
  justify-content: center;
}

.nav-menu {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  list-style: none;
  gap: clamp(0.75rem, 1.3vw, 1.6rem);
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

.nav-item {
  position: relative;
}

.nav-link {
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #334155;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.3rem;
  padding: 0.6rem 0.25rem;
  position: relative;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.nav-link:hover, .nav-item.active .nav-link {
  color: var(--primary);
}

.nav-link::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 0%;
  height: 2.5px;
  background: var(--primary);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: width var(--transition-fast);
}

.nav-link:hover::after, .nav-item.active .nav-link::after {
  width: 100%;
}

/* Dropdown Menu */
.dropdown-menu {
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: -0.5rem;
  min-width: 250px;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 0.5rem 0;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(8px);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  z-index: 100;
}

.nav-item.has-dropdown:hover .dropdown-menu {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.dropdown-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  padding: 0.65rem 1.25rem;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: #334155;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.dropdown-item:hover {
  background: var(--primary-light);
  color: var(--primary);
  padding-left: 1.5rem;
}

.dropdown-item svg {
  color: var(--primary);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Header CTA Action */
.nav-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.nav-actions .btn {
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  padding: 0.65rem 1.35rem;
}

/* Mobile Toggle Hamburger Button */
.mobile-toggle {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 10px;
  z-index: 2;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.mobile-toggle span {
  display: block;
  width: 22px;
  height: 2.2px;
  background: #0f172a;
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

/* Mobile Drawer Overlay & Container */
.drawer-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.6);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  z-index: 1999;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.drawer-overlay.active {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}

.mobile-drawer {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  right: -100%;
  width: 85%;
  max-width: 360px;
  height: 100vh;
  background: #ffffff;
  border-left: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  box-shadow: -10px 0 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  z-index: 2000;
  padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem;
  overflow-y: auto;
  transition: right var(--transition-normal);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.mobile-drawer.open {
  right: 0;
}

.drawer-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding-bottom: 1rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.drawer-close {
  background: #f1f5f9;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  color: #0f172a;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.mobile-nav-list {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.4rem;
}

.mobile-nav-list a {
  display: block;
  padding: 0.8rem 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: #1e293b;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
}

.mobile-nav-list a:hover {
  background: var(--primary-light);
  color: var(--primary);
  border-color: rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.2);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HERO SECTION - NYC SKYLINE WITH HIGH CONTRAST & LEGIBILITY
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-section {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 80vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  background: var(--grad-hero-overlay), url('../images/hero-nyc.jpg') center center / cover no-repeat;
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 5.5rem 0;
}

.hero-content {
  max-width: 850px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.hero-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.4rem 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.hero-pill .dot {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #38bdf8;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px #38bdf8;
}

.hero-title {
  font-size: clamp(2.35rem, 5.2vw, 4.25rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.hero-desc {
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.8vw, 1.25rem);
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: #e2e8f0;
  margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
  max-width: 720px;
}

/* Hero Button Pair matching Pi Labs Inc */
.hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.hero-actions .btn-primary {
  padding: 0.9rem 2.25rem;
  font-size: 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

/* In assets/css/style.css (Lines 622 to 639) */

.hero-quote-link {
  background: transparent;          /* <-- Removes the browser's gray/white box */
  border: none;                     /* <-- Removes default button border */
  outline: none;                    /* <-- Removes focus outline */
  cursor: pointer;
  color: #ffffff;                   /* <-- Crisp white text against the dark NYC background */
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-underline-offset: 6px;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  padding: 0.6rem 0.8rem;
}

.hero-quote-link:hover {
  color: #38bdf8;                   /* <-- Vibrant cyan on hover */
  text-underline-offset: 8px;
  background: transparent;
}/* Hero Live Counter Strip */
.hero-stats-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
  padding-top: 2rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  max-width: 700px;
}

.stat-item .stat-num {
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  display: block;
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.stat-item .stat-label {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   WHITE & LIGHT THEME CARDS & SECTIONS
   ========================================================================== */
.dual-track-section {
  padding: 4.5rem 0;
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
}

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

.track-card {
  position: relative;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 2.75rem 2.25rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.track-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.4);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
}

.track-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.775rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.track-card.client-track .track-tag {
  background: var(--primary-light);
  color: var(--primary);
  border: 1px solid rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.2);
}

.track-card.student-track .track-tag {
  background: #ede9fe;
  color: var(--secondary);
  border: 1px solid rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.2);
}

.track-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.65rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0f172a;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.track-card p {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
}

.track-features {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.track-features li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #334155;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.track-features li svg {
  color: var(--primary);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Feature Pill Cards */
.feature-pill-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.feature-pill-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--primary);
  transform: translateX(4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.pill-icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: var(--primary-light);
  color: var(--primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.pill-text h4 {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0f172a;
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.pill-text p {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.45;
}

/* Services Grid */
.services-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.75rem;
}

.service-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 2.25rem 2rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
}

.service-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: var(--primary);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
}

.service-icon-wrap {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: var(--primary-light);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.service-card:hover .service-icon-wrap {
  background: var(--primary);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.service-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  color: #0f172a;
}

.service-card p {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.service-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  color: var(--primary);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.service-link:hover {
  gap: 0.7rem;
  color: var(--primary-hover);
}

/* The 4 Pillars Grid */
.pillars-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.pillar-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 2.25rem 1.75rem;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.pillar-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: var(--primary);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
}

.pillar-icon {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--primary-light);
  color: var(--primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 1.5rem auto;
}

.pillar-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0f172a;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.pillar-card p {
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Roadmap Grid */
.roadmap-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
}

.roadmap-step {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.75rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.roadmap-step:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: var(--primary);
}

.step-number {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary);
  background: var(--primary-light);
  padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.roadmap-step h4 {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0f172a;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.roadmap-step p {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.55;
}

/* Job Board Component */
.job-board-wrap {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 2.25rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.job-filters-bar {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  padding-bottom: 1.5rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.search-input-wrap {
  position: relative;
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 260px;
}

.search-input-wrap input {
  width: 100%;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #cbd5e1;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem 0.75rem 2.6rem;
  color: #0f172a;
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.search-input-wrap input:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--primary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.15);
}

.search-input-wrap svg {
  position: absolute;
  left: 0.9rem;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  color: #94a3b8;
}

.filter-pills {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.filter-pill {
  background: #f1f5f9;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  color: #475569;
  padding: 0.45rem 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.filter-pill:hover, .filter-pill.active {
  background: var(--primary);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--primary);
}

.jobs-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.job-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 1.5rem 1.75rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.job-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--primary);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.job-info {
  flex: 1;
}

.job-meta-top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.job-tag {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.2rem 0.6rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: var(--primary-light);
  color: var(--primary);
}

.job-tag.student {
  background: #dcfce7;
  color: #15803d;
}

.job-id {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.775rem;
  color: #94a3b8;
}

.job-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  color: #0f172a;
}

.job-details-meta {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #64748b;
}

.job-details-meta span {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
}

.job-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Testimonials Section */
.testimonials-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.75rem;
}

.testimonial-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 2.25rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.testimonial-stars {
  color: #f59e0b;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.testimonial-quote {
  font-size: 0.975rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: #334155;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  font-style: italic;
}

.testimonial-author {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.author-avatar {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.author-info h5 {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0f172a;
}

.author-info span {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: #64748b;
}

/* FAQ Accordion */
.faq-wrap {
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}

.faq-item {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.faq-item[open] {
  border-color: var(--primary);
}

.faq-question {
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0f172a;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  list-style: none;
  user-select: none;
}

.faq-question::-webkit-details-marker {
  display: none;
}

.faq-icon {
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
  color: var(--primary);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
}

.faq-item[open] .faq-icon {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.faq-answer {
  padding: 0 1.5rem 1.35rem 1.5rem;
  color: #475569;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
}

/* Call to Action Banner */
.cta-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0284c7 0%, #1e40af 100%);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 4.5rem 2.5rem;
  text-align: center;
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.cta-banner h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.85rem, 3.5vw, 2.75rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.cta-banner p {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: #e0f2fe;
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 0 auto 2.25rem auto;
}

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

.cta-buttons .btn-primary {
  background: #ffffff;
  color: #0284c7;
}

.cta-buttons .btn-primary:hover {
  background: #f1f5f9;
  color: #0369a1;
}

.cta-buttons .btn-secondary {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.cta-buttons .btn-secondary:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.cta-buttons .btn-outline {
  border-color: #ffffff;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.cta-buttons .btn-outline:hover {
  background: #ffffff;
  color: #0284c7;
}

/* Forms & Dialog Modals */
.form-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 2.5rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.form-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

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

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

.form-label {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #0f172a;
}

.form-control {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #cbd5e1;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  color: #0f172a;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
  width: 100%;
}

.form-control:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--primary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.15);
}

.file-upload-box {
  border: 2px dashed #cbd5e1;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 1.75rem;
  text-align: center;
  background: #f8fafc;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.file-upload-box:hover, .file-upload-box.dragover {
  border-color: var(--primary);
  background: var(--primary-light);
}

dialog.custom-modal {
  margin: auto;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: #ffffff;
  color: #0f172a;
  padding: 2.25rem;
  max-width: 580px;
  width: 92%;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  z-index: 3000;
}

dialog.custom-modal::backdrop {
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.65);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}

.modal-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  padding-bottom: 0.85rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.modal-title {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0f172a;
}

.modal-close-btn {
  background: #f1f5f9;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  color: #64748b;
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
}

.modal-close-btn:hover {
  background: #e2e8f0;
  color: #0f172a;
}

/* Form Alert */
.form-alert {
  padding: 0.85rem 1.15rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  display: none;
}

.form-alert.success {
  display: block;
  background: #dcfce7;
  border: 1px solid #86efac;
  color: #166534;
}

.form-alert.error {
  display: block;
  background: #fee2e2;
  border: 1px solid #fca5a5;
  color: #991b1b;
}

/* Footer - Dark Anchoring Style */
.site-footer {
  background: #0f172a;
  color: #ffffff;
  border-top: 1px solid #1e293b;
  padding: 4.5rem 0 2rem 0;
  margin-top: auto;
}

.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1.2fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

.footer-brand p {
  color: #94a3b8;
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin: 1.25rem 0 1.5rem 0;
}

.footer-socials {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.social-link {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.social-link:hover {
  background: var(--primary);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.footer-col h4 {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.footer-col h4::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 24px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--primary);
}

.footer-links {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.65rem;
}

.footer-links a {
  color: #94a3b8;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer-links a:hover {
  color: #ffffff;
  padding-left: 0.25rem;
}

.footer-contact-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}

.contact-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  color: #94a3b8;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.contact-row svg {
  color: var(--primary);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 0.2rem;
}

.footer-bottom {
  padding-top: 2rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #64748b;
}

.footer-bottom-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.footer-bottom-links a:hover {
  color: #ffffff;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   RESPONSIVE DESIGN - 100% PHONE, TABLET & DESKTOP COMPATIBILITY
   ========================================================================== */

/* Laptop / Medium Screens (1024px - 1180px) */
@media (max-width: 1180px) {
  .nav-menu {
    gap: 0.85rem;
  }
  .nav-link {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
  }
  .nav-actions .btn {
    padding: 0.55rem 1rem;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
  }
}

/* Tablet & Mobile Switch Point (1024px and below) */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .desktop-nav {
    display: none;
  }
  .nav-actions .btn {
    display: none;
  }
  .mobile-toggle {
    display: flex;
  }
  .services-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .pillars-grid, .roadmap-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }
}

/* Mobile Phones (768px and below) */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .header-topbar {
    display: none;
  }
  .nav-container {
    height: 68px;
  }
  .brand-logo img {
    height: 38px;
  }
  .hero-section {
    padding: 4rem 0 3.5rem 0;
    min-height: auto;
  }
  .hero-title {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
  }
  .hero-desc {
    font-size: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  }
  .hero-actions {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    gap: 1rem;
  }
  .hero-actions .btn-primary {
    width: 100%;
  }
  .hero-quote-link {
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .hero-stats-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.25rem;
  }
  .dual-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .services-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .pillars-grid, .roadmap-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .testimonials-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .job-card {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }
  .job-actions {
    width: 100%;
  }
  .job-actions .btn {
    width: 100%;
  }
  .form-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
  }
  .footer-bottom {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
  }
}

/* Small Phones (Under 400px, e.g. iPhone SE, Galaxy A) */
@media (max-width: 400px) {
  .brand-logo img {
    height: 34px;
  }
  .hero-title {
    font-size: 1.95rem;
  }
  .section {
    padding: 3.5rem 0;
  }
}