/* ==========================================================================
   AL ZAMAN GROUP OF COMPANIES — sections.css
   Ticker · Stats · About · Business groups · Sectors · Global presence
   Portfolio · Why-us · Blog · Testimonials · FAQ · Careers · CTA · Forms-page
   ========================================================================== */

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   01. NEWS TICKER
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.ticker{
  display:flex; align-items:stretch; min-height:52px;
  background:var(--ink-800); color:rgba(255,255,255,.72);
  border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  overflow:hidden; position:relative;
}
.ticker-lab{
  position:relative; z-index:2; flex:none;
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:9px; height:52px; padding:0 22px;
  background:linear-gradient(100deg,var(--gold-600),var(--gold));
  font-family:var(--f-head); font-size:.74rem; font-weight:600;
  letter-spacing:.18em; text-transform:uppercase; color:#fff;
}
.ticker-lab svg{ width:15px; height:15px; }
.ticker-in{ display:flex; align-items:center; flex:none; }
.ticker-view{ position:relative; flex:1 1 auto; min-width:0; overflow:hidden; display:flex; align-items:center; }
.ticker-track{
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:0;
  height:100%; min-height:52px;
  width:max-content; white-space:nowrap;
  animation:marquee 42s linear infinite;
  padding: 13px 0px 13px 0px;
}
.ticker:hover .ticker-track{ animation-play-state:paused; }
.ticker-track li{
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:12px; padding:0 30px;
  flex:none; font-size:.9rem;
}
.ticker-track li::after{
  content:""; width:5px; height:5px; border-radius:50%;
  background:var(--gold); margin-left:30px; opacity:.75;
}
.ticker-track a{ transition:color .3s; }
.ticker-track a:hover{ color:var(--gold); }
.ticker-track time{ color:rgba(255,255,255,.4); font-size:.8rem; }
.ticker-fade{
  position:absolute; top:0; bottom:0; left:0; width:70px; z-index:1;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--ink-800),transparent); pointer-events:none;
}
.ticker-fade.r{ left:auto; right:0; background:linear-gradient(270deg,var(--ink-800),transparent); }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   02. STATS / GROWTH IN NUMBERS
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.stats{ position:relative; overflow:hidden; }
.stats-grid{
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); gap:1px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1); border-radius:var(--r-lg); overflow:hidden;
}
.stat{
  position:relative; padding:38px 26px; text-align:center;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.025);
  transition:background .4s;
}
.stat:hover{ background:rgba(226,157,34,.09); }
.stat-num{
  font-family:var(--f-display); font-weight:400; line-height:1;
  font-size:clamp(2.3rem,4.4vw,3.5rem);
  background:linear-gradient(100deg,var(--gold) 0%,#F7D488 60%,var(--gold-300) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip:text; background-clip:text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color:transparent; color:transparent;
  display:block; margin-bottom:10px;
}
.stat-num sup{ font-size:.5em; vertical-align:super; -webkit-text-fill-color:var(--gold); }
.stat-lab{
  font-family:var(--f-head); font-size:.82rem; font-weight:600;
  letter-spacing:.14em; text-transform:uppercase; color:rgba(255,255,255,.7);
}
.stat-sub{ display:block; margin-top:7px; font-size:.82rem; color:rgba(255,255,255,.42); }
.stat-ic{
  width:42px; height:42px; margin:0 auto 16px; display:grid; place-items:center;
  border-radius:12px; background:rgba(226,157,34,.14); color:var(--gold);
}
.stat-ic svg{ width:20px; height:20px; }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   03. ABOUT SPLIT
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.split{
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;
  gap:clamp(38px,5vw,74px); align-items:center;
}
.split.rev > *:first-child{ order:2; }
.split-art{ position:relative; }
.split-art .frame{
  border-radius:var(--r-xl); overflow:hidden; box-shadow:var(--sh-lg);
  position:relative;
}
.split-art .frame img{ width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; }
.split-art .badge{
  position:absolute; right:-14px; bottom:-22px; z-index:3;
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:15px;
  padding:20px 24px; border-radius:var(--r-lg);
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--gold-600),var(--gold));
  color:#fff; box-shadow:var(--sh-gold);
}
.split-art .badge b{
  display:block; font-family:var(--f-display); font-weight:400;
  font-size:2.1rem; line-height:1; color:#fff;
}
.split-art .badge span{
  display:block; font-family:var(--f-head); font-size:.74rem;
  font-weight:600; letter-spacing:.13em; text-transform:uppercase;
}
.split-art .accent{
  position:absolute; left:-18px; top:-18px; z-index:-1;
  width:180px; height:180px; border-radius:34px;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--gold),var(--gold-300));
  opacity:.24; transform:rotate(11deg);
}
.vision-grid{ display:grid; gap:16px; margin-top:30px; }
.vcard{
  display:flex; gap:16px; padding:20px;
  background:var(--paper); border:1.5px solid var(--line); border-radius:var(--r);
  transition:transform .35s var(--ease),box-shadow .35s,border-color .3s;
}
.vcard:hover{ transform:translateY(-4px); box-shadow:var(--sh-md); border-color:var(--vc,var(--gold)); }
.vcard .ic{
  width:46px; height:46px; flex:none; display:grid; place-items:center;
  border-radius:13px; color:#fff;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--vc,var(--gold)),rgba(0,0,0,.28));
}
.vcard .ic svg{ width:22px; height:22px; }
.vcard b{ display:block; font-family:var(--f-head); font-size:1.02rem; margin-bottom:5px; }
.vcard p{ font-size:.91rem; line-height:1.68; color:var(--slate); }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   04. BUSINESS GROUP CARDS
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.bg-cards{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:26px; }
.bg-card{
  position:relative; display:flex; flex-direction:column; overflow:hidden;
  border-radius:var(--r-xl); background:var(--ink);
  box-shadow:var(--sh-lg); isolation:isolate;
  transition:transform .45s var(--ease),box-shadow .45s;
  min-height:490px;
}
.bg-card:hover{ transform:translateY(-9px); box-shadow:var(--sh-xl); }
.bg-card-img{ position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:-2; }
.bg-card-img img{ width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; transition:transform 1s var(--ease); }
.bg-card:hover .bg-card-img img{ transform:scale(1.09); }
.bg-card::after{
  content:""; position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:-1;
  background:linear-gradient(0deg,rgba(8,13,24,.96) 0%,rgba(8,13,24,.82) 42%,rgba(8,13,24,.4) 100%);
  transition:background .45s;
}
.bg-card:hover::after{
  background:linear-gradient(0deg,rgba(8,13,24,.97) 0%,rgba(8,13,24,.86) 50%,rgba(8,13,24,.5) 100%);
}
.bg-card-in{
  position:relative; z-index:2; display:flex; flex-direction:column;
  height:100%; padding:34px 30px 30px; margin-top:auto;
}
.bg-num{
  position:absolute; top:26px; right:28px; z-index:2;
  font-family:var(--f-display); font-size:4.2rem; line-height:1;
  color:rgba(255,255,255,.1); font-weight:400;
}
.bg-ic{
  width:58px; height:58px; display:grid; place-items:center; border-radius:16px;
  margin-bottom:20px; color:#fff;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--bc,var(--gold)),rgba(0,0,0,.3));
  box-shadow:0 12px 28px rgba(0,0,0,.28);
}
.bg-ic svg{ width:27px; height:27px; }
.bg-card h3{ color:#fff; font-family:var(--f-display); font-weight:400; font-size:1.72rem; margin-bottom:12px; }
.bg-card p{ font-size:.95rem; line-height:1.72; color:rgba(255,255,255,.72); margin-bottom:22px; }
.bg-tags{ display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:7px; margin-bottom:24px; }
.bg-tags span{
  padding:5px 12px; border-radius:99px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.1); border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14);
  font-size:.76rem; color:rgba(255,255,255,.82);
}
.bg-card .link-arrow{ margin-top:auto; }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   05. SECTOR TABS
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.sector-tabs{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:340px 1fr; gap:0; border-radius:var(--r-xl); overflow:hidden; box-shadow:var(--sh-lg); }
.st-list{ background:var(--ink); padding:14px; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:5px; }
.st-btn{
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:15px; width:100%; text-align:left;
  padding:16px 18px; border-radius:var(--r);
  font-family:var(--f-head); font-size:.98rem; font-weight:500; color:rgba(255,255,255,.72);
  transition:background .35s var(--ease),color .3s,transform .3s;
}
.st-btn .ic{
  width:42px; height:42px; flex:none; display:grid; place-items:center;
  border-radius:12px; background:rgba(255,255,255,.08); color:var(--sc,var(--gold));
  transition:background .35s,color .3s,transform .35s var(--ease);
}
.st-btn .ic svg{ width:20px; height:20px; }
.st-btn .tx{ flex:1; min-width:0; }
.st-btn .tx b{ display:block; font-weight:600; color:#fff; }
.st-btn .tx i{ display:block; font-style:normal; font-size:.76rem; color:rgba(255,255,255,.42); }
.st-btn .ar{ width:16px; height:16px; opacity:0; transform:translateX(-6px); transition:opacity .3s,transform .3s; flex:none; }
.st-btn:hover{ background:rgba(255,255,255,.06); color:#fff; }
.st-btn:hover .ar{ opacity:.5; transform:translateX(0); }
.st-btn.on{
  background:linear-gradient(100deg,var(--sc,var(--gold)),rgba(0,0,0,.22));
  color:#fff; box-shadow:0 12px 28px rgba(0,0,0,.24);
}
.st-btn.on .ic{ background:rgba(255,255,255,.22); color:#fff; }
.st-btn.on .tx i{ color:rgba(255,255,255,.72); }
.st-btn.on .ar{ opacity:1; transform:translateX(0); }

.st-panels{ background:var(--paper); }
.st-panel{ display:none; padding:clamp(28px,3.4vw,44px); animation:fadeIn .5s var(--ease); }
.st-panel.on{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:34px; align-items:center; }
@keyframes fadeIn{ from{ opacity:0; transform:translateY(12px); } to{ opacity:1; transform:none; } }
.st-art{ position:relative; border-radius:var(--r-lg); overflow:hidden; box-shadow:var(--sh-md); }
.st-art img{ width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; aspect-ratio:16/11; }
.st-art::after{
  content:""; position:absolute; inset:0;
  box-shadow:inset 0 -60px 60px -50px rgba(8,13,24,.7);
  background:linear-gradient(150deg,transparent 60%,color-mix(in srgb,var(--sc,var(--gold)) 22%,transparent));
}
.st-body h3{ font-family:var(--f-display); font-weight:400; font-size:1.85rem; margin-bottom:14px; }
.st-body > p{ font-size:1rem; line-height:1.8; color:var(--slate); margin-bottom:24px; }
.st-list-in{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:11px 20px; margin-bottom:26px; }
.st-list-in li{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px; font-size:.92rem; color:var(--ink-600); }
.st-list-in svg{ width:17px; height:17px; color:var(--sc,var(--gold)); flex:none; }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   06. SECTOR CARDS (grid)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.sector-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:22px; }
.scard{
  position:relative; overflow:hidden; border-radius:var(--r-lg);
  background:var(--paper); border:1.5px solid var(--line);
  transition:transform .4s var(--ease),box-shadow .4s,border-color .3s;
  display:flex; flex-direction:column;
}
.scard:hover{ transform:translateY(-7px); box-shadow:var(--sh-lg); border-color:var(--sc,var(--gold)); }
.scard-top{ position:relative; height:172px; overflow:hidden; }
.scard-top img{ width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; transition:transform .9s var(--ease); }
.scard:hover .scard-top img{ transform:scale(1.08); }
.scard-top::after{
  content:""; position:absolute; inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(0deg,rgba(8,13,24,.66),transparent 62%);
}
.scard-ic{
  position:absolute; left:20px; bottom:-22px; z-index:2;
  width:52px; height:52px; display:grid; place-items:center;
  border-radius:15px; color:#fff; border:3px solid var(--paper);
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--sc,var(--gold)),rgba(0,0,0,.28));
}
.scard-ic svg{ width:23px; height:23px; }
.scard-b{ padding:36px 24px 24px; flex:1; display:flex; flex-direction:column; }
.scard-b h4{ font-family:var(--f-head); font-size:1.14rem; margin-bottom:9px; }
.scard-b p{ font-size:.91rem; line-height:1.7; color:var(--slate); margin-bottom:18px; }
.scard-b .link-arrow{ margin-top:auto; font-size:.78rem; }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   07. GLOBAL PRESENCE
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.world-map{ position:relative; }
.world-map .map-art{
  border-radius:var(--r-xl); overflow:hidden;
  background:radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 60% at 50% 45%,var(--ink-700),var(--ink));
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1); padding:30px;
}
.world-map .map-art svg{ width:100%; height:auto; }
.map-dot{ fill:var(--gold); animation:pin 2.6s var(--ease) infinite; transform-origin:center; }
@keyframes pin{ 0%,100%{ r:5; opacity:1; } 50%{ r:8; opacity:.55; } }
.city-list{ display:grid; gap:14px; }
.city{
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:15px; padding:17px 19px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.04); border:1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  border-radius:var(--r); transition:background .35s,border-color .3s,transform .35s var(--ease);
}
.city:hover{ background:rgba(226,157,34,.1); border-color:var(--gold); transform:translateX(5px); }
.city .fl{
  width:44px; height:44px; flex:none; display:grid; place-items:center;
  border-radius:12px; background:rgba(226,157,34,.14);
  font-size:1.5rem; line-height:1;
}
.city b{ display:block; font-family:var(--f-head); font-size:1rem; color:#fff; }
.city span{ display:block; font-size:.83rem; color:rgba(255,255,255,.48); }
.city .tag{
  margin-left:auto; padding:5px 12px; border-radius:99px; flex:none;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.08); border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  font-size:.72rem; color:rgba(255,255,255,.68); white-space:nowrap;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   08. LOGO MARQUEE
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
/* Brand logos are white artwork on transparent backgrounds, so every tile is a
   dark ink card - a white logo on a white card is invisible.

   Scrolling strip, exactly 5 brands visible at a time. Tile width uses vw, NOT
   a percentage: a percentage would resolve against this max-content track,
   which is cyclic sizing (track width from children, children 20% of track) and
   blows the tiles up to ~900px. For n tiles per screen with a 20px gap the width
   is (100vw - 18) / n - 20; the 18px is slack so a desktop scrollbar never eats
   the last tile. js/main.js duplicates the markup, making the track 40 items =
   8 screens wide, and translateX(-50%) shifts exactly 20 items (4 whole screens)
   so the loop is seamless. */
.logos{ position:relative; overflow:hidden; }
.logos::before,.logos::after{
  content:""; position:absolute; top:0; bottom:0; width:110px; z-index:2; pointer-events:none;
}
.logos::before{ left:0; background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--paper),transparent); }
.logos::after{ right:0; background:linear-gradient(270deg,var(--paper),transparent); }
.logos.on-dark::before{ background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--ink),transparent); }
.logos.on-dark::after{ background:linear-gradient(270deg,var(--ink),transparent); }
.logos-track{
  display:flex; align-items:stretch; gap:0; width:max-content;
  animation:marquee 44s linear infinite;
}
.logos:hover .logos-track{ animation-play-state:paused; }
.logos-track li{
  flex:none; width:calc((100vw - 118px) / 5); margin-right:20px; height:172px;
  display:grid; place-items:center; padding:24px 20px;
  background:linear-gradient(160deg,var(--ink-700),var(--ink));
  border:1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1); border-radius:var(--r);
  transition:transform .35s var(--ease),border-color .3s,box-shadow .35s;
}
.logos.on-dark .logos-track li{ background:rgba(255,255,255,.05); border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.1); }
.logos-track li:hover{ transform:translateY(-6px); border-color:var(--gold); box-shadow:var(--sh-md); }
.logos-track img{
  width:100%; height:100%; max-width:150px; object-fit:contain;
  filter:none; transition:transform .35s var(--ease);
}
.logos-track li:hover img{ transform:scale(1.06); }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   09. WHY US / FEATURES
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.feat-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); gap:20px; }
.feat{
  position:relative; padding:32px 26px; border-radius:var(--r-lg);
  background:var(--paper); border:1.5px solid var(--line); overflow:hidden;
  transition:transform .4s var(--ease),box-shadow .4s,border-color .3s;
}
.feat::before{
  content:""; position:absolute; top:0; left:0; right:0; height:3px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--fc,var(--gold)),transparent);
  transform:scaleX(0); transform-origin:left; transition:transform .45s var(--ease);
}
.feat:hover{ transform:translateY(-7px); box-shadow:var(--sh-lg); border-color:var(--line-2); }
.feat:hover::before{ transform:scaleX(1); }
.feat .ic{
  width:54px; height:54px; display:grid; place-items:center; border-radius:15px;
  margin-bottom:20px; color:#fff;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--fc,var(--gold)),rgba(0,0,0,.26));
  box-shadow:0 12px 26px color-mix(in srgb,var(--fc,var(--gold)) 30%,transparent);
}
.feat .ic svg{ width:25px; height:25px; }
.feat h4{ font-family:var(--f-head); font-size:1.1rem; margin-bottom:10px; }
.feat p{ font-size:.92rem; line-height:1.7; color:var(--slate); }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   10. TIMELINE / JOURNEY
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.timeline{ position:relative; padding-left:34px; }
.timeline::before{
  content:""; position:absolute; left:9px; top:8px; bottom:8px; width:2px;
  background:linear-gradient(var(--gold),rgba(226,157,34,.14));
}
.tl-item{ position:relative; padding-bottom:34px; }
.tl-item:last-child{ padding-bottom:0; }
.tl-item::before{
  content:""; position:absolute; left:-30px; top:5px; width:12px; height:12px;
  border-radius:50%; background:var(--gold); border:3px solid var(--paper);
  box-shadow:0 0 0 4px var(--gold-glow);
}
.tl-item .yr{
  display:inline-block; margin-bottom:8px; padding:4px 13px; border-radius:99px;
  background:var(--gold-100); color:var(--gold-600);
  font-family:var(--f-head); font-size:.76rem; font-weight:600; letter-spacing:.1em;
}
.tl-item h4{ font-family:var(--f-head); font-size:1.08rem; margin-bottom:7px; }
.tl-item p{ font-size:.93rem; line-height:1.72; color:var(--slate); }
.tl-item li{ position:relative; padding-left:20px; font-size:.92rem; line-height:1.7; color:var(--slate); }
.tl-item li::before{
  content:""; position:absolute; left:2px; top:.72em; width:6px; height:6px;
  border-radius:50%; background:var(--gold);
}
.tl-item ul{ margin-top:8px; display:grid; gap:5px; }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   11. COMPANY / PORTFOLIO TILES
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.co-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); gap:18px; }
.co-card{
  display:flex; flex-direction:column; padding:26px 22px; border-radius:var(--r-lg);
  background:var(--paper); border:1.5px solid var(--line); text-align:center;
  transition:transform .4s var(--ease),box-shadow .4s,border-color .3s;
}
.co-card:hover{ transform:translateY(-7px); box-shadow:var(--sh-lg); border-color:var(--cc,var(--gold)); }
.co-logo{
  width:82px; height:82px; margin:0 auto 18px; display:grid; place-items:center;
  border-radius:50%; background:var(--cream); padding:12px;
  transition:background .4s,transform .4s var(--ease);
}
.co-card:hover .co-logo{ background:var(--cc-soft,var(--gold-100)); transform:scale(1.06) rotate(-4deg); }
.co-logo img{ max-width:100%; max-height:100%; object-fit:contain; }
.co-card h4{ font-family:var(--f-head); font-size:1.02rem; margin-bottom:6px; }
.co-card .cat{
  display:inline-block; margin-bottom:11px; padding:4px 12px; border-radius:99px;
  background:var(--cc-soft,var(--gold-100)); color:var(--cc,var(--gold-600));
  font-size:.73rem; font-weight:600;
}
.co-card p{ font-size:.87rem; line-height:1.65; color:var(--slate); }
.co-grid.cols-3{ grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); }
.co-grid.cols-2{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   12. BLOG & NEWS
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.post-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:26px; }
.post{
  display:flex; flex-direction:column; overflow:hidden; border-radius:var(--r-lg);
  background:var(--paper); border:1.5px solid var(--line);
  transition:transform .4s var(--ease),box-shadow .4s,border-color .3s;
}
.post:hover{ transform:translateY(-8px); box-shadow:var(--sh-lg); border-color:var(--pc,var(--gold)); }
.post-art{ position:relative; height:212px; overflow:hidden; background:var(--ink-700); }
.post-art img{ width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; transition:transform .9s var(--ease); }
.post:hover .post-art img{ transform:scale(1.08); }
.post-art::after{
  content:""; position:absolute; inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(0deg,rgba(8,13,24,.7),transparent 60%);
}
.post-cat{
  position:absolute; top:16px; left:16px; z-index:2;
  padding:6px 14px; border-radius:99px;
  background:var(--pc,var(--gold)); color:#fff;
  font-family:var(--f-head); font-size:.72rem; font-weight:600;
  letter-spacing:.08em; text-transform:uppercase;
}
.post-date{
  position:absolute; left:16px; bottom:14px; z-index:2;
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:8px;
  font-size:.79rem; color:rgba(255,255,255,.9);
}
.post-date svg{ width:14px; height:14px; color:var(--gold); }
.post-b{ padding:24px 24px 26px; flex:1; display:flex; flex-direction:column; }
.post-b h3{ font-family:var(--f-head); font-size:1.16rem; line-height:1.4; margin-bottom:11px; }
.post-b h3 a{ transition:color .3s; }
.post:hover .post-b h3 a{ color:var(--gold-600); }
.post-b p{ font-size:.92rem; line-height:1.72; color:var(--slate); margin-bottom:20px; }
.post-meta{
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:16px; flex-wrap:wrap;
  margin-top:auto; padding-top:18px; border-top:1px solid var(--line);
  font-size:.82rem; color:var(--slate);
}
.post-meta span{ display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:7px; }
.post-meta svg{ width:15px; height:15px; color:var(--gold); }

/* Featured post */
.post-feat{
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.15fr 1fr; gap:0; overflow:hidden;
  border-radius:var(--r-xl); box-shadow:var(--sh-lg); background:var(--paper);
  border:1.5px solid var(--line);
}
.post-feat-art{ position:relative; min-height:400px; overflow:hidden; }
.post-feat-art img{ position:absolute; inset:0; width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; }
.post-feat-art::after{
  content:""; position:absolute; inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(120deg,rgba(8,13,24,.34),transparent 60%);
}
.post-feat-b{ padding:clamp(30px,3.6vw,48px); display:flex; flex-direction:column; justify-content:center; }
.post-feat-b .post-cat{ position:static; align-self:flex-start; margin-bottom:18px; }
.post-feat-b h3{ font-family:var(--f-display); font-weight:400; font-size:clamp(1.6rem,2.7vw,2.15rem); line-height:1.24; margin-bottom:16px; }
.post-feat-b p{ font-size:1rem; line-height:1.8; color:var(--slate); margin-bottom:26px; }

/* Blog sidebar */
.blog-layout{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 330px; gap:44px; align-items:start; }
.blog-side{ position:sticky; top:130px; display:grid; gap:24px; }
.side-box{ padding:26px; border-radius:var(--r-lg); background:var(--cream); border:1.5px solid var(--line); }
.side-box.on-dark{ background:var(--ink); border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.1); }
.side-box h4{
  font-family:var(--f-head); font-size:.79rem; font-weight:600;
  letter-spacing:.16em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--gold-600); margin-bottom:20px;
}
.side-box.on-dark h4{ color:var(--gold); }
.side-tags{ display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:8px; }
.side-tags a{
  padding:7px 15px; border-radius:99px; background:var(--paper); border:1.5px solid var(--line);
  font-size:.84rem; color:var(--ink-600); transition:background .3s,color .3s,border-color .3s;
}
.side-tags a:hover,.side-tags a.on{ background:var(--gold); color:#fff; border-color:var(--gold); }
.side-box.on-dark .side-tags a{ background:rgba(255,255,255,.06); border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.12); color:rgba(255,255,255,.8); }
.side-box.on-dark .side-tags a:hover,.side-box.on-dark .side-tags a.on{ background:var(--gold); color:#fff; border-color:var(--gold); }
.mini-post{ display:flex; gap:14px; padding:13px 0; border-bottom:1px solid var(--line); }
.mini-post:last-child{ border-bottom:0; padding-bottom:0; }
.mini-post:first-child{ padding-top:0; }
.mini-post .th{ width:74px; height:60px; flex:none; border-radius:10px; overflow:hidden; background:var(--ink-700); }
.mini-post .th img{ width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; }
.mini-post b{ display:block; font-family:var(--f-head); font-size:.92rem; line-height:1.42; margin-bottom:5px; }
.mini-post b a{ transition:color .3s; }
.mini-post b a:hover{ color:var(--gold); }
.mini-post time{ font-size:.78rem; color:var(--slate); }

/* Pagination */
.pager{ display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; gap:8px; margin-top:52px; flex-wrap:wrap; }
.pager a,.pager span{
  min-width:44px; height:44px; display:grid; place-items:center; padding:0 14px;
  border-radius:var(--r-sm); border:1.5px solid var(--line);
  font-family:var(--f-head); font-size:.9rem; font-weight:500; color:var(--ink-600);
  transition:background .3s,color .3s,border-color .3s,transform .3s;
}
.pager a:hover{ background:var(--cream); border-color:var(--gold); color:var(--gold-600); transform:translateY(-2px); }
.pager .cur{ background:var(--gold); border-color:var(--gold); color:#fff; }
.pager svg{ width:16px; height:16px; }

/* Article body */
.article{ font-size:1.06rem; line-height:1.9; color:var(--ink-700); }
.article > * + *{ margin-top:1.35em; }
.article h2{ font-family:var(--f-head); font-size:clamp(1.45rem,2.3vw,1.85rem); margin-top:1.9em; }
.article h3{ font-family:var(--f-head); font-size:clamp(1.15rem,1.8vw,1.35rem); margin-top:1.6em; }
.article p{ color:var(--ink-600); }
.article ul,.article ol{ display:grid; gap:11px; padding-left:4px; }
.article li{ position:relative; padding-left:28px; color:var(--ink-600); }
.article ul li::before{
  content:""; position:absolute; left:4px; top:.66em; width:8px; height:8px;
  border-radius:2px; background:var(--gold); transform:rotate(45deg);
}
.article ol{ counter-reset:n; }
.article ol li{ counter-increment:n; }
.article ol li::before{
  content:counter(n); position:absolute; left:0; top:.3em;
  width:22px; height:22px; display:grid; place-items:center; border-radius:50%;
  background:var(--gold); color:#fff; font-family:var(--f-head);
  font-size:.74rem; font-weight:700;
}
.article blockquote{
  margin:2em 0; padding:28px 30px 28px 62px; position:relative;
  background:var(--cream); border-radius:var(--r-lg);
  border-left:4px solid var(--gold);
  font-size:1.14rem; line-height:1.72; color:var(--ink);
}
.article blockquote::before{
  content:"\201C"; position:absolute; left:20px; top:6px;
  font-family:var(--f-display); font-size:4.4rem; line-height:1; color:var(--gold); opacity:.4;
}
.article blockquote cite{ display:block; margin-top:12px; font-size:.88rem; font-style:normal; color:var(--slate); }
.article figure{ margin:2.2em 0; }
.article figure img{ width:100%; border-radius:var(--r-lg); box-shadow:var(--sh-md); }
.article figcaption{ margin-top:12px; font-size:.86rem; color:var(--slate); text-align:center; }
.article img{ border-radius:var(--r); }
.article a{ color:var(--gold-600); text-decoration:underline; text-underline-offset:3px; }
.article a:hover{ color:var(--gold); }
.article hr{ margin:2.4em 0; }
.article .lead-in{ font-size:1.16rem; color:var(--ink); font-weight:500; }
.callout{
  margin:2em 0; padding:24px 26px; border-radius:var(--r-lg);
  background:linear-gradient(120deg,var(--gold-100),rgba(226,157,34,.06));
  border:1.5px solid rgba(226,157,34,.3);
}
.callout b{ display:block; font-family:var(--f-head); font-size:1.04rem; margin-bottom:8px; }
.callout p{ font-size:.95rem; color:var(--ink-600); margin:0; }

.art-head{ margin-bottom:36px; }
.art-head h1{
  font-family:var(--f-display); font-weight:400;
  font-size:clamp(1.95rem,4.1vw,3.05rem); line-height:1.14; margin-bottom:22px;
}
.art-meta{
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:20px; flex-wrap:wrap;
  padding-bottom:22px; border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
  font-size:.88rem; color:var(--slate);
}
.art-meta span{ display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:8px; }
.art-meta svg{ width:16px; height:16px; color:var(--gold); }
.art-share{ margin-left:auto; display:flex; gap:8px; }
.art-share a{
  width:38px; height:38px; display:grid; place-items:center; border-radius:50%;
  background:var(--cream); color:var(--ink-600); transition:background .3s,color .3s,transform .3s;
}
.art-share a svg{ width:16px; height:16px; }
.art-share a:hover{ background:var(--gold); color:#fff; transform:translateY(-2px); }
.art-hero-img{ border-radius:var(--r-xl); overflow:hidden; box-shadow:var(--sh-md); margin-bottom:38px; }
.art-hero-img img{ width:100%; max-height:520px; object-fit:cover; }

.author-box{
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:18px; margin-top:40px; padding:24px;
  background:var(--cream); border-radius:var(--r-lg); border:1.5px solid var(--line);
}
.author-box .av{
  width:62px; height:62px; flex:none; border-radius:50%; display:grid; place-items:center;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--gold-600),var(--gold)); color:#fff;
  font-family:var(--f-head); font-weight:700; font-size:1.24rem;
}
.author-box b{ display:block; font-family:var(--f-head); font-size:1.02rem; }
.author-box span{ display:block; font-size:.87rem; color:var(--slate); }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   13. TESTIMONIALS
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.tst{ position:relative; }
.tst-view{ overflow:hidden; }
.tst-track{ display:flex; transition:transform .65s var(--ease); }
.tst-slide{ flex:0 0 100%; padding:6px; }
.tst-card{
  position:relative; padding:clamp(28px,3.4vw,44px);
  background:var(--paper); border:1.5px solid var(--line); border-radius:var(--r-xl);
  box-shadow:var(--sh-md);
}
.tst-card::before{
  content:"\201C"; position:absolute; top:12px; right:28px;
  font-family:var(--f-display); font-size:7rem; line-height:1; color:var(--gold); opacity:.16;
}
.tst-stars{ display:flex; gap:4px; margin-bottom:20px; }
.tst-stars svg{ width:19px; height:19px; color:var(--gold); }
.tst-card > p{
  position:relative; font-size:1.13rem; line-height:1.85; color:var(--ink-600);
  margin-bottom:28px; font-style:italic;
}
.tst-who{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:15px; padding-top:22px; border-top:1px solid var(--line); }
.tst-who .av{
  width:54px; height:54px; flex:none; border-radius:50%; display:grid; place-items:center;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--tc,var(--gold)),rgba(0,0,0,.25));
  color:#fff; font-family:var(--f-head); font-weight:700; font-size:1.1rem;
}
.tst-who b{ display:block; font-family:var(--f-head); font-size:1.02rem; }
.tst-who span{ display:block; font-size:.86rem; color:var(--slate); }
.tst-ui{ display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; gap:16px; margin-top:34px; }
.tst-dots{ display:flex; gap:9px; }
.tst-dots button{
  width:9px; height:9px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--line-2);
  transition:background .3s,width .3s;
}
.tst-dots button.on{ background:var(--gold); width:30px; border-radius:99px; }
.tst-nav{
  width:46px; height:46px; display:grid; place-items:center; border-radius:50%;
  background:var(--paper); border:1.5px solid var(--line-2); color:var(--ink);
  transition:background .3s,color .3s,border-color .3s;
}
.tst-nav svg{ width:18px; height:18px; }
.tst-nav:hover{ background:var(--gold); color:#fff; border-color:var(--gold); }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   14. FAQ ACCORDION
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.faq{ display:grid; gap:13px; }
.faq-item{
  border-radius:var(--r); background:var(--paper);
  border:1.5px solid var(--line); overflow:hidden;
  transition:border-color .3s,box-shadow .3s;
}
.faq-item.on{ border-color:var(--gold); box-shadow:var(--sh-md); }
.faq-q{
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; gap:20px;
  width:100%; padding:20px 24px; text-align:left;
  font-family:var(--f-head); font-size:1.02rem; font-weight:600; color:var(--ink);
  transition:color .3s;
}
.faq-q:hover{ color:var(--gold-600); }
.faq-q .pm{
  width:32px; height:32px; flex:none; display:grid; place-items:center;
  border-radius:50%; background:var(--cream); color:var(--gold-600); font-size:1.3rem; line-height:1;
  transition:background .35s,color .3s,transform .4s var(--ease);
}
.faq-item.on .pm{ background:var(--gold); color:#fff; transform:rotate(135deg); }
.faq-a{ max-height:0; overflow:hidden; transition:max-height .45s var(--ease); }
.faq-a-in{ padding:0 24px 22px; font-size:.96rem; line-height:1.8; color:var(--slate); }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   15. CAREERS
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.job-list{ display:grid; gap:14px; }
.job{
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr auto; gap:22px; align-items:center;
  padding:26px 28px; border-radius:var(--r-lg);
  background:var(--paper); border:1.5px solid var(--line);
  transition:transform .35s var(--ease),box-shadow .35s,border-color .3s;
}
.job:hover{ transform:translateX(6px); box-shadow:var(--sh-md); border-color:var(--gold); }
.job h4{ font-family:var(--f-head); font-size:1.1rem; margin-bottom:9px; }
.job .meta{ display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:16px; font-size:.85rem; color:var(--slate); }
.job .meta span{ display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:7px; }
.job .meta svg{ width:15px; height:15px; color:var(--gold); }
.job .exp{
  display:inline-block; margin-bottom:11px; padding:5px 13px; border-radius:99px;
  background:var(--cream); color:var(--gold-600);
  font-family:var(--f-head); font-size:.75rem; font-weight:600; letter-spacing:.06em;
}
.perk-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:20px; }
.perk{
  padding:28px 24px; border-radius:var(--r-lg);
  background:linear-gradient(150deg,var(--cream),var(--paper));
  border:1.5px solid var(--line);
  transition:transform .4s var(--ease),border-color .3s;
}
.perk:hover{ transform:translateY(-6px); border-color:var(--gold); }
.perk .ic{
  width:50px; height:50px; display:grid; place-items:center; border-radius:14px;
  margin-bottom:18px; color:#fff;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--pc2,var(--gold)),rgba(0,0,0,.25));
}
.perk .ic svg{ width:23px; height:23px; }
.perk h4{ font-family:var(--f-head); font-size:1.04rem; margin-bottom:9px; }
.perk p{ font-size:.9rem; line-height:1.68; color:var(--slate); }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   16. CTA BAND
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.cta-band{
  position:relative; overflow:hidden; border-radius:var(--r-xl);
  padding:clamp(38px,5vw,68px);
  background:linear-gradient(125deg,var(--ink) 0%,var(--ink-700) 55%,#1E2E4C 100%);
  color:rgba(255,255,255,.74);
}
.cta-band .blob{ z-index:0; }
.cta-band-in{ position:relative; z-index:2; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; gap:38px; flex-wrap:wrap; }
.cta-band h2{ font-family:var(--f-display); font-weight:400; color:#fff; font-size:clamp(1.7rem,3.2vw,2.6rem); margin-bottom:13px; }
.cta-band h2 em{ font-style:normal; color:var(--gold); }
.cta-band p{ font-size:1.03rem; line-height:1.78; max-width:620px; }
.cta-band .btn-row{ flex:none; }
.cta-mini{ padding:clamp(30px,4vw,50px); border-radius:var(--r-xl); background:var(--cream); border:1.5px solid var(--line); }
.cta-mini-in{ display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; gap:32px; flex-wrap:wrap; }
.cta-mini h2{ font-family:var(--f-display); font-weight:400; font-size:clamp(1.5rem,2.6vw,2.1rem); margin-bottom:11px; }
.cta-mini p{ color:var(--slate); max-width:580px; }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   17. CONTACT / MAP
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.contact-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1.15fr; gap:clamp(34px,4.4vw,60px); align-items:start; }
.cinfo-list{ display:grid; gap:18px; margin-bottom:32px; }
.cinfo{
  display:flex; gap:17px; padding:22px; border-radius:var(--r);
  background:var(--cream); border:1.5px solid transparent;
  transition:border-color .3s,transform .35s var(--ease),box-shadow .35s;
}
.cinfo:hover{ border-color:var(--gold); transform:translateY(-3px); box-shadow:var(--sh-md); }
.cinfo .ic{
  width:48px; height:48px; flex:none; display:grid; place-items:center;
  border-radius:13px; color:#fff;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--gold-600),var(--gold));
  box-shadow:0 10px 24px var(--gold-glow);
}
.cinfo .ic svg{ width:22px; height:22px; }
.cinfo b{ display:block; font-family:var(--f-head); font-size:.74rem; font-weight:600; letter-spacing:.15em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--slate); margin-bottom:5px; }
.cinfo p,.cinfo a{ font-size:.99rem; line-height:1.68; color:var(--ink-700); }
.cinfo a:hover{ color:var(--gold-600); }
.map-frame{
  position:relative; border-radius:var(--r-xl); overflow:hidden;
  box-shadow:var(--sh-lg); background:var(--cream); min-height:440px;
}
.map-frame iframe{ width:100%; height:100%; min-height:440px; border:0; display:block; }
.map-card{
  position:absolute; left:20px; bottom:20px; z-index:2; max-width:290px;
  padding:20px 22px; border-radius:var(--r); background:rgba(255,255,255,.97);
  backdrop-filter:blur(8px); box-shadow:var(--sh-md);
}
.map-card b{ display:block; font-family:var(--f-head); font-size:1rem; margin-bottom:6px; }
.map-card p{ font-size:.88rem; line-height:1.65; color:var(--slate); }

.hours{ display:grid; gap:10px; }
.hours-row{
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; gap:18px;
  padding:13px 18px; border-radius:var(--r-sm);
  background:var(--cream); font-size:.92rem;
}
.hours-row b{ font-weight:600; color:var(--ink); }
.hours-row.closed{ background:rgba(226,61,61,.07); }
.hours-row.closed b{ color:#a52323; }
.hours-row .st{ display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:8px; }
.hours-row .st .d{ width:8px; height:8px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--a-invest); }
.hours-row.closed .st .d{ background:#E23D3D; }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   18. MISC PAGE BLOCKS
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.pagetop-gap{ padding-top:calc(var(--hdr) + 62px); }
.prose h2{ margin:1.9em 0 .6em; }
.prose h2:first-child{ margin-top:0; }
.prose h3{ margin:1.6em 0 .5em; }
.prose p{ color:var(--ink-600); line-height:1.85; }
.prose ul,.prose ol{ display:grid; gap:10px; margin:1.1em 0; }
.prose li{ position:relative; padding-left:27px; color:var(--ink-600); line-height:1.78; }
.prose ul li::before{
  content:""; position:absolute; left:4px; top:.66em; width:8px; height:8px;
  border-radius:2px; background:var(--gold); transform:rotate(45deg);
}
.prose ol{ counter-reset:n; }
.prose ol li{ counter-increment:n; }
.prose ol li::before{
  content:counter(n); position:absolute; left:0; top:.36em;
  width:21px; height:21px; display:grid; place-items:center; border-radius:50%;
  background:var(--gold); color:#fff; font-family:var(--f-head); font-size:.72rem; font-weight:700;
}
.prose > * + *{ margin-top:1.2em; }
.policy-list{ display:grid; gap:16px; }
.policy-item{
  display:flex; gap:18px; padding:24px; border-radius:var(--r-lg);
  background:var(--paper); border:1.5px solid var(--line);
  transition:transform .35s var(--ease),border-color .3s,box-shadow .35s;
}
.policy-item:hover{ transform:translateY(-4px); border-color:var(--gold); box-shadow:var(--sh-md); }
.policy-item .ic{
  width:48px; height:48px; flex:none; display:grid; place-items:center; border-radius:13px;
  color:#fff; background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--gold-600),var(--gold));
}
.policy-item .ic svg{ width:22px; height:22px; }
.policy-item h4{ font-family:var(--f-head); font-size:1.06rem; margin-bottom:8px; }
.policy-item p{ font-size:.92rem; line-height:1.7; color:var(--slate); margin-bottom:12px; }

.err-code{
  font-family:var(--f-display); font-size:clamp(6rem,20vw,13rem); line-height:.9;
  background:linear-gradient(100deg,var(--gold-600),var(--gold) 40%,#F7D488);
  -webkit-background-clip:text; background-clip:text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color:transparent; color:transparent;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   19. RESPONSIVE (sections)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width:1100px){
  .stats-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; }
  .feat-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; }
  .co-grid{ grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); }
  .logos-track li{ width:calc((100vw - 98px) / 4); }
  .sector-tabs{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .st-list{ flex-direction:row; overflow-x:auto; padding:12px; }
  .st-btn{ min-width:210px; }
  .st-btn .ar{ display:none; }
}
@media (max-width:980px){
  .bg-cards{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .logos-track li{ width:calc((100vw - 78px) / 3); height:150px; }
  .logos-track img{ max-width:130px; }
  .logos::before,.logos::after{ width:70px; }
  .bg-card{ min-height:380px; }
  .sector-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; }
  .post-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; }
  .split{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .split.rev > *:first-child{ order:0; }
  .split-art{ max-width:560px; margin-inline:auto; width:100%; }
  .blog-layout{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .blog-side{ position:static; }
  .post-feat{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .post-feat-art{ min-height:290px; }
  .contact-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .perk-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; }
  .ticker-in{ display:none; }
  .ticker-lab{ display:none; }
}
@media (max-width:720px){
  .stats-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; }
  .stat{ padding:28px 16px; }
  .feat-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .co-grid,.co-grid.cols-3,.co-grid.cols-2{ grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; }
  .sector-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .post-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .st-panel.on{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .st-list-in{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .perk-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .cta-band-in,.cta-mini-in{ flex-direction:column; align-items:flex-start; }
  .job{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .job .btn{ justify-self:start; }
  .art-share{ margin-left:0; }
  .vision-grid{ gap:13px; }
  .logos-track li{ padding:18px 14px; height:140px; }
  .logos-track img{ max-width:118px; }
}
@media (max-width:480px){
  .co-grid,.co-grid.cols-3,.co-grid.cols-2{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .stats-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .logos-track li{ width:calc((100vw - 58px) / 2); height:126px; }
  .logos-track img{ max-width:104px; }
  .logos::before,.logos::after{ width:44px; }
  .btn-row .btn{ width:100%; }
}