/* ==========================================================
   HUNTER & FOX GROUP — Luxury Edition
   Executive Search | Talent Advisory | Recruitment
   ========================================================== */

:root {
  --ink: #1a1712;
  --char: #221e18;
  --char-2: #2a251e;
  --olive: #7b6a58;
  --olive-deep: #332c24;
  --ivory: #f3eee4;
  --ivory-2: #eae2d4;
  --paper: #f7f3ec;
  --gold: #c9ad83;
  --gold-2: #e7d6b8;
  --gold-dim: rgba(201, 173, 131, 0.35);
  --mist: #8f8679;
  --display: "Jost", "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif;
  --caps: "Jost", "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif;
  --body: "Jost", "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif;
  --ease: cubic-bezier(0.19, 1, 0.22, 1);
  --ease-2: cubic-bezier(0.65, 0, 0.35, 1);
}

* { margin: 0; padding: 0; box-sizing: border-box; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }

body {
  font-family: var(--body);
  font-weight: 300;
  font-size: 17px;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: var(--ink);
  background: var(--paper);
  overflow-x: hidden;
}
body.dark { background: var(--char); color: var(--ivory); }

::selection { background: var(--gold); color: var(--ink); }
img { max-width: 100%; display: block; }
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
ul { list-style: none; }
button { font-family: inherit; }

.container { width: min(1240px, 90%); margin: 0 auto; }
.container.wide { width: min(1400px, 94%); }

/* ============ CUSTOM CURSOR ============ */
@media (hover: hover) and (pointer: fine) {
  body { cursor: none; }
  a, button, input, select, textarea, label { cursor: none; }
  .lux-dot, .lux-ring {
    position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; pointer-events: none; z-index: 99999;
    border-radius: 50%; transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  }
  .lux-dot {
    width: 7px; height: 7px; background: var(--gold);
    transition: opacity 0.3s, width 0.25s, height 0.25s;
  }
  .lux-ring {
    width: 38px; height: 38px;
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-dim);
    transition: width 0.35s var(--ease), height 0.35s var(--ease),
                border-color 0.3s, background 0.3s;
  }
  body.cursor-hover .lux-ring {
    width: 66px; height: 66px;
    border-color: var(--gold);
    background: rgba(201, 173, 131, 0.08);
  }
  body.cursor-hover .lux-dot { width: 4px; height: 4px; }
  body.cursor-text .lux-ring { width: 90px; height: 90px; }
}
@media (hover: none), (pointer: coarse) {
  .lux-dot, .lux-ring { display: none; }
}

/* ============ TYPOGRAPHY ============ */
.caps {
  font-family: var(--caps);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.42em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
}
.eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 20px;
  font-family: var(--caps); font-size: 11.5px; font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.46em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold);
}
.eyebrow::before { content: ""; width: 52px; height: 1px; background: var(--gold); }
.eyebrow.centered::after { content: ""; width: 52px; height: 1px; background: var(--gold); }

.display {
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-weight: 300;
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 4.6vw, 4.2rem);
  line-height: 1.12;
  letter-spacing: 0.004em;
  margin: 30px 0 28px;
}
.display em { font-style: italic; font-weight: 400; color: var(--gold); }
.display .thin { font-weight: 300; }

h2.display { font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.8vw, 3.4rem); }
h3 { font-family: var(--display); font-weight: 500; }

.lede {
  font-size: 1.16rem; font-weight: 300; line-height: 1.9;
  color: var(--mist); max-width: 620px;
}
.dark-section .lede, .on-dark .lede { color: rgba(244, 240, 229, 0.68); }

.gold-rule { width: 70px; height: 1px; background: var(--gold); margin: 34px 0; }
.gold-rule.centered { margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }

/* split-letter animation */
.split-ready .sl-line { display: block; overflow: hidden; }
.split-ready .sl-word { display: inline-block; white-space: nowrap; }
.split-ready .sl-char {
  display: inline-block;
  transform: translateY(115%) rotate(3deg);
  transition: transform 1.1s var(--ease);
  transition-delay: calc(var(--ci) * 0.022s);
  will-change: transform;
}
.split-ready.in-view .sl-char { transform: translateY(0) rotate(0deg); }

/* ============ REVEALS ============ */
[data-reveal] {
  opacity: 0; transform: translateY(52px);
  transition: opacity 1.1s var(--ease), transform 1.1s var(--ease);
  transition-delay: var(--rd, 0s);
  will-change: opacity, transform;
}
[data-reveal="left"]  { transform: translateX(-64px); }
[data-reveal="right"] { transform: translateX(64px); }
[data-reveal="fade"]  { transform: none; }
[data-reveal="zoom"]  { transform: scale(0.92); }
[data-reveal].revealed { opacity: 1; transform: none; }

/* image clip reveal */
.img-reveal { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.img-reveal::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; background: var(--gold);
  transform: scaleX(1); transform-origin: right;
  transition: transform 1.1s var(--ease-2) 0.1s;
  z-index: 2;
}
.img-reveal img, .img-reveal .ir-bg {
  transform: scale(1.18);
  transition: transform 1.6s var(--ease) 0.25s;
}
.img-reveal.revealed::after { transform: scaleX(0); }
.img-reveal.revealed img, .img-reveal.revealed .ir-bg { transform: scale(1); }

/* ============ PRELOADER ============ */
#preloader {
  position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 9998;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  background: var(--char);
}
#preloader .pre-inner { text-align: center; }
#preloader img {
  width: 130px; margin: 0 auto 26px;
  opacity: 0; animation: preFade 1.2s var(--ease) 0.15s forwards;
}
#preloader .pre-line {
  width: 0; height: 1px; background: var(--gold); margin: 0 auto;
  animation: preLine 1.4s var(--ease-2) 0.5s forwards;
}
#preloader .pre-caps {
  font-family: var(--caps); font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: 0.55em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); margin-top: 20px;
  opacity: 0; animation: preFade 1s ease 0.9s forwards;
}
@keyframes preFade { to { opacity: 1; } }
@keyframes preLine { to { width: 180px; } }
#preloader { transition: transform 1s var(--ease-2) 0.15s, visibility 1.2s; }
#preloader.done { transform: translateY(-100%); visibility: hidden; }

/* ============ SCROLL PROGRESS ============ */
#scrollbar-progress {
  position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; height: 2px; width: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-2));
  z-index: 1200;
}

/* ============ HEADER ============ */
header.site-header {
  position: fixed; inset: 0 0 auto 0; z-index: 1100;
  padding: 26px 0;
  transition: background 0.6s var(--ease), padding 0.6s var(--ease),
              border-color 0.6s;
  border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
}
header.site-header.scrolled {
  background: rgba(26, 23, 18, 0.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  padding: 14px 0;
  border-bottom-color: rgba(201, 173, 131, 0.22);
}
.nav-wrap { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; }
.brand { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px; }
.brand img { height: 54px; width: auto; transition: height 0.5s var(--ease); }
header.scrolled .brand img { height: 42px; }
.brand-text { line-height: 1.25; }
.brand-text .bt-name {
  font-family: "Cinzel", Georgia, serif; font-size: 15px; font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.28em; color: var(--ivory); display: block;
}
.brand-text .bt-name .amp { color: var(--gold); }
.brand-text .bt-sub {
  font-family: "Cinzel", Georgia, serif; font-size: 8px; letter-spacing: 0.68em;
  color: var(--gold); display: block; margin-top: 2px;
}

nav.main-nav ul { display: flex; gap: 26px; align-items: center; }
nav.main-nav a {
  font-family: var(--caps); font-size: 10.5px; font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(244, 240, 229, 0.85);
  position: relative; padding: 8px 0;
  transition: color 0.35s;
}
nav.main-nav a::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: 50%; bottom: 0;
  width: 0; height: 1px; background: var(--gold);
  transition: width 0.45s var(--ease), left 0.45s var(--ease);
}
nav.main-nav a:hover, nav.main-nav a.active { color: var(--gold-2); }
nav.main-nav a:hover::after, nav.main-nav a.active::after { width: 100%; left: 0; }

.nav-cta {
  border: 1px solid var(--gold);
  padding: 12px 30px !important;
  color: var(--gold-2) !important;
  overflow: hidden; position: relative;
  transition: color 0.4s !important;
}
.nav-cta::after { display: none; }
.nav-cta::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; background: var(--gold);
  transform: translateY(101%); transition: transform 0.45s var(--ease); z-index: -1;
}
.nav-cta:hover { color: var(--ink) !important; }
.nav-cta:hover::before { transform: translateY(0); }

.hamburger {
  display: none; flex-direction: column; gap: 7px;
  background: none; border: 0; z-index: 1102; padding: 6px;
}
.hamburger span {
  width: 30px; height: 1.5px; background: var(--ivory);
  transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease), opacity 0.3s;
}
.hamburger.open span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(8.5px) rotate(45deg); }
.hamburger.open span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.hamburger.open span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-8.5px) rotate(-45deg); }

/* ============ BUTTONS ============ */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px;
  font-family: var(--caps); font-size: 11.5px; font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.34em; text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 20px 46px;
  color: var(--ink); background: #ece4d4;
  border: 1px solid #ece4d4;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  transition: color 0.5s var(--ease);
  will-change: transform;
}
.btn::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: -1px;
  background: var(--gold);
  clip-path: circle(0% at 50% 50%);
  transition: clip-path 0.7s var(--ease);
}
.btn:hover::before { clip-path: circle(75% at 50% 50%); }
.btn > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.btn .arrow { transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease); font-family: var(--body); }
.btn:hover .arrow { transform: translateX(8px); }

.btn.line {
  background: transparent; color: var(--ivory); border-color: rgba(244,240,229,0.4);
}
.btn.line::before { background: var(--gold); }
.btn.line:hover { color: var(--ink); border-color: var(--gold); }
.btn.line-dark {
  background: transparent; color: var(--ink); border-color: rgba(26,23,18,0.35);
}
.btn.line-dark::before { background: var(--char); }
.btn.line-dark:hover { color: var(--ivory); border-color: var(--char); }

/* ============ SECTIONS ============ */
section { position: relative; padding: 130px 0; }
.dark-section { background: var(--char); color: var(--ivory); }
.dark-section .display { color: var(--ivory); }

/* section index number */
.sec-head { display: flex; align-items: flex-end; justify-content: space-between; gap: 40px; margin-bottom: 70px; }
.sec-num {
  font-family: var(--display); font-style: italic; font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--gold); letter-spacing: 0.1em; white-space: nowrap;
}

/* ============ HERO ============ */
.hero {
  min-height: 100vh; padding: 0;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center;
  background: var(--char); color: var(--ivory);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.hero .hero-bg {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: url("../img/bg-skyline2.jpg") center bottom / cover no-repeat;
  opacity: 0.6;
  transform-origin: center bottom;
  animation: kenburns 22s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
  will-change: transform;
}
@keyframes kenburns { from { transform: scale(1); } to { transform: scale(1.12); } }
.hero .hero-shade {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(26,23,18,0.88) 0%, rgba(26,23,18,0.35) 45%, rgba(26,23,18,0.82) 100%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 20% 30%, rgba(123,106,88,0.35), transparent 60%);
}
.hero .container { position: relative; z-index: 2; padding: 190px 0 150px; }
.hero-center { text-align: center; max-width: 1000px; margin: 0 auto; }
.hero-logo { width: clamp(150px, 20vw, 230px); margin: 0 auto 40px; }
.hero-logo img { width: 100%; }
.hero h1 {
  font-family: var(--display); font-weight: 300;
  font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 6vw, 5.2rem);
  line-height: 1.1; letter-spacing: 0.004em;
  color: var(--ivory); margin: 34px 0;
}
.hero h1 em { font-style: italic; font-weight: 400; color: var(--gold-2); }
.hero .lede { margin: 0 auto 52px; }
.hero-actions { display: flex; gap: 22px; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; }

.scroll-hint {
  position: absolute; bottom: 36px; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 14px; z-index: 3;
  font-family: var(--caps); font-size: 9px; letter-spacing: 0.5em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold-2);
}
.scroll-hint .line { width: 1px; height: 60px; background: rgba(201,173,131,0.35); position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.scroll-hint .line::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; top: -100%; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 50%;
  background: var(--gold);
  animation: dropLine 2.2s var(--ease-2) infinite;
}
@keyframes dropLine { 0% { top: -50%; } 100% { top: 110%; } }

/* ============ MARQUEE ============ */
.marquee {
  background: var(--ink); padding: 26px 0; overflow: hidden; white-space: nowrap;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--gold-dim); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gold-dim);
}
.marquee-track { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; animation: marquee 34s linear infinite; }
.marquee:hover .marquee-track { animation-play-state: paused; }
.marquee-track span {
  font-family: var(--caps); font-size: 12px; font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.4em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(244,240,229,0.75); padding: 0 42px;
}
.marquee-track .dot { color: var(--gold); padding: 0; font-size: 8px; }
@keyframes marquee { to { transform: translateX(-50%); } }

/* ============ EDITORIAL SPLIT ============ */
.split { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 90px; align-items: center; }
.split.rev { direction: rtl; } .split.rev > * { direction: ltr; }
.split-media { position: relative; }
.split-media .frame {
  position: absolute; inset: 26px -26px -26px 26px;
  border: 1px solid var(--gold-dim); z-index: -1;
  transition: inset 0.6s var(--ease);
}
.split-media:hover .frame { inset: 16px -16px -16px 16px; }
.split-media img { width: 100%; }
.split-media .poster { aspect-ratio: 3 / 4; object-fit: cover; }

/* ============ SERVICE PANELS ============ */
.panels { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 1px; background: var(--gold-dim); border: 1px solid var(--gold-dim); }
.panel {
  background: var(--paper); padding: 70px 46px 60px;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  transition: background 0.6s var(--ease);
}
.panel .p-num {
  font-family: var(--display); font-style: italic;
  font-size: 4.2rem; line-height: 1; color: var(--gold-dim);
  transition: color 0.5s;
}
.panel h3 {
  font-size: 1.9rem; margin: 30px 0 18px;
  transition: color 0.5s;
}
.panel p { color: var(--mist); font-size: 0.99rem; transition: color 0.5s; }
.panel .p-link {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; margin-top: 34px;
  font-family: var(--caps); font-size: 10.5px; font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.34em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold);
}
.panel .p-link .arrow { transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease); }
.panel:hover .p-link .arrow { transform: translateX(8px); }
.panel::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(170deg, var(--char-2), var(--ink));
  transform: translateY(101%);
  transition: transform 0.65s var(--ease);
  z-index: 0;
}
.panel:hover::after { transform: translateY(0); }
.panel > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.panel:hover .p-num { color: var(--gold); }
.panel:hover h3 { color: var(--ivory); }
.panel:hover p { color: rgba(244,240,229,0.65); }

/* ============ STATS ============ */
.stats-band {
  background:
    linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(16,18,10,0.55), rgba(16,18,10,0.55)),
    url("../img/bg-dark-hf.jpg") center / cover no-repeat var(--ink);
  color: var(--ivory); padding: 110px 0;
}
.stats-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }
.stat { text-align: center; padding: 10px 30px; position: relative; }
.stat + .stat::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 15%; bottom: 15%;
  width: 1px; background: var(--gold-dim);
}
.stat .num {
  font-family: var(--display); font-weight: 400;
  font-size: clamp(3rem, 5vw, 4.6rem); color: var(--ivory); line-height: 1;
}
.stat .num .suffix { color: var(--gold); font-style: italic; }
.stat .label {
  font-family: var(--caps); font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: 0.4em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold-2); margin-top: 16px;
}

/* ============ PROMISE (stairs bg) ============ */
.promise {
  background: var(--char); color: var(--ivory);
  overflow: hidden; padding: 170px 0;
}
.promise .promise-bg {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: url("../img/bg-olive.jpg") center / cover no-repeat;
  opacity: 0.55; will-change: transform;
}
.promise .promise-shade {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(26,23,18,0.92), rgba(26,23,18,0.55) 55%, rgba(26,23,18,0.9));
}
.promise .container { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.promise-words {
  font-family: var(--display); font-weight: 300;
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5.6vw, 5rem); line-height: 1.18;
  letter-spacing: 0.004em;
}
.promise-words .gold { color: var(--gold); }
.promise-words em { font-style: italic; font-weight: 400; color: var(--gold); }

/* ============ PROCESS ROWS ============ */
.process-rows { border-top: 1px solid var(--ivory-2); margin-top: 20px; }
.prow {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 120px 1fr 1.4fr auto;
  gap: 40px; align-items: center;
  padding: 46px 20px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ivory-2);
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  transition: padding 0.5s var(--ease);
}
.prow::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; background: var(--char);
  transform: scaleY(0); transform-origin: bottom;
  transition: transform 0.55s var(--ease); z-index: 0;
}
.prow:hover::before { transform: scaleY(1); }
.prow:hover { padding-left: 40px; }
.prow > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; transition: color 0.45s; }
.prow .pr-num { font-family: var(--display); font-style: italic; font-size: 2rem; color: var(--gold); }
.prow h3 { font-size: 1.9rem; }
.prow p { color: var(--mist); font-size: 0.98rem; }
.prow .pr-arrow {
  font-size: 1.6rem; color: var(--gold);
  transform: translateX(-14px); opacity: 0;
  transition: transform 0.45s var(--ease), opacity 0.45s;
}
.prow:hover h3 { color: var(--ivory); }
.prow:hover p { color: rgba(244,240,229,0.6); }
.prow:hover .pr-arrow { transform: translateX(0); opacity: 1; }

/* ============ SECTORS ============ */
.sectors-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 1px; background: rgba(201,173,131,0.22); border: 1px solid rgba(201,173,131,0.22); }
.sector {
  background: var(--char); padding: 54px 40px;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  transition: background 0.5s;
}
.sector .s-idx {
  font-family: var(--caps); font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: 0.4em;
  color: var(--gold); display: block; margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.sector h3 { font-size: 1.55rem; color: var(--ivory); margin-bottom: 12px; transition: transform 0.45s var(--ease); }
.sector p { font-size: 0.92rem; color: rgba(244,240,229,0.55); }
.sector::after {
  content: "→"; position: absolute; right: 36px; bottom: 28px;
  color: var(--gold); font-size: 1.3rem;
  opacity: 0; transform: translateX(-12px);
  transition: opacity 0.4s, transform 0.4s var(--ease);
}
.sector:hover { background: var(--olive-deep); }
.sector:hover h3 { transform: translateX(6px); }
.sector:hover::after { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }

/* ============ QUOTES ============ */
.quote-block { max-width: 900px; margin: 0 auto; text-align: center; }
.quote-mark { font-family: var(--display); font-size: 7rem; line-height: 0.6; color: var(--gold); opacity: 0.5; }
.quote-block blockquote {
  font-family: var(--display); font-style: italic; font-weight: 400;
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3.2vw, 2.5rem); line-height: 1.45; margin: 34px 0;
}
.quote-block .who {
  font-family: var(--caps); font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 0.4em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold);
}
.quote-block .who span { display: block; font-family: var(--body); font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: 0.1em; color: var(--mist); text-transform: none; margin-top: 8px; }
.quote-nav { display: flex; gap: 14px; justify-content: center; margin-top: 44px; }
.quote-nav button {
  width: 10px; height: 10px; border-radius: 50%; border: 1px solid var(--gold);
  background: transparent; transition: background 0.35s, transform 0.35s;
}
.quote-nav button.active { background: var(--gold); transform: scale(1.25); }
.quote-slide { display: none; animation: qFade 0.9s var(--ease); }
.quote-slide.active { display: block; }
@keyframes qFade { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(24px); } to { opacity: 1; transform: none; } }

/* ============ CTA ============ */
.cta {
  background: var(--char); color: var(--ivory); text-align: center;
  overflow: hidden; padding: 160px 0;
}
.cta .cta-bg {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: url("../img/bg-waves.jpg") center / cover no-repeat;
  opacity: 0.75; will-change: transform;
}
.cta .cta-shade { position: absolute; inset: 0; background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(26,23,18,0.72), rgba(26,23,18,0.25)); }
.cta .container { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.cta .display { color: var(--ivory); }

/* ============ PAGE HERO (inner) ============ */
.page-hero {
  padding: 230px 0 130px;
  background: var(--char); color: var(--ivory); overflow: hidden;
}
.page-hero .ph-bg {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; background-size: cover; background-position: center;
  opacity: 0.4; will-change: transform;
}
.page-hero .ph-shade {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(26,23,18,0.9) 0%, rgba(26,23,18,0.5) 55%, rgba(26,23,18,0.94) 100%);
}
.page-hero .container { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.page-hero h1 {
  font-family: var(--display); font-weight: 300;
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5.2vw, 4.6rem); line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: 0.004em;
  color: var(--ivory); margin-top: 30px;
}
.page-hero h1 em { font-style: italic; font-weight: 400; color: var(--gold-2); }
.page-hero .lede { margin-top: 26px; }
.breadcrumb {
  margin-top: 44px; font-family: var(--caps); font-size: 10px;
  letter-spacing: 0.4em; text-transform: uppercase; color: rgba(244,240,229,0.5);
}
.breadcrumb a { color: var(--gold-2); }
.breadcrumb a:hover { color: var(--gold); }

/* ============ VALUES ============ */
.values-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 60px; margin-top: 80px; }
.value { text-align: center; position: relative; padding-top: 46px; }
.value::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 1px; height: 30px; background: var(--gold);
}
.value .v-num { font-family: var(--display); font-style: italic; font-size: 1.1rem; color: var(--gold); }
.value h3 { font-size: 2.2rem; margin: 16px 0 14px; }
.value p { color: var(--mist); font-size: 0.98rem; }

/* ============ JOBS ============ */
.filters { display: flex; gap: 0; flex-wrap: wrap; margin: 20px 0 60px; border: 1px solid var(--ivory-2); width: fit-content; }
.filter-btn {
  font-family: var(--caps); font-size: 10.5px; font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.28em; text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 15px 28px; background: transparent; border: 0;
  border-right: 1px solid var(--ivory-2);
  color: var(--mist);
  transition: background 0.35s, color 0.35s;
}
.filter-btn:last-child { border-right: 0; }
.filter-btn:hover { color: var(--ink); }
.filter-btn.active { background: var(--char); color: var(--ivory); }

.job-list { border-top: 1px solid var(--ivory-2); }
.job {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr auto; gap: 40px; align-items: center;
  padding: 52px 24px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ivory-2);
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  transition: padding 0.5s var(--ease);
}
.job::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; background: var(--char);
  transform: scaleY(0); transform-origin: bottom;
  transition: transform 0.55s var(--ease);
}
.job:hover::before { transform: scaleY(1); }
.job:hover { padding-left: 44px; }
.job > * { position: relative; }
.job .tag {
  display: inline-block; font-family: var(--caps); font-size: 9.5px;
  letter-spacing: 0.34em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold); border: 1px solid var(--gold-dim);
  padding: 6px 16px; margin-bottom: 18px;
  transition: border-color 0.4s;
}
.job h3 { font-size: 2.1rem; margin-bottom: 12px; transition: color 0.45s; }
.job .meta {
  display: flex; gap: 26px; flex-wrap: wrap;
  font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: 0.08em; color: var(--mist);
  transition: color 0.45s;
}
.job .meta span { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; }
.job .meta svg { width: 15px; height: 15px; stroke: var(--gold); }
.job .desc { color: var(--mist); margin-top: 16px; font-size: 0.97rem; max-width: 640px; transition: color 0.45s; }
.job:hover h3 { color: var(--ivory); }
.job:hover .meta, .job:hover .desc { color: rgba(244,240,229,0.6); }
.job.hidden-job { display: none; }

/* ============ AGENCY DOSSIER CARDS ============ */
.brokerage-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 34px; }
.bk-card {
  background: #fff; color: var(--ink);
  border: 1px solid var(--ivory-2);
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform 0.5s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.5s var(--ease), border-color 0.5s;
}
.bk-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px);
  border-color: rgba(201,173,131,0.6);
  box-shadow: 0 50px 90px -50px rgba(26,23,18,0.4);
}
/* dark header band */
.bk-top {
  background: var(--char); color: var(--ivory);
  padding: 34px 38px 30px;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.bk-top::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: 38px; right: 38px; bottom: 0; height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), transparent);
}
.bk-hiring {
  font-family: var(--caps); font-size: 8.5px; letter-spacing: 0.32em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold-2);
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 9px; margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.bk-hiring .pulse {
  width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--gold);
  animation: bkPulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes bkPulse { 0%,100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(201,173,131,0.5); } 50% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(201,173,131,0); } }
.bk-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--caps); font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  font-size: 1.25rem; line-height: 1.4; color: var(--ivory); margin: 0 0 8px;
}
.bk-sub { font-size: 0.88rem; font-weight: 300; color: rgba(244,240,229,0.55); }
/* highlight tiles */
.bk-highlights {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  background: var(--char);
  padding: 22px 38px 30px; gap: 10px;
}
.bk-highlights > div { text-align: left; }
.bk-highlights .hl-val {
  display: block; font-family: var(--display); font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 1.55rem; color: var(--gold-2); line-height: 1.1;
}
.bk-highlights .hl-label {
  display: block; font-family: var(--caps); font-size: 8.5px;
  letter-spacing: 0.28em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(244,240,229,0.45); margin-top: 7px;
}
/* facts grid */
.bk-facts {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 0; flex: 1;
}
.bk-fact {
  padding: 18px 22px 16px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ivory-2);
  display: flex; gap: 13px; align-items: flex-start;
}
.bk-fact:nth-child(odd) { border-right: 1px solid var(--ivory-2); padding-left: 38px; }
.bk-fact:nth-child(even) { padding-right: 38px; }
.bk-fact svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; stroke: var(--gold); flex: 0 0 16px; margin-top: 3px; }
.bk-fact .fl {
  font-family: var(--caps); font-size: 8.5px; letter-spacing: 0.26em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--mist); display: block; margin-bottom: 3px;
}
.bk-fact .fv { font-size: 0.92rem; font-weight: 400; color: var(--ink); line-height: 1.45; }
.bk-card .bk-action { padding: 26px 38px 34px; }
.bk-card .btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
.bk-card.hidden-job { display: none; }
@media (max-width: 900px) { .brokerage-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .bk-facts { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .bk-fact:nth-child(odd) { border-right: 0; }
  .bk-fact { padding-left: 38px !important; padding-right: 38px !important; }
}

/* ============ FORMS ============ */
.form-shell {
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--ivory-2);
  padding: 80px; max-width: 920px; margin: 0 auto;
  box-shadow: 0 60px 120px -60px rgba(26,23,18,0.35);
  position: relative;
}
.form-shell::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; top: 14px; left: 14px; right: 14px; bottom: 14px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,173,131,0.25); pointer-events: none;
}
.form-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 34px 30px; margin-top: 40px; }
.field { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; }
.field.full { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
.field label {
  font-family: var(--caps); font-size: 10px; font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.34em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--olive);
}
.field label .req { color: var(--gold); }
.field input, .field select, .field textarea {
  font-family: var(--body); font-weight: 300; font-size: 16px; color: var(--ink);
  padding: 15px 4px; background: transparent;
  border: 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ivory-2);
  outline: none; width: 100%; border-radius: 0;
  transition: border-color 0.4s;
}
.field input:focus, .field select:focus, .field textarea:focus { border-bottom-color: var(--gold); }
.field textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 130px; }

.field .focus-line { position: relative; }

.file-drop {
  border: 1px dashed rgba(201,173,131,0.5);
  background: var(--paper);
  padding: 48px 24px; text-align: center;
  transition: border-color 0.35s, background 0.35s;
  position: relative;
}
.file-drop:hover, .file-drop.dragover { border-color: var(--gold); background: rgba(201,173,131,0.06); }
.file-drop input[type="file"] { position: absolute; inset: 0; opacity: 0; width: 100%; }
.file-drop .fd-icon { margin: 0 auto 14px; width: 40px; height: 40px; stroke: var(--gold); }
.file-drop p { color: var(--mist); font-size: 0.95rem; }
.file-drop p strong { color: var(--olive); font-weight: 500; }
.file-drop .file-name { color: var(--olive); font-weight: 400; margin-top: 10px; font-size: 0.9rem; }

.form-note { font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--mist); margin-top: 22px; text-align: center; }

/* ============ CONTACT ============ */
.contact-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 0.85fr 1.15fr; gap: 70px; align-items: start; }
.contact-card {
  background: var(--char); color: var(--ivory); padding: 66px 54px;
  position: sticky; top: 130px; overflow: hidden;
}
.contact-card .cc-bg {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: url("../img/photo-desk.jpg") center / cover no-repeat; opacity: 0.25;
}
.contact-card > * { position: relative; }
.contact-card h3 { font-size: 2.1rem; color: var(--ivory); margin-bottom: 40px; }
.contact-line { display: flex; gap: 20px; align-items: flex-start; margin-bottom: 30px; }
.contact-line svg { width: 20px; height: 20px; stroke: var(--gold); flex: 0 0 20px; margin-top: 5px; }
.contact-line .cl-label {
  font-family: var(--caps); font-size: 9px; letter-spacing: 0.4em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold-2); display: block; margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.contact-line a:hover { color: var(--gold-2); }

/* ============ FOOTER ============ */
footer.site-footer {
  background: var(--ink); color: var(--ivory);
  padding: 100px 0 0; overflow: hidden;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(201,173,131,0.25);
}
.footer-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1fr 1.2fr; gap: 60px; padding-bottom: 80px; }
.footer-brand img { height: 110px; width: auto; margin-bottom: 26px; }
.footer-brand p { color: rgba(244,240,229,0.55); font-size: 0.94rem; max-width: 300px; line-height: 1.8; }
.footer-grid h4 {
  font-family: var(--caps); font-size: 11px; font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.4em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}
.footer-grid ul li { margin-bottom: 14px; }
.footer-grid a {
  color: rgba(244,240,229,0.7); font-size: 0.95rem;
  transition: color 0.35s, padding-left 0.35s;
}
.footer-grid a:hover { color: var(--gold-2); padding-left: 8px; }
.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(244,240,229,0.1);
  padding: 30px 0;
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 14px;
  font-family: var(--caps); font-size: 9.5px; letter-spacing: 0.3em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: rgba(244,240,229,0.4);
}
.footer-bottom .gold { color: var(--gold); }

/* ============ LIGHT SECTION WITH MOUNTAIN FOOT ============ */
.mountain-foot {
  background: var(--paper);
  position: relative;
}
.mountain-foot::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; height: 320px;
  background: url("../img/bg-cream.jpg") center / cover no-repeat;
  opacity: 0.65;
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, #000 70%);
  mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, #000 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.mountain-foot .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

/* ============ THANK YOU ============ */
.thank-wrap { min-height: 92vh; display: flex; align-items: center; text-align: center; }
.thank-wrap .inner { max-width: 680px; margin: 0 auto; }

/* ============ TILT ============ */
.tilt { transform-style: preserve-3d; will-change: transform; }

/* ============ FAQ ACCORDION ============ */
.faq { border-top: 1px solid var(--ivory-2); margin-top: 30px; }
.faq-item { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ivory-2); }
.faq-q {
  width: 100%; background: none; border: 0; text-align: left;
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; gap: 24px;
  padding: 28px 6px;
  font-family: var(--display); font-weight: 500; font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--ink); line-height: 1.3;
  transition: color 0.3s;
}
.faq-q:hover { color: var(--olive); }
.faq-q .fx {
  flex: 0 0 34px; height: 34px; border: 1px solid var(--gold);
  border-radius: 50%; position: relative;
  transition: background 0.35s, transform 0.45s var(--ease);
}
.faq-q .fx::before, .faq-q .fx::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; background: var(--gold);
  top: 50%; left: 50%; transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  transition: background 0.3s;
}
.faq-q .fx::before { width: 14px; height: 1.5px; }
.faq-q .fx::after { width: 1.5px; height: 14px; }
.faq-item.open .faq-q .fx { background: var(--gold); transform: rotate(45deg); }
.faq-item.open .faq-q .fx::before, .faq-item.open .faq-q .fx::after { background: var(--ink); }
.faq-a {
  max-height: 0; overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.55s var(--ease);
}
.faq-a-inner {
  padding: 0 6px 30px; color: var(--mist);
  font-size: 1.02rem; line-height: 1.85; max-width: 820px;
}
.faq-a-inner a { color: var(--olive); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gold-dim); }
.dark-section .faq, .dark-section .faq-item { border-color: rgba(244,240,229,0.14); }
.dark-section .faq-q { color: var(--ivory); }
.dark-section .faq-q:hover { color: var(--gold-2); }
.dark-section .faq-a-inner { color: rgba(244,240,229,0.6); }

/* ============ GROUP PILLARS (home) ============ */
.pillars { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.25fr 1fr; gap: 1px; background: var(--gold-dim); border: 1px solid var(--gold-dim); }
.pillar {
  position: relative; overflow: hidden; padding: 90px 60px;
  min-height: 560px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: flex-end;
  color: var(--ivory);
}
.pillar .pl-bg { position: absolute; inset: 0; background-size: cover; background-position: center; transition: transform 1.4s var(--ease); }
.pillar:hover .pl-bg { transform: scale(1.06); }
.pillar .pl-shade { position: absolute; inset: 0; background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(26,23,18,0.5), rgba(26,23,18,0.88)); }
.pillar > div { position: relative; }
.pillar .pl-num {
  font-family: var(--caps); font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 0.4em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold-2); display: block; margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.pillar h3 { font-size: clamp(2rem, 3vw, 2.9rem); color: var(--ivory); margin-bottom: 14px; }
.pillar p { color: rgba(244,240,229,0.72); max-width: 420px; font-size: 1rem; margin-bottom: 26px; }
.pillar .p-link {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  font-family: var(--caps); font-size: 10.5px; font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.32em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold);
}
.pillar .p-link .arrow { transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease); }
.pillar:hover .p-link .arrow { transform: translateX(8px); }

/* ============ GUIDE STEPS ============ */
.gsteps { counter-reset: gs; margin-top: 40px; }
.gstep {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 110px 1fr; gap: 34px;
  padding: 40px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ivory-2);
}
.gstep .gs-num {
  font-family: var(--display); font-style: italic; font-size: 2.6rem;
  color: var(--gold); line-height: 1;
}
.gstep h3 { font-size: 1.7rem; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.gstep p { color: var(--mist); font-size: 1rem; max-width: 720px; }

/* ============ COMMUNITY CARDS ============ */
.comm-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 30px; margin-top: 60px; }
.comm {
  background: var(--char); color: var(--ivory);
  padding: 56px 46px; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,173,131,0.25);
  transition: transform 0.5s var(--ease), border-color 0.5s;
}
.comm::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(150deg, rgba(123,106,88,0.55), transparent 60%);
  opacity: 0; transition: opacity 0.5s;
}
.comm:hover { transform: translateY(-8px); border-color: var(--gold); }
.comm:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
.comm > * { position: relative; }
.comm .c-tag { font-family: var(--caps); font-size: 9.5px; letter-spacing: 0.34em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); display: block; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.comm h3 { font-size: 1.9rem; color: var(--ivory); margin-bottom: 12px; }
.comm p { font-size: 0.96rem; color: rgba(244,240,229,0.62); line-height: 1.8; }
.comm .c-facts { display: flex; gap: 26px; margin-top: 24px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.comm .c-facts span { font-family: var(--caps); font-size: 9px; letter-spacing: 0.26em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold-2); }

/* ============ RESPONSIVE ============ */
@media (max-width: 1080px) {
  .panels, .sectors-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .values-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 70px; }
  .split, .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 60px; }
  .split.rev { direction: ltr; }
  .contact-card { position: static; }
  .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; row-gap: 60px; }
  .stat:nth-child(3)::before { display: none; }
  .prow { grid-template-columns: 60px 1fr; }
  .prow p { grid-column: 2; }
  .prow .pr-arrow { display: none; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .sec-head { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 16px; }
}
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .pillars { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .pillar { min-height: 440px; padding: 70px 40px; }
  .comm-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  section { padding: 90px 0; }
  .gstep { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 10px; }
  .faq-q { font-size: 1.25rem; }
  .panels, .sectors-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .form-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .form-shell { padding: 50px 26px; }
  .job { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 24px; }
  .filters { width: 100%; }
  .filter-btn { flex: 1; padding: 13px 10px; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 46px; }
  .brand-text { display: none; }
  nav.main-nav {
    position: fixed; inset: 0; background: rgba(22, 18, 15, 0.98);
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    opacity: 0; visibility: hidden;
    transition: opacity 0.5s var(--ease), visibility 0.5s;
  }
  nav.main-nav.open { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; }
  nav.main-nav ul { flex-direction: column; gap: 36px; text-align: center; }
  nav.main-nav a { font-size: 15px; }
  .hamburger { display: flex; }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *, *::before, *::after {
    animation-duration: 0.001s !important;
    transition-duration: 0.001s !important;
  }
  html { scroll-behavior: auto; }
  .hero .hero-bg { animation: none; }
}

/* ============ COMMUNITY CARD PHOTOS ============ */
.comm { min-height: 340px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: flex-end; }
.comm .cm-bg {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-size: cover; background-position: center;
  opacity: 0.42; transition: opacity 0.6s, transform 1.2s var(--ease);
}
.comm::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(26,23,18,0.15), rgba(26,23,18,0.9) 78%);
}
.comm:hover .cm-bg { opacity: 0.6; transform: scale(1.05); }
.comm > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

/* ============ FULL-WIDTH PHOTO BAND ============ */
.photo-band { position: relative; overflow: hidden; padding: 0; }
.photo-band img { width: 100%; height: 64vh; min-height: 420px; object-fit: cover; display: block; }
.photo-band .pb-caption {
  position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
  padding: 60px 0 44px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, rgba(26,23,18,0.82));
  color: var(--ivory);
}
.photo-band .pb-caption .eyebrow { color: var(--gold); }
.photo-band .pb-caption .eyebrow::before { background: var(--gold); }
.photo-band h3 { font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 2.6vw, 2.3rem); color: var(--ivory); margin-top: 14px; font-weight: 300; }

/* ============ HERO VIDEO ============ */
.hero-video {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover; opacity: 0.65;
}
.hero.video-live .hero-bg { opacity: 0; }