:root{
  --black:#0e0d0c;
  --charcoal:#1c1a17;
  --charcoal-2:#242019;
  --cream:#f6f1e6;
  --cream-dim:#e8e0cf;
  --gold:#c9974b;
  --gold-light:#e6c887;
  --gold-dim:#8a6a37;
  --ink:#b9b29f;
  --line: rgba(201,151,75,0.28);
  --radius: 6px;
  --shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(14,13,12,0.08);
  --shadow-lg: 0 16px 48px rgba(14,13,12,0.14);
}
*{box-sizing:border-box; margin:0; padding:0;}
html{scroll-behavior:smooth;}
body{
  background:var(--cream);
  color:var(--charcoal);
  font-family:'Inter', sans-serif;
  line-height:1.6;
  -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;
}
h1,h2,h3,h4{font-family:'Fraunces', serif; font-weight:450; letter-spacing:-0.01em;}
a{color:inherit; text-decoration:none;}
img{max-width:100%; display:block;}
.wrap{max-width:1180px; margin:0 auto; padding:0 32px;}
.eyebrow{
  text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:0.22em; font-size:12px; font-weight:600;
  color:var(--gold-dim); font-family:'Inter', sans-serif;
}
.eyebrow.on-dark{color:var(--gold-light);}
section{position:relative;}
.btn{
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:10px;
  padding:14px 26px; font-size:13px; font-weight:600; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:0.1em;
  border:1px solid var(--gold); border-radius:var(--radius); cursor:pointer;
  background:transparent; color:var(--gold); transition:all .25s ease;
  font-family:'Inter', sans-serif;
}
.btn svg{width:14px; height:14px; transition:transform .25s ease;}
.btn:hover{background:var(--gold); color:var(--black);}
.btn:hover svg{transform:translateX(3px);}
.btn.solid{background:var(--gold); color:var(--black);}
.btn.solid:hover{background:var(--gold-light); border-color:var(--gold-light);}
.btn.on-dark{border-color:var(--gold); color:var(--gold-light);}
.btn.on-dark:hover{background:var(--gold); color:var(--black);}
.btn.small{padding:10px 18px; font-size:11px;}

/* ===== connector signature ===== */
.connector{display:flex; align-items:center; gap:14px;}
.connector .node{
  width:9px; height:9px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--gold); flex:none;
}
.connector .node.hollow{background:transparent; border:1.5px solid var(--gold);}
.connector .thread{
  position:relative; flex:1; height:1px; background:var(--line); overflow:visible; min-width:40px;
}
.connector .thread::after{
  content:''; position:absolute; top:-2.5px; left:0; width:6px; height:6px; border-radius:50%;
  background:var(--gold-light); box-shadow:0 0 8px var(--gold-light);
  animation: travel 3.2s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes travel{
  0%{left:0; opacity:0;}
  8%{opacity:1;}
  92%{opacity:1;}
  100%{left:calc(100% - 6px); opacity:0;}
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
  .connector .thread::after{animation:none; display:none;}
}

/* ===== header ===== */
header{
  position:sticky; top:0; z-index:100;
  background:rgba(14,13,12,0.94); backdrop-filter:blur(12px);
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
}
.nav{display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; padding:16px 32px; max-width:1180px; margin:0 auto;}
.logo{display:flex; align-items:center; gap:12px;}
.logo-img{height:46px; width:auto; display:block;}
.foot-logo-img{height:60px;}
nav.links{display:flex; gap:28px; align-items:center;}
nav.links a{
  font-size:13px; color:var(--ink); font-weight:500; letter-spacing:0.02em;
  padding-bottom:4px; border-bottom:1px solid transparent; transition:all .2s;
}
nav.links a:hover, nav.links a.active{color:var(--cream); border-color:var(--gold);}
.navcta{display:flex; align-items:center; gap:18px;}
.burger{display:none; background:none; border:none; color:var(--cream); font-size:24px; cursor:pointer; line-height:1; padding:4px 6px;}

/* mobile menu */
.mobile-menu{
  display:none; flex-direction:column; gap:4px;
  background:var(--black); padding:8px 32px 24px;
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
}
.mobile-menu.open{display:flex;}
.mobile-menu a{
  color:var(--ink); font-size:15px; font-weight:500; padding:12px 0;
  border-bottom:1px solid rgba(201,151,75,0.12); transition:color .2s;
}
.mobile-menu a:hover{color:var(--cream);}
.mobile-menu a.btn{border-bottom:none; color:var(--black);}

/* ===== hero ===== */
.hero{
  background:var(--black); color:var(--cream); padding:100px 0 80px; overflow:hidden;
  position:relative;
}
.hero::before{
  content:''; position:absolute; inset:0;
  background:radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 60% at 80% 40%, rgba(201,151,75,0.07), transparent 70%);
  pointer-events:none;
}
.hero .wrap{display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.15fr 0.85fr; gap:56px; align-items:center; position:relative;}
.hero-kicker{
  font-size:12px; letter-spacing:0.18em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--gold);
  font-weight:600; margin-bottom:18px;
}
.hero h1{font-size:54px; line-height:1.08; font-weight:450; color:var(--cream);}
.hero h1 .accent{color:var(--gold);}
.hero p.lede{margin-top:22px; color:var(--ink); font-size:17px; max-width:460px; line-height:1.65;}
.hero .ctas{display:flex; gap:14px; margin-top:36px; flex-wrap:wrap;}
.hero-art{
  border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:var(--radius); padding:40px 30px;
  background:linear-gradient(165deg, rgba(201,151,75,0.08), transparent 55%);
  display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:28px;
  box-shadow:0 0 60px rgba(201,151,75,0.06);
}
.hero-art .pair{display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; gap:18px;}
.hero-art .tag{
  font-family:'Fraunces', serif; font-size:15px; color:var(--cream);
  border:1px solid var(--line); padding:14px 18px; border-radius:var(--radius); text-align:center; flex:1;
  transition:border-color .25s;
}
.hero-art .tag:hover{border-color:var(--gold);}
.hero-art .tag small{display:block; font-family:'Inter'; font-size:10px; letter-spacing:0.16em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--gold); margin-bottom:6px;}
.hero-art .stats{display:flex; justify-content:space-between; border-top:1px solid var(--line); padding-top:24px;}
.hero-art .stat b{display:block; font-family:'Fraunces'; font-size:28px; color:var(--gold-light);}
.hero-art .stat span{font-size:11px; color:var(--ink); text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:0.08em;}

/* ===== about ===== */
.about{padding:100px 0; text-align:center;}
.about h2{font-size:15px;}
.about p{max-width:760px; margin:24px auto 0; font-size:16.5px; color:#3c372e; line-height:1.7;}
.about .rule{width:60px; height:1px; background:var(--gold); margin:40px auto;}
.about .note{
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:16px; max-width:640px; margin:0 auto;
  text-align:left; font-size:14.5px; color:#4a4536; font-style:italic;
  background:rgba(201,151,75,0.06); padding:20px 24px; border-radius:var(--radius);
  border:1px solid var(--line);
}
.about .note .ring{
  flex:none; width:44px; height:44px; border-radius:50%; border:1px solid var(--gold);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; color:var(--gold);
}

/* ===== split services ===== */
.split{display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;}
.split .panel{padding:72px 48px;}
.split .panel.dark{background:var(--charcoal); color:var(--cream);}
.split .panel.light{background:#efe8d8;}
.panel .head{display:flex; align-items:center; gap:16px; margin-bottom:6px;}
.panel .head .ico{
  width:48px; height:48px; border-radius:50%; border:1px solid var(--gold); flex:none;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; color:var(--gold); font-size:20px;
}
.panel h3{font-size:28px; margin-top:2px;}
.panel > p.desc{color:var(--ink); margin:16px 0 30px; max-width:420px;}
.panel.light > p.desc{color:#5b5645;}
.svc-list{display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:0;}
.svc-list .item{
  display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:14px; padding:15px 0; border-top:1px solid var(--line);
  transition:padding-left .2s ease;
}
.svc-list .item:hover{padding-left:6px;}
.panel.light .svc-list .item{border-top:1px solid rgba(138,106,55,0.25);}
.svc-list .item .n{
  flex:none; width:26px; height:26px; border-radius:50%; border:1px solid var(--gold); color:var(--gold);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; font-size:11px; margin-top:2px;
}
.svc-list .item b{display:block; font-size:14px; letter-spacing:0.02em;}
.svc-list .item span{font-size:13.5px; color:var(--ink);}
.panel.light .svc-list .item span{color:#5b5645;}
.panel .more{margin-top:34px;}

/* ===== why choose ===== */
.why{background:#efe8d8; padding:80px 0;}
.why h2{text-align:center; font-size:15px; margin-bottom:44px;}
.why-grid{display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(5, 1fr); gap:20px;}
.why-card{
  text-align:center; padding:24px 12px; border-radius:var(--radius);
  transition:transform .25s ease, background .25s ease;
}
.why-card:hover{transform:translateY(-4px); background:rgba(255,253,248,0.7);}
.why-card .ico{
  width:56px; height:56px; margin:0 auto 18px; border-radius:50%; border:1px solid var(--gold);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; color:var(--gold); font-size:22px;
  transition:background .25s, color .25s;
}
.why-card:hover .ico{background:var(--gold); color:var(--black);}
.why-card b{display:block; font-size:13px; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:0.06em; margin-bottom:8px;}
.why-card p{font-size:13px; color:#5b5645;}

/* ===== industries ===== */
.industries{background:var(--black); color:var(--cream); padding:80px 0;}
.industries h2{text-align:center; font-size:15px; margin-bottom:44px; letter-spacing:0.22em;}
.ind-grid{display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:1px; background:var(--line);}
.ind-card{
  background:var(--black); padding:40px; display:flex; gap:22px;
  transition:background .25s;
}
.ind-card:hover{background:var(--charcoal-2);}
.ind-card .ico{
  flex:none; width:54px; height:54px; border-radius:50%; border:1px solid var(--gold);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; color:var(--gold); font-size:22px;
}
.ind-card h4{font-size:20px; margin-bottom:8px;}
.ind-card p{color:var(--ink); font-size:14.5px; line-height:1.65;}

/* ===== jobs ===== */
.jobs{padding:100px 0; background:var(--cream);}
.jobs .head-row{display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:flex-end; gap:24px; margin-bottom:8px; flex-wrap:wrap;}
.jobs h2.title{font-size:36px; margin-top:6px;}
.jobs .sub{color:#5b5645; max-width:480px; margin-top:10px; font-size:15.5px;}
.job-filters{
  display:flex; gap:12px; margin:40px 0 26px; flex-wrap:wrap; align-items:center;
  border-top:1px solid var(--line); border-bottom:1px solid var(--line); padding:18px 0;
}
.job-filters input[type=text]{
  flex:1; min-width:200px; padding:12px 16px; border:1px solid var(--gold-dim); background:#fffdf8;
  font-family:'Inter'; font-size:14px; border-radius:var(--radius); transition:border-color .2s;
}
.job-filters input[type=text]:focus{outline:none; border-color:var(--gold);}
.chip{
  padding:9px 16px; border:1px solid var(--gold-dim); border-radius:20px; font-size:12px;
  letter-spacing:0.04em; cursor:pointer; background:transparent; color:#5b5645; transition:all .2s;
  text-transform:uppercase; font-weight:600;
}
.chip.active, .chip:hover{background:var(--gold); border-color:var(--gold); color:var(--black);}
.job-count{font-size:12px; color:var(--gold-dim); text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:0.1em; margin-bottom:18px;}
.job-list{display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:14px;}
.job-card{
  border:1px solid var(--gold-dim); border-radius:var(--radius); padding:26px 28px;
  display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:center; gap:20px;
  background:#fffdf8; transition:border-color .2s, transform .2s, box-shadow .2s;
}
.job-card:hover{border-color:var(--gold); transform:translateX(3px); box-shadow:var(--shadow);}
.job-card .info{flex:1;}
.job-card .tags{display:flex; gap:8px; margin-bottom:10px; flex-wrap:wrap;}
.job-card .tag, .app-role .tag{
  font-size:10.5px; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:0.08em; font-weight:700;
  padding:4px 10px; border-radius:12px; color:var(--black); display:inline-block;
}
.job-card .tag.insurance, .app-role .tag.insurance{background:#d7c9a4;}
.job-card .tag.it, .app-role .tag.it{background:#c9d3c9;}
.job-card .tag.type, .app-role .tag.type{background:transparent; border:1px solid var(--gold-dim); color:var(--gold-dim);}
.job-card h4{font-size:19px; margin-bottom:6px;}
.job-card .meta{font-size:13px; color:#6b6555; margin-bottom:6px;}
.job-card .desc{font-size:13.5px; color:#5b5645; max-width:560px; line-height:1.55;}
.job-card .side{flex:none; display:flex; flex-direction:column; align-items:flex-end; gap:10px;}
.empty-state{
  padding:50px 20px; text-align:center; border:1px dashed var(--gold-dim); border-radius:var(--radius); color:#6b6555;
}

/* form grid (shared with admin) */
.form-grid{display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:14px;}
.form-grid label{display:block; font-size:11px; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:0.08em; color:var(--gold-dim); margin-bottom:6px;}
.form-grid .full{grid-column:1/-1;}
.form-grid input, .form-grid select, .form-grid textarea{
  width:100%; padding:11px 13px; background:#fffdf8; border:1px solid #cbbfa0; color:var(--charcoal);
  border-radius:var(--radius); font-family:'Inter'; font-size:14px; transition:border-color .2s;
}
.form-grid input:focus, .form-grid select:focus, .form-grid textarea:focus{outline:none; border-color:var(--gold);}
.form-grid textarea{resize:vertical; min-height:90px;}
.actions{margin-top:18px; display:flex; align-items:center; gap:14px; flex-wrap:wrap;}
.msg{font-size:13px; margin-top:4px;}
.msg.ok{color:#5a9a5a;}
.msg.err{color:#c45c5c;}
.hidden{display:none !important;}

/* modal */
.modal-bg{
  position:fixed; inset:0; background:rgba(14,13,12,0.75); display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  z-index:1000; padding:20px; backdrop-filter:blur(4px);
}
.modal{
  background:var(--cream); max-width:520px; width:100%; border-radius:var(--radius); padding:36px;
  position:relative; max-height:90vh; overflow-y:auto; box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg);
}
.modal .close{position:absolute; top:18px; right:18px; background:none; border:none; font-size:22px; cursor:pointer; color:#6b6555; transition:color .2s;}
.modal .close:hover{color:var(--charcoal);}
.modal h3{font-size:22px; margin-bottom:4px;}
.modal .role{color:var(--gold-dim); font-size:13px; margin-bottom:24px; font-weight:600;}
.modal label{display:block; font-size:11px; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:0.07em; color:#6b6555; margin:14px 0 6px;}
.modal input, .modal textarea{
  width:100%; padding:11px 13px; border:1px solid #cbbfa0; border-radius:var(--radius); font-family:'Inter'; font-size:14px; background:#fffdf8;
  transition:border-color .2s;
}
.modal input:focus, .modal textarea:focus{outline:none; border-color:var(--gold);}
.modal input[type=file]{padding:9px;}
.file-hint{font-size:11.5px; color:#8a8368; margin-top:6px;}
.modal .actions{margin-top:24px; display:flex; align-items:center; gap:16px;}
.file-name{font-size:13px; color:var(--gold-dim); margin-top:8px; font-weight:600;}

/* toast */
.toast{
  position:fixed; bottom:26px; right:26px; background:var(--charcoal); color:var(--cream);
  padding:16px 22px; border-radius:var(--radius); border-left:3px solid var(--gold);
  font-size:14px; z-index:1200; max-width:320px; box-shadow:0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
  transform:translateY(20px); opacity:0; transition:all .35s ease; pointer-events:none;
}
.toast.show{transform:translateY(0); opacity:1; pointer-events:auto;}

/* footer */
footer{background:var(--black); color:var(--ink); padding-top:70px;}
.foot-cta{
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--line); padding-bottom:56px; margin-bottom:50px;
  display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:center; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:24px;
}
.foot-cta h3{color:var(--cream); font-size:28px; max-width:520px; font-weight:450; line-height:1.25;}
.foot-cta h3 em{color:var(--gold); font-style:italic;}
.foot-grid{display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1.1fr; gap:30px; padding-bottom:50px;}
.foot-grid h5{color:var(--cream); font-size:12px; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:0.12em; margin-bottom:18px;}
.foot-grid ul{list-style:none;}
.foot-grid li{margin-bottom:10px; font-size:13.5px;}
.foot-grid li a:hover{color:var(--gold-light);}
.foot-brand p{margin:16px 0 20px; font-size:13.5px; max-width:280px;}
.socials{display:flex; gap:12px;}
.socials a{
  width:34px; height:34px; border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:50%; display:flex;
  align-items:center; justify-content:center; font-size:13px; transition:border-color .2s, color .2s;
}
.socials a:hover{border-color:var(--gold); color:var(--gold-light);}
.foot-bottom{
  border-top:1px solid var(--line); padding:22px 0; display:flex; justify-content:space-between;
  font-size:12.5px; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:10px;
}
.foot-bottom a{margin-left:18px; transition:color .2s;}
.foot-bottom a:hover{color:var(--gold-light);}

/* ===== staff portal ===== */
.admin-section{padding:70px 0; min-height:70vh;}
.admin-wrap{max-width:960px;}
.admin-title{font-size:34px; margin-top:8px;}
.admin-sub{color:#5b5645; margin-top:10px; max-width:540px; font-size:15.5px;}
.admin-gate{margin-top:34px; max-width:360px;}
.admin-gate label{
  display:block; font-size:11px; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:0.07em;
  color:#6b6555; margin-bottom:8px;
}
.admin-gate input{
  width:100%; padding:12px 14px; border:1px solid #cbbfa0; border-radius:var(--radius);
  font-family:'Inter'; font-size:14px; background:#fffdf8; margin-bottom:14px;
  transition:border-color .2s;
}
.admin-gate input:focus{outline:none; border-color:var(--gold);}
.admin-gate .msg{margin-top:12px;}
.admin-filters{border-top:none; padding-top:0; margin-top:20px;}
.admin-footer{padding-top:40px;}
.admin-foot-bottom{border-top:none;}

/* tabs */
.admin-tabs{
  display:flex; gap:0; margin:36px 0 28px; border-bottom:2px solid var(--line);
}
.admin-tab{
  background:none; border:none; border-bottom:2px solid transparent; margin-bottom:-2px;
  padding:12px 22px; font-family:'Inter'; font-size:13px; font-weight:600;
  letter-spacing:0.06em; text-transform:uppercase; color:#8a8368; cursor:pointer;
  transition:color .2s, border-color .2s;
}
.admin-tab:hover{color:var(--charcoal);}
.admin-tab.active{color:var(--gold-dim); border-bottom-color:var(--gold);}
.admin-tab-panel{animation:fadeIn .3s ease;}
@keyframes fadeIn{from{opacity:0; transform:translateY(6px);} to{opacity:1; transform:none;}}

.admin-panel-head{
  display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:flex-start; gap:16px;
  margin-bottom:8px; flex-wrap:wrap;
}
.admin-panel-title{font-size:22px; margin:0;}
.admin-panel-sub{color:#6b6555; font-size:14px; margin-top:4px;}

.post-form-card{
  background:var(--charcoal); color:var(--cream); border-radius:var(--radius);
  padding:28px; margin:20px 0 28px;
}
.post-form-heading{font-size:18px; margin-bottom:18px; color:var(--gold-light);}
.post-form-card .form-grid label{color:var(--gold-light);}
.post-form-card .form-grid input,
.post-form-card .form-grid select,
.post-form-card .form-grid textarea{
  background:var(--black); border-color:var(--line); color:var(--cream);
}
.post-form-card .form-grid input:focus,
.post-form-card .form-grid select:focus,
.post-form-card .form-grid textarea:focus{border-color:var(--gold);}
.post-form-card .btn:not(.solid){border-color:var(--gold-dim); color:var(--ink);}
.post-form-card .btn:not(.solid):hover{background:var(--gold-dim); color:var(--cream);}

.app-card{
  border:1px solid var(--gold-dim); border-radius:var(--radius); padding:22px 24px;
  display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:flex-start; gap:20px;
  background:#fffdf8; margin-bottom:14px; transition:border-color .2s, box-shadow .2s;
}
.app-card:hover{border-color:var(--gold); box-shadow:var(--shadow);}
.app-main{flex:1; min-width:0;}
.app-top{display:flex; align-items:baseline; gap:14px; flex-wrap:wrap;}
.app-top h4{font-size:18px;}
.app-date{font-size:12px; color:#8a8368; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:0.04em;}
.app-role{font-size:13px; color:var(--gold-dim); font-weight:600; margin-top:6px; display:flex; gap:8px; flex-wrap:wrap; align-items:center;}
.app-contact{font-size:13.5px; color:#5b5645; margin-top:8px;}
.app-contact a{color:#5b5645; text-decoration:underline; text-underline-offset:2px;}
.app-contact a:hover{color:var(--gold-dim);}
.app-note{font-size:13.5px; color:#5b5645; margin-top:10px; max-width:560px; line-height:1.5;}
.app-side{flex:none; display:flex; flex-direction:column; align-items:flex-end; gap:10px;}

@media(max-width:980px){
  .hero .wrap{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  .hero h1{font-size:42px;}
  .split{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  .why-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); gap:16px;}
  .ind-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  .foot-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;}
  nav.links{display:none;}
  .burger{display:block;}
  .form-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  .job-card{flex-direction:column; align-items:flex-start;}
  .job-card .side{flex-direction:row; align-items:center;}
}
@media(max-width:700px){
  .app-card{flex-direction:column;}
  .app-side{flex-direction:row; align-items:center;}
  .admin-panel-head{flex-direction:column;}
  .admin-tabs{overflow-x:auto;}
}
@media(max-width:600px){
  .hero{padding:70px 0 50px;}
  .hero h1{font-size:34px;}
  .hero .ctas{flex-direction:column;}
  .why-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;}
  .foot-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  .wrap{padding:0 20px;}
  .nav{padding:14px 20px;}
  .jobs h2.title{font-size:28px;}
}