/* ===================== PAGES.CSS — Shared Sub-Page Styles ===================== */
/* Used by: about.html, explore.html, join.html, hire-experts.html, contact.html */

/* ===================== PAGE HERO ===================== */
.page-hero {
  background: var(--primary); padding: 160px 0 80px; text-align: center;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.page-hero::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 20% 50%, rgba(110,185,100,0.08) 0%, transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.page-hero h1 {
  font-size: clamp(32px, 4vw, 48px); font-weight: 800; color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 14px; letter-spacing: -1.5px; position: relative;
}
.page-hero p {
  font-size: 16px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); max-width: 540px;
  margin: 0 auto; line-height: 1.7; position: relative;
}

/* ===================== PAGE SECTIONS ===================== */
.page-section {
  padding: 100px 0; background: var(--white); position: relative;
}
.page-section-alt {
  padding: 100px 0; background: var(--off-white); position: relative;
}
.page-section-dark {
  padding: 100px 0; background: var(--primary); position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.page-section-dark::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 50%, rgba(110,185,100,0.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* ===================== CENTERED PROSE ===================== */
.page-prose {
  max-width: 720px; margin: 0 auto;
}
.page-prose p {
  font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.8; color: var(--gray-500); margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.page-prose p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }

/* ===================== BENEFIT CARDS (replaces deleted .why-grid / .why-card) ===================== */
.page-benefits-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 16px;
}
.page-benefit-card {
  background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--gray-100); border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 28px 24px; transition: var(--transition);
}
.page-section-alt .page-benefit-card {
  background: var(--white);
}
.page-section .page-benefit-card {
  background: var(--off-white);
}
.page-benefit-card:hover { border-color: var(--gray-200); }
.page-benefit-icon {
  width: 40px; height: 40px; background: var(--highlight-bg); border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; color: var(--highlight);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.page-benefit-icon svg { width: 20px; height: 20px; }
.page-benefit-card h3 {
  font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--primary); margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.page-benefit-card p {
  font-size: 13px; color: var(--gray-500); line-height: 1.65;
}

/* ===================== STEPS TIMELINE ===================== */
.page-steps {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 32px;
  max-width: 960px; margin: 0 auto; position: relative;
}
.page-steps::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; top: 24px; left: calc(16.67% + 24px); right: calc(16.67% + 24px);
  height: 2px; background: var(--gray-100);
}
.page-step {
  text-align: center; position: relative;
}
.page-step-number {
  width: 48px; height: 48px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--highlight);
  color: var(--white); font-size: 20px; font-weight: 800;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 20px; position: relative; z-index: 2;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(110,185,100,0.2);
}
.page-step h3 {
  font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--primary); margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.page-step p {
  font-size: 13px; color: var(--gray-500); line-height: 1.65; max-width: 280px; margin: 0 auto;
}

/* ===================== STATS BAR ===================== */
.page-stats-bar {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 40px;
  padding: 28px 0; background: var(--primary); border-radius: var(--radius);
}
.page-stat { text-align: center; }
.page-stat-number {
  display: block; font-size: 28px; font-weight: 900; color: var(--highlight);
  letter-spacing: -1px; line-height: 1.1;
}
.page-stat-label {
  font-size: 11px; font-weight: 600; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
  text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px; margin-top: 2px;
}
.page-stat-divider { width: 1px; height: 32px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); }

/* ===================== CHECKLIST ===================== */
.page-checklist {
  list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; max-width: 720px; margin: 0 auto;
}
.page-checklist li {
  font-size: 16px; color: var(--gray-600); line-height: 1.8;
  padding: 12px 0 12px 36px; position: relative;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-100);
}
.page-checklist li:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.page-checklist li::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; left: 0; top: 14px;
  width: 20px; height: 20px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--highlight-bg);
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='%236EB964' stroke-width='3'%3E%3Cpolyline points='20 6 9 17 4 12'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-size: 12px; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: center;
}

/* ===================== PAGE CTA ===================== */
.page-cta {
  padding: 100px 0; text-align: center; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary) 0%, #041d01 100%);
}
.page-cta::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 50%, rgba(110,185,100,0.1) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.page-cta h2 {
  font-size: clamp(24px, 3vw, 38px); font-weight: 800; color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 14px; letter-spacing: -0.5px; position: relative;
}
.page-cta p {
  font-size: 16px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45); max-width: 560px;
  margin: 0 auto 32px; line-height: 1.7; position: relative;
}
.page-cta-actions {
  display: flex; gap: 12px; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; position: relative;
}

/* ===================== HIGHLIGHT CARDS (About page) ===================== */
.page-highlight-card {
  background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--gray-100); border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 36px 32px; margin-bottom: 20px; transition: var(--transition);
}
.page-highlight-card:hover { border-color: var(--gray-200); }
.page-highlight-card:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.phc-header {
  display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 16px; margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.phc-icon {
  width: 48px; height: 48px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--highlight-bg); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0; color: var(--highlight);
}
.phc-icon svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; }
.phc-title h3 {
  font-size: 18px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--primary); margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.phc-tag {
  display: inline-block; padding: 3px 10px; background: rgba(110,185,100,0.1);
  color: var(--highlight); border-radius: 2px; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}
.phc-body p {
  font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.75; color: var(--gray-500); margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.phc-body p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.phc-body ul {
  margin: 12px 0; padding-left: 0; list-style: none;
}
.phc-body li {
  font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.75; color: var(--gray-500); margin-bottom: 8px;
  padding-left: 22px; position: relative;
}
.phc-body li::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; left: 0; top: 8px;
  width: 12px; height: 12px;
  border-right: 2px solid var(--highlight);
  border-top: 2px solid var(--highlight);
  transform: rotate(45deg);
  width: 7px; height: 7px;
}

/* ===================== AMBITION / ACCENT BLOCK ===================== */
.page-accent-block {
  position: relative; z-index: 2;
}
.page-accent-block h2 {
  font-size: clamp(24px, 3vw, 36px); font-weight: 800; color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 20px; letter-spacing: -0.5px; line-height: 1.2;
}
.page-accent-block p {
  font-size: 16px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); line-height: 1.8; max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto 16px;
}
.page-accent-block p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }

/* ===================== FAQ ACCORDION ===================== */
.faq-section { margin-top: 48px; }
.faq-item {
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-100); border-radius: var(--radius); margin-bottom: 8px;
  overflow: hidden; background: var(--white);
}
.faq-question {
  width: 100%; padding: 18px 20px; display: flex; align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between; gap: 12px; border: none; background: none;
  cursor: pointer; font-family: var(--font); font-size: 15px; font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--primary); text-align: left; transition: var(--transition);
}
.faq-question:hover { background: var(--off-white); }
.faq-question svg {
  width: 16px; height: 16px; transition: transform 0.3s ease; flex-shrink: 0;
  color: var(--gray-400);
}
.faq-item.active .faq-question svg { transform: rotate(180deg); }
.faq-answer {
  max-height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition: max-height 0.3s ease;
}
.faq-answer-inner {
  padding: 0 20px 18px; font-size: 14px; color: var(--gray-500); line-height: 1.7;
}

/* ===================== EXPLORE PAGE SPECIFIC ===================== */
.explore-toggle {
  display: flex; justify-content: center; gap: 4px; margin: -28px auto 0;
  position: relative; z-index: 2; background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-100); border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 4px; width: fit-content; box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.explore-tab {
  padding: 12px 32px; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600; font-family: var(--font);
  border: none; background: transparent; color: var(--gray-400);
  cursor: pointer; border-radius: var(--radius); transition: var(--transition);
}
.explore-tab.active { background: var(--primary); color: var(--white); }
.explore-tab:hover:not(.active) { color: var(--primary); background: var(--off-white); }

.explore-section { padding: 64px 0 80px; }
.explore-section.hidden { display: none; }

.engagement-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 20px; margin-bottom: 48px; }
.engagement-card {
  background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--gray-100); border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 28px; transition: var(--transition); position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.engagement-card:hover { border-color: var(--gray-200); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.engagement-card::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 3px;
  background: var(--highlight); opacity: 0; transition: var(--transition);
}
.engagement-card:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
.ec-header { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; justify-content: space-between; gap: 16px; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.ec-title { font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--primary); line-height: 1.35; }
.ec-type { padding: 4px 10px; border-radius: 2px; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 600; white-space: nowrap; flex-shrink: 0; }
.ec-type-advisory { background: var(--highlight-bg); color: var(--highlight); }
.ec-type-project { background: #eff6ff; color: #2563eb; }
.ec-type-interim { background: #fef3c7; color: #b45309; }
.ec-type-diligence { background: #f3e8ff; color: #7c3aed; }
.ec-desc { font-size: 13px; color: var(--gray-500); line-height: 1.65; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.ec-meta { display: flex; gap: 16px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.ec-meta-item { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px; font-size: 12px; color: var(--gray-400); }
.ec-meta-item svg { width: 13px; height: 13px; color: var(--gray-300); }
.ec-tags { display: flex; gap: 6px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.ec-tag { padding: 3px 10px; border-radius: 2px; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 600; background: var(--gray-50); color: var(--gray-500); border: 1px solid var(--gray-100); }
.ec-cta { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; margin-top: 16px; padding-top: 16px; border-top: 1px solid var(--gray-100); }
.ec-cta a { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--highlight); display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px; transition: var(--transition); }
.ec-cta a:hover { color: var(--primary); }
.ec-cta a svg { width: 14px; height: 14px; }

.expertise-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 16px; margin-bottom: 48px; }
.expertise-card {
  background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--gray-100); border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 24px; transition: var(--transition);
}
.expertise-card:hover { border-color: var(--highlight); box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(110,185,100,0.08); }
.exp-icon {
  width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: var(--radius); background: var(--highlight-bg);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.exp-icon svg { width: 20px; height: 20px; color: var(--primary); }
.expertise-card h3 { font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--primary); margin-bottom: 6px; }
.expertise-card p { font-size: 13px; color: var(--gray-500); line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.exp-roles { display: flex; gap: 6px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.exp-roles span {
  padding: 3px 8px; border-radius: 2px; font-size: 10px; font-weight: 600;
  background: var(--off-white); color: var(--gray-400); border: 1px solid var(--gray-100);
  text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}

.featured-experts { margin-bottom: 48px; }
.featured-experts h3 { font-size: 18px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--primary); margin-bottom: 20px; text-align: center; }
.featured-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 16px; }
.featured-card {
  background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--gray-100); border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 20px; text-align: center; transition: var(--transition);
}
.featured-card:hover { border-color: var(--gray-200); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.fc-avatar {
  width: 48px; height: 48px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--highlight-bg);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 12px; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 800; color: var(--primary);
}
.fc-name { font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--primary); margin-bottom: 2px; }
.fc-title { font-size: 12px; color: var(--gray-400); line-height: 1.4; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.fc-tags { display: flex; gap: 4px; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.fc-tags span { padding: 2px 8px; border-radius: 2px; font-size: 10px; font-weight: 600; background: var(--gray-50); color: var(--gray-500); }

/* ===================== ABOUT — WHO WE ARE (with decoration & stats) ===================== */
.about-who { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.about-who-deco {
  position: absolute; top: 50%; left: 50%; transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 600px; height: 400px; pointer-events: none; opacity: 0.7; z-index: 0;
}
.about-who-content {
  max-width: 760px; margin: 0 auto; position: relative; z-index: 1;
}
.about-who-prose p {
  font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.8; color: var(--gray-500); margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.about-who-prose p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.about-who-stats {
  display: flex; gap: 0; margin-top: 36px; border: 1px solid var(--gray-100);
  border-radius: var(--radius); overflow: hidden;
}
.about-stat {
  flex: 1; text-align: center; padding: 24px 16px;
  background: var(--white);
  border-right: 1px solid var(--gray-100);
}
.about-stat:last-child { border-right: none; }
.about-stat-number {
  display: block; font-size: 28px; font-weight: 900; color: var(--primary);
  letter-spacing: -1px; line-height: 1.1;
}
.about-stat-label {
  display: block; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--gray-400);
  text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px; margin-top: 4px;
}

/* ===================== ABOUT — TRACK RECORD (numbered horizontal list) ===================== */
.about-track { position: relative; }
.track-list {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0;
  max-width: 840px; margin: 0 auto;
}
.track-item {
  display: flex; align-items: stretch; gap: 0;
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-100); border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: var(--off-white); overflow: hidden; transition: var(--transition);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.track-item:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.track-item:hover { border-color: var(--gray-200); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.track-item-num {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  min-width: 72px; padding: 24px 0;
  background: var(--primary); color: var(--highlight);
  font-size: 22px; font-weight: 900; letter-spacing: -1px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.track-item-body {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 20px;
  padding: 24px 28px; flex: 1;
}
.track-item-icon {
  width: 48px; height: 48px; border-radius: 10px; background: var(--highlight-bg);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: var(--highlight); flex-shrink: 0;
}
.track-item-icon svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; }
.track-item-content h3 {
  font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--primary); margin-bottom: 6px; line-height: 1.35;
}
.track-item-content p {
  font-size: 13px; color: var(--gray-500); line-height: 1.65; margin: 0;
}

/* ===================== ABOUT — BRIDGE V2 (accent border cards in 2×2 grid) ===================== */
.about-bridge { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.about-bridge-deco {
  position: absolute; top: 50%; left: 50%; transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 100%; max-width: 800px; height: 200px; pointer-events: none; z-index: 0;
}
.bridge-cards-v2 {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 20px;
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
}
.bridge-v2 {
  display: flex; border-radius: var(--radius); overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--gray-100);
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.bridge-v2:hover { border-color: var(--highlight); box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(110,185,100,0.08); }
.bridge-v2-accent {
  width: 4px; background: var(--highlight); flex-shrink: 0;
}
.bridge-v2-inner {
  padding: 28px 24px;
}
.bridge-v2-icon {
  width: 48px; height: 48px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--highlight-bg);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: var(--highlight); margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.bridge-v2-icon svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; }
.bridge-v2 h3 {
  font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--primary); margin-bottom: 8px; line-height: 1.4;
}
.bridge-v2 p {
  font-size: 13px; color: var(--gray-500); line-height: 1.65; margin: 0;
}

/* ===================== ABOUT — ENGAGEMENT MODELS (icon + tag + text rows) ===================== */
.about-engage { position: relative; }
.engage-models {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 20px;
  max-width: 960px; margin: 0 auto;
}
.engage-model {
  display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 20px;
  padding: 28px 24px;
  background: var(--off-white); border: 1px solid var(--gray-100);
  border-radius: var(--radius); transition: var(--transition);
}
.engage-model:hover { border-color: var(--gray-200); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.engage-model-visual {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.engage-model-ring {
  width: 56px; height: 56px; border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid var(--highlight);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: var(--primary); background: var(--white);
}
.engage-model-ring svg { width: 24px; height: 24px; }
.engage-model-tag {
  font-size: 10px; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px; color: var(--highlight);
  background: var(--highlight-bg); padding: 2px 8px;
  border-radius: 2px;
}
.engage-model-text h3 {
  font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--primary); margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.engage-model-text p {
  font-size: 13px; color: var(--gray-500); line-height: 1.7; margin: 0;
}

/* ===================== ABOUT — AMBITION DECORATION ===================== */
.about-ambition { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.about-ambition-deco {
  position: absolute; top: 50%; left: 50%; transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 100%; max-width: 1200px; height: 400px; pointer-events: none; z-index: 0;
}

/* ===================== ABOUT — BUILT DIFFERENTLY ENHANCEMENT ===================== */
.page-highlight-card {
  position: relative;
}
.page-highlight-card::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; top: 32px; left: 0; width: 3px; height: calc(100% - 64px);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--highlight) 0%, transparent 100%);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

/* ===================== ENGAGEMENT FLOW ===================== */
.eflow-img {
  width: 100%; max-width: 1100px; height: auto; display: block; margin: 0 auto;
  border-radius: 8px;
}

/* ===================== HIRE PAGE SPECIFIC ===================== */
.hire-how-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 24px; max-width: 960px; margin: 0 auto;
}
.hire-how-step {
  text-align: center; padding: 32px 24px;
  background: var(--off-white); border: 1px solid var(--gray-100); border-radius: var(--radius);
}
.hire-how-number {
  width: 48px; height: 48px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--highlight);
  color: var(--white); font-size: 20px; font-weight: 800;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 16px;
}
.hire-how-step h3 { font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--primary); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.hire-how-step p { font-size: 13px; color: var(--gray-500); line-height: 1.65; }

/* ===================== EXPLORE: SPACING FIX ===================== */
#viewClients .page-stats-bar { margin-bottom: 56px; }

/* ===================== FILTER PANEL ===================== */
.expert-filter-panel {
  background: var(--off-white); border: 1px solid var(--gray-100);
  border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 28px; margin-bottom: 48px;
}
.filter-header {
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.filter-header h4 { font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--primary); margin: 0; }
.filter-reset {
  background: none; border: none; font-size: 13px; color: var(--gray-400);
  cursor: pointer; font-family: var(--font); font-weight: 500;
}
.filter-reset:hover { color: var(--highlight); }
.filter-row {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr auto; gap: 12px; align-items: end;
}
.filter-group label {
  display: block; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--gray-500);
  text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px; margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.filter-group select {
  width: 100%; padding: 10px 14px; border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius); font-size: 14px; font-family: var(--font);
  color: var(--gray-800); background: var(--white); appearance: none;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='10' height='6'%3E%3Cpath d='M0 0l5 6 5-6z' fill='%23999'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: right 12px center;
  padding-right: 32px;
}
.filter-group select:disabled {
  background-color: var(--gray-50); color: var(--gray-300); cursor: not-allowed;
}
.filter-search-btn {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; white-space: nowrap;
  padding: 10px 20px; font-size: 13px; height: 42px;
}
.filter-no-results {
  text-align: center; padding: 32px 20px; color: var(--gray-400); font-size: 14px; margin-top: 20px;
}
.filter-results { margin-top: 28px; padding-top: 24px; border-top: 1px solid var(--gray-100); }
.filter-results-count {
  font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--primary); margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.filter-results-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 16px; }
.filter-result-card {
  background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--gray-100);
  border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 20px; display: flex; gap: 14px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.filter-result-card:hover { border-color: var(--gray-200); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.filter-result-avatar {
  width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: var(--primary); color: var(--highlight);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 14px; font-weight: 800; flex-shrink: 0;
}
.filter-result-info h5 { font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--primary); margin: 0 0 2px; }
.filter-result-role { font-size: 12px; color: var(--highlight); font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.filter-result-info p { font-size: 12px; color: var(--gray-500); line-height: 1.5; margin: 0 0 8px; }
.filter-result-tags { display: flex; gap: 4px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.filter-result-tags span {
  padding: 2px 8px; border-radius: 2px; font-size: 10px; font-weight: 600;
  background: var(--highlight-bg); color: var(--primary);
}
.filter-empty {
  grid-column: 1 / -1; text-align: center; color: var(--gray-400); font-size: 14px; padding: 20px;
}
.filter-empty a { color: var(--highlight); font-weight: 600; }

/* ===================== DARK SECTION BACKGROUND PATTERNS ===================== */

/* Ensure dark sections can hold absolutely-positioned patterns */
.page-hero, .page-section-dark, .page-cta {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Ensure content sits above patterns */
.page-hero > .container,
.page-section-dark > .container,
.page-cta > .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* Page Hero — dot grid + soft radial glow */
.page-hero::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 65% 25%, rgba(110,185,100,0.07) 0%, transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 18% 80%, rgba(110,185,100,0.05) 0%, transparent 40%),
    radial-gradient(circle, rgba(110,185,100,0.1) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 100%, 100%, 30px 30px;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Page Section Dark — soft corner glows */
.page-section-dark::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 10% 80%, rgba(110,185,100,0.05) 0%, transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 90% 20%, rgba(110,185,100,0.04) 0%, transparent 40%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Page CTA — concentric arcs from bottom center */
.page-cta::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 50% 130%, transparent 100px, rgba(110,185,100,0.03) 100px, rgba(110,185,100,0.03) 102px, transparent 102px),
    radial-gradient(circle at 50% 130%, transparent 200px, rgba(110,185,100,0.025) 200px, rgba(110,185,100,0.025) 202px, transparent 202px),
    radial-gradient(circle at 50% 130%, transparent 300px, rgba(110,185,100,0.02) 300px, rgba(110,185,100,0.02) 302px, transparent 302px),
    radial-gradient(circle at 82% 20%, rgba(110,185,100,0.04) 0%, transparent 40%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}


/* ===================== RESPONSIVE ===================== */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .page-benefits-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .engagement-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .expertise-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .featured-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .hire-how-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
  .bridge-cards-v2 { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .engage-models { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .page-hero { padding: 120px 0 60px; }
  .page-hero h1 { font-size: 28px; }
  .page-section, .page-section-alt, .page-section-dark { padding: 72px 0; }
  .page-cta { padding: 72px 0; }

  .page-benefits-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .page-steps { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 24px; }
  .page-steps::before { display: none; }
  .page-stats-bar { flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 24px; padding: 24px 20px; }
  .page-stat-divider { display: none; }

  .engagement-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .expertise-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .featured-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .explore-toggle { margin-top: -24px; }
  .explore-tab { padding: 10px 20px; font-size: 13px; }
  .filter-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .filter-search-btn { grid-column: 1 / -1; justify-content: center; }
  .filter-results-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

  .hire-how-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .track-item-num { min-width: 56px; font-size: 18px; }
  .track-item-body { padding: 20px; gap: 14px; }
  .bridge-cards-v2 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .engage-models { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .about-who-stats { flex-direction: row; }

  .page-cta-actions { flex-direction: column; align-items: center; }
}

/* ---------- iPad Mini / Landscape Phone (640px) ---------- */
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .page-hero { padding: 100px 0 48px; }
  .page-hero h1 { font-size: 24px; }
  .page-hero p { font-size: 14px; }
  .page-section, .page-section-alt, .page-section-dark { padding: 48px 0; }
  .page-cta { padding: 48px 0; }
  .page-cta h2 { font-size: 22px; }
  .page-cta p { font-size: 13px; }
  .page-cta-actions .btn { width: 100%; }
  .page-benefits-grid { gap: 12px; }
  .page-benefit-card { padding: 20px 16px; }
  .engagement-card { padding: 20px 16px; }
  .engagement-card h3 { font-size: 16px; }
  .expertise-card { padding: 20px 16px; }
  .featured-card { padding: 16px; }
  .featured-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .page-stats-bar { gap: 16px; padding: 20px 16px; }
  .page-stat h3 { font-size: 22px; }
  .explore-toggle { gap: 4px; }
  .explore-tab { padding: 8px 14px; font-size: 12px; }
  .filter-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .filter-search-btn { justify-content: center; }
  .filter-results-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .track-item { flex-direction: column; }
  .track-item-num { min-width: auto; padding: 12px 0; font-size: 16px; }
  .track-item-body { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; gap: 12px; padding: 20px 16px; }
  .bridge-v2-inner { padding: 20px 16px; }
  .engage-model { flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; padding: 20px 16px; }
  .engage-model-visual { flex-direction: row; }
  .about-who-stats { flex-direction: column; }
  .about-stat { border-right: none; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-100); }
  .about-stat:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
  .about-who-deco, .about-bridge-deco, .about-ambition-deco { display: none; }
  .hire-cta-bar { padding: 20px 16px; }
  .page-highlight-card { padding: 24px 16px; }
  .faq-question { font-size: 14px; padding: 16px; }
  .faq-answer-inner { padding: 0 16px 16px; font-size: 13px; }
}

/* ---------- Large Phone (480px) ---------- */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .page-hero { padding: 88px 0 40px; }
  .page-hero h1 { font-size: 22px; }
  .page-hero p { font-size: 13px; }
  .page-section, .page-section-alt, .page-section-dark { padding: 36px 0; }
  .page-cta { padding: 36px 0; }
  .page-cta h2 { font-size: 20px; }
  .page-steps { gap: 16px; }
  .page-step { padding: 20px 16px; }
  .page-step h3 { font-size: 16px; }
  .engagement-grid { gap: 12px; }
  .engagement-card { padding: 16px 14px; }
  .engagement-card h3 { font-size: 15px; }
  .expertise-grid { gap: 12px; }
  .expertise-card { padding: 16px 14px; }
  .page-benefit-card { padding: 16px 14px; }
  .page-stats-bar { gap: 12px; padding: 16px 12px; }
  .page-stat h3 { font-size: 20px; }
  .page-stat p { font-size: 11px; }
  .featured-card { padding: 14px 12px; }
  .track-item-body { padding: 16px 14px; }
  .bridge-v2-inner { padding: 16px 14px; }
  .engage-model { padding: 16px 14px; }
  .engage-model-ring { width: 48px; height: 48px; }
  .about-stat { padding: 18px 12px; }
  .about-stat-number { font-size: 24px; }
  .hire-cta-bar { padding: 16px 14px; gap: 16px; }
}

/* ---------- iPhone / Standard Phone (375px) ---------- */
@media (max-width: 375px) {
  .page-hero { padding: 80px 0 36px; }
  .page-hero h1 { font-size: 20px; }
  .page-hero p { font-size: 12px; }
  .page-section, .page-section-alt, .page-section-dark { padding: 28px 0; }
  .page-cta { padding: 28px 0; }
  .page-cta h2 { font-size: 18px; }
  .page-steps { gap: 12px; }
  .page-step { padding: 16px 12px; }
  .page-step h3 { font-size: 15px; }
  .page-step-number { width: 32px; height: 32px; font-size: 13px; }
  .engagement-card { padding: 14px 12px; }
  .engagement-card h3 { font-size: 14px; }
  .expertise-card { padding: 14px 12px; }
  .page-benefit-card { padding: 14px 12px; }
  .page-benefit-card h3 { font-size: 14px; }
  .featured-card { padding: 12px 10px; }
  .page-stats-bar { padding: 14px 10px; }
  .page-stat h3 { font-size: 18px; }
  .explore-tab { padding: 7px 10px; font-size: 11px; }
  .faq-question { font-size: 13px; padding: 14px 12px; }
  .faq-answer-inner { padding: 0 12px 14px; font-size: 12px; }
  .track-item-body { padding: 14px 12px; gap: 10px; }
  .track-item-content h3 { font-size: 14px; }
  .track-item-content p { font-size: 12px; }
  .bridge-v2-inner { padding: 14px 12px; }
  .bridge-v2 h3 { font-size: 14px; }
  .bridge-v2 p { font-size: 12px; }
  .engage-model { padding: 14px 12px; }
  .engage-model-ring { width: 44px; height: 44px; }
  .engage-model-text h3 { font-size: 14px; }
  .engage-model-text p { font-size: 12px; }
  .about-stat { padding: 14px 10px; }
  .about-stat-number { font-size: 22px; }
  .about-stat-label { font-size: 10px; }
  .page-highlight-card { padding: 20px 12px; }
  .phc-header { gap: 12px; margin-bottom: 14px; }
  .phc-title h3 { font-size: 16px; }
  .phc-body p { font-size: 13px; }
  .hire-cta-bar { padding: 14px 12px; gap: 12px; }
  .filter-header h4 { font-size: 13px; }
  .filter-group label { font-size: 10px; }
  .filter-group select { font-size: 13px; padding: 8px 10px; }
  .cta-buttons { flex-direction: column; }
  .cta-buttons .btn { width: 100%; text-align: center; }
}