/*
Theme Name: SoCal Search Group
Theme URI: https://socalsearchgroup.com/
Author: SoCal Search Group
Description: Custom theme for SoCal Search Group – staffing and recruiting in Los Angeles & Orange County. Contact details, hero text and links are editable under Appearance → Customize → SoCal Search Group.
Version: 1.3.0
Requires at least: 5.8
Requires PHP: 7.4
License: GNU General Public License v2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html
Text Domain: socal-search
*/
:root{
  --bg:#f2f7f7; --surface:#ffffff; --ink:#0c2434; --muted:#4a6272; --line:#d3e1e3;
  --teal:#0e6b73; --teal-d:#0a4f56; --sun:#f0a030; --on-sun:#2a1a00; --deep:#0c2434; --on-deep:#eaf3f4; --on-deep-muted:#a9c3c8;
  --head:"Bricolage Grotesque","Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; --body:"Public Sans","Segoe UI",Arial,sans-serif;
  box-sizing:border-box; padding-top:env(safe-area-inset-top,0px); padding-bottom:env(safe-area-inset-bottom,0px);
}
@media (prefers-color-scheme:dark){
  :root:not([data-theme="light"]){--bg:#0a1a24;--surface:#10283a;--ink:#e8f1f3;--muted:#9fb7bf;--line:#21404f;--teal:#4cc0c8;--teal-d:#7fd6dc;--deep:#071118;}
}
:root[data-theme="dark"]{--bg:#0a1a24;--surface:#10283a;--ink:#e8f1f3;--muted:#9fb7bf;--line:#21404f;--teal:#4cc0c8;--teal-d:#7fd6dc;--deep:#071118;}
html{scroll-padding-top:calc(env(safe-area-inset-top,0px) + 70px);scroll-behavior:smooth}
*,*::before,*::after{box-sizing:border-box}
body{margin:0;background:var(--bg);color:var(--ink);font:17px/1.65 var(--body)}
h1,h2,h3{font-family:var(--head);line-height:1.12;margin:0 0 .5em;letter-spacing:-.01em}
a{color:inherit}
.wrap{max-width:1120px;margin:0 auto;padding:0 24px}
:focus-visible{outline:3px solid var(--sun);outline-offset:3px}

/* header */
.top{background:var(--deep);color:var(--on-deep);font-size:14px}
.top .wrap{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:12px;flex-wrap:wrap;padding-top:8px;padding-bottom:8px}
.top a{text-decoration:none;color:var(--on-deep)}
.top a:hover{text-decoration:underline}
header.nav{position:sticky;top:env(safe-area-inset-top,0px);z-index:20;background:var(--surface);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
.nav .wrap{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;height:68px}
.logo{font:700 22px var(--head);text-decoration:none;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px}
.logo i{width:26px;height:26px;border-radius:50%;background:linear-gradient(180deg,var(--sun) 0 55%,var(--teal) 55%);display:inline-block}
nav ul{display:flex;gap:26px;list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0;align-items:center}
nav a{text-decoration:none;font-weight:500;font-size:15px}
nav a:hover{color:var(--teal)}
.btn{display:inline-block;background:var(--sun);color:var(--on-sun);font-weight:600;padding:14px 26px;border-radius:999px;text-decoration:none;border:0;cursor:pointer;font-size:16px;transition:transform .15s}
.btn:hover{transform:translateY(-2px)}
.btn.alt{background:transparent;color:inherit;border:2px solid currentColor}
nav .btn{padding:9px 18px;font-size:14px}
.burger{display:none;background:none;border:1px solid var(--line);color:var(--ink);border-radius:8px;padding:8px 12px;font-size:15px;cursor:pointer}

/* hero */
.hero{position:relative;overflow:hidden;color:#fff;background:linear-gradient(180deg,#0c2434 0%,#0e4b5a 48%,#c9783a 82%,#f0a030 100%);padding:110px 0 190px}
.hero .sun{position:absolute;right:8%;bottom:70px;width:240px;height:240px;border-radius:50%;background:radial-gradient(circle,#ffd67a,#f0a030 65%);opacity:.95;animation:rise 1.4s ease-out both}
@keyframes rise{from{transform:translateY(120px);opacity:0}to{transform:none;opacity:.95}}
.hero svg{position:absolute;left:0;bottom:-1px;width:100%;height:120px}
.hero .wrap{position:relative;z-index:2}
.hero h1{font-size:clamp(40px,7vw,78px);max-width:11em}
.hero p{max-width:34em;font-size:19px;color:#e4eef0}
.hero .tag{display:inline-block;margin-bottom:20px;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.4);padding:6px 14px;border-radius:999px;font-size:14px}
.cta{display:flex;gap:14px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-top:30px}

/* stats strip */
.strip{background:var(--surface);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
.strip .wrap{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:24px;padding-top:26px;padding-bottom:26px}
.strip b{font-family:var(--head);font-size:19px;display:block}
.strip span{color:var(--muted);font-size:15px}

section{padding:88px 0}
.lead{max-width:40em;color:var(--muted);font-size:18px}
h2{font-size:clamp(30px,4.2vw,46px)}

/* services */
.svc{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:28px;margin-top:40px}
.card{background:var(--surface);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:18px;padding:34px}
.card.main{background:var(--deep);color:var(--on-deep);border-color:transparent}
.card.main p{color:var(--on-deep-muted)}
.card h3{font-size:26px}
.card ul{padding:0;margin:18px 0;list-style:none}
.card li{padding-left:28px;position:relative;margin:10px 0}
.card li::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;top:.5em;width:14px;height:8px;border-left:3px solid var(--sun);border-bottom:3px solid var(--sun);transform:rotate(-45deg) translateY(-4px)}
.note{font-weight:600;border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2);padding-top:16px;margin-top:20px}
.card a.more{color:var(--teal);font-weight:600}
.card.main a.more{color:var(--sun)}

/* positions */
.pos{background:var(--surface);border-block:1px solid var(--line)}
.tabs{display:grid;grid-template-columns:260px 1fr;gap:36px;margin-top:40px}
.tablist{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:6px}
.tablist button{font:500 16px var(--body);text-align:left;padding:14px 18px;border-radius:12px;border:1px solid transparent;background:none;color:var(--ink);cursor:pointer}
.tablist button:hover{background:var(--bg)}
.tablist button[aria-selected="true"]{background:var(--teal);color:#fff;font-weight:600}
:root[data-theme="dark"] .tablist button[aria-selected="true"]{color:#06222a}
.panel{background:var(--bg);border-radius:18px;padding:34px}
.panel h3{font-size:28px}
.panel ul{columns:2;gap:30px;padding:0;margin:0;list-style:none}
.panel li{padding:9px 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);break-inside:avoid}

/* team */
.team{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:24px;margin-top:40px}
.person{background:var(--surface);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:18px;padding:28px}
.avatar{width:64px;height:64px;border-radius:50%;display:grid;place-items:center;font:700 22px var(--head);color:#fff;background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--teal),#17506b);margin-bottom:16px}
.person h3{font-size:22px;margin-bottom:2px}
.person .role{color:var(--muted);font-size:15px;margin-bottom:14px}
.person a{display:block;font-size:15px;text-decoration:none;padding:3px 0;word-break:break-word}
.person a:hover{color:var(--teal);text-decoration:underline}

/* about */
.about{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.1fr .9fr;gap:56px;align-items:start}
.about p{margin:0 0 1.1em}
.net{background:var(--deep);color:var(--on-deep);border-radius:18px;padding:32px}
.net h3{font-size:22px}
.net ul{list-style:none;padding:0;margin:16px 0 0}
.net li{padding:11px 0;border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.15)}
.net li.me{color:var(--sun);font-weight:600}

/* clients */
.clients{background:var(--surface);border-block:1px solid var(--line);text-align:center}
.logos{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(6,1fr);gap:16px;margin-top:34px}
.logos a{border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:12px;padding:22px 8px;font:700 19px var(--head);text-decoration:none;color:var(--muted);transition:color .2s,border-color .2s}
.logos a:hover{color:var(--teal);border-color:var(--teal)}

/* cta */
.final{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--teal-d),#0c2434);color:#fff;text-align:center}
:root[data-theme="dark"] .final{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#0a4f56,#071118)}
.final p{font-size:22px;margin:0 0 28px}
.final .btn{font-size:18px}

footer{background:var(--deep);color:var(--on-deep-muted);padding:60px 0 30px;font-size:15px}
footer .cols{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.5fr 1fr 1fr;gap:40px}
footer h4{color:var(--on-deep);font:700 17px var(--head);margin:0 0 12px}
footer a{display:block;text-decoration:none;padding:3px 0}
footer a:hover{color:#fff;text-decoration:underline}
footer .copy{border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.15);margin-top:36px;padding-top:20px;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px}

@media (max-width:900px){
  .burger{display:block}
  nav ul{display:none;position:absolute;left:0;right:0;top:68px;background:var(--surface);flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-start;padding:20px 24px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);gap:16px}
  nav ul.open{display:flex}
  .svc,.about,.team,footer .cols{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .tabs{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .tablist{flex-direction:row;overflow-x:auto;padding-bottom:6px}
  .tablist button{white-space:nowrap}
  .logos{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
  .strip .wrap{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .panel ul{columns:1}
  .hero{padding:70px 0 150px}
  .hero .sun{width:150px;height:150px;right:4%}
  section{padding:64px 0}
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.hero .sun{animation:none}html{scroll-behavior:auto}.btn{transition:none}}

/* ---------- WordPress additions ---------- */
.admin-bar header.nav{top:32px}
@media (max-width:782px){.admin-bar header.nav{top:46px}}
nav li.btn{background:none;padding:0}
nav li.btn > a,nav li.menu-btn > a{display:inline-block;background:var(--sun);color:var(--on-sun);font-weight:600;padding:9px 18px;border-radius:999px;font-size:14px}
nav .current-menu-item > a{color:var(--teal)}
.screen-reader-text{border:0;clip:rect(1px,1px,1px,1px);clip-path:inset(50%);height:1px;margin:-1px;overflow:hidden;padding:0;position:absolute;width:1px;word-wrap:normal!important}
.skip-link:focus{clip:auto;clip-path:none;height:auto;width:auto;left:12px;top:12px;z-index:100;background:var(--sun);color:var(--on-sun);padding:10px 16px;border-radius:8px}

/* inner pages & posts */
.page-hero{background:linear-gradient(180deg,#0c2434 0%,#0e4b5a 100%);color:#fff;padding:70px 0 60px}
.page-hero h1{font-size:clamp(32px,5vw,54px);margin:0}
.page-hero .meta{color:#c6dadd;margin-top:10px;font-size:15px}
.content{padding:64px 0}
.content .wrap{max-width:820px}
.entry-content > *{margin-top:0;margin-bottom:1.2em}
.entry-content a{color:var(--teal)}
.entry-content img{max-width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:12px}
.entry-content h2{font-size:clamp(26px,3.4vw,36px);margin-top:1.4em}
.entry-content h3{font-size:24px;margin-top:1.3em}
.entry-content blockquote{border-left:4px solid var(--sun);margin-left:0;padding-left:20px;color:var(--muted)}
.alignwide{max-width:1072px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto}
.alignfull{width:100vw;max-width:100vw;margin-left:calc(50% - 50vw)}
.aligncenter{display:block;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto}
.alignleft{float:left;margin:0 1.5em 1em 0}
.alignright{float:right;margin:0 0 1em 1.5em}
.wp-caption-text,figcaption{font-size:14px;color:var(--muted)}
.post-list{display:grid;gap:24px}
.post-list .card h2{font-size:26px;margin-bottom:.3em}
.post-list .card h2 a{text-decoration:none}
.post-list .card h2 a:hover{color:var(--teal)}
.post-list .meta{color:var(--muted);font-size:14px;margin-bottom:10px}
.pagination{margin-top:36px;display:flex;gap:10px;flex-wrap:wrap}
.pagination .page-numbers{padding:8px 14px;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:999px;text-decoration:none}
.pagination .current{background:var(--teal);color:#fff;border-color:var(--teal)}
.search-form{display:flex;gap:10px;margin:24px 0}
.search-form input[type=search]{flex:1;padding:12px 16px;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:999px;font:inherit;background:var(--surface);color:var(--ink)}
.comments-area{margin-top:56px;border-top:1px solid var(--line);padding-top:32px}
.comments-area input:not([type=submit]),.comments-area textarea{width:100%;padding:12px;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:10px;font:inherit;background:var(--surface);color:var(--ink)}
.comments-area input[type=submit]{background:var(--sun);color:var(--on-sun);border:0;border-radius:999px;padding:12px 24px;font-weight:600;cursor:pointer}
.custom-logo{max-height:52px;width:auto;display:block}
/* ---------- Services page ---------- */
.sv-hero{position:relative;overflow:hidden;color:#fff;background:linear-gradient(180deg,#0c2434 0%,#0e4b5a 55%,#c9783a 88%,#f0a030 100%);padding:80px 0 150px}
.sv-hero .sun{position:absolute;right:10%;bottom:50px;width:180px;height:180px;border-radius:50%;background:radial-gradient(circle,#ffd67a,#f0a030 65%);opacity:.95;animation:rise 1.4s ease-out both}
.sv-hero > svg{position:absolute;left:0;bottom:-1px;width:100%;height:110px}
.sv-hero .wrap{position:relative;z-index:2}
.sv-hero h1{font-size:clamp(44px,7vw,80px);margin-bottom:.25em}
.sv-hero p{max-width:34em;font-size:19px;color:#e4eef0;margin:0}
.crumb{font-size:14px!important;margin-bottom:18px!important;color:#b9d2d6!important}
.crumb a{color:#fff;text-decoration:none}
.crumb a:hover{text-decoration:underline}
.jump{display:flex;gap:14px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-top:32px}
.jump a{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;text-decoration:none;background:rgba(255,255,255,.1);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.3);backdrop-filter:blur(4px);padding:12px 20px 12px 12px;border-radius:999px;font-weight:600;transition:background .2s}
.jump a:hover{background:rgba(255,255,255,.2)}
.jump span{display:grid;place-items:center;width:34px;height:34px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--sun);color:var(--on-sun);font:700 14px var(--head)}

.sv-block{padding:96px 0}
.sv-block.alt{background:var(--surface);border-block:1px solid var(--line)}
.sv-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.05fr .95fr;gap:64px;align-items:start}
.sv-grid.flip .sv-copy{order:2}
.eyebrow{display:inline-block;font:600 13px var(--body);letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--teal);margin-bottom:14px}
.sv-copy .big{font-size:21px;line-height:1.5;color:var(--ink);font-weight:500}
.sv-copy p{color:var(--muted)}
.promise{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:4px;border-left:4px solid var(--sun);background:var(--surface);border-radius:0 14px 14px 0;padding:18px 22px;margin:26px 0 30px;border-top:1px solid var(--line);border-right:1px solid var(--line);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
.promise b{font-family:var(--head);font-size:19px}
.promise span{color:var(--muted)}
.sv-copy .btn{margin-top:8px}

.steps{list-style:none;margin:0;padding:34px;background:var(--deep);color:var(--on-deep);border-radius:22px;counter-reset:s;position:relative}
.steps li{counter-increment:s;position:relative;padding:0 0 22px 58px}
.steps li:last-child{padding-bottom:0}
.steps li::before{content:counter(s);position:absolute;left:0;top:0;width:38px;height:38px;border-radius:50%;display:grid;place-items:center;background:var(--sun);color:var(--on-sun);font:700 16px var(--head)}
.steps li:not(:last-child)::after{content:"";position:absolute;left:18px;top:42px;bottom:4px;width:2px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.18)}
.steps b{display:block;font-family:var(--head);font-size:19px;line-height:1.3}
.steps span{color:var(--on-deep-muted);font-size:15px}

.uses{background:var(--bg);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:22px;padding:34px}
.uses h3{font-size:24px}
.uses ul{list-style:none;margin:8px 0 0;padding:0}
.uses li{display:flex;gap:16px;padding:16px 0;border-top:1px solid var(--line)}
.uses li:first-child{border-top:0}
.uses i{flex:none;width:44px;height:44px;border-radius:12px;display:grid;place-items:center;background:var(--teal);color:#fff;font-style:normal;font-size:20px}
.uses b{display:block;font-family:var(--head);font-size:18px;line-height:1.3}
.uses span{color:var(--muted);font-size:15px}

.sv-compare{padding:96px 0}
.table-wrap{margin-top:36px;overflow-x:auto;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:18px;background:var(--surface)}
.sv-compare table{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;min-width:620px}
.sv-compare th,.sv-compare td{text-align:left;padding:20px 24px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);vertical-align:top}
.sv-compare tbody tr:last-child>*{border-bottom:0}
.sv-compare thead th{font:700 20px var(--head);background:var(--deep);color:var(--on-deep)}
.sv-compare thead th:nth-child(2){background:var(--teal);color:#fff}
.sv-compare tbody th{font-weight:600;width:22%;color:var(--ink)}
.sv-compare td{color:var(--muted)}

.sv-roles{padding:0 0 96px;text-align:center}
.sv-roles h2{font-size:clamp(26px,3.4vw,36px)}
.chips{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:12px;justify-content:center;margin-top:26px}
.chips a{text-decoration:none;border:1px solid var(--line);background:var(--surface);padding:12px 20px;border-radius:999px;font-weight:500;transition:border-color .2s,color .2s}
.chips a:hover{border-color:var(--teal);color:var(--teal)}

@media (max-width:900px){
  .sv-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:40px}
  .sv-grid.flip .sv-copy{order:0}
  .sv-block,.sv-compare{padding:64px 0}
  .sv-roles{padding-bottom:64px}
  .sv-hero{padding:56px 0 120px}
  .sv-hero .sun{width:110px;height:110px;right:4%}
  .steps,.uses{padding:26px}
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.sv-hero .sun{animation:none}}
@media (max-width:600px){.sv-hero .sun{display:none}}

/* ---------- CPA firms directory ---------- */
.cpa-hero{padding-bottom:140px}
.cpa-hero h1{font-size:clamp(38px,6vw,68px)}
.cpa-search{position:relative;max-width:520px;margin-top:30px}
.cpa-search svg{position:absolute;left:20px;top:50%;width:20px;height:20px;transform:translateY(-50%);color:var(--teal)}
.cpa-search input{width:100%;font:500 17px var(--body);padding:17px 22px 17px 52px;border-radius:999px;border:0;background:#fff;color:#0c2434;box-shadow:0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.18)}
.cpa-search input:focus{outline:3px solid var(--sun);outline-offset:2px}
.cpa-list{padding:40px 0 88px}
.cpa-bar{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:16px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-bottom:22px}
.cpa-count{margin:0;color:var(--muted)}
.cpa-count b{font:700 22px var(--head);color:var(--ink)}
.cpa-sort{display:flex;background:var(--surface);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:999px;padding:4px}
.cpa-sort button{font:600 14px var(--body);border:0;background:none;color:var(--muted);padding:8px 16px;border-radius:999px;cursor:pointer}
.cpa-sort button[aria-pressed="true"]{background:var(--teal);color:#fff}
.cpa-grid{list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0;display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:14px}
.cpa-grid li{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:16px;background:var(--surface);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:16px;padding:16px 18px;transition:border-color .2s,transform .2s}
.cpa-grid li:hover{border-color:var(--teal);transform:translateY(-2px)}
.cpa-grid .mono{flex:none;width:46px;height:46px;border-radius:12px;display:grid;place-items:center;font:700 16px var(--head);color:#fff;background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--teal),#17506b)}
.cpa-grid li:nth-child(-n+4) .mono{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--sun),#c9783a);color:var(--on-sun)}
.cpa-grid.az li .mono{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--teal),#17506b);color:#fff}
.cpa-grid .nm{flex:1;font-weight:600;line-height:1.35}
.cpa-grid .no{font:700 13px var(--head);color:var(--muted);opacity:.6}
.cpa-grid.az .no{display:none}
.cpa-empty{text-align:center;color:var(--muted);padding:30px 0}
.cpa-split{padding:0 0 88px}
.cpa-split .wrap{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:24px}
.cpa-split .card.main .eyebrow{color:var(--sun)}
.cpa-split .card h3{margin-top:4px}
.cpa-split .card .btn{margin-top:6px}
@media (max-width:900px){.cpa-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}.cpa-split .wrap{grid-template-columns:1fr}.cpa-list{padding-bottom:64px}.cpa-split{padding-bottom:64px}}
@media (max-width:600px){.cpa-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* ---------- Contact page ---------- */
.ct-hero{padding-bottom:180px}
.ct-hero h1{font-size:clamp(44px,7vw,80px)}
.ct-main{padding:0 0 88px;margin-top:-120px;position:relative;z-index:3}
.ct-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.25fr .85fr;gap:28px;align-items:start}
.ct-form{padding:40px;box-shadow:0 24px 60px rgba(12,36,52,.14)}
.ct-form h2{font-size:clamp(28px,3.4vw,36px);margin-bottom:.2em}
.ct-sub{color:var(--muted);margin:0 0 26px}
.ct-admin-note{background:#fff6e5;color:#5a3a00;border:1px dashed var(--sun);border-radius:10px;padding:12px 14px;font-size:14px}

/* form fields (works with Contact Form 7, WPForms and plain forms) */
.ct-form-body p{margin:0 0 16px}
.ct-form-body label{display:block;font-weight:600;font-size:15px;margin-bottom:6px}
.ct-form-body .wpcf7-form-control-wrap{display:block}
.ct-form-body input[type=text],.ct-form-body input[type=email],.ct-form-body input[type=tel],.ct-form-body input[type=url],.ct-form-body input[type=number],.ct-form-body select,.ct-form-body textarea{
  width:100%;font:400 16px/1.5 var(--body);color:var(--ink);background:var(--bg);border:1.5px solid var(--line);border-radius:12px;padding:14px 16px;transition:border-color .2s,box-shadow .2s;-webkit-appearance:none;appearance:none}
.ct-form-body textarea{min-height:150px;resize:vertical}
.ct-form-body select{background-image:linear-gradient(45deg,transparent 50%,var(--muted) 50%),linear-gradient(135deg,var(--muted) 50%,transparent 50%);background-position:calc(100% - 22px) 50%,calc(100% - 16px) 50%;background-size:6px 6px;background-repeat:no-repeat;padding-right:44px}
.ct-form-body input:focus,.ct-form-body select:focus,.ct-form-body textarea:focus{outline:none;border-color:var(--teal);box-shadow:0 0 0 4px rgba(14,107,115,.15);background:var(--surface)}
.ct-form-body ::placeholder{color:var(--muted);opacity:.75}
.ct-form-body input[type=submit],.ct-form-body button[type=submit],.ct-form-body .wpcf7-submit{
  display:inline-block;background:var(--sun);color:var(--on-sun);font:600 16px var(--body);padding:15px 32px;border-radius:999px;border:0;cursor:pointer;transition:transform .15s}
.ct-form-body input[type=submit]:hover,.ct-form-body button[type=submit]:hover{transform:translateY(-2px)}
.ct-form-body .wpcf7-spinner{vertical-align:middle}
.ct-form-body .wpcf7-not-valid-tip{color:#c0392b;font-size:14px;margin-top:4px}
.ct-form-body .wpcf7-not-valid{border-color:#c0392b!important}
.ct-form-body .wpcf7 form .wpcf7-response-output{margin:16px 0 0;border-radius:12px;padding:12px 16px;border-width:1.5px}
.ct-form-body .ct-row2{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:16px}

.ct-side{display:grid;gap:24px}
.ct-info{background:var(--deep);color:var(--on-deep);border-radius:18px;padding:12px 30px 26px}
.ct-row{display:flex;gap:16px;padding:20px 0;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14);text-decoration:none;color:inherit}
.ct-info i{flex:none;width:44px;height:44px;border-radius:12px;display:grid;place-items:center;background:rgba(240,160,48,.16);color:var(--sun)}
.ct-info i svg{width:22px;height:22px}
.ct-row span{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:2px;min-width:0}
.ct-row small{font-size:13px;letter-spacing:.06em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--on-deep-muted)}
.ct-row b{font:700 22px var(--head)}
.ct-row a{color:var(--on-deep);text-decoration:none;word-break:break-word}
.ct-row a:hover,a.ct-row:hover b{color:var(--sun)}
.ct-row em{font-style:normal}
.ct-fb{display:inline-block;margin-top:18px;color:var(--sun);font-weight:600;text-decoration:none}
.ct-fb:hover{text-decoration:underline}
.ct-next{background:var(--surface);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:18px;padding:28px 30px}
.ct-next h3{font-size:22px}
.ct-next ol{list-style:none;margin:14px 0 0;padding:0;counter-reset:n}
.ct-next li{counter-increment:n;position:relative;padding:0 0 16px 48px}
.ct-next li:last-child{padding-bottom:0}
.ct-next li::before{content:counter(n);position:absolute;left:0;top:0;width:32px;height:32px;border-radius:50%;display:grid;place-items:center;background:var(--teal);color:#fff;font:700 15px var(--head)}
.ct-next b{display:block;line-height:1.3}
.ct-next span{color:var(--muted);font-size:15px}
.ct-team{padding:0 0 88px}
.ct-team h2{font-size:clamp(26px,3.4vw,36px)}
.ct-team .team{margin-top:28px}
@media (max-width:900px){
  .ct-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .ct-main{margin-top:-90px;padding-bottom:64px}
  .ct-hero{padding-bottom:140px}
  .ct-form{padding:28px 22px}
  .ct-info{padding:6px 22px 22px}
  .ct-team{padding-bottom:64px}
}
@media (max-width:600px){.ct-form-body .ct-row2{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
@media (max-width:600px){.ct-row a{font-size:15px}}

/* ---------- Dropdown sub-menus ---------- */
nav .menu-item-has-children{position:relative;display:flex;align-items:center;flex-wrap:wrap}
nav .sub-toggle{display:inline-grid;place-items:center;width:26px;height:26px;margin-left:2px;padding:0;border:0;border-radius:6px;background:none;color:inherit;cursor:pointer}
nav .sub-toggle svg{width:12px;height:12px;transition:transform .2s}
nav .sub-toggle:hover{background:var(--bg)}
nav li.open > .sub-toggle svg{transform:rotate(180deg)}
nav .sub-menu{display:none;position:absolute;top:calc(100% + 14px);left:-14px;z-index:40;min-width:250px;flex-direction:column;align-items:stretch;gap:2px;margin:0;padding:8px;list-style:none;background:var(--surface);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:14px;box-shadow:0 18px 40px rgba(12,36,52,.16)}
nav .sub-menu::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;right:0;top:-16px;height:16px}
nav .sub-menu li{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between}
nav .sub-menu a{display:block;flex:1;padding:10px 14px;border-radius:9px;font-weight:500;white-space:nowrap}
nav .sub-menu a:hover,nav .sub-menu .current-menu-item > a{background:var(--bg);color:var(--teal)}
nav .sub-menu .sub-menu{top:-9px;left:calc(100% + 8px)}
nav .sub-menu .sub-menu::before{top:0;bottom:0;left:-10px;width:10px;height:auto}
nav .sub-menu .sub-toggle svg{transform:rotate(-90deg)}
nav .current-menu-ancestor > a,nav .current-menu-parent > a{color:var(--teal)}
nav li.open > .sub-menu{display:flex}
@media (min-width:901px){
  nav li:hover > .sub-menu,nav li:focus-within > .sub-menu{display:flex}
}
@media (max-width:900px){
  nav ul#menu{max-height:calc(100vh - 68px - env(safe-area-inset-top,0px));overflow-y:auto}
  nav ul#menu > li{width:100%}
  nav .menu-item-has-children{justify-content:space-between}
  nav .menu-item-has-children > a{flex:1}
  nav .sub-toggle{width:40px;height:40px;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:10px}
  nav .sub-menu,nav .sub-menu .sub-menu{position:static;width:100%;min-width:0;margin:10px 0 0;padding:4px 0 4px 14px;border:0;border-left:2px solid var(--line);border-radius:0;box-shadow:none;background:none}
  nav .sub-menu::before{display:none}
  nav .sub-menu a{white-space:normal;padding:9px 10px}
  nav .sub-menu .sub-toggle svg{transform:none}
  nav .sub-menu li.open > .sub-toggle svg{transform:rotate(180deg)}
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){nav .sub-toggle svg{transition:none}}
@media (min-width:901px){
  nav ul#menu > li > .sub-menu.flip{left:auto;right:-14px}
  nav .sub-menu .sub-menu.flip{left:auto;right:calc(100% + 8px)}
  nav .sub-menu .sub-menu.flip::before{left:auto;right:-10px}
}
@media (min-width:901px){nav .sub-menu li:has(> .sub-menu.flip) > .sub-toggle svg{transform:rotate(90deg)}}

/* ---------- About page ---------- */
.ab-hero h1{font-size:clamp(40px,6.4vw,76px);max-width:12em}
.ab-hero p{font-size:21px}
.ab-mission{padding:72px 0 96px}
.ab-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:.9fr 1.1fr;gap:64px;align-items:center}
.ab-visual{position:relative}
.ab-photo{display:block;width:100%;aspect-ratio:4/5;object-fit:cover;border-radius:24px}
.ab-art{position:relative;aspect-ratio:4/5;border-radius:24px;overflow:hidden;background:linear-gradient(180deg,#0c2434 0%,#0e4b5a 45%,#c9783a 80%,#f0a030 100%)}
.ab-art .ab-sun{position:absolute;left:50%;top:38%;width:46%;aspect-ratio:1;border-radius:50%;transform:translate(-50%,-50%);background:radial-gradient(circle,#ffd67a,#f0a030 65%)}
.ab-art svg{position:absolute;left:0;right:0;bottom:0;width:100%;height:40%}
.ab-quote{position:absolute;right:-28px;bottom:36px;max-width:300px;margin:0;background:var(--sun);color:var(--on-sun);font:700 21px/1.3 var(--head);padding:22px 24px;border-radius:18px;box-shadow:0 18px 40px rgba(12,36,52,.22)}
.ab-copy h2{font-size:clamp(30px,3.8vw,44px)}
.ab-copy .big{font-size:20px;line-height:1.55;font-weight:500}
.ab-copy p{color:var(--muted)}
.ab-copy p.big{color:var(--ink)}
.ab-areas{list-style:none;padding:0;margin:26px 0 0;display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px}
.ab-areas li{border:1px solid var(--line);background:var(--surface);padding:9px 16px;border-radius:999px;font-weight:600;font-size:15px}

.ab-values{background:var(--deep);color:var(--on-deep);padding:96px 0}
.ab-values .eyebrow{color:var(--sun)}
.ab-values-head{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1.2fr;gap:56px;align-items:end;margin-bottom:48px}
.ab-values-head h2{margin:0}
.ab-values-head p{margin:0;color:var(--on-deep-muted)}
.ab-vgrid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:20px}
.ab-value{position:relative;background:rgba(255,255,255,.05);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);border-radius:20px;padding:30px 26px;transition:transform .2s,border-color .2s}
.ab-value:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);border-color:var(--sun)}
.ab-value i{display:grid;place-items:center;width:52px;height:52px;border-radius:14px;background:var(--sun);color:var(--on-sun);margin-bottom:22px}
.ab-value i svg{width:26px;height:26px}
.ab-value h3{font-size:22px;margin-bottom:8px}
.ab-value p{margin:0;color:var(--on-deep-muted);font-size:15.5px}
.ab-num{position:absolute;top:24px;right:24px;font:700 14px var(--head);color:rgba(255,255,255,.35)}

.ab-network{padding:96px 0}
.ab-net-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.1fr .9fr;gap:64px;align-items:center}
.ab-network h2{font-size:clamp(30px,3.8vw,44px)}
.ab-network p{color:var(--muted)}
.ab-network a.more{color:var(--teal);font-weight:600;text-decoration:none}
.ab-network a.more:hover{text-decoration:underline}
.ab-offices{list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0;display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:16px}
.ab-offices li{position:relative;background:var(--surface);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:18px;padding:54px 22px 22px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:flex-end}
.ab-offices li::before{content:"";position:absolute;top:22px;left:22px;width:12px;height:12px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--teal)}
.ab-offices b{font-family:var(--head);font-size:19px;line-height:1.25}
.ab-offices span{color:var(--muted);font-size:14px}
.ab-offices li.me{background:linear-gradient(160deg,var(--teal),#0c2434);border-color:transparent;color:#fff}
.ab-offices li.me::before{background:var(--sun);box-shadow:0 0 0 6px rgba(240,160,48,.25)}
.ab-offices li.me span{color:#cfe3e6}
.ab-offices em{position:absolute;top:16px;right:16px;order:-1;font-style:normal;font-size:12px;font-weight:600;background:var(--sun);color:var(--on-sun);padding:4px 10px;border-radius:999px}
.ab-team{padding:0 0 96px}

@media (max-width:1000px){.ab-vgrid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}}
@media (max-width:900px){
  .ab-grid,.ab-net-grid,.ab-values-head{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:36px}
  .ab-mission,.ab-values,.ab-network{padding:64px 0}
  .ab-team{padding-bottom:64px}
  .ab-art,.ab-photo{aspect-ratio:16/11}
  .ab-quote{position:relative;right:auto;bottom:auto;max-width:none;margin:-40px 16px 0}
  .ab-values-head{margin-bottom:32px}
}
@media (max-width:560px){.ab-vgrid,.ab-offices{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* ---------- Service landing pages (direct hire / temporary) ---------- */
.sp-hero{padding:72px 0 150px}
.sp-hero-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.25fr .75fr;gap:56px;align-items:center}
.sp-hero .tag{display:inline-block;margin-bottom:18px;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.4);padding:6px 14px;border-radius:999px;font-size:14px}
.sp-hero h1{font-size:clamp(38px,5.6vw,66px);max-width:11em}
.sp-hero p{font-size:19px}
.sp-badge{background:rgba(255,255,255,.96);color:#0c2434;border-radius:22px;padding:30px;box-shadow:0 24px 60px rgba(0,0,0,.22)}
.sp-badge i{display:grid;place-items:center;width:52px;height:52px;border-radius:14px;background:var(--sun);color:var(--on-sun);margin-bottom:16px}
.sp-badge i svg{width:26px;height:26px}
.sp-badge b{display:block;font:700 24px/1.2 var(--head);margin-bottom:8px}
.sp-badge p{font-size:15.5px!important;color:#4a6272!important;margin:0 0 14px!important}
.sp-badge ul{list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0}
.sp-badge li{display:flex;gap:10px;align-items:center;padding:9px 0;border-top:1px solid #d3e1e3;font-weight:600;font-size:15.5px}
.sp-badge li svg{flex:none;width:18px;height:18px;color:#0e6b73}

.sp-intro{padding:56px 0 24px}
.sp-intro-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:56px;align-items:start}
.sp-intro h2{font-size:clamp(26px,3.2vw,38px);margin:0}
.sp-intro p{color:var(--muted);margin:0 0 1em}

.sp-steps-sec{padding:72px 0 96px}
.sp-steps-sec h2,.sp-needs h2,.sp-path-sec h2{font-size:clamp(30px,4vw,44px)}
.sp-steps{list-style:none;margin:36px 0 0;padding:0;display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:20px;counter-reset:none}
.sp-steps li{position:relative;background:var(--surface);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:20px;padding:28px 26px;transition:transform .2s,border-color .2s}
.sp-steps li:hover{transform:translateY(-3px);border-color:var(--teal)}
.sp-steps i{display:grid;place-items:center;width:50px;height:50px;border-radius:14px;background:var(--teal);color:#fff;margin-bottom:18px}
.sp-steps i svg{width:24px;height:24px}
.sp-steps h3{font-size:21px;margin-bottom:6px}
.sp-steps p{margin:0;color:var(--muted);font-size:15.5px}
.sp-step-no{position:absolute;top:24px;right:24px;font:700 30px var(--head);color:var(--line)}
.sp-roles h2{margin-bottom:0}
.sp-roles .tabs{margin-top:32px}

.sp-cross{padding:88px 0}
.sp-cross-card{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:32px;flex-wrap:wrap;background:linear-gradient(120deg,var(--deep),#0e4b5a);color:var(--on-deep);border-radius:24px;padding:44px 48px;position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.sp-cross-card::after{content:"";position:absolute;right:-60px;bottom:-90px;width:240px;height:240px;border-radius:50%;background:radial-gradient(circle,#ffd67a,#f0a030 65%);opacity:.35}
.sp-cross-card > *{position:relative;z-index:1}
.sp-cross-card .eyebrow{color:var(--sun)}
.sp-cross-card h2{font-size:clamp(26px,3.2vw,36px);margin-bottom:.3em}
.sp-cross-card p{margin:0;color:var(--on-deep-muted);max-width:36em}

.sp-needs{padding:80px 0 96px}
.sp-need-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:20px;margin-top:36px}
.sp-need{background:var(--surface);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:20px;padding:28px 24px;border-top:4px solid var(--sun)}
.sp-need i{display:grid;place-items:center;width:48px;height:48px;border-radius:14px;background:rgba(240,160,48,.16);color:#c9783a;margin-bottom:16px}
.sp-need i svg{width:24px;height:24px}
.sp-need h3{font-size:20px;margin-bottom:6px}
.sp-need p{margin:0;color:var(--muted);font-size:15.5px}

.sp-path-sec{background:var(--deep);color:var(--on-deep);padding:96px 0}
.sp-path-sec .eyebrow{color:var(--sun)}
.sp-path-sec p{color:var(--on-deep-muted)}
.sp-path-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:64px;align-items:center}
.sp-path{list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0;counter-reset:p;display:grid;gap:16px}
.sp-path li{counter-increment:p;position:relative;background:rgba(255,255,255,.06);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14);border-radius:18px;padding:22px 22px 22px 84px}
.sp-path li::before{content:counter(p);position:absolute;left:22px;top:50%;transform:translateY(-50%);width:42px;height:42px;border-radius:50%;display:grid;place-items:center;background:var(--sun);color:var(--on-sun);font:700 18px var(--head)}
.sp-path li:not(:last-child)::after{content:"";position:absolute;left:42px;bottom:-17px;width:2px;height:16px;background:var(--sun)}
.sp-path b{display:block;font:700 20px var(--head)}
.sp-path span{color:var(--on-deep-muted);font-size:15.5px}
.sp-path li:last-child{background:linear-gradient(120deg,rgba(240,160,48,.25),rgba(240,160,48,.08));border-color:rgba(240,160,48,.5)}

@media (max-width:1000px){.sp-need-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}.sp-steps{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}}
@media (max-width:900px){
  .sp-hero{padding:56px 0 120px}
  .sp-hero-grid,.sp-intro-grid,.sp-path-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:32px}
  .sp-steps-sec,.sp-needs,.sp-path-sec{padding:64px 0}
  .sp-cross{padding:64px 0}
  .sp-cross-card{padding:32px 26px}
}
@media (max-width:560px){.sp-steps,.sp-need-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}.sp-badge{padding:24px}}