:root {
  --gold: #d4af37;
  --gold-light: #f2d675;
  --gold-dark: #b8962e;

  --black: #0b0b0b;
  --black-soft: #1a1a1a;

  --white: #ffffff;
  --off-white: #f9f9f9;

  --gray: #f1f1f1;
  --border: #e2e2e2;

  --text: #2b2b2b;
}


/* =========================================================
   GLOBAL SECTION HEADER – PREMIUM STANDARD
========================================================= */

.section-header {
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto 90px;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.section-header .section-eyebrow {
  display: inline-block;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 2.2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-dark);
  font-weight: 900;
}

.section-header h2 {
  font-size: clamp(2.7rem, 5vw, 3.3rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: -0.7px;
  color: var(--black);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  position: relative;
}

/* glowing underline */
.section-header h2::after {
  content: "";
  display: block;
  width: 90px;
  height: 4px;
  margin: 20px auto 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    transparent,
    var(--gold),
    transparent
  );
  border-radius: 6px;
  box-shadow: 0 0 22px rgba(212,175,55,0.45);
}

.section-header p {
  font-size: 1.18rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: #333;
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 22px auto 0;
}

/* ================= RESPONSIVE ================= */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .section-header h2 {
    font-size: 2.4rem;
  }

  .section-header p {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
  }
}


/* =========================================================
   GLOBAL TEXT FIX
========================================================= */
body {
  color: var(--text);
  background: var(--white);
  font-family: 'Inter', system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;
}


/* =========================================================
   GLOBAL RESET
========================================================= */
* {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

body {
  font-family: "Inter", system-ui, sans-serif;
  color: var(--text);
  background: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

img {
  max-width: 100%;
  display: block;
}

a {
  text-decoration: none;
}

/* =========================================================
   BUTTONS
========================================================= */
.btn {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 14px 28px;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: 6px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.primary-btn {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--black);
}

.primary-btn:hover {
  background: var(--gold-dark);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.secondary-btn {
  border: 2px solid var(--gold);
  color: var(--gold);
  background: transparent;
}

.secondary-btn:hover {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--black);
}

/* ================= NAVBAR – EXECUTIVE ================= */
.navbar {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 1200;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
  padding: 16px 36px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

/* Left */
.nav-left {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
}

.nav-logo img {
  height: 48px;
  width: auto;
}

.nav-brand {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.nav-name {
  font-size: 17px;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--black);
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.nav-tagline {
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #666;
}

/* Links */
.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 34px;
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

.nav-links a {
  font-size: 14.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #222;
  text-decoration: none;
  position: relative;
  padding: 6px 0;
}

/* Hover underline */
.nav-links a::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  bottom: -6px;
  width: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-dark));
  transition: width 0.3s ease;
}

.nav-links a:hover::after {
  width: 100%;
}

/* CTA */
.nav-cta .nav-btn {
  padding: 12px 28px;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 800;
  border-radius: 40px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-dark));
  color: var(--black);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(212,175,55,0.45);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.nav-cta .nav-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(212,175,55,0.7);
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 950px) {
  .navbar {
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 16px;
  }

  .nav-links {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 22px;
  }

  .nav-cta {
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
  }
}

/* =========================================================
   PLACEMENT HERO – CINEMATIC & PREMIUM
========================================================= */
.placement-hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 85vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;

  background:
    radial-gradient(
      circle at top center,
      rgba(212,175,55,0.22),
      transparent 55%
    ),
    linear-gradient(
      rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55),
      rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.75)
    ),
    url("https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1521737604893-d14cc237f11d?auto=format&fit=crop&w=1920&q=80");

  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  padding: 160px 20px 140px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* subtle animated glow */
.placement-hero::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(
    circle at center,
    rgba(212,175,55,0.18),
    transparent 70%
  );
  opacity: 0.6;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* =========================================================
   HERO CONTENT CARD
========================================================= */
.placement-hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 980px;
  margin: auto;
  padding: 64px 56px;

  background: linear-gradient(
    180deg,
    rgba(0,0,0,0.55),
    rgba(0,0,0,0.35)
  );
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  border-radius: 28px;

  box-shadow:
    0 40px 120px rgba(0,0,0,0.65),
    inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
}

/* gold accent line */
.placement-hero-content::after {
  content: "";
  display: block;
  width: 120px;
  height: 4px;
  margin: 32px auto 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    transparent,
    var(--gold),
    transparent
  );
  border-radius: 4px;
}

/* =========================================================
   HEADLINE
========================================================= */
.placement-hero-content h1 {
  font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 5vw, 3.6rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: -0.6px;
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin-bottom: 22px;

  color: #ffffff;
  text-shadow:
    0 6px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.9),
    0 0 40px rgba(212,175,55,0.25);
}

/* highlighted phrase support (optional span) */
.placement-hero-content h1 span {
  color: var(--gold);
}

/* =========================================================
   SUBHEAD
========================================================= */
.placement-hero-sub {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.4px;
  margin-bottom: 26px;

  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.95);
}

/* =========================================================
   BODY TEXT
========================================================= */
.placement-hero-text {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 0 auto 44px;

  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.92);
  text-shadow: 0 3px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.85);
}

/* =========================================================
   BUTTON GROUP
========================================================= */
.placement-hero-buttons {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 18px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* primary button */
.placement-hero-buttons .primary-btn {
  padding: 18px 48px;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  border-radius: 999px;

  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    var(--gold),
    var(--gold-light)
  );
  color: #000;

  box-shadow:
    0 18px 45px rgba(212,175,55,0.6),
    0 0 0 0 rgba(212,175,55,0.6);

  transition: transform .3s ease, box-shadow .3s ease;
}

.placement-hero-buttons .primary-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.03);
  box-shadow:
    0 32px 85px rgba(212,175,55,0.9);
}

/* secondary button */
.placement-hero-buttons .secondary-btn {
  padding: 18px 44px;
  font-weight: 700;
  border-radius: 999px;

  background: transparent;
  color: var(--gold);
  border: 2px solid var(--gold);

  transition: all .3s ease;
}

.placement-hero-buttons .secondary-btn:hover {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: #000;
}

/* outline button */
.placement-hero-buttons .outline-btn {
  padding: 18px 44px;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: 999px;

  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  color: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.25);

  transition: all .3s ease;
}

.placement-hero-buttons .outline-btn:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.18);
}

/* =========================================================
   MOBILE OPTIMIZATION
========================================================= */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .placement-hero {
    padding: 120px 16px 100px;
  }

  .placement-hero-content {
    padding: 42px 26px;
  }

  .placement-hero-sub {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
  }

  .placement-hero-text {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }
}

/* =========================================================
   PLACEMENT ROLE – CLARITY TRIPTYCH (BRAND SAFE)
========================================================= */

.placement-role-defined {
  padding: 150px 20px;
  background: linear-gradient(
    180deg,
    var(--white),
    var(--off-white)
  );
}

/* INNER */
.role-defined-inner {
  max-width: 1280px;
  margin: auto;
}

/* ================= HEADER ================= */

.role-defined-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 860px;
  margin: 0 auto 90px;
}

.role-eyebrow {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 6px 22px;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 1.6px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--gold);
  background: rgba(212,175,55,0.12);
  border-radius: 30px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.role-defined-header h2 {
  font-size: clamp(2.8rem, 5vw, 3.4rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  color: var(--black);
}

.role-defined-header p {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--text);
}

/* ================= GRID ================= */

.role-triptych {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 46px;
}

/* ================= BLOCK ================= */

.role-block {
  padding: 46px 40px;
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: 24px;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
  position: relative;
}

/* gold top accent */
.role-block::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  height: 5px;
  width: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    var(--gold),
    var(--gold-light)
  );
  border-radius: 24px 24px 0 0;
}

/* title */
.role-block h3 {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  color: var(--black);
}

/* list */
.role-block ul {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}

.role-block li {
  padding: 12px 0;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--text);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.role-block li:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}

/* ================= RESPONSIVE ================= */

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .role-triptych {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
  }

  .role-defined-header {
    margin-bottom: 70px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .placement-role-defined {
    padding: 120px 20px;
  }

  .role-defined-header h2 {
    font-size: 2.4rem;
  }

  .role-defined-header p {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
  }
}





/* =========================================================
   PLACEMENT VIDEO – CINEMATIC FEATURE
========================================================= */
.placement-video-section {
  position: relative;
  padding: 140px 20px;
  text-align: center;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at top, rgba(212,175,55,0.22), transparent 45%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #0b0b0b, #141414);
  color: #ffffff;
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Subtle texture */
.placement-video-section::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: url("https://www.transparenttextures.com/patterns/asfalt-dark.png");
  opacity: 0.12;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

/* ================= HEADINGS ================= */
.placement-video-section h2 {
  font-size: clamp(2.3rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  color: var(--gold);
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.video-intro {
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0 auto 60px;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.92);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* ================= VIDEO PREVIEW ================= */
.video-preview-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: 60px auto 0;
  border-radius: 28px;
  overflow: hidden;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 45px 110px rgba(0,0,0,0.55);
  z-index: 2;
}

/* Preview image */
.video-preview-image {
  width: 100%;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

/* Overlay */
.video-preview-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    rgba(0,0,0,0.35),
    rgba(0,0,0,0.65)
  );
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 40px;
}

/* Title */
.video-preview-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3vw, 2.3rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  text-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.8);
}

/* Subtitle */
.video-preview-sub {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: #f0f0f0;
  margin-bottom: 26px;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

/* Play button */
.video-preview-play {
  font-size: 90px;
  color: #ffffff;
  text-shadow: 0 10px 35px rgba(0,0,0,0.9);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

/* Hover (motion-safe) */
@media (hover: hover) and (prefers-reduced-motion: no-preference) {
  .video-preview-wrapper:hover .video-preview-image {
    transform: scale(1.05);
  }

  .video-preview-wrapper:hover .video-preview-play {
    transform: scale(1.15);
  }
}

/* Hide video initially */
.video-preview-wrapper video {
  display: none;
  width: 100%;
  background: #000;
}

/* When playing */
.video-preview-wrapper.playing img,
.video-preview-wrapper.playing .video-preview-overlay {
  display: none;
}

.video-preview-wrapper.playing video {
  display: block;
}

/* Keyboard focus */
.video-preview-wrapper:focus-visible {
  outline: 3px solid var(--gold);
  outline-offset: 4px;
}

/* Mobile */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .video-preview-play {
    font-size: 64px;
  }

  .video-preview-sub {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
  }
}

/* =========================================================
   PLACEMENT GALLERY – CINEMATIC GRID
========================================================= */
.placement-gallery-section {
  position: relative;
  padding: 120px 20px;
  text-align: center;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at top, rgba(212,175,55,0.18), transparent 45%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff, #f7f5fb);
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Subtle texture */
.placement-gallery-section::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: url("https://www.transparenttextures.com/patterns/subtle-dots.png");
  opacity: 0.08;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Heading */
.placement-gallery-section h2 {
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  margin-bottom: 60px;
  color: var(--purple);
  position: relative;
}

.placement-gallery-section h2::after {
  content: "";
  display: block;
  width: 90px;
  height: 4px;
  margin: 18px auto 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    transparent,
    var(--gold),
    transparent
  );
  border-radius: 4px;
}

/* ================= GRID ================= */
.gallery-grid {
  max-width: 1300px;
  margin: auto;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 34px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* ================= CARD ================= */
.gallery-card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 22px;
  overflow: hidden;
  transform: translateY(0);
  transition:
    transform .45s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1),
    box-shadow .45s ease;
  box-shadow:
    0 30px 70px rgba(90,61,140,.25),
    0 8px 20px rgba(0,0,0,.08);
}

/* Floating shadow */
.gallery-card::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 14%;
  right: 14%;
  bottom: -18px;
  height: 26px;
  background: radial-gradient(
    ellipse at center,
    rgba(0,0,0,.25),
    transparent 70%
  );
  filter: blur(14px);
  opacity: .35;
  z-index: -1;
}

/* Image */
.gallery-card img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform .6s ease;
}

/* Overlay gradient */
.gallery-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    rgba(0,0,0,0.15),
    rgba(0,0,0,0.45)
  );
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity .4s ease;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Hover */
@media (hover: hover) {
  .gallery-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-16px) scale(1.03);
    box-shadow:
      0 60px 140px rgba(90,61,140,.4),
      0 22px 45px rgba(0,0,0,.18);
  }

  .gallery-card:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.08);
  }

  .gallery-card:hover::before {
    opacity: 1;
  }
}

/* ================= RESPONSIVE ================= */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .gallery-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .placement-gallery-section {
    padding: 90px 16px;
  }

  .gallery-grid {
    gap: 22px;
  }
}


/* =========================================================
   TRUST STRIP – CONFIDENCE RIBBON
========================================================= */
.trust-strip {
  position: relative;
  background:
    linear-gradient(135deg, #0b0b0b, #1a1a1a);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 60px 30px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 40px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: .4px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* ambient glow */
.trust-strip::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: -30%;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle, rgba(212,175,55,.25), transparent 60%);
  opacity: .25;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* gold center marker */
.trust-strip::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 160px;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    transparent,
    var(--gold),
    transparent
  );
}

/* items */
.trust-strip p {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  opacity: .9;
  transition: transform .3s ease, opacity .3s ease;
}

.trust-strip p::before {
  content: "✔";
  color: var(--gold);
  font-weight: 900;
}

.trust-strip p:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  opacity: 1;
}

/* =========================================================
   PLACEMENT CLARITY – PREMIUM HEADER + CARDS
========================================================= */

.placement-clarity-premium {
  background: linear-gradient(
    180deg,
    #ffffff,
    #f6f5fb
  );
  padding: 0 20px 140px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* ================= HEADER (MATCHES HERO) ================= */

.placement-clarity-header {
  position: relative;
  padding: 160px 20px 140px;
  text-align: center;

  background:
    radial-gradient(
      circle at top center,
      rgba(212,175,55,0.22),
      transparent 55%
    ),
    linear-gradient(
      rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55),
      rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.75)
    ),
    url("https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1521737604893-d14cc237f11d?auto=format&fit=crop&w=1920&q=80");

  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
}

/* glow overlay */
.placement-clarity-header::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(
    circle at center,
    rgba(212,175,55,0.18),
    transparent 70%
  );
  opacity: 0.6;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* content card */
.placement-clarity-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 980px;
  margin: auto;
  padding: 64px 56px;

  background: linear-gradient(
    180deg,
    rgba(0,0,0,0.55),
    rgba(0,0,0,0.35)
  );
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  border-radius: 28px;

  box-shadow:
    0 40px 120px rgba(0,0,0,0.65),
    inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
}

/* gold divider */
.placement-clarity-content::after {
  content: "";
  display: block;
  width: 120px;
  height: 4px;
  margin: 32px auto 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    transparent,
    var(--gold),
    transparent
  );
  border-radius: 4px;
}

/* ================= TEXT ================= */

.placement-clarity-content h2 {
  font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 5vw, 3.6rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: -0.6px;
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  color: #ffffff;

  text-shadow:
    0 6px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.9),
    0 0 40px rgba(212,175,55,0.25);
}

.placement-clarity-content h2 span {
  color: var(--gold);
}

.placement-clarity-sub {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 26px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.95);
}

.placement-clarity-text {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.92);
  text-shadow: 0 3px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.85);
}

/* ================= GRID ================= */

.why-grid {
  max-width: 1280px;
  margin: -80px auto 0;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 42px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
}

/* ================= CARD ================= */

.why-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff, #fbfbfb);
  border-radius: 28px;
  padding: 56px 46px;
  box-shadow:
    0 35px 80px rgba(90,61,140,.18),
    0 10px 25px rgba(0,0,0,.08);
  transition:
    transform .45s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1),
    box-shadow .45s ease;
  position: relative;
}

/* gold spine */
.why-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0;
  width: 6px;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(
    180deg,
    var(--gold),
    var(--gold-light)
  );
}

/* hover */
@media (hover: hover) {
  .why-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-16px) scale(1.04);
    box-shadow:
      0 65px 140px rgba(90,61,140,.35),
      0 25px 50px rgba(0,0,0,.18);
  }
}

/* text */
.why-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  color: #0b0b0b;
}

.why-card p {
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: #2b2b2b;
}

/* ================= RESPONSIVE ================= */

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .why-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 36px;
    margin-top: -60px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .placement-clarity-header {
    padding: 120px 16px 100px;
  }

  .placement-clarity-content {
    padding: 42px 26px;
  }

  .placement-clarity-sub {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
  }

  .placement-clarity-text {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }
}


/* =========================================================
   QUALIFICATIONS HERO – CINEMATIC & PREMIUM
========================================================= */

.qualifications-hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 80vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;

  background:
    radial-gradient(
      circle at top center,
      rgba(212,175,55,0.22),
      transparent 55%
    ),
    linear-gradient(
      rgba(0,0,0,0.55),
      rgba(0,0,0,0.78)
    ),
    url("https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1560448204-e02f11c3d0e2?auto=format&fit=crop&w=1920&q=80");

  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  padding: 160px 20px 140px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* soft gold glow */
.qualifications-hero::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(
    circle at center,
    rgba(212,175,55,0.18),
    transparent 70%
  );
  opacity: 0.65;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* =========================================================
   CONTENT CARD (MATCHES HERO STYLE)
========================================================= */

.qualifications-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 980px;
  margin: auto;
  padding: 64px 56px;

  background: linear-gradient(
    180deg,
    rgba(0,0,0,0.6),
    rgba(0,0,0,0.35)
  );
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  border-radius: 28px;

  box-shadow:
    0 40px 120px rgba(0,0,0,0.65),
    inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
}

/* gold divider */
.qualifications-content::after {
  content: "";
  display: block;
  width: 120px;
  height: 4px;
  margin: 34px auto 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    transparent,
    var(--gold),
    transparent
  );
  border-radius: 4px;
}

/* =========================================================
   TEXT
========================================================= */

.qualifications-content h1 {
  font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 5vw, 3.6rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: -0.6px;
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin-bottom: 22px;

  color: #ffffff;
  text-shadow:
    0 6px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.9),
    0 0 40px rgba(212,175,55,0.25);
}

.qualifications-content h1 span {
  color: var(--gold);
}

.qualifications-content .subtitle {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.4px;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.95);
}

/* =========================================================
   QUALIFICATIONS GRID
========================================================= */

.qualifications-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));
  gap: 22px;
}

/* pill cards */
.qual-item {
  position: relative;
  padding: 18px 26px;
  border-radius: 999px;

  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    rgba(255,255,255,0.16),
    rgba(255,255,255,0.06)
  );
  border: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.55);

  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
  color: #ffffff;

  box-shadow:
    0 12px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.35),
    inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,0.05);

  transition: transform 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease;
}

/* glow on hover */
@media (hover: hover) {
  .qual-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.05);
    box-shadow:
      0 22px 60px rgba(212,175,55,0.45),
      inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  }
}

/* =========================================================
   MOBILE
========================================================= */

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .qualifications-hero {
    padding: 120px 16px 100px;
  }

  .qualifications-content {
    padding: 42px 26px;
  }

  .qualifications-content .subtitle {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
  }
}



/* =========================================================
   WHO WE SERVE – PLACEMENT AUDIENCES (LIGHT & READABLE)
========================================================= */

.placement-audiences {
  padding: 140px 20px;
  background: linear-gradient(
    to bottom,
    #ffffff,
    #f7f7f7
  );
}

/* ================= HEADER ================= */

.audience-header {
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 0 auto 90px;
  text-align: center;
}

.audience-header h2 {
  font-size: 2.8rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #111;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.audience-header p {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: #444;
}

/* ================= GRID ================= */

.audience-grid {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: auto;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 40px;
}

/* ================= CARD ================= */

.audience-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 22px;
  padding: 52px 44px;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 55px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  text-align: center;
  transition: transform 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease;
}

.audience-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 45px 85px rgba(0,0,0,0.14);
}

/* ================= TEXT ================= */

.audience-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #111;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.audience-title {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #555;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.audience-card p {
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: #444;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.audience-outcome {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #555;
  margin-top: auto;
}

/* ================= BUTTONS ================= */

.audience-btn {
  margin-top: 26px;
  padding: 14px 34px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-block;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

/* Primary */
.audience-btn.primary {
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    #d4af37,
    #f2d675
  );
  color: #111;
}

.audience-btn.primary:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(212,175,55,0.45);
}

/* Secondary */
.audience-btn.secondary {
  background: #111;
  color: #fff;
}

.audience-btn.secondary:hover {
  background: #000;
}

/* Outline */
.audience-btn.outline {
  border: 2px solid #d4af37;
  color: #111;
  background: transparent;
}

.audience-btn.outline:hover {
  background: #d4af37;
  color: #111;
}

/* ================= RESPONSIVE ================= */

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .audience-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .placement-audiences {
    padding: 90px 20px;
  }

  .audience-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .audience-header h2 {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
  }
}





/* =========================================================
   PROGRAM FIT WARNING (SEPARATE & SAFE)
========================================================= */
.fit-warning {
  padding: 120px 20px;
  background: linear-gradient(
    180deg,
    var(--black),
    var(--black-soft)
  );
}

.fit-warning-grid {
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: auto;
}

/* BOX */
.fit-warning-box {
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    #fffdf6,
    var(--white)
  );
  border-radius: 22px;
  padding: 56px 50px;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: 0 35px 85px rgba(0,0,0,0.35);
  border-top: 6px solid var(--gold);
}

/* TITLE */
.fit-warning-box h3 {
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--black);
  margin-bottom: 26px;
}

/* LIST */
.fit-warning-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 0 26px;
  display: grid;
  gap: 14px;
}

.fit-warning-list li {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text);
}

/* NOTE */
.fit-warning-note {
  margin-top: 28px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-style: italic;
  color: #555;
}

/* =========================================================
   WHY RTS – CONFIDENCE BLOCKS (ELEVATED)
========================================================= */

.placement-why {
  padding: 170px 20px 200px;
  background:
    radial-gradient(
      circle at top center,
      rgba(212,175,55,0.12),
      transparent 55%
    ),
    linear-gradient(
      to bottom,
      #ffffff,
      #f6f6f6
    );
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* subtle cinematic glow */
.placement-why::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(
      circle at 80% 10%,
      rgba(212,175,55,0.18),
      transparent 45%
    ),
    radial-gradient(
      circle at 20% 30%,
      rgba(0,0,0,0.04),
      transparent 55%
    );
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* INNER */
.placement-why .section-inner {
  max-width: 1280px;
  margin: auto;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* ================= HEADER ================= */

.why-header {
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto 90px;
  text-align: center;
}

.why-header .section-eyebrow {
  display: inline-block;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 2.2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-dark);
  font-weight: 900;
}

.why-header h2 {
  font-size: clamp(2.7rem, 5vw, 3.3rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: -0.7px;
  color: var(--black);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  position: relative;
}

/* glowing underline */
.why-header h2::after {
  content: "";
  display: block;
  width: 90px;
  height: 4px;
  margin: 20px auto 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    transparent,
    var(--gold),
    transparent
  );
  border-radius: 6px;
  box-shadow: 0 0 22px rgba(212,175,55,0.45);
}

.why-header p {
  font-size: 1.18rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: #333;
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 22px auto 0;
}

/* ================= GRID ================= */

.why-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 52px;
}

/* ================= CARD ================= */

.why-card {
  background:
    linear-gradient(
      135deg,
      #ffffff,
      #fbfbfb
    );
  border-radius: 30px;
  padding: 56px 50px;
  position: relative;

  box-shadow:
    0 35px 90px rgba(0,0,0,0.12),
    inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,0.8);

  transition:
    transform .45s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1),
    box-shadow .45s ease;
}

/* staggered elevation */
.why-card:nth-child(2) {
  transform: translateY(26px);
}

.why-card:nth-child(3) {
  transform: translateY(52px);
}

/* gold accent corner */
.why-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: 30px;
  background:
    linear-gradient(
      135deg,
      rgba(212,175,55,0.18),
      transparent 45%
    );
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity .45s ease;
}

.why-card::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  right: 0;
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    var(--gold),
    var(--gold-light)
  );
  border-radius: 0 30px 0 30px;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(212,175,55,0.45);
}

/* hover */
@media (hover:hover) {
  .why-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-14px) scale(1.04);
    box-shadow:
      0 70px 160px rgba(0,0,0,0.22),
      0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
  }

  .why-card:hover::before {
    opacity: 1;
  }
}

/* ================= CARD TEXT ================= */

.why-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #111;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  letter-spacing: -0.3px;
}

.why-card p {
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: #444;
}

/* ================= STATEMENT QUOTE ================= */

.value-quote {
  margin-top: 160px;
  max-width: 900px;

  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #111;

  text-align: center;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;

  position: relative;
  letter-spacing: -0.3px;
}

/* centered gold dash */
.value-quote::before {
  content: "—";
  position: absolute;
  top: -60px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  font-size: 3.8rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--gold);
  opacity: 0.8;
}

/* ================= RESPONSIVE ================= */

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .why-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .why-card:nth-child(2),
  .why-card:nth-child(3) {
    transform: none;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .placement-why {
    padding: 120px 20px 160px;
  }

  .why-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .why-header h2 {
    font-size: 2.4rem;
  }

  .why-header p {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
  }

  .value-quote {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
  }
}




/* =========================================================
   PLACEMENT PROCESS – FLOW CARDS (MATCHED)
========================================================= */

.placement-process {
  padding: 140px 20px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #ffffff, #f7f7f7);
}

/* Header */
.process-header {
  max-width: 780px;
  margin: 0 auto 80px;
  text-align: center;
}

.process-header h2 {
  font-size: 2.8rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #111;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.process-header p {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: #444;
}

/* Grid */
.process-flow {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
}

/* Card */
.process-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 22px;
  padding: 28px;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: 0 22px 55px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  position: relative;
  transition: transform 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease;
}

.process-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 35px 85px rgba(0,0,0,0.14);
}

/* Step Number */
.step-number {
  position: absolute;
  top: -18px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  background: var(--gold);
  color: #111;
  font-weight: 900;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  padding: 8px 14px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(212,175,55,0.45);
}

/* Image */
.process-card img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 140px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

/* Text */
.process-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  color: #111;
}

.process-card p {
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #444;
}

/* Highlight last step */
.process-card.highlight {
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    #fffaf0,
    #ffffff
  );
  border: 2px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.35);
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  .process-flow {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .process-flow {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .process-card img {
    height: 180px;
  }
}


/* =========================================================
   PLACEMENT CTA – PREMIUM LIGHT PANEL
========================================================= */
.placement-cta {
  position: relative;
  padding: 140px 20px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #ffffff, #faf8f4);
  text-align: center;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Gold accent line */
.placement-cta::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 120px;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-light));
  border-radius: 0 0 6px 6px;
}

/* Inner panel */
.placement-cta-inner {
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: auto;
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 28px;
  padding: 80px 70px;
  box-shadow: 0 40px 90px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
}

/* ================= TEXT ================= */
.placement-cta h2 {
  font-size: 3rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  color: #111;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.placement-cta p {
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 0 auto 44px;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: #444;
}

/* ================= BENEFITS ================= */
.placement-cta ul {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 auto 50px;
  max-width: 560px;
  display: grid;
  gap: 16px;
}

.placement-cta li {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: #333;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.placement-cta li::before {
  content: "✔";
  color: var(--gold);
  font-weight: 900;
}

/* ================= BUTTON GROUP ================= */
.placement-cta-buttons {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 22px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* Shared button base */
.placement-cta-buttons .btn {
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
  transition: transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease, background .25s ease;
}

/* Primary button */
.placement-cta .primary-btn {
  padding: 18px 52px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-light));
  color: #111;
  box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(212,175,55,0.45);
}

.placement-cta .primary-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.04);
  box-shadow: 0 32px 75px rgba(212,175,55,0.65);
}

/* Secondary button */
.placement-cta .secondary-btn {
  padding: 17px 46px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
  color: #222;
  border: 2px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
}

.placement-cta .secondary-btn:hover {
  border-color: var(--gold);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 22px 55px rgba(212,175,55,0.25);
}

/* Schedule button highlight */
.schedule-btn {
  background: transparent;
  border: 2px solid var(--gold);
  color: var(--gold);
}

.schedule-btn:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-light));
  color: #111;
}

/* ================= MOBILE ================= */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .placement-cta-inner {
    padding: 60px 28px;
  }

  .placement-cta h2 {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
  }

  .placement-cta-buttons .btn {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 320px;
  }
}

/* =========================================================
   GOOGLE CALENDAR MODAL
========================================================= */
.calendar-modal {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.75);
  z-index: 5000;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 24px;
}

.calendar-modal-content {
  background: #ffffff;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1100px;
  height: 90vh;
  border-radius: 22px;
  padding: 24px;
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  box-shadow: 0 40px 100px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
}

.calendar-modal-content h3 {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 900;
}

.calendar-modal-content iframe {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 16px;
}

/* Close button */
.calendar-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 16px;
  right: 18px;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  font-size: 28px;
  font-weight: 700;
  cursor: pointer;
  color: #999;
}

.calendar-close:hover {
  color: #000;
}


/* ================= FOOTER – COMPACT PREMIUM ================= */
.site-footer {
  position: relative;
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, #000000, #0e0e0e);
  padding: 45px 20px 40px;   /* 🔥 MUCH smaller */
  text-align: center;
  border-top: 3px solid var(--gold);
}

/* subtle gold glow (contained) */
.site-footer::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -60px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 220px;
  height: 220px;
  background: radial-gradient(
    circle,
    rgba(212,175,55,0.18),
    transparent 70%
  );
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* content wrapper */
.footer-content {
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: auto;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* logo */
.footer-logo {
  display: block;
  margin: 0 auto 14px;   /* 🔥 reduced */
  height: 48px;          /* 🔥 smaller */
  filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 10px rgba(212,175,55,0.35));
}

/* company text */
.footer-content p {
  font-size: 14px;       /* 🔥 tighter */
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
  margin: 0;
}

/* divider */
.footer-divider {
  width: 80px;
  height: 2px;
  margin: 18px auto;     /* 🔥 reduced */
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    transparent,
    var(--gold),
    transparent
  );
  opacity: 0.6;
}

/* copyright */
.footer-copy {
  font-size: 12.5px;
  margin-top: 10px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
}
/* ================= FOOTER SOCIAL ================= */

.footer-social {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 18px;
  margin: 24px 0 18px;
}

.footer-social a {
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;

  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.45);
  color: var(--gold);

  font-size: 19px;
  transition: all .35s ease;
}

.footer-social a:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.08);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-light));
  color: #111;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(212,175,55,0.6);
}

/* mobile */
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .footer-social {
    gap: 14px;
  }

  .footer-social a {
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    font-size: 17px;
  }
}

/* =========================================================
   GLOBAL MOBILE FIXES
========================================================= */
@media (max-width: 768px) {

  /* ===== GLOBAL SPACING ===== */
  section {
    padding-left: 16px !important;
    padding-right: 16px !important;
  }

  /* ===== HEADERS ===== */
  h1 {
    font-size: 2.1rem !important;
  }

  h2 {
    font-size: 2.2rem !important;
  }

  h3 {
    font-size: 1.35rem !important;
  }

  p {
    font-size: 1rem !important;
  }

  /* ===== HERO ===== */
  .placement-hero {
    min-height: auto;
    padding: 120px 16px 100px;
  }

  .placement-hero-content,
  .qualifications-content,
  .placement-clarity-content {
    padding: 42px 26px;
  }

  /* ===== BUTTONS ===== */
  .placement-hero-buttons,
  .placement-cta-buttons {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 16px;
  }

  .btn {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 320px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }

  /* ===== GRIDS → STACK ===== */
  .why-grid,
  .role-triptych,
  .audience-grid,
  .process-flow,
  .gallery-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
  }

  /* Remove staggered transforms */
  .why-card,
  .why-card:nth-child(2),
  .why-card:nth-child(3) {
    transform: none !important;
  }

  /* ===== CTA ===== */
  .placement-cta-inner {
    padding: 50px 26px;
  }

  /* ===== CALENDAR MODAL ===== */
  .calendar-modal-content {
    height: 95vh;
    padding: 16px;
  }

  .calendar-modal-content h3 {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
  }

  /* ===== FOOTER ===== */
  .site-footer {
    padding: 35px 16px;
  }

  .footer-logo {
    height: 42px;
  }
}



/* =========================================================
   SMALL TABLET FIXES
========================================================= */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {

  /* Reduce vertical spacing */
  section {
    padding-top: 120px;
    padding-bottom: 120px;
  }

  /* Grids adjust */
  .why-grid,
  .audience-grid,
  .gallery-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .process-flow {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  /* Remove staggered cards */
  .why-card:nth-child(2),
  .why-card:nth-child(3) {
    transform: none;
  }

  /* Reduce hero height */
  .placement-hero,
  .qualifications-hero {
    min-height: 70vh;
  }
}


/* =========================================================
   MOBILE NAV TOGGLE
========================================================= */

/* Toggle button (hidden desktop) */
.nav-toggle {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.nav-toggle span {
  width: 26px;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--black);
  border-radius: 3px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

/* Mobile styles */
@media (max-width: 950px) {

  .nav-toggle {
    display: flex;
  }

  .nav-links {
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.98);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 22px;
    padding: 40px 20px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.08);

    max-height: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: max-height 0.4s ease;
  }

  .nav-links.active {
    max-height: 420px;
  }

  .nav-links a {
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 800;
  }

  .nav-cta {
    display: none;
  }
}

/* Toggle animation */
.nav-toggle.active span:nth-child(1) {
  transform: translateY(9px) rotate(45deg);
}

.nav-toggle.active span:nth-child(2) {
  opacity: 0;
}

.nav-toggle.active span:nth-child(3) {
  transform: translateY(-9px) rotate(-45deg);
}