/*
Theme Name: Hireknock Ultra-Stylish Premium Light Theme
Theme URI: https://hireknock.com
Author: Antigravity AI
Author URI: https://deepmind.google
Description: A unique, premium, ultra-stylish White-Base (Light Mode) theme for Hireknock. Integrates deep slate, indigo iris, cyber cyan, and laser coral gradients for an extremely modern corporate look.
Version: 3.1.0
License: GNU General Public License v2 or later
Text Domain: hireknock
*/

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Outfit:wght@300;400;500;600;700;800;900&family=Inter:wght@300;400;500;600;700;800&display=swap');

:root {
    --bg-primary: #ffffff;
    --bg-secondary: #f8fafc;
    --bg-tertiary: #f1f5f9;
    
    --primary: #1f2937; /* Dark Slate Obsidian */
    --primary-light: #374151;
    --primary-glow: rgba(31, 41, 55, 0.04);
    
    --secondary: #7c3aed; /* Creative Purple */
    --secondary-light: #a78bfa; /* Soft Violet */
    --secondary-glow: rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.06);
    
    --accent-cyan: #ec4899; /* Cyber Cyan */
    --accent-cyan-glow: rgba(236, 72, 153, 0.08);
    --accent-gold: #f59e0b; /* Amber Gold */
    --accent-rose: #ec4899; /* Vibrant Pink / Rose */
    --accent-emerald: #10b981; /* Cyber Mint */
    
    --text-primary: #1f2937;
    --text-secondary: #374151;
    --text-muted: #64748b;
    
    --glass-bg: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
    --glass-border: rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.08);
    --glass-border-hover: rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.28);
    
    --glow-primary: 0 12px 40px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.03);
    --glow-secondary: 0 12px 40px rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.06);
    
    --font-heading: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    --font-body: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    
    --transition-premium: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    --transition-fast: all 0.25s ease;
}

/* Custom Scrollbar */
::-webkit-scrollbar {
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
}
::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
    background: var(--bg-secondary);
}
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
    background: rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.2);
    border-radius: 10px;
}
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover {
    background: var(--secondary);
}

/* Base resets */
* {
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

body {
    background-color: var(--bg-primary);
    color: var(--text-primary);
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    line-height: 1.6;
    overflow-x: hidden;
    position: relative;
    /* Premium Blueprint Grid Overlay */
    background-image: 
        linear-gradient(rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.012) 1px, transparent 1px), 
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.012) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 50px 50px;
}

/* Ambient Radial Blur Orbs */
.orb-glow-1, .orb-glow-2, .orb-glow-3 {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(140px);
    opacity: 0.22;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: -1;
    animation: pulse-glow-bg 15s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.orb-glow-1 {
    top: -100px;
    left: -150px;
    width: 650px;
    height: 650px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--secondary-light), var(--accent-cyan));
}

.orb-glow-2 {
    top: 900px;
    right: -150px;
    width: 600px;
    height: 600px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-rose), var(--accent-gold));
    animation-delay: -7s;
}

.orb-glow-3 {
    bottom: -150px;
    left: 15%;
    width: 550px;
    height: 550px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--secondary), var(--accent-cyan));
    animation-delay: -4s;
}

@keyframes pulse-glow-bg {
    0% { transform: scale(1) translate(0, 0); opacity: 0.18; }
    100% { transform: scale(1.12) translate(40px, 40px); opacity: 0.28; }
}

/* Typography */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    line-height: 1.2;
}

a {
    color: var(--text-primary);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

a:hover {
    color: var(--secondary);
}

.gradient-text {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary) 0%, var(--secondary) 50%, var(--accent-cyan) 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

/* Container */
.container {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 1240px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 28px;
}

/* Premium Light Glassmorphism Panel */
.glass-panel {
    background: var(--glass-bg);
    backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    border-radius: 20px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.02);
    transition: var(--transition-premium);
}

.glass-panel:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
    border-color: var(--glass-border-hover);
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 25px 50px rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.08), 
                0 0 30px rgba(236, 72, 153, 0.04);
}

/* Buttons */
.btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 14px 30px;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 14px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    border: 1px solid transparent;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition-premium);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    gap: 8px;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.btn-primary {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--secondary), #6d28d9);
    color: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.2);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.35);
}

.btn-secondary {
    background: var(--primary);
    color: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.1);
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    background: #1e293b;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.2);
}

.btn-glass {
    background: rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.04);
    border: 1px solid rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.1);
    color: var(--secondary);
}

.btn-glass:hover {
    background: var(--secondary);
    color: #ffffff;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.15);
}

/* Cyber Scan Button */
.btn-cyber-scan {
    position: relative;
    padding: 11px 22px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 11px;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    border: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
    border-radius: 6px;
    cursor: pointer;
    overflow: visible;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.19, 1, 0.22, 1);
    gap: 8px;
    z-index: 1;
}

.btn-cyber-scan::before,
.btn-cyber-scan::after,
.btn-cyber-scan .btn-helper::before,
.btn-cyber-scan .btn-helper::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    border-color: var(--btn-glow-color, var(--secondary));
    border-style: solid;
    transition: all 0.3s;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.btn-cyber-scan::before { top: -3px; left: -3px; border-width: 1.5px 0 0 1.5px; }
.btn-cyber-scan::after { bottom: -3px; right: -3px; border-width: 0 1.5px 1.5px 0; }

.btn-cyber-scan .btn-helper {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.btn-cyber-scan .btn-helper::before { top: -3px; right: -3px; border-width: 1.5px 1.5px 0 0; }
.btn-cyber-scan .btn-helper::after { bottom: -3px; left: -3px; border-width: 0 0 1.5px 1.5px; }

.btn-cyber-scan:hover::before { top: 1px; left: 1px; width: 10px; height: 10px; border-color: var(--primary); }
.btn-cyber-scan:hover::after { bottom: 1px; right: 1px; width: 10px; height: 10px; border-color: var(--primary); }
.btn-cyber-scan:hover .btn-helper::before { top: 1px; right: 1px; width: 10px; height: 10px; border-color: var(--primary); }
.btn-cyber-scan:hover .btn-helper::after { bottom: 1px; left: 1px; width: 10px; height: 10px; border-color: var(--primary); }

.btn-cyber-scan:hover {
    background: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.12);
    border-color: rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.3);
}

.btn-cyber-scan .btn-text {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

/* Custom Inputs */
.input-field {
    width: 100%;
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
    padding: 14px 20px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 14px;
    outline: none;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.input-field:focus {
    border-color: var(--secondary);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.06);
}

/* Badges */
.badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    padding: 5px 14px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.badge-fulltime { background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.06); color: var(--accent-emerald); border: 1px solid rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.12); }
.badge-remote { background: rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.06); color: var(--secondary); border: 1px solid rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.12); }
.badge-parttime { background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.06); color: var(--accent-gold); border: 1px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.12); }
.badge-freelance { background: rgba(236, 72, 153, 0.06); color: var(--accent-cyan); border: 1px solid rgba(236, 72, 153, 0.12); }

/* ==========================================================================
   Capsule Header & Stylish Menu
   ========================================================================== */
.site-header {
    position: sticky;
    top: 20px;
    z-index: 999;
    transition: var(--transition-premium);
}

/* Adjust sticky header position when WordPress Admin Bar is active */
body.admin-bar .site-header {
    top: 52px; /* 32px admin bar height + 20px spacing */
}

@media (max-width: 782px) {
    body.admin-bar .site-header {
        top: 66px; /* 46px admin bar height + 20px spacing */
    }
}


@media (min-width: 1201px) {
    .site-header {
        margin: 24px auto;
        width: calc(100% - 60px);
        max-width: 1280px;
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
        backdrop-filter: blur(30px);
        -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(30px);
        border: 1px solid rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.12);
        border-radius: 50px;
        padding: 10px 32px;
        box-shadow: 
            0 15px 35px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04),
            0 0 0 1px rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.02),
            inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    }
    .site-header:hover {
        border-color: rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.28);
        box-shadow: 
            0 20px 45px rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.08),
            0 0 30px rgba(236, 72, 153, 0.04);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 1200px) {
    .site-header {
        margin: 15px auto;
        width: calc(100% - 32px);
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
        backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
        -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
        border: 1px solid rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.08);
        border-radius: 30px;
        padding: 12px 24px;
        box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
    }
}

.logo-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
    flex-shrink: 0; /* Prevent logo from squishing */
}
.logo-wrapper:hover {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}
.logo-svg {
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 6px rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.3));
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}
.logo-wrapper:hover .logo-svg {
    transform: rotate(360deg);
}

.logo-text {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 24px;
    font-weight: 900;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--secondary));
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    letter-spacing: -0.04em;
}

/* Sleek Laser-Line menu state */
.nav-menu {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 28px;
    list-style: none;
    flex-wrap: nowrap;
    flex-shrink: 0; /* Prevent links from wrapping/squishing */
}
.header-actions {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
    flex-shrink: 0; /* Prevent buttons from squishing */
}
.nav-link {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 13px;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    text-transform: none; /* Premium clean standard capitalization */
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    padding: 8px 0;
    position: relative;
    display: inline-block;
    transition: color 0.25s ease;
}
.nav-link::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -2px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 0;
    height: 2.5px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--secondary) 0%, var(--accent-cyan) 100%);
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.4);
    border-radius: 4px;
    transition: width 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
}
.nav-link:hover::after,
.nav-link.active::after {
    width: 100%;
}
.nav-link:hover {
    color: var(--secondary);
}
.nav-link.active {
    color: var(--secondary);
    font-weight: 800;
}

/* Services Dropdown (Stylish transitions) */
.services-dropdown-wrapper:hover .services-dropdown-menu,
.portal-dropdown-wrapper:hover .portal-dropdown-menu {
    display: flex;
    animation: nav-dropdown-slide-in 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

@keyframes nav-dropdown-slide-in {
    0% { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(12px); }
    100% { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

.services-dropdown-menu,
.portal-dropdown-menu {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.94) !important;
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px) !important;
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.16) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.09) !important;
    border-radius: 14px !important;
    padding: 8px 0 !important;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.services-dropdown-menu a,
.portal-dropdown-menu a {
    color: var(--text-secondary) !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1) !important;
}

.services-dropdown-menu a:hover,
.portal-dropdown-menu a:hover {
    background: rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.05) !important;
    color: var(--secondary) !important;
    padding-left: 20px !important; /* Premium slide micro-interaction */
}

/* Outlined Text */
.outlined-text {
    -webkit-text-stroke: 1.5px var(--primary);
    color: transparent;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Home Hero Section
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-section {
    padding: 100px 0 60px;
    position: relative;
}
.hero-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
    gap: 50px;
    align-items: center;
}

.hero-tagline {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 8px 16px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    color: var(--secondary);
    background: rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.12);
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.hero-title {
    font-size: 64px;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.05;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    letter-spacing: -0.04em;
}

.hero-description {
    font-size: 17px;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    margin-bottom: 36px;
    max-width: 580px;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

.hero-actions-row {
    display: flex;
    gap: 16px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

/* Premium Search Bar Redesign */
.hero-search-form {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 6px 6px 6px 24px;
    border-radius: 9999px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.15);
    background: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.06), 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 820px;
    margin-top: 32px;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.hero-search-form:focus-within {
    border-color: var(--secondary);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.12), 0 0 0 4px rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.08);
}

.search-input-group {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    flex: 1.2;
}

.search-icon-svg {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.search-input {
    border: none;
    outline: none;
    width: 100%;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    background: transparent;
    font-family: var(--font-heading), 'Outfit', sans-serif;
}

.search-input::placeholder {
    color: #94a3b8;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.search-divider {
    width: 1px;
    height: 32px;
    background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
    margin: 0 20px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.search-select-group {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    flex: 0.8;
    position: relative;
}

.search-select {
    border: none;
    outline: none;
    background: transparent;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    cursor: pointer;
    width: 100%;
    padding-right: 28px;
    appearance: none;
    -webkit-appearance: none;
    font-family: var(--font-heading), 'Outfit', sans-serif;
}

.select-chevron-svg {
    position: absolute;
    right: 8px;
    pointer-events: none;
    color: #64748b;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.search-select-group:hover .select-chevron-svg {
    transform: translateY(1px);
}

.hero-search-form .search-btn {
    background: var(--secondary);
    color: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 12px;
    border: none;
    padding: 12px 28px;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 700;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    font-family: var(--font-heading), 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.2);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.hero-search-form .search-btn:hover {
    background: #6d28d9;
    transform: translateY(-1px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.3);
}

/* Floating WhatsApp Widget */
.whatsapp-trigger-btn {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 105px;
    right: 30px;
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #25D366, #128C7E);
    border: none;
    color: #ffffff;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    z-index: 1000;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.35);
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.whatsapp-trigger-btn:hover {
    transform: scale(1.1) rotate(-10deg);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.5);
}

.whatsapp-trigger-btn svg {
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.whatsapp-trigger-btn:hover svg {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.whatsapp-trigger-btn::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    border-radius: 50%;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.6);
    animation: wa-pulse 2s infinite;
}

@keyframes wa-pulse {
    0% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.7);
    }
    70% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 15px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0);
    }
    100% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(37, 211, 102, 0);
    }
}


/* Floating 3D visual container with HUD brackets */
.floating-visual-container {
    position: relative;
    padding: 16px;
    animation: float-slow 6s ease-in-out infinite;
    border-radius: 24px;
}
.hero-3d-visual {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    border-radius: 20px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.12);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.1);
    display: block;
    transition: all 0.5s ease;
}
.floating-visual-container::before,
.floating-visual-container::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
    border-color: var(--secondary);
    border-style: solid;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: all 0.4s ease-in-out;
}
.floating-visual-container::before {
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    border-width: 3px 0 0 3px;
}
.floating-visual-container::after {
    bottom: 0;
    right: 0;
    border-width: 0 3px 3px 0;
}
.floating-visual-container:hover::before {
    top: -10px;
    left: -10px;
    border-color: var(--accent-rose);
}
.floating-visual-container:hover::after {
    bottom: -10px;
    right: -10px;
    border-color: var(--accent-rose);
}
@keyframes float-slow {
    0% { transform: translateY(0px) rotate(0deg); }
    50% { transform: translateY(-12px) rotate(0.8deg); }
    100% { transform: translateY(0px) rotate(0deg); }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Stats Banner
   ========================================================================== */
.stats-section {
    padding: 30px 0;
}
.stats-container {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-around;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 30px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    border-radius: 24px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.1);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.02);
}
.stat-item {
    text-align: center;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.stat-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}
.stat-number {
    font-size: 48px;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.stat-divider {
    width: 1px;
    height: 48px;
    background: rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.15);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Why Choose Us & Services Cards
   ========================================================================== */
.categories-section {
    padding: 80px 0;
}
.category-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.1);
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 32px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.01);
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}
.category-card:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98);
    border-color: var(--secondary);
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 
        0 20px 45px rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.1),
        0 0 20px rgba(236, 72, 153, 0.04);
}
.cat-icon-wrapper {
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    background: rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.06);
    color: var(--secondary);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 24px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.category-card:hover .cat-icon-wrapper {
    background: var(--secondary);
    color: #ffffff;
    transform: scale(1.1) rotate(10deg);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Interactive Process Flow timeline
   ========================================================================== */
.process-section {
    padding: 100px 0;
}
.process-timeline-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
    position: relative;
    margin-top: 40px;
}
.timeline-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    border: 1px solid rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.1);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 24px;
    text-align: left;
    position: relative;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.01);
}
.timeline-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--accent-rose);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(236, 72, 153, 0.08);
}
.timeline-step-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    padding: 6px 12px;
    background: rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.06);
    color: var(--secondary);
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 11px;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.timeline-card h3 {
    font-size: 18px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.timeline-card p {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Job Openings & Training catalog list
   ========================================================================== */
.job-row {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.08);
    border-radius: 20px;
    transition: all 0.35s ease;
}
.job-row:hover {
    border-color: var(--secondary);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.08);
}
.course-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.08);
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 32px;
    transition: all 0.35s ease;
}
.course-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--secondary);
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.08);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Testimonial & Success Panels
   ========================================================================== */
.testimonial-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.08);
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 32px;
    transition: all 0.35s ease;
}
.testimonial-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--secondary);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.08);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Portals & Dashboards Tables
   ========================================================================== */
.profile-summary-panel {
    border-radius: 20px;
    border-color: rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.08);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.02);
}

.avatar-mock {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--secondary), var(--accent-cyan));
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.2);
}

.dashboard-content-col,
.telemetry-card,
.resume-manager-card {
    border-radius: 20px;
    border-color: rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.08);
}

.applications-table th {
    border-bottom: 2px solid rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.08);
}

.applications-table td {
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.04);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   AI Chatbot Windows Overlay (Light Cyber version)
   ========================================================================== */
/* ==========================================================================
   AI Chatbot Floating Panel (Requirements 12 & 13)
   ========================================================================== */
.chatbot-trigger-btn {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 30px;
    right: 30px;
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--secondary), #6d28d9);
    border: none;
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 24px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    z-index: 1000;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.35);
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.chatbot-trigger-btn:hover {
    transform: scale(1.1) rotate(10deg);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.5);
}

.chatbot-window {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 100px;
    right: 30px;
    width: 380px;
    height: 520px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.15);
    border-radius: 24px;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.15);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    overflow: hidden;
    z-index: 1000;
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    transform: translateY(20px) scale(0.95);
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.chatbot-window.is-active {
    opacity: 1;
    pointer-events: all;
    transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
}

.chatbot-header {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--secondary));
    padding: 16px 20px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    border-top-left-radius: 24px;
    border-top-right-radius: 24px;
}

.chatbot-header-info {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
}

.chatbot-header-avatar {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    color: #ffffff;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 15px;
}

.chatbot-header-text {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.chatbot-header-text h4 {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #ffffff;
}

.chatbot-header-text p {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 11px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
}

.chatbot-close-btn {
    background: none;
    border: none;
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 24px;
    cursor: pointer;
    opacity: 0.8;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.chatbot-close-btn:hover {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.chatbot-body {
    flex: 1;
    overflow-y: auto;
    padding: 20px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 14px;
    background: var(--bg-secondary);
}

.chat-msg {
    max-width: 85%;
    padding: 12px 16px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    font-size: 13px;
    line-height: 1.5;
    word-break: break-word;
}

.chat-msg-bot {
    align-self: flex-start;
    background: #ffffff;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    border-top-left-radius: 4px;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.01);
}

.chat-msg-user {
    align-self: flex-end;
    background: var(--secondary);
    color: #ffffff;
    border-top-right-radius: 4px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.15);
}

.chat-quick-replies {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-top: 8px;
}

.quick-reply-btn {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    padding: 6px 12px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: 11px;
    color: var(--secondary);
    font-weight: 700;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.quick-reply-btn:hover {
    background: var(--secondary);
    border-color: var(--secondary);
    color: #ffffff;
    transform: translateY(-1px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.12);
}

.chatbot-footer {
    padding: 12px 16px;
    background: #ffffff;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.08);
    display: flex;
    gap: 8px;
    align-items: center;
    border-bottom-left-radius: 24px;
    border-bottom-right-radius: 24px;
}

.chatbot-input {
    flex: 1;
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    padding: 10px 16px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 13px;
    outline: none;
    background: var(--bg-secondary);
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.chatbot-input:focus {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-color: var(--secondary);
}

.chatbot-send-btn {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--secondary);
    border: none;
    color: #ffffff;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.chatbot-send-btn:hover {
    background: #6d28d9;
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.typing-indicator-msg {
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* Mobile responsive chatbot */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .chatbot-window {
        width: calc(100% - 32px);
        right: 16px;
        bottom: 90px;
        height: 460px;
    }
    
    .chatbot-trigger-btn {
        bottom: 20px;
        right: 20px;
        width: 54px;
        height: 54px;
        font-size: 22px;
    }
    
    .whatsapp-trigger-btn {
        bottom: 85px;
        right: 20px;
        width: 54px;
        height: 54px;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   STRUCTURAL LAYOUT RULES (RESTORED & UPGRADED)
   ========================================================================== */

/* Navbar flex alignment */
.header-container {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

/* Hero elements structure */
.hero-visual {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: flex-end;
    align-items: center;
}

/* Stats section row */
.stats-container {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-around;
    align-items: center;
    background: #ffffff;
}
.stat-divider {
    width: 1px;
    height: 50px;
    background: rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.15);
}
.stat-item {
    text-align: center;
}

/* Grids structural layouts */
.categories-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr));
    gap: 28px;
    margin-top: 20px;
}

/* Jobs row listing flex */
.jobs-list-container {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 16px;
    width: 100%;
}
.job-row {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 24px;
    background: #ffffff;
}
.job-row-main {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 18px;
}
.company-logo-mock {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: 800;
}
.job-meta-info {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 4px;
}
.company-row-info {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: 13px;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
}
.meta-dot {
    width: 4px;
    height: 4px;
    background: var(--text-muted);
    border-radius: 50%;
}
.job-row-details {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 24px;
}
.job-salary-block {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: right;
}
.salary-label {
    font-size: 11px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}
.salary-val {
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 700;
}

/* Training bootcamps grid */
.training-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
    gap: 28px;
    margin-top: 20px;
}
.course-card {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    min-height: 320px;
}
.course-features {
    list-style: none;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.course-features li {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

/* Testimonials grid */
.testimonials-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
    gap: 28px;
    margin-top: 20px;
}
.testimonial-card {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    min-height: 240px;
}
.test-quote {
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.7;
}
.test-user {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-top: 20px;
}
.test-user-avatar {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--secondary);
    color: #ffffff;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 15px;
}

/* Process Steps flow */
.process-flow {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}
.process-step {
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}
.step-icon-circle {
    width: 64px;
    height: 64px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 2px solid var(--secondary);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin: 0 auto 16px;
    transition: var(--transition-premium);
}
.process-line {
    position: absolute;
    top: 32px;
    left: 10%;
    width: 80%;
    height: 2px;
    background: rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.12);
    z-index: 0;
}

/* Contact Grid & form elements */
.contact-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
    gap: 48px;
    align-items: start;
}
.contact-details {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 20px;
    margin-top: 24px;
}
.contact-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 16px;
}
.contact-icon-box {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    background: rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.06);
    color: var(--secondary);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 18px;
}
.whatsapp-chat-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: #25d366;
    color: #ffffff;
    padding: 14px 28px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    font-weight: 700;
    gap: 10px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.25);
    margin-top: 20px;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
}
.whatsapp-chat-btn:hover {
    background: #128c7e;
    color: #ffffff;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.4);
}

/* Portal Dashboards Structures */
.profile-summary-panel {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 30px 40px;
    background: #ffffff;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}
.profile-left {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 24px;
}
.profile-right {
    display: flex;
    gap: 16px;
}
.profile-meta-card {
    padding: 12px 20px;
    background: var(--bg-secondary);
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    border-radius: 10px;
    text-align: center;
}

.dashboard-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 0.6fr;
    gap: 32px;
}

/* Tables styling */
.table-responsive {
    width: 100%;
    overflow-x: auto;
}
.applications-table {
    width: 100%;
    border-collapse: collapse;
}
.applications-table th {
    padding: 14px;
    font-size: 12px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-weight: 800;
}
.applications-table td {
    padding: 16px 14px;
}

/* Sidebar lists */
.progress-item {
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.progress-info {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    font-size: 12px;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.progress-bar-bg {
    width: 100%;
    height: 6px;
    background: var(--bg-tertiary);
    border-radius: 10px;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.progress-bar-fill {
    height: 100%;
    border-radius: 10px;
}

/* Recruiter Milestone board columns */
.milestone-columns {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
}
.milestone-col {
    background: var(--bg-secondary);
    padding: 20px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    min-height: 300px;
}
.milestone-col-header {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.candidate-card-mini {
    background: #ffffff;
    padding: 16px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(15,23,42,0.05);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.01);
}

/* Resume Builder layout flexes */
.resume-builder-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 32px;
}
.resume-preview-sheet {
    background: #ffffff;
    padding: 40px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 25px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
}
.resume-preview-section {
    margin-top: 20px;
}

/* Assessments options flex */
.assessment-options-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
}
.assessment-option-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    padding: 14px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
    border-radius: 10px;
    cursor: pointer;
}

/* Responsive Overrides */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
    .nav-indicator-pill {
        display: none !important;
    }
    .nav-menu {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: stretch;
        padding: 16px;
        background: #ffffff;
        border-radius: 16px;
        border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
        box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
        gap: 8px;
    }
    .nav-menu li {
        width: 100%;
    }
    .nav-menu .nav-link {
        display: block;
        width: 100%;
        padding: 12px 20px;
        border-radius: 8px;
        transition: background 0.25s ease, color 0.25s ease;
    }
    .nav-menu .nav-link:hover,
    .nav-menu .nav-link.active {
        background: rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.05) !important;
        color: var(--secondary) !important;
    }
    .nav-menu .nav-link::after,
    .nav-link.active::after {
        display: none !important; /* Hide neon underlines on mobile vertical links */
    }
}
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .hero-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
    .stats-container { flex-direction: column; gap: 20px; }
    .stat-divider { display: none; }
    .dashboard-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .milestone-columns { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .resume-builder-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .process-flow { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 30px; }
    .process-line { display: none; }
    .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Premium Footer & Brand Styling
   ========================================================================== */
.site-footer {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.08);
    padding: 80px 0 0 0;
    margin-top: 100px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
    /* Subtle bottom grid fade */
    background-image: 
        linear-gradient(rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.008) 1px, transparent 1px), 
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.008) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 40px 40px;
}

.footer-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.3fr 0.8fr 0.8fr 1.1fr;
    gap: 48px;
    align-items: start;
}

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

.footer-brand .logo-wrapper {
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.brand-desc {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 13px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-top: 8px;
}

.social-links {
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-top: 20px;
}

.social-icon {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    background: var(--bg-secondary);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    transition: var(--transition-premium);
}

.social-icon:hover {
    background: var(--secondary);
    border-color: var(--secondary);
    color: #ffffff;
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.25);
}

.footer-links h4,
.footer-newsletter h4 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    margin-bottom: 22px;
    position: relative;
    display: inline-block;
}

.footer-links h4::after,
.footer-newsletter h4::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -6px;
    left: 0;
    width: 24px;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--secondary);
    border-radius: 2px;
}

.footer-links ul {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
}

.footer-links ul li a {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    display: inline-block;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer-links ul li a:hover {
    color: var(--secondary);
    transform: translateX(6px);
}

.footer-newsletter p {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.newsletter-form .input-field {
    border-color: var(--glass-border);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    background: var(--bg-secondary);
}

.newsletter-form .input-field:focus {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-color: var(--secondary);
}

.newsletter-form .btn-secondary {
    background: var(--secondary);
    color: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 12px;
    transition: var(--transition-premium);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.15);
}

.newsletter-form .btn-secondary:hover {
    background: #6d28d9;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.3);
    transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.footer-bottom {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.06);
    padding: 24px 0;
    margin-top: 60px;
    background: var(--bg-secondary);
}

.footer-bottom-flex {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 20px;
}

.footer-bottom .copyright {
    font-size: 12.5px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.footer-bottom .design-by {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    color: var(--secondary-light);
}

/* Footer Responsive Overrides */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 40px 30px;
    }
    .site-footer {
        padding: 60px 0 0 0;
        margin-top: 80px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 36px;
    }
    .footer-bottom-flex {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
        gap: 12px;
    }
}