/* ==========================================================================
   HOURLYJOBS — PRODUCTION COMPONENTS STYLESHEET (components.css)
   Powered by ORODANA | hourlyjobs.orodana.com
   ========================================================================== */

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   1. TOP ECOSYSTEM BAR
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.top-bar {
  background: rgba(4, 7, 13, 0.95);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  padding: 0.5rem 0;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 100;
}

.top-bar .container {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
}

.top-bar-left {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.top-bar-brand {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-white);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.top-bar-brand span {
  color: var(--worker-primary);
}

.top-bar-status {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  padding: 0.15rem 0.6rem;
  background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.25);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  color: #a7f3d0;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.top-bar-right {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.top-bar-link {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: color var(--trans-fast);
}

.top-bar-link:hover {
  color: var(--text-white);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   2. HEADER & 3-COLUMN NAVIGATION
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.site-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  background: rgba(7, 10, 18, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  z-index: 90;
  padding: 0.72rem 0;
  transition: all var(--trans-fast);
}

.site-header .container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  max-width: min(100%, 1240px); width: 100%; box-sizing: border-box;
}

/* Left: Logo */
.logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.28rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-white);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.logo:hover {
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.logo-icon {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: var(--worker-gradient);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #022c22;
  font-weight: 900;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px var(--worker-glow);
}

.logo-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.logo-title {
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
}

.logo-title .brand-jobs {
  background: var(--worker-gradient);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.logo-tagline {
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-family: var(--font-main);
  margin-top: 1px;
}

/* Center: Cute Navigation Links */
.nav-menu {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  padding: 0.25rem 0.4rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}

.nav-link {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #94a3b8;
  padding: 0.4rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  position: relative;
  transition: all 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.nav-link:hover {
  color: #ffffff;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
}

.nav-link.active {
  color: #34d399;
  background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.25);
}

/* Right: Cute Action Buttons */
.header-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.btn-header-signin {
  padding: 0.45rem 0.85rem;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.btn-header-signin:hover {
  color: #ffffff;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.mobile-menu-btn {
  display: none;
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  color: var(--text-white);
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.mobile-menu-btn:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   3. HERO SECTION & BALANCED DUAL PANELS
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.hero-section {
  padding: 3.5rem 0 2.5rem 0;
  position: relative;
}

.hero-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 0 auto 2.75rem auto;
}

.hero-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.35rem 1.1rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-highlight);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #38bdf8;
  margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
}

.hero-title {
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
}

.hero-title .highlight-work {
  background: var(--worker-gradient);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.hero-title .highlight-people {
  background: var(--employer-gradient);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.hero-description {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.6;
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Dual Hero Split Panels */
.hero-split-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.hero-panel {
  padding: 2.25rem 2rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  min-height: 380px;
}

.hero-panel::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 4px;
}

.hero-panel-worker {
  border: 1px solid var(--worker-border);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.06) 0%, rgba(15, 22, 38, 0.9) 100%);
}

.hero-panel-worker::before {
  background: var(--worker-gradient);
}

.hero-panel-employer {
  border: 1px solid var(--employer-border);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.06) 0%, rgba(15, 22, 38, 0.9) 100%);
}

.hero-panel-employer::before {
  background: var(--employer-gradient);
}

.hero-panel-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.hero-panel-worker .hero-panel-badge {
  color: var(--worker-light);
}

.hero-panel-employer .hero-panel-badge {
  color: var(--employer-light);
}

.hero-panel-title {
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.hero-panel-desc {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.hero-panel-features {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  padding-top: 1.25rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.hero-feat-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.hero-feat-item svg {
  color: var(--worker-primary);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.hero-panel-employer .hero-feat-item svg {
  color: var(--employer-primary);
}

.hero-panel-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   4. TRUST SIGNALS STRIP
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.trust-strip {
  background: rgba(15, 22, 38, 0.6);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1.15rem 1.75rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.trust-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.trust-icon {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: var(--bg-glass-active);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #38bdf8;
  font-size: 1rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.trust-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.trust-label {
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-white);
}

.trust-sub {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   5. DISCOVERY ENGINE (CORE INTERACTIVE SWITCHBOARD)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.switchboard-section {
  padding: var(--section-pad-y) 0;
  position: relative;
}

.switchboard-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-highlight);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 2.25rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

/* Segmented Role Switch */
.switch-role-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.segmented-switch {
  display: inline-flex;
  background: rgba(4, 7, 13, 0.85);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-highlight);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  padding: 0.35rem;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}

.switch-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  transition: all var(--trans-normal);
}

.switch-btn:hover {
  color: var(--text-white);
}

.switch-btn.active-worker {
  background: var(--worker-gradient);
  color: #022c22;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px var(--worker-glow);
}

.switch-btn.active-employer {
  background: var(--employer-gradient);
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px var(--employer-glow);
}

/* "How Much Time Do You Have?" Bar */
.time-availability-picker {
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.2);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1rem 1.4rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.time-picker-label {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--accent-time);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
}

.time-picker-pills {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.time-pill {
  padding: 0.4rem 1rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  transition: all var(--trans-fast);
}

.time-pill:hover {
  color: var(--text-white);
  border-color: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.4);
}

.time-pill.selected {
  background: var(--accent-time);
  color: #000;
  border-color: var(--accent-time);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px var(--accent-time-glow);
}

/* 4-Field Search Controls Grid */
.search-controls-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.15rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.filter-box {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  background: rgba(4, 7, 13, 0.65);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.1rem 1.25rem;
  transition: border-color var(--trans-fast);
}

.filter-box:focus-within {
  border-color: #38bdf8;
}

.filter-box label {
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 0.45rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
}

.filter-box select, .filter-box input {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-white);
  background: transparent;
  width: 100%;
}

.filter-box select option {
  background: #090d18;
  color: #fff;
}

/* Quick Search Chips */
.quick-chips-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.quick-chips-label {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-right: 0.2rem;
}

.quick-chip {
  padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
  background: var(--bg-glass);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  transition: all var(--trans-fast);
}

.quick-chip:hover {
  color: var(--text-white);
  background: var(--bg-glass-active);
  border-color: var(--border-highlight);
}

.quick-chip.active {
  background: var(--bg-glass-strong);
  color: #38bdf8;
  border-color: #38bdf8;
}

/* Search Action Bar */
.search-action-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-top: 1.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  gap: 1.25rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.search-hint {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   6. AVAILABLE NOW LIVE RADAR
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.radar-section {
  padding: var(--section-pad-y) 0;
  position: relative;
}

.radar-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(340px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

/* Job & Opportunity Cards */
.opportunity-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1.75rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  min-height: 310px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all var(--trans-normal);
  position: relative;
}

.opportunity-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--worker-border);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.card-top {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.card-title {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-white);
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.card-pay {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--worker-light);
  white-space: nowrap;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
}

.card-meta-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
}

.card-meta-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.card-tags {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 1.4rem;
}

.tag-skill {
  padding: 0.2rem 0.55rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xs);
  background: var(--bg-glass);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.card-bottom {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-top: 1rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  margin-top: auto;
}

/* Worker Profile Cards */
.worker-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1.75rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  min-height: 310px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all var(--trans-normal);
}

.worker-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--employer-border);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.worker-card-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.worker-avatar {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--employer-gradient);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: #fff;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.worker-details h4 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--text-white);
}

.worker-role {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   7. "WORK FITS DIFFERENT LIVES" PERSONAS (COMPACT GRID)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.personas-section {
  padding: var(--section-pad-y) 0;
  position: relative;
}

.personas-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(260px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.35rem;
}

.persona-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1.65rem 1.4rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  transition: all var(--trans-normal);
}

.persona-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--worker-border);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.persona-icon-wrap {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.25);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  color: var(--worker-light);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.persona-title {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.persona-desc {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.persona-bestfor {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xs);
  padding: 0.65rem 0.85rem;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.persona-bestfor strong {
  color: var(--text-white);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   8. EMPLOYER CONVERSION SECTION
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.employer-conversion-section {
  padding: var(--section-pad-y) 0;
  position: relative;
}

.employer-conversion-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(30, 41, 69, 0.9) 0%, rgba(14, 20, 36, 0.95) 100%);
  border: 1px solid var(--employer-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 3rem;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  align-items: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.employer-conv-left h2 {
  font-size: 2.1rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.employer-conv-left p {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.employer-spec-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.employer-spec-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.spec-icon {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xs);
  background: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.2);
  border: 1px solid rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.35);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #60a5fa;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.spec-content h5 {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-white);
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.spec-content p {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin: 0;
}

.employer-conv-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.employer-conv-right {
  background: rgba(4, 7, 13, 0.75);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2rem;
}

.post-quick-form h4 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
}

.post-form-field {
  margin-bottom: 0.95rem;
}

.post-form-field label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.post-form-field input, .post-form-field select {
  width: 100%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 0.65rem 0.85rem;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   9. "WHY HOURLYJOBS?" SECTION
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.why-section {
  padding: var(--section-pad-y) 0;
  position: relative;
}

.why-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.35rem;
}

.why-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1.85rem 1.4rem;
  transition: all var(--trans-normal);
}

.why-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--border-highlight);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.why-icon {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: var(--bg-glass-active);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #38bdf8;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.why-card h4 {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.why-card p {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.55;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   10. 20+ WORK CATEGORIES
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.categories-section {
  padding: var(--section-pad-y) 0;
  position: relative;
}

.category-search-bar {
  max-width: 520px;
  margin: 0 auto 2rem auto;
  position: relative;
}

.category-search-input {
  width: 100%;
  background: rgba(4, 7, 13, 0.75);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-highlight);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  padding: 0.85rem 1.25rem 0.85rem 3rem;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #fff;
  transition: border-color var(--trans-fast);
}

.category-search-input:focus {
  border-color: #38bdf8;
}

.category-search-icon {
  position: absolute;
  left: 1.15rem;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.popular-chips-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.categories-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(240px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.15rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.category-tile {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.35rem 1.2rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  transition: all var(--trans-fast);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.category-tile:hover {
  border-color: var(--worker-border);
  background: var(--bg-card-hover);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.category-icon {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.1);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.category-info h5 {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  color: var(--text-white);
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.category-info p {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin: 0;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   11. 5-PILLAR MATCHING ENGINE
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.matching-section {
  padding: var(--section-pad-y) 0;
  position: relative;
}

.pillars-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 1.15rem;
}

.pillar-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1.65rem 1.25rem;
  text-align: center;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  transition: all var(--trans-normal);
}

.pillar-card:hover {
  border-color: #38bdf8;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.pillar-number {
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.pillar-icon {
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: var(--bg-glass-active);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: #38bdf8;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.pillar-card h4 {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.45rem;
}

.pillar-card p {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   12. MARKETPLACE LIFECYCLE VISUAL
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.lifecycle-section {
  padding: 3.5rem 0;
  background: rgba(4, 7, 13, 0.5);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.lifecycle-steps-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow-x: auto;
  padding: 0.75rem 0;
}

.lifecycle-step {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  min-width: 120px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.lifecycle-badge {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 2px solid #38bdf8;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.25);
}

.lifecycle-step h5 {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--text-white);
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.lifecycle-step span {
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.lifecycle-arrow {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   13. HOW HOURLYJOBS WORKS (DUAL 5-STEP FLOW)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.how-section {
  padding: var(--section-pad-y) 0;
  position: relative;
}

.how-dual-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 2.25rem;
}

.how-column-header {
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  padding-bottom: 0.75rem;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.how-column-header.worker-col {
  border-color: var(--worker-primary);
}

.how-column-header.employer-col {
  border-color: var(--employer-primary);
}

.how-steps-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.15rem;
}

.how-step-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.35rem;
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.how-step-num {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xs);
  background: var(--bg-glass-active);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #fff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.worker-col .how-step-num {
  background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.15);
  color: var(--worker-light);
  border: 1px solid rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.3);
}

.employer-col .how-step-num {
  background: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.15);
  color: var(--employer-light);
  border: 1px solid rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.3);
}

.how-step-content h4 {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.how-step-content p {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   14. UNIVERSAL FAQ & VIDEO PLAYER PANEL (Universal Pattern)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.faq-section {
  padding: var(--section-pad-y) 0;
  position: relative;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 20%, rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.05) 0%, transparent 70%);
}

.faq-universal-card {
  background: rgba(11, 15, 25, 0.85);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: 28px;
  padding: 1.75rem;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
}

.faq-split-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 1fr;
  gap: 1.75rem;
  align-items: start;
}

.faq-left-column {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.faq-filter-tabs {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.faq-tab-btn {
  padding: 0.45rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  color: #94a3b8;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.faq-tab-btn:hover {
  color: #ffffff;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.faq-tab-btn.active {
  background: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.15);
  border-color: #38bdf8;
  color: #38bdf8;
  box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.2);
}

.faq-tab-btn.active-franchise {
  background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.15);
  border-color: #f59e0b;
  color: #fbbf24;
  box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.25);
}

.faq-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.65rem;
}

.faq-item {
  background: rgba(17, 24, 39, 0.6);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.faq-item:hover {
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  background: rgba(20, 29, 48, 0.7);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.faq-item.active-playing {
  border-color: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.5);
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.95);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.15);
}

.faq-question {
  padding: 0.95rem 1.25rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  width: 100%;
  text-align: left;
  cursor: pointer;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.faq-q-left {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 0;
}

.faq-chapter-tag {
  padding: 0.15rem 0.5rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #94a3b8;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.faq-q-title {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 1.35;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.faq-q-right {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.now-playing-badge {
  padding: 0.15rem 0.5rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.4);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #38bdf8;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  animation: pulseLiveBadge 2s infinite ease-in-out;
}

@keyframes pulseLiveBadge {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 0.85; transform: scale(1); }
  50% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1.04); }
}

.faq-icon {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: transform var(--trans-normal);
}

.faq-item.open .faq-icon {
  color: #38bdf8;
}

.faq-answer {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.3s ease-out;
  padding: 0 1.25rem;
}

.faq-item.open .faq-answer {
  max-height: 300px;
  padding: 0 1.25rem 1rem 1.25rem;
}

.faq-answer p {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* RIGHT COLUMN: Universal Video Player Panel */
.faq-right-column {
  position: sticky;
  top: 90px;
}

.faq-video-panel {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.96) 0%, rgba(8, 14, 28, 0.98) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: 22px;
  padding: 1.25rem;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.9rem;
}

.faq-video-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.faq-video-meta-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #e2e8f0;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.pulse-live-dot {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #38bdf8;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px #38bdf8;
  animation: pulseDot 1.8s infinite;
}

@keyframes pulseDot {
  0%, 100% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 0.8; }
  50% { transform: scale(1.3); opacity: 1; }
}

.meta-divider {
  color: #64748b;
}

.faq-lang-pills {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}

.faq-lang-pill {
  padding: 0.25rem 0.6rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  color: #94a3b8;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.faq-lang-pill:hover {
  color: #ffffff;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.09);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.faq-lang-pill.active {
  background: #38bdf8;
  color: #02131e;
  font-weight: 800;
  border-color: #38bdf8;
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.4);
}

/* 16:9 Video Player Container */
.faq-video-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  border-radius: 14px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #000;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
}

.faq-video-wrapper video {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

.video-center-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  backdrop-filter: blur(2px);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  z-index: 10;
}

.video-center-overlay:hover .play-btn-circle {
  transform: scale(1.1);
  box-shadow: 0 0 35px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.8);
}

.play-btn-circle {
  width: 54px;
  height: 54px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #38bdf8 0%, #0284c7 100%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #02131e;
  box-shadow: 0 0 24px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.5);
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.play-arrow {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  margin-left: 3px;
}

/* Custom Bottom Controls Bar */
.video-custom-controls {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  padding: 0.5rem 0.75rem;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85) 0%, transparent 100%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  z-index: 15;
}

.ctrl-btn {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  color: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.ctrl-btn:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.video-progress-container {
  flex: 1;
  height: 6px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  border-radius: 999px;
  cursor: pointer;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.video-progress-bar {
  height: 100%;
  background: #38bdf8;
  border-radius: 999px;
  transition: width 0.1s linear;
}

.video-time-display {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  font-family: monospace;
}

/* Video Footer Info */
.faq-video-footer-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.65rem;
}

.faq-speaker-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.speaker-badge {
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #38bdf8;
  background: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.1);
  padding: 0.2rem 0.6rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.2);
}

.verified-badge {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #34d399;
}

.faq-active-title {
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 1.35;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.faq-verified-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 0.85rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.4rem;
}

.verified-card-header {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: #a78bfa;
}

.faq-verified-text {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  line-height: 1.55;
}

.faq-portal-link-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  padding-top: 0.25rem;
}

.faq-portal-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #a78bfa;
  text-decoration: none;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: rgba(167, 139, 250, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(167, 139, 250, 0.25);
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.faq-portal-link:hover {
  background: rgba(167, 139, 250, 0.16);
  border-color: rgba(167, 139, 250, 0.5);
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateX(2px);
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .faq-split-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
  }
  .faq-right-column {
    position: static;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   15. PRE-FOOTER DUAL FINAL CTA
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.final-cta-section {
  padding: 3.5rem 0 5rem 0;
  position: relative;
}

.final-cta-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1.75rem;
}

.final-cta-card {
  padding: 2.75rem 2.25rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  min-height: 240px;
}

.final-cta-worker {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.12) 0%, rgba(15, 22, 38, 0.95) 100%);
  border: 1px solid var(--worker-border);
}

.final-cta-employer {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.12) 0%, rgba(15, 22, 38, 0.95) 100%);
  border: 1px solid var(--employer-border);
}

.final-cta-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

.final-cta-card p {
  font-size: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   16. MULTI-COLUMN FOOTER
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.site-footer {
  background: var(--bg-darker);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  padding: 3.5rem 0 2rem 0;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

/* Footer Top Value Strip */
.footer-top-strip {
  background: rgba(15, 22, 38, 0.7);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1rem 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.footer-strip-left {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.footer-strip-left strong {
  color: var(--worker-light);
}

.footer-strip-right {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.65rem;
}

.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.6fr 1fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 2.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.footer-brand p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  margin: 1rem 0 1.25rem 0;
  max-width: 290px;
}

.footer-platform-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.75rem;
  background: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.25);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #38bdf8;
}

.footer-col h5 {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-white);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
}

.footer-col ul {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.65rem;
}

.footer-col a {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  transition: color var(--trans-fast);
}

.footer-col a:hover {
  color: #fff;
}

.footer-bottom {
  padding-top: 1.75rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.footer-copyright strong {
  color: var(--text-white);
}

.footer-region {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.footer-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   17. MODAL SYSTEM & SKELETON LOADERS
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.modal-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  background: rgba(3, 6, 12, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  z-index: 1000;
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 1.25rem;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.25s ease;
}

.modal-overlay.active {
  display: flex;
  opacity: 1;
}

.modal-container {
  background: #0b101d;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-highlight);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 620px;
  max-height: 94vh;
  overflow-y: auto;
  scrollbar-width: none; /* Firefox */
  -ms-overflow-style: none; /* IE & Edge */
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
  position: relative;
  transform: scale(0.96);
  transition: transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.modal-container::-webkit-scrollbar {
  display: none; /* Chrome, Safari */
}

.modal-overlay.active .modal-container {
  transform: scale(1);
}

.modal-header {
  padding: 1.15rem 1.5rem 0.85rem 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  background: rgba(4, 7, 13, 0.4);
}

.modal-header h3 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.modal-close-btn {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--bg-glass);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--trans-fast);
}

.modal-close-btn:hover {
  color: #fff;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  transform: rotate(90deg);
}

.modal-body {
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem 1.4rem 1.5rem;
}

/* Universal Onboarding Stepper */
.onboarding-stepper {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.75rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

.step-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  transition: all var(--trans-fast);
}

.step-badge.active {
  color: var(--text-white);
}

.step-num {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.step-badge.active .step-num {
  background: var(--worker-primary);
  color: #022c22;
  font-weight: 800;
}

.step-badge.active-employer .step-num {
  background: var(--employer-primary);
  color: #fff;
}

.step-connector {
  width: 24px;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--border-subtle);
}

/* Compact Form Control System */
.form-grid-2col {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.form-group-compact {
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  position: relative;
}

.form-group-compact label {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
}

.field-status {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  text-transform: none;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: normal;
}

.field-status.valid {
  color: #34d399;
}

.field-status.invalid {
  color: #f87171;
}

.field-status.verified {
  color: #38bdf8;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.form-group-compact input,
.form-group-compact select,
.form-group-compact textarea {
  width: 100%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 0.55rem 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: #fff;
  transition: border-color var(--trans-fast), background var(--trans-fast);
}

.form-group-compact input:focus,
.form-group-compact select:focus,
.form-group-compact textarea:focus {
  border-color: #38bdf8;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  outline: none;
}

/* Field with attached VERIFY button */
.input-with-verify {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}

.input-with-verify input {
  flex: 1;
}

/* Phone Input with Country Code Selector & Verify */
.phone-input-combo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
}

.country-picker-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.country-picker-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  background: #090d18;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 0.55rem 0.5rem;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  cursor: pointer;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: all var(--trans-fast);
}

.country-picker-btn:hover {
  border-color: #38bdf8;
  background: #0f172a;
}

.country-picker-btn .picker-arrow {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-left: 2px;
}

/* Country Picker Dropdown Popover */
.country-picker-dropdown {
  position: absolute;
  top: calc(100% + 5px);
  left: 0;
  width: 260px;
  max-height: 280px;
  background: #0f172a;
  border: 1px solid #334155;
  border-radius: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.75);
  z-index: 1050;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  overflow: hidden;
  animation: fadeIn 0.15s ease;
}

.country-search-box {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 0.5rem 0.6rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #1e293b;
  background: #090d18;
  gap: 0.4rem;
}

.country-search-box input {
  flex: 1;
  background: transparent !important;
  border: none !important;
  color: #fff !important;
  font-size: 0.8rem !important;
  padding: 0.2rem 0 !important;
  outline: none !important;
}

.btn-clear-search {
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  color: #64748b;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 2px 4px;
}

.btn-clear-search:hover {
  color: #fff;
}

.btn-mic-search {
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  color: #94a3b8;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 3px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  transition: all var(--trans-fast);
}

.btn-mic-search:hover {
  color: #38bdf8;
  background: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.1);
}

.btn-mic-search.listening {
  color: #ef4444;
  animation: pulse 1s infinite;
}

.country-section-label {
  font-size: 0.64rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #64748b;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.65rem 0.15rem 0.65rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  background: #0b1120;
}

.country-list-scroll {
  overflow-y: auto;
  max-height: 200px;
  scrollbar-width: thin;
}

.country-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 0.45rem 0.65rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  transition: background var(--trans-fast);
}

.country-item:hover, .country-item.selected {
  background: #1e293b;
  color: #fff;
}

.country-item .c-name {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
  white-space: nowrap;
  max-width: 170px;
}

.country-item .c-dial {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #38bdf8;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
}

.phone-input-combo input {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 140px;
  font-size: 0.92rem !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.btn-verify {
  padding: 0.55rem 0.75rem;
  background: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.3);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #38bdf8;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: all var(--trans-fast);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.btn-verify:hover {
  background: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.25);
  color: #fff;
  border-color: #38bdf8;
}

.btn-verify.verified {
  background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.15);
  border-color: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.4);
  color: #34d399;
  cursor: default;
}

/* Dynamic OTP Box Interface */
.otp-drawer {
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.9);
  border: 1px dashed rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.35);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 0.65rem 0.75rem;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  animation: fadeIn 0.2s ease;
}

.otp-box-row {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}

.otp-input-digit {
  width: 28px !important;
  height: 32px !important;
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 1rem !important;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 0 !important;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) !important;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle) !important;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xs) !important;
  color: #38bdf8 !important;
}

.otp-input-digit:focus {
  border-color: #38bdf8 !important;
  background: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.15) !important;
}

/* Toast Notifications */
.toast-container {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 1.75rem;
  right: 1.75rem;
  z-index: 2000;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.toast {
  background: #0f172a;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-highlight);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1rem 1.4rem;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  pointer-events: auto;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  animation: fadeIn 0.3s ease;
}

.toast-success {
  border-left: 4px solid var(--worker-primary);
}

.toast-info {
  border-left: 4px solid var(--employer-primary);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FRANCHISE OPPORTUNITY & FAQ TAB STYLING
   ========================================================================== */
.badge-franchise {
  background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.12);
  color: #fbbf24;
  border: 1px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.35);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.8px;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}

.btn-franchise {
  background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.4);
  color: #fde68a !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  border-radius: 999px;
  padding: 0.45rem 0.95rem;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.12);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  transition: all 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.btn-franchise:hover {
  background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.22);
  border-color: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.7);
  color: #ffffff !important;
  transform: translateY(-1.5px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.3);
}

.franchise-sparkle {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  display: inline-block;
  animation: pulseSparkle 2.5s infinite ease-in-out;
}

@keyframes pulseSparkle {
  0%, 100% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 0.9; }
  50% { transform: scale(1.2) rotate(8deg); opacity: 1; filter: drop-shadow(0 0 4px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.8)); }
}

/* Franchise Section & Cards */
.franchise-section {
  padding: 6rem 0;
  position: relative;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 0%, rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
}

.franchise-grid-4 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin: 2.5rem 0;
}

.franchise-card {
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.65);
  border: 1px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.2);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1.75rem 1.4rem;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
}

.franchise-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.45);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), 0 0 20px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.15);
}

.franchise-card-icon {
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.3);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.franchise-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.12rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

.franchise-card p {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin: 0;
}

.franchise-cta-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(30, 41, 59, 0.9) 0%, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.95) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.35);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 2rem;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.franchise-cta-text h3 {
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.franchise-cta-text p {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  margin: 0;
  max-width: 620px;
}

.franchise-cta-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* FAQ Category Filter Tabs */
.faq-filter-tabs {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.faq-tab-btn {
  padding: 0.55rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.7);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.faq-tab-btn:hover {
  color: #fff;
  border-color: var(--text-muted);
}

.faq-tab-btn.active {
  background: #1e293b;
  border-color: #38bdf8;
  color: #38bdf8;
  box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.2);
}

.faq-tab-btn.active-franchise {
  background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.15);
  border-color: #f59e0b;
  color: #fbbf24;
  box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.2);
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .franchise-grid-4 {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .franchise-cta-banner {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .franchise-cta-actions {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .franchise-grid-4 {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .franchise-cta-actions {
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
  }
  .franchise-cta-actions .btn {
    width: 100%;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   UNIVERSAL LANGUAGE SELECTOR & MODAL STYLING (36 LANGUAGES)
   ========================================================================== */
.btn-universal-lang {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  padding: 0.42rem 0.85rem;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.btn-universal-lang:hover {
  background: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.12);
  border-color: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.4);
  color: #38bdf8;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.15);
}

.lang-globe-icon {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.lang-name-text {
  max-width: 90px;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.lang-dropdown-arrow {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  color: #94a3b8;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.btn-universal-lang:hover .lang-dropdown-arrow {
  color: #38bdf8;
  transform: translateY(1px);
}

.btn-drawer-lang {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  padding: 0.65rem 1rem;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

/* Universal Language Selector Modal */
.universal-lang-dialog {
  max-width: 820px !important;
  width: 95% !important;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.98) 0%, rgba(8, 14, 28, 0.98) 100%) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12) !important;
  border-radius: 24px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 70px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7) !important;
}

.lang-modal-body {
  padding: 1.25rem 1.75rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.1rem;
}

.lang-modal-desc {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #94a3b8;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.lang-search-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.lang-search-wrapper .search-icon {
  position: absolute;
  left: 1rem;
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: #64748b;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.lang-search-input {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem 0.75rem 2.75rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: 999px;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-family: inherit;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.lang-search-input:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: #38bdf8;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.2);
}

.lang-category-pills {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.lang-cat-pill {
  padding: 0.35rem 0.9rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  color: #94a3b8;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.lang-cat-pill:hover {
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.lang-cat-pill.active {
  background: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.15);
  border-color: #38bdf8;
  color: #38bdf8;
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.2);
}

.universal-lang-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 0.75rem;
  max-height: 380px;
  overflow-y: auto;
  padding-right: 0.35rem;
}

.universal-lang-grid::-webkit-scrollbar {
  width: 6px;
}

.universal-lang-grid::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border-radius: 999px;
}

.lang-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 0.75rem 0.85rem;
  text-align: left;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.25rem;
  position: relative;
  transition: all 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.lang-card:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  border-color: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.4);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.lang-card.selected {
  background: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.12);
  border-color: #38bdf8;
  box-shadow: 0 0 18px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.25);
}

.lang-card-top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.lang-card-flag {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.lang-card-code {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #94a3b8;
  padding: 0.1rem 0.4rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.lang-card-native {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-top: 0.2rem;
  white-space: nowrap;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
}

.lang-card-name {
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  color: #94a3b8;
  white-space: nowrap;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
}

.lang-check-badge {
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #38bdf8;
  margin-top: 0.2rem;
}

.lang-modal-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 1rem 1.75rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.lang-footer-note {
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  color: #64748b;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .universal-lang-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .universal-lang-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}