/*
Theme Name: TechLi Connect
Theme URI: https://techliconnect.com
Author: TechLi Connect
Author URI: https://techliconnect.com
Description: Enterprise IT staffing, recruitment, payroll and background verification theme for TechLi Connect — USA & India workforce solutions.
Version: 2.3.1
Requires at least: 6.0
Requires PHP: 7.4
Tested up to: 6.6
License: GNU General Public License v2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html
Text Domain: techli-connect
*/


:root{
  --red:#F00000; --red-dark:#B80000; --red-tint:#FFF1F1;
  --black:#111111; --dark-gray:#292929; --white:#FFFFFF; --light-gray:#F5F5F5;
  --ink-60:#5B5B5B; --border:#E4E2E2; --border-dark:#3D3D3D;
  --font-display:'Space Grotesk', sans-serif; --font-body:'IBM Plex Sans', sans-serif; --font-mono:'IBM Plex Mono', monospace;
  --radius-s:6px; --radius-m:12px; --radius-l:22px;
  --shadow-sm:0 1px 3px rgba(17,17,17,.06),0 1px 2px rgba(17,17,17,.04);
  --shadow-md:0 10px 28px rgba(17,17,17,.08);
  --shadow-lg:0 28px 70px rgba(17,17,17,.18);
  --ease:cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1);
}
*{box-sizing:border-box; margin:0; padding:0;}
html{scroll-behavior:smooth; scroll-padding-top:96px;}
body{font-family:var(--font-body); color:var(--black); background:var(--white); -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased; line-height:1.5; overflow-x:hidden;}
img{max-width:100%; display:block;}
a{color:inherit; text-decoration:none;}
button{font-family:inherit; cursor:pointer;}
ul{list-style:none;}
input, textarea, select{font-family:inherit; font-size:inherit;}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){ *{animation-duration:.01ms !important; animation-iteration-count:1 !important; transition-duration:.01ms !important; scroll-behavior:auto !important;} }
:focus-visible{ outline:2px solid var(--red); outline-offset:3px; }
.tlc-container{ width:100%; max-width:1280px; margin:0 auto; padding:0 32px; }
@media (max-width:640px){ .tlc-container{ padding:0 20px; } }

.tlc-eyebrow{ display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:10px; font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:12.5px; letter-spacing:.14em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--red); font-weight:500; margin-bottom:20px; }
.tlc-eyebrow::before{ content:""; width:16px; height:1.5px; background:var(--red); display:inline-block; }
.tlc-eyebrow.tlc-light{ color:#FF6B6B; }
.tlc-eyebrow.tlc-center{ margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto; }

h1,h2,h3,h4{ font-family:var(--font-display); font-weight:600; letter-spacing:-.025em; line-height:1.06; color:var(--black); }
.tlc-section-head{ max-width:680px; margin-bottom:56px; }
.tlc-section-head h2{ font-size:clamp(28px,3.6vw,44px); margin-bottom:16px; }
.tlc-section-head p{ color:var(--ink-60); font-size:16.5px; max-width:560px; }
.tlc-section-head.tlc-center{ margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto; text-align:center; }
.tlc-section-head.tlc-on-dark p{ color:rgba(255,255,255,.65); }

section{ position:relative; }
.tlc-pad{ padding:112px 0; }
@media (max-width:900px){ .tlc-pad{ padding:72px 0; } }
.tlc-bg-gray{ background:var(--light-gray); }
.tlc-bg-black{ background:var(--black); color:var(--white); }
.tlc-bg-black h1,.tlc-bg-black h2,.tlc-bg-black h3,.tlc-bg-black h4{ color:var(--white); }

.tlc-btn{ display:inline-flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; gap:8px; padding:15px 28px; border-radius:var(--radius-s); font-weight:600; font-size:14.5px; letter-spacing:.01em; border:1.5px solid transparent; transition:transform .22s var(--ease), box-shadow .25s var(--ease), background .25s var(--ease), color .25s var(--ease), border-color .25s var(--ease); white-space:nowrap; transform-style:preserve-3d; will-change:transform; }
.tlc-btn-primary{ background:var(--red); color:var(--white); box-shadow:0 1px 2px rgba(240,0,0,.15); }
.tlc-btn-primary:hover{ background:var(--red-dark); transform:perspective(600px) translateY(-3px) rotateX(6deg); box-shadow:0 16px 30px rgba(240,0,0,.32); }
.tlc-btn-primary:active{ transform:perspective(600px) translateY(0) rotateX(0) scale(.97); box-shadow:0 4px 10px rgba(240,0,0,.25); }
.tlc-btn-outline{ background:transparent; border-color:var(--black); color:var(--black); }
.tlc-btn-outline:hover{ background:var(--black); color:var(--white); transform:perspective(600px) translateY(-3px) rotateX(6deg); }
.tlc-btn-outline:active{ transform:perspective(600px) translateY(0) rotateX(0) scale(.97); }
.tlc-btn-outline.tlc-on-dark{ border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.5); color:var(--white); }
.tlc-btn-outline.tlc-on-dark:hover{ background:var(--white); color:var(--black); }
.tlc-btn-sm{ padding:11px 20px; font-size:13.5px; }
.tlc-btn-block{ width:100%; }
.tlc-btn:disabled{ opacity:.6; cursor:not-allowed; pointer-events:none; }
.tlc-btn-text{ display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:6px; font-weight:600; font-size:14.5px; color:var(--black); }
.tlc-btn-text svg{ transition:transform .2s; }
.tlc-btn-text:hover svg{ transform:translateX(3px); }
.tlc-btn-text:hover{ color:var(--red); }

/* TOP CONTACT BAR */
.tlc-topbar{ background:var(--black); color:rgba(255,255,255,.75); font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:12px; }
.tlc-topbar-inner{ display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:flex-end; gap:22px; height:36px; }
.tlc-topbar a{ display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:7px; color:rgba(255,255,255,.75); transition:color .2s; }
.tlc-topbar a svg{ color:var(--red); flex-shrink:0; }
.tlc-topbar a:hover{ color:var(--white); }
.tlc-topbar-divider{ width:1px; height:13px; background:rgba(255,255,255,.2); }
@media (max-width:640px){ .tlc-topbar-inner{ justify-content:center; gap:16px; height:auto; padding:8px 0; flex-wrap:wrap; } }

/* HEADER */
header{ position:sticky; top:0; z-index:1000; background:rgba(255,255,255,.94); backdrop-filter:blur(10px); border-bottom:1px solid var(--border); }
.tlc-nav-wrap{ display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; height:76px; gap:16px; }
.tlc-logo{ display:flex; align-items:center; flex-shrink:0; }
.tlc-logo-img{ height:32px; width:auto; display:block; }
nav.tlc-main-nav ul{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:0; }
nav.tlc-main-nav a{ position:relative; padding:10px 9px; font-size:13px; font-weight:500; color:var(--black); transition:color .2s; white-space:nowrap; }
nav.tlc-main-nav a::after{ content:""; position:absolute; left:9px; right:9px; bottom:6px; height:2px; background:var(--red); transform:scaleX(0); transform-origin:left; transition:transform .25s var(--ease); }
nav.tlc-main-nav a:hover{ color:var(--red); }
nav.tlc-main-nav a:hover::after{ transform:scaleX(1); }
.tlc-header-actions{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:14px; flex-shrink:0; }
.tlc-header-secondary{ display:none; font-size:13.5px; font-weight:600; color:var(--black); white-space:nowrap; }
.tlc-header-secondary:hover{ color:var(--red); }
@media (min-width:1440px){ .tlc-header-secondary{ display:inline-flex; } }
.tlc-burger{ display:none; flex-direction:column; gap:5px; width:26px; background:none; border:none; padding:4px; }
.tlc-burger span{ height:2px; background:var(--black); border-radius:2px; transition:.3s; }
@media (max-width:1120px){
  nav.tlc-main-nav{ position:absolute; top:100%; left:0; right:0; background:var(--white); padding:12px 24px 28px; box-shadow:0 18px 40px rgba(17,17,17,.14); border-bottom:1px solid var(--border); max-height:0; opacity:0; overflow:hidden; visibility:hidden; transition:max-height .35s var(--ease), opacity .25s ease, visibility 0s linear .35s; }
  nav.tlc-main-nav.tlc-open{ max-height:80vh; opacity:1; visibility:visible; overflow-y:auto; transition:max-height .35s var(--ease), opacity .25s ease, visibility 0s linear 0s; }
  nav.tlc-main-nav ul{ flex-direction:column; align-items:stretch; gap:2px; }
  nav.tlc-main-nav a{ padding:16px 4px; font-size:17px; border-bottom:1px solid var(--border); }
  nav.tlc-main-nav a::after{ display:none; }
  .tlc-header-actions .tlc-desktop-only{ display:none; }
  .tlc-burger{ display:flex; }
  .tlc-mobile-cta-row{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:12px; margin-top:20px; }
}
@media (min-width:1121px){ .tlc-mobile-cta-row{ display:none; } }

/* NETWORK / MAP SIGNATURE */
.tlc-net-wrap{ position:relative; width:100%; height:100%; }
.tlc-net-wrap svg{ width:100%; height:100%; overflow:visible; }
.tlc-map-fill{ fill:currentColor; opacity:.07; }
.tlc-net-line{ stroke:rgba(255,255,255,.16); stroke-width:1.2; fill:none; }
.tlc-net-line.tlc-on-light{ stroke:rgba(17,17,17,.13); }
.tlc-net-line.tlc-active{ stroke:var(--red); stroke-width:1.6; stroke-dasharray:5 9; animation:flow 3.4s linear infinite; }
@keyframes flow{ to{ stroke-dashoffset:-140; } }
.tlc-net-node{ fill:var(--white); opacity:.9; }
.tlc-net-node.tlc-on-light{ fill:var(--black); opacity:.7; }
.tlc-net-node.tlc-hub{ fill:var(--red); }
.tlc-net-node.tlc-pulse{ animation:node-pulse 2.6s ease-in-out infinite; }
@keyframes node-pulse{ 0%,100%{ opacity:.9; r:4.5; } 50%{ opacity:1; r:6; } }

/* HERO */
.tlc-hero{ background:var(--black); color:var(--white); position:relative; overflow:hidden; padding:100px 0 110px; }
.tlc-hero-glow{ position:absolute; top:-15%; right:-10%; width:60%; height:80%; background:radial-gradient(circle, rgba(240,0,0,.16), transparent 65%); z-index:0; pointer-events:none; }
.tlc-hero-net-bg{ position:absolute; inset:0; opacity:.5; z-index:0; color:var(--white); transition:transform .35s ease-out; }

@keyframes tlc-float{
  0%,100%{ transform:translateY(0) rotate(0deg); }
  50%{ transform:translateY(-8px) rotate(.6deg); }
}
.tlc-float-slow{ animation:tlc-float 7s ease-in-out infinite; transform-origin:center; }
.tlc-hero-inner{ position:relative; z-index:2; max-width:760px; }
.tlc-hero h1{ font-size:clamp(34px,4.8vw,58px); color:var(--white); margin-bottom:24px; }
.tlc-hero p.tlc-lead{ color:rgba(255,255,255,.72); font-size:18px; max-width:560px; margin-bottom:20px; }
.tlc-hero-trust-line{ display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:9px; font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:12.5px; letter-spacing:.06em; text-transform:uppercase; color:#FF6B6B; margin-bottom:36px; }
.tlc-hero-trust-line svg{ flex-shrink:0; }
.tlc-hero-ctas{ display:flex; gap:14px; flex-wrap:wrap; }

/* CAPABILITY STRIP */
.tlc-trust{ padding:56px 0 64px; border-bottom:1px solid var(--border); }
.tlc-cap-row{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); gap:24px; }
.tlc-cap{ text-align:center; padding:0 16px; border-left:1px solid var(--border); }
.tlc-cap:first-child{ border-left:none; }
.tlc-cap-icon{ color:var(--red); margin:0 auto 14px; width:30px; height:30px; }
.tlc-cap .tlc-cap-title{ font-family:var(--font-mono); font-weight:600; font-size:16px; letter-spacing:.02em; margin-bottom:6px; }
.tlc-cap .tlc-cap-label{ color:var(--ink-60); font-size:13.5px; }
@media (max-width:760px){ .tlc-cap-row{ grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; row-gap:32px; } .tlc-cap:nth-child(3){ border-left:none; } }

/* SERVICE CARDS */
.tlc-services-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); gap:20px; }
.tlc-service-card{ background:var(--white); border:1px solid var(--border); border-radius:var(--radius-m); padding:32px 26px; transition:transform .3s var(--ease), box-shadow .3s var(--ease), border-color .3s, box-shadow .35s ease; transform-style:preserve-3d; will-change:transform; }
.tlc-service-card:hover{ transform:translateY(-6px); box-shadow:var(--shadow-md); border-color:transparent; }
.tlc-service-icon{ width:46px; height:46px; border-radius:var(--radius-s); background:var(--red-tint); display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; color:var(--red); margin-bottom:22px; }
.tlc-service-card h3{ font-size:17.5px; margin-bottom:10px; font-weight:600; }
.tlc-service-card p{ color:var(--ink-60); font-size:14.3px; }
@media (max-width:900px){ .tlc-services-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; } }
@media (max-width:560px){ .tlc-services-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }

/* PROCESS TIMELINE (4-step) */
.tlc-timeline{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); gap:0; position:relative; }
.tlc-timeline::before{ content:""; position:absolute; top:23px; left:calc(12.5% + 4px); right:calc(12.5% + 4px); height:1.5px; background:repeating-linear-gradient(90deg, var(--border) 0 8px, transparent 8px 14px); z-index:0; }
.tlc-t-step{ position:relative; z-index:1; padding:0 20px; text-align:center; }
.tlc-t-circle{ width:48px; height:48px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--white); border:1.5px solid var(--black); display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; font-family:var(--font-mono); font-weight:600; font-size:15px; margin:0 auto 22px; transition:background .3s, color .3s, border-color .3s; }
.tlc-t-step:hover .tlc-t-circle{ background:var(--red); border-color:var(--red); color:var(--white); }
.tlc-t-step h3{ font-size:17px; margin-bottom:8px; }
.tlc-t-step p{ color:var(--ink-60); font-size:13.8px; }
@media (max-width:860px){
  .tlc-timeline{ grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:36px; }
  .tlc-timeline::before{ top:0; bottom:0; left:23px; right:auto; width:1.5px; height:auto; background:repeating-linear-gradient(180deg, var(--border) 0 8px, transparent 8px 14px); }
  .tlc-t-step{ display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:20px; text-align:left; padding:0; }
  .tlc-t-circle{ margin:0; flex-shrink:0; }
}

/* BGV */
.tlc-bgv-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:12px 28px; margin-bottom:48px; }
.tlc-bgv-item{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:12px; font-size:15px; padding:6px 0; }
.tlc-bgv-item svg{ color:var(--red); flex-shrink:0; }
.tlc-market-cards{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:20px; }
.tlc-market-card{ background:var(--white); border:1px solid var(--border); border-radius:var(--radius-m); padding:30px 28px; transition:transform .3s var(--ease), box-shadow .35s ease; transform-style:preserve-3d; will-change:transform;}
.tlc-market-card .tlc-flag-tag{ font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:11px; letter-spacing:.08em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--red); font-weight:600; margin-bottom:12px; display:block; }
.tlc-market-card h4{ font-size:19px; margin-bottom:10px; }
.tlc-market-card p{ color:var(--ink-60); font-size:14.3px; }
@media (max-width:760px){ .tlc-bgv-grid, .tlc-market-cards{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }

/* PAYROLL (dark/red) */
.tlc-payroll-section{ background:linear-gradient(150deg, var(--black) 55%, var(--red-dark) 165%); position:relative; overflow:hidden; }
.tlc-payroll-feats{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(5,1fr); gap:16px; margin-top:8px; }
.tlc-p-feat{ background:rgba(255,255,255,.05); border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14); border-radius:var(--radius-m); padding:26px 18px; text-align:center; transition:background .3s, border-color .3s, transform .3s var(--ease), box-shadow .35s ease; transform-style:preserve-3d; will-change:transform; }
.tlc-p-feat:hover{ background:rgba(255,255,255,.09); border-color:var(--red); transform:translateY(-4px); }
.tlc-p-feat svg{ color:#FF6B6B; margin:0 auto 16px; }
.tlc-p-feat span{ font-size:13.5px; font-weight:600; color:var(--white); line-height:1.3; display:block; }
@media (max-width:900px){ .tlc-payroll-feats{ grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr 1fr; } }
@media (max-width:560px){ .tlc-payroll-feats{ grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; } }

/* USA + INDIA GLOBAL SECTION */
.tlc-global-cards{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr auto 1fr; gap:0; align-items:center; }
.tlc-global-card{ background:var(--white); border:1px solid var(--border); border-radius:var(--radius-l); padding:36px; box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm); transition:transform .3s var(--ease), box-shadow .35s ease; transform-style:preserve-3d; will-change:transform;}
.tlc-global-card .tlc-mini-map{ width:100%; height:140px; margin-bottom:24px; color:var(--black); }
.tlc-global-card .tlc-flag-tag{ font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:11.5px; letter-spacing:.1em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--red); font-weight:600; margin-bottom:8px; display:block; }
.tlc-global-card h3{ font-size:24px; margin-bottom:18px; }
.tlc-global-list{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:11px; }
.tlc-global-list li{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px; font-size:14.8px; color:var(--dark-gray); }
.tlc-global-list svg{ color:var(--red); flex-shrink:0; }
.tlc-global-connector{ width:120px; height:2px; position:relative; }
.tlc-global-connector svg{ width:100%; height:60px; overflow:visible; }
@media (max-width:900px){
  .tlc-global-cards{ grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:28px; }
  .tlc-global-connector{ width:100%; height:60px; margin:0 auto; transform:rotate(90deg); }
}

/* TECH TAG CLOUD */
.tlc-tag-cloud{ display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:12px; }
.tlc-tag-pill{ display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:8px; padding:11px 20px; border:1.5px solid var(--border); border-radius:100px; font-size:14px; font-weight:500; color:var(--dark-gray); background:var(--white); transition:border-color .25s, color .25s, background .25s, transform .25s var(--ease); }
.tlc-tag-pill:hover{ border-color:var(--red); color:var(--red); background:var(--red-tint); transform:translateY(-2px); }
.tlc-tag-pill.tlc-strong{ font-weight:600; color:var(--black); border-color:var(--dark-gray); }
.tlc-tag-pill.tlc-strong:hover{ color:var(--red); border-color:var(--red); }

/* WHY / BENEFITS dark */
.tlc-benefits-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); gap:1px; background:var(--border-dark); border:1px solid var(--border-dark); border-radius:var(--radius-m); overflow:hidden; }
.tlc-benefit{ padding:34px 26px; background:var(--dark-gray); transition:background .3s, box-shadow .35s ease, transform .3s var(--ease); transform-style:preserve-3d; will-change:transform; }
.tlc-benefit:hover{ background:#333333; }
.tlc-benefit .tlc-b-icon{ color:var(--red); margin-bottom:20px; }
.tlc-benefit h3{ font-size:16.5px; margin-bottom:10px; color:var(--white); }
.tlc-benefit p{ font-size:13.8px; color:rgba(255,255,255,.62); }
@media (max-width:900px){ .tlc-benefits-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; } }
@media (max-width:560px){ .tlc-benefits-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }

/* TWO COL / FORMS */
.tlc-two-col{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:.85fr 1.15fr; gap:64px; align-items:start; }
.tlc-two-col.tlc-reverse{ grid-template-columns:1.15fr .85fr; }
.tlc-two-col.tlc-reverse .tlc-col-visual{ order:2; }
.tlc-two-col p.tlc-body-text{ color:var(--ink-60); font-size:16.3px; margin:18px 0 30px; max-width:460px; }
.tlc-two-col .tlc-btn-row{ display:flex; gap:14px; flex-wrap:wrap; }
.tlc-note-box{ display:flex; gap:12px; align-items:flex-start; background:var(--light-gray); border-radius:var(--radius-s); padding:16px 18px; margin-top:26px; max-width:460px; }
.tlc-note-box svg{ color:var(--red); flex-shrink:0; margin-top:2px; }
.tlc-note-box p{ font-size:13.6px; color:var(--dark-gray); margin:0; }

.tlc-panel{ background:var(--white); border:1px solid var(--border); border-radius:var(--radius-l); padding:36px; box-shadow:var(--shadow-md); }
.tlc-panel-title{ font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:12px; letter-spacing:.08em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--red); font-weight:600; margin-bottom:24px; }
.tlc-form-row{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:16px; margin-bottom:16px; }
.tlc-form-field{ margin-bottom:16px; }
.tlc-form-field label{ display:block; font-size:13px; font-weight:600; color:var(--dark-gray); margin-bottom:7px; }
.tlc-form-field input, .tlc-form-field select, .tlc-form-field textarea{ width:100%; border:1.5px solid var(--border); border-radius:var(--radius-s); padding:12px 14px; font-size:14.3px; transition:border-color .2s; }
.tlc-form-field select{ appearance:none; -webkit-appearance:none; padding-right:34px; background-image:url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='12' height='8'%3E%3Cpath d='M1 1l5 5 5-5' stroke='%235B5B5B' stroke-width='1.6' fill='none' fill-rule='evenodd'/%3E%3C/svg%3E"); background-repeat:no-repeat; background-position:right 14px center; }
.tlc-form-field textarea{ resize:vertical; min-height:84px; }
.tlc-form-field input:focus, .tlc-form-field select:focus, .tlc-form-field textarea:focus{ border-color:var(--red); outline:none; }
.tlc-required{ color:var(--red); }
.tlc-form-field.tlc-invalid input,
.tlc-form-field.tlc-invalid select,
.tlc-form-field.tlc-invalid textarea{ border-color:var(--red); background:var(--red-tint); }
.tlc-field-error{ display:none; color:var(--red-dark); font-size:12.5px; margin-top:6px; font-weight:500; }
.tlc-form-field.tlc-invalid .tlc-field-error{ display:block; }
.tlc-upload-zone.tlc-invalid{ border-color:var(--red); background:var(--red-tint); }
.tlc-modal .tlc-upload-zone{ margin-bottom:8px; }
.tlc-form-success{ display:none; align-items:center; gap:10px; background:var(--red-tint); color:var(--red-dark); padding:14px 16px; border-radius:var(--radius-s); font-size:14px; font-weight:500; margin-bottom:16px; }
.tlc-form-success.tlc-show{ display:flex; }
.tlc-form-error{ display:none; align-items:center; gap:10px; background:var(--light-gray); color:var(--dark-gray); border:1.5px solid var(--border); padding:14px 16px; border-radius:var(--radius-s); font-size:14px; font-weight:500; margin-bottom:16px; }
.tlc-form-error.tlc-show{ display:flex; }
.tlc-btn-secondary-row{ display:flex; gap:12px; margin-top:14px; }

.tlc-upload-zone{ border:1.5px dashed var(--border); border-radius:var(--radius-m); padding:30px 22px; text-align:center; background:var(--light-gray); transition:border-color .2s, background .2s; cursor:pointer; margin-bottom:22px; }
.tlc-upload-zone:hover, .tlc-upload-zone.tlc-drag{ border-color:var(--red); background:var(--red-tint); }
.tlc-upload-zone svg{ color:var(--red); margin:0 auto 12px; }
.tlc-upload-zone .tlc-u-title{ font-weight:600; font-size:14.5px; margin-bottom:4px; }
.tlc-upload-zone .tlc-u-sub{ color:var(--ink-60); font-size:12.5px; }
.tlc-upload-filename{ margin-top:12px; font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:12.5px; color:var(--red-dark); display:none; }

@media (max-width:960px){
  .tlc-two-col, .tlc-two-col.tlc-reverse{ grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:44px; }
  .tlc-two-col.tlc-reverse .tlc-col-visual{ order:0; }
  .tlc-form-row{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
}

/* INDUSTRIES */
.tlc-industries-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); gap:18px; }
.tlc-industry-card{ background:var(--white); border:1px solid var(--border); border-radius:var(--radius-m); padding:28px 22px; transition:transform .3s var(--ease), box-shadow .3s var(--ease), border-color .3s, box-shadow .35s ease; transform-style:preserve-3d; will-change:transform; }
.tlc-industry-card:hover{ transform:translateY(-5px); box-shadow:var(--shadow-md); border-color:transparent; }
.tlc-industry-icon{ width:42px; height:42px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--light-gray); display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; color:var(--red); margin-bottom:18px; transition:background .3s; }
.tlc-industry-card:hover .tlc-industry-icon{ background:var(--red-tint); }
.tlc-industry-card h4{ font-size:15.5px; font-weight:600; }
@media (max-width:900px){ .tlc-industries-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; } }
@media (max-width:560px){ .tlc-industries-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }

/* CANDIDATE JOURNEY FLOW */
.tlc-journey-flow{ display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; align-items:center; gap:0; justify-content:center; }
.tlc-journey-chip{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px; background:var(--white); border:1.5px solid var(--border); border-radius:100px; padding:13px 22px; font-size:13.6px; font-weight:600; color:var(--black); }
.tlc-journey-chip .tlc-jc-num{ width:20px; height:20px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--red); color:var(--white); font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:10.5px; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; flex-shrink:0; }
.tlc-journey-arrow{ color:var(--border); margin:0 6px; flex-shrink:0; }
@media (max-width:900px){ .tlc-journey-flow{ flex-direction:column; align-items:stretch; gap:14px; } .tlc-journey-chip{ justify-content:flex-start; } .tlc-journey-arrow{ transform:rotate(90deg); align-self:center; margin:0; } }

/* CTA BANDS */
.tlc-cta-band{ padding:96px 0; text-align:center; position:relative; overflow:hidden; }
.tlc-cta-band.tlc-dark{ background:var(--black); color:var(--white); }
.tlc-cta-band.tlc-dark h2{ color:var(--white); font-size:clamp(28px,4vw,44px); }
.tlc-cta-band.tlc-dark p{ color:rgba(255,255,255,.68); max-width:520px; margin:16px auto 34px; font-size:16.5px; }
.tlc-cta-band.tlc-light{ background:var(--white); border-top:1px solid var(--border); border-bottom:1px solid var(--border); }
.tlc-cta-band.tlc-light h2{ font-size:clamp(26px,3.6vw,38px); }
.tlc-cta-band.tlc-light p{ color:var(--ink-60); max-width:480px; margin:14px auto 32px; font-size:16px; }
.tlc-cta-actions{ display:flex; gap:14px; justify-content:center; flex-wrap:wrap; }
.tlc-cta-band .tlc-net-bg{ position:absolute; inset:0; opacity:.4; z-index:0; }
.tlc-cta-band .tlc-container{ position:relative; z-index:1; }

/* TESTIMONIALS */
.tlc-testi-tabs{ display:flex; justify-content:center; gap:10px; margin-bottom:40px; }
.tlc-testi-tab{ padding:10px 22px; border-radius:100px; border:1.5px solid var(--border); background:var(--white); font-size:13.6px; font-weight:600; color:var(--ink-60); transition:.2s; }
.tlc-testi-tab.tlc-active{ background:var(--black); color:var(--white); border-color:var(--black); }
.tlc-testi-tab:hover:not(.tlc-active){ border-color:var(--red); color:var(--red); }
.tlc-testi-wrap{ position:relative; max-width:780px; margin:0 auto; }
.tlc-testi-track{ overflow:hidden; }
.tlc-testi-slides{ display:flex; transition:transform .5s var(--ease); }
.tlc-testi-slide{ min-width:100%; padding:0 6px; }
.tlc-testi-card{ background:var(--white); border:1px solid var(--border); border-radius:var(--radius-l); padding:46px; text-align:center; transition:transform .3s var(--ease), box-shadow .35s ease; transform-style:preserve-3d; will-change:transform;}
.tlc-stars{ color:var(--red); font-size:15px; letter-spacing:3px; margin-bottom:22px; }
.tlc-testi-quote{ font-size:19px; line-height:1.55; color:var(--black); font-family:var(--font-display); font-weight:500; letter-spacing:-.01em; margin-bottom:28px; }
.tlc-testi-person{ display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; gap:14px; }
.tlc-avatar{ width:46px; height:46px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--black); color:var(--white); display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; font-family:var(--font-mono); font-weight:600; font-size:14px; border:2px solid var(--red-tint); flex-shrink:0; }
.tlc-testi-person .tlc-p-name{ font-weight:600; font-size:14.5px; }
.tlc-testi-person .tlc-p-role{ font-size:12.6px; color:var(--ink-60); }
.tlc-testi-tag{ display:inline-block; margin-top:2px; font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:10.5px; letter-spacing:.06em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--red); font-weight:600; }
.tlc-testi-nav{ display:flex; justify-content:center; align-items:center; gap:22px; margin-top:32px; }
.tlc-testi-arrow{ width:40px; height:40px; border-radius:50%; border:1.5px solid var(--border); display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; background:var(--white); transition:.2s; }
.tlc-testi-arrow:hover{ border-color:var(--red); background:var(--red); color:var(--white); }
.tlc-testi-dots{ display:flex; gap:8px; }
.tlc-testi-dot{ width:7px; height:7px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--border); transition:.2s; border:none; padding:0; }
.tlc-testi-dot.tlc-active{ background:var(--red); transform:scale(1.3); }

/* ABOUT */
.tlc-about-stats{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:20px; margin-top:36px; }
.tlc-about-stat{ border-left:2px solid var(--red); padding-left:16px; }
.tlc-about-stat .tlc-num{ font-family:var(--font-mono); font-weight:600; font-size:26px; }
.tlc-about-stat .tlc-lbl{ font-size:12.5px; color:var(--ink-60); margin-top:2px; }
@media (max-width:560px){ .tlc-about-stats{ grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; } }
.tlc-visual-frame{ position:relative; border-radius:var(--radius-l); background:linear-gradient(155deg, var(--black), var(--dark-gray)); aspect-ratio:4/3.3; overflow:hidden; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; }
.tlc-visual-frame svg{ width:88%; height:88%; }

/* FINAL CTA */
.tlc-final-cta{ background:var(--black); color:var(--white); position:relative; overflow:hidden; padding:120px 0; text-align:center; }
.tlc-final-cta .tlc-glow{ position:absolute; top:-20%; left:50%; transform:translateX(-50%); width:900px; height:500px; background:radial-gradient(ellipse, rgba(240,0,0,.22), transparent 65%); z-index:0; }
.tlc-final-cta .tlc-container{ position:relative; z-index:2; }
.tlc-final-cta h2{ font-size:clamp(32px,4.8vw,54px); color:var(--white); margin-bottom:20px; }
.tlc-final-cta p{ color:rgba(255,255,255,.7); max-width:580px; margin:0 auto 40px; font-size:17px; }
.tlc-final-cta .tlc-cta-actions{ display:flex; gap:16px; justify-content:center; flex-wrap:wrap; }
.tlc-final-cta-net{ position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:1; opacity:.4; }

/* FOOTER */
footer{ background:var(--black); color:rgba(255,255,255,.68); padding-top:84px; position:relative; overflow:hidden; }
.tlc-footer-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.3fr 1fr 1fr 1fr .8fr .7fr; gap:30px; padding-bottom:52px; border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12); position:relative; z-index:1; }
.tlc-footer-brand .tlc-logo{ color:var(--white); margin-bottom:16px; }
.tlc-footer-logo-chip{ background:var(--white); padding:10px 14px; border-radius:8px; }
.tlc-footer-logo-chip .tlc-logo-img{ height:26px; }
.tlc-footer-brand p{ font-size:14px; max-width:210px; line-height:1.6; margin-bottom:16px; }
.tlc-footer-emails{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:9px; }
.tlc-footer-emails a{ display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:8px; font-size:13.3px; color:rgba(255,255,255,.75); transition:color .2s; }
.tlc-footer-emails a svg{ color:var(--red); flex-shrink:0; }
.tlc-footer-emails a:hover{ color:var(--white); }
.tlc-footer-col h4{ font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:11px; letter-spacing:.08em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--white); margin-bottom:18px; font-weight:600; }
.tlc-footer-col ul li{ margin-bottom:11px; }
.tlc-footer-col a{ font-size:13.6px; transition:color .2s; }
.tlc-footer-col a:hover{ color:var(--red); }
.tlc-footer-bottom{ display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:center; padding:24px 0; font-size:13px; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:14px; position:relative; z-index:1; }
.tlc-social-row{ display:flex; gap:10px; }
.tlc-social-row a{ width:36px; height:36px; border-radius:50%; border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2); display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; transition:.2s; }
.tlc-social-row a:hover{ border-color:var(--red); background:var(--red); }
.tlc-footer-net{ position:absolute; bottom:-60px; right:-60px; width:420px; height:420px; opacity:.35; z-index:0; pointer-events:none; color:var(--white); }
@media (max-width:1020px){ .tlc-footer-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr 1fr; row-gap:38px; } }
@media (max-width:640px){ .tlc-footer-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; } }
@media (max-width:440px){ .tlc-footer-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } .tlc-footer-bottom{ flex-direction:column; align-items:flex-start; } }

.tlc-reveal{ opacity:0; transform:translateY(22px); transition:opacity .7s var(--ease), transform .7s var(--ease); }
.tlc-reveal.tlc-in{ opacity:1; transform:translateY(0); }

/* QUICK ENQUIRY MODAL */
.tlc-modal-overlay{ position:fixed; inset:0; background:rgba(17,17,17,.62); display:none; align-items:center; justify-content:center; z-index:2147483000; padding:20px; }
.tlc-modal-overlay.tlc-open{ display:flex; }
.tlc-modal{ background:var(--white); border-radius:var(--radius-l); padding:38px; max-width:440px; width:100%; position:relative; box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg); max-height:88vh; overflow-y:auto; }
.tlc-modal-close{ position:absolute; top:16px; right:16px; width:34px; height:34px; border-radius:50%; border:1px solid var(--border); background:var(--white); font-size:20px; line-height:1; cursor:pointer; color:var(--ink-60); display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; transition:.2s; }
.tlc-modal-close:hover{ border-color:var(--red); color:var(--red); }
.tlc-modal-eyebrow{ font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:11.5px; letter-spacing:.08em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--red); font-weight:600; margin-bottom:8px; }
.tlc-modal h3{ font-size:21px; margin-bottom:8px; padding-right:26px; }
.tlc-modal-sub{ color:var(--ink-60); font-size:14px; margin-bottom:18px; }
.tlc-modal-tag{ display:inline-block; font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:12px; background:var(--red-tint); color:var(--red-dark); padding:6px 12px; border-radius:100px; margin-bottom:20px; }

/* ===================================================================
   STANDARD WORDPRESS PAGE CONTENT (page.php / index.php fallback)
   The main design's CSS reset intentionally strips default list/heading
   styling for full control over the one-page layout above — but regular
   WordPress page content (e.g. a client-created Privacy Policy page,
   rendered through the_content()) needs normal prose styling restored,
   since it won't carry any of the tlc- prefixed classes.
   =================================================================== */
.tlc-page-content{ font-size:16px; line-height:1.7; color:var(--dark-gray); max-width:760px; }
.tlc-page-content p{ margin-bottom:1.2em; }
.tlc-page-content h1, .tlc-page-content h2, .tlc-page-content h3, .tlc-page-content h4{
  color:var(--black); margin:1.4em 0 .6em; line-height:1.25;
}
.tlc-page-content h2{ font-size:28px; }
.tlc-page-content h3{ font-size:22px; }
.tlc-page-content h4{ font-size:18px; }
.tlc-page-content ul, .tlc-page-content ol{ margin:0 0 1.2em 1.4em; }
.tlc-page-content ul{ list-style:disc; }
.tlc-page-content ol{ list-style:decimal; }
.tlc-page-content li{ margin-bottom:.4em; }
.tlc-page-content a{ color:var(--red); text-decoration:underline; }
.tlc-page-content a:hover{ color:var(--red-dark); }
.tlc-page-content img{ max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:var(--radius-m); margin:1em 0; }
.tlc-page-content blockquote{ border-left:3px solid var(--red); padding-left:20px; color:var(--ink-60); font-style:italic; margin:1.2em 0; }

/* v1.8 media manager */
.tlc-hero.tlc-has-bg-image,.tlc-final-cta.tlc-has-bg-image{background-size:cover;background-position:center;background-repeat:no-repeat;}
.tlc-hero.tlc-has-bg-image{background-attachment:scroll;}
.tlc-final-cta.tlc-has-bg-image{background-color:var(--black);}
.tlc-image-frame{padding:0!important;overflow:hidden;}
.tlc-section-media-image{display:block;width:100%;height:100%;min-height:260px;object-fit:cover;border-radius:inherit;}