
  /* =========================================================
     DIAMOND BRIDGE — Healthcare · Career Atlas
     Centre of gravity: opportunities for progression
     ========================================================= */

  :root {
    --ink: #1A1A1A;
    --navy: #0A1840;
    --navy-deep: #050C26;
    --gold: #C9A24A;
    --gold-soft: #E8D69E;
    --gold-deep: #A8852D;

    --paper: #F4EFE3;
    --paper-warm: #F8F3E7;
    --paper-deep: #ECE4D2;
    --bg: #F4EFE3;
    --card-cream: #F8F3E7;

    --text: #1A1A1A;
    --text-muted: #4A463E;
    --text-soft: #6B6557;
    --hairline: #D8CFB8;

    --r-sm: 6px;
    --r-md: 10px;
    --r-lg: 14px;

    --serif: 'Fraunces', Georgia, serif;
    --sans: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;
  }

  * { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
  html { scroll-behavior: smooth; scroll-padding-top: 90px; }
  body {
    font-family: var(--sans);
    color: var(--text);
    background: var(--bg);
    line-height: 1.65;
    font-size: 16px;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
  }

  .wrap { max-width: 1180px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 32px; }
  .wrap-narrow { max-width: 880px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 32px; }

  /* ===== Typography ===== */
  h1, h2, h3, .display {
    font-family: var(--serif);
    color: var(--navy);
    font-weight: 500;
    line-height: 1.1;
    letter-spacing: -0.005em;
  }
  h1 { font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5.5vw, 4rem); }
  h2 { font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 4vw, 2.8rem); }
  h3 { font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 2vw, 1.6rem); font-weight: 600; }
  .serif-it { font-family: var(--serif); font-style: italic; font-weight: 500; color: var(--gold); }
  p { line-height: 1.7; color: var(--text); }

  .eyebrow {
    font-family: var(--sans);
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.22em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold-deep);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
  }
  .eyebrow::before {
    content: '';
    width: 24px;
    height: 1px;
    background: var(--gold);
  }

  .lede { font-size: 1.05rem; line-height: 1.7; color: var(--text-muted); max-width: 56ch; }

  /* ===== Navigation ===== */
  .nav {
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    z-index: 100;
    background: rgba(250, 246, 236, 0.92);
    backdrop-filter: saturate(180%) blur(14px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: saturate(180%) blur(14px);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--hairline);
  }
  .nav-inner {
    max-width: 1180px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 18px 32px;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 24px;
  }
  .brand { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; text-decoration: none; }
  .brand-mark {
    width: 22px; height: 22px; background: var(--gold);
    transform: rotate(45deg); border-radius: 2px; position: relative;
  }
  .brand-mark::after {
    content: ''; display: block; width: 8px; height: 8px;
    background: var(--bg); margin: 7px;
  }
  .brand-text {
    font-family: var(--sans); font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--navy); letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  }
  .brand-text em {
    font-family: var(--serif); font-weight: 500; font-style: italic;
    color: var(--gold-deep); font-size: 1.15rem; margin-left: 2px;
  }
  .nav-links { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 36px; list-style: none; }
  .nav-links a {
    color: var(--text); text-decoration: none; font-size: 0.92rem; font-weight: 500;
    transition: color 150ms;
  }
  .nav-links a:hover { color: var(--gold-deep); }
  .nav-apply {
    background: var(--navy); color: #fff; padding: 9px 22px;
    border-radius: 999px; text-decoration: none; font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 500; transition: background 150ms;
  }
  .nav-apply:hover { background: var(--navy-deep); color: #fff !important; }
  .nav-toggle {
    display: none; background: none; border: 0; font-size: 24px;
    cursor: pointer; color: var(--navy); line-height: 1;
  }
  @media (max-width: 880px) {
    .nav-links { display: none; }
    .nav-links.open {
      display: flex; flex-direction: column;
      position: absolute; top: 100%; left: 0; right: 0;
      background: var(--bg); padding: 24px 32px; gap: 18px;
      border-bottom: 1px solid var(--hairline); align-items: flex-start;
    }
    .nav-toggle { display: block; }
  }

  /* ===== Hero ===== */
  .hero {
    background: var(--paper);
    padding: 80px 0 90px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  .hero-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr;
    gap: 56px;
    align-items: center;
  }
  @media (max-width: 880px) {
    .hero-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 48px; }
  }
  .hero h1 { margin: 24px 0 28px; color: var(--navy); }
  .hero .lede { font-size: 1.1rem; max-width: 56ch; margin-bottom: 28px; }
  .hero .lede strong { color: var(--navy); font-weight: 600; }
  .cta-row { display: flex; gap: 14px; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; }
  .btn-primary {
    background: var(--navy); color: #fff; padding: 14px 26px;
    border-radius: 999px; text-decoration: none; font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 500; border: 0; cursor: pointer;
    transition: background 150ms; font-family: inherit;
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  }
  .btn-primary:hover { background: var(--navy-deep); }
  .btn-ghost {
    background: transparent; color: var(--navy); padding: 14px 8px;
    text-decoration: none; font-size: 0.95rem; font-weight: 500;
    font-family: inherit; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--navy);
    transition: color 150ms, border-color 150ms;
  }
  .btn-ghost:hover { color: var(--gold-deep); border-color: var(--gold-deep); }

  /* Salary cards in hero */
  .salary-stack {
    position: relative;
    min-height: 360px;
  }
  .salary-card {
    position: absolute;
    width: 260px;
    padding: 24px 26px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(31, 36, 52, 0.10), 0 2px 6px rgba(31, 36, 52, 0.06);
  }
  .salary-card .role-tag {
    font-family: var(--sans);
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.18em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold-deep);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
  }
  .salary-card h4 {
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--navy);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    line-height: 1.2;
  }
  .salary-card .pay {
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-style: italic;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--gold-deep);
    font-weight: 500;
    margin: 6px 0;
  }
  .salary-card .pay-sub {
    font-family: var(--sans);
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: var(--text-soft);
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  }
  .salary-card-1 {
    background: var(--card-cream);
    top: 0;
    right: 30px;
    transform: rotate(-3deg);
  }
  .salary-card-2 {
    background: var(--navy);
    top: 130px;
    left: 30px;
    transform: rotate(2.5deg);
  }
  .salary-card-2 .role-tag { color: var(--gold-soft); }
  .salary-card-2 h4 { color: #fff; }
  .salary-card-2 .pay { color: var(--gold-soft); }
  .salary-card-2 .pay-sub { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); }
  .salary-card-3 {
    background: var(--card-cream);
    top: 240px;
    right: 0;
    transform: rotate(-1.5deg);
  }

  /* ===== Glance strip ===== */
  .strip { background: var(--paper-deep); padding: 36px 0; }
  .strip-inner {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr repeat(4, auto);
    gap: 36px;
    align-items: center;
    max-width: 1180px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 32px;
  }
  @media (max-width: 880px) {
    .strip-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  }
  .strip-label {
    font-family: var(--sans);
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.16em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--text-soft);
    max-width: 24ch;
  }
  .strip-item .stat-num {
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--navy);
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
  }
  .strip-item .stat-num em {
    font-style: italic; font-size: 1.5rem; color: var(--gold-deep);
  }
  .strip-item .stat-lbl {
    font-family: var(--sans);
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.4;
  }

  /* ===== Section base ===== */
  section.section { padding: 96px 0; }
  section.section-paper { background: var(--paper); }
  section.section-warm { background: var(--paper-warm); }
  section.section-navy { background: var(--navy); color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85); }
  section.section-navy h1, section.section-navy h2, section.section-navy h3 { color: #fff; }
  section.section-navy .eyebrow { color: var(--gold-soft); }
  section.section-navy .eyebrow::before { background: var(--gold-soft); }
  section.section-navy .lede { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.78); }

  .section-head { margin-bottom: 56px; max-width: 64ch; }
  .section-head.center { text-align: center; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
  .section-head h2 { margin: 18px 0 20px; }

  /* ===== The Ladder (sector tiers) ===== */
  .ladder-intro {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr;
    gap: 56px;
    align-items: start;
    margin-bottom: 64px;
  }
  @media (max-width: 880px) { .ladder-intro { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; } }

  .tier-nav {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);
    gap: 2px;
    background: var(--hairline);
    border-radius: var(--r-md);
    padding: 2px;
    margin-bottom: 32px;
    overflow-x: auto;
  }
  @media (max-width: 720px) {
    .tier-nav { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
  }
  .tier-btn {
    background: var(--bg);
    border: 0;
    padding: 14px 8px;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-family: var(--sans);
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--text-soft);
    border-radius: var(--r-sm);
    transition: all 150ms;
    text-align: center;
    line-height: 1.3;
  }
  .tier-btn:hover { background: var(--paper-warm); color: var(--navy); }
  .tier-btn.active { background: var(--navy); color: #fff; }
  .tier-btn .tier-rom {
    display: block;
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-style: italic;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--gold-deep);
    margin-bottom: 4px;
    font-weight: 500;
    text-transform: none;
    letter-spacing: 0;
  }
  .tier-btn.active .tier-rom { color: var(--gold-soft); }

  .tier-panel {
    background: var(--bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--hairline);
    border-radius: var(--r-lg);
    padding: 44px 48px;
  }
  @media (max-width: 720px) { .tier-panel { padding: 28px; } }
  .tier-header { margin-bottom: 32px; padding-bottom: 28px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--hairline); }
  .tier-header .rom {
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--gold-deep);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  }
  .tier-header h3 {
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-size: 2rem;
    color: var(--navy);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    line-height: 1.15;
  }
  .tier-header .tier-sub {
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
    max-width: 62ch;
  }
  .tier-header .tier-range {
    margin-top: 14px;
    font-family: var(--sans);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--gold-deep);
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  }

  .roles-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(240px, 1fr));
    gap: 24px;
  }
  .role-card {
    padding: 24px 0;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--hairline);
  }
  .role-card:nth-child(-n+1),
  .role-card:nth-child(-n+2),
  .role-card:nth-child(-n+3) { /* top row of three */ }

  .role-card .role-num {
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-style: italic;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--gold);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  }
  .role-card h4 {
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    color: var(--navy);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 1.3;
  }
  .role-card .role-pay {
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--gold-deep);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    font-weight: 500;
  }
  .role-card .role-body {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
  }
  .role-card .role-meta {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: var(--text-soft);
    line-height: 1.5;
  }
  .role-card .role-meta strong {
    color: var(--navy);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 3px;
    margin-top: 8px;
  }

  /* ===== Why now — single big stat ===== */
  .megastats {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));
    gap: 1px;
    background: var(--hairline);
    border: 1px solid var(--hairline);
    border-radius: var(--r-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-top: 48px;
  }
  .megastat {
    background: var(--bg);
    padding: 36px 28px;
    transition: background 200ms;
  }
  .megastat:hover { background: var(--paper); }
  .megastat .num {
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-size: 3rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--navy);
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
  }
  .megastat .num em {
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--gold-deep);
  }
  .megastat .lbl {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.5;
  }

  /* ===== Employers ===== */
  .employers-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));
    gap: 1px;
    background: var(--hairline);
    border: 1px solid var(--hairline);
    border-radius: var(--r-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  .emp-cat {
    background: var(--bg);
    padding: 32px 28px;
  }
  .emp-cat-num {
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--gold);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    font-weight: 500;
  }
  .emp-cat h4 {
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: var(--navy);
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
  }
  .emp-cat ul {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0 0 14px;
  }
  .emp-cat li {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    padding: 3px 0;
    line-height: 1.5;
  }
  .emp-cat .emp-note {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--text-soft);
    font-style: italic;
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin-top: 8px;
    padding-top: 12px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--hairline);
  }

  /* ===== The Crossing (programme) ===== */
  .crossing-intro {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.1fr;
    gap: 56px;
    align-items: center;
  }
  @media (max-width: 880px) { .crossing-intro { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; } }
  .crossing-stats {
    background: var(--paper);
    border-radius: var(--r-lg);
    padding: 44px;
    border: 1px solid var(--hairline);
  }
  .cstat-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: baseline;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 16px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--hairline);
    gap: 16px;
  }
  .cstat-row:first-child { padding-top: 0; }
  .cstat-row:last-child { padding-bottom: 0; border-bottom: 0; }
  .cstat-row .cs-label {
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: var(--navy);
    font-weight: 500;
  }
  .cstat-row .cs-value {
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-style: italic;
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    color: var(--gold-deep);
    font-weight: 500;
    text-align: right;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }

  /* ===== Mentor cards ===== */
  .mentor-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 56px;
    align-items: center;
  }
  @media (max-width: 880px) { .mentor-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 36px; } }
  .mentor-cards {
    position: relative;
    min-height: 380px;
  }
  .m-card {
    background: var(--card-cream);
    border-radius: 4px;
    padding: 24px;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(31, 36, 52, 0.10);
    position: absolute;
    width: 270px;
    font-family: var(--serif);
  }
  .m-card:nth-child(1) { top: 0; left: 0; transform: rotate(-3deg); }
  .m-card:nth-child(2) { top: 80px; right: 0; transform: rotate(2deg); background: var(--navy); color: #fff; }
  .m-card:nth-child(3) { top: 220px; left: 60px; transform: rotate(-1deg); }
  .m-card .m-tag {
    font-family: var(--sans);
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.18em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold-deep);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
  }
  .m-card:nth-child(2) .m-tag { color: var(--gold-soft); }
  .m-card .m-q { font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.5; }
  .m-card .m-q em { color: var(--gold-deep); font-style: italic; }
  .m-card:nth-child(2) .m-q em { color: var(--gold-soft); }
  .m-card .m-attr {
    font-family: var(--sans);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--text-soft);
    margin-top: 14px;
    font-style: normal;
  }
  .m-card:nth-child(2) .m-attr { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); }

  /* ===== Apply ===== */
  .apply-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.1fr;
    gap: 64px;
    align-items: start;
  }
  @media (max-width: 880px) { .apply-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; } }

  .apply-form {
    background: var(--bg);
    border-radius: var(--r-lg);
    padding: 44px;
    box-shadow: 0 24px 56px rgba(0,0,0,0.20);
  }
  .apply-form h3 {
    font-family: var(--serif);
    color: var(--navy);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    font-weight: 500;
  }
  .apply-form .form-lede {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
    line-height: 1.6;
  }
  .field { margin-bottom: 20px; }
  .field label {
    display: block;
    font-family: var(--sans);
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--navy);
    margin-bottom: 7px;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  }
  .field input, .field select, .field textarea {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 13px 16px;
    border: 1px solid var(--hairline);
    border-radius: var(--r-md);
    font-family: var(--sans);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--text);
    background: #fff;
    transition: border-color 150ms, box-shadow 150ms;
  }
  .field input:focus, .field select:focus, .field textarea:focus {
    outline: 0;
    border-color: var(--gold);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(184, 149, 89, 0.18);
  }
  .field textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 80px; font-family: var(--sans); }
  .submit-btn {
    width: 100%;
    background: var(--navy);
    color: #fff;
    padding: 16px;
    border: 0;
    border-radius: var(--r-md);
    font-family: var(--sans);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 1rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background 150ms;
    margin-top: 12px;
  }
  .submit-btn:hover { background: var(--navy-deep); }
  .form-note {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: var(--text-soft);
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: 16px;
    line-height: 1.5;
  }
  .success-msg {
    display: none;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 32px;
    background: var(--paper);
    border-radius: var(--r-md);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold);
  }
  .success-msg.show { display: block; }
  .success-msg h3 { color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 10px; }
  .success-msg p { color: var(--text-muted); margin: 0; }

  .apply-points {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 18px;
    margin-top: 32px;
  }
  .ap-point {
    display: flex;
    gap: 18px;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }
  .ap-point .ap-num {
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--gold-soft);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    line-height: 1;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    min-width: 36px;
  }
  .ap-point h4 {
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    color: #fff;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
    font-weight: 600;
  }
  .ap-point p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.72); font-size: 0.92rem; margin: 0; }

  /* ===== Footer ===== */
  footer {
    background: var(--navy-deep);
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
    padding: 64px 0;
  }
  .footer-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr;
    gap: 56px;
    align-items: start;
  }
  @media (max-width: 720px) {
    .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 36px; }
  }
  .f-quote {
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-style: italic;
    font-size: 1.45rem;
    color: var(--gold-soft);
    font-weight: 500;
    line-height: 1.35;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    max-width: 30ch;
  }
  .f-meta {
    font-family: var(--sans);
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.18em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  }
  .f-follow-label {
    font-family: var(--sans);
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.18em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold-soft);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
  }
  .f-social {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
  }
  .f-social a {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    transition: color 150ms;
  }
  .f-social a:hover { color: var(--gold-soft); }
  .f-social a svg { color: var(--gold-soft); flex-shrink: 0; }
  .f-social-sub { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4); font-size: 0.85rem; }

  @media (max-width: 600px) {
    section.section { padding: 64px 0; }
    .hero { padding: 56px 0 72px; }
    .apply-form { padding: 28px; }
    .tier-panel { padding: 24px; }
  }
