/* ---------- ABOUT PAGE LAYOUT ---------- */
.page-about {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at top left, rgba(92,46,165,0.07), transparent 50%),
              radial-gradient(circle at bottom right, rgba(14,166,75,0.06), transparent 55%),
              var(--bg);
  color: var(--ink);

}

/* Generic section spacing */
.section {
  padding: 72px 0;
}

.section-header {
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto 40px;
  text-align: center;
}

.section-kicker {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--secondary);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.section-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 2.4vw, 2.4rem);
  line-height: 1.2;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary-ink);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.section-subtitle {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--muted);
}

/* ---------- HERO ---------- */
.about-hero {
  padding: 88px 0 72px;
}

.about-hero-inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.4fr) minmax(0, 1fr);
  gap: 48px;
  align-items: center;
}

.about-hero-title {
  font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 3vw, 2.9rem);
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.about-hero-lead {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.about-hero-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 0 24px;
}

.about-hero-list li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 24px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  color: var(--muted);
}

.about-hero-list li::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 9px;
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--secondary), var(--secondary-light));
}



/* Buttons (reuse your existing .btn if present) */
.btn-primary {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 0.8rem 1.4rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--primary-light));
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  border: none;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: transform 180ms var(--ease), box-shadow 180ms var(--ease);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.btn-ghost {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 0.8rem 1.4rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(92,46,165,0.15);
  color: var(--primary-ink);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  transition: background 160ms var(--ease), transform 160ms var(--ease);
}

.btn-ghost:hover {
  background: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.about-hero-cta {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
}

/* ---------- STAT CARDS ---------- */
.about-hero-stats {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
}

.stat-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 12px;
}
/* ---------- STAT CARDS WITH DIRECT IMG + GRADIENT ---------- */

.stat-card,
.stat-card-highlight {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 0; /* we'll pad inside content */
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  color: #fff;
}

/* Background image wrapper */
.stat-card-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: inherit;
  overflow: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.stat-card-bg img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transform: scale(1.05);
  filter: saturate(1.1);
}

/* Brand gradient overlay on top of the image */
.stat-card-bg::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    rgba(92, 46, 165, 0.94),   /* primary */
    rgba(14, 166, 75, 0.9)     /* secondary */
  );
  mix-blend-mode: multiply;
}

/* Slightly different mix for highlight card if you want */
.stat-card-highlight .stat-card-bg::after {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at top left,
    rgba(92, 46, 165, 0.98),
    rgba(14, 166, 75, 0.9)
  );
}

/* Content sits on top */
.stat-card-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  padding: 16px 18px;
}

/* GRID + TEXT STYLES */
.about-hero-stats {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
}

.stat-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 12px;
}

.stat-label {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.stat-main {
  position: relative;
}

.stat-number {
  font-size: 2.4rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #fff;
}

.stat-caption,
.stat-caption-sm {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  margin-top: 4px;
}

.stat-number-sm {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
}

/* ---------- INFO / EXPERTISE CARDS ---------- */
/* layout for list */
.about-impact .impact-list {
  max-width: 860px;
  margin: 32px auto 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 24px;
}

/* each row */
.impact-item {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 28px;
  padding-bottom: 18px;
  border-left: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
  transform-origin: left center;
}

/* animated gradient "pulse" on the line */
.impact-item::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: -2px;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(
    180deg,
    var(--secondary-light),
    var(--primary-light)
  );
  transform: scaleY(0);
  transform-origin: top;
  transition: transform 0.6s var(--ease);
}

/* top row: number + heading */
.impact-line-top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

/* BIG gradient number badges */
.impact-badge {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 0;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 10px 22px;
  min-width: 96px;
  border-radius: 999px;

  font-size: 1.25rem;              /* bigger text */
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: none;

  /* gradient text using brand colors */
  background-image: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    var(--primary),
    var(--primary-light),
    var(--secondary-light),
    var(--secondary-deep)
  );
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: white;
}

/* pill background behind the gradient text */
.impact-badge::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: inherit;
  z-index: -1;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 0 0, rgba(255,255,255,0.3), transparent 55%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--secondary));
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  opacity: 0.95;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .impact-badge {
    min-width: 82px;
    padding: 8px 18px;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
  }
}

/* line heading */
.impact-heading {
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #055726;
}

/* description text */
.impact-body {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color:rgb(39 12 92 / 90%);
  margin: 4px 0 0;
}

/* initial state for animation */
.impact-item {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(18px);
}

/* visible state (we'll add this with GSAP) */
.impact-item.is-visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* when visible, grow the gradient line */
.impact-item.is-visible::before {
  transform: scaleY(1);
}

/* hover: just a tiny nudge + stronger color */
.impact-item:hover .impact-heading {
  color: var(--secondary-light);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .impact-badge {
    min-width: 50px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
  }
}
.about-impact .section-title {
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    var(--primary),
    var(--primary-light),
    var(--secondary-light),
    var(--secondary-deep)
  );
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
  font-weight: 800;
}


/* ---------- FOOTPRINT ---------- */
/* ---------- ABOUT FOOTPRINT – GLOBAL RADAR LOOK ---------- */

.about-footprint {
  position: relative;
  padding: 96px 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at top left, rgba(92,46,165,0.12), transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(circle at bottom right, rgba(14,166,75,0.10), transparent 55%),
    var(--bg);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.footprint-inner {
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.3fr) minmax(0, 1fr);
  gap: 32px;
  padding: 32px 28px;
  border-radius: 28px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at top left, rgba(255,255,255,0.96), #f3ecff);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

/* left text block */
.footprint-block {
  max-width: 460px;
  z-index: 1;
}

.footprint-block .section-title {
  color: var(--primary-ink);
}

.footprint-block .section-subtitle {
  color: var(--muted);
}

/* columns with tags */
.footprint-columns {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 20px;
}

.footprint-column h3 {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--primary-ink);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.footnote {
  margin-top: 10px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--muted);
}

/* tags, but slightly enhanced in this section */
.about-footprint .tag-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}

.about-footprint .tag {
  position: relative;
  padding: 6px 11px 6px 20px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 0.83rem;
  background: #fff;
  color: var(--primary-ink);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border: 1px solid rgba(92,46,165,0.12);
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* little dot on each tag */
.about-footprint .tag::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 8px;
  top: 50%;
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 30% 30%, #fff, var(--secondary));
  transform: translateY(-50%);
}

/* hover accent */
.about-footprint .tag:hover {
  border-color: rgba(14,166,75,0.35);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

/* ---------- ORBIT VISUAL ---------- */

.footprint-orbit {
  position: absolute;
  right: -40px;
  top: 14px;
  width: 260px;
  height: 260px;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.orbit-ring {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px dashed rgba(92,46,165,0.25);
  transform-origin: center;
}

.orbit-ring-1 {
  transform: scale(0.55);
  border-style: solid;
  border-color: rgba(92,46,165,0.38);
}

.orbit-ring-2 {
  transform: scale(0.8);
}

.orbit-ring-3 {
  transform: scale(1);
  border-color: rgba(14,166,75,0.35);
}

.orbit-core {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 30% 30%, #fff, var(--primary-light));
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px rgba(118,70,193,0.2);
}

/* pulsing dots on rings */
.orbit-dot {
  position: absolute;
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 30% 30%, #fff, var(--secondary-light));
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(18,201,93,0.22);
  animation: orbit-pulse 1.8s var(--ease-bounce) infinite;
}

.orbit-dot-1 {
  top: 10%;
  left: 60%;
}

.orbit-dot-2 {
  bottom: 18%;
  left: 10%;
  animation-delay: 0.28s;
}

.orbit-dot-3 {
  top: 65%;
  right: 6%;
  animation-delay: 0.5s;
}

/* slow spin for the whole orbit object */
.footprint-orbit {
  animation: orbit-spin 26s linear infinite;
  opacity: 0.85;
}

@keyframes orbit-spin {
  0%   { transform: rotate(0deg); }
  100% { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}

@keyframes orbit-pulse {
  0%   { transform: scale(1);   opacity: 1; }
  50%  { transform: scale(1.3); opacity: 0.5; }
  100% { transform: scale(1);   opacity: 1; }
}

/* ---------- RESPONSIVE ---------- */

@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .footprint-inner {
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
  }

  .footprint-columns {
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
  }

  .footprint-orbit {
    right: -10px;
    top: auto;
    bottom: -40px;
    width: 220px;
    height: 220px;
    opacity: 0.6;
  }
}

/* ---------- INDUSTRIES ---------- */
.industry-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 20px;
}

.industry-card {
  background: var(--panel);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 18px 20px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
}

.industry-icon {
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(14,166,75,0.12);
  color: var(--secondary-deep);
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.industry-card h3 {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.industry-card p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--muted);
}

/* ---------- CLIENTS MARQUEE ---------- */
/* ---------- ABOUT CLIENTS – HERO WALL OF TRUST ---------- */

.about-clients {
  position: relative;
  padding: 96px 0 110px;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at top left, rgba(92, 46, 165, 0.32), transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(circle at bottom right, rgba(14, 166, 75, 0.26), transparent 55%),
    #050309;
  color: #fdfbff;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* angular band behind the panel */
.about-clients::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: -10%;
  right: -10%;
  top: 52%;
  height: 260px;
  background: linear-gradient(
    110deg,
    rgba(56, 26, 104, 0.95),
    rgba(7, 46, 33, 0.95)
  );
  transform: skewY(-6deg);
  box-shadow: 0 40px 90px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);
  opacity: 0.9;
}

.clients-inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* header block */
.clients-header-block {
  max-width: 640px;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.about-clients .section-kicker {
  color: var(--secondary-light);
}

/* big gradient heading – even stronger */
.about-clients .section-title {
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    var(--secondary-deep),
    var(--primary-light),
    var(--secondary-light),
    var(--primary)
  );
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
  font-weight: 900;
}

/* highlight row (stats) */
.clients-highlight-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-top: 18px;
}

.clients-highlight-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 8px 14px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 0 0, rgba(255,255,255,0.25), transparent 60%),
              rgba(7,5,18,0.9);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.55);
}

.clients-highlight-pill .highlight-number {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  background-image: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    var(--secondary-light),
    var(--primary-light)
  );
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
}

.clients-highlight-pill .pill-label {
  font-size: 0.83rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  color: rgba(243,237,255,0.86);
}

/* main panel – three “masculine” tiles */
.clients-panel {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 20px;
  margin-top: 24px;
}

.client-group-card {
  position: relative;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at top left,
              rgba(118, 70, 193, 0.36),
              rgba(5, 5, 16, 1));
  border-radius: 22px;
  padding: 18px 18px 18px 20px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(214, 198, 255, 0.2);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 52px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);
  overflow: hidden;
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
}

/* angular edge highlight */
.client-group-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  right: -40px;
  top: -40px;
  width: 120px;
  height: 120px;
  background: conic-gradient(
    from 200deg,
    rgba(18,201,93,0.3),
    rgba(118,70,193,0.9),
    transparent 70%
  );
  opacity: 0.8;
  filter: blur(1px);
}

/* vertical accent line */
.client-group-card::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 16px;
  bottom: 16px;
  width: 3px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: linear-gradient(
    180deg,
    var(--secondary-light),
    var(--primary-light)
  );
  opacity: 0.9;
}

/* text inside cards */
.client-group-label {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  color: rgba(214, 205, 255, 0.85);
  margin-left: 10px;
}

.client-group-title {
  margin: 6px 0 8px;
  margin-left: 10px;
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.client-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 0 0 10px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
}

.client-list li {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: rgba(238, 232, 255, 0.9);
}

/* ---------- CLIENT TICKER ---------- */

.clients-ticker {
  margin-top: 32px;
  padding-top: 16px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.14);
}

.clients-ticker-inner {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, #000 12%, #000 88%, transparent);
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, #000 12%, #000 88%, transparent);
}

.clients-ticker-track {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 32px;
  padding: 6px 0;
  white-space: nowrap;
  animation: clients-marquee 26s linear infinite;
}

.clients-ticker-item {
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  color: rgba(240, 235, 255, 0.72);
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 18px;
}

.clients-ticker-item::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 50%;
  width: 9px;
  height: 9px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 30% 30%, #fff, var(--secondary-light));
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(18, 201, 93, 0.7);
}

.clients-ticker:hover .clients-ticker-track {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}

@keyframes clients-marquee {
  0%   { transform: translateX(0); }
  100% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

/* ---------- RESPONSIVE ---------- */

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .clients-panel {
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .clients-highlight-row {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }
}


/* ---------- FOUNDER ---------- */
/* ---------- ABOUT FOUNDER – CLASSIC / MASCULINE PROFILE ---------- */

.about-founder {
  position: relative;
  padding: 80px 0 88px;
  background:
    linear-gradient(to bottom, #ffffff, #f6f2ff);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(92, 46, 165, 0.08);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(92, 46, 165, 0.06);
  color: var(--primary-ink);
}

/* Partnership title gradient */
.partnership-title {
  background: linear-gradient(
    120deg,
    #5c2ea5 0%,
    #7646c1 25%,
    #0ea64b 50%,
    #12c95d 75%,
    #5c2ea5 100%
  );
  background-size: 200% 200%;
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
  font-weight: 800;
  animation: gradient-shift 8s ease infinite;
}

@keyframes gradient-shift {
  0%, 100% { background-position: 0% 50%; }
  50% { background-position: 100% 50%; }
}

.founder-inner {
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 0.9fr) minmax(0, 1.4fr);
  gap: 40px;
  align-items: center;
}

/* LEFT – simple framed portrait */

.founder-photo-column {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: flex-start;
}

.founder-photo-card {
  max-width: 320px;
  padding: 16px 16px 18px;
  border-radius: 18px;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(56, 26, 104, 0.16);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(56, 26, 104, 0.08);
}

.founder-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--secondary-deep);
  border: 1px solid rgba(9, 133, 60, 0.25);
  background: rgba(14, 166, 75, 0.04);
}

.founder-avatar-wrap {
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.founder-avatar-ring {
  width: 170px;
  height: 170px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  border-radius: 12px;
  border: 2px solid rgba(56, 26, 104, 0.18);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #f5f0ff;
}

.founder-photo-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

/* name + title */

.founder-name {
  margin-top: 14px;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary-ink);
}

.founder-title {
  margin-top: 2px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  color: rgba(56, 26, 104, 0.7);
}

/* subtle badges under name */

.founder-badges {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 6px;
  margin-top: 10px;
}

.founder-badge {
  padding: 4px 9px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  background: #f8f5ff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(92, 46, 165, 0.18);
  color: var(--primary-ink);
}

/* RIGHT – message and stats */

.founder-copy-column {
  max-width: 560px;
}

.founder-eyebrow {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--secondary-deep);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

/* main quote – classic body text */

.founder-bio {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: var(--primary-ink);
}

/* Founder highlights list */
.founder-highlights-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 20px 0;
}

.founder-highlights-list li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 24px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--primary-ink);
}

.founder-highlights-list li:before {
  content: "▸";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  color: var(--secondary);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.founder-highlights-list li strong {
  color: var(--primary);
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* stats row – restrained, not “hyper-modern” */

.founder-stats-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 18px;
  margin-top: 20px;
}

.founder-stat {
  padding-top: 10px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(92, 46, 165, 0.18);
}

.founder-stat .highlight-number {
  display: block;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary-ink);
}

.founder-stat-label {
  margin-top: 4px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: rgba(56, 26, 104, 0.8);
}

/* sign-off – classic line + name */

.founder-signoff {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-top: 20px;
}

.founder-sign-line {
  flex: 0 0 64px;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    rgba(56, 26, 104, 0),
    rgba(56, 26, 104, 0.75)
  );
}

.founder-sign-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2px;
}

.founder-sign-name {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--primary-ink);
}

.founder-sign-role {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(56, 26, 104, 0.7);
}

/* responsive */

@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .founder-inner {
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
    gap: 28px;
  }

  .founder-photo-column {
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .founder-copy-column {
    max-width: 100%;
  }

  .founder-stats-row {
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
  }
}

/* ---------- PROMISE CTA ---------- */
.about-promise {
  padding-bottom: 96px;
}

.promise-inner {
  max-width: 860px;
}

.promise-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding-left: 0;
  margin: 18px 0;
}

.promise-list li {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  padding-left: 22px;
  position: relative;
}

.promise-list li::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 9px;
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--secondary), var(--secondary-light));
}

.promise-cta {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-top: 10px;
}

.promise-meta {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--muted);
}

/* ---------- RESPONSIVE ---------- */
@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .about-hero-inner,
  .founder-card {
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
  }

  .about-hero {
    padding-top: 72px;
  }

  .impact-grid,
  .expertise-grid,
  .tech-grid,
  .why-grid,
  .footprint-columns,
  .industry-grid {
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
  }

  .clients-marquee {
    border-radius: 20px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {


  .section {
    padding: 56px 0;
  }

  .about-hero-title {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }
}



/* expertise section */

/* ---------- ABOUT EXPERTISE – UNIQUE LANES STYLE ---------- */

.about-expertise {
  position: relative;
  padding: 96px 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at top left, rgba(92, 46, 165, 0.16), transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(circle at bottom right, rgba(14, 166, 75, 0.16), transparent 55%),
    #05030b;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.about-expertise::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.04) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.04) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 80px 80px;
  opacity: 0.16;
  mix-blend-mode: screen;
}

.about-expertise .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.about-expertise .section-kicker {
  color: var(--secondary-light);
}

.about-expertise .section-title {
  color: #fff;
}

/* grid layout */
.expertise-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 24px;
  margin-top: 32px;
}

/* cards as “lanes” with numbered spine */
.expertise-card {
  position: relative;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at top left,
              rgba(118, 70, 193, 0.16),
              rgba(12, 9, 24, 0.96));
  border-radius: 22px;
  padding: 22px 20px 20px 30px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(216, 198, 255, 0.18);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 40px rgba(5, 3, 12, 0.8);
  color: #fdfbff;
  overflow: hidden;
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
  transition:
    box-shadow 220ms var(--ease),
    border-color 220ms var(--ease),
    background 220ms var(--ease),
    transform 220ms var(--ease);
}

/* vertical accent line */
.expertise-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 12px;
  top: 16px;
  bottom: 16px;
  width: 3px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: linear-gradient(
    180deg,
    var(--secondary-light),
    var(--primary-light)
  );
  opacity: 0.9;
}

/* numbered spine using data-step */
.expertise-card::after {
  content: attr(data-step);
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 18px;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.35em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  writing-mode: vertical-rl;
  transform: rotate(180deg);
  color: rgba(248, 242, 255, 0.6);
}

/* content */
.expertise-pill {
  margin-left: 8px;
  background: rgba(92, 46, 165, 0.2);
  border-radius: 999px;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  color: var(--secondary-light);
}

.expertise-card h3 {
  margin: 10px 0 6px;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: #fff;
}

.expertise-card > p {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: rgba(235, 226, 255, 0.9);
}

.expertise-list li {
  color: rgba(226, 216, 255, 0.9);
}

/* hover: subtle 3D lift, more glow */
.expertise-card:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(5, 3, 12, 0.95);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28);
  background: radial-gradient(circle at top left,
              rgba(118, 70, 193, 0.26),
              rgba(5, 3, 12, 0.98));
}

/* responsive */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .expertise-grid {
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
  }

  .expertise-card {
    padding-left: 34px;
  }
}


/* about technical section  */
/* ---------- ABOUT TECHNICAL – CONSOLE / SPEC SHEET LOOK ---------- */

.about-technical {
  position: relative;
  padding: 88px 0 96px;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at top left, rgba(92,46,165,0.18), transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(circle at bottom right, rgba(14,166,75,0.16), transparent 55%),
    #05030b;
  color: #fdfbff;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* subtle diagonal scan pattern */
.about-technical::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    rgba(255,255,255,0.07) 1px,
    transparent 1px
  );
  background-size: 140px 140px;
  opacity: 0.18;
  mix-blend-mode: soft-light;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* slow vertical scan bar */
.about-technical::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: -40%;
  right: -40%;
  top: -40%;
  height: 40%;
  background: linear-gradient(
    to bottom,
    rgba(255,255,255,0),
    rgba(255,255,255,0.09),
    rgba(255,255,255,0)
  );
  animation: tech-scan 16s linear infinite;
  pointer-events: none;
}

@keyframes tech-scan {
  0%   { transform: translateY(-20%); opacity: 0; }
  20%  { opacity: 1; }
  80%  { transform: translateY(220%); opacity: 1; }
  100% { transform: translateY(260%); opacity: 0; }
}

.about-technical .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.about-technical .section-kicker {
  color: var(--secondary-light);
}

.about-technical .section-title {
  color: #fff;
}

/* grid */
.tech-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 24px;
  margin-top: 32px;
}

/* TECH CARDS – look like spec modules */
.tech-card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 18px 18px 18px 20px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at top left,
              rgba(118,70,193,0.32),
              rgba(9,7,20,0.98));
  border: 1px solid rgba(210,196,255,0.22);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.7);
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* thin top accent line */
.tech-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  top: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    var(--secondary-light),
    var(--primary-light),
    var(--secondary-deep)
  );
  opacity: 0.9;
}

/* tiny "TECH" label in the corner */
.tech-card::after {
  content: "TECH";
  position: absolute;
  right: 12px;
  top: 10px;
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(245,240,255,0.6);
}

/* headings & body text */
.tech-card h3 {
  margin-top: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #fff;
}

.tech-card p {
  font-size: 0.93rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: rgba(230,223,255,0.9);
}

/* inline list dots (if you use extra lists later) */
.tech-card ul {
  margin-top: 8px;
}

/* gradient numbers inside text */
.tech-card .highlight-number {
  display: inline-block;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  margin: 0 2px;
  background-image: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    var(--secondary-light),
    var(--primary-light)
  );
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
}

/* subtle hover: brighten & lift */
.tech-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
  box-shadow: 0 22px 60px rgba(5,3,18,0.95);
  background: radial-gradient(circle at top left,
              rgba(118,70,193,0.4),
              rgba(7,5,16,1));
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .tech-grid {
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
  }
}


/* about industries section */

/* ---------- ABOUT INDUSTRIES – SEGMENT MATRIX STYLE ---------- */

.about-industries .section-title {
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    var(--primary),
    var(--primary-light),
    var(--secondary-light),
    var(--secondary-deep)
  );
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
  font-weight: 800;
}


.about-industries {
  position: relative;
  padding: 86px 0 92px;
  background: #ffffff;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* soft band behind the grid */
.about-industries::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: -12%;
  right: -12%;
  top: 40%;
  height: 260px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    rgba(92, 46, 165, 0.08),
    rgba(14, 166, 75, 0.15)
  );
  filter: blur(4px);
  opacity: 0.9;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.about-industries .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.about-industries .section-kicker {
  color: var(--secondary);
}

.about-industries .section-title {
  color: var(--primary-ink);
}

/* GRID */
.industries-grid {
  margin-top: 32px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 18px;
}

/* each “tile” */
.industry-card {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  padding: 14px 16px;
  border-radius: 18px;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  overflow: hidden;
  transform-origin: center left;
  transition:
    transform 200ms var(--ease),
    box-shadow 200ms var(--ease),
    border-color 200ms var(--ease),
    background 200ms var(--ease);
}

/* faint diagonal stripes inside only these tiles */
.industry-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    rgba(118, 70, 193, 0.06) 0,
    rgba(118, 70, 193, 0.06) 40%,
    transparent 40%,
    transparent 100%
  );
  background-size: 110px 110px;
  opacity: 0.5;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* counter on the left – circular dial */
.industry-count-wrap {
  position: relative;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 58px;
  height: 58px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 30% 30%, #ffffff, #f4ecff);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(32, 16, 59, 0.16);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

/* orbit ring around count */
.industry-count-wrap::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 4px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid rgba(92, 46, 165, 0.25);
  border-top-color: var(--secondary-light);
  border-right-color: var(--primary-light);
  transform: rotate(-18deg);
}

/* number itself with gradient text */
.industry-count {
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  background-image: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    var(--primary),
    var(--secondary-light)
  );
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
}

/* right-hand text */
.industry-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.industry-label {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--primary-ink);
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.industry-note {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--muted);
}

/* hover – slight move + glow */
.industry-card:hover {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-color: rgba(92, 46, 165, 0.32);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

/* a tiny “ping” on the gauge when hovering */
.industry-card:hover .industry-count-wrap::before {
  animation: industries-orbit 750ms var(--ease-bounce);
}

@keyframes industries-orbit {
  0%   { transform: rotate(-18deg); }
  60%  { transform: rotate(220deg); }
  100% { transform: rotate(342deg); }
}

/* responsive */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .industries-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .industries-grid {
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
  }
}


/* why section  */
/* ---------- ABOUT WHY – CLEAN STEP TIMELINE ---------- */

.about-why {
  position: relative;
  padding: 90px 0 96px;
  background: #ffffff;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.about-why .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* central vertical line */
.why-steps {
  position: relative;
  margin-top: 32px;
  padding: 18px 0;
}

.why-steps::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 2px;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  background: linear-gradient(
    180deg,
    rgba(92, 46, 165, 0.15),
    rgba(14, 166, 75, 0.35),
    rgba(92, 46, 165, 0.15)
  );
  border-radius: 999px;
}

/* each step uses 2-column layout on desktop */
.why-step {
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 24px;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

/* small connector dot on the central line */
.why-step::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 12px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 30% 30%, #ffffff, var(--secondary-light));
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(14, 166, 75, 0.18);
}

/* left/right placement */
.why-step--left .why-step-meta {
  grid-column: 1 / 2;
  text-align: right;
  padding-right: 32px;
}

.why-step--left .why-step-content {
  grid-column: 2 / 3;
}

.why-step--right .why-step-meta {
  grid-column: 2 / 3;
  text-align: left;
  padding-left: 32px;
}

.why-step--right .why-step-content {
  grid-column: 1 / 2;
}

/* meta column (index + small label) */
.why-step-meta {
  display: inline-flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
}

.why-step-index {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--primary-ink);
  opacity: 0.7;
}

.why-step-tag {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  color: var(--secondary-deep);
}

/* content column */
.why-step-content {
  max-width: 420px;
}

.why-step-heading {
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--primary-ink);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.why-step-content p {
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* initial state for scroll animation */
.why-step-meta,
.why-step-content {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(22px);
}

/* GSAP will add this class on enter */
.why-step.is-visible .why-step-meta,
.why-step.is-visible .why-step-content {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* responsive: stack steps on one column */
@media (max-width: 880px) {
  /* Hide the vertical timeline + dots on mobile */
  .why-steps::before,
  .why-step::before {
    display: none;
  }

  /* Each step becomes a simple block, full width */
  .why-step {
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
    padding-left: 0;
  }

  /* Meta (index + tag) on top, content below */
  .why-step-meta {
    text-align: left;
    padding: 0;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
  }

  .why-step-content {
    max-width: 100%;
  }

  /* Remove desktop left/right column logic on mobile */
  .why-step--left .why-step-meta,
  .why-step--right .why-step-meta,
  .why-step--left .why-step-content,
  .why-step--right .why-step-content {
    text-align: left;
    padding: 0;
  }
}