/* About Page CTA Card Box Styles - Royal Blue & Premium */
.about-cta-section {
    padding: 3rem 0; /* Reduced from 5rem 0 */
    width: 100%;
    background-color: transparent;
}

/* Premium Solid Royal Blue Boxed Container */
.cta-box {
    max-width: 1240px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    background: #1359D6;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 28px;
    padding: 3rem 5rem; /* Reduced from 4.5rem 5rem */
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 
        0 30px 60px rgba(19, 89, 214, 0.25),
        0 15px 30px rgba(214, 91, 71, 0.15);
}

/* Modern abstract background glow shapes */
.cta-box::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -20%;
    right: -10%;
    width: 500px;
    height: 500px;
    background: transparent;
    border-radius: 50%;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
}

.cta-box::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -30%;
    left: -10%;
    width: 600px;
    height: 600px;
    background: transparent;
    border-radius: 50%;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
}

.cta-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
    gap: 5rem;
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

/* Info Column styling */
.cta-info-block {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    text-align: left;
}

.cta-eyebrow {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    color: #bfdbfe; /* Soft light blue text */
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.cta-heading {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4.5vw, 2.75rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.15;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
}

.cta-subheading {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.benefits-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.1rem;
    width: 100%;
}

.benefit-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: #ffffff;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.benefit-icon {
    color: #1359D6;
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 50%;
    padding: 4px;
    width: 24px;
    height: 24px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

/* Professional White Form Card */
.cta-form-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 3rem 2.5rem 2.5rem 2.5rem;
    box-shadow: 
        0 25px 50px -12px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.25),
        0 0 0 1px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.03);
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.cta-form-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 5px;
    background: #1359D6;
}

.cta-form-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
}

/* Card Status Badge at the top */
.card-status-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    background: rgba(19, 89, 214, 0.06);
    color: #1359D6;
    padding: 0.4rem 0.9rem;
    border-radius: 9999px;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin: 0 auto 1.25rem auto;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    width: max-content;
}

/* Pulsing Green Dot */
.pulse-dot {
    width: 7px;
    height: 7px;
    background: #10b981;
    border-radius: 50%;
    position: relative;
    display: inline-block;
}

.pulse-dot::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: #10b981;
    border-radius: 50%;
    animation: badge-pulse 2s infinite ease-in-out;
}

@keyframes badge-pulse {
    0% {
        transform: scale(1);
        opacity: 0.8;
    }
    100% {
        transform: scale(3);
        opacity: 0;
    }
}

.form-title {
    font-size: 1.65rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #0f172a;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    text-align: center;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.form-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: #64748b;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    text-align: center;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.form-group-item {
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    width: 100%;
}

.form-group-item label {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #475569;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
}

.input-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.input-icon {
    position: absolute;
    left: 1.25rem;
    color: #94a3b8;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
}

.input-wrapper input,
.input-wrapper select {
    width: 100%;
    height: 52px;
    padding: 0 1.25rem 0 3.25rem;
    font-family: var(--font-primary);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: #0f172a;
    background: #f8fafc;
    border: 1.5px solid #e2e8f0;
    border-radius: 12px;
    outline: none;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
    appearance: none;
}

/* Custom select arrow */
.input-wrapper select {
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='%23475569' stroke-width='2.5' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'%3E%3Cpolyline points='6 9 12 15 18 9'%3E%3C/polyline%3E%3C/svg%3E");
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    background-position: right 1.25rem center;
    background-size: 14px;
    padding-right: 3rem;
}

.input-wrapper input::placeholder {
    color: #94a3b8;
}

.input-wrapper input:focus,
.input-wrapper select:focus {
    border-color: #1359D6;
    background: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(19, 89, 214, 0.12);
}

.input-wrapper input:focus + .input-icon,
.input-wrapper select:focus + .input-icon {
    color: #1359D6;
}

/* Premium Royal Blue Button with high contrast */
.submit-form-btn {
    width: 100%;
    height: 52px;
    font-family: var(--font-primary);
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #ffffff;
    background: #1359D6;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 12px;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(19, 89, 214, 0.25);
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

.submit-form-btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(19, 89, 214, 0.4);
    background: #d65b47;
}

.submit-form-btn:active {
    transform: translateY(0);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(19, 89, 214, 0.2);
}

.submit-form-btn svg {
    transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.submit-form-btn:hover svg {
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* Trust footer at the bottom of the card */
.card-trust-footer {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    margin-top: 1.75rem;
    padding-top: 1.25rem;
    border-top: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
}

.trust-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.35rem;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    color: #64748b;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.trust-item svg {
    color: #94a3b8;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.trust-separator {
    color: #cbd5e1;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
}

/* Responsive Styles */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
    .cta-box {
        margin: 0 1.5rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .cta-box {
        padding: 2.5rem 2.5rem; /* Reduced from 4rem 3rem */
        border-radius: 24px;
    }
    .cta-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 3.5rem;
    }
    .cta-info-block {
        align-items: center;
        text-align: center;
    }
    .cta-heading {
        text-align: center;
    }
    .benefits-list {
        max-width: 500px;
        margin: 0 auto;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .about-cta-section {
        padding: 1.5rem 0; /* Reduced from 2.5rem 0 */
    }
    .cta-box {
        padding: 2rem 1.5rem; /* Reduced from 3rem 1.75rem */
        border-radius: 20px;
        margin: 0 1rem;
    }
    .cta-form-card {
        padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
        border-radius: 18px;
    }
    .form-title {
        font-size: 1.45rem;
    }
    .input-wrapper input,
    .input-wrapper select {
        height: 48px;
        font-size: 0.9rem;
    }
    .submit-form-btn {
        height: 48px;
        font-size: 0.95rem;
    }
}

/* Centered CTA Layout styles */
.cta-content-centered {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 750px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.cta-content-centered .cta-heading {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.cta-content-centered .cta-subheading {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
}

.cta-actions-centered {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 100%;
}

.cta-btn-primary {
    background: #ffffff;
    color: #1359D6; /* Royal blue text */
    text-decoration: none;
    padding: 1rem 2rem;
    border-radius: 9999px;
    font-family: var(--font-primary);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
}

.cta-btn-primary:hover {
    background: #f8fafc;
    color: #d65b47;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

.cta-btn-primary svg {
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.cta-btn-primary:hover svg {
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   New About Page Styles (Empowering Brands Copy & Structure)
   ========================================================================== */

.about-page-container {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    background-color: #ffffff; /* Light Mode base background */
}

.about-container {
    max-width: 1400px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 2.5rem;
    width: 100%;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

/* About Hero Section */
.about-hero-section {
    position: relative;
    padding: 7rem 0 5rem 0;
    text-align: center;
    background: 
        radial-gradient(circle at 15% 25%, rgba(19, 89, 214, 0.04) 0%, transparent 45%), 
        radial-gradient(circle at 85% 75%, rgba(87, 143, 229, 0.04) 0%, transparent 45%), 
        #fafaf8; /* Premium off-white soft page background from homepage */
    color: #0f172a; /* High contrast dark text */
    overflow: hidden;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
}

/* Premium Technical Dotted Grid Mesh Overlay */
.about-hero-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 32px 32px;
    background-position: center;
    mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, black 40%, transparent 75%);
    -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, black 40%, transparent 75%);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
}

.about-hero-title {
    font-family: var(--font-primary);
    font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5.5vw, 3.85rem);
    font-weight: 850;
    line-height: 1.1;
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0f172a 30%, #312e81 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.about-hero-desc {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: #475569; /* Slate-600 */
    max-width: 860px;
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin: 0 auto 1.75rem auto;
    font-weight: 400;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.about-hero-lead {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: #64748b; /* Slate-500 */
    max-width: 800px;
    line-height: 1.75;
    margin: 0 auto;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.about-eyebrow {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 0.5rem 1.25rem;
    border-radius: 9999px;
    background: rgba(19, 89, 214, 0.06);
    color: #1359D6; /* Royal blue */
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    border: 1px solid rgba(19, 89, 214, 0.12);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

/* Who We Are Section */
.about-split-section {
    padding: 8.5rem 0;
    background: #f4f6fc; /* Soft slate/blue background from homepage reviews */
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
}

.about-split-content-centered {
    max-width: 860px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    text-align: center;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.about-split-content-centered::before {
    content: 'Our Mission';
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 0.5rem 1.25rem;
    border-radius: 9999px;
    background: rgba(19, 89, 214, 0.15);
    color: #1e293b; /* Dark slate text for neon-lime badge */
    font-family: var(--font-secondary);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
    border: 1px solid rgba(19, 89, 214, 0.3);
}

.about-split-content-centered .section-title {
    color: #0f172a;
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 2.75rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.025em;
}

.about-split-content-centered .section-desc {
    color: #475569; /* Slate-600 */
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

/* What We Do Services Section */
.about-services-section {
    padding: 8.5rem 0;
    background-color: #ffffff; /* Solid White from homepage */
    position: relative;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
}

.about-center-header {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto 5rem auto;
}

.about-center-header .section-title {
    color: #0f172a;
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 2.75rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: -0.025em;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.section-desc-center {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    color: #475569;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

.about-services-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 2.2rem;
}

/* Light Premium Cards */
.about-service-card {
    background: #fafaf8; /* Premium off-white soft page background */
    border: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06);
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 3rem 2.25rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    text-align: left;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.about-service-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    background: #ffffff;
}

/* Soft Glowing Hover border/shadow color-codes */
.about-service-card:nth-child(3n+1):hover {
    border-color: rgba(19, 89, 214, 0.35);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(19, 89, 214, 0.06);
}
.about-service-card:nth-child(3n+2):hover {
    border-color: rgba(19, 89, 214, 0.8);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(19, 89, 214, 0.1);
}
.about-service-card:nth-child(3n+3):hover {
    border-color: rgba(87, 143, 229, 0.35);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(87, 143, 229, 0.06);
}

.service-icon-wrap {
    width: 54px;
    height: 54px;
    background: #ffffff;
    color: #0f172a;
    border: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
    border-radius: 14px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.about-service-card:hover .service-icon-wrap {
    transform: scale(1.1) rotate(5deg);
    background: #0f172a;
    color: #ffffff;
    border-color: #0f172a;
}

/* Custom coloring for icons */
.about-service-card:nth-child(3n+1) .service-icon-wrap {
    color: #1359D6;
    background: rgba(19, 89, 214, 0.04);
    border-color: rgba(19, 89, 214, 0.12);
}

.about-service-card:nth-child(3n+2) .service-icon-wrap {
    color: #1e293b;
    background: rgba(19, 89, 214, 0.2);
    border-color: rgba(19, 89, 214, 0.4);
}

.about-service-card:nth-child(3n+3) .service-icon-wrap {
    color: #578FE5;
    background: rgba(87, 143, 229, 0.04);
    border-color: rgba(87, 143, 229, 0.12);
}

.service-card-title {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    font-weight: 750;
    color: #0f172a;
    margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.015em;
}

.service-card-desc {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: #475569; /* Slate-600 */
}

/* Our Approach Section */
.about-approach-section {
    padding: 8.5rem 0;
    background: #fafaf8; /* Premium off-white from homepage */
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
    position: relative;
}

.about-approach-section .section-title {
    color: #0f172a;
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 2.75rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: -0.025em;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    text-align: center;
}

.approach-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #475569;
    margin-bottom: 4.5rem;
    text-align: center;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.about-approach-flow {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
    gap: 1.8rem;
    position: relative;
}

.approach-step-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06);
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 3.5rem 1.75rem;
    text-align: center;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.01);
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    position: relative;
}

.approach-step-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    border-color: rgba(19, 89, 214, 0.3);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(19, 89, 214, 0.06);
}

.step-number {
    font-size: 3rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1359D6 0%, #578FE5 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
    opacity: 0.85;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.approach-step-card:hover .step-number {
    opacity: 1;
}

.step-title {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 750;
    color: #0f172a;
    margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.step-desc {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: #475569;
}

/* Why Choose Us Section */
.about-why-section {
    padding: 8.5rem 0;
    background: #faf9f6; /* Warm Alabaster from homepage */
}

.about-why-section .section-title {
    color: #0f172a;
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 2.75rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: -0.025em;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    text-align: center;
}

.about-why-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 2.2rem;
}

.why-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 3rem 2.25rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.why-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    border-color: rgba(19, 89, 214, 0.8);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
}

.why-icon-box {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    background: rgba(19, 89, 214, 0.15);
    color: #1e293b; /* Dark slate */
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
    border: 1px solid rgba(19, 89, 214, 0.35);
}

.why-title {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 750;
    color: #0f172a;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.why-desc {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: #475569;
}

/* Premium Dark CTA Box Overrides */
.cta-box {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1359D6 0%, #578FE5 100%) !important; /* Royal Blue to Purple Gradient */
    box-shadow: 
        0 30px 60px rgba(19, 89, 214, 0.25),
        0 15px 30px rgba(87, 143, 229, 0.15) !important;
}

/* Responsive Styles for New Sections */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
    .about-services-grid {
        gap: 1.8rem;
    }
    .about-approach-flow {
        gap: 1.5rem;
    }
    .about-why-grid {
        gap: 1.8rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .about-services-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 2rem;
    }
    .about-approach-flow {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
        gap: 2rem;
    }
    .about-why-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 2rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .about-hero-section {
        padding: 5.5rem 0 4rem 0;
    }
    .about-split-section {
        padding: 6rem 0;
    }
    .about-services-section,
    .about-approach-section,
    .about-why-section {
        padding: 6rem 0;
    }
    .about-services-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        max-width: 520px;
        margin: 0 auto;
    }
    .about-approach-flow {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        max-width: 520px;
        margin: 0 auto;
    }
    .about-why-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        max-width: 520px;
        margin: 0 auto;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .about-approach-flow {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        max-width: 400px;
    }
    .about-container {
        padding: 0 1.5rem;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Two-Column Grid Layout for About Hero & Who We Are Split Sections
   ========================================================================== */

.about-hero-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
    gap: 5rem;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: left;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.about-hero-left {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
}

.about-hero-right {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    width: 100%;
}

.about-image-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 500px;
    border-radius: 28px;
    overflow: visible;
}

.about-image-card {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    border-radius: 28px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
    display: block;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.about-image-wrapper:hover .about-image-card {
    transform: scale(1.02);
}

.about-glow-shape {
    position: absolute;
    width: 320px;
    height: 320px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(19, 89, 214, 0.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    filter: blur(40px);
    z-index: -1;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.about-badge {
    position: absolute;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    border-radius: 18px;
    padding: 0.8rem 1.2rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06);
    z-index: 10;
    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    pointer-events: auto;
}

.about-badge:hover {
    transform: scale(1.05) translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.1);
}

.about-badge.badge-top-left {
    top: 10%;
    left: -10%;
}

.about-badge.badge-bottom-right {
    bottom: 10%;
    right: -10%;
}

.badge-icon-circle {
    width: 34px;
    height: 34px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.badge-icon-circle.blue {
    background: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.08);
    color: #2563eb;
}

.badge-icon-circle.orange {
    background: rgba(19, 89, 214, 0.08);
    color: #1359D6;
}

.badge-text-group {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
}

.badge-stat {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 850;
    color: #0f172a;
    line-height: 1.1;
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
}

.badge-label {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #64748b;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
}

.about-split-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 0.85fr 1.15fr;
    gap: 5rem;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: left;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

/* Responsive Overrides for Hero and Split Sections */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .about-hero-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 4rem;
        text-align: center;
    }
    
    .about-split-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 4rem;
        text-align: center;
    }
    
    .about-split-grid .about-hero-right {
        order: 2;
    }
    
    .about-split-grid .about-split-content-centered {
        order: 1;
        align-items: center !important;
        text-align: center !important;
    }
    
    .about-hero-left {
        align-items: center;
    }
    
    .about-image-wrapper {
        margin: 0 auto;
    }
    
    .about-badge.badge-top-left {
        left: -4%;
    }

    .about-badge.badge-bottom-right {
        right: -4%;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .about-badge.badge-top-left {
        left: 0;
        top: -6%;
    }

    .about-badge.badge-bottom-right {
        right: 0;
        bottom: -6%;
    }
}