.about-hero-title-accent,
.about-hero-accent {
  color: #0077ff !important;
  background: none !important;
  background-color: transparent !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #0077ff !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  display: inline !important;
}
[data-theme="light"] .about-hero-title-accent,
[data-theme="light"] .about-hero-accent {
  color: #0077ff !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #0077ff !important;
}
/* ==========================================================================
   MALIKAXIOM TECHNOLOGY — ABOUT US PAGE PREMIUM DESIGN SYSTEM v9.0
   Brand Accent: #0077ff | Dual Theme Dark & Light | Modern Glassmorphism
   ========================================================================== */

:root {
  --about-accent: #0077ff;
  --about-accent-glow: rgba(0, 119, 255, 0.2);
  --about-card-bg: rgba(13, 16, 28, 0.72);
  --about-card-border: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  --about-card-hover-border: rgba(0, 119, 255, 0.2);
}

[data-theme="light"] {
 --about-card-bg: #ffffff;

  --about-card-border: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);

  --about-card-hover-border: rgba(0, 119, 255, 0.2);
}

/* -- Section General ----------------------------------------------------- */
.about-section {
  padding: 85px 0;
  position: relative;
}

.about-section + .about-section {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

/* -- Eyebrow System (Exact Main Page Unified Design) ------------------- */
.sp-eyebrow,
.final-cta-eyebrow,
.contact-modal-eyebrow,
.wizard-eyebrow,
.purpose-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 8px !important;
  padding: 6px 16px !important;
  border-radius: 9999px !important;
  background: transparent !important;
  background-color: transparent !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 119, 255, 0.28) !important;
  color: #0077ff !important;
  font-family: var(--font-heading, 'Inter', sans-serif) !important;
  font-size: 0.75rem !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px !important;
  text-transform: uppercase !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
  backdrop-filter: none !important;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: none !important;
  margin-bottom: 20px !important;
}

.eyebrow-dot,
.sp-eyebrow-dot {
  display: inline-block !important;
  width: 7px !important;
  height: 7px !important;
  border-radius: 50% !important;
  background: #0077ff !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px #0077ff, 0 0 4px #0077ff !important;
  animation: eyebrowDotBlink 1.6s ease-in-out infinite !important;
  flex-shrink: 0 !important;
}

@keyframes eyebrowDotBlink {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); box-shadow: 0 0 10px #0077ff, 0 0 4px #0077ff; }
  50% { opacity: 0.35; transform: scale(0.65); box-shadow: 0 0 4px #0077ff; }
}

[data-theme="light"] .sp-eyebrow,
[data-theme="light"] .final-cta-eyebrow,
[data-theme="light"] .contact-modal-eyebrow,
[data-theme="light"] .wizard-eyebrow,
[data-theme="light"] .purpose-eyebrow {
  background: transparent !important;
  background-color: transparent !important;
  border-color: rgba(0, 102, 255, 0.28) !important;
  color: #0066ff !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
}

/* -- Title & Highlight System ------------------------------------------- */
.about-heading-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 3.8vw, 3.2rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.16;
  letter-spacing: -0.035em;
  color: var(--text-main);
  margin: 0 0 16px;
}

.about-heading-sub {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.72;
  max-width: 640px;
  margin: 0;
}

.text-center {
  text-align: center;
}

.text-center .about-heading-sub {
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

.electric-blue-text,
.sp-highlight {
  color: #0066ff !important;
  background: none !important;
  background-color: transparent !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #0066ff !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  display: inline-block !important;
  text-shadow: none !important;
  filter: none !important;
}

[data-theme="light"] .electric-blue-text,
[data-theme="light"] .sp-highlight {
  color: #0066ff !important;
  background: none !important;
  background-color: transparent !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #0066ff !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  display: inline-block !important;
  text-shadow: none !important;
  filter: none !important;
}

/* -- Secondary Button Refinement ---------------------------------------- */
.btn-secondary,
.btn-cta-secondary {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  color: var(--text-main);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  padding: 12px 26px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  text-decoration: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  min-height: 48px;
}

.btn-secondary:hover,
.btn-cta-secondary:hover {
  background: rgba(0, 119, 255, 0.2);
  border-color: rgba(0, 119, 255, 0.2);
  color: #0077ff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 119, 255, 0.2);
}

[data-theme="light"] .btn-secondary,
[data-theme="light"] .btn-cta-secondary {
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  border-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
  color: var(--text-main);
}

[data-theme="light"] .btn-secondary:hover,
[data-theme="light"] .btn-cta-secondary:hover {
  background: rgba(0, 119, 255, 0.2);
  border-color: rgba(0, 119, 255, 0.2);
  color: #0077ff;
}

/* -- 1. HERO SECTION ----------------------------------------------------- */
.about-hero-section {
  padding: 127px 0 47px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  min-height: calc(100vh - 80px);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.about-hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 52px;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.about-hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 3.8vw, 3.4rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  color: var(--text-main);
  margin: 0 0 20px;
}

.about-hero-lead {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin: 0 0 14px;
}

.about-hero-sublead {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--text-dim);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin: 0 0 30px;
}

.about-hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* Hero Right: Live Telemetry & Architecture Terminal */
.about-telemetry-card {
  background: var(--about-card-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--about-card-border);
  border-radius: 24px;
  overflow: hidden;
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  box-shadow: 0 28px 72px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4), 0 0 40px rgba(0, 119, 255, 0.2);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
}

.about-telemetry-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: var(--about-card-hover-border);
}

.telemetry-card-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 14px 20px;
  background: rgba(0, 119, 255, 0.2);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  font-family: var(--font-code);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.telemetry-dots {
  display: flex;
  gap: 6px;
}

.telemetry-dots span {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  border-radius: 50%;
}

.telemetry-dots span:nth-child(1) { background: #ff5f57; }
.telemetry-dots span:nth-child(2) { background: #febc2e; }
.telemetry-dots span:nth-child(3) { background: #28c840; }

.telemetry-status-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #10b981;
}

.telemetry-card-body {
  padding: 24px;
}

.telemetry-node-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.telemetry-node-box {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 16px;
  transition: border-color 0.25s, background 0.25s;
}

.telemetry-node-box:hover {
  border-color: rgba(0, 119, 255, 0.2);
  background: rgba(0, 119, 255, 0.2);
}

.telemetry-node-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-dim);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.telemetry-node-value {
  font-family: var(--font-code);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0077ff;
}

.telemetry-live-log {
  background: #090c14;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 119, 255, 0.2);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 16px 18px;
  font-family: var(--font-code);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
  line-height: 1.65;
  min-height: 160px;
  position: relative;
}

[data-theme="light"] .telemetry-live-log {
  background: #111827;
  color: #e5e7eb;
}

.log-hl-kw { color: #ff79c6; font-weight: 600; }
.log-hl-fn { color: #50fa7b; }
.log-hl-str { color: #0077ff; }

/* Typewriter Cursor */
.terminal-cursor {
  display: inline-block;
  width: 7px;
  height: 14px;
  background: #0077ff;
  margin-left: 2px;
  vertical-align: middle;
  animation: cursorBlink 0.8s infinite;
}

@keyframes cursorBlink {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 1; }
  50% { opacity: 0; }
}

/* -- 2. KEY METRICS RUNNING TICKER LOOP ---------------------------------- */
.about-metrics-section {
  padding: 27px 0;
  background: var(--bg-dark);
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}

.about-ticker-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 12px 0;
}

.about-ticker-wrap::before,
.about-ticker-wrap::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 140px;
  z-index: 3;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.about-ticker-wrap::before {
  left: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--bg-dark) 0%, transparent 100%);
}

.about-ticker-wrap::after {
  right: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(270deg, var(--bg-dark) 0%, transparent 100%);
}

.about-ticker-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 24px;
  width: max-content;
  animation: metricsTickerLoop 28s linear infinite;
  will-change: transform;
  cursor: grab;
  touch-action: pan-y;
}

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

.about-ticker-track.is-dragging {
  cursor: grabbing;
  user-select: none;
  -webkit-user-select: none;
}

.about-ticker-track.is-dragging .about-metric-card {
  pointer-events: none;
}

@keyframes metricsTickerLoop {
  0% { transform: translateX(var(--drag-x, 0px)); }
  100% { transform: translateX(calc(var(--drag-x, 0px) - 50%)); }
}

.about-metric-card {
  min-width: 290px;
  max-width: 330px;
  background: var(--about-card-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--about-card-border);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 28px 24px;
  text-align: center;
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.about-metric-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  border-color: var(--about-card-hover-border);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 48px rgba(0, 119, 255, 0.2);
}

.about-metric-val {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 3.2vw, 2.8rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #0077ff;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.about-metric-label {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-main);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.about-metric-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.83rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin: 0;
}

/* -- 3. VIDEO SHOWCASE SECTION (SCROLL EXPANSION ENGINE) ----------------- */
.about-video-section {
  padding: 97px 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: #04050a;
  background: #04050a;
}

[data-theme="light"] .about-video-section {
  background-color: #ffffff;
  background: #ffffff;
}

.about-video-showcase-wrap {
  max-width: 1140px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  width: 100%;
}

.about-video-cinematic {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 28px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 119, 255, 0.28);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4), 0 48px 140px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65), 0 0 90px rgba(0, 119, 255, 0.22);
  aspect-ratio: 16/9;
  background: #000;
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  transform-origin: center center;
  will-change: transform, border-radius, box-shadow;
}

[data-theme="light"] .about-video-cinematic {
  border-color: rgba(0, 119, 255, 0.25);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08), 0 44px 90px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

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

.about-video-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 20px;
  left: 20px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  padding: 8px 16px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  color: #fff;
  z-index: 2;
}

.about-video-controls {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-top: 28px;
  padding: 0 6px;
}

.about-video-meta h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-main);
  margin: 0 0 4px;
}

.about-video-meta p {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin: 0;
}

.about-video-toggle-btn {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(0, 119, 255, 0.2);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 119, 255, 0.2);
  padding: 10px 22px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0077ff;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.25s;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.about-video-toggle-btn:hover {
  background: rgba(0, 119, 255, 0.2);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 119, 255, 0.2);
}

/* -- 4. WHO WE ARE & STORY (SIMPLE BLACK BACKGROUND & CARDS) -------------- */
#whoWeAre {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 97px 0;
  background: #05070b;
}

.about-story-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 0.95fr;
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: flex-start;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.about-story-sublead {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.about-story-p {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.about-story-p strong {
  color: var(--text-main);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.sp-highlight-animated {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0077ff 0%, #60a5fa 40%, #00d2ff 100%);
  background-size: 200% auto;
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  animation: textGradient 4s linear infinite;
  font-weight: 800;
}

@keyframes textGradient {
  0% { background-position: 0% center; }
  100% { background-position: 200% center; }
}

/* Feature Badges Bar - Advanced Hover */
.about-story-badges {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
  margin: 24px 0 30px;
}

.story-badge-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 8px 18px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease, background 0.25s ease;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.story-badge-pill:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  color: #ffffff;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.24);
}

/* Interactive Motto & Tab Switcher Glass Box (#0066ff Theme) */
.about-motto-box {
  position: relative;
  padding: 30px 34px;
  border-radius: 26px;
  background: #090c15;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

[data-theme="light"] .about-motto-box {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.96);
}

.about-motto-box::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 4px;
  height: 100%;
  background: #0066ff;
  border-radius: 4px 0 0 4px;
  transition: width 0.3s ease;
}

.about-motto-box::after {
  content: '“';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -15px;
  right: 20px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 7.5rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  line-height: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
  user-select: none;
}

.about-motto-box:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  background: #090c15;
  border-color: rgba(0, 102, 255, 0.2);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.about-motto-box:hover::before {
  width: 5px;
}

.motto-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.motto-tabs {
  display: flex;
  gap: 6px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  padding: 4px;
  border-radius: 12px;
}

.motto-tab-btn {
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  color: #0066ff;
  font-family: var(--font-code);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 6px 16px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.motto-tab-btn.active,
.motto-tab-btn:hover {
  background: #0066ff !important;
  border-color: #0066ff !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(0, 102, 255, 0.2) !important;
}

.motto-status {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-family: var(--font-code);
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #10b981 !important;
  background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.09) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.28) !important;
  padding: 5px 14px;
  border-radius: 20px;
}

.motto-status-dot {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #10b981 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px #10b981 !important;
  animation: pulse-dot 1.8s infinite;
}

.motto-quote-wrapper {
  min-height: 64px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.motto-quote {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--text-main);
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin: 0;
  opacity: 1;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
}

.motto-quote.changing {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(6px);
}

/* Pillar Cards - Simple Clean Hover & Staggered Scroll Reveal */
.about-story-pillars {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 22px;
}

.about-pillar-card {
  position: relative;
  padding: 28px 32px;
  border-radius: 24px;
  background: #090c15;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Scroll reveal initial state for pillar cards */
.about-pillar-card.about-reveal-item {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(36px) scale(0.97);
  will-change: opacity, transform;
  transition: opacity 0.75s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) var(--delay, 0ms),
              transform 0.75s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) var(--delay, 0ms),
              border-color 0.3s ease,
              box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.about-pillar-card.about-reveal-item.in-view {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
}

.about-pillar-card.in-view:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: rgba(0, 119, 255, 0.2);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

.pillar-top-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.pillar-title-group {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
}

.pillar-icon-box {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: rgba(0, 119, 255, 0.2);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(0, 119, 255, 0.2);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #0077ff;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 119, 255, 0.2);
}

.pillar-right-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.pillar-num-badge {
  font-family: var(--font-code);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0077ff;
  background: rgba(0, 119, 255, 0.2);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 119, 255, 0.2);
  padding: 4px 13px;
  border-radius: 20px;
}

.pillar-arrow {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: #0077ff;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(-4px);
  transition: opacity 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease;
}

.about-pillar-card:hover .pillar-arrow {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateX(0);
}

.pillar-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-main);
  margin: 0;
}

.pillar-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin: 0 0 16px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.pillar-tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-top: 14px;
  padding-top: 14px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.pillar-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-family: 'Space Grotesk', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #38bdf8;
  background: rgba(0, 119, 255, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 119, 255, 0.24);
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  line-height: 1.3;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.pillar-tag:hover {
  background: rgba(0, 119, 255, 0.2);
  border-color: #0077ff;
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

[data-theme="light"] .pillar-tags {
  border-top-color: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
}

[data-theme="light"] .pillar-tag {
  color: #0055cc !important;
  background: rgba(0, 102, 255, 0.08) !important;
  border-color: rgba(0, 102, 255, 0.22) !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
}

[data-theme="light"] .pillar-tag:hover {
  background: #0066ff !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  border-color: #0066ff !important;
}

/* -- 5. WHAT WE BUILD (6 VISUAL CAPABILITY CARDS WITH EMBEDDED SCREENSHOTS) ----- */
#whatWeBuild {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 97px 0;
  background: #06080c;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.build-bg-visual {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.build-bg-grid {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  opacity: 0.85;
}

.about-caps-grid {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 26px;
  margin-top: 52px;
}

.about-cap-card {
  position: relative;
  background: #080b12;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 0 0 24px 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  overflow: hidden;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
  transition: transform 0.35s ease, border-color 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease;
}

.about-cap-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #0077ff, transparent);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.35s ease;
  z-index: 3;
}

.about-cap-card:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

.about-cap-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: #0077ff;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), 0 0 24px rgba(0, 119, 255, 0.2);
}

.cap-card-media {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  height: auto;
  min-height: 180px;
  max-height: 210px;
  background: #000;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.cap-card-media-video {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

.cap-card-body {
  padding: 22px 24px 6px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex: 1;
}

.cap-card-header-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.about-cap-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin: 0;
}

.about-cap-icon-box {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: rgba(0, 119, 255, 0.2);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.cap-card-arrow {
  color: #0077ff;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.about-cap-card:hover .cap-card-arrow {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.about-cap-sub {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: #0077ff;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin: 0 0 8px;
}

.about-cap-desc {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #94a3b8;
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin: 0 0 16px;
  flex: 1;
}

.about-cap-tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 6px;
  margin-top: auto;
}

.about-cap-tag {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  padding: 3px 9px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  color: #cbd5e1;
}

/* Tablet (770px - 1024px) Capabilities Expand Button & 4-card initial view */
.about-caps-toggle-wrap {
  display: none;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  margin-top: 36px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 5;
}

.btn-about-caps-toggle {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 12px 28px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  background: rgba(0, 119, 255, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 119, 255, 0.3);
  color: #0077ff;
  font-family: var(--font-heading, sans-serif);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 119, 255, 0.15);
  transition: all 0.28s ease;
}

.btn-about-caps-toggle:hover {
  background: #0077ff;
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: #0077ff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0, 119, 255, 0.35);
}

.btn-about-caps-toggle .caps-toggle-arrow {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  line-height: 1;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.btn-about-caps-toggle:hover .caps-toggle-arrow {
  transform: translateY(2px);
}

.btn-about-caps-toggle.is-expanded:hover .caps-toggle-arrow {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

[data-theme="light"] .btn-about-caps-toggle {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 119, 255, 0.35);
  color: #0077ff;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 119, 255, 0.12);
}

[data-theme="light"] .btn-about-caps-toggle:hover {
  background: #0077ff;
  color: #ffffff;
}

@media (min-width: 770px) and (max-width: 1024px) {
  .about-caps-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .about-caps-grid:not(.is-expanded) .about-cap-card:nth-child(n+5) {
    display: none !important;
  }

  .about-caps-toggle-wrap {
    display: flex;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 769px) {
  .about-caps-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .about-caps-grid:not(.is-expanded) .about-cap-card:nth-child(n+4) {
    display: none !important;
  }

  .about-caps-toggle-wrap {
    display: flex;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 350px) {
  .btn-about-caps-toggle {
    padding: 10px 18px;
    font-size: 0.84rem;
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }
}

/* -- 6. MISSION & VISION (DUAL SPLIT GLASS CARDS) ------------------------ */
/* -- 6. OUR PURPOSE / MISSION & VISION (CINEMATIC EDITORIAL SPLIT) --------- */
.about-purpose-section {
  position: relative;
  background: #080A0F;
  padding: 97px 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.purpose-bg-visual {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
  opacity: 0.04;
  transition: opacity 1s ease;
}

.purpose-bg-svg {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.purpose-container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* Header / Intro */
.purpose-header {
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto 64px auto;
  text-align: center;
}

.purpose-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  font-family: var(--font-code);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  color: #0077ff;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.purpose-eyebrow .eyebrow-line {
  width: 24px;
  height: 1px;
  background: rgba(0, 119, 255, 0.2);
}

.purpose-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 3.6vw, 3.1rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 1.18;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  margin: 0 0 20px 0;
}

.purpose-sub {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 1.06rem;
  color: #94a3b8;
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin: 0 auto;
  max-width: 680px;
}

/* Editorial Split Wrapper */
.purpose-split-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 72px;
  align-items: stretch;
}

/* Central Connecting Line (Desktop) */
.purpose-vertical-line {
  position: absolute;
  top: 10px;
  bottom: 10px;
  left: 50%;
  width: 1px;
  background: rgba(0, 119, 255, 0.2);
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  z-index: 3;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.line-beam {
  position: absolute;
  top: -40%;
  left: -1px;
  width: 3px;
  height: 35%;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, #0077ff, transparent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px #0077ff;
  opacity: 0;
}

/* Columns & Editorial Cards */
.purpose-col {
  display: flex;
}

.purpose-card {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 44px 40px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  transition: transform 0.35s ease, border-color 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease;
}

/* Editorial Distinction between Mission & Vision */
.purpose-col-mission .purpose-card {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(12, 16, 26, 0.75) 0%, rgba(8, 10, 15, 0.9) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 119, 255, 0.2);
  border-left: 3px solid rgba(0, 119, 255, 0.2);
}

.purpose-col-vision .purpose-card {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(10, 14, 22, 0.75) 0%, rgba(6, 8, 12, 0.9) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-top: 3px solid rgba(0, 119, 255, 0.2);
}

.purpose-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: rgba(0, 119, 255, 0.2);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), 0 0 30px rgba(0, 119, 255, 0.2);
}

.purpose-label {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-family: var(--font-code);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: #0077ff;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  background: rgba(0, 119, 255, 0.2);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 119, 255, 0.2);
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 20px;
}

.purpose-slash {
  opacity: 0.4;
}

.purpose-statement {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 2vw, 1.7rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 1.32;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  margin: 0 0 20px 0;
}

.purpose-body p {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  color: #94a3b8;
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin: 0 0 16px 0;
}

.purpose-body p:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Mobile Responsive Composition */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .about-purpose-section {
    padding: 49px 0;
  }
  .purpose-split-wrapper {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 24px;
  }
  .purpose-vertical-line {
    display: none;
  }
  .mobile-purpose-line {
    display: block;
    width: 2px;
    height: 44px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #0077ff, rgba(0, 119, 255, 0.2));
    margin: 12px auto;
    border-radius: 2px;
  }
  .purpose-card {
    padding: 32px 24px;
  }
}
@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .mobile-purpose-line {
    display: none;
  }
}

/* -- 7. ENGINEERING LIFECYCLE (6 PHASES) --------------------------------- */
.about-lifecycle-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  margin-top: 52px;
}

.about-lifecycle-card {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--about-card-bg);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--about-card-border);
  border-radius: 22px;
  padding: 32px 28px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), border-color 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease;
}

.about-lifecycle-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.02);
  border-color: rgba(0, 119, 255, 0.2);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35), 0 0 35px rgba(0, 119, 255, 0.2);
}

.lifecycle-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.lifecycle-step-num {
  font-family: var(--font-code);
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #0077ff;
  text-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(0, 119, 255, 0.2);
}

.lifecycle-phase-pill {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-dim);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 8px;
}

.lifecycle-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.16rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-main);
  margin: 0 0 12px;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.about-lifecycle-card:hover .lifecycle-title {
  color: #0077ff;
}

.lifecycle-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin: 0 0 20px;
  flex: 1;
}

.lifecycle-deliverable {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #10b981;
  background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.09);
  border: 1px solid rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.25);
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.about-lifecycle-card:hover .lifecycle-deliverable {
  background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.18);
  border-color: #10b981;
  box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.3);
}

/* -- 8. VALUES & PRINCIPLES ---------------------------------------------- */
.about-principles-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 22px;
  margin-top: 52px;
}

.about-principle-card {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--about-card-bg);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--about-card-border);
  border-radius: 22px;
  padding: 34px 26px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), border-color 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease;
}

.about-principle-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.02);
  border-color: rgba(0, 119, 255, 0.2);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35), 0 0 35px rgba(0, 119, 255, 0.2);
}

.principle-num {
  font-family: var(--font-code);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #0077ff;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  display: inline-block;
  background: rgba(0, 119, 255, 0.2);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 119, 255, 0.2);
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 20px;
}

.principle-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-main);
  margin: 0 0 12px;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.about-principle-card:hover .principle-title {
  color: #0077ff;
}

.principle-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin: 0;
}

/* -- 9. EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP & FOUNDERS SHOWCASE ---------------------- */
.about-founders-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 26px;
  max-width: 1040px;
  margin: 40px auto 0;
}

.founder-card-v3 {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--about-card-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--about-card-border);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 32px 30px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), border-color 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease;
}

.founder-card-v3:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  border-color: rgba(0, 119, 255, 0.3);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 48px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4), 0 0 30px rgba(0, 119, 255, 0.15);
}

.founder-card-top-beam {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #0077ff, #00d2ff, transparent);
}

.founder-watermark {
  position: absolute;
  top: 16px;
  right: 22px;
  font-family: var(--font-code);
  font-size: 3.2rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: rgba(0, 119, 255, 0.14);
  line-height: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
  user-select: none;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.founder-card-v3:hover .founder-watermark {
  color: rgba(0, 119, 255, 0.22);
}

.founder-v3-name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-main);
  margin: 0 0 6px;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.founder-v3-role {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0077ff !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.founder-v3-bio {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin: 0 0 20px;
}

.founder-v3-tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 6px;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.founder-v3-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-code);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-dim);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.founder-card-v3:hover .founder-v3-tag {
  background: rgba(0, 119, 255, 0.15);
  border-color: rgba(0, 119, 255, 0.25);
  color: #0077ff;
}

.founder-v3-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  padding-top: 18px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  margin-top: auto;
}

.btn-founder-primary {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: #0077ff;
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 8px 18px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 119, 255, 0.2);
}

.btn-founder-primary:hover {
  background: #0066ee;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 119, 255, 0.3);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.btn-founder-linkedin {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  color: var(--text-main);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  padding: 8px 16px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.btn-founder-linkedin:hover {
  border-color: rgba(0, 119, 255, 0.3);
  color: #0077ff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   10. WHY MALIKAXIOM (EDITORIAL 2x2 CARD GRID REDESIGN)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
#comparison {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 97px 0;
  background: #080A0F;
}

.why-editorial-bg {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

.why-editorial-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 26px;
  max-width: 1040px;
  margin: 44px auto 0;
}

.why-editorial-card {
  position: relative;
  background: #0D1118;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 32px 28px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  transition: transform 0.35s ease, border-color 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease;
}

.why-editorial-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #0077ff, transparent);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.35s ease;
}

.why-editorial-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: rgba(0, 119, 255, 0.2);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4), 0 0 25px rgba(0, 119, 255, 0.2);
}

.why-editorial-card:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

.why-card-top-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.why-card-num {
  font-family: var(--font-code);
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #0077ff;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  line-height: 1;
}

.why-card-graphic {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  opacity: 0.85;
  transition: transform 0.35s ease, opacity 0.35s ease;
}

.why-editorial-card:hover .why-card-graphic {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.why-editorial-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin: 0 0 12px 0;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.why-editorial-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: #94a3b8;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin: 0 0 20px 0;
}

.why-editorial-desc strong {
  color: #ffffff;
}

.why-editorial-tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
  padding-top: 18px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  margin-top: auto;
}

.why-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-family: var(--font-body, 'Inter', sans-serif);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  color: #e0f2fe !important;
  background: transparent !important;
  background-color: transparent !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 119, 255, 0.28) !important;
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  box-shadow: none !important;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  cursor: default;
}

.why-tag-dot {
  width: 7px !important;
  height: 7px !important;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #00d2ff !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px #00d2ff, 0 0 4px #00d2ff !important;
  display: inline-block;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.why-tag:hover,
.why-editorial-card:hover .why-tag {
  background: transparent !important;
  background-color: transparent !important;
  border-color: rgba(0, 210, 255, 0.55) !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(0, 210, 255, 0.18) !important;
}

.why-tag:hover .why-tag-dot,
.why-editorial-card:hover .why-tag:hover .why-tag-dot {
  transform: scale(1.35);
  box-shadow: 0 0 14px #00d2ff, 0 0 6px #00d2ff !important;
}

/* Light Mode Overrides */
[data-theme="light"] #comparison {
  background: #f8fafc;
}

[data-theme="light"] .why-editorial-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
}

[data-theme="light"] .why-editorial-title {
  color: #0f172a;
}

[data-theme="light"] .why-editorial-desc {
  color: #475569;
}

[data-theme="light"] .why-editorial-desc strong {
  color: #0f172a;
}

[data-theme="light"] .why-editorial-tags {
  border-top-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}

[data-theme="light"] .why-tag {
  background: transparent !important;
  background-color: transparent !important;
  border-color: rgba(0, 102, 255, 0.28) !important;
  color: #0055d4 !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
}

[data-theme="light"] .why-tag-dot {
  background: #0066ff !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(0, 102, 255, 0.6) !important;
}

[data-theme="light"] .why-tag:hover,
[data-theme="light"] .why-editorial-card:hover .why-tag {
  background: transparent !important;
  background-color: transparent !important;
  border-color: #0066ff !important;
  color: #003fa8 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(0, 102, 255, 0.15) !important;
}

/* Mobile Responsive */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .why-editorial-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    max-width: 620px;
    gap: 20px;
    margin: 32px auto 0;
  }
  .why-editorial-card {
    padding: 26px 22px;
    border-radius: 18px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .why-editorial-card {
    padding: 20px 16px;
    border-radius: 16px;
  }
  .why-editorial-title {
    font-size: 1.02rem;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
  }
  .why-editorial-desc {
    font-size: 0.86rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
  }
  .why-card-graphic svg {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
  }
  .why-card-num {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
  }
  .why-editorial-tags {
    gap: 6px;
    padding-top: 14px;
  }
  .why-tag {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    padding: 4px 10px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 350px) {
  .why-editorial-card {
    padding: 16px 12px;
    border-radius: 14px;
  }
  .why-editorial-title {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  }
  .why-editorial-desc {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    line-height: 1.55;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
  }
  .why-card-graphic svg {
    width: 30px;
    height: 30px;
  }
  .why-card-num {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
  }
  .why-editorial-tags {
    gap: 5px;
    padding-top: 12px;
  }
  .why-tag {
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    padding: 3px 8px;
    gap: 5px;
  }
  .why-tag-dot {
    width: 5px !important;
    height: 5px !important;
  }
}


/* -- 11. FAQ SECTION ---------------------------------------------------- */
.about-faq-wrap {
  max-width: 880px;
  margin: 52px auto 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
}

.about-faq-item {
  background: var(--about-card-bg);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--about-card-border);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 0 28px;
  overflow: hidden;
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.about-faq-item:hover {
  border-color: rgba(0, 119, 255, 0.2);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.about-faq-item.open,
.about-faq-item.is-active,
.about-faq-item.active {
  border-color: rgba(0, 119, 255, 0.4);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3), 0 0 30px rgba(0, 119, 255, 0.2);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0, 119, 255, 0.12) 0%, rgba(13, 16, 28, 0.95) 100%);
}

.about-faq-question {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
  padding: 24px 0;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-align: left;
}

.about-faq-question-text {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-main);
  flex: 1;
  transition: color 0.25s;
}

.about-faq-question:hover .about-faq-question-text,
.about-faq-item.open .about-faq-question-text,
.about-faq-item.is-active .about-faq-question-text,
.about-faq-item.active .about-faq-question-text {
  color: #0077ff;
}

.about-faq-icon {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 119, 255, 0.2);
  background: rgba(0, 119, 255, 0.2);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: #0077ff;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
}

.about-faq-item.open .about-faq-icon,
.about-faq-item.is-active .about-faq-icon,
.about-faq-item.active .about-faq-icon {
  background: #0077ff;
  border-color: #0077ff;
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: rotate(45deg);
  box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(0, 119, 255, 0.2);
}

.about-faq-answer {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1), padding 0.4s ease;
}

.about-faq-item.open .about-faq-answer,
.about-faq-item.is-active .about-faq-answer,
.about-faq-item.active .about-faq-answer {
  max-height: 500px;
}

.about-faq-answer-inner {
  padding-bottom: 26px;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.76;
}

/* -- 12. FINAL CTA SECTION ----------------------------------------------- */
.about-cta-card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 30px;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 96px 48px;
  text-align: center;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0, 119, 255, 0.2) 0%, rgba(13, 16, 28, 0.96) 100%);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(0, 119, 255, 0.2);
  box-shadow: 0 36px 90px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45), 0 0 70px rgba(0, 119, 255, 0.2);
}

.about-cta-card > * {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.about-cta-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2.3rem, 4.6vw, 3.6rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  color: var(--text-main);
  margin: 0 0 18px;
}

.about-cta-sub {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 1.12rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  max-width: 560px;
  margin: 0 auto 46px;
  line-height: 1.75;
}

.about-cta-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 18px;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* -- Entrance Animation Trigger ------------------------------------------ */
.about-reveal-item {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(32px);
  will-change: opacity, transform;
  transition: opacity 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) var(--delay, 0ms),
              transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) var(--delay, 0ms);
}

.about-reveal-item.in-view {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* -- Responsive Breakpoints ---------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .about-hero-grid,
  .about-story-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 48px;
  }
  .about-caps-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .about-lifecycle-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .about-principles-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .about-founders-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .about-founders-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    max-width: 620px;
    gap: 20px;
    margin: 32px auto 0;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .about-section {
    padding: 49px 0;
  }
  .about-hero-section {
    padding: 127px 0 37px;
    min-height: auto;
  }
  .about-caps-grid,
  .about-lifecycle-grid,
  .about-principles-grid,
  .about-mv-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .about-diff-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .about-diff-col:first-child {
    border-right: none;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  }
  .about-video-controls {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 16px;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }
  .about-cta-card {
    padding: 56px 24px;
  }
  .about-cta-actions,
  .about-hero-actions {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .founder-card-v3 {
    padding: 26px 20px 22px !important;
    border-radius: 18px !important;
  }
  .founder-v3-name {
    font-size: 1.35rem !important;
  }
  .founder-v3-role {
    font-size: 0.8rem !important;
    margin-bottom: 12px !important;
  }
  .founder-v3-bio {
    font-size: 0.88rem !important;
    line-height: 1.6 !important;
    margin-bottom: 18px !important;
  }
  .founder-v3-tags {
    gap: 6px !important;
    margin-bottom: 20px !important;
  }
  .founder-v3-tag {
    font-size: 0.7rem !important;
    padding: 4px 10px !important;
  }
  .founder-watermark {
    font-size: 2.6rem !important;
    top: 12px !important;
    right: 14px !important;
  }
  .founder-v3-actions {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    gap: 10px !important;
    padding-top: 16px !important;
  }
  .btn-founder-primary,
  .btn-founder-linkedin {
    width: 100% !important;
    flex: none !important;
    display: flex !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    text-align: center !important;
    padding: 12px 18px !important;
    font-size: 0.84rem !important;
    min-height: 44px !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
  }
  .btn-founder-primary span,
  .btn-founder-linkedin span {
    font-size: 0.84rem !important;
    white-space: nowrap !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 375px) {
  .founder-card-v3 {
    padding: 20px 14px 18px !important;
    border-radius: 14px !important;
  }
  .founder-v3-name {
    font-size: 1.2rem !important;
  }
  .founder-watermark {
    font-size: 2rem !important;
  }
  .btn-founder-primary,
  .btn-founder-linkedin {
    padding: 10px 14px !important;
    font-size: 0.78rem !important;
    min-height: 40px !important;
  }
  .btn-founder-primary span,
  .btn-founder-linkedin span {
    font-size: 0.78rem !important;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================

/* ==========================================================================
   PRODUCTION QA & DESIGN POLISH EXTENSIONS
   ========================================================================== */

/* -- Light Mode Polish Pass --------------------------------------------- */
[data-theme="light"] {
  --text-main: #0f172a;
  --text-muted: #475569;
  --text-dim: #64748b;
  --bg-dark: #ffffff;
  --border-subtle: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  --about-card-bg: #ffffff;
  --about-card-border: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  --about-card-hover-border: rgba(0, 119, 255, 0.2);
}

[data-theme="light"] .--about-card-bg: {
  background: #ffffff;
}

[data-theme="light"] .about-heading-title {
  color: #0f172a;
}

[data-theme="light"] .about-heading-sub {
  color: #475569;
}

[data-theme="light"] .about-purpose-section {
  background: #f8fafc;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}

[data-theme="light"] .purpose-bg-visual {
  opacity: 0.03;
}

[data-theme="light"] .purpose-heading {
  color: #0f172a;
}

[data-theme="light"] .purpose-sub {
  color: #475569;
}

[data-theme="light"] .purpose-vertical-line {
  background: rgba(0, 119, 255, 0.2);
}

[data-theme="light"] .purpose-col-mission .purpose-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 119, 255, 0.2);
  border-left: 3.5px solid #0077ff;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 119, 255, 0.2);
}

[data-theme="light"] .purpose-col-vision .purpose-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.1);
  border-top: 3.5px solid #0077ff;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
}

[data-theme="light"] .purpose-statement {
  color: #0f172a;
}

[data-theme="light"] .purpose-body p {
  color: #475569;
}

[data-theme="light"] #whatWeBuild {
  background: #f1f5f9;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}

[data-theme="light"] .about-cap-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
}

[data-theme="light"] .about-cap-card:hover {
  border-color: #0077ff;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(0, 119, 255, 0.2);
}

[data-theme="light"] .about-cap-sub {
  color: #0077ff;
}

[data-theme="light"] .about-cap-desc {
  color: #475569;
}

[data-theme="light"] .about-cap-tag {
  background: #f8fafc;
  border-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  color: #334155;
}

[data-theme="light"] .build-cap-text-link {
  background: #ffffff;
  color: #0077ff;
  border-color: rgba(0, 119, 255, 0.2);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 119, 255, 0.2);
}

[data-theme="light"] .build-cap-text-link:hover {
  background: #0077ff;
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: #0077ff;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 119, 255, 0.2);
}

[data-theme="light"] #comparison {
  background: #f8fafc;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}

[data-theme="light"] .diff-card-traditional {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.25);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.05);
}

[data-theme="light"] .diff-card-ma {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(0, 119, 255, 0.2);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 119, 255, 0.2);
}

[data-theme="light"] .diff-header-title,
[data-theme="light"] .diff-item-title {
  color: #0f172a;
}

[data-theme="light"] .diff-item-desc {
  color: #475569;
}

[data-theme="light"] .about-lifecycle-card,
[data-theme="light"] .about-principle-card,
[data-theme="light"] .founder-card-v3,
[data-theme="light"] .about-faq-item {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
}

[data-theme="light"] .about-faq-question-text {
  color: #0f172a;
}

[data-theme="light"] .about-faq-answer-inner {
  color: #475569;
}

[data-theme="light"] .founder-v3-name {
  color: #0f172a;
}

[data-theme="light"] .founder-v3-bio {
  color: #475569;
}

[data-theme="light"] .founder-v3-tag {
  background: #f8fafc;
  border-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  color: #334155;
}

/* -- Prefers Reduced Motion --------------------------------------------- */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *, ::before, ::after {
    animation-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
    transition-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    scroll-behavior: auto !important;
  }
  .about-reveal-item,
  .purpose-vertical-line,
  .line-beam,
  .purpose-col-mission,
  .purpose-col-vision {
    opacity: 1 !important;
    transform: none !important;
    transition: none !important;
  }
}

/* -- 4K & Ultra-Wide Screen Polish -------------------------------------- */
/* ==========================================================================
   ABOUT PAGE: LARGE SCREEN & 4K OPTIMIZATION
   ========================================================================== */

/* ── Section 1: Fluid Desktop Optimization (1440px - 1999px) ── */
@media (min-width: 1440px) and (max-width: 1999px) {
  .container {
    max-width: clamp(1340px, 84vw, 1580px) !important;
  }
  .about-hero-title {
    font-size: clamp(3.2rem, 3.8vw, 4.4rem);
  }
  .about-hero-subtitle {
    font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 1.15vw, 1.28rem);
    max-width: 620px;
  }
  .about-cta-inner {
    max-width: clamp(1240px, 80vw, 1520px);
  }
}

/* ── Section 2: 2K Viewport Optimization (2000px - 3199px) ── */
@media (min-width: 2000px) {
  .container {
    max-width: 1780px !important;
    padding-left: 48px;
    padding-right: 48px;
  }
  .about-hero-section {
    padding: 140px 0 80px;
    min-height: 740px;
  }
  .about-hero-title {
    font-size: clamp(3.8rem, 3.2vw, 4.8rem);
    line-height: 1.1;
  }
  .about-hero-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    max-width: 700px;
  }
  .about-hero-video-card {
    border-radius: 24px;
    min-height: 480px;
  }
  .about-metrics-grid {
    gap: 32px;
  }
  .about-metric-card {
    padding: 38px 28px;
    border-radius: 22px;
  }
  .about-metric-num {
    font-size: 3rem;
  }
  .about-metric-lbl {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
  }
  .purpose-grid {
    gap: 36px;
  }
  .purpose-card {
    padding: 48px 40px;
    border-radius: 24px;
  }
  .purpose-heading {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
  }
  .purpose-p {
    font-size: 1.12rem;
    line-height: 1.75;
  }
  .cap-grid-v2 {
    gap: 32px;
  }
  .cap-card-v2 {
    padding: 44px 36px;
    border-radius: 24px;
  }
  .cap-card-v2 h3 {
    font-size: 1.45rem;
  }
  .cap-card-v2 p {
    font-size: 1.08rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
  }
  .principles-grid {
    gap: 32px;
  }
  .principle-card {
    padding: 42px 36px;
    border-radius: 24px;
  }
  .timeline-step {
    padding: 38px 32px;
    border-radius: 22px;
  }
  .founders-grid {
    gap: 36px;
  }
  .founder-card {
    padding: 48px 40px;
    border-radius: 26px;
  }
  .about-cta-inner {
    max-width: 1720px;
    padding: 96px 64px;
    border-radius: 32px;
  }
  .about-cta-title {
    font-size: clamp(2.8rem, 3vw, 4rem);
  }
}

/* ── Section 3: Ultra-Wide 21:9 Viewports (3440px / 5120px) ── */
@media (min-width: 2560px) and (min-aspect-ratio: 21/10) {
  .about-hero-section,
  .about-metrics-section,
  .about-purpose-section,
  .about-capabilities-section,
  .about-principles-section,
  .about-timeline-section,
  .about-founders-section,
  .about-cta-section {
    padding: clamp(80px, 7vh, 120px) 0 !important;
  }
  .container {
    max-width: 2160px !important;
  }
  .about-hero-grid {
    gap: 60px;
  }
  .about-cta-inner {
    max-width: 2100px;
  }
}

/* ── Section 4: 4K Ultra-High Density Optimization (3840px / 4K) ── */
@media (min-width: 3200px) {
  .container {
    max-width: 2380px !important;
    padding-left: 64px;
    padding-right: 64px;
  }
  .about-hero-section {
    padding: 170px 0 110px;
    min-height: 860px;
  }
  .about-hero-title {
    font-size: clamp(4.4rem, 3.4vw, 5.6rem);
  }
  .about-hero-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    line-height: 1.75;
    max-width: 860px;
  }
  .about-hero-ctas .btn,
  .about-cta-btns .btn {
    padding: 20px 42px !important;
    font-size: 1.25rem !important;
    border-radius: 9999px !important;
  }
  .about-hero-video-card {
    min-height: 600px;
    border-radius: 30px;
  }
  .about-heading-title {
    font-size: 3.4rem !important;
  }
  .about-heading-lead {
    font-size: 1.5rem !important;
    max-width: 900px;
  }
  .about-metrics-grid {
    gap: 44px;
  }
  .about-metric-card {
    padding: 50px 38px;
    border-radius: 28px;
  }
  .about-metric-num {
    font-size: 3.8rem;
  }
  .about-metric-lbl {
    font-size: 1.28rem;
  }
  .purpose-grid {
    gap: 48px;
  }
  .purpose-card {
    padding: 60px 52px;
    border-radius: 30px;
  }
  .purpose-heading {
    font-size: 2.8rem;
  }
  .purpose-p {
    font-size: 1.32rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
  }
  .cap-grid-v2 {
    gap: 44px;
  }
  .cap-card-v2 {
    padding: 56px 48px;
    border-radius: 30px;
  }
  .cap-card-v2 h3 {
    font-size: 1.75rem;
  }
  .cap-card-v2 p {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    line-height: 1.75;
  }
  .principles-grid {
    gap: 44px;
  }
  .principle-card {
    padding: 54px 46px;
    border-radius: 30px;
  }
  .timeline-step {
    padding: 50px 42px;
    border-radius: 28px;
  }
  .founders-grid {
    gap: 48px;
  }
  .founder-card {
    padding: 60px 52px;
    border-radius: 32px;
  }
  .about-cta-inner {
    max-width: 2300px;
    padding: 120px 80px;
    border-radius: 36px;
  }
  .about-cta-title {
    font-size: clamp(3.6rem, 3.5vw, 4.8rem);
  }
}

/* -- Small Mobile Screen Polish (320px - 480px) -------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .container {
    padding: 0 16px;
  }
  .about-heading-title {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
  }
  .about-hero-title {
    font-size: 2.1rem;
  }
  .purpose-heading {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
  }
  .purpose-card,
  .diff-card {
    padding: 26px 18px;
  }
}




/* Logo Brand Hover (Preserve Colors) */
.logo-brand {
  transition: transform var(--tr-smooth);
}

.logo-brand:hover {
  transform: scale(1.02);
}



/* ==========================================================================
   MALIKAXIOM NAVBAR CTA BUTTON SYSTEM — UNIFIED PILL DIMENSIONS & HEIGHT
   ========================================================================== */

.nav-email-btn,
.btn-nav-contact,
.header-actions .btn-nav-contact,
.btn-nav-start,
.header-actions .btn-nav-start {
  height: 38px !important;
  min-height: 38px !important;
  padding: 0 16px !important;
  border-radius: 9999px !important;
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  gap: 7px !important;
  font-family: var(--font-body, 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif) !important;
  font-size: 0.84rem !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em !important;
  text-transform: none !important;
  line-height: 1 !important;
  white-space: nowrap !important;
  box-sizing: border-box !important;
  width: auto !important;
  max-width: none !important;
  min-width: 0 !important;
  flex: 0 0 auto !important;
  cursor: pointer !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  transition: all 220ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
}

/* 1. EMAIL BUTTON */
.nav-email-btn {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12) !important;
  color: var(--text-main, #ffffff) !important;
}

.nav-email-btn svg {
  color: #0066ff !important;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, color 0.25s ease !important;
}

.nav-email-btn:hover {
  background: rgba(0, 102, 255, 0.2) !important;
  border-color: #0066ff !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(0, 102, 255, 0.2) !important;
  transform: translateY(-1.5px) !important;
}

.nav-email-btn:hover svg {
  transform: scale(1.1) rotate(-5deg) !important;
  color: #3385ff !important;
}

/* 2. SECONDARY CTA — CONTACT US → */
.btn-nav-contact,
.header-actions .btn-nav-contact {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15) !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
}

.btn-nav-contact .btn-arrow,
.header-actions .btn-nav-contact .btn-arrow {
  display: inline-block !important;
  transition: transform 220ms ease !important;
  font-size: 0.92rem !important;
  line-height: 1 !important;
}

.btn-nav-contact:hover,
.header-actions .btn-nav-contact:hover {
  background: transparent !important;
  border-color: #0066ff !important;
  color: #0066ff !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(0, 102, 255, 0.2) !important;
  transform: translateY(-1.5px) !important;
}

.btn-nav-contact:hover .btn-arrow,
.header-actions .btn-nav-contact:hover .btn-arrow {
  transform: translateX(3px) !important;
}

.btn-nav-contact:active,
.header-actions .btn-nav-contact:active {
  transform: translateY(0) scale(0.98) !important;
}

/* 3. PRIMARY CTA — START A PROJECT → */
.btn-nav-start,
.header-actions .btn-nav-start {
  background: #0066ff;
  border: 1px solid #0066ff;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 102, 255, 0.2) !important;
}

.btn-nav-start .btn-arrow,
.header-actions .btn-nav-start .btn-arrow {
  display: inline-block !important;
  transition: transform 220ms ease !important;
  font-size: 0.92rem !important;
  line-height: 1 !important;
}

.btn-nav-start:hover,
.header-actions .btn-nav-start:hover {
  background: #1a75ff !important;
  border-color: #1a75ff !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 102, 255, 0.2) !important;
  transform: translateY(-1.5px) !important;
  filter: brightness(1.05) !important;
}

.btn-nav-start:hover .btn-arrow,
.header-actions .btn-nav-start:hover .btn-arrow {
  transform: translateX(3px) !important;
}

.btn-nav-start:active,
.header-actions .btn-nav-start:active {
  transform: translateY(0) scale(0.98) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 102, 255, 0.2) !important;
}

/* 4. LIGHT THEME OVERRIDES */
[data-theme="light"] .nav-email-btn {
  background: #ffffff !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(10, 30, 60, 0.15) !important;
  color: #0f172a !important;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(10, 30, 60, 0.04) !important;
}

[data-theme="light"] .nav-email-btn:hover {
  background: rgba(0, 102, 255, 0.08) !important;
  color: #0066ff !important;
  border-color: #0066ff !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 102, 255, 0.15) !important;
}

[data-theme="light"] .btn-nav-contact,
[data-theme="light"] .header-actions .btn-nav-contact {
  background: #ffffff !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(10, 30, 60, 0.15) !important;
  color: #0f172a !important;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(10, 30, 60, 0.04) !important;
}

[data-theme="light"] .btn-nav-contact:hover,
[data-theme="light"] .header-actions .btn-nav-contact:hover {
  background: rgba(0, 102, 255, 0.08) !important;
  border-color: #0066ff !important;
  color: #0066ff !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 102, 255, 0.15) !important;
}

[data-theme="light"] .btn-nav-start,
[data-theme="light"] .header-actions .btn-nav-start {
  background: #0066ff !important;
  border-color: #0066ff !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
}

/* 5. RESPONSIVE BEHAVIOR */
@media (max-width: 1280px) and (min-width: 1080px) {
  .header-actions .btn-nav-contact,
  .nav-email-btn {
    padding: 5px 10px !important;
    font-size: 0.7rem !important;
    height: 32px !important;
    min-height: 32px !important;
  }
  .email-btn-text {
    display: none !important;
  }
  .header-actions .btn-nav-start {
    height: 32px !important;
    min-height: 32px !important;
    padding: 5px 10px !important;
    font-size: 0.7rem !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .header-actions .btn-nav-contact,
  .nav-email-btn,
  .btn-nav-contact {
    display: none !important;
  }
}

/* Tablet Navbar Start Project CTA Button Styling (577px to 1024px) */
@media (min-width: 577px) and (max-width: 1024px) {
  .btn-nav-start,
  .header-actions .btn-nav-start {
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    height: 36px !important;
    min-height: 36px !important;
    padding: 6px 14px !important;
    font-size: 0.78rem !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    border-radius: 9999px !important;
    white-space: nowrap !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em !important;
  }

  .btn-nav-start span,
  .header-actions .btn-nav-start span {
    font-size: 0.78rem !important;
    white-space: nowrap !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .header-actions .btn-nav-start,
  .btn-nav-start,
  .header-actions .btn-nav-contact,
  .btn-nav-contact {
    display: none !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 365px) and (min-width: 310px) {
  .btn-nav-start,
  .header-actions .btn-nav-start,
  .btn-nav-contact,
  .header-actions .btn-nav-contact {
    display: none !important;
  }
}

.btn-primary {
  background: #0066ff;
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(0, 140, 255, 0.2);
  font-weight: 700;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  min-height: 44px;
}





/* ==========================================================================
   SMOOTH SCROLL REVEAL & STAGGERED TRANSITIONS ENGINE (ABOUT US PAGE)
   ========================================================================== */

.about-reveal-item {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(38px);
  filter: blur(4px);
  will-change: opacity, transform, filter;
  transition: opacity 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) var(--delay, 0ms),
              transform 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) var(--delay, 0ms),
              filter 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) var(--delay, 0ms);
}

.about-reveal-item.in-view {
  opacity: 1 !important;
  transform: translateY(0) !important;
  filter: blur(0px) !important;
}

.about-reveal-left {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(-48px);
  filter: blur(4px);
  will-change: opacity, transform, filter;
  transition: opacity 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) var(--delay, 0ms),
              transform 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) var(--delay, 0ms),
              filter 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) var(--delay, 0ms);
}

.about-reveal-left.in-view {
  opacity: 1 !important;
  transform: translateX(0) !important;
  filter: blur(0px) !important;
}

.about-reveal-right {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(48px);
  filter: blur(4px);
  will-change: opacity, transform, filter;
  transition: opacity 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) var(--delay, 0ms),
              transform 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) var(--delay, 0ms),
              filter 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) var(--delay, 0ms);
}

.about-reveal-right.in-view {
  opacity: 1 !important;
  transform: translateX(0) !important;
  filter: blur(0px) !important;
}

.about-reveal-scale {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: scale(0.92) translateY(24px);
  filter: blur(6px);
  will-change: opacity, transform, filter;
  transition: opacity 0.9s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) var(--delay, 0ms),
              transform 0.9s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) var(--delay, 0ms),
              filter 0.9s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) var(--delay, 0ms);
}

.about-reveal-scale.in-view {
  opacity: 1 !important;
  transform: scale(1) translateY(0) !important;
  filter: blur(0px) !important;
}

/* Smooth Card Hover Transforms */
.about-cap-card,
.about-pillar-card,
.about-lifecycle-card,
.about-principle-card,
.founder-card-v3,
.why-editorial-card,
.purpose-card,
.about-faq-wrap .faq-item {
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              border-color 0.35s ease,
              box-shadow 0.35s ease,
              background-color 0.35s ease !important;
}

.about-cap-card:hover,
.about-pillar-card:hover,
.about-lifecycle-card:hover,
.about-principle-card:hover,
.founder-card-v3:hover,
.why-editorial-card:hover,
.purpose-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px) !important;
  border-color: rgba(0, 102, 255, 0.2) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(0, 102, 255, 0.2) !important;
}

/* Reduced motion support */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .about-reveal-item,
  .about-reveal-left,
  .about-reveal-right,
  .about-reveal-scale {
    opacity: 1 !important;
    transform: none !important;
    filter: none !important;
    transition: none !important;
  }
}


/* Dedicated Direct Connect WhatsApp Green Styling */
.channel-whatsapp .channel-icon-wrap {
  background: rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.2) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.2) !important;
  color: #25D366 !important;
}

.channel-whatsapp:hover {
  background: rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.2) !important;
  border-color: #25D366 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3), 0 0 16px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.2) !important;
}

.channel-whatsapp:hover .channel-icon-wrap {
  background: #25D366 !important;
  border-color: #25D366 !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.2) !important;
}

.channel-whatsapp:hover .channel-arrow {
  color: #25D366 !important;
}

.channel-num {
  display: none !important;
}



/* ==========================================================================
   ENHANCED SMART PROJECT WIZARD MODAL DESIGN SYSTEM
   ========================================================================== */

.wizard-modal-container {
  max-width: 780px !important;
  width: 94% !important;
  background: #0a0d17 !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(0, 102, 255, 0.2) !important;
  border-radius: 26px !important;
  padding: 36px 38px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7), 0 0 35px rgba(0, 102, 255, 0.2) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(24px) !important;
  max-height: 92vh !important;
  overflow-y: auto !important;
}

[data-theme="light"] .wizard-modal-container {
  background: #ffffff !important;
  border-color: rgba(0, 102, 255, 0.2) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15) !important;
}

.wizard-header {
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.wizard-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(0, 102, 255, 0.2);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 102, 255, 0.2);
  padding: 5px 14px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading, sans-serif);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1.8px;
  color: #0066ff;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.wizard-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading, sans-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.6vw, 1.85rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-main, #ffffff);
  line-height: 1.22;
  margin: 0 0 8px;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.wizard-subtitle {
  font-family: var(--font-body, sans-serif);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-muted, #94a3b8);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
}

.wizard-step-group {
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.wizard-step-label {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading, sans-serif);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-main, #ffffff);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.step-num {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #0066ff;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.required-star {
  color: #0066ff;
}

.wizard-options-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 10px;
  max-height: 230px;
  overflow-y: auto;
  padding-right: 6px;
  padding-bottom: 4px;
}

.wizard-options-grid::-webkit-scrollbar {
  width: 6px;
}

.wizard-options-grid::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
  background: rgba(0, 102, 255, 0.2);
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.wizard-option-card {
  position: relative;
  cursor: pointer;
  margin: 0;
  display: block;
}

.wizard-option-card input[type="radio"] {
  position: absolute;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.option-card-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  transition: all 0.22s ease;
  height: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

[data-theme="light"] .option-card-inner {
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
  border-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.option-icon-wrap {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: rgba(0, 102, 255, 0.2);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 102, 255, 0.2);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #0066ff;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: all 0.22s ease;
}

.option-card-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2px;
  min-width: 0;
}

.option-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading, sans-serif);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-main, #ffffff);
  white-space: nowrap;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.badge-core {
  font-size: 0.58rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 1px 5px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  background: #0066ff;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.option-card-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-body, sans-serif);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--text-muted, #94a3b8);
  white-space: nowrap;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
}

.wizard-option-card:hover .option-card-inner {
  border-color: rgba(0, 102, 255, 0.2);
  background: rgba(0, 102, 255, 0.2);
}

.wizard-option-card input[type="radio"]:checked + .option-card-inner {
  background: rgba(0, 102, 255, 0.2) !important;
  border-color: #0066ff !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(0, 102, 255, 0.2) !important;
}

.wizard-option-card input[type="radio"]:checked + .option-card-inner .option-icon-wrap {
  background: #0066ff !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
}

.wizard-row-2col {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 16px;
}

.wizard-chip-select-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
}

.wizard-chip-btn {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  color: var(--text-main, #ffffff);
  padding: 8px 14px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  font-family: var(--font-body, sans-serif);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

[data-theme="light"] .wizard-chip-btn {
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
  border-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  color: #0f172a;
}

.wizard-chip-btn:hover {
  border-color: #0066ff;
  color: #0066ff;
}

.wizard-chip-btn.active {
  background: #0066ff !important;
  border-color: #0066ff !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(0, 102, 255, 0.2) !important;
}

.wizard-inputs-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 12px;
}

.wizard-input-full {
  grid-column: span 2;
}

.wizard-mini-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-muted, #94a3b8);
  margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.wizard-input,
.wizard-textarea {
  width: 100%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) !important;
  border-radius: 10px !important;
  padding: 10px 14px !important;
  color: var(--text-main, #ffffff) !important;
  font-family: var(--font-body, sans-serif) !important;
  font-size: 0.85rem !important;
  box-sizing: border-box !important;
  transition: all 0.22s ease !important;
}

[data-theme="light"] .wizard-input,
[data-theme="light"] .wizard-textarea {
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02) !important;
  border-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12) !important;
  color: #0f172a !important;
}

.wizard-input:focus,
.wizard-textarea:focus {
  outline: none !important;
  border-color: #0066ff !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(0, 102, 255, 0.2) !important;
  background: rgba(0, 102, 255, 0.2) !important;
}

.wizard-trust-strip {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(0, 102, 255, 0.2);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 102, 255, 0.2);
  padding: 10px 16px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  margin: 18px 0;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.trust-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-main, #ffffff);
}

.wizard-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
}

.wizard-submit-btn {
  flex: 1.2;
  background: #0066ff !important;
  border-color: #0066ff !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  font-size: 0.88rem !important;
  padding: 12px 20px !important;
  border-radius: 12px !important;
}

.wizard-whatsapp-btn {
  flex: 1;
  background: #25D366 !important;
  border: 1px solid #25D366 !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  font-size: 0.88rem !important;
  padding: 12px 20px !important;
  border-radius: 12px !important;
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  gap: 8px !important;
}

.wizard-whatsapp-btn:hover {
  background: #1ebc59 !important;
  border-color: #1ebc59 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.2) !important;
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .wizard-modal-container {
    padding: 24px 20px !important;
  }
  .wizard-options-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    max-height: 180px;
  }
  .wizard-row-2col {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 14px;
  }
  .wizard-inputs-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .wizard-input-full {
    grid-column: span 1;
  }
  .wizard-actions {
    flex-direction: column;
  }
  .wizard-trust-strip {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 6px;
  }
}



/* Guaranteed Reveal Fallback for direct hash navigation & instant load */
.about-reveal-item,
.about-reveal-scale,
.about-reveal-left,
.about-reveal-right {
  animation: revealFallbackAnim 0.1s 0.8s forwards;
}

@keyframes revealFallbackAnim {
  to {
    opacity: 1 !important;
    transform: none !important;
    filter: none !important;
  }
}


/* -- FAQ Accordion Enhancements -- */

.about-faq-item.open,
.about-faq-item.active {
  border-color: rgba(0, 119, 255, 0.2) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3), 0 0 30px rgba(0, 119, 255, 0.2) !important;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0, 119, 255, 0.2) 0%, rgba(13, 16, 28, 0.95) 100%) !important;
}

.about-faq-item.open .about-faq-question-text,
.about-faq-item.active .about-faq-question-text {
  color: #0077ff !important;
}

.about-faq-item.open .about-faq-icon,
.about-faq-item.active .about-faq-icon {
  background: #0077ff !important;
  border-color: #0077ff !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  transform: rotate(45deg) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(0, 119, 255, 0.2) !important;
}

.about-faq-answer {
  max-height: 0;
  opacity: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1), opacity 0.35s ease, padding 0.4s ease !important;
}

.about-faq-item.open .about-faq-answer,
.about-faq-item.active .about-faq-answer {
  max-height: 600px !important;
  opacity: 1 !important;
}


/* Guaranteed Visible FAQ Section */
.faq-section {
  opacity: 1 !important;
  visibility: visible !important;
}

.faq-reveal-item,
.faq-item {
  opacity: 1 !important;
  transform: translateY(0) !important;
  visibility: visible !important;
}

.faq-item.is-active .faq-answer-wrapper {
  opacity: 1 !important;
  visibility: visible !important;
}



/* ── Hide Navbar 'Start a Project' CTA Button between 320px and 380px across all pages ── */
@media (max-width: 380px) {
  .header .btn-nav-start,
  .header-actions .btn-nav-start,
  .btn-nav-start,
  .header-cta-btn,
  .nav-btn-primary {
    display: none !important;
    visibility: hidden !important;
    opacity: 0 !important;
    pointer-events: none !important;
  }
}



/* ==========================================================================
   VIDEO BUTTONS & BADGES PROGRESSIVE SHRINK & MOBILE HIDE ENGINE
   (Scales down below 1024px and completely hides on small screens <= 576px)
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .sp-video-badge,
  .about-video-badge,
  .kno-video-badge,
  .video-pill-badge {
    padding: 6px 12px !important;
    font-size: 0.65rem !important;
    letter-spacing: 1px !important;
    top: 14px !important;
    left: 14px !important;
    transform: scale(0.92);
    transform-origin: top left;
  }

  .sp-video-toggle-btn,
  .about-video-toggle-btn,
  .video-sound-btn,
  .video-expand-btn {
    padding: 7px 16px !important;
    font-size: 0.74rem !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .sp-video-badge,
  .about-video-badge,
  .kno-video-badge,
  .video-pill-badge {
    padding: 4px 9px !important;
    font-size: 0.58rem !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.6px !important;
    top: 10px !important;
    left: 10px !important;
    transform: scale(0.85);
    transform-origin: top left;
  }

  .sp-video-toggle-btn,
  .about-video-toggle-btn,
  .video-sound-btn,
  .video-expand-btn {
    padding: 5px 12px !important;
    font-size: 0.68rem !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .sp-video-badge,
  .about-video-badge,
  .kno-video-badge,
  .video-pill-badge,
  .sp-video-toggle-btn,
  .about-video-toggle-btn,
  .video-sound-btn,
  .video-expand-btn,
  .sp-video-controls .sp-video-toggle-btn,
  .about-video-controls .about-video-toggle-btn {
    display: none !important;
    visibility: hidden !important;
    opacity: 0 !important;
    pointer-events: none !important;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   MASTER VIDEO BACKGROUND SYSTEM (ALL PAGES POST-HERO)
   - Light Mode: Pure White (#ffffff) background with outer side floating blue dots
   - Dark Mode: Pure Black (#04050a) background with outer side floating subtle dots
   - Dots strictly in far side margins only — ZERO dots on top of or near the video
   ========================================================================== */

/* Ultra-smooth slow floating keyframes */
@keyframes floatDotSmooth1 {
  0%   { transform: translate(0px, 0px); opacity: 0.45; }
  33%  { transform: translate(14px, -16px); opacity: 0.8; }
  66%  { transform: translate(-10px, 10px); opacity: 0.55; }
  100% { transform: translate(0px, 0px); opacity: 0.45; }
}

@keyframes floatDotSmooth2 {
  0%   { transform: translate(0px, 0px); opacity: 0.5; }
  33%  { transform: translate(-16px, 14px); opacity: 0.85; }
  66%  { transform: translate(12px, -12px); opacity: 0.45; }
  100% { transform: translate(0px, 0px); opacity: 0.5; }
}

@keyframes floatDotSmooth3 {
  0%   { transform: translate(0px, 0px); opacity: 0.4; }
  50%  { transform: translate(12px, 16px); opacity: 0.75; }
  100% { transform: translate(0px, 0px); opacity: 0.4; }
}

@keyframes floatDotSmooth4 {
  0%   { transform: translate(0px, 0px); opacity: 0.5; }
  50%  { transform: translate(-14px, -16px); opacity: 0.8; }
  100% { transform: translate(0px, 0px); opacity: 0.5; }
}

/* Base Dark Mode Video Section Backgrounds (Pure Black) */
.sp-video-section,
.kno-video-section,
.about-video-section,
#videoFullscreenSection,
.fullscreen-video-outer,
.w-showcase-section,
.fof-hero-section,
.fof-showcase-section,
.vbg-effects-enabled {
  background-color: #04050a !important;
  background: #04050a !important;
  position: relative !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
}

/* Disable section-wide pseudo-element grids so no dots ever cover the video area */
.sp-video-section::before,
.kno-video-section::before,
.about-video-section::before,
#videoFullscreenSection::before,
.fullscreen-video-outer::before,
.w-showcase-section::before,
.fof-hero-section::before,
.fof-showcase-section::before,
.vbg-effects-enabled::before,
.sp-video-section::after,
.kno-video-section::after,
.about-video-section::after,
#videoFullscreenSection::after,
.fullscreen-video-outer::after,
.w-showcase-section::after,
.fof-hero-section::after,
.fof-showcase-section::after,
.vbg-effects-enabled::after {
  display: none !important;
  content: none !important;
}

/* All video cards, wrappers, containers and controls sit firmly ABOVE background */
.sp-video-section .container,
.about-video-section .container,
.about-video-showcase-wrap,
.sp-video-showcase-wrap,
.sp-video-cinematic,
.about-video-cinematic,
.kno-video-frame,
.kno-video-wrapper,
.fullscreen-video-wrapper,
.video-expand-container,
.fof-hero-media,
.w-showcase-media,
.kno-video-container {
  position: relative !important;
  z-index: 20 !important;
}

/* Background dots layer stays strictly below video content */
.video-bg-dots-wrap {
  position: absolute !important;
  inset: 0 !important;
  pointer-events: none !important;
  z-index: 1 !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
}

/* Base Dot Styling (Dark Mode) */
.vbg-dot {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
  will-change: transform, opacity;
  background: #0099ff;
  box-shadow: 0 0 6px rgba(0, 153, 255, 0.45);
  opacity: 0.5;
}

/* Discrete floating dots placed ONLY on the FAR LEFT and FAR RIGHT flanks (outside video) */
/* Far Left Flank */
.vbg-dot.dot-1  { top: 15%; left: 2%;   width: 6px; height: 6px; animation: floatDotSmooth1 22s ease-in-out infinite; }
.vbg-dot.dot-2  { top: 32%; left: 3.5%; width: 7px; height: 7px; animation: floatDotSmooth2 26s ease-in-out infinite 2s; }
.vbg-dot.dot-3  { top: 50%; left: 1.8%; width: 6px; height: 6px; animation: floatDotSmooth3 24s ease-in-out infinite 1s; }
.vbg-dot.dot-4  { top: 68%; left: 3.2%; width: 7px; height: 7px; animation: floatDotSmooth4 28s ease-in-out infinite 3s; }
.vbg-dot.dot-5  { top: 85%; left: 2%;   width: 6px; height: 6px; animation: floatDotSmooth1 25s ease-in-out infinite 1.5s; }

/* Far Right Flank */
.vbg-dot.dot-6  { top: 16%; right: 2%;   width: 6px; height: 6px; animation: floatDotSmooth2 24s ease-in-out infinite 1.5s; }
.vbg-dot.dot-7  { top: 34%; right: 3.5%; width: 7px; height: 7px; animation: floatDotSmooth1 27s ease-in-out infinite 3.5s; }
.vbg-dot.dot-8  { top: 52%; right: 1.8%; width: 6px; height: 6px; animation: floatDotSmooth4 23s ease-in-out infinite 0.5s; }
.vbg-dot.dot-9  { top: 70%; right: 3.2%; width: 7px; height: 7px; animation: floatDotSmooth3 29s ease-in-out infinite 2.5s; }
.vbg-dot.dot-10 { top: 86%; right: 2%;   width: 6px; height: 6px; animation: floatDotSmooth2 26s ease-in-out infinite 4s; }

/* Video Card / Media Wrappers in Dark Mode */
.sp-video-cinematic,
.about-video-cinematic,
.kno-video-frame,
.kno-video-wrapper,
.fullscreen-video-wrapper,
.video-expand-container,
.fof-hero-media,
.w-showcase-media {
  background: #04050a !important;
  background-color: #04050a !important;
  z-index: 20 !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   LIGHT MODE OVERRIDES ([data-theme="light"])
   ========================================================================== */

/* Pure White Background in Light Mode for Video Sections (NO Blue Tint) */
[data-theme="light"] .sp-video-section,
[data-theme="light"] .kno-video-section,
[data-theme="light"] .about-video-section,
[data-theme="light"] #videoFullscreenSection,
[data-theme="light"] .fullscreen-video-outer,
[data-theme="light"] .w-showcase-section,
[data-theme="light"] .fof-hero-section,
[data-theme="light"] .fof-showcase-section,
[data-theme="light"] .vbg-effects-enabled {
  background-color: #ffffff !important;
  background: #ffffff !important;
  background-image: none !important;
  position: relative !important;
}

/* Light Mode Dynamic Dots Styling (Far Side Flanks) */
[data-theme="light"] .vbg-dot {
  background: #0070f3 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 6px rgba(0, 112, 243, 0.4) !important;
  opacity: 0.6 !important;
}

/* Pure White inner containers in Light Mode */
[data-theme="light"] .sp-video-cinematic,
[data-theme="light"] .about-video-cinematic,
[data-theme="light"] .kno-video-frame,
[data-theme="light"] .kno-video-wrapper,
[data-theme="light"] .fullscreen-video-wrapper,
[data-theme="light"] .video-expand-container,
[data-theme="light"] .fof-hero-media,
[data-theme="light"] .w-showcase-media {
  background: #ffffff !important;
  background-color: #ffffff !important;
  border-color: rgba(0, 119, 255, 0.2) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px rgba(0, 119, 255, 0.08), 0 25px 60px rgba(0, 119, 255, 0.12) !important;
  z-index: 20 !important;
}

[data-theme="light"] .fullscreen-video-element,
[data-theme="light"] .sp-video-cinematic video,
[data-theme="light"] .about-video-cinematic video,
[data-theme="light"] .kno-video-frame video,
[data-theme="light"] .fof-hero-media video {
  background: #ffffff !important;
  background-color: #ffffff !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FOUNDER CARDS ACTION BUTTONS — 100% RESPONSIVE (320px to 4K Ultra-Wide)
   ========================================================================== */

/* Base & Desktop (>= 769px) */
.founder-v2-actions,
.founder-v3-actions,
.founder-actions {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  flex-wrap: wrap !important;
  gap: 12px !important;
  margin-top: auto !important;
  width: 100% !important;
}

.btn-founder-primary,
.btn-founder-portfolio {
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  gap: 8px !important;
  padding: 12px 22px !important;
  border-radius: 9999px !important;
  background: #0066ff !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  font-family: var(--font-heading) !important;
  font-size: 0.84rem !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em !important;
  white-space: nowrap !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(0, 102, 255, 0.25) !important;
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), background 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease !important;
  flex: 0 1 auto !important;
  box-sizing: border-box !important;
  min-height: 42px !important;
}

.btn-founder-primary:hover,
.btn-founder-portfolio:hover {
  background: #0052cc !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 102, 255, 0.35) !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
}

.btn-founder-linkedin {
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  gap: 8px !important;
  padding: 12px 20px !important;
  border-radius: 9999px !important;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14) !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  font-family: var(--font-heading) !important;
  font-size: 0.84rem !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em !important;
  white-space: nowrap !important;
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), border-color 0.3s ease, background 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease !important;
  flex: 0 1 auto !important;
  box-sizing: border-box !important;
  min-height: 42px !important;
}

.btn-founder-linkedin:hover {
  background: rgba(0, 119, 181, 0.2) !important;
  border-color: #0077b5 !important;
  color: #38bdf8 !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 119, 181, 0.25) !important;
}

.btn-founder-linkedin svg {
  flex-shrink: 0 !important;
  width: 15px !important;
  height: 15px !important;
}

/* Light Mode Styling for Founder Buttons */
[data-theme="light"] .btn-founder-primary,
[data-theme="light"] .btn-founder-portfolio {
  background: #0066ff !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 102, 255, 0.25) !important;
}

[data-theme="light"] .btn-founder-primary:hover,
[data-theme="light"] .btn-founder-portfolio:hover {
  background: #0052cc !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
}

[data-theme="light"] .btn-founder-linkedin {
  background: #ffffff !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.14) !important;
  color: #0f172a !important;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04) !important;
}

[data-theme="light"] .btn-founder-linkedin:hover {
  background: rgba(0, 119, 181, 0.08) !important;
  border-color: #0a66c2 !important;
  color: #0a66c2 !important;
}

/* Tablet Screens (769px to 1024px) */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .founder-v2-actions,
  .founder-v3-actions,
  .founder-actions {
    gap: 10px !important;
  }
  .btn-founder-primary,
  .btn-founder-linkedin,
  .btn-founder-portfolio {
    padding: 10px 18px !important;
    font-size: 0.82rem !important;
    min-height: 40px !important;
  }
}

/* Tablet & Phablet Screens (577px to 768px) */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .founder-v2-actions,
  .founder-v3-actions,
  .founder-actions {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: row !important;
    flex-wrap: wrap !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    gap: 10px !important;
  }
  .btn-founder-primary,
  .btn-founder-linkedin,
  .btn-founder-portfolio {
    flex: 1 1 calc(50% - 6px) !important;
    min-width: 130px !important;
    padding: 11px 16px !important;
    font-size: 0.82rem !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    text-align: center !important;
  }
}

/* Mobile Screens (<= 576px) — Clean Full-Width Vertical Stacking */
@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .founder-v2-actions,
  .founder-v3-actions,
  .founder-actions {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    gap: 10px !important;
  }

  .btn-founder-primary,
  .btn-founder-linkedin,
  .btn-founder-portfolio {
    width: 100% !important;
    flex: none !important;
    display: flex !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    text-align: center !important;
    padding: 12px 18px !important;
    font-size: 0.84rem !important;
    min-height: 44px !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
  }

  .btn-founder-primary span,
  .btn-founder-linkedin span,
  .btn-founder-portfolio span {
    font-size: 0.84rem !important;
    white-space: nowrap !important;
  }
}

/* Ultra-Small Mobile (<= 375px) */
@media (max-width: 375px) {
  .btn-founder-primary,
  .btn-founder-linkedin,
  .btn-founder-portfolio {
    padding: 10px 14px !important;
    font-size: 0.78rem !important;
    min-height: 40px !important;
  }
  .btn-founder-primary span,
  .btn-founder-linkedin span,
  .btn-founder-portfolio span {
    font-size: 0.78rem !important;
  }
}

/* Large Displays (1600px+) */
@media (min-width: 1600px) {
  .btn-founder-primary,
  .btn-founder-linkedin,
  .btn-founder-portfolio {
    padding: 13px 26px !important;
    font-size: 0.9rem !important;
    min-height: 46px !important;
  }
}

/* 4K Ultra-Wide (2560px+) */
@media (min-width: 2560px) {
  .btn-founder-primary,
  .btn-founder-linkedin,
  .btn-founder-portfolio {
    padding: 16px 32px !important;
    font-size: 1.05rem !important;
    min-height: 52px !important;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   REFINED CINEMATIC HERO VIDEO OVERLAY & EDITORIAL TYPOGRAPHY
   Continuous Moving Video Background + Dominant Hero Headline
   Accent: #0077FF | 100% Fluid Responsive | Dark & Light Contrast
   ========================================================================== */
/* AfroTech-Inspired Enhanced Cinematic Video Overlay */
.afro-hero-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 4;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: clamp(20px, 3.5vw, 40px) clamp(24px, 4.5vw, 56px);
  pointer-events: none;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

/* Layered cinematic scrim */
.afro-dark-scrim {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 1;
  background:
    linear-gradient(100deg,
      rgba(3, 4, 9, 0.85) 0%,
      rgba(3, 4, 9, 0.64) 30%,
      rgba(3, 4, 9, 0.34) 58%,
      rgba(3, 4, 9, 0.14) 100%),
    linear-gradient(180deg,
      rgba(3, 4, 9, 0.24) 0%,
      rgba(3, 4, 9, 0.03) 38%,
      rgba(3, 4, 9, 0.24) 74%,
      rgba(2, 3, 8, 0.78) 100%),
    radial-gradient(70% 85% at 88% 28%, rgba(0, 119, 255, 0.1) 0%, transparent 66%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

[data-theme="light"] .afro-dark-scrim {
  background:
    linear-gradient(100deg,
      rgba(9, 13, 26, 0.8) 0%,
      rgba(9, 13, 26, 0.58) 30%,
      rgba(9, 13, 26, 0.26) 58%,
      rgba(9, 13, 26, 0.1) 100%),
    linear-gradient(180deg,
      rgba(9, 13, 26, 0.2) 0%,
      rgba(9, 13, 26, 0.02) 38%,
      rgba(9, 13, 26, 0.22) 74%,
      rgba(7, 10, 22, 0.74) 100%),
    radial-gradient(70% 85% at 88% 28%, rgba(0, 119, 255, 0.09) 0%, transparent 66%);
}

.afro-top-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  width: 100%;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
  margin-bottom: auto;
}

.cinematic-status-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 8px 18px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  background: rgba(3, 6, 16, 0.85);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 119, 255, 0.45);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), 0 0 16px rgba(0, 119, 255, 0.25);
}

.cinematic-pulse-dot {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #0077FF;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px #0077FF, 0 0 14px rgba(0, 119, 255, 0.8);
  animation: pulseCyanDot 2s ease-in-out infinite;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

@keyframes pulseCyanDot {
  0%, 100% {
    transform: scale(1);
    opacity: 1;
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px #0077FF, 0 0 14px rgba(0, 119, 255, 0.8);
  }
  50% {
    transform: scale(1.3);
    opacity: 0.75;
    box-shadow: 0 0 14px #0077FF, 0 0 22px rgba(0, 119, 255, 0.95);
  }
}

.cinematic-status-text {
  font-family: 'Fira Code', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, monospace;
  font-size: clamp(0.68rem, 0.85vw, 0.76rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1.8px;
  color: #ffffff;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.cinematic-tech-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 7px 16px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  background: rgba(0, 119, 255, 0.14);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 119, 255, 0.4);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  font-family: 'Fira Code', monospace;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0077FF;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.afro-main-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-end;
  gap: 40px;
  width: 100%;
  margin-top: auto;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.afro-text-col {
  max-width: 760px;
}

.afro-eyebrow-text {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 9px;
  font-family: 'Fira Code', monospace;
  font-size: clamp(0.66rem, 0.85vw, 0.76rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.62);
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.afro-eyebrow-dot {
  width: 5px;
  height: 5px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #0077FF;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(0, 119, 255, 0.16);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.afro-hero-title {
  font-family: 'Space Grotesk', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 4.1vw, 3.8rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.05;
  letter-spacing: -0.022em;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin: 0 0 18px 0;
  text-wrap: balance;
}

.afro-accent-word {
  color: #0077FF;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.afro-hero-subtag {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 4px 12px;
  font-family: 'Space Grotesk', -apple-system, sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(0.98rem, 1.55vw, 1.24rem);
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.76);
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.afro-subtag-sep {
  color: #0077FF;
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 0.94em;
  line-height: 1;
  opacity: 0.9;
}

/* Right-Side Capability Badge */
.afro-emblem-badge {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
  display: inline-flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 5px;
  text-align: left;
  padding: 2px 0 2px 16px;
  border-left: 1px solid rgba(0, 119, 255, 0.4);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.afro-emblem-label {
  font-family: 'Fira Code', monospace;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  line-height: 1.2;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.afro-emblem-sub {
  font-family: 'Fira Code', monospace;
  font-size: 0.64rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.48);
  letter-spacing: 1.6px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  line-height: 1.2;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.cinematic-quote-text {
  font-family: 'Space Grotesk', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3.8vw, 3.4rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.1;
  color: #ffffff;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  text-wrap: balance;
}

.sp-accent-word {
  color: #0077FF;
  font-weight: 600;
  display: inline-block;
}

.cinematic-subtag {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 4px 10px;
  font-family: 'Space Grotesk', -apple-system, sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(0.82rem, 1.25vw, 1.05rem);
  font-weight: 500;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78);
  margin-top: 8px;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

.cinematic-subtag-sep {
  color: #0077FF;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1.05em;
  opacity: 0.9;
}

.cinematic-brand-text {
  font-family: 'Fira Code', monospace, sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(0.6rem, 0.8vw, 0.72rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
  margin-top: 10px;
  display: block;
}

.cinematic-brand-tech {
  color: #0077FF;
}

/* Tablet (768px - 1023px) */
@media (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1023px) {
  .cinematic-video-overlay {
    padding: 24px;
  }
}

/* Mobile Screens (<= 991px): Stationary Contained Frame (No Jump/Squish) */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .about-video-section {
    padding: 40px 0 50px 0;
  }
  .about-video-showcase-wrap {
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    padding: 0 16px;
  }
  .about-video-cinematic {
    width: 100% !important;
    min-height: 440px !important;
    aspect-ratio: auto !important;
    border-radius: 20px !important;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), 0 0 20px rgba(0, 119, 255, 0.18) !important;
  }
  .about-video-cinematic video {
    width: 100% !important;
    height: 100% !important;
    min-height: 440px !important;
    object-fit: cover !important;
  }
}

/* Mobile (<= 768px) */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .about-video-section {
    padding: 30px 0 40px 0;
  }
  .about-video-showcase-wrap {
    padding: 0 12px;
  }
  .about-video-cinematic {
    min-height: 360px !important;
    border-radius: 18px !important;
  }
  .about-video-cinematic video {
    min-height: 360px !important;
  }
  .cinematic-video-overlay,
  .afro-hero-overlay {
    padding: 16px 18px;
  }
  .afro-dark-scrim {
    opacity: 0.62 !important;
  }
  [data-theme="light"] .afro-dark-scrim {
    opacity: 0.42 !important;
  }
  .cinematic-overlay-gradient {
    opacity: 0.58 !important;
  }
  .afro-top-row {
    display: none !important;
  }
  .afro-eyebrow-text {
    display: none !important;
  }
  .afro-emblem-badge {
    display: none !important;
  }
  .afro-subtag-item-3,
  .afro-subtag-sep-3 {
    display: none !important;
  }
  .afro-main-content {
    margin-top: auto;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    padding-bottom: 0;
  }
  .cinematic-quote-wrap {
    max-width: 96%;
  }
  .cinematic-label-text {
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    letter-spacing: 1.8px;
  }
  .cinematic-accent-line {
    width: 24px;
    height: 2.5px;
    margin: 4px 0 6px 0;
  }
  .cinematic-quote-text,
  .afro-hero-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 5.8vw, 2.1rem);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
  }
  .cinematic-subtag,
  .afro-hero-subtag {
    font-size: clamp(0.78rem, 2.6vw, 0.95rem);
    gap: 2px 8px;
  }
  .cinematic-brand-text {
    font-size: 0.58rem;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    margin-top: 6px;
  }
  .about-video-controls {
    flex-direction: column !important;
    align-items: flex-start !important;
    gap: 8px !important;
    margin-top: 12px !important;
    padding: 0 4px !important;
  }
  .about-video-meta h3 {
    font-size: 0.92rem !important;
    margin-bottom: 0 !important;
  }
  .about-video-meta p {
    display: none !important;
  }

  /* On mobile: show ONLY the code editor, hide the 4 telemetry stats boxes */
  .telemetry-node-grid {
    display: none !important;
  }
  .telemetry-card-body {
    padding: 14px 16px !important;
  }
  .telemetry-live-log {
    min-height: auto !important;
    padding: 14px 16px !important;
    font-size: 0.74rem !important;
    line-height: 1.6 !important;
  }
  .about-telemetry-card {
    border-radius: 16px !important;
  }

  /* On mobile: remove second paragraph in hero, keep primary lead */
  .about-hero-sublead {
    display: none !important;
  }
  .about-hero-lead {
    margin-bottom: 24px !important;
    font-size: 0.96rem !important;
    line-height: 1.6 !important;
  }
}

/* Ultra-Small Mobile (<= 480px) */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .about-video-cinematic {
    min-height: 320px !important;
    border-radius: 16px !important;
  }
  .about-video-cinematic video {
    min-height: 320px !important;
  }
  .cinematic-video-overlay,
  .afro-hero-overlay {
    padding: 12px 14px;
  }
  .afro-top-row {
    display: none !important;
  }
  .afro-eyebrow-text {
    display: none !important;
  }
  .afro-emblem-badge {
    display: none !important;
  }
  .cinematic-status-text {
    font-size: 0.62rem;
    letter-spacing: 1.2px;
  }
  .cinematic-tech-tag {
    display: none;
  }
  .cinematic-quote-text,
  .afro-hero-title {
    font-size: 1.48rem;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
  }
  .cinematic-subtag,
  .afro-hero-subtag {
    font-size: 0.74rem;
    gap: 2px 6px;
  }
  .about-video-meta h3 {
    font-size: 0.88rem !important;
  }
  .about-video-meta p {
    display: none !important;
  }
  .telemetry-card-header {
    padding: 10px 14px !important;
  }
  .telemetry-tab-title {
    font-size: 0.74rem !important;
  }
  .telemetry-live-log {
    font-size: 0.68rem !important;
    padding: 12px 14px !important;
  }
}

/* Micro Mobile (<= 360px) */
@media (max-width: 360px) {
  .about-video-cinematic {
    min-height: 290px !important;
    border-radius: 14px !important;
  }
  .about-video-cinematic video {
    min-height: 290px !important;
  }
  .cinematic-video-overlay,
  .afro-hero-overlay {
    padding: 10px 10px;
  }
  .afro-top-row {
    display: none !important;
  }
  .afro-eyebrow-text {
    display: none !important;
  }
  .afro-emblem-badge {
    display: none !important;
  }
  .cinematic-status-pill {
    padding: 4px 10px;
  }
  .cinematic-status-text {
    font-size: 0.56rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.8px;
  }
  .cinematic-label-text {
    font-size: 0.58rem;
    letter-spacing: 1.2px;
  }
  .cinematic-accent-line {
    width: 18px;
    height: 2px;
    margin: 3px 0 5px 0;
  }
  .cinematic-quote-text,
  .afro-hero-title {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    margin-bottom: 5px;
  }
  .cinematic-subtag,
  .afro-hero-subtag {
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    gap: 2px 4px;
  }
  .cinematic-brand-text {
    font-size: 0.52rem;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    margin-top: 4px;
  }
  .telemetry-card-header {
    padding: 8px 12px !important;
  }
  .telemetry-tab-title {
    font-size: 0.7rem !important;
  }
  .telemetry-live-log {
    font-size: 0.64rem !important;
    padding: 10px 12px !important;
  }
}