/* ==========================================================================
   Benson Hunt Technologies — About Page (about.css)
   Typography & Design Scale Strictly Aligned with index.html & style.css
   ========================================================================== */

/* --- Global Body Grid & Utilities --- */
body {
  background-color: #fafcfb;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(37, 190, 90, 0.08) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(37, 190, 90, 0.08) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 12px 12px;
  background-position: 0 0;
}

.about-page-main {
  position: relative;
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--gray-900);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

/* Ambient Edge Glow Layer (Randomized along full website height) */
.ambient-glow-layer {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

.dynamic-ambient-glow {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(55px);
  pointer-events: none;
  will-change: transform, opacity;
}

@keyframes ambientGlowPulse {
  0% {
    transform: scale(1) translate(0, 0);
    opacity: 0.85;
  }

  50% {
    transform: scale(1.08) translate(12px, -18px);
    opacity: 1;
  }

  100% {
    transform: scale(0.95) translate(-12px, 18px);
    opacity: 0.75;
  }
}

/* Badge Pill matching index.html hero pill */
.editorial-label {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 5px 12px;
  background-color: rgba(31, 190, 90, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(31, 190, 90, 0.3);
  border-radius: 99px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--dark-green-bg);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  letter-spacing: normal;
  text-transform: none;
}

.editorial-label::before {
  content: "";
  display: inline-block;
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  background-color: var(--primary-green);
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--primary-green);
}

.about-section {
  padding: 85px 0;
  position: relative;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
}

.about-section-alt {
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
}

.about-section-header {
  margin-bottom: 48px;
  text-align: center;
}

.about-section-title {
  font-size: 2.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.25;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
  color: var(--gray-900);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.about-section-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--gray-600);
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 01 — HERO (Who We Are - Dark Green Cyber Console)
   ========================================================================== */
.about-hero-section {
  position: relative;
  min-height: auto;
  margin-top: 72px;
  padding: 65px 0 85px 0;
            background-color: #070d0a;
  background-image: 
    radial-gradient(circle at 20% 30%, rgba(37, 190, 90, 0.16) 0%, transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 80% 70%, rgba(12, 53, 42, 0.35) 0%, transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(rgba(37, 190, 90, 0.08) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(37, 190, 90, 0.08) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 100% 100%, 100% 100%, 18px 18px, 18px 18px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: none;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.about-hero-section .editorial-label {
  background-color: rgba(37, 190, 90, 0.15);
  border-color: rgba(37, 190, 90, 0.4);
  color: #4ade80;
}

.about-hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  gap: 56px;
  align-items: center;
}

.about-hero-content {
  max-width: 620px;
}

.about-hero-title {
  font-size: 2.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.2;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.about-hero-lead {
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.about-hero-text {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.about-hero-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: stretch;
  gap: 0;
  padding-top: 16px;
  border-top: none;
}

.meta-block {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  padding: 0 24px;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.meta-block:first-child {
  padding-left: 0;
}

.meta-block:last-child {
  border-right: none;
  padding-right: 0;
}

.meta-block strong {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary-green);
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.meta-block span {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
}

.about-hero-visual {
  position: relative;
}

.about-hero-card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-card);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35), 0 0 30px rgba(37, 190, 90, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(37, 190, 90, 0.35);
  background: var(--dark-950);
}

.about-hero-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 440px;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.2, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.about-hero-card:hover .about-hero-img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

.hero-visual-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 20px;
  left: 20px;
  right: 20px;
  background: rgba(7, 24, 17, 0.9);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(37, 190, 90, 0.3);
  padding: 14px 18px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-card);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
}

.badge-icon-wrap-large {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: rgba(37, 190, 90, 0.15);
  color: var(--primary-green);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.badge-text-wrap-hero strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.badge-text-wrap-hero span {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--gray-300);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 02 — OUR STORY (Horizontal Milestone Track)
   ========================================================================== */
.story-track-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  margin-top: 24px;
}

.story-track-line {
  position: absolute;
  top: 38px;
  left: 2%;
  right: 2%;
  height: 2px;
  background: rgba(37, 190, 90, 0.25);
  z-index: 1;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Glowing laser trail */
.story-track-line::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: -120px;
  width: 120px;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #25be5a, transparent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px #25be5a;
  animation: trackLaserPulse 3.2s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) infinite;
}

/* Continuous Running Arrow Groups */
.running-arrow-group {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2px;
  color: var(--primary-green);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  line-height: 1;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 5px rgba(37, 190, 90, 0.9));
  animation: runArrowAcross 3.2s linear infinite;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.running-arrow-group.flow-2 {
  animation-delay: 1.6s;
}

@keyframes runArrowAcross {
  0% {
    left: -50px;
    opacity: 0;
  }

  6% {
    opacity: 1;
  }

  94% {
    opacity: 1;
  }

  100% {
    left: 100%;
    opacity: 0;
  }
}

@keyframes trackLaserPulse {
  0% {
    left: -120px;
  }

  100% {
    left: 100%;
  }
}

.story-track-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.story-track-node {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0;
}

.node-marker {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
}

.node-step {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary-green);
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.node-stem {
  width: 2px;
  height: 30px;
  background: rgba(37, 190, 90, 0.25);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.story-track-node:hover .node-stem {
  background: rgba(37, 190, 90, 0.6);
}

.story-track-node:hover .node-step {
  color: var(--dark-green-bg);
}

.node-card {
  width: 100%;
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 24px 20px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.node-card:hover {
  background: #f6fdf8;
  border-color: rgba(37, 190, 90, 0.45);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(37, 190, 90, 0.08);
}

.node-year {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary-green);
  background: rgba(37, 190, 90, 0.1);
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: 99px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  align-self: center;
  text-align: center;
}

.node-title {
  font-size: 1.12rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--dark-950);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.node-desc {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--gray-600);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.node-foot-tag {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--gray-500);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding-top: 12px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--gray-100);
}

.node-foot-tag i {
  color: var(--primary-green);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 03 — OUR MISSION (Floating Dark Grand Console)
   ========================================================================== */
.mission-section {
  padding: 60px 0;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  position: relative;
}

.mission-container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  margin: 0 auto;
            background-color: #070d0a;
  background-image: 
    radial-gradient(circle at 20% 30%, rgba(37, 190, 90, 0.16) 0%, transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 80% 70%, rgba(12, 53, 42, 0.35) 0%, transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(rgba(37, 190, 90, 0.08) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(37, 190, 90, 0.08) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 100% 100%, 100% 100%, 18px 18px, 18px 18px;
  background-position: center center, center center, center center;
  border: 1px solid rgba(37, 190, 90, 0.35);
  border-radius: var(--radius-card);
  padding: 56px 44px;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(12, 53, 42, 0.22), 0 0 30px rgba(37, 190, 90, 0.08);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-align: center;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.mission-container .editorial-label {
  background-color: rgba(37, 190, 90, 0.15);
  border-color: rgba(37, 190, 90, 0.4);
  color: #4ade80;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.mission-bg-glow {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 600px;
  height: 600px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(37, 190, 90, 0.2) 0%, rgba(12, 53, 42, 0) 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.mission-quote {
  font-size: 2.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.35;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.mission-quote-highlight {
  color: var(--primary-green);
  text-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(37, 190, 90, 0.4);
}

.mission-subtext {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto 26px auto;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.mission-divider {
  width: 50px;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--primary-green);
  margin: 0 auto;
  border-radius: 99px;
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(37, 190, 90, 0.6);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 04 — WHAT WE DO (Asymmetric Numbered Grid)
   ========================================================================== */
.what-we-do-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
}

.service-domain-item {
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 32px 28px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.service-domain-item:hover {
  border-color: var(--primary-green);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(12, 53, 42, 0.08);
}

.domain-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.domain-number {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary-green);
}

.domain-icon {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: #f1f5f9;
  color: var(--dark-950);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.service-domain-item:hover .domain-icon {
  background: var(--primary-green);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.domain-title {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--dark-950);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.domain-desc {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--gray-600);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.domain-features {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
}

.domain-tag {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  background: #f8fafc;
  color: var(--gray-700);
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 05 — OUR APPROACH (6-Step Grid: 3 cols x 2 rows)
   ========================================================================== */
.approach-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
  margin-top: 40px;
}

.approach-step-card {
  width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 44px 24px 30px 24px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.approach-step-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: var(--primary-green);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(12, 53, 42, 0.08);
}

/* Semicircle on top center of each card */
.step-semicircle {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 58px;
  height: 30px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #20b054 0%, #168e42 100%);
  border-radius: 0 0 58px 58px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(37, 190, 90, 0.35);
  z-index: 2;
}

.step-semicircle span {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 1;
  padding-bottom: 4px;
}

.step-sub-badge {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary-green);
  background: rgba(37, 190, 90, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(37, 190, 90, 0.25);
  padding: 3px 12px;
  border-radius: 99px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  display: inline-block;
}

.step-title {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--dark-950);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.step-desc {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--gray-600);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 06 — BENSON HUNT BY THE NUMBERS (Authentic Statistics)
   ========================================================================== */
.numbers-section {
  padding: 75px 0;
            background-color: #070d0a;
  background-image: 
    radial-gradient(circle at 20% 30%, rgba(37, 190, 90, 0.16) 0%, transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 80% 70%, rgba(12, 53, 42, 0.35) 0%, transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(rgba(37, 190, 90, 0.08) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(37, 190, 90, 0.08) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 100% 100%, 100% 100%, 18px 18px, 18px 18px;
  background-position: center center, 0 0, 0 0;
  color: #ffffff;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: none;
}

.numbers-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 32px;
}

.number-stat-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  border-left: 2px solid var(--primary-green);
  padding-left: 18px;
}

.number-big {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 2.4rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary-green);
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.number-label {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.number-sub {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  line-height: 1.45;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 07 — OUR VALUES (Core Corporate Principles)
   ========================================================================== */
.values-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
}

.value-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 30px 26px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
  display: flex;
  gap: 18px;
  align-items: flex-start;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.value-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(37, 190, 90, 0.45);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(12, 53, 42, 0.08);
}

.value-icon-box {
  width: 58px;
  height: 58px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(37, 190, 90, 0.15) 0%, rgba(12, 53, 42, 0.06) 100%);
  border: 2px solid rgba(37, 190, 90, 0.3);
  color: var(--primary-green);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(37, 190, 90, 0.12);
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.value-card:hover .value-icon-box {
  background: var(--primary-green);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--primary-green);
  transform: scale(1.08);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(37, 190, 90, 0.35);
}

.value-content h3 {
  font-size: 1.18rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--dark-950);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.value-content p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--gray-600);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 08 — LEADERSHIP / OUR PEOPLE (3.5 Column Horizontal Slider)
   ========================================================================== */
.leader-slider-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  padding-bottom: 8px;
}

.leader-slider-container {
  width: 100%;
  overflow-x: auto;
  overflow-y: hidden;
  scrollbar-width: none;
  -ms-overflow-style: none;
  cursor: grab;
  user-select: none;
  padding: 10px 4px 18px 4px;
}

.leader-slider-container::-webkit-scrollbar {
  display: none;
}

.leader-slider-container.is-dragging {
  cursor: grabbing;
  scroll-behavior: auto !important;
}

.leader-slider-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 24px;
  width: max-content;
  transition: transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.leader-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex: 0 0 calc((1140px - (2.5 * 24px)) / 3.5);
  width: calc((1140px - (2.5 * 24px)) / 3.5);
  max-width: calc((1140px - (2.5 * 24px)) / 3.5);
  min-width: 270px;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

@media (min-width: 1400px) {
  .leader-card {
    flex: 0 0 calc((1280px - (2.5 * 24px)) / 3.5);
    width: calc((1280px - (2.5 * 24px)) / 3.5);
    max-width: calc((1280px - (2.5 * 24px)) / 3.5);
  }
}

.leader-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: rgba(37, 190, 90, 0.45);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(12, 53, 42, 0.08);
}

.leader-avatar-wrap {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
  height: auto;
  background: #f1f5f9;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.leader-avatar-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center top;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.leader-card:hover .leader-avatar-img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.leader-avatar-fallback {
  width: 72px;
  height: 72px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(37, 190, 90, 0.2);
  color: var(--primary-green);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  border: 2px solid rgba(37, 190, 90, 0.4);
}

.leader-info {
  padding: 18px 16px;
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.leader-name {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--dark-950);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.leader-role {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary-green);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  line-height: 1.35;
  display: block;
}

.leader-bio {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--gray-600);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.leader-social {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
  padding-top: 10px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
}

.leader-social a {
  width: 30px;
  height: 30px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #f1f5f9;
  color: var(--gray-700);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.leader-social a:hover {
  background: var(--primary-green);
  color: #ffffff;
}

/* Centered Navigation Controls */
.leader-slider-controls {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 28px;
  margin-top: 10px;
}

.leader-nav-btn {
  position: relative;
  width: 18px;
  height: 36px;
  background-color: #1eb050de;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 0;
  cursor: pointer;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 10px rgba(12, 53, 42, 0.2));
  flex-shrink: 0;
  z-index: 10;
  padding: 0;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  box-shadow: none;
  -webkit-mask-size: 100% 100%;
  mask-size: 100% 100%;
  -webkit-mask-repeat: no-repeat;
  mask-repeat: no-repeat;
}

.leader-nav-btn i {
  display: none !important;
}

.leader-nav-btn.prev-btn,
.leader-nav-btn.prev {
  -webkit-mask-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 18 36'%3E%3Cpath d='M 14 5 L 4 18 L 14 31 Z' fill='%23000' stroke='%23000' stroke-width='5' stroke-linejoin='round' stroke-linecap='round'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  mask-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 18 36'%3E%3Cpath d='M 14 5 L 4 18 L 14 31 Z' fill='%23000' stroke='%23000' stroke-width='5' stroke-linejoin='round' stroke-linecap='round'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
}

.leader-nav-btn.prev-btn:hover,
.leader-nav-btn.prev:hover {
  background-color: var(--primary-green);
  transform: translateX(-4px) scale(1.15);
  filter: drop-shadow(0 6px 18px rgba(37, 190, 90, 0.5));
}

.leader-nav-btn.next-btn,
.leader-nav-btn.next {
  -webkit-mask-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 18 36'%3E%3Cpath d='M 4 5 L 14 18 L 4 31 Z' fill='%23000' stroke='%23000' stroke-width='5' stroke-linejoin='round' stroke-linecap='round'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  mask-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 18 36'%3E%3Cpath d='M 4 5 L 14 18 L 4 31 Z' fill='%23000' stroke='%23000' stroke-width='5' stroke-linejoin='round' stroke-linecap='round'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
}

.leader-nav-btn.next-btn:hover,
.leader-nav-btn.next:hover {
  background-color: var(--primary-green);
  transform: translateX(4px) scale(1.15);
  filter: drop-shadow(0 6px 18px rgba(37, 190, 90, 0.5));
}

.leader-nav-btn:active {
  transform: scale(0.92);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 09 — RECOGNITION / MILESTONES (Certifications & Standards)
   ========================================================================== */
.recognition-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
}

.recognition-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 24px 18px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
  text-align: center;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.recognition-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(37, 190, 90, 0.45);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(12, 53, 42, 0.08);
}

.rec-badge-icon {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(37, 190, 90, 0.08);
  border: 2px solid rgba(37, 190, 90, 0.25);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  color: var(--primary-green);
}

.rec-title {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--dark-950);
}

.rec-desc {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--gray-500);
  line-height: 1.4;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 09 — ABOUT STRATEGIC PARTNERS (4-3-4-5 Square Logo Matrix)
   ========================================================================== */
.about-partners-section {
  padding: 85px 0;
  background: transparent;
  position: relative;
  border: none;
}

.about-partners-console {
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  box-shadow: none;
  padding: 0;
  position: relative;
}

.partners-split-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.4fr;
  gap: 36px;
  align-items: center;
}

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

.partners-left .editorial-label {
  display: inline-flex;
  width: auto;
  align-self: flex-start;
}

.partners-main-title {
  font-size: 2.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.25;
  color: var(--gray-900);
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
  margin: 10px 0 16px 0;
}

.partners-desc {
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--gray-600);
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.partners-trust-points {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.partners-trust-points .trust-point-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--gray-700);
}

.partners-trust-points .trust-point-item i {
  color: var(--primary-green);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.partners-right {
  width: 100%;
}

.partner-rows-container {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
  width: 100%;
}

.partner-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  gap: 10px;
  width: 100%;
}

.partner-square {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  border-radius: 8px;
  flex: 0 0 92px;
  width: 92px;
  height: 92px;
  max-width: 92px;
  aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
  padding: 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  cursor: pointer;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.partner-square:hover {
  border-color: var(--primary-green);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(37, 190, 90, 0.15);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  background: #ffffff;
}

.partner-img {
  max-width: 82%;
  max-height: 65%;
  width: auto;
  height: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  filter: grayscale(15%) opacity(0.9);
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.partner-square:hover .partner-img {
  filter: grayscale(0%) opacity(1);
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 10 — FINAL CTA (Let's Work Together)
   ========================================================================== */
.about-final-cta-section {
  padding: 80px 0;
  background: var(--dark-green-bg);
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(circle at 85% 50%, rgba(37, 190, 90, 0.16) 0%, transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(rgba(37, 190, 90, 0.08) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(37, 190, 90, 0.08) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 100% 100%, 18px 18px, 18px 18px;
  color: #ffffff;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-align: center;
}

.about-final-cta-box {
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.about-final-cta-title {
  font-size: 2.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.25;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.about-final-cta-desc {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.about-final-cta-buttons {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 16px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Responsive Breakpoints for About Page
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .about-hero-grid {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 32px;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .about-hero-visual {
    order: -1;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .about-hero-card {
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .about-hero-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
    object-fit: cover;
  }

  .hero-visual-badge {
    bottom: 12px;
    left: 12px;
    right: 12px;
    padding: 10px 14px;
  }

  .badge-text-wrap-hero strong {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
  }

  .badge-text-wrap-hero span {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
  }

  .about-hero-content {
    order: 1;
    max-width: 100%;
    text-align: left;
  }

  .about-hero-lead,
  .about-hero-text {
    text-align: left;
  }

  .about-hero-meta {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: row !important;
    align-items: stretch;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    gap: 0 !important;
    width: 100%;
    margin-top: 12px;
  }

  .meta-block {
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    text-align: left;
    padding: 0 12px;
    border-right: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  }

  .meta-block:first-child {
    padding-left: 0;
  }

  .meta-block:last-child {
    border-right: none;
    padding-right: 0;
  }

  .meta-block strong {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    line-height: 1.25;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
    text-align: left;
  }

  .meta-block span {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    line-height: 1.25;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
    text-align: left;
  }

  /* Story Track Horizontal Slider on Mobile (Same style as Leadership Section) */
  .story-track-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    margin-top: 24px;
    padding-left: 0;
    overflow: visible;
  }

  .story-track-line {
    display: none;
  }

  .story-track-grid {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: nowrap;
    overflow-x: auto;
    scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    gap: 16px;
    padding: 8px 4px 20px 4px;
    scrollbar-width: none;
  }

  .story-track-grid::-webkit-scrollbar {
    display: none;
  }

  .story-track-node {
    flex: 0 0 82%;
    width: 82%;
    max-width: 320px;
    min-width: 250px;
    scroll-snap-align: start;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
  }

  .node-marker {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: row;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    gap: 8px;
    width: 100%;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
  }

  .node-step {
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 3px 10px;
    background: rgba(37, 190, 90, 0.12);
    border: 1px solid rgba(37, 190, 90, 0.3);
    border-radius: 8px;
    color: var(--primary-green);
  }

  .node-stem {
    display: none;
  }

  .node-card {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 22px 18px;
    box-sizing: border-box;
  }

  .what-we-do-grid,
  .values-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .approach-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
  }

  .numbers-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .leader-card {
    flex: 0 0 280px;
    width: 280px;
    max-width: 280px;
    min-width: 260px;
  }

  .leader-avatar-wrap {
    height: 200px;
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
  }

  .recognition-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .partners-split-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 32px;
  }

  .about-partners-console {
    padding: 0;
  }

  .partner-square {
    flex: 0 0 80px;
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    max-width: 80px;
    padding: 10px;
  }

  .partner-row {
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 8px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .about-section {
    padding: 60px 0;
  }

  .about-hero-section {
    padding: 90px 0 50px 0;
  }

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

  .about-section-title {
    font-size: 1.75rem;
  }

  .mission-quote {
    font-size: 1.65rem;
  }

  .approach-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
  }

  .leader-nav-btn {
    width: 16px;
    height: 32px;
  }

  .recognition-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .numbers-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 24px 16px;
  }

  .number-stat-item {
    border-left: 2px solid var(--primary-green);
    padding-left: 12px;
  }

  .number-big {
    font-size: 1.85rem;
  }

  .number-label {
    font-size: 0.86rem;
  }

  .number-sub {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    line-height: 1.35;
  }

  .leader-card {
    flex: 0 0 78%;
    width: 78%;
    max-width: 290px;
    min-width: 230px;
  }

  .leader-avatar-wrap {
    height: 185px;
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
  }

  .leader-avatar-img {
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center 15%;
  }

  .leader-info {
    padding: 16px 14px;
  }

  .leader-name {
    font-size: 1.02rem;
  }

  .leader-bio {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
  }

  .meta-block {
    padding: 0 6px;
  }

  .meta-block strong {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
  }

  .meta-block span {
    font-size: 0.68rem;
  }

  .about-final-cta-title {
    font-size: 1.75rem;
  }

  .about-final-cta-buttons {
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .about-final-cta-buttons .btn {
    width: 100%;
  }

  .partner-square {
    flex: 0 0 68px;
    width: 68px;
    height: 68px;
    max-width: 68px;
    padding: 8px;
    border-radius: 8px;
  }

  .partner-row {
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 8px;
  }
}