/**
 * Digitons Development - About Page Stylesheet (about.php)
 * Typographic System & Background Graphics matched to Homepage:
 * - Headings & Eyebrows: var(--font-family-barlow), font-weight: 600-700, color: var(--heading-color) (rgb(37,55,63) / #25373F)
 * - Body & UI Text: var(--font-family-Poppins), font-weight: 400-500, color: var(--text-color) (rgba(37,55,63,0.85))
 * - Brand Accents: var(--main-color) (#AC218A), var(--color-two) (#6C5CE7), var(--color-four) (#4F46E5)
 * - Background Graphic System: Ambient floating pattern layers (matching Homepage design language)
 */

/* ==========================================================================
   Background Pattern Graphic Animations
   ========================================================================== */
@keyframes float_up_down {
    0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0px); }
    50% { transform: translateY(-10px); }
}

@keyframes float_left_right {
    0%, 100% { transform: translateX(0px); }
    50% { transform: translateX(8px); }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .pattern-layer-one,
    .pattern-layer-two,
    .pattern-layer-three {
        animation: none !important;
        transform: none !important;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   1. About Hero Section (Light Neutral Surface with Background Graphics)
   ========================================================================== */
.about-hero-section {
    position: relative;
    padding: 130px 0 70px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #F8FAFC 0%, #FFFFFF 100%);
    border-bottom: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.about-hero-section .pattern-layer-one {
    position: absolute;
    left: 2%;
    top: 18%;
    width: 140px;
    height: 140px;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    opacity: 0.45;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
    animation: float_up_down 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.about-hero-section .pattern-layer-two {
    position: absolute;
    right: 3%;
    bottom: 10%;
    width: 160px;
    height: 160px;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    opacity: 0.35;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
    animation: float_left_right 8s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.about-hero-section .pattern-layer-three {
    position: absolute;
    left: 46%;
    top: 8%;
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    opacity: 0.4;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
    animation: float_up_down 5s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.about-hero-section .auto-container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    max-width: 1240px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 20px;
}

.about-hero-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
    gap: 40px;
    align-items: center;
}

.about-breadcrumb {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-family: var(--font-family-Poppins);
    font-size: 14px;
    color: rgba(37, 55, 63, 0.65);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
}

.about-breadcrumb li a {
    color: rgba(37, 55, 63, 0.65);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.about-breadcrumb li a:hover {
    color: var(--color-two);
}

.about-breadcrumb li.active {
    color: var(--heading-color);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.about-hero-eyebrow {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 6px 14px;
    background: rgba(108, 92, 231, 0.08);
    color: var(--color-two);
    border-radius: 9999px;
    font-family: var(--font-family-barlow);
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.about-hero-eyebrow-dot {
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: var(--color-two);
}

.about-hero-title {
    font-family: var(--font-family-barlow);
    font-size: 42px;
    line-height: 1.2;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--heading-color);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.about-hero-title .highlight-text {
    color: var(--main-color);
}

.about-hero-description {
    font-family: var(--font-family-Poppins);
    font-size: 16.5px;
    line-height: 1.75;
    color: var(--text-color);
    opacity: 0.85;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.about-hero-highlights {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.about-hero-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 7px 14px;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-family: var(--font-family-Poppins);
    font-size: 13.5px;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--heading-color);
    box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
}

.about-hero-badge-icon {
    color: var(--main-color);
    font-size: 11px;
}

.about-hero-actions {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 14px;
    align-items: center;
}

.about-btn-primary {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 13px 26px;
    background-color: var(--color-two);
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-two);
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-family: var(--font-family-Poppins);
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
    cursor: pointer;
    min-height: 48px;
}

.about-btn-primary:hover {
    background-color: #5b4bc4;
    border-color: #5b4bc4;
    transform: translateY(-1px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(108, 92, 231, 0.25);
}

.about-btn-secondary {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 13px 26px;
    background-color: #FFFFFF;
    color: var(--heading-color) !important;
    border: 1px solid #CBD5E1;
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-family: var(--font-family-Poppins);
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
    cursor: pointer;
    min-height: 48px;
}

.about-btn-secondary:hover {
    background-color: #F8FAFC;
    border-color: #94A3B8;
    color: var(--dark-color) !important;
    transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.about-hero-visual {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    position: relative;
}

.hero-vector-card {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 480px;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-vector-card img {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
    border-radius: 10px;
    object-fit: cover;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   2. Who We Are Section (White Surface with Background Patterns)
   ========================================================================== */
.about-company-story-section {
    position: relative;
    padding: 90px 0 80px;
    background-color: #FFFFFF;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.about-company-story-section .pattern-layer-one {
    position: absolute;
    right: 2%;
    top: 8%;
    width: 120px;
    height: 120px;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    opacity: 0.35;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
    animation: float_left_right 7s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.about-company-story-section .pattern-layer-two {
    position: absolute;
    left: 2%;
    bottom: 6%;
    width: 130px;
    height: 130px;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    opacity: 0.35;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
    animation: float_up_down 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.section-header-center {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 760px;
    margin: 0 auto 44px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.section-header-center .section-eyebrow {
    display: inline-block;
    font-family: var(--font-family-barlow);
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-two);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.8px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.section-header-center .section-title {
    font-family: var(--font-family-barlow);
    font-size: 36px;
    line-height: 1.25;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--heading-color);
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.section-header-center .section-subtitle {
    font-family: var(--font-family-Poppins);
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: var(--text-color);
    opacity: 0.8;
    margin: 0;
}

/* 2-Column Editorial Story Grid (Directly on white surface without cards) */
.story-narrative-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 48px;
    max-width: 1140px;
    margin: 0 auto 36px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.story-narrative-col {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.narrative-col-heading {
    font-family: var(--font-family-barlow);
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--heading-color);
    margin: 0 0 14px;
    position: relative;
    padding-bottom: 10px;
    border-bottom: 2px solid #E2E8F0;
    width: fit-content;
}

.story-narrative-col.origin-col .narrative-col-heading {
    border-color: var(--main-color);
}

.story-narrative-col.execution-col .narrative-col-heading {
    border-color: var(--color-two);
}

.story-narrative-col p {
    font-family: var(--font-family-Poppins);
    font-size: 15.5px;
    line-height: 1.75;
    color: var(--text-color);
    opacity: 0.85;
    margin: 0 0 14px;
}

.story-narrative-col p:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.story-narrative-col strong {
    color: var(--heading-color);
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* Subtle Editorial Divider */
.story-editorial-divider {
    border: 0;
    border-top: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
    max-width: 1140px;
    margin: 32px auto 40px;
}

/* Vision & Mission Editorial Columns (Understated & Non-Card) */
.company-vm-editorial-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 48px;
    max-width: 1140px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.vm-editorial-col {
    border-top: 2px solid #E2E8F0;
    padding-top: 22px;
    transition: border-color 0.2s ease;
}

.vm-editorial-col:hover {
    border-color: #CBD5E1;
}

.vm-editorial-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.vm-editorial-icon {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.vm-editorial-icon.vision {
    background: rgba(172, 33, 138, 0.1);
    color: var(--main-color);
}

.vm-editorial-icon.mission {
    background: rgba(108, 92, 231, 0.1);
    color: var(--color-two);
}

.vm-editorial-title {
    font-family: var(--font-family-barlow);
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--heading-color);
    margin: 0;
}

.vm-editorial-text {
    font-family: var(--font-family-Poppins);
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: var(--text-color);
    opacity: 0.85;
    margin: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   3. Core Capabilities Section (Tinted Neutral Surface with Background Patterns)
   ========================================================================== */
.about-capabilities-section {
    padding: 85px 0;
    background-color: #F8FAFC;
    border-top: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.about-capabilities-section .pattern-layer-one {
    position: absolute;
    right: 2%;
    top: 6%;
    width: 140px;
    height: 140px;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    opacity: 0.35;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
    animation: float_up_down 7s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.about-capabilities-section .pattern-layer-two {
    position: absolute;
    left: 2%;
    bottom: 8%;
    width: 120px;
    height: 120px;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    opacity: 0.35;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
    animation: float_left_right 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}

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

.capability-card {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 26px 22px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.capability-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    border-color: #CBD5E1;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
}

.capability-card-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.capability-icon {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 16px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.capability-icon.c-blue {
    background: rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.1);
    color: #0284C7;
}

.capability-icon.c-purple {
    background: rgba(108, 92, 231, 0.1);
    color: var(--color-two);
}

.capability-icon.c-magenta {
    background: rgba(172, 33, 138, 0.1);
    color: var(--main-color);
}

.capability-icon.c-indigo {
    background: rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.1);
    color: var(--color-four);
}

.capability-title {
    font-family: var(--font-family-barlow);
    font-size: 19px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--heading-color);
    margin: 0;
}

.capability-desc {
    font-family: var(--font-family-Poppins);
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: var(--text-color);
    opacity: 0.8;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.capability-links-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-top: auto;
}

.capability-link-item a {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 8px 12px;
    background: #F8FAFC;
    border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
    border-radius: 6px;
    font-family: var(--font-family-Poppins);
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--heading-color);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.capability-link-item a:hover {
    background: var(--color-two);
    border-color: var(--color-two);
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

.capability-link-item a .capability-arrow-icon {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.capability-link-item a:hover .capability-arrow-icon {
    transform: translateX(3px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   4. How We Work (Dedicated Flow-Chart Graphic Presentation)
   ========================================================================== */
.about-how-we-work-section {
    padding: 85px 0;
    background-color: #FFFFFF;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.about-how-we-work-section .pattern-layer-one {
    position: absolute;
    left: 3%;
    top: 12%;
    width: 110px;
    height: 110px;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    opacity: 0.35;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
    animation: float_up_down 8s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.flowchart-display-container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 24px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    overflow-x: auto;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
}

.flowchart-image-wrap {
    min-width: 680px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
}

.flowchart-image-wrap img {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 1100px;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
    object-fit: contain;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   5. Why Choose Digitons (Principles & AI-Efficient Execution)
   ========================================================================== */
.about-principles-section {
    padding: 85px 0;
    background-color: #F8FAFC;
    border-top: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.about-principles-section .pattern-layer-one {
    position: absolute;
    left: 2%;
    top: 10%;
    width: 130px;
    height: 130px;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    opacity: 0.35;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
    animation: float_up_down 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.about-principles-section .pattern-layer-two {
    position: absolute;
    right: 2%;
    bottom: 8%;
    width: 120px;
    height: 120px;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    opacity: 0.35;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
    animation: float_left_right 7s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.principles-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 22px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.principle-card {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 24px 20px;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.principle-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
    border-color: #CBD5E1;
}

.principle-icon {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.principle-icon.p-purple {
    background: rgba(108, 92, 231, 0.1);
    color: var(--color-two);
}

.principle-icon.p-indigo {
    background: rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.1);
    color: var(--color-four);
}

.principle-icon.p-magenta {
    background: rgba(172, 33, 138, 0.1);
    color: var(--main-color);
}

.principle-icon.p-blue {
    background: rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.1);
    color: #0284C7;
}

.principle-title {
    font-family: var(--font-family-barlow);
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--heading-color);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.principle-desc {
    font-family: var(--font-family-Poppins);
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: var(--text-color);
    opacity: 0.8;
    margin: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   6. Client Testimonials (Authentic Homepage Testimonials Grid)
   ========================================================================== */
.about-testimonials-section {
    padding: 85px 0;
    background-color: #FFFFFF;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.about-testimonials-section .pattern-layer-one {
    position: absolute;
    right: 2%;
    top: 6%;
    width: 160px;
    height: 80px;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    opacity: 0.45;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
    animation: float_left_right 9s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.about-testimonials-section .pattern-layer-two {
    position: absolute;
    left: 2%;
    bottom: 6%;
    width: 120px;
    height: 120px;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    opacity: 0.35;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
    animation: float_up_down 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.testimonials-cards-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.testimonial-card-item {
    background: #F8FAFC;
    border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 26px 22px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
    position: relative;
}

.testimonial-card-item:hover {
    border-color: #CBD5E1;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
}

.testimonial-rating {
    display: flex;
    gap: 3px;
    color: #F59E0B;
    font-size: 14px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.testimonial-quote {
    font-family: var(--font-family-Poppins);
    font-size: 14.5px;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: var(--text-color);
    opacity: 0.85;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    font-style: italic;
}

.testimonial-author-meta {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    border-top: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
    padding-top: 14px;
}

.testimonial-author-avatar {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(108, 92, 231, 0.1);
    color: var(--color-two);
    font-family: var(--font-family-Poppins);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 13.5px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.testimonial-author-name {
    font-family: var(--font-family-barlow);
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--heading-color);
    margin: 0 0 2px;
}

.testimonial-author-role {
    font-family: var(--font-family-Poppins);
    font-size: 12px;
    color: var(--text-color);
    opacity: 0.65;
    margin: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   7. Founder Teaser Section (Compact & Concise with Background Pattern)
   ========================================================================== */
.about-founder-teaser-section {
    padding: 85px 0;
    background-color: #F8FAFC;
    border-top: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.about-founder-teaser-section .pattern-layer-one {
    position: absolute;
    right: 3%;
    top: 8%;
    width: 130px;
    height: 130px;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    opacity: 0.35;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
    animation: float_left_right 7s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.founder-teaser-card {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
    border-radius: 18px;
    padding: 36px 40px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 0.72fr 1.28fr;
    gap: 40px;
    align-items: center;
    max-width: 1040px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.founder-teaser-photo-wrap {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 14px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #F1F5F9;
    border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
}

.founder-teaser-photo-wrap img {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center top;
}

.founder-teaser-info {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.founder-teaser-eyebrow {
    font-family: var(--font-family-barlow);
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-two);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.8px;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.founder-teaser-name {
    font-family: var(--font-family-barlow);
    font-size: 32px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--heading-color);
    margin-bottom: 4px;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.founder-teaser-role {
    font-family: var(--font-family-Poppins);
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--main-color);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.founder-teaser-bio {
    font-family: var(--font-family-Poppins);
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.75;
    color: var(--text-color);
    opacity: 0.85;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.founder-teaser-bio:last-of-type {
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.founder-teaser-bio strong {
    color: var(--heading-color);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.founder-teaser-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 12px 24px;
    background-color: var(--color-two);
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-two);
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-family: var(--font-family-Poppins);
    font-size: 14.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
    width: fit-content;
}

.founder-teaser-btn:hover {
    background-color: #5b4bc4;
    border-color: #5b4bc4;
    transform: translateY(-1px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(108, 92, 231, 0.25);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   8. Company Stats Section (Dark Surface)
   ========================================================================== */
.about-stats-section {
    padding: 70px 0;
    background: #0F172A;
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

.about-stats-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
    text-align: center;
}

.about-stat-item {
    padding: 24px 16px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-radius: 12px;
}

.about-stat-number {
    font-family: var(--font-family-barlow);
    font-size: 40px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
    line-height: 1.1;
    font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
}

.about-stat-number .stat-accent {
    color: var(--main-color);
}

.about-stat-label {
    font-family: var(--font-family-Poppins);
    font-size: 13.5px;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    margin: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   9. Inner Page Conversion CTA
   ========================================================================== */
.about-cta-section {
    padding: 85px 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0F172A 0%, #1E1B4B 100%);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.about-cta-content {
    max-width: 720px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.about-cta-eyebrow {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-family: var(--font-family-barlow);
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--main-color);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.about-cta-title {
    font-family: var(--font-family-barlow);
    font-size: 38px;
    line-height: 1.25;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.about-cta-text {
    font-family: var(--font-family-Poppins);
    font-size: 16.5px;
    line-height: 1.75;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.about-cta-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 14px 34px;
    background-color: var(--color-two);
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-two);
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-family: var(--font-family-Poppins);
    font-size: 15.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
    cursor: pointer;
    min-height: 48px;
}

.about-cta-btn:hover {
    background-color: #5b4bc4;
    border-color: #5b4bc4;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(108, 92, 231, 0.35);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   10. Responsive Adaptations
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
    .capabilities-category-grid,
    .principles-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .about-hero-section {
        padding: 110px 0 50px;
    }

    .about-hero-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 36px;
    }

    .about-hero-visual {
        order: -1;
    }

    .story-narrative-grid,
    .company-vm-editorial-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 32px;
    }

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

    .founder-teaser-card {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        padding: 28px;
        gap: 28px;
    }

    .founder-teaser-photo-wrap {
        max-width: 320px;
        margin: 0 auto;
    }

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

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .about-hero-section {
        padding: 95px 0 45px;
    }

    .about-hero-title {
        font-size: 30px;
    }

    .story-narrative-grid,
    .company-vm-editorial-grid,
    .capabilities-category-grid,
    .principles-grid,
    .testimonials-cards-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .about-hero-highlights {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 8px;
    }

    .about-hero-badge {
        width: 100%;
    }

    .about-hero-actions {
        flex-direction: column;
        width: 100%;
    }

    .about-btn-primary,
    .about-btn-secondary,
    .about-cta-btn,
    .founder-teaser-btn {
        width: 100%;
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .flowchart-display-container {
        padding: 14px 10px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .about-hero-title {
        font-size: 26px;
    }

    .section-header-center .section-title,
    .about-cta-title {
        font-size: 26px;
    }

    .about-stat-number {
        font-size: 34px;
    }
}