/* ================================================================
   MFA — about.css
   About page styles: Brand card, Timeline, Team, Board, Subnav
   ================================================================ */

/* ============================
   ABOUT PAGE
   ============================ */


.about-rich-text p {
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  font-size: var(--text-base);
}



/* ── About Section Heading ──
   Moved to components.css (section 5) */


/* ── Branded Card (About Page) — VIP Youthful ── */
.about-brand-card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 24px;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow:
    0 20px 50px rgba(12, 77, 108, 0.2),
    0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1),
    box-shadow 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1);
}

.about-brand-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.01);
  box-shadow:
    0 30px 70px rgba(12, 77, 108, 0.25),
    0 0 60px rgba(70, 183, 85, 0.06);
}

/* Animated shifting gradient background */
.about-brand-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(-45deg,
      #0c4d6c,
      #0a2e42,
      #134e6d,
      #0d3b53,
      #1a6b4a);
  background-size: 400% 400%;
  animation: brandGradientShift 12s ease infinite;
  opacity: 1;
}

@keyframes brandGradientShift {
  0% {
    background-position: 0% 50%;
  }

  50% {
    background-position: 100% 50%;
  }

  100% {
    background-position: 0% 50%;
  }
}

/* Mesh gradient overlay for depth */
.about-brand-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 20% 0%, rgba(231, 136, 41, 0.12) 0%, transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 80% 100%, rgba(70, 183, 85, 0.1) 0%, transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 50%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02) 0%, transparent 80%);
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Floating orbs */
.about-brand-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  width: 180px;
  height: 180px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(231, 136, 41, 0.08), transparent 70%);
  top: -60px;
  right: -40px;
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
  animation: orbFloat 8s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes orbFloat {
  0% {
    transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1);
  }

  100% {
    transform: translate(-15px, 15px) scale(1.15);
  }
}

.about-brand-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  padding: var(--space-12) var(--space-6) var(--space-8);
  color: white;
}

.about-brand-logo {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
  position: relative;
}

.about-brand-logo img {
  height: 75px;
  width: auto;
  filter: brightness(1.2) drop-shadow(0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3));
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.about-brand-card:hover .about-brand-logo img {
  transform: scale(1.08) rotate(-2deg);
}

.about-brand-logo-fallback {
  width: 75px;
  height: 75px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 2rem;
  margin: 0 auto;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

.about-brand-name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3.5vw, 2.2rem);
  font-weight: var(--font-medium);
  letter-spacing: 4px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
  color: white;
}

.about-brand-name strong {
  font-weight: var(--font-black);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-orange), #f5a623);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}

.about-brand-tagline {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  line-height: 1.6;
  max-width: 280px;
  margin-inline: auto;
}

/* Youthful stat cards row */
.about-brand-stats {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
}

.about-brand-stat {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 0;
  padding: var(--space-5) var(--space-3);
  text-align: center;
  color: white;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  position: relative;
}

.about-brand-stat:not(:last-child) {
  border-inline-end: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.about-brand-stat:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}

/* Colored accent top on hover */
.about-brand-stat::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 20%;
  right: 20%;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--color-orange);
  border-radius: 0 0 2px 2px;
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.about-brand-stat:hover::before {
  transform: scaleX(1);
}

.about-brand-stat:nth-child(2)::before {
  background: var(--color-green);
}

.about-brand-stat:nth-child(3)::before {
  background: var(--color-light-blue);
}

.about-brand-stat-icon {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--color-orange);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.about-brand-stat:nth-child(2) .about-brand-stat-icon {
  color: var(--color-green);
}

.about-brand-stat:nth-child(3) .about-brand-stat-icon {
  color: var(--color-light-blue);
}

.about-brand-stat:hover .about-brand-stat-icon {
  transform: scale(1.2);
}

.about-brand-stat-number {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: var(--font-black);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-1);
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.about-brand-stat-label {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.8px;
  font-weight: var(--font-medium);
}


/* ── Callout Quote Box + Trust Badges ──
   Moved to components.css (section 6) */


/* ── Centered Mission/Vision Cards ── */
.about-card-centered {
  text-align: center;
  padding: var(--space-10) var(--space-6);
  height: 100%;
}

.about-card-icon-lg {
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin: 0 auto var(--space-5);
  transition: transform var(--transition-interactive);
}

.about-card-mission .about-card-icon-lg {
  background: rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.1);
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.about-card-vision .about-card-icon-lg {
  background: rgba(66, 184, 86, 0.1);
  color: var(--color-accent);
}

.about-card-centered:hover .about-card-icon-lg {
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

.about-card-accent {
  width: 50px;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-primary), var(--color-light-blue));
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.about-card-accent-green {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-accent), var(--color-green));
}

/* ── Who We Are Section Responsive ── */
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .about-brand-card {
    max-width: 400px;
    margin: 0 auto var(--space-6);
  }

  .about-brand-stats {
    flex-direction: row;
  }

  .about-trust-badges {
    justify-content: center;
  }

  /* Center About section text content on mobile */
  #about .col-lg-6 {
    text-align: center;
  }

  #about .about-section-heading::after {
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
  }

  #about .about-rich-text {
    max-width: 560px;
    margin-inline: auto;
  }

  #about .mt-4 {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
  .about-brand-stats {
    flex-direction: row !important;
    flex-wrap: nowrap !important;
  }

  .about-brand-stat {
    padding: 0.75rem 0.2rem !important;
    min-width: 0 !important;
  }

  .about-brand-stat-icon {
    font-size: 0.95rem !important;
    margin-bottom: 0.2rem !important;
  }

  .about-brand-stat-number {
    font-size: 1.15rem !important;
    margin-bottom: 0.15rem !important;
    letter-spacing: 0 !important;
  }

  .about-brand-stat-label {
    font-size: 0.58rem !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.2px !important;
    line-height: 1.2 !important;
  }

  .about-callout {
    padding: var(--space-4);
  }

  .about-trust-badges {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: row !important;
    flex-wrap: wrap !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    gap: 0.5rem !important;
    width: 100% !important;
  }

  .about-trust-badge {
    flex: 0 0 calc(50% - 0.25rem) !important;
    min-width: 0 !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    padding: 0.55rem 0.5rem !important;
    font-size: 0.75rem !important;
    white-space: nowrap !important;
    gap: 0.3rem !important;
    border-radius: 10px !important;
    text-align: center !important;
  }

  /* Third badge: full width centered on its own row */
  .about-trust-badge:last-child {
    flex: 0 0 calc(60%) !important;
  }

  .about-trust-badge i {
    font-size: 0.8rem !important;
    flex-shrink: 0 !important;
  }
}

/* ================================================================
   ABOUT PAGE – Premium Redesign
   ================================================================ */

/* ── Hero ── */
.about-hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 420px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-dark-blue), #0d2029 60%, var(--color-light-blue));
  overflow: hidden;
}

.about-hero-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 80%, rgba(32, 129, 161, 0.15) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.about-hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  padding: var(--space-16) var(--space-4) var(--space-10);
}

.about-hero-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  padding: var(--space-2) var(--space-5);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-inverse);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.about-hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3.5rem);
  font-weight: var(--font-bold);
  color: var(--color-text-inverse);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-wide);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
  text-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.about-hero-subtitle {
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  max-width: 650px;
  margin: 0 auto var(--space-6);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Sub-navigation — Sticky Bar */
.about-subnav-bar {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 1030;
  background: var(--color-surface);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  transition: background 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease, border-color 0.35s ease;
}

.about-subnav-bar.scrolled {
  background: var(--color-dark-blue);
  border-bottom-color: transparent;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.about-subnav-bar.scrolled .about-subnav-item {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
}

.about-subnav-bar.scrolled .about-subnav-item:hover {
  color: #fff;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.about-subnav-bar.scrolled .about-subnav-item.active {
  color: #fff;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
}

.about-subnav {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-1);
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: nowrap;
  overflow-x: auto;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  scrollbar-width: none;
  padding: var(--space-2) 0;
}

/* On mobile: allow subnav to break out of container so first item isn't clipped */
@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  .about-subnav-bar .container {
    padding-inline: 0;
    max-width: 100%;
  }

  .about-subnav {
    justify-content: flex-start !important;
    padding-inline-start: 1rem;
    padding-inline-end: 1rem;
    scroll-padding-inline-start: 1rem;
  }

  .about-subnav-item {
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
}

.about-subnav::-webkit-scrollbar {
  display: none;
}

.about-subnav-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: var(--space-2) var(--space-4);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: var(--font-medium);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  white-space: nowrap;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
}

.about-subnav-item:hover {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  background: rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb, 12, 77, 108), 0.06);
}

.about-subnav-item.active {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  background: rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb, 12, 77, 108), 0.08);
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  font-weight: var(--font-semibold);
}

/* ── Mission / Vision cards ── */
.about-dual-cards {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-4);
}

.about-card-mission,
.about-card-vision {
  background: var(--color-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-2xl);
  padding: var(--space-8);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all var(--transition-interactive);
}

.about-card-mission::before,
.about-card-vision::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 4px;
}

.about-card-mission::before {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-primary), var(--color-light-blue));
}

.about-card-vision::before {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-accent), var(--color-green));
}

.about-card-mission:hover,
.about-card-vision:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.about-card-icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

.about-card-mission .about-card-icon {
  background: rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.1);
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.about-card-vision .about-card-icon {
  background: rgba(66, 184, 86, 0.1);
  color: var(--color-accent);
}

/* ── Founder Spotlight ── */
.about-founder-section {
  padding: var(--space-16) 0;
  background: var(--color-surface-2);
}

/* CEO Section variant */
.about-ceo-section {
  background: var(--color-bg);
}

.about-ceo-section .about-founder-card::before {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-primary), var(--color-accent), var(--color-orange));
}

.about-ceo-section .about-founder-photo {
  position: relative;
}

.about-ceo-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 12px;
  inset-inline-end: 12px;
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: #fff;
  font-family: var(--font-numbers);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: var(--font-bold);
  padding: 4px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(12, 77, 108, 0.3);
}

.about-founder-bio blockquote {
  border-inline-start: 4px solid var(--color-primary);
  padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-5);
  margin: var(--space-4) 0;
  background: rgba(12, 77, 108, 0.04);
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-lg) var(--radius-lg) 0;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-weight: var(--font-medium);
}

.about-founder-card {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-10);
  align-items: flex-start;
  background: var(--color-surface);
  border-radius: var(--radius-2xl);
  padding: var(--space-10);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.about-founder-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-orange), var(--color-accent), var(--color-primary));
}

.about-founder-photo {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 220px;
  height: 280px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-2xl);
  overflow: hidden;
}

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

.about-founder-placeholder {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: var(--color-surface-2);
  font-size: 4rem;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  opacity: 0.4;
}

.about-founder-title {
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-weight: var(--font-semibold);
}

.about-founder-bio {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* ── Clean Line-Clamp Bio (No Blur / No Gradients) ── */
.about-bio-clamped-wrap {
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
  line-clamp: 3;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.3s ease;
}

.about-bio-clamped-wrap.is-expanded {
  display: block;
  -webkit-line-clamp: unset;
  line-clamp: unset;
  overflow: visible;
}

.about-bio-toggle-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb, 12, 77, 108), 0.08);
  color: var(--color-primary, #0C4D6C);
  border: 1px solid rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb, 12, 77, 108), 0.18);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg, 8px);
  padding: 6px 16px;
  font-size: var(--text-xs, 0.8rem);
  font-weight: var(--font-semibold, 600);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.about-bio-toggle-btn:hover {
  background: var(--color-primary, #0C4D6C);
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(12, 77, 108, 0.15);
}

.about-founder-socials {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-2);
}

.about-social-icon {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.1);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.about-social-icon:hover {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* ── Timeline ── */
.about-timeline-section {
  background: var(--color-surface-2);
}

.about-timeline {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: var(--space-8) 0;
}

.about-timeline-line {
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--color-primary), var(--color-accent), var(--color-orange));
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.about-timeline-item {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-10);
  width: 50%;
}

.about-timeline-left {
  padding-right: var(--space-10);
  text-align: right;
}

.about-timeline-right {
  margin-left: 50%;
  padding-left: var(--space-10);
}

.about-timeline-dot {
  position: absolute;
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  top: var(--space-6);
  z-index: 2;
}

.about-timeline-left .about-timeline-dot {
  right: -8px;
}

.about-timeline-right .about-timeline-dot {
  left: -8px;
}

.about-timeline-year {
  font-family: var(--font-numbers);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: var(--font-bold);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.about-timeline-card {
  background: var(--color-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: var(--space-5);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all var(--transition-interactive);
}

.about-timeline-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.about-timeline-card-accent {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3px;
}

.about-timeline-icon {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}

/* ── How We Work ── */
.about-work-card {
  background: var(--color-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-2xl);
  padding: var(--space-8);
  text-align: center;
  transition: all var(--transition-interactive);
  height: 100%;
}

.about-work-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.about-work-icon {
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin: 0 auto var(--space-4);
}

/* ── Our Approach Cards ── */

/* ================================================================
   Grouped Timeline — Horizontal Track + Event Panels
   ================================================================ */

/* Timeline Track Wrapper */
.timeline-track-wrapper {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-10);
  padding: 0 var(--space-4);
  overflow-x: auto;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  scrollbar-width: none;
}

.timeline-track-wrapper::-webkit-scrollbar {
  display: none;
}

.timeline-track {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-start;
  min-width: 600px;
  padding: var(--space-8) 0 var(--space-2);
}

/* Background line */
.timeline-track-line {
  position: absolute;
  top: calc(var(--space-8) + 10px);
  inset-inline-start: 20px;
  inset-inline-end: 20px;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--color-border);
  border-radius: 3px;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Animated progress line */
.timeline-track-progress {
  position: absolute;
  top: calc(var(--space-8) + 10px);
  inset-inline-start: 20px;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(to inline-end, var(--color-primary), var(--color-accent));
  border-radius: 3px;
  z-index: 2;
  transition: width 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  width: 100%;
}

[dir="ltr"] .timeline-track-progress {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-primary), var(--color-accent));
}

[dir="rtl"] .timeline-track-progress {
  background: linear-gradient(270deg, var(--color-primary), var(--color-accent));
}

/* Year Node */
.timeline-track-node {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0;
  min-width: 56px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

/* Dot */
.timeline-track-dot {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-surface);
  border: 3px solid var(--color-border);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px var(--color-surface);
}

.timeline-track-node.past .timeline-track-dot {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px var(--color-surface);
}

.timeline-track-node.active .timeline-track-dot {
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
  background: var(--color-accent);
  border-color: var(--color-accent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 5px var(--color-surface), 0 0 0 8px rgba(70, 183, 85, 0.25);
  animation: timelinePulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes timelinePulse {

  0%,
  100% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 5px var(--color-surface), 0 0 0 8px rgba(70, 183, 85, 0.25);
  }

  50% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 5px var(--color-surface), 0 0 0 12px rgba(70, 183, 85, 0.1);
  }
}

.timeline-track-node:hover .timeline-track-dot {
  transform: scale(1.2);
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  background: var(--color-primary);
}

/* Year Label */
.timeline-track-label {
  font-family: var(--font-numbers);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: var(--font-semibold);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.timeline-track-node.active .timeline-track-label {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--color-accent);
  font-weight: var(--font-bold);
}

.timeline-track-node.past .timeline-track-label {
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.timeline-track-node:hover .timeline-track-label {
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

/* Panels */
.timeline-panels {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 200px;
}

.timeline-panel {
  display: none;
  animation: timelineFadeIn 0.4s ease;
}

.timeline-panel.active {
  display: block;
}

@keyframes timelineFadeIn {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(12px);
  }

  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

.timeline-panel-year {
  font-family: var(--font-numbers);
  font-size: 3.5rem;
  font-weight: var(--font-bold);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  opacity: 0.1;
  text-align: center;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
}

/* Event Cards */
.timeline-event-card {
  background: var(--color-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: var(--space-6);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all var(--transition-interactive);
  height: 100%;
}

.timeline-event-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(12, 77, 108, 0.1);
}

.timeline-event-accent {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  inset-inline-start: 0;
  width: 4px;
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: 4px 0 0 4px;
}

.timeline-event-icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}

/* Mobile adjustments */
@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  .timeline-track {
    min-width: 500px;
    padding: var(--space-6) 0 var(--space-2);
  }

  .timeline-track-line,
  .timeline-track-progress {
    top: calc(var(--space-6) + 10px);
  }

  .timeline-track-dot {
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
  }

  .timeline-track-node.active .timeline-track-dot {
    width: 22px;
    height: 22px;
  }

  .timeline-panel-year {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
  }
}

.about-adv-card {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-5);
  align-items: flex-start;
  background: var(--color-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: var(--space-6);
  transition: all var(--transition-interactive);
  height: 100%;
  position: relative;
  border-inline-start: 4px solid var(--color-primary);
}

.about-adv-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(12, 77, 108, 0.12);
  border-inline-start-color: var(--color-accent);
}

.about-adv-icon {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(12, 77, 108, 0.08), rgba(32, 129, 161, 0.15));
  color: var(--color-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  transition: all var(--transition-interactive);
}

.about-adv-card:hover .about-adv-icon {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: #fff;
  transform: scale(1.08);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(12, 77, 108, 0.25);
}

/* Wide variant for 5th card */
.about-adv-card-wide {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-surface) 0%, rgba(12, 77, 108, 0.03) 100%);
  border-inline-start: 4px solid var(--color-accent);
  padding: var(--space-6) var(--space-8);
}

.about-adv-card-wide .about-adv-icon {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(70, 183, 85, 0.1), rgba(70, 183, 85, 0.2));
  color: var(--color-accent);
}

.about-adv-card-wide:hover .about-adv-icon {
  background: var(--color-accent);
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(70, 183, 85, 0.25);
}

/* ── Impact Stats ── */
.about-stats-section {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-dark-blue) 0%, #0a3a50 40%, var(--color-light-blue) 100%);
  padding: var(--space-16) 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.about-stats-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 20% 50%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04) 0%, transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.about-stat-item {
  text-align: center;
  color: var(--color-text-inverse);
  padding: var(--space-6) var(--space-3);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.about-stat-item:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.about-stat-icon {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto var(--space-3);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  color: var(--color-green);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.about-stat-icon i {
  line-height: 1 !important;
  vertical-align: 0 !important;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

.about-stat-number {
  font-family: var(--font-numbers);
  font-size: 2.4rem;
  font-weight: var(--font-black);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
  direction: ltr;
  color: #fff;
}

.about-stat-label {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  .about-stats-section {
    padding: var(--space-12) 0;
  }

  .about-stat-number {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
  }

  .about-stat-icon {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    font-size: 1rem;
  }
}

/* ── Board Cards (Rectangular Executive Style with Brand Side/Bottom Accent Border) ── */
.about-board-card {
  text-align: start;
  padding: 0.9rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: var(--color-surface, #ffffff);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border, #e2e8f0);
  border-inline-start: 4px solid var(--color-primary, #0C4D6C);
  border-bottom: 2px solid rgba(12, 77, 108, 0.18);
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: row;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}

.about-board-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(12, 77, 108, 0.08);
  border-inline-start-color: var(--color-primary-dark, #063248);
  border-bottom-color: var(--color-primary, #0C4D6C);
}

.about-board-avatar {
  width: 58px;
  height: 58px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1.5px solid #cbd5e1;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: #1e293b;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.about-board-avatar img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.about-avatar-initials-sm {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  font-family: var(--font-heading, 'Montserrat', 'Inter', sans-serif);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  line-height: 1;
  user-select: none;
}

.about-board-card-body {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}

.about-board-name {
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.15rem;
  line-height: 1.25;
  color: var(--color-text, #0f172a);
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.about-board-title {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #64748b;
  line-height: 1.25;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

/* Formal Bio Button (Minimalist link) */
.about-board-bio-btn {
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  color: var(--color-primary, #0C4D6C);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  align-self: flex-start;
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-underline-offset: 2px;
}

.about-board-bio-btn:hover {
  color: var(--color-primary-dark, #063248);
}

/* ── Team Slider ── */
.about-team-slider-wrap {
  position: relative;
  padding: 0 0 var(--space-4);
}

.about-team-swiper {
  overflow: hidden;
}

.about-team-swiper .swiper-slide {
  height: auto;
}

.about-team-nav {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  z-index: 10;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  background: var(--color-surface);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-interactive);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.about-team-nav:hover {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: #fff;
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
}

.about-team-nav-prev,
.about-board-nav-prev {
  inset-inline-start: -8px;
}

.about-team-nav-next,
.about-board-nav-next {
  inset-inline-end: -8px;
}

.about-team-nav.swiper-button-disabled {
  opacity: 0.35;
  cursor: default;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.about-team-nav.swiper-button-lock {
  display: none !important;
}

@media (max-width: 1199.98px) {
  .about-team-nav {
    display: flex;
  }

  .about-team-slider-wrap {
    padding: 0 var(--space-8);
  }

  .about-team-nav-prev,
  .about-board-nav-prev {
    inset-inline-start: 0;
  }

  .about-team-nav-next,
  .about-board-nav-next {
    inset-inline-end: 0;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
  .about-team-slider-wrap {
    padding: 0 var(--space-6);
  }

  .about-team-nav {
    width: 34px;
    height: 34px;
  }
}

/* ── Team Cards ── */
.about-team-card {
  background: var(--color-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-2xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
}

.about-team-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--gradient-brand-smooth);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
}

.about-team-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.12),
    0 8px 16px rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.06);
  border-color: rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.2);
}

.about-team-card:hover::after {
  opacity: 1;
}

.about-team-photo {
  height: 220px;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.about-card-region-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 10px;
  right: 10px;
  z-index: 4;
}

[dir="rtl"] .about-card-region-badge {
  right: auto;
  left: 10px;
}

.about-region-pill-subtle {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.about-team-card:hover .about-region-pill-subtle {
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  filter: brightness(1.1);
}

.about-avatar-initials {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 85px;
  height: 85px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border: 2.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  font-family: var(--font-heading, 'Montserrat', 'Inter', sans-serif);
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  line-height: 1;
  user-select: none;
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

.about-team-card:hover .about-avatar-initials {
  transform: scale(1.1);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

.about-team-photo::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top,
      rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.6) 0%,
      rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.1) 40%,
      transparent 100%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
  z-index: 1;
}

.about-team-card:hover .about-team-photo::after {
  opacity: 1;
}

.about-team-photo img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
}

.about-team-card:hover .about-team-photo img {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

/* ── Hover Overlay Over Team Photo ── */
.about-team-photo.is-clickable {
  cursor: pointer;
}

.about-team-photo-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(12, 77, 108, 0.9) 0%, rgba(12, 77, 108, 0.45) 60%, transparent 100%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  z-index: 10;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.about-team-card:hover .about-team-photo-overlay {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}

.about-team-overlay-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  color: #ffffff;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  padding: 8px 18px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  transform: translateY(12px);
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  pointer-events: auto;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.about-team-card:hover .about-team-overlay-btn,
.about-team-overlay-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(0);
  background: #ffffff;
  color: var(--color-primary, #0C4D6C);
  border-color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

h5.is-clickable {
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

h5.is-clickable:hover {
  color: var(--color-primary, #0C4D6C);
}

.about-team-placeholder {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg,
      rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.06) 0%,
      rgba(var(--color-accent-rgb), 0.06) 100%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 3rem;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  opacity: 0.25;
}

.about-team-body {
  padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-5) var(--space-5);
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
}

.about-team-body h5 {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--color-text);
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.about-team-socials {
  display: flex;
  gap: 6px;
  justify-content: center;
}

.about-team-card-footer {
  margin-top: auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: flex-end;
}

/* ── View Profile Button ── */
.about-learn-more-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 5px;
  background: rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.06);
  border: none;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: var(--font-semibold);
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.about-learn-more-btn:hover {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: #fff;
  gap: 8px;
}

.about-learn-more-btn i {
  font-size: 0.6rem;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

[dir="rtl"] .about-learn-more-btn i {
  transform: scaleX(-1);
}

.about-learn-more-btn:hover i {
  transform: translateX(2px);
}

[dir="rtl"] .about-learn-more-btn:hover i {
  transform: scaleX(-1) translateX(2px);
}

/* ── Social Icons (small) ── */
.about-social-icon-sm {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.06);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
  border: 1px solid transparent;
}

.about-social-icon-sm:hover {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.1);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.3);
}

/* ── Modal ── */
.about-modal-content {
  border: none;
  border-radius: var(--radius-2xl);
  background: var(--color-surface);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.about-modal-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: var(--space-3);
  right: var(--space-3);
  z-index: 10;
  opacity: 0.7;
  filter: invert(1);
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.about-modal-close:hover {
  opacity: 1;
}

/* Brand gradient banner at top */
.about-modal-banner {
  height: 120px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg,
      var(--color-teal-dark) 0%,
      var(--color-light-blue) 50%,
      var(--color-dark-blue) 100%);
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: center;
  overflow: visible;
}

.about-modal-banner::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--gradient-brand-smooth);
}

.about-modal-body {
  padding: 70px var(--space-8) var(--space-8);
  position: relative;
}

/* Centered circular avatar */
.about-modal-avatar {
  width: 120px;
  height: 120px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 4px solid var(--color-surface);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.25);
  position: relative;
  top: 60px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  z-index: 2;
  background: var(--color-surface);
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
}

.about-modal-avatar img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.about-avatar-initials-lg {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  font-family: var(--font-heading, 'Montserrat', 'Inter', sans-serif);
  font-size: 2.4rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  text-shadow: 0 3px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  line-height: 1;
  user-select: none;
}

.about-modal-avatar-placeholder {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg,
      rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.1) 0%,
      rgba(var(--color-accent-rgb), 0.1) 100%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  opacity: 0.4;
}

/* Info section */
.about-modal-info {
  margin-top: var(--space-4);
}

.about-modal-info h3 {
  font-size: var(--text-xl);
  color: var(--color-text);
}

.about-modal-title {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: var(--font-semibold);
  color: var(--color-secondary);
  background: rgba(var(--color-accent-rgb), 0.08);
  padding: 3px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  margin-top: var(--space-1);
}

.about-modal-socials {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
  justify-content: center;
}

/* Decorative divider */
.about-modal-divider {
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(to right,
      transparent,
      var(--color-border) 20%,
      var(--color-primary) 50%,
      var(--color-border) 80%,
      transparent);
  margin: var(--space-5) 0;
  opacity: 0.5;
}

/* Bio content */
.about-modal-bio {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  line-height: 1.9;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.about-modal-bio p {
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.about-modal-bio blockquote {
  border-left: 3px solid var(--color-primary);
  padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-5);
  margin: var(--space-4) 0;
  background: rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.04);
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-lg) var(--radius-lg) 0;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--color-text);
}

/* ── Responsive ── */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .about-founder-card {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    padding: var(--space-6);
  }

  .about-founder-photo {
    width: 160px;
    height: 200px;
  }

  .about-founder-socials {
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .about-modal-body {
    padding: 60px var(--space-5) var(--space-5);
  }

  .about-modal-banner {
    height: 100px;
  }

  .about-modal-avatar {
    width: 100px;
    height: 100px;
    top: 50px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .about-hero {
    min-height: 350px;
  }

  .about-hero-content {
    padding-top: var(--space-12);
  }

  .about-subnav {
    gap: var(--space-1);
  }

  .about-subnav-item {
    font-size: var(--text-xs);
    padding: var(--space-1) var(--space-3);
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }

  /* Timeline mobile: vertical left line */
  .about-timeline-line {
    left: 20px;
    transform: none;
  }

  .about-timeline-item {
    width: 100%;
    margin-left: 0;
    padding-left: 50px;
    padding-right: 0;
    text-align: start;
  }

  .about-timeline-left {
    text-align: start;
    padding-right: 0;
    padding-left: 50px;
  }

  .about-timeline-right {
    margin-left: 0;
    padding-left: 50px;
  }

  .about-timeline-left .about-timeline-dot,
  .about-timeline-right .about-timeline-dot {
    left: 12px;
    right: auto;
  }

  .about-founder-card {
    gap: var(--space-5);
  }

  .about-founder-photo {
    width: 120px;
    height: 150px;
  }

  .about-modal-body {
    padding: var(--space-5);
  }
}

/* ── Platform & Operator: Connected Layout ── */
.model-connected-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: stretch;
  gap: 0;
  position: relative;
}

.model-role {
  flex: 1;
  background: var(--color-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  padding: var(--space-8) 2.5rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
}

.model-role-operator {
  border-radius: var(--radius-2xl) 0 0 var(--radius-2xl);
  border-inline-end: none;
}

[dir="rtl"] .model-role-operator {
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-2xl) var(--radius-2xl) 0;
  border-inline-end: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-inline-start: none;
}

.model-role-platform {
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-2xl) var(--radius-2xl) 0;
  border-inline-start: none;
}

[dir="rtl"] .model-role-platform {
  border-radius: var(--radius-2xl) 0 0 var(--radius-2xl);
  border-inline-start: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-inline-end: none;
}

.model-role::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
}

.model-role-operator::before {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-primary), var(--color-light-blue));
}

.model-role-platform::before {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-accent), #81c784);
}

.model-role:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

.model-role:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(12, 77, 108, 0.1);
  z-index: 2;
}

/* Role Header */
.model-role-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

.model-role-icon {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

.model-role-operator .model-role-icon {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(12, 77, 108, 0.08), rgba(32, 129, 161, 0.18));
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.model-role-platform .model-role-icon {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(70, 183, 85, 0.08), rgba(70, 183, 85, 0.18));
  color: var(--color-accent);
}

.model-role:hover .model-role-icon {
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

.model-role-operator:hover .model-role-icon {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(12, 77, 108, 0.3);
}

.model-role-platform:hover .model-role-icon {
  background: var(--color-accent);
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(70, 183, 85, 0.3);
}

/* Bridge Connector */
.model-bridge {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 60px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  z-index: 3;
  position: relative;
}

.model-bridge-line {
  flex: 1;
  width: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--color-primary), var(--color-orange));
  opacity: 0.4;
}

.model-bridge-hub {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-orange), #e0700a);
  color: #fff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  box-shadow:
    0 0 0 6px var(--color-surface-2),
    0 0 0 8px rgba(244, 132, 32, 0.15),
    0 8px 24px rgba(244, 132, 32, 0.25);
  animation: bridgePulse 3s ease-in-out infinite;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 4;
}

@keyframes bridgePulse {

  0%,
  100% {
    box-shadow:
      0 0 0 6px var(--color-surface-2),
      0 0 0 8px rgba(244, 132, 32, 0.15),
      0 8px 24px rgba(244, 132, 32, 0.25);
  }

  50% {
    box-shadow:
      0 0 0 8px var(--color-surface-2),
      0 0 0 14px rgba(244, 132, 32, 0.08),
      0 8px 30px rgba(244, 132, 32, 0.3);
  }
}

/* Outcome Callout */
.model-outcome {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(12, 77, 108, 0.03), rgba(70, 183, 85, 0.03));
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-2xl);
  padding: var(--space-6) var(--space-8);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-5);
  text-align: start;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.model-outcome::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  inset-inline-start: 0;
  width: 4px;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--color-orange), #e0700a);
  border-radius: 4px 0 0 4px;
}

.model-outcome-icon {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-orange), #e0700a);
  color: #fff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
}

.model-outcome p {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

/* Mobile: Stack vertically */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .model-connected-wrap {
    flex-direction: column;
  }

  .model-role-operator,
  [dir="rtl"] .model-role-operator {
    border-radius: var(--radius-2xl) var(--radius-2xl) 0 0;
    border-inline-end: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-inline-start: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-bottom: none;
  }

  .model-role-platform,
  [dir="rtl"] .model-role-platform {
    border-radius: 0 0 var(--radius-2xl) var(--radius-2xl);
    border-inline-end: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-inline-start: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-top: none;
  }

  .model-role {
    padding: var(--space-5);
  }

  .model-bridge {
    flex-direction: row;
    width: auto;
    height: 50px;
  }

  .model-bridge-line {
    flex: 1;
    height: 2px;
    width: auto;
  }

  .model-bridge-hub {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
  }

  .model-outcome {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
    padding: var(--space-5);
  }
}

/* ====== Initial Avatars for Board & Team ====== */
.about-avatar-initials {
  font-family: var(--font-heading, 'Montserrat', sans-serif);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
  user-select: none;
}

.about-modal-avatar .about-avatar-initials-lg {
  font-family: var(--font-heading, 'Montserrat', sans-serif);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  user-select: none;
}

/* 📱 Mobile Responsive Optimization for Team & Board Sections */
@media (max-width: 575.98px) {

  /* Reduce Team photo height on mobile so 2 compact cards fit side-by-side */
  .about-team-photo {
    height: 150px !important;
  }

  /* Compact Initial Avatars on Mobile */
  .about-avatar-initials {
    width: 60px !important;
    height: 60px !important;
    font-size: 1.3rem !important;
  }

  /* Compact Board Avatar on Mobile */
  .about-board-avatar {
    width: 60px !important;
    height: 60px !important;
    margin-bottom: 0.4rem !important;
  }

  .about-avatar-initials-sm {
    width: 54px !important;
    height: 54px !important;
    font-size: 1.25rem !important;
  }

  /* Compact card body padding & typography on mobile */
  .about-team-body {
    padding: 0.6rem 0.5rem !important;
  }

  .about-team-body h5 {
    font-size: 0.95rem !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    margin-bottom: 3px !important;
    line-height: 1.3 !important;
  }

  .about-team-body span.text-xs {
    font-size: 0.74rem !important;
    line-height: 1.25 !important;
    margin-bottom: 4px !important;
  }

  .about-region-pill-subtle {
    font-size: 0.65rem !important;
    padding: 3px 8px !important;
    border-radius: 8px !important;
  }

  .about-card-region-badge {
    top: 6px !important;
    right: 6px !important;
  }

  [dir="rtl"] .about-card-region-badge {
    right: auto !important;
    left: 6px !important;
  }

  .about-social-icon-sm {
    width: 26px !important;
    height: 26px !important;
    font-size: 0.7rem !important;
  }

  .about-learn-more-btn {
    padding: 5px 8px !important;
    font-size: 0.72rem !important;
    border-radius: 6px !important;
    margin-top: 4px !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
  }

  /* Hide Board Avatar on Mobile for maximum name prominence */
  .about-board-avatar {
    display: none !important;
  }

  /* Enhanced Grid Spacing for Board & Team Cards on Mobile */
  #about .row.mt-3 {
    row-gap: 1.25rem !important;
    column-gap: 0.85rem !important;
    margin-top: 1.2rem !important;
  }

  /* Prominent & Highly Readable Board Cards on Mobile */
  .about-board-card {
    padding: 1rem 0.6rem !important;
    text-align: center !important;
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl, 16px) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(12, 77, 108, 0.08) !important;
  }

  .about-team-card {
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl, 16px) !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(12, 77, 108, 0.08) !important;
  }

  .about-board-name {
    font-size: 0.85rem !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
    color: var(--color-primary, #0C4D6C) !important;
    margin-bottom: 3px !important;
    line-height: 1.3 !important;
    white-space: normal !important;
    text-overflow: clip !important;
    overflow: visible !important;
  }

  .about-board-title {
    font-size: 0.78rem !important;
    line-height: 1.3 !important;
    color: var(--color-text-muted, #64748b) !important;
    display: block !important;
  }

  .about-board-bio-btn {
    font-size: 0.75rem !important;
    padding: 5px 12px !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
    margin-top: 8px !important;
  }
}

/* 📱 Small Tablets & Large Phones (576px - 767px) */
@media (min-width: 576px) and (max-width: 767.98px) {
  .about-team-photo {
    height: 180px;
  }

  .about-avatar-initials {
    width: 70px;
    height: 70px;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
  }

  .about-team-body {
    padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-4);
  }
}

/* 💻 iPad & Medium Tablets (768px - 991px) */
@media (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .about-team-photo {
    height: 195px;
  }

  .about-avatar-initials {
    width: 75px;
    height: 75px;
    font-size: 1.7rem;
  }
}

/* 🖥️ Large & 4K Displays (≥ 1400px) */
@media (min-width: 1400px) {
  .about-team-photo {
    height: 230px;
  }
}

/* 🌐 Global Diversity Stats Banner (100% Full-Width Full-Bleed Section Strip) */
.about-diversity-section {
  width: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0C4D6C 0%, #063248 100%);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  box-shadow: inset 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.about-diversity-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #38BDF8, #D4AF37, #10B981, #F97316);
}

.about-diversity-section .about-stat-item {
  padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-2);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.about-diversity-section .about-stat-item:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.about-diversity-section .about-stat-icon {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 159, 67, 0.2);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 159, 67, 0.45);
  color: #FF9F43;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto var(--space-3);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(255, 159, 67, 0.25);
}

.about-diversity-section .about-stat-number {
  font-family: var(--font-numbers, 'Montserrat', sans-serif);
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
  color: #ffffff;
  direction: ltr;
}

.about-diversity-section .about-stat-label {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  .about-diversity-section {
    padding: var(--space-6) var(--space-2) !important;
  }

  .about-diversity-section .about-stat-icon {
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
  }

  .about-diversity-section .about-stat-number {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
  }

  .about-diversity-section .about-stat-label {
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    letter-spacing: 0;
  }
}