/* ========================================
   About Us — Frogg Recruitment
   Redesigned to match reference
   ======================================== */

:root {
    --primary-500: #1662ed;
    --primary-600: #1451c7;
    --primary-700: #1e3a8a;
    --primary-900: #0f1e52;
    --ink-900: #0b1534;
    --ink-800: #101d42;
    --ink-700: #162350;
    --gray-50: #f8fafc;
    --gray-100: #f1f5f9;
    --gray-200: #e2e8f0;
    --gray-300: #cbd5e1;
    --gray-400: #94a3b8;
    --gray-500: #64748b;
    --gray-600: #475569;
    --gray-700: #334155;
    --gray-800: #1e293b;
    --gray-900: #0f172a;
    --gradient-primary: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-500) 0%, var(--primary-700) 100%);
    --gradient-hero: linear-gradient(135deg, #0f172a 0%, #1e293b 50%, #0f172a 100%);
    --gradient-dark: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--ink-900) 0%, var(--ink-800) 40%, var(--ink-700) 100%);
    --radius-lg: 16px;
    --radius-xl: 20px;
    --radius-2xl: 24px;
}

*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }

body {
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    color: var(--gray-800);
    background: #fff;
    margin: 0;
}

/* ===== HERO ===== */
.about-hero {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1e3a8a 0%, #2563eb 100%);
    padding: 180px 24px 80px;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

/* Hero background image */
.hero-bg-image {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 0;
}
.hero-bg-image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center center;
    opacity: 0.35;
    transform: scale(1.08);
    filter: saturate(0.5);
}
.hero-bg-image::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(10,20,50,.9) 0%, rgba(20,40,100,.82) 50%, rgba(10,25,60,.9) 100%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* Subtle grid overlay for depth */
.hero-grid-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 1;
    opacity: 0.03;
    background-image:
        linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.1) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,.1) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 60px 60px;
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* Floating geometric shapes */
.hero-shapes {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.hero-shape {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(22,98,237,.12);
}
.hero-shape--1 {
    width: 420px;
    height: 420px;
    top: -80px;
    right: -80px;
    animation: shapeFloat1 28s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.hero-shape--2 {
    width: 220px;
    height: 220px;
    bottom: 8%;
    left: -40px;
    border-color: rgba(59,130,246,.1);
    animation: shapeFloat2 22s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.hero-shape--3 {
    width: 100px;
    height: 100px;
    top: 35%;
    right: 12%;
    border-color: rgba(22,98,237,.08);
    animation: shapeFloat3 18s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes shapeFloat1 {
    0%, 100% { transform: translate(0, 0) rotate(0deg); }
    33% { transform: translate(20px, -25px) rotate(6deg); }
    66% { transform: translate(-15px, 18px) rotate(-4deg); }
}
@keyframes shapeFloat2 {
    0%, 100% { transform: translate(0, 0) rotate(0deg); }
    33% { transform: translate(-12px, 18px) rotate(-5deg); }
    66% { transform: translate(18px, -12px) rotate(4deg); }
}
@keyframes shapeFloat3 {
    0%, 100% { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1); }
    50% { transform: translate(10px, -15px) scale(1.1); }
}

/* Radial ambient light */
.about-hero::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background:
        radial-gradient(ellipse at 30% 20%, rgba(22,98,237,.06) 0%, transparent 60%),
        radial-gradient(ellipse at 70% 80%, rgba(30,58,138,.04) 0%, transparent 60%);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* Hero content */
.about-hero-content {
    position: relative;
    max-width: 880px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    z-index: 2;
}

/* Breadcrumb */
.breadcrumb {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    font-size: 12px;
    color: #ffffffd9;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-shadow: 0 1px 4px rgba(0,0,0,.3);
    animation: fadeInUp .7s ease both;
}
.breadcrumb a {
    color: #ffffffd9;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color .25s;
}
.breadcrumb a:hover { color: #fff; }
.breadcrumb-sep { opacity: .3; }

/* Glass pill badge */
.hero-pill {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 8px 22px;
    border-radius: 100px;
    background: rgba(22,98,237,.1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(22,98,237,.2);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.8);
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: .5px;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
    animation: fadeInUp .7s ease .05s both;
}
.hero-pill i {
    color: var(--primary-500);
    font-size: 11px;
}

/* Heading */
.about-hero h1 {
    font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 4rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #fff;
    margin: 0 0 24px;
    line-height: 1.08;
    letter-spacing: -0.025em;
    text-shadow: 0 4px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.4);
    animation: fadeInUp .7s ease .1s both;
}

/* Gradient text */
.gradient-text {
    color: var(--wdtPrimaryColor, #1268fb);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1662ed 0%, #60a5fa 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;

}

/* Subtitle */
.about-hero-subtitle {
    font-size: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.15rem);
    color: #ffffffd9;
    font-style: italic;
    max-width: 540px;
    margin: 0 auto 48px;
    line-height: 1.7;
    text-shadow: 0 1px 6px rgba(0,0,0,.2);
    animation: fadeInUp .7s ease .15s both;
}

/* Stats row */
.hero-stats {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 32px;
    padding: 24px 48px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.04);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.07);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    animation: fadeInUp .7s ease .25s both;
}
.hero-stat {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 4px;
}
.hero-stat-number {
    font-size: 1.75rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #fff;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    line-height: 1;
}
.hero-stat-label {
    font-size: .7rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.4);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1.2px;
    font-weight: 500;
}
.hero-stat-divider {
    width: 1px;
    height: 36px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.08);
}

/* Scroll indicator */
.hero-scroll-indicator {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 28px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    z-index: 2;
}
.scroll-line {
    width: 1px;
    height: 36px;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(255,255,255,.25), transparent);
    animation: scrollPulse 2.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes scrollPulse {
    0%, 100% { opacity: .2; transform: scaleY(1); }
    50% { opacity: .6; transform: scaleY(1.3); }
}

/* Entrance animation */
@keyframes fadeInUp {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(24px); }
    to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

/* Hero responsive */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .about-hero { padding: 140px 20px 60px; }
    .hero-stats { flex-direction: column; gap: 20px; padding: 24px 32px; }
    .hero-stat-divider { width: 40px; height: 1px; }
    .hero-shape--1 { width: 250px; height: 250px; }
    .hero-shape--3 { display: none; }
}

/* ===== CTA BANNER ===== */
.about-cta-banner {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    max-width: 960px;
    margin: -40px auto 0;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    gap: 24px;
    padding: 0 24px;
}
.cta-col {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0f172a 0%, #1e3a8a 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    padding: 36px 32px;
    text-align: center;
    transition: transform .3s, box-shadow .3s, background .4s, border-color .4s;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}
.cta-col .cta-btn {
    margin-top: auto;
    align-self: center;
}
.cta-col:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.15);
    background: #ffffff;
    border-color: var(--gray-200);
}
.cta-col h3 {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #fff;
    margin: 0 0 12px;
    transition: color .4s;
}
.cta-col:hover h3 {
    color: #0f172a;
}
.cta-col p {
    font-size: .95rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.7);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin: 0 0 20px;
    transition: color .4s;
}
.cta-col:hover p {
    color: #475569;
}
.cta-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: #fff;
    color: #1e3a8a;
    padding: 12px 28px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: .95rem;
    transition: transform .2s, box-shadow .2s, background .3s, color .3s;
}
.cta-btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(22,98,237,.35);
}
.cta-col:hover .cta-btn {
    background: var(--gradient-primary);
    color: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,.15);
}
.cta-btn .btn-arrow { transition: transform .2s; }
.cta-btn:hover .btn-arrow { transform: translateX(4px); }

/* ===== OUR APPROACH - ADVANCED ===== */
.approach-section {
    padding: 80px 24px 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f8fafc 0%, #eef2ff 50%, #f8fafc 100%);
    position: relative;
    overflow: clip;
    overflow-y: visible;
}
.approach-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -100px;
    right: -100px;
    width: 600px;
    height: 600px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(22,98,237,.06) 0%, transparent 65%);
    pointer-events: none;
    animation: floatOrb 20s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.approach-section::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -100px;
    left: -100px;
    width: 500px;
    height: 500px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(99,102,241,.05) 0%, transparent 65%);
    pointer-events: none;
    animation: floatOrb 25s ease-in-out infinite reverse;
}
@keyframes floatOrb {
    0%, 100% { transform: translate(0, 0); }
    33% { transform: translate(30px, -20px); }
    66% { transform: translate(-20px, 15px); }
}
.approach-container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* Header */
.approach-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 72px;
}
.approach-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3.5vw, 2.75rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--gray-900);
    margin: 0 0 20px;
    line-height: 1.15;
}
.title-accent {
    color: var(--wdtPrimaryColor, #1268fb);
}
.approach-lead {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--gray-500);
    max-width: 700px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    line-height: 1.75;
}

/* Pillars Grid — Staggered bento */
.approach-pillars {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
    margin-bottom: 72px;
    position: relative;
}

/* Individual pillar card */
.approach-pillar {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 24px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.7);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.8);
    box-shadow:
        0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,.04),
        0 8px 32px rgba(22,98,237,.06);
    transition: transform .5s cubic-bezier(.25,.46,.45,.94), box-shadow .5s, border-color .5s;
    overflow: hidden;
    z-index: 1;
}
/* Stagger: featured cards shift up */
.approach-pillar.featured {
    transform: translateY(-16px);
}
.approach-pillar:hover {
    transform: translateY(-12px);
    box-shadow:
        0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,.06),
        0 20px 60px rgba(22,98,237,.12);
    border-color: rgba(22,98,237,.15);
}
.approach-pillar.featured:hover {
    transform: translateY(-28px);
}

/* Animated gradient border glow on hover */
.pillar-glow {
    position: absolute;
    inset: -1px;
    border-radius: 25px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, transparent 30%, rgba(22,98,237,.15) 50%, transparent 70%);
    background-size: 300% 300%;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity .5s;
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
}
.approach-pillar:hover .pillar-glow {
    opacity: 1;
    animation: shimmerBorder 3s ease infinite;
}
@keyframes shimmerBorder {
    0% { background-position: 0% 0%; }
    50% { background-position: 100% 100%; }
    100% { background-position: 0% 0%; }
}

/* Card content */
.pillar-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    padding: 36px 28px 32px;
}

/* Top row: number + icon inline */
.pillar-top {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

/* Pillar number */
.pillar-number {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0f172a, #1e3a8a);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
    line-height: 1;
    transition: .4s;
}
.approach-pillar:hover .pillar-number {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1e3a8a, #2563eb);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
}

/* Pillar icon */
.pillar-icon {
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-500), var(--primary-700));
    border-radius: 16px;
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(22,98,237,.2);
    transition: transform .4s, box-shadow .4s, border-radius .4s;
}
.approach-pillar:hover .pillar-icon {
    transform: scale(1.12) rotate(-6deg);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(22,98,237,.3);
    border-radius: 20px;
}

/* Pillar text */
.approach-pillar h3 {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--gray-900);
    margin: 0 0 12px;
    line-height: 1.3;
}
.approach-pillar p {
    font-size: .88rem;
    color: var(--gray-500);
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin: 0 0 20px;
}

/* Tag label at bottom */
.pillar-tag {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    font-size: .75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--primary-500);
    background: rgba(22,98,237,.06);
    padding: 6px 14px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    letter-spacing: .02em;
    transition: background .3s, color .3s;
}
.approach-pillar:hover .pillar-tag {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-500), var(--primary-700));
    color: #fff;
}

/* Connecting flow line across pillars */
.pillar-flow-line {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 5%;
    right: 5%;
    height: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(22,98,237,.1) 15%, rgba(22,98,237,.15) 50%, rgba(22,98,237,.1) 85%, transparent);
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
}
.pillar-flow-line::before,
.pillar-flow-line::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -4px;
    width: 10px;
    height: 10px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--primary-500);
    opacity: .2;
}
.pillar-flow-line::before { left: 0; }
.pillar-flow-line::after { right: 0; }

/* Remove old line dividers */
.pillar-line { display: none; }

/* Stats row */
.approach-stats {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0f172a 0%, #1e3a8a 100%);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 28px 36px;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(15,23,42,.2);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    z-index: 10;
    transform: translateY(50%);
}
.approach-stats::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 20% 50%, rgba(59,130,246,.12) 0%, transparent 60%),
                radial-gradient(ellipse at 80% 50%, rgba(96,165,250,.08) 0%, transparent 50%);
    pointer-events: none;
}
.approach-stat {
    flex: 1;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}
.stat-icon { display: none; }
.stat-number {
    display: block;
    font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fff 30%, #60a5fa 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
    line-height: 1.1;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.stat-label {
    display: block;
    font-size: .72rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.55);
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: .04em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}
.stat-divider {
    width: 1px;
    height: 40px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,.15), transparent);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ===== APPROACH RESPONSIVE ===== */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .approach-pillars {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 20px;
    }
    .approach-pillar.featured {
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
    .approach-pillar.featured:hover {
        transform: translateY(-12px);
    }
    .pillar-flow-line { display: none; }
    .approach-stats {
        padding: 24px 20px;
    }
}
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .approach-section {
        padding: 64px 16px;
    }
    .approach-pillars {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 16px;
        margin-bottom: 48px;
    }
    .approach-pillar.featured {
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
    .pillar-content {
        padding: 28px 22px 24px;
    }
    .pillar-number {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }
    .pillar-icon {
        width: 48px;
        height: 48px;
        font-size: 1rem;
    }
    .pillar-flow-line { display: none; }
    .approach-stats {
        flex-wrap: wrap;
        padding: 24px 16px;
        gap: 20px 0;
    }
    .approach-stat {
        flex: 0 0 50%;
    }
    .stat-divider {
        display: none;
    }
}

/* ===== STORY SECTION ===== */
.story-section {
    padding: 80px 24px;
    background: #fff;
}
.story-container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 1fr;
    gap: 80px;
    align-items: center;
}
.story-visual {
    position: relative;
}
.story-image-main {
    border-radius: var(--radius-2xl);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 24px 64px rgba(0,0,0,.12);
}
.story-image-main img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 480px;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    transition: transform .6s ease;
}
.story-image-main:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.03);
}
.story-badge-float {
    position: absolute;
    top: -20px;
    right: -20px;
    width: 100px;
    height: 100px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-500), var(--primary-700));
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(22,98,237,.35);
    z-index: 2;
}
.badge-year {
    font-size: .65rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    opacity: .8;
}
.badge-number {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    line-height: 1;
}
.story-quote-float {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -28px;
    left: -20px;
    right: 40px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.97);
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    padding: 24px 28px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    border-left: 4px solid var(--primary-500);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.1);
    z-index: 2;
}
.story-quote-float blockquote {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: .95rem;
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--gray-700);
    line-height: 1.6;
}
.story-content h2 {
    font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.25rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--gray-900);
    margin: 0 0 20px;
    line-height: 1.2;
}
.story-content > p {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--gray-600);
    line-height: 1.75;
    margin: 0 0 32px;
}
.story-highlights {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 16px;
}
.story-highlight {
    display: flex;
    gap: 16px;
    align-items: flex-start;
    padding: 18px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    border: 2px solid var(--gray-200);
    background: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,.06);
    background-clip: padding-box;
    position: relative;
    transition: box-shadow .3s, transform .3s, border-color .3s;
}
.story-highlight:hover {
    border-color: rgba(22,98,237,.35);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(22,98,237,.12);
    transform: translateX(4px);
}
.highlight-icon {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    background: rgba(22,98,237,.08);
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--primary-500);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}
.story-highlight h4 {
    font-size: .95rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--gray-900);
    margin: 0 0 4px;
}
.story-highlight p {
    font-size: .85rem;
    color: var(--gray-500);
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin: 0;
}

.section-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-500), var(--primary-700));
    color: #fff;
    padding: 5px 14px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: .75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(22,98,237,.2);
}
.section-badge.light {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.1);
    color: #fff;
}

/* (about-text styles removed — replaced by story-content) */

/* ===== DIFFERENCE SECTION ===== */
.difference-section {
    padding: 80px 24px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0f172a 0%, #1e3a8a 100%);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.difference-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background:
        radial-gradient(ellipse at 20% 30%, rgba(59,130,246,.12) 0%, transparent 50%),
        radial-gradient(ellipse at 80% 70%, rgba(96,165,250,.08) 0%, transparent 50%);
    pointer-events: none;
}
.difference-container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}
.difference-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 56px;
}
.difference-header .section-badge {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.1);
    color: #fff;
}
.difference-header h2 {
    font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3.5vw, 2.75rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #fff;
    margin: 0 0 20px;
    line-height: 1.15;
}
.difference-lead {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.6);
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    line-height: 1.7;
}
.difference-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    grid-template-rows: auto auto;
    gap: 24px;
}
.difference-card {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.06);
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    padding: 36px 32px;
    transition: transform .4s, border-color .4s, box-shadow .4s;
}
.difference-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.2);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,.3);
}
.difference-card.featured {
    grid-row: 1 / 3;
    padding: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}
.difference-card-image {
    height: 240px;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.difference-card-image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform .5s ease;
    filter: brightness(.85);
}
.difference-card.featured:hover .difference-card-image img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
    filter: brightness(1);
}
.difference-card-content {
    padding: 32px;
    flex: 1;
}
.difference-card-content h3,
.difference-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #fff;
    margin: 0 0 12px;
}
.difference-card-content p,
.difference-card p {
    font-size: .92rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.6);
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin: 0;
}
.difference-icon {
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-500), var(--primary-700));
    border-radius: 16px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(22,98,237,.25);
    transition: transform .4s;
}
.difference-card:hover .difference-icon {
    transform: scale(1.1) rotate(-4deg);
}

/* ===== CENTERED SECTION ELEMENTS ===== */
.section-center {
    text-align: center;
}
.section-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.25rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--gray-900);
    text-align: center;
    margin: 0 0 16px;
    line-height: 1.2;
}
.section-title.light { color: #fff; }
.section-subtitle {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--gray-600);
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto 48px;
    line-height: 1.75;
}
.section-subtitle.light { color: var(--gray-300); }

/* ===== BEYOND SECTION (Dark) ===== */
.beyond-section {
    background:
        linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(10,20,50,.92), rgba(10,20,50,.95)),
        url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1600880292203-757bb62b4baf?auto=format&fit=crop&w=1600&q=80') center/cover no-repeat;
    padding: 80px 24px;
    padding-top: 134px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.beyond-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 30% 50%, rgba(22,98,237,.08) 0%, transparent 60%);
    pointer-events: none;
}
.beyond-inner {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    position: relative;
}

/* ===== SERVICE CARDS ===== */
.services-cards {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
    margin-top: 48px;
}
.service-card {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.05);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    overflow: hidden;
    text-align: center;
    transition: transform .3s, box-shadow .3s, border-color .3s;
}
.service-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 48px rgba(0,0,0,.3);
    border-color: rgba(22,98,237,.3);
}
/* Service card image */
.card-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 160px;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
}
.card-img img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform .5s ease;
    filter: brightness(.85);
}
.service-card:hover .card-img img {
    transform: scale(1.08);
    filter: brightness(1);
}
.card-body {
    padding: 28px 24px 32px;
}
.card-body .card-icon {
    width: 64px;
    height: 64px;
    background: var(--gradient-primary);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin: 0 auto 20px;
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    color: #fff;
}
.service-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #fff;
    margin: 0 0 12px;
}
.service-card p {
    font-size: .9rem;
    color: var(--gray-400);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin: 0;
}

/* ===== BEYOND-SECTION OVERRIDES (Balance) ===== */
/* "Our Services" section — white bg for visual rhythm */
.beyond-section:not(.beyond-further) {
    background: #ffffff;
}
.beyond-section:not(.beyond-further)::before {
    display: none;
}
.beyond-section:not(.beyond-further) .section-badge {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-500), var(--primary-700));
    color: #fff;
}
.beyond-section:not(.beyond-further) .section-title {
    color: var(--gray-900);
}
.beyond-section:not(.beyond-further) .section-subtitle {
    color: var(--gray-600);
}
.beyond-section:not(.beyond-further) .service-card {
    background: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
    box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,.06);
    backdrop-filter: none;
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: none;
}
.beyond-section:not(.beyond-further) .service-card:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(0,0,0,.1);
    border-color: rgba(22,98,237,.2);
}
.beyond-section:not(.beyond-further) .service-card h3 {
    color: var(--gray-900);
}
.beyond-section:not(.beyond-further) .service-card p {
    color: var(--gray-600);
}

/* "Going Further" section — expandable capability showcase */
.going-further-section {
    background: #fff;
    padding: 80px 24px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.going-further-inner {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}
.going-further-section .section-center {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 700px;
    margin: 0 auto 56px;
}
.going-further-section .section-badge {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-500), var(--primary-700));
    color: #fff;
}
.going-further-section .section-title {
    color: var(--gray-900);
}
.going-further-section .section-subtitle {
    color: var(--gray-600);
}

/* Capability grid */
.capabilities-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 28px;
}

/* Card */
.capability-card {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: transform .3s ease, box-shadow .3s ease, border-color .3s ease;
}
.capability-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 48px rgba(0,0,0,.08);
    border-color: rgba(22,98,237,.25);
}
.capability-card:hover .capability-line { width: 100%; }

/* Card image */
.capability-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 170px;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
}
.capability-img img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform .5s ease;
    filter: brightness(.88);
}
.capability-card:hover .capability-img img {
    transform: scale(1.06);
    filter: brightness(1);
}

/* Card body */
.capability-body {
    padding: 24px 24px 28px;
}

/* Clickable header row */
.capability-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    cursor: pointer;
    -webkit-user-select: none;
    user-select: none;
}
.capability-header:focus-visible {
    outline: 2px solid var(--primary-500);
    outline-offset: 2px;
    border-radius: 8px;
}

/* Icon */
.capability-icon {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    min-width: 48px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2563eb, #3b82f6);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    color: #fff;
    transition: transform .3s ease;
}
.capability-card:hover .capability-icon { transform: scale(1.06); }

.capability-header h3 {
    flex: 1;
    font-size: 1.08rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--gray-900);
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

/* Toggle button */
.capability-toggle {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    min-width: 32px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--gray-100);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: .8rem;
    color: var(--gray-500);
    transition: background .3s ease, color .3s ease, transform .3s ease;
}
.capability-card.is-open .capability-toggle {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2563eb, #3b82f6);
    color: #fff;
    transform: rotate(45deg);
}

/* Expandable content */
.capability-content {
    max-height: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: max-height .4s ease, opacity .3s ease, margin .3s ease;
    opacity: 0;
    margin-top: 0;
}
.capability-card.is-open .capability-content {
    max-height: 200px;
    opacity: 1;
    margin-top: 16px;
}
.capability-content p {
    font-size: .9rem;
    color: var(--gray-500);
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin: 0;
    padding-left: 62px;  /* align with text after icon */
}

/* Bottom accent line */
.capability-line {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    height: 3px;
    width: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2563eb, #3b82f6);
    transition: width .4s ease;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .capabilities-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .capabilities-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .going-further-section {
        padding: 64px 16px;
    }
    .capability-content p {
        padding-left: 0;
    }
}

/* ===== PROMISE SECTION (Advanced) ===== */
.promise-section {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0f172a 0%, #1e3a8a 100%);
    padding: 80px 24px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.promise-bg-image {
    display: none;
}
.promise-bg-image img {
    display: none;
}
.promise-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    width: 500px;
    height: 500px;
    top: -120px;
    left: -100px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(59,130,246,.2) 0%, transparent 70%);
    border-radius: 50%;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
}
.promise-section::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    width: 400px;
    height: 400px;
    bottom: -80px;
    right: -60px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(96,165,250,.15) 0%, transparent 70%);
    border-radius: 50%;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
}
.promise-container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 1fr;
    gap: 60px;
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

/* Left column */
.promise-left .section-badge {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.08);
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.8);
}
.promise-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3.5vw, 2.75rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #fff;
    margin: 0 0 20px;
    line-height: 1.15;
}
.promise-accent {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #60a5fa, #3b82f6);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
}
.promise-lead {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.6);
    line-height: 1.75;
    margin: 0 0 36px;
}
.promise-values {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 16px;
}
.promise-value {
    display: flex;
    gap: 16px;
    align-items: flex-start;
    padding: 20px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.04);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);
    transition: background .3s, border-color .3s, transform .3s;
}
.promise-value:hover {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.08);
    border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.12);
    transform: translateX(6px);
}
.promise-value-icon {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-500), var(--primary-700));
    border-radius: 14px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(22,98,237,.3);
    transition: transform .3s;
}
.promise-value:hover .promise-value-icon {
    transform: scale(1.1) rotate(-4deg);
}
.promise-value h4 {
    font-size: .95rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #fff;
    margin: 0 0 6px;
}
.promise-value p {
    font-size: .85rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.5);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin: 0;
}

/* Right column */
.promise-right {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 24px;
    align-self: end;
}
.promise-quote-card {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.06);
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    padding: 40px 36px;
    position: relative;
}
.quote-icon {
    font-size: 2rem;
    color: rgba(59,130,246,.4);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    line-height: 1;
}
.promise-quote-card blockquote {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: #fff;
    line-height: 1.7;
    font-style: italic;
}
.quote-line {
    width: 48px;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary-500), transparent);
    border-radius: 2px;
    margin: 24px 0 16px;
}
.quote-author {
    font-size: .85rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.45);
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: .02em;
    margin: 0;
}
.promise-social-card {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.04);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    padding: 28px 32px;
    text-align: center;
}
.promise-social-card p {
    font-size: .9rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.5);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin: 0 0 20px;
}
.social-links {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 14px;
}
.social-links a {
    width: 46px;
    height: 46px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.04);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.7);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: background .3s, border-color .3s, transform .3s, color .3s;
}
.social-links a:hover {
    background: var(--primary-500);
    border-color: var(--primary-500);
    color: #fff;
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(22,98,237,.3);
}

/* ===== BEYOND GRID / STATS ===== */
.beyond-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 60px;
    align-items: start;
}
.beyond-grid .section-badge { margin-bottom: 16px; }
.beyond-grid .section-title { text-align: left; }
.beyond-grid .section-subtitle { text-align: left; margin: 0; max-width: none; }

/* ===== BEYOND IMAGE + STATS ===== */
.beyond-right {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 24px;
}
.beyond-image-wrapper {
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.3);
}
.beyond-image-wrapper img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 240px;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    transition: transform .5s;
}
.beyond-image-wrapper:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.beyond-stats {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
}
.stat-card {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.05);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    padding: 32px 24px;
    text-align: center;
    transition: transform .3s, border-color .3s;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.stat-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    border-color: rgba(22,98,237,.3);
}
.stat-card .stat-number {
    font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: rgba(22,98,237,.2);
    -webkit-text-fill-color: rgba(22,98,237,.2);
    background: none;
    -webkit-background-clip: unset;
    background-clip: unset;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 0;
}
.stat-card .stat-label {
    font-size: .85rem;
    color: var(--gray-800);
    font-weight: 600;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    margin-top: -18px;
}

/* ===== HIRE CTA ===== */
.hire-cta-section {
    background: #fff;
    padding: 60px 24px;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.hire-cta-bg {
    display: none;
}
.hire-cta-bg img {
    display: none;
}
.hire-cta-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    max-width: 100%;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0;
}
.hire-cta-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--primary-500), transparent);
    z-index: 2;
}
.hire-cta-content::before {
    display: none;
}
.hire-cta-section h2 {
    font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.5vw, 1.75rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--gray-900);
    margin: 0 0 12px;
    letter-spacing: .5px;
}
.hire-cta-section .cta-subtitle {
    font-size: .95rem;
    color: var(--gray-500);
    margin: 0 0 32px;
    line-height: 1.6;
}
.cta-btn-white {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2563eb, #3b82f6);
    color: #fff;
    padding: 14px 36px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1rem;
    transition: transform .2s, box-shadow .2s;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(37,99,235,.25);
}
.cta-btn-white:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(37,99,235,.35);
}

/* Collapse spacing between adjacent same-background sections */
.going-further-section + .hire-cta-section { padding-top: 20px; }
.beyond-section + .promise-section { padding-top: 60px; }

/* ===== RESPONSIVE ===== */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .story-container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 60px;
    }
    .story-quote-float {
        left: 16px;
        right: 16px;
        bottom: -20px;
    }
    .story-badge-float {
        right: 16px;
        top: -16px;
    }
    .difference-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .difference-card.featured {
        grid-row: auto;
    }
    .beyond-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 40px;
    }
    .promise-container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 48px;
    }
    .services-cards {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .about-hero { padding: 140px 20px 60px; }
    .about-cta-banner {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        margin-top: -24px;
        padding: 0 16px;
    }
    .story-section {
        padding: 80px 16px;
    }
    .story-image-main img {
        height: 320px;
    }
    .story-badge-float {
        width: 80px;
        height: 80px;
        top: -12px;
        right: 12px;
    }
    .badge-number {
        font-size: 1.25rem;
    }
    .difference-section {
        padding: 64px 16px;
    }
    .difference-card {
        padding: 28px 24px;
    }
    .difference-card-image {
        height: 200px;
    }
    .beyond-section,
    .promise-section {
        padding: 64px 16px;
    }
    .promise-quote-card {
        padding: 28px 24px;
    }
    .promise-value {
        padding: 16px;
    }
    .services-cards {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .beyond-stats {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    }
    .cta-col { padding: 28px 24px; }
}