/* ================================================================
   ABOUT PAGE - COMPLETE PREMIUM CSS REDESIGN
   Career Sankalp | India's Trusted Admission Consultancy
   ================================================================ */

:root {
    --primary: #0B2D6B;
    --primary-dark: #062050;
    --primary-light: rgba(11, 45, 107, 0.08);
    --secondary: #D9901A;
    --secondary-light: rgba(217, 144, 26, 0.12);
    --accent: #F4B223;
    --text-dark: #1a1a2e;
    --text-muted: #6c757d;
    --bg-light: #f4f6fb;
    --bg-white: #ffffff;
    --shadow-sm: 0 2px 12px rgba(11, 45, 107, 0.08);
    --shadow-md: 0 8px 30px rgba(11, 45, 107, 0.12);
    --shadow-lg: 0 20px 60px rgba(11, 45, 107, 0.18);
    --radius-sm: 12px;
    --radius-md: 20px;
    --radius-lg: 32px;
    --transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

/* ================================================================
   1. HERO SECTION
   ================================================================ */
.about-hero {
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, #062050 0%, #0B2D6B 45%, #0d3882 100%);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    min-height: calc(100vh - 100px);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 45px 0 65px 0 !important;
}

/* Decorative circles in hero bg */
.about-hero::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -120px;
    left: -100px;
    width: 500px;
    height: 500px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(217, 144, 26, 0.12) 0%, transparent 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.about-hero::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -150px;
    left: 30%;
    width: 400px;
    height: 400px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(244, 178, 35, 0.07) 0%, transparent 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.about-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent), var(--secondary));
    color: #fff;
    padding: 7px 20px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(217, 144, 26, 0.35);
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.about-hero .hero-title {
    font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4.5vw, 3.8rem);
    font-weight: 900;
    line-height: 1.12;
    color: #fff;
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.about-hero .hero-title .highlight {
    color: var(--accent);
    position: relative;
}

.about-hero .hero-desc {
    font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 1.3vw, 1.1rem);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);
    line-height: 1.75;
    max-width: 520px;
}

/* Buttons */
.btn-orange {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent), var(--secondary));
    color: #fff !important;
    border: none;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(217, 144, 26, 0.4);
    transition: var(--transition);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    padding: 12px 28px !important;
}
.btn-orange:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(217, 144, 26, 0.55);
    color: #fff !important;
}

/* Right Image Column (Desktop & Tablet) */
.about-hero-image-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 10px 15px 25px 10px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    z-index: 2;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 540px;
}

.about-hero-image-curve {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    border-radius: 28px !important;
    border: 12px solid var(--accent);
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35), 0 0 0 14px rgba(244, 178, 35, 0.18);
    position: relative;
    margin: 0 auto;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.about-hero-image-curve:hover {
    transform: scale(1.02);
    box-shadow: 0 30px 70px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45), 0 0 0 18px rgba(244, 178, 35, 0.28);
}

.about-hero-image-curve img {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center top;
    transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.about-hero-image-curve:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.06);
}

/* Guidance Floating Badge (Desktop) */
.guidance-badge {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 5px;
    right: 5px;
    background: #fff;
    padding: 14px 20px;
    border-radius: 18px;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.22);
    z-index: 5;
    max-width: 270px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    animation: floatAnimation 4.5s ease-in-out infinite;
    border: 1px solid rgba(11, 45, 107, 0.08);
}

.guidance-badge-icon {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent), var(--secondary));
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(217, 144, 26, 0.4);
}

@keyframes floatAnimation {
    0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0px); }
    50%       { transform: translateY(-10px); }
}

/* Paper Plane Decoration */
.paper-plane-decoration {
    position: relative;
    display: inline-block;
}

/* Mobile Image */
.about-hero-image-wrapper-mobile {
    position: relative;
    padding: 10px 0 20px 0;
    margin: 0 auto;
    max-width: 420px;
    width: 100%;
}

.about-hero-image-curve-mobile {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    border-radius: 22px !important;
    border: 8px solid var(--accent);
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 18px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3), 0 0 0 10px rgba(244, 178, 35, 0.18);
    position: relative;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.about-hero-image-curve-mobile img {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center top;
}

.guidance-badge-mobile {
    position: relative;
    margin: -25px auto 0 auto;
    background: #fff;
    padding: 12px 18px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.22);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    max-width: 270px;
    z-index: 5;
    border: 1px solid rgba(11, 45, 107, 0.08);
}

/* ================================================================
   2. WHO WE ARE & STATS SECTION (Reference Design)
   ================================================================ */
.about-who-stats-section {
    background: #FAFBFF;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(11, 45, 107, 0.06);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.who-subtitle {
    color: var(--accent);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
}

.who-title {
    color: #062050;
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.2vw, 2.6rem);
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.who-desc {
    color: #556270;
    font-size: 1.02rem;
    line-height: 1.75;
}

/* Button */
.btn-dark-blue {
    background: #0B2D6B;
    color: #fff !important;
    border: none;
    transition: var(--transition);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(11, 45, 107, 0.25);
}

.btn-dark-blue:hover {
    background: #062050;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 25px rgba(11, 45, 107, 0.35);
    color: #fff !important;
}

/* Stat Cards Grid */
.who-stat-card {
    border-color: rgba(11, 45, 107, 0.08) !important;
    transition: var(--transition);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04) !important;
}

.who-stat-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(11, 45, 107, 0.1) !important;
    border-color: rgba(244, 178, 35, 0.4) !important;
}

.who-stat-icon {
    width: 64px;
    height: 64px;
    background: #0B2D6B;
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 18px rgba(11, 45, 107, 0.25);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.who-stat-card:hover .who-stat-icon {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0B2D6B, #062050);
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.who-stat-number {
    color: #062050;
    font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2vw, 1.8rem);
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
}

.who-stat-label {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    color: #556270;
    line-height: 1.35;
    font-weight: 500;
}



/* ================================================================
   3. OUR STORY TIMELINE
   ================================================================ */
.timeline-section {
    background: var(--bg-light);
    padding: 90px 0;
}

.timeline-v2 {
    position: relative;
    padding: 0;
}

.timeline-v2::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 50%;
    top: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    width: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--primary), var(--accent), var(--primary));
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    border-radius: 10px;
}

.timeline-v2-item {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: flex-end;
    padding-right: calc(50% + 40px);
    margin-bottom: 50px;
    position: relative;
}

.timeline-v2-item:nth-child(even) {
    justify-content: flex-start;
    padding-right: 0;
    padding-left: calc(50% + 40px);
}

.timeline-v2-dot {
    position: absolute;
    left: 50%;
    top: 28px;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 22px;
    height: 22px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--primary);
    border: 3px solid #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px var(--accent);
    z-index: 2;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.timeline-v2-item:hover .timeline-v2-dot {
    background: var(--accent);
    transform: translateX(-50%) scale(1.3);
}

.timeline-v2-card {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    padding: 32px 36px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    border: 1px solid rgba(11, 45, 107, 0.06);
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 580px;
    transition: var(--transition);
    position: relative;
}

.timeline-v2-card::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 28px;
    right: -12px;
    width: 0;
    height: 0;
    border-top: 10px solid transparent;
    border-bottom: 10px solid transparent;
    border-left: 12px solid #fff;
}

.timeline-v2-item:nth-child(even) .timeline-v2-card::after {
    right: auto;
    left: -12px;
    border-left: none;
    border-right: 12px solid #fff;
}

.timeline-v2-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    border-color: rgba(217, 144, 26, 0.2);
}

.timeline-year {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: var(--accent);
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.timeline-event-title {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.timeline-event-desc {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin: 0;
}


/* ================================================================
   4. MISSION & VISION
   ================================================================ */
.mission-vision-section {
    background: #fff;
    padding: 90px 0;
}

.mv-card {
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 50px 40px;
    height: 100%;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.mv-card-mission {
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(11, 45, 107, 0.04), rgba(11, 45, 107, 0.01));
    border: 2px solid rgba(11, 45, 107, 0.08);
}

.mv-card-vision {
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(217, 144, 26, 0.05), rgba(244, 178, 35, 0.01));
    border: 2px solid rgba(217, 144, 26, 0.12);
}

.mv-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.mv-card-mission:hover {
    border-color: rgba(11, 45, 107, 0.2);
}

.mv-card-vision:hover {
    border-color: rgba(217, 144, 26, 0.3);
}

.mv-icon-box {
    width: 72px;
    height: 72px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 2rem;
    margin: 0 auto 28px;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.mv-icon-primary {
    background: var(--primary);
    color: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(11, 45, 107, 0.3);
}

.mv-icon-secondary {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent), var(--secondary));
    color: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(217, 144, 26, 0.35);
}

.mv-card:hover .mv-icon-box {
    transform: scale(1.1) rotate(-5deg);
}

.mv-title {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
}

.mv-text {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin: 0;
}


/* ================================================================
   5. CORE VALUES
   ================================================================ */
.values-section {
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, #ffffff 0%, #f8fafd 50%, rgba(244, 178, 35, 0.08) 100%);
    padding: 90px 0;
}

.value-card {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 36px 28px;
    text-align: center;
    border: 1px solid rgba(11, 45, 107, 0.06);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: var(--transition);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    height: 100%;
}

.value-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--accent));
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.value-card:hover::before {
    transform: scaleX(1);
}

.value-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    border-color: rgba(217, 144, 26, 0.15);
}

.value-icon {
    font-size: 2.4rem;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    display: block;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.value-card:hover .value-icon {
    transform: scale(1.15) rotate(-8deg);
}

.value-title {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
}

.value-desc {
    font-size: 0.87rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin: 0;
}


/* ================================================================
   6. WHY CHOOSE CAREER SANKALP
   ================================================================ */
.why-section {
    background: #fff;
    padding: 90px 0;
}

.why-card {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(11, 45, 107, 0.08);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    padding: 32px 26px;
    height: 100%;
    transition: var(--transition);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.why-card::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--accent));
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: left;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.why-card:hover::after {
    transform: scaleX(1);
}

.why-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    border-color: rgba(217, 144, 26, 0.2);
}

.why-icon {
    width: 58px;
    height: 58px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    background: var(--primary-light);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.why-card:hover .why-icon {
    background: var(--primary);
    color: #fff;
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.why-title {
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.why-desc {
    font-size: 0.87rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin: 0;
}


/* ================================================================
   7. STATISTICS SECTION
   ================================================================ */
.stats-section {
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, var(--primary-dark) 0%, var(--primary) 50%, #0d3882 100%);
    padding: 80px 0;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.stats-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -80px;
    right: -80px;
    width: 400px;
    height: 400px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(244, 178, 35, 0.1) 0%, transparent 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.stat-counter-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    padding: 36px 20px;
    text-align: center;
    transition: var(--transition);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.stat-counter-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: var(--accent);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.stat-counter-card:hover::before {
    width: 60%;
}

.stat-counter-card:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-color: rgba(244, 178, 35, 0.3);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.stat-counter-icon {
    font-size: 2rem;
    color: var(--accent);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    display: block;
}

.stat-counter-number {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
    font-weight: 900;
    color: var(--accent);
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
    display: block;
}

.stat-counter-label {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
    font-weight: 500;
}


/* ================================================================
   8. MEET OUR TEAM
   ================================================================ */
.team-section {
    background: var(--bg-light);
    padding: 90px 0;
}

.team-card {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    border: 1px solid rgba(11, 45, 107, 0.05);
    transition: var(--transition);
    position: relative;
}

.team-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    border-color: rgba(217, 144, 26, 0.2);
}

.team-image-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    padding-top: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(11, 45, 107, 0.06), rgba(217, 144, 26, 0.06));
}

.team-image-wrapper img {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.65s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.team-card:hover .team-image-wrapper img {
    transform: scale(1.09);
}

.team-social-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(6, 32, 80, 0.88);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 12px;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.team-card:hover .team-social-overlay {
    opacity: 1;
}

.team-social-btn {
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #fff;
    color: var(--primary);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    transition: var(--transition);
    transform: translateY(25px);
    opacity: 0;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.team-card:hover .team-social-btn {
    transform: translateY(0);
    opacity: 1;
}

.team-card:hover .team-social-btn:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 0.05s; }
.team-card:hover .team-social-btn:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 0.1s; }
.team-card:hover .team-social-btn:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 0.15s; }
.team-card:hover .team-social-btn:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 0.2s; }

.team-social-btn:hover {
    background: var(--accent);
    color: #fff;
    transform: scale(1.12);
}

.team-info {
    padding: 26px 22px;
    text-align: center;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(11, 45, 107, 0.05);
}

.team-name {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-bottom: 4px;
    transition: color 0.3s;
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
}

.team-card:hover .team-name {
    color: var(--secondary);
}

.team-role {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.07em;
    color: var(--secondary);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.team-desc {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin: 0;
}


/* ================================================================
   9. OUR SERVICES
   ================================================================ */
.services-section {
    background: #fff;
    padding: 90px 0;
}

.service-card {
    background: var(--bg-light);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    padding: 30px 22px;
    text-align: center;
    border: 1px solid rgba(11, 45, 107, 0.06);
    transition: var(--transition);
    cursor: default;
    height: 100%;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.service-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--accent));
}

.service-card:hover {
    background: var(--primary);
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.service-card:hover .service-icon,
.service-card:hover .service-title,
.service-card:hover .service-desc {
    color: #fff;
}

.service-icon {
    font-size: 2rem;
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    display: block;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.service-title {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-bottom: 6px;
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    transition: color 0.3s;
}

.service-desc {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin: 0;
    transition: color 0.3s;
}


/* ================================================================
   10. ADMISSION PROCESS
   ================================================================ */
.process-section {
    background: var(--bg-light);
    padding: 90px 0;
}

.process-step-card {
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    padding: 30px 18px;
}

.process-connector {
    position: absolute;
    top: 43px;
    left: calc(50% + 25px);
    right: calc(-50% + 25px);
    height: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--primary), var(--accent));
    opacity: 0.25;
}

.process-step-card:last-child .process-connector {
    display: none;
}

.process-number {
    width: 54px;
    height: 54px;
    background: var(--primary);
    color: #fff;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin: 0 auto 16px;
    position: relative;
    transition: var(--transition);
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(11, 45, 107, 0.3);
}

.process-step-card:hover .process-number {
    background: var(--accent);
    transform: scale(1.12);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(217, 144, 26, 0.4);
}

.process-step-title {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary);
    line-height: 1.4;
    transition: color 0.3s;
}

.process-step-card:hover .process-step-title {
    color: var(--secondary);
}


/* ================================================================
   11. SUCCESS STORIES / TESTIMONIALS
   ================================================================ */
.testimonials-section {
    background: var(--bg-light);
    padding: 90px 0;
}

.testimonial-card {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 32px 28px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(11, 45, 107, 0.06);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: var(--transition);
    height: 100%;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.testimonial-card::before {
    content: '\201C';
    position: absolute;
    top: -10px;
    right: 24px;
    font-size: 8rem;
    color: var(--primary-light);
    font-family: Georgia, serif;
    line-height: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.testimonial-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    border-color: rgba(217, 144, 26, 0.2);
}

.testimonial-stars {
    color: var(--accent);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    display: flex;
    gap: 2px;
}

.testimonial-text {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-style: italic;
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.testimonial-author {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    margin-top: auto;
}

.testimonial-avatar {
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
    border: 2px solid var(--accent);
}

.testimonial-author-name {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.testimonial-author-role {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}


/* ================================================================
   12. AWARDS & RECOGNITION + SOCIAL PROOF
   ================================================================ */
.awards-section {
    background: #fff;
    padding: 90px 0;
}

.award-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 18px;
    padding: 22px 24px;
    background: var(--bg-light);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    border: 1px solid rgba(11, 45, 107, 0.06);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.award-item:hover {
    background: var(--primary);
    transform: translateX(6px);
}

.award-item:hover .award-icon,
.award-item:hover .award-title,
.award-item:hover .award-sub {
    color: #fff !important;
}

.award-icon {
    font-size: 2rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: color 0.3s;
}

.award-title {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-bottom: 3px;
    transition: color 0.3s;
}

.award-sub {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    transition: color 0.3s;
}

.rating-platform-card {
    background: var(--bg-light);
    border: 1px solid rgba(11, 45, 107, 0.06);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    padding: 24px 16px;
    text-align: center;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.rating-platform-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    border-color: rgba(217, 144, 26, 0.2);
}

.rating-score {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--primary);
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    margin: 8px 0 4px;
}


/* ================================================================
   13. FAQS ACCORDION
   ================================================================ */
.faq-section {
    background: var(--bg-light);
    padding: 90px 0;
}

.faq-accordion .accordion-item {
    border: 1px solid rgba(11, 45, 107, 0.08) !important;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm) !important;
    margin-bottom: 12px !important;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #fff;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.faq-accordion .accordion-item:hover {
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.faq-accordion .accordion-button {
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary) !important;
    background: #fff !important;
    padding: 20px 24px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    box-shadow: none !important;
}

.faq-accordion .accordion-button::after {
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 16 16' fill='%230B2D6B'%3e%3cpath fill-rule='evenodd' d='M1.646 4.646a.5.5 0 0 1 .708 0L8 10.293l5.646-5.647a.5.5 0 0 1 .708.708l-6 6a.5.5 0 0 1-.708 0l-6-6a.5.5 0 0 1 0-.708z'/%3e%3c/svg%3e");
}

.faq-accordion .accordion-button:not(.collapsed) {
    color: var(--secondary) !important;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(11, 45, 107, 0.06);
}

.faq-accordion .accordion-button:not(.collapsed)::after {
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 16 16' fill='%23D9901A'%3e%3cpath fill-rule='evenodd' d='M1.646 4.646a.5.5 0 0 1 .708 0L8 10.293l5.646-5.647a.5.5 0 0 1 .708.708l-6 6a.5.5 0 0 1-.708 0l-6-6a.5.5 0 0 1 0-.708z'/%3e%3c/svg%3e");
}

.faq-accordion .accordion-body {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    line-height: 1.75;
    padding: 16px 24px 22px;
}


/* ================================================================
   14. CALL TO ACTION
   ================================================================ */
.cta-section {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--secondary), #c07515 50%, #a05f0f 100%);
    padding: 80px 0;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.cta-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -100px;
    right: -80px;
    width: 350px;
    height: 350px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.cta-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.5vw, 2.8rem);
    font-weight: 900;
    color: #fff;
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.cta-sub {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.btn-cta-light {
    background: #fff;
    color: var(--secondary) !important;
    border: none;
    font-weight: 700;
    border-radius: 50px;
    padding: 14px 36px;
    font-size: 1rem;
    transition: var(--transition);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.btn-cta-light:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 14px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.22);
}

.btn-cta-outline {
    background: transparent;
    color: #fff !important;
    border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    font-weight: 700;
    border-radius: 50px;
    padding: 12px 34px;
    font-size: 1rem;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.btn-cta-outline:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    border-color: #fff;
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}


/* ================================================================
   15. CONTACT SECTION
   ================================================================ */
.contact-section {
    background: #fff;
    padding: 90px 0;
}

.contact-info-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    padding: 18px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    background: var(--bg-light);
    border: 1px solid rgba(11, 45, 107, 0.06);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.contact-info-item:hover {
    border-color: rgba(217, 144, 26, 0.25);
    background: #fff;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

.contact-icon-box {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.contact-info-label {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 3px;
}

.contact-info-value {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--primary);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.3s;
}

.contact-info-value:hover {
    color: var(--secondary);
}

.map-wrapper {
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    border: 1px solid rgba(11, 45, 107, 0.08);
}

.map-wrapper iframe {
    display: block;
}


/* ================================================================
   RESPONSIVE - TABLET (max 991px)
   ================================================================ */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    /* Hero */
    .about-hero {
        min-height: auto !important;
        padding: 40px 0 45px !important;
    }
    .about-hero-image-col {
        display: none !important;
    }
    .about-hero .hero-title { text-align: center; }
    .about-hero .hero-desc { text-align: center; margin: 0 auto 1.5rem; }
    .about-hero .d-flex { justify-content: center; }
    .about-badge { display: flex; margin: 0 auto 1rem; width: max-content; }

    /* Timeline - vertical on tablet */
    .timeline-v2::before { left: 20px; transform: none; }
    .timeline-v2-item, .timeline-v2-item:nth-child(even) {
        justify-content: flex-start;
        padding-right: 0;
        padding-left: 60px;
    }
    .timeline-v2-dot { left: 20px; transform: translateX(-50%); }
    .timeline-v2-card { max-width: 100%; width: 100%; }
    .timeline-v2-card::after { right: auto; left: -12px; border-left: none; border-right: 12px solid #fff; }
    .timeline-v2-item .timeline-v2-card::after { right: auto; left: -12px; border-left: none; border-right: 12px solid #fff; }

    /* Section padding */
    .about-who-stats-section, .timeline-section, .mission-vision-section,
    .values-section, .why-section, .stats-section, .team-section,
    .services-section, .process-section, .testimonials-section,
    .awards-section, .faq-section, .cta-section, .contact-section {
        padding: 60px 0;
    }

    .intro-badge-float { right: 0; bottom: -16px; }
    .section-header { margin-bottom: 36px; }
}

/* ================================================================
   RESPONSIVE - MOBILE (max 575px)
   ================================================================ */
@media (max-width: 575px) {
    .about-hero { padding: 35px 0 40px !important; }
    .about-hero .hero-title { font-size: 1.9rem; }
    .about-stat-card { padding: 8px 4px; }
    .stat-number { font-size: 1.15rem !important; }

    .mv-card { padding: 32px 20px; }
    .mv-icon-box { width: 60px; height: 60px; font-size: 1.6rem; }

    .timeline-v2-card { padding: 22px 20px; }
    .timeline-year { font-size: 1.4rem; }

    .stat-counter-number { font-size: 2rem; }

    .cta-title { font-size: 1.6rem; }
    .btn-cta-light, .btn-cta-outline { width: 100%; text-align: center; }

    .about-who-stats-section, .timeline-section, .mission-vision-section,
    .values-section, .why-section, .stats-section, .team-section,
    .services-section, .process-section, .testimonials-section,
    .awards-section, .faq-section, .cta-section, .contact-section {
        padding: 48px 0;
    }

    .who-stat-card { padding: 18px !important; }
    .who-stat-icon { width: 52px; height: 52px; font-size: 1.35rem; }
    .who-title { font-size: 1.7rem; }

    .section-title-xl { font-size: 1.55rem; }
    .section-title { font-size: 1.45rem; }
}

/* ================================================================
   UTILITY
   ================================================================ */
.border-white-10 { border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) !important; }
.text-gradient { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--secondary)); -webkit-background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent; background-clip: text; }