.about-container{
    --bg:            #07070a;
    --bg-2:          #0d0d12;
    --bg-3:          #12121a;
    --card:          #15151f;
    --card-2:        #1b1b27;
    --border:        rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    --border-strong: rgba(255,255,255,0.14);
    --text:          #ffffff;
    --muted:         #a1a1aa;
    --muted-2:       #71717a;
    --accent:        #1b5ef7;
    --accent-2:      #1b5ef7;
    --accent-soft:   rgba(139,92,246,0.15);
    --accent-glow:   rgba(39, 36, 244, 0.45);
  } 

  *{ box-sizing:border-box; }
 .about-container{ background:var(--bg); color:var(--text); }
  body{
  
    font-weight:400;
    line-height:1.6;
    -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;
    overflow-x:hidden;
  }

  ::selection{ background:var(--accent); color:#fff; }

  .container-x{
    max-width:1280px;
    margin:0 auto;
    padding-left:24px;
    padding-right:24px;
  }

  /* ============================= */
  /* SHARED PRIMITIVES             */
  /* ============================= */
  .eyebrow{
    display:inline-flex;
    align-items:center;
    gap:8px;
    font-size:12px;
    font-weight:600;
    letter-spacing:2.5px;
    text-transform:uppercase;
    color:var(--accent-2);
    padding:8px 14px;
    border:1px solid var(--border-strong);
    border-radius:999px;
    background:var(--accent-soft);
  }
  .eyebrow::before{
    content:"";
    width:6px;height:6px;border-radius:50%;
    background:var(--accent);
    box-shadow:0 0 12px var(--accent-glow);
  }

  .section-title{
    font-weight:800;
    font-size:clamp(28px, 4vw, 48px);
    line-height:1.15;
    letter-spacing:-0.02em;
    margin:0 0 16px;
  }
  .section-title .hl{
    background:linear-gradient(135deg,#fff 30%, var(--accent-2));
    -webkit-background-clip:text;
    background-clip:text;
    color:transparent;
  }
  .section-sub{
    color:var(--muted);
    font-size:17px;
    max-width:680px;
    margin:0 auto;
  }

  .btn-primary-x{
    display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:10px;
    background:var(--accent);
    color:#fff;
    border:1px solid var(--accent);
    padding:14px 26px;
    border-radius:999px;
    font-weight:600;
    font-size:15px;
    transition:all .25s ease;
    text-decoration:none;
    box-shadow:0 12px 30px -10px var(--accent-glow);
    cursor: pointer;
  }
  .btn-primary-x:hover{
    background:#7c4ef0;
    transform:translateY(-2px);
    color:#fff;
    box-shadow:0 18px 40px -10px var(--accent-glow);
  }
  .btn-ghost-x{
    display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:10px;
    background:transparent;
    color:#fff;
    border:1px solid var(--border-strong);
    padding:14px 26px;
    border-radius:999px;
    font-weight:600;
    font-size:15px;
    transition:all .25s ease;
    text-decoration:none;
  }
  .btn-ghost-x:hover{
    background:rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
    border-color:#fff;
    color:#fff;
  }

  section{ position:relative; }

  .section-pad{ padding:30px 0; }
  @media (max-width:768px){ .section-pad{ padding:64px 0; } }

  /* Section rhythm */
  .bg-dark-1{ background:var(--bg);   }
  .bg-dark-2{ background:var(--bg-2); }
  .bg-dark-3{ background:var(--bg-3); }

  /* Reveal on scroll */
  .reveal{ opacity:0; transform:translateY(24px); transition:opacity .8s ease, transform .8s ease; }
  .reveal.in{ opacity:1; transform:none; }

h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6{
   color:#fff;
}

  /* ============================= */
  /* SECTION 1 — HERO              */
  /* ============================= */
  /* ============================= */
/* HERO VISUAL — Floating Images */
/* ============================= */
.hero-visual{
  position:relative;
  width:100%;
  max-width:560px;
  aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
  margin:3rem;
}

/* Shared image wrapper */
.hv-img{
  position:absolute;
  border-radius:18px;
  overflow:hidden;
  border:1px solid var(--border-strong);
  box-shadow:
    0 25px 60px -20px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),
    0 0 0 6px rgba(7,7,10,0.6);
  background:var(--card);
  transition:transform .5s ease, box-shadow .5s ease;
}
.hv-img img{
  width:100%; height:100%;
  object-fit:cover;
  display:block;
  filter:brightness(0.95) contrast(1.02);
  transition:transform 1.2s ease, filter .6s ease;
}
.hv-img:hover img{ transform:scale(1.08); filter:brightness(1) contrast(1.05); }

/* Subtle purple overlay on images */
.hv-img::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute; inset:0;
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 50%, rgba(7,7,10,0.5)),
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(139,92,246,0.18), transparent 60%);
  z-index:1;
  pointer-events:none;
  transition:opacity .4s ease;
}

/* Image 1 — top-left, smaller */
.hv-img-1{
  top:0; left:0;
  width:60%;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
  z-index:2;
  animation:hvFloat 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* Image 2 — bottom-right, larger, overlaps */
.hv-img-2{
  bottom:0; right:0;
  width:72%;
  aspect-ratio: 5 / 4;
  z-index:3;
  animation:hvFloat 7s ease-in-out infinite 1s;
}

@keyframes hvFloat{
  0%,100%{ transform:translateY(0); }
  50%    { transform:translateY(-14px); }
}

/* Tag pill on each image */
.hv-tag{
  position:absolute;
  z-index:4;
  bottom:14px; left:14px;
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:7px;
  background:rgba(21,21,31,0.85);
  backdrop-filter:blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(14px);
  border:1px solid var(--border-strong);
  color:#fff;
  font-size:12px; font-weight:600;
  padding:6px 12px;
  border-radius:999px;
}
.hv-tag i{ color:var(--accent-2); font-size:14px; }
.hv-tag-2{ left:auto; right:14px; bottom:14px; }

/* Decorative arrow squiggle between images */
.hv-arrow{
  position:absolute;
  left:-2%;
  bottom:30%;
  width:140px;
  height:auto;
  z-index:1;
  filter:drop-shadow(0 0 12px var(--accent-glow));
  animation:hvArrowFloat 5s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes hvArrowFloat{
  0%,100%{ transform:translate(0,0) rotate(-4deg); }
  50%    { transform:translate(4px,-6px) rotate(-1deg); }
}

/* Floating stat badge — top right */
.hv-stat{
  position:absolute;
  z-index:5;
  top:8%; right:-4%;
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:12px;
  background:rgba(21,21,31,0.88);
  backdrop-filter:blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(14px);
  border:1px solid var(--border-strong);
  border-radius:14px;
  padding:12px 16px;
  box-shadow:0 14px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
  animation:hvFloat 5s ease-in-out infinite 0.5s;
}
.hv-stat-icon{
  width:38px; height:38px;
  border-radius:10px;
  background:var(--accent);
  color:#fff;
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  font-size:17px;
  box-shadow:0 6px 18px -2px var(--accent-glow);
}
.hv-stat-num{
  color:#fff; font-weight:800; font-size:17px; line-height:1.1;
}
.hv-stat-lbl{
  color:var(--muted); font-size:10.5px;
  text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1.4px; margin-top:3px;
}

/* Floating chip — bottom-left under image 1 */
.hv-chip{
  position:absolute;
  z-index:5;
  bottom:8%; left:-4%;
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:8px;
  background:rgba(21,21,31,0.88);
  backdrop-filter:blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(14px);
  border:1px solid var(--border-strong);
  border-radius:999px;
  padding:8px 14px;
  color:#e4e4e7;
  font-size:12px; font-weight:600;
  animation:hvFloat 6s ease-in-out infinite 1.5s;
}
.hv-dot-live{
  width:8px; height:8px; border-radius:50%;
  background:var(--accent);
  box-shadow:0 0 0 0 var(--accent-glow);
  animation:hvLivePulse 1.8s ease-out infinite;
}
@keyframes hvLivePulse{
  0%   { box-shadow:0 0 0 0 rgba(139,92,246,0.55); }
  70%  { box-shadow:0 0 0 10px rgba(139,92,246,0);  }
  100% { box-shadow:0 0 0 0 rgba(139,92,246,0);     }
}

/* Responsive — keep tablet view nice (visible from md upward if needed) */
@media (max-width: 1199px){
  .hero-visual{ max-width:480px; }
  .hv-stat{ right:0; }
  .hv-chip{ left:0; }
}

  /* ============================= */
  /* SECTION 2 — TRUST BAR         */
  /* ============================= */
  .trust-bar{
    background:var(--bg-2);
    border-top:1px solid var(--border);
    border-bottom:1px solid var(--border);
    padding:60px 0;
  }
  .trust-heading{
    text-align:center;
    color:var(--muted);
    font-size:13px;
    letter-spacing:3px;
    text-transform:uppercase;
    margin-bottom:30px;
    font-weight:600;
  }
  .logo-row{
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:center;
    gap:50px;
    flex-wrap:wrap;
    margin-bottom:36px;
  }
  .logo-item{
    color:var(--muted-2);
    font-weight:700;
    font-size:20px;
    letter-spacing:0.5px;
    filter:grayscale(1);
    opacity:.7;
    transition:all .3s ease;
    display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:10px;
  }
  .logo-item:hover{
    color:#fff;
    filter:none;
    opacity:1;
  }
  .logo-item i{ font-size:24px; }
  .badge-row{
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:center;
    gap:14px;
    flex-wrap:wrap;
  }
  .pill-badge{
    display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:8px;
    background:rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
    border:1px solid var(--border-strong);
    color:#e4e4e7;
    padding:8px 16px;
    border-radius:999px;
    font-size:13px;
    font-weight:500;
    transition:all .25s ease;
  }
  .pill-badge i{ color:var(--accent-2); }
  .pill-badge:hover{
    border-color:var(--accent);
    background:var(--accent-soft);
    color:#fff;
  }

  /* ============================= */
  /* SECTION 3 — TIMELINE          */
  /* ============================= */
 /* ============================= */
/* SECTION 3 — VERTICAL TIMELINE */
/* ============================= */
.vtimeline{
  position:relative;
  margin-top:60px;
  padding:20px 0 40px;
  max-width:1100px;
  margin-left:auto;
  margin-right:auto;
}

/* Central vertical line */
.vtimeline-line{
  position:absolute;
  left:50%;
  top:0; bottom:0;
  width:2px;
  transform:translateX(-50%);
  background:rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border-radius:2px;
  overflow:hidden;
}
.vtimeline-progress{
  position:absolute;
  top:0; left:0; right:0;
  height:0;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg, var(--accent-2), var(--accent), transparent);
  box-shadow:0 0 20px var(--accent-glow);
  transition:height .25s linear;
  border-radius:2px;
}

/* Each timeline row */
.v-item{
  position:relative;
  width:50%;
  padding:30px 60px;
  box-sizing:border-box;
  opacity:0;
  transform:translateY(40px);
  transition:opacity .8s ease, transform .8s ease;
}
.v-item.in{ opacity:1; transform:none; }

.v-item.v-left{
  left:0;
  text-align:right;
  transform:translateX(-40px);
}
.v-item.v-right{
  left:50%;
  text-align:left;
  transform:translateX(40px);
}
.v-item.v-left.in,
.v-item.v-right.in{
  transform:translateX(0);
  opacity:1;
}

/* Dot on the central line */
.v-dot{
  position:absolute;
  top:46px;
  width:22px; height:22px;
  border-radius:50%;
  background:var(--bg-2);
  border:2px solid var(--accent);
  z-index:3;
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
}
.v-item.v-left  .v-dot{ right:-11px; }
.v-item.v-right .v-dot{ left:-11px; }
.v-dot span{
  width:8px; height:8px;
  border-radius:50%;
  background:var(--accent);
  box-shadow:0 0 0 0 var(--accent-glow);
  animation:vDotPulse 2.2s ease-out infinite;
}
@keyframes vDotPulse{
  0%   { box-shadow:0 0 0 0 rgba(139,92,246,0.55); }
  70%  { box-shadow:0 0 0 14px rgba(139,92,246,0);  }
  100% { box-shadow:0 0 0 0 rgba(139,92,246,0);     }
}

/* Connector arm from card to dot */
.v-item::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  top:54px;
  width:48px;
  height:2px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--accent));
  opacity:0;
  transition:opacity .6s ease .2s;
}
.v-item.v-left::before { right:0;  background:linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent), transparent); }
.v-item.v-right::before{ left:0;  background:linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--accent)); }
.v-item.in::before{ opacity:.6; }

/* The card */
.v-card{
  position:relative;
  background:var(--card);
  border:1px solid var(--border-strong);
  border-radius:18px;
  padding:26px 26px 24px;
  transition:all .35s ease;
  overflow:hidden;
}
.v-card::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  top:-40%; right:-30%;
  width:180px; height:180px;
  background:radial-gradient(circle, var(--accent-soft), transparent 65%);
  filter:blur(30px);
  opacity:0;
  transition:opacity .5s ease;
}
.v-card:hover{
  transform:translateY(-6px);
  border-color:var(--accent);
  box-shadow:0 24px 60px -20px var(--accent-glow);
}
.v-card:hover::before{ opacity:1; }

.v-card .v-year{
  display:inline-block;
  font-weight:800;
  font-size:14px;
  letter-spacing:1.2px;
  color:var(--accent-2);
  background:var(--accent-soft);
  border:1px solid var(--border-strong);
  padding:6px 14px;
  border-radius:999px;
  margin-bottom:14px;
  position:relative; z-index:1;
}
.v-card h4{
  font-size:19px;
  font-weight:700;
  color:#fff;
  margin:0 0 10px;
  position:relative; z-index:1;
}
.v-card p{
  color:var(--muted);
  font-size:14px;
  line-height:1.65;
  margin:0;
  position:relative; z-index:1;
}

/* "Journey continues" footer */
.vtimeline-end{
  position:relative;
  text-align:center;
  margin-top:30px;
  padding-top:30px;
}
.vtimeline-end i{
  display:block;
  font-size:32px;
  color:var(--accent);
  margin-bottom:10px;
  animation:vBounce 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.vtimeline-end span{
  color:var(--muted);
  font-size:13px;
  letter-spacing:2px;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  font-weight:600;
}
@keyframes vBounce{
  0%,100%{ transform:translateY(0); }
  50%    { transform:translateY(-8px); }
}

/* ===== Mobile / Tablet: single-column vertical ===== */
@media (max-width: 768px){
  .vtimeline{ padding-left:8px; }
  .vtimeline-line{ left:22px; transform:none; }

  .v-item,
  .v-item.v-left,
  .v-item.v-right{
    width:100%;
    left:0;
    text-align:left;
    padding:20px 0 20px 60px;
    transform:translateX(-20px);
  }
  .v-item.in{ transform:translateX(0); }

  .v-item.v-left  .v-dot,
  .v-item.v-right .v-dot{
    left:12px;
    right:auto;
  }

  .v-item::before,
  .v-item.v-left::before,
  .v-item.v-right::before{
    left:34px;
    right:auto;
    width:26px;
    background:linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent), transparent);
  }

  .v-card{ padding:22px 20px; }
  .v-card h4{ font-size:17px; }
  .v-card p{ font-size:13.5px; }

  .vtimeline-end{ padding-left:60px; text-align:left; }
}

  /* ============================= */
  /* SECTION 4 — WHAT MAKES        */
  /* ============================= */
  .feature-card{
    background:var(--card);
    border:1px solid var(--border-strong);
    border-radius:18px;
    padding:32px 28px;
    height:100%;
    transition:all .35s ease;
    position:relative;
    overflow:hidden;
  }
  .feature-card::before{
    content:"";
    position:absolute;
    inset:0;
    background:radial-gradient(400px 200px at var(--mx,50%) var(--my,0%), var(--accent-soft), transparent 60%);
    opacity:0;
    transition:opacity .4s ease;
    pointer-events:none;
  }
  .feature-card:hover{
    transform:translateY(-6px);
    border-color:var(--accent);
    box-shadow:0 24px 60px -20px var(--accent-glow);
  }
  .feature-card:hover::before{ opacity:1; }
  .feature-icon{
    width:56px; height:56px;
    display:inline-flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
    border-radius:14px;
    background:var(--accent-soft);
    border:1px solid var(--border-strong);
    color:var(--accent-2);
    font-size:24px;
    margin-bottom:22px;
    transition:all .3s ease;
  }
  .feature-card:hover .feature-icon{
    background:var(--accent);
    color:#fff;
    transform:scale(1.06) rotate(-4deg);
  }
  .feature-card h4{
    font-size:19px; font-weight:700; margin-bottom:10px; color:#fff;
  }
  .feature-card p{
    color:var(--muted); font-size:14.5px; line-height:1.65; margin:0;
  }

  /* ============================= */
  /* SECTION 5 — NUMBERS           */
  /* ============================= */
  /* ============================= */
/* SECTION 5 — NUMBERS (SPLIT)   */
/* ============================= */
.numbers-section{
  background:
    radial-gradient(60% 80% at 50% 0%, rgba(139,92,246,0.12), transparent 70%),
    var(--bg);
  position:relative;
  overflow:hidden;
}

/* -------- LEFT: Visual -------- */
.numbers-visual{
  position:relative;
  border-radius:24px;
  overflow:hidden;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 5;
  max-height:600px;
  background:linear-gradient(160deg, var(--card-2), var(--card));
  border:1px solid var(--border-strong);
  box-shadow:0 30px 80px -20px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
}
.nv-img{
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  width:100%; height:100%;
  object-fit:cover;
 
  transition:transform 1.2s ease, filter .6s ease;
}
.numbers-visual:hover .nv-img{
  transform:scale(1.05);

}

/* Purple wash overlay */
.numbers-visual::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute; inset:0;
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(7,7,10,0.1) 0%, rgba(7,7,10,0.65) 90%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(139,92,246,0.28), transparent 55%);
  z-index:1;
  pointer-events:none;
}

/* Decorative glow */
.nv-glow{
  position:absolute;
  bottom:-100px; left:-80px;
  width:280px; height:280px;
  border-radius:50%;
  background:radial-gradient(circle, var(--accent-glow), transparent 70%);
  filter:blur(50px);
  z-index:2;
  animation:nvFloat 7s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes nvFloat{
  0%,100%{ transform:translate(0,0); }
  50%    { transform:translate(20px,-15px); }
}

/* Subtle dot grid */
.nv-grid{
  position:absolute; inset:0;
  background-image:radial-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,0.08) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size:18px 18px;
  mask-image:linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 0%, #000 30%, #000 70%, transparent 100%);
  -webkit-mask-image:linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 0%, #000 30%, #000 70%, transparent 100%);
  opacity:.35;
  z-index:2;
  pointer-events:none;
}

/* Floating Badge (bottom-left) */
.nv-badge{
  position:absolute;
  left:24px; bottom:24px;
  z-index:3;
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:14px;
  background:rgba(21,21,31,0.85);
  backdrop-filter:blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(14px);
  border:1px solid var(--border-strong);
  border-radius:16px;
  padding:14px 18px;
  box-shadow:0 12px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.45);
  animation:nvFloatY 5s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes nvFloatY{
  0%,100%{ transform:translateY(0); }
  50%    { transform:translateY(-10px); }
}
.nv-badge-icon{
  width:44px; height:44px;
  border-radius:12px;
  background:var(--accent);
  color:#fff;
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  font-size:20px;
  box-shadow:0 8px 20px -4px var(--accent-glow);
}
.nv-badge-num{
  color:#fff; font-weight:800; font-size:17px; line-height:1.1;
}
.nv-badge-lbl{
  color:var(--muted); font-size:11px;
  text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1.5px; margin-top:3px;
}

/* Floating chip (top-right) */
.nv-chip{
  position:absolute;
  top:20px; right:20px;
  z-index:3;
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:8px;
  background:rgba(21,21,31,0.85);
  backdrop-filter:blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(14px);
  border:1px solid var(--border-strong);
  border-radius:999px;
  padding:8px 14px;
  color:#e4e4e7;
  font-size:12px; font-weight:600;
  animation:nvFloatY 6s ease-in-out infinite reverse;
}
.nv-dot-live{
  width:8px; height:8px; border-radius:50%;
  background:#22c55e;
  box-shadow:0 0 0 0 rgba(34,197,94,0.6);
  animation:nvLivePulse 1.8s ease-out infinite;
}
@keyframes nvLivePulse{
  0%   { box-shadow:0 0 0 0 rgba(34,197,94,0.55); }
  70%  { box-shadow:0 0 0 10px rgba(34,197,94,0);   }
  100% { box-shadow:0 0 0 0 rgba(34,197,94,0);      }
}

/* -------- RIGHT: Content + KPIs -------- */
.numbers-content{
  padding-left:30px;
  margin-bottom:28px;
  text-align:left;
}
.numbers-content .section-title{ text-align:left; margin-bottom:16px; }
.numbers-sub{
  color:var(--muted);
  font-size:16px;
  max-width:520px;
  margin:0;
}
.kpi-grid{ padding-left:30px; }

.kpi-card{
  background:linear-gradient(160deg, var(--card-2), var(--card));
  border:1px solid var(--border-strong);
  border-radius:18px;
  padding:26px 22px;
  text-align:left;
  height:100%;
  position:relative;
  overflow:hidden;
  transition:all .35s ease;
}
.kpi-card::after{
  content:""; position:absolute;
  top:-60%; right:-40%;
  width:160px; height:160px;
  border-radius:50%;
  background:var(--accent-soft);
  filter:blur(50px);
  transition:all .5s ease;
  z-index:0;
}
.kpi-card:hover{
  transform:translateY(-6px);
  border-color:var(--accent);
  box-shadow:0 20px 50px -20px var(--accent-glow);
}
.kpi-card:hover::after{ top:-30%; }

.kpi-icon{
  width:42px; height:42px;
  border-radius:11px;
  background:var(--accent-soft);
  border:1px solid var(--border-strong);
  color:var(--accent-2);
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  font-size:18px;
  margin-bottom:14px;
  position:relative; z-index:1;
  transition:all .3s ease;
}
.kpi-card:hover .kpi-icon{
  background:var(--accent);
  color:#fff;
  transform:scale(1.08) rotate(-6deg);
}

.kpi-num{
  font-weight:800;
  font-size:clamp(30px, 3.4vw, 42px);
  line-height:1;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg, #fff, var(--accent-2));
  -webkit-background-clip:text; background-clip:text; color:transparent;
  margin-bottom:8px;
  position:relative; z-index:1;
}
.kpi-label{
  color:var(--muted);
  font-size:12.5px;
  font-weight:600;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  letter-spacing:1.3px;
  position:relative; z-index:1;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 992px){
  .numbers-content,
  .kpi-grid{ padding-left:0; }
  .numbers-visual{ max-height:480px; aspect-ratio: 16/10; }
}
@media (max-width: 576px){
  .numbers-visual{ aspect-ratio: 4/3; }
  .nv-badge{ left:14px; bottom:14px; padding:10px 14px; }
  .nv-badge-icon{ width:38px; height:38px; font-size:17px; }
  .nv-badge-num{ font-size:15px; }
  .nv-chip{ font-size:11px; padding:6px 12px; }
  .kpi-card{ padding:20px 16px; }
}

/* .sisgain-about-slider{
    width:100%;
    height:100%;
 
} */
/* .sisgain-about-slider{
    width:100%;
    height:100%;
       z-index:0;
}

.sisgain-about-slide{
    width:100%;
    height:100%;
    object-fit:cover;
    display:none;
}

.sisgain-about-slide.active{
    display:block;
}

.sisgain-about-slide{

    width:100%;
    height:100%;
    object-fit:cover;

    opacity:0;
    transform:scale(1);

    transition:
        opacity .8s ease-in-out,
        transform 1.2s ease;
}

.sisgain-about-slide.active{
    opacity:1;
}

.numbers-visual:hover .sisgain-about-slide.active{
    transform:scale(1.05);
} */
 .about-slide{
    position:absolute;
    inset:0;
    width:100%;
    height:100%;
    object-fit:cover;

    opacity:0;
    transition:opacity .8s ease-in-out;
}

.about-slide.active{
    opacity:1;
}
 /* ============================= */
  /* SECTION 6 — LEADERSHIP        */
  /* ============================= */
  .leader-card{
    background:var(--card);
    border:1px solid var(--border-strong);
    border-radius:18px;
    overflow:hidden;
    transition:all .35s ease;
    height:100%;
  }
  .leader-card:hover{
    transform:translateY(-6px);
    border-color:var(--accent);
    box-shadow:0 24px 60px -20px var(--accent-glow);
  }
  .leader-img{
      height:280px;
    overflow:hidden;
    position:relative;
    border-radius:18px 18px 0 0;
    background:
      linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 50%, rgba(0,0,0,0.6)),
      linear-gradient(135deg, #2a1f4a, #15151f);
    position:relative;
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
    color:rgba(255,255,255,0.18);
    font-weight:600;
    font-size:13px; letter-spacing:1px;
  }
  .leader-img i.bi-person-fill{
    font-size:120px;
    color:rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  }
  .leader-social{
    position:absolute;
    top:14px; right:14px;
    display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:8px;
    opacity:0;
    transform:translateX(10px);
    transition:all .3s ease;
  }
  .leader-card:hover .leader-social{
    opacity:1; transform:none;
  }
  .leader-social a{
    width:34px; height:34px; border-radius:50%;
    background:#fff; color:#000;
    display:inline-flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
    font-size:14px;
    transition:all .25s ease;
    text-decoration:none;
  }
  .leader-social a:hover{
    background:var(--accent); color:#fff;
  }
  .leader-info{ padding:20px 22px 24px; }
  .leader-img img{
   width:100%;
   height:100%;
   object-fit:cover;
   border-radius:0;
}
  .leader-info h5{
    color:#fff; font-weight:700; font-size:18px; margin:0 0 4px;
  }
  .leader-info .role{
    color:var(--accent-2); font-size:13px; font-weight:500; margin-bottom:10px;
  }
  .leader-info p{
    color:var(--muted); font-size:13.5px; line-height:1.6; margin:0;
  }

  .values-row{ margin-top:60px; }
  .value-pill{
    background:var(--card);
    border:1px solid var(--border-strong);
    border-radius:14px;
    padding:22px 20px;
    text-align:center;
    transition:all .3s ease;
    height:100%;
  }
  .value-pill:hover{
    border-color:var(--accent);
    background:var(--accent-soft);
    transform:translateY(-4px);
  }
  .value-pill i{
    font-size:24px; color:var(--accent-2); margin-bottom:12px; display:block;
  }
  .value-pill h6{
    color:#fff; font-weight:700; margin:0 0 6px; font-size:15px;
  }
  .value-pill p{
    color:var(--muted); font-size:12.5px; margin:0; line-height:1.55;
  }

  /* ============================= */
  /* SECTION 7 — CASE STUDIES      */
  /* ============================= */
  .case-card{
    background:var(--card);
    border:1px solid var(--border-strong);
    border-radius:18px;
    overflow:hidden;
    height:100%;
    transition:all .35s ease;
    cursor:pointer;
    display:flex; flex-direction:column;
  }
  .case-card:hover{
    transform:translateY(-6px);
    border-color:var(--accent);
    box-shadow:0 24px 60px -20px var(--accent-glow);
  }
  .case-head{
    padding:24px 26px 18px;
    border-bottom:1px solid var(--border);
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between;
  }
  .case-logo{
    background:var(--accent-soft);
    color:var(--accent-2);
    border-radius:10px;
    padding:6px 12px;
    font-weight:700; font-size:13px;
    border:1px solid var(--border-strong);
  }
  .case-tag{
    color:var(--muted); font-size:12px;
    text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1.2px;
  }
  .case-body{ padding:24px 26px; flex:1; }
  .case-body h5{
    color:#fff; font-weight:700; font-size:18px; margin-bottom:14px; line-height:1.35;
  }
  .case-row{
    display:flex; gap:12px; margin-bottom:12px;
    font-size:13.5px;
  }
  .case-row .k{
    color:var(--accent-2); font-weight:600; min-width:78px;
  }
  .case-row .v{ color:var(--muted); }
  .case-outcome{
    margin-top:18px;
    background:linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-soft), transparent);
    border:1px solid var(--border-strong);
    border-radius:12px;
    padding:14px 16px;
    display:flex; align-items:center; gap:12px;
  }
  .case-outcome .metric{
    font-weight:800; font-size:22px; color:#fff;
  }
  .case-outcome .desc{
    color:var(--muted); font-size:13px;
  }
  .case-foot{
    padding:14px 26px;
    border-top:1px solid var(--border);
    color:var(--accent-2); font-size:13px; font-weight:600;
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between;
  }
  .case-foot i{ transition:transform .3s ease; }
  .case-card:hover .case-foot i{ transform:translateX(4px); }

  /* ============================= */
  /* SECTION 8 — AWARDS            */
  /* ============================= */
  /* ============================= */
/* AWARDS — Centered Image Banner */
/* ============================= */
.awards-banner{
  position:relative;
  max-width:900px;
  margin:0 auto 50px;
  padding:0 20px;
}

/* Decorative glow blobs behind the image */
.ab-glow{
  position:absolute;
  width:260px; height:260px;
  border-radius:50%;
  background:radial-gradient(circle, var(--accent-glow), transparent 70%);
  filter:blur(50px);
  z-index:0;
  pointer-events:none;
}
.ab-glow-left { left:-40px;  top:-30px; animation:abGlow 7s ease-in-out infinite; }
.ab-glow-right{ right:-40px; bottom:-30px; background:radial-gradient(circle, rgba(167,139,250,0.45), transparent 70%); animation:abGlow 8s ease-in-out infinite reverse; }
@keyframes abGlow{
  0%,100%{ transform:translate(0,0) scale(1);   opacity:.8; }
  50%    { transform:translate(15px,-10px) scale(1.1); opacity:1; }
}

/* Image frame */
.awards-banner-frame{
  position:relative;
  z-index:1;
  border-radius:24px;
  overflow:hidden;
  border:1px solid var(--border-strong);
  box-shadow:
    0 30px 80px -20px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),
    0 0 0 6px rgba(7,7,10,0.6);
  aspect-ratio: 21 / 9;
  background:linear-gradient(160deg, var(--card-2), var(--card));
  transition:transform .5s ease, box-shadow .5s ease;
}
.awards-banner-frame:hover{
  transform:translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow:
    0 40px 100px -20px var(--accent-glow),
    0 0 0 6px rgba(7,7,10,0.6);
}

.ab-img{
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  width:100%; height:100%;
  object-fit:cover;
  filter:grayscale(0.2) brightness(0.78) contrast(1.05);
  transition:transform 1.2s ease, filter .6s ease;
}
.awards-banner-frame:hover .ab-img{
  transform:scale(1.06);
  filter:grayscale(0) brightness(0.88) contrast(1.05);
}

/* Purple gradient wash on image */
.awards-banner-frame::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute; inset:0;
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(7,7,10,0.15) 0%, rgba(7,7,10,0.5) 100%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(139,92,246,0.25), transparent 60%);
  z-index:1;
  pointer-events:none;
}

/* Floating badge — bottom right */
.ab-badge{
  position:absolute;
  z-index:3;
  bottom:20px; right:20px;
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:14px;
  background:rgba(21,21,31,0.88);
  backdrop-filter:blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(14px);
  border:1px solid var(--border-strong);
  border-radius:14px;
  padding:12px 18px;
  box-shadow:0 12px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.45);
  animation:abFloat 5s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes abFloat{
  0%,100%{ transform:translateY(0); }
  50%    { transform:translateY(-8px); }
}
.ab-badge > i{
  color:var(--accent-2);
  font-size:32px;
  filter:drop-shadow(0 0 10px var(--accent-glow));
}
.ab-badge-num{
  color:#fff; font-weight:800; font-size:20px; line-height:1;
}
.ab-badge-lbl{
  color:var(--muted); font-size:11px;
  text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1.4px; margin-top:4px;
}

/* Floating chip — top left */
.ab-chip{
  position:absolute;
  z-index:3;
  top:20px; left:20px;
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:8px;
  background:rgba(21,21,31,0.88);
  backdrop-filter:blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(14px);
  border:1px solid var(--border-strong);
  border-radius:999px;
  padding:8px 14px;
  color:#e4e4e7;
  font-size:12px; font-weight:600;
  animation:abFloat 6s ease-in-out infinite 0.8s;
}
.ab-chip i{ color:var(--accent-2); font-size:14px; }

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 768px){
  .awards-banner{ margin-bottom:36px; }
  .awards-banner-frame{ aspect-ratio: 16 / 9; border-radius:18px; }
  .ab-badge{ bottom:14px; right:14px; padding:10px 14px; gap:10px; }
  .ab-badge > i{ font-size:26px; }
  .ab-badge-num{ font-size:17px; }
  .ab-chip{ top:14px; left:14px; font-size:11px; padding:6px 12px; }
}
@media (max-width: 480px){
  .awards-banner-frame{ aspect-ratio: 4 / 3; }
  .ab-badge-lbl{ display:none; }
}
  /* ============================= */
  /* SECTION 9 — CULTURE GALLERY   */
  /* ============================= */
  .masonry{
    column-count:3;
    column-gap:18px;
    margin-top:50px;
  }
  @media (max-width:992px){ .masonry{ column-count:2; } }
  @media (max-width:576px){ .masonry{ column-count:1; } }
  .m-item{
    break-inside:avoid;
    margin-bottom:18px;
    border-radius:16px;
    overflow:hidden;
    position:relative;
    border:1px solid var(--border-strong);
    background:linear-gradient(135deg, var(--card-2), var(--card));
    transition:all .3s ease;
  }
  .m-tile{
    width:100%;
    display:flex; align-items:flex-end;
    padding:24px;
    color:#fff;
    position:relative;
    overflow:hidden;
  }
  .m-tile::before{
    content:"";
    position:absolute; inset:0;
    background:
      radial-gradient(circle at 30% 30%, rgba(139,92,246,0.25), transparent 60%),
      linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 40%, rgba(0,0,0,0.85));
    transition:transform .5s ease;
  }
  .m-item:hover .m-tile::before{ transform:scale(1.1); }
  .m-tile .cap{
    position:relative; z-index:1;
    font-weight:600;
  }
  .m-tile.h-sm{ height:200px; }
  .m-tile.h-md{ height:280px; }
  .m-tile.h-lg{ height:340px; }
  .m-tile i.bg-ico{
    position:absolute;
    top:20px; left:20px;
    font-size:32px;
    color:rgba(255,255,255,0.25);
    z-index:1;
  }

  /* ============================= */
  /* SECTION 10 — INDUSTRY IMPACT  */
  /* ============================= */
  .industry-grid{
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px,1fr));
    gap:16px;
    margin-top:50px;
  }
  .ind-card{
    background:var(--card);
    border:1px solid var(--border-strong);
    border-radius:14px;
    padding:24px 22px;
    transition:all .3s ease;
    cursor:pointer;
    position:relative;
    overflow:hidden;
  }
  .ind-card::before{
    content:"";
    position:absolute; left:0; top:0; bottom:0;
    width:3px;
    background:var(--accent);
    transform:scaleY(0);
    transform-origin:top;
    transition:transform .3s ease;
  }
  .ind-card:hover{
    border-color:var(--accent);
    transform:translateY(-4px);
    background:var(--card-2);
  }
  .ind-card:hover::before{ transform:scaleY(1); }
  .ind-card .ind-ico{
    width:42px; height:42px; border-radius:10px;
    background:var(--accent-soft);
    color:var(--accent-2);
    display:inline-flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
    font-size:20px;
    margin-bottom:14px;
    transition:all .3s ease;
  }
  .ind-ico img{
    width: 38px;
    height: auto;
  }
  .ind-card:hover .ind-ico{ background:var(--accent); color:#fff; }
  .ind-card h6{ color:#fff; font-weight:700; font-size:16px; margin:0 0 6px; }
  .ind-card p{ color:var(--muted); font-size:13px; margin:0; line-height:1.55; }

  /* ============================= */
  /* SECTION 11 — WHY ENTERPRISES  */
  /* ============================= */
  .sticky-visual{
    position:sticky; top:100px;
    background:linear-gradient(160deg, var(--card-2), var(--card));
    border:1px solid var(--border-strong);
    border-radius:24px;
    padding:40px 32px;
    aspect-ratio:4/5;
    max-height:560px;
    display:flex; flex-direction:column;
    overflow:hidden;
  }
  .sticky-visual::before{
    content:"";
    position:absolute;
    top:-40%; right:-30%;
    width:280px; height:280px;
    background:radial-gradient(circle, rgba(139,92,246,0.45), transparent 70%);
    filter:blur(40px);
  }
  .sv-num{
    font-size:14px; color:var(--muted-2);
    font-weight:600; letter-spacing:2px;
  }
  .sv-title{
    color:#fff;
    font-weight:800; font-size:30px;
    line-height:1.2; margin:14px 0 18px;
    position:relative; z-index:1;
  }
  .sv-desc{ color:var(--muted); font-size:15px; position:relative; z-index:1; }
  .sv-mock{
    margin-top:auto;
    background:rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
    border:1px solid var(--border-strong);
    border-radius:14px;
    padding:20px;
    position:relative; z-index:1;
  }
  .sv-bar{
    display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:center;
    color:var(--muted); font-size:12px; margin-bottom:8px;
  }
  .sv-progress{
    height:6px; border-radius:6px;
    background:rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    overflow:hidden;
  }
  .sv-progress span{
    display:block; height:100%;
    background:linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent), var(--accent-2));
    border-radius:6px;
  }

  .why-card{
    background:var(--card);
    border:1px solid var(--border-strong);
    border-radius:18px;
    padding:30px 28px;
    margin-bottom:22px;
    transition:all .3s ease;
  }
  .why-card:hover{
    border-color:var(--accent);
    background:var(--card-2);
  }
  .why-step{
    display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:8px;
    color:var(--accent-2); font-size:12px; font-weight:700;
    text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:2px;
    margin-bottom:14px;
  }
  .why-step .num{
    width:24px; height:24px; border-radius:50%;
    background:var(--accent-soft);
    border:1px solid var(--accent);
    display:inline-flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
    font-size:11px;
  }
  .why-card h5{ color:#fff; font-weight:700; font-size:20px; margin-bottom:12px; }
  .why-card .grid-cap{
    display:grid; grid-template-columns:120px 1fr;
    gap:10px 16px;
    padding-top:14px;
    border-top:1px solid var(--border);
    margin-top:14px;
    font-size:14px;
  }
  .why-card .grid-cap .k{ color:var(--accent-2); font-weight:600; }
  .why-card .grid-cap .v{ color:var(--muted); }
  @media (max-width:576px){
    .why-card .grid-cap{ grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:4px 0; }
    .why-card .grid-cap .v{ margin-bottom:8px; }
  }

  /* ============================= */
  /* SECTION 12 — FINAL CTA        */
  /* ============================= */
  .cta-section{
    background:
      radial-gradient(60% 80% at 100% 0%, rgba(139,92,246,0.2), transparent 60%),
      radial-gradient(60% 80% at 0% 100%, rgba(139,92,246,0.15), transparent 60%),
      var(--bg-2);
  }
  .cta-left h2{
    font-weight:800;
    font-size:clamp(30px, 4vw, 46px);
    line-height:1.1;
    letter-spacing:-0.02em;
    margin-bottom:18px;
  }
  .cta-left h2 .hl{
    background:linear-gradient(135deg, #fff 25%, var(--accent-2));
    -webkit-background-clip:text; background-clip:text; color:transparent;
  }
  .cta-left p{ color:var(--muted); font-size:17px; margin-bottom:26px; }
  .cta-bullets{ list-style:none; padding:0; margin:0; }
  .cta-bullets li{
    display:flex; align-items:center; gap:12px;
    color:#e4e4e7; font-size:15px;
    padding:10px 0;
    border-bottom:1px solid var(--border);
  }
  .cta-bullets li:last-child{ border-bottom:0; }
  .cta-bullets li i{
    color:var(--accent-2); font-size:18px;
    flex-shrink:0;
  }
  .cta-form{
    background:var(--card);
    border:1px solid var(--border-strong);
    border-radius:20px;
    padding:32px 28px;
  }
  .step-indicator{
    display:flex; align-items:center; gap:8px;
    margin-bottom:24px;
  }
  .step-pill{
    flex:1; height:6px; border-radius:6px;
    background:rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    transition:all .3s ease;
  }
  .step-pill.active{ background:var(--accent); }
  .step-label{
    color:var(--muted); font-size:13px;
    text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1.5px; margin-bottom:6px;
  }
  .step-title{
    color:#fff; font-weight:700; font-size:22px; margin-bottom:20px;
  }
  .opt-grid{
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap:10px;
  }
  .opt-grid label{
    background:rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
    border:1px solid var(--border-strong);
    border-radius:12px;
    padding:14px 16px;
    color:#e4e4e7;
    font-size:14px;
    cursor:pointer;
    transition:all .25s ease;
    display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px;
  }
  .opt-grid label:hover{ border-color:var(--accent); color:#fff; }
  .opt-grid input{ accent-color:var(--accent); }
  .form-control-x{
    background:rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
    border:1px solid var(--border-strong);
    color:#fff;
    border-radius:12px;
    padding:14px 16px;
    font-size:14px;
    width:100%;
    margin-bottom:12px;
    transition:all .2s ease;
  }
  .form-control-x:focus{
    outline:none;
    border-color:var(--accent);
    background:rgba(139,92,246,0.05);
  }
  .form-control-x::placeholder{ color:var(--muted-2); }
  .step-nav{
    display:flex; justify-content:space-between; gap:10px;
    margin-top:20px;
  }
  .step-nav button{
    flex:1;
    border-radius:999px;
    padding:13px 22px;
    font-weight:600; font-size:14px;
    border:1px solid var(--border-strong);
    background:transparent; color:#fff;
    cursor:pointer;
    transition:all .25s ease;
  }
  .step-nav button.primary{
    background:var(--accent); border-color:var(--accent);
    box-shadow:0 12px 30px -10px var(--accent-glow);
  }
  .step-nav button.primary:hover{ background:#7c4ef0; }
  .step-nav button:hover{ border-color:#fff; }
  .step-pane{ display:none; }
  .step-pane.active{ display:block; }

  /* ============================= */
  /* SECTION 13 — FAQ              */
  /* ============================= */
  .faq-list{ margin-top:50px; max-width:980px; margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto; }
  .faq-item{
    background:var(--card);
    border:1px solid var(--border-strong);
    border-radius:14px;
    margin-bottom:14px;
    overflow:hidden;
    transition:all .3s ease;
  }
  .faq-item.open{
    border-color:var(--accent);
    background:var(--card-2);
  }
  .faq-q{
    width:100%;
    text-align:left;
    background:transparent;
    border:none;
    color:#fff;
    padding:22px 28px;
    font-weight:600;
    font-size:16px;
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between;
    cursor:pointer;
    gap:20px;
  }
  .faq-q .q-num{
    color:var(--accent-2); font-weight:700; margin-right:10px;
  }
  .faq-q .ic{
    width:34px; height:34px; border-radius:50%;
    background:var(--accent-soft); color:var(--accent-2);
    display:inline-flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
    font-size:18px; flex-shrink:0;
    transition:transform .3s ease;
  }
  .faq-item.open .faq-q .ic{
    background:var(--accent); color:#fff; transform:rotate(45deg);
  }
  .faq-a{
    max-height:0; overflow:hidden;
    transition:max-height .4s ease;
  }
  .faq-item.open .faq-a{ max-height:500px; }
  .faq-a-inner{
    padding:0 28px 24px;
    color:var(--muted);
    font-size:14.5px;
    line-height:1.7;
  }


  /* ============================= */
  /* SECTION HEADER (centered)     */
  /* ============================= */
  .sec-head{ text-align:center; max-width:780px; margin:0 auto 50px; }
  .sec-head .eyebrow{ margin-bottom:16px; }

  /* Responsive tweaks */
  @media (max-width:768px){
    .hero{ padding-top:110px; min-height:auto; }
    .hero-visual{ max-width:340px; margin-top:50px; }
    .timeline-track{ padding:0 16px; }
    .t-card{ width:260px; }
    .opt-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
    .case-foot{ flex-direction:row; }
  }

  .m-tile{
   position:relative;
   overflow:hidden;
}

.masonry-img{
   position:absolute;
   inset:0;
   width:100%;
   height:100%;
   object-fit:cover;
   transition:transform .5s ease;
}

.m-item:hover .masonry-img{
   transform:scale(1.08);
}

.overlay{
   position:absolute;
   inset:0;
 
   z-index:1;
}

.cap{
   position:relative;
   z-index:2;
   color:#fff;
   font-weight:600;
}

/* responsive on phone */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .hero {
        padding-top: 30px;
        min-height: auto;
    }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .section-pad {
        padding: 30px 0;
    }
}