/* ═══════════════════════════════════════
   ABOUT PAGE — CSS
   Theme: Dark Navy + Cyan (#00c8ff)
═══════════════════════════════════════ */

:root {
  --cyan:       #00c8ff;
  --cyan-dark:  #00a8d4;
  --navy:       #0d1f2d;
  --navy-light: #0f2535;
  --navy-card:  #112233;
  --text-muted: #8899aa;
  --white:      #ffffff;
  --font-head:  'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'Inter', sans-serif;
}

*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }

html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }

body {
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  background: var(--navy);
  color: var(--white);
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6 { font-family: var(--font-head); color: var(--white); font-weight: 700; }
a { text-decoration: none; color: inherit; }
ul { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; }

::selection { background: var(--cyan); color: #fff; }
::-webkit-scrollbar { width: 8px; }
::-webkit-scrollbar-track { background: var(--navy); }
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { background: var(--cyan-dark); border-radius: 8px; }

/* ─── PRELOADER ─── */
#preloader {
  position: fixed; inset: 0; background: var(--navy);
  z-index: 9999; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  transition: opacity .6s ease, visibility .6s ease;
}
#preloader.loaded { opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; }
.loader-box { text-align: center; }
.loader-logo {
  font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 700; font-size: 2rem; color: #fff;
  display: block; margin-bottom: 1rem; letter-spacing: 1px;
}
.loader-logo i { color: var(--cyan); }
.loader-bar {
  width: 180px; height: 4px; background: rgba(255,255,255,.15);
  border-radius: 10px; overflow: hidden; margin: 0 auto;
}
.loader-bar span {
  display: block; height: 100%; width: 0%;
  background: var(--cyan);
  animation: loadbar 1.4s ease-in-out forwards;
}
@keyframes loadbar { to { width: 100%; } }

/* ─── SIDE ICONS ─── */
.side-icons {
  position: fixed; left: 20px; top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; z-index: 997;
}
.side-icon-btn {
  width: 46px; height: 46px; border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(13,31,45,.92);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,200,255,.22);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: #ccd8e8; position: relative;
  transition: all .3s cubic-bezier(0.34,1.56,0.64,1);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0,0,0,.35);
}
.side-icon-btn svg { width: 20px; height: 20px; stroke: currentColor; transition: transform .3s cubic-bezier(0.34,1.56,0.64,1); }
.side-icon-btn:hover {
  background: var(--cyan); border-color: var(--cyan); color: #06262c;
  transform: translateX(5px) scale(1.08);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(0,200,255,.45);
}
.side-icon-btn:hover svg { transform: scale(1.15); }
.side-icon-btn::after {
  content: attr(data-label);
  position: absolute; left: calc(100% + 12px); top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%) translateX(-6px);
  background: #0d1f2d; border: 1px solid rgba(0,200,255,.22);
  color: var(--cyan); font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700;
  padding: 5px 12px; border-radius: 6px; white-space: nowrap;
  opacity: 0; pointer-events: none;
  transition: all .22s ease;
  letter-spacing: .5px; text-transform: uppercase;
  font-family: var(--font-head);
}
.side-icon-btn:hover::after { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(-50%) translateX(0); }
@media (max-width:768px) { .side-icons { display: none; } }


/* ═══ COMMON SECTION STYLES ═══ */
section { padding: 90px 0; }
.eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .4rem;
  color: var(--cyan); font-weight: 600; text-transform: uppercase;
  font-size: .85rem; letter-spacing: 1px; margin-bottom: .8rem;
}
.section-title { font-size: clamp(26px,3.8vw,42px); line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.section-title span { color: var(--cyan); }
.section-text { font-size: 15px; color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.big-bg-text {
  position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; text-align: center;
  font-size: 7rem; font-weight: 800; font-family: var(--font-head);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.025); white-space: nowrap; line-height: 1; z-index: 0; pointer-events: none;
}
.btn-primary-c {
  background: var(--cyan); color: #000; font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 15px; border: none; border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 14px 30px; cursor: pointer;
  transition: all .25s; display: inline-block; font-family: var(--font-head);
}
.btn-primary-c:hover { background: #00aadd; transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(0,200,255,.35); color: #000; }
.btn-outline-c {
  background: transparent; color: var(--white); font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 15px; border: 1.5px solid #334455; border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 13px 28px; cursor: pointer; transition: all .25s; display: inline-block; font-family: var(--font-head);
}
.btn-outline-c:hover { border-color: var(--cyan); color: var(--cyan); }

/* ═══ ABOUT HERO ═══ */
.about-hero {
  background: #081624; min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex; align-items: center;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden; padding: 120px 0 80px;
}

/* animated background grid */
.about-hero-grid {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(0,200,255,.04) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(0,200,255,.04) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 60px 60px;
  animation: gridFade 4s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
@keyframes gridFade { from { opacity: .4; } to { opacity: 1; } }

/* floating particles */
.about-hero-particles {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none; overflow: hidden;
}
.about-hero-particles span {
  position: absolute; border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(0,200,255,.15);
  animation: floatPt linear infinite;
}
.about-hero-particles span:nth-child(1) { width:5px;height:5px;left:10%;top:20%;animation-duration:10s; }
.about-hero-particles span:nth-child(2) { width:3px;height:3px;left:80%;top:50%;animation-duration:8s;animation-delay:1s; }
.about-hero-particles span:nth-child(3) { width:6px;height:6px;left:60%;top:15%;animation-duration:13s;animation-delay:2s; }
.about-hero-particles span:nth-child(4) { width:4px;height:4px;left:30%;top:70%;animation-duration:9s;animation-delay:.5s; }
.about-hero-particles span:nth-child(5) { width:3px;height:3px;left:90%;top:25%;animation-duration:11s;animation-delay:3s; }
.about-hero-particles span:nth-child(6) { width:5px;height:5px;left:45%;top:85%;animation-duration:14s;animation-delay:1.5s; }
.about-hero-particles span:nth-child(7) { width:4px;height:4px;left:70%;top:60%;animation-duration:7s;animation-delay:2.5s; }
.about-hero-particles span:nth-child(8) { width:6px;height:6px;left:20%;top:45%;animation-duration:12s;animation-delay:4s; }
@keyframes floatPt {
  0% { transform: translateY(0) scale(1); opacity:0; }
  10% { opacity:1; }
  90% { opacity:1; }
  100% { transform: translateY(-80px) scale(.6); opacity:0; }
}

.min-vh-hero { min-height: calc(100vh - 200px); }

/* Eyebrow */
.ah-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .12em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--cyan);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  opacity: 0; transform: translateX(-40px);
  animation: slideInL .7s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1) .2s forwards;
}
.ah-dot {
  width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--cyan);
  animation: pulseDot 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes pulseDot {
  0%,100% { transform: scale(1); opacity:1; }
  50% { transform: scale(1.6); opacity:.6; }
}

/* Title */
.ah-title {
  font-size: clamp(32px,5.5vw,68px); font-weight: 800; line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 24px; letter-spacing: -.025em;
  opacity: 0; transform: translateX(-50px);
  animation: slideInL .8s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1) .35s forwards;
}
.ah-hl {
  position: relative; display: inline-block; color: var(--cyan);
}
.ah-hl::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; bottom: 2px; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 4px; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--cyan), #0055ff);
  border-radius: 2px; transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform .5s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
}
.about-hero:hover .ah-hl::after { transform: scaleX(1); }

/* Desc */
.ah-desc {
  font-size: 17px; color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.7; max-width: 520px;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
  opacity: 0; transform: translateX(-40px);
  animation: slideInL .7s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1) .5s forwards;
}
.ah-desc strong { color: #fff; }

/* Buttons */
.ah-btns {
  display: flex; gap: 14px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 28px;
  opacity: 0; transform: translateX(-40px);
  animation: slideInL .7s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1) .65s forwards;
}

/* Breadcrumb */
.ah-breadcrumb {
  font-size: 13px; color: var(--text-muted);
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  opacity: 0; animation: fadeUp .6s ease .85s forwards;
}
.ah-breadcrumb a { color: var(--cyan); }
.ah-breadcrumb a:hover { text-decoration: underline; }
.ah-breadcrumb i { font-size: 11px; opacity: .5; }

/* Hero Image */
.ah-img-wrap {
  position: relative; border-radius: 20px; overflow: visible;
}
.ah-main-img {
  width: 100%; height: 520px; object-fit: cover; border-radius: 20px;
  display: block;
  transform: scale(1.02);
  transition: transform .8s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 80px rgba(0,0,0,.5);
}
.ah-img-wrap:hover .ah-main-img { transform: scale(1.05); }

/* shimmer scan */
.ah-img-shimmer {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; border-radius: 20px;
  background: linear-gradient(105deg, transparent 40%, rgba(0,200,255,.07) 50%, transparent 60%);
  background-size: 200% 100%;
  animation: shimScan 3.5s linear 1s infinite;
  pointer-events: none; z-index: 2;
}
@keyframes shimScan {
  0% { background-position: -100% 0; }
  100% { background-position: 200% 0; }
}

/* floating badges */
.ah-badge {
  position: absolute; z-index: 4;
  background: rgba(8,18,32,.88); backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,200,255,.25); border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 14px 20px; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.4);
  cursor: default;
  transition: transform .35s cubic-bezier(.34,1.56,.64,1), box-shadow .3s;
  animation: badgeFloat 3.5s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
.ah-badge:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.05) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0,200,255,.2);
  border-color: rgba(0,200,255,.5);
}
.ah-badge i { font-size: 28px; color: var(--cyan); flex-shrink: 0; }
.ah-badge-num { font-size: 22px; font-weight: 800; color: #fff; font-family: var(--font-head); line-height: 1; }
.ah-badge-label { font-size: 12px; color: var(--text-muted); margin-top: 2px; }
.ah-badge-top { top: -18px; right: -18px; animation-delay: 0s; }
.ah-badge-bottom { bottom: 20px; left: -18px; animation-delay: 1s; }
@keyframes badgeFloat {
  from { transform: translateY(0); }
  to { transform: translateY(-8px); }
}

/* glow ring */
.ah-glow-ring {
  position: absolute; inset: -12px; border-radius: 26px;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(0,200,255,.15);
  animation: glowRingPulse 3s ease-in-out infinite;
  pointer-events: none; z-index: -1;
}
@keyframes glowRingPulse {
  0%,100% { opacity:.4; transform:scale(1); }
  50% { opacity:1; transform:scale(1.02); }
}

@keyframes slideInL { to { opacity:1; transform:translateX(0); } }
@keyframes fadeUp { from { opacity:0; transform:translateY(20px); } to { opacity:1; transform:translateY(0); } }

/* ═══ STATS STRIP ═══ */
.stats-strip {
  background: #0a1826;
  border-top: 1px solid #1a2e42;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #1a2e42;
  padding: 0;
}
.stat-item {
  padding: 36px 20px; text-align: center;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  transition: background .3s;
}
.stat-item:last-child { border-right: none; }
.stat-item:hover { background: rgba(0,200,255,.04); }
.stat-item::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 0; height: 2px; background: var(--cyan);
  transition: width .4s ease;
}
.stat-item:hover::before { width: 60%; }
.stat-num {
  font-size: clamp(30px,4vw,48px); font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--cyan); line-height: 1; font-family: var(--font-head);
  transition: transform .3s ease;
}
.stat-item:hover .stat-num { transform: scale(1.08); }
.stat-lbl { font-size: 13px; color: var(--text-muted); margin-top: 6px; font-weight: 500; }

/* ═══ STORY SECTION ═══ */
.story-section { background: var(--navy-light, #0f2535); }
.story-img-wrap { position: relative; }
.story-main-img { width: 100%; height: 500px; object-fit: cover; display: block; }
.story-img-overlay {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; border-radius: .75rem;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(8,22,36,.6) 0%, transparent 60%);
}
.story-img-card {
  position: absolute; bottom: 28px; left: 28px;
  background: rgba(8,18,32,.9); backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,200,255,.25); border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 16px 22px; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.4);
  transition: transform .35s cubic-bezier(.34,1.56,.64,1), box-shadow .3s;
}
.story-img-card:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0,200,255,.2); }
.story-img-card i { font-size: 26px; color: var(--cyan); }
.story-card-year { font-size: 20px; font-weight: 800; color: #fff; font-family: var(--font-head); line-height: 1; }
.story-card-text { font-size: 12px; color: var(--text-muted); margin-top: 2px; }

/* Timeline */
.story-timeline { margin-top: 2rem; }
.tl-item {
  display: flex; gap: 20px; align-items: flex-start;
  margin-bottom: 20px; position: relative;
}
.tl-dot {
  width: 14px; height: 14px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--cyan); flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 5px;
  position: relative; transition: transform .3s cubic-bezier(.34,1.56,.64,1);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(0,200,255,.15);
}
.tl-dot::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; top: 100%; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 2px; height: calc(100% + 18px); background: rgba(0,200,255,.2);
}
.tl-item:last-child .tl-dot::before { display: none; }
.tl-item:hover .tl-dot { transform: scale(1.4); box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(0,200,255,.2); }
.tl-year {
  font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--cyan);
  letter-spacing: .05em; margin-bottom: 4px; font-family: var(--font-head);
}
.tl-text { font-size: 14px; color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.6; }

/* ═══ MARQUEE STRIP ═══ */
.marquee-wrap {
  overflow: hidden;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.07);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.07);
  padding: 1.2rem 0; background: #09192a;
}
.marquee-track {
  display: flex; white-space: nowrap;
  animation: marquee 20s linear infinite; width: max-content;
}
.marquee-track span {
  font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 1.5rem; font-weight: 700;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.15); margin-right: 2.5rem;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1.5rem;
  transition: color .3s;
}
.marquee-track span:hover { color: rgba(0,200,255,.5); }
.marquee-track span i { color: var(--cyan); font-size: 1rem; }
@keyframes marquee { from { transform: translateX(0); } to { transform: translateX(-50%); } }

/* ═══ VALUES / MISSION ═══ */
.values-section { background: var(--navy); }
.value-card {
  background: var(--navy-card, #112233);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  border-radius: 20px; padding: 36px 30px;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform .35s cubic-bezier(.34,1.56,.64,1), box-shadow .3s, border-color .3s;
  height: 100%;
}
.value-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px);
  border-color: rgba(0,200,255,.35);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(0,0,0,.4), 0 0 30px rgba(0,200,255,.08);
}
.value-card-accent {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #0d2a42 0%, #0a1c2e 100%);
  border-color: rgba(0,200,255,.2);
}
.value-icon {
  width: 64px; height: 64px; border-radius: 16px;
  background: rgba(0,200,255,.1); color: var(--cyan);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 28px; margin-bottom: 22px;
  transition: background .3s, transform .35s cubic-bezier(.34,1.56,.64,1);
}
.value-icon svg {
  width: 28px; height: 28px;
  stroke: currentColor; flex-shrink: 0;
}
.value-card:hover .value-icon { background: var(--cyan); color: #06262c; transform: rotate(8deg) scale(1.1); }
.value-card h4 { font-size: 1.25rem; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.value-card p { font-size: 14px; color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.value-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; }
.value-list li { font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--text-muted); display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; }
.value-list i { color: var(--cyan); flex-shrink: 0; }
.value-bottom-line {
  position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--cyan), #0055ff);
  transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform .4s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
}
.value-card:hover .value-bottom-line { transform: scaleX(1); }
.value-glow {
  position: absolute; top: -30px; right: -30px;
  width: 120px; height: 120px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0,200,255,.1) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none; transition: opacity .3s;
  opacity: 0;
}
.value-card:hover .value-glow { opacity: 1; }

/* ═══ WHY SECTION ═══ */
.why-section {
  position: relative; padding: 90px 0;
  background: #0a1826; overflow: hidden;
}
.why-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 20px; margin-top: 2rem; }
.why-item {
  display: flex; gap: 16px; align-items: flex-start;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.03); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  border-radius: 14px; padding: 20px 18px;
  transition: all .3s cubic-bezier(.34,1.56,.64,1);
  cursor: default;
}
.why-item:hover {
  background: rgba(0,200,255,.05); border-color: rgba(0,200,255,.25);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(0,0,0,.3);
}
.why-icon {
  width: 46px; height: 46px; border-radius: 12px; flex-shrink: 0;
  background: rgba(0,200,255,.1); color: var(--cyan);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 22px;
  transition: background .3s, transform .35s cubic-bezier(.34,1.56,.64,1);
}
.why-item:hover .why-icon { background: var(--cyan); color: #06262c; transform: rotate(10deg) scale(1.1); }
.why-item h6 { font-size: 14.5px; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 5px; font-family: var(--font-head); }
.why-item p { font-size: 13px; color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.6; margin: 0; }

/* why visual */
.why-visual { position: relative; }
.why-img { width: 100%; height: 540px; object-fit: cover; display: block; }
.why-floating-card {
  position: absolute; z-index: 4;
  background: rgba(8,18,32,.9);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,200,255,.25); border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 16px 20px; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.4);
  animation: wfcFloat 3.5s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
  transition: transform .35s cubic-bezier(.34,1.56,.64,1);
}
.why-floating-card:hover { transform: scale(1.06); border-color: rgba(0,200,255,.5); }
.why-floating-card i { font-size: 26px; color: var(--cyan); }
.wfc-num { font-size: 20px; font-weight: 800; color: #fff; font-family: var(--font-head); line-height: 1; }
.wfc-label { font-size: 12px; color: var(--text-muted); }
.wfc-1 { top: 24px; right: -16px; animation-delay: 0s; }
.wfc-2 { bottom: 40px; left: -16px; animation-delay: 1.2s; }
@keyframes wfcFloat { from { transform: translateY(0); } to { transform: translateY(-10px); } }

/* ═══ TECH STACK ═══ */
.tech-section { background: var(--navy-light, #0f2535); }
.tech-grid {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px; justify-content: center;
}
.tech-pill {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.04); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  border-radius: 50px; padding: 10px 20px;
  font-size: 14px; font-weight: 500; color: var(--text-muted);
  cursor: default;
  transition: all .3s cubic-bezier(.34,1.56,.64,1);
}
.tech-pill i { font-size: 16px; color: var(--cyan); transition: transform .3s cubic-bezier(.34,1.56,.64,1); }
.tech-pill:hover {
  background: rgba(0,200,255,.08); border-color: rgba(0,200,255,.35);
  color: #fff; transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.05);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0,200,255,.15);
}
.tech-pill:hover i { transform: rotate(15deg) scale(1.2); }

/* ═══ TEAM SECTION ═══ */
.team-section { background: var(--navy); }
.team-card {
  background: var(--navy-card, #112233);
  border-radius: 18px; overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  transition: all .35s cubic-bezier(.34,1.56,.64,1);
  height: 100%;
}
.team-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px);
  border-color: rgba(0,200,255,.3);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 50px rgba(0,0,0,.4);
}
.team-img-wrap { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.team-img-wrap img { width: 100%; height: 280px; object-fit: cover; display: block; transition: transform .5s ease; }
.team-card:hover .team-img-wrap img { transform: scale(1.08); }
.team-overlay {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0,200,255,.8) 0%, transparent 60%);
  display: flex; align-items: flex-end; justify-content: center;
  padding-bottom: 20px;
  opacity: 0; transition: opacity .35s ease;
}
.team-card:hover .team-overlay { opacity: 1; }
.team-socials { display: flex; gap: 10px; }
.team-socials a {
  width: 38px; height: 38px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.15); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px); backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.3); color: #fff;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 16px;
  transition: all .25s cubic-bezier(.34,1.56,.64,1);
  transform: translateY(20px);
}
.team-card:hover .team-socials a { transform: translateY(0); }
.team-socials a:hover { background: #fff; color: #06262c; transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.1) !important; }
.team-body { padding: 22px 20px; }
.team-body h5 { font-size: 1rem; margin-bottom: 4px; font-family: var(--font-head); }
.team-body p { font-size: 13px; color: var(--cyan); margin-bottom: 12px; }
.team-tags { display: flex; gap: 6px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.team-tags span {
  font-size: 11px; font-weight: 600; padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 20px; background: rgba(0,200,255,.1);
  color: var(--cyan); border: 1px solid rgba(0,200,255,.2);
  transition: all .2s;
}
.team-tags span:hover { background: var(--cyan); color: #06262c; }

/* ═══ ACCORDION SECTION ═══ */
.accordion-section { background: #0a1826; }
.acc-dark .accordion-item {
  background: transparent; border: none; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
}
.acc-dark .accordion-button {
  background: transparent; color: #fff; font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 16px; box-shadow: none; padding: 1.2rem 0;
  font-family: var(--font-head); display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
}
.acc-dark .accordion-button:not(.collapsed) { color: var(--cyan); }
.acc-dark .accordion-button::after { filter: invert(1); }
.acc-dark .accordion-button i { font-size: 18px; }
.acc-dark .accordion-body { padding: 0 0 1.4rem; }
.acc-thumb {
  width: 70px; height: 70px; border-radius: 12px; object-fit: cover; flex-shrink: 0;
  border: 2px solid rgba(0,200,255,.2);
  transition: transform .3s cubic-bezier(.34,1.56,.64,1), border-color .3s;
}
.acc-thumb:hover { transform: scale(1.08); border-color: var(--cyan); }
.acc-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; margin-top: 10px; }
.acc-list li { font-size: 14px; color: var(--text-muted); display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; }
.acc-list i { color: var(--cyan); }

/* ═══ TESTIMONIALS ═══ */
.testi-section { background: var(--navy); }
.testi-card {
  background: var(--navy-card, #112233);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  border-radius: 20px; padding: 32px 28px; height: 100%;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  transition: all .35s cubic-bezier(.34,1.56,.64,1);
}
.testi-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  border-color: rgba(0,200,255,.3);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 50px rgba(0,0,0,.4);
}
.testi-card-accent {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #0d2c44 0%, #091c2c 100%);
  border-color: rgba(0,200,255,.2);
}
/* quote mark */
.testi-card::before {
  content: '\201C';
  position: absolute; top: 14px; right: 24px;
  font-size: 80px; line-height: 1; color: rgba(0,200,255,.08);
  font-family: Georgia, serif; pointer-events: none;
  transition: color .3s;
}
.testi-card:hover::before { color: rgba(0,200,255,.15); }
.testi-stars { display: flex; gap: 4px; color: #f5c542; margin-bottom: 16px; font-size: 14px; }
.testi-card p { font-size: 14.5px; color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 22px; font-style: italic; }
.testi-author { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; }
.testi-author img {
  width: 48px; height: 48px; border-radius: 50%; object-fit: cover;
  border: 2px solid rgba(0,200,255,.3);
  transition: border-color .3s, transform .3s cubic-bezier(.34,1.56,.64,1);
}
.testi-card:hover .testi-author img { border-color: var(--cyan); transform: scale(1.08); }
.testi-author h6 { font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 2px; font-family: var(--font-head); }
.testi-author span { font-size: 12px; color: var(--cyan); }

/* ═══ CTA SECTION ═══ */
.cta-section {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #081624 0%, #0d2a40 100%);
  padding: 90px 0; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.cta-particles {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none; overflow: hidden;
}
.cta-particles span {
  position: absolute; border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(0,200,255,.12); animation: floatPt linear infinite;
}
.cta-particles span:nth-child(1){width:6px;height:6px;left:5%;top:30%;animation-duration:11s;}
.cta-particles span:nth-child(2){width:4px;height:4px;left:88%;top:20%;animation-duration:8s;animation-delay:1s;}
.cta-particles span:nth-child(3){width:5px;height:5px;left:40%;top:80%;animation-duration:13s;animation-delay:2s;}
.cta-particles span:nth-child(4){width:3px;height:3px;left:70%;top:50%;animation-duration:9s;animation-delay:.5s;}
.cta-particles span:nth-child(5){width:7px;height:7px;left:20%;top:65%;animation-duration:14s;animation-delay:3s;}

.cta-info { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 18px; margin-top: 2rem; }
.cta-info-item {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px;
  padding: 16px 20px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.03); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.07);
  border-radius: 12px;
  transition: all .3s cubic-bezier(.34,1.56,.64,1);
}
.cta-info-item:hover {
  background: rgba(0,200,255,.05); border-color: rgba(0,200,255,.2);
  transform: translateX(6px);
}
.cta-info-icon {
  width: 46px; height: 46px; border-radius: 12px; flex-shrink: 0;
  background: rgba(0,200,255,.1); color: var(--cyan);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 22px;
  transition: background .3s, transform .3s cubic-bezier(.34,1.56,.64,1);
}
.cta-info-item:hover .cta-info-icon { background: var(--cyan); color: #06262c; transform: rotate(8deg); }
.cta-info-label { font-size: 11px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .08em; color: var(--cyan); font-weight: 700; }
.cta-info-val { font-size: 14px; color: var(--text-muted); margin-top: 2px; }

/* CTA Form */
.cta-form-wrap {
  background: rgba(10,24,38,.8); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px); backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,200,255,.15); border-radius: 20px; padding: 36px;
}
.cta-form-wrap h4 { font-size: 1.4rem; margin-bottom: 24px; font-family: var(--font-head); }
.input-wrap {
  position: relative; display: flex;
}
.input-wrap > i {
  position: absolute; left: 14px; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%);
  color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 18px; z-index: 2; pointer-events: none;
}
.input-wrap textarea ~ i { top: 18px; transform: none; }
.input-wrap input,
.input-wrap select,
.input-wrap textarea {
  width: 100%; padding: 13px 14px 13px 44px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1); border-radius: 10px;
  color: #fff; font-size: 14px; font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  transition: border-color .25s, box-shadow .25s, background .25s;
  outline: none;
}
.input-wrap select { appearance: none; }
.input-wrap input::placeholder,
.input-wrap textarea::placeholder { color: var(--text-muted); }
.input-wrap input:focus,
.input-wrap select:focus,
.input-wrap textarea:focus {
  border-color: var(--cyan); background: rgba(0,200,255,.04);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(0,200,255,.12);
}
.input-wrap select option { background: #0d1f2d; color: #fff; }

/* Footer styles are inherited from home.css (linked in <head>) */

/* ═══ BACK TO TOP ═══ */
#backToTop {
  position: fixed; right: 30px; bottom: 30px; width: 48px; height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%; background: var(--cyan); color: #06262c; border: none;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 1.2rem;
  opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; transform: translateY(15px);
  transition: all .35s ease; z-index: 999;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(0,0,0,.3); cursor: pointer;
}
#backToTop.show { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: translateY(0); }
#backToTop:hover { background: #fff; transform: translateY(-3px); }

/* ═══ RESPONSIVE ═══ */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .ah-main-img { height: 380px; }
  .story-main-img { height: 360px; }
  .why-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .why-img { height: 360px; }
  .big-bg-text { font-size: 4rem; }
}
@media (max-width: 575px) {
  .ah-title { font-size: 32px; }
  .ah-btns { flex-direction: column; }
  .ah-main-img { height: 280px; }
  .ah-badge-top { right: 0; top: -14px; }
  .ah-badge-bottom { left: 0; }
  .cta-form-wrap { padding: 24px 18px; }
  .stats-strip .col-6 { border-right: none; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06); }
  section { padding: 60px 0; }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *, *::before, *::after { animation: none !important; transition: none !important; }
}



/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════
   ABOUT PAGE → LIGHT THEME OVERRIDE (home.css se match)
═══════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

:root {
  --cyan: #2563eb !important;
  --cyan-dark: #1e3a8a !important;
  --navy: #ffffff !important;
  --navy-light: #f4f7fb !important;
  --navy-card: #ffffff !important;
  --text-muted: #5a6b7e !important;
  --white: #16263a !important;
}

body {
  background: #f4f7fb !important;
  color: #16263a !important;
}

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 { color: #16263a !important; }

/* preloader */
#preloader { background: #f4f7fb !important; }
.loader-logo { color: #16263a !important; }

/* side icons */
.side-icon-btn {
  background: #ffffff !important;
  border-color: #dbe4f3 !important;
  color: #1e3a8a !important;
}
.side-icon-btn:hover {
  background: #2563eb !important;
  border-color: #2563eb !important;
  color: #fff !important;
}
.side-icon-btn::after {
  background: #ffffff !important;
  border-color: #dbe4f3 !important;
  color: #2563eb !important;
}

/* about hero */
.about-hero { background: #f4f7fb !important; }
.about-hero-grid {
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(37,99,235,.05) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(37,99,235,.05) 1px, transparent 1px) !important;
}
.about-hero-particles span { background: rgba(37,99,235,.15) !important; }

.ah-eyebrow { color: #2563eb !important; }
.ah-dot { background: #2563eb !important; }
.ah-title { color: #16263a !important; }
.ah-hl { color: #2563eb !important; }
.ah-hl::after { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #2563eb, #1e3a8a) !important; }
.ah-desc { color: #5a6b7e !important; }
.ah-desc strong { color: #16263a !important; }
.ah-breadcrumb { color: #5a6b7e !important; }
.ah-breadcrumb a { color: #2563eb !important; }

.ah-main-img { box-shadow: 0 30px 80px rgba(15,23,42,.15) !important; }
.ah-img-shimmer {
  background: linear-gradient(105deg, transparent 40%, rgba(37,99,235,.07) 50%, transparent 60%) !important;
}
.ah-badge {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.92) !important;
  border-color: rgba(37,99,235,.25) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(15,23,42,.12) !important;
}
.ah-badge i { color: #2563eb !important; }
.ah-badge-num { color: #16263a !important; }
.ah-badge-label { color: #5a6b7e !important; }
.ah-glow-ring { border-color: rgba(37,99,235,.15) !important; }

/* stats strip */
.stats-strip {
  background: #f4f7fb !important;
  border-color: #e6ecf3 !important;
}
.stat-item { border-color: #e6ecf3 !important; }
.stat-item:hover { background: rgba(37,99,235,.04) !important; }
.stat-item::before { background: #2563eb !important; }
.stat-num { color: #2563eb !important; }
.stat-lbl { color: #5a6b7e !important; }

/* story section */
.story-section { background: #ffffff !important; }
.story-img-overlay {
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(244,247,251,.7) 0%, transparent 60%) !important;
}
.story-img-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.92) !important;
  border-color: rgba(37,99,235,.25) !important;
}
.story-img-card i { color: #2563eb !important; }
.story-card-year { color: #16263a !important; }
.story-card-text { color: #5a6b7e !important; }
.tl-dot { background: #2563eb !important; box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(37,99,235,.15) !important; }
.tl-dot::before { background: rgba(37,99,235,.2) !important; }
.tl-year { color: #2563eb !important; }
.tl-text { color: #5a6b7e !important; }

/* marquee strip */
.marquee-wrap {
  background: #f4f7fb !important;
  border-color: #e6ecf3 !important;
}
.marquee-track span { color: rgba(30,58,138,.18) !important; }
.marquee-track span i { color: #2563eb !important; }
.marquee-track span:hover { color: rgba(37,99,235,.5) !important; }

/* values section */
.values-section { background: #f4f7fb !important; }
.value-card {
  background: #ffffff !important;
  border-color: #e6ecf3 !important;
}
.value-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(37,99,235,.35) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(15,23,42,.1), 0 0 30px rgba(37,99,235,.08) !important;
}
.value-card-accent {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #eaf2ff 0%, #f4f7fb 100%) !important;
  border-color: rgba(37,99,235,.2) !important;
}
.value-icon { background: rgba(37,99,235,.1) !important; color: #2563eb !important; }
.value-card:hover .value-icon { background: #2563eb !important; color: #fff !important; }
.value-card h4 { color: #16263a !important; }
.value-card p { color: #5a6b7e !important; }
.value-list li { color: #5a6b7e !important; }
.value-list i { color: #2563eb !important; }
.value-bottom-line { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #2563eb, #1e3a8a) !important; }
.value-glow { background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(37,99,235,.1) 0%, transparent 70%) !important; }

/* why section */
.why-section { background: #ffffff !important; }
.why-item {
  background: rgba(37,99,235,.03) !important;
  border-color: #e6ecf3 !important;
}
.why-item:hover {
  background: rgba(37,99,235,.05) !important;
  border-color: rgba(37,99,235,.25) !important;
}
.why-icon { background: rgba(37,99,235,.1) !important; color: #2563eb !important; }
.why-item:hover .why-icon { background: #2563eb !important; color: #fff !important; }
.why-item h6 { color: #16263a !important; }
.why-item p { color: #5a6b7e !important; }
.why-floating-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.92) !important;
  border-color: rgba(37,99,235,.25) !important;
}
.why-floating-card i { color: #2563eb !important; }
.wfc-num { color: #16263a !important; }
.wfc-label { color: #5a6b7e !important; }

/* tech stack */
.tech-section { background: #f4f7fb !important; }
.tech-pill {
  background: rgba(37,99,235,.05) !important;
  border-color: #e6ecf3 !important;
  color: #5a6b7e !important;
}
.tech-pill i { color: #2563eb !important; }
.tech-pill:hover {
  background: rgba(37,99,235,.08) !important;
  border-color: rgba(37,99,235,.35) !important;
  color: #16263a !important;
}

/* team section */
.team-section { background: #ffffff !important; }
.team-card {
  background: #ffffff !important;
  border-color: #e6ecf3 !important;
}
.team-card:hover { border-color: rgba(37,99,235,.3) !important; box-shadow: 0 24px 50px rgba(15,23,42,.1) !important; }
.team-overlay {
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(37,99,235,.85) 0%, transparent 60%) !important;
}
.team-body h5 { color: #16263a !important; }
.team-body p { color: #2563eb !important; }
.team-tags span {
  background: rgba(37,99,235,.1) !important;
  color: #2563eb !important;
  border-color: rgba(37,99,235,.2) !important;
}
.team-tags span:hover { background: #2563eb !important; color: #fff !important; }

/* accordion / FAQ */
.accordion-section { background: #f4f7fb !important; }
.acc-dark .accordion-item { border-bottom-color: #e6ecf3 !important; }
.acc-dark .accordion-button { color: #16263a !important; }
.acc-dark .accordion-button:not(.collapsed) { color: #2563eb !important; }
.acc-dark .accordion-button::after { filter: none !important; }
.acc-thumb { border-color: rgba(37,99,235,.2) !important; }
.acc-list li { color: #5a6b7e !important; }
.acc-list i { color: #2563eb !important; }

/* testimonials */
.testi-section { background: #ffffff !important; }
.testi-card {
  background: #ffffff !important;
  border-color: #e6ecf3 !important;
}
.testi-card:hover { border-color: rgba(37,99,235,.3) !important; box-shadow: 0 24px 50px rgba(15,23,42,.1) !important; }
.testi-card-accent {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #eaf2ff 0%, #f4f7fb 100%) !important;
  border-color: rgba(37,99,235,.2) !important;
}
.testi-card::before { color: rgba(37,99,235,.08) !important; }
.testi-card:hover::before { color: rgba(37,99,235,.15) !important; }
.testi-card p { color: #5a6b7e !important; }
.testi-author img { border-color: rgba(37,99,235,.3) !important; }
.testi-card:hover .testi-author img { border-color: #2563eb !important; }
.testi-author h6 { color: #16263a !important; }
.testi-author span { color: #2563eb !important; }

/* CTA section */
.cta-section {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #f4f7fb 0%, #eaf2ff 100%) !important;
}
.cta-particles span { background: rgba(37,99,235,.12) !important; }
.cta-info-item {
  background: rgba(37,99,235,.03) !important;
  border-color: #e6ecf3 !important;
}
.cta-info-item:hover {
  background: rgba(37,99,235,.05) !important;
  border-color: rgba(37,99,235,.2) !important;
}
.cta-info-icon { background: rgba(37,99,235,.1) !important; color: #2563eb !important; }
.cta-info-item:hover .cta-info-icon { background: #2563eb !important; color: #fff !important; }
.cta-info-label { color: #2563eb !important; }
.cta-info-val { color: #5a6b7e !important; }

.cta-form-wrap {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.95) !important;
  border-color: rgba(37,99,235,.15) !important;
}
.cta-form-wrap h4 { color: #16263a !important; }
.input-wrap > i { color: #94a3b8 !important; }
.input-wrap input,
.input-wrap select,
.input-wrap textarea {
  background: #ffffff !important;
  border-color: #dbe4f3 !important;
  color: #16263a !important;
}
.input-wrap input::placeholder,
.input-wrap textarea::placeholder { color: #94a3b8 !important; }
.input-wrap input:focus,
.input-wrap select:focus,
.input-wrap textarea:focus {
  border-color: #2563eb !important;
  background: rgba(37,99,235,.04) !important;
}
.input-wrap select option { background: #fff !important; color: #16263a !important; }

/* buttons */
.btn-primary-c { background: #2563eb !important; color: #fff !important; }
.btn-primary-c:hover { background: #1e3a8a !important; box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(37,99,235,.35) !important; }
.btn-outline-c { color: #16263a !important; border-color: #cbd5e1 !important; }
.btn-outline-c:hover { border-color: #2563eb !important; color: #2563eb !important; }

/* back to top */
#backToTop { background: #2563eb !important; color: #fff !important; }
#backToTop:hover { background: #1e3a8a !important; }

/* section eyebrow */
.eyebrow { color: #2563eb !important; }
.section-title span { color: #2563eb !important; }
.section-text { color: #5a6b7e !important; }
.big-bg-text { color: rgba(15,23,42,.025) !important; }

::selection { background: #2563eb !important; color: #fff !important; }
::-webkit-scrollbar-track { background: #f4f7fb !important; }
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { background: #2563eb !important; }



/* ═══════════ ABOUT — FINAL INLINE CLEANUP (about.css ke END mein paste) ═══════════ */

/* inline dark backgrounds (industry modal etc.) → light */
[style*="background:#0d1f2d"], [style*="background: #0d1f2d"],
[style*="background:#080f17"], [style*="background: #080f17"],
[style*="background:#0b1a26"], [style*="background: #0b1a26"],
[style*="background:#091520"], [style*="background:#070f18"]{ background:#ffffff !important; }

/* dark inline borders → light */
[style*="#1a3050"], [style*="#1a2e42"]{ border-color:#e6ecf3 !important; }

/* cyan inline text → blue */
[style*="color:#00c8ff"], [style*="color: #00c8ff"]{ color:#2563eb !important; }

/* preloader logo stroke */
.loader-logo svg[stroke="#00c8ff"]{ stroke:#2563eb !important; }

/* ===== industry choice modal → light + readable ===== */
#industryChoiceModal .modal-content{ background:#ffffff !important; border:1px solid #e6ecf3 !important; }
#industryChoiceModal .modal-header{ background:linear-gradient(135deg,#eaf2ff,#ffffff) !important; border-bottom:1px solid #e6ecf3 !important; }
#industryChoiceModal h5, #industryChoiceModal h6{ color:#0f172a !important; }
#industryChoiceModal p, #industryChoiceModal small{ color:#5a6b7e !important; }
#industryChoiceModal .btn-close{ filter:none !important; }
#modalIndIconWrap{ background:rgba(37,99,235,.10) !important; color:#2563eb !important; }
.ind-choice-card{ background:#f4f7fb !important; border:1px solid #e6ecf3 !important; }
.ind-choice-card:hover, .ind-choice-card--accent{ background:#eaf2ff !important; border-color:#2563eb !important; }
.ind-choice-card h6{ color:#0f172a !important; }
.ind-choice-card p{ color:#5a6b7e !important; }
.ind-choice-icon{ background:rgba(37,99,235,.10) !important; color:#2563eb !important; }