/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════
   DESIGN TOKENS & GLOBAL RESET
═══════════════════════════════════════════ */
      :root {
        --ink: #0d1c1f;
        --ink-2: #1b3237;
        --teal-deep: #04424c;
        --teal: #0a6b7a;
        --teal-mid: #0e8e9f;
        --teal-light: #1ab3c8;
        --teal-pale: #e3f5f7;
        --teal-pale2: #b8e8ee;
        --gold-deep: #8b5e06;
        --gold: #c8820a;
        --gold-mid: #e09b1a;
        --gold-light: #f5c842;
        --gold-pale: #fdf5e0;
        --cream: #faf7f2;
        --cream-2: #f3efe8;
        --white: #ffffff;
        --slate: #2d4852;
        --gray: #5b7480;
        --gray-light: #8fa8b0;
        --border: #e0e9eb;
        --border-2: #d0dde0;
        --surface: #f4f8f9;

        --ff-serif: "Cormorant Garamond", Georgia, serif;
        --ff-sans: "DM Sans", system-ui, sans-serif;
        --ff-mono: "DM Mono", monospace;

        --radius-sm: 8px;
        --radius-md: 16px;
        --radius-lg: 24px;
        --radius-xl: 32px;

        --shadow-sm: 0 2px 8px rgba(4, 66, 76, 0.06);
        --shadow-md: 0 8px 28px rgba(4, 66, 76, 0.1);
        --shadow-lg: 0 20px 60px rgba(4, 66, 76, 0.14);
        --shadow-xl: 0 32px 80px rgba(4, 66, 76, 0.18);

        --ease-out: cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
        --ease-spring: cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
      }

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

      html {
        scroll-behavior: smooth;
        font-size: 16px;
      }

      body {
        font-family: var(--ff-sans);
        background: var(--white);
        color: var(--ink);
        line-height: 1.6;
        overflow-x: hidden;
        -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
      }

      /* Grain overlay */
      body::before {
        content: "";
        position: fixed;
        inset: 0;
        background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg viewBox='0 0 256 256' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cfilter id='noise'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.9' numOctaves='4' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23noise)' opacity='1'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
        opacity: 0.025;
        pointer-events: none;
        z-index: 9999;
      }

      /* TYPOGRAPHY */
      h1,
      h2,
      h3,
      h4,
      h5 {
        font-family: var(--ff-serif);
        line-height: 1.12;
        font-weight: 600;
      }

      p {
        color: var(--gray);
        line-height: 1.8;
      }

      a {
        text-decoration: none;
        color: inherit;
      }

      img {
        max-width: 100%;
        display: block;
      }

      /* LAYOUT */
      .container {
        max-width: 1240px;
        margin: 0 auto;
        padding: 0 40px;
      }

      .section {
        padding: 110px 0;
      }

      /* ── SECTION LABELS ── */
      .label {
        display: inline-flex;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 10px;
        font-family: var(--ff-mono);
        font-size: 0.68rem;
        font-weight: 500;
        letter-spacing: 0.22em;
        text-transform: uppercase;
        color: var(--teal-mid);
        margin-bottom: 20px;
      }
      .label::before {
        content: "";
        display: block;
        width: 28px;
        height: 1.5px;
        background: var(--teal-mid);
        flex-shrink: 0;
      }

      .label.gold-label {
        color: var(--gold);
      }
      .label.gold-label::before {
        background: var(--gold);
      }

      /* HEADINGS */
      .display-heading {
        font-family: var(--ff-serif);
        font-size: clamp(2.8rem, 5.5vw, 4.8rem);
        font-weight: 600;
        color: var(--ink);
        letter-spacing: -0.02em;
        line-height: 1.08;
      }

      .section-heading {
        font-family: var(--ff-serif);
        font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.8vw, 3.2rem);
        font-weight: 600;
        color: var(--ink);
        line-height: 1.14;
        letter-spacing: -0.018em;
      }

      .section-heading em,
      .display-heading em {
        font-style: italic;
        color: var(--teal);
        position: relative;
      }

      .section-subtext {
        font-size: 1.02rem;
        color: var(--gray);
        max-width: 580px;
        line-height: 1.78;
        margin-top: 16px;
      }

      .centered {
        text-align: center;
      }
      .centered .section-subtext {
        margin: 16px auto 0;
      }

      /* DIVIDER */
      .ornament {
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 12px;
        margin: 22px 0 32px;
      }
      .ornament.center {
        justify-content: center;
      }
      .ornament-line {
        flex: 1;
        height: 1px;
        background: var(--border-2);
      }
      .ornament.center .ornament-line {
        max-width: 60px;
      }
      .ornament-diamond {
        width: 8px;
        height: 8px;
        background: var(--gold);
        transform: rotate(45deg);
        flex-shrink: 0;
      }

      /* ── BUTTONS ── */
      .btn {
        display: inline-flex;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 9px;
        padding: 14px 28px;
        border-radius: 4px;
        font-family: var(--ff-sans);
        font-size: 0.875rem;
        font-weight: 600;
        letter-spacing: 0.04em;
        cursor: pointer;
        transition: all 0.28s var(--ease-out);
        border: none;
        white-space: nowrap;
        position: relative;
        overflow: hidden;
      }

      .btn::after {
        content: "";
        position: absolute;
        inset: 0;
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);
        transition: background 0.2s ease;
      }
      .btn:hover::after {
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
      }

      .btn-primary {
        background: var(--teal-deep);
        color: #fff;
        box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(4, 66, 76, 0.28);
      }
      .btn-primary:hover {
        background: var(--teal);
        box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(4, 66, 76, 0.36);
        transform: translateY(-2px);
      }

      .btn-gold {
        background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-deep), var(--gold-mid));
        color: #fff;
        box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(200, 130, 10, 0.32);
      }
      .btn-gold:hover {
        box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(200, 130, 10, 0.44);
        transform: translateY(-2px);
      }

      .btn-outline {
        background: transparent;
        color: var(--ink);
        border: 1.5px solid var(--border-2);
      }
      .btn-outline:hover {
        border-color: var(--teal);
        color: var(--teal);
        background: var(--teal-pale);
        transform: translateY(-2px);
      }

      .btn-outline-white {
        background: transparent;
        color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
        border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28);
      }
      .btn-outline-white:hover {
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
        border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
        color: #fff;
        transform: translateY(-2px);
      }

      .btn-lg {
        padding: 16px 34px;
        font-size: 0.925rem;
      }

      /* ── REVEAL ANIMATIONS ── */
      .reveal,
      .reveal-left,
      .reveal-right,
      .reveal-up,
      .reveal-scale {
        opacity: 0;
        transition: opacity 0.8s var(--ease-out), transform 0.8s var(--ease-out);
      }
      .reveal {
        transform: translateY(32px);
      }
      .reveal-left {
        transform: translateX(-40px);
      }
      .reveal-right {
        transform: translateX(40px);
      }
      .reveal-up {
        transform: translateY(20px);
      }
      .reveal-scale {
        transform: scale(0.95);
      }

      .revealed {
        opacity: 1 !important;
        transform: none !important;
      }

      .stagger .reveal:nth-child(1) {
        transition-delay: 0.05s;
      }
      .stagger .reveal:nth-child(2) {
        transition-delay: 0.12s;
      }
      .stagger .reveal:nth-child(3) {
        transition-delay: 0.19s;
      }
      .stagger .reveal:nth-child(4) {
        transition-delay: 0.26s;
      }
      .stagger .reveal:nth-child(5) {
        transition-delay: 0.33s;
      }
      .stagger .reveal:nth-child(6) {
        transition-delay: 0.4s;
      }
      .stagger .reveal:nth-child(7) {
        transition-delay: 0.47s;
      }
      .stagger .reveal:nth-child(8) {
        transition-delay: 0.54s;
      }

      /* ══════════════════════════════════════
   NAVBAR (embedded)
══════════════════════════════════════ */
      /* #navbar {
        position: fixed;
        top: 0;
        left: 0;
        right: 0;
        z-index: 1000;
        padding: 0;
        transition: all 0.4s var(--ease-out);
      } */

      /* #navbar.scrolled {
        background: rgba(250, 247, 242, 0.96);
        backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
        -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
        box-shadow: 0 1px 0 var(--border), var(--shadow-sm);
      } */

      /* .nav-inner {
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: space-between;
        height: 76px;
        padding: 0 40px;
        max-width: 1240px;
        margin: 0 auto;
      } */

      /* .nav-logo {
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 2px;
      }

      .nav-logo-name {
        font-family: var(--ff-serif);
        font-size: 1.5rem;
        font-weight: 700;
        color: #fff;
        line-height: 1;
        transition: color 0.3s ease;
        letter-spacing: -0.01em;
      } */

      /* #navbar.scrolled .nav-logo-name {
        color: var(--ink);
      } */
      /* 
      .nav-logo-sub {
        font-family: var(--ff-mono);
        font-size: 0.56rem;
        letter-spacing: 0.18em;
        text-transform: uppercase;
        color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
        transition: color 0.3s ease;
      }

      #navbar.scrolled .nav-logo-sub {
        color: var(--gray-light);
      }

      .nav-links {
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 4px;
        list-style: none;
      }

      .nav-links a {
        font-size: 0.85rem;
        font-weight: 500;
        color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78);
        padding: 8px 14px;
        border-radius: 4px;
        transition: all 0.22s ease;
        letter-spacing: 0.02em;
      }
      #navbar.scrolled .nav-links a {
        color: var(--slate);
      }
      .nav-links a:hover {
        color: #fff;
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
      }
      #navbar.scrolled .nav-links a:hover {
        color: var(--teal);
        background: var(--teal-pale);
      }

      .nav-cta {
        background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-deep), var(--gold-mid));
        color: #fff !important;
        padding: 9px 20px !important;
        border-radius: 4px !important;
        font-weight: 600 !important;
        box-shadow: 0 3px 12px rgba(200, 130, 10, 0.3);
      }
      .nav-cta:hover {
        box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(200, 130, 10, 0.42) !important;
        transform: translateY(-1px);
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) !important;
      } */
      /* #navbar.scrolled .nav-cta {
        background: linear-gradient(
          135deg,
          var(--gold-deep),
          var(--gold-mid)
        ) !important;
        color: #fff !important;
      } */

      /* ══════════════════════════════════════
   HERO
══════════════════════════════════════ */
      #hero {
        position: relative;
        min-height: 100vh;
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        background: var(--ink);
        overflow: hidden;
      }

      /* Multi-layer rich background */
      .hero-bg {
        position: absolute;
        inset: 0;
        background: radial-gradient(
            ellipse 80% 60% at 70% 40%,
            rgba(10, 107, 122, 0.45),
            transparent 60%
          ),
          radial-gradient(
            ellipse 50% 70% at 10% 80%,
            rgba(4, 66, 76, 0.6),
            transparent 55%
          ),
          radial-gradient(
            ellipse 40% 40% at 85% 85%,
            rgba(200, 130, 10, 0.12),
            transparent 50%
          ),
          linear-gradient(
            160deg,
            #081a1f 0%,
            #0c2830 35%,
            #0a3d47 65%,
            #0d2830 100%
          );
      }

      /* Ink-bleed effect circles */
      .ink-circle {
        position: absolute;
        border-radius: 50%;
        pointer-events: none;
      }
      .ic-1 {
        width: 700px;
        height: 700px;
        top: -200px;
        right: -150px;
        background: radial-gradient(
          circle,
          rgba(14, 142, 159, 0.18) 0%,
          rgba(10, 107, 122, 0.08) 50%,
          transparent 70%
        );
        animation: icFloat 18s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
      }
      .ic-2 {
        width: 500px;
        height: 500px;
        bottom: -150px;
        left: -100px;
        background: radial-gradient(
          circle,
          rgba(200, 130, 10, 0.12) 0%,
          transparent 65%
        );
        animation: icFloat 22s ease-in-out infinite alternate-reverse;
      }
      .ic-3 {
        width: 300px;
        height: 300px;
        top: 50%;
        left: 35%;
        background: radial-gradient(
          circle,
          rgba(26, 179, 200, 0.08) 0%,
          transparent 60%
        );
        animation: icFloat 14s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
      }
      @keyframes icFloat {
        0% {
          transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1);
        }
        100% {
          transform: translate(30px, -40px) scale(1.12);
        }
      }

      /* Fine diagonal lines texture */
      .hero-texture {
        position: absolute;
        inset: 0;
        background-image: repeating-linear-gradient(
          -45deg,
          transparent,
          transparent 28px,
          rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.012) 28px,
          rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.012) 29px
        );
        pointer-events: none;
      }

      /* Subtle grid */
      .hero-grid {
        position: absolute;
        inset: 0;
        background-image: linear-gradient(
            rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.028) 1px,
            transparent 1px
          ),
          linear-gradient(
            90deg,
            rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.028) 1px,
            transparent 1px
          );
        background-size: 80px 80px;
        pointer-events: none;
      }

      /* Decorative print registration marks */
      .reg-mark {
        position: absolute;
        width: 32px;
        height: 32px;
        opacity: 0.12;
        pointer-events: none;
      }
      .reg-mark::before,
      .reg-mark::after {
        content: "";
        position: absolute;
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
      }
      .reg-mark::before {
        top: 50%;
        left: 0;
        right: 0;
        height: 1px;
        transform: translateY(-50%);
      }
      .reg-mark::after {
        left: 50%;
        top: 0;
        bottom: 0;
        width: 1px;
        transform: translateX(-50%);
      }
      .rm-circle {
        width: 12px;
        height: 12px;
        border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
        border-radius: 50%;
        position: absolute;
        top: 50%;
        left: 50%;
        transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
      }
      .reg-1 {
        top: 24px;
        left: 24px;
      }
      .reg-2 {
        top: 24px;
        right: 24px;
      }
      .reg-3 {
        bottom: 100px;
        left: 24px;
      }
      .reg-4 {
        bottom: 100px;
        right: 24px;
      }

      /* Floating decorative elements */
      .hero-ornament {
        position: absolute;
        pointer-events: none;
        opacity: 0;
        animation: ornamentIn 1.2s var(--ease-out) forwards;
      }
      .ho-1 {
        top: 15%;
        right: 8%;
        animation-delay: 0.8s;
      }
      .ho-2 {
        bottom: 20%;
        left: 5%;
        animation-delay: 1s;
      }
      .ho-3 {
        top: 55%;
        right: 18%;
        animation-delay: 1.1s;
      }

      @keyframes ornamentIn {
        from {
          opacity: 0;
          transform: translateY(20px) scale(0.8);
        }
        to {
          opacity: 0.07;
          transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
        }
      }

      .ornament-quill {
        font-size: clamp(60px, 8vw, 100px);
        filter: blur(0.5px);
      }

      .hero-inner {
        position: relative;
        z-index: 5;
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        gap: 80px;
        align-items: center;
        padding: 150px 0 110px;
        width: 100%;
      }

      /* Hero left */
      .hero-left {
        animation: heroLeftIn 1s var(--ease-out) 0.2s both;
      }
      @keyframes heroLeftIn {
        from {
          opacity: 0;
          transform: translateY(40px);
        }
        to {
          opacity: 1;
          transform: none;
        }
      }

      .hero-badge {
        display: inline-flex;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 10px;
        padding: 8px 18px 8px 10px;
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
        border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
        border-radius: 100px;
        margin-bottom: 32px;
        backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
      }
      .hb-pill {
        background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold-deep), var(--gold-mid));
        color: #fff;
        font-family: var(--ff-mono);
        font-size: 0.6rem;
        font-weight: 500;
        letter-spacing: 0.14em;
        text-transform: uppercase;
        padding: 4px 10px;
        border-radius: 100px;
        white-space: nowrap;
      }
      .hb-text {
        font-size: 0.78rem;
        color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
        font-weight: 400;
        letter-spacing: 0.03em;
      }

      .hero-title {
        font-family: var(--ff-serif);
        font-size: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5rem);
        font-weight: 600;
        color: #fff;
        line-height: 1.06;
        letter-spacing: -0.025em;
        margin-bottom: 24px;
      }
      .hero-title .line-2 {
        font-style: italic;
        color: var(--gold-mid);
        display: block;
      }
      .hero-title .line-3 {
        display: block;
      }

      /* Underline deco */
      .hero-title .underline-deco {
        position: relative;
        display: inline-block;
      }
      .hero-title .underline-deco::after {
        content: "";
        position: absolute;
        bottom: 4px;
        left: 0;
        right: 0;
        height: 2px;
        background: linear-gradient(
          90deg,
          var(--gold-mid),
          var(--gold-light),
          transparent
        );
        border-radius: 2px;
        animation: lineDraw 1.2s var(--ease-out) 0.9s both;
        transform-origin: left;
      }
      @keyframes lineDraw {
        from {
          transform: scaleX(0);
        }
        to {
          transform: scaleX(1);
        }
      }

      .hero-desc {
        font-size: 1.04rem;
        color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.62);
        line-height: 1.86;
        max-width: 500px;
        margin-bottom: 40px;
        font-weight: 300;
      }

      .hero-cta-row {
        display: flex;
        gap: 12px;
        flex-wrap: wrap;
        margin-bottom: 44px;
      }

      /* Trust badge */
      .trust-strip {
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 14px;
        padding: 14px 20px;
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
        border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
        border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
        backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
      }
      .trust-icon {
        width: 40px;
        height: 40px;
        border-radius: 50%;
        background: linear-gradient(
          135deg,
          rgba(200, 130, 10, 0.25),
          rgba(200, 130, 10, 0.12)
        );
        border: 1px solid rgba(200, 130, 10, 0.3);
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        font-size: 1.1rem;
        flex-shrink: 0;
      }
      .trust-text strong {
        display: block;
        color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
        font-size: 0.84rem;
        font-weight: 600;
      }
      .trust-text span {
        font-size: 0.72rem;
        color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.44);
      }

      /* Hero right: stat cards */
      .hero-right {
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 16px;
        animation: heroRightIn 1s var(--ease-out) 0.4s both;
      }
      @keyframes heroRightIn {
        from {
          opacity: 0;
          transform: translateY(40px);
        }
        to {
          opacity: 1;
          transform: none;
        }
      }

      .stat-cards-row {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        gap: 14px;
      }

      .stat-card {
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
        border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
        border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
        padding: 28px 22px;
        text-align: center;
        backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
        transition: all 0.32s var(--ease-out);
        position: relative;
        overflow: hidden;
      }
      .stat-card::before {
        content: "";
        position: absolute;
        inset: 0;
        background: linear-gradient(
          135deg,
          rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03),
          transparent
        );
        pointer-events: none;
      }
      .stat-card.gold-card {
        background: linear-gradient(
          135deg,
          rgba(200, 130, 10, 0.22),
          rgba(200, 130, 10, 0.08)
        );
        border-color: rgba(200, 130, 10, 0.28);
      }
      .stat-card:hover {
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
        border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
        transform: translateY(-6px);
        box-shadow: 0 16px 48px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.22);
      }

      .sc-emoji {
        font-size: 1.8rem;
        display: block;
        margin-bottom: 10px;
      }
      .sc-number {
        font-family: var(--ff-serif);
        font-size: 3rem;
        font-weight: 700;
        color: #fff;
        line-height: 1;
        display: block;
        margin-bottom: 6px;
      }
      .sc-label {
        font-size: 0.72rem;
        color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.52);
        font-weight: 500;
        letter-spacing: 0.05em;
        text-transform: uppercase;
      }

      /* Feature bar */
      .feature-bar {
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
        border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.09);
        border-radius: var(--radius-md);
        padding: 16px 22px;
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: space-between;
        gap: 12px;
        backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
      }
      .fb-item {
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 7px;
        font-size: 0.78rem;
        color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.62);
        font-weight: 500;
      }
      .fb-dot {
        width: 6px;
        height: 6px;
        border-radius: 50%;
        background: var(--teal-light);
        flex-shrink: 0;
        box-shadow: 0 0 6px var(--teal-light);
        animation: dotPulse 2.5s ease-in-out infinite;
      }
      @keyframes dotPulse {
        0%,
        100% {
          box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(26, 179, 200, 0.5);
        }
        50% {
          box-shadow: 0 0 0 5px rgba(26, 179, 200, 0);
        }
      }

      /* Hero wave */
      .hero-wave {
        position: absolute;
        bottom: -2px;
        left: 0;
        right: 0;
        line-height: 0;
        z-index: 6;
      }
      .hero-wave svg {
        width: 100%;
        height: auto;
        display: block;
      }

      /* ══════════════════════════════════════
   RIBBON
══════════════════════════════════════ */
      #ribbon {
        background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--teal-deep), var(--teal));
        padding: 0;
        overflow: hidden;
        border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
      }
      .ribbon-track {
        display: flex;
        animation: ribbonScroll 38s linear infinite;
        width: max-content;
      }
      @keyframes ribbonScroll {
        0% {
          transform: translateX(0);
        }
        100% {
          transform: translateX(-50%);
        }
      }
      .ribbon-item {
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 10px;
        padding: 15px 44px;
        border-right: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
        white-space: nowrap;
        font-family: var(--ff-mono);
        font-size: 0.72rem;
        font-weight: 500;
        letter-spacing: 0.12em;
        text-transform: uppercase;
        color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
      }
      .ri-bullet {
        width: 4px;
        height: 4px;
        background: var(--gold-mid);
        transform: rotate(45deg);
        flex-shrink: 0;
      }

      /* ══════════════════════════════════════
   ABOUT TEASER
══════════════════════════════════════ */
      #about-teaser {
        background: var(--white);
        position: relative;
        overflow: hidden;
      }

      /* Decorative background strip */
      #about-teaser::before {
        content: "";
        position: absolute;
        top: 0;
        right: 0;
        width: 42%;
        height: 100%;
        background: var(--cream);
        border-radius: var(--radius-xl) 0 0 var(--radius-xl);
        pointer-events: none;
      }

      .about-grid {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        gap: 90px;
        align-items: center;
        position: relative;
        z-index: 2;
      }

      /* Visual column */
      .about-visual {
        position: relative;
      }

      .about-main-card {
        border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
        background: linear-gradient(
          145deg,
          var(--teal-deep),
          var(--teal) 55%,
          var(--teal-mid)
        );
        aspect-ratio: 4 / 3.2;
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        gap: 14px;
        position: relative;
        overflow: hidden;
        box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl), 0 0 0 1px rgba(14, 142, 159, 0.2);
      }
      .about-main-card::before {
        content: "";
        position: absolute;
        inset: 0;
        background: radial-gradient(
          circle at 75% 25%,
          rgba(200, 130, 10, 0.14),
          transparent 55%
        );
      }
      .about-main-card::after {
        content: "";
        position: absolute;
        bottom: 0;
        left: 0;
        right: 0;
        height: 60%;
        background: linear-gradient(transparent, rgba(4, 66, 76, 0.6));
      }
      .amc-icon {
        font-size: 4.5rem;
        position: relative;
        z-index: 2;
        filter: drop-shadow(0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3));
        animation: gentleFloat 6s ease-in-out infinite;
      }
      @keyframes gentleFloat {
        0%,
        100% {
          transform: translateY(0);
        }
        50% {
          transform: translateY(-8px);
        }
      }
      .amc-caption {
        position: absolute;
        bottom: 26px;
        left: 26px;
        right: 26px;
        z-index: 3;
      }
      .amc-caption-text {
        font-family: var(--ff-mono);
        font-size: 0.66rem;
        color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
        letter-spacing: 0.14em;
        text-transform: uppercase;
      }
      .amc-caption-heading {
        font-family: var(--ff-serif);
        font-size: 1.5rem;
        color: #fff;
        font-weight: 600;
        margin-top: 4px;
      }

      .about-badge-year {
        position: absolute;
        top: -18px;
        right: -18px;
        width: 110px;
        height: 110px;
        border-radius: 50%;
        background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-deep), var(--gold-mid));
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(200, 130, 10, 0.44);
        z-index: 4;
        animation: rotateSlow 20s linear infinite;
      }
      @keyframes rotateSlow {
        from {
          box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(200, 130, 10, 0.44);
        }
        to {
          box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(200, 130, 10, 0.44);
        }
      }
      .aby-num {
        font-family: var(--ff-serif);
        font-size: 2.6rem;
        font-weight: 700;
        color: #fff;
        line-height: 1;
      }
      .aby-label {
        font-family: var(--ff-mono);
        font-size: 0.56rem;
        color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
        letter-spacing: 0.1em;
        text-transform: uppercase;
        text-align: center;
        line-height: 1.4;
      }

      .about-mini-stat {
        position: absolute;
        bottom: -18px;
        left: -18px;
        background: #fff;
        border-radius: var(--radius-md);
        padding: 16px 20px;
        box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
        border: 1px solid var(--border);
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 12px;
        z-index: 4;
      }
      .ams-icon {
        width: 40px;
        height: 40px;
        border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
        background: var(--teal-pale);
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        font-size: 1.2rem;
        flex-shrink: 0;
      }
      .ams-num {
        font-family: var(--ff-serif);
        font-size: 1.5rem;
        color: var(--ink);
        font-weight: 600;
        line-height: 1;
      }
      .ams-label {
        font-size: 0.7rem;
        color: var(--gray-light);
        margin-top: 2px;
      }

      /* Text column */
      .check-list {
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 14px;
        margin: 24px 0 36px;
      }
      .check-item {
        display: flex;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 14px;
        font-size: 0.93rem;
        color: var(--slate);
        line-height: 1.65;
      }
      .check-icon {
        width: 24px;
        height: 24px;
        border-radius: 50%;
        background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--teal), var(--teal-mid));
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        color: #fff;
        font-size: 0.65rem;
        flex-shrink: 0;
        margin-top: 1px;
        box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(10, 107, 122, 0.22);
      }

      /* ══════════════════════════════════════
   SERVICES
══════════════════════════════════════ */
      #services-section {
        background: var(--cream);
        position: relative;
      }

      .services-grid {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
        gap: 18px;
      }

      .service-card {
        background: var(--white);
        border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
        padding: 30px 24px 26px;
        border: 1px solid var(--border);
        transition: all 0.36s var(--ease-out);
        cursor: pointer;
        position: relative;
        overflow: hidden;
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        text-decoration: none;
        color: inherit;
      }

      /* Top corner accent */
      .service-card::before {
        content: "";
        position: absolute;
        top: 0;
        right: 0;
        width: 60px;
        height: 60px;
        background: linear-gradient(225deg, var(--teal-pale), transparent);
        transition: all 0.36s ease;
        border-radius: 0 var(--radius-lg) 0 60px;
      }
      .service-card:hover::before {
        background: linear-gradient(225deg, var(--teal-pale2), transparent);
      }

      /* Bottom bar */
      .service-card::after {
        content: "";
        position: absolute;
        bottom: 0;
        left: 0;
        right: 0;
        height: 2px;
        background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--teal), var(--gold-mid));
        transform: scaleX(0);
        transform-origin: left;
        transition: transform 0.38s var(--ease-out);
      }
      .service-card:hover::after {
        transform: scaleX(1);
      }
      .service-card:hover {
        box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
        transform: translateY(-10px);
        border-color: transparent;
      }

      .sc-number {
        font-family: var(--ff-mono);
        font-size: 0.62rem;
        letter-spacing: 0.2em;
        color: var(--gray-light);
        margin-bottom: 16px;
      }

      .sc-icon-wrap {
        width: 56px;
        height: 56px;
        border-radius: var(--radius-md);
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        font-size: 1.55rem;
        margin-bottom: 18px;
        transition: transform 0.38s var(--ease-spring);
      }
      .service-card:hover .sc-icon-wrap {
        transform: scale(1.15) rotate(-6deg);
      }

      .sc-title {
        font-family: var(--ff-serif);
        font-size: 1.08rem;
        font-weight: 600;
        color: var(--ink);
        margin-bottom: 10px;
        line-height: 1.28;
      }
      .sc-desc {
        font-size: 0.845rem;
        color: var(--gray);
        line-height: 1.68;
        margin-bottom: 20px;
        flex: 1;
      }
      .sc-link {
        display: inline-flex;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 6px;
        font-size: 0.8rem;
        font-weight: 600;
        color: var(--teal);
        transition: gap 0.22s ease;
        font-family: var(--ff-sans);
      }
      .service-card:hover .sc-link {
        gap: 10px;
      }

      /* ══════════════════════════════════════
   STATS BANNER
══════════════════════════════════════ */
      #stats-banner {
        background: var(--ink);
        position: relative;
        overflow: hidden;
      }
      #stats-banner::before {
        content: "";
        position: absolute;
        inset: 0;
        background: radial-gradient(
            ellipse 70% 90% at 50% 50%,
            rgba(10, 107, 122, 0.12),
            transparent 65%
          ),
          repeating-linear-gradient(
            90deg,
            transparent,
            transparent 79px,
            rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02) 79px,
            rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02) 80px
          );
      }

      .stats-grid {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
        gap: 0;
        position: relative;
        z-index: 1;
      }

      .stat-item {
        text-align: center;
        padding: 60px 32px;
        border-right: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
        position: relative;
        overflow: hidden;
        transition: background 0.3s ease;
      }
      .stat-item::before {
        content: "";
        position: absolute;
        bottom: 0;
        left: 50%;
        right: 50%;
        height: 2px;
        background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--teal), var(--gold-mid));
        transition: left 0.4s var(--ease-out), right 0.4s var(--ease-out);
      }
      .stat-item:hover::before {
        left: 0;
        right: 0;
      }
      .stat-item:last-child {
        border-right: none;
      }
      .stat-item:hover {
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
      }

      .stat-icon {
        font-size: 2rem;
        display: block;
        margin-bottom: 14px;
        opacity: 0.8;
      }
      .stat-num {
        font-family: var(--ff-serif);
        font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 4vw, 3.6rem);
        font-weight: 700;
        color: #fff;
        line-height: 1;
        display: block;
        margin-bottom: 10px;
      }
      .stat-label {
        font-size: 0.78rem;
        color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.52);
        font-weight: 400;
        letter-spacing: 0.06em;
        text-transform: uppercase;
        font-family: var(--ff-mono);
      }

      /* ══════════════════════════════════════
   CLIENT LOGOS MARQUEE
══════════════════════════════════════ */
      #clients-section {
        background: var(--white);
        overflow: hidden;
      }
      .marquee-wrap {
        position: relative;
        overflow: hidden;
        padding: 4px 0;
      }
      .marquee-wrap::before,
      .marquee-wrap::after {
        content: "";
        position: absolute;
        top: 0;
        bottom: 0;
        width: 180px;
        z-index: 2;
        pointer-events: none;
      }
      .marquee-wrap::before {
        left: 0;
        background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--white), transparent);
      }
      .marquee-wrap::after {
        right: 0;
        background: linear-gradient(-90deg, var(--white), transparent);
      }

      .marquee-track {
        display: flex;
        gap: 14px;
        animation: mqSlide 42s linear infinite;
        width: max-content;
      }
      @keyframes mqSlide {
        0% {
          transform: translateX(0);
        }
        100% {
          transform: translateX(-50%);
        }
      }

      .client-card {
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        min-width: 190px;
        height: 80px;
        padding: 0 24px;
        background: var(--white);
        border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
        border-radius: var(--radius-md);
        gap: 10px;
        transition: all 0.28s var(--ease-out);
        cursor: default;
        flex-shrink: 0;
      }
      .client-card:hover {
        border-color: rgba(10, 107, 122, 0.3);
        box-shadow: 0 10px 36px rgba(10, 107, 122, 0.12);
        transform: translateY(-5px);
      }
      .cc-abbr {
        font-family: var(--ff-serif);
        font-size: 1.3rem;
        font-weight: 700;
        flex-shrink: 0;
      }
      .cc-name {
        font-family: var(--ff-mono);
        font-size: 0.58rem;
        font-weight: 400;
        color: var(--gray-light);
        letter-spacing: 0.06em;
        text-transform: uppercase;
        text-align: center;
        line-height: 1.4;
        max-width: 150px;
      }
      .client-card:hover .cc-name {
        color: var(--teal);
      }

      /* ══════════════════════════════════════
   WHY CHOOSE US
══════════════════════════════════════ */
      #why-section {
        background: var(--surface);
      }

      .why-grid {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        gap: 80px;
        align-items: start;
      }

      .why-features {
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 16px;
      }

      .why-feature {
        display: flex;
        gap: 18px;
        align-items: flex-start;
        padding: 22px 24px;
        background: var(--white);
        border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
        border: 1px solid var(--border);
        transition: all 0.3s var(--ease-out);
        position: relative;
        overflow: hidden;
      }
      .why-feature::before {
        content: "";
        position: absolute;
        left: 0;
        top: 0;
        bottom: 0;
        width: 3px;
        background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--teal), var(--gold-mid));
        transform: scaleY(0);
        transform-origin: top;
        transition: transform 0.32s var(--ease-out);
      }
      .why-feature:hover::before {
        transform: scaleY(1);
      }
      .why-feature:hover {
        box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
        border-color: transparent;
        transform: translateX(6px);
      }

      .wf-icon-wrap {
        width: 50px;
        height: 50px;
        border-radius: var(--radius-md);
        background: var(--teal-pale);
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        font-size: 1.35rem;
        flex-shrink: 0;
        transition: all 0.3s var(--ease-spring);
      }
      .why-feature:hover .wf-icon-wrap {
        background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--teal-deep), var(--teal));
        transform: scale(1.08);
      }

      .wf-title {
        font-family: var(--ff-serif);
        font-size: 1.05rem;
        color: var(--ink);
        margin-bottom: 6px;
        font-weight: 600;
      }
      .wf-desc {
        font-size: 0.875rem;
        color: var(--gray);
        line-height: 1.68;
      }

      /* Why panel */
      .why-panel {
        background: linear-gradient(
          145deg,
          var(--teal-deep),
          var(--teal) 55%,
          var(--ink)
        );
        border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
        padding: 44px 38px;
        box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
        position: sticky;
        top: 110px;
        overflow: hidden;
      }
      .why-panel::before {
        content: "";
        position: absolute;
        top: -60px;
        right: -60px;
        width: 240px;
        height: 240px;
        border-radius: 50%;
        background: radial-gradient(
          circle,
          rgba(200, 130, 10, 0.14),
          transparent 70%
        );
        pointer-events: none;
      }
      .wp-heading {
        font-family: var(--ff-serif);
        font-size: 1.65rem;
        color: #fff;
        margin-bottom: 6px;
        font-weight: 600;
      }
      .wp-subheading {
        font-size: 0.84rem;
        color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
        margin-bottom: 30px;
        font-weight: 300;
      }
      .progress-list {
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 22px;
        margin-bottom: 36px;
      }
      .pl-label-row {
        display: flex;
        justify-content: space-between;
        margin-bottom: 8px;
      }
      .pl-label {
        font-size: 0.83rem;
        color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
        font-weight: 400;
      }
      .pl-pct {
        font-family: var(--ff-mono);
        font-size: 0.8rem;
        color: var(--gold-light);
        font-weight: 500;
      }
      .pl-track {
        height: 6px;
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
        border-radius: 100px;
        overflow: hidden;
      }
      .pl-fill {
        height: 100%;
        background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--teal-light), var(--gold-mid));
        border-radius: 100px;
        width: 0;
        transition: width 1.8s var(--ease-out);
      }

      .wp-footer {
        border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
        padding-top: 28px;
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
        gap: 0;
      }
      .wpf-stat {
        text-align: center;
        padding: 0 8px;
        border-right: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
      }
      .wpf-stat:last-child {
        border-right: none;
      }
      .wpf-num {
        font-family: var(--ff-serif);
        font-size: 2.1rem;
        font-weight: 700;
        color: #fff;
        line-height: 1;
      }
      .wpf-label {
        font-family: var(--ff-mono);
        font-size: 0.63rem;
        color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.44);
        margin-top: 6px;
        letter-spacing: 0.1em;
        text-transform: uppercase;
      }

      /* ══════════════════════════════════════
   PROCESS
══════════════════════════════════════ */
      #process-section {
        background: var(--white);
        position: relative;
        overflow: hidden;
      }

      /* Horizontal line connector */
      .process-steps {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
        gap: 0;
        position: relative;
      }
      .process-steps::before {
        content: "";
        position: absolute;
        top: 48px;
        left: calc(12.5% + 2px);
        right: calc(12.5% + 2px);
        height: 1px;
        background: linear-gradient(
          90deg,
          var(--teal),
          var(--gold-mid),
          var(--teal)
        );
        z-index: 0;
      }
      .process-steps::after {
        content: "";
        position: absolute;
        top: 44px;
        left: calc(12.5% + 2px);
        right: calc(12.5% + 2px);
        height: 9px;
        background: linear-gradient(
          90deg,
          var(--teal-pale),
          var(--gold-pale),
          var(--teal-pale)
        );
        z-index: 0;
        filter: blur(4px);
        opacity: 0.6;
      }

      .process-step {
        text-align: center;
        padding: 0 24px;
        position: relative;
        z-index: 1;
      }

      .ps-circle {
        width: 54px;
        height: 54px;
        border-radius: 50%;
        background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--teal-deep), var(--teal));
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        margin: 0 auto 24px;
        box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(10, 107, 122, 0.32), 0 0 0 8px var(--white);
        font-family: var(--ff-serif);
        font-size: 1.25rem;
        font-weight: 700;
        color: #fff;
        position: relative;
        transition: all 0.32s var(--ease-spring);
      }
      .ps-circle::after {
        content: "";
        position: absolute;
        inset: -5px;
        border-radius: 50%;
        border: 1.5px dashed rgba(10, 107, 122, 0.25);
        animation: rotateDash 10s linear infinite;
      }
      @keyframes rotateDash {
        from {
          transform: rotate(0deg);
        }
        to {
          transform: rotate(360deg);
        }
      }
      .process-step:hover .ps-circle {
        transform: scale(1.1);
        box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(10, 107, 122, 0.4), 0 0 0 8px var(--white);
      }

      .ps-icon {
        font-size: 2rem;
        display: block;
        margin-bottom: 14px;
        transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease-spring);
      }
      .process-step:hover .ps-icon {
        transform: scale(1.15);
      }
      .ps-title {
        font-family: var(--ff-serif);
        font-size: 1.1rem;
        color: var(--ink);
        margin-bottom: 10px;
        font-weight: 600;
      }
      .ps-desc {
        font-size: 0.855rem;
        color: var(--gray);
        line-height: 1.68;
      }

      /* ══════════════════════════════════════
   TESTIMONIALS
══════════════════════════════════════ */
      #testimonials {
        background: var(--cream);
        position: relative;
        overflow: hidden;
      }
      #testimonials::before {
        content: '"';
        position: absolute;
        top: -40px;
        right: -20px;
        font-family: var(--ff-serif);
        font-size: 30rem;
        color: var(--teal-pale);
        line-height: 1;
        pointer-events: none;
        z-index: 0;
        font-weight: 700;
      }

      .testi-grid {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
        gap: 22px;
        position: relative;
        z-index: 1;
      }

      .testi-card {
        background: var(--white);
        border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
        padding: 34px 30px 28px;
        border: 1px solid var(--border);
        transition: all 0.32s var(--ease-out);
        position: relative;
        overflow: hidden;
      }
      .testi-card::after {
        content: "";
        position: absolute;
        top: 0;
        left: 0;
        right: 0;
        height: 3px;
        background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--teal), var(--gold-mid));
        transform: scaleX(0);
        transform-origin: left;
        transition: transform 0.38s var(--ease-out);
      }
      .testi-card:hover::after {
        transform: scaleX(1);
      }
      .testi-card:hover {
        box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
        transform: translateY(-8px);
        border-color: transparent;
      }

      .testi-quote-mark {
        font-family: var(--ff-serif);
        font-size: 5rem;
        color: var(--teal-pale2);
        line-height: 0.8;
        margin-bottom: 16px;
        font-weight: 700;
        display: block;
      }

      .testi-stars {
        display: flex;
        gap: 4px;
        margin-bottom: 16px;
      }
      .testi-stars i {
        color: var(--gold-mid);
        font-size: 0.85rem;
      }

      .testi-text {
        font-family: var(--ff-serif);
        font-size: 1.02rem;
        font-style: italic;
        color: var(--slate);
        line-height: 1.76;
        margin-bottom: 24px;
        font-weight: 400;
      }

      .testi-author {
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 14px;
      }
      .testi-avatar {
        width: 48px;
        height: 48px;
        border-radius: 50%;
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        font-family: var(--ff-serif);
        font-size: 1.05rem;
        font-weight: 700;
        color: #fff;
        flex-shrink: 0;
      }
      .testi-name {
        font-weight: 600;
        color: var(--ink);
        font-size: 0.88rem;
      }
      .testi-org {
        font-size: 0.75rem;
        color: var(--gray-light);
        margin-top: 2px;
      }

      /* ══════════════════════════════════════
   CTA
══════════════════════════════════════ */
      #cta-section {
        background: var(--white);
        padding: 110px 0;
      }

      .cta-block {
        background: linear-gradient(
          145deg,
          var(--ink),
          var(--teal-deep) 50%,
          var(--ink)
        );
        border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
        padding: 80px 60px;
        text-align: center;
        position: relative;
        overflow: hidden;
      }
      .cta-block::before {
        content: "";
        position: absolute;
        inset: 0;
        background: radial-gradient(
            ellipse 60% 70% at 30% 50%,
            rgba(10, 107, 122, 0.25),
            transparent 55%
          ),
          radial-gradient(
            ellipse 50% 60% at 75% 40%,
            rgba(200, 130, 10, 0.1),
            transparent 55%
          );
      }
      .cta-block::after {
        content: "";
        position: absolute;
        inset: 0;
        background-image: repeating-linear-gradient(
          -45deg,
          transparent,
          transparent 28px,
          rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.012) 28px,
          rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.012) 29px
        );
      }

      .cta-inner {
        position: relative;
        z-index: 2;
      }

      .cta-heading {
        font-family: var(--ff-serif);
        font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4.5vw, 3.6rem);
        font-weight: 600;
        color: #fff;
        line-height: 1.12;
        margin-bottom: 16px;
      }
      .cta-heading em {
        font-style: italic;
        color: var(--gold-mid);
      }
      .cta-desc {
        font-size: 1.05rem;
        color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.56);
        max-width: 560px;
        margin: 0 auto 40px;
        line-height: 1.76;
        font-weight: 300;
      }
      .cta-btns {
        display: flex;
        gap: 12px;
        justify-content: center;
        flex-wrap: wrap;
      }

      /* CTA corner ornaments */
      .cta-corner {
        position: absolute;
        width: 80px;
        height: 80px;
        opacity: 0.14;
        pointer-events: none;
      }
      .cc-tl {
        top: 24px;
        left: 24px;
        border-top: 1.5px solid #fff;
        border-left: 1.5px solid #fff;
        border-radius: 4px 0 0 0;
      }
      .cc-tr {
        top: 24px;
        right: 24px;
        border-top: 1.5px solid #fff;
        border-right: 1.5px solid #fff;
        border-radius: 0 4px 0 0;
      }
      .cc-bl {
        bottom: 24px;
        left: 24px;
        border-bottom: 1.5px solid #fff;
        border-left: 1.5px solid #fff;
        border-radius: 0 0 0 4px;
      }
      .cc-br {
        bottom: 24px;
        right: 24px;
        border-bottom: 1.5px solid #fff;
        border-right: 1.5px solid #fff;
        border-radius: 0 0 4px 0;
      }

      /* ══════════════════════════════════════
   FOOTER (basic inline)
══════════════════════════════════════ */
      #site-footer {
        background: var(--ink);
        color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.62);
        padding: 70px 0 30px;
        position: relative;
        overflow: hidden;
      }
      #site-footer::before {
        content: "";
        position: absolute;
        top: 0;
        left: 0;
        right: 0;
        height: 1px;
        background: linear-gradient(
          90deg,
          transparent,
          var(--teal),
          var(--gold-mid),
          var(--teal),
          transparent
        );
      }
      .footer-grid {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1.5fr;
        gap: 60px;
        margin-bottom: 56px;
      }
      .footer-brand-name {
        font-family: var(--ff-serif);
        font-size: 1.6rem;
        color: #fff;
        font-weight: 700;
        margin-bottom: 6px;
      }
      .footer-brand-sub {
        font-family: var(--ff-mono);
        font-size: 0.62rem;
        color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
        letter-spacing: 0.14em;
        text-transform: uppercase;
        margin-bottom: 18px;
      }
      .footer-desc {
        font-size: 0.875rem;
        color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.48);
        line-height: 1.72;
        max-width: 280px;
        margin-bottom: 24px;
      }
      .footer-ntn {
        display: inline-flex;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 8px;
        padding: 8px 16px;
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
        border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
        border-radius: 6px;
        font-family: var(--ff-mono);
        font-size: 0.7rem;
        color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
        letter-spacing: 0.05em;
      }
      .footer-col-title {
        font-family: var(--ff-serif);
        font-size: 1rem;
        color: #fff;
        font-weight: 600;
        margin-bottom: 18px;
      }
      .footer-links {
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 10px;
        list-style: none;
      }
      .footer-links a {
        font-size: 0.87rem;
        color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
        transition: color 0.22s ease;
      }
      .footer-links a:hover {
        color: var(--teal-light);
      }
      .footer-contact-item {
        display: flex;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 10px;
        font-size: 0.87rem;
        color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
        margin-bottom: 12px;
      }
      .fci-icon {
        width: 28px;
        height: 28px;
        border-radius: 6px;
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        font-size: 0.75rem;
        color: var(--teal-light);
        flex-shrink: 0;
        margin-top: 1px;
      }
      .footer-bottom {
        border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
        padding-top: 28px;
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: space-between;
        font-size: 0.8rem;
        color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.32);
        gap: 16px;
        flex-wrap: wrap;
      }
      .footer-bottom-links {
        display: flex;
        gap: 20px;
      }
      .footer-bottom-links a {
        color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.32);
        transition: color 0.2s ease;
      }
      .footer-bottom-links a:hover {
        color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
      }

      /* ══════════════════════════════════════
   RESPONSIVE
══════════════════════════════════════ */
      @media (max-width: 1100px) {
        .hero-inner {
          grid-template-columns: 1fr;
          gap: 0;
        }
        .hero-right {
          display: none;
        }
        .about-grid {
          grid-template-columns: 1fr;
          gap: 50px;
        }
        #about-teaser::before {
          display: none;
        }
        .services-grid {
          grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        }
        .stats-grid {
          grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        }
        .why-grid {
          grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        }
        .why-panel {
          position: static;
        }
        .process-steps {
          grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
          gap: 44px;
        }
        .process-steps::before,
        .process-steps::after {
          display: none;
        }
        .testi-grid {
          grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        }
        .footer-grid {
          grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
          gap: 40px;
        }
      }
      @media (max-width: 768px) {
        .container {
          padding: 0 24px;
        }
        .section {
          padding: 80px 0;
        }
        .hero-inner {
          padding: 130px 0 80px;
        }
        .services-grid {
          grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        }
        .testi-grid {
          grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        }
        .process-steps {
          grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        }
        .cta-block {
          padding: 50px 28px;
        }
        .nav-links {
          display: none;
        }
        .footer-grid {
          grid-template-columns: 1fr;
          gap: 32px;
        }
        .footer-bottom {
          flex-direction: column;
          align-items: flex-start;
        }
      }
      @media (max-width: 500px) {
        .stat-cards-row {
          grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        }
        .stats-grid {
          grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        }
      }

      /* ── TOKENS ── */
      :root {
        --ink: #0d1c1f;
        --ink-2: #1b3237;
        --teal-deep: #04424c;
        --teal: #0a6b7a;
        --teal-mid: #0e8e9f;
        --teal-light: #1ab3c8;
        --teal-pale: #e3f5f7;
        --teal-pale2: #b8e8ee;
        --gold-deep: #8b5e06;
        --gold: #c8820a;
        --gold-mid: #e09b1a;
        --gold-light: #f5c842;
        --gold-pale: #fdf5e0;
        --cream: #faf7f2;
        --cream-2: #f3efe8;
        --white: #ffffff;
        --slate: #2d4852;
        --gray: #5b7480;
        --gray-light: #8fa8b0;
        --border: #e0e9eb;
        --border-2: #d0dde0;
        --surface: #f4f8f9;
        --ff-serif: "Cormorant Garamond", Georgia, serif;
        --ff-sans: "DM Sans", system-ui, sans-serif;
        --ff-mono: "DM Mono", monospace;
        --radius-sm: 8px;
        --radius-md: 16px;
        --radius-lg: 24px;
        --radius-xl: 32px;
        --shadow-sm: 0 2px 8px rgba(4, 66, 76, 0.06);
        --shadow-md: 0 8px 28px rgba(4, 66, 76, 0.1);
        --shadow-lg: 0 20px 60px rgba(4, 66, 76, 0.14);
        --shadow-xl: 0 32px 80px rgba(4, 66, 76, 0.18);
        --ease-out: cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
        --ease-spring: cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
      }
      *,
      *::before,
      *::after {
        box-sizing: border-box;
        margin: 0;
        padding: 0;
      }
      html {
        scroll-behavior: smooth;
        font-size: 16px;
      }
      body {
        font-family: var(--ff-sans);
        background: var(--white);
        color: var(--ink);
        line-height: 1.6;
        overflow-x: hidden;
        -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
      }
      body::before {
        content: "";
        position: fixed;
        inset: 0;
        background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg viewBox='0 0 256 256' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cfilter id='noise'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.9' numOctaves='4' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23noise)' opacity='1'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
        opacity: 0.025;
        pointer-events: none;
        z-index: 9999;
      }
      h1,
      h2,
      h3,
      h4,
      h5 {
        font-family: var(--ff-serif);
        line-height: 1.12;
        font-weight: 600;
      }
      p {
        color: var(--gray);
        line-height: 1.8;
      }
      a {
        text-decoration: none;
        color: inherit;
      }
      .container {
        max-width: 1240px;
        margin: 0 auto;
        padding: 0 40px;
      }
      .section {
        padding: 110px 0;
      }

      .label {
        display: inline-flex;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 10px;
        font-family: var(--ff-mono);
        font-size: 0.68rem;
        font-weight: 500;
        letter-spacing: 0.22em;
        text-transform: uppercase;
        color: var(--teal-mid);
        margin-bottom: 20px;
      }
      .label::before {
        content: "";
        display: block;
        width: 28px;
        height: 1.5px;
        background: var(--teal-mid);
        flex-shrink: 0;
      }
      .section-heading {
        font-family: var(--ff-serif);
        font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.8vw, 3.2rem);
        font-weight: 600;
        color: var(--ink);
        line-height: 1.14;
        letter-spacing: -0.018em;
      }
      .section-heading em {
        font-style: italic;
        color: var(--teal);
      }

      .ornament {
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 12px;
        margin: 22px 0 32px;
      }
      .ornament.center {
        justify-content: center;
      }
      .ornament-line {
        flex: 1;
        height: 1px;
        background: var(--border-2);
      }
      .ornament.center .ornament-line {
        max-width: 60px;
      }
      .ornament-diamond {
        width: 8px;
        height: 8px;
        background: var(--gold);
        transform: rotate(45deg);
        flex-shrink: 0;
      }

      .btn {
        display: inline-flex;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 9px;
        padding: 14px 28px;
        border-radius: 4px;
        font-family: var(--ff-sans);
        font-size: 0.875rem;
        font-weight: 600;
        letter-spacing: 0.04em;
        cursor: pointer;
        transition: all 0.28s var(--ease-out);
        border: none;
        white-space: nowrap;
        position: relative;
        overflow: hidden;
      }
      .btn::after {
        content: "";
        position: absolute;
        inset: 0;
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);
        transition: background 0.2s;
      }
      .btn:hover::after {
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
      }
      .btn-primary {
        background: var(--teal-deep);
        color: #fff;
        box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(4, 66, 76, 0.28);
      }
      .btn-primary:hover {
        background: var(--teal);
        box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(4, 66, 76, 0.36);
        transform: translateY(-2px);
      }
      .btn-gold {
        background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-deep), var(--gold-mid));
        color: #fff;
        box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(200, 130, 10, 0.32);
      }
      .btn-gold:hover {
        box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(200, 130, 10, 0.44);
        transform: translateY(-2px);
      }
      .btn-outline {
        background: transparent;
        color: var(--ink);
        border: 1.5px solid var(--border-2);
      }
      .btn-outline:hover {
        border-color: var(--teal);
        color: var(--teal);
        background: var(--teal-pale);
        transform: translateY(-2px);
      }
      .btn-outline-white {
        background: transparent;
        color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
        border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28);
      }
      .btn-outline-white:hover {
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
        border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
        color: #fff;
        transform: translateY(-2px);
      }
      .btn-lg {
        padding: 16px 34px;
        font-size: 0.925rem;
      }

      .reveal,
      .reveal-left,
      .reveal-right,
      .reveal-scale {
        opacity: 0;
        transition: opacity 0.8s var(--ease-out), transform 0.8s var(--ease-out);
      }
      .reveal {
        transform: translateY(32px);
      }
      .reveal-left {
        transform: translateX(-40px);
      }
      .reveal-right {
        transform: translateX(40px);
      }
      .reveal-scale {
        transform: scale(0.95);
      }
      .revealed {
        opacity: 1 !important;
        transform: none !important;
      }
      .stagger .reveal:nth-child(1) {
        transition-delay: 0.05s;
      }
      .stagger .reveal:nth-child(2) {
        transition-delay: 0.12s;
      }
      .stagger .reveal:nth-child(3) {
        transition-delay: 0.19s;
      }
      .stagger .reveal:nth-child(4) {
        transition-delay: 0.26s;
      }
      .stagger .reveal:nth-child(5) {
        transition-delay: 0.33s;
      }
      .stagger .reveal:nth-child(6) {
        transition-delay: 0.4s;
      }
      .stagger .reveal:nth-child(7) {
        transition-delay: 0.47s;
      }
      .stagger .reveal:nth-child(8) {
        transition-delay: 0.54s;
      }

      /* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
       SECTION 1 — ABOUT TEASER  (full redesign)
    ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

      /* #about-teaser {
        position: relative;
        overflow: hidden;
        padding: 0; */
      /* Split background: dark left column bleeds behind visual */
      /* background: var(--white);
      } */

      /* Dark teal slab that sits behind the left / visual column */
      /* #about-teaser::before {
        content: "";
        position: absolute;
        top: 0;
        left: 0;
        bottom: 0;
        width: 48%;
        background: linear-gradient(
          160deg,
          #051e24 0%,
          #073240 40%,
          #04424c 70%,
          #051e24 100%
        );
        clip-path: polygon(0 0, 100% 0, 88% 100%, 0 100%);
        z-index: 0;
      } */

      /* Fine diagonal lines on dark slab */
      /* #about-teaser::after {
        content: "";
        position: absolute;
        top: 0;
        left: 0;
        bottom: 0;
        width: 48%;
        background-image: repeating-linear-gradient(
          -45deg,
          transparent,
          transparent 28px,
          rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.015) 28px,
          rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.015) 29px
        );
        clip-path: polygon(0 0, 100% 0, 88% 100%, 0 100%);
        z-index: 1;
        pointer-events: none;
      }

      .about-outer {
        padding: 110px 0;
        position: relative;
        z-index: 2;
      }

      .about-grid {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        gap: 80px;
        align-items: center;
      } */

      /* ── About Visual Column ── */
      /* .about-visual {
        position: relative;
      } */

      /* Ghost large serif watermark behind the card */
      /* .about-visual-ghost {
        position: absolute;
        top: 50%;
        left: 50%;
        transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
        font-family: var(--ff-serif);
        font-size: 14rem;
        font-weight: 700;
        color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
        white-space: nowrap;
        pointer-events: none;
        line-height: 1;
        letter-spacing: -0.05em;
        z-index: 0;
        user-select: none;
      }

      .about-main-card {
        border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
        aspect-ratio: 4/3.3;
        position: relative;
        overflow: hidden;
        box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl), 0 0 0 1px rgba(14, 142, 159, 0.15);
        background: linear-gradient(
          145deg,
          #051e24 0%,
          #073240 40%,
          #04424c 100%
        );
        z-index: 1;
      } */

      /* Inner radial gold accent */
      /* .about-main-card::before {
        content: "";
        position: absolute;
        inset: 0;
        background: radial-gradient(
            ellipse 70% 50% at 75% 20%,
            rgba(200, 130, 10, 0.18),
            transparent 55%
          ),
          radial-gradient(
            ellipse 50% 60% at 20% 80%,
            rgba(10, 107, 122, 0.22),
            transparent 55%
          );
      } */

      /* Halftone dot grid overlay */
      /* .about-main-card::after {
        content: "";
        position: absolute;
        inset: 0;
        background-image: radial-gradient(
          circle,
          rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.055) 1px,
          transparent 1px
        );
        background-size: 18px 18px;
        pointer-events: none;
      }

      .amc-inner {
        position: absolute;
        inset: 0;
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        gap: 12px;
        z-index: 2;
      }

      .amc-icon-ring {
        width: 100px;
        height: 100px;
        border-radius: 50%;
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
        border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        font-size: 3.2rem;
        backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 12px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.025),
          0 0 0 24px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.012);
        animation: ringFloat 6s ease-in-out infinite;
      }
      @keyframes ringFloat {
        0%,
        100% {
          transform: translateY(0);
        }
        50% {
          transform: translateY(-10px);
        }
      } */

      /* Bottom caption bar */
      /* .amc-caption-bar {
        position: absolute;
        bottom: 0;
        left: 0;
        right: 0;
        z-index: 3;
        background: linear-gradient(transparent, rgba(5, 30, 36, 0.92));
        padding: 40px 28px 24px;
        display: flex;
        align-items: flex-end;
        justify-content: space-between;
      } */
      /* .acb-left {
      }  */
      /* .acb-mono {
        font-family: var(--ff-mono);
        font-size: 0.62rem;
        color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
        letter-spacing: 0.14em;
        text-transform: uppercase;
        margin-bottom: 4px;
      }
      .acb-heading {
        font-family: var(--ff-serif);
        font-size: 1.45rem;
        color: #fff;
        font-weight: 600;
      }
      .acb-badge {
        background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-deep), var(--gold-mid));
        padding: 8px 14px;
        border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
        font-family: var(--ff-mono);
        font-size: 0.64rem;
        color: #fff;
        letter-spacing: 0.1em;
        text-transform: uppercase;
        white-space: nowrap;
      } */

      /* Floating badges */
      /* .about-float-badge {
        position: absolute;
        z-index: 4;
        background: var(--white);
        border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
        box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
        border: 1px solid var(--border);
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 12px;
        padding: 14px 18px;
        animation: badgePulse 4s ease-in-out infinite;
      }
      .about-float-badge.top-right {
        top: -20px;
        right: -20px;
      }
      .about-float-badge.bottom-left {
        bottom: -20px;
        left: -20px;
        animation-delay: -2s;
      }
      @keyframes badgePulse {
        0%,
        100% {
          transform: translateY(0);
        }
        50% {
          transform: translateY(-5px);
        }
      }

      .afb-icon {
        width: 44px;
        height: 44px;
        border-radius: 50%;
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        font-size: 1.25rem;
        flex-shrink: 0;
      }
      .afb-icon.gold {
        background: var(--gold-pale);
      }
      .afb-icon.teal {
        background: var(--teal-pale);
      }
      .afb-num {
        font-family: var(--ff-serif);
        font-size: 1.6rem;
        font-weight: 700;
        color: var(--ink);
        line-height: 1;
      }
      .afb-label {
        font-size: 0.7rem;
        color: var(--gray-light);
        margin-top: 2px;
        font-family: var(--ff-mono);
        letter-spacing: 0.06em;
        text-transform: uppercase;
      } */

      /* Decorative vertical line on left edge */
      /* .about-vert-line {
        position: absolute;
        left: -32px;
        top: 20%;
        height: 60%;
        width: 1px;
        background: linear-gradient(
          180deg,
          transparent,
          var(--teal-mid),
          var(--gold-mid),
          transparent
        );
        opacity: 0.4;
      } */

      /* ── About Text Column ── */
      /* .about-text {
        padding-left: 12px;
      }

      .about-text .label {
        color: var(--teal-mid);
      }

      .about-inline-stats {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
        gap: 16px;
        margin: 28px 0 32px;
      }
      .ais-item {
        background: var(--surface);
        border: 1px solid var(--border);
        border-radius: var(--radius-md);
        padding: 18px 14px;
        text-align: center;
        transition: all 0.28s var(--ease-out);
        position: relative;
        overflow: hidden;
      }
      .ais-item::after {
        content: "";
        position: absolute;
        bottom: 0;
        left: 0;
        right: 0;
        height: 2px;
        background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--teal), var(--gold-mid));
        transform: scaleX(0);
        transform-origin: left;
        transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease-out);
      }
      .ais-item:hover::after {
        transform: scaleX(1);
      }
      .ais-item:hover {
        box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
        transform: translateY(-4px);
      }
      .ais-num {
        font-family: var(--ff-serif);
        font-size: 2rem;
        font-weight: 700;
        color: var(--teal-deep);
        display: block;
        line-height: 1;
        margin-bottom: 5px;
      }
      .ais-label {
        font-family: var(--ff-mono);
        font-size: 0.62rem;
        color: var(--gray-light);
        letter-spacing: 0.1em;
        text-transform: uppercase;
      }

      .check-list {
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 13px;
        margin: 0 0 32px;
      }
      .check-item {
        display: flex;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 13px;
        font-size: 0.92rem;
        color: var(--slate);
        line-height: 1.65;
      }
      .check-icon {
        width: 24px;
        height: 24px;
        border-radius: 50%;
        background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--teal), var(--teal-mid));
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        color: #fff;
        font-size: 0.65rem;
        flex-shrink: 0;
        margin-top: 1px;
        box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(10, 107, 122, 0.22);
      } */

      /* ══════════════════════════════════════
         ABOUT TEASER — REDESIGNED
      ══════════════════════════════════════ */
      #about-teaser {
        position: relative;
        overflow: hidden;
        padding: 0;
        background: #f3efe8; /* --cream-2: warm, not stark white */
        border-top: 3px solid #04424c; /* locks visually to the ribbon */
      }
      /* Dark teal angled slab — left / visual side */
      #about-teaser::before {
        content: "";
        position: absolute;
        top: 0;
        left: 0;
        bottom: 0;
        width: 50%;
        background: linear-gradient(
          160deg,
          #051e24 0%,
          #073240 35%,
          #04424c 65%,
          #062834 100%
        );
        clip-path: polygon(0 0, 100% 0, 84% 100%, 0 100%);
        z-index: 0;
      }
      /* Fine diagonal line texture on slab */
      #about-teaser::after {
        content: "";
        position: absolute;
        top: 0;
        left: 0;
        bottom: 0;
        width: 50%;
        background-image: repeating-linear-gradient(
          -45deg,
          transparent,
          transparent 28px,
          rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.015) 28px,
          rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.015) 29px
        );
        clip-path: polygon(0 0, 100% 0, 84% 100%, 0 100%);
        z-index: 1;
        pointer-events: none;
      }
      .about-outer {
        padding: 90px 0 100px;
        position: relative;
        z-index: 2;
      }
      .about-grid {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        gap: 80px;
        align-items: center;
      }

      /* About visual */
      .about-visual {
        position: relative;
      }
      .about-visual-ghost {
        position: absolute;
        top: 50%;
        left: 50%;
        transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
        font-family: var(--ff-serif);
        font-size: 14rem;
        font-weight: 700;
        color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
        white-space: nowrap;
        pointer-events: none;
        line-height: 1;
        letter-spacing: -0.05em;
        z-index: 0;
        user-select: none;
      }
      .about-main-card {
        border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
        aspect-ratio: 4/3.3;
        position: relative;
        overflow: hidden;
        box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl), 0 0 0 1px rgba(14, 142, 159, 0.15);
        background: linear-gradient(
          145deg,
          #051e24 0%,
          #073240 40%,
          #04424c 100%
        );
        z-index: 1;
      }
      .about-main-card::before {
        content: "";
        position: absolute;
        inset: 0;
        background: radial-gradient(
            ellipse 70% 50% at 75% 20%,
            rgba(200, 130, 10, 0.18),
            transparent 55%
          ),
          radial-gradient(
            ellipse 50% 60% at 20% 80%,
            rgba(10, 107, 122, 0.22),
            transparent 55%
          );
      }
      .about-main-card::after {
        content: "";
        position: absolute;
        inset: 0;
        background-image: radial-gradient(
          circle,
          rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.055) 1px,
          transparent 1px
        );
        background-size: 18px 18px;
        pointer-events: none;
      }
      .amc-inner {
        position: absolute;
        inset: 0;
        z-index: 2;
      }
      .amc-person-img {
        position: absolute;
        inset: 0;
        width: 100%;
        height: 100%;
        object-fit: cover;
        object-position: center 15%;
        display: block;
        z-index: 1;
        transition: transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
      }
      .about-main-card:hover .amc-person-img {
        transform: scale(1.04);
      }
      .amc-top-fade {
        position: absolute;
        top: 0;
        left: 0;
        right: 0;
        height: 30%;
        background: linear-gradient(
          to bottom,
          rgba(5, 30, 36, 0.55) 0%,
          transparent 100%
        );
        z-index: 3;
        pointer-events: none;
      }
      .amc-vignette {
        position: absolute;
        inset: 0;
        background: radial-gradient(
          ellipse at center,
          transparent 40%,
          rgba(5, 30, 36, 0.45) 100%
        );
        z-index: 3;
        pointer-events: none;
      }
      .amc-icon-ring {
        width: 100px;
        height: 100px;
        border-radius: 50%;
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
        border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        font-size: 3.2rem;
        backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 12px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.025),
          0 0 0 24px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.012);
        animation: ringFloat 6s ease-in-out infinite;
      }
      @keyframes ringFloat {
        0%,
        100% {
          transform: translateY(0);
        }
        50% {
          transform: translateY(-10px);
        }
      }
      .amc-caption-bar {
        position: absolute;
        bottom: 0;
        left: 0;
        right: 0;
        z-index: 4;
        background: linear-gradient(
          to top,
          rgba(5, 30, 36, 0.96) 0%,
          rgba(5, 30, 36, 0.72) 45%,
          transparent 100%
        );
        padding: 52px 28px 24px;
        display: flex;
        align-items: flex-end;
        justify-content: space-between;
      }
      .acb-mono {
        font-family: var(--ff-mono);
        font-size: 0.62rem;
        color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
        letter-spacing: 0.14em;
        text-transform: uppercase;
        margin-bottom: 4px;
      }
      .acb-heading {
        font-family: var(--ff-serif);
        font-size: 1.45rem;
        color: #fff;
        font-weight: 600;
      }
      .acb-badge {
        background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-deep), var(--gold-mid));
        padding: 8px 14px;
        border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
        font-family: var(--ff-mono);
        font-size: 0.64rem;
        color: #fff;
        letter-spacing: 0.1em;
        text-transform: uppercase;
        white-space: nowrap;
      }
      /* Floating badges */
      .about-float-badge {
        position: absolute;
        z-index: 4;
        background: var(--white);
        border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
        box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
        border: 1px solid var(--border);
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 12px;
        padding: 14px 18px;
        animation: badgePulse 4s ease-in-out infinite;
      }
      .about-float-badge.top-right {
        top: -20px;
        right: -20px;
      }
      .about-float-badge.bottom-left {
        bottom: -20px;
        left: -20px;
        animation-delay: -2s;
      }
      @keyframes badgePulse {
        0%,
        100% {
          transform: translateY(0);
        }
        50% {
          transform: translateY(-5px);
        }
      }
      .afb-icon {
        width: 44px;
        height: 44px;
        border-radius: 50%;
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        font-size: 1.25rem;
        flex-shrink: 0;
      }
      .afb-icon.gold {
        background: var(--gold-pale);
      }
      .afb-icon.teal {
        background: var(--teal-pale);
      }
      .afb-num {
        font-family: var(--ff-serif);
        font-size: 1.6rem;
        font-weight: 700;
        color: var(--ink);
        line-height: 1;
      }
      .afb-label {
        font-size: 0.7rem;
        color: var(--gray-light);
        margin-top: 2px;
        font-family: var(--ff-mono);
        letter-spacing: 0.06em;
        text-transform: uppercase;
      }
      .about-vert-line {
        position: absolute;
        left: -32px;
        top: 20%;
        height: 60%;
        width: 1px;
        background: linear-gradient(
          180deg,
          transparent,
          var(--teal-mid),
          var(--gold-mid),
          transparent
        );
        opacity: 0.4;
      }
      /* About text */
      .about-text {
        padding-left: 12px;
      }
      .about-inline-stats {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
        gap: 16px;
        margin: 28px 0 32px;
      }
      .ais-item {
        background: #ffffff;
        border: 1px solid var(--border);
        border-radius: var(--radius-md);
        padding: 18px 14px;
        text-align: center;
        transition: all 0.28s var(--ease-out);
        position: relative;
        overflow: hidden;
        box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(4, 66, 76, 0.07);
      }
      .ais-item::after {
        content: "";
        position: absolute;
        bottom: 0;
        left: 0;
        right: 0;
        height: 2px;
        background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--teal), var(--gold-mid));
        transform: scaleX(0);
        transform-origin: left;
        transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease-out);
      }
      .ais-item:hover::after {
        transform: scaleX(1);
      }
      .ais-item:hover {
        box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
        transform: translateY(-4px);
      }
      .ais-num {
        font-family: var(--ff-serif);
        font-size: 2rem;
        font-weight: 700;
        color: var(--teal-deep);
        display: block;
        line-height: 1;
        margin-bottom: 5px;
      }
      .ais-label {
        font-family: var(--ff-mono);
        font-size: 0.62rem;
        color: var(--gray-light);
        letter-spacing: 0.1em;
        text-transform: uppercase;
      }
      .check-list {
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 13px;
        margin: 0 0 32px;
      }
      .check-item {
        display: flex;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 13px;
        font-size: 0.92rem;
        color: var(--slate);
        line-height: 1.65;
      }
      .check-icon {
        width: 24px;
        height: 24px;
        border-radius: 50%;
        background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--teal), var(--teal-mid));
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        color: #fff;
        font-size: 0.65rem;
        flex-shrink: 0;
        margin-top: 1px;
        box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(10, 107, 122, 0.22);
      }

      /* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
       SECTION 2 — SERVICES  (full redesign)
    ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

      #services-section {
        position: relative;
        overflow: hidden;
        /* Rich dark ink background — total inversion from before */
        background: linear-gradient(
          160deg,
          #07191e 0%,
          #0a2830 30%,
          #051e26 65%,
          #0d1c1f 100%
        );
      }

      /* Subtle radial glow in centre */
      #services-section::before {
        content: "";
        position: absolute;
        inset: 0;
        background: radial-gradient(
            ellipse 70% 60% at 50% 40%,
            rgba(10, 107, 122, 0.14),
            transparent 60%
          ),
          radial-gradient(
            ellipse 40% 40% at 85% 80%,
            rgba(200, 130, 10, 0.07),
            transparent 55%
          ),
          radial-gradient(
            ellipse 30% 30% at 10% 20%,
            rgba(14, 142, 159, 0.09),
            transparent 55%
          );
        pointer-events: none;
      }

      /* Grid lines */
      #services-section::after {
        content: "";
        position: absolute;
        inset: 0;
        background-image: linear-gradient(
            rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.022) 1px,
            transparent 1px
          ),
          linear-gradient(
            90deg,
            rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.022) 1px,
            transparent 1px
          );
        background-size: 80px 80px;
        pointer-events: none;
      }

      /* Large ghost number behind the grid for texture */
      .services-ghost-num {
        position: absolute;
        bottom: -60px;
        right: -30px;
        font-family: var(--ff-serif);
        font-size: 28rem;
        font-weight: 700;
        color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
        line-height: 1;
        pointer-events: none;
        user-select: none;
        letter-spacing: -0.05em;
      }

      .services-inner {
        position: relative;
        z-index: 1;
      }

      /* Section header overrides for dark bg */
      #services-section .label {
        color: var(--gold-mid);
      }
      #services-section .label::before {
        background: var(--gold-mid);
      }
      #services-section .section-heading {
        color: #fff;
      }
      #services-section .section-heading em {
        color: var(--teal-light);
      }
      #services-section .section-subtext {
        color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.52);
      }
      #services-section .ornament-line {
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
      }

      /* ── Service Cards (dark theme) ── */
      .services-grid {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
        gap: 16px;
      }

      .service-card {
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
        border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
        border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
        padding: 30px 24px 26px;
        transition: all 0.36s var(--ease-out);
        cursor: pointer;
        position: relative;
        overflow: hidden;
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        text-decoration: none;
        color: inherit;
        backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
      }

      /* Glowing top edge accent (unique per card via inline style) */
      .service-card::before {
        content: "";
        position: absolute;
        top: 0;
        left: 0;
        right: 0;
        height: 2px;
        background: linear-gradient(
          90deg,
          var(--card-accent-a, var(--teal)),
          var(--card-accent-b, var(--gold-mid))
        );
        transform: scaleX(0);
        transform-origin: left;
        transition: transform 0.38s var(--ease-out);
      }

      /* Corner radial glow on hover */
      .service-card::after {
        content: "";
        position: absolute;
        top: -40px;
        right: -40px;
        width: 120px;
        height: 120px;
        border-radius: 50%;
        background: radial-gradient(
          circle,
          rgba(26, 179, 200, 0.12),
          transparent 70%
        );
        opacity: 0;
        transition: opacity 0.36s;
      }

      .service-card:hover::before {
        transform: scaleX(1);
      }
      .service-card:hover::after {
        opacity: 1;
      }
      .service-card:hover {
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
        border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
        transform: translateY(-10px);
        box-shadow: 0 24px 64px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3),
          0 0 0 1px rgba(26, 179, 200, 0.1);
      }

      .sc-number {
        font-family: var(--ff-mono);
        font-size: 0.6rem;
        letter-spacing: 0.2em;
        color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
        margin-bottom: 16px;
      }
      .sc-icon-wrap {
        width: 56px;
        height: 56px;
        border-radius: var(--radius-md);
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        font-size: 1.55rem;
        margin-bottom: 18px;
        transition: transform 0.38s var(--ease-spring);
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
        border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
      }
      .service-card:hover .sc-icon-wrap {
        transform: scale(1.15) rotate(-6deg);
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
      }
      .sc-title {
        font-family: var(--ff-serif);
        font-size: 1.05rem;
        font-weight: 600;
        color: #fff;
        margin-bottom: 10px;
        line-height: 1.28;
      }
      .sc-desc {
        font-size: 0.845rem;
        color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.48);
        line-height: 1.68;
        margin-bottom: 20px;
        flex: 1;
      }
      .sc-link {
        display: inline-flex;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 6px;
        font-size: 0.78rem;
        font-weight: 600;
        color: var(--teal-light);
        transition: gap 0.22s ease;
        font-family: var(--ff-sans);
      }
      .service-card:hover .sc-link {
        gap: 10px;
        color: var(--gold-mid);
      }

      /* View All button overrides */
      #services-section .btn-outline {
        background: transparent;
        color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78);
        border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
      }
      #services-section .btn-outline:hover {
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
        color: #fff;
        border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
      }

      /* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
       SECTION 3 — CLIENTS MARQUEE  (full redesign)
    ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

      #clients-section {
        position: relative;
        overflow: hidden;
        /* Warm cream with a richer layered feel */
        background: var(--cream);
      }

      /* Large bold block quote behind heading */
      #clients-section::before {
        content: "100+";
        position: absolute;
        top: -30px;
        left: -20px;
        font-family: var(--ff-serif);
        font-size: 22rem;
        font-weight: 700;
        line-height: 1;
        color: rgba(10, 107, 122, 0.04);
        pointer-events: none;
        user-select: none;
        letter-spacing: -0.04em;
      }

      /* Diagonal accent stripe */
      /* #clients-section::after {
        content: "";
        position: absolute;
        top: 0;
        right: 0;
        width: 35%;
        height: 100%;
        background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--cream-2), var(--cream));
        clip-path: polygon(15% 0, 100% 0, 100% 100%, 0 100%);
        pointer-events: none;
      } */

      .clients-inner {
        position: relative;
        z-index: 1;
      }

      /* Header overrides */
      #clients-section .section-heading {
        color: var(--ink);
      }

      /* Trust metrics row above the marquee */
      .clients-metrics {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
        gap: 16px;
        margin-bottom: 52px;
      }
      .cm-item {
        background: var(--white);
        border: 1px solid var(--border);
        border-radius: var(--radius-md);
        padding: 22px 18px;
        text-align: center;
        transition: all 0.28s var(--ease-out);
        position: relative;
        overflow: hidden;
      }
      .cm-item::before {
        content: "";
        position: absolute;
        left: 0;
        top: 0;
        bottom: 0;
        width: 3px;
        background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--teal), var(--gold-mid));
        transform: scaleY(0);
        transform-origin: top;
        transition: transform 0.32s var(--ease-out);
      }
      .cm-item:hover::before {
        transform: scaleY(1);
      }
      .cm-item:hover {
        box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
        transform: translateY(-4px);
        border-color: transparent;
      }
      .cm-icon {
        font-size: 1.6rem;
        display: block;
        margin-bottom: 10px;
      }
      .cm-num {
        font-family: var(--ff-serif);
        font-size: 2rem;
        font-weight: 700;
        color: var(--teal-deep);
        display: block;
        line-height: 1;
        margin-bottom: 5px;
      }
      .cm-label {
        font-family: var(--ff-mono);
        font-size: 0.6rem;
        color: var(--gray-light);
        letter-spacing: 0.1em;
        text-transform: uppercase;
      }

      /* Redesigned marquee */
      .marquee-wrap {
        position: relative;
        overflow: hidden;
        padding: 8px 0;
      }
      .marquee-wrap::before,
      .marquee-wrap::after {
        content: "";
        position: absolute;
        top: 0;
        bottom: 0;
        width: 200px;
        z-index: 2;
        pointer-events: none;
      }
      .marquee-wrap::before {
        left: 0;
        background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--cream), transparent);
      }
      .marquee-wrap::after {
        right: 0;
        background: linear-gradient(-90deg, var(--cream), transparent);
      }

      .marquee-track {
        display: flex;
        gap: 12px;
        animation: mqSlide 42s linear infinite;
        width: max-content;
      }
      @keyframes mqSlide {
        0% {
          transform: translateX(0);
        }
        100% {
          transform: translateX(-50%);
        }
      }

      .client-card {
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        min-width: 180px;
        height: 110px;
        padding: 16px 20px 12px;
        background: var(--white);
        border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
        border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
        gap: 10px;
        transition: all 0.3s var(--ease-out);
        flex-shrink: 0;
        position: relative;
        overflow: hidden;
        cursor: default;
      }

      /* Bottom line sweep on hover */
      .client-card::after {
        content: "";
        position: absolute;
        bottom: 0;
        left: 0;
        right: 0;
        height: 2px;
        background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--teal), var(--gold-mid));
        transform: scaleX(0);
        transform-origin: left;
        transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease-out);
      }
      .client-card:hover::after {
        transform: scaleX(1);
      }

      /* Fallback monogram shown when image errors */
      .cc-monogram {
        width: 52px;
        height: 38px;
        border-radius: 6px;
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        font-family: var(--ff-serif);
        font-size: 1rem;
        font-weight: 700;
        letter-spacing: 0.04em;
        color: #fff;
        flex-shrink: 0;
        opacity: 0.88;
        transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
      }
      .client-card:hover .cc-monogram {
        opacity: 1;
      }

      .cc-img-wrap {
        width: 100%;
        height: 44px;
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        flex-shrink: 0;
      }

      .cc-logo {
        max-width: 110px;
        max-height: 40px;
        width: auto;
        height: auto;
        object-fit: contain;
        filter: grayscale(30%) opacity(0.85);
        transition: filter 0.3s ease;
        display: block;
      }
      .client-card:hover .cc-logo {
        filter: grayscale(0%) opacity(1);
      }

      .client-card:hover::after {
        transform: scaleX(1);
      }
      .client-card:hover {
        border-color: var(--teal);
        box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(10, 107, 122, 0.12);
        transform: translateY(-4px);
      }
      .cc-abbr {
        font-family: var(--ff-serif);
        font-size: 1.35rem;
        font-weight: 700;
        flex-shrink: 0;
      }
      .cc-name {
        font-size: 0.72rem;
        font-weight: 500;
        color: var(--gray);
        line-height: 1.35;
        max-width: 110px;
      }

      /* Sector tags row below marquee */
      .clients-sector-tags {
        display: flex;
        flex-wrap: wrap;
        gap: 10px;
        justify-content: center;
        margin-top: 40px;
        margin-bottom: 28px;
      }
      .cst {
        display: inline-flex;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 7px;
        padding: 8px 18px;
        border-radius: 100px;
        background: var(--white);
        border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
        font-family: var(--ff-mono);
        font-size: 0.65rem;
        font-weight: 500;
        letter-spacing: 0.1em;
        text-transform: uppercase;
        color: var(--slate);
        transition: all 0.22s var(--ease-out);
      }
      .cst:hover {
        background: var(--teal-pale);
        border-color: var(--teal-pale2);
        color: var(--teal);
      }
      .cst-dot {
        width: 6px;
        height: 6px;
        border-radius: 50%;
        flex-shrink: 0;
      }

      /* ── RESPONSIVE ── */
      @media (max-width: 1100px) {
        .about-grid {
          grid-template-columns: 1fr;
          gap: 50px;
        }
        #about-teaser::before,
        #about-teaser::after {
          width: 100%;
          clip-path: none;
          height: 52%;
          bottom: auto;
        }
        .about-vert-line {
          display: none;
        }
        .services-grid {
          grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        }
        .clients-metrics {
          grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        }
      }
      @media (max-width: 768px) {
        .container {
          padding: 0 24px;
        }
        .section {
          padding: 80px 0;
        }
        .services-grid {
          grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        }
        .clients-metrics {
          grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        }
        .about-float-badge.top-right {
          top: -12px;
          right: -12px;
        }
        .about-float-badge.bottom-left {
          bottom: -12px;
          left: -12px;
        }
      }

      /* ── MARQUEE WRAPPER ── */
      .marquee-section {
        background: var(--cream);
        overflow: hidden;
        padding: 6px 0 10px;
      }
      .marquee-wrap {
        position: relative;
        overflow: hidden;
        padding: 8px 0;
      }
      .marquee-wrap::before,
      .marquee-wrap::after {
        content: "";
        position: absolute;
        top: 0;
        bottom: 0;
        width: 180px;
        z-index: 2;
        pointer-events: none;
      }
      .marquee-wrap::before {
        left: 0;
        background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--cream), transparent);
      }
      .marquee-wrap::after {
        right: 0;
        background: linear-gradient(-90deg, var(--cream), transparent);
      }

      .marquee-track {
        display: flex;
        gap: 14px;
        animation: mqSlide 38s linear infinite;
        width: max-content;
        padding: 4px 0 8px;
      }
      @keyframes mqSlide {
        0% {
          transform: translateX(0);
        }
        100% {
          transform: translateX(-50%);
        }
      }
      .marquee-track:hover {
        animation-play-state: paused;
      }

      /* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════
   CLIENT CARD  — REDESIGNED
═══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
      .client-card {
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        min-width: 200px;
        height: 128px;
        padding: 18px 20px 14px;
        background: var(--white);
        border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
        border-radius: 18px;
        gap: 0;
        transition: border-color 0.28s var(--ease-out),
          box-shadow 0.28s var(--ease-out), transform 0.28s var(--ease-out);
        flex-shrink: 0;
        position: relative;
        overflow: hidden;
        cursor: default;
      }

      /* bottom sweep accent */
      .client-card::after {
        content: "";
        position: absolute;
        bottom: 0;
        left: 0;
        right: 0;
        height: 2px;
        background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--teal), var(--gold-mid));
        transform: scaleX(0);
        transform-origin: left;
        transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease-out);
      }
      .client-card:hover::after {
        transform: scaleX(1);
      }
      .client-card:hover {
        border-color: rgba(10, 107, 122, 0.28);
        box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(10, 107, 122, 0.13);
        transform: translateY(-5px);
      }

      /* image wrapper — taller for real logo breathing room */
      .cc-img-wrap {
        width: 100%;
        height: 58px;
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        flex-shrink: 0;
        margin-bottom: 10px;
      }

      /* logo image */
      .cc-logo {
        max-width: 120px;
        max-height: 52px;
        width: auto;
        height: auto;
        object-fit: contain;
        filter: grayscale(20%) opacity(0.82);
        transition: filter 0.3s ease;
        display: block;
      }
      .client-card:hover .cc-logo {
        filter: grayscale(0%) opacity(1);
      }

      /* monogram fallback — elegant circle */
      .cc-monogram {
        width: 52px;
        height: 52px;
        border-radius: 50%;
        display: none; /* shown via onerror — set to flex when needed */
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        font-family: var(--ff-serif);
        font-size: 0.88rem;
        font-weight: 700;
        letter-spacing: 0.04em;
        color: #fff;
        flex-shrink: 0;
        box-shadow: inset 0 -2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18),
          0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
        position: relative;
      }
      /* dashed halo ring */
      .cc-monogram::after {
        content: "";
        position: absolute;
        inset: -5px;
        border-radius: 50%;
        border: 1.5px dashed currentColor;
        opacity: 0.22;
      }

      /* thin divider between logo area and name */
      .cc-divider {
        width: 28px;
        height: 1px;
        background: var(--border-2);
        flex-shrink: 0;
        margin-bottom: 7px;
        transition: width 0.28s var(--ease-out), background 0.28s ease;
      }
      .client-card:hover .cc-divider {
        width: 44px;
        background: var(--teal-pale2);
      }

      /* client name */
      .cc-name {
        font-family: var(--ff-mono);
        font-size: 0.595rem;
        font-weight: 500;
        letter-spacing: 0.08em;
        text-transform: uppercase;
        color: var(--gray-light);
        line-height: 1.4;
        text-align: center;
        max-width: 142px;
        transition: color 0.28s ease;
      }
      .client-card:hover .cc-name {
        color: var(--teal);
      }

      /* ── SECTOR TAGS ── */
      .sector-tags {
        display: flex;
        flex-wrap: wrap;
        gap: 10px;
        justify-content: center;
        padding: 32px 40px 20px;
      }
      .cst {
        display: inline-flex;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 7px;
        padding: 8px 18px;
        border-radius: 100px;
        background: var(--white);
        border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
        font-family: var(--ff-mono);
        font-size: 0.62rem;
        font-weight: 500;
        letter-spacing: 0.1em;
        text-transform: uppercase;
        color: #2d4852;
        transition: all 0.22s var(--ease-out);
        cursor: default;
      }
      .cst:hover {
        background: var(--teal-pale);
        border-color: var(--teal-pale2);
        color: var(--teal);
      }
      .cst-dot {
        width: 6px;
        height: 6px;
        border-radius: 50%;
        flex-shrink: 0;
      }

      /* ── COMPARISON LABEL ── */
      .compare-banner {
        text-align: center;
        padding: 40px 20px 12px;
        font-family: var(--ff-mono);
        font-size: 0.65rem;
        letter-spacing: 0.16em;
        text-transform: uppercase;
        color: var(--gray-light);
      }
      .compare-banner span {
        display: inline-block;
        padding: 6px 18px;
        border-radius: 100px;
        border: 1px solid var(--border-2);
        background: var(--white);
      }

      .amc-inner {
        position: absolute;
        inset: 0;
        z-index: 2;
      }

      .amc-person-img {
        position: absolute;
        inset: 0;
        width: 100%;
        height: 100%;
        object-fit: cover;
        object-position: center 15%;
        display: block;
        z-index: 1;
        transition: transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
      }
      .about-main-card:hover .amc-person-img {
        transform: scale(1.04);
      }

      /* Stronger gradient so caption always reads cleanly */
      .amc-caption-bar {
        position: absolute;
        bottom: 0;
        left: 0;
        right: 0;
        z-index: 4;
        background: linear-gradient(
          to top,
          rgba(5, 30, 36, 0.96) 0%,
          rgba(5, 30, 36, 0.72) 45%,
          transparent 100%
        );
        padding: 52px 28px 24px;
        display: flex;
        align-items: flex-end;
        justify-content: space-between;
      }

      /* Top fade so image blends into the dark header area */
      .amc-top-fade {
        position: absolute;
        top: 0;
        left: 0;
        right: 0;
        height: 30%;
        background: linear-gradient(
          to bottom,
          rgba(5, 30, 36, 0.55) 0%,
          transparent 100%
        );
        z-index: 3;
        pointer-events: none;
      }

      /* Subtle vignette overlay for depth */
      .amc-vignette {
        position: absolute;
        inset: 0;
        background: radial-gradient(
          ellipse at center,
          transparent 40%,
          rgba(5, 30, 36, 0.45) 100%
        );
        z-index: 3;
        pointer-events: none;
      }