/* ============================================================
   SMILE CRAFT DENTAL — about.css
   Pure Vanilla CSS | About Us Page
   ============================================================ */

:root {
  --mint:            #2dd4bf;
  --mint-dark:       #0d9488;
  --mint-light:      #e0fdf8;
  --mint-mid:        #99f6e4;
  --bg:              #f0fafa;
  --white:           #ffffff;
  --dark:            #0f2830;
  --navy:            #1a3a4a;
  --text:            #374151;
  --muted:           #6b7280;
  --border:          #e5e7eb;

  --shadow-sm:  0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,.06);
  --shadow-md:  0 4px 16px rgba(0,0,0,.08);
  --shadow-lg:  0 12px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.10);
  --shadow-xl:  0 24px 64px rgba(0,0,0,.12);

  --radius-sm:  10px;
  --radius:     14px;
  --radius-lg:  22px;
  --radius-xl:  32px;

  --transition: 0.28s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);

  --font-body:    'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
  --font-display: 'Syne', sans-serif;

  --section-py: 6rem;
  --container:  1180px;
}

/* ── RESET ── */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }
body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  background: var(--white);
  color: var(--text);
  line-height: 1.6;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}
img   { display: block; max-width: 100%; }
a     { text-decoration: none; color: inherit; }
button{ cursor: pointer; font-family: inherit; border: none; background: none; }
input, select, textarea { font-family: inherit; }

.container {
  max-width: var(--container);
  margin-inline: auto;
  padding-inline: 1.5rem;
}

/* ── SHARED UTILITIES ── */
.section-tag {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .5rem;
  color: var(--mint-dark); font-size: .78rem; font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.section-tag::before { content: '—'; opacity: .5; }

.section-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.5vw, 2.6rem);
  font-weight: 800; color: var(--dark);
  line-height: 1.15; margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.section-title em { font-style: normal; color: var(--mint-dark); }

.section-desc {
  font-size: 1rem; color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.75; margin-bottom: 2rem; max-width: 36rem;
}

.section-header {
  text-align: center; max-width: 46rem;
  margin-inline: auto; margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}
.section-header .section-tag  { display: flex; justify-content: center; }
.section-header .section-title{ text-align: center; }
.section-header .section-desc { margin-inline: auto; }

/* ── BUTTONS ── */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  gap: .5rem; padding: .75rem 1.75rem; border-radius: 50px;
  font-weight: 700; font-size: .9375rem;
  transition: all var(--transition); cursor: pointer;
  white-space: nowrap; border: 2px solid transparent;
}
.btn-mint {
  background: var(--mint); color: var(--white);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(45,212,191,.35);
}
.btn-mint:hover { background: var(--mint-dark); transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(45,212,191,.45); }

.btn-outline {
  background: transparent; color: var(--mint-dark); border-color: var(--mint);
}
.btn-outline:hover { background: var(--mint); color: var(--white); transform: translateY(-2px); }

.btn-white {
  background: var(--white); color: var(--mint-dark); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.btn-white:hover { background: var(--mint-light); transform: translateY(-2px); }

.btn-outline-white {
  background: transparent; color: white; border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.5);
  border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,.5);
}
.btn-outline-white:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.15); border-color: white; }

.btn-block { display: flex; width: 100%; justify-content: center; }

/* ── SCROLL REVEAL ── */
.reveal { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(28px); transition: opacity .65s ease, transform .65s ease; }
.reveal.visible    { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
.reveal-d1.visible { transition-delay: .1s; }
.reveal-d2.visible { transition-delay: .2s; }
.reveal-d3.visible { transition-delay: .3s; }
.reveal-d4.visible { transition-delay: .4s; }

/* ============================================================
   HEADER
   ============================================================ */
.site-header {
  position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 200;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.96);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(45,212,191,.12);
  box-shadow: 0 1px 8px rgba(0,0,0,.05);
  transition: box-shadow var(--transition);
}
.site-header.scrolled { box-shadow: 0 2px 20px rgba(0,0,0,.1); }

.header-inner { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; height: 4.5rem; }

.logo { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .6rem; }
.logo-mark {
  width: 2.4rem; height: 2.4rem; background: var(--mint);
  border-radius: 10px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: white; transition: transform var(--transition);
}
.logo-mark .material-icons { font-size: 1.2rem !important; }
.logo:hover .logo-mark { transform: rotate(-6deg) scale(1.1); }
.logo-text { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.2rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--dark); }
.logo-text span { color: var(--mint-dark); }

.desktop-nav { display: none; align-items: center; gap: 1.75rem; }

.nav-link {
  font-size: .9rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--muted);
  transition: color var(--transition); position: relative;
}
.nav-link::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; bottom: -4px; left: 0;
  width: 0; height: 2px; background: var(--mint); border-radius: 2px;
  transition: width var(--transition);
}
.nav-link:hover, .nav-link.active { color: var(--mint-dark); }
.nav-link:hover::after, .nav-link.active::after { width: 100%; }

.nav-dropdown { position: relative; }
.nav-dropdown-trigger {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .3rem;
  font-size: .9rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--muted);
  cursor: pointer; transition: color var(--transition); position: relative;
}
.nav-dropdown-trigger::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; bottom: -4px; left: 0;
  width: 0; height: 2px; background: var(--mint); border-radius: 2px; transition: width var(--transition);
}
.nav-dropdown-trigger .arrow { font-size: .7rem; transition: transform var(--transition); }
.nav-dropdown:hover .nav-dropdown-trigger { color: var(--mint-dark); }
.nav-dropdown:hover .nav-dropdown-trigger::after { width: 100%; }
.nav-dropdown:hover .arrow { transform: rotate(180deg); }

.dropdown-menu {
  display: none; position: absolute; top: calc(100% + 14px); left: 0;
  background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  min-width: 200px; overflow: hidden; z-index: 300;
}
.nav-dropdown:hover .dropdown-menu { display: block; }

.dropdown-link {
  display: block; padding: .75rem 1.25rem;
  font-size: .875rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--text); transition: all var(--transition);
}
.dropdown-link:hover { background: var(--mint-light); color: var(--mint-dark); }

.header-actions { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1rem; }
.header-cta { display: none; padding: .6rem 1.4rem; font-size: .875rem; }

.mobile-menu-btn {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  width: 2.4rem; height: 2.4rem; border-radius: 8px; color: var(--text);
  transition: background var(--transition);
}
.mobile-menu-btn:hover { background: var(--mint-light); }
.mobile-menu-btn .material-icons { font-size: 1.4rem !important; }

.mobile-menu { display: none; background: var(--white); border-top: 1px solid var(--border); }
.mobile-menu.is-open { display: block; }
.mobile-menu-inner { padding: 1rem 1.5rem 1.5rem; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: .2rem; }
.mobile-nav-link {
  display: block; padding: .7rem 1rem; border-radius: 10px;
  font-weight: 600; color: var(--text); transition: all var(--transition);
}
.mobile-nav-link:hover, .mobile-nav-link.active { background: var(--mint-light); color: var(--mint-dark); }
.mobile-branch-title {
  font-size: .72rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--mint);
  text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .1em; padding: .6rem 1rem .2rem;
}
.mobile-menu-divider { padding-top: 1rem; margin-top: .5rem; border-top: 1px solid var(--border); }

/* ============================================================
   ABOUT HERO
   ============================================================ */
.about-hero {
  background: var(--bg);
  padding: 5rem 0 4rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.blob {
  position: absolute; border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(70px); pointer-events: none;
}
.blob--tr {
  width: 34rem; height: 34rem;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, #a7f3d0 0%, #6ee7d8 55%, transparent 75%);
  top: -10rem; right: -8rem; opacity: .45;
}
.blob--bl {
  width: 22rem; height: 22rem;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, #c7f2ff 0%, #a5f3fc 65%, transparent 85%);
  bottom: -6rem; left: 5%; opacity: .35;
}

.hero-pattern {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none;
  background-image: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(45,212,191,.12) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 32px 32px;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 70% at 80% 50%, black, transparent);
}

.about-hero-inner {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 3rem; align-items: center; position: relative; z-index: 1;
}

.breadcrumb {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .25rem;
  font-size: .8rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--muted); margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.breadcrumb a { color: var(--mint-dark); }
.breadcrumb a:hover { text-decoration: underline; }
.breadcrumb-sep { font-size: .9rem !important; }

.about-hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 5vw, 3.8rem);
  font-weight: 800; color: var(--dark); line-height: 1.1; margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.about-hero-title em { font-style: normal; color: var(--mint-dark); }

.about-hero-desc {
  font-size: 1rem; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.75; margin-bottom: 2rem; max-width: 32rem;
}

.hero-trust-pills {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: .75rem;
}
.trust-pill {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .4rem;
  background: var(--white); border: 1px solid rgba(45,212,191,.3);
  color: var(--mint-dark); font-size: .78rem; font-weight: 700;
  padding: .4rem .9rem; border-radius: 50px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.trust-pill .material-icons { font-size: .95rem !important; color: var(--mint); }

/* Hero visual collage */
.hero-img-collage { position: relative; height: 28rem; }

.collage-main {
  position: absolute; top: 0; right: 0;
  width: 78%; height: 90%;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl) var(--radius-xl) var(--radius-xl) 60px;
  overflow: hidden; box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
}
.collage-main img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }

.collage-small {
  position: absolute; bottom: 1rem; left: 0;
  width: 36%; height: 52%;
  border-radius: 50px 16px 50px 16px;
  overflow: hidden; border: 4px solid var(--white);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); z-index: 2;
}
.collage-small img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }

.collage-badge {
  position: absolute; bottom: -1rem; right: -0.5rem; z-index: 4;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--mint-dark), var(--mint));
  color: white; border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem; text-align: center;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(13,148,136,.4);
}
.collage-badge-num { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 2rem; font-weight: 800; line-height: 1; }
.collage-badge-txt { font-size: .75rem; font-weight: 600; opacity: .85; line-height: 1.3; margin-top: .2rem; }

.collage-float {
  position: absolute; top: 1rem; left: 2%;
  background: var(--white); border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: .875rem 1.1rem; box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border: 1px solid rgba(45,212,191,.2); display: flex;
  align-items: center; gap: .75rem; z-index: 3;
}
.collage-float-icon { font-size: 1.4rem !important; color: #e53935; }
.collage-float-val { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--dark); }
.collage-float-sub { font-size: .72rem; color: var(--muted); }

/* ============================================================
   OUR STORY
   ============================================================ */
.story-section { background: var(--white); padding: var(--section-py) 0; }

.story-inner { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 4rem; align-items: center; }

.story-img-wrap { position: relative; }
.story-img-main { border-radius: var(--radius-xl); overflow: hidden; box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl); }
.story-img-main img { width: 100%; height: 24rem; object-fit: cover; }

.story-img-accent {
  position: absolute; bottom: -2rem; right: -1rem;
  width: 42%; height: 52%; border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden; border: 4px solid var(--white);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); z-index: 2;
}
.story-img-accent img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }

.story-ribbon {
  position: absolute; top: 2rem; left: -1rem; z-index: 3;
  background: var(--mint); color: white; border-radius: 0 var(--radius) var(--radius) 0;
  padding: .65rem 1.25rem .65rem 1.5rem;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .5rem;
  font-weight: 700; font-size: .85rem;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(45,212,191,.4);
}
.story-ribbon .material-icons { font-size: 1.1rem !important; }

.story-para { font-size: .9375rem; color: var(--text); line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }

.story-founder {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1rem;
  background: var(--mint-light); border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem; margin-top: 2rem;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--mint);
}
.founder-avatar {
  width: 3rem; height: 3rem; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--mint-dark); color: white;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 800; font-size: 1rem; flex-shrink: 0;
}
.founder-name { font-weight: 800; color: var(--dark); font-size: .9375rem; margin-bottom: .2rem; }
.founder-title { font-size: .78rem; color: var(--mint-dark); font-weight: 600; }

/* ============================================================
   MISSION & VISION
   ============================================================ */
.mv-section { background: var(--bg); padding: var(--section-py) 0; }

.mv-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 1.75rem; }

.mv-card {
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl); padding: 3rem 2.5rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--border); background: var(--white);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); transition: all var(--transition);
}
.mv-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }

.mv-card--vision {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, var(--mint-dark) 0%, #0f9b90 50%, var(--mint) 100%);
  border-color: transparent;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 48px rgba(45,212,191,.35);
}
.mv-card--vision:hover { box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(45,212,191,.45); }

.mv-card-icon {
  width: 3.5rem; height: 3.5rem; border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: var(--mint-light); color: var(--mint-dark);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem; transition: transform var(--transition);
}
.mv-card:hover .mv-card-icon { transform: scale(1.1) rotate(-5deg); }
.mv-card-icon--teal { background: rgba(255,255,255,.2); color: white; }
.mv-card-icon .material-icons { font-size: 1.5rem !important; }

.mv-card-tag {
  font-size: .75rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .12em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--mint-dark); margin-bottom: .75rem;
}
.mv-card-tag--teal { color: rgba(255,255,255,.75); }

.mv-card-title { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.6rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--dark); line-height: 1.15; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.mv-card-title--white { color: white; }

.mv-card-desc { font-size: .9375rem; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.75; margin-bottom: 1.75rem; }
.mv-card-desc--white { color: rgba(255,255,255,.8); }

.mv-list { list-style: none; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: .65rem; }
.mv-list li { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .75rem; font-size: .9rem; color: var(--text); font-weight: 600; }
.mv-list--white li { color: rgba(255,255,255,.9); }
.mv-list .material-icons { font-size: 1rem !important; color: var(--mint); flex-shrink: 0; }
.mv-list--white .material-icons { color: rgba(255,255,255,.8); }

/* ============================================================
   STATS
   ============================================================ */
.stats-section { background: var(--white); padding: 4rem 0; }

.stats-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.stat-card {
  background: var(--bg); border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2rem 1.5rem; text-align: center;
  border: 1px solid rgba(45,212,191,.15);
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.stat-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); border-color: var(--mint); }

.stat-icon {
  width: 2.75rem; height: 2.75rem; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--mint-light); color: var(--mint-dark);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  margin-inline: auto; margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.stat-icon .material-icons { font-size: 1.2rem !important; }

.stat-num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 2.4rem);
  font-weight: 800; color: var(--mint-dark); line-height: 1; margin-bottom: .3rem;
}
.stat-label { font-size: .8rem; color: var(--muted); font-weight: 600; }

/* ============================================================
   VALUES
   ============================================================ */
.values-section { background: var(--bg); padding: var(--section-py) 0; }

.values-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 1.75rem; }

.value-card {
  background: var(--white); border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 2.5rem 2rem; border: 1px solid var(--border);
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.value-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); border-color: var(--mint); }

.value-card--featured {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, var(--dark) 0%, var(--navy) 100%);
  border-color: transparent;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 48px rgba(15,40,48,.35);
}
.value-card--featured:hover { box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(15,40,48,.45); }

.value-num {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 4rem; font-weight: 800;
  color: rgba(45,212,191,.12); position: absolute; top: 1rem; right: 1.5rem;
  line-height: 1; user-select: none;
}
.value-num--white { color: rgba(255,255,255,.08); }

.value-icon-wrap {
  width: 3.5rem; height: 3.5rem; border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: var(--mint-light); color: var(--mint-dark);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem; transition: all var(--transition);
}
.value-card:hover .value-icon-wrap { background: var(--mint); color: white; transform: rotate(-5deg) scale(1.1); }
.value-icon-wrap--white { background: rgba(255,255,255,.12); color: var(--mint); }
.value-card--featured:hover .value-icon-wrap { background: rgba(255,255,255,.2); color: white; }
.value-icon-wrap .material-icons { font-size: 1.5rem !important; }

.value-title { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.2rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--dark); margin-bottom: .75rem; }
.value-title--white { color: white; }

.value-desc { font-size: .9rem; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.75; }
.value-desc--white { color: rgba(255,255,255,.7); }

.value-accent {
  position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--mint), var(--mint-dark));
  transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform .4s ease;
}
.value-card:hover .value-accent { transform: scaleX(1); }
.value-accent--white { background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,.3), var(--mint)); }

/* ============================================================
   TIMELINE
   ============================================================ */
.timeline-section { background: var(--white); padding: var(--section-py) 0; }

.timeline-track {
  position: relative; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0; padding-block: 2rem;
}

.timeline-line {
  position: absolute; left: 1.5rem; top: 0; bottom: 0; width: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--mint), var(--mint-dark), var(--mint));
  z-index: 0;
}

.timeline-item {
  position: relative; padding-left: 5rem; padding-bottom: 3rem;
}
.timeline-item:last-child { padding-bottom: 0; }

.timeline-dot {
  position: absolute; left: calc(1.5rem - 8px); top: 1.5rem;
  width: 18px; height: 18px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--mint); border: 3px solid var(--white);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px var(--mint); z-index: 2;
  transition: transform var(--transition);
}
.timeline-item:hover .timeline-dot { transform: scale(1.3); }
.timeline-dot--milestone { background: var(--mint-dark); box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px var(--mint-dark), 0 0 16px rgba(13,148,136,.4); }

.timeline-card {
  background: var(--bg); border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1.75rem 2rem; border: 1px solid var(--border);
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.timeline-item:hover .timeline-card { box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); border-color: var(--mint); transform: translateX(4px); }
.timeline-card--milestone {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--mint-light), #b2f5ea);
  border-color: var(--mint);
}

.timeline-year {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: .75rem; font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--mint-dark); letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: .75rem;
}

.timeline-icon {
  width: 2.5rem; height: 2.5rem; border-radius: 10px;
  background: var(--white); border: 1px solid rgba(45,212,191,.3);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: var(--mint-dark); margin-bottom: .75rem;
}
.timeline-icon .material-icons { font-size: 1.1rem !important; }

.timeline-title { font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--dark); margin-bottom: .5rem; }
.timeline-desc { font-size: .875rem; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.65; }

/* ============================================================
   WHY CHENNAI TRUSTS US
   ============================================================ */
.trust-section { background: var(--bg); padding: var(--section-py) 0; }

.trust-inner { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 4rem; align-items: start; }

.trust-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 1rem; margin-top: .5rem; }

.trust-item {
  display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 1rem;
  background: var(--white); border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 1.1rem 1.25rem; border: 1px solid var(--border);
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.trust-item:hover { border-color: var(--mint); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); transform: translateX(4px); }

.trust-item-icon {
  width: 2.5rem; height: 2.5rem; border-radius: 10px; flex-shrink: 0;
  background: var(--mint-light); color: var(--mint-dark);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
}
.trust-item-icon .material-icons { font-size: 1.1rem !important; }

.trust-item-title { font-weight: 700; color: var(--dark); font-size: .9rem; margin-bottom: .2rem; }
.trust-item-sub { font-size: .8rem; color: var(--muted); }

/* Trust visual */
.trust-visual { position: relative; }

.trust-img-main { border-radius: var(--radius-xl); overflow: hidden; box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl); }
.trust-img-main img { width: 100%; height: 22rem; object-fit: cover; }

.trust-rating-card {
  position: absolute; bottom: -1.5rem; left: 1.5rem;
  background: var(--white); border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem; box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border: 1px solid rgba(45,212,191,.2); text-align: center;
}
.trust-rating-stars { display: flex; gap: 2px; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: .3rem; }
.trust-rating-stars .material-icons { font-size: 1rem !important; color: #f59e0b; }
.trust-rating-num { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.5rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--dark); }
.trust-rating-sub { font-size: .72rem; color: var(--muted); }

.trust-cert-card {
  position: absolute; top: 1.5rem; right: -1rem;
  background: var(--mint-dark); color: white;
  border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(13,148,136,.4);
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .75rem;
}
.trust-cert-icon { font-size: 1.5rem !important; }
.trust-cert-title { font-weight: 800; font-size: .875rem; }
.trust-cert-sub { font-size: .72rem; opacity: .8; }

/* ============================================================
   TEAM
   ============================================================ */
.team-section { background: var(--white); padding: var(--section-py) 0; }

/* Founder Card */
.founder-card {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 0; border-radius: var(--radius-xl); overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(45,212,191,.2);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); margin-bottom: 3rem;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.founder-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl); transform: translateY(-4px); }

.founder-card-img { height: 22rem; overflow: hidden; }
.founder-card-img img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; object-position: top; transition: transform var(--transition); }
.founder-card:hover .founder-card-img img { transform: scale(1.04); }

.founder-card-content {
  background: var(--bg); padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
}
.founder-card-tag {
  font-size: .72rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .12em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--mint-dark); margin-bottom: .75rem;
}
.founder-card-name { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.6rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--dark); margin-bottom: .4rem; }
.founder-card-creds { font-size: .8rem; color: var(--muted); font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }

.founder-quote {
  font-size: .9375rem; color: var(--text); line-height: 1.8;
  font-style: italic; padding-left: 1.25rem;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--mint); margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.founder-card-specialties { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: .5rem; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.specialty-tag {
  background: var(--mint-light); color: var(--mint-dark);
  font-size: .75rem; font-weight: 700; padding: .3rem .85rem;
  border-radius: 50px; border: 1px solid rgba(45,212,191,.3);
}

/* Team Grid */
.team-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 1.5rem; }

.team-card {
  background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg); overflow: hidden;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.team-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); transform: translateY(-4px); border-color: var(--mint); }

.team-card-img-wrap { height: 16rem; overflow: hidden; }
.team-card-img-wrap img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform var(--transition); }
.team-card:hover .team-card-img-wrap img { transform: scale(1.06); }

.team-card-body { padding: 1.25rem; }
.team-card-name { font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--dark); margin-bottom: .2rem; }
.team-card-role { font-size: .8rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--mint-dark); margin-bottom: .2rem; }
.team-card-cred { font-size: .72rem; color: var(--muted); margin-bottom: .85rem; }

.team-card-socials, .founder-card-socials { display: flex; gap: .65rem; }

.team-social {
  width: 1.8rem; height: 1.8rem; border-radius: 8px;
  background: var(--mint-light); color: var(--mint-dark);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.team-social:hover { background: var(--mint); color: white; }
.team-social .material-icons { font-size: .9rem !important; }

/* ============================================================
   TESTIMONIALS
   ============================================================ */
.testi-section { background: var(--bg); padding: var(--section-py) 0; }

.testi-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 1.5rem; }

.testi-card {
  background: var(--white); border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2rem; box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border: 1px solid rgba(45,212,191,.1);
  transition: all var(--transition); position: relative;
}
.testi-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }

.testi-card--featured {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, var(--mint-dark), var(--mint));
  border-color: transparent;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 48px rgba(45,212,191,.35);
}
.testi-card--featured:hover { box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(45,212,191,.45); }

.testi-quote-mark {
  font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 5rem; line-height: .7;
  color: rgba(45,212,191,.2); margin-bottom: .75rem; display: block;
}
.testi-quote-mark--white { color: rgba(255,255,255,.25); }

.testi-text { font-size: .9rem; color: var(--text); line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; font-style: italic; }
.testi-text--white { color: rgba(255,255,255,.9); }

.testi-footer { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1rem; }

.testi-avatar {
  width: 2.75rem; height: 2.75rem; border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 800; font-size: .9rem; color: white; flex-shrink: 0;
}
.testi-avatar--white { background: rgba(255,255,255,.2); color: white; }

.testi-name { font-weight: 800; color: var(--dark); font-size: .9rem; margin-bottom: .15rem; }
.testi-name--white { color: white; }

.testi-loc {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .2rem;
  font-size: .75rem; color: var(--muted);
}
.testi-loc--white { color: rgba(255,255,255,.7); }
.testi-loc .material-icons { font-size: .8rem !important; color: var(--mint); }
.testi-loc--white .material-icons { color: rgba(255,255,255,.6); }

.testi-stars { display: flex; gap: 1px; margin-left: auto; flex-shrink: 0; }
.testi-stars .material-icons { font-size: .9rem !important; color: #f59e0b; }

/* ============================================================
   CTA SECTION
   ============================================================ */
.cta-section { background: var(--white); padding: var(--section-py) 0; }

.cta-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--dark) 0%, var(--navy) 50%, #0d5a4a 100%);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl); padding: 3.5rem 2.5rem;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 3rem;
}

.cta-blob {
  position: absolute; border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(60px); pointer-events: none;
}
.cta-blob--1 { width: 24rem; height: 24rem; background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(45,212,191,.2) 0%, transparent 70%); top: -8rem; right: -4rem; }
.cta-blob--2 { width: 18rem; height: 18rem; background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(45,212,191,.12) 0%, transparent 70%); bottom: -6rem; left: 10%; }

.cta-tag {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .5rem;
  background: rgba(45,212,191,.15); color: var(--mint);
  font-size: .75rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: .4rem 1rem; border-radius: 50px; margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(45,212,191,.25);
}

.cta-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.5vw, 2.4rem);
  font-weight: 800; color: white; line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.cta-title em { font-style: normal; color: var(--mint); }

.cta-desc { font-size: .9rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.65); line-height: 1.75; margin-bottom: 2rem; max-width: 30rem; }

.cta-btns { display: flex; gap: 1rem; flex-wrap: wrap; }

/* Branches */
.cta-branches {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.06); border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1); overflow: hidden;
  align-self: center;
}
.cta-branch { padding: 1.75rem 2rem; }
.cta-branch-divider { height: 1px; background: rgba(255,255,255,.1); }

.cta-branch-icon { margin-bottom: .5rem; }
.cta-branch-icon .material-icons { font-size: 1.3rem !important; color: var(--mint); }

.cta-branch-name { font-weight: 800; color: white; font-size: .9375rem; margin-bottom: .3rem; }
.cta-branch-addr { font-size: .8rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.6); line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: .5rem; }
.cta-branch-hours { font-size: .75rem; color: var(--mint); font-weight: 600; }

/* ============================================================
   FOOTER
   ============================================================ */
.site-footer { background: var(--dark); color: white; padding: 4rem 0 2rem; }

.footer-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2.5rem; margin-bottom: 3rem; }

.footer-logo-wrap { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .6rem; margin-bottom: .75rem; }
.footer-logo-mark {
  width: 2.5rem; height: 2.5rem; background: var(--mint); border-radius: 10px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; color: white;
}
.footer-logo-mark .material-icons { font-size: 1.1rem !important; }
.footer-logo-text { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.2rem; font-weight: 800; color: white; }
.footer-logo-text span { color: var(--mint); }

.footer-tagline { font-size: .875rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.55); line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; max-width: 22rem; }

.footer-socials { display: flex; gap: .75rem; }
.footer-social {
  width: 2.2rem; height: 2.2rem; border-radius: 10px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.1); color: white;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.footer-social:hover { background: var(--mint); }
.footer-social .material-icons { font-size: 1.05rem !important; }

.footer-col-title { font-weight: 800; font-size: .9rem; color: white; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; letter-spacing: .05em; }

.footer-links { list-style: none; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: .65rem; }
.footer-links a { font-size: .875rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.55); transition: color var(--transition); }
.footer-links a:hover { color: var(--mint); }

.footer-contact-item { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: .6rem; margin-bottom: .65rem; }
.footer-contact-item .material-icons { font-size: 1rem !important; color: var(--mint); margin-top: .1rem; flex-shrink: 0; }
.footer-contact-item span:last-child { font-size: .875rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.55); line-height: 1.5; }

.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08); padding-top: 2rem;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 1rem;
}
.footer-copy { font-size: .8125rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.4); }
.footer-bottom-links { display: flex; gap: 1.5rem; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.footer-bottom-links a { font-size: .8125rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.4); transition: color var(--transition); }
.footer-bottom-links a:hover { color: var(--mint); }

/* ============================================================
   FLOATING MOBILE NAV
   ============================================================ */
.mfn {
  display: none; position: fixed; bottom: 1.25rem; left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%); z-index: 300;
  width: calc(100% - 2rem); max-width: 24rem;
}
.mfn-track {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-around;
  background: #e8e8e8; border-radius: 9999px; padding: .375rem;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0,0,0,.18), inset 0 2px 4px rgba(255,255,255,.8), inset 0 -2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,.06);
}
.mfn-item {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center;
  justify-content: center; gap: .2rem; padding: .5rem .875rem;
  border-radius: 9999px; text-decoration: none;
  transition: all .2s ease; flex: 1;
}
.mfn-item--active { background: #1c1c1e; padding: .625rem 1.25rem; box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,.3); }
.mfn-icon { font-size: 1.25rem !important; color: #888; transition: color .2s; }
.mfn-item--active .mfn-icon { color: #fff; }
.mfn-item:not(.mfn-item--active):hover .mfn-icon { color: var(--mint-dark); }
.mfn-label { font-size: .6875rem; font-weight: 600; color: #666; line-height: 1; }
.mfn-item--active .mfn-label { color: #fff; }

/* ============================================================
   RESPONSIVE — 640px+
   ============================================================ */
@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .footer-grid       { grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr; }
  .mv-grid           { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .testi-grid        { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .stats-grid        { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
}

/* ============================================================
   RESPONSIVE — 768px+
   ============================================================ */
@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .about-hero-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .story-inner      { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .trust-inner      { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .testi-grid       { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
  .trust-grid       { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .values-grid      { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }

  .timeline-line    { left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%); }
  .timeline-item    { width: 50%; padding-left: 0; padding-right: 4rem; }
  .timeline-item:nth-child(even) { align-self: flex-end; margin-left: 50%; padding-right: 0; padding-left: 4rem; }
  .timeline-dot     { left: auto; right: -9px; top: 2rem; }
  .timeline-item:nth-child(even) .timeline-dot { left: -9px; right: auto; }

  .stats-grid       { grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr); }
  .cta-banner       { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; align-items: center; }
  .founder-card     { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.4fr; }
  .founder-card-img { height: auto; min-height: 24rem; }
}

/* ============================================================
   RESPONSIVE — 1024px+
   ============================================================ */
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .desktop-nav      { display: flex; }
  .mobile-menu-btn  { display: none; }
  .header-cta       { display: inline-flex; }

  body              { padding-bottom: 0; }
  .mfn              { display: none !important; }

  .team-grid        { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }
}

/* ============================================================
   MOBILE NAV SHOW
   ============================================================ */
@media (max-width: 1023px) {
  .mfn  { display: block; }
  body  { padding-bottom: 5.5rem; }
}

@media (max-width: 380px) {
  .mfn-item         { padding: .5rem .5rem; }
  .mfn-item--active { padding: .5rem .75rem; }
  .mfn-label        { font-size: .6rem; }
}