/* =============================================
   LKRA Capital — Version 2 Stylesheet
   Theme: Light + Blue, Poppins only
   ============================================= */

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Poppins:wght@300;400;500;600;700&display=swap');

:root {
    /* Blue Palette - Institutional Deepening */
    --blue-deep: #060D18;
    --blue-dark: #0A1628;
    --blue-mid: #10264D;
    --blue-main: #1A52C0;
    --blue-bright: #3174E5;
    --blue-light: #5091F2;
    --blue-pale: #F0F6FF;
    --blue-pale2: #E1EDFF;
    --blue-glow: rgba(26, 82, 192, 0.12);

    /* Neutrals */
    --white: #FFFFFF;
    --off-white: #FBFCFF;
    --cream: #F8FAFF;
    --border: rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.08);
    --border-dark: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    --text-dark: #060D18;
    --text-body: #1F2937;
    --text-muted: #4B5563;
    --text-light: #9CA3AF;

    /* Typography */
    --font: 'Poppins', sans-serif;

    /* Spacing */
    --section-pad: 120px;
    --container: 1360px;

    /* Ease */
    --ease: cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
}

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

html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

body {
    font-family: var(--font);
    background: var(--white);
    color: var(--text-body);
    line-height: 1.65;
    overflow-x: hidden;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

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

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

ul {
    list-style: none;
}

p {
    font-weight: 300;
}

/* ---- Container ---- */
.v2-container {
    max-width: var(--container);
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 48px;
}

/* ---- Section base ---- */
.v2-section {
    padding: var(--section-pad) 0;
}

/* =============================================
   REVEAL ANIMATIONS
   ============================================= */
.reveal-up {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(28px);
    transition: opacity 0.7s var(--ease), transform 0.7s var(--ease);
}

.reveal-up.visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.delay-1 {
    transition-delay: 0.10s;
}

.delay-2 {
    transition-delay: 0.20s;
}

.delay-3 {
    transition-delay: 0.30s;
}

.delay-4 {
    transition-delay: 0.40s;
}

.delay-5 {
    transition-delay: 0.50s;
}

/* =============================================
   TYPOGRAPHY HELPERS
   ============================================= */
.section-label {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--blue-main);
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    background: var(--blue-pale);
    padding: 8px 18px;
    border-radius: 100px;
    border: 1px solid var(--blue-glow);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(30, 95, 216, 0.06);
}

.section-label::before {
    content: '';
    display: inline-block;
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    background: var(--blue-main);
    border-radius: 50%;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 rgba(30, 95, 216, 0.4);
    animation: label-dot-pulse 3s infinite;
    /* Slower, more professional */
}


@keyframes label-dot-pulse {
    0% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(30, 95, 216, 0.5);
    }

    70% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 10px rgba(30, 95, 216, 0);
    }

    100% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(30, 95, 216, 0);
    }
}

.section-headline {
    font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4vw, 3.2rem);
    font-weight: 400;
    /* Increased for authority */
    line-height: 1.15;
    /* Tighter */
    color: var(--text-dark);
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
}

.section-headline strong {
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--blue-main);
}

.section-headline em {
    font-style: normal;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--blue-main);
}

.section-sub {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    max-width: 680px;
    /* Aligned with user request */
    margin: 18px auto 0;
    line-height: 1.8;
    font-weight: 300;
}

.section-header-center {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 64px;
}

.section-header-center .section-label {
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
}



/* =============================================
   BUTTONS
   ============================================= */
.btn-v2 {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 14px 32px;
    border-radius: 100px !important;
    font-family: var(--font);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    transition: all 0.3s var(--ease);
    cursor: pointer;
    border: none;
}

.btn-v2-primary {
    background: var(--blue-main);
    color: var(--white);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(30, 95, 216, 0.3);
}

.btn-v2-primary:hover {
    background: var(--blue-mid);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(30, 95, 216, 0.45);
}

.btn-v2-ghost {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    color: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.btn-v2-ghost:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-v2-white {
    background: var(--white);
    color: var(--blue-main);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.btn-v2-white:hover {
    background: var(--blue-pale);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(30, 95, 216, 0.25);
}

/* =============================================
   NAVBAR — V1 Style (Floating Pill)
   Links-Left / Logo-Center / Btn-Right
   ============================================= */
#site-header {
    position: fixed;
    top: 20px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 95%;
    max-width: 1400px;
    z-index: 1000;
    padding: 1.2rem 0;

    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-radius: 100px;

    transition: all 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
}

/* Menu Open State — Unified Rounded Design */
#site-header.menu-open {
    border-radius: 28px !important;
    background: var(--white) !important;
    border-color: var(--border) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 48px rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.15) !important;
    width: 95% !important;
    /* Keep consistent width when open */
    overflow: hidden;
}

#site-header.menu-open .nav-logo-img {
    filter: brightness(0) !important;
}

#site-header.menu-open .nav-hamburger span {
    background: var(--text-dark) !important;
}

/* Scrolled — white pill with blue tint */
#site-header.scrolled {
    width: 85%;
    padding: 0.8rem 0;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.96);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
    backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
    border-color: rgba(30, 95, 216, 0.12);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 40px rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.12), 0 1px 0 rgba(30, 95, 216, 0.08);
}

.nav-inner {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr auto 1fr;
    align-items: center;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 0 24px 0 32px;
}

/* Left: Links */
.nav-links-left {
    display: flex;
    gap: 2rem;
    justify-self: start;
}

.nav-links-left a {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 400;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
    transition: color 0.25s;
    position: relative;
}

.nav-links-left a::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -2px;
    left: 0;
    width: 0;
    height: 1px;
    background: var(--blue-light);
    transition: width 0.3s var(--ease);
}

.nav-links-left a:hover {
    color: var(--white);
}

.nav-links-left a:hover::after {
    width: 100%;
}

/* Scrolled link colours */
#site-header.scrolled .nav-links-left a {
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

#site-header.scrolled .nav-links-left a:hover {
    color: var(--blue-main);
}

#site-header.scrolled .nav-links-left a::after {
    background: var(--blue-main);
}

/* Center: Logo */
.logo-center {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    justify-self: center;
}

.nav-logo-img {
    height: 44px;
    transition: height 0.3s var(--ease), filter 0.4s;
    /* White on dark hero */
    filter: brightness(0) invert(1);
}

#site-header.scrolled .nav-logo-img {
    height: 36px;
    filter: brightness(0);
    /* white SVG paths → black on white navbar */
}

/* Right: CTA Button */
.nav-right {
    justify-self: end;
}

.nav-cta-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 10px 28px;
    border-radius: 100px !important;
    font-family: var(--font);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--white);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.nav-cta-btn::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: -100%;
    width: 200%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(96, 165, 250, 0.25), transparent);
    transition: 0.6s ease;
    transform: skewX(-20deg);
}

.nav-cta-btn:hover {
    border-color: var(--blue-bright);
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(30, 95, 216, 0.4), inset 0 0 10px rgba(30, 95, 216, 0.1);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    background: rgba(30, 95, 216, 0.15);
}

.nav-cta-btn:hover::before {
    left: 100%;
}

/* Scrolled CTA */
#site-header.scrolled .nav-cta-btn {
    background: var(--blue-main);
    border-color: var(--blue-main);
    color: var(--white);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(30, 95, 216, 0.3);
}

#site-header.scrolled .nav-cta-btn:hover {
    background: var(--blue-mid);
    border-color: var(--blue-mid);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(30, 95, 216, 0.45);
}

/* Mobile hamburger */
.nav-hamburger {
    display: none;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 5px;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 4px;
    justify-self: end;
}

.nav-hamburger span {
    display: block;
    width: 22px;
    height: 2px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    border-radius: 2px;
    transition: background 0.3s;
}

#site-header.scrolled .nav-hamburger span {
    background: var(--text-dark);
}

/* Mobile dropdown */
.mobile-menu {
    display: none;
    flex-direction: column;
    padding: 0 32px 32px;
    gap: 16px;
    border-top: none;
    border-radius: 0;
    /* Rely on header overflow:hidden */
}

.mobile-menu a {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    padding: 10px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.mobile-menu .mobile-cta {
    display: inline-flex;
    padding: 12px 28px;
    background: var(--blue-main);
    color: var(--white);
    border-radius: 100px;
    font-weight: 500;
    border: none;
    margin-top: 8px;
    align-self: flex-start;
}

.mobile-menu.open {
    display: flex;
}

/* =============================================
   HERO — Video background
   ============================================= */
.v2-hero {
    position: relative;
    min-height: 100vh;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: var(--blue-deep);
}

/* Video background */
.hero-bg-video {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    opacity: 0.6;
}





.hero-body {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    padding-top: 200px;
    padding-bottom: 160px;
    max-width: 1150px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
    text-align: center;
}

.hero-eyebrow {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 12px;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--white);
    margin-bottom: 32px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    padding: 8px 18px;
    border-radius: 100px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.hero-eyebrow::before {
    content: '';
    display: inline-block;
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    background: var(--blue-light);
    border-radius: 50%;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 rgba(96, 165, 250, 0.4);
    animation: label-dot-pulse-light 2s infinite;
}

@keyframes label-dot-pulse-light {
    0% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(96, 165, 250, 0.5);
    }

    70% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 10px rgba(96, 165, 250, 0);
    }

    100% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(96, 165, 250, 0);
    }
}



.hero-headline {
    font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5vw, 4.2rem);
    font-weight: 300;
    line-height: 1.2;
    color: var(--white);
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.hero-headline strong {
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--blue-light);
}

.hero-sub {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.62);
    max-width: 850px;
    line-height: 1.85;
    margin-bottom: 48px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
    font-weight: 300;
}

.hero-actions {
    display: flex;
    gap: 20px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 56px;
}

/* Trust Strip Style */
.hero-trust-strip {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 24px;
    padding: 14px 28px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    border-radius: 2px;
    /* Sharper */
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
}

.trust-item {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.trust-divider {
    width: 1px;
    height: 14px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .hero-trust-strip {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 12px;
        padding: 20px;
        width: 100%;
    }

    .trust-divider {
        display: none;
    }
}

/* Scroll hint */
.hero-scroll-hint {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 48px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    z-index: 2;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.18em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
}

.scroll-line {
    width: 1px;
    height: 40px;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35), transparent);
    animation: scroll-pulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes scroll-pulse {

    0%,
    100% {
        opacity: 0.4;
        transform: scaleY(1);
    }

    50% {
        opacity: 0.8;
        transform: scaleY(1.15);
    }
}

/* =============================================
   SECTION 2 — THE SPECIALIST CONNECTOR (Combined)
   ============================================= */
.connector-combined {
    background: var(--white) !important;
    padding: 120px 0;
}

.connector-top-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 80px;
    margin-bottom: 80px;
}

.connector-img-side {
    flex: 1;
}

.connector-img-side img {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 620px;
    display: block;
    border-radius: 4px;
    /* Sharper institutional corner */
    box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(6, 13, 24, 0.12);
    filter: saturate(0.6) contrast(1.1) brightness(0.9);
    /* Premium dusk toning */
}

.connector-text-side {
    flex: 1;
}

.connector-text-side .section-headline {
    margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.connector-accent-text {
    border-left: 8px solid var(--blue-main);
    /* Stronger authority */
    padding-left: 36px;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.connector-accent-text p {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    line-height: 1.6;
    font-weight: 400;
}

.connector-paragraphs p {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: var(--text-body);
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    line-height: 1.8;
    max-width: 100%;
    font-weight: 300;
}

/* Mini Pillar Cards */
.pillars-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 32px;
    margin-bottom: 48px;
}

.pillar-mini-card {
    background: var(--white);
    padding: 40px 32px;
    /* Increased vertical spacing */
    border-radius: 8px;
    /* Sharper */
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
    transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.3s var(--ease);
}

.pillar-mini-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.06);
    /* Subtler darker hover */
}

.pillar-card-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
    padding-bottom: 12px;
}

.pillar-num {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--blue-main);
}

.pillar-mini-card h3 {
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    /* Authoritative headers */
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    color: var(--text-dark);
}

.pillar-mini-card p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.6;
    font-weight: 300;
}

/* Connector Footer */
.connector-footer {
    text-align: right;
}

.connector-footer p {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--text-light);
    font-weight: 300;
}

/* Responsive Overrides */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .connector-top-row {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 48px;
    }

    .connector-text-side {
        text-align: left;
    }

    .connector-img-side img {
        max-width: 100%;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .pillars-row {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

/* =============================================
   SECTION 4 — ABOUT (Redesigned)
   ============================================= */
.about-section {
    background: var(--off-white);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.about-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -200px;
    right: -200px;
    width: 600px;
    height: 600px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(30, 95, 216, 0.06) 0%, transparent 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* --- Header --- */
.about-header {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 680px;
    margin: 0 auto 64px;
}

.about-header .section-label {
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
}

.about-intro {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin-top: 20px;
    font-weight: 300;
}

/* --- Stat Strip --- */
.about-stats {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0;
    background: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 8px;
    /* Sharper */
    padding: 32px 48px;
    margin-bottom: 48px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.05);
}

.about-stat {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
    flex: 1;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 0 24px;
    transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease);
}

.about-stat:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.about-stat-icon {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    /* Sharper */
    background: var(--blue-pale);
    color: var(--blue-main);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: background 0.3s, color 0.3s;
}

.about-stat:hover .about-stat-icon {
    background: var(--blue-main);
    color: var(--white);
}

.about-stat-text {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 2px;
}

.about-stat-val {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    /* Increased for authority */
    color: var(--text-dark);
    line-height: 1.2;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.about-stat-label {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-weight: 300;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.about-stat-divider {
    width: 1px;
    height: 48px;
    background: var(--border);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* --- Story Cards Grid --- */
.about-cards-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.about-card {
    background: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 8px;
    /* Sharper */
    padding: 36px 32px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    cursor: default;
    transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.35s var(--ease), border-color 0.35s;
}

.about-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--blue-main), var(--blue-bright));
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: left;
    transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease);
    border-radius: 8px 8px 0 0;
}

.about-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 48px rgba(30, 95, 216, 0.1);
    border-color: rgba(30, 95, 216, 0.2);
}

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

.about-card-icon-wrap {
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    background: var(--blue-pale);
    color: var(--blue-main);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    transition: background 0.3s var(--ease), color 0.3s var(--ease), transform 0.3s var(--ease);
}

.about-card:hover .about-card-icon-wrap {
    background: var(--blue-main);
    color: var(--white);
    transform: scale(1.08) rotate(-4deg);
}

.about-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.about-card p {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.8;
    font-weight: 300;
}

/* --- Dual Brand Panel --- */
.about-brands {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.about-brand-card {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 20px;
    background: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 28px 28px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.3s var(--ease), border-color 0.3s;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.about-brand-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(30, 95, 216, 0.1);
    border-color: rgba(30, 95, 216, 0.25);
}

.about-brand-card--primary {
    background: var(--blue-deep);
    border-color: transparent;
}

.about-brand-card--primary:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(30, 95, 216, 0.3);
    border-color: var(--blue-bright);
}

.about-brand-badge {
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    background: var(--blue-pale);
    color: var(--blue-main);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease);
}

.about-brand-card--primary .about-brand-badge {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    color: var(--blue-light);
    padding: 12px;
}

.about-brand-card:hover .about-brand-badge {
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

/* Altura SVG logo badge */
.about-brand-badge--altura {
    background: #EFF6FF;
    padding: 12px;
    transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease);
}

.altura-badge-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: contain;
    /* black icon by default */
    filter: brightness(0);
    transition: filter 0.3s var(--ease);
}

.about-brand-card:hover .about-brand-badge--altura {
    background: var(--blue-main);
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.about-brand-card:hover .altura-badge-img {
    /* white icon on hover */
    filter: brightness(0) invert(1);
}

.lkra-badge-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: contain;
    padding: 2px;
    transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease);
}

.about-brand-card:hover .lkra-badge-img {
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

/* Reset anchor styles for card-as-link */
a.about-brand-card {
    text-decoration: none;
    display: flex;
}

.about-brand-content {
    flex: 1;
}

.about-brand-tag {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 0.62rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.14em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--blue-main);
    background: var(--blue-pale);
    padding: 3px 10px;
    border-radius: 100px;
    margin-right: 6px;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.about-brand-card--primary .about-brand-tag {
    background: rgba(96, 165, 250, 0.15);
    color: var(--blue-light);
}

.about-brand-content h4 {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    margin-bottom: 6px;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.about-brand-card--primary .about-brand-content h4 {
    color: var(--white);
}

.about-brand-content p {
    font-size: 0.83rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.6;
    font-weight: 300;
}

.about-brand-card--primary .about-brand-content p {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
}

.about-brand-arrow {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--blue-pale);
    color: var(--blue-main);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transform: translateX(-4px);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease), opacity 0.3s var(--ease);
}

.about-brand-card--primary .about-brand-arrow {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    color: var(--blue-light);
}

.about-brand-card:hover .about-brand-arrow {
    transform: translateX(0);
    opacity: 1;
}

/* --- CTA Banner --- */
.about-cta-banner {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 8px;
    /* Sharper */
    background: var(--blue-deep);
    /* Solid background since video is removed */
    overflow: hidden;
    min-height: 280px;
    /* Further reduced */
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.about-cta-video {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    z-index: 0;
}

.about-cta-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 1;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom,
            rgba(6, 13, 24, 0.95) 0%,
            rgba(6, 13, 24, 0.82) 50%,
            rgba(6, 13, 24, 0.98) 100%);
}

/* No glossy blue glow accent here - keep it institutional */

.about-cta-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 64px 48px;
    /* Restored larger padding for main CTA */
    max-width: 800px;
}

.about-cta-banner--intermediation {
    min-height: 400px;
    /* Restored taller height */
    position: relative;
}

.about-cta-banner--intermediation .about-cta-content {
    padding: 80px 48px;
    /* Increased vertical padding specifically for this box */
}

.about-cta-eyebrow {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.2em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--blue-light);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.about-cta-eyebrow i {
    font-size: 0.55rem;
    animation: pulse-dot 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes pulse-dot {
    /* Animation removed as dot is being phased out for institutional feel */
}

.about-cta-title {
    font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 4.5vw, 3.4rem);
    /* Bolder impact */
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--white);
    line-height: 1.1;
    letter-spacing: -0.04em;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.about-cta-title span {
    display: block;
}

.about-cta-desc {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    line-height: 1.6;
    font-weight: 300;
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto 40px;
}

.about-cta-btn {
    font-size: 1rem;
    padding: 18px 48px;
    border-radius: 100px !important;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    background: var(--blue-main);
    color: var(--white);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 rgba(26, 82, 192, 0);
    transition: all 0.4s var(--ease);
    border: none;
}

.about-cta-banner--small {
    min-height: 180px;
    /* More compact for privacy note */
    margin-top: 40px;
}

.about-cta-banner--small .about-cta-title {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    /* Smaller */
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.about-cta-banner--small .about-cta-desc {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    max-width: 800px;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.about-cta-banner--small .about-cta-content {
    padding: 24px 32px;
    /* Keep privacy box compact and independent */
}

.pb-section-half {
    padding-bottom: 60px !important;
}

.about-cta-btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    background: var(--blue-bright);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(26, 82, 192, 0.35);
    /* Subtle authority glow */
}

/* =============================================
   SECTION 5 — WHAT WE DO / SERVICES
   ============================================= */
.services-section {
    background: var(--off-white);
}

/* --- Bento Grid Layout (Light / Illustration Style) --- */
.bento-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    grid-auto-rows: minmax(340px, auto);
    gap: 24px;
    margin-bottom: 72px;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .bento-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .bento-grid {
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
    }
}

.bento-card {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 12px;
    /* Sharper structure */
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.3s var(--ease);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    padding: 36px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
}

.bento-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
    z-index: 2;
}

/* Grid Spans */
.bento-wide {
    grid-column: span 2;
}

.bento-tall {
    grid-row: span 2;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {

    .bento-wide,
    .bento-tall {
        grid-column: span 1;
        grid-row: span 1;
    }

    .bento-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}

/* Specific Area Adjustments */
.bento-area-large {
    min-height: 120px;
}

.bento-area-offset {
    margin-top: 20px;
}

/* Card Themes (Pastel Backgrounds) */
.bento-theme-purple {
    background: #F3F0FF;
    /* Light Purple */
}

.bento-theme-pink {
    background: #FFF0F5;
    /* Light Pink */
}

.bento-theme-blue {
    background: #EFF6FF;
    /* Light Blue */
}

.bento-theme-green {
    background: #ecfdf5;
    /* Mint */
}

/* Typography & Content */
.bento-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.bento-header {
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.bento-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: #111827;
    /* Dark Text */
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.bento-card p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: #4B5563;
    /* Grey Text */
    font-weight: 400;
}

/* Illustration Area */
.bento-illustration-area {
    margin-top: auto;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    min-height: 140px;
    /* Space reserved for illustration */
    position: relative;
}

.bento-illustration-img {
    max-width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
    transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease);
}

.bento-card:hover .bento-illustration-img {
    transform: scale(1.05) translateY(-5px);
}

/* Placeholder Styling (Icon as Illustration) */
.bento-placeholder-icon {
    font-size: 4rem;
    color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    width: 100px;
    height: 100px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.bento-theme-purple .bento-placeholder-icon {
    color: #7c3aed;
    background: #ddd6fe;
}

.bento-theme-pink .bento-placeholder-icon {
    color: #db2777;
    background: #fce7f3;
}

.bento-theme-green .bento-placeholder-icon {
    color: #059669;
    background: #d1fae5;
}

.bento-theme-blue .bento-placeholder-icon {
    color: #2563eb;
    background: #dbeafe;
}

/* Hover Details (New Style) */
.bento-hover-details {
    margin-top: 16px;
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 8px;
}

.bento-tag {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    color: #374151;
    padding: 6px 14px;
    border-radius: 100px;
    font-weight: 500;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.bento-link {
    margin-top: auto;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    color: var(--blue-main);
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: gap 0.3s;
}

.bento-link:hover {
    gap: 12px;
}

/* =============================================
   PROCESS SECTION (Redesigned)
   ============================================= */
.process-section {
    background: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 12px;
    /* Sharper */
    padding: 64px 48px;
    margin-bottom: 48px;
}

.process-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 48px;
}

.process-header .section-label {
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
}

/* Grid for steps */
.process-steps-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
    gap: 0;
    margin-bottom: 56px;
    text-align: left;
    position: relative;
}

.process-steps-grid::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 60px;
    left: 48px;
    right: 48px;
    height: 2px;
    /* Thicker for structure */
    background: var(--border-dark);
    /* Darker line */
    opacity: 0.5;
    z-index: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .process-steps-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 40px;
    }
}

/* Individual Step */
.process-step-item {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    padding: 0 40px;
    transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease);
}

.process-step-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
}


/* Badge [ Step 1 ] */
.step-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    background: var(--off-white);
    color: var(--blue-main);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    /* Bolder */
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    padding: 12px 24px;
    border-radius: 2px;
    /* Sharper */
    margin-bottom: 32px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.04);
}

.step-badge::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -20px;
    left: 50%;
    width: 1px;
    height: 20px;
    background: var(--blue-main);
    display: none;
    /* Hide vertical link for now */
}

/* Title */
.step-title {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

/* Desc */
.step-desc {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.65;
    font-weight: 300;
}

/* Bottom CTA */
.process-bottom-cta {
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
    padding-top: 40px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 24px;
    text-align: center;
}

.process-cta-heading {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    font-weight: 400;
    color: var(--text-dark);
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .process-bottom-cta {
        flex-direction: row;
        justify-content: space-between;
        text-align: left;
        padding-left: 20px;
        padding-right: 20px;
    }
}

/* =============================================
   SECTION 6 — OUR NETWORK
   ============================================= */
.network-section {
    position: relative;
    background-image: url('Assets/network-bg.jpg');
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    background-attachment: scroll;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* White fade gradients top and bottom */
.network-section::before,
.network-section::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 150px;
    z-index: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.network-section::before {
    top: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--white) 0%, transparent 100%);
}

.network-section::after {
    bottom: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, var(--white) 0%, transparent 100%);
}

.network-section .v2-container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.network-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 72px;
}

.network-header .section-label {
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.network-header h2 {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 3rem);
    font-weight: 300;
}

.network-header h2 strong {
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--blue-main);
}

.network-intro {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--text-body);
    max-width: 720px;
    margin: 24px auto 0;
    line-height: 1.7;
    font-weight: 300;
}

.network-two-col {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 32px;
    /* Distinct gap for independent cards */
    margin-bottom: 56px;
    background: none;
    /* Removed background */
    border: none;
    /* Removed border */
    border-radius: 0;
    overflow: visible;
    /* Prevent clipping */
    box-shadow: none;
    /* Moved to individual columns */
}

.network-col {
    background: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 8px;
    /* Sharper */
    padding: 72px 64px;
    transition: all 0.4s var(--ease);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    position: relative;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
}

/* Separator line removed as cards are now independent */

.network-col:hover {
    background: rgba(248, 250, 255, 0.5);
}

.network-col-dark {
    background: var(--blue-deep);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    color: var(--white);
}

.network-col-dark:hover {
    background: var(--blue-dark);
}

.network-col-dark h3 {
    color: var(--white) !important;
}

.network-col-dark:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 24px 64px rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.25);
}

.network-col-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.network-col-header h3 {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--text-dark);
}

.network-col-dark .network-col-header h3 {
    color: var(--white);
}

.network-col-icon {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.network-col-icon img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: contain;
}

.network-col-dark .network-col-icon img {
    opacity: 1;
}


.network-col h3 {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    /* Poppins Medium */
    color: var(--text-dark);
}

.network-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 16px;
}

.network-list li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--text-body);
    font-weight: 300;
    /* Poppins Light */
}

.network-col-dark .network-list li {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
}

.network-list li i {
    color: var(--blue-main);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.network-col-dark .network-list li i {
    color: var(--blue-light);
}

/* Trust statement */
.network-trust {
    background: var(--off-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 48px 52px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 48px;
}

.network-trust-inner {
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 20px;
}

.network-trust-quote {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    color: var(--blue-main);
    opacity: 0.25;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    margin-top: 4px;
}

.network-trust-inner p {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--text-body);
    line-height: 1.8;
    font-weight: 300;
    font-style: italic;
}

/* =============================================
   SECTION 7 — CONTACT STRIP
   ============================================= */
.contact-section {
    background: var(--blue-deep);
    padding: 100px 0;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.contact-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    right: -10%;
    top: -20%;
    width: 700px;
    height: 700px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(30, 95, 216, 0.2) 0%, transparent 65%);
    filter: blur(80px);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.contact-inner {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 80px;
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.contact-label {
    color: var(--blue-light);
}

.contact-label::before {
    background: var(--blue-light);
}

.contact-heading {
    font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 4vw, 3.8rem);
    font-weight: 300;
    color: var(--white);
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    line-height: 1.15;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.contact-body {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    line-height: 1.85;
    font-weight: 300;
    max-width: 480px;
}

.contact-details {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 28px;
}

.contact-detail-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 18px;
}

.contact-detail-icon {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    color: var(--blue-light);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.contact-detail-label {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.16em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.contact-detail-value {
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 400;
    color: var(--white);
    transition: color 0.25s;
}

a.contact-detail-value:hover {
    color: var(--blue-light);
}

.contact-btn {
    margin-top: 12px;
}

/* =============================================
   FOOTER
   ============================================= */
.v2-footer {
    background: var(--blue-deep);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    padding: 72px 0 40px;
}

.footer-inner {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.8fr 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 60px;
    padding-bottom: 48px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
    margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.footer-logo {
    height: 64px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    filter: brightness(0) invert(1);
    opacity: 0.85;
}

.footer-tagline {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    /* Larger */
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--blue-light);
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.footer-legal-text {
    font-size: 0.76rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    font-weight: 300;
}

.footer-copy {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    font-weight: 300;
}

.footer-links-group h5 {
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.16em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.footer-links-group ul {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.footer-links-group ul li a {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
    font-weight: 300;
    transition: color 0.25s;
}

.footer-links-group ul li a:hover {
    color: var(--blue-light);
}

.footer-sub-links {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 8px;
    padding-top: 20px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
}

.footer-sub-links a {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    font-weight: 300;
    transition: color 0.25s;
}

.footer-sub-links a:hover {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
}

.footer-altura {
    padding-top: 20px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
    margin-top: 8px;
}

.footer-altura-label {
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.14em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.footer-altura-name {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.footer-altura-sub {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28);
    line-height: 1.6;
    font-weight: 300;
}

/* =============================================
   RESPONSIVE
   ============================================= */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
    .about-stats {
        padding: 24px 24px;
        gap: 0;
    }

    .about-stat {
        padding: 0 16px;
    }

    .network-trust {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 32px;
    }

    .footer-inner {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    }

    .footer-brand {
        grid-column: span 2;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
    :root {
        --section-pad: 80px;
    }

    .about-cards-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .about-brands {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .about-stats {
        flex-wrap: wrap;
        gap: 16px;
        padding: 24px;
    }

    .about-stat {
        flex: unset;
        width: calc(50% - 8px);
        justify-content: flex-start;
        padding: 0;
    }

    .about-stat-divider {
        display: none;
    }

    .pillars-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .pillar-card {
        border-right: none;
        border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
    }

    .pillar-card:last-child {
        border-bottom: none;
    }

    .network-two-col {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .contact-inner {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 48px;
    }

    .service-block {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .service-block-header {
        border-right: none;
        border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
    }

    .v2-container {
        padding: 0 24px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {

    .about-cta-content {
        padding: 48px 24px;
    }

    .about-cta-title {
        font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 6vw, 1.8rem);
    }

    .about-stat {
        width: 100%;
    }

    .nav-links-left,
    .nav-right {
        display: none;
    }

    .nav-hamburger {
        display: flex;
    }

    .nav-inner {
        grid-template-columns: auto 1fr;
    }

    .logo-center {
        justify-self: start;
    }

    .hero-body {
        padding-top: 160px;
        padding-bottom: 120px;
    }

    .hero-headline {
        font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 9vw, 3rem);
    }

    .hero-actions {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
    }

    .hero-scroll-hint {
        display: none;
    }

    .connector-body {
        padding-left: 20px;
    }

    .process-steps {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 20px;
    }

    .process-connector {
        width: 2px;
        height: 24px;
        margin-bottom: 0;
        margin-right: 28px;
    }

    .process-block {
        padding: 32px 24px;
    }

    .network-trust {
        padding: 32px 24px;
    }

    .footer-brand {
        grid-column: span 1;
    }

    /* Dual Brand Mobile Fix */
    .about-brand-card {
        flex-direction: column !important;
        padding: 32px 24px !important;
        gap: 20px !important;
        align-items: flex-start !important;
    }

    .about-brand-badge {
        width: 48px !important;
        height: 48px !important;
        border-radius: 12px !important;
    }

    .about-brand-content h4 {
        font-size: 1.1rem !important;
        margin-bottom: 8px !important;
    }

    .about-brand-arrow {
        position: absolute !important;
        top: 32px !important;
        right: 24px !important;
        transform: none !important;
        width: 32px !important;
        height: 32px !important;
        font-size: 0.7rem !important;
    }
}

/* --- New Bento Grid Styles (Appended) --- */
.bento-icon-corner {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 24px;
    right: 24px;
    z-index: 2;
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

/* Horizontal Bento Row (For Wide Card) */
.bento-row {
    flex-direction: row;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 32px;
}

.bento-text-col {
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 0;
}

.bento-img-col {
    flex: 0 0 45%;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .bento-row {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 24px;
    }

    .bento-img-col {
        width: 100%;
        margin-top: 12px;
    }
}

/* Refined Image Styling */
.bento-illustration-img {
    max-width: 100%;
    max-height: 220px;
    width: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
    transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease);
    display: block;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.bento-card:hover .bento-illustration-img {
    transform: scale(1.05) translateY(-5px);
}

/* --- Who We Work With --- */
.network-two-col {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 24px;
}

/* Consolidated into primary definition above */

.network-col:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 48px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.network-col-dark {
    background: var(--blue-deep);
    border-color: transparent;
}

.network-col-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.network-col-icon {
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.network-col-header h3 {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--text-dark);
}

.network-col-dark .network-col-header h3 {
    color: var(--white);
}

.network-col-intro {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--text-body);
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    font-weight: 300;
}

.network-col-dark .network-col-intro {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
}

.network-mandates-title {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    color: var(--blue-main);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.network-col-dark .network-mandates-title {
    color: var(--blue-light);
}

.network-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}

.network-list li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    font-weight: 300;
}

.network-col-dark .network-list li {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
}

.network-list i {
    color: var(--blue-main);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
}

.network-col-dark .network-list i {
    color: var(--blue-light);
}

/* --- Founder Profile --- */
.founder-profile-block {
    margin-top: 120px;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 432px 1fr;
    /* +8% increase */
    gap: 80px;
    align-items: center;
}

.founder-image-side {
    position: relative;
}



.founder-image-side img {
    width: 100%;
    border-radius: 4px;
    /* Sharper corners */
    box-shadow: 0 40px 80px rgba(6, 13, 24, 0.35);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.founder-pull-quote {
    font-size: 1.65rem;
    /* Larger impact */
    font-weight: 500;
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--blue-main);
    line-height: 1.3;
    margin: 48px 0;
    padding-left: 32px;
    border-left: 6px solid var(--blue-main);
    max-width: 600px;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .network-two-col {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .founder-profile-block {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
        gap: 40px !important;
    }

    .founder-image-side {
        max-width: 400px;
        margin: 0 auto;
    }
}

/* --- Confidentiality --- */
/* --- Confidentiality Section --- */
.confidentiality-section {
    padding: 120px 0;
    background: var(--blue-deep);
    color: var(--white);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.confidentiality-section .v2-container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.confidentiality-title {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--white);
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.confidentiality-text {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    max-width: 720px;
    margin: 0;
    /* Left aligned for authority */
}

.confidentiality-text strong {
    color: var(--white);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.confidentiality-inner {
    max-width: 1000px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 64px 80px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    border-radius: 4px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
}