/* ============================================================
   ABOUT PAGE — REVAMPED BENTO LAYOUT
   ============================================================ */

.about-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  font-size: 11.5px; font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 3px; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--copper);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.about-eyebrow::before {
  content: ''; width: 28px; height: 1px; background: var(--copper);
}
.about-eyebrow.light { color: var(--aqua); }
.about-eyebrow.light::before { background: var(--aqua); }

/* ---- WHO WE ARE ---- */
.about-founder { background: var(--cream); padding-top: 110px; padding-bottom: 110px; }

.who-we-are-block {
  text-align: center;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 18px;
}

.krm-highlight {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: clamp(52px, 8vw, 96px);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: #fff;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #243a8c 0%, #1a2470 100%);
  padding: 18px 56px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px -20px rgba(26,36,112,0.35);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.krm-highlight::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 80% 20%, rgba(91,192,190,0.22), transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.founder-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 460px 1fr;
  grid-template-rows: 220px 1fr;
  gap: 22px;
  align-items: stretch;
}

/* Founder identity card (replaces portrait) */
.founder-card {
  grid-column: 1; grid-row: 1 / 3;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  min-height: 540px;
  padding: 36px 36px 32px;
  background:
    radial-gradient(120% 80% at 0% 0%, rgba(184,115,51,0.10) 0%, transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(120% 80% at 100% 100%, rgba(91,192,190,0.10) 0%, transparent 55%),
    linear-gradient(160deg, #fffdfa 0%, #f6efe5 100%);
  border: 1px solid #ece4d6;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  color: var(--primary);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px -30px rgba(10,46,66,0.25);
}

/* Founder photo card */
.fc-photo {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.fc-photo img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover; object-position: top center;
  transition: transform 6s ease;
}
.founder-card:hover .fc-photo img { transform: scale(1.04); }

.fc-photo-overlay {
  position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(10,46,66,0.92) 0%, rgba(10,46,66,0.5) 50%, transparent 100%);
  padding: 90px 28px 70px;
  z-index: 2;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 6px;
}
.fc-eyebrow {
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  font-size: 10.5px; letter-spacing: 3px; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--copper-light); font-weight: 600;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
}
.fc-eyebrow::before { content: ''; width: 22px; height: 1px; background: var(--copper-light); }
.fc-photo-name {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 22px; font-weight: 500;
  color: #fff; letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.fc-tag {
  position: absolute; bottom: 24px; left: 28px;
  background: var(--primary);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 10px 18px; border-radius: 50px;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  font-size: 11.5px; letter-spacing: 1.8px; text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 500;
  z-index: 3;
}
.fc-tag .dot {
  width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--aqua);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(91,192,190,0.25);
  animation: pulseDot 2.4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.fc-wave {
  position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
  width: 100%; height: 100px;
  color: var(--copper);
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.founder-headline {
  grid-column: 2; grid-row: 1;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #243a8c 0%, #1a2470 100%);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 40px 48px;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center;
  gap: 14px;
  color: #fff;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.founder-headline::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute;
  right: -80px; bottom: -80px;
  width: 240px; height: 240px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(91,192,190,0.25), transparent 70%);
}
.founder-headline .about-eyebrow { color: var(--aqua); margin: 0 0 4px; }
.founder-headline .about-eyebrow::before { background: var(--aqua); }
.founder-headline h2 {
  color: #fff; margin: 0;
  font-size: clamp(34px, 4vw, 52px);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em; line-height: 1.05;
}
.founder-chip {
  align-self: flex-start;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.16);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 13px; font-weight: 500;
  padding: 10px 20px; border-radius: 50px;
}

.founder-bio {
  grid-column: 2; grid-row: 2;
  background: #131a24;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 40px 48px;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 18px;
  color: #d8dde2;
}
.founder-bio p { color: #d8dde2; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.75; margin: 0; }
.founder-bio strong { color: #fff; font-weight: 600; }
.about-link { color: var(--aqua) !important; margin-top: 6px; align-self: flex-start; }
.about-link:hover { color: var(--copper-light) !important; }

/* ---- STATS STRIP ---- */
.about-stats { background: var(--primary-dark); padding: 70px 0; }
.stats-strip {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
}
.stat {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 26px 14px;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
}
.stat:last-child { border-right: 0; }
.stat strong {
  display: block;
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: clamp(48px, 6vw, 72px);
  font-weight: 500; color: #fff;
  line-height: 1; letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.stat strong sup,
.stat strong span { color: var(--copper-light); font-size: 0.55em; vertical-align: super; }
.stat span {
  display: block;
  font-size: 11.5px; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); font-weight: 500;
}

/* ---- DIRECTORS / LEADERSHIP ---- */
.about-directors { background: var(--foam); }

.directors-head {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 40px;
  align-items: end;
  margin-bottom: 52px;
  padding-bottom: 36px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.dh-left h2 {
  font-size: clamp(32px, 4vw, 52px);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em; margin: 0;
}
.dh-left h2 em { font-style: italic; color: var(--copper); font-weight: 400; }
.dh-desc {
  color: var(--muted); font-size: 15.5px; line-height: 1.75;
  align-self: end; margin: 0;
}

.directors-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 22px;
}

.dir-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 44px 34px 40px;
  min-height: 360px;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden; isolation: isolate;
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1),
              box-shadow 0.55s ease,
              border-color 0.45s ease,
              background 0.5s ease;
}

/* Glow blob — slides in on hover */
.dir-glow {
  position: absolute; top: -120px; right: -120px;
  width: 280px; height: 280px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(184,115,51,0.22) 0%, transparent 65%);
  opacity: 0; transform: scale(0.6);
  transition: opacity 0.7s ease, transform 0.9s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
  z-index: -1;
}

/* Bottom accent bar */
.dir-card::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute;
  left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--copper) 0%, var(--secondary) 100%);
  transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 0.65s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
}

.dir-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px);
  border-color: transparent;
  background: #fffdfa;
  box-shadow: 0 32px 70px -28px rgba(10,46,66,0.28);
}
.dir-card:hover::after { transform: scaleX(1); }
.dir-card:hover .dir-glow { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }

.dir-body {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  flex: 1;
}

.dir-role {
  display: block;
  font-size: 10.5px; letter-spacing: 2.4px; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--copper); font-weight: 600;
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  transition: letter-spacing 0.5s var(--ease-out);
}
.dir-card:hover .dir-role { letter-spacing: 3.4px; }

.dir-card h3 {
  font-size: clamp(22px, 1.9vw, 26px);
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--primary);
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin: 0 0 18px;
  transition: transform 0.5s var(--ease-out), color 0.4s ease;
}
.dir-card:hover h3 {
  color: var(--copper);
  transform: translateX(2px);
}

.dir-line {
  display: block;
  width: 32px; height: 2px;
  background: var(--copper);
  border-radius: 2px;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  transition: width 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
}
.dir-card:hover .dir-line { width: 64px; }

.dir-body p {
  color: var(--muted); font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.75;
  margin: 0;
}

.dir-arrow {
  position: absolute; bottom: 22px; right: 22px;
  width: 38px; height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--cream);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: var(--primary);
  opacity: 0; transform: translate(8px, 8px) scale(0.8);
  transition: opacity 0.5s ease,
              transform 0.55s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1),
              background 0.4s ease,
              color 0.4s ease,
              border-color 0.4s ease;
}
.dir-arrow svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; }
.dir-card:hover .dir-arrow {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1);
  background: var(--copper);
  border-color: var(--copper);
  color: #fff;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .directors-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .directors-head { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 20px; }
  .dir-card { min-height: 320px; padding: 38px 30px 36px; }
}
@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .directors-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .dir-card { padding: 34px 26px 30px; min-height: 0; }
}

/* ---- BRAND STORY ---- */
.about-story { background: #fff; }

.story-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 1fr;
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: start;
}
.story-text h2 {
  font-size: clamp(34px, 4vw, 54px);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em; margin-bottom: 22px;
}
.story-text h2 em { font-style: italic; color: var(--copper); font-weight: 400; }
.story-text > p {
  color: var(--muted); font-size: 16.5px; line-height: 1.75;
  margin-bottom: 32px; max-width: 540px;
}
.story-points { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 22px; }
.story-points li {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 56px 1fr;
  gap: 18px;
  padding: 22px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.story-points li:last-child { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
.story-points span {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 24px; color: var(--copper); font-weight: 400;
}
.story-points strong {
  display: block; color: var(--primary);
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-weight: 500; font-size: 19px;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.story-points p { color: var(--muted); font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.7; }

.story-media { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 18px; position: sticky; top: 110px; }
.story-image {
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg); overflow: hidden;
  aspect-ratio: 4/5;
}
.story-image img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform 6s ease; }
.story-image:hover img { transform: scale(1.04); }
.story-mini {
  background: var(--primary);
  color: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 28px 30px;
}
.story-mini .about-eyebrow { margin-bottom: 12px; }
.story-mini p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.78); font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.7; }

/* ---- COMMITMENT (LIGHT — PILLARS WITH IMAGES) ---- */
.about-commit {
  background:
    radial-gradient(120% 60% at 0% 0%, rgba(184,115,51,0.06) 0%, transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(120% 60% at 100% 100%, rgba(91,192,190,0.05) 0%, transparent 55%),
    var(--cream);
  color: var(--text);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Header */
.commit-head {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr;
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: end;
  margin: 0 0 56px;
  padding-bottom: 36px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  position: relative;
  max-width: none;
}
.ch-left h2 {
  color: var(--primary);
  font-size: clamp(38px, 5vw, 64px);
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  line-height: 1.04;
  margin: 0;
}
.ch-left h2 em {
  font-style: italic; font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--copper);
}
.ch-right { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 18px; max-width: 420px; }
.ch-tag {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: baseline; gap: 12px;
  align-self: flex-start;
  padding: 10px 18px;
  background: rgba(184,115,51,0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(184,115,51,0.28);
  border-radius: 50px;
  color: var(--copper);
}
.ch-tag-num {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 22px; font-weight: 500; line-height: 1;
}
.ch-tag-text {
  font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 2.4px; text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 600; color: var(--primary);
}
.ch-right p {
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.7; margin: 0;
}

/* Pillar grid — 4 col bento */
.pillars {
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  grid-auto-rows: minmax(220px, auto);
  gap: 16px;
}

/* Base pillar */
.pillar {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 32px 28px 28px;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.55s var(--ease-out),
              border-color 0.45s ease,
              box-shadow 0.5s ease;
}
.pillar:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: rgba(184,115,51,0.4);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 50px -25px rgba(10,46,66,0.18);
}

/* Number badge */
.pillar-num {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 14px; font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--copper);
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;
}
.pillar-num::after {
  content: ''; flex: 0 0 28px; height: 1px;
  background: rgba(184,115,51,0.4);
  transition: flex-basis 0.5s var(--ease-out), background 0.4s ease;
}
.pillar:hover .pillar-num::after {
  flex-basis: 56px;
  background: var(--copper);
}

/* Icon tile */
.pillar-ico {
  width: 52px; height: 52px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: rgba(184,115,51,0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(184,115,51,0.2);
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: var(--copper);
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  transition: transform 0.55s var(--ease-out),
              background 0.4s ease,
              border-color 0.4s ease;
}
.pillar-ico svg { width: 24px; height: 24px; }
.pillar:hover .pillar-ico {
  transform: rotate(-6deg) scale(1.06);
  background: rgba(184,115,51,0.16);
  border-color: rgba(184,115,51,0.4);
}

.pillar h3 {
  color: var(--primary);
  font-size: 20px; font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: -0.005em;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  line-height: 1.25;
}
.pillar p {
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.7;
  margin: 0;
}
.pillar-chip {
  align-self: flex-start;
  margin-top: 22px;
  padding: 8px 14px;
  background: var(--foam);
  border: 1px solid rgba(28,138,158,0.25);
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 10.5px;
  letter-spacing: 1.8px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--secondary);
  font-weight: 600;
}
.pillar-chip-light {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.32);
  color: #fff;
}

/* Pillar 01 — Featured with image (spans 2 cols, 2 rows) */
.pillar-feature {
  grid-column: span 2;
  grid-row: span 2;
  padding: 0;
  background: #fff;
}
.pf-image {
  position: relative;
  height: 280px;
  overflow: hidden;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.pf-image img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 1.6s var(--ease-out);
}
.pillar-feature:hover .pf-image img { transform: scale(1.06); }
.pf-image::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 50%, rgba(10,46,66,0.45) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.pf-badge {
  position: absolute; bottom: 18px; left: 18px;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;
  padding: 9px 16px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.96);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border-radius: 50px;
  z-index: 1;
}
.pf-badge-num {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 16px; color: var(--copper); font-weight: 500;
}
.pf-badge em {
  font-style: normal;
  font-size: 10.5px; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--primary); font-weight: 600;
}
.pf-body {
  flex: 1;
  padding: 32px 36px 36px;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
}
.pf-body .pillar-ico {
  width: 56px; height: 56px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}
.pf-body .pillar-ico svg { width: 26px; height: 26px; }
.pf-body h3 {
  font-size: clamp(24px, 2.3vw, 30px);
  line-height: 1.15; margin-bottom: 14px;
  font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: -0.015em;
}
.pf-body p {
  font-size: 15.5px; line-height: 1.75;
  max-width: 520px;
}
.pf-body .pillar-chip { margin-top: auto; }

/* Pillar with image thumbnail (cards 02 & 05) */
.pillar-image {
  padding: 0;
  background: #fff;
}
.pi-thumb {
  position: relative;
  height: 160px;
  overflow: hidden;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.pi-thumb img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 1.5s var(--ease-out);
}
.pillar-image:hover .pi-thumb img { transform: scale(1.06); }
.pi-thumb::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 60%, rgba(10,46,66,0.25) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.pi-body {
  flex: 1;
  padding: 24px 26px 26px;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
}
.pi-body .pillar-num { margin-bottom: 14px; }

/* 06 — Accent manifesto with image (spans 4 cols) */
.pillar-accent {
  grid-column: span 4;
  flex-direction: row;
  align-items: stretch;
  gap: 0;
  padding: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--copper) 0%, #9c5e30 100%);
  border-color: transparent;
  color: #fff;
  min-height: 280px;
}
.pillar-accent .pa-content {
  flex: 1.15;
  padding: 40px 44px;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 14px;
  align-items: flex-start;
  justify-content: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.pillar-accent .pa-head {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 18px;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.pillar-accent .pillar-num {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.95);
  margin: 0; font-size: 16px;
}
.pillar-accent .pillar-num::after { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.45); }
.pillar-accent:hover .pillar-num::after { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.85); }
.pillar-accent .pillar-ico {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.18);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
  color: #fff;
  margin: 0;
  width: 48px; height: 48px;
}
.pillar-accent .pillar-ico svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; }
.pillar-accent h3 {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: clamp(22px, 2.2vw, 30px);
  margin: 0;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
}
.pillar-accent p {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.88);
  font-size: 15px;
  max-width: 540px;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.7;
}
.pillar-accent .pillar-chip { margin-top: 6px; }
.pillar-accent .pa-image {
  flex: 1;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.pillar-accent .pa-image img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 1.6s var(--ease-out);
}
.pillar-accent:hover .pa-image img { transform: scale(1.06); }
.pillar-accent .pa-image::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.pillar-accent:hover { border-color: transparent; }
.pillar-accent:hover .pillar-ico { transform: rotate(-6deg) scale(1.06); }

/* ---- BEST LIFE ---- */
.about-bestlife { background: var(--primary-dark); }

.bestlife-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  grid-template-rows: auto auto;
  gap: 18px;
}
.bl-headline {
  grid-column: 1; grid-row: 1;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 56px 52px;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 22px; justify-content: center;
}
.bl-headline h2 {
  color: #fff; font-size: clamp(32px, 3.4vw, 48px);
  line-height: 1.1; letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.bl-headline h2 em { font-style: italic; color: var(--aqua); font-weight: 400; }
.bl-headline p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65); font-size: 15.5px; line-height: 1.75; max-width: 420px; }
.bl-headline .btn { align-self: flex-start; }

.bl-image {
  grid-column: 2; grid-row: 1 / 3;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg); overflow: hidden;
  min-height: 480px;
}
.bl-image img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform 6s ease; }
.bl-image:hover img { transform: scale(1.04); }

.bl-quote {
  grid-column: 1; grid-row: 2;
  background: var(--copper);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 40px 44px;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 16px;
}
.quote-mark {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 80px; line-height: 0.7;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.32); font-weight: 500;
}
.bl-quote p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.92); font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.75; font-style: italic; }
.quote-author { margin-top: auto; }
.quote-author strong { display: block; color: #fff; font-size: 15.5px; font-weight: 600; }
.quote-author span { font-size: 11px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); letter-spacing: 1.5px; text-transform: uppercase; }

/* ---- PURPOSE / MISSION / VISION (TABS) ---- */
.about-pmv { background: #fff; }
.pmv-head { text-align: center; margin: 0 auto 50px; max-width: 720px; }
.pmv-head .about-eyebrow { justify-content: center; }
.pmv-head .about-eyebrow::before { display: none; }
.pmv-head h2 {
  font-size: clamp(34px, 4vw, 52px);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.pmv-tabs {
  background: var(--foam);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 14px;
  max-width: 980px; margin: 0 auto;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 280px 1fr;
  gap: 14px;
  min-height: 360px;
}
.pmv-nav {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px;
}
.pmv-tab {
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 22px 24px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px;
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 19px; font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--primary); cursor: pointer;
  text-align: left;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.pmv-tab span {
  font-size: 14px; color: var(--copper); font-weight: 400;
  width: 28px;
}
.pmv-tab:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); }
.pmv-tab.is-active {
  background: var(--primary);
  color: #fff;
  border-color: var(--primary);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}
.pmv-tab.is-active span { color: var(--aqua); }

.pmv-panels {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 44px 48px;
  display: flex; align-items: center;
  position: relative;
}
.pmv-panel {
  display: none;
  animation: pmvFade 0.55s var(--ease-out);
}
.pmv-panel.is-active { display: block; }
.pmv-lede {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 22px; line-height: 1.35;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  font-style: italic;
}
.pmv-panel > p:not(.pmv-lede) {
  color: var(--muted); font-size: 15.5px; line-height: 1.8;
}
@keyframes pmvFade {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(12px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

/* ---- SUSTAINABILITY ---- */
.about-sustain { background: var(--cream); }
.sustain-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 18px;
  align-items: stretch;
}
.sustain-text {
  background: var(--primary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 64px 56px;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 22px; justify-content: center;
}
.sustain-text h2 {
  color: #fff; font-size: clamp(36px, 4.4vw, 58px);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em; line-height: 1.05;
}
.sustain-text h2 em { font-style: italic; color: var(--aqua); font-weight: 400; }
.sustain-text p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.72); font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.75; max-width: 440px; }
.sustain-text .btn { align-self: flex-start; }

.sustain-visual {
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg); overflow: hidden;
  position: relative; min-height: 440px;
}
.sustain-visual img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform 6s ease; }
.sustain-visual:hover img { transform: scale(1.04); }
.sustain-overlay {
  position: absolute; bottom: 26px; left: 26px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.94);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border-radius: 50px;
  padding: 12px 22px;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;
}
.sustain-overlay span {
  width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--secondary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(28,138,158,0.2);
}
.sustain-overlay p {
  font-size: 12px; font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--primary);
}

/* ---- FAQ ---- */
.about-faq { background: #fff; }
.about-faq .section-head { margin-bottom: 48px; }
.about-faq .section-head p {
  color: var(--muted); font-size: 16px;
  max-width: 540px; margin: 16px auto 0;
}

.faq-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; }
.faq-item {
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
}
.faq-item.faq-active { border-color: var(--primary); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.faq-q {
  width: 100%; background: none; border: none;
  padding: 22px 28px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 16px;
  font-family: inherit; font-size: 16.5px; font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--primary); cursor: pointer; text-align: left;
  transition: color var(--transition);
}
.faq-q::after {
  content: '+';
  font-size: 24px; font-weight: 300; color: var(--copper);
  flex-shrink: 0; line-height: 1;
  transition: transform var(--transition);
}
.faq-active .faq-q::after { transform: rotate(45deg); }
.faq-q:hover { color: var(--secondary); }
.faq-a {
  max-height: 0; overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), padding 0.35s ease;
  padding: 0 28px;
}
.faq-active .faq-a { max-height: 220px; padding-bottom: 26px; }
.faq-a p { color: var(--muted); font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.75; }

/* ---- PARALLAX + EXTRA ANIMATIONS ---- */
.about-hero { position: relative; overflow: hidden; isolation: isolate; }
.about-hero .hero-bg {
  position: absolute; inset: -10% -5% -10% -5%;
  background:
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(6,28,41,0.85) 0%, rgba(10,46,66,0.7) 60%, rgba(29,77,106,0.5) 100%),
    url('../assets/cards/32.webp') center/cover no-repeat;
  z-index: -1;
  will-change: transform;
  transform: scale(1.15);
}
/* override common.css banner background since we're using hero-bg layer */
.about-hero { background: var(--primary-dark); }

/* Per-word reveal in hero */
.about-hero .word-fx {
  display: inline-block;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(60%);
  transition: opacity 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1), transform 0.95s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
}
.about-hero .word-fx.in { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
.about-hero h1 { overflow: hidden; line-height: 1.08; }
.about-hero h1 br + .word-fx,
.about-hero h1 .word-fx { will-change: transform, opacity; }
.about-hero .crumbs,
.about-hero p { animation-name: bannerFadeIn; }

/* Scroll cue */
.hero-scroll-cue {
  position: absolute; left: 50%; bottom: 26px; transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 22px; height: 36px; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
  border-radius: 16px;
  display: flex; justify-content: center; padding-top: 6px;
  z-index: 1; opacity: 0.85;
}
.hero-scroll-cue span {
  width: 3px; height: 7px; background: var(--aqua); border-radius: 2px;
  animation: scrollCue 1.8s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes scrollCue {
  0%   { transform: translateY(0); opacity: 1; }
  60%  { transform: translateY(14px); opacity: 0; }
  100% { transform: translateY(0); opacity: 0; }
}

/* Parallax images need overflow:hidden on container + extra height */
.founder-portrait img,
.story-image img,
.bl-image img,
.sustain-visual img {
  will-change: transform;
}

/* Reveal variants */
.reveal-up-soft {
  opacity: 0; transform: translateY(22px);
  transition: opacity 0.9s var(--ease-out), transform 0.9s var(--ease-out);
}
.reveal-up-soft.in { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }

.reveal-right {
  opacity: 0; transform: translateX(60px);
  transition: opacity 0.9s var(--ease-out), transform 1s var(--ease-out);
}
.reveal-right.in { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }

.reveal-zoom {
  opacity: 0; transform: scale(0.94);
  transition: opacity 0.9s var(--ease-out), transform 1.2s var(--ease-out);
}
.reveal-zoom.in { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }

/* Founder card — mouse tilt + animated frame */
.founder-card {
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1), box-shadow 0.6s ease;
  will-change: transform;
}
.founder-card::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 14px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(184,115,51,0.18);
  border-radius: calc(var(--radius-lg) - 8px);
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0; transition: opacity 0.6s ease;
  z-index: 1;
}
.founder-card:hover::after { opacity: 1; }

/* Founder headline floating glow on hover */
.founder-headline { transition: transform 0.6s var(--ease-out); }
.founder-headline:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); }

/* Stat counter pulse on first count */
.stat strong { display: inline-flex; align-items: baseline; justify-content: center; gap: 2px; }
.stat .count { display: inline-block; min-width: 0.6em; }

/* Pillar entrance animation */
.pillars .pillar { will-change: transform, opacity; }
.pillars .pillar.in { animation: pillarSettle 0.95s var(--ease-out) both; }
@keyframes pillarSettle {
  0%   { transform: translateY(36px) scale(0.97); opacity: 0; }
  100% { transform: translateY(0) scale(1); opacity: 1; }
}
.pillars .pillar:nth-child(1).in { animation-delay: 0s; }
.pillars .pillar:nth-child(2).in { animation-delay: 0.08s; }
.pillars .pillar:nth-child(3).in { animation-delay: 0.16s; }
.pillars .pillar:nth-child(4).in { animation-delay: 0.24s; }
.pillars .pillar:nth-child(5).in { animation-delay: 0.32s; }
.pillars .pillar:nth-child(6).in { animation-delay: 0.40s; }

/* Story image gentle float */
.story-image { transition: transform 0.6s var(--ease-out), box-shadow 0.6s ease; }
.story-image:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }

/* PMV tab indicator slide */
.pmv-nav { position: relative; }
.pmv-tab { transition: background 0.45s var(--ease-out), color 0.45s var(--ease-out), transform 0.5s var(--ease-out), border-color 0.45s ease; }
.pmv-tab:hover:not(.is-active) { transform: translateX(4px); }
.pmv-panel.is-active { animation: pmvFade 0.6s var(--ease-out); }

/* Sustain overlay pulse */
.sustain-overlay span {
  animation: pulseDot 2.4s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes pulseDot {
  0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(28,138,158,0.2); }
  50%      { box-shadow: 0 0 0 10px rgba(28,138,158,0.05); }
}

/* FAQ subtle slide on open */
.faq-item { transition: border-color var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition), transform 0.4s var(--ease-out); }
.faq-item:hover:not(.faq-active) { transform: translateX(3px); }

/* ---- MOBILE RESPONSIVE ---- */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  /* Hero */
  .about-hero h1 { font-size: clamp(28px, 8vw, 46px); }
  .hero-scroll-cue { display: none; }

  /* Founder card */
  .founder-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    grid-template-rows: auto auto auto;
  }
  .founder-card {
    grid-column: 1; grid-row: 1;
    min-height: auto; padding: 28px 24px 24px;
  }
  .fc-tag { font-size: 10.5px; padding: 8px 14px; bottom: 18px; left: 20px; }
  .founder-headline { grid-column: 1; grid-row: 2; padding: 28px 24px; }
  .founder-headline h2 { font-size: clamp(28px, 8vw, 44px); }
  .founder-bio { grid-column: 1; grid-row: 3; padding: 26px 24px; }
  .founder-bio p { font-size: 15px; }
  .about-founder { padding-top: 80px; }

  /* Stats */
  .about-stats { padding: 52px 0; }
  .stats-strip { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 0; }
  .stat { padding: 24px 12px; border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1); border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1); }
  .stat:nth-child(2) { border-right: 0; }
  .stat:nth-child(3), .stat:nth-child(4) { border-bottom: 0; }
  .stat:nth-child(4) { border-right: 0; }
  .stat:nth-child(3) { border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1); }

  /* Story */
  .story-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 36px; }
  .story-media { position: static; }
  .story-image { aspect-ratio: 16/9; }
  .story-text > p { max-width: none; }

  /* Commitment */
  .commit-head { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 28px; align-items: start; padding-bottom: 28px; margin-bottom: 36px; }
  .ch-left h2 { font-size: clamp(28px, 8vw, 44px); }
  .pillars { grid-template-columns: 1fr; grid-auto-rows: auto; }
  .pillar-feature { grid-column: span 1; grid-row: auto; padding: 0; }
  .pillar-feature .pf-image { height: 220px; }
  .pf-body { padding: 26px 24px 26px; }
  .pf-body h3 { max-width: none; font-size: 22px; }
  .pillar-image .pi-thumb { height: 180px; }
  .pillar-accent { grid-column: span 1; flex-direction: column; min-height: 0; }
  .pillar-accent .pa-content { padding: 30px 26px; }
  .pillar-accent .pa-image { min-height: 220px; }
  .pillar-accent .pa-image::before { background: rgba(0,0,0,0.08); }

  /* Best life */
  .bestlife-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .bl-image { grid-column: 1; grid-row: 2; min-height: 280px; }
  .bl-quote { grid-column: 1; grid-row: 3; }
  .bl-headline { padding: 36px 28px; }
  .bl-headline h2 { font-size: clamp(26px, 7vw, 40px); }
  .bl-quote { padding: 30px 26px; }
  .quote-mark { font-size: 56px; }

  /* PMV tabs */
  .pmv-tabs { grid-template-columns: 1fr; min-height: 0; padding: 12px; gap: 10px; }
  .pmv-nav { flex-direction: row; overflow-x: auto; gap: 6px; padding-bottom: 4px; scrollbar-width: none; }
  .pmv-nav::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }
  .pmv-tab { flex: 0 0 auto; padding: 13px 16px; font-size: 15px; white-space: nowrap; }
  .pmv-tab span { font-size: 12px; width: 22px; }
  .pmv-panels { padding: 28px 24px; }
  .pmv-lede { font-size: 18px; }
  .pmv-head h2 { font-size: clamp(26px, 7vw, 42px); }

  /* Sustainability */
  .sustain-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .sustain-text { padding: 44px 32px; }
  .sustain-text h2 { font-size: clamp(28px, 8vw, 46px); }
  .sustain-visual { min-height: 280px; }

  /* FAQ */
  .faq-q { padding: 18px 22px; font-size: 15px; }
  .faq-a { padding: 0 22px; }
  .faq-active .faq-a { padding-bottom: 22px; }

  /* Disable tilt on touch */
  .founder-card { transform: none !important; }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .about-eyebrow { font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: 2px; }
  .stat strong { font-size: clamp(36px, 12vw, 52px); }
  .story-points li { grid-template-columns: 40px 1fr; gap: 12px; }
  .story-points span { font-size: 18px; }
  .story-points strong { font-size: 16px; }
  .bl-headline { padding: 28px 22px; }
  .bl-quote { padding: 24px 22px; }
  .sustain-text { padding: 36px 24px; }
  .pillar { padding: 26px 22px; }
  .fc-divider { margin: 18px auto 16px; }
}

/* Reduced motion — kill heavy effects */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .hero-bg, [data-parallax-img] { transform: none !important; }
  .reveal, .reveal-up-soft, .reveal-right, .reveal-zoom,
  .about-hero .word-fx { transition: opacity 0.3s ease; transform: none; }
  .pillars .pillar.in { animation: none; }
  .hero-scroll-cue span { animation: none; }
  .sustain-overlay span { animation: none; }
}

/* ---- RESPONSIVE ---- */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .founder-grid { grid-template-columns: 380px 1fr; }
  .stats-strip { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .stat:nth-child(2) { border-right: 0; }
  .commit-head { gap: 32px; }
  .pillars { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .pillar-feature { grid-column: span 2; grid-row: auto; }
  .pillar-feature .pf-image { height: 240px; }
  .pillar-accent { grid-column: span 2; }
  .pillar-accent .pa-content { padding: 32px 32px; }
}

@media (max-width: 880px) {
  .founder-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    grid-template-rows: auto auto auto;
  }
  .founder-card {
    grid-column: 1; grid-row: 1;
    min-height: auto;
    padding: 32px 28px 28px;
  }
  .founder-headline { grid-column: 1; grid-row: 2; padding: 36px 32px; }
  .founder-bio { grid-column: 1; grid-row: 3; padding: 32px; }

  .story-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
  .story-media { position: static; }

  .bestlife-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .bl-image { grid-column: 1; grid-row: 2; min-height: 320px; }
  .bl-quote { grid-column: 1; grid-row: 3; }

  .pmv-tabs { grid-template-columns: 1fr; min-height: 0; }
  .pmv-nav { flex-direction: row; overflow-x: auto; gap: 6px; }
  .pmv-tab { flex: 1 0 auto; padding: 16px 18px; font-size: 16px; }
  .pmv-panels { padding: 32px 28px; }

  .sustain-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .sustain-visual { min-height: 300px; }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .pillars { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .pillar-feature { grid-column: span 1; grid-row: auto; padding: 0; }
  .pillar-feature .pf-image { height: 200px; }
  .pf-body { padding: 24px 22px; }
  .pillar-image .pi-thumb { height: 160px; }
  .pillar-accent { grid-column: span 1; flex-direction: column; padding: 0; }
  .pillar-accent .pa-content { padding: 28px 24px; }
  .pillar-accent .pa-image { min-height: 200px; }
  .stats-strip { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 10px; }
  .stat { padding: 18px 8px; border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08); }
  .stat:nth-child(2n) { border-right: 0; }
  .bl-headline { padding: 40px 28px; }
  .bl-quote { padding: 32px 28px; }
  .sustain-text { padding: 44px 32px; }
  .pmv-panels { padding: 28px 22px; }
  .faq-q { padding: 18px 22px; font-size: 15px; }
  .faq-a { padding: 0 22px; }
  .faq-active .faq-a { padding-bottom: 22px; }
}