/* ==========================================================================
   Prahantam — About page polish. Loaded only on /about, after style.css.
   Palette unchanged. Motion = transform / opacity only; all off under
   prefers-reduced-motion.
   ========================================================================== */

:root {
  --fx-ease: cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
  --fx-spring: cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
  --fx-glass: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.74);
  --fx-line: rgba(0, 76, 199, 0.12);
  --about-navy: linear-gradient(145deg, #0b1f44 0%, #12356f 52%, #004cc7 100%);
}

.about-page {
  background: #f4f8ff;
}

/* ---------- Shared: scroll reveal (translate/scale, hover transforms unaffected) ---------- */
.fx [data-reveal] {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: none;
  translate: 0 36px;
  scale: 0.97;
  transition:
    opacity 0.8s var(--fx-ease),
    translate 0.9s var(--fx-ease),
    scale 0.9s var(--fx-ease);
  transition-delay: var(--delay, 0ms);
}

.fx [data-reveal="left"] { translate: -44px 0; }
.fx [data-reveal="right"] { translate: 44px 0; }
.fx [data-reveal="zoom"] { translate: 0 0; scale: 0.92; }
.fx .about-timeline-item:nth-child(odd)[data-reveal] { translate: -44px 0; }
.fx .about-timeline-item:nth-child(even)[data-reveal] { translate: 44px 0; }

.fx [data-reveal].is-visible {
  opacity: 1;
  translate: 0 0;
  scale: 1;
}

/* ---------- Shared: type + spacing ---------- */
.grad-text {
  background: linear-gradient(100deg, #004cc7 10%, #2f7aef 60%, #004cc7 100%);
  background-size: 200% 100%;
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  color: transparent;
  animation: ab-shimmer 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.about-band {
  position: relative;
  padding: clamp(2.25rem, 4.5vw, 3.5rem) 0;
}

.about-section-head {
  max-width: 46rem;
  margin-bottom: clamp(1.25rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
}

.about-section-head.center {
  margin-inline: auto;
  text-align: center;
}

.about-section-head h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 3.5vw, 2.8rem);
  line-height: 1.12;
  letter-spacing: -0.028em;
  margin: 0.2rem 0 0.9rem;
  text-wrap: balance;
}

.about-section-head p:not(.eyebrow) {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.72;
  color: var(--ink-500);
  margin: 0;
}

.eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
}

.eyebrow::before {
  content: "";
  width: 28px;
  height: 2px;
  border-radius: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #004cc7, #8fbaff);
}

.about-section-head.center .eyebrow::after {
  content: "";
  width: 28px;
  height: 2px;
  border-radius: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(270deg, #004cc7, #8fbaff);
}

/* ---------- Bubbles (JS-spawned) ---------- */
[data-bubbles],
.about-hero-bubbles {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
  border-radius: inherit;
  --rise: 420px;
}

[data-bubbles] {
  z-index: -1;
}

.ab-bubble {
  position: absolute;
  left: var(--l);
  bottom: -50px;
  width: var(--s);
  height: var(--s);
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 30% 28%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9) 0 14%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14) 40%, rgba(143, 186, 255, 0.2) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  opacity: 0;
  animation: ab-bubble var(--d) linear var(--dl) infinite;
  will-change: transform, opacity;
}

.is-off .ab-bubble { animation-play-state: paused; }

/* ---------- Hero ---------- */
.about-hero {
  padding: 1.25rem 0 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 92% 8%, rgba(47, 122, 239, 0.22), transparent 32%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 4% 70%, rgba(0, 76, 199, 0.12), transparent 36%),
    linear-gradient(160deg, #e2edff 0%, #f1f6ff 55%, #f4f8ff 100%);
}

.about-hero::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(0, 76, 199, 0.12) 1.2px, transparent 1.3px);
  background-size: 24px 24px;
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 80% at 25% 40%, #000 10%, transparent 75%);
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 80% at 25% 40%, #000 10%, transparent 75%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.about-hero-glow {
  animation: ab-drift 12s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.about-hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.05fr) minmax(0, 0.95fr);
  gap: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 4.5rem);
  align-items: center;
  padding-bottom: 1rem;
}

.about-hero-copy {
  max-width: none;
  margin: 0;
  container-type: inline-size;
}

.about-hero-copy .eyebrow {
  padding: 0.45rem 0.95rem 0.45rem 0.8rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--fx-line);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 76, 199, 0.1);
}

.about-hero-copy .eyebrow::before {
  width: 9px;
  height: 9px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #1a66e0;
  animation: ab-ping 2.2s ease-out infinite;
}

.about-hero-copy h1 {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 7.4cqw, 3.5rem);
  line-height: 1.08;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  margin: 1.1rem 0 1.15rem;
  text-wrap: balance;
}

.about-hero-lead {
  font-size: 1.12rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--ink-500);
  max-width: 34rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.about-hero-actions {
  gap: 0.8rem;
}

.about-hero-actions .btn-primary {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.about-hero-actions .btn-primary::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(110deg, transparent 30%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35) 50%, transparent 70%);
  transform: translateX(-120%);
  animation: ab-sheen 4.5s ease-in-out 1.5s infinite;
}

.about-hero-actions .btn-primary svg {
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--fx-ease);
}

.about-hero-actions .btn-primary:hover svg {
  transform: translateX(5px);
}

.about-hero-visual {
  position: relative;
  padding: 0 0 1.5rem 1.5rem;
}

.about-hero-visual::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 1.5rem 1.5rem 0 0;
  border-radius: 34px;
  background:
    repeating-linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0, 76, 199, 0.1) 0 2px, transparent 2px 12px),
    linear-gradient(145deg, #dbe8ff, #eef4ff);
  border: 1px solid var(--fx-line);
}

.about-hero-frame {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 30px;
  box-shadow: 0 34px 64px rgba(11, 31, 68, 0.24);
}

.about-hero-frame img {
  width: 100%;
  height: clamp(300px, 36vw, 440px);
  object-fit: cover;
  animation: ab-kenburns 22s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.about-hero-frame::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 55%, rgba(8, 20, 45, 0.35));
}

.about-chip {
  position: absolute;
  z-index: 2;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.7rem;
  padding: 0.7rem 1.05rem 0.7rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 16px;
  background: var(--fx-glass);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 38px rgba(11, 31, 68, 0.2);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  animation: ab-float 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.about-chip--a { top: 8%; right: -0.5rem; }
.about-chip--b { bottom: 4rem; left: 0; animation-delay: -3s; }

.about-chip-icon {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  color: #fff;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #004cc7, #2f7aef);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 16px rgba(0, 76, 199, 0.3);
}

.about-chip strong {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--ink-900);
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.about-chip small {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  color: var(--ink-500);
}

/* Stats bar overlaps into the next section */
.about-hero-stats {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
  margin-top: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  margin-bottom: -3.4rem;
  padding: 0.6rem;
  gap: 0;
  border-radius: 26px;
  background: var(--about-navy);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 28px 60px rgba(11, 31, 68, 0.28);
}

.about-hero-stats::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 12% 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18), transparent 40%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 100% 100%, rgba(47, 122, 239, 0.4), transparent 45%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.about-hero-stats li {
  position: relative;
  padding: 1.35rem 1.4rem;
  border: 0;
  border-radius: 20px;
  background: transparent;
  transition: background 0.3s var(--fx-ease), transform 0.3s var(--fx-ease);
}

.about-hero-stats li + li::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 22%;
  bottom: 22%;
  width: 1px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.about-hero-stats li:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.about-hero-stats strong {
  font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 2vw, 1.6rem);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.about-hero-stats span {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

/* ---------- Founders ---------- */
.about-founders-band {
  padding-top: calc(clamp(2.25rem, 4.5vw, 3.5rem) + 3.4rem);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #f4f8ff 100%);
}

.about-founder-grid {
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.about-founder-card {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 2.1rem 2rem 2.2rem;
  border-radius: 30px;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--fx-line);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(11, 31, 68, 0.08);
  transition: transform 0.45s var(--fx-ease), box-shadow 0.45s var(--fx-ease), border-color 0.3s var(--fx-ease);
}

.about-founder-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0 0 auto 0;
  height: 5px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #004cc7, #2f7aef, #8fbaff);
  transform: scaleX(0.25);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 0.7s var(--fx-ease);
}

.about-founder-card::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  right: -70px;
  bottom: -70px;
  width: 220px;
  height: 220px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 76, 199, 0.1), transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.about-founder-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  border-color: rgba(0, 76, 199, 0.3);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(0, 76, 199, 0.16);
}

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

.about-founder-top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.4rem;
}

.about-founder-avatar {
  position: relative;
  width: 5.2rem;
  height: 5.2rem;
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #004cc7, #2f7aef);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 28px rgba(0, 76, 199, 0.32);
}

.about-founder-avatar::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: -7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px dashed rgba(0, 76, 199, 0.35);
  animation: ab-spin 24s linear infinite;
}

.about-founder-tag {
  padding: 0.4rem 0.9rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: var(--blue-50);
  border: 1px solid var(--fx-line);
  color: var(--blue-700);
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.about-founder-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.about-founder-role {
  display: inline-block;
  margin-bottom: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--blue-600);
}

.about-founder-card p[itemprop="description"] {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: var(--ink-500);
}

/* ---------- Journey: alternating timeline ---------- */
.about-journey-band {
  background: #f4f8ff;
}

.about-timeline {
  position: relative;
  gap: clamp(1.1rem, 2vw, 1.6rem);
  max-width: 62rem;
  margin-inline: auto;
}

.about-timeline::before,
.about-timeline::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  top: 0.5rem;
  bottom: 0.5rem;
  width: 3px;
  margin-left: -1.5px;
  border-radius: 3px;
}

.about-timeline::before {
  background: rgba(0, 76, 199, 0.14);
}

.about-timeline::after {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #004cc7, #2f7aef, #8fbaff);
  transform-origin: top;
  transform: scaleY(var(--tl, 0));
  box-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(0, 76, 199, 0.4);
}

.about-timeline-item {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) 5rem minmax(0, 1fr);
  gap: 0 1.4rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.about-timeline-year {
  grid-column: 2;
  grid-row: 1;
  justify-self: center;
  width: 4.6rem;
  height: 4.6rem;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #fff;
  color: var(--blue-700);
  border: 3px solid rgba(0, 76, 199, 0.25);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 7px #f4f8ff, 0 12px 24px rgba(0, 76, 199, 0.16);
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  transition: background 0.4s var(--fx-ease), color 0.4s var(--fx-ease), border-color 0.4s var(--fx-ease), transform 0.5s var(--fx-spring);
}

.about-timeline-item.is-lit .about-timeline-year,
.about-timeline-item:hover .about-timeline-year {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #004cc7, #2f7aef);
  color: #fff;
  border-color: #fff;
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.about-timeline-card {
  grid-row: 1;
  position: relative;
  padding: 1.4rem 1.55rem;
  border-radius: 24px;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--fx-line);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(11, 31, 68, 0.07);
  transition: transform 0.4s var(--fx-ease), box-shadow 0.4s var(--fx-ease), border-color 0.3s var(--fx-ease);
}

.about-timeline-item:nth-child(odd) .about-timeline-card {
  grid-column: 1;
  text-align: right;
}

.about-timeline-item:nth-child(even) .about-timeline-card {
  grid-column: 3;
}

.about-timeline-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  background: inherit;
  border: inherit;
  border-width: 1px 1px 0 0;
  rotate: 45deg;
  translate: 0 -50%;
}

.about-timeline-item:nth-child(odd) .about-timeline-card::before { right: -8px; }
.about-timeline-item:nth-child(even) .about-timeline-card::before { left: -8px; rotate: 225deg; }

.about-timeline-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  border-color: rgba(0, 76, 199, 0.3);
  box-shadow: 0 22px 44px rgba(0, 76, 199, 0.15);
}

.about-timeline-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.about-timeline-card p {
  color: var(--ink-500);
  line-height: 1.65;
}

.about-timeline-item.is-featured .about-timeline-card {
  background: var(--about-navy);
  border-color: transparent;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 50px rgba(0, 76, 199, 0.3);
}

.about-timeline-item.is-featured .about-timeline-card h3,
.about-timeline-item.is-featured .about-timeline-card p {
  color: #fff;
}

.about-timeline-item.is-featured .about-timeline-card p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
}

.about-timeline-item.is-featured .about-timeline-year {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #004cc7, #2f7aef);
  color: #fff;
  border-color: #fff;
  animation: ab-glow 2.6s ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* ---------- Certifications: 3 + 2 bento ---------- */
.about-certs-band {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #f4f8ff 100%);
}

.about-certs-band::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(0, 76, 199, 0.1) 1.2px, transparent 1.3px);
  background-size: 24px 24px;
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 55% at 50% 30%, #000 10%, transparent 75%);
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 55% at 50% 30%, #000 10%, transparent 75%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.about-cert-grid {
  position: relative;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(6, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 1.35rem;
}

.about-cert-card {
  overflow: hidden;
  grid-column: span 2;
  padding: 1.9rem 1.7rem 2rem;
  border-radius: 26px;
  background: #fff;
  border-color: var(--fx-line);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 34px rgba(11, 31, 68, 0.07);
  transition: transform 0.45s var(--fx-ease), box-shadow 0.45s var(--fx-ease), border-color 0.3s var(--fx-ease);
}

.about-cert-card:nth-child(n + 4) {
  grid-column: span 3;
}

.about-cert-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  border-color: rgba(0, 76, 199, 0.3);
  box-shadow: 0 28px 54px rgba(0, 76, 199, 0.16);
}

.about-cert-index {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1.2rem;
  right: 1.4rem;
  min-width: 0;
  height: auto;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  background: none;
  color: transparent;
  -webkit-text-stroke: 1.5px rgba(0, 76, 199, 0.28);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 2.6rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1;
}

.about-cert-seal {
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  width: 3.5rem;
  height: 3.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
  border-radius: 16px;
  color: var(--blue-600);
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #ffffff, #e8f0ff);
  border: 1px solid var(--fx-line);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 18px rgba(0, 76, 199, 0.12);
  transition: background 0.4s var(--fx-ease), color 0.4s var(--fx-ease), transform 0.5s var(--fx-spring);
}

.about-cert-card:hover .about-cert-seal {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #004cc7, #2f7aef);
  color: #fff;
  transform: rotate(-8deg) scale(1.08);
}

.about-cert-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.about-cert-card p {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--ink-500);
}

/* ---------- Manufacturing ---------- */
.about-mfg-band {
  background: #f4f8ff;
}

.about-mfg-layout {
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 0.9fr) minmax(0, 1.1fr);
  gap: clamp(1.25rem, 3vw, 2rem);
  align-items: start;
}

.about-mfg-intro {
  position: sticky;
  top: calc(var(--header-h) + 1.5rem);
  isolation: isolate;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  border-radius: 32px;
  background: var(--about-navy);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 64px rgba(11, 31, 68, 0.28);
}

.about-mfg-intro::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  z-index: -1;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 10% 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16), transparent 42%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 100% 100%, rgba(47, 122, 239, 0.45), transparent 50%);
}

.about-mfg-intro .eyebrow::before {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #fff, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4));
}

.about-mfg-intro h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.2vw, 2.5rem);
  letter-spacing: -0.028em;
  line-height: 1.12;
  margin: 0.4rem 0 1rem;
}

.about-mfg-intro p {
  font-size: 1.04rem;
  line-height: 1.72;
}

.about-mfg-intro .btn-primary {
  box-shadow: 0 14px 28px rgba(8, 20, 45, 0.3);
}

.about-mfg-intro .btn-primary svg {
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--fx-ease);
}

.about-mfg-intro .btn-primary:hover svg {
  transform: translateX(5px);
}

.about-mfg-grid {
  gap: 1.15rem;
}

.about-mfg-card {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 1.7rem 1.5rem 1.8rem;
  border-radius: 26px;
  background: #fff;
  border-color: var(--fx-line);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 32px rgba(11, 31, 68, 0.07);
  transition: transform 0.45s var(--fx-ease), box-shadow 0.45s var(--fx-ease), border-color 0.3s var(--fx-ease);
}

.about-mfg-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-7px);
  border-color: rgba(0, 76, 199, 0.3);
  box-shadow: 0 26px 50px rgba(0, 76, 199, 0.15);
}

.about-mfg-icon {
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  width: 3.4rem;
  height: 3.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
  border-radius: 16px;
  color: var(--blue-600);
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #ffffff, #e8f0ff);
  border: 1px solid var(--fx-line);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 18px rgba(0, 76, 199, 0.12);
  transition: background 0.4s var(--fx-ease), color 0.4s var(--fx-ease), transform 0.5s var(--fx-spring);
}

.about-mfg-card:hover .about-mfg-icon {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #004cc7, #2f7aef);
  color: #fff;
  transform: rotate(-8deg) scale(1.08);
}

.about-mfg-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
}

.about-mfg-card p {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--ink-500);
}

/* ---------- Awards ---------- */
.about-awards-band {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f4f8ff 0%, #ffffff 100%);
}

.about-award-grid {
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.15fr) minmax(0, 1fr);
  grid-template-rows: auto auto;
  gap: 1.35rem;
}

.about-award-card {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 1.9rem 1.8rem;
  border-radius: 28px;
  background: #fff;
  border-color: var(--fx-line);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 34px rgba(11, 31, 68, 0.07);
  transition: transform 0.45s var(--fx-ease), box-shadow 0.45s var(--fx-ease), border-color 0.3s var(--fx-ease);
}

.about-award-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: rgba(0, 76, 199, 0.3);
  box-shadow: 0 26px 50px rgba(0, 76, 199, 0.15);
}

.about-award-card.is-featured {
  grid-row: span 2;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  min-height: 24rem;
  padding: 1.4rem 1.4rem 1.6rem;
  background: var(--about-navy);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 64px rgba(0, 76, 199, 0.32);
}

.about-award-card.is-featured::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 90% 8%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18), transparent 42%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 0% 100%, rgba(47, 122, 239, 0.45), transparent 50%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.about-award-card.is-featured > * {
  position: relative;
}

.about-award-media {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 210px;
  border-radius: 18px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #0a1f44;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.28);
}

.about-award-media picture {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
}

.about-award-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center 20%;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.6s var(--fx-ease);
}

.about-award-card.is-featured:hover .about-award-img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.about-award-media-badges {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0.75rem;
  left: 0.75rem;
  right: 0.75rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  z-index: 2;
}

.award-tag-pill {
  padding: 0.32rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(7, 21, 46, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.award-tag-consensus {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 0.32rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: #1cb55c;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(28, 181, 92, 0.4);
}

.about-award-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.65rem;
}

.about-award-icon {
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  width: 3.4rem;
  height: 3.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
  border-radius: 16px;
  color: var(--blue-600);
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #ffffff, #e8f0ff);
  border: 1px solid var(--fx-line);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 18px rgba(0, 76, 199, 0.12);
  transition: transform 0.5s var(--fx-spring);
}

.about-award-card:hover .about-award-icon {
  transform: rotate(-8deg) scale(1.08);
}

.about-award-card.is-featured .about-award-kicker,
.about-award-card.is-featured p.about-award-kicker,
.about-award-kicker {
  align-self: flex-start;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0.42rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.24), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12));
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  color: #ffffff !important;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.22);
  text-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

.about-award-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.about-award-card.is-featured h3 {
  font-size: clamp(1.45rem, 2.3vw, 1.9rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin: 0;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.about-award-card p {
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--ink-500);
}

.about-award-card.is-featured p:not(.about-award-kicker) {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
}

.about-award-sharks {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  margin-top: 0.4rem;
}

.shark-chip {
  padding: 0.28rem 0.7rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.26);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  transition: background 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
}

.shark-chip:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.26);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* ---------- CTA ---------- */
.about-cta-band {
  padding: 0 0 clamp(4rem, 7vw, 6rem);
  background: #ffffff;
}

.about-cta-inner {
  position: relative;
  isolation: isolate;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: clamp(2.2rem, 4.5vw, 3.6rem);
  border-radius: 36px;
  background: var(--about-navy);
  box-shadow: 0 34px 70px rgba(11, 31, 68, 0.3);
}

.about-cta-inner::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  z-index: -1;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 8% 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18), transparent 42%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 100% 100%, rgba(47, 122, 239, 0.5), transparent 50%);
}

.about-cta-inner .eyebrow::before {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #fff, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4));
}

.about-cta-copy {
  position: relative;
}

.about-cta-inner h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.4vw, 2.7rem);
  line-height: 1.12;
  letter-spacing: -0.028em;
  margin: 0.4rem 0 0.9rem;
}

.about-cta-inner p {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.about-cta-actions {
  position: relative;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.about-cta-actions .btn {
  min-height: 40px;
  padding: 0.5rem 1.25rem;
}

.about-cta-band .btn-light {
  transition: background 0.25s var(--fx-ease), transform 0.25s var(--fx-ease);
}

.about-cta-band .btn-light:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.26);
}

/* ---------- Keyframes ---------- */
@keyframes ab-shimmer { 0%, 100% { background-position: 0% 50%; } 50% { background-position: 100% 50%; } }
@keyframes ab-ping {
  0% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(26, 102, 224, 0.5); }
  80%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 10px rgba(26, 102, 224, 0); }
}
@keyframes ab-sheen { 0%, 60% { transform: translateX(-120%); } 100% { transform: translateX(120%); } }
@keyframes ab-kenburns { from { transform: scale(1.02); } to { transform: scale(1.1); } }
@keyframes ab-float { 0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); } 50% { transform: translateY(-10px); } }
@keyframes ab-drift { from { transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0); } to { transform: translate3d(70px, 50px, 0); } }
@keyframes ab-spin { to { transform: rotate(360deg); } }
@keyframes ab-glow {
  0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 7px #f4f8ff, 0 0 0 7px rgba(0, 76, 199, 0), 0 12px 24px rgba(0, 76, 199, 0.3); }
  50% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 7px #f4f8ff, 0 0 0 16px rgba(0, 76, 199, 0.16), 0 12px 24px rgba(0, 76, 199, 0.3); }
}
@keyframes ab-bubble {
  0% { transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0) scale(0.5); opacity: 0; }
  12% { opacity: 0.85; }
  50% { transform: translate3d(var(--sway), calc(var(--rise) * -0.5), 0) scale(0.9); }
  88% { opacity: 0.6; }
  100% { transform: translate3d(calc(var(--sway) * -0.6), calc(var(--rise) * -1), 0) scale(1.1); opacity: 0; }
}

/* ---------- Responsive Styles for About Page ---------- */

@media (max-width: 1000px) {
  .about-hero-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .about-hero-lead { max-width: 44rem; }
  .about-hero-visual {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
  }
  .about-hero-frame {
    width: 100%;
  }
  .about-hero-frame img {
    width: 100%;
    height: clamp(320px, 46vw, 440px);
    object-fit: cover;
  }
  .about-chip--a { right: 1.5rem; }
  .about-chip--b { left: 1rem; }
  .about-hero-stats { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
  .about-hero-stats li:nth-child(3)::before { display: none; }
  .about-founder-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
  .about-cert-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
  .about-cert-card,
  .about-cert-card:nth-child(n + 4) { grid-column: span 2; }
  /* Lone last card: keep card width and centre it instead of stretching full row */
  .about-cert-card:last-child:nth-child(odd) { grid-column: 2 / span 2; }
  .about-mfg-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .about-mfg-intro { position: relative; top: 0; }
  .about-award-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .about-award-card.is-featured { grid-column: span 2; grid-row: auto; min-height: 20rem; }
  .about-cta-inner { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
  .about-cta-actions { justify-content: flex-start; }
}

@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .about-founder-grid,
  .about-mfg-grid,
  .about-award-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .about-award-card.is-featured { grid-column: auto; }

  .about-timeline::before,
  .about-timeline::after { left: 2.3rem; }

  .about-timeline-item {
    grid-template-columns: 4.6rem minmax(0, 1fr);
    gap: 0 0.9rem;
  }

  .about-timeline-year {
    grid-column: 1;
    width: 3.9rem;
    height: 3.9rem;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px #f4f8ff, 0 10px 20px rgba(0, 76, 199, 0.16);
  }

  .about-timeline-item:nth-child(odd) .about-timeline-card,
  .about-timeline-item:nth-child(even) .about-timeline-card {
    grid-column: 2;
    text-align: left;
  }

  .about-timeline-item:nth-child(odd) .about-timeline-card::before,
  .about-timeline-item:nth-child(even) .about-timeline-card::before {
    right: auto;
    left: -8px;
    rotate: 225deg;
  }

  .fx .about-timeline-item:nth-child(odd)[data-reveal],
  .fx .about-timeline-item:nth-child(even)[data-reveal] { translate: 0 30px; }

  .about-chip {
    padding: 0.45rem 0.8rem 0.45rem 0.6rem;
    gap: 0.5rem;
  }
  .about-chip-icon {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    border-radius: 10px;
  }
  .about-chip strong {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
  }
  .about-chip small {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
  }
  .about-chip--a { top: 6%; right: 1rem; }
  .about-chip--b { bottom: 2rem; left: 0.5rem; }
  .about-hero-visual { padding: 0 0 1rem 1rem; width: 100%; max-width: 100%; }
  .about-hero-visual::before { inset: 1rem 1rem 0 0; }
  .about-hero-actions .btn { width: auto; max-width: 100%; }
}

/* General Mobile (640px and below) */
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .about-hero {
    padding-top: 1.25rem;
  }

  .product-breadcrumb {
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
    margin-inline: auto;
    margin-bottom: 0.9rem;
  }

  .about-hero-copy {
    text-align: center;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
    margin-inline: auto;
  }

  .about-hero-copy .eyebrow {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin: 0 auto 0.75rem;
    white-space: nowrap;
  }

  .about-hero-copy h1 {
    font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 6.5vw, 2.35rem);
    line-height: 1.15;
    margin: 0 auto 0.85rem;
    text-align: center;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .about-hero-lead {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.62;
    margin: 0 auto 1.35rem;
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 32rem;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .about-hero-actions {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 24rem;
    margin: 0 auto;
    gap: 0.65rem;
  }

  .about-hero-actions .btn {
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100%;
    min-height: 44px;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    white-space: nowrap;
  }

  .about-hero-frame img {
    height: clamp(260px, 55vw, 340px);
  }

  /* Stats row */
  .about-hero-stats {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)) !important;
    gap: 0.5rem !important;
    padding: 0.55rem;
    border-radius: 20px;
    margin-top: 1.75rem;
  }

  .about-hero-stats li {
    padding: 0.85rem 0.65rem !important;
    border-radius: 14px;
    background: #ffffff !important;
    text-align: center;
    border: 0 !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(11, 31, 68, 0.12) !important;
  }

  .about-hero-stats li + li::before {
    display: none !important;
  }

  .about-hero-stats strong {
    color: #004cc7 !important;
    font-family: var(--font-display, "Sora", sans-serif) !important;
    font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 4.4vw, 1.35rem) !important;
    display: block !important;
    line-height: 1.2 !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    margin-bottom: 0.2rem !important;
  }

  .about-hero-stats span {
    color: #334155 !important;
    font-size: 0.74rem !important;
    line-height: 1.3 !important;
    display: block !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
  }

  /* Section heads */
  .about-section-head h2 {
    font-size: clamp(1.45rem, 5.5vw, 1.95rem);
    line-height: 1.2;
  }

  .about-section-head p:not(.eyebrow) {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
  }

  /* Founders */
  .about-founder-grid {
    gap: 1rem;
  }

  .about-founder-card {
    padding: 1.45rem 1.25rem;
    border-radius: 22px;
  }

  .about-founder-avatar {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    font-size: 1rem;
    border-radius: 14px;
  }

  .about-founder-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    margin-top: 0.75rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
  }

  .about-founder-role {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
  }

  .about-founder-card p:last-child {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
  }

  /* Timeline */
  .about-timeline {
    padding-left: 0.25rem;
  }

  .about-timeline-card {
    padding: 1.15rem 1.1rem;
    border-radius: 18px;
  }

  .about-timeline-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.08rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
  }

  .about-timeline-card p {
    font-size: 0.86rem;
    line-height: 1.55;
  }

  /* Certifications */
  .about-cert-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 0.95rem;
  }

  .about-cert-card {
    padding: 1.4rem 1.25rem;
    border-radius: 22px;
  }

  .about-cert-card:last-child {
    grid-column: auto;
  }

  .about-cert-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
  }

  .about-cert-card p {
    font-size: 0.86rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
  }

  /* Manufacturing */
  .about-mfg-intro {
    padding: 1.75rem 1.35rem;
    border-radius: 24px;
    text-align: center;
    align-items: center;
  }

  .about-mfg-intro h2 {
    font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 5.2vw, 1.85rem);
    line-height: 1.2;
  }

  .about-mfg-intro p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
  }

  .about-mfg-intro .btn {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 320px;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .about-mfg-grid {
    gap: 0.85rem;
    margin-top: 1.25rem;
  }

  .about-mfg-card {
    padding: 1.2rem 1.1rem;
    border-radius: 18px;
  }

  .about-mfg-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
  }

  .about-mfg-card p {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
  }

  /* Awards */
  .about-award-grid {
    gap: 1rem;
  }

  .about-award-card {
    padding: 1.35rem 1.2rem;
    border-radius: 22px;
  }

  .about-award-card.is-featured {
    padding: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
  }

  .about-award-content {
    padding: 1.35rem 1.2rem;
  }

  .about-award-content h3 {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
  }

  .about-award-content p {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    line-height: 1.58;
  }

  .about-award-sharks {
    gap: 0.4rem;
  }

  .shark-chip {
    font-size: 0.74rem;
    padding: 0.3rem 0.65rem;
  }

  /* CTA Band centered on mobile */
  .about-cta-inner {
    flex-direction: column !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    text-align: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    padding: 1.85rem 1.25rem !important;
    border-radius: 26px !important;
  }

  .about-cta-copy {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    text-align: center !important;
    width: 100% !important;
  }

  .about-cta-copy .eyebrow {
    text-align: center !important;
    margin-left: auto !important;
    margin-right: auto !important;
  }

  .about-cta-copy h2 {
    font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 5.2vw, 1.75rem) !important;
    text-align: center !important;
  }

  .about-cta-copy p {
    font-size: 0.88rem !important;
    line-height: 1.6 !important;
    text-align: center !important;
    margin-left: auto !important;
    margin-right: auto !important;
  }

  .about-cta-actions {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    gap: 0.55rem !important;
    margin-top: 1.15rem !important;
  }

  .about-cta-actions .btn {
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 320px !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    text-align: center !important;
  }
}

/* Mobile L (480px / 425px and below) */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .about-hero {
    padding-top: 1rem;
  }

  .product-breadcrumb {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
  }

  .about-hero-copy {
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .about-hero-copy .eyebrow {
    font-size: 0.74rem;
    padding: 0.38rem 0.85rem;
    margin: 0 auto 0.65rem;
    white-space: nowrap;
  }

  .about-hero-copy h1 {
    font-size: clamp(1.65rem, 6.8vw, 1.95rem);
    text-align: center;
    margin: 0 auto 0.75rem;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .about-hero-lead {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    max-width: 26rem;
    text-align: center;
    margin: 0 auto 1.25rem;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .about-hero-actions {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 22rem;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }

  .about-hero-actions .btn {
    width: 100% !important;
    white-space: nowrap;
  }

  .about-hero-frame img {
    height: clamp(230px, 58vw, 290px);
  }

  .about-chip--a {
    top: 0.6rem;
    right: 0.6rem;
  }

  .about-chip--b {
    bottom: 0.6rem;
    left: 0.6rem;
  }

  .about-hero-stats {
    gap: 0.4rem !important;
    padding: 0.45rem;
    border-radius: 18px;
  }

  .about-hero-stats li {
    padding: 0.75rem 0.6rem !important;
  }

  .about-hero-stats strong {
    color: #004cc7 !important;
    font-size: 1.15rem !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
  }

  .about-hero-stats span {
    color: #334155 !important;
    font-size: 0.7rem !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
  }

  .about-founder-card {
    padding: 1.35rem 1.1rem;
    border-radius: 20px;
  }

  .about-timeline::before,
  .about-timeline::after {
    left: 1.85rem;
  }

  .about-timeline-item {
    grid-template-columns: 3.7rem minmax(0, 1fr);
    gap: 0 0.75rem;
  }

  .about-timeline-year {
    width: 3.4rem;
    height: 3.4rem;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
  }

  .about-timeline-card {
    padding: 1rem 0.95rem;
    border-radius: 16px;
  }

  .about-cert-card {
    padding: 1.25rem 1.05rem;
    border-radius: 20px;
  }

  .about-mfg-intro {
    padding: 1.5rem 1.1rem;
    border-radius: 22px;
  }

  .about-mfg-card {
    padding: 1.1rem 1rem;
    border-radius: 16px;
  }

  .about-award-card {
    padding: 1.25rem 1.05rem;
    border-radius: 20px;
  }

  .about-award-content {
    padding: 1.25rem 1.05rem;
  }
}

/* Mobile M (375px and below) */
@media (max-width: 375px) {
  .product-breadcrumb {
    font-size: 0.76rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  }

  .about-hero-copy {
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .about-hero-copy .eyebrow {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    padding: 0.35rem 0.8rem;
    margin: 0 auto 0.6rem;
    white-space: nowrap;
  }

  .about-hero-copy h1 {
    font-size: 1.55rem;
    line-height: 1.18;
    text-align: center;
    margin: 0 auto 0.7rem;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .about-hero-lead {
    font-size: 0.86rem;
    line-height: 1.55;
    max-width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
    margin: 0 auto 1.2rem;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .about-hero-actions {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }

  .about-hero-actions .btn {
    width: 100% !important;
    min-height: 42px;
    font-size: 0.86rem;
    white-space: nowrap;
  }

  .about-chip {
    padding: 0.35rem 0.65rem 0.35rem 0.5rem;
    gap: 0.4rem;
  }

  .about-chip-icon {
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
    border-radius: 8px;
  }

  .about-chip strong {
    font-size: 0.74rem;
  }

  .about-chip small {
    font-size: 0.65rem;
  }

  .about-hero-stats {
    gap: 0.35rem !important;
    padding: 0.4rem;
  }

  .about-hero-stats li {
    padding: 0.7rem 0.5rem !important;
  }

  .about-hero-stats strong {
    color: #004cc7 !important;
    font-size: 1.05rem !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
  }

  .about-hero-stats span {
    color: #334155 !important;
    font-size: 0.66rem !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
  }

  .about-section-head h2 {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
  }

  .about-section-head p:not(.eyebrow) {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
  }

  .about-founder-card {
    padding: 1.2rem 0.95rem;
  }

  .about-founder-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
  }

  .about-timeline::before,
  .about-timeline::after {
    left: 1.7rem;
  }

  .about-timeline-item {
    grid-template-columns: 3.4rem minmax(0, 1fr);
    gap: 0 0.65rem;
  }

  .about-timeline-year {
    width: 3.1rem;
    height: 3.1rem;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
  }

  .about-timeline-card {
    padding: 0.95rem 0.85rem;
  }

  .about-timeline-card h3 {
    font-size: 0.98rem;
  }

  .about-timeline-card p {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
  }

  .about-cert-card {
    padding: 1.15rem 0.95rem;
  }

  .about-cert-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
  }

  .about-mfg-intro {
    padding: 1.35rem 1rem;
  }

  .about-mfg-card {
    padding: 1rem 0.9rem;
  }

  .about-award-content {
    padding: 1.15rem 0.95rem;
  }

  .about-award-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
  }
}

/* Mobile S (320px and below) */
@media (max-width: 320px) {
  .about-hero {
    padding-top: 0.85rem;
  }

  .product-breadcrumb {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
  }

  .about-hero-copy {
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .about-hero-copy .eyebrow {
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    padding: 0.3rem 0.7rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    margin: 0 auto 0.55rem;
    white-space: nowrap;
  }

  .about-hero-copy h1 {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    line-height: 1.18;
    text-align: center;
    margin: 0 auto 0.65rem;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .about-hero-lead {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin: 0 auto 1.15rem;
    text-align: center;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .about-hero-actions {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }

  .about-hero-actions .btn {
    width: 100% !important;
    min-height: 40px;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    padding: 0.45rem 0.65rem;
    white-space: nowrap;
  }

  .about-hero-frame img {
    height: 210px;
  }

  .about-chip {
    padding: 0.28rem 0.55rem 0.28rem 0.4rem;
  }

  .about-chip strong {
    font-size: 0.68rem;
  }

  .about-chip small {
    font-size: 0.6rem;
  }

  .about-hero-stats {
    gap: 0.3rem !important;
    padding: 0.35rem;
    border-radius: 14px;
  }

  .about-hero-stats li {
    padding: 0.6rem 0.35rem !important;
    border-radius: 10px;
  }

  .about-hero-stats strong {
    color: #004cc7 !important;
    font-size: 0.95rem !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
  }

  .about-hero-stats span {
    color: #334155 !important;
    font-size: 0.62rem !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
  }

  .about-section-head h2 {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
  }

  .about-section-head p:not(.eyebrow) {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
  }

  .about-founder-card {
    padding: 1.05rem 0.85rem;
    border-radius: 16px;
  }

  .about-founder-avatar {
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
  }

  .about-timeline::before,
  .about-timeline::after {
    left: 1.5rem;
  }

  .about-timeline-item {
    grid-template-columns: 3rem minmax(0, 1fr);
    gap: 0 0.55rem;
  }

  .about-timeline-year {
    width: 2.8rem;
    height: 2.8rem;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
  }

  .about-timeline-card {
    padding: 0.85rem 0.75rem;
    border-radius: 14px;
  }

  .about-timeline-card h3 {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
  }

  .about-timeline-card p {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
  }

  .about-cert-card {
    padding: 1rem 0.8rem;
    border-radius: 16px;
  }

  .about-cert-seal {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
  }

  .about-mfg-intro {
    padding: 1.15rem 0.85rem;
    border-radius: 18px;
  }

  .about-mfg-card {
    padding: 0.95rem 0.8rem;
    border-radius: 14px;
  }

  .about-award-card {
    padding: 1rem 0.85rem;
    border-radius: 16px;
  }

  .about-award-content {
    padding: 1rem 0.85rem;
  }

  .about-cta-inner {
    padding: 1.4rem 0.95rem !important;
    border-radius: 20px !important;
  }
}

/* ---------- Reduced motion ---------- */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .fx [data-reveal] { opacity: 1; translate: none; scale: none; }
  [data-bubbles], .about-hero-bubbles { display: none !important; }
  .about-timeline::after { transform: scaleY(1); }
  .grad-text { animation: none; }
}

/* Hero headline: two clean lines ("Engineering the Future of" / "Commercial Wash Technology") instead of a mid-phrase wrap. */
.about-h1-line {
  display: block;
}

@media (min-width: 641px) {
  .about-hero-copy h1 {
    font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 6.2cqw, 3.25rem);
  }

  .about-hero-copy h1 .about-h1-line {
    white-space: nowrap;
  }
}