/* ==========================================================
   ABOUT PAGE - SECTION STYLES
   ========================================================== */

/* --- STATS SECTION --- */
.about-stats-premium {
  padding: 80px 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f8fbfc 0%, #fff 100%);
  position: relative;
}
.about-stats-premium::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 80px;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary-teal), var(--gold));
  border-radius: 2px;
}
.about-stats-grid {
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr) !important;
  gap: 28px;
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.about-stat-card {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 40px 24px 36px;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 20px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(76,208,223,0.1);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.about-stat-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(76,208,223,0.12);
  border-color: rgba(76,208,223,0.3);
}
.about-stat-icon {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(76,208,223,0.12), rgba(76,208,223,0.05));
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 18px;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  color: var(--primary-teal);
}
.about-stat-card:nth-child(2) .about-stat-icon,
.about-stat-card:nth-child(4) .about-stat-icon {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(201,169,98,0.12), rgba(201,169,98,0.05));
  color: var(--gold);
}
.about-stat-number {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 2.6rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #1a2332;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.about-stat-label {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: #6b7b8d;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}
.about-stat-bar {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary-teal), var(--gold));
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}
.about-stat-card:hover .about-stat-bar {
  transform: scaleX(1);
}

/* --- TEAM SECTION (ALL IN ONE ROW - 3 COLUMN GRID) --- */
.about-team-premium {
  padding: 90px 0 60px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #fff 0%, #f4f8fa 100%);
}
.about-team-grid {
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr) !important;
  gap: 28px;
  margin-top: 10px;
}
.about-team-card {
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
}
.about-team-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 48px rgba(76,208,223,0.15);
  border-color: rgba(76,208,223,0.2);
}
.about-team-image {
  position: relative;
  width: 100% !important;
  min-width: 100% !important;
  height: 300px;
  min-height: 300px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e8f4f6, #f0f7f8);
}
.about-team-image img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: top center;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}
.about-team-card:hover .about-team-image img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}
.about-team-image .team-experience-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px;
  right: 14px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-teal), var(--primary-teal-dark));
  color: #fff;
  padding: 6px 16px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(76,208,223,0.3);
}
.about-team-info {
  padding: 24px;
  flex: 1;
}
.about-team-info h3 {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #1a2332;
  margin: 0 0 4px;
}
.about-team-info .role {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--primary-teal);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.about-team-info .qualifications {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #6b7b8d;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.about-team-info .qualifications i {
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-right: 6px;
}
.about-team-info .bio {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #5a6a7a;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.about-team-info .team-specialties {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 6px;
}
.about-team-info .specialty-tag {
  padding: 4px 12px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(76,208,223,0.08), rgba(76,208,223,0.03));
  color: var(--primary-teal-dark);
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  border: 1px solid rgba(76,208,223,0.12);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.about-team-info .specialty-tag:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(76,208,223,0.15), rgba(76,208,223,0.08));
  border-color: rgba(76,208,223,0.3);
}

/* --- TEAM STATS BANNER --- */
.about-team-stats-premium {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0a1628, #1a3a5c);
  padding: 50px 0;
  color: #fff;
}
.about-team-stats-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.about-team-stat {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 10px 40px;
}
.about-team-stat i {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--primary-teal);
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.about-team-stat-num {
  display: block;
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
}
.about-team-stat-txt {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
  margin-top: 4px;
}
.about-team-stat-divider {
  width: 1px;
  height: 50px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
}

/* --- WHY OUR TEAM STANDS OUT --- */
.about-why-team-premium {
  padding: 80px 0;
  background: #fff;
}
.about-why-team-premium .why-grid {
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr) !important;
  gap: 24px;
  margin-top: 10px;
}
.about-why-team-premium .why-card {
  padding: 36px 24px;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 18px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  text-align: center;
}
.about-why-team-premium .why-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(76,208,223,0.1);
  border-color: rgba(76,208,223,0.2);
}
.about-why-team-premium .why-icon {
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(76,208,223,0.12), rgba(76,208,223,0.05));
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 18px;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--primary-teal);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.about-why-team-premium .why-card:hover .why-icon {
  background: var(--primary-teal);
  color: #fff;
  transform: scale(1.1);
}
.about-why-team-premium .why-card h4 {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #1a2332;
  margin: 0 0 10px;
}
.about-why-team-premium .why-card p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #6b7b8d;
  line-height: 1.65;
}

/* --- TECH STATS BANNER --- */
.about-tech-stats-premium {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-teal), var(--primary-teal-dark));
  padding: 50px 0;
  color: #fff;
}
.about-tech-stats-premium .stats-banner-grid {
  display: flex !important;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.about-tech-stats-premium .stat-banner-item {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 10px 44px;
  position: relative;
}
.about-tech-stats-premium .stat-banner-item:not(:last-child)::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  right: 0;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 1px;
  height: 50px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.25);
}
.about-tech-stats-premium .stat-banner-item .icon {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  opacity: 0.9;
}
.about-tech-stats-premium .stat-banner-item .number {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  display: block;
}
.about-tech-stats-premium .stat-banner-item .label {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  opacity: 0.85;
  margin-top: 4px;
  display: block;
}

/* --- TECH CARDS (State-of-the-Art Equipment) --- */
.tech-cards-section {
  padding: 80px 0;
  background: #fff;
}
.tech-cards-section .tech-cards-grid {
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
  gap: 28px;
  margin-top: 10px;
}
.tech-cards-section .tech-detail-card {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 18px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
  padding: 32px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.tech-cards-section .tech-detail-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(76,208,223,0.1);
  border-color: rgba(76,208,223,0.2);
}
.tech-cards-section .tech-detail-card.featured-tech {
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f8fbfc 0%, #fff 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(76,208,223,0.1);
}
.tech-cards-section .tech-card-content {
  display: flex;
  gap: 24px;
  align-items: flex-start;
}
.tech-cards-section .tech-card-icon {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(76,208,223,0.12), rgba(76,208,223,0.05));
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  color: var(--primary-teal);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.tech-cards-section .tech-card-text h4 {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #1a2332;
  margin: 0 0 8px;
}
.tech-cards-section .tech-card-text p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: #5a6a7a;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin: 0;
}
.tech-cards-section .tech-features {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 6px;
  margin-top: 12px;
}
.tech-cards-section .tech-feature-tag {
  padding: 4px 12px;
  background: rgba(76,208,223,0.06);
  color: var(--primary-teal-dark);
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  border: 1px solid rgba(76,208,223,0.1);
}
.tech-cards-section .tech-image-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 12px;
  margin-top: 16px;
}
.tech-cards-section .tech-image-grid img {
  width: 100%;
  border-radius: 10px;
  aspect-ratio: 4/3;
  object-fit: cover;
}

/* --- STERILIZATION --- */
/* --- WHY CHOOSE TECH --- */
.why-choose-tech {
  padding: 80px 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #fff 0%, #f8fbfc 100%);
}
.why-choose-tech .why-grid {
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr) !important;
  gap: 24px;
  margin-top: 10px;
}
.why-choose-tech .why-card {
  padding: 32px 24px;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 16px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  text-align: center;
}
.why-choose-tech .why-card.gold {
  border-color: rgba(201,169,98,0.15);
}
.why-choose-tech .why-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(76,208,223,0.1);
  border-color: rgba(76,208,223,0.2);
}
.why-choose-tech .why-card.gold:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(201,169,98,0.12);
  border-color: rgba(201,169,98,0.3);
}
.why-choose-tech .why-icon {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(76,208,223,0.12), rgba(76,208,223,0.05));
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 16px;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  color: var(--primary-teal);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.why-choose-tech .why-card.gold .why-icon {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(201,169,98,0.12), rgba(201,169,98,0.05));
  color: var(--gold);
}
.why-choose-tech .why-card:hover .why-icon {
  background: var(--primary-teal);
  color: #fff;
}
.why-choose-tech .why-card.gold:hover .why-icon {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: #fff;
}
.why-choose-tech .why-card h4 {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #1a2332;
  margin: 0 0 10px;
}
.why-choose-tech .why-card p {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #6b7b8d;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* --- GALLERY SECTION --- */
.about-gallery-premium {
  padding: 90px 0 60px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f4f8fa 0%, #fff 100%);
}
.about-gallery-grid {
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr) !important;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-top: 10px;
}
.about-gallery-grid a,
.about-gallery-grid .gallery-item {
  display: block;
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 14px;
  overflow: hidden;
  aspect-ratio: 1;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
}
.about-gallery-grid a:hover,
.about-gallery-grid .gallery-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
}
.about-gallery-grid img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}
.about-gallery-grid a:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}
.about-gallery-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(10,22,40,0.7), transparent 60%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  padding: 16px;
}
.about-gallery-grid a:hover .about-gallery-overlay {
  opacity: 1;
}
.about-gallery-overlay span {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* --- GALLERY SUBSECTIONS --- */
.about-gallery-subsection {
  padding: 60px 0;
  background: #fff;
}
.about-gallery-subsection + .about-gallery-subsection {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
}
.about-gallery-subsection .gallery-grid {
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr) !important;
  gap: 16px;
}

/* ==========================================================
   COMBINED ACCOLADES SECTION (Awards + Certifications)
   ========================================================== */
.accolades-section {
  padding: 90px 0 70px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #fafcfd 0%, #fff 40%, #fffcf5 100%);
  position: relative;
}

/* Trust Strip */
.accolades-trust-strip {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0a1628, #1a3a5c);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 28px 20px;
  margin-bottom: 48px;
  gap: 0;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.trust-strip-item {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 6px 36px;
}
.trust-strip-num {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  line-height: 1.2;
}
.trust-strip-label {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
  margin-top: 2px;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}
.trust-strip-divider {
  width: 1px;
  height: 40px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
}

/* Category Labels */
.accolades-category-label {
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  margin-top: 8px;
}
.accolades-category-label span {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #1a2332;
  padding-bottom: 8px;
  border-bottom: 2px solid transparent;
  background-image: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), var(--primary-teal));
  background-size: 100% 2px;
  background-position: bottom;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
}
.accolades-category-label span i {
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

/* Accolades Grid */
.accolades-grid {
  display: grid;
  gap: 22px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}
.accolades-awards {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
}
.accolades-affiliations {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
}

/* Card Base */
.accolade-card {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 30px 24px 28px;
  text-align: center;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.03);
  transition: all 0.35s ease;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.accolade-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary-teal), var(--gold));
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}
.accolade-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 44px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
}
.accolade-card:hover::after {
  transform: scaleX(1);
}

/* Ribbon */
.accolade-ribbon {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px;
  right: -28px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold), #dbb974);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.8px;
  padding: 4px 36px;
  transform: rotate(45deg);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(201,169,98,0.3);
}
.cert-type .accolade-ribbon {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-teal), var(--primary-teal-dark));
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(76,208,223,0.3);
}

/* Icons */
.accolade-icon {
  width: 58px;
  height: 58px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 16px;
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.gold-icon {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(201,169,98,0.14), rgba(201,169,98,0.05));
  color: var(--gold);
}
.teal-icon {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(76,208,223,0.14), rgba(76,208,223,0.05));
  color: var(--primary-teal);
}
.affil-icon {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(76,208,223,0.1), rgba(201,169,98,0.06));
  color: var(--primary-teal);
}
.accolade-card:hover .accolade-icon {
  transform: scale(1.1);
}
.award-type:hover .gold-icon {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: #fff;
}
.cert-type:hover .teal-icon {
  background: var(--primary-teal);
  color: #fff;
}
.affiliation-type:hover .affil-icon {
  background: var(--primary-teal);
  color: #fff;
}

/* Card Text */
.accolade-card h3 {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #1a2332;
  margin: 0 0 8px;
  line-height: 1.35;
}
.accolade-card p {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: #6b7b8d;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Affiliation Status Badge */
.affiliation-status {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  margin-top: 14px;
  padding: 5px 14px;
  background: rgba(76,208,223,0.08);
  color: var(--primary-teal);
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}
.affiliation-status i {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
}

/* ==========================================================
   TECHNOLOGY SHOWCASE - REDESIGNED
   ========================================================== */
.tech-showcase {
  padding: 90px 0 70px;
  background: #fff;
  position: relative;
}

/* Hero Equipment Card */
.tech-hero-card {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f0f9fa 0%, #fafcfd 100%);
  border-radius: 24px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(76,208,223,0.12);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
  margin-bottom: 44px;
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
}
.tech-hero-card:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 16px 56px rgba(76,208,223,0.12);
  border-color: rgba(76,208,223,0.25);
}
.tech-hero-visual {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 360px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.tech-hero-visual img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}
.tech-hero-card:hover .tech-hero-visual img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}
.tech-hero-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 20px;
  left: 20px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold), #dbb974);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 6px 16px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(201,169,98,0.35);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}
.tech-hero-badge i {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
}
.tech-hero-content {
  padding: 44px 40px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}
.tech-hero-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 4px 14px;
  background: rgba(76,208,223,0.1);
  color: var(--primary-teal);
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  width: fit-content;
}
.tech-hero-content h3 {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #1a2332;
  margin: 0 0 14px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.tech-hero-content > p {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: #5a6a7a;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin: 0 0 20px;
}
.tech-hero-features {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}
.tech-hero-feat {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #3a4a5a;
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.tech-hero-feat i {
  color: var(--primary-teal);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  margin-top: 3px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Equipment Grid */
.tech-grid-v2 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}
/* Safety Tile Accent */
.tech-tile-safety {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f0fdf4 0%, #fff 60%);
  border-color: rgba(34,197,94,0.12);
}
.tech-tile-safety .tech-tile-icon {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(34,197,94,0.14), rgba(34,197,94,0.05));
  color: #16a34a;
}
.tech-tile-safety:hover .tech-tile-icon {
  background: #16a34a;
  color: #fff;
}
.tech-tile-safety .tech-tile-tag {
  background: rgba(34,197,94,0.08);
  color: #16a34a;
}
.tech-tile-safety .tech-tile-number {
  color: rgba(34,197,94,0.1);
}
.tech-tile-safety:hover .tech-tile-number {
  color: rgba(34,197,94,0.2);
}
.tech-tile-safety:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 14px 44px rgba(34,197,94,0.1);
  border-color: rgba(34,197,94,0.2);
}
.tech-tile-safety::before {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #16a34a, var(--primary-teal));
}
.tech-tile-safety .tech-tile-highlights span {
  background: rgba(34,197,94,0.06);
  color: #15803d;
  border-color: rgba(34,197,94,0.1);
}
.tech-tile-safety:hover .tech-tile-highlights span {
  background: rgba(34,197,94,0.1);
  border-color: rgba(34,197,94,0.18);
}
.tech-tile-safety .tech-tile-highlights span i {
  color: #16a34a;
}

/* Individual Tile */
.tech-tile {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 32px 26px 28px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.03);
  transition: all 0.35s ease;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.tech-tile::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary-teal), var(--gold));
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}
.tech-tile:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 44px rgba(76,208,223,0.1);
  border-color: rgba(76,208,223,0.2);
}
.tech-tile:hover::before {
  transform: scaleX(1);
}

/* Icon + Number Row */
.tech-tile-icon-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.tech-tile-icon {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(76,208,223,0.12), rgba(76,208,223,0.04));
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--primary-teal);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.tech-tile:hover .tech-tile-icon {
  background: var(--primary-teal);
  color: #fff;
  transform: scale(1.08);
}
.tech-tile-number {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 2.4rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: rgba(76,208,223,0.1);
  line-height: 1;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}
.tech-tile:hover .tech-tile-number {
  color: rgba(76,208,223,0.2);
}

/* Tag */
.tech-tile-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 3px 12px;
  background: rgba(76,208,223,0.07);
  color: var(--primary-teal);
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

/* Tile text */
.tech-tile h3 {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #1a2332;
  margin: 0 0 10px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.tech-tile > p {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #6b7b8d;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin: 0 0 16px;
}

/* Highlight Chips */
.tech-tile-highlights {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 6px;
}
.tech-tile-highlights span {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  padding: 4px 11px;
  background: rgba(76,208,223,0.06);
  color: var(--primary-teal-dark);
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 0.73rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  border: 1px solid rgba(76,208,223,0.08);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.tech-tile:hover .tech-tile-highlights span {
  background: rgba(76,208,223,0.1);
  border-color: rgba(76,208,223,0.18);
}
.tech-tile-highlights span i {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  color: var(--primary-teal);
}

/* ==========================================================
   ABOUT PAGE - RESPONSIVE
   ========================================================== */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .about-stats-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
  }
  .about-team-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
  }
  .about-why-team-premium .why-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
  }
  .about-gallery-grid,
  .about-gallery-subsection .gallery-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr) !important;
  }
  .why-choose-tech .why-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
  }
  .about-tech-stats-premium .stat-banner-item {
    padding: 10px 28px;
  }
  /* Accolades responsive */
  .accolades-awards {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .accolades-affiliations {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  /* Tech showcase responsive */
  .tech-hero-card {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .tech-hero-visual {
    min-height: 260px;
  }
  .tech-grid-v2 {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .about-hero {
    min-height: 55vh;
    padding: 120px 0 80px;
  }
  .about-hero h1 {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }
  .about-hero-desc {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }
  .about-hero-nav {
    justify-content: flex-start;
  }
  .about-stats-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
    gap: 16px;
  }
  .about-team-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
  }
  .about-team-image {
    height: 280px;
  }
  .about-why-team-premium .why-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr !important;
  }
  .about-gallery-grid,
  .about-gallery-subsection .gallery-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
  }
  .why-choose-tech .why-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
  }
  .about-tech-stats-premium .stat-banner-item:not(:last-child)::after {
    display: none;
  }
  .about-tech-stats-premium .stat-banner-item {
    padding: 10px 20px;
  }
  /* Accolades responsive */
  .accolades-trust-strip {
    padding: 20px 16px;
  }
  .trust-strip-item {
    padding: 6px 20px;
  }
  .trust-strip-num {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
  }
  .trust-strip-divider {
    display: none;
  }
  .accolades-awards {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }
  .accolades-affiliations {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .accolade-ribbon {
    font-size: 0.6rem;
    padding: 3px 30px;
    top: 10px;
    right: -30px;
  }
  /* Tech showcase responsive */
  .tech-hero-content {
    padding: 28px 24px;
  }
  .tech-hero-content h3 {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
  }
  .tech-grid-v2 {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .about-hero {
    min-height: auto;
    padding: 100px 0 60px;
  }
  .about-hero h1 {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
  }
  .about-stats-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr !important;
    gap: 12px;
  }
  .about-stat-card {
    padding: 24px 16px 20px;
  }
  .about-stat-number {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }
  .about-nav-pill {
    padding: 8px 16px;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
  }
  .about-gallery-grid,
  .about-gallery-subsection .gallery-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
  }
  .about-team-stat-divider {
    display: none;
  }
  .about-why-team-premium .why-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
  }
  /* Accolades mobile */
  .accolades-trust-strip {
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 16px 10px;
    gap: 4px;
  }
  .trust-strip-item {
    padding: 6px 14px;
    flex: 1 1 40%;
  }
  .trust-strip-num {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
  }
  .trust-strip-label {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
  }
  .accolades-awards {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .accolades-affiliations {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  /* Tech mobile */
  .tech-hero-visual {
    min-height: 200px;
  }
  .tech-hero-content {
    padding: 24px 20px;
  }
  .tech-hero-content h3 {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
  }
  .founder-spotlight {
    padding: 60px 20px;
  }
  .founder-content {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
  }
  .founder-visual {
    margin-bottom: 20px;
  }
  .founder-expertise-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 12px;
  }
  .founder-stats {
    flex-direction: row;
    gap: 0;
  }
  .founder-stat-number {
    font-size: 1.4rem !important;
  }
  .founder-stat-label {
    font-size: 0.7rem !important;
  }
  .founder-stat-divider {
    width: 1px !important;
    height: 36px !important;
  }
  .founder-headline {
    font-size: 2rem !important;
  }
  .founder-text h2 {
    font-size: 2rem !important;
  }
  .founder-cta-row {
    flex-direction: column;
  }
}

/* --- FOUNDER SPOTLIGHT SECTION (Redesigned) --- */
.founder-spotlight {
  padding: 100px 0 110px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #fafcfd;
}

.founder-bg-accent {
  position: absolute;
  top: -120px;
  right: -180px;
  width: 520px;
  height: 520px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(76,208,223,0.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

/* Header */
.founder-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 64px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.founder-headline {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 3rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #1a2332;
  margin: 14px 0 16px;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.founder-subheadline {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: #6b7a8d;
  max-width: 520px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Grid */
.founder-content {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr;
  gap: 72px;
  align-items: start;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Visual Column */
.founder-visual {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 32px;
}

.founder-image {
  position: relative;
  text-align: center;
}

.founder-image-frame {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
  border-radius: 28px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 64px rgba(76,208,223,0.14), 0 8px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
  transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.23,1,0.32,1), box-shadow 0.5s ease;
}

.founder-image:hover .founder-image-frame {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 32px 80px rgba(76,208,223,0.18), 0 12px 28px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
}

.founder-main-img {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 400px;
  display: block;
  border-radius: 28px;
}

/* Decorative elements */
.founder-image-decor {
  position: absolute;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: -1;
}

.founder-decor-dots {
  bottom: -20px;
  left: -28px;
  width: 90px;
  height: 90px;
  background-image: radial-gradient(circle, var(--primary-teal) 1.5px, transparent 1.5px);
  background-size: 12px 12px;
  opacity: 0.35;
}

.founder-decor-ring {
  top: -24px;
  right: -20px;
  width: 72px;
  height: 72px;
  border: 3px solid var(--gold);
  border-radius: 50%;
  opacity: 0.3;
}

/* Stats */
.founder-stats {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0;
  background: white;
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 28px 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(76,208,223,0.12);
}

.founder-stat {
  flex: 1;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 0 16px;
}

.founder-stat-number {
  display: block;
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary-teal);
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.founder-stat-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: #7b8a9a;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.6px;
  margin-top: 6px;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.founder-stat-divider {
  width: 1px;
  height: 44px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, rgba(76,208,223,0.3), transparent);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Text Column */
.founder-name-block {
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.founder-text h2 {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 2.6rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #1a2332;
  margin: 0 0 14px;
  line-height: 1.15;
}

.founder-title-line {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--gold);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.2px;
  margin-top: 14px;
}

.founder-qualifications {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.qualification-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: rgba(76,208,223,0.08);
  color: var(--primary-teal-dark);
  padding: 7px 14px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  border: 1px solid rgba(76,208,223,0.2);
}

.founder-bio {
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  color: #515d6b;
  line-height: 1.85;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

/* Quote */
.founder-quote {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(76,208,223,0.06) 0%, rgba(201,169,98,0.05) 100%);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--primary-teal);
  border-radius: 0 16px 16px 0;
  padding: 28px 28px 24px 32px;
  margin: 0 0 36px 0;
}

.founder-quote-icon {
  position: absolute;
  top: -12px;
  left: 18px;
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  color: var(--primary-teal);
  opacity: 0.25;
}

.founder-quote p {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-style: italic;
  color: #3a4656;
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin: 0 0 12px;
}

.founder-quote cite {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-style: normal;
}

/* Section Titles */
.founder-section-title {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #1a2332;
  margin: 32px 0 18px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.founder-section-title::before {
  content: '';
  width: 4px;
  height: 22px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--primary-teal), var(--gold));
  border-radius: 2px;
}

/* Expertise Grid */
.founder-expertise-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}

.expertise-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 14px;
  padding: 18px;
  background: white;
  border-radius: 14px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(76,208,223,0.12);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.03);
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.23,1,0.32,1);
}

.expertise-item:hover {
  border-color: var(--primary-teal);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(76,208,223,0.12);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.expertise-icon-wrap {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(76,208,223,0.12), rgba(76,208,223,0.04));
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.expertise-icon-wrap i {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--primary-teal);
}

.expertise-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 3px;
}

.expertise-name {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #1a2332;
}

.expertise-desc {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: #8896a6;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

/* CTA Row */
.founder-cta-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
  margin-top: 8px;
}

.founder-cta-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 14px 30px;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: 12px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.founder-cta-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  color: var(--primary-teal-dark);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  padding: 14px 20px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(76,208,223,0.3);
  background: transparent;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.founder-cta-link:hover {
  border-color: var(--primary-teal);
  background: rgba(76,208,223,0.05);
  color: var(--primary-teal);
}

.founder-cta-link i {
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.founder-cta-link:hover i {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* Responsive: Tablet */
@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .founder-content {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 48px;
  }
  .founder-visual {
    max-width: 480px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
}

/* Responsive: Mobile */
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .founder-spotlight {
    padding: 64px 0 72px;
  }
  .founder-headline {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }
  .founder-text h2 {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }
  .founder-expertise-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .founder-stats {
    padding: 20px 8px;
  }
  .founder-stat-number {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
  }
  .founder-stat-label {
    font-size: 0.68rem;
  }
  .founder-quote {
    padding: 22px 20px 18px 24px;
  }
  .founder-cta-row {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    text-align: center;
  }
}