/* =========================================================================
   About Page Stylesheet
   Niche Techies - Innovative Solutions. Powered by People.
   ========================================================================= */

.about-page-main {
  width: 100%;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

.aboutpage-container {
  max-width: 1440px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 1.25rem;
  width: 100%;
  display: block;
}

@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .aboutpage-container {
    padding: 0 2rem;
  }
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .aboutpage-container {
    padding: 0 3.5rem;
  }
}

.text-blue {
  color: #1a2b4b !important;
}

.text-sky {
  color: #1a2b4b !important;
}

.btn-pill-outline {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.6rem;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  border: 1.5px solid #0f172a;
  background: transparent;
  color: #0f172a;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  width: fit-content;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.btn-pill-outline svg {
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.btn-pill-outline:hover {
  background: #0f172a;
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px -6px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.2);
}

.btn-pill-outline:hover svg {
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

.link-arrow-blue {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  color: #1a2b4b;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.link-arrow-blue svg {
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.link-arrow-blue:hover {
  color: #7dd3fc;
  transform: translateX(2px);
}

.link-arrow-blue:hover svg {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* =========================================================================
   1. Hero Section ("Innovative Solutions. Powered by People.")
   ========================================================================= */
.about-hero-section {
  position: relative;
  background-color: #060e1d;
  background-image: 
    linear-gradient(90deg, 
      rgba(255, 255, 255, 1) 0%, 
      rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98) 28%, 
      rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75) 40%, 
      rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2) 50%, 
      transparent 56%
    ),
    linear-gradient(90deg, 
      transparent 35%, 
      rgba(15, 28, 58, 0.18) 55%, 
      rgba(10, 21, 46, 0.45) 75%, 
      rgba(6, 14, 32, 0.68) 100%
    ),
    url('../assets/images/about-banner.jpeg');
  background-position: right center;
  background-size: cover;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  min-height: auto;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 8.5rem 0 5rem;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

@media (min-width: 1400px) {
  .about-hero-section {
    padding: 9rem 0 5.5rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .about-hero-section {
    background-image: 
      linear-gradient(90deg, 
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 1) 0%, 
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98) 36%, 
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7) 50%, 
        transparent 65%
      ),
      linear-gradient(90deg, 
        transparent 30%, 
        rgba(15, 28, 58, 0.25) 55%, 
        rgba(6, 14, 32, 0.65) 100%
      ),
      url('../assets/images/about-banner.jpeg');
    background-position: 75% center;
    padding: 7.5rem 0 4.25rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .about-hero-section {
    background-image: 
      linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.52) 45%, rgba(240, 245, 252, 0.75) 80%, rgba(244, 247, 251, 0.92) 100%),
      url('../assets/images/about-banner.jpeg');
    background-position: center center;
    padding: 6.75rem 0 3.5rem;
  }
}

.about-hero-inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  width: 100%;
}

/* Left Content Column */
.about-hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 620px;
}

/* Eyebrow */
.about-hero-eyebrow {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #64748b;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.about-hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.85rem, 3.2vw, 2.75rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  color: #0c1524;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.about-hero-desc {
  font-size: clamp(0.92rem, 1.1vw, 1.02rem);
  line-height: 1.68;
  color: #475569;
  margin-bottom: 1.85rem;
  max-width: 540px;
}

/* Action Buttons */
.about-hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.btn-about-primary {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  padding: 0.68rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  background: #0f172a;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px -2px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.2);
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.btn-about-primary:hover {
  background: #1e293b;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px -3px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.3);
}

.btn-about-primary svg {
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.btn-about-primary:hover svg {
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

.btn-about-secondary {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  padding: 0.68rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  border: 1.5px solid #cbd5e1;
  color: #0f172a !important;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.btn-about-secondary:hover {
  border-color: #0f172a;
  background: #ffffff;
  color: #0f172a !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px -4px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.1);
}

.btn-about-secondary svg {
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.btn-about-secondary:hover svg {
  transform: translateY(2px);
}

/* =========================================================================
   2. Values Section ("Built on Values. Driven by Purpose.")
   ========================================================================= */
.about-values-section {
  background-color: #060e1d;
  padding: 4.25rem 0;
  position: relative;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .about-values-section {
    padding: 6.5rem 0;
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .about-values-section {
    padding: 7.5rem 0;
  }
}

.about-values-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 2.25rem;
}

@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .about-values-layout {
    gap: 3rem;
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .about-values-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 36% 64%;
    gap: 4rem;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }
}

.about-values-intro .values-eyebrow {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #c5d4ea;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .about-values-intro .values-eyebrow {
    font-size: 0.8125rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  }
}

.about-values-intro .values-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 6vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .about-values-intro .values-title {
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  }
}

.about-values-intro .values-desc {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: #94a3b8;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  max-width: 420px;
}

@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .about-values-intro .values-desc {
    font-size: 0.975rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
  }
}

.about-values-intro .link-arrow-blue {
  color: #7dd3fc;
}

.about-values-intro .link-arrow-blue:hover {
  color: #ffffff;
}

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

@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .about-values-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1.25rem;
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .about-values-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 1.25rem;
  }
}

.value-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .value-card {
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 1.85rem 1.5rem;
  }
}

.value-card:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border-color: rgba(197, 212, 234, 0.3);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 30px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.value-card .value-icon {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  color: #c5d4ea;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: flex-start;
}

@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .value-card .value-icon {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  }
}

.value-card .value-icon svg {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
}

@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .value-card .value-icon svg {
    width: 26px;
    height: 26px;
  }
}

.value-card .value-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .value-card .value-card-title {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
  }
}

.value-card .value-card-text {
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: #94a3b8;
}

@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .value-card .value-card-text {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
  }
}

/* =========================================================================
   3. Foundation & Purpose Section (Modern Tabbed Layout Structure)
   ========================================================================= */
.about-foundation-section {
  background-color: #ffffff;
  position: relative;
  padding: 2rem 0 3.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
  scroll-margin-top: 75px;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .about-foundation-section {
    padding: 2.25rem 0 3.75rem;
  }
}

/* Header Bar: Heading on Left, Tabs on Right */
.foundation-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  padding-bottom: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.75rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #eef2f6;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.foundation-header-text {
  max-width: 600px;
}

.foundation-eyebrow {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #64748b;
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.foundation-main-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.65rem, 2.5vw, 2.25rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0c1524;
  line-height: 1.2;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  margin: 0;
}

.foundation-tabs {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  background: #f8fafc;
  padding: 0.35rem;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px -2px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .foundation-header {
    gap: 1.25rem;
    padding-bottom: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
  }

  .foundation-header-text {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
  }

  .foundation-main-title {
    font-size: 1.65rem;
  }

  .foundation-tabs {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: nowrap;
    overflow-x: auto;
    overflow-y: hidden;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    scrollbar-width: none;
    -ms-overflow-style: none;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    scroll-snap-type: x proximity;
    padding: 0.3rem 0.35rem;
    gap: 0.35rem;
    cursor: grab;
    touch-action: pan-x;
  }

  .foundation-tabs::-webkit-scrollbar {
    display: none;
  }

  .foundation-tabs:active {
    cursor: grabbing;
  }
}

.foundation-tab-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 0.65rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.775rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #64748b;
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .foundation-tab-btn {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    white-space: nowrap;
    scroll-snap-align: center;
    padding: 0.55rem 1.15rem;
    font-size: 0.725rem;
    user-select: none;
  }
}

.foundation-tab-btn:hover {
  color: #0c1524;
}

.foundation-tab-btn.active {
  background: #0f172a;
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px -2px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.2);
}

/* Tab Panels */
.foundation-panels-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
}

.foundation-panel {
  display: none;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(8px);
  transition: opacity 0.35s ease, transform 0.35s ease;
}

.foundation-panel.active {
  display: block;
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* 2-Column Grid: Left Content + Right Visual */
.foundation-panel-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  align-items: center;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .foundation-panel-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
    gap: 3.5rem;
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1200px) {
  .foundation-panel-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr;
    gap: 4.5rem;
  }
}

/* Left Content */
.foundation-panel-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.foundation-panel-eyebrow {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #64748b;
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

.foundation-panel-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.85rem, 2.6vw, 2.5rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0c1524;
  line-height: 1.16;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.foundation-panel-desc {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: #475569;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  max-width: 580px;
}

/* Stats Row */
.foundation-stats-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1rem;
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .foundation-stats-row {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
    gap: 0.45rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 359px) {
  .foundation-stats-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 0.5rem;
  }
}

.foundation-stat-box {
  background: #f8fafc;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 1rem 0.85rem;
  text-align: center;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .foundation-stat-box {
    padding: 0.75rem 0.35rem;
    min-width: 0;
    border-radius: 10px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 359px) {
  .foundation-stat-box {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    text-align: left;
    padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  }
}

.foundation-stat-box:hover {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-color: #cbd5e1;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px -2px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
}

.f-stat-num {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0f172a;
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .f-stat-num {
    font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 4.2vw, 1.35rem);
    margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 359px) {
  .f-stat-num {
    margin-bottom: 0;
    font-size: 1.35rem;
  }
}

.f-stat-lbl {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  color: #64748b;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  display: block;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .f-stat-lbl {
    font-size: 0.625rem;
    letter-spacing: 0;
    line-height: 1.2;
    word-break: break-word;
  }
}

/* Pillars Row */
.foundation-pillars-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 0.85rem;
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .foundation-pillars-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 0.75rem;
  }
}

.foundation-pillar-box {
  background: #f8fafc;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 0.85rem 0.85rem;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.foundation-pillar-box:hover {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-color: #cbd5e1;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px -2px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
}

.f-pillar-num {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0f172a;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  padding: 0.12rem 0.4rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  display: inline-block;
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
}

.f-pillar-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0c1524;
  margin: 0 0 0.2rem;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.f-pillar-desc {
  font-size: 0.725rem;
  color: #64748b;
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Principles 2x2 Grid */
.foundation-principles-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

@media (max-width: 575px) {
  .foundation-principles-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 0.65rem;
  }
}

.foundation-principle-card {
  background: #f8fafc;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 0.75rem 0.9rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.foundation-principle-card:hover {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-color: #cbd5e1;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px -2px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
}

.fp-num {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0f172a;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  padding: 0.15rem 0.45rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 1px;
}

.fp-body {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 0;
}

.fp-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0c1524;
  margin: 0 0 0.15rem;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.fp-desc {
  font-size: 0.725rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
  color: #64748b;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Right Visual */
.foundation-panel-visual {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 18px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  background: #f8fafc;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px -12px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.1);
  height: 380px;
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .foundation-panel-visual {
    height: clamp(240px, 58vw, 340px);
  }
}

.foundation-panel-visual img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.foundation-panel-visual:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

.foundation-visual-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 0%, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.85) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.fv-tag {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #94a3b8;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.fv-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

/* =========================================================================
   Technologies We Use Section (Under Our Principles)
   ========================================================================= */
.about-technologies-section {
  background-color: #ffffff;
  padding: 3.75rem 0 4.25rem;
  border-top: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .about-technologies-section {
    padding: 5.5rem 0 6rem;
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .about-technologies-section {
    padding: 6.5rem 0 7rem;
  }
}

.tech-header {
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  max-width: 820px;
}

@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .tech-header {
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
  }
}

.tech-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 5.5vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0f172a;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .tech-title {
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  }
}

.tech-title .tech-title-light {
  font-weight: 400;
  color: #1e293b;
}

.tech-subtitle {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #64748b;
  max-width: 720px;
}

@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .tech-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.025rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
  }
}

.tech-grid-wrapper {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  background-color: #e2e8f0;
  gap: 1px;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 8px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px -5px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.03);
}

@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .tech-grid-wrapper {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1100px) {
  .tech-grid-wrapper {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(8, 1fr);
  }
}

.tech-cell {
  background-color: #ffffff;
  padding: 1.35rem 0.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  cursor: default;
}

@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .tech-cell {
    padding: 2.25rem 0.75rem;
    gap: 0.95rem;
  }
}

.tech-cell:hover {
  background-color: #f8fafc;
}

.tech-cell:hover .tech-icon {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  color: #1a2b4b;
}

.tech-cell:hover .tech-label {
  color: #1a2b4b;
}

.tech-icon {
  color: #0f172a;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.tech-icon svg {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
}

@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .tech-icon svg {
    width: 22px;
    height: 22px;
  }
}

.tech-label {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: #0f172a;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: color 0.25s ease;
}

@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .tech-label {
    font-size: 0.6875rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  }
}

/* =========================================================================
   4. Culture Section ("Life at Niche Techies")
   ========================================================================= */
.about-culture-section {
  background-color: #060e1d;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 4.5rem 0 5rem;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .about-culture-section {
    padding: 6.5rem 0 6.5rem;
  }
}

.culture-ambient-glow {
  position: absolute;
  top: 15%;
  right: -5%;
  width: 550px;
  height: 550px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(26, 43, 75, 0.2) 0%, rgba(15, 25, 45, 0.08) 50%, transparent 70%);
  filter: blur(80px);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

/* Header & Controls */
.about-culture-header {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
}

.culture-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #94a3b8;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.culture-eyebrow-dot {
  display: none !important;
}

.culture-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 2.85rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.culture-desc {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: #94a3b8;
  max-width: 620px;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.culture-header-dock {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-top: 1.75rem;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .culture-header-dock {
    flex-direction: row;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
  }
}

/* Category Filter Pills */
.culture-filter-pills {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .culture-filter-pills {
    flex-wrap: nowrap;
    overflow-x: auto;
    overflow-y: hidden;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    scrollbar-width: none;
    -ms-overflow-style: none;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    padding: 0.25rem 0.25rem 0.5rem 0.25rem;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    scroll-snap-type: x proximity;
    cursor: grab;
  }

  .culture-filter-pills::-webkit-scrollbar {
    display: none;
  }

  .culture-filter-pills:active {
    cursor: grabbing;
  }
}

.culture-pill-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 0.45rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  color: #94a3b8;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.09);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .culture-pill-btn {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    white-space: nowrap;
    scroll-snap-align: center;
    padding: 0.48rem 1.15rem;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    user-select: none;
  }
}

.culture-pill-btn:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
}

.culture-pill-btn.active {
  background: #ffffff;
  color: #060e1d;
  border-color: #ffffff;
  font-weight: 700;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.28);
}

/* Nav Controls: Gallery Button, Counter & Prev/Next Arrows */
.culture-nav-controls {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .culture-nav-controls {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }
}

.culture-gallery-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.48rem 1.15rem;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  text-decoration: none;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.culture-gallery-btn svg {
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.culture-gallery-btn:hover {
  background: #ffffff;
  color: #060e1d;
  border-color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.culture-gallery-btn:hover svg {
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

.culture-gallery-btn:active {
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Bottom CTA link below carousel */
.culture-bottom-action {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-top: 2rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.culture-view-all-cta {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.75rem;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.culture-view-all-cta svg {
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.culture-view-all-cta:hover {
  background: #ffffff;
  color: #060e1d;
  border-color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
}

.culture-view-all-cta:hover svg {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.culture-counter {
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #64748b;
  min-width: 54px;
}

.culture-counter strong {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.culture-counter-slash {
  color: #64748b;
}

.culture-arrow-group {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.culture-arrow-btn {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  color: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.culture-arrow-btn:hover {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-color: #ffffff;
  color: #060e1d;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

.culture-arrow-btn:active {
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.culture-arrow-btn:disabled {
  opacity: 0.35;
  cursor: not-allowed;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Cinema Reel Viewport & Track */
.about-culture-reel-wrap {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.about-culture-reel-viewport {
  overflow: hidden;
  width: 100%;
  cursor: grab;
  user-select: none;
  padding: 0.5rem 0 1rem;
  touch-action: pan-y;
}

.about-culture-reel-viewport.is-dragging {
  cursor: grabbing;
}

.about-culture-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  will-change: transform;
}

/* Individual Reel Card - Balanced proportion & reduced height */
.culture-reel-card {
  flex: 0 0 280px;
  width: 280px;
  height: 270px;
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 18px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #0b172a;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.4s ease, border-color 0.4s ease, opacity 0.3s ease;
}

@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .culture-reel-card {
    flex: 0 0 340px;
    width: 340px;
    height: 290px;
  }
}

.culture-reel-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
}

.culture-reel-card.is-hidden {
  display: none !important;
}

.culture-card-media {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.culture-card-media img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center 30%;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.culture-reel-card:hover .culture-card-media img {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.culture-card-scrim {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    180deg,
    rgba(6, 14, 29, 0.25) 0%,
    rgba(6, 14, 29, 0.02) 40%,
    rgba(6, 14, 29, 0.75) 75%,
    rgba(6, 14, 29, 0.96) 100%
  );
  pointer-events: none;
}

.culture-card-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0.9rem;
  left: 0.9rem;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.7rem;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  background: rgba(6, 14, 29, 0.78);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: #e2e8f0;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  z-index: 2;
}

.culture-badge-dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #94a3b8;
  box-shadow: none;
}

.culture-zoom-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0.9rem;
  right: 0.9rem;
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(6, 14, 29, 0.72);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  color: #cbd5e1;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 3;
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  opacity: 0.85;
}

.culture-reel-card:hover .culture-zoom-btn {
  opacity: 1;
  background: #ffffff;
  color: #060e1d;
  border-color: #ffffff;
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.culture-card-info {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  padding: 0.9rem 1.15rem 1.15rem;
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.culture-card-location {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #94a3b8;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.culture-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.025rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin: 0;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

/* Reel Footer: Progress Line & Hint */
.culture-reel-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 1rem;
}

.culture-progress-track {
  flex: 1;
  height: 4px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: 9999px;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}

.culture-progress-fill {
  height: 100%;
  width: 15%;
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  transition: width 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 0.3s ease;
}

.culture-reel-hint {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: #64748b;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.culture-reel-hint svg {
  color: #94a3b8;
  animation: cultureHintShift 1.8s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes cultureHintShift {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateX(0); }
  50% { transform: translateX(4px); }
}

/* Lightbox Modal */
.culture-lightbox {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 99999;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 1rem;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.culture-lightbox.active {
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.culture-lightbox-backdrop {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(3, 7, 18, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
}

.culture-lightbox-dialog {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 880px;
  width: 100%;
  background: #0b172a;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px -15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);
  transform: scale(0.94);
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.culture-lightbox.active .culture-lightbox-dialog {
  transform: scale(1);
}

.culture-lightbox-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1rem;
  right: 1rem;
  z-index: 10;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(6, 14, 29, 0.8);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  color: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.culture-lightbox-close:hover {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-color: #ffffff;
  color: #060e1d;
  transform: rotate(90deg);
}

.culture-lightbox-image-wrap {
  width: 100%;
  max-height: 58vh;
  background: #060e1d;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.culture-lightbox-image-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  max-height: 58vh;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
}

.culture-lightbox-caption {
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem 1.5rem;
  background: #081122;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.culture-lightbox-caption h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.culture-lightbox-caption p {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: #94a3b8;
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin: 0;
}

/* =========================================================================
   5. Join Our Team Section ("Build What's Next. Become Who You're Meant To Be.")
   ========================================================================= */
.about-join-section {
  background-color: #faf9f6;
  padding: 4.25rem 0;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .about-join-section {
    padding: 6.5rem 0;
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .about-join-section {
    padding: 7.5rem 0;
  }
}

.about-join-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 2.25rem;
  align-items: center;
}

@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .about-join-grid {
    gap: 3rem;
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .about-join-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 46% 54%;
    gap: 4.5rem;
  }
}

.about-join-visual .join-frame {
  border-radius: 18px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px -10px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.12);
  background: #e2e8f0;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .about-join-visual .join-frame {
    border-radius: 24px;
    box-shadow: 0 25px 50px -15px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.12);
  }
}

.about-join-visual .join-frame img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 280px;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}

@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .about-join-visual .join-frame img {
    height: 350px;
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .about-join-visual .join-frame img {
    height: 420px;
  }
}

.about-join-visual .join-frame:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

.about-join-content .join-eyebrow {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #1a2b4b;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .about-join-content .join-eyebrow {
    font-size: 0.8125rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  }
}

.about-join-content .join-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.65rem, 2.5vw, 2.25rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0f172a;
  line-height: 1.22;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
}

@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .about-join-content .join-title {
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  }
}

.about-join-content .join-desc {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: #475569;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  max-width: 540px;
}

@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .about-join-content .join-desc {
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
  }
}

/* =========================================================================
   6. Grow With Us / Shared Journey Section (Exact Mirror to index.html Contact Structure)
   ========================================================================= */
.about-career-banner-section {
  padding: 0;
  width: 100%;
  background-color: #0b192e;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.career-banner-wrapper {
  background-color: #0b192e;
  border-radius: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  width: 100%;
  border: none;
  box-shadow: none;
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .career-banner-wrapper {
    grid-template-columns: 35% 65%;
    min-height: 520px;
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1280px) {
  .career-banner-wrapper {
    grid-template-columns: 32% 68%;
  }
}

.career-banner-photo {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  min-height: 260px;
  height: 260px;
  background-color: #0c1e36;
  overflow: hidden;
}

@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .career-banner-photo {
    min-height: 320px;
    height: 320px;
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .career-banner-photo {
    min-height: 100%;
    height: 100%;
  }
}

.career-banner-photo img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center 10%;
  transform: scale(1.08);
  transform-origin: center 14%;
  display: block;
}

.career-banner-content {
  background-color: #0b192e;
  padding: 2.75rem 1.25rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}

@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .career-banner-content {
    padding: 3.25rem 2rem;
  }
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .career-banner-content {
    padding: 3.75rem 3.5rem;
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .career-banner-content {
    padding: 4.25rem 4rem 4.25rem 3.5rem;
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1280px) {
  .career-banner-content {
    padding: 4.75rem 5.5rem 4.75rem 4rem;
  }
}

.career-banner-content .banner-eyebrow {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #c5d4ea;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.career-banner-content .banner-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 3.2vw, 2.85rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
}

.career-banner-content .banner-desc {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: #94a3b8;
  margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
  max-width: 560px;
}

.banner-features-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 1.5rem 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  max-width: 580px;
}

@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .banner-features-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }
}

.feature-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}

.feature-item .feature-icon-bubble {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(197, 212, 234, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(197, 212, 234, 0.25);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #c5d4ea;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.feature-item .feature-icon-bubble svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
}

.feature-item .feature-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.feature-item .feature-info .feature-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.feature-item .feature-info .feature-sub {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: #94a3b8;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.btn-pill-dark {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.85rem;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  background: transparent;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  width: fit-content;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.btn-pill-dark svg {
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.btn-pill-dark:hover {
  background: #ffffff;
  color: #0b192e;
  border-color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px -5px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.btn-pill-dark:hover svg {
  transform: translateX(3px);
}