/* ==============================
   COLOR VARIABLES (KEEP ONE ONLY)
============================== */
:root{
  --dark-blue:#1600cc;
  --purple:#6a1b9a;
  --dark-grey:#1f1f1f;
  --white:#ffffff;

  --card-bg: rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  --card-stroke: rgba(255,255,255,.14);
}

/* ==============================
   RESET
============================== */
*{
  margin:0;
  padding:0;
  box-sizing:border-box;
}

body{
  font-family: "Inter", Arial, sans-serif;
  background:#fff;
  color:#111;
}

/* Optional container helper */
.container{
  max-width:1200px;
  margin:0 auto;
  padding:0 24px;
}

/* ==============================
   NAVBAR
============================== */
.navbar{
  background: var(--dark-grey);
  padding:16px 0;
  position: sticky;
  top:0;
  z-index:1000;
}

.nav-container{
  max-width:1200px;
  margin:auto;
  padding:0 24px;
  display:flex;
  justify-content:space-between;
  align-items:center;
}

.logo{
  font-size:20px;
  font-weight:700;
  color:var(--white);
  text-decoration:none;
}

.nav-menu{
  list-style:none;
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:28px;
}

.nav-item{ position:relative; }

.nav-link{
  color:var(--white);
  text-decoration:none;
  font-size:15px;
  font-weight:500;
  padding:8px 0;
  transition:color .3s ease, background .2s ease;
}

.nav-link:hover{ color:var(--purple); }

/* Dropdown */
.dropdown-menu{
  position:absolute;
  top:100%;
  left:0;
  background: var(--dark-blue);
  min-width:220px;
  list-style:none;
  padding:12px 0;
  border-radius:10px;
  opacity:0;
  visibility:hidden;
  transform: translateY(10px);
  transition: all .25s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.18);
  z-index: 999;
}

.dropdown-menu li a{
  display:block;
  padding:10px 20px;
  color:var(--white);
  text-decoration:none;
  font-size:14px;
}

.dropdown-menu li a:hover{
  background: var(--purple);
}

.dropdown:hover .dropdown-menu{
  opacity:1;
  visibility:visible;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* CTA BUTTON */
.nav-cta{
  background: var(--purple);
  padding:10px 18px;
  border-radius:30px;
  font-weight:600;
}

.nav-cta:hover{
  background: var(--dark-blue);
  color: var(--white);
}

/* ==============================
   HERO SLIDER
============================== */
.hero-slider{
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: min(86vh, 760px);
  min-height: 520px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--dark-grey);
}

/* Slides track */
.hero-track{
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  transition: transform .65s ease;
  will-change: transform;
}

/* Slide */
.hero-slide{
  position: relative;
  min-width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background-image: var(--bg);
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  display: grid;
  align-items: center;
}

/* Overlay */
.hero-overlay{
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(31,31,31,.86) 0%, rgba(31,31,31,.55) 45%, rgba(31,31,31,.25) 100%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(22,0,204,.25) 0%, rgba(106,27,154,.15) 100%);
}

/* Content */
.hero-content{
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
  width: 100%;
}

.hero-eyebrow{
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.85);
  letter-spacing: .12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-size: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.hero-title{
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: clamp(32px, 4.3vw, 56px);
  line-height: 1.08;
  font-weight: 800;
  max-width: 760px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.hero-desc{
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.85);
  font-size: clamp(14px, 1.35vw, 18px);
  line-height: 1.55;
  max-width: 680px;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

/* Buttons */
.hero-actions{
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.btn{
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 12px 18px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 14px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: transform .2s ease, background .2s ease, border-color .2s ease, color .2s ease;
}

.btn:active{ transform: scale(.98); }

.btn-primary{
  background: var(--purple);
  color: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid transparent;
}
.btn-primary:hover{ background: var(--dark-blue); }

.btn-outline{
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  color: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.28);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}
.btn-outline:hover{
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.55);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.14);
}

/* Controls */
.hero-control{
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.22);
  background: rgba(31,31,31,.35);
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 28px;
  line-height: 0;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 5;
  transition: background .2s ease, border-color .2s ease, transform .2s ease;
}

.hero-control:hover{
  background: rgba(31,31,31,.55);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.4);
}

.hero-control.prev{ left: 18px; }
.hero-control.next{ right: 18px; }

/* Dots (JS creates buttons; we support either .hero-dot or button) */
.hero-dots{
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  bottom: 18px;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
  z-index: 6;
}

.hero-dots .hero-dot,
.hero-dots button{
  width: 9px;
  height: 9px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.35);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.15);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform .2s ease, background .2s ease;
}

.hero-dots .hero-dot.is-active,
.hero-dots button.is-active{
  background: var(--purple);
  transform: scale(1.15);
}

/* Mobile tweaks */
@media (max-width: 768px){
  .hero-slider{ min-height: 520px; height: 78vh; }
  .hero-control{ display:none; }
}

/* ==============================
   QUICK LINKS
============================== */
.quicklinks{
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #0f0f12 0%, #141419 100%);
  padding: 64px 0;
  color: var(--white);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.ql-head{
  display: grid;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 26px;
}

.ql-title{
  font-size: clamp(24px, 2.2vw, 34px);
  line-height: 1.2;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.ql-sub{
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.75);
  max-width: 720px;
}

/* Grid */
.ql-grid{
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(12, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
}

/* Card */
.ql-card{
  grid-column: span 4;
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  padding: 18px 16px;
  border-radius: 18px;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--white);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,.08) 0%, rgba(255,255,255,.04) 100%);
  border: 1px solid var(--card-stroke);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.25);
  transform: translateY(10px);
  opacity: 0;
  animation: ql-in .8s ease forwards;
  transition: transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease, border-color .25s ease;
  isolation: isolate;
}

/* Stagger entrance */
.ql-card:nth-child(1){ animation-delay: .06s; }
.ql-card:nth-child(2){ animation-delay: .12s; }
.ql-card:nth-child(3){ animation-delay: .18s; }
.ql-card:nth-child(4){ animation-delay: .24s; }
.ql-card:nth-child(5){ animation-delay: .30s; }

@keyframes ql-in{
  to { transform: translateY(0); opacity: 1; }
}

.ql-card::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset:-2px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  background: radial-gradient(650px 220px at var(--mx, 20%) var(--my, 30%),
              rgba(106,27,154,.35) 0%,
              rgba(22,0,204,.20) 35%,
              transparent 60%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity .25s ease;
  z-index: -1;
}

.ql-card::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: 18px;
  background: linear-gradient(120deg,
    transparent 0%,
    rgba(255,255,255,.10) 25%,
    transparent 55%);
  transform: translateX(-120%);
  transition: transform .65s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
  mix-blend-mode: screen;
}

.ql-card:hover{
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.26);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 50px rgba(0,0,0,.40);
}

.ql-card:hover::before{ opacity: 1; }
.ql-card:hover::after{ transform: translateX(120%); }

.ql-card:focus-visible{
  outline: 3px solid rgba(106,27,154,.6);
  outline-offset: 3px;
}

/* Icon */
.ql-icon{
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(106,27,154,.35), rgba(22,0,204,.25));
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.18);
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  transition: transform .25s ease;
}

.ql-icon svg{
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.92);
}

.ql-card:hover .ql-icon{ transform: rotate(-3deg) scale(1.04); }

/* Text */
.ql-text{
  display: grid;
  gap: 4px;
  min-width: 0;
}

.ql-kicker{
  font-size: 12px;
  letter-spacing: .12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.70);
}

.ql-main{
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 750;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.95);
  white-space: nowrap;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
}

/* Arrow */
.ql-arrow{
  margin-left: auto;
  font-size: 18px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.75);
  transform: translateX(-6px);
  transition: transform .25s ease, color .25s ease;
}

.ql-card:hover .ql-arrow{
  transform: translateX(0);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.95);
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 1024px){
  .ql-card{ grid-column: span 6; }
}
@media (max-width: 640px){
  .quicklinks{ padding: 52px 0; }
  .ql-card{ grid-column: span 12; }
  .ql-main{ white-space: normal; }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
  .ql-card{ animation:none; opacity:1; transform:none; }
  .ql-card, .ql-card::after, .ql-icon, .ql-arrow{ transition:none; }
}

/* ==============================
   WHO WE ARE
============================== */
.who-we-are{
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 80px 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.wwa-wrap{
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.05fr .95fr;
  gap: 40px;
  align-items: center;
}

.wwa-kicker{
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 12px;
  letter-spacing: .14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(31,31,31,.7);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  position: relative;
}

.wwa-kicker::before{
  content:"";
  display: inline-block;
  width: 18px;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--purple);
  border-radius: 6px;
  margin-right: 10px;
  vertical-align: middle;
}

.wwa-title{
  font-size: clamp(26px, 2.7vw, 40px);
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--dark-grey);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  font-weight: 800;
}

.wwa-desc{
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: rgba(31,31,31,.78);
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  max-width: 560px;
}

.wwa-btn{
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 12px 18px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 750;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--white);
  background: var(--purple);
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  transition: transform .2s ease, background .2s ease;
}

.wwa-btn:hover{
  background: var(--dark-blue);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.wwa-img-frame{
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 22px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(31,31,31,.10);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,.12);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(106,27,154,.10), rgba(22,0,204,.08));
}

.wwa-img-frame::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset:-2px;
  border-radius: 24px;
  background: radial-gradient(600px 220px at 30% 15%,
    rgba(106,27,154,.25) 0%,
    rgba(22,0,204,.18) 35%,
    transparent 62%);
  opacity: .9;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.wwa-img{
  width: 100%;
  height: clamp(320px, 32vw, 460px);
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transform: translateY(18px) scale(1.03);
  will-change: transform;
}

@media (max-width: 960px){
  .wwa-wrap{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .wwa-desc{ max-width:100%; }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
  .wwa-img{ transform:none !important; }
}

/* ==============================
   PARTNERS MARQUEE
============================== */
.partners{
  padding: 56px 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #0f0f12 0%, #141419 100%);
  color: var(--white);
}

.partners-head{
  display: grid;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.partners-title{
  font-size: clamp(22px, 2.2vw, 32px);
  line-height: 1.2;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  font-weight: 800;
}

.partners-sub{
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.72);
  max-width: 720px;
}

.partners-marquee{
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 18px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.10);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.04);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 50px rgba(0,0,0,.28);
}

.partners-marquee::before,
.partners-marquee::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  top:0; bottom:0;
  width: 90px;
  z-index: 3;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.partners-marquee::before{
  left:0;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(15,15,18,1) 0%, rgba(15,15,18,0) 100%);
}

.partners-marquee::after{
  right:0;
  background: linear-gradient(270deg, rgba(15,15,18,1) 0%, rgba(15,15,18,0) 100%);
}

.partners-track{
  display: flex;
  width: max-content;
  gap: 18px;
  padding: 18px 0;
  animation: partners-scroll 26s linear infinite;
}

.partners-marquee:hover .partners-track{ animation-play-state: paused; }

.partners-set{
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 18px;
  padding: 0 18px;
}

.partner{
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  width: 160px;
  height: 76px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  text-decoration: none;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(106,27,154,.12), rgba(22,0,204,.08));
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  transition: transform .2s ease, border-color .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.partner::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, transparent 0%, rgba(255,255,255,.12) 25%, transparent 55%);
  transform: translateX(-120%);
  transition: transform .7s ease;
  mix-blend-mode: screen;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.partner:hover{
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.22);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.25);
}

.partner:hover::after{ transform: translateX(120%); }

.partner img{
  max-width: 120px;
  max-height: 44px;
  width: auto;
  height: auto;
  filter: grayscale(100%) contrast(1.05) brightness(1.1);
  opacity: .92;
  transition: filter .25s ease, opacity .25s ease, transform .25s ease;
}

.partner:hover img{
  filter: grayscale(0%) contrast(1.05) brightness(1.05);
  opacity: 1;
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

@keyframes partners-scroll{
  from { transform: translateX(0); }
  to   { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

@media (max-width: 768px){
  .partner{ width: 140px; height: 70px; }
  .partners-track{ animation-duration: 22s; }
  .partners-marquee::before,
  .partners-marquee::after{ width: 60px; }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
  .partners-track{ animation:none; }
}

/* ==============================
   INSIGHTS (FIXED - no broken line)
============================== */
.insights{
  padding: 78px 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #0f0f12 0%, #141419 100%);
  color: var(--white);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.insights-head{
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: end;
  gap: 18px;
  margin-bottom: 26px;
}

.insights-kicker{
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 12px;
  letter-spacing: .14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.75);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  position: relative;
}

.insights-kicker::before{
  content:"";
  display: inline-block;
  width: 18px;
  height: 3px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: var(--purple);
  margin-right: 10px;
  vertical-align: middle;
}

.insights-title{
  font-size: clamp(24px, 2.6vw, 38px);
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  font-weight: 850;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.insights-sub{
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.72);
  max-width: 720px;
  line-height: 1.65;
}

.insights-cta{
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 12px 18px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--white);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.18);
  transition: transform .2s ease, background .2s ease, border-color .2s ease;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.insights-cta:hover{
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.28);
}

.insights-grid{
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(12, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
}

.insights-card{
  grid-column: span 4;
  border-radius: 18px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.10);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,.06) 0%, rgba(255,255,255,.03) 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 50px rgba(0,0,0,.30);
  transform: translateY(10px);
  opacity: 0;
  animation: insights-in .8s ease forwards;
}

.insights-card:nth-child(1){ animation-delay: .06s; }
.insights-card:nth-child(2){ animation-delay: .12s; }
.insights-card:nth-child(3){ animation-delay: .18s; }

@keyframes insights-in{
  to { transform: translateY(0); opacity: 1; }
}

.card-link{
  display: block;
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
  height: 100%;
}

.card-media{
  position: relative;
  height: 210px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.06);
}

.card-media img{
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transform: scale(1.02);
  transition: transform .35s ease;
}

.insights-card:hover .card-media img{
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

/* You can add your chip/card body styles below if you already have them.
   This file focuses on the core layout + the critical fix that was broken. */

@media (max-width: 1024px){
  .insights-card{ grid-column: span 6; }
}
@media (max-width: 640px){
  .insights-head{ flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
  .insights-card{ grid-column: span 12; }
}

/* ==============================
   REGISTRATION FORM
============================== */
.reg-form{
  padding: 78px 0;
  background: #ffffff;
}

.reg-wrap{
  display: grid;
  gap: 22px;
}

.reg-head{
  display: grid;
  gap: 10px;
  max-width: 820px;
}

.reg-kicker{
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 12px;
  letter-spacing: .14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(31,31,31,.70);
}

.reg-kicker::before{
  content:"";
  width: 18px;
  height: 3px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: var(--purple);
}

.reg-title{
  font-size: clamp(24px, 2.7vw, 40px);
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--dark-grey);
  font-weight: 900;
}

.reg-sub{
  color: rgba(31,31,31,.78);
  line-height: 1.65;
}

.reg-card{
  border-radius: 22px;
  padding: 22px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(31,31,31,.10);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(106,27,154,.06), rgba(22,0,204,.04));
  box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,.10);
}

.reg-grid{
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(12, 1fr);
  gap: 14px;
}

.field{
  grid-column: span 6;
  display: grid;
  gap: 8px;
}

.field-wide{ grid-column: span 12; }

label{
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: rgba(31,31,31,.88);
}

.hint{
  font-size: 12px;
  color: rgba(31,31,31,.60);
}

input, select, textarea{
  width: 100%;
  border-radius: 14px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(31,31,31,.14);
  padding: 12px 12px;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--dark-grey);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.92);
  outline: none;
  transition: border-color .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease, transform .15s ease;
}

input:focus, select:focus, textarea:focus{
  border-color: rgba(106,27,154,.55);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(106,27,154,.12);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.checks{
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 10px;
}

.check{
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
  align-items: flex-start;
  padding: 12px 12px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.75);
  border: 1px solid rgba(31,31,31,.10);
  transition: border-color .2s ease, transform .2s ease;
}

.check:hover{
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  border-color: rgba(22,0,204,.25);
}

.check input{
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  margin-top: 2px;
  accent-color: var(--purple);
}

.check span{
  font-size: 13px;
  color: rgba(31,31,31,.82);
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.consent .check{
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.85);
}

.actions{
  display: grid;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-top: 6px;
}

.reg-btn{
  width: fit-content;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 12px 18px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-weight: 900;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--white);
  background: var(--purple);
  transition: transform .2s ease, background .2s ease;
}

.reg-btn:hover{
  background: var(--dark-blue);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.reg-footnote{
  font-size: 12px;
  color: rgba(31,31,31,.62);
}

@media (max-width: 980px){
  .field{ grid-column: span 12; }
  .checks{ grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
}
@media (max-width: 560px){
  .reg-card{ padding: 16px; }
  .checks{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ==============================
   WHO WE HELP (3 columns)
============================== */
.audience{
  padding: 70px 0;
  background: #fff;
}

.audience-head{
  max-width: 820px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.audience-kicker{
  margin: 0 0 8px;
  font-size: 13px;
  letter-spacing: .10em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #6b7280;
}

.audience-title{
  margin: 0 0 10px;
  font-size: clamp(24px, 3vw, 34px);
  line-height: 1.15;
  color: #0b0b0f;
  letter-spacing: -.01em;
}

.audience-sub{
  margin: 0;
  color: #6b7280;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.audience-grid{
  margin-top: 22px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 16px;
}

.aud-card{
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
  padding: 18px;
  border-radius: 18px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(17,24,39,.12);
  background: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.08);
  text-decoration: none;
  color: #111827;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform .18s ease, box-shadow .18s ease, border-color .18s ease;
}

.aud-card::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(closest-side at 20% 20%, rgba(255,106,0,.18), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(closest-side at 90% 10%, rgba(11,11,15,.08), transparent 60%);
  opacity: .75;
  pointer-events:none;
}

.aud-card:hover{
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: rgba(255,106,0,.35);
  box-shadow: 0 22px 50px rgba(0,0,0,.12);
}

.aud-icon{
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  background: rgba(255,106,0,.10);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,106,0,.22);
  color: #ff6a00;
  overflow: hidden; /* svg safety */
}

.aud-icon svg{
  width: 24px !important;
  height: 24px !important;
  display: block;
  flex: 0 0 auto;
}

.aud-text{
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.aud-text h3{
  margin: 0 0 6px;
  font-size: 18px;
  color: #0b0b0f;
  letter-spacing: -.01em;
}

.aud-text p{
  margin: 0;
  color: #6b7280;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.aud-cta{
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  margin-top: auto;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #0b0b0f;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.aud-card:hover .aud-cta{
  color: #ff6a00;
}

@media (max-width: 980px){
  .audience-grid{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
/* ==============================
   ABOUT PAGE HERO
============================== */
.about-hero{
  padding: 70px 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(106,27,154,.06), rgba(22,0,204,.04));
}

.about-hero-wrap{
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.05fr .95fr;
  gap: 28px;
  align-items: center;
}

.about-hero-kicker{
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 12px;
  letter-spacing: .14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(31,31,31,.70);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.about-hero-kicker::before{
  content:"";
  width: 18px;
  height: 3px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: var(--purple);
}

.about-hero-title{
  font-size: clamp(30px, 3.6vw, 52px);
  line-height: 1.08;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  font-weight: 950;
  color: var(--dark-grey);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.about-hero-sub{
  color: rgba(31,31,31,.78);
  line-height: 1.75;
  max-width: 720px;
}

.about-hero-actions{
  margin-top: 16px;
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.about-hero-image{
  border-radius: 22px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(31,31,31,.10);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 55px rgba(0,0,0,.10);
  background: #fff;
}

.about-hero-image img{
  width: 100%;
  height: 420px;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

/* Right column mini block */
.about-mini{
  border-radius: 22px;
  padding: 18px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(31,31,31,.10);
  background: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 18px 55px rgba(0,0,0,.08);
}

.about-mini-title{
  margin: 0 0 10px;
  font-size: 18px;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: rgba(31,31,31,.88);
}

.about-mini-list{
  margin: 0;
  padding-left: 18px;
  color: rgba(31,31,31,.75);
  line-height: 1.75;
}

.about-mini-list li{
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.about-mini-actions{
  margin-top: 14px;
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 980px){
  .about-hero-wrap{
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .about-hero-image img{
    height: 280px;
  }
}
/* ==============================
   UNIVERSITY APPLICATIONS PAGE
============================== */

/* HERO */
.page-hero{
  padding: 70px 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(106,27,154,.06), rgba(22,0,204,.04));
}

.page-hero-wrap{
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr .9fr;
  gap: 26px;
  align-items: center;
}

.page-kicker{
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 12px;
  letter-spacing: .14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(31,31,31,.70);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.page-kicker::before{
  content:"";
  width: 18px; height: 3px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: var(--purple);
}

.page-title{
  font-size: clamp(30px, 3.6vw, 52px);
  line-height: 1.06;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  font-weight: 950;
  color: var(--dark-grey);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.page-sub{
  color: rgba(31,31,31,.78);
  line-height: 1.75;
  max-width: 760px;
}

.page-actions{
  margin-top: 16px;
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.page-badges{
  margin-top: 16px;
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
}
.badge{
  padding: 8px 12px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(31,31,31,.10);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.78);
  color: rgba(31,31,31,.75);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 800;
}

.page-hero-right{
  display: grid;
  gap: 12px;
}

.page-hero-card{
  border-radius: 22px;
  padding: 18px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(31,31,31,.10);
  background: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 18px 55px rgba(0,0,0,.08);
}
.page-hero-card .card-title{
  font-weight: 950;
  color: rgba(31,31,31,.88);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.page-hero-card .card-list{
  margin: 0 0 12px;
  padding-left: 18px;
  color: rgba(31,31,31,.74);
  line-height: 1.7;
}
.page-hero-card .card-cta{
  font-weight: 950;
  color: var(--dark-blue);
  text-decoration: none;
}
.page-hero-card .card-cta:hover{ color: var(--purple); }

.page-hero-image{
  border-radius: 22px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(31,31,31,.10);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 55px rgba(0,0,0,.10);
  background: #fff;
}
.page-hero-image img{
  width: 100%;
  height: 360px;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

/* TRUST STRIP */
.trust-strip{
  background: #fff;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(31,31,31,.08);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(31,31,31,.08);
}
.trust-wrap{
  padding: 18px 24px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0,1fr));
  gap: 12px;
}
.trust-item{
  border-radius: 16px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(106,27,154,.05), rgba(22,0,204,.03));
  border: 1px solid rgba(31,31,31,.08);
  padding: 12px 14px;
}
.trust-num{
  display: block;
  font-weight: 950;
  color: var(--dark-blue);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.trust-label{
  display: block;
  color: rgba(31,31,31,.72);
  font-size: 13px;
}

/* SECTION HEAD */
.section-head{
  max-width: 860px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.section-kicker{
  margin: 0 0 8px;
  font-size: 12px;
  letter-spacing: .14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: rgba(31,31,31,.65);
}
.section-title{
  margin: 0 0 10px;
  font-size: clamp(24px, 3vw, 36px);
  line-height: 1.15;
  color: var(--dark-grey);
  letter-spacing: -.01em;
  font-weight: 950;
}
.section-sub{
  margin: 0;
  color: rgba(31,31,31,.72);
  line-height: 1.75;
}

/* PROCESS */
.process{
  padding: 70px 0;
  background: #fff;
}
.process-grid{
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0,1fr));
  gap: 14px;
}
.step{
  border-radius: 18px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(31,31,31,.10);
  background: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.06);
  padding: 16px;
}
.step-num{
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 6px 10px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(106,27,154,.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(106,27,154,.18);
  color: var(--purple);
  font-weight: 950;
  font-size: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.step h3{
  margin: 0 0 8px;
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 950;
  color: rgba(31,31,31,.88);
}
.step p{
  margin: 0;
  color: rgba(31,31,31,.72);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* SERVICE GRID */
.service-grid{
  padding: 70px 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #0f0f12 0%, #141419 100%);
  color: var(--white);
}
.service-grid .section-kicker,
.service-grid .section-title,
.service-grid .section-sub{
  color: var(--white);
}
.service-grid .section-sub{ color: rgba(255,255,255,.72); }

.cards-3{
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0,1fr));
  gap: 14px;
  margin-top: 18px;
}
.svc-card{
  border-radius: 18px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,.07) 0%, rgba(255,255,255,.03) 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.25);
  padding: 16px;
}
.svc-card h3{
  margin: 0 0 8px;
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 950;
}
.svc-card p{
  margin: 0 0 10px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.72);
  line-height: 1.7;
}
.svc-card ul{
  margin: 0;
  padding-left: 18px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.78);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.center-cta{
  margin-top: 18px;
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* FAQ */
.faq{
  padding: 70px 0;
  background: #fff;
}
.faq-grid{
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0,1fr));
  gap: 14px;
}
.faq-item{
  border-radius: 18px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(31,31,31,.10);
  background: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.06);
  padding: 14px 14px;
}
.faq-item summary{
  cursor: pointer;
  font-weight: 950;
  color: rgba(31,31,31,.88);
  list-style: none;
}
.faq-item summary::-webkit-details-marker{ display:none; }
.faq-item p{
  margin: 10px 0 0;
  color: rgba(31,31,31,.72);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* BOTTOM CTA */
.bottom-cta{
  padding: 50px 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(106,27,154,.08), rgba(22,0,204,.06));
}
.bottom-cta-wrap{
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  border-radius: 22px;
  padding: 18px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(31,31,31,.10);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.75);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 55px rgba(0,0,0,.08);
}
.bottom-cta-wrap h2{
  margin: 0 0 6px;
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 950;
  color: rgba(31,31,31,.88);
}
.bottom-cta-wrap p{
  margin: 0;
  color: rgba(31,31,31,.72);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* RESPONSIVE */
@media (max-width: 980px){
  .page-hero-wrap{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .page-hero-image img{ height: 260px; }
  .trust-wrap{ grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .process-grid{ grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .cards-3{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .faq-grid{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .bottom-cta-wrap{ flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
}

@media (max-width: 520px){
  .trust-wrap{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .process-grid{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
/* ==============================
   VISA & COMPLIANCE (EXTRAS)
============================== */
.visa-block{
  padding: 70px 0;
  background: #fff;
}

.visa-grid{
  margin-top: 18px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(12, 1fr);
  gap: 14px;
}

.visa-card{
  grid-column: span 6;
  border-radius: 18px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(31,31,31,.10);
  background: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.06);
  padding: 16px;
}

.visa-card h3{
  margin: 0 0 10px;
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 950;
  color: rgba(31,31,31,.88);
}

.visa-card ul{
  margin: 0;
  padding-left: 18px;
  color: rgba(31,31,31,.74);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

@media (max-width: 980px){
  .visa-card{ grid-column: span 12; }
}
/* ==============================
   ACCOMMODATIONS (EXTRAS)
============================== */
.accom-block{
  padding: 70px 0;
  background: #fff;
}

.accom-grid{
  margin-top: 18px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(12, 1fr);
  gap: 14px;
}

.accom-card{
  grid-column: span 6;
  border-radius: 18px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(31,31,31,.10);
  background: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.06);
  padding: 16px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.accom-card::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(closest-side at 20% 20%, rgba(106,27,154,.10), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(closest-side at 90% 10%, rgba(22,0,204,.08), transparent 60%);
  opacity: .75;
  pointer-events:none;
}

.accom-card h3{
  position: relative;
  margin: 0 0 8px;
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 950;
  color: rgba(31,31,31,.88);
}

.accom-card p{
  position: relative;
  margin: 0 0 10px;
  color: rgba(31,31,31,.74);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.accom-card ul{
  position: relative;
  margin: 0;
  padding-left: 18px;
  color: rgba(31,31,31,.74);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.accom-tips{
  margin-top: 14px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0,1fr));
  gap: 14px;
}

.tips-card{
  border-radius: 18px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(31,31,31,.10);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(106,27,154,.06), rgba(22,0,204,.04));
  box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.06);
  padding: 16px;
}

.tips-card h3{
  margin: 0 0 10px;
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 950;
  color: rgba(31,31,31,.88);
}

.tips-card ul{
  margin: 0;
  padding-left: 18px;
  color: rgba(31,31,31,.74);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

@media (max-width: 980px){
  .accom-card{ grid-column: span 12; }
  .accom-tips{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
/* ==============================
   B2B BRANDING PAGE
============================== */
.b2b-hero{
  padding: 70px 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(106,27,154,.08), rgba(22,0,204,.06));
}

.b2b-hero-wrap{
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr .9fr;
  gap: 24px;
  align-items: center;
}

.b2b-kicker{
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 12px;
  letter-spacing: .14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(31,31,31,.70);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.b2b-kicker::before{
  content:"";
  width: 18px; height: 3px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: var(--purple);
}

.b2b-title{
  font-size: clamp(30px, 3.6vw, 52px);
  line-height: 1.06;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  font-weight: 950;
  color: var(--dark-grey);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.b2b-sub{
  color: rgba(31,31,31,.78);
  line-height: 1.75;
  max-width: 760px;
}

.b2b-actions{
  margin-top: 16px;
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.b2b-badges{
  margin-top: 16px;
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
}
.b2b-badge{
  padding: 8px 12px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(31,31,31,.10);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.78);
  color: rgba(31,31,31,.75);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 800;
}

.b2b-hero-right{
  display: grid;
  gap: 12px;
}

.b2b-panel{
  border-radius: 22px;
  padding: 18px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(31,31,31,.10);
  background: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 18px 55px rgba(0,0,0,.08);
}
.panel-title{
  font-weight: 950;
  color: rgba(31,31,31,.88);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.panel-list{
  margin: 0;
  padding-left: 18px;
  color: rgba(31,31,31,.74);
  line-height: 1.7;
}
.panel-cta{
  display: inline-block;
  margin-top: 10px;
  font-weight: 950;
  color: var(--dark-blue);
  text-decoration: none;
}
.panel-cta:hover{ color: var(--purple); }

.b2b-image{
  border-radius: 22px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(31,31,31,.10);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 55px rgba(0,0,0,.10);
  background: #fff;
}
.b2b-image img{
  width: 100%;
  height: 360px;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

/* Strip */
.b2b-strip{
  background: #fff;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(31,31,31,.08);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(31,31,31,.08);
}
.b2b-strip-wrap{
  padding: 18px 24px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0,1fr));
  gap: 12px;
}
.b2b-strip-item{
  border-radius: 16px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(106,27,154,.05), rgba(22,0,204,.03));
  border: 1px solid rgba(31,31,31,.08);
  padding: 12px 14px;
}
.b2b-strip-title{
  display: block;
  font-weight: 950;
  color: var(--dark-blue);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.b2b-strip-sub{
  display: block;
  color: rgba(31,31,31,.72);
  font-size: 13px;
}

/* Sections */
.b2b-section{
  padding: 70px 0;
  background: #fff;
}
.b2b-2col{
  margin-top: 18px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0,1fr));
  gap: 14px;
}
.b2b-card{
  border-radius: 18px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(31,31,31,.10);
  background: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.06);
  padding: 16px;
}
.b2b-card h3{
  margin: 0 0 10px;
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 950;
  color: rgba(31,31,31,.88);
}
.b2b-card ul{
  margin: 0;
  padding-left: 18px;
  color: rgba(31,31,31,.74);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* Dark deliverables */
.b2b-dark{
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #0f0f12 0%, #141419 100%);
  color: var(--white);
}
.b2b-dark .section-kicker,
.b2b-dark .section-title{ color: var(--white); }
.b2b-dark .section-sub{ color: rgba(255,255,255,.72); }

.b2b-grid-3{
  margin-top: 18px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(12, 1fr);
  gap: 14px;
}
.b2b-svc{
  grid-column: span 4;
  border-radius: 18px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,.07) 0%, rgba(255,255,255,.03) 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.25);
  padding: 16px;
}
.b2b-svc h3{
  margin: 0 0 8px;
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 950;
}
.b2b-svc p{
  margin: 0 0 10px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.72);
  line-height: 1.7;
}
.b2b-svc ul{
  margin: 0;
  padding-left: 18px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.78);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* Steps */
.b2b-steps{
  margin-top: 18px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0,1fr));
  gap: 14px;
}
.b2b-step{
  border-radius: 18px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(31,31,31,.10);
  background: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.06);
  padding: 16px;
}
.b2b-step h3{
  margin: 0 0 8px;
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 950;
  color: rgba(31,31,31,.88);
}
.b2b-step p{
  margin: 0;
  color: rgba(31,31,31,.72);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 980px){
  .b2b-hero-wrap{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .b2b-image img{ height: 260px; }
  .b2b-strip-wrap{ grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .b2b-2col{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .b2b-svc{ grid-column: span 12; }
  .b2b-steps{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

@media (max-width: 520px){
  .b2b-strip-wrap{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
/* ==============================
   ABOUT v2 (Cleaner About Page)
   Add to bottom of style.css
============================== */

.about2-hero{
  padding: 72px 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(900px 420px at 15% 10%, rgba(106,27,154,.18), transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(900px 420px at 85% 20%, rgba(22,0,204,.14), transparent 55%),
    #ffffff;
}

.about2-hero-wrap{
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr .9fr;
  gap: 28px;
  align-items: center;
}

.about2-kicker{
  font-size: 12px;
  letter-spacing: .14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(17,17,17,.65);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.about2-title{
  font-size: clamp(32px, 4vw, 56px);
  line-height: 1.05;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  font-weight: 950;
  color: #0b0b0f;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.about2-lede{
  color: rgba(17,17,17,.75);
  line-height: 1.75;
  max-width: 720px;
}

.about2-hero-actions{
  margin-top: 16px;
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.about2-badges{
  margin-top: 16px;
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
}

.about2-badge{
  padding: 8px 12px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(17,17,17,.10);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.85);
  color: rgba(17,17,17,.72);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 800;
}

.about2-hero-media{
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 22px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(17,17,17,.10);
  box-shadow: 0 22px 70px rgba(0,0,0,.10);
  background: #fff;
  min-height: 420px;
}

.about2-hero-media img{
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  min-height: 420px;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transform: scale(1.02);
}

.about2-media-overlay{
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0,0,0,0) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,.22) 100%),
    radial-gradient(600px 260px at 30% 20%, rgba(106,27,154,.25), transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Strip */
.about2-strip{
  background: #fff;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(17,17,17,.08);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(17,17,17,.08);
}

.about2-strip-grid{
  padding: 18px 24px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0,1fr));
  gap: 12px;
}

.about2-strip-item{
  border-radius: 16px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(106,27,154,.06), rgba(22,0,204,.04));
  border: 1px solid rgba(17,17,17,.08);
  padding: 12px 14px;
}

.about2-strip-num{
  display: block;
  font-weight: 950;
  color: var(--dark-blue);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.about2-strip-label{
  display: block;
  color: rgba(17,17,17,.70);
  font-size: 13px;
}

/* Section headings */
.about2-section-kicker{
  margin: 0 0 8px;
  font-size: 12px;
  letter-spacing: .14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: rgba(17,17,17,.62);
}

.about2-section-title{
  margin: 0 0 10px;
  font-size: clamp(24px, 3vw, 38px);
  line-height: 1.15;
  color: #0b0b0f;
  letter-spacing: -.02em;
  font-weight: 950;
}

.about2-par{
  margin: 0 0 14px;
  color: rgba(17,17,17,.74);
  line-height: 1.75;
}

.about2-sub{
  margin: 0;
  color: rgba(17,17,17,.68);
  line-height: 1.75;
  max-width: 760px;
}

/* Story + pillars */
.about2-story{
  padding: 70px 0;
  background: #fff;
}

.about2-story-wrap{
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.05fr .95fr;
  gap: 18px;
  align-items: start;
}

.about2-pillars{
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 12px;
}

.about2-pillar{
  border-radius: 18px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(17,17,17,.10);
  background: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.06);
  padding: 16px;
}

.about2-pillar h3{
  margin: 0 0 8px;
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 950;
  color: rgba(17,17,17,.90);
}

.about2-pillar p{
  margin: 0;
  color: rgba(17,17,17,.70);
  line-height: 1.65;
}

/* Belief */
.about2-belief{
  padding: 54px 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(106,27,154,.08), rgba(22,0,204,.06));
}

.about2-belief-card{
  border-radius: 22px;
  padding: 20px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(17,17,17,.10);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.82);
  box-shadow: 0 22px 70px rgba(0,0,0,.08);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr .9fr;
  gap: 14px;
  align-items: center;
}

.about2-belief-points{
  display: grid;
  gap: 10px;
}

.about2-belief-point{
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
  align-items: flex-start;
  padding: 12px 12px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.9);
  border: 1px solid rgba(17,17,17,.08);
}

.about2-belief-point span{
  font-weight: 950;
  color: var(--purple);
}

.about2-belief-point p{
  margin: 0;
  color: rgba(17,17,17,.72);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Help cards */
.about2-help{
  padding: 70px 0;
  background: #fff;
}

.about2-head{
  max-width: 860px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.about2-help-grid{
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0,1fr));
  gap: 14px;
  margin-top: 18px;
}

.about2-help-card{
  border-radius: 18px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(17,17,17,.10);
  background: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.06);
  padding: 18px;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
  transition: transform .18s ease, box-shadow .18s ease, border-color .18s ease;
}

.about2-help-card:hover{
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: rgba(22,0,204,.22);
  box-shadow: 0 22px 55px rgba(0,0,0,.10);
}

.about2-help-card h3{
  margin: 0 0 8px;
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 950;
  color: rgba(17,17,17,.92);
}

.about2-help-card p{
  margin: 0 0 12px;
  color: rgba(17,17,17,.70);
  line-height: 1.65;
}

.about2-help-cta{
  font-weight: 950;
  color: var(--dark-blue);
}

/* CTA */
.about2-cta{
  padding: 54px 0;
  background: #0f0f12;
  color: #fff;
}

.about2-cta-inner{
  border-radius: 22px;
  padding: 20px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.10);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,.06) 0%, rgba(255,255,255,.03) 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 22px 70px rgba(0,0,0,.25);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
}

.about2-cta-inner h2{
  margin: 0 0 6px;
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 950;
}

.about2-cta-inner p{
  margin: 0;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.75);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.about2-cta-actions{
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 980px){
  .about2-hero-wrap{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .about2-hero-media{ min-height: 280px; }
  .about2-hero-media img{ min-height: 280px; }
  .about2-strip-grid{ grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .about2-story-wrap{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .about2-pillars{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .about2-belief-card{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .about2-help-grid{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .about2-cta-inner{ flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
}

@media (max-width: 520px){
  .about2-strip-grid{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
/* ==============================
   Simple Footer
============================== */

.simple-footer{
  background: #ffffff;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(17,17,17,0.08);
  padding: 28px 0;
  font-size: 14px;
}

.footer-wrap{
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
}

.footer-left strong{
  display: block;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #111;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.footer-left p{
  margin: 0;
  max-width: 360px;
  color: rgba(17,17,17,0.65);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.footer-right{
  text-align: right;
}

.footer-links{
  display: flex;
  gap: 18px;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.footer-links a{
  text-decoration: none;
  color: rgba(17,17,17,0.75);
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.footer-links a:hover{
  color: #1600cc; /* your blue accent */
}

.footer-copy{
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 12px;
  color: rgba(17,17,17,0.55);
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 768px){
  .footer-wrap{
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }

  .footer-right{
    text-align: left;
  }

  .footer-links{
    justify-content: flex-start;
  }
}
.logo{
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  height: 100px; /* controls navbar height */
}

.logo-img{
  height: 100%;
  width: auto;
  display: block;
}