html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

/* ================= ABOUT (Hero) ================= */
.about-hero {
    background: #fff;
    padding-top: calc(var(--header-height, 73px) + 20px);
    margin-top: 0;
    min-height: calc(100vh - var(--header-height, 73px));
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

[dir="rtl"] .about-hero {
    padding-top: calc(var(--header-height, 73px) + 20px);
}

.about-hero__container {
    width: min(1440px, calc(100% - 60px));
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr;
    gap: 40px;
    align-items: center;
    flex: 1;
}

.about-hero__top-line {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    color: #f47429;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 13px;
    letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.about-hero__title {
    font-size: clamp(40px, 7vw, 85px);
    font-weight: 900;
    line-height: 0.92;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #0b1f2e;
}

.about-hero__tagline {
    font-size: clamp(28px, 5vw, 60px);
    font-weight: 400;
    color: #a0aec0;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    line-height: 1;
}

.about-hero__meta {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: #718096;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.about-hero__desc {
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: #4a5568;
    max-width: 600px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.about-hero__btn {
    display: inline-block;
    background: #f47429;
    color: #fff;
    padding: 16px 40px;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 13px;
    text-decoration: none;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    transition: 0.3s;
    clip-path: polygon(0 0, calc(100% - 15px) 0, 100% 15px, 100% 100%, 0 100%);
}

.about-hero__btn:hover {
    background: #e66a23;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    color: #fff;
}

.about-hero__media {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    align-self: stretch;
}

.about-hero__mediaImg {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 440px;
    max-height: 380px;
    object-fit: contain;
    height: 100%;
    display: block;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .about-hero {
        padding-top: calc(var(--header-height, 73px) + 40px);
        min-height: auto;
    }

    .about-hero__container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        text-align: center;
        gap: 40px;
    }

    .about-hero__desc {
        margin-inline: auto;
    }

    .about-hero__top-line {
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .about-hero__media {
        justify-content: center;
    }
}

/* RTL Adjustments for Hero */
[dir="rtl"] .about-hero__container {
    text-align: right;
}

[dir="rtl"] .about-hero__title {
    font-size: clamp(52px, 9.1vw, 110px);
    line-height: 0.92;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
    direction: rtl;
    unicode-bidi: isolate;
}

[dir="rtl"] .about-hero__tagline {
    font-size: clamp(22px, 4vw, 46px);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

[dir="rtl"] .about-hero__desc {
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: 0;
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    max-width: 600px;
}

[dir="rtl"] .about-hero__top-line {
    justify-content: flex-start;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    margin-top: 0; /* Ensure same top start as LTR */
}

[dir="rtl"] .about-hero__btn {
    clip-path: polygon(15px 0, 100% 0, 100% 100%, 0 100%, 0 15px);
}

[dir="rtl"] .about-hero__arrow {
    display: inline-block;
    transform: scaleX(-1);
}

/* ================= RTL Global Fixes ================= */

[dir="rtl"] .about-overview,
[dir="rtl"] .about-services,
[dir="rtl"] .about-instructors,
[dir="rtl"] .about-partners,
[dir="rtl"] .about-why,
[dir="rtl"] .about-region,
[dir="rtl"] .about-fqa {
    text-align: right;
}

[dir="rtl"] .about-overview__kicker,
[dir="rtl"] .about-overview__pill,
[dir="rtl"] .about-instructors__row,
[dir="rtl"] .about-journey__kicker,
[dir="rtl"] .about-journey__colHeader,
[dir="rtl"] .about-why__kicker,
[dir="rtl"] .about-region__statCard {
    flex-direction: row-reverse;
}

[dir="rtl"] .about-overview__rule {
    left: auto;
    right: 30px;
}

[dir="rtl"] .about-serviceCard__body {
    text-align: right;
}

[dir="rtl"] .about-serviceCard__num {
    right: auto;
    left: 25px;
}

[dir="rtl"] .about-journey {
    text-align: right;
}

[dir="rtl"] .about-journey__timeline {
    padding-left: 0;
    padding-right: 20px;
}

[dir="rtl"] .about-journey__timeline::before {
    left: auto;
    right: 0;
}

[dir="rtl"] .about-journey__entryDot {
    left: auto;
    right: -24px;
}

[dir="rtl"] .about-why__kicker::after {
    order: -1;
}

[dir="rtl"] .about-region__marketsTitle {
    padding-left: 0;
    padding-right: 10px;
    border-left: none;
    border-right: 3px solid #f47429;
}

/* Testimonials RTL Animation */
[dir="rtl"] .reg-testimonials__viewport {
    direction: ltr;
    /* Keep track LTR but content inside RTL? No, better keep it LTR and reverse animation */
}

[dir="rtl"] .reg-testimonials__viewport.is-animated .reg-testimonials__runner {
    animation-name: reg-testimonials-scroll-rtl;
}

@keyframes reg-testimonials-scroll-rtl {
    0% {
        transform: translateX(0);
    }

    100% {
        transform: translateX(calc(50% + 13px));
    }
}

/* Featured Project RTL */
[dir="rtl"] .about-featured {
    text-align: right;
}

[dir="rtl"] .about-featured__topKicker {
    flex-direction: row-reverse;
}

[dir="rtl"] .about-featured__topKicker::before {
    margin-left: 0;
    margin-right: 8px;
}

[dir="rtl"] .about-featured__card {
    text-align: right;
}

/* ================= ABOUT (Stats/Marquee Adjustment) ================= */
.about-hero__statsArea {
    width: 100vw;
    background: #fff;
    margin-top: 40px;
    position: relative;
    left: 50%;
    margin-left: -50vw;
    overflow: hidden;
}

[dir="rtl"] .about-hero__statsArea {
    margin-top: 40px; /* Match LTR margin-top */
}

.about-stats__container {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}

.about-stats__grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    width: 100%;
    padding: 15px 0;
    border-top: 1px solid #edf2f7;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #edf2f7;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .about-stats__grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}

.about-marquee {
    background: #0b1f2e;
    color: #fff;
    padding: 12px 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    margin-top: 0;
}

.about-marquee__track {
    display: flex;
    width: max-content;
    animation: about-marquee-scroll 60s linear infinite;
}

.about-marquee__content {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.about-marquee__item {
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 0 30px;
}

.about-marquee__sep {
    width: 4px;
    height: 4px;
    background: #f47429;
    border-radius: 50%;
}

@keyframes about-marquee-scroll {
    0% {
        transform: translateX(0);
    }

    100% {
        transform: translateX(-50%);
    }
}

[dir="rtl"] .about-marquee__track {
    animation-name: about-marquee-scroll-rtl;
}

@keyframes about-marquee-scroll-rtl {
    0% {
        transform: translateX(0);
    }

    100% {
        transform: translateX(50%);
    }
}

/* ================= ABOUT (Overview) ================= */
.about-overview {
    padding: 60px 0;
    background: #fff;
}

.about-overview__container {
    width: min(1440px, calc(100% - 60px));
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.about-overview__kicker {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.about-overview__kickerNum {
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #f47429;
}

.about-overview__kickerText {
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    color: #a0aec0;
}

.about-overview__grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 60px;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .about-overview__grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 40px;
    }
}

.about-overview__title {
    font-size: clamp(32px, 5vw, 56px);
    font-weight: 900;
    line-height: 1.1;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.about-overview__lead {
    font-size: 18px;
    color: #1a4d7a;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.about-overview__pill {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: #f7fafc;
    padding: 6px 16px;
    border-radius: 100px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.about-overview__pillDot {
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    background: #f47429;
    border-radius: 50%;
}

.about-overview__para {
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: #4a5568;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.about-overview__right {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 25px;
}

.about-overview__card {
    padding: 30px;
    border-radius: 24px;
    background: #f8fafc;
    position: relative;
}

.about-overview__rule {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 30px;
    width: 60px;
    height: 4px;
}

.about-overview__rule--orange {
    background: #f47429;
}

.about-overview__rule--blue {
    background: #1a4d7a;
}

.about-overview__eyebrow {
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #a0aec0;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.about-overview__heading {
    font-size: 22px;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.about-overview__copy {
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: #718096;
}

/* ================= ABOUT (Services) ================= */
.about-services {
    padding: 60px 0;
    background: #f8fafc;
}

.about-services__container {
    width: min(1440px, calc(100% - 60px));
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.about-services__title {
    font-size: clamp(32px, 5vw, 56px);
    font-weight: 900;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.about-services__desc {
    font-size: 16px;
    color: #4a5568;
    max-width: 800px;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.about-services__slider {
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
}

.about-services__track {
    display: flex;
    gap: 25px;
}

.about-serviceCard {
    flex: 0 0 320px;
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 24px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.about-serviceCard__media {
    height: 180px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.about-serviceCard__media img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.about-serviceCard__body {
    padding: 25px;
    position: relative;
}

.about-serviceCard__eyebrow {
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #f47429;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.about-serviceCard__title {
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.about-serviceCard__text {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: #718096;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.about-serviceCard__num {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 15px;
    right: 25px;
    font-size: 40px;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
}

/* ================= ABOUT (Instructors) ================= */
.about-instructors {
    padding: 60px 0;
    background: #fff;
}

.about-instructors__container {
    width: min(1440px, calc(100% - 60px));
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.about-instructors__top {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 60px;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.about-instructors__mini {
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #f47429;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.about-instructors__title {
    font-size: clamp(32px, 5vw, 56px);
    font-weight: 900;
}

.about-instructors__row {
    display: flex;
    gap: 25px;
    padding: 25px 0;
    border-top: 1px solid #edf2f7;
}

.about-instructors__rowNum {
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #f47429;
}

.about-instructors__rowTitle {
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.about-instructors__rowDesc {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #4a5568;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.about-instructors__bottom {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 0;
    margin-top: 60px;
    border-top: 1px solid #edf2f7;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .about-instructors__bottom {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

.about-instructors__pillCard {
    background: transparent;
    padding: 50px 40px;
    border-radius: 0;
    position: relative;
}

.about-instructors__pillCard:not(:last-child) {
    border-right: 1px solid #edf2f7;
}

.about-instructors__pillNum {
    font-size: 80px;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: rgba(244, 116, 41, 0.08); /* Using brand orange with low opacity */
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    display: block;
    transition: 0.3s;
}

.about-instructors__pillCard:hover .about-instructors__pillNum {
    color: rgba(244, 116, 41, 0.15);
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.about-instructors__pillTitle {
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #0b1f2e;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.about-instructors__pillDesc {
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: #4a5568;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* ================= ABOUT (Partners) ================= */
.about-partners {
    padding: 30px 0;
    background: #fff;
    border-top: 1px solid #edf2f7;
}

.about-partners__container {
    width: min(1440px, calc(100% - 60px));
    margin: 0 auto;
    text-align: start;
}

.about-partners__title {
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    color: #1a4d7a;
}

.about-partners__desc {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #718096;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.about-partners__band {
    width: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-top: 40px;
    position: relative;
}

.about-partners__track {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 60px;
    width: max-content;
    animation: about-partners-scroll 40s linear infinite;
    opacity: 0.7;
    filter: grayscale(1);
    transition: 0.3s;
}

.about-partners__track:hover {
    animation-play-state: paused;
    opacity: 1;
    filter: grayscale(0);
}

.about-partners__logoCell {
    width: 220px;
    height: 110px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.about-partners__logoCell img {
    max-width: 100%;
    max-height: 100%;
    width: auto;
    height: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
}

@keyframes about-partners-scroll {
    0% {
        transform: translateX(0);
    }

    100% {
        transform: translateX(-50%);
    }
}

[dir="rtl"] .about-partners__track {
    animation-name: about-partners-scroll-rtl;
}

@keyframes about-partners-scroll-rtl {
    0% {
        transform: translateX(0);
    }

    100% {
        transform: translateX(50%);
    }
}

/* ================= ABOUT (Journey) ================= */
.about-journey {
    position: relative;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #050D1F 0%, #0A1628 50%, #050D1F 100%);
    padding: 60px 0;
    color: #fff;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.about-journey__bg {
    position: absolute;
    right: -5%;
    top: 5%;
    font-size: 45vw;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.025);
    line-height: 0.7;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
    animation: journey-bg-float 20s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes journey-bg-float {
    0% { transform: translate(0, 0) rotate(0deg); }
    100% { transform: translate(-20px, 40px) rotate(-2deg); }
}

.about-journey__container {
    position: relative;
    width: 90%;
    max-width: 1400px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    z-index: 1;
}

.about-journey__top {
    margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.about-journey__kicker {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 15px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.18em;
    font-size: 10px;
}

.about-journey__kicker::after {
    content: "";
    flex: 1;
    height: 1px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.about-journey__kickerNum {
    width: 34px;
    height: 34px;
    background: #f47429;
    color: #fff;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-weight: 800;
}

.about-journey__title {
    font-size: clamp(32px, 5vw, 64px);
    font-weight: 900;
    line-height: 1.1;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.about-journey__titleAccent {
    color: #f47429;
}

.about-journey__subtitle {
    font-size: 12px;
    letter-spacing: 0.2em;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.about-journey__grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 40px;
}

.about-journey__colHeader {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 15px;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.about-journey__colIcon {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 20px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.about-journey__colIcon--individuals {
    background: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.1);
    color: #3b82f6;
}

.about-journey__colIcon--government {
    background: rgba(34, 211, 238, 0.1);
    color: #22d3ee;
}

.about-journey__colIcon--corporate {
    background: rgba(167, 139, 250, 0.1);
    color: #a78bfa;
}

.about-journey__colTitle {
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.about-journey__colTagline {
    font-size: 11px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
}

.about-journey__timeline {
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 20px;
}

.about-journey__timeline::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    width: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, 
        rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.4) 0%, 
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) 50%, 
        rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.4) 100%);
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.1);
}

.about-journey__entry {
    position: relative;
    padding-bottom: 40px;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: transform 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1), 
                opacity 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
    will-change: transform, opacity;
}

.about-journey__col--left .about-journey__entry { transform: translateX(-350px) rotate(-3deg); }
.about-journey__col--right .about-journey__entry { transform: translateX(350px) rotate(3deg); }
.about-journey__col--center .about-journey__entry { transform: translateY(200px) scale(0.9); }

.about-journey__entry.is-visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translate(0, 0) rotate(0) scale(1) !important;
}

.about-journey__entryDot {
    position: absolute;
    left: -24.5px;
    top: 10px;
    width: 10px;
    height: 10px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #3b82f6;
    box-shadow: 0 0 15px #3b82f6, 0 0 5px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    z-index: 2;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.about-journey__entry:hover .about-journey__entryDot {
    transform: scale(1.5);
}

.about-journey__card {
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(16, 26, 48, 0.6) 0%, rgba(10, 20, 38, 0.4) 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 28px;
    transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.about-journey__card::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(225deg, transparent 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03) 50%, transparent 100%);
    transform: translateX(-100%);
    transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}

.about-journey__card:hover::before {
    transform: translateX(100%);
}

.about-journey__card:hover {
    background: rgba(16, 26, 48, 0.8);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.02);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4), 0 0 20px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.1);
}

.about-journey__cardMeta {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 10px;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    color: #3b82f6;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    background: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.1);
    padding: 4px 10px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    border-left: 2px solid #3b82f6;
}

.about-journey__cardMeta--cyan {
    color: #22d3ee;
    background: rgba(34, 211, 238, 0.1);
    border-left-color: #22d3ee;
}

.about-journey__cardMeta--purple {
    color: #a78bfa;
    background: rgba(167, 139, 250, 0.1);
    border-left-color: #a78bfa;
}

.about-journey__cardTitle {
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    color: #fff;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.about-journey__cardText {
    font-size: 13px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
}

.about-journey__card--highlighted {
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.15) 0%, rgba(30, 64, 175, 0.1) 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.5);
    box-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.2), inset 0 0 15px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.1);
}

.about-journey__card--highlightedPurple {
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(167, 139, 250, 0.15) 0%, rgba(109, 40, 217, 0.1) 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(167, 139, 250, 0.5);
    box-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(167, 139, 250, 0.2), inset 0 0 15px rgba(167, 139, 250, 0.1);
}

.about-journey__star {
    margin-right: 6px;
    color: #3b82f6;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 4px #3b82f6);
}

.about-journey__star--purple {
    color: #a78bfa;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 4px #a78bfa);
}

.about-journey__pill {
    display: inline-block;
    margin-top: 15px;
    padding: 6px 12px;
    background: rgba(34, 211, 238, 0.1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(34, 211, 238, 0.3);
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #22d3ee;
}

.about-journey__pill--purple {
    background: rgba(167, 139, 250, 0.1);
    border-color: rgba(167, 139, 250, 0.3);
    color: #a78bfa;
}

.about-journey__logos {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 10px;
    margin-top: 20px;
}

.about-journey__logoItem {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border-radius: 6px;
    padding: 10px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    height: 40px;
}

.about-journey__logoItem img {
    max-height: 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
    filter: brightness(0) invert(1) opacity(0.7);
}

.about-journey__logoPlaceholder {
    font-size: 9px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
}

.about-journey__btnGrid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 10px;
    margin-top: 20px;
}

.about-journey__miniBtn {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-radius: 6px;
    padding: 8px;
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .about-journey__grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 60px;
    }
}

/* ================= ABOUT (Why Choose CLS) ================= */

.about-why {
    background: #ffffff;
    padding: 60px 0 80px;
    color: #0b0f18;
}

.about-why__container {
    width: 90%;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.about-why__top {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto 60px;
}

.about-why__kicker {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 15px;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    color: rgba(11, 15, 24, 0.45);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.18em;
    font-size: 10px;
    text-align: start;
}

.about-why__kicker::after {
    content: "";
    flex: 1;
    height: 1px;
    background: rgba(11, 15, 24, 0.1);
}

.about-why__kickerNum {
    width: 34px;
    height: 34px;
    background: #f47429;
    color: #fff;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: flex-end;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    padding: 6px 7px;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    line-height: 1;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.about-why__title {
    font-size: clamp(32px, 4.5vw, 54px);
    font-weight: 900;
    line-height: 1.1;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    text-align: center;
}

.about-why__titleAccent {
    color: #f47429;
}

.about-why__desc {
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: rgba(11, 15, 24, 0.6);
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 920px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.about-why__stats {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-around;
    align-items: center;
    background: #f4f4f4;
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 40px 20px;
    margin-bottom: 80px;
}

.about-why__statItem {
    text-align: center;
}

.about-why__statValue {
    font-size: 42px;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: #f47429;
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.about-why__statLabel {
    font-size: 10px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    color: rgba(11, 15, 24, 0.5);
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.about-why__grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 30px;
}

.about-why__card {
    background: #f9fafb;
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 40px;
    transition: 0.3s;
}

.about-why__card:hover {
    background: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.about-why__card--offset {
    transform: translateY(40px);
}

.about-why__icon {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.about-why__icon--orange {
    background: #fff7ed;
    color: #f97316;
}

.about-why__icon--cyan {
    background: #ecfeff;
    color: #0891b2;
}

.about-why__icon--blue {
    background: #eff6ff;
    color: #2563eb;
}

.about-why__icon--blue-alt {
    background: #f0f9ff;
    color: #0284c7;
}

.about-why__icon--blue-dark {
    background: #eef2ff;
    color: #4338ca;
}

.about-why__cardTitle {
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    color: #1f2937;
}

.about-why__cardText {
    font-size: 13px;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: #6b7280;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .about-why__grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 20px;
    }

    .about-why__card--offset {
        transform: none;
    }

    .about-why__stats {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 30px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .about-why__grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

/* ================= ABOUT (CTA) ================= */

.about-cta {
    position: relative;
    background-color: #144979;
    padding: 60px 0;
    color: #fff;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.about-cta__circles {
    position: absolute;
    right: -150px;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: 600px;
    height: 600px;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}

.about-cta__circle {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
}

.about-cta__circle--1 {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    right: 0;
    top: 0;
}

.about-cta__circle--2 {
    width: 70%;
    height: 70%;
    right: 15%;
    top: 15%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
}

.about-cta__container {
    position: relative;
    width: 90%;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 40px;
    z-index: 1;
}

.about-cta__title {
    font-size: clamp(26px, 3.6vw, 42px);
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.1;
    margin: 0;
    text-transform: none;
}

.about-cta__titleAccent {
    color: #f47429;
}

.about-cta__btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    background-color: #f47429;
    color: #fff;
    text-decoration: none;
    padding: 20px 40px;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 13px;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    transition: 0.3s;
    /* Specific notched button shape from design */
    clip-path: polygon(0 0, calc(100% - 15px) 0, 100% 15px, 100% 100%, 0 100%);
    position: relative;
}

.about-cta__btn:hover {
    background-color: #e66a23;
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.about-cta__btnIcon {
    font-size: 14px;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .about-cta__container {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .about-cta__title {
        font-size: 28px;
    }

    .about-cta__circles {
        right: -300px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .about-cta__title {
        font-size: 24px;
    }
}

/* ================= ABOUT (Featured Project) ================= */

.about-featured {
    background: #ffffff;
    padding: 60px 0;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.about-featured__container {
    width: 90%;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.about-featured__header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 80px;
}

.about-featured__topKicker {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #1a4d7a;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.about-featured__topKicker::before {
    content: "";
    width: 15px;
    height: 2px;
    background: #f47429;
}

.about-featured__subTitle {
    font-size: 16px;
    color: #333;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.about-featured__grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 80px;
    align-items: center;
}

.about-featured__imageWrapper {
    position: relative;
    padding: 30px;
    /* Space for the shapes to overflow */
}

.about-featured__imageShape {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: #a2b7ca;
    border-radius: 60px;
    transform: rotate(-6deg) scale(1.05);
    z-index: 0;
    opacity: 0.5;
    transition: all 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}

.about-featured__imageShape::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: #c3d1de;
    border-radius: 60px;
    transform: rotate(3deg);
    z-index: -1;
    opacity: 0.4;
    transition: all 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}

.about-featured__image {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    border-radius: 40px;
    display: block;
    z-index: 2;
    transition: all 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

/* Hover Logic */
.about-featured__imageWrapper:hover .about-featured__imageShape {
    transform: rotate(0) scale(0.9);
    opacity: 0;
}

.about-featured__imageWrapper:hover .about-featured__imageShape::before {
    transform: rotate(0) scale(0.9);
    opacity: 0;
}

.about-featured__imageWrapper:hover .about-featured__image {
    transform: scale(1.02);
    box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}

.about-featured__content {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 24px;
}

.about-featured__title {
    font-size: 48px;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: #0b0f18;
    line-height: 1.1;
    margin: 0;
}

.about-featured__desc {
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: rgba(11, 15, 24, 0.6);
    margin: 0;
}

.about-featured__stats {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 15px;
    margin-top: 20px;
}

.about-featured__card {
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 24px 15px;
    text-align: center;
}

.about-featured__card--participants {
    background: #f0fdfa;
}

.about-featured__card--success {
    background: #eff6ff;
}

.about-featured__card--growth {
    background: #f0fdf4;
}

.about-featured__cardIcon {
    font-size: 24px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.about-featured__cardIcon--participants {
    color: #0d9488;
}

.about-featured__cardIcon--success {
    color: #2563eb;
}

.about-featured__cardIcon--growth {
    color: #16a34a;
}

.about-featured__cardValue {
    display: block;
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #0b0f18;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.about-featured__cardLabel {
    display: block;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: rgba(11, 15, 24, 0.5);
    text-transform: capitalize;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .about-featured__grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 60px;
    }

    .about-featured__title {
        font-size: 36px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .about-featured__stats {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

/* ================= ABOUT (Leadership Voices / reg-testimonials) ================= */

.reg-testimonials {
    padding: clamp(28px, 4vw, 56px) 0;
    background: #f9fafb;
    /* Matches About page bg */
}

.reg-testimonials__inner {
    width: min(1240px, calc(100% - 40px));
    margin: 0 auto;
    text-align: center;
}

.reg-testimonials .section-small.reg-testimonials__kicker {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 10px;
    width: 100%;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    margin: 0;
    font-size: clamp(0.72rem, 2.6vw, 0.8125rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.16em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #1f4e79;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .reg-testimonials .section-small.reg-testimonials__kicker {
        font-size: clamp(0.828rem, 2.99vw, 0.934375rem);
    }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .reg-testimonials .section-small.reg-testimonials__kicker {
        font-size: clamp(0.936rem, 3.38vw, 1.05625rem);
    }
}

.reg-testimonials .section-small.reg-testimonials__kicker .dash {
    width: 22px;
    height: 3px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    background: #ff8c42;
    border-radius: 2px;
}

.reg-testimonials__subtitle {
    margin: 10px auto 0;
    max-width: 760px;
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.55;
    color: rgba(12, 37, 59, 0.62);
}

.reg-testimonials__viewport {
    margin-top: 26px;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 8px 4px 50px;
    /* Space for shadow */
    direction: ltr;
}

.reg-testimonials__runner {
    display: flex;
    gap: 26px;
    width: max-content;
}

.reg-testimonials__viewport.is-animated .reg-testimonials__runner {
    animation: reg-testimonials-scroll var(--reg-testimonials-duration, 30s) linear infinite;
}

.reg-testimonials__viewport.is-animated:hover .reg-testimonials__runner {
    animation-play-state: paused;
}

@keyframes reg-testimonials-scroll {
    0% {
        transform: translateX(0);
    }

    100% {
        transform: translateX(calc(-50% - 13px));
    }

    /* 13px is half gap */
}

.reg-testimonials__card {
    flex: 0 0 280px;
    border-radius: 18px;
    background: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 18px 44px rgba(12, 37, 59, 0.16);
    border: 1px solid rgba(12, 37, 59, 0.06);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.reg-testimonials__card-top {
    position: relative;
    height: 110px;
    background: #071a2c;
    border-radius: 18px 18px 60% 60% / 18px 18px 52px 52px;
}

.reg-testimonials__meta {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    padding-top: 16px;
    color: #fff;
}

.reg-testimonials__meta-label {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    opacity: 0.95;
}

.reg-testimonials__meta-icon {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 22px;
    height: 22px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
    font-size: 12px;
    line-height: 1;
}

.reg-testimonials__meta-icon i {
    color: inherit;
}

.reg-testimonials__stars {
    font-size: 12px;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    line-height: 1;
    color: #fff;
}

.reg-testimonials__stars .is-off {
    opacity: 0.35;
}

.reg-testimonials__avatar {
    position: absolute;
    left: 50%;
    bottom: -38px;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 84px;
    height: 84px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #ffffff;
    border: none;
    box-shadow: 0 16px 34px rgba(12, 37, 59, 0.22);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.reg-testimonials__avatar img {
    width: 100% !important;
    height: 100% !important;
    object-fit: cover !important;
    display: block;
    transform: scale(1.02); /* Slight scale to ensure no edge gaps */
}

.reg-testimonials__body {
    padding: 54px 18px 24px;
    text-align: center;
}

.reg-testimonials__name {
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #0C253B;
    font-size: 14px;
}

.reg-testimonials__role {
    margin-top: 3px;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: rgba(12, 37, 59, 0.6);
}

.reg-testimonials__review {
    margin: 12px auto 0;
    font-size: 11px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: rgba(12, 37, 59, 0.72);
    max-width: 240px;
}

@media (max-width: 520px) {
    .reg-testimonials__card {
        flex-basis: 250px;
    }
}

/* ================= ABOUT (Regional Expansion) ================= */

.about-region {
    padding: 60px 0;
    background: #fff;
}

.about-region__container {
    width: min(1440px, calc(100% - 60px));
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.about-region__grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
    gap: 80px;
    align-items: stretch;
}

.about-region__mapWrapper {
    background: #f0f4f8;
    border-radius: 24px;
    overflow: hidden;
    aspect-ratio: 1.3 / 1;
}

.about-region__map {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: contain;
    display: block;
    background: #f8fafc;
}

.about-region__content {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

.about-region__title {
    font-size: clamp(32px, 5vw, 48px);
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.1;
    margin-bottom: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.about-region__titleOrange {
    color: #f47429;
}

.about-region__titleNavy {
    color: #1a4d7a;
}

.about-region__desc {
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.5;
    color: #666;
    margin: 15px 0 20px;
}

.about-region__statsMain {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 15px;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .about-region__statsMain {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

.about-region__statCard {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid #eee;
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 20px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 15px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
}

.about-region__statIcon {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 20px;
}

.about-region__statIcon--offices {
    background: #eef7f2;
    color: #4caf50;
}

.about-region__statIcon--instructors {
    background: #eef2f7;
    color: #1a4d7a;
}

.about-region__statValue {
    display: block;
    font-size: 24px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #0b0f18;
}

.about-region__statLabel {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: #666;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.about-region__statsSecondary {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 0;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    border-radius: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #fff;
}

.about-region__subStat {
    text-align: center;
    flex: 1;
    padding: 20px 0;
    border-right: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .about-region__statsSecondary {
        flex-wrap: wrap;
    }
    .about-region__subStat {
        flex: 0 0 50%;
        border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    }
    .about-region__subStat:nth-child(even) {
        border-right: none;
    }
    .about-region__subStat:nth-last-child(-n+2) {
        border-bottom: none;
    }
}

.about-region__subStat:last-child {
    border-right: none;
}

.about-region__subStatValue {
    display: block;
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #1a4d7a;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.about-region__subStatLabel {
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #a0aec0;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.about-region__plus {
    color: #f47429;
    margin-left: 4px;
}

.about-region__markets {
    background: #f8fafc;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 24px;
    margin-top: auto;
}

.about-region__marketsTitle {
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #1a4d7a;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    padding-left: 10px;
    border-left: 3px solid #f47429;
}

.about-region__marketsList {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 8px;
}

.about-region__marketBadge {
    padding: 6px 14px;
    border-radius: 100px;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.about-region__marketBadge--active {
    background: #eff6ff;
    color: #1a4d7a;
    border: 1px solid #dbeafe;
}

.about-region__marketBadge--expanding {
    background: #fff7ed;
    color: #f47429;
    border: 1px solid #ffedd5;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .about-region__grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 40px;
    }
}

/* ================= ABOUT (FQA) ================= */

.about-fqa {
    padding: 60px 0;
    background: #fff;
    text-align: center;
}

.about-fqa__container {
    width: min(800px, calc(100% - 40px));
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.about-fqa__title {
    font-size: clamp(60px, 10vw, 120px);
    font-weight: 900;
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.about-fqa__titleNavy {
    color: #1a4d7a;
}

.about-fqa__titleOrange {
    color: #f47429;
}

.about-fqa__desc {
    font-size: 18px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: #333;
    max-width: 700px;
    margin: 0 auto 40px;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.about-fqa__btn {
    display: inline-block;
    background: #0b2239;
    color: #fff;
    padding: 16px 40px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 16px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(11, 34, 57, 0.15);
}

.about-fqa__btn:hover {
    background: #1a4d7a;
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(11, 34, 57, 0.25);
    color: #fff;
}