/* ---------- Top Announcement Bar (Inspired by Acquisition.com) ---------- */
.top-announcement-bar {
    background: #0a0618;
    color: #e2e8f0;
    padding: 10px 16px;
    font-size: 0.84rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1010;
}

.top-announcement-bar .container {
    max-width: 1240px;
}

.announcement-badge {
    background: #ffffff;
    color: #0a0618;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    padding: 3px 9px;
    border-radius: 50rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    line-height: 1;
}

.announcement-text {
    font-weight: 500;
    color: #e2e8f0;
}

.announcement-link {
    color: #c4b5fd;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 4px;
}

.announcement-link:hover {
    color: #ffffff;
    text-decoration: underline;
}

.announcement-link i {
    transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.announcement-link:hover i {
    transform: translateX(3px);
}

/* ---------- About Page Body & Header Fixes ---------- */
.about-page .site-header {
    position: fixed;
    top: 20px;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    width: 100%;
    z-index: 1050;
    transition: top 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
        padding 0.25s ease;
}

.about-page .site-header.scrolled {
    top: 0;
}

.about-page .site-header.scrolled .nav-shell {
    border-radius: 0;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(14, 10, 31, 0.25);
    background: rgba(59, 12, 163, 0.98);
}

.navbar-nav .nav-link.active,
.navbar-nav .nav-link.show {
    color: #ffffff;
}

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
    .about-page .site-header {
        top: 10px;
    }

    .about-page .site-header.scrolled {
        top: 0;
    }
}

/* ---------- Acquisition-Style Hero Section ---------- */
.about-hero-section {
    position: relative;
    padding: 170px 0 80px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #0e0a1f 0%, #150e2e 50%, #ffffff 100%);
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Ambient glow matching #3B0CA3 */
.about-hero-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 15%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 700px;
    height: 450px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(59, 12, 163, 0.45) 0%, rgba(94, 23, 235, 0.15) 50%, transparent 70%);
    filter: blur(60px);
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.about-hero-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 960px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.hero-pill-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    border-radius: 50rem;
    padding: 6px 18px;
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.14em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.hero-pill-badge .badge-dot-live {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #FFB703;
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px #FFB703;
}

/* Massive Bold Headline (Screenshot 3 style) */
.about-hero-title {
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5.2vw, 4.4rem);
    font-weight: 900;
    line-height: 1.08;
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-bottom: 1.4rem;
    text-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.about-hero-subtitle {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.8vw, 1.35rem);
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: #cbd5e1;
    max-width: 760px;
    margin: 0 auto 2.4rem;
    font-weight: 400;
}

/* Acquisition-style Vibrant Pill Button */
.btn-acquisition-cta {
    background: #3B0CA3;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #4812be 0%, #3B0CA3 50%, #290875 100%);
    color: #ffffff !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
    border-radius: 50rem;
    padding: 16px 42px;
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(59, 12, 163, 0.5), 0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) inset;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    text-decoration: none;
}

.btn-acquisition-cta:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.02);
    box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(59, 12, 163, 0.7), 0 0 0 2px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3) inset;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #5318db 0%, #430eb8 50%, #310aa0 100%);
    color: #ffffff;
}

.btn-hero-secondary {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28);
    color: #ffffff !important;
    border-radius: 50rem;
    padding: 16px 36px;
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.btn-hero-secondary:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    color: #ffffff;
}

/* ---------- 4-Column Stat Bar (Directly from Screenshot 3 with #3B0CA3 dividers) ---------- */
.acquisition-stats-bar-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
    margin-top: -30px;
    margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.acquisition-stats-bar {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 32px 24px;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(14, 10, 31, 0.08), 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
    border: 1px solid #ebeef5;
}

.stat-column-item {
    position: relative;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 10px 18px;
}

/* Bold vertical divider in user's color #3B0CA3 */
.stat-column-item:not(:first-child)::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 15%;
    bottom: 15%;
    width: 3px;
    background: #3B0CA3;
    border-radius: 2px;
}

.stat-counter-number {
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-size: clamp(2.3rem, 3.8vw, 3.4rem);
    font-weight: 900;
    line-height: 1.05;
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
    color: #0d101a;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
    display: block;
}

.stat-counter-label {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    color: #64748b;
    margin: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
    .stat-column-item:not(:first-child)::before {
        display: none;
    }

    .stat-column-item {
        border-bottom: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
        padding: 18px 12px;
    }

    .stat-column-item:last-child {
        border-bottom: none;
    }
}

/* ---------- Core About Story Section (Screenshot 1 & 2) ---------- */
.about-story-section {
    padding-top: 140px;
    padding-bottom: 90px;
    background: #ffffff;
    color: #1a1e2b;
    position: relative;
}

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
    .about-story-section {
        padding-top: 110px;
        padding-bottom: 60px;
    }
}

.about-eyebrow {
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.16em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #3B0CA3;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    display: inline-block;
}

.about-main-title {
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: clamp(2.3rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
    line-height: 1.12;
    letter-spacing: -0.025em;
    color: #0d101a;
    margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.about-lead-desc {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.4vw, 1.25rem);
    line-height: 1.55;
    color: #64748b;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
    max-width: 820px;
}

/* Portrait Card with Rounded Corners (Screenshot 1 & 2) */
.story-photo-wrapper {
    position: sticky;
    top: 110px;
}

.story-photo-card {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 24px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #f8fafc;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
    box-shadow: 0 25px 60px -15px rgba(14, 10, 31, 0.16), 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.4s ease;
}

.story-photo-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 32px 70px -15px rgba(59, 12, 163, 0.22);
}

.story-photo {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 4.9;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: top center;
    display: block;
}

/* Floating Badges on Portrait */
.story-photo-badge {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 22px;
    left: 20px;
    right: 20px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
    backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 12px 18px;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.16);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 12px;
    z-index: 2;
}

.story-photo-badge-left {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
}

.story-photo-badge-left i {
    color: #f59e0b;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
}

.story-photo-badge-title {
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #0f172a;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.story-photo-badge-sub {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: #64748b;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.story-photo-badge-chip {
    background: #f1f5f9;
    border-radius: 50rem;
    padding: 4px 10px;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #3B0CA3;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* Story Text Column (Exact Screenshot 1 & 2 Text) */
.story-text-col {
    padding-left: 1.5rem;
}

.story-paragraph {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    line-height: 1.82;
    color: #334155;
    margin-bottom: 1.65rem;
    font-weight: 400;
}

.story-paragraph strong {
    color: #0f172a;
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* Philosophy Quote Box (Screenshot 2: Solid left border in user's color) */
.story-philosophy-quote {
    margin: 2.4rem 0 2rem;
    padding: 1.5rem 1.8rem;
    border-left: 4.5px solid #3B0CA3;
    background: rgba(59, 12, 163, 0.035);
    border-radius: 0 16px 16px 0;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-style: italic;
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    line-height: 1.68;
    color: #1e293b;
}

.story-author-block {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    margin-top: 1.8rem;
    padding-top: 1.4rem;
    border-top: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
}

.story-author-name {
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #0f172a;
    margin: 0;
}

.story-author-title {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: #64748b;
    margin: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
    .story-text-col {
        padding-left: 0;
        margin-top: 2.5rem;
    }

    .story-photo-wrapper {
        position: static;
        max-width: 480px;
        margin: 0 auto;
    }
}

/* ---------- Pillars of Excellence Section ---------- */
.pillars-section {
    padding: 100px 0;
    background: #fafafc;
    border-top: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
}

.pillar-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 34px 28px;
    border: 1px solid #ebeef5;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
    height: 100%;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.pillar-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 4px;
    background: #3B0CA3;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.pillar-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(59, 12, 163, 0.12);
    border-color: rgba(59, 12, 163, 0.2);
}

.pillar-card:hover::before {
    opacity: 1;
}

.pillar-icon-box {
    width: 58px;
    height: 58px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    background: rgba(59, 12, 163, 0.08);
    color: #3B0CA3;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.4rem;
    transition: background 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease;
}

.pillar-card:hover .pillar-icon-box {
    background: #3B0CA3;
    color: #ffffff;
}

.pillar-title {
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #0f172a;
    margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.pillar-desc {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: #64748b;
    margin: 0;
}

/* ---------- Proven Results & Credentials Highlight ---------- */
.credentials-banner-section {
    padding: 80px 0;
    background: #0e0a1f;
    color: #ffffff;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.credentials-banner-section::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -150px;
    right: -100px;
    width: 450px;
    height: 450px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(59, 12, 163, 0.4) 0%, transparent 70%);
    filter: blur(50px);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.credential-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 16px;
    padding: 16px 20px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-radius: 16px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    height: 100%;
}

.credential-icon {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    color: #FFB703;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    margin-top: 2px;
}

.credential-heading {
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.credential-sub {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: #94a3b8;
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin: 0;
}

/* ---------- Testimonials Showcase on About Page ---------- */
.about-testimonials-section {
    padding: 100px 0;
    background: #ffffff;
}

.about-testi-card {
    background: #f8fafc;
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 32px 28px;
    border: 1px solid #ebeef5;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.about-testi-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
    border-color: #cbd5e1;
}

.testi-stars {
    color: #f59e0b;
    font-size: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    display: flex;
    gap: 4px;
}

.testi-quote {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.98rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: #334155;
    font-style: italic;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.testi-client-info {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    padding-top: 1rem;
    border-top: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
}

.testi-avatar {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #3B0CA3;
    color: #ffffff;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.testi-name {
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #0f172a;
    margin: 0;
}

.testi-meta {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: #64748b;
    margin: 0;
}

/* ---------- Final High-Conversion CTA Banner ---------- */
.about-final-cta-section {
    padding: 90px 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #18093d 0%, #3B0CA3 55%, #1f055a 100%);
    color: #ffffff;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-align: center;
}

.about-final-cta-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background: url('images/hero-bg.png') center/cover no-repeat;
    opacity: 0.12;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.about-final-cta-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    max-width: 820px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.about-final-cta-title {
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 3.8vw, 3.5rem);
    font-weight: 900;
    line-height: 1.15;
    letter-spacing: -0.025em;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.about-final-cta-desc {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: #e2e8f0;
    margin-bottom: 2.4rem;
}

.about-cta-action-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 16px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.btn-cta-white {
    background: #ffffff;
    color: #3B0CA3 !important;
    border-radius: 50rem;
    padding: 16px 38px;
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    text-decoration: none;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.btn-cta-white:hover {
    background: #f1f5f9;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
    color: #290875 !important;
}

.btn-cta-outline-white {
    background: transparent;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
    border-radius: 50rem;
    padding: 14px 34px;
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.btn-cta-outline-white:hover {
    border-color: #ffffff;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Behind The Scenes (Video Section) & The Team Section (Screenshots)
   ========================================================================== */

/* ---------- Behind The Scenes Section ---------- */
.about-video-section {
    padding: 70px 0 85px;
    background: #ffffff;
    border-top: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
}

.video-player-container {
    max-width: 860px;
    margin: 0 auto 2.2rem;
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 22px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #000000;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px -10px rgba(14, 10, 31, 0.18), 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}

.video-responsive-wrap {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    padding-bottom: 56.25%;
    /* 16:9 Aspect Ratio */
    height: 0;
}

.video-responsive-wrap iframe {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    border: 0;
}

.video-social-follow {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.video-social-text {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.96rem;
    color: #64748b;
    margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
}

.social-pills-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 12px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.btn-social-pill {
    background: #f1f5f9;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    color: #334155 !important;
    border-radius: 50rem;
    padding: 8px 22px;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.btn-social-pill:hover {
    background: #e2e8f0;
    color: #0f172a !important;
    border-color: #cbd5e1;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

/* ---------- The Team Section (Backed by BC's Most Accomplished Team) ---------- */
.about-team-section {
    padding: 95px 0 100px;
    background: #f4f6fa;
    border-top: 1px solid #eef2f6;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #eef2f6;
}

.team-header-block {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto 3.2rem;
}

.team-lead-text {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 1.08rem;
    line-height: 1.76;
    color: #475467;
    margin-bottom: 1.3rem;
}

.team-sub-text {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: #64748b;
    margin-bottom: 2.2rem;
}

.btn-team-website {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid #d1d5db;
    color: #1e293b !important;
    border-radius: 50rem;
    padding: 11px 28px;
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    box-shadow: 0 3px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.btn-team-website:hover {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-color: #3B0CA3;
    color: #3B0CA3 !important;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(59, 12, 163, 0.12);
}

/* 3 Stat Cards in a Row (Screenshot 3) */
.team-stats-grid {
    margin-top: 3.5rem;
}

.team-stat-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 34px 22px;
    border: 1px solid #e9ecef;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
    text-align: center;
    height: 100%;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.team-stat-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(59, 12, 163, 0.08);
    border-color: rgba(59, 12, 163, 0.2);
}

.team-stat-number {
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-size: clamp(2.3rem, 3.8vw, 3.2rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.05;
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
    color: #0f172a;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    display: block;
}

.team-stat-label {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    color: #64748b;
    margin: 0;
}

/* Floating Back to Top Button */
.btn-back-to-top {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 24px;
    right: 24px;
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #ffffff;
    color: #334155;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    z-index: 990;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    cursor: pointer;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.btn-back-to-top.visible {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
}

.btn-back-to-top:hover {
    background: #3B0CA3;
    color: #ffffff;
    border-color: #3B0CA3;
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(59, 12, 163, 0.35);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   The Difference (Why Choose Rose Marie) & Areas of Expertise (Screenshots)
   ========================================================================== */

/* ---------- The Difference Section ---------- */
.about-difference-section {
    padding: 95px 0 105px;
    background: #ffffff;
    border-top: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
}

.difference-header-block {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 820px;
    margin: 0 auto 3rem;
}

.difference-sub-text {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 1.08rem;
    line-height: 1.76;
    color: #475467;
    margin: 0;
}

.difference-list-container {
    max-width: 780px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.difference-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}

.difference-list-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 16px;
    padding: 14px 0;
}

.difference-check-icon {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: #0f172a;
    line-height: 1.4;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    margin-top: 2px;
}

.difference-text {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.76;
    color: #475467;
}

.difference-text strong {
    color: #0f172a;
    font-weight: 700;
}

/* ---------- Areas of Expertise Section ---------- */
.about-areas-section {
    padding: 95px 0 110px;
    background: #f4f6fa;
    border-top: 1px solid #eef2f6;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #eef2f6;
}

.areas-header-block {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto 2.8rem;
}

.areas-sub-text {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 1.06rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: #475467;
    margin: 0;
}

.areas-pills-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 14px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.btn-area-pill {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid #d1d5db;
    color: #1e293b !important;
    border-radius: 50rem;
    padding: 12px 28px;
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-size: 0.94rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.btn-area-pill:hover {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-color: #3B0CA3;
    color: #3B0CA3 !important;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(59, 12, 163, 0.12);
}

.btn-area-pill i {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.btn-area-pill:hover i {
    transform: translateX(3px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Affiliations & Goals CTA Section (Screenshots)
   ========================================================================== */

/* ---------- Affiliations Section ---------- */
.about-affiliations-section {
    padding: 90px 0 75px;
    background: #ffffff;
    text-align: center;
}

.affiliations-header-block {
    margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

.affiliations-logo-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-end;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 48px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    max-width: 960px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.affiliation-logo-item {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: flex-end;
    text-align: center;
    min-width: 140px;
    transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.affiliation-logo-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.affiliation-logo-img {
    height: 48px;
    max-width: 160px;
    object-fit: contain;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    opacity: 0.88;
    transition: opacity 0.25s ease, filter 0.25s ease;
}

.affiliation-logo-item:hover .affiliation-logo-img {
    opacity: 1;
}

.affiliation-logo-label {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #94a3b8;
    margin: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
    .affiliations-logo-row {
        gap: 32px 20px;
    }

    .affiliation-logo-item {
        min-width: 120px;
    }

    .affiliation-logo-img {
        height: 40px;
    }
}

/* ---------- Goals CTA Card Section ---------- */
.about-cta-card-section {
    padding: 20px 0 95px;
    background: #ffffff;
}

.cta-goals-card {
    background: #15284b;
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, #3e11a5 0%, #3c0fa4 100%);
    border-radius: 28px;
    padding: 68px 36px;
    text-align: center;
    color: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 24px 60px -12px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.28);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    max-width: 1040px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.cta-goals-title {
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.6vw, 3rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.15;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
}

.cta-goals-desc {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 1.12rem;
    line-height: 1.68;
    color: #c4d1e6;
    max-width: 660px;
    margin: 0 auto 2.4rem;
}

.btn-goals-pill {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    color: #ffffff !important;
    border-radius: 50rem;
    padding: 13px 34px;
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    text-decoration: none;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.btn-goals-pill:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
    color: #ffffff !important;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

.btn-goals-pill i {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.btn-goals-pill:hover i {
    transform: translateX(3px);
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
    .cta-goals-card {
        padding: 44px 22px;
        border-radius: 20px;
    }

    .cta-goals-desc {
        font-size: 1rem;
        margin-bottom: 2rem;
    }
}