/* ============================================================
   UIverse About Page Stylesheet — Optimized & Refactored
   ============================================================ */






/* =========================================================
   SIDEBAR

.sidebar{

  position:fixed;

  top:0;
  left:0;

  width:250px;
  height:100vh;

  background:
    linear-gradient(
      180deg,
      #141428,
      #1c1c35
    );

  padding:24px 16px;

  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  justify-content:space-between;

  z-index:1000;
}

.sidebar-brand{

  display:flex;
  align-items:center;

  gap:12px;

  margin-bottom:40px;
}

.brand-icon{

  width:42px;
  height:42px;

  border-radius:14px;

  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;

  background:
    linear-gradient(
      135deg,
      var(--accent),
      var(--accent-2)
    );

  color:white;

  font-size:18px;
}

.brand-text{

  color:white;

  font-size:24px;
  font-weight:800;

  font-family:'Syne',sans-serif;
}

.sidebar-nav{

  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;

  gap:8px;
}

.sidebar-nav a{

  display:flex;
  align-items:center;

  gap:14px;

  padding:14px 16px;

  border-radius:14px;

  text-decoration:none;

  color:#9ca3af;

  transition:var(--transition);
}

.sidebar-nav a:hover,
.sidebar-nav .active{

  background:
    rgba(255,255,255,.08);

  color:white;
}

.sidebar-footer{

  display:flex;

  gap:14px;

  padding:10px;
}

.faq-content {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height .3s ease;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-content {
  max-height: 200px;
}

.sidebar-footer a{

  width:42px;
  height:42px;

  border-radius:14px;

  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;

  background:
    rgba(255,255,255,.06);

  color:white;

  text-decoration:none;

  transition:var(--transition);
}

.sidebar-footer a:hover{

  background:var(--accent);
}

/* =========================================================
   NAVBAR

.navbar{

  position:fixed;

  top:0;
  left:250px;
  right:0;

  height:74px;

  background:
    rgba(255,255,255,.7);

  backdrop-filter:blur(18px);

  border-bottom:
    1px solid var(--border);

  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:space-between;

  padding:0 34px;

  z-index:999;
}

.logo{

  font-size:28px;
  font-weight:800;

  font-family:'Syne',sans-serif;
}

.search-bar{

  width:360px;

  display:flex;
  align-items:center;

  gap:10px;

  padding:12px 16px;

  background:var(--card);

  border:
    1px solid var(--border);

  border-radius:999px;
}

.search-bar input{

  width:100%;

  border:none;
  outline:none;

  background:transparent;
}

.nav-actions{

  display:flex;

  gap:12px;
}

/* BUTTONS */

.primary-btn,
.outline-btn{

  border:none;

  padding:12px 18px;

  border-radius:999px;

  font-weight:600;

  cursor:pointer;

  transition:var(--transition);
}

.primary-btn{

  background:
    linear-gradient(
      135deg,
      var(--accent),
      var(--accent-2)
    );

  color:white;
}

.outline-btn{

  background:white;

  border:
    1px solid var(--border);
}

.primary-btn:hover,
.outline-btn:hover{

  transform:translateY(-2px);
}

/* =========================================================
   MAIN

.main-home{

  margin-left:250px;
  margin-top:74px;

  padding:40px;

  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;

  gap:40px;
}

/* =========================================================
   HERO

.hero-section{

  display:grid;

  grid-template-columns:1.2fr 1fr;

  gap:40px;

  align-items:center;

  padding:60px;

  border-radius:32px;

  background:
    linear-gradient(
      145deg,
      #ffffff,
      #fff7f4
    );

  border:
    1px solid var(--border);
}

.hero-badge{

  display:inline-block;

  padding:10px 18px;

  border-radius:999px;

  background:
    rgba(235,104,53,.12);

  color:var(--accent);

  font-weight:700;

  margin-bottom:24px;
}

.hero-content h1{

  font-size:
    clamp(52px,7vw,90px);

  line-height:1;

  margin-bottom:20px;

  font-family:'Syne',sans-serif;
}

.hero-content h1 span{

  background:
    linear-gradient(
      90deg,
      var(--accent),
      var(--accent-2)
    );

  -webkit-background-clip:text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;
}

.hero-content p{

  max-width:620px;

  color:var(--muted);

  line-height:1.8;

  margin-bottom:28px;

  font-size:17px;
}

.hero-actions{

  display:flex;

  gap:14px;

  flex-wrap:wrap;
}

/* HERO CARD */


/* ===============================
   ABOUT PAGE — UIVERSE

:root{
/* ============================================================
   1. DESIGN SYSTEM & ROOT VARIABLES
   ============================================================ */
:root {
  /* Brand Palette */
  --primary: #eb6835;
  --secondary: #6c5ce7;
  --green: #00b894;
  --blue: #3b82f6;

  /* Theme Colors (Light Mode Default) */
  --bg: #f5f7fb;
  --card: #ffffff;
  --text: #1f2937;
  --muted: #6b7280;
  --border: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);

  /* Footer Theme Colors */
  --footer-bg: #eceff4;
  --footer-text: var(--text);
  --footer-muted: var(--muted);
  --footer-border: var(--border);
  --footer-social-bg: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);

  /* Premium Utilities */
  --shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  --shadow-hover: 0 20px 50px rgba(235, 104, 53, 0.12);
  --radius: 22px;
  --transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

/* Base resets & smooth transitions */
html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

body {
  background-color: var(--bg);
  color: var(--text);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.skip-link {
  position: absolute;
  top: -100px;
  left: 20px;
  background: var(--primary);
  color: white;
  padding: 10px 20px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  z-index: 9999;
  transition: top 0.3s;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.skip-link:focus {
  top: 20px;
}

/* ============================================================
   2. NAVBAR
   ============================================================ */
.navbar {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 250px;
  right: 0;
  height: 74px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 0 34px;
  z-index: 999;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.menu-toggle {
  display: none;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  font-size: 20px;
  color: var(--text);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.logo {
  font-size: 28px;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif;
  color: var(--text);
}

.search-bar {
  width: 360px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 10px 16px;
  background: var(--card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 999px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
}

.search-bar input {
  width: 100%;
  border: none;
  outline: none;
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--text);
  font-size: 14px;
}

.search-kbd {
  font-size: 11px;
  background: #eef2ff;
  color: var(--muted);
  padding: 3px 6px;
  border-radius: 6px;
}

.nav-right {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  align-items: center;
}

.nav-btn {
  border: none;
  padding: 10px 18px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 14px;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.primary-nav-btn {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--secondary));
  color: white;
}

.outline-nav-btn {
  background: var(--card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  color: var(--text);
}

.primary-nav-btn:hover,
.outline-nav-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

.theme-toggle {
  background: var(--card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  color: var(--text);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.theme-toggle:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  transform: rotate(15deg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

/* ============================================================
   3. LAYOUT & GRID SYSTEM
   ============================================================ */
.main-home {
  margin-left: 250px;
  margin-top: 74px;
  padding: 40px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 48px;
}

.about-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr;
  gap: 28px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

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

/* ============================================================
   4. HERO SECTION
   ============================================================ */
.about-hero {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff, #f9fafb);
  border-radius: 30px;
  padding: 45px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.breadcrumb {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 25px;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.breadcrumb a {
  color: var(--primary);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.breadcrumb a:hover {
  opacity: 0.8;
}

.about-hero-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 28px;
}

.about-icon {
  width: 100px;
  height: 100px;
  border-radius: 28px;
  background: rgba(235, 104, 53, 0.1);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  color: var(--primary);
}

.page-title {
  font-size: 3rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  font-family: "Syne", sans-serif;
  color: var(--text);
}

.page-desc {
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.8;
  max-width: 750px;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}

.page-meta {
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: 24px;
}

.meta-badge {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: var(--card);
  padding: 12px 18px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  color: var(--text);
}

/* ============================================================
   5. COMPONENT CARDS & LISTS
   ============================================================ */

/* Unified Modern Card Style */
.about-card {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--card);
  padding: 36px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.about-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  width: 180px;
  height: 180px;
  right: -80px;
  top: -80px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(rgba(235, 104, 53, 0.08), transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.about-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
}

.about-card h2 {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  color: var(--text);
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.6rem;
}

.about-card h2 i {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  border-radius: 16px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--secondary));
  color: white;
}

.about-card p {
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.9;
  font-size: 1.02rem;
}

/* Stat Cards */
.about-stats {
  display: grid;
  gap: 20px;
}

.stat-card {
  background: var(--card);
  padding: 30px;
  border-radius: 24px;
  text-align: center;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.stat-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
}

.stat-card h3 {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  justify-content: center;
  line-height: 1;
  font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif;
}

.stat-card p {
  color: var(--muted);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.stat-card h3 .counter {
  display: inline-block;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  line-height: 1;
}

/* Testimonial & Grid Classes */
.about-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 24px;
}

.card-icon {
  width: 62px;
  height: 62px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  font-size: 24px;
  color: white;
}

.orange {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), #ff8e53);
}

.purple {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--secondary), #a855f7);
}

.blue {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue), #06b6d4);
}

.about-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif;
  color: var(--text);
}

/* Values Grid */
.values-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr));
  gap: 24px;
}

.value-card {
  position: relative;
  padding: 32px;
  border-radius: 28px;
  text-align: center;
  background: var(--card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.value-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
}

.value-card i {
  width: 70px;
  height: 70px;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  margin: 0 auto 18px;
  border-radius: 22px;
  font-size: 28px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--secondary));
  color: white;
}

.value-card h3 {
  color: var(--text);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif;
}

.value-card p {
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* Tech Stack Grid */
.tech-grid {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 14px;
  justify-content: center;
}

.tech-pill {
  padding: 14px 24px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: var(--card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  color: var(--text);
  font-weight: 600;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.tech-pill:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: var(--primary);
  color: var(--primary);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

/* Why Developers / Team Grid */
.team-section {
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.section-title {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.section-title h2 {
  font-size: 2.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  font-family: "Syne", sans-serif;
  color: var(--text);
}

.section-title p {
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}

.team-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(240px, 1fr));
  gap: 24px;
}

.team-card {
  background: var(--card);
  padding: 34px;
  border-radius: 28px;
  text-align: center;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.team-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
}

.team-card i {
  width: 80px;
  height: 80px;
  border-radius: 22px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: auto;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  background: rgba(235, 104, 53, 0.1);
  color: var(--primary);
  font-size: 2rem;
}

.team-card h3 {
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif;
  color: var(--text);
}

.team-card p {
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.8;
}

/* ============================================================
   6. FAQ ACCORDION
   ============================================================ */
.faq-item {
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  border-radius: 24px;
  background: var(--card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

.faq-btn {
  width: 100%;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 24px 28px;
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--text);
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-align: left;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.faq-btn:hover {
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.01);
}

.faq-content {
  padding: 0 28px 24px;
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.8;
}

/* ============================================================
   7. KPI & ENGAGEMENT INSIGHTS
   ============================================================ */
.insight-card {
  padding: 28px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, var(--card), #f8faff);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.insight-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
}

.insight-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
}

.insight-icon {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--secondary));
  color: white;
  font-size: 20px;
}

.insight-badge {
  padding: 8px 14px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: #eef2ff;
  color: var(--secondary);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.insight-card h3 {
  font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif;
  margin-top: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  color: var(--text);
}

.insight-chart {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-top: 25px;
  height: 80px;
}

.insight-chart span {
  flex: 1;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, var(--primary), var(--secondary));
}

.insight-chart span:nth-child(1) { height: 25%; }
.insight-chart span:nth-child(2) { height: 40%; }
.insight-chart span:nth-child(3) { height: 65%; }
.insight-chart span:nth-child(4) { height: 90%; }
.insight-chart span:nth-child(5) { height: 75%; }

.kpi-card {
  position: relative;
  padding: 30px;
  border-radius: 32px;
  background: var(--card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

.kpi-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  width: 180px;
  height: 180px;
  right: -70px;
  top: -70px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(rgba(235, 104, 57, 0.08), transparent 70%);
}

.kpi-top {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.kpi-top button {
  border: none;
  background: var(--bg);
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  cursor: pointer;
  color: var(--text);
}

.kpi-card h2 {
  margin-top: 18px;
  font-size: 2.4rem;
  font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif;
  color: var(--text);
}

.kpi-change {
  display: inline-flex;
  gap: 8px;
  align-items: center;
  margin-top: 18px;
  padding: 10px 16px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-weight: 600;
  background: #ecfdf5;
  color: #16a34a;
}

/* ============================================================
   8. CALL TO ACTION (CTA)
   ============================================================ */
.about-cta {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-top: 40px;
  padding: 90px 40px;
  border-radius: 40px;
  text-align: center;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at top left, rgba(235, 104, 53, 0.12), transparent 40%),
              radial-gradient(circle at bottom right, rgba(108, 92, 231, 0.12), transparent 40%),
              linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff, #f8faff);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

.about-cta h2 {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  color: var(--text);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif;
}

.about-cta p {
  color: var(--muted);
  max-width: 650px;
  margin: auto;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.cta-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 10px 18px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(235, 104, 53, 0.1), rgba(108, 92, 231, 0.1));
  color: var(--primary);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.cta-actions {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-top: 35px;
}

.cta-btn {
  padding: 14px 30px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.cta-btn.primary {
  color: white;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--secondary));
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(235, 104, 53, 0.25);
}

.cta-btn.primary:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(235, 104, 53, 0.35);
}

.cta-btn.secondary {
  color: var(--text);
  background: var(--card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.cta-btn.secondary:hover {
  border-color: var(--primary);
  color: var(--primary);
}

/* ============================================================
   9. SCROLL TOP BUTTON
   ============================================================ */
#scrollTopBtn {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 30px;
  right: 30px;
  width: 54px;
  height: 54px;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 18px;
  background: var(--primary);
  color: #fff;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-size: 1rem;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: var(--transition);
  z-index: 999;
}

#scrollTopBtn.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}

#scrollTopBtn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
}

/* ============================================================
   10. PREMIUM FOOTER
   ============================================================ */
.footer {
  margin-left: 250px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72) 0%, rgba(245, 247, 251, 0.94) 100%);
  color: var(--footer-text);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: 60px 40px 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 -20px 60px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
}

.footer::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 20% 0%, rgba(235, 104, 53, 0.12) 0, transparent 28%),
              radial-gradient(circle at 80% 10%, rgba(108, 92, 231, 0.08) 0, transparent 24%),
              linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3), transparent 42%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) 58%, transparent 78%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.footer-container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr 2fr;
  gap: 40px;
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 26px 28px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
  border-radius: 32px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.68), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.36));
  box-shadow: 0 18px 45px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
}

.footer-logo {
  font-family: "Syne", sans-serif;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  color: var(--primary);
  font-size: 24px;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
}

.footer-col p {
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--footer-muted);
  margin: 0 0 16px;
}

.footer-col h3 {
  font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--footer-text);
  letter-spacing: 0.8px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.footer-col ul {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}

.footer-col ul li a {
  color: var(--footer-muted);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 14px;
  position: relative;
  transition: color var(--transition);
}

.footer-col ul li a:hover {
  color: var(--primary);
}

.footer-col ul li a::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  bottom: -2px;
  width: 0%;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: var(--primary);
  transition: width 0.3s ease;
}

.footer-col ul li a:hover::after {
  width: 100%;
}

.socials {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
}

.socials a {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.38));
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.68);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--footer-muted);
  font-size: 16px;
  transition: all var(--transition);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 18px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
}

.socials a:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), #ff8e53);
  color: #fff;
  border-color: var(--primary);
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.03);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 24px rgba(235, 104, 53, 0.24);
}

.newsletter-form {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: 12px;
}

.newsletter-form input {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 0;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  background: var(--card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 12px;
  color: var(--text);
  font-size: 13px;
  outline: none;
  transition: border-color var(--transition);
}

.newsletter-form input:focus {
  border-color: var(--primary);
}

.newsletter-form button {
  padding: 10px 18px;
  background: var(--primary);
  color: #fff;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 12px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background var(--transition);
}

.newsletter-form button:hover {
  background: #d45c28;
}

.footer-bottom {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  margin-top: 24px;
  padding-top: 18px;
  text-align: center;
  color: var(--footer-muted);
}

/* ============================================================
   11. THEME SYSTEM (DARK MODE OVERRIDES)
   ============================================================ */
body.dark-mode {
  --bg: #0f172a;
  --card: #1e293b;
  --text: #f8fafc;
  --muted: #94a3b8;
  --border: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  --footer-bg: #090e1a;
  --footer-text: #f8fafc;
  --footer-muted: #94a3b8;
  --footer-border: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  --shadow-hover: 0 20px 50px rgba(235, 104, 53, 0.22);
}

body.dark-mode .navbar {
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.8);
}

body.dark-mode .about-hero {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1e293b, #0f172a);
}

body.dark-mode .about-card::before {
  background: radial-gradient(rgba(235, 104, 53, 0.14), transparent 70%);
}

body.dark-mode .value-card {
  background: rgba(30, 41, 59, 0.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
}

body.dark-mode .insight-card {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #1e293b, #0f172a);
}

body.dark-mode .about-cta {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at top left, rgba(235, 104, 53, 0.16), transparent 40%),
              radial-gradient(circle at bottom right, rgba(108, 92, 231, 0.16), transparent 40%),
              linear-gradient(135deg, #1e293b, #0f172a);
}

body.dark-mode .footer {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(12, 17, 30, 0.96) 0%, rgba(9, 14, 26, 0.98) 100%);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  box-shadow: 0 -20px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

body.dark-mode .footer-container {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(30, 41, 59, 0.8), rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.6));
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

body.dark-mode .footer::before {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 20% 0%, rgba(235, 104, 53, 0.22) 0, transparent 28%),
              radial-gradient(circle at 80% 10%, rgba(108, 92, 231, 0.18) 0, transparent 24%),
              linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05), transparent 42%);
}

body.dark-mode .socials a {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03));
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  color: #cbd5e1;
}

body.dark-mode .search-bar input,
body.dark-mode .outline-nav-btn,
body.dark-mode .theme-toggle,
body.dark-mode .meta-badge {
  background: #1e293b;
  color: #fff;
}

body.dark-mode .search-kbd {
  background: #334155;
  color: #94a3b8;
}

/* ============================================================
   12. RESPONSIVE MEDIA QUERIES (MEDIA-CENTRIC LAYER)
   ============================================================ */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  .team-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .navbar {
    width: 100%;
    left: 0;
    padding: 0 20px;
  }

  .menu-toggle {
    display: block;
  }

  .search-bar {
    display: none;
  }

  .main-home,
  .footer {
    margin-left: 0;
  }

  .about-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .main-home {
    padding: 24px;
    gap: 36px;
  }

  .about-hero {
    padding: 30px;
  }

  .about-hero-inner {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 20px;
  }

  .page-title {
    font-size: 2.4rem;
  }

  .team-grid,
  .footer-container {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .nav-right {
    gap: 8px;
  }

  .nav-btn {
    display: none;
  }

  .footer-container {
    gap: 28px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 500px) {
  .page-title {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }

  .about-card,
  .value-card,
  .team-card {
    padding: 24px;
  }

  .meta-badge {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }

}


.sidebar-footer {
  padding: 20px 24px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
}

.sidebar-footer a {
  color: #6a7a94;
  font-size: 16px;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.sidebar-footer a:hover {
  color: #eb6835;
}

.main-home {
  margin-left: 250px;
  padding: 42px;
}

@media(max-width:992px){
  .main-home{ margin-left: 0; }
  .sidebar{ display: none; }
}

/* SIDEBAR */
.sidebar {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 260px;              /* consistent width */
  height: 100vh;
  background: #12192b;       /* dark theme */
  padding: 24px 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 20px;
  overflow-y: auto;
}

.sidebar h2 {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif;
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

/* NAV ITEMS */
.sidebar ul {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}

.sidebar li {
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.sidebar a {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;                 /* spacing between icon and text */
  padding: 12px 20px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  color: #d0d6e2;
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 500;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease;
}

.sidebar a:hover,
.sidebar a.active {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.sidebar i {
  font-size: 16px;
  min-width: 20px;           /* ensures icons align */
  text-align: center;
}