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/* SECTION 2 ULTRA FINAL OVERRIDE  */
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body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl::before,
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl::after,
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > div:first-child .inline-flex::before,
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > div:first-child .inline-flex::after {
  content: none !important;
  display: none !important;
}

body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl {
  width: min(100%, 1200px) !important;
  margin: 0 auto !important;
  display: block !important;
}

body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > div:first-child {
  position: relative !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  border-radius: 10px !important;
  min-height: auto !important;
  padding: clamp(1.7rem, 2.6vw, 2.4rem) clamp(1.3rem, 2vw, 1.9rem) !important;
  padding-right: clamp(210px, 22vw, 300px) !important;
}

body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > div:first-child h2 {
  max-width: 12ch !important;
  font-size: clamp(2.9rem, 4.8vw, 4.8rem) !important;
  line-height: .96 !important;
  margin-bottom: 1rem !important;
}

body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > div:first-child p {
  max-width: 38ch !important;
}

/* circle 1 large top-right */
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > div:first-child h2::after {
  content: "" !important;
  position: absolute !important;
  right: 18px !important;
  top: 16px !important;
  width: 156px !important;
  height: 156px !important;
  border-radius: 10px !important;
  border: 4px solid rgba(255,255,255,.52) !important;
  background:
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255,255,255,.1), rgba(255,255,255,.03)),
    url("https://res.cloudinary.com/dkzycxzwj/image/upload/v1778220164/Rajasthan_Heritage_Trail_tkymgr.jpg") center/cover no-repeat !important;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(6,23,45,.28) !important;
  z-index: 6 !important;
  animation: aboutCircleRoamC 5.8s ease-in-out infinite alternate !important;
}

/* circle 2 mid-right */
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > div:first-child::before {
  content: "" !important;
  position: absolute !important;
  right: 26px !important;
  top: 186px !important;
  width: 118px !important;
  height: 118px !important;
  border-radius: 10px !important;
  border: 3px solid rgba(255,255,255,.5) !important;
  background:
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255,255,255,.12), rgba(255,255,255,.04)),
    url("https://res.cloudinary.com/dkzycxzwj/image/upload/v1778220166/Varanasi_Spiritual_Journe_pu7uup.jpg") center/cover no-repeat !important;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(6,23,45,.26) !important;
  z-index: 6 !important;
  animation: aboutCircleRoamA 5.4s ease-in-out infinite alternate !important;
}

/* circle 3 lower-right (still in top-right cluster zone) */
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > div:first-child::after {
  content: "" !important;
  position: absolute !important;
  right: 74px !important;
  top: 306px !important;
  width: 94px !important;
  height: 94px !important;
  border-radius: 10px !important;
  border: 3px solid rgba(255,255,255,.45) !important;
  background:
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255,255,255,.1), rgba(255,255,255,.03)),
    url("https://res.cloudinary.com/dkzycxzwj/image/upload/v1778220159/Heritage_History_Tours_atzfxv.jpg") center/cover no-repeat !important;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(6,23,45,.22) !important;
  z-index: 6 !important;
  animation: aboutCircleRoamB 6s ease-in-out infinite alternate !important;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > div:first-child {
    padding-right: 150px !important;
  }
  body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > div:first-child h2 {
    max-width: none !important;
    font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 8vw, 3.2rem) !important;
  }
  body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > div:first-child p {
    max-width: none !important;
  }
  body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > div:first-child h2::after {
    right: 8px !important; top: 10px !important; width: 100px !important; height: 100px !important;
  }
  body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > div:first-child::before {
    right: 10px !important; top: 118px !important; width: 76px !important; height: 76px !important;
  }
  body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > div:first-child::after {
    right: 28px !important; top: 198px !important; width: 62px !important; height: 62px !important;
  }
}
/* About page premium redesign (brand-safe, content preserved) */

body.about-page main {
  --ab-blue: #245ca8;
  --ab-blue-dark: #123f7a;
  --ab-ink: #14233b;
  --ab-copy: #526379;
  --ab-soft: #f4f8fd;
  --ab-line: rgba(20, 35, 59, 0.12);
  background: #ffffff !important;
  color: var(--ab-ink) !important;
}

body.about-page main > section {
  position: relative !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
}

body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2),
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(4),
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(5),
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(6),
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(7) {
  padding: clamp(4rem, 7vw, 6rem) clamp(1rem, 5vw, 4rem) !important;
}

/* global reveal hooks (existing JS adds .is-visible) */
body.about-page [data-about-reveal] {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(22px);
  transition: opacity 0.65s ease, transform 0.65s ease;
}
body.about-page [data-about-reveal].is-visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* 1) Hero - remove image in this section */
body.about-page main > section:first-child {
  min-height: clamp(360px, 54vh, 560px) !important;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 18% 20%, rgba(36, 92, 168, 0.34), transparent 28%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, #0c2038, #123f7a 60%, #245ca8) !important;
}
body.about-page main > section:first-child > img {
  display: none !important;
}
body.about-page main > section:first-child::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  right: clamp(1rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  bottom: clamp(1rem, 3vw, 2rem);
  width: clamp(150px, 22vw, 320px);
  height: clamp(190px, 30vw, 360px);
  border-radius: 18px;
  border: 3px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .35);
  background:
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255,255,255,.08), rgba(255,255,255,.02)),
    url("https://res.cloudinary.com/dkzycxzwj/image/upload/v1778220163/Nature_Science_Expeditions_cqwtdc.jpg") center/cover no-repeat;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(8, 27, 52, .35);
  z-index: 1;
}
body.about-page main > section:first-child > div[style*="linear-gradient"] {
  display: none !important;
}
body.about-page main > section:first-child .page-hero-content {
  max-width: 1160px !important;
  margin: 0 auto !important;
  z-index: 2 !important;
  position: relative !important;
  /* push content to the left, away from the right-side image */
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  align-items: flex-start !important;
  text-align: left !important;
  max-width: 55% !important;
  padding-left: clamp(1rem, 4vw, 3rem) !important;
}

/* WHO WE ARE label — pops in first */
body.about-page main > section:first-child .inline-flex,
body.about-page main > section:first-child [class*="text-sm"],
body.about-page main > section:first-child .page-hero-content > *:first-child {
  animation: ab1LabelPop .55s cubic-bezier(.34,1.56,.64,1) 0.1s both !important;
}

/* H1 heading — slides up after label */
body.about-page main > section:first-child h1 {
  text-align: left !important;
  animation: ab1HeadPop .65s cubic-bezier(.34,1.46,.64,1) 0.35s both !important;
}

/* paragraph — fades up last */
body.about-page main > section:first-child p {
  text-align: left !important;
  max-width: 48ch !important;
  animation: ab1ParaPop .6s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1) 0.65s both !important;
}

@keyframes ab1LabelPop {
  0%   { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(14px) scale(.92); }
  60%  { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.03); }
  100% { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0) scale(1); }
}
@keyframes ab1HeadPop {
  0%   { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(28px); }
  60%  { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(-5px); }
  100% { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}
@keyframes ab1ParaPop {
  0%   { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(18px); }
  100% { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

/* responsive: on small screens stack normally */
@media (max-width: 680px) {
  body.about-page main > section:first-child .page-hero-content {
    max-width: 100% !important;
    padding-left: clamp(.8rem, 4vw, 2rem) !important;
  }
}

/* 2) Our Story + image collage + animated heading + achievements */
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) {
  background: #ffffff !important;
}
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl {
  width: min(100%, 1360px) !important;
  margin: 0 auto !important;
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.28fr) minmax(340px, .72fr) !important;
  grid-template-areas:
    "story visuals"
    "stats stats" !important;
  gap: clamp(1.2rem, 2.4vw, 1.8rem) !important;
  align-items: stretch !important;
}
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > div:first-child {
  grid-area: story !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18) !important;
  border-radius: 10px !important;
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #245ca8, #123f7a) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 22px 60px rgba(18, 63, 122, 0.32) !important;
  padding: clamp(1.8rem, 2.8vw, 2.8rem) !important;
  min-height: clamp(640px, 62vw, 820px) !important;
  z-index: 2;
  position: relative !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  animation: aboutStoryFade 0.8s cubic-bezier(.22, 1, .36, 1) both;
}
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > div:first-child h2 {
  color: #ffffff !important;
  text-wrap: balance;
  line-height: 1.05 !important;
  animation: aboutStoryRun 4.6s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > div:first-child .inline-flex {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .9) !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  opacity: 1 !important;
}
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > div:first-child .inline-flex .w-8,
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > div:first-child .inline-flex span:first-child {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .75) !important;
}
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > div:first-child p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9) !important;
  animation: aboutStoryFade 0.8s cubic-bezier(.22, 1, .36, 1) both;
}
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > div:first-child p:nth-of-type(2) { animation-delay: .08s; }
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > div:first-child p:nth-of-type(3) { animation-delay: .16s; }
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > div:first-child p:nth-of-type(4) { animation-delay: .24s; }
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > div:first-child p:nth-of-type(5) { animation-delay: .32s; }
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > div:first-child::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  right: 1.2rem;
  top: 1.1rem;
  width: clamp(122px, 14vw, 198px);
  height: clamp(122px, 14vw, 198px);
  border-radius: 10px;
  background:
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255,255,255,.1), rgba(255,255,255,.03)),
    url("https://res.cloudinary.com/dkzycxzwj/image/upload/v1778220166/Varanasi_Spiritual_Journe_pu7uup.jpg") center/cover no-repeat;
  border: 3px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(6, 23, 45, .28);
}
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > div:first-child::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  right: 1.7rem;
  bottom: 1.3rem;
  width: clamp(98px, 11vw, 160px);
  height: clamp(98px, 11vw, 160px);
  border-radius: 10px;
  background:
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255,255,255,.12), rgba(255,255,255,.04)),
    url("https://res.cloudinary.com/dkzycxzwj/image/upload/v1778220159/Heritage_History_Tours_atzfxv.jpg") center/cover no-repeat;
  border: 3px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 26px rgba(6, 23, 45, .24);
}
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > div:first-child h2 {
  position: relative !important;
  padding-right: clamp(94px, 12vw, 190px) !important;
}
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > div:first-child h2::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  right: .5rem;
  top: .2rem;
  width: clamp(84px, 10vw, 138px);
  height: clamp(84px, 10vw, 138px);
  border-radius: 10px;
  border: 3px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .45);
  background:
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255,255,255,.1), rgba(255,255,255,.03)),
    url("https://res.cloudinary.com/dkzycxzwj/image/upload/v1778220164/Rajasthan_Heritage_Trail_tkymgr.jpg") center/cover no-repeat;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 22px rgba(6, 23, 45, .22);
}
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > div:first-child .inline-flex {
  position: relative !important;
  padding-right: clamp(56px, 7vw, 96px) !important;
}
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > div:first-child .inline-flex::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  right: 0;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: clamp(44px, 5vw, 74px);
  height: clamp(44px, 5vw, 74px);
  border-radius: 10px;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .45);
  background:
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255,255,255,.14), rgba(255,255,255,.04)),
    url("https://res.cloudinary.com/dkzycxzwj/image/upload/v1778220166/Varanasi_Spiritual_Journe_pu7uup.jpg") center/cover no-repeat;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 18px rgba(6, 23, 45, .2);
}
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl::before,
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl::after {
  content: "";
  display: block;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  box-shadow: 0 18px 48px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.14);
}
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl::before {
  grid-area: visuals;
  min-height: clamp(320px, 40vw, 470px);
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(36, 92, 168, .14), rgba(18, 63, 122, .12)),
    url("https://res.cloudinary.com/dkzycxzwj/image/upload/v1778220166/Varanasi_Spiritual_Journe_pu7uup.jpg");
}
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl::after {
  grid-area: visuals;
  width: 72%;
  min-height: clamp(220px, 25vw, 300px);
  justify-self: end;
  align-self: end;
  margin: 0 .5rem .6rem 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(36, 92, 168, .2), rgba(18, 63, 122, .16)),
    url("https://res.cloudinary.com/dkzycxzwj/image/upload/v1778220159/Heritage_History_Tours_atzfxv.jpg");
  border: 3px solid #ffffff;
}
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > .grid {
  grid-area: stats !important;
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr)) !important;
  gap: .75rem !important;
  background: transparent !important;
}
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > .grid > div {
  border: 0 !important;
  border-radius: 12px !important;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ab-blue), var(--ab-blue-dark)) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 18px 42px rgba(36, 92, 168, 0.24) !important;
  min-height: 132px !important;
  display: grid !important;
  place-content: center !important;
  animation: aboutPopBox .6s cubic-bezier(.22, 1, .36, 1) both;
}
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > .grid > div:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: .08s; }
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > .grid > div:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: .16s; }
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > .grid > div:nth-child(4) { animation-delay: .24s; }
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > .grid .font-serif,
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > .grid .text-sm {
  color: #ffffff !important;
}

/* 3) Core values heading area / 4) Core values cards */
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(4) {
  background: var(--ab-soft) !important;
}
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(4) .grid {
  width: min(100%, 1160px) !important;
  margin: 0 auto !important;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr)) !important;
  gap: clamp(.8rem, 1.6vw, 1.15rem) !important;
}
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(4) .grid > div {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #245ca8, #123f7a) !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  border: 0 !important;
  border-radius: 28px 8px 28px 8px !important;
  min-height: 230px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 52px rgba(36, 92, 168, .28) !important;
  transform-origin: center bottom;
  transition: transform .3s ease, box-shadow .3s ease;
}
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(4) .grid > div:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px) rotate(-1deg) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 26px 60px rgba(36, 92, 168, .36) !important;
}
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(4) .grid > div h3,
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(4) .grid > div p,
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(4) .grid > div .text-sm {
  color: #ffffff !important;
}
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(4) .grid > div p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .86) !important;
}
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(4) .text-2xl {
  width: 56px !important;
  height: 56px !important;
  border-radius: 8px !important;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.18) !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  display: grid !important;
  place-items: center !important;
  font-size: 1.35rem !important;
}
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(4) .text-2xl i { color: #ffffff !important; }

/* 5) Timeline with travel-flow feel while scrolling */
/* ============================= */
/* SECTION 4 — JOURNEY TIMELINE */
/* ============================= */

body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(5) {
  background: #e8f0fb !important;
  padding: clamp(4rem,7vw,7rem) clamp(1rem,5vw,4rem) !important;
}
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(5) .max-w-4xl {
  max-width: 1060px !important;
}
/* heading dark navy on light bg */
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(5) h2 {
  color: #0d2446 !important;
}
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(5) > div > p,
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(5) .text-center > p {
  color: #3a5a8c !important;
}
/* card text white (cards stay blue) */
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(5) .bg-gray-50 h3,
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(5) .bg-gray-50 p,
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(5) .bg-gray-50 span,
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(5) .bg-gray-50 [class*="text-"] {
  color: #ffffff !important;
}

/* --- VERTICAL TRACK LINE — white dotted (visible on light-blue bg) --- */
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(5) .relative > .absolute {
  left: 2rem !important;
  width: 2px !important;
  transform: translateX(-50%) !important;
  background: repeating-linear-gradient(
    to bottom,
    rgba(255,255,255,.85) 0px,
    rgba(255,255,255,.85) 7px,
    transparent 7px,
    transparent 14px
  ) !important;
  border-radius: 0 !important;
  animation: none !important;
  transition: none !important;
}

/* --- FILL LINE — solid white (progress) --- */
.ab-tl-fill {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  width: 2px;
  height: 0;
  background: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 0 6px rgba(255,255,255,.8);
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
  will-change: height;
}

/* --- SCROLL ARROW — white Google Maps navigation arrow --- */
.ab-tl-arrow {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  width: 22px;
  height: 30px;
  background: #ffffff;
  clip-path: polygon(50% 100%, 0% 34%, 10% 0%, 90% 0%, 100% 34%);
  z-index: 5;
  pointer-events: none;
  will-change: top;
  filter:
    drop-shadow(0 0 4px rgba(255,255,255,.8))
    drop-shadow(0 3px 12px rgba(255,255,255,.4));
  animation: ab4NavArrowGlow 1.8s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes ab4NavArrowGlow {
  0%, 100% {
    filter:
      drop-shadow(0 0 4px rgba(255,255,255,.7))
      drop-shadow(0 3px 10px rgba(255,255,255,.35));
  }
  50% {
    filter:
      drop-shadow(0 0 8px rgba(255,255,255,1))
      drop-shadow(0 3px 16px rgba(255,255,255,.6));
  }
}

/* --- ROWS: hidden until scroll reaches them --- */
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(5) .flex.gap-8 {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(-40px);
  transition: opacity .5s ease, transform .5s cubic-bezier(.34,1.56,.64,1);
}
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(5) .flex.gap-8.ab-tl-row-in {
  opacity: 1 !important;
  transform: translateX(0) !important;
}

/* --- TIMELINE DOT --- */
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(5) .w-16.h-16 {
  background: rgba(36,92,168,.18) !important;
  border: 2px solid rgba(36,92,168,.3) !important;
  color: rgba(36,92,168,.5) !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
  transition: background .4s ease, border-color .4s ease, box-shadow .4s ease, transform .3s ease !important;
}
/* dot becomes solid blue when arrow reaches it */
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(5) .flex.gap-8.ab-tl-row-in .w-16.h-16 {
  background: #245ca8 !important;
  border: 3px solid #ffffff !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(36,92,168,.5), 0 8px 24px rgba(36,92,168,.35) !important;
  animation: ab4DotPulse 2.4s ease-out infinite !important;
}
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(5) .w-16.h-16:hover {
  transform: scale(1.08) !important;
}

/* --- CONTENT CARD — blue with white text --- */
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(5) .bg-gray-50 {
  background: #245ca8 !important;
  border: none !important;
  border-radius: 14px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(36,92,168,.25) !important;
  transition: transform .3s ease, box-shadow .3s ease !important;
}
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(5) .bg-gray-50:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 38px rgba(36,92,168,.38) !important;
}

@keyframes ab4DotPulse {
  0%   { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0   rgba(36,92,168,.55), 0 8px 24px rgba(36,92,168,.3); }
  60%  { box-shadow: 0 0 0 13px rgba(36,92,168,.0),  0 8px 24px rgba(36,92,168,.3); }
  100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0   rgba(36,92,168,.0),   0 8px 24px rgba(36,92,168,.3); }
}

/* =============================== */
/* SECTION 5 — TEAM               */
/* Image left | 2×2 cards right   */
/* =============================== */

body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(6) {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #123f7a, #245ca8) !important;
}

/* Kill any leftover pseudo-element on .grid (old fallback) */
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(6) .grid::before,
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(6) .grid::after {
  content: none !important;
  display: none !important;
}

/* Outer container: 2-column — image left, content right */
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(6) .max-w-6xl {
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(240px, 0.42fr) 1fr !important;
  grid-template-rows: auto 1fr !important;
  grid-template-areas:
    "img heading"
    "img cards" !important;
  gap: 0 clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 3rem) !important;
  align-items: start !important;
  max-width: min(100%, 1160px) !important;
  margin: 0 auto !important;
}

/* Image via ::before — takes the "img" grid area */
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(6) .max-w-6xl::before {
  content: "" !important;
  display: block !important;
  grid-area: img !important;
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(18,63,122,.08) 0%, rgba(18,63,122,.30) 100%),
    url("https://res.cloudinary.com/dkzycxzwj/image/upload/q_auto/f_auto/v1778220164/Rajasthan_Heritage_Trail_tkymgr.jpg")
    center center / cover no-repeat !important;
  border-radius: 20px !important;
  min-height: clamp(360px, 48vw, 540px) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 22px 52px rgba(6,23,45,.38) !important;
}

body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(6) .max-w-6xl::after {
  content: none !important;
  display: none !important;
}

/* Heading block in "heading" area */
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(6) .max-w-6xl > .text-center {
  grid-area: heading !important;
  text-align: left !important;
  margin-bottom: 1.4rem !important;
}

/* Cards grid in "cards" area — 2×2 */
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(6) .grid {
  grid-area: cards !important;
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)) !important;
  gap: clamp(.8rem, 1.4vw, 1.1rem) !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  background-image: none !important;
}

body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(6) img {
  display: none !important;
}

/* Responsive: tablet — stack image above content */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(6) .max-w-6xl {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    grid-template-rows: auto auto auto !important;
    grid-template-areas:
      "img"
      "heading"
      "cards" !important;
    gap: 1.5rem 0 !important;
  }
  body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(6) .max-w-6xl::before {
    min-height: clamp(200px, 42vw, 300px) !important;
  }
  body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(6) .max-w-6xl > .text-center {
    text-align: center !important;
  }
}

/* Mobile: hide image, 1-column cards */
@media (max-width: 560px) {
  body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(6) .max-w-6xl {
    grid-template-areas:
      "heading"
      "cards" !important;
  }
  body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(6) .max-w-6xl::before {
    display: none !important;
    content: none !important;
  }
  body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(6) .max-w-6xl > .text-center {
    text-align: center !important;
  }
  body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(6) .grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
  }
}
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(6) h2,
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(6) .text-center > p {
  color: #ffffff !important;
}
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(6) h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 2.8vw, 2.4rem) !important;
  text-align: left !important;
}
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(6) .text-center > p {
  text-align: left !important;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.75) !important;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(6) h2 {
    text-align: center !important;
  }
  body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(6) .text-center > p {
    text-align: center !important;
  }
}
/* ---- SECTION 5: TEAM CARDS — CSS Grid alignment fix ---- */

/* card: 2-column grid — circle left, text right */
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(6) .grid > div {
  background: rgba(219, 236, 255, 0.96) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 38px rgba(6, 23, 45, .2) !important;
  border-radius: 14px !important;
  padding: 1.4rem !important;
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: 76px 1fr !important;
  grid-template-rows: auto auto auto !important;
  column-gap: 1.1rem !important;
  row-gap: .18rem !important;
  align-items: start !important;
  text-align: left !important;
}

/* icon square: column 1, spans all 3 rows, vertically centred */
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(6) .grid > div > .w-20 {
  grid-column: 1 !important;
  grid-row: 1 / 4 !important;
  align-self: center !important;
  justify-self: center !important;
  width: 68px !important;
  height: 68px !important;
  min-width: 68px !important;
  border-radius: 8px !important;
  background: #245ca8 !important;
  border: 4px solid #ffffff !important;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(36,92,168,.28) !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  position: relative !important;
  z-index: 1 !important;
}
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(6) .grid > div > .w-20 i,
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(6) .grid > div > .w-20 svg,
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(6) .grid > div > .w-20 span {
  color: #ffffff !important;
  font-size: 1.5rem !important;
}

/* role tag (Travel & Education Expert) — col 2, row 1 */
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(6) .grid > div .text-xs {
  grid-column: 2 !important;
  grid-row: 1 !important;
  color: #245ca8 !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  letter-spacing: .06em !important;
  text-transform: uppercase !important;
  font-size: .65rem !important;
  white-space: normal !important;
  word-break: normal !important;
  overflow-wrap: normal !important;
  line-height: 1.4 !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
}

/* name / title (h3) — col 2, row 2 */
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(6) .grid > div h3 {
  grid-column: 2 !important;
  grid-row: 2 !important;
  color: #0f2d52 !important;
  margin: .1rem 0 0 !important;
  line-height: 1.2 !important;
  font-size: clamp(.92rem, 1.1vw, 1.05rem) !important;
}

/* description (p) — col 2, row 3 */
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(6) .grid > div p:not(.text-xs) {
  grid-column: 2 !important;
  grid-row: 3 !important;
  color: #1f436d !important;
  margin: .3rem 0 0 !important;
  line-height: 1.55 !important;
  font-size: clamp(.72rem, .88vw, .82rem) !important;
}

/* 7) Why choose us: blue cards, new icons, pop + running strip */
/* ================================ */
/* SECTION 6 — WHY CHOOSE US       */
/* ================================ */

body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(7) {
  background: #f0f5fc !important;
  padding: clamp(4rem,7vw,7rem) clamp(1rem,5vw,4rem) !important;
}

/* heading: 2 lines */
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(7) h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3.5vw, 2.6rem) !important;
  line-height: 1.2 !important;
  max-width: 700px !important;
  margin: 0 auto .6rem !important;
  color: #0d2446 !important;
}

body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(7) .text-center > p {
  color: #3a5a8c !important;
}

/* 3-column grid, 2 rows */
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(7) .grid {
  width: min(100%, 1180px) !important;
  margin: 2.5rem auto 0 !important;
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr) !important;
  gap: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.5rem) !important;
}

/* --- each card: light blue --- */
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(7) .grid > div {
  position: relative !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(36,92,168,.15) !important;
  border-radius: 16px !important;
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #deeaf8, #c8d9f2) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(36,92,168,.13) !important;
  padding: 1.8rem 1.6rem 1.6rem !important;
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  gap: .9rem !important;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(32px);
  transition: opacity .55s ease, transform .55s cubic-bezier(.34,1.2,.64,1),
              box-shadow .3s ease !important;
}
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(7) .grid > div.ab6-in {
  opacity: 1 !important;
  transform: translateY(0) !important;
}
/* stagger */
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(7) .grid > div:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: .04s; }
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(7) .grid > div:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: .12s; }
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(7) .grid > div:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: .20s; }
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(7) .grid > div:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: .28s; }
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(7) .grid > div:nth-child(5) { transition-delay: .36s; }
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(7) .grid > div:nth-child(6) { transition-delay: .44s; }

/* hover lift */
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(7) .grid > div:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 52px rgba(36,92,168,.38) !important;
}

/* brand blue accent line at top */
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(7) .grid > div::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #245ca8, rgba(36,92,168,.25));
  border-radius: 16px 16px 0 0;
}

/* remove old ticker */
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(7) .grid > div::after {
  content: none !important;
  display: none !important;
}

/* --- icon square: brand blue --- */
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(7) .grid > div .text-3xl {
  width: 62px !important;
  height: 62px !important;
  min-width: 62px !important;
  border-radius: 8px !important;
  background: #245ca8 !important;
  border: 3px solid #ffffff !important;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(36,92,168,.3) !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  font-size: 1.6rem !important;
  flex-shrink: 0 !important;
  animation: none !important;
  overflow: visible !important;
  margin-bottom: .5rem !important;
}

/* force icon font — global Sora !important override breaks Tabler icons */
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(7) .grid > div .text-3xl i {
  font-family: 'tabler-icons' !important;
  font-style: normal !important;
  font-size: 1.6rem !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  line-height: 1 !important;
  display: inline-block !important;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased !important;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale !important;
}

/* icon + title wrapper */
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(7) .grid > div {
  /* already flex-col; wrap icon+h4 into a row via adjacent sibling */
}

/* title */
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(7) .grid > div h4 {
  color: #0d2446 !important;
  font-size: clamp(.88rem, 1.1vw, 1rem) !important;
  line-height: 1.25 !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
}

/* description */
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(7) .grid > div p {
  color: #2a4a72 !important;
  font-size: clamp(.72rem, .88vw, .82rem) !important;
  line-height: 1.6 !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
}

/* icon bounce when card revealed */
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(7) .grid > div.ab6-in .text-3xl {
  animation: ab6IconBounce .6s cubic-bezier(.34,1.56,.64,1) both !important;
  animation-delay: inherit !important;
}

@keyframes ab6IconBounce {
  0%   { opacity: 0; transform: scale(.5) translateY(10px); }
  70%  { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1.12) translateY(-3px); }
  100% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1) translateY(0); }
}

/* responsive: 2 cols on tablet, 1 col on mobile */
@media (max-width: 860px) {
  body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(7) .grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 520px) {
  body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(7) .grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
  }
}

/* final cta */
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(8) {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0f2846, #123f7a) !important;
}
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(8) h2,
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(8) p {
  color: #ffffff !important;
}

/* motion */
@keyframes aboutHeroHead {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(24px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}
@keyframes aboutHeroSlideLR {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(-46px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }
}
@keyframes aboutHeroPop {
  0% { transform: translateX(0) scale(1); }
  100% { transform: translateX(4px) scale(1.02); }
}
@keyframes aboutHeroCopy {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(20px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}
@keyframes aboutStoryRun {
  0% { transform: translateX(0); text-shadow: 0 0 0 rgba(255,255,255,0); }
  50% { transform: translateX(6px); text-shadow: 0 12px 26px rgba(7, 27, 52, .35); }
  100% { transform: translateX(-2px); text-shadow: 0 6px 14px rgba(7, 27, 52, .22); }
}
@keyframes aboutStoryFade {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(14px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}
@keyframes aboutPopBox {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(22px) scale(.97); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0) scale(1); }
}
@keyframes aboutTimelineFlow {
  from { background-position: 0 0; }
  to { background-position: 0 20px; }
}
@keyframes aboutTicker {
  from { transform: translateX(0); }
  to { transform: translateX(-45%); }
}

/* responsive */
@media (max-width: 1080px) {
  body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    grid-template-areas:
      "story"
      "visuals"
      "stats" !important;
  }
  body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl::after {
    width: 50%;
  }
  body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(4) .grid,
  body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(6) .grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)) !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 680px) {
  body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > .grid,
  body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(4) .grid,
  body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(6) .grid,
  body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(7) .grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
  }
  body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl::after {
    width: 62%;
  }
}

/* ------------------------------ */
/* Section 2 final clean redesign */
/* ------------------------------ */
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) {
  background: transparent !important;
}
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl {
  width: min(100%, 1160px) !important;
  margin: 0 auto !important;
  display: block !important;
}
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl::before,
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl::after {
  content: none !important;
  display: none !important;
}
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > div:first-child {
  min-height: clamp(600px, 56vw, 760px) !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  border-radius: 14px !important;
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #245ca8, #123f7a) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .2) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 22px 60px rgba(18, 63, 122, .3) !important;
  padding: clamp(1.8rem, 2.8vw, 2.6rem) clamp(1.4rem, 2.2vw, 2rem) !important;
  padding-right: clamp(180px, 23vw, 310px) !important;
  position: relative !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
}
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > div:first-child::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  right: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.6rem);
  top: clamp(120px, 16vw, 170px);
  width: clamp(84px, 10vw, 128px);
  height: clamp(84px, 10vw, 128px);
  border-radius: 10px;
  border: 3px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .5);
  background:
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255,255,255,.12), rgba(255,255,255,.04)),
    url("https://res.cloudinary.com/dkzycxzwj/image/upload/v1778220166/Varanasi_Spiritual_Journe_pu7uup.jpg") center/cover no-repeat;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(6, 23, 45, .28);
  animation: aboutCircleFade .95s ease .15s both;
}
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > div:first-child::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  right: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.6rem);
  bottom: clamp(1.2rem, 2.4vw, 2rem);
  width: clamp(72px, 9vw, 112px);
  height: clamp(72px, 9vw, 112px);
  border-radius: 10px;
  border: 3px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .45);
  background:
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255,255,255,.1), rgba(255,255,255,.03)),
    url("https://res.cloudinary.com/dkzycxzwj/image/upload/v1778220159/Heritage_History_Tours_atzfxv.jpg") center/cover no-repeat;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(6, 23, 45, .22);
  animation: aboutCircleFade 1.05s ease .3s both;
}
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > div:first-child h2 {
  position: relative !important;
  padding-right: 0 !important;
}
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > div:first-child h2::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  right: clamp(-150px, -17vw, -92px);
  top: clamp(8px, 1.8vw, 16px);
  width: clamp(120px, 14vw, 196px);
  height: clamp(120px, 14vw, 196px);
  border-radius: 10px;
  border: 4px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .52);
  background:
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255,255,255,.1), rgba(255,255,255,.03)),
    url("https://res.cloudinary.com/dkzycxzwj/image/upload/v1778220164/Rajasthan_Heritage_Trail_tkymgr.jpg") center/cover no-repeat;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(6, 23, 45, .3);
  animation: aboutCircleFade .9s ease both;
}
@keyframes aboutCircleFade {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(12px) scale(.92); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0) scale(1); }
}

/* section-2 hard lock: full block + right-only visible circles */
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > div:first-child .inline-flex::after {
  content: none !important;
  display: none !important;
}
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > div:first-child {
  width: 100% !important;
  max-width: 100% !important;
  min-height: clamp(640px, 58vw, 820px) !important;
  padding-right: clamp(210px, 25vw, 340px) !important;
}
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > div:first-child::before {
  right: clamp(1.1rem, 2.1vw, 1.8rem) !important;
  top: clamp(160px, 18vw, 230px) !important;
  bottom: auto !important;
  width: clamp(96px, 11vw, 150px) !important;
  height: clamp(96px, 11vw, 150px) !important;
  background:
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255,255,255,.12), rgba(255,255,255,.04)),
    url("https://res.cloudinary.com/dkzycxzwj/image/upload/v1778220159/Heritage_History_Tours_atzfxv.jpg") center/cover no-repeat !important;
}
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > div:first-child::after {
  right: clamp(1.1rem, 2.1vw, 1.8rem) !important;
  top: auto !important;
  bottom: clamp(1.2rem, 2.4vw, 2rem) !important;
  width: clamp(82px, 9vw, 124px) !important;
  height: clamp(82px, 9vw, 124px) !important;
  background:
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255,255,255,.1), rgba(255,255,255,.03)),
    url("https://res.cloudinary.com/dkzycxzwj/image/upload/v1778220166/Varanasi_Spiritual_Journe_pu7uup.jpg") center/cover no-repeat !important;
}
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > div:first-child h2::after {
  right: clamp(-168px, -18vw, -92px) !important;
  top: clamp(8px, 1.6vw, 20px) !important;
  width: clamp(128px, 15vw, 208px) !important;
  height: clamp(128px, 15vw, 208px) !important;
  background:
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255,255,255,.1), rgba(255,255,255,.03)),
    url("https://res.cloudinary.com/dkzycxzwj/image/upload/v1778220164/Rajasthan_Heritage_Trail_tkymgr.jpg") center/cover no-repeat !important;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > div:first-child {
    padding-right: clamp(120px, 23vw, 170px) !important;
    min-height: auto !important;
  }
  body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > div:first-child h2::after {
    right: 0 !important;
    width: clamp(92px, 16vw, 130px) !important;
    height: clamp(92px, 16vw, 130px) !important;
  }
}

/* section-2 final image cluster: fixed top-right with subtle roaming */
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > div:first-child {
  padding-right: clamp(240px, 26vw, 360px) !important;
}
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > div:first-child::before {
  right: clamp(18px, 2.1vw, 30px) !important;
  top: clamp(138px, 14vw, 190px) !important;
  bottom: auto !important;
  width: clamp(88px, 9.5vw, 136px) !important;
  height: clamp(88px, 9.5vw, 136px) !important;
  animation: aboutCircleRoamA 5.5s ease-in-out infinite alternate !important;
}
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > div:first-child::after {
  right: clamp(28px, 3vw, 42px) !important;
  top: clamp(288px, 30vw, 370px) !important;
  bottom: auto !important;
  width: clamp(72px, 8.2vw, 112px) !important;
  height: clamp(72px, 8.2vw, 112px) !important;
  animation: aboutCircleRoamB 6.2s ease-in-out infinite alternate !important;
}

/* SECTION 2 ONE-WIN FINAL (highest priority) */
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > div:first-child{
  padding-right:380px !important;
  min-height:780px !important;
  border-radius:10px !important;
  position:relative !important;
  overflow:hidden !important;
}
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > div:first-child .inline-flex::after{
  content:none !important;
  display:none !important;
}
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > div:first-child h2{
  font-size:clamp(3rem,5.4vw,5.4rem) !important;
  line-height:.94 !important;
  max-width:12ch !important;
  margin-bottom:1rem !important;
}
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > div:first-child p{
  max-width:30ch !important;
}
/* top-right large */
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > div:first-child h2::after{
  right:28px !important;
  top:18px !important;
  width:178px !important;
  height:178px !important;
  z-index:4 !important;
}
/* top-right middle */
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > div:first-child::before{
  right:36px !important;
  top:222px !important;
  width:128px !important;
  height:128px !important;
  z-index:4 !important;
}
/* top-right small */
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > div:first-child::after{
  right:96px !important;
  top:352px !important;
  width:102px !important;
  height:102px !important;
  z-index:4 !important;
}

@media (max-width:900px){
  body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > div:first-child{
    padding-right:170px !important;
    min-height:auto !important;
  }
  body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > div:first-child h2{
    font-size:clamp(2.2rem,8vw,3.2rem) !important;
    max-width:none !important;
  }
  body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > div:first-child p{
    max-width:none !important;
  }
  body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > div:first-child h2::after{
    right:8px !important; top:12px !important; width:98px !important; height:98px !important;
  }
  body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > div:first-child::before{
    right:10px !important; top:124px !important; width:78px !important; height:78px !important;
  }
  body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > div:first-child::after{
    right:36px !important; top:204px !important; width:64px !important; height:64px !important;
  }
}

/* SECTION 2 DEFINITIVE CLEANUP (single source of truth) */
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl {
  position: relative !important;
  width: min(100%, 1240px) !important;
  margin: 0 auto !important;
  display: block !important;
}
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl::after {
  content: none !important;
  display: none !important;
}
/* third circle anchored to block (top-right cluster lower point) */
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl::before {
  content: "" !important;
  position: absolute !important;
  right: 70px !important;
  top: 360px !important;
  width: 108px !important;
  height: 108px !important;
  border-radius: 10px !important;
  border: 3px solid rgba(255,255,255,.48) !important;
  background:
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255,255,255,.1), rgba(255,255,255,.03)),
    url("https://res.cloudinary.com/dkzycxzwj/image/upload/v1778220159/Heritage_History_Tours_atzfxv.jpg") center/cover no-repeat !important;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(6,23,45,.22) !important;
  z-index: 5 !important;
  animation: aboutCircleRoamB 6s ease-in-out infinite alternate !important;
  pointer-events: none !important;
}

body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > div:first-child {
  position: relative !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  border-radius: 10px !important;
  min-height: 760px !important;
  padding-right: 360px !important;
}
/* disable old conflicting small-top-left artifact */
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > div:first-child .inline-flex::before,
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > div:first-child .inline-flex::after {
  content: none !important;
  display: none !important;
}

/* readable text area (no excessive narrowing) */
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > div:first-child h2 {
  font-size: clamp(3rem, 5vw, 5rem) !important;
  line-height: .95 !important;
  max-width: 10ch !important;
  margin-bottom: 1rem !important;
}
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > div:first-child p {
  max-width: 32ch !important;
}

/* circle 1 large top-right */
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > div:first-child h2::after {
  content: "" !important;
  position: absolute !important;
  right: 28px !important;
  top: 18px !important;
  width: 184px !important;
  height: 184px !important;
  border-radius: 10px !important;
  border: 4px solid rgba(255,255,255,.52) !important;
  background:
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255,255,255,.1), rgba(255,255,255,.03)),
    url("https://res.cloudinary.com/dkzycxzwj/image/upload/v1778220164/Rajasthan_Heritage_Trail_tkymgr.jpg") center/cover no-repeat !important;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(6,23,45,.28) !important;
  z-index: 5 !important;
  animation: aboutCircleRoamC 5.8s ease-in-out infinite alternate !important;
}
/* circle 2 mid-right */
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > div:first-child::before {
  content: "" !important;
  position: absolute !important;
  right: 38px !important;
  top: 232px !important;
  width: 138px !important;
  height: 138px !important;
  border-radius: 10px !important;
  border: 3px solid rgba(255,255,255,.5) !important;
  background:
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255,255,255,.12), rgba(255,255,255,.04)),
    url("https://res.cloudinary.com/dkzycxzwj/image/upload/v1778220166/Varanasi_Spiritual_Journe_pu7uup.jpg") center/cover no-repeat !important;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(6,23,45,.26) !important;
  z-index: 5 !important;
  animation: aboutCircleRoamA 5.4s ease-in-out infinite alternate !important;
}
/* keep this free so the third circle comes from wrapper::before */
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > div:first-child::after {
  content: none !important;
  display: none !important;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > div:first-child {
    padding-right: 170px !important;
    min-height: auto !important;
  }
  body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > div:first-child h2 {
    font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 8vw, 3.2rem) !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
  }
  body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > div:first-child p {
    max-width: 100% !important;
  }
  body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > div:first-child h2::after {
    right: 8px !important;
    top: 10px !important;
    width: 102px !important;
    height: 102px !important;
  }
  body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > div:first-child::before {
    right: 12px !important;
    top: 124px !important;
    width: 82px !important;
    height: 82px !important;
  }
  body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl::before {
    right: 30px !important;
    top: 210px !important;
    width: 66px !important;
    height: 66px !important;
  }
}
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > div:first-child h2::after {
  right: clamp(-172px, -16vw, -96px) !important;
  top: clamp(8px, 1.2vw, 16px) !important;
  width: clamp(124px, 13vw, 198px) !important;
  height: clamp(124px, 13vw, 198px) !important;
  animation: aboutCircleRoamC 5.8s ease-in-out infinite alternate !important;
}

@keyframes aboutCircleRoamA {
  0% { transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0); }
  100% { transform: translate3d(4px, -6px, 0); }
}
@keyframes aboutCircleRoamB {
  0% { transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0); }
  100% { transform: translate3d(-5px, 6px, 0); }
}
@keyframes aboutCircleRoamC {
  0% { transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0); }
  100% { transform: translate3d(5px, -5px, 0); }
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > div:first-child {
    padding-right: clamp(130px, 24vw, 190px) !important;
  }
  body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > div:first-child::before {
    top: 128px !important;
    right: 12px !important;
    width: clamp(74px, 12vw, 96px) !important;
    height: clamp(74px, 12vw, 96px) !important;
  }
  body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > div:first-child::after {
    top: 228px !important;
    right: 16px !important;
    width: clamp(62px, 10vw, 82px) !important;
    height: clamp(62px, 10vw, 82px) !important;
  }
  body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > div:first-child h2::after {
    right: 8px !important;
    top: 10px !important;
    width: clamp(84px, 14vw, 112px) !important;
    height: clamp(84px, 14vw, 112px) !important;
  }
}

/* section 2: final rectangular layout + 3 circles inside block */
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > div:first-child {
  border-radius: 8px !important;
  min-height: clamp(700px, 60vw, 860px) !important;
  padding-right: clamp(280px, 30vw, 390px) !important;
}

/* circle 1 (largest) */
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > div:first-child h2::after {
  right: clamp(-208px, -20vw, -128px) !important;
  top: clamp(4px, 1vw, 10px) !important;
  width: clamp(140px, 14vw, 210px) !important;
  height: clamp(140px, 14vw, 210px) !important;
  border-radius: 10px !important;
}

/* circle 2 (middle) */
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > div:first-child::before {
  right: clamp(22px, 2.4vw, 36px) !important;
  top: clamp(190px, 18vw, 270px) !important;
  width: clamp(102px, 10vw, 152px) !important;
  height: clamp(102px, 10vw, 152px) !important;
  border-radius: 10px !important;
}

/* circle 3 (small) */
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > div:first-child::after {
  right: clamp(54px, 4vw, 92px) !important;
  top: clamp(358px, 34vw, 470px) !important;
  width: clamp(84px, 8vw, 124px) !important;
  height: clamp(84px, 8vw, 124px) !important;
  border-radius: 10px !important;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > div:first-child {
    min-height: auto !important;
    padding-right: clamp(148px, 28vw, 220px) !important;
  }
  body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > div:first-child h2::after {
    right: clamp(-104px, -15vw, -70px) !important;
    top: 6px !important;
    width: clamp(90px, 15vw, 124px) !important;
    height: clamp(90px, 15vw, 124px) !important;
  }
  body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > div:first-child::before {
    top: 140px !important;
    right: 12px !important;
    width: clamp(72px, 11vw, 98px) !important;
    height: clamp(72px, 11vw, 98px) !important;
  }
  body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > div:first-child::after {
    top: 230px !important;
    right: 22px !important;
    width: clamp(62px, 10vw, 84px) !important;
    height: clamp(62px, 10vw, 84px) !important;
  }
}

/* SECTION 2 ABSOLUTE FINAL LOCK (force-visible 3 circles, right cluster) */
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > div:first-child {
  position: relative !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  padding-right: clamp(300px, 31vw, 420px) !important;
  min-height: clamp(720px, 62vw, 900px) !important;
}

/* disable any old extra circle source */
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > div:first-child .inline-flex::after {
  content: none !important;
  display: none !important;
}

/* circle 1: top-right (large) */
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > div:first-child h2::after {
  content: "" !important;
  position: absolute !important;
  right: 26px !important;
  top: 14px !important;
  width: clamp(138px, 14vw, 210px) !important;
  height: clamp(138px, 14vw, 210px) !important;
  border-radius: 10px !important;
  border: 4px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .52) !important;
  background:
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255,255,255,.1), rgba(255,255,255,.03)),
    url("https://res.cloudinary.com/dkzycxzwj/image/upload/v1778220164/Rajasthan_Heritage_Trail_tkymgr.jpg") center/cover no-repeat !important;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(6, 23, 45, .28) !important;
  z-index: 3 !important;
  animation: aboutCircleRoamC 5.8s ease-in-out infinite alternate !important;
}

/* circle 2: mid-right */
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > div:first-child::before {
  content: "" !important;
  position: absolute !important;
  right: 34px !important;
  top: 238px !important;
  width: clamp(98px, 10vw, 150px) !important;
  height: clamp(98px, 10vw, 150px) !important;
  border-radius: 10px !important;
  border: 3px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .5) !important;
  background:
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255,255,255,.12), rgba(255,255,255,.04)),
    url("https://res.cloudinary.com/dkzycxzwj/image/upload/v1778220166/Varanasi_Spiritual_Journe_pu7uup.jpg") center/cover no-repeat !important;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(6, 23, 45, .26) !important;
  z-index: 3 !important;
  animation: aboutCircleRoamA 5.5s ease-in-out infinite alternate !important;
}

/* circle 3: lower-right */
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > div:first-child::after {
  content: "" !important;
  position: absolute !important;
  right: 84px !important;
  top: 422px !important;
  width: clamp(82px, 8.2vw, 124px) !important;
  height: clamp(82px, 8.2vw, 124px) !important;
  border-radius: 10px !important;
  border: 3px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .45) !important;
  background:
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255,255,255,.1), rgba(255,255,255,.03)),
    url("https://res.cloudinary.com/dkzycxzwj/image/upload/v1778220159/Heritage_History_Tours_atzfxv.jpg") center/cover no-repeat !important;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(6, 23, 45, .22) !important;
  z-index: 3 !important;
  animation: aboutCircleRoamB 6.2s ease-in-out infinite alternate !important;
}

/* SECTION 2 REFERENCE-LAYOUT FINAL LOCK */
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl::before,
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl::after,
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > div:first-child .inline-flex::before,
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > div:first-child .inline-flex::after {
  content: none !important;
  display: none !important;
}

body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > div:first-child {
  position: relative !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  border-radius: 10px !important;
  min-height: clamp(420px, 40vw, 520px) !important;
  padding: clamp(1.6rem, 2.4vw, 2.3rem) clamp(1.2rem, 2vw, 1.9rem) !important;
  padding-right: clamp(280px, 31vw, 390px) !important;
  display: block !important;
}

body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > div:first-child h2 {
  position: static !important;
  max-width: 11ch !important;
  margin-bottom: .8rem !important;
}

body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > div:first-child p {
  display: inline !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  max-width: none !important;
}

body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > div:first-child p:not(:last-of-type)::after {
  content: " " !important;
}

/* large circle near heading */
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > div:first-child h2::after {
  content: "" !important;
  position: absolute !important;
  right: 26px !important;
  top: 24px !important;
  width: 182px !important;
  height: 182px !important;
  border-radius: 10px !important;
  border: 4px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .5) !important;
  background:
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255,255,255,.1), rgba(255,255,255,.03)),
    url("https://res.cloudinary.com/dkzycxzwj/image/upload/v1778220164/Rajasthan_Heritage_Trail_tkymgr.jpg") center/cover no-repeat !important;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 34px rgba(6, 23, 45, .28) !important;
  z-index: 6 !important;
  opacity: 1 !important;
  visibility: visible !important;
  pointer-events: none !important;
  animation: aboutCircleRoamC 5.8s ease-in-out infinite alternate !important;
}

/* second large circle to the right */
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > div:first-child::before {
  content: "" !important;
  position: absolute !important;
  right: 174px !important;
  top: 34px !important;
  width: 142px !important;
  height: 142px !important;
  border-radius: 10px !important;
  border: 4px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .46) !important;
  background:
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255,255,255,.12), rgba(255,255,255,.04)),
    url("https://res.cloudinary.com/dkzycxzwj/image/upload/v1778220166/Varanasi_Spiritual_Journe_pu7uup.jpg") center/cover no-repeat !important;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(6, 23, 45, .25) !important;
  z-index: 7 !important;
  opacity: 1 !important;
  visibility: visible !important;
  pointer-events: none !important;
  animation: aboutCircleRoamA 5.5s ease-in-out infinite alternate !important;
}

/* small accent circle below overlap */
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > div:first-child::after {
  content: "" !important;
  position: absolute !important;
  right: 116px !important;
  top: 188px !important;
  width: 102px !important;
  height: 102px !important;
  border-radius: 10px !important;
  border: 3px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .44) !important;
  background:
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255,255,255,.1), rgba(255,255,255,.03)),
    url("https://res.cloudinary.com/dkzycxzwj/image/upload/v1778220159/Heritage_History_Tours_atzfxv.jpg") center/cover no-repeat !important;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 24px rgba(6, 23, 45, .22) !important;
  z-index: 8 !important;
  opacity: 1 !important;
  visibility: visible !important;
  pointer-events: none !important;
  animation: aboutCircleRoamB 6.2s ease-in-out infinite alternate !important;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > div:first-child {
    min-height: auto !important;
    padding-right: 176px !important;
  }

  body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > div:first-child h2 {
    max-width: 100% !important;
  }

  body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > div:first-child p {
    max-width: 100% !important;
  }

  body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > div:first-child h2::after {
    right: 12px !important;
    top: 14px !important;
    width: 106px !important;
    height: 106px !important;
  }

  body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > div:first-child::before {
    right: 80px !important;
    top: 34px !important;
    width: 78px !important;
    height: 78px !important;
  }

  body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > div:first-child::after {
    right: 52px !important;
    top: 104px !important;
    width: 56px !important;
    height: 56px !important;
  }
}

/* SECTION 2 TEXT LAYOUT FINAL TUNE (keep image positions) */
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > div:first-child {
  padding-right: clamp(220px, 24vw, 300px) !important;
}

body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > div:first-child h2 {
  max-width: min(100%, 760px) !important;
  font-size: clamp(2.7rem, 4.3vw, 4.2rem) !important;
  line-height: .95 !important;
  text-wrap: balance !important;
}

body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > div:first-child p {
  display: block !important;
  max-width: none !important;
  margin: 0 0 .7rem 0 !important;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > div:first-child {
    padding-right: 176px !important;
  }
  body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > div:first-child h2 {
    max-width: 100% !important;
    font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 8vw, 3.2rem) !important;
  }
}

/* SECTION 3 INTERACTION FINAL */
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(4) .grid > div {
  cursor: pointer !important;
  transition: transform .3s ease, box-shadow .3s ease, background .28s ease, border-color .28s ease !important;
}

body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(4) .grid > div h3,
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(4) .grid > div p,
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(4) .grid > div .text-sm {
  will-change: transform !important;
  animation: aboutCardTextTopDown .58s cubic-bezier(.22, 1, .36, 1) both !important;
}

body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(4) .grid > div:nth-child(2) h3,
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(4) .grid > div:nth-child(2) p,
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(4) .grid > div:nth-child(2) .text-sm { animation-delay: .06s !important; }
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(4) .grid > div:nth-child(3) h3,
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(4) .grid > div:nth-child(3) p,
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(4) .grid > div:nth-child(3) .text-sm { animation-delay: .12s !important; }
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(4) .grid > div:nth-child(4) h3,
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(4) .grid > div:nth-child(4) p,
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(4) .grid > div:nth-child(4) .text-sm { animation-delay: .18s !important; }

body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(4) .grid > div.is-active {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #79b9ff, #53a4f7) !important;
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .62) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 22px 54px rgba(69, 156, 255, .42) !important;
  transform: translateY(-4px) !important;
}

body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(4) .grid > div.is-active .text-2xl {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.32) !important;
}

@keyframes aboutCardTextTopDown {
  0% { transform: translateY(-24px) scale(.95); }
  60% { transform: translateY(5px) scale(1.02); }
  100% { transform: translateY(0) scale(1); }
}

/* SECTION 3 TEXT ANIMATION FORCE (top -> bottom pop loop) */
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(4) .grid > div h3,
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(4) .grid > div h4,
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(4) .grid > div p,
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(4) .grid > div .text-sm,
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(4) .grid > div [class*="text-"]:not(.text-2xl) {
  display: block !important;
  animation-name: aboutCardTextVerticalPop !important;
  animation-duration: 1.55s !important;
  animation-timing-function: cubic-bezier(.34, 1.56, .64, 1) !important;
  animation-iteration-count: infinite !important;
  animation-direction: alternate !important;
  animation-fill-mode: both !important;
  will-change: transform !important;
}

body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(4) .grid > div:nth-child(2) h3,
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(4) .grid > div:nth-child(2) h4,
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(4) .grid > div:nth-child(2) p,
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(4) .grid > div:nth-child(2) .text-sm,
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(4) .grid > div:nth-child(2) [class*="text-"]:not(.text-2xl) {
  animation-delay: .12s !important;
}
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(4) .grid > div:nth-child(3) h3,
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(4) .grid > div:nth-child(3) h4,
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(4) .grid > div:nth-child(3) p,
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(4) .grid > div:nth-child(3) .text-sm,
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(4) .grid > div:nth-child(3) [class*="text-"]:not(.text-2xl) {
  animation-delay: .22s !important;
}
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(4) .grid > div:nth-child(4) h3,
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(4) .grid > div:nth-child(4) h4,
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(4) .grid > div:nth-child(4) p,
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(4) .grid > div:nth-child(4) .text-sm,
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(4) .grid > div:nth-child(4) [class*="text-"]:not(.text-2xl) {
  animation-delay: .32s !important;
}

@keyframes aboutCardTextVerticalPop {
  0% { transform: translateY(-14px) scale(.96); }
  45% { transform: translateY(6px) scale(1.02); }
  100% { transform: translateY(0) scale(1); }
}

/* SECTION 3 FINAL CLEAN: no click color-change, keep pop text motion */
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(4) .grid > div {
  cursor: default !important;
  opacity: 1 !important;
  transform: none !important;
  transition: transform .3s ease, box-shadow .3s ease !important;
}

/* keep card blue even if any script adds is-active */
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(4) .grid > div.is-active {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #245ca8, #123f7a) !important;
  border-color: transparent !important;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 52px rgba(36, 92, 168, .28) !important;
  transform: none !important;
}

body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(4) .grid > div.is-active .text-2xl {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.18) !important;
}

/* STATS BOX ROW FIX (500+ / 12+ / ... / 40+) */
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > .grid > div,
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > .grid > div:hover,
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > .grid > div:focus,
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > .grid > div:active,
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > .grid > div.is-active,
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > .grid > div.is-prev-1,
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > .grid > div.is-prev-2,
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > .grid > div.is-next-1,
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > .grid > div.is-next-2 {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ab-blue), var(--ab-blue-dark)) !important;
  border-color: transparent !important;
  box-shadow: 0 18px 42px rgba(36, 92, 168, 0.24) !important;
  transform: none !important;
}

/* prevent white inner layers from showing */
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > .grid > div > * {
  background: transparent !important;
}

/* force visible text + pop-up vertical animation inside boxes */
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > .grid > div .font-serif,
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > .grid > div .text-sm,
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > .grid > div h3,
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > .grid > div h4,
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > .grid > div p,
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > .grid > div span {
  color: #ffffff !important;
  animation: aboutStatsTextVerticalPop 1.45s cubic-bezier(.34, 1.56, .64, 1) infinite alternate !important;
}

body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > .grid > div:nth-child(2) .font-serif,
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > .grid > div:nth-child(2) .text-sm,
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > .grid > div:nth-child(2) h3,
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > .grid > div:nth-child(2) h4,
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > .grid > div:nth-child(2) p,
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > .grid > div:nth-child(2) span { animation-delay: .10s !important; }

body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > .grid > div:nth-child(3) .font-serif,
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > .grid > div:nth-child(3) .text-sm,
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > .grid > div:nth-child(3) h3,
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > .grid > div:nth-child(3) h4,
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > .grid > div:nth-child(3) p,
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > .grid > div:nth-child(3) span { animation-delay: .20s !important; }

body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > .grid > div:nth-child(4) .font-serif,
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > .grid > div:nth-child(4) .text-sm,
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > .grid > div:nth-child(4) h3,
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > .grid > div:nth-child(4) h4,
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > .grid > div:nth-child(4) p,
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > .grid > div:nth-child(4) span { animation-delay: .30s !important; }

@keyframes aboutStatsTextVerticalPop {
  0% { transform: translateY(-10px) scale(.97); }
  50% { transform: translateY(4px) scale(1.02); }
  100% { transform: translateY(0) scale(1); }
}

/* SECTION 2 TEXT POP-UP ANIMATION */
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > div:first-child h2 {
  animation: aboutSection2TextPop 1.45s cubic-bezier(.34, 1.56, .64, 1) infinite alternate !important;
  transform-origin: left top !important;
  will-change: transform !important;
}

body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > div:first-child p {
  animation: aboutSection2TextPop 1.55s cubic-bezier(.34, 1.56, .64, 1) infinite alternate !important;
  transform-origin: left top !important;
  will-change: transform !important;
}

body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > div:first-child p:nth-of-type(2) {
  animation-delay: .10s !important;
}
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > div:first-child p:nth-of-type(3) {
  animation-delay: .20s !important;
}
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > div:first-child p:nth-of-type(4) {
  animation-delay: .30s !important;
}
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > div:first-child p:nth-of-type(5) {
  animation-delay: .40s !important;
}

@keyframes aboutSection2TextPop {
  0% { transform: translateY(-10px) scale(.97); }
  55% { transform: translateY(4px) scale(1.02); }
  100% { transform: translateY(0) scale(1); }
}

/* SECTION 2 FINAL OVERLAP FIX: lock image top-right, text separate */
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > div:first-child {
  padding-right: clamp(320px, 34vw, 430px) !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
}

/* keep text in its own layer/flow */
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > div:first-child > * {
  position: relative !important;
  z-index: 2 !important;
}

/* do not move heading block (its pseudo was causing image drift) */
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > div:first-child h2 {
  animation: none !important;
  transform: none !important;
  max-width: min(100%, 760px) !important;
}

/* paragraph should use available width more evenly */
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > div:first-child p {
  max-width: none !important;
  text-align: justify !important;
  animation: aboutSection2ParaPop 1.45s cubic-bezier(.34, 1.56, .64, 1) infinite alternate !important;
}

/* lock all 3 circles in top-right empty area */
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > div:first-child h2::after {
  right: 26px !important;
  top: 20px !important;
  width: 178px !important;
  height: 178px !important;
  z-index: 6 !important;
  pointer-events: none !important;
}

body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > div:first-child::before {
  right: 178px !important;
  top: 34px !important;
  width: 136px !important;
  height: 136px !important;
  z-index: 7 !important;
  pointer-events: none !important;
}

body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > div:first-child::after {
  right: 112px !important;
  top: 184px !important;
  width: 98px !important;
  height: 98px !important;
  z-index: 8 !important;
  pointer-events: none !important;
}

@keyframes aboutSection2ParaPop {
  0% { transform: translateY(-8px) scale(.985); }
  55% { transform: translateY(3px) scale(1.01); }
  100% { transform: translateY(0) scale(1); }
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > div:first-child {
    padding-right: 176px !important;
  }
  body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > div:first-child p {
    text-align: left !important;
  }
  body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > div:first-child h2::after {
    right: 12px !important; top: 14px !important; width: 106px !important; height: 106px !important;
  }
  body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > div:first-child::before {
    right: 80px !important; top: 34px !important; width: 78px !important; height: 78px !important;
  }
  body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > div:first-child::after {
    right: 52px !important; top: 104px !important; width: 56px !important; height: 56px !important;
  }
}

/* SECTION 2 HARD PIN (top-right inside block, no overlap) */
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl {
  position: relative !important;
}

body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > div:first-child {
  position: relative !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  padding-right: clamp(330px, 35vw, 440px) !important;
}

/* Remove heading-attached circle source to avoid drifting over text */
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > div:first-child h2::after {
  content: none !important;
  display: none !important;
}

/* keep text clean and separate from image area */
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > div:first-child h2,
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > div:first-child p {
  position: relative !important;
  z-index: 2 !important;
}
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > div:first-child p {
  max-width: none !important;
  text-align: left !important;
}

/* Circle 1 (large) pinned top-right */
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > div:first-child::before {
  content: "" !important;
  position: absolute !important;
  right: 26px !important;
  top: 18px !important;
  width: 180px !important;
  height: 180px !important;
  border-radius: 10px !important;
  border: 4px solid rgba(255,255,255,.52) !important;
  background:
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255,255,255,.1), rgba(255,255,255,.03)),
    url("https://res.cloudinary.com/dkzycxzwj/image/upload/v1778220164/Rajasthan_Heritage_Trail_tkymgr.jpg") center/cover no-repeat !important;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(6,23,45,.28) !important;
  z-index: 6 !important;
}

/* Circle 2 (medium) */
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > div:first-child::after {
  content: "" !important;
  position: absolute !important;
  right: 188px !important;
  top: 44px !important;
  width: 136px !important;
  height: 136px !important;
  border-radius: 10px !important;
  border: 3px solid rgba(255,255,255,.46) !important;
  background:
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255,255,255,.12), rgba(255,255,255,.04)),
    url("https://res.cloudinary.com/dkzycxzwj/image/upload/v1778220166/Varanasi_Spiritual_Journe_pu7uup.jpg") center/cover no-repeat !important;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 26px rgba(6,23,45,.24) !important;
  z-index: 7 !important;
}

/* Circle 3 (small) */
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl::before {
  content: "" !important;
  position: absolute !important;
  right: 122px !important;
  top: 188px !important;
  width: 96px !important;
  height: 96px !important;
  border-radius: 10px !important;
  border: 3px solid rgba(255,255,255,.44) !important;
  background:
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255,255,255,.1), rgba(255,255,255,.03)),
    url("https://res.cloudinary.com/dkzycxzwj/image/upload/v1778220159/Heritage_History_Tours_atzfxv.jpg") center/cover no-repeat !important;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 22px rgba(6,23,45,.22) !important;
  z-index: 8 !important;
  pointer-events: none !important;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > div:first-child {
    padding-right: 176px !important;
  }
  body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > div:first-child::before {
    right: 12px !important; top: 14px !important; width: 106px !important; height: 106px !important;
  }
  body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > div:first-child::after {
    right: 84px !important; top: 34px !important; width: 78px !important; height: 78px !important;
  }
  body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl::before {
    right: 54px !important; top: 104px !important; width: 56px !important; height: 56px !important;
  }
}

/* SECTION 2 SIMPLE FINAL (2-line heading + full paragraph width + one medium circle) */
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl::before,
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl::after,
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > div:first-child::after,
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > div:first-child h2::after {
  content: none !important;
  display: none !important;
}

body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > div:first-child {
  position: relative !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  padding-right: clamp(230px, 26vw, 300px) !important;
}

body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > div:first-child h2 {
  max-width: 16ch !important;
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 4.1vw, 4rem) !important;
  line-height: .96 !important;
  text-wrap: balance !important;
  animation: none !important;
  transform: none !important;
}

body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > div:first-child p {
  max-width: none !important;
  text-align: justify !important;
  text-justify: inter-word !important;
}

/* one medium circle image fixed top-right */
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > div:first-child::before {
  content: "" !important;
  position: absolute !important;
  right: 24px !important;
  top: 22px !important;
  width: 152px !important;
  height: 152px !important;
  border-radius: 10px !important;
  border: 4px solid rgba(255,255,255,.52) !important;
  background:
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255,255,255,.1), rgba(255,255,255,.03)),
    url("https://res.cloudinary.com/dkzycxzwj/image/upload/v1778220164/Rajasthan_Heritage_Trail_tkymgr.jpg") center/cover no-repeat !important;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(6,23,45,.28) !important;
  z-index: 6 !important;
  pointer-events: none !important;
  animation: none !important;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > div:first-child {
    padding-right: 146px !important;
  }
  body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > div:first-child h2 {
    max-width: 100% !important;
    font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 8vw, 3.2rem) !important;
  }
  body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > div:first-child p {
    text-align: left !important;
  }
  body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > div:first-child::before {
    right: 10px !important;
    top: 12px !important;
    width: 98px !important;
    height: 98px !important;
  }
}

/* SECTION 2 TRUE FINAL LOCK (requested by user) */
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl::before,
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl::after,
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > div:first-child::after,
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > div:first-child h2::after {
  content: none !important;
  display: none !important;
}

body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > div:first-child {
  position: relative !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  padding-right: 220px !important;
}

/* heading in 2 lines */
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > div:first-child h2 {
  display: block !important;
  max-width: 19ch !important;
  width: auto !important;
  line-height: .96 !important;
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 4vw, 3.9rem) !important;
  text-wrap: balance !important;
  animation: none !important;
  transform: none !important;
}

/* paragraph uses both sides of text area */
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > div:first-child p {
  display: block !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  max-width: 100% !important;
  margin: 0 0 .75rem 0 !important;
  text-align: justify !important;
  text-justify: inter-word !important;
  animation: none !important;
  transform: none !important;
}
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > div:first-child p:not(:last-of-type)::after {
  content: none !important;
}

/* one medium circle fixed top-right */
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > div:first-child::before {
  content: "" !important;
  display: block !important;
  position: absolute !important;
  left: auto !important;
  right: 20px !important;
  top: 18px !important;
  bottom: auto !important;
  width: 154px !important;
  height: 154px !important;
  border-radius: 10px !important;
  border: 4px solid rgba(255,255,255,.52) !important;
  background:
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255,255,255,.1), rgba(255,255,255,.03)),
    url("https://res.cloudinary.com/dkzycxzwj/image/upload/v1778220164/Rajasthan_Heritage_Trail_tkymgr.jpg") center/cover no-repeat !important;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(6,23,45,.28) !important;
  z-index: 5 !important;
  pointer-events: none !important;
  animation: none !important;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > div:first-child {
    padding-right: 140px !important;
  }
  body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > div:first-child h2 {
    max-width: 100% !important;
    font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 8vw, 3.1rem) !important;
  }
  body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > div:first-child p {
    text-align: left !important;
  }
  body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > div:first-child::before {
    left: auto !important;
    right: 10px !important;
    top: 12px !important;
    width: 96px !important;
    height: 96px !important;
  }
}

/* ============================================ */
/* SECTION 3: SINGLE CIRCLE CAROUSEL LAYOUT   */
/* ============================================ */

body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(4) {
  background: #245ca8 !important;
  padding: clamp(4rem,7vw,7rem) clamp(1rem,5vw,4rem) !important;
  position: relative !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
}

body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(4) .text-center h2 {
  color: #ffffff !important;
}
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(4) .text-center p {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.7) !important;
}
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(4) .inline-flex {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.7) !important;
}

/* hide original grid — JS will build the carousel */
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(4) .grid {
  display: none !important;
}

/* CAROUSEL WRAPPER */
.sec3-carousel {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 860px;
  margin: 2.5rem auto 0;
}

/* horizontal white line */
.sec3-carousel__line {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.55);
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  z-index: 0;
}

/* circle stage */
.sec3-carousel__stage {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  min-height: 360px;
}

/* the square card */
.sec3-card {
  width: 310px;
  height: 310px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  border: 5px solid #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 16px rgba(255,255,255,.12), 0 20px 60px rgba(6,23,45,.55);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 0 2rem 2.4rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  overflow: hidden;
  animation: sec3CardIn .6s cubic-bezier(.34,1.56,.64,1) both;
}

/* image background inside card */
.sec3-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center center;
  background-image: var(--card-bg);
  opacity: .65;
  z-index: 0;
}

/* gradient overlay */
.sec3-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom,
    rgba(10,30,78,.08) 0%,
    rgba(10,30,78,.18) 40%,
    rgba(10,30,78,.82) 68%,
    rgba(6,20,60,.96) 100%
  );
  z-index: 1;
}

.sec3-card__icon,
.sec3-card__title,
.sec3-card__text {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.sec3-card__icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.22);
  border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,.45);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: .55rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.sec3-card__icon i { color: #ffffff; }

.sec3-card__title {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: clamp(.9rem,1.4vw,1.08rem);
  color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: .5rem;
}

.sec3-card__text {
  font-size: clamp(.62rem,.95vw,.78rem);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.88);
  line-height: 1.5;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 4;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
}

/* nav row */
.sec3-carousel__nav {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1.4rem;
  margin-top: 2.2rem;
}

.sec3-btn {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,.6);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background .22s ease, transform .22s ease, border-color .22s ease;
}
.sec3-btn:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.28);
  border-color: #ffffff;
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

/* dot indicators */
.sec3-dots {
  display: flex;
  gap: .6rem;
  align-items: center;
}
.sec3-dot {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  border-radius: 2px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.35);
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background .22s ease, transform .22s ease;
}
.sec3-dot.active {
  background: #ffffff;
  transform: scale(1.35);
}

/* card entrance / exit animations */
@keyframes sec3CardIn {
  0%   { opacity: 0; transform: scale(.5) translateY(36px); }
  65%  { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1.05) translateY(-5px); }
  100% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1) translateY(0); }
}
@keyframes sec3CardOut {
  0%   { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1) translateY(0); }
  100% { opacity: 0; transform: scale(.65) translateY(-24px); }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .sec3-card {
    width: 240px;
    height: 240px;
    padding: 1.4rem;
  }
  .sec3-carousel__stage { min-height: 280px; }
}

/* ============================================= */
/* HERO SECTION 1 — FORCE LEFT TEXT ALIGNMENT   */
/* ============================================= */
body.about-page main > section:first-child {
  text-align: left !important;
  align-items: stretch !important;
}

/* Target .page-hero-content directly to beat its own specificity */
body.about-page main > section:first-child > .page-hero-content,
body.about-page main > section:first-child > div {
  width: 100% !important;
  max-width: 60% !important;          /* leaves room for right image */
  margin: 0 !important;               /* kills margin: 0 auto centering */
  align-self: flex-start !important;  /* anchors to left edge */
  padding: clamp(3rem,6vw,5rem) clamp(1.5rem,4vw,3rem) clamp(2rem,3vw,2.5rem) clamp(1.5rem,4vw,3rem) !important;
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  align-items: flex-start !important;
  text-align: left !important;
}

/* WHO WE ARE label — aligned left */
body.about-page main > section:first-child .inline-flex {
  text-align: left !important;
  justify-content: flex-start !important;
  margin-bottom: .6rem !important;
}

/* h1 — left, wraps naturally */
body.about-page main > section:first-child h1 {
  text-align: left !important;
  max-width: 100% !important;
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4.5vw, 4rem) !important;
}

/* paragraph — left, two-line wrap */
body.about-page main > section:first-child p {
  text-align: left !important;
  max-width: 52ch !important;
  margin-top: .8rem !important;
}

@media (max-width: 700px) {
  body.about-page main > section:first-child h1 {
    max-width: 100% !important;
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 6vw, 2.8rem) !important;
  }
  body.about-page main > section:first-child p { max-width: 100% !important; }
}

/* ============================================================ */
/* MOBILE RESPONSIVENESS — ABOUT PAGE (all sections)           */
/* ============================================================ */

/* --- Global section padding on small screens --- */
@media (max-width: 700px) {
  body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2),
  body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(4),
  body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(5),
  body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(6),
  body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(7) {
    padding: 3rem 1.1rem !important;
  }
}

/* ---- SECTION 1: HERO ---- */

/* Tablet: shrink the right image, keep text left */
@media (max-width: 860px) {
  body.about-page main > section:first-child::before {
    width: clamp(110px, 25vw, 180px) !important;
    height: clamp(140px, 31vw, 220px) !important;
    right: .75rem !important;
    bottom: .75rem !important;
  }
  body.about-page main > section:first-child .page-hero-content {
    max-width: 58% !important;
  }
}

/* Mobile: text uses full width, image hides */
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  body.about-page main > section:first-child {
    min-height: clamp(260px, 56vw, 340px) !important;
  }
  body.about-page main > section:first-child::before {
    display: none !important;
  }
  body.about-page main > section:first-child .page-hero-content {
    max-width: 100% !important;
    padding-right: clamp(1rem, 4vw, 2rem) !important;
  }
  body.about-page main > section:first-child h1 {
    max-width: 100% !important;
    font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 7.5vw, 2.6rem) !important;
  }
  body.about-page main > section:first-child p {
    max-width: 100% !important;
    font-size: clamp(.82rem, 3.5vw, 1rem) !important;
  }
}

/* ---- SECTION 2: OUR STORY ---- */

/* Tablet: shrink right padding + scale circles down */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > div:first-child {
    padding-right: clamp(130px, 24vw, 180px) !important;
    min-height: auto !important;
  }
  body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > div:first-child h2 {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 7vw, 2.8rem) !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
  }
  body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > div:first-child::before {
    right: 8px !important; top: 10px !important;
    width: 88px !important; height: 88px !important;
  }
  body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > div:first-child::after {
    right: 60px !important; top: 90px !important;
    width: 64px !important; height: 64px !important;
  }
  body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl::before {
    right: 36px !important; top: 158px !important;
    width: 50px !important; height: 50px !important;
  }
}

/* Mobile: hide circles, remove right padding, full text */
@media (max-width: 520px) {
  body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > div:first-child {
    padding: 1.4rem 1.2rem !important;
    min-height: auto !important;
  }
  body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > div:first-child h2 {
    font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 6.5vw, 2.4rem) !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
  }
  body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > div:first-child p {
    text-align: left !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
  }
  /* hide all decorative circles on small phones */
  body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > div:first-child::before,
  body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > div:first-child::after,
  body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > div:first-child h2::after,
  body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl::before,
  body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl::after {
    display: none !important;
    content: none !important;
  }
  /* stats: 2 columns on mobile */
  body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > .grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
  }
  body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > .grid > div {
    min-height: 100px !important;
  }
}

/* ---- SECTION 3: CORE VALUES CAROUSEL ---- */

@media (max-width: 520px) {
  .sec3-card {
    width: 220px !important;
    height: 220px !important;
    padding: 0 1.2rem 1.8rem !important;
  }
  .sec3-carousel__stage { min-height: 250px !important; }
  .sec3-card__title { font-size: .88rem !important; }
  .sec3-card__text { font-size: .65rem !important; -webkit-line-clamp: 3 !important; }
  .sec3-btn { width: 40px !important; height: 40px !important; font-size: 1.1rem !important; }
}

/* ---- SECTION 4: JOURNEY TIMELINE ---- */

@media (max-width: 700px) {
  body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(5) .w-16.h-16 {
    width: 48px !important;
    height: 48px !important;
    min-width: 48px !important;
    font-size: .65rem !important;
    flex-shrink: 0 !important;
  }
  body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(5) .flex.gap-8 {
    gap: .8rem !important;
  }
  body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(5) .bg-gray-50 {
    padding: .9rem 1rem !important;
  }
  body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(5) .bg-gray-50 p {
    font-size: .8rem !important;
    line-height: 1.5 !important;
  }
  body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(5) h2 {
    font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 6vw, 2.2rem) !important;
  }
}

/* ---- SECTION 5: TEAM CARDS ---- */

@media (max-width: 700px) {
  body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(6) .grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 420px) {
  body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(6) .grid > div {
    grid-template-columns: 56px 1fr !important;
    padding: 1rem !important;
    column-gap: .85rem !important;
  }
  body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(6) .grid > div > .w-20 {
    width: 52px !important;
    height: 52px !important;
    min-width: 52px !important;
  }
  body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(6) .grid > div h3 {
    font-size: .9rem !important;
  }
  body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(6) .grid > div p:not(.text-xs) {
    font-size: .72rem !important;
  }
}

/* ---- SECTION 6: WHY CHOOSE US ---- */

@media (max-width: 520px) {
  body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(7) h2 {
    font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 5.5vw, 1.9rem) !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
  }
  body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(7) .grid > div {
    padding: 1.4rem 1.2rem !important;
  }
  body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(7) .grid > div .text-3xl {
    width: 52px !important;
    height: 52px !important;
    min-width: 52px !important;
  }
  body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(7) .grid > div h4 {
    font-size: .88rem !important;
  }
  body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(7) .grid > div p {
    font-size: .75rem !important;
  }
}

/* ---- SECTION 7: CTA ---- */

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(8) {
    padding: 3rem 1.5rem !important;
  }
  body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(8) h2 {
    font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 6vw, 2rem) !important;
  }
}

/* ================================================================
   SECTION 1 — FULL BACKGROUND IMAGE — PREMIUM HERO
   ================================================================ */

/* Hide inline img and gradient overlay divs */
body.about-page main > section:first-child > img {
  display: none !important;
}
body.about-page main > section:first-child > div:not(.page-hero-content) {
  display: none !important;
}

/* Full-bleed background image */
body.about-page main > section:first-child {
  background-image: url("https://res.cloudinary.com/dkzycxzwj/image/upload/q_auto/f_auto/v1778220163/Nature_Science_Expeditions_cqwtdc.jpg") !important;
  background-size: cover !important;
  background-position: center center !important;
  background-repeat: no-repeat !important;
  background-color: #0c2038 !important;
  min-height: clamp(500px, 68vh, 780px) !important;
  position: relative !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  justify-content: flex-end !important;
}

/* Cinematic dark overlay — fixed dimensions, not auto */
body.about-page main > section:first-child::before {
  content: "" !important;
  position: absolute !important;
  top: 0 !important;
  left: 0 !important;
  right: 0 !important;
  bottom: 0 !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  height: 100% !important;
  background: linear-gradient(
    to bottom,
    rgba(4, 12, 30, 0.38) 0%,
    rgba(4, 12, 30, 0.52) 40%,
    rgba(4, 12, 30, 0.82) 100%
  ) !important;
  z-index: 1 !important;
  pointer-events: none !important;
  display: block !important;
  border-radius: 0 !important;
  border: none !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
  animation: none !important;
}

/* Remove any ::after pseudo on section 1 */
body.about-page main > section:first-child::after {
  content: none !important;
  display: none !important;
}

/* Text content above overlay */
body.about-page main > section:first-child .page-hero-content {
  position: relative !important;
  z-index: 4 !important;
  max-width: 60% !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  padding: clamp(2rem,4vw,3.5rem) clamp(1rem,4vw,3rem) clamp(3rem,5vw,4.5rem) clamp(1.5rem,5vw,4rem) !important;
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  align-items: flex-start !important;
}

/* WHO WE ARE eyebrow */
body.about-page main > section:first-child .inline-flex,
body.about-page main > section:first-child .page-hero-content > div:first-child {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.82) !important;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 6px rgba(0,0,0,.4) !important;
}

/* H1 */
body.about-page main > section:first-child h1 {
  color: #ffffff !important;
  text-shadow: 0 3px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.55), 0 1px 6px rgba(0,0,0,.35) !important;
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5vw, 5rem) !important;
  line-height: 1.05 !important;
  text-align: left !important;
  max-width: 14ch !important;
}

/* Paragraph */
body.about-page main > section:first-child p {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.82) !important;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 8px rgba(0,0,0,.45) !important;
  max-width: 46ch !important;
  text-align: left !important;
  font-size: clamp(.88rem,1.1vw,1.04rem) !important;
  line-height: 1.75 !important;
}

/* Bottom fade to bleed into section 2 */
body.about-page main > section:first-child::after {
  content: "" !important;
  display: block !important;
  position: absolute !important;
  bottom: 0 !important;
  left: 0 !important;
  right: 0 !important;
  height: 120px !important;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent, rgba(4,12,30,.65)) !important;
  z-index: 2 !important;
  pointer-events: none !important;
  top: auto !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  border-radius: 0 !important;
  border: none !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
  animation: none !important;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  body.about-page main > section:first-child .page-hero-content {
    max-width: 100% !important;
  }
  body.about-page main > section:first-child h1 {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 7vw, 3.2rem) !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  body.about-page main > section:first-child {
    min-height: clamp(420px, 72vw, 560px) !important;
  }
}

/* ================================================================
   SECTION 2 — FULL BACKGROUND IMAGE + MINIMAL CONTENT (Our Story)
   ================================================================ */

/* Full-bleed background image */
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) {
  background-image: url("https://res.cloudinary.com/dkzycxzwj/image/upload/q_auto/f_auto/v1778220163/Nature_Science_Expeditions_cqwtdc.jpg") !important;
  background-size: cover !important;
  background-position: center 38% !important;
  background-repeat: no-repeat !important;
  background-color: #0a1628 !important;
  position: relative !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
}

/* Dark overlay — explicit full dimensions, no auto */
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2)::before {
  content: "" !important;
  position: absolute !important;
  top: 0 !important;
  left: 0 !important;
  right: 0 !important;
  bottom: 0 !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  height: 100% !important;
  background: linear-gradient(
    160deg,
    rgba(4, 10, 26, 0.88) 0%,
    rgba(8, 18, 46, 0.72) 50%,
    rgba(4, 10, 26, 0.85) 100%
  ) !important;
  z-index: 1 !important;
  pointer-events: none !important;
  display: block !important;
  border-radius: 0 !important;
  border: none !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
  animation: none !important;
}

body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2)::after {
  content: none !important;
  display: none !important;
}

/* Grid container — full width, centred, stacked */
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl {
  position: relative !important;
  z-index: 2 !important;
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  text-align: center !important;
  width: min(100%, 1100px) !important;
  margin: 0 auto !important;
  padding: clamp(4rem, 8vw, 8rem) clamp(1.5rem, 5vw, 4rem) clamp(4rem, 8vw, 6rem) !important;
  gap: 2.5rem !important;
}

/* Story content block — minimal transparent panel */
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > div:first-child {
  background: transparent !important;
  border: none !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
  border-radius: 0 !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  min-height: unset !important;
  overflow: visible !important;
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  max-width: 680px !important;
  position: static !important;
}

/* Hide all floating image overlays in section 2 */
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > div:first-child::before,
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > div:first-child::after,
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > div:first-child h2::after,
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > div:first-child .inline-flex::after,
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl::before,
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl::after {
  content: none !important;
  display: none !important;
}

/* Section 2 label */
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > div:first-child .inline-flex {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.65) !important;
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.25) !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  margin-bottom: 1rem !important;
  position: static !important;
  padding-right: 0 !important;
}

/* Heading: large, white, centred */
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > div:first-child h2 {
  color: #ffffff !important;
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5vw, 4.4rem) !important;
  line-height: 1.05 !important;
  max-width: none !important;
  text-align: center !important;
  padding-right: 0 !important;
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem !important;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 20px rgba(0,0,0,.5) !important;
  position: static !important;
}

/* Show only first paragraph (minimal), hide the rest */
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > div:first-child p {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.75) !important;
  font-size: clamp(.9rem, 1.1vw, 1.05rem) !important;
  line-height: 1.8 !important;
  text-align: center !important;
  max-width: 56ch !important;
  margin: 0 auto .6rem !important;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 8px rgba(0,0,0,.4) !important;
  display: none !important;
}

/* Show only first paragraph */
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > div:first-child p:first-of-type {
  display: block !important;
}

/* Stats grid — clean white on dark */
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > .grid {
  width: 100% !important;
  max-width: 900px !important;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.18) !important;
  padding-top: 2.5rem !important;
  gap: 0 !important;
}

body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > .grid > div {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.07) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12) !important;
  border-radius: 8px !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px) !important;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px) !important;
}

body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > .grid > div h3,
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > .grid > div p {
  color: #ffffff !important;
}

body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > .grid > div p {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.65) !important;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 680px) {
  body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl {
    padding: 3.5rem 1.2rem !important;
  }
  body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > div:first-child h2 {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 8vw, 3rem) !important;
  }
  body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > .grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
    gap: .8rem !important;
  }
}

/* ================================================================
   SECTION 3 — CORE VALUES CAROUSEL — PREMIUM DARK EDITION
   ================================================================ */

body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(4) {
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 10% 90%, rgba(36,92,168,.18), transparent 38%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 90% 10%, rgba(18,63,122,.22), transparent 38%),
    linear-gradient(160deg, #070f22 0%, #0e1f42 50%, #070f22 100%) !important;
  padding: clamp(4rem,7vw,7rem) clamp(1rem,5vw,4rem) !important;
  position: relative !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
}

/* Decorative grid dot pattern */
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(4)::before {
  content: "" !important;
  position: absolute !important;
  inset: 0 !important;
  top: 0 !important; left: 0 !important; right: 0 !important; bottom: 0 !important;
  width: 100% !important; height: 100% !important;
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,255,255,.06) 1px, transparent 1px) !important;
  background-size: 36px 36px !important;
  pointer-events: none !important;
  z-index: 0 !important;
  border: none !important; box-shadow: none !important; border-radius: 0 !important;
  animation: none !important;
}

body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(4) > * {
  position: relative !important;
  z-index: 1 !important;
}

/* Section heading */
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(4) .text-center h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.2vw, 2.8rem) !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 16px rgba(0,0,0,.4) !important;
}

body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(4) .text-center p {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.52) !important;
  font-size: clamp(.86rem,.98vw,.98rem) !important;
}

/* Carousel horizontal line — subtler dashed */
.sec3-carousel__line {
  background: none !important;
  border-top: 2px dashed rgba(255,255,255,.22) !important;
  height: 0 !important;
}

/* Square cards — premium glass border */
.sec3-card {
  border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,.35) !important;
  box-shadow:
    0 0 0 8px rgba(255,255,255,.06),
    0 24px 72px rgba(0,0,0,.6) !important;
  background: rgba(10,22,50,.3) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(2px) !important;
}

.sec3-card-active, .sec3-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.7) !important;
  box-shadow:
    0 0 0 12px rgba(255,255,255,.08),
    0 32px 80px rgba(0,0,0,.65),
    0 0 40px rgba(36,92,168,.35) !important;
}

/* Icon — sharp square with brand blue */
.sec3-card__icon {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #245ca8, #123f7a) !important;
  border: none !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(36,92,168,.45) !important;
}

/* Nav buttons — square style */
.sec3-btn {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.08) !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,.28) !important;
  transition: background .22s ease, transform .22s ease !important;
}

.sec3-btn:hover {
  background: rgba(36,92,168,.55) !important;
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.6) !important;
}

/* Dots — already square from earlier change */
.sec3-dot.active {
  background: #245ca8 !important;
  width: 22px !important;
  border-radius: 2px !important;
}

/* ================================================================
   SECTION 4 — JOURNEY TIMELINE — PREMIUM EDITORIAL
   ================================================================ */

body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(5) {
  background:
    linear-gradient(160deg, #f7f9fd 0%, #eef3fb 100%) !important;
  padding: clamp(4.5rem,7vw,8rem) clamp(1rem,5vw,4rem) !important;
  position: relative !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
}

/* Large decorative number watermark on right */
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(5)::before {
  content: "12" !important;
  position: absolute !important;
  right: clamp(1rem,4vw,4rem) !important;
  top: 50% !important;
  transform: translateY(-50%) !important;
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif !important;
  font-size: clamp(120px,18vw,240px) !important;
  font-weight: 900 !important;
  color: rgba(36,92,168,.05) !important;
  line-height: 1 !important;
  pointer-events: none !important;
  z-index: 0 !important;
  letter-spacing: -.04em !important;
  bottom: auto !important; left: auto !important;
  width: auto !important; height: auto !important;
  background: none !important;
  border: none !important; box-shadow: none !important; border-radius: 0 !important;
  animation: none !important;
  display: block !important;
}

body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(5)::after {
  content: none !important;
  display: none !important;
}

body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(5) > * {
  position: relative !important;
  z-index: 1 !important;
}

/* Heading */
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(5) h2 {
  color: #0c2040 !important;
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.2vw, 2.8rem) !important;
  text-shadow: none !important;
}

body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(5) .text-center > p {
  color: #4a6a9a !important;
  font-size: clamp(.88rem,1vw,1rem) !important;
}

/* Timeline cards — premium elevated look */
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(5) .bg-gray-50 {
  background: #ffffff !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(36,92,168,.1) !important;
  border-left: 4px solid #245ca8 !important;
  border-radius: 10px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(36,92,168,.08), 0 1px 4px rgba(36,92,168,.06) !important;
  transition: box-shadow .3s ease, transform .3s ease !important;
}

body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(5) .bg-gray-50:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 10px 36px rgba(36,92,168,.15), 0 2px 8px rgba(36,92,168,.08) !important;
  transform: translateX(6px) !important;
}

/* Year badges */
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(5) .w-16.h-16 {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #245ca8, #123f7a) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(36,92,168,.35) !important;
  border: 3px solid #ffffff !important;
  font-size: .72rem !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  letter-spacing: .03em !important;
}

/* Card text */
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(5) .bg-gray-50 h3 {
  color: #0c2040 !important;
  font-size: clamp(.9rem,1vw,1rem) !important;
}

body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(5) .bg-gray-50 p {
  color: #3a5a8a !important;
  font-size: clamp(.82rem,.9vw,.9rem) !important;
  line-height: 1.65 !important;
}

/* ================================================================
   SECTION 5 — TEAM — PREMIUM DEEP BLUE
   ================================================================ */

body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(6) {
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 0% 100%, rgba(36,92,168,.2), transparent 40%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 100% 0%, rgba(18,63,122,.25), transparent 40%),
    linear-gradient(140deg, #08152e 0%, #14274e 50%, #08152e 100%) !important;
  position: relative !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
}

/* Subtle diagonal stripe */
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(6)::after {
  content: "" !important;
  position: absolute !important;
  top: 0 !important; left: 0 !important; right: 0 !important; bottom: 0 !important;
  width: 100% !important; height: 100% !important;
  background: repeating-linear-gradient(
    -45deg,
    rgba(255,255,255,.015) 0px,
    rgba(255,255,255,.015) 1px,
    transparent 1px,
    transparent 28px
  ) !important;
  pointer-events: none !important;
  z-index: 0 !important;
  border: none !important; box-shadow: none !important; border-radius: 0 !important;
  animation: none !important;
}

body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(6) > * {
  position: relative !important;
  z-index: 1 !important;
}

/* Section heading */
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(6) .text-center h2 {
  color: #ffffff !important;
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem,3.2vw,2.8rem) !important;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 16px rgba(0,0,0,.3) !important;
}

body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(6) .text-center p {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.5) !important;
}

/* Team cards */
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(6) .grid > div {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.055) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12) !important;
  border-radius: 10px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0,0,0,.25) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px) !important;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px) !important;
  transition: background .3s ease, box-shadow .3s ease, transform .3s ease !important;
}

body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(6) .grid > div:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.09) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 52px rgba(0,0,0,.35), 0 0 0 1px rgba(36,92,168,.3) !important;
  transform: translateY(-4px) !important;
}

/* Icon square */
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(6) .grid > div > .w-20 {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #245ca8, #123f7a) !important;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,.25) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(36,92,168,.38) !important;
}

/* Role tag */
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(6) .grid > div .text-xs {
  color: rgba(180,210,255,.85) !important;
  letter-spacing: .08em !important;
}

/* Name */
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(6) .grid > div h3 {
  color: #ffffff !important;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 6px rgba(0,0,0,.2) !important;
}

/* Description */
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(6) .grid > div p:not(.text-xs) {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.62) !important;
  line-height: 1.65 !important;
}

/* Left decorative image column */
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(6) .max-w-6xl::before {
  border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,.18) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 32px 80px rgba(0,0,0,.5) !important;
}

/* ================================================================
   SECTION 6 — WHY CHOOSE US — PREMIUM LIGHT
   ================================================================ */

body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(7) {
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 0%, rgba(36,92,168,.08), transparent 50%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #f4f8ff 0%, #edf2fb 100%) !important;
  padding: clamp(4.5rem,7vw,8rem) clamp(1rem,5vw,4rem) !important;
  position: relative !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
}

/* Subtle top accent line */
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(7)::before {
  content: "" !important;
  position: absolute !important;
  top: 0 !important; left: 0 !important; right: 0 !important;
  bottom: auto !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  height: 4px !important;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #245ca8, transparent) !important;
  z-index: 1 !important;
  pointer-events: none !important;
  border: none !important; box-shadow: none !important; border-radius: 0 !important;
  animation: none !important;
}

/* Section heading */
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(7) h2 {
  color: #0c2040 !important;
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem,3.2vw,2.8rem) !important;
  max-width: 680px !important;
  line-height: 1.18 !important;
}

body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(7) .text-center > p {
  color: #5a78a8 !important;
}

/* Cards — clean white with subtle depth */
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(7) .grid > div {
  background: #ffffff !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(36,92,168,.1) !important;
  border-radius: 12px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(36,92,168,.06), 0 8px 32px rgba(36,92,168,.04) !important;
  transition: box-shadow .32s ease, transform .32s ease, border-color .32s ease !important;
  padding: clamp(1.6rem,2.5vw,2.2rem) !important;
}

body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(7) .grid > div:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(36,92,168,.14), 0 20px 60px rgba(36,92,168,.08) !important;
  border-color: rgba(36,92,168,.25) !important;
  transform: translateY(-5px) !important;
}

/* Top accent bar on cards */
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(7) .grid > div::before {
  height: 3px !important;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #245ca8, rgba(36,92,168,.2)) !important;
  border-radius: 12px 12px 0 0 !important;
}

/* Icon square */
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(7) .grid > div .text-3xl {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #245ca8, #123f7a) !important;
  border: none !important;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(36,92,168,.3) !important;
}

/* Card heading */
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(7) .grid > div h4 {
  color: #0c2040 !important;
  font-size: clamp(.96rem,1.1vw,1.08rem) !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
}

/* Card body */
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(7) .grid > div p {
  color: #4a6080 !important;
  line-height: 1.72 !important;
  font-size: clamp(.82rem,.92vw,.92rem) !important;
}

/* ================================================================
   SECTION 7 — CTA — FULL BACKGROUND IMAGE PREMIUM
   ================================================================ */

body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(8) {
  background-image: url("https://res.cloudinary.com/dkzycxzwj/image/upload/q_auto/f_auto/v1778220164/Northeast_Explorer_pzjrzo.jpg") !important;
  background-size: cover !important;
  background-position: center 40% !important;
  background-repeat: no-repeat !important;
  background-color: #071428 !important;
  position: relative !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  padding: clamp(5rem,9vw,9rem) clamp(1rem,5vw,4rem) !important;
}

/* Dark cinematic overlay */
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(8)::before {
  content: "" !important;
  position: absolute !important;
  top: 0 !important; left: 0 !important; right: 0 !important; bottom: 0 !important;
  width: 100% !important; height: 100% !important;
  background: linear-gradient(
    to bottom,
    rgba(4,12,32,.75) 0%,
    rgba(4,12,32,.88) 100%
  ) !important;
  z-index: 1 !important;
  pointer-events: none !important;
  border: none !important; box-shadow: none !important; border-radius: 0 !important;
  animation: none !important;
  display: block !important;
}

body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(8)::after {
  content: none !important;
  display: none !important;
}

body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(8) > * {
  position: relative !important;
  z-index: 2 !important;
}

body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(8) h2 {
  color: #ffffff !important;
  font-size: clamp(2rem,4vw,3.6rem) !important;
  line-height: 1.1 !important;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 20px rgba(0,0,0,.45) !important;
  margin-bottom: 1rem !important;
}

body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(8) p {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.7) !important;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 8px rgba(0,0,0,.35) !important;
  font-size: clamp(.9rem,1.05vw,1.05rem) !important;
}

/* CTA button — premium wax-stamp */
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(8) a {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #245ca8, #123f7a) !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  padding: 1rem 2.6rem !important;
  font-size: .72rem !important;
  letter-spacing: .18em !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  text-transform: uppercase !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  border-radius: 2px !important;
  box-shadow: 4px 4px 0 rgba(18,63,122,.45), 0 8px 28px rgba(36,92,168,.28) !important;
  transition: transform .24s ease, box-shadow .24s ease !important;
  display: inline-block !important;
}

body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(8) a:hover {
  transform: translate(-3px,-4px) !important;
  box-shadow: 7px 8px 0 rgba(18,63,122,.45), 0 16px 40px rgba(36,92,168,.38) !important;
}

/* ── RESPONSIVE POLISH 3–7 ── */

@media (max-width: 860px) {
  body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(5) .bg-gray-50:hover {
    transform: none !important;
  }
  body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(7) .grid > div:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px) !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(4),
  body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(5),
  body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(6),
  body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(7),
  body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(8) {
    padding-left: 1.1rem !important;
    padding-right: 1.1rem !important;
  }
  body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(8) h2 {
    font-size: clamp(1.7rem,7vw,2.4rem) !important;
  }
}

/* ================================================================
   FINAL LOCK — Sections 1 & 2 background images (reliable)
   ================================================================ */

/* --- Section 1: full-bleed photo via <img>, not CSS-only --- */
body.about-page main > section:first-child {
  background: #0c2038 !important;
  background-image: none !important;
  min-height: clamp(480px, 68vh, 760px) !important;
  position: relative !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  justify-content: flex-end !important;
}

body.about-page main > section:first-child > img {
  display: block !important;
  position: absolute !important;
  top: 0 !important;
  left: 0 !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  height: 100% !important;
  object-fit: cover !important;
  object-position: center 35% !important;
  z-index: 0 !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  border: none !important;
  border-radius: 0 !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
}

body.about-page main > section:first-child > div:not(.page-hero-content) {
  display: none !important;
}

body.about-page main > section:first-child::before {
  content: "" !important;
  display: block !important;
  position: absolute !important;
  top: 0 !important;
  left: 0 !important;
  right: 0 !important;
  bottom: 0 !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  height: 100% !important;
  background: linear-gradient(
    105deg,
    rgba(4, 12, 32, 0.82) 0%,
    rgba(4, 12, 32, 0.45) 48%,
    rgba(4, 12, 32, 0.35) 100%
  ) !important;
  z-index: 1 !important;
  pointer-events: none !important;
  border: none !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
  border-radius: 0 !important;
  animation: none !important;
}

body.about-page main > section:first-child::after {
  content: "" !important;
  display: block !important;
  position: absolute !important;
  left: 0 !important;
  right: 0 !important;
  bottom: 0 !important;
  top: auto !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  height: 100px !important;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent, rgba(4, 12, 32, 0.55)) !important;
  z-index: 2 !important;
  pointer-events: none !important;
  border: none !important;
}

body.about-page main > section:first-child .page-hero-content {
  position: relative !important;
  z-index: 4 !important;
}

/* --- Section 2: school expeditions photo (distinct from Section 1 hero) --- */
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) {
  background-color: #0a1628 !important;
  background-image: url("https://res.cloudinary.com/dkzycxzwj/image/upload/q_auto/f_auto/v1778220163/Nature_Science_Expeditions_cqwtdc.jpg") !important;
  background-size: cover !important;
  background-position: center 38% !important;
  background-repeat: no-repeat !important;
  background-attachment: scroll !important;
}

body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2)::before {
  background: linear-gradient(
    160deg,
    rgba(4, 10, 26, 0.62) 0%,
    rgba(8, 18, 46, 0.48) 50%,
    rgba(4, 10, 26, 0.68) 100%
  ) !important;
}

/* ================================================================
   FINAL LOCK — Section 3 white background + 4-card grid layout
   ================================================================ */

body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(4) {
  background: #ffffff !important;
  padding: clamp(4rem, 7vw, 7rem) clamp(1rem, 5vw, 4rem) !important;
}

body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(4)::before,
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(4)::after {
  content: none !important;
  display: none !important;
}

body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(4) .text-center h2 {
  color: #0c2040 !important;
  text-shadow: none !important;
}

body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(4) .text-center p {
  color: #5a78a8 !important;
}

body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(4) .inline-flex {
  color: #245ca8 !important;
}

body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(4) .inline-flex span:first-child {
  background: #245ca8 !important;
}

body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(4) .grid {
  display: none !important;
}

body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(4) .sec3-carousel {
  display: none !important;
}

/* 4-card values grid */
.sec3-values-grid {
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr)) !important;
  gap: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.5rem) !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  max-width: 1160px !important;
  margin: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem) auto 0 !important;
}

.sec3-value-card {
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  background: #ffffff !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(36, 92, 168, 0.12) !important;
  border-radius: 12px !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(36, 92, 168, 0.08), 0 1px 4px rgba(15, 35, 70, 0.06) !important;
  transition: transform 0.32s ease, box-shadow 0.32s ease, border-color 0.32s ease !important;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(28px);
  animation: sec3GridIn 0.65s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1) both;
}

.sec3-value-card:nth-child(1) { animation-delay: 0.05s; }
.sec3-value-card:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 0.15s; }
.sec3-value-card:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 0.25s; }
.sec3-value-card:nth-child(4) { animation-delay: 0.35s; }

.sec3-value-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 48px rgba(36, 92, 168, 0.16), 0 4px 12px rgba(15, 35, 70, 0.08) !important;
  border-color: rgba(36, 92, 168, 0.28) !important;
}

.sec3-value-card__img {
  width: 100% !important;
  height: clamp(140px, 16vw, 200px) !important;
  background-size: cover !important;
  background-position: center center !important;
  background-repeat: no-repeat !important;
  flex-shrink: 0 !important;
  border-bottom: 3px solid #245ca8 !important;
}

.sec3-value-card__body {
  padding: clamp(1.1rem, 2vw, 1.5rem) !important;
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  align-items: flex-start !important;
  flex: 1 !important;
}

.sec3-value-card__icon {
  width: 44px !important;
  height: 44px !important;
  min-width: 44px !important;
  border-radius: 8px !important;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #245ca8, #123f7a) !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  font-size: 1.2rem !important;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem !important;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(36, 92, 168, 0.28) !important;
}

.sec3-value-card__icon i {
  font-family: "tabler-icons" !important;
  font-style: normal !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
}

.sec3-value-card__title {
  font-family: "Playfair Display", Georgia, serif !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.2vw, 1.15rem) !important;
  color: #0c2040 !important;
  line-height: 1.2 !important;
  margin: 0 0 0.55rem 0 !important;
}

.sec3-value-card__text {
  font-size: clamp(0.78rem, 0.88vw, 0.88rem) !important;
  line-height: 1.65 !important;
  color: #4a6080 !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
}

@keyframes sec3GridIn {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(28px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .sec3-values-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)) !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 520px) {
  .sec3-values-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
  }
  .sec3-value-card__img {
    height: clamp(160px, 42vw, 220px) !important;
  }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .sec3-value-card {
    animation: none !important;
    opacity: 1 !important;
    transform: none !important;
  }
}

/* ================================================================
   SECTION 3 — SHOW HTML CONTENT (4 cards with full text)
   ================================================================ */

body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(4) .sec3-values-grid,
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(4) .sec3-carousel {
  display: none !important;
}

/* Use original page grid — all copy is already in HTML */
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(4) .grid,
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(4) .sec3-core-grid {
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr)) !important;
  gap: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.5rem) !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  margin-top: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem) !important;
}

body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(4) .grid > div {
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  align-items: stretch !important;
  background: #ffffff !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(36, 92, 168, 0.12) !important;
  border-radius: 12px !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  opacity: 1 !important;
  visibility: visible !important;
  transform: none !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(36, 92, 168, 0.08) !important;
  cursor: default !important;
  transition: transform 0.32s ease, box-shadow 0.32s ease !important;
}

body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(4) .grid > div:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 40px rgba(36, 92, 168, 0.14) !important;
}

/* Photo strip on each card */
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(4) .sec3-card-photo {
  width: 100% !important;
  height: clamp(140px, 16vw, 190px) !important;
  background-size: cover !important;
  background-position: center center !important;
  background-repeat: no-repeat !important;
  flex-shrink: 0 !important;
  border-bottom: 3px solid #245ca8 !important;
  display: block !important;
}

/* Card body padding */
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(4) .grid > div > .text-2xl,
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(4) .grid > div > h3,
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(4) .grid > div > p {
  margin-left: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.4rem) !important;
  margin-right: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.4rem) !important;
}

body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(4) .grid > div > .text-2xl {
  margin-top: 1.1rem !important;
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem !important;
  width: 44px !important;
  height: 44px !important;
  min-width: 44px !important;
  border-radius: 8px !important;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #245ca8, #123f7a) !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  font-size: 1.2rem !important;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(36, 92, 168, 0.25) !important;
}

body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(4) .grid > div > .text-2xl i {
  color: #ffffff !important;
  font-family: "tabler-icons" !important;
}

/* Titles + paragraphs — always visible, no looping animation */
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(4) .grid > div h3 {
  color: #0c2040 !important;
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.15vw, 1.12rem) !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  line-height: 1.25 !important;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem !important;
  margin-top: 0 !important;
  animation: none !important;
  transform: none !important;
  opacity: 1 !important;
  visibility: visible !important;
  display: block !important;
}

body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(4) .grid > div p {
  color: #4a6080 !important;
  font-size: clamp(0.78rem, 0.88vw, 0.9rem) !important;
  line-height: 1.68 !important;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem !important;
  animation: none !important;
  transform: none !important;
  opacity: 1 !important;
  visibility: visible !important;
  display: block !important;
}

/* Cancel scrapbook / is-active blue overrides on white cards */
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(4) .grid > div.is-active,
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(4) .grid > div.is-prev-1,
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(4) .grid > div.is-prev-2,
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(4) .grid > div.is-next-1,
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(4) .grid > div.is-next-2,
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(4) .grid > div.is-far {
  background: #ffffff !important;
  opacity: 1 !important;
  transform: none !important;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(4) .grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)) !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 520px) {
  body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(4) .grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
  }
}

/* ================================================================
   SECTION 3 — WHITE/LIGHT BG · BLUE ACCENT ONLY (final lock)
   ================================================================ */

body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(4) {
  background: #f8fafc !important;
  background-image: none !important;
}

body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(4)::before,
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(4)::after {
  content: none !important;
  display: none !important;
}

body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(4) .text-center h2 {
  color: #0c2040 !important;
  text-shadow: none !important;
}

body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(4) .text-center p {
  color: #5a6a82 !important;
}

body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(4) .inline-flex {
  color: #245ca8 !important;
}

body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(4) .inline-flex span:first-child,
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(4) .inline-flex .w-8,
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(4) .inline-flex .h-px {
  background: #245ca8 !important;
}

/* Cards: white — never blue fill */
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(4) .grid > div,
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(4) .grid > div:hover,
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(4) .grid > div.is-active,
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(4) .grid > div.is-prev-1,
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(4) .grid > div.is-prev-2,
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(4) .grid > div.is-next-1,
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(4) .grid > div.is-next-2,
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(4) .grid > div.is-far {
  background: #ffffff !important;
  color: inherit !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(36, 92, 168, 0.14) !important;
  border-radius: 12px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(15, 35, 70, 0.06) !important;
  min-height: unset !important;
}

body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(4) .grid > div:hover {
  border-color: rgba(36, 92, 168, 0.32) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(36, 92, 168, 0.1) !important;
}

/* Accent: icon square + photo underline only */
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(4) .sec3-card-photo {
  border-bottom: 3px solid #245ca8 !important;
}

body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(4) .grid > div > .text-2xl {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #245ca8, #123f7a) !important;
}

body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(4) .grid > div h3 {
  color: #0c2040 !important;
}

body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(4) .grid > div p,
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(4) .grid > div .text-sm {
  color: #4a6080 !important;
}

/* ================================================================
   SECTION 3 FIX — white cards (not grey) + eyebrow label once
   ================================================================ */

body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(4).bg-gray-50,
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(4) {
  background: #f4f7fb !important;
}

/* Cards: force pure white (override bg-gray / scrapbook) */
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(4) .grid > div,
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(4) .grid > div.bg-white,
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(4) .sec3-core-grid > div {
  background: #ffffff !important;
  background-color: #ffffff !important;
  background-image: none !important;
}

/* Card content block — aligned padding */
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(4) .grid > div > .text-2xl,
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(4) .grid > div > h3,
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(4) .grid > div > p {
  margin-left: 0 !important;
  margin-right: 0 !important;
  padding-left: clamp(1.15rem, 2vw, 1.5rem) !important;
  padding-right: clamp(1.15rem, 2vw, 1.5rem) !important;
}

body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(4) .grid > div > .text-2xl {
  margin-left: clamp(1.15rem, 2vw, 1.5rem) !important;
  margin-top: 1.15rem !important;
}

body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(4) .grid > div > p {
  padding-bottom: 1.35rem !important;
  margin-bottom: 0 !important;
}

/* Section header — single "What Drives Us" line */
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(4) .text-center {
  text-align: center !important;
  margin-bottom: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem) !important;
}

body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(4) .inline-flex {
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  gap: 0.65rem !important;
  flex-wrap: nowrap !important;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem !important;
  font-size: 0.68rem !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em !important;
  text-transform: uppercase !important;
  color: #245ca8 !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
}

body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(4) .sec3-eyebrow-line,
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(4) .inline-flex .w-8,
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(4) .inline-flex > span:first-child {
  width: 2rem !important;
  height: 1px !important;
  min-width: 2rem !important;
  background: #245ca8 !important;
  display: block !important;
  flex-shrink: 0 !important;
  font-size: 0 !important;
  line-height: 0 !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  color: transparent !important;
}

body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(4) .sec3-eyebrow-text {
  display: inline-block !important;
  color: #245ca8 !important;
  white-space: nowrap !important;
}

/* Hide duplicate text from old ::before/::after on label */
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(4) .inline-flex::before,
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(4) .inline-flex::after {
  content: none !important;
  display: none !important;
}

body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(4) .text-center h2 {
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem !important;
}

body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(4) .text-center > p {
  max-width: 52ch !important;
  margin-left: auto !important;
  margin-right: auto !important;
  line-height: 1.7 !important;
}

/* ================================================================
   SECTION 4 — REFERENCE TIMELINE LAYOUT + time-travel animation
   ================================================================ */

body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(5) {
  background: #ffffff !important;
  padding: clamp(4.5rem, 8vw, 7.5rem) clamp(1rem, 5vw, 4rem) !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
}

body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(5)::before {
  content: none !important;
  display: none !important;
}

body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(5) .max-w-4xl {
  max-width: min(100%, 1140px) !important;
  margin: 0 auto !important;
}

body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(5) .text-center > p {
  max-width: 52ch !important;
  margin: 0 auto !important;
}

body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(5) .relative {
  position: relative !important;
  margin-top: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5rem) !important;
}

body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(5) .flex.gap-8 {
  display: none !important;
}

/* Timeline shell — centered axis like reference */
.ab-journey-timeline {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1140px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 clamp(0.25rem, 2vw, 1.5rem);
}

.ab-journey-rail {
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 0;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.ab-journey-rail-line {
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 1px;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  background: rgba(36, 92, 168, 0.18);
}

.ab-journey-rail-fill {
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  width: 2px;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  height: 0;
  background: #245ca8;
  will-change: height, top;
}

.ab-journey-traveler {
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  margin-left: -12px;
  margin-top: -12px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 2px solid #245ca8;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 5px rgba(36, 92, 168, 0.1);
  will-change: top;
  z-index: 4;
  transition: none;
}

.ab-journey-traveler-core {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 5px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #245ca8;
  display: block;
}

.ab-journey-list {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.ab-journey-item {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) 52px minmax(0, 1fr);
  grid-template-areas: "left node right";
  align-items: start;
  gap: clamp(1.25rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
  padding: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4.25rem) 0;
}

.ab-journey-item:first-child {
  padding-top: 0.5rem;
}

/* LEFT — pill label + large year (reference left column) */
.ab-journey-left {
  grid-area: left;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-end;
  text-align: right;
  padding-right: clamp(1rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
}

.ab-journey-step {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 0.32rem 0.9rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: #fafbfc;
  color: #94a3b8;
  font: inherit;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.ab-journey-year-display {
  display: block;
  font: inherit;
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 400;
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4.5vw, 3.5rem);
  line-height: 1.02;
  color: #9eb0c8;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  transition: color 0.4s ease;
}

/* CENTER — ring node on the line */
.ab-journey-node {
  grid-area: node;
  justify-self: center;
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  margin-top: 0.55rem;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 2px solid rgba(36, 92, 168, 0.4);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 5px #ffffff;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
  transition: border-color 0.35s ease, transform 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease;
}

.ab-journey-node span {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 4px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(36, 92, 168, 0.2);
  transition: background 0.35s ease, transform 0.35s ease;
}

/* RIGHT — large grey card (reference right column) */
.ab-journey-right {
  grid-area: right;
  padding-left: clamp(1rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
}

/* Hidden until scroll pointer reaches this year node */
.ab-journey-reveal {
  opacity: 0 !important;
  visibility: hidden !important;
  pointer-events: none !important;
  transform: translateY(26px) scale(0.97) !important;
  transition:
    opacity 0.55s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1),
    transform 0.55s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1),
    visibility 0s linear 0.55s !important;
}

.ab-journey-item.ab-journey-reached .ab-journey-reveal {
  opacity: 1 !important;
  visibility: visible !important;
  pointer-events: auto !important;
  transform: translateY(0) scale(1) !important;
  transition:
    opacity 0.55s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1),
    transform 0.55s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1),
    visibility 0s linear 0s !important;
}

.ab-journey-card {
  background: #eef1f6 !important;
  border: none !important;
  border-radius: 16px !important;
  min-height: clamp(150px, 20vw, 220px) !important;
  padding: clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, 2.5rem) clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.25rem) !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  text-align: center !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
}

.ab-journey-card p {
  font: inherit !important;
  line-height: 1.65 !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  color: #64748b !important;
  max-width: 40ch;
}

.ab-journey-item.ab-journey-reached .ab-journey-node {
  border-color: #245ca8 !important;
  transform: scale(1.12) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 5px #ffffff, 0 0 0 9px rgba(36, 92, 168, 0.14) !important;
}

.ab-journey-item.ab-journey-reached .ab-journey-node span {
  background: #245ca8 !important;
}

.ab-journey-item.ab-journey-reached .ab-journey-year-display {
  color: #8fa8c8 !important;
}

.ab-journey-item.ab-journey-active .ab-journey-year-display {
  color: #245ca8 !important;
}

.ab-journey-item.ab-journey-active .ab-journey-step {
  border-color: rgba(36, 92, 168, 0.35) !important;
  color: #245ca8 !important;
  background: #f0f5fc !important;
}

.ab-journey-item.ab-journey-reached.ab-journey-active .ab-journey-card {
  background: #e8edf5 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(36, 92, 168, 0.08) !important;
}

/* Mobile — line left, content stacked */
@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .ab-journey-rail {
    left: 20px;
    transform: none;
  }

  .ab-journey-rail-line,
  .ab-journey-rail-fill {
    left: 0;
    transform: none;
  }

  .ab-journey-traveler {
    left: 20px;
    margin-left: -12px;
  }

  .ab-journey-item {
    grid-template-columns: 40px minmax(0, 1fr);
    grid-template-areas:
      "node left"
      "node right";
    gap: 0.5rem 1.15rem;
    padding: 2.25rem 0;
  }

  .ab-journey-left {
    align-items: flex-start;
    text-align: left;
    padding-right: 0;
    padding-left: 0.15rem;
  }

  .ab-journey-right {
    padding-left: 0.15rem;
    grid-column: 2;
  }

  .ab-journey-year-display {
    font-size: clamp(1.85rem, 8vw, 2.5rem);
  }

  .ab-journey-node {
    margin-top: 0.4rem;
  }

  .ab-journey-card {
    min-height: 130px !important;
    text-align: left !important;
    justify-content: flex-start !important;
  }

  .ab-journey-card p {
    text-align: left !important;
    max-width: none;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 520px) {
  .ab-journey-item {
    padding: 1.85rem 0;
  }

  .ab-journey-card {
    min-height: 118px !important;
    padding: 1.35rem 1.15rem !important;
  }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .ab-journey-reveal,
  .ab-journey-traveler,
  .ab-journey-node {
    transition: none !important;
  }

  .ab-journey-item .ab-journey-reveal {
    opacity: 1 !important;
    visibility: visible !important;
    transform: none !important;
  }
}

body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(5).ab-journey-ready .ab-tl-fill,
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(5).ab-journey-ready .ab-tl-arrow,
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(5).ab-journey-ready .relative > .absolute {
  display: none !important;
}

/* Section visible; cards only when pointer reached — readable text when shown */
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(5).ab-journey-ready .ab-journey-timeline {
  opacity: 1 !important;
  visibility: visible !important;
}

body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(5).ab-journey-ready .ab-journey-item:not(.ab-journey-reached) .ab-journey-reveal {
  opacity: 0 !important;
  visibility: hidden !important;
  pointer-events: none !important;
  transform: translateY(26px) scale(0.97) !important;
}

body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(5).ab-journey-ready .ab-journey-item.ab-journey-reached .ab-journey-reveal {
  opacity: 1 !important;
  visibility: visible !important;
  pointer-events: auto !important;
  transform: translateY(0) scale(1) !important;
}

body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(5).ab-journey-ready .ab-journey-card {
  background: #eef1f6 !important;
  color: #3a4a62 !important;
}

body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(5).ab-journey-ready .ab-journey-card p,
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(5).ab-journey-ready .ab-journey-card .text-gray-700 {
  color: #3a4a62 !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #3a4a62 !important;
}

/* ================================================================
   SECTION 5 — TEAM — WHITE SECTION, GREY CARDS, WHITE TEXT
   ================================================================ */

body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(6) {
  background: #ffffff !important;
  background-image: none !important;
  padding: clamp(4rem, 7vw, 6.5rem) clamp(1rem, 5vw, 4rem) !important;
  position: relative !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
}

body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(6)::before,
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(6)::after {
  content: none !important;
  display: none !important;
}

body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(6) > * {
  position: relative !important;
  z-index: 1 !important;
}

/* Heading on white background */
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(6) h2,
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(6) .text-center h2 {
  color: #0c2040 !important;
  text-shadow: none !important;
}

body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(6) .text-center > p,
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(6) .text-center p {
  color: #5a6a82 !important;
}

/* Layout: image left + 2×2 cards (desktop) */
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(6) .max-w-6xl {
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(220px, 0.4fr) 1fr !important;
  grid-template-areas:
    "img heading"
    "img cards" !important;
  gap: 0 clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.75rem) !important;
  align-items: start !important;
  max-width: min(100%, 1160px) !important;
  margin: 0 auto !important;
}

body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(6) .max-w-6xl::before {
  content: "" !important;
  display: block !important;
  grid-area: img !important;
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(12, 32, 64, 0.06) 0%, rgba(12, 32, 64, 0.18) 100%),
    url("https://res.cloudinary.com/dkzycxzwj/image/upload/q_auto/f_auto/v1778220164/Rajasthan_Heritage_Trail_tkymgr.jpg")
    center center / cover no-repeat !important;
  border-radius: 12px !important;
  min-height: clamp(320px, 44vw, 520px) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(36, 92, 168, 0.1) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 36px rgba(15, 35, 70, 0.1) !important;
}

body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(6) .max-w-6xl::after {
  content: none !important;
  display: none !important;
}

body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(6) .max-w-6xl > .text-center {
  grid-area: heading !important;
  text-align: left !important;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem !important;
}

body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(6) .grid {
  grid-area: cards !important;
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)) !important;
  gap: clamp(0.75rem, 1.4vw, 1rem) !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
}

body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(6) .grid::before,
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(6) .grid::after {
  content: none !important;
  display: none !important;
}

/* Light grey cards — left-aligned text */
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(6) .grid > div {
  background: #e8edf3 !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(36, 92, 168, 0.1) !important;
  border-radius: 12px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(15, 35, 70, 0.06) !important;
  backdrop-filter: none !important;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: none !important;
  padding: clamp(1.1rem, 2vw, 1.4rem) !important;
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: 68px 1fr !important;
  grid-template-rows: auto auto auto !important;
  column-gap: 1rem !important;
  row-gap: 0.2rem !important;
  align-items: start !important;
  text-align: left !important;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease, background 0.25s ease !important;
}

body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(6) .grid > div::before,
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(6) .grid > div::after {
  content: none !important;
  display: none !important;
  animation: none !important;
}

body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(6) .grid > div:hover {
  background: #dfe6ef !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(15, 35, 70, 0.1) !important;
}

body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(6) .grid > div h3,
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(6) .grid > div .text-xs,
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(6) .grid > div p,
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(6) .grid > div [class*="text-gray"],
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(6) .grid > div [class*="text-accent"] {
  text-align: left !important;
  justify-self: start !important;
  align-self: start !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  max-width: 100% !important;
}

body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(6) .grid > div h3 {
  grid-column: 2 !important;
  grid-row: 2 !important;
  margin: 0.1rem 0 0 !important;
  color: #0c2040 !important;
  text-align: left !important;
}

body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(6) .grid > div .text-xs {
  grid-column: 2 !important;
  grid-row: 1 !important;
  color: #245ca8 !important;
  opacity: 1 !important;
  text-align: left !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em !important;
}

body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(6) .grid > div p:not(.text-xs) {
  grid-column: 2 !important;
  grid-row: 3 !important;
  color: #3a5a7c !important;
  text-align: left !important;
  line-height: 1.6 !important;
}

body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(6) .grid > div > .w-20 {
  grid-column: 1 !important;
  grid-row: 1 / 4 !important;
  align-self: center !important;
  justify-self: center !important;
  width: 64px !important;
  height: 64px !important;
  min-width: 64px !important;
  border-radius: 10px !important;
  background: rgba(36, 92, 168, 0.1) !important;
  border: 2px solid rgba(36, 92, 168, 0.18) !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
  color: #245ca8 !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  text-align: center !important;
}

body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(6) .grid > div > .w-20 * {
  color: #245ca8 !important;
}

/* Minimal scroll fade (uses existing data-about-reveal) */
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(6) [data-about-reveal] {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(12px);
  transition: opacity 0.45s ease, transform 0.45s ease;
}

body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(6) [data-about-reveal].is-visible {
  opacity: 1 !important;
  transform: translateY(0) !important;
}

/* Tablet */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(6) .max-w-6xl {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    grid-template-areas:
      "img"
      "heading"
      "cards" !important;
    gap: 1.35rem 0 !important;
  }

  body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(6) .max-w-6xl::before {
    min-height: clamp(200px, 40vw, 280px) !important;
  }

  body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(6) .max-w-6xl > .text-center {
    text-align: center !important;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem !important;
  }

  body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(6) h2 {
    text-align: center !important;
  }

  body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(6) .text-center > p {
    text-align: center !important;
  }
}

/* Mobile */
@media (max-width: 560px) {
  body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(6) .max-w-6xl {
    grid-template-areas:
      "heading"
      "cards" !important;
  }

  body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(6) .max-w-6xl::before {
    display: none !important;
    content: none !important;
  }

  body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(6) .grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 0.85rem !important;
  }

  body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(6) .grid > div {
    grid-template-columns: 56px 1fr !important;
    padding: 1rem !important;
    column-gap: 0.85rem !important;
  }

  body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(6) .grid > div > .w-20 {
    width: 52px !important;
    height: 52px !important;
    min-width: 52px !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 420px) {
  body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(6) .grid > div h3 {
    font-size: 0.92rem !important;
  }

  body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(6) .grid > div p:not(.text-xs) {
    font-size: 0.78rem !important;
    line-height: 1.55 !important;
  }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(6) [data-about-reveal],
  body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(6) .grid > div:hover {
    opacity: 1 !important;
    transform: none !important;
    transition: none !important;
  }
}

/* ================================================================
   ABOUT PAGE — RESPONSIVE FINAL (mobile + desktop)
   ================================================================ */

body.about-page {
  overflow-x: hidden !important;
}

body.about-page main,
body.about-page main > section,
body.about-page main > section > div {
  max-width: 100% !important;
  box-sizing: border-box !important;
}

body.about-page main > section {
  width: 100% !important;
  padding-left: clamp(1rem, 5vw, 4rem) !important;
  padding-right: clamp(1rem, 5vw, 4rem) !important;
}

/* --- Section 1: Hero --- */
body.about-page .page-hero-content {
  width: min(100%, 1260px) !important;
  margin-left: auto !important;
  margin-right: auto !important;
  padding-left: clamp(1rem, 5vw, 4rem) !important;
  padding-right: clamp(1rem, 5vw, 4rem) !important;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  body.about-page main > section:first-child {
    min-height: clamp(440px, 78svh, 620px) !important;
  }

  body.about-page main > section:first-child::after {
    display: none !important;
    content: none !important;
  }

  body.about-page .page-hero-content {
    max-width: 100% !important;
  }

  body.about-page .page-hero-content h1 {
    font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 8vw, 3.5rem) !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
  }

  body.about-page .page-hero-content p {
    max-width: 100% !important;
    font-size: clamp(0.9rem, 2.8vw, 1.05rem) !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  body.about-page main > section:first-child {
    min-height: clamp(380px, 72svh, 520px) !important;
  }

  body.about-page .page-hero-content {
    padding-top: clamp(5.5rem, 18vw, 7rem) !important;
    padding-bottom: clamp(2rem, 6vw, 3rem) !important;
  }

  body.about-page .page-hero-content h1 {
    font-size: clamp(1.85rem, 9vw, 2.6rem) !important;
    line-height: 1.05 !important;
  }
}

/* --- Section 2: Our Story --- */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl {
    display: grid !important;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 2.5rem) !important;
  }

  body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > div:first-child {
    padding-right: clamp(1.2rem, 4vw, 1.8rem) !important;
  }

  body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > .grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)) !important;
    gap: 0.75rem !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 520px) {
  body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > .grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
  }

  body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2) > .max-w-6xl > div:first-child h2 {
    font-size: clamp(1.65rem, 7vw, 2.2rem) !important;
  }
}

/* --- Section 3: Core Values --- */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(4) .grid,
  body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(4) .sec3-core-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)) !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(4) .grid,
  body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(4) .sec3-core-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 1rem !important;
  }

  body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(4) .text-center h2 {
    font-size: clamp(1.55rem, 6.5vw, 2rem) !important;
  }
}

/* --- Section 4: Journey timeline --- */
@media (max-width: 860px) {
  body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(5) .max-w-4xl {
    padding-left: 0 !important;
    padding-right: 0 !important;
  }

  .ab-journey-timeline {
    padding-left: 0.25rem !important;
    padding-right: 0.5rem !important;
  }

  .ab-journey-year-display {
    font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 7vw, 2.35rem) !important;
  }

  .ab-journey-card {
    min-height: 110px !important;
    padding: 1.15rem 1rem !important;
  }

  .ab-journey-card p {
    font-size: clamp(0.8rem, 2.6vw, 0.9rem) !important;
    max-width: none !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .ab-journey-item {
    padding: 1.75rem 0 !important;
  }

  .ab-journey-step {
    font-size: 0.65rem !important;
    padding: 0.28rem 0.65rem !important;
  }
}

/* --- Section 5: Team (white bg + light grey cards) --- */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(6) {
    background: #ffffff !important;
  }

  body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(6) .max-w-6xl {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(6) .grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(6) .text-center h2 {
    font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 6.5vw, 2rem) !important;
  }
}

/* --- Section 6: Why Choose Us --- */
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(7) .grid {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)) !important;
  width: min(100%, 1180px) !important;
  margin-left: auto !important;
  margin-right: auto !important;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(7) .grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)) !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(7) .grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 0.85rem !important;
  }

  body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(7) .grid > div {
    padding: 1.35rem 1.15rem !important;
  }

  body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(7) h2 {
    font-size: clamp(1.45rem, 6vw, 1.9rem) !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
  }
}

/* --- Section 7: CTA --- */
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(8) {
    padding-top: clamp(3.5rem, 12vw, 5rem) !important;
    padding-bottom: clamp(3.5rem, 12vw, 5rem) !important;
  }

  body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(8) h2 {
    font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 7vw, 2.2rem) !important;
    padding-left: 0.25rem !important;
    padding-right: 0.25rem !important;
  }

  body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(8) p {
    padding-left: 0.5rem !important;
    padding-right: 0.5rem !important;
  }

  body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(8) a {
    display: block !important;
    width: min(100%, 20rem) !important;
    margin-left: auto !important;
    margin-right: auto !important;
    text-align: center !important;
  }
}

/* Tablet landscape / small laptop */
@media (min-width: 901px) and (max-width: 1200px) {
  body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(6) .max-w-6xl {
    grid-template-columns: minmax(200px, 0.38fr) 1fr !important;
  }
}

/* Prevent hover lift on touch devices */
@media (hover: none) {
  body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(4) .grid > div:hover,
  body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(6) .grid > div:hover,
  body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(7) .grid > div:hover {
    transform: none !important;
  }
}

/* ================================================================
   SECTION 1 HERO — image matches About copy (final lock)
   ================================================================ */

body.about-page main > section:first-child {
  background: #0c2038 !important;
  background-image: none !important;
}

body.about-page main > section:first-child > img {
  display: block !important;
  position: absolute !important;
  inset: 0 !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  height: 100% !important;
  object-fit: cover !important;
  object-position: center 42% !important;
  z-index: 0 !important;
}

body.about-page main > section:first-child > div:not(.page-hero-content) {
  display: none !important;
}

body.about-page main > section:first-child::before {
  background: linear-gradient(
    105deg,
    rgba(4, 12, 32, 0.78) 0%,
    rgba(4, 12, 32, 0.42) 50%,
    rgba(4, 12, 32, 0.3) 100%
  ) !important;
}

/* Section 2 — handled by .about-sec2 (see about-section2.css + about/index.html) */
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(2):not(.about-sec2) {
  background-color: #f3f4f6 !important;
  background-image: none !important;
}

/* ================================================================
   SECTION 7 — Why Choose Us: center heading + grid (no Tailwind)
   ================================================================ */
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(7) > .max-w-6xl {
  width: min(100%, 1180px) !important;
  max-width: 1180px !important;
  margin-left: auto !important;
  margin-right: auto !important;
}

body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(7) .text-center {
  text-align: center !important;
  width: 100% !important;
}

body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(7) .text-center h2,
body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(7) h2 {
  text-align: center !important;
  margin-left: auto !important;
  margin-right: auto !important;
  max-width: 100% !important;
}

body.about-page main > section:nth-of-type(7) .grid {
  width: 100% !important;
  max-width: 1180px !important;
  margin-left: auto !important;
  margin-right: auto !important;
}