/*
 * Pictuscode - About Page CSS
 * Exact styles from original design
 */

/* ==========================================================================
   About Hero Section
   ========================================================================== */

   .about-hero ~ .navbar,
body:has(.about-hero) .navbar,
.navbar {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95) !important;
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}
.about-hero {
    position: relative;
    min-height: 80vh;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.95), rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.95));
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 180px 0 100px;
    color: white;
}

.about-hero::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background: url("data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHdpZHRoPSIxOTIwIiBoZWlnaHQ9IjEwNTMiIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCAxOTIwIDEwNTMiIGZpbGw9Im5vbmUiPgo8cGF0aCBkPSJNLTEgOTExTDAgMEgxOTIxVjE2Mi41TDUyOSAxMDA0LjVDMzA5LjQgMTEyNC41IDg0LjE2NjcgOTkyIC0xIDkxMVoiIGZpbGw9InVybCgjcGFpbnQwX2xpbmVhcl80XzUpIi8+CjxkZWZzPgo8bGluZWFyR3JhZGllbnQgaWQ9InBhaW50MF9saW5lYXJfNF81IiB4MT0iLTEuMDAwMDEiIHkxPSIzOTUiIHgyPSIxNjQ2IiB5Mj0iNzM3LjUiIGdyYWRpZW50VW5pdHM9InVzZXJTcGFjZU9uVXNlIj4KPHN0b3Agc3RvcC1jb2xvcj0id2hpdGUiIHN0b3Atb3BhY2l0eT0iMC4xIi8+CjxzdG9wIG9mZnNldD0iMSIgc3RvcC1jb2xvcj0id2hpdGUiIHN0b3Atb3BhY2l0eT0iMC4zIi8+CjwvbGluZWFyR3JhZGllbnQ+CjwvZGVmcz4KPC9zdmc+") no-repeat center center;
    background-size: cover;
    opacity: 0.2;
    z-index: 1;
}

.about-hero-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.about-hero-title {
    font-size: 5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.1;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.about-hero-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 400;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    opacity: 0.9;
}

.about-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    color: white;
    padding: 8px 20px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(5px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   About Badge Premium
   ========================================================================== */
.about-badge-premium {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    position: relative;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-color), var(--secondary-color));
    color: white;
    padding: 12px 28px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.3);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.about-badge-premium::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: -100%;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3), transparent);
    animation: shimmer 3s infinite;
}

@keyframes shimmer {
    0% { left: -100%; }
    100% { left: 100%; }
}

.about-badge-premium i {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.badge-glow {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    width: 120%;
    height: 120%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-color), var(--secondary-color));
    filter: blur(20px);
    opacity: 0.6;
    z-index: -1;
    animation: pulse 2s infinite;
}

@keyframes pulse {
    0%, 100% {
        opacity: 0.6;
        transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1);
    }
    50% {
        opacity: 0.8;
        transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.05);
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   About Title
   ========================================================================== */
.about-title {
    font-size: 2.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--dark-text);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.highlight-gradient {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-color), var(--secondary-color), #a956e1);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Lead Premium Text
   ========================================================================== */
.lead-premium {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: var(--light-text);
}

.description-premium {
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: var(--light-text);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Expertise Items
   ========================================================================== */
.expertise-item {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: 20px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    height: 250px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
    color: white;
    padding: 30px;
}

.expertise-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
}

.expertise-item.web {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-color), var(--info-color));
}

.expertise-item.mobile {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--secondary-color), var(--rose-color));
}

.expertise-item.ai {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-color), var(--success-color));
}

.expertise-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.expertise-content h3 {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.expertise-content p {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    opacity: 0.9;
}

.expertise-icon {
    font-size: 3rem;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Custom Badge (Tech Stack)
   ========================================================================== */
.custom-badge {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-color), var(--secondary-color));
    color: white;
    padding: 5px 12px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    margin-right: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    display: inline-block;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Luxury Accordion
   ========================================================================== */
.luxury-accordion {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 15px;
}

.luxury-accordion-item {
    background: white;
    border-radius: 16px;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    position: relative;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.luxury-accordion-item:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.luxury-accordion-item.active {
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.15);
}

.luxury-accordion-header {
    padding: 0;
}

.luxury-accordion-button {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 20px 25px;
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 15px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    text-align: left;
}

.luxury-accordion-button:focus {
    outline: none;
}

.luxury-accordion-button-icon {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    color: white;
    position: relative;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.luxury-accordion-button-icon.web {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-color), var(--info-color));
}

.luxury-accordion-button-icon.mobile {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--secondary-color), var(--rose-color));
}

.luxury-accordion-button-icon.ai {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-color), var(--success-color));
}

.icon-glow {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    width: 140%;
    height: 140%;
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(15px);
    opacity: 0;
    z-index: -1;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.icon-glow.web { background: var(--primary-color); }
.icon-glow.mobile { background: var(--secondary-color); }
.icon-glow.ai { background: var(--accent-color); }

.luxury-accordion-item.active .icon-glow,
.luxury-accordion-item:hover .icon-glow {
    opacity: 0.4;
}

.luxury-accordion-button-arrow {
    margin-left: auto;
    width: 30px;
    height: 30px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--bg-light);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.luxury-accordion-item.active .luxury-accordion-button-arrow {
    transform: rotate(180deg);
    background: var(--primary-color);
    color: white;
}

.luxury-accordion-content {
    max-height: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: max-height 0.3s ease;
}

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

.luxury-accordion-body {
    padding: 0 25px 25px 90px;
}

.luxury-accordion-body p {
    color: var(--light-text);
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Value Cards
   ========================================================================== */
.value-card {
    background: white;
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 30px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    height: 100%;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    z-index: 1;
    border-bottom: 5px solid transparent;
}

.value-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}

.value-card.primary:hover { border-bottom-color: var(--primary-color); }
.value-card.secondary:hover { border-bottom-color: var(--secondary-color); }
.value-card.accent:hover { border-bottom-color: var(--accent-color); }
.value-card.warning:hover { border-bottom-color: var(--warning-color); }
.value-card.success:hover { border-bottom-color: var(--success-color); }

.value-icon {
    width: 70px;
    height: 70px;
    border-radius: 18px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    color: white;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    position: relative;
}

.value-icon.primary {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-color), var(--info-color));
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.3);
}

.value-icon.secondary {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--secondary-color), var(--rose-color));
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.3);
}

.value-icon.accent {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-color), var(--success-color));
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.3);
}

.value-icon.warning {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--warning-color), var(--rose-color));
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.3);
}

.value-icon.success {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--success-color), var(--accent-color));
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(6, 214, 160, 0.3);
}

.value-title {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    color: var(--dark-text);
}

.value-text {
    color: var(--light-text);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

.value-bg {
    position: absolute;
    top: -30px;
    right: -30px;
    width: 150px;
    height: 150px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    z-index: -1;
    opacity: 0.03;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.value-card:hover .value-bg { transform: scale(1.2); }
.value-card.primary .value-bg { background: var(--primary-color); }
.value-card.secondary .value-bg { background: var(--secondary-color); }
.value-card.accent .value-bg { background: var(--accent-color); }
.value-card.warning .value-bg { background: var(--warning-color); }
.value-card.success .value-bg { background: var(--success-color); }

/* ==========================================================================
   Team Cards
   ========================================================================== */
.team-card {
    background: white;
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    position: relative;
}

.team-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}

.team-card::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 120px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-color), var(--secondary-color));
    z-index: 1;
}

.team-img {
    width: 120px;
    height: 120px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin: 0 auto;
    margin-top: 60px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    border: 5px solid white;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

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

.team-info {
    padding: 20px 30px 30px;
    text-align: center;
    min-height: 263px;
}

.team-info h4 {
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-top: 15px;
    margin-bottom: 5px;
    color: var(--dark-text);
}

.team-info p.position {
    color: var(--primary-color);
    font-weight: 500;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.team-info p.bio {
    color: var(--light-text);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Team Social Links
   ========================================================================== */
.team-social {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-top: auto;
    padding-top: 5px;
}

.team-social-link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #f0f0f5;
    color: #555;
    font-size: 1rem;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.team-social-link:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.team-social-link.linkedin:hover {
    background: #0A66C2;
    color: #fff;
}

.team-social-link.twitter:hover {
    background: #1DA1F2;
    color: #fff;
}

.team-social-link.github:hover {
    background: #333;
    color: #fff;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CTA Section
   ========================================================================== */
.cta-section {
    padding: 100px 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-color), var(--secondary-color));
    color: white;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-align: center;
}

.cta-section::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background: url("data:image/svg+xml;base64,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") repeat;
    opacity: 0.2;
}

.cta-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.cta-title {
    font-size: 3rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.cta-text {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    opacity: 0.9;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    max-width: 800px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
}

.cta-buttons {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 20px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Buttons
   ========================================================================== */
.btn-primary-modern-banner {
    background: white;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    border: none;
    padding: 16px 35px;
    font-weight: 600;
    border-radius: 50px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    text-decoration: none;
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 1rem;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.btn-primary-modern-banner:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Responsive Styles
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .about-hero-title {
        font-size: 3.5rem;
    }
    .about-hero-subtitle {
        font-size: 1.2rem;
    }
    .expertise-item {
        height: 200px;
    }
    .about-title {
        font-size: 2.2rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .about-hero {
        padding: 140px 0 80px;
        min-height: auto;
    }
    .about-hero-title {
        font-size: 2.5rem;
    }
    .about-hero-subtitle {
        font-size: 1.1rem;
    }
    .about-title {
        font-size: 1.8rem;
    }
    .cta-title {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }
    .cta-text {
        font-size: 1rem;
    }
    .cta-buttons {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
    }
    .luxury-accordion-body {
        padding-left: 25px;
    }
    .about-badge-premium {
        padding: 10px 20px;
        font-size: 0.85rem;
    }
}

 /* ================================================================
           JOURNEY TIMELINE CARDS — REDESIGNED
           ================================================================ */
        .journey-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
            gap: 0;
            position: relative;
        }

        /* Central vertical line */
        .journey-grid::before {
            content: "";
            position: absolute;
            left: 50%;
            top: 40px;
            bottom: 40px;
            width: 2px;
            background: linear-gradient(
                to bottom,
                transparent,
                rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.15) 10%,
                rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.25) 50%,
                rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.15) 90%,
                transparent
            );
            transform: translateX(-50%);
            z-index: 1;
        }

        /* Central dot connectors */
        .journey-grid::after {
            content: "";
            display: none;
        }

        .journey-card-wrapper {
            padding: 20px 32px;
            position: relative;
        }

        /* Connector dot on the timeline center */
        .journey-card-wrapper::before {
            content: "";
            position: absolute;
            top: 50%;
            width: 12px;
            height: 12px;
            border-radius: 50%;
            background: white;
            border: 2px solid var(--primary-color);
            transform: translateY(-50%);
            z-index: 2;
            transition: all 0.4s ease;
        }

        .journey-card-wrapper:nth-child(odd)::before { right: -6px; }
        .journey-card-wrapper:nth-child(even)::before { left: -6px; }

        /* Color-coded dots */
        .journey-card-wrapper:nth-child(1)::before { border-color: var(--primary-color); box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.12); }
        .journey-card-wrapper:nth-child(2)::before { border-color: var(--secondary-color); box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.12); }
        .journey-card-wrapper:nth-child(3)::before { border-color: var(--accent-color); box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.12); }
        .journey-card-wrapper:nth-child(4)::before { border-color: var(--warning-color); box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.12); }

        .journey-card-wrapper:hover::before {
            transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.4);
        }

        /* Horizontal connector line from dot to card */
        .journey-card-wrapper::after {
            content: "";
            position: absolute;
            top: 50%;
            height: 1px;
            width: 26px;
            background: var(--border-light);
            transform: translateY(-50%);
            z-index: 1;
        }
        .journey-card-wrapper:nth-child(odd)::after { right: 6px; }
        .journey-card-wrapper:nth-child(even)::after { left: 6px; }

        /* ================================================================
           THE CARD ITSELF
           ================================================================ */
        .journey-card {
            position: relative;
            background: #fff;
            border-radius: 20px;
            padding: 0;
            overflow: hidden;
            transition: all 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
            border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
            box-shadow:
                0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.03),
                0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
        }

        .journey-card:hover {
            transform: translateY(-6px);
            box-shadow:
                0 12px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.08),
                0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
        }

        /* Top accent strip */
        .journey-card-accent {
            height: 4px;
            width: 100%;
        }

        .journey-card-wrapper:nth-child(1) .journey-card-accent {
            background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary-color), var(--info-color));
        }
        .journey-card-wrapper:nth-child(2) .journey-card-accent {
            background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--secondary-color), var(--rose-color));
        }
        .journey-card-wrapper:nth-child(3) .journey-card-accent {
            background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent-color), var(--success-color));
        }
        .journey-card-wrapper:nth-child(4) .journey-card-accent {
            background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--warning-color), var(--rose-color));
        }

        .journey-card-body {
            padding: 28px 28px 32px;
        }

        /* Top row: step label + icon */
        .journey-card-header {
            display: flex;
            align-items: flex-start;
            justify-content: space-between;
            margin-bottom: 20px;
        }

        /* Step number + label */
        .journey-step {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 12px;
        }

        .journey-step-num {
            width: 36px;
            height: 36px;
            border-radius: 10px;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            font-weight: 700;
            font-size: 0.85rem;
            color: white;
            flex-shrink: 0;
            position: relative;
        }

        .journey-card-wrapper:nth-child(1) .journey-step-num {
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-color), var(--info-color));
            box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.3);
        }
        .journey-card-wrapper:nth-child(2) .journey-step-num {
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--secondary-color), var(--rose-color));
            box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.3);
        }
        .journey-card-wrapper:nth-child(3) .journey-step-num {
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-color), var(--success-color));
            box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.3);
        }
        .journey-card-wrapper:nth-child(4) .journey-step-num {
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--warning-color), var(--rose-color));
            box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.3);
        }

        .journey-step-label {
            font-size: 0.7rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            letter-spacing: 1.8px;
            text-transform: uppercase;
        }
        .journey-card-wrapper:nth-child(1) .journey-step-label { color: var(--primary-color); }
        .journey-card-wrapper:nth-child(2) .journey-step-label { color: var(--secondary-color); }
        .journey-card-wrapper:nth-child(3) .journey-step-label { color: var(--accent-color); }
        .journey-card-wrapper:nth-child(4) .journey-step-label { color: var(--warning-color); }

        /* Icon circle */
        .journey-icon {
            width: 52px;
            height: 52px;
            border-radius: 16px;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            font-size: 1.35rem;
            flex-shrink: 0;
            transition: all 0.4s ease;
            position: relative;
        }

        .journey-card-wrapper:nth-child(1) .journey-icon {
            background: rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.08);
            color: var(--primary-color);
        }
        .journey-card-wrapper:nth-child(2) .journey-icon {
            background: rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.08);
            color: var(--secondary-color);
        }
        .journey-card-wrapper:nth-child(3) .journey-icon {
            background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.08);
            color: var(--accent-color);
        }
        .journey-card-wrapper:nth-child(4) .journey-icon {
            background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.08);
            color: var(--warning-color);
        }

        .journey-card:hover .journey-icon {
            transform: scale(1.08);
        }

        .journey-card-wrapper:nth-child(1) .journey-card:hover .journey-icon {
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-color), var(--info-color));
            color: #fff;
            box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.35);
        }
        .journey-card-wrapper:nth-child(2) .journey-card:hover .journey-icon {
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--secondary-color), var(--rose-color));
            color: #fff;
            box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.35);
        }
        .journey-card-wrapper:nth-child(3) .journey-card:hover .journey-icon {
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-color), var(--success-color));
            color: #fff;
            box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.35);
        }
        .journey-card-wrapper:nth-child(4) .journey-card:hover .journey-icon {
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--warning-color), var(--rose-color));
            color: #fff;
            box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.35);
        }

        /* Title */
        .journey-card-title {
            font-size: 1.2rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            color: var(--dark-text);
            margin-bottom: 12px;
            line-height: 1.35;
        }

        /* Description */
        .journey-card-text {
            font-size: 0.92rem;
            line-height: 1.75;
            color: var(--light-text);
            margin-bottom: 20px;
        }

        /* Bottom highlights row */
        .journey-highlights {
            display: flex;
            gap: 8px;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
        }

        .journey-highlight-tag {
            font-size: 0.72rem;
            font-weight: 600;
            padding: 5px 14px;
            border-radius: 50px;
            letter-spacing: 0.3px;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
        }

        .journey-card-wrapper:nth-child(1) .journey-highlight-tag {
            background: rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.06);
            color: var(--primary-color);
            border: 1px solid rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.12);
        }
        .journey-card-wrapper:nth-child(2) .journey-highlight-tag {
            background: rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.06);
            color: var(--secondary-color);
            border: 1px solid rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.12);
        }
        .journey-card-wrapper:nth-child(3) .journey-highlight-tag {
            background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.06);
            color: var(--accent-color);
            border: 1px solid rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.12);
        }
        .journey-card-wrapper:nth-child(4) .journey-highlight-tag {
            background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.06);
            color: var(--warning-color);
            border: 1px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.12);
        }

        /* Subtle decorative background shape */
        .journey-card-bg-shape {
            position: absolute;
            bottom: -20px;
            right: -20px;
            width: 120px;
            height: 120px;
            border-radius: 50%;
            opacity: 0.03;
            transition: all 0.5s ease;
            pointer-events: none;
        }
        .journey-card:hover .journey-card-bg-shape {
            opacity: 0.06;
            transform: scale(1.3);
        }

        .journey-card-wrapper:nth-child(1) .journey-card-bg-shape { background: var(--primary-color); }
        .journey-card-wrapper:nth-child(2) .journey-card-bg-shape { background: var(--secondary-color); }
        .journey-card-wrapper:nth-child(3) .journey-card-bg-shape { background: var(--accent-color); }
        .journey-card-wrapper:nth-child(4) .journey-card-bg-shape { background: var(--warning-color); }

        /* CTA button */
        .btn-outline-modern {
            border: 2px solid var(--primary-color);
            color: var(--primary-color);
            padding: 14px 32px;
            font-weight: 600;
            border-radius: 50px;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
            text-decoration: none;
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            font-size: 0.95rem;
        }
        .btn-outline-modern:hover {
            background: var(--primary-color);
            color: #fff;
            transform: translateY(-2px);
            box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.3);
        }

        /* ================================================================
           FADE-IN ANIMATION
           ================================================================ */
        .fade-in {
            opacity: 0;
            transform: translateY(24px);
            animation: fadeInUp 0.6s ease forwards;
        }
        .fade-in:nth-child(1) { animation-delay: 0.1s; }
        .fade-in:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 0.2s; }
        .fade-in:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 0.3s; }
        .fade-in:nth-child(4) { animation-delay: 0.4s; }

        @keyframes fadeInUp {
            to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
        }

        /* ================================================================
           RESPONSIVE
           ================================================================ */
        @media (max-width: 991.98px) {
            .about-title { font-size: 2.2rem; }

            .journey-grid {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr;
                gap: 0;
            }

            /* Hide the center line on mobile */
            .journey-grid::before { display: none; }

            /* Remove connector dots & lines */
            .journey-card-wrapper::before,
            .journey-card-wrapper::after { display: none; }

            .journey-card-wrapper {
                padding: 10px 0;
            }
        }

        @media (max-width: 575.98px) {
            .about-title { font-size: 1.8rem; }
            .journey-card-body { padding: 22px 20px 26px; }
            .journey-card-header { flex-direction: column; gap: 16px; }
            .about-badge-premium { padding: 10px 20px; font-size: 0.85rem; }
        }