/* =================================================================
   AI CONSULTATION — ABOUT / CONSULTANT PAGES STYLESHEET
   Dark Navy · Gold · Premium
   ================================================================= */

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Inter:wght@300;400;500;600;700&family=Playfair+Display:ital,wght@0,400;0,600;0,700;1,400;1,600&display=swap');

:root {
  --bg-primary:    #050810;
  --bg-secondary:  #09101a;
  --bg-glass:      #0d1829;
  --gold:          #5eb0cf;
  --gold-light:    #8fd0e6;
  --gold-hover:    #c2e8f5;
  --gold-dim:      rgba(94, 176, 207,0.18);
  --gold-muted:    rgba(94, 176, 207,0.08);
  --text-white:    #f4efe6;
  --text-ivory:    #ede8dd;
  --text-secondary:#a8b5c4;
  --text-muted:    #5e6e7e;
  --border-gold:   rgba(94, 176, 207,0.20);
  --border-gold-strong: rgba(94, 176, 207,0.45);
  --divider:       rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  --glass-bg:      rgba(10,18,34,0.75);
  --glass-border:  rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  --font-heading:  'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  --font-body:     'Inter', 'Segoe UI', Arial, sans-serif;
  --ease:          cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1);
  --container:     1260px;
  --radius-lg:     24px;
  --radius-md:     16px;
  --radius-sm:     10px;
}

*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; overflow-x: hidden; }
body {
  margin: 0;
  background: var(--bg-primary);
  color: var(--text-white);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.7;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}
img { display: block; max-width: 100%; }
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
ul { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
button { font-family: var(--font-body); cursor: pointer; background: none; border: none; color: inherit; }
h1,h2,h3,h4 { font-family: var(--font-heading); margin: 0; font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.15; }
p { margin: 0; }
:focus-visible { outline: 2px solid var(--gold); outline-offset: 3px; }

.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--container);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 32px;
}

/* =====================================================================
   HEADER
   ===================================================================== */
.site-header {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  padding: 20px 0;
  background: rgba(5,8,16,0.6);
  backdrop-filter: blur(24px) saturate(150%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(24px) saturate(150%);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(94, 176, 207,0.15);
  transition: all .4s var(--ease);
}
.site-header.scrolled {
  padding: 14px 0;
  background: rgba(5,8,16,0.85);
  border-bottom-color: rgba(94, 176, 207,0.3);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 36px -18px rgba(0,0,0,0.8);
}
.header-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 24px;
}
.logo { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; }
.logo-mark {
  width: 38px; height: 38px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #3585a2 0%, #8fd0e6 50%, #c2e8f5 100%);
  color: #0a0700;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 15px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(94, 176, 207,0.4);
}
.logo-text {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 17px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-ivory);
}
.main-nav ul { display: flex; gap: 28px; }
.main-nav a {
  font-size: 12px;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 4px;
  transition: color .3s var(--ease);
  font-weight: 500;
}
.main-nav a::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; left: 0; bottom: 0;
  width: 0; height: 1px;
  background: var(--gold-light);
  transition: width .4s var(--ease);
}
.main-nav a:hover { color: var(--text-ivory); }
.main-nav a:hover::after { width: 100%; }

.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 10px 22px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  transition: transform .3s var(--ease), box-shadow .3s var(--ease), background .3s var(--ease);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.btn-gold {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #3d90ad 0%, #57a8c6 40%, #9ad3e8 65%, #3d90ad 100%);
  background-size: 220% auto;
  color: #0a0700;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 28px -10px rgba(94, 176, 207,.65);
  border: 1px solid rgba(94, 176, 207,0.5);
}
.btn-gold:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.02);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 38px -14px rgba(94, 176, 207,.8);
  background-position: right center;
}
.btn-ghost {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  color: var(--text-ivory);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}
.btn-ghost:hover {
  border-color: var(--border-gold-strong);
  color: var(--gold-light);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.menu-toggle {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
  padding: 6px;
  z-index: 1100;
}
.menu-toggle span {
  width: 22px; height: 1.5px;
  background: var(--text-ivory);
  transition: transform .3s var(--ease), opacity .3s var(--ease);
}
.menu-toggle.active span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(6.5px) rotate(45deg); }
.menu-toggle.active span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.menu-toggle.active span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-6.5px) rotate(-45deg); }

.mobile-nav {
  position: fixed; inset: 0;
  background: rgba(5,8,16,0.97);
  backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
  z-index: 999;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  gap: 48px;
  transform: translateY(-100%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: transform .5s var(--ease), opacity .4s var(--ease);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.mobile-nav.open { transform: translateY(0); opacity: 1; pointer-events: auto; }
.mobile-nav ul { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 28px; }
.mobile-nav a { font-size: 22px; font-family: var(--font-heading); color: var(--text-ivory); }

.nav-actions { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.btn-nav { padding: 10px 22px; font-size: 11px; }
.btn-phone {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  padding: 9px 16px 9px 12px; border-radius: 999px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(12,10,3,0.96) 0%, rgba(24,19,6,0.92) 60%, rgba(18,14,4,0.96) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(94, 176, 207,0.38);
  color: var(--text-ivory); font-size: 11px; font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em; font-family: var(--font-body);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px rgba(94, 176, 207,0.12), 0 4px 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.45);
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease), border-color 0.3s var(--ease);
  text-decoration: none;
}
.btn-phone svg {
  width: 14px; height: 14px; stroke: #5eb0cf; fill: none;
  stroke-width: 2; stroke-linecap: round; stroke-linejoin: round;
}
.btn-phone span {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #79c6e0, #c2e8f5, #5eb0cf);
  -webkit-background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent; background-clip: text;
  font-weight: 700;
}
.btn-phone:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); border-color: rgba(94, 176, 207,0.65); }

.nav-has-dropdown { position: relative; }
.nav-dropdown-trigger { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px; }
.nav-dropdown-trigger .nav-chevron {
  width: 14px; height: 14px; stroke: currentColor; fill: none;
  stroke-width: 2; stroke-linecap: round; stroke-linejoin: round;
  transition: transform .3s var(--ease);
}
.nav-has-dropdown.open .nav-chevron { transform: rotate(180deg); }
.nav-dropdown {
  position: absolute; top: calc(100% + 6px); left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(8px);
  min-width: 280px; opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity .28s var(--ease), transform .28s var(--ease), visibility .28s;
  z-index: 1200;
}
.nav-has-dropdown.open .nav-dropdown {
  opacity: 1; visibility: visible; pointer-events: auto;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
}
.nav-dropdown::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -12px;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 12px;
}
.nav-dropdown-inner {
  background: rgba(8,14,28,0.98);
  border: 1px solid rgba(94, 176, 207,0.22);
  border-radius: 16px; padding: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.55);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
}
.nav-dropdown-item {
  display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 14px;
  padding: 14px 16px; border-radius: 10px;
  transition: background .22s var(--ease); text-decoration: none;
}
.nav-dropdown-item:hover { background: rgba(94, 176, 207,0.08); }
.nav-dropdown-item::after { display: none !important; }
.nav-dd-icon {
  width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: 10px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; flex-shrink: 0;
  background: rgba(94, 176, 207,0.1); border: 1px solid rgba(94, 176, 207,0.18);
}
.nav-dd-icon svg {
  width: 18px; height: 18px; stroke: var(--gold-light); fill: none;
  stroke-width: 1.5; stroke-linecap: round; stroke-linejoin: round;
}
.nav-dd-text { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 3px; }
.nav-dd-text strong { font-size: 13px; color: var(--text-ivory); font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.3px; text-transform: none; }
.nav-dd-text small { font-size: 11px; color: var(--text-muted); letter-spacing: 0; text-transform: none; line-height: 1.4; }
.mobile-nav-services-parent { text-align: center; }
.mobile-nav-services-label {
  display: block; font-size: 22px; font-family: var(--font-heading);
  color: var(--text-ivory); letter-spacing: 1px; margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.mobile-nav-sub { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 14px !important; }
.mobile-nav-sub a { font-size: 16px !important; color: var(--text-secondary) !important; font-family: var(--font-body) !important; }

/* =====================================================================
   ABOUT HERO
   ===================================================================== */
.about-hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 520px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  padding: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
}

/* Aurora layer */
.about-aurora-layer {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}
.about-aurora-blob {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
  will-change: transform;
}
.about-aurora-blob-1 {
  width: 900px; height: 700px;
  top: -40%; left: -20%;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center,
    rgba(30, 60, 180, 0.45) 0%,
    rgba(20, 40, 140, 0.25) 40%,
    transparent 75%);
  filter: blur(80px);
  animation: aboutAurora1 18s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.about-aurora-blob-2 {
  width: 700px; height: 600px;
  top: -30%; right: -10%;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center,
    rgba(80, 30, 180, 0.35) 0%,
    rgba(50, 15, 140, 0.18) 45%,
    transparent 80%);
  filter: blur(90px);
  animation: aboutAurora2 24s ease-in-out infinite 4s;
}
.about-aurora-blob-3 {
  width: 500px; height: 400px;
  bottom: -10%; right: 20%;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center,
    rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.20) 0%,
    rgba(180, 140, 50, 0.08) 50%,
    transparent 80%);
  filter: blur(80px);
  animation: aboutAurora1 30s ease-in-out infinite 8s;
}
@keyframes aboutAurora1 {
  0%,100% { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1); }
  50%     { transform: translate(40px, 30px) scale(1.07); }
}
@keyframes aboutAurora2 {
  0%,100% { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1); }
  50%     { transform: translate(-50px, 40px) scale(1.05); }
}

/* Grid overlay */
.about-hero-grid {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(94, 176, 207,0.04) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(94, 176, 207,0.04) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 60px 60px;
  pointer-events: none; z-index: 1;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 100% 100% at 50% 50%, black 10%, transparent 80%);
}

/* Bottom gold line */
.about-hero::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(94, 176, 207,0.5) 30%, rgba(94, 176, 207,0.5) 70%, transparent);
  z-index: 10;
}

.about-hero-inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 5;
  width: 100%;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr auto;
  align-items: flex-end;
  gap: 60px;
  padding: 140px 0 0;
}

.about-hero-content {
  padding-bottom: 60px;
}

.about-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 6px 16px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(94, 176, 207,0.35);
  background: rgba(94, 176, 207,0.07);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  font-size: 10px;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.about-eyebrow-dot {
  width: 6px; height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gold-light);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(143, 208, 230,0.9);
  animation: pulseDot 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes pulseDot {
  0%,100% { box-shadow: 0 0 6px rgba(143, 208, 230,0.7); }
  50%     { box-shadow: 0 0 18px rgba(143, 208, 230,1); }
}

.about-hero-title {
  font-size: clamp(36px, 4.5vw, 60px);
  line-height: 1.08;
  color: var(--text-ivory);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.about-hero-title em {
  font-style: italic;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #5eb0cf 0%, #c2e8f5 40%, #8fd0e6 70%, #3d90ad 100%);
  background-size: 200% auto;
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
  animation: shimmerText 5s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes shimmerText {
  0%  { background-position: 0% center; }
  100%{ background-position: 200% center; }
}

.about-hero-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 24px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.about-hero-meta-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}
.about-hero-meta-item svg {
  width: 14px; height: 14px;
  stroke: var(--gold);
  fill: none;
  stroke-width: 1.8;
  stroke-linecap: round;
  stroke-linejoin: round;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.about-hero-meta-sep {
  width: 1px; height: 16px;
  background: var(--divider);
}

/* Consultant portrait container in hero */
.about-hero-portrait-wrap {
  position: relative;
  align-self: flex-end;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.about-hero-portrait {
  width: 340px;
  height: 420px;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: top center;
  display: block;
  border-radius: 24px 24px 0 0;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 -20px 60px rgba(30,60,180,0.3));
}
.about-portrait-glow {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0; left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 280px; height: 200px;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at bottom, rgba(94, 176, 207,0.25) 0%, transparent 70%);
  filter: blur(30px);
  z-index: 1;
}
.about-portrait-ring {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -1px; left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 360px; height: 100px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(94, 176, 207,0.2);
  border-radius: 50%;
  z-index: 0;
}

/* =====================================================================
   ABOUT BODY — SIDEBAR + CONTENT LAYOUT
   ===================================================================== */
.about-body {
  background: #f8f7f4;
  min-height: 60vh;
}

.about-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 280px 1fr;
  gap: 0;
  max-width: var(--container);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 32px;
}

/* Sidebar */
.about-sidebar {
  padding: 56px 40px 56px 0;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  position: sticky;
  top: 80px;
  align-self: start;
  max-height: calc(100vh - 100px);
  overflow-y: auto;
  scrollbar-width: none;
}
.about-sidebar::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }
.about-sidebar-label {
  font-size: 10px;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
}
.about-sidebar-nav {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
}
.about-sidebar-link {
  display: block;
  padding: 10px 16px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: #555;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: all .25s ease;
  border-left: 2px solid transparent;
}
.about-sidebar-link:hover {
  color: #111;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
  border-left-color: var(--gold);
}
.about-sidebar-link.active {
  color: #111;
  background: rgba(94, 176, 207,0.08);
  border-left-color: var(--gold);
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* Sidebar CTA card */
.sidebar-cta-card {
  margin-top: 40px;
  padding: 24px;
  background: #111827;
  border-radius: 16px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(94, 176, 207,0.25);
}
.sidebar-cta-card p {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: #a8b5c4;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
}
.sidebar-cta-card .btn-gold {
  width: 100%;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 12px 20px;
  font-size: 11px;
}

/* Main content */
.about-main {
  padding: 56px 0 80px 56px;
}

/* Section */
.about-section {
  padding-bottom: 56px;
  margin-bottom: 56px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
}
.about-section:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}
.about-section-num {
  font-size: 10px;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
}
.about-section-title {
  font-size: clamp(22px, 2.5vw, 30px);
  color: #111;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.15;
}
.about-section-body {
  color: #444;
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.85;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
}
.about-section-body p + p { margin-top: 16px; }
.about-section-body a {
  color: var(--gold);
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-decoration-color: rgba(94, 176, 207,0.4);
}
.about-section-body a:hover {
  color: #3d90ad;
}

/* Highlight quote */
.about-quote {
  margin: 32px 0;
  padding: 28px 32px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(5,8,16,0.96), rgba(9,16,26,0.98));
  border-radius: 16px;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--gold);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.about-quote::before {
  content: "\201C";
  position: absolute;
  top: -10px; left: 20px;
  font-size: 120px;
  color: rgba(94, 176, 207,0.08);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  line-height: 1;
}
.about-quote p {
  font-size: 16px;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--text-ivory);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  line-height: 1.7;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.about-quote cite {
  display: block;
  margin-top: 12px;
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  font-style: normal;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
}

/* Expertise tags */
.expertise-tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-top: 20px;
}
.expertise-tag {
  padding: 7px 16px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  background: rgba(94, 176, 207,0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(94, 176, 207,0.3);
  color: #222;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  transition: all .25s ease;
}
.expertise-tag:hover {
  background: rgba(94, 176, 207,0.18);
  border-color: rgba(94, 176, 207,0.5);
}

/* Achievements list */
.achievements-list {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-top: 20px;
}
.achievement-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 14px;
  padding: 20px;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 14px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.07);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
  transition: transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease;
}
.achievement-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
}
.achievement-icon {
  width: 40px; height: 40px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #3585a2 0%, #8fd0e6 100%);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.achievement-icon svg {
  width: 18px; height: 18px;
  stroke: #0a0700;
  fill: none;
  stroke-width: 2;
  stroke-linecap: round;
  stroke-linejoin: round;
}
.achievement-text strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #111;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
}
.achievement-text span {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: #777;
  line-height: 1.5;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
}

/* Stats row */
.about-stats-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  margin: 28px 0;
}
.about-stat-card {
  padding: 24px 20px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #050810, #09101a);
  border-radius: 16px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(94, 176, 207,0.18);
  text-align: center;
}
.about-stat-num {
  font-size: 36px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-hover));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.about-stat-label {
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  font-weight: 500;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
}

/* CTA section */
.about-cta-section {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #050810, #09101a);
  padding: 64px 0;
}
.about-cta-inner {
  max-width: 640px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 0 32px;
}
.about-cta-inner h2 {
  font-size: clamp(26px, 3vw, 36px);
  color: var(--text-ivory);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.about-cta-inner p {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-size: 15px;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
  line-height: 1.75;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
}
.about-cta-btns {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.btn-lg { padding: 16px 40px; font-size: 12px; }

/* =====================================================================
   FOOTER
   ===================================================================== */
.about-footer {
  background: #050810;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(94, 176, 207,0.1);
  padding: 28px 0;
}
.about-footer-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 16px;
}
.about-footer-inner p {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
}
.about-footer-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 20px;
}
.about-footer-links a {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  transition: color .25s ease;
}
.about-footer-links a:hover { color: var(--gold-light); }

/* =====================================================================
   SCROLL REVEAL
   ===================================================================== */
[data-reveal] {
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.7s var(--ease), transform 0.7s var(--ease);
}
[data-reveal="fade-up"] { transform: translateY(28px); }
[data-reveal="fade-down"] { transform: translateY(-20px); }
[data-reveal="fade-left"] { transform: translateX(-28px); }
[data-reveal="fade-right"] { transform: translateX(28px); }
[data-reveal].revealed { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
[data-reveal] { transition-delay: var(--reveal-delay, 0s); }

/* =====================================================================
   RESPONSIVE
   ===================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .about-hero-portrait { width: 260px; height: 330px; }
  .about-layout { grid-template-columns: 240px 1fr; }
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .main-nav,
  .nav-actions { display: none; }
  .menu-toggle { display: flex; }

  .site-header { padding: 14px 0; }
  .header-inner { gap: 16px; }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .container { padding: 0 20px; }

  .about-hero {
    min-height: auto;
  }
  .about-hero-inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 120px 0 0;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 32px;
  }
  .about-hero-content { padding-bottom: 0; }
  .about-hero-portrait-wrap { margin: 0 auto; }
  .about-hero-portrait {
    width: 220px;
    height: 280px;
    border-radius: 18px 18px 0 0;
  }
  .about-portrait-ring { width: 280px; }
  .about-hero-meta {
    justify-content: center;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
  }
  .about-hero-meta-sep {
    width: 60px;
    height: 1px;
  }
  .about-eyebrow {
    max-width: 100%;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .about-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    padding: 0 20px;
  }
  .about-sidebar {
    position: static;
    border-right: none;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
    padding: 36px 0 28px;
  }
  .about-sidebar-nav {
    flex-direction: row;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 8px;
  }
  .about-sidebar-link {
    padding: 8px 14px;
    border-left: none;
    border-radius: 999px;
    font-size: 13px;
  }
  .about-main { padding: 40px 0 60px; }
  .about-section { padding-bottom: 40px; margin-bottom: 40px; }
  .about-section-body { font-size: 14px; }
  .about-quote { padding: 22px 20px; margin: 24px 0; }

  .achievements-list { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .about-stats-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 12px; }

  .about-aurora-blob-1 { width: 560px; height: 440px; }
  .about-aurora-blob-2 { width: 480px; height: 400px; }
  .about-aurora-blob-3 { width: 400px; height: 360px; }

  .about-cta-section { padding: 56px 0; }
  .about-cta-inner { padding: 0 20px; }
  .about-footer-inner {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .about-footer-links {
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 12px 20px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .container { padding: 0 16px; }
  .about-layout { padding: 0 16px; }

  .about-hero-inner { padding-top: 108px; }
  .about-hero-title { font-size: clamp(28px, 9vw, 38px); }
  .about-hero-portrait { width: 200px; height: 255px; }
  .about-portrait-ring { width: 240px; }

  .about-sidebar-nav { flex-direction: column; }
  .about-sidebar-link { width: 100%; border-radius: 8px; }
  .about-cta-btns {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
  }
  .about-cta-btns .btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
  .sidebar-cta-card { margin-top: 28px; }
  .achievement-item { padding: 16px; }
}

/* ================================================================
   LUXURY CONSULTANT CARD REDESIGN
   ================================================================ */

/* Override existing card styles for new premium design */
.consultant-card {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(12,18,32,0.97) 0%, rgba(6,10,22,0.99) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  border-radius: 28px;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1), border-color 0.4s, box-shadow 0.5s;
  cursor: default;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
}
.consultant-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-14px) scale(1.01);
  box-shadow: 0 40px 100px rgba(0,0,0,0.7), 0 0 0 1px rgba(94, 176, 207,0.18);
}

/* Full-bleed gradient accent stripe at top */
.consultant-card-accent {
  height: 4px;
  width: 100%;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.consultant-card--ai .consultant-card-accent {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #4f46e5, #7c3aed, #a855f7, #7c3aed, #4f46e5);
  background-size: 200% 100%;
  animation: accentShift 4s linear infinite;
}
.consultant-card--cyber .consultant-card-accent {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #0284c7, #06b6d4, #0ea5e9, #06b6d4, #0284c7);
  background-size: 200% 100%;
  animation: accentShift 4s linear infinite;
}
.consultant-card--digital .consultant-card-accent {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #db2777, #ec4899, #f472b6, #ec4899, #db2777);
  background-size: 200% 100%;
  animation: accentShift 4s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes accentShift {
  0%   { background-position: 200% 0; }
  100% { background-position: 0%   0; }
}

/* Portrait area */
.consultant-card-portrait {
  position: relative;
  padding: 32px 32px 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 20px;
}

/* Image wrapper — luxury ring effect */
.consultant-portrait-img-wrap {
  position: relative;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.consultant-portrait-img {
  width: 88px;
  height: 88px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border: 2px solid rgba(94, 176, 207,0.25);
  background: rgba(94, 176, 207,0.06);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  filter: brightness(1.05) contrast(1.05);
}
.consultant-card--ai .consultant-portrait-img   { border-color: rgba(124,58,237,0.5); box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(124,58,237,0.06), 0 0 20px rgba(124,58,237,0.18); }
.consultant-card--cyber .consultant-portrait-img { border-color: rgba(6,182,212,0.5);  box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(6,182,212,0.06),  0 0 20px rgba(6,182,212,0.18);  }
.consultant-card--digital .consultant-portrait-img { border-color: rgba(236,72,153,0.5); box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(236,72,153,0.06), 0 0 20px rgba(236,72,153,0.18); }

/* Animated ring behind portrait */
.consultant-portrait-glow {
  position: absolute;
  inset: -10px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(18px);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.5s;
  z-index: 0;
}
.consultant-card:hover .consultant-portrait-glow { opacity: 1; }
.consultant-card--ai    .consultant-portrait-glow { background: radial-gradient(ellipse, rgba(124,58,237,0.45) 0%, transparent 70%); }
.consultant-card--cyber .consultant-portrait-glow { background: radial-gradient(ellipse, rgba(6,182,212,0.45) 0%, transparent 70%); }
.consultant-card--digital .consultant-portrait-glow { background: radial-gradient(ellipse, rgba(236,72,153,0.45) 0%, transparent 70%); }

/* Card info block */
.consultant-card-info { padding-top: 8px; }
.consultant-card-name {
  font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #f4efe6;
  margin: 0 0 4px;
  line-height: 1.2;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.consultant-card-role {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.09em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.consultant-card--ai      .consultant-card-role { color: #a78bfa; }
.consultant-card--cyber   .consultant-card-role { color: #38bdf8; }
.consultant-card--digital .consultant-card-role { color: #f472b6; }

/* Meta items */
.consultant-card-meta { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 5px; }
.consultant-meta-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  font-size: 0.77rem;
  color: rgba(168,181,196,0.8);
}
.consultant-meta-item svg {
  width: 13px; height: 13px;
  fill: none; stroke-width: 2;
  stroke-linecap: round; stroke-linejoin: round;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.consultant-card--ai      .consultant-meta-item svg { stroke: #a78bfa; }
.consultant-card--cyber   .consultant-meta-item svg { stroke: #38bdf8; }
.consultant-card--digital .consultant-meta-item svg { stroke: #f472b6; }

/* Gold rule under portrait area */
.consultant-card-divider {
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(94, 176, 207,0.18), transparent);
  margin: 20px 0 18px;
}

/* Card body */
.consultant-card-body {
  padding: 0 32px 32px;
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

/* Bio text */
.consultant-card-bio {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #7a8fa5;
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  flex: 1;
}

/* Skill tags — luxury pill style */
.consultant-tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 7px;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}
.consultant-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 5px 13px;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  border-radius: 50px;
  border: 1px solid;
  transition: all 0.25s;
}
.consultant-card--ai .consultant-tag {
  color: #a78bfa;
  background: rgba(124,58,237,0.07);
  border-color: rgba(124,58,237,0.25);
}
.consultant-card--ai .consultant-tag:hover {
  background: rgba(124,58,237,0.18);
  border-color: rgba(124,58,237,0.55);
}
.consultant-card--cyber .consultant-tag {
  color: #38bdf8;
  background: rgba(6,182,212,0.07);
  border-color: rgba(6,182,212,0.25);
}
.consultant-card--cyber .consultant-tag:hover {
  background: rgba(6,182,212,0.18);
  border-color: rgba(6,182,212,0.55);
}
.consultant-card--digital .consultant-tag {
  color: #f472b6;
  background: rgba(236,72,153,0.07);
  border-color: rgba(236,72,153,0.25);
}
.consultant-card--digital .consultant-tag:hover {
  background: rgba(236,72,153,0.18);
  border-color: rgba(236,72,153,0.55);
}

/* CTA button — animated gold with arrow slide */
.consultant-card-cta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 14px 18px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: rgba(94, 176, 207,0.07);
  border: 1px solid rgba(94, 176, 207,0.22);
  transition: all 0.3s var(--ease, cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1));
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  margin-top: auto;
}
.consultant-card-cta::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(94, 176, 207,0.14), rgba(143, 208, 230,0.06));
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.3s;
}
.consultant-card-cta:hover {
  border-color: rgba(94, 176, 207,0.55);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(94, 176, 207,0.15), 0 0 0 1px rgba(94, 176, 207,0.1);
}
.consultant-card-cta:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
.consultant-card-cta-label {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #8fd0e6;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.consultant-card-cta svg {
  width: 16px; height: 16px;
  stroke: #5eb0cf; fill: none;
  stroke-width: 2; stroke-linecap: round; stroke-linejoin: round;
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1);
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
}
.consultant-card-cta:hover svg { transform: translateX(5px); }

/* Ambient glow layer on card hover */
.consultant-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: 28px;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.5s;
}
.consultant-card--ai::after      { background: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 40% at 50% 0%, rgba(124,58,237,0.08) 0%, transparent 70%); }
.consultant-card--cyber::after   { background: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 40% at 50% 0%, rgba(6,182,212,0.08) 0%, transparent 70%); }
.consultant-card--digital::after { background: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 40% at 50% 0%, rgba(236,72,153,0.08) 0%, transparent 70%); }
.consultant-card:hover::after    { opacity: 1; }

/* ================================================================
   HOLOGRAM PORTRAIT SYSTEM
   Applied to .about-hero-portrait-wrap in all 3 consultant pages
   ================================================================ */

/* Override portrait wrap to be the hologram projector */
.about-hero-gold .about-hero-portrait-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 340px;
  height: 440px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: center;
}

/* The portrait image itself — base */
.about-hero-gold .about-hero-portrait {
  position: relative;
  width: 260px;
  height: 340px;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: top;
  border-radius: 24px;
  z-index: 2;
  filter: brightness(1.05) contrast(1.08) saturate(0.9);
  animation: holoImageFlicker 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes holoImageFlicker {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 1; filter: brightness(1.05) contrast(1.08) saturate(0.9); }
  8%        { opacity: 0.92; filter: brightness(1.12) contrast(1.2) saturate(1.2) hue-rotate(15deg); }
  9%        { opacity: 1;    filter: brightness(1.05) contrast(1.08) saturate(0.9); }
  45%       { opacity: 1;    filter: brightness(1.05) contrast(1.08) saturate(0.9); }
  46%       { opacity: 0.88; filter: brightness(1.18) contrast(1.25) saturate(1.4) hue-rotate(-12deg); }
  47%       { opacity: 1;    filter: brightness(1.05) contrast(1.08) saturate(0.9); }
}

/* Holographic scanlines layer */
.about-hero-gold .about-hero-portrait-wrap::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 260px; height: 340px;
  left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%);
  bottom: 0; top: auto;
  background: repeating-linear-gradient(
    0deg,
    transparent 0px,
    transparent 3px,
    rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.03) 3px,
    rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.03) 4px
  );
  border-radius: 24px;
  z-index: 3;
  pointer-events: none;
  animation: scanlineScroll 3s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes scanlineScroll {
  0%   { background-position: 0 0; }
  100% { background-position: 0 100px; }
}

/* Chromatic aberration / rainbow edge glow — hologram shimmer */
.about-hero-gold .about-portrait-glow {
  position: absolute;
  inset: -6px;
  width: calc(260px + 12px);
  height: calc(340px + 12px);
  left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%);
  bottom: -6px; top: auto;
  border-radius: 28px;
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    rgba(0,240,255,0.15) 0%,
    rgba(120,60,255,0.15) 25%,
    rgba(0,240,150,0.12) 50%,
    rgba(255,60,120,0.12) 75%,
    rgba(0,240,255,0.15) 100%
  );
  background-size: 400% 400%;
  filter: blur(12px);
  z-index: 1;
  animation: holoChroma 5s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes holoChroma {
  0%   { background-position: 0% 50%; opacity: 0.7; }
  50%  { background-position: 100% 50%; opacity: 1; }
  100% { background-position: 0% 50%; opacity: 0.7; }
}

/* Hologram interference lines */
.about-hero-gold .about-portrait-ring {
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%);
  bottom: 0; top: auto;
  width: 260px; height: 340px;
  border-radius: 24px;
  border: none;
  z-index: 4;
  pointer-events: none;
  background: repeating-linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    transparent 0px,
    transparent 18px,
    rgba(0,240,255,0.025) 18px,
    rgba(0,240,255,0.025) 19px
  );
  animation: holoInterference 8s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes holoInterference {
  0%   { background-position: 0 0; opacity: 0.6; }
  50%  { opacity: 1; }
  100% { background-position: 200px 0; opacity: 0.6; }
}

/* Hologram projection base — beam of light from bottom */
.about-hero-gold .about-hero-portrait-wrap::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -40px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 180px;
  height: 60px;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse 100% 60% at 50% 100%,
    rgba(0,240,255,0.3) 0%,
    rgba(120,60,255,0.2) 40%,
    transparent 80%
  );
  filter: blur(16px);
  z-index: 0;
  animation: holoBeam 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes holoBeam {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 0.6; transform: translateX(-50%) scaleX(1); }
  50%       { opacity: 1;   transform: translateX(-50%) scaleX(1.15); }
}

/* Edge fade at top of image — "projected" feel */
.about-hero-gold .about-hero-portrait::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 60px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(5,5,8,0.5) 0%, transparent 100%);
  border-radius: 24px 24px 0 0;
  z-index: 3;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Hologram floating animation — slow levitation */
.about-hero-gold .about-hero-portrait-wrap {
  animation: holoLevitate 5s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes holoLevitate {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
  50%       { transform: translateY(-12px); }
}


/* ================================================================
   GOLD-PLATED PREMIUM HERO SYSTEM
   Shared by about.html team hero + all 3 consultant profile heroes
   ================================================================ */

/* ---- Base Gold Hero Section ---- */
.gold-hero {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #050508;
  min-height: 520px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

/* ---- Layered gold background (molten/liquid gold effect) ---- */
.gold-hero-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

/* Deep dark base with subtle gold tint */
.gold-hero-base {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 60% at 50% 100%, rgba(94, 176, 207,0.13) 0%, transparent 70%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 40% at 20% 0%,   rgba(94, 176, 207,0.08) 0%, transparent 65%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 35% at 80% 10%,  rgba(150,110,30,0.06) 0%, transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #06060a 0%, #050508 40%, #070509 100%);
}

/* Animated floating gold orbs */
.gold-hero-orb {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(70px);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.gold-hero-orb-1 {
  width: 600px; height: 400px;
  top: -100px; left: -120px;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse, rgba(94, 176, 207,0.20) 0%, transparent 70%);
  animation: goldOrbFloat 18s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
.gold-hero-orb-2 {
  width: 500px; height: 350px;
  bottom: -80px; right: -80px;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse, rgba(180,140,50,0.16) 0%, transparent 70%);
  animation: goldOrbFloat 22s ease-in-out infinite alternate-reverse;
}
.gold-hero-orb-3 {
  width: 300px; height: 250px;
  top: 30%; left: 40%;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse, rgba(143, 208, 230,0.10) 0%, transparent 70%);
  animation: goldOrbFloat 14s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
@keyframes goldOrbFloat {
  0%   { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1); }
  33%  { transform: translate(40px, -30px) scale(1.08); }
  66%  { transform: translate(-25px, 20px) scale(0.94); }
  100% { transform: translate(20px, -15px) scale(1.04); }
}

/* Animated gold foil / shimmer sweep overlay */
.gold-hero-foil {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    108deg,
    transparent 0%,
    transparent 35%,
    rgba(194, 232, 245,0.055) 45%,
    rgba(143, 208, 230,0.09) 50%,
    rgba(194, 232, 245,0.055) 55%,
    transparent 65%,
    transparent 100%
  );
  background-size: 300% 300%;
  animation: foilSweep 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes foilSweep {
  0%   { background-position: 200% 50%; opacity: 0.4; }
  50%  { background-position: 0%   50%; opacity: 1;   }
  100% { background-position: 200% 50%; opacity: 0.4; }
}

/* Animated gold mesh / grid overlay */
.gold-hero-mesh {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(94, 176, 207,0.04) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(94, 176, 207,0.04) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 56px 56px;
  animation: meshPulse 8s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes meshPulse {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 0.5; }
  50%       { opacity: 1.0; }
}

/* Floating gold particles */
.gold-hero-particles {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.gold-hero-particles::before,
.gold-hero-particles::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  width: 2px; height: 2px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #8fd0e6;
  box-shadow:
    120px 80px 0 rgba(143, 208, 230,0.7),
    280px 140px 0 rgba(94, 176, 207,0.5),
    450px 60px 0 rgba(194, 232, 245,0.6),
    90px 250px 0 rgba(143, 208, 230,0.4),
    600px 180px 0 rgba(94, 176, 207,0.6),
    750px 90px 0 rgba(194, 232, 245,0.45),
    820px 200px 0 rgba(143, 208, 230,0.5),
    350px 300px 0 rgba(94, 176, 207,0.35),
    520px 350px 0 rgba(194, 232, 245,0.5),
    180px 380px 0 rgba(143, 208, 230,0.4),
    950px 150px 0 rgba(94, 176, 207,0.55),
    1050px 300px 0 rgba(194, 232, 245,0.4),
    1150px 80px 0 rgba(143, 208, 230,0.45),
    670px 420px 0 rgba(94, 176, 207,0.3),
    40px 420px 0 rgba(194, 232, 245,0.35);
  animation: particleFloat 12s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.gold-hero-particles::after {
  width: 1px; height: 1px;
  box-shadow:
    200px 100px 0 rgba(194, 232, 245,0.5),
    400px 200px 0 rgba(143, 208, 230,0.6),
    700px 130px 0 rgba(94, 176, 207,0.45),
    900px 280px 0 rgba(194, 232, 245,0.55),
    1100px 170px 0 rgba(143, 208, 230,0.4),
    560px 330px 0 rgba(94, 176, 207,0.5),
    300px 360px 0 rgba(194, 232, 245,0.35),
    80px 340px 0 rgba(143, 208, 230,0.4),
    1000px 400px 0 rgba(94, 176, 207,0.3);
  animation: particleFloat 16s ease-in-out infinite reverse;
}
@keyframes particleFloat {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); opacity: 0.6; }
  50%       { transform: translateY(-18px); opacity: 1; }
}

/* Gold noise texture vignette */
.gold-hero-vignette {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse 100% 100% at 50% 50%, transparent 50%, rgba(5,5,8,0.65) 100%);
}

/* Bottom horizon glow */
.gold-hero-horizon {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 120px;
  background: linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(94, 176, 207,0.10) 0%, transparent 100%);
  filter: blur(20px);
}

/* ================================================================
   GOLD-PLATED TEAM HERO (about.html)
   ================================================================ */
.team-hero-gold {
  position: relative;
  padding: 160px 0 120px;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-align: center;
  background: #050508;
}
.team-hero-gold .gold-hero-bg { z-index: 0; }
.team-hero-gold .team-hero-content { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

/* Animated metallic title text treatment */
.team-hero-gold .team-hero-title {
  font-family: 'DM Sans', 'Inter', sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 6vw, 4.5rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin: 0 0 24px;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: #f4efe6;
  position: relative;
}
.team-hero-gold .team-hero-title em {
  font-style: italic;
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  background: linear-gradient(120deg,
    #2f7fa0 0%,
    #5eb0cf 18%,
    #c2e8f5 35%,
    #8fd0e6 50%,
    #c2e8f5 65%,
    #5eb0cf 82%,
    #2f7fa0 100%
  );
  background-size: 200% auto;
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  animation: goldShine 4s linear infinite;
  display: inline-block;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 16px rgba(94, 176, 207,0.35));
}
@keyframes goldShine {
  0%   { background-position: 200% center; }
  100% { background-position: 0%   center; }
}

/* Stats bar upgrade */
.team-hero-gold .team-hero-stats {
  background: rgba(8,10,20,0.72);
  border: 1px solid rgba(94, 176, 207,0.25);
  border-radius: 20px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px rgba(94, 176, 207,0.08), 0 8px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.45),
              0 0 60px rgba(94, 176, 207,0.06);
}
.team-hero-gold .team-stat-num {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #5eb0cf, #c2e8f5, #5eb0cf);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}

/* ================================================================
   GOLD-PLATED CONSULTANT HERO (about-ai/cyber/marketing.html)
   ================================================================ */
.about-hero-gold {
  position: relative;
  padding: 140px 0 80px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #050508;
}
.about-hero-gold .gold-hero-bg { z-index: 0; }
.about-hero-gold .about-hero-inner { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

/* Metallic gradient title in consultant heroes */
.about-hero-gold .about-hero-title {
  position: relative;
}
.about-hero-gold .about-hero-title em {
  background: linear-gradient(120deg,
    #2f7fa0 0%,
    #5eb0cf 18%,
    #c2e8f5 35%,
    #8fd0e6 50%,
    #c2e8f5 65%,
    #5eb0cf 82%,
    #2f7fa0 100%
  );
  background-size: 200% auto;
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  animation: goldShine 4s linear infinite;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 12px rgba(94, 176, 207,0.4));
}

/* Enhanced portrait ring for gold hero */
.about-hero-gold .about-portrait-ring {
  border: 1px solid rgba(94, 176, 207,0.45);
  box-shadow:
    0 0 0 8px rgba(94, 176, 207,0.04),
    0 0 60px rgba(94, 176, 207,0.18),
    0 0 120px rgba(94, 176, 207,0.08);
  animation: portraitRingPulse 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes portraitRingPulse {
  0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px rgba(94, 176, 207,0.04), 0 0 60px rgba(94, 176, 207,0.18), 0 0 120px rgba(94, 176, 207,0.08); }
  50%       { box-shadow: 0 0 0 12px rgba(94, 176, 207,0.07), 0 0 80px rgba(94, 176, 207,0.28), 0 0 160px rgba(94, 176, 207,0.12); }
}
.about-hero-gold .about-portrait-glow {
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse, rgba(94, 176, 207,0.22) 0%, transparent 70%);
  animation: glowPulse 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes glowPulse {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 0.6; transform: scale(1); }
  50%       { opacity: 1;   transform: scale(1.1); }
}

/* Eyebrow dot gold upgrade */
.about-hero-gold .about-eyebrow-dot {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #5eb0cf, #c2e8f5);
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(94, 176, 207,0.8);
  animation: eyebrowDotPulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes eyebrowDotPulse {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(94, 176, 207,0.8); }
  50%       { opacity: 0.65; transform: scale(0.75); box-shadow: 0 0 4px rgba(94, 176, 207,0.4); }
}

/* Horizontal gold accent line above the eyebrow */
.gold-hero-accent-line {
  display: block;
  width: 60px;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #5eb0cf, transparent);
  margin: 0 0 20px;
  animation: accentLinePulse 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes accentLinePulse {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 0.5; width: 48px; }
  50%       { opacity: 1.0; width: 72px; }
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .team-hero-gold { padding: 120px 0 80px; }
  .about-hero-gold { padding: 120px 0 60px; }
  .gold-hero-orb-1 { width: 360px; height: 250px; }
  .gold-hero-orb-2 { width: 300px; height: 200px; }
  .gold-hero-orb-3 { width: 200px; height: 160px; }
}