/* About Us section — Our Purpose / Our Team / Media
   (resources/views/frontend/about/*.blade.php). Everything is scoped under
   .ab-page so it can't leak into the shared site layout. */

.ab-page {
    --ab-ink: #0f1d2e;
    --ab-body: #475569;
    --ab-muted: #64748b;
    --ab-line: #e6ebf2;
    --ab-soft: #f6f9fc;
    --ab-navy: #15416e;
    --ab-navy-deep: #0b1d33;
    --ab-blue: #1c68b5;
    --ab-green: #18ba60;
    --ab-radius: 20px;
    --ab-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(15, 29, 46, .04), 0 10px 30px -10px rgba(15, 29, 46, .12);
    --ab-shadow-lg: 0 4px 10px rgba(15, 29, 46, .04), 0 30px 60px -20px rgba(15, 29, 46, .22);
    --ab-font: "Roboto", "Helvetica Neue", Arial, sans-serif;
    --ab-display: "Roboto", "Helvetica Neue", Arial, sans-serif;
    --ab-ease: cubic-bezier(.16, 1, .3, 1);

    /* accent used by icons / rings / cards; each .ab-tone--* overrides it */
    --tone: var(--ab-blue);
    --tone-2: #3fa2f5;
    --tone-soft: #e8f1fb;
    --tone-glow: rgba(28, 104, 181, .35);

    position: relative;
    color: var(--ab-body);
    font-family: var(--ab-font);
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.7;
    overflow-x: hidden;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

.ab-tone--blue   { --tone: #1c68b5; --tone-2: #3fa2f5; --tone-soft: #e8f1fb; --tone-glow: rgba(28, 104, 181, .35); }
.ab-tone--green  { --tone: #14a456; --tone-2: #3dd68c; --tone-soft: #e6f7ee; --tone-glow: rgba(20, 164, 86, .35); }
.ab-tone--orange { --tone: #f26b1d; --tone-2: #ffa24c; --tone-soft: #fef0e6; --tone-glow: rgba(242, 107, 29, .35); }
.ab-tone--purple { --tone: #7559e6; --tone-2: #a48dff; --tone-soft: #f0ecfd; --tone-glow: rgba(117, 89, 230, .35); }

.ab-page *,
.ab-page *::before,
.ab-page *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }
/* :where() keeps these resets at zero specificity so component rules win. */
.ab-page :where(h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, p, figure, blockquote) { margin: 0; font-family: var(--ab-font); }
.ab-page :where(ul, ol) { margin: 0; padding: 0; list-style: none; }
.ab-page :where(img) { display: block; max-width: 100%; }
.ab-page :where(button) { font-family: inherit; }

.ab-wrap { position: relative; width: 100%; max-width: 1220px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 28px; }

.ab-section { padding: 110px 0; }
.ab-section--soft { background: var(--ab-soft); }
.ab-section--flush { padding-top: 0; }

/* =====================================================================
   Scroll reveal. JS adds .ab-js to <html> before first paint, then adds
   .is-in to each [data-reveal] element as it enters the viewport.
   Without JS (or with reduced motion) nothing is hidden.
   ===================================================================== */

.ab-js .ab-page [data-reveal] {
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity .9s ease, transform 1s var(--ab-ease), clip-path 1.2s var(--ab-ease);
    transition-delay: var(--d, 0ms);
    will-change: opacity, transform;
}
.ab-js .ab-page [data-reveal="up"]    { transform: translateY(46px); }
.ab-js .ab-page [data-reveal="down"]  { transform: translateY(-30px); }
.ab-js .ab-page [data-reveal="left"]  { transform: translateX(-60px); }
.ab-js .ab-page [data-reveal="right"] { transform: translateX(60px); }
.ab-js .ab-page [data-reveal="zoom"]  { transform: scale(.9); }
.ab-js .ab-page [data-reveal="clip"]  { opacity: 1; clip-path: inset(0 100% 0 0 round var(--ab-radius)); }
.ab-js .ab-page [data-reveal].is-in   { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
.ab-js .ab-page [data-reveal="clip"].is-in { clip-path: inset(0 0 0 0 round var(--ab-radius)); }

/* ---------- shared bits ---------- */

.ab-label {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    font-family: var(--ab-display);
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: .18em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--ab-green);
}
.ab-label::before { content: ""; width: 30px; height: 2px; background: currentColor; }
.ab-label--center::after { content: ""; width: 30px; height: 2px; background: currentColor; }

.ab-h2 {
    font-family: var(--ab-display);
    font-size: clamp(30px, 3.4vw, 46px);
    line-height: 1.15;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: -.01em;
    color: var(--ab-ink);
}
.ab-h2 em { font-style: normal; color: var(--ab-blue); }

.ab-head { max-width: 720px; margin: 0 auto 60px; text-align: center; }
.ab-head p:not(.ab-label) { margin-top: 16px; font-size: 17.5px; color: var(--ab-muted); }

.ab-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 15px 30px;
    border: 0;
    border-radius: 12px;
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 700;
    cursor: pointer;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    transition: transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease, background .25s ease, color .25s ease;
}
.ab-btn:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); }
.ab-btn .fa { transition: transform .25s ease; }
.ab-btn:hover .fa { transform: translateX(4px); }
.ab-btn--primary {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ab-blue), var(--ab-navy));
    color: #fff !important;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 24px -8px rgba(28, 104, 181, .55);
}
.ab-btn--primary:hover { box-shadow: 0 16px 32px -8px rgba(28, 104, 181, .65); }
.ab-btn--green { background: var(--ab-green); color: #fff !important; box-shadow: 0 10px 24px -8px rgba(24, 186, 96, .55); }
.ab-btn--blue { background: var(--ab-blue); color: #fff !important; box-shadow: 0 10px 24px -8px rgba(28, 104, 181, .55); }
.ab-btn--blue:hover { background: #2277cc; }
.ab-btn--white { background: #fff; color: var(--ab-navy) !important; box-shadow: var(--ab-shadow); }
.ab-btn--ghost { background: transparent; color: #fff !important; box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1.5px rgba(255, 255, 255, .6); }
.ab-btn--ghost:hover { background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .1); }

.ab-ticks li { position: relative; padding: 7px 0 7px 34px; font-weight: 500; color: var(--ab-ink); }
.ab-ticks .fa {
    position: absolute;
    left: 0; top: 10px;
    width: 22px; height: 22px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #e6f7ee;
    color: var(--ab-green);
    font-size: 11px;
    line-height: 22px;
    text-align: center;
}
.ab-ticks--sm li { font-size: 14.5px; padding-top: 5px; padding-bottom: 5px; }
.ab-ticks--sm .fa { top: 8px; }

.ab-icon {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex: 0 0 auto;
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    background: var(--tone-soft);
    color: var(--tone);
    font-size: 22px;
}

/* =====================================================================
   Page hero (shared) — full-bleed photo, dark overlay, uppercase title
   ===================================================================== */

.ab-hero {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    min-height: 600px;
    padding: 120px 0 140px;
    color: #fff;
    overflow: hidden;
    isolation: isolate;
}
.ab-hero__bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: -2;
    background: var(--ab-hero-bg) center / cover no-repeat;
    transform: scale(1.12);
    animation: ab-kenburns 14s ease-out forwards;
}
.ab-hero::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: -1;
    background:
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(11, 29, 51, .92) 0%, rgba(11, 29, 51, .7) 45%, rgba(11, 29, 51, .25) 100%),
        linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(11, 29, 51, .6) 0%, transparent 40%);
}
/* Our Purpose hero: its own dark artwork (purpose-hero.svg, clean on the left for the text),
   so no gradient layer over it; set in Montserrat (loaded by purpose.blade.php). */
.ab-hero--purpose::before { display: none; }
.ab-hero--purpose .ab-hero__bg { background-position: right center; }
.ab-hero--purpose .ab-label,
.ab-hero--purpose .ab-hero__title,
.ab-hero--purpose .ab-hero__tagline,
.ab-hero--purpose .ab-hero__lead { font-family: "Montserrat", var(--ab-display); text-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(6, 18, 33, .55), 0 4px 22px rgba(6, 18, 33, .75); }
.ab-hero--purpose .ab-hero__title { font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: -.01em; }
.ab-hero--purpose .ab-hero__tagline { font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .01em; }
.ab-hero--purpose .ab-hero__lead { font-weight: 500; color: #fff; }
.ab-hero__inner { max-width: 760px; }
.ab-crumb {
    display: flex;
    width: max-content;
    max-width: 100%;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    padding: 8px 16px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .18);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    font-size: 13.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .7);
}
.ab-crumb a { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .8) !important; text-decoration: none !important; }
.ab-crumb a:hover { color: #fff !important; }
.ab-crumb [aria-current] { color: #5fd697; }
.ab-hero .ab-label { color: #5fd697; }
.ab-hero__title {
    font-family: var(--ab-display);
    font-size: clamp(40px, 6vw, 80px);
    line-height: 1.02;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: .01em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #fff;
}
.ab-hero__title span { color: #5fd697; }
.ab-hero__tagline { margin-top: 18px; font-size: 22px; line-height: 1.4; font-weight: 600; color: #fff; text-wrap: balance; }
.ab-hero__tagline + .ab-hero__lead { margin-top: 14px; }
.ab-hero__lead { max-width: 620px; margin-top: 24px; font-size: 19px; line-height: 1.6; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .8); }

.ab-scroll { /* animated mouse at the bottom of the hero */
    position: absolute;
    left: 50%;
    bottom: 70px;
    width: 26px;
    height: 42px;
    margin-left: -13px;
    border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .6);
    border-radius: 14px;
}
.ab-scroll::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 50%;
    top: 7px;
    width: 4px;
    height: 8px;
    margin-left: -2px;
    border-radius: 2px;
    background: #fff;
    animation: ab-scroll 1.8s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes ab-kenburns { to { transform: scale(1); } }
@keyframes ab-scroll { 0% { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(0); } 30% { opacity: 1; } 100% { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(14px); } }


/* =====================================================================
   OUR PURPOSE
   ===================================================================== */

/* who we are */
.ab-statement { max-width: 960px; margin: 0 auto; text-align: center; }
.ab-statement p:not(.ab-label) {
    font-family: var(--ab-display);
    font-size: clamp(24px, 2.6vw, 34px);
    line-height: 1.45;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--ab-ink);
}
.ab-statement p:not(.ab-label) strong { color: var(--ab-blue); font-weight: 600; }
.ab-statement__title { margin-bottom: 22px !important; font-family: var(--ab-display); font-size: clamp(26px, 2.8vw, 38px); line-height: 1.25; font-weight: 700; color: var(--ab-ink); text-wrap: balance; }
/* two paragraphs of copy here, so they read as body text, not the large one-line statement */
.ab-statement p:not(.ab-label) { font-size: clamp(17px, 1.35vw, 20px); line-height: 1.7; font-weight: 400; color: var(--ab-body); }
.ab-statement p.ab-statement__more { margin-top: 14px; }

/* stats */
.ab-stats { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 22px; margin-top: 64px !important; }
.ab-stat {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: auto 1fr;
    column-gap: 16px;
    align-items: center;
    align-content: start;
    padding: 26px 24px;
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--ab-line);
    border-radius: var(--ab-radius);
    box-shadow: var(--ab-shadow);
    transition: transform .3s ease, box-shadow .3s ease;
}
.ab-stat:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--ab-shadow-lg); }
.ab-stat > div:not(.ab-ring) { display: contents; }
.ab-ring { position: relative; width: 64px; height: 64px; flex: 0 0 auto; }
.ab-ring svg { width: 100%; height: 100%; transform: rotate(-90deg); }
.ab-ring circle { fill: none; stroke-width: 5; }
.ab-ring__track { stroke: var(--tone-soft); }
.ab-ring__bar { stroke: var(--tone); stroke-linecap: round; stroke-dasharray: 100; stroke-dashoffset: calc(100 - var(--ring)); }
.ab-ring .fa { position: absolute; inset: 0; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; color: var(--tone); font-size: 20px; }
.ab-stat__num { display: block; font-family: var(--ab-display); font-size: clamp(30px, 2.8vw, 38px); font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.1; color: var(--ab-ink); }
.ab-page .ab-count { font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums; }
.ab-stat p { grid-column: 1 / -1; margin-top: 16px; padding-top: 14px; border-top: 1px dashed var(--ab-line); font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.45; color: var(--ab-muted); }
/* Who we are: capability cards (title + text instead of a number) and the closing line */
.ab-stat__title { margin: 0; font-family: var(--ab-display); font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.3; font-weight: 700; color: var(--ab-ink); }
.ab-stats--pillars .ab-stat p { font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.55; }
.ab-closing { margin: 48px auto 0 !important; text-align: center; font-family: var(--ab-display); font-size: clamp(20px, 1.9vw, 26px); line-height: 1.35; font-weight: 700; color: var(--ab-blue); text-wrap: balance; }

.ab-stats.is-armed .ab-ring__bar { stroke-dashoffset: 100; transition: stroke-dashoffset 2s var(--ab-ease); transition-delay: calc(300ms + var(--i) * 150ms); }
.ab-stats.is-armed .ab-ring .fa { transform: scale(.4); opacity: 0; transition: transform .6s cubic-bezier(.34, 1.56, .64, 1), opacity .4s ease; transition-delay: calc(500ms + var(--i) * 150ms); }
.ab-stats.is-active .ab-ring__bar { stroke-dashoffset: calc(100 - var(--ring)); }
.ab-stats.is-active .ab-ring .fa { transform: none; opacity: 1; }

/* founder message */
.ab-founder { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 5fr 7fr; gap: 90px; align-items: center; }
.ab-founder__media { position: relative; padding: 0 0 40px 40px; }
.ab-founder__media::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0; bottom: 0;
    width: 80%; height: 80%;
    border-radius: 28px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ab-blue), var(--ab-green));
}
.ab-founder__photo { position: relative; width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 4 / 4.6; object-fit: cover; object-position: center 15%; border-radius: 24px; box-shadow: var(--ab-shadow-lg); }
.ab-founder__card {
    position: absolute;
    right: -30px;
    bottom: 70px;
    padding: 16px 22px;
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 16px;
    box-shadow: var(--ab-shadow-lg);
}
.ab-founder__card strong { display: block; font-family: var(--ab-display); font-size: 19px; color: var(--ab-ink); }
.ab-founder__card span { font-size: 13.5px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--ab-green); }
.ab-founder__quote { position: relative; }
.ab-founder__copy .ab-h2 { margin-bottom: 24px; }
.ab-founder__copy p + p { margin-top: 16px; }
.ab-founder__copy > p { font-size: 16.5px; }
/* founder's message: a quotation, marked by a green rule; the heading's second sentence on its own line */
.ab-founder__quote em { display: block; }
.ab-founder__message { margin: 0; padding: 2px 0 2px 24px; border-left: 3px solid var(--ab-green); }
.ab-founder__message p { font-size: 16.5px; line-height: 1.7; }
.ab-founder__message p + p { margin-top: 14px; }
.ab-sign b { color: var(--ab-ink); font-weight: 600; }
.ab-sign { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; margin-top: 30px; padding-top: 24px; border-top: 1px solid var(--ab-line); }
.ab-sign strong { font-family: var(--ab-display); font-size: 18px; color: var(--ab-ink); }
.ab-sign span { display: block; font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--ab-muted); }
.ab-sign__line { width: 48px; height: 2px; background: var(--ab-green); }

/* image duo (Our Team / The Cybarwind Difference) */
.ab-duo { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 28px; }
.ab-duo__card {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-end;
    min-height: 460px;
    padding: 40px;
    border-radius: 24px;
    overflow: hidden;
    color: #fff !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    isolation: isolate;
}
.ab-duo__card img { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: -2; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform 1.2s var(--ab-ease); }
.ab-duo__card::before { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: -1; background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(11, 29, 51, .05) 20%, rgba(11, 29, 51, .92) 100%); transition: background .5s ease; }
.ab-duo__card:hover img { transform: scale(1.08); }
.ab-duo__card:hover::before { background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(21, 65, 110, .35) 0%, rgba(11, 29, 51, .95) 100%); }
.ab-duo__card h3 { font-family: var(--ab-display); font-size: 30px; font-weight: 700; color: #fff; }
.ab-duo__card p { max-width: 460px; margin-top: 10px; font-size: 15.5px; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .82); }
.ab-duo__more { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; margin-top: 20px; font-weight: 700; color: #5fd697; }
.ab-duo__more .fa { transition: transform .25s ease; }
.ab-duo__card:hover .ab-duo__more .fa { transform: translateX(6px); }

/* vision / mission / values */
.ab-pillars { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 26px; align-items: stretch; }
.ab-pillar {
    position: relative;
    padding: 40px 34px;
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 24px;
    border: 1px solid var(--ab-line);
    box-shadow: var(--ab-shadow);
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: transform .3s ease, box-shadow .3s ease;
}
.ab-pillar::before { content: ""; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 4px; background: var(--tone); }
.ab-pillar:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--ab-shadow-lg); }
.ab-pillar h3 { margin-top: 24px; font-family: var(--ab-display); font-size: 24px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--ab-ink); }
.ab-pillar > p { margin-top: 12px; font-size: 15.5px; }
.ab-pillar .ab-ticks { margin-top: 12px; }
.ab-pillar--featured { background: linear-gradient(160deg, #15416e 0%, #0e2b4b 100%); border-color: transparent; box-shadow: var(--ab-shadow-lg); }
.ab-pillar--featured::before { background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--ab-green), #5fd697); }
.ab-pillar--featured .ab-icon { background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .1); color: #5fd697; }
.ab-pillar--featured h3 { color: #fff; }
.ab-pillar--featured > p { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .75); }
.ab-pillar--featured .ab-ticks li { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .9); }
.ab-pillar--featured .ab-ticks .fa { background: rgba(95, 214, 151, .18); color: #5fd697; }
.ab-tags { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; margin-top: 20px !important; }
.ab-tags li { padding: 8px 14px; border-radius: 10px; background: var(--tone-soft); font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--tone); }

/* philosophy steps */
.ab-steps { position: relative; display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr); gap: 24px; }
.ab-steps::before { /* connecting line behind the circles */
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 46px;
    left: 10%;
    right: 10%;
    height: 2px;
    background: repeating-linear-gradient(90deg, #c9d6e5 0 8px, transparent 8px 16px);
}
.ab-step { position: relative; text-align: center; }
.ab-step__icon {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 92px;
    height: 92px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #fff;
    box-shadow: var(--ab-shadow-lg);
    color: var(--tone);
    font-size: 30px;
    transition: transform .4s var(--ab-ease), background .3s ease, color .3s ease;
}
.ab-step__icon::after { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: -8px; border-radius: 50%; border: 2px dashed var(--tone-soft); }
.ab-step:hover .ab-step__icon { transform: translateY(-6px); background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--tone), var(--tone-2)); color: #fff; }
.ab-step__num { position: absolute; top: -4px; right: calc(50% - 56px); width: 28px; height: 28px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--tone); color: #fff; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; line-height: 28px; }
.ab-step h3 { margin-top: 28px; font-family: var(--ab-display); font-size: 21px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--ab-ink); }
.ab-step p { margin-top: 8px; font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.6; color: var(--ab-muted); }

/* services */
.ab-services { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 24px; }
.ab-service {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 24px;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(15, 29, 46, .05), 0 16px 36px -14px rgba(15, 29, 46, .18);
    overflow: hidden;
    color: inherit !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    transition: transform .4s var(--ab-ease), box-shadow .4s ease;
}
.ab-service:hover { transform: translateY(-10px); box-shadow: 0 28px 50px -18px var(--tone-glow); }
.ab-service__top {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    justify-content: space-between;
    height: 128px;
    padding: 26px 26px 0;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 100% 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, .28), transparent 55%), linear-gradient(135deg, var(--tone) 0%, var(--tone-2) 100%);
    overflow: hidden;
}
.ab-service__top::before { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; background-image: repeating-linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, .08) 0 1px, transparent 1px 14px); }
.ab-service__top::after { content: ""; position: absolute; left: -10%; right: -10%; bottom: -36px; height: 60px; border-radius: 50%; background: #fff; }
.ab-service__icon {
    position: relative; z-index: 1;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    width: 60px; height: 60px;
    border-radius: 18px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .2);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .45);
    color: #fff; font-size: 24px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px -8px rgba(0, 0, 0, .25);
    transition: transform .5s cubic-bezier(.34, 1.56, .64, 1);
}
.ab-service:hover .ab-service__icon { transform: rotate(-8deg) scale(1.08); }
.ab-service__num { position: relative; z-index: 1; font-family: var(--ab-display); font-size: 56px; font-weight: 700; line-height: .9; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .3); }
.ab-service__body { flex: 1; display: flex; flex-direction: column; padding: 8px 26px 26px; }
.ab-service h3 { font-size: 18.5px; font-weight: 800; line-height: 1.3; color: var(--ab-ink); }
.ab-service p { margin-top: 10px; font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.6; color: var(--ab-muted); }
.ab-service__tags { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 6px; margin: 18px 0 24px !important; }
.ab-service__tags li { padding: 5px 11px; border-radius: 999px; background: var(--tone-soft); font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--tone); }
.ab-service__more { margin-top: auto; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; padding-top: 18px; border-top: 1px solid var(--ab-line); font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--ab-ink); }
.ab-service__arrow { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; width: 38px; height: 38px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--tone-soft); color: var(--tone); font-size: 14px; transition: background .3s ease, color .3s ease, transform .3s ease; }
.ab-service:hover .ab-service__more { color: var(--tone); }
.ab-service:hover .ab-service__arrow { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--tone), var(--tone-2)); color: #fff; transform: rotate(-45deg); }

/* full-bleed quote banner */
.ab-quote {
    position: relative;
    padding: 150px 0;
    text-align: center;
    color: #fff;
    background:
        linear-gradient(120deg, rgba(11, 29, 51, .94) 0%, rgba(21, 65, 110, .82) 100%),
        var(--ab-quote-bg) center / cover no-repeat fixed;
}
.ab-quote .ab-label { color: #5fd697; }
.ab-quote blockquote {
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    font-family: var(--ab-display);
    font-size: clamp(28px, 3.6vw, 48px);
    line-height: 1.25;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #fff;
}
.ab-quote blockquote::before { content: "\201C"; display: block; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 110px; line-height: .6; color: #5fd697; }
.ab-quote cite { display: block; margin-top: 24px; font-style: normal; font-size: 15px; letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .65); }
.ab-quote__cta { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; gap: 14px; margin-top: 44px; }


/* logos */

/* =====================================================================
   OUR TEAM
   ===================================================================== */

.ab-partner { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 80px; align-items: center; }
.ab-partner__copy .ab-h2 { margin-bottom: 22px; }
.ab-partner__copy > p + p { margin-top: 16px; }
.ab-partner__copy .ab-ticks { margin-top: 26px; }
.ab-partner__media { position: relative; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 18px; }
.ab-partner__media img { width: 100%; height: 260px; object-fit: cover; border-radius: 20px; box-shadow: var(--ab-shadow-lg); }
.ab-partner__media img:first-child { grid-row: span 2; height: 538px; }
.ab-partner__badge {
    position: absolute;
    left: 50%;
    bottom: 34px;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    padding: 16px 22px;
    border-radius: 18px;
    background: #fff;
    box-shadow: var(--ab-shadow-lg);
    white-space: nowrap;
}
.ab-partner__badge strong { font-family: var(--ab-display); font-size: 34px; font-weight: 700; line-height: 1; color: var(--ab-blue); }
.ab-partner__badge span { font-size: 13.5px; line-height: 1.35; color: var(--ab-muted); }

/* leadership cards */
.ab-leaders { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 30px; }
.ab-leader {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 24px;
    box-shadow: var(--ab-shadow);
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: transform .4s var(--ab-ease), box-shadow .4s ease;
}
.ab-leader:hover { transform: translateY(-8px); box-shadow: 0 28px 50px -20px var(--tone-glow); }
.ab-leader__photo { position: relative; aspect-ratio: 1 / .95; overflow: hidden; background: var(--tone-soft); }
.ab-leader__photo img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; object-position: center 18%; transition: transform .9s var(--ab-ease); }
.ab-leader:hover .ab-leader__photo img { transform: scale(1.06); }
.ab-leader__photo::after { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; height: 5px; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--tone), var(--tone-2)); }
.ab-leader__social { position: absolute; top: 16px; right: 16px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; }
.ab-leader__social a {
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    width: 38px; height: 38px; border-radius: 12px;
    background: #fff; color: var(--ab-navy) !important;
    font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none !important;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, .15);
    opacity: 0; transform: translateX(14px);
    transition: opacity .3s ease, transform .3s ease, background .2s ease, color .2s ease;
}
.ab-leader__social a:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: .05s; }
.ab-leader:hover .ab-leader__social a, .ab-leader__social a:focus { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
.ab-leader__social a:hover { background: var(--tone); color: #fff !important; }
.ab-leader__body { flex: 1; display: flex; flex-direction: column; padding: 26px 28px 28px; }
.ab-leader__body h3 { font-family: var(--ab-display); font-size: 24px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--ab-ink); }
.ab-leader__role { margin-top: 2px; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--tone); }
.ab-leader__excerpt { margin: 14px 0 22px !important; font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.65; color: var(--ab-muted); }
.ab-leader__more {
    margin-top: auto;
    align-self: flex-start;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 0;
    border: 0;
    background: none;
    font-size: 14.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--ab-ink);
    cursor: pointer;
}
.ab-leader__more span { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; width: 34px; height: 34px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--tone-soft); color: var(--tone); transition: background .3s ease, color .3s ease, transform .3s ease; }
.ab-leader__more:hover span { background: var(--tone); color: #fff; transform: rotate(90deg); }

/* bio modal */
.ab-modal {
    width: min(980px, calc(100% - 32px));
    max-height: calc(100vh - 48px);
    padding: 0;
    border: 0;
    border-radius: 28px;
    background: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 40px 100px rgba(11, 29, 51, .4);
    overflow: hidden;
}
.ab-modal::backdrop { background: rgba(11, 29, 51, .7); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(4px); backdrop-filter: blur(4px); }
.ab-modal[open] { animation: ab-modal-in .5s var(--ab-ease); }
@keyframes ab-modal-in { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(30px) scale(.97); } }
.ab-modal__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 360px 1fr; max-height: calc(100vh - 48px); }
.ab-modal__side { position: relative; padding: 36px 30px; background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--tone), var(--ab-navy-deep)); color: #fff; text-align: center; }
.ab-modal__side img { width: 200px; height: 200px; margin: 0 auto; border-radius: 50%; object-fit: cover; object-position: center 18%; border: 6px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .25); }
.ab-modal__side h3 { margin-top: 22px; font-family: var(--ab-display); font-size: 28px; font-weight: 700; color: #fff; }
.ab-modal__side p { margin-top: 4px; font-size: 14.5px; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .8); }
.ab-modal__side .ab-tags { justify-content: center; }
.ab-modal__side .ab-tags li { background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .14); color: #fff; font-size: 12.5px; }
.ab-modal__main { padding: 44px 44px 40px; overflow-y: auto; }
.ab-modal__main h4 { margin: 0 0 10px; font-family: var(--ab-display); font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .18em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--tone); }
.ab-modal__main h4:not(:first-child) { margin-top: 28px; }
.ab-modal__main p { font-size: 15.5px; }
.ab-modal__close {
    position: absolute;
    top: 16px;
    right: 16px;
    z-index: 2;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    width: 42px; height: 42px;
    border: 0; border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--ab-soft);
    color: var(--ab-ink);
    font-size: 18px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background .2s ease, transform .3s ease;
}
.ab-modal__close:hover { background: #e2e8f0; transform: rotate(90deg); }

/* practice leads */
.ab-experts { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 18px; }
.ab-expert { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px; padding: 14px 18px 14px 14px; background: #fff; border-radius: 18px; box-shadow: var(--ab-shadow); transition: transform .3s ease, box-shadow .3s ease; }
.ab-expert:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: var(--ab-shadow-lg); }
.ab-expert img { width: 64px; height: 64px; flex: 0 0 auto; border-radius: 50%; object-fit: cover; object-position: center 20%; }
.ab-expert > div { flex: 1; min-width: 0; }
.ab-expert h4 { font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--ab-ink); }
.ab-expert p { font-size: 13.5px; line-height: 1.4; color: var(--ab-muted); }
.ab-expert__in { flex: 0 0 auto; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; width: 34px; height: 34px; border-radius: 10px; background: var(--ab-soft); color: var(--ab-navy) !important; text-decoration: none !important; transition: background .2s ease, color .2s ease; }
.ab-expert__in:hover { background: #0a66c2; color: #fff !important; }

/* culture gallery */
.ab-culture { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr 1fr; grid-template-rows: 240px 240px; gap: 18px; }
.ab-culture figure { position: relative; overflow: hidden; border-radius: 20px; }
.ab-culture figure:first-child { grid-row: span 2; }
.ab-culture img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform 1s var(--ab-ease); }
.ab-culture figure:hover img { transform: scale(1.07); }
.ab-culture figcaption { position: absolute; left: 16px; bottom: 16px; padding: 7px 14px; border-radius: 999px; background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .92); font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--ab-ink); }
.ab-culture__cta { display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center; padding: 30px; border-radius: 20px; background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ab-blue), var(--ab-navy)); color: #fff; }
.ab-culture__cta h3 { font-family: var(--ab-display); font-size: 26px; font-weight: 700; color: #fff; }
.ab-culture__cta p { margin: 8px 0 20px !important; font-size: 14.5px; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .8); }
.ab-culture__cta .ab-btn { align-self: flex-start; }

/* =====================================================================
   MEDIA
   ===================================================================== */

.ab-feature {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 1fr;
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 28px;
    box-shadow: var(--ab-shadow-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
}
.ab-feature__media { position: relative; min-height: 420px; overflow: hidden; }
.ab-feature__media img { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform 1.2s var(--ab-ease); }
.ab-feature:hover .ab-feature__media img { transform: scale(1.05); }
.ab-feature__flag { position: absolute; top: 22px; left: 22px; padding: 8px 16px; border-radius: 999px; background: var(--ab-green); font-size: 12.5px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .08em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #fff; }
.ab-feature__body { display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center; padding: 50px 54px; }
.ab-feature__body h2 { margin-top: 16px; font-family: var(--ab-display); font-size: clamp(24px, 2.4vw, 32px); line-height: 1.25; font-weight: 700; color: var(--ab-ink); }
.ab-feature__body p { margin-top: 14px; font-size: 16px; }
.ab-feature__body .ab-btn { align-self: flex-start; margin-top: 28px; }

.ab-meta { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; gap: 8px 16px; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--ab-muted); }
.ab-meta .fa { margin-right: 5px; color: var(--ab-green); }
.ab-meta__cat { padding: 4px 12px; border-radius: 999px; background: var(--tone-soft); color: var(--tone); }

.ab-filters { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; gap: 10px; margin-bottom: 44px !important; }
.ab-filters button {
    padding: 11px 22px;
    border: 1px solid var(--ab-line);
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: #fff;
    font-size: 14.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--ab-ink);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background .25s ease, color .25s ease, border-color .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease;
}
.ab-filters button:hover { border-color: var(--ab-blue); color: var(--ab-blue); }
.ab-filters button.is-active { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ab-blue), var(--ab-navy)); border-color: transparent; color: #fff; box-shadow: 0 10px 24px -10px rgba(28, 104, 181, .6); }

.ab-news { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 28px; }
.ab-news__card {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 22px;
    box-shadow: var(--ab-shadow);
    overflow: hidden;
    color: inherit !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    transition: transform .4s var(--ab-ease), box-shadow .4s ease, opacity .4s ease;
}
.ab-news__card:hover { transform: translateY(-8px); box-shadow: 0 28px 50px -20px var(--tone-glow); }
.ab-news__card.is-hidden { display: none; }
.ab-news__card.is-filtering { animation: ab-pop .5s var(--ab-ease); }
@keyframes ab-pop { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(20px) scale(.97); } }
.ab-news__img { position: relative; aspect-ratio: 16 / 10; overflow: hidden; }
.ab-news__img img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform 1s var(--ab-ease); }
.ab-news__card:hover .ab-news__img img { transform: scale(1.07); }
.ab-news__date { position: absolute; left: 16px; bottom: 16px; padding: 8px 12px; border-radius: 12px; background: #fff; text-align: center; line-height: 1; box-shadow: var(--ab-shadow); }
.ab-news__date strong { display: block; font-family: var(--ab-display); font-size: 22px; color: var(--ab-ink); }
.ab-news__date span { font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .08em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--tone); }
.ab-news__body { flex: 1; display: flex; flex-direction: column; padding: 22px 24px 24px; }
.ab-news__body h3 { margin-top: 14px; font-size: 18px; font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.4; color: var(--ab-ink); transition: color .25s ease; }
.ab-news__card:hover h3 { color: var(--tone); }
.ab-news__body p { margin: 10px 0 20px !important; font-size: 14.5px; color: var(--ab-muted); }
.ab-news__more { margin-top: auto; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--tone); }
.ab-news__more .fa { transition: transform .25s ease; }
.ab-news__card:hover .ab-news__more .fa { transform: translateX(5px); }

.ab-press { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 28px; }
.ab-press__card { display: flex; gap: 22px; padding: 36px; border-radius: 24px; background: #fff; box-shadow: var(--ab-shadow); }
.ab-press__card h3 { font-family: var(--ab-display); font-size: 24px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--ab-ink); }
.ab-press__card p { margin: 8px 0 18px !important; font-size: 15px; }
.ab-press__card a:not(.ab-btn) { font-weight: 700; color: var(--ab-blue) !important; }

/* =====================================================================
   Closing CTA (shared)
   ===================================================================== */


/* ---------- reduced motion ---------- */

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .ab-hero__bg { animation: none; transform: none; }
    .ab-scroll::after { animation: none; }
    .ab-quote { background-attachment: scroll; }
}

/* ---------- responsive ---------- */

@media (max-width: 1100px) {
    .ab-stats, .ab-services { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .ab-leaders, .ab-news { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .ab-experts { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .ab-steps { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); row-gap: 48px; }
    .ab-steps::before { display: none; }
    .ab-founder, .ab-partner { gap: 56px; }
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .ab-section { padding: 80px 0; }
    .ab-section--flush { padding-top: 0; }
    .ab-hero { min-height: 480px; padding: 90px 0 120px; }
    .ab-founder, .ab-partner, .ab-feature { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .ab-founder__media { max-width: 480px; }
    .ab-founder__card { right: 0; }
    .ab-duo { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .ab-duo__card { min-height: 380px; }
    .ab-pillars { grid-template-columns: 1fr; max-width: 640px; margin: 0 auto; }
    .ab-quote { padding: 110px 0; background-attachment: scroll; }
    .ab-culture { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; grid-template-rows: 240px 200px 200px; }
    .ab-culture figure:first-child { grid-column: span 2; grid-row: auto; }
    .ab-feature__media { min-height: 300px; }
    .ab-feature__body { padding: 36px 32px; }
    .ab-press { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .ab-modal__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; overflow-y: auto; }
    .ab-modal__main { overflow: visible; }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .ab-wrap { padding: 0 16px; }
    .ab-section { padding: 64px 0; }
    .ab-section--flush { padding-top: 0; }
    .ab-head { margin-bottom: 40px; }
    .ab-head p:not(.ab-label) { font-size: 16px; }
    .ab-hero { min-height: 0; padding: 90px 0 100px; }
    .ab-hero__tagline { font-size: 18px; }
    /* phones: the text spans the full width, so the shield peeks in at the right edge, dimmed */
    .ab-hero--purpose .ab-hero__bg { background-position: 72% center; filter: brightness(.6); }
    .ab-hero__lead { font-size: 16.5px; }
    .ab-scroll { display: none; }
    .ab-stats { gap: 12px; margin-top: 44px !important; }
    .ab-stat { padding: 16px 14px; column-gap: 10px; }
    .ab-ring { width: 50px; height: 50px; }
    .ab-ring .fa { font-size: 16px; }
    .ab-stat__num { font-size: 24px; }
    .ab-stat p { font-size: 12.5px; margin-top: 12px; padding-top: 10px; }
    .ab-stats--pillars { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .ab-stat__title { font-size: 17px; }
    .ab-stats--pillars .ab-stat p { font-size: 15px; }
    .ab-closing { margin-top: 36px !important; }
    .ab-founder__media { padding: 0 0 24px 24px; }
    .ab-founder__card { bottom: 40px; padding: 12px 16px; }
    .ab-duo__card { min-height: 320px; padding: 26px; }
    .ab-duo__card h3 { font-size: 24px; }
    .ab-pillar { padding: 32px 24px; }
    .ab-steps { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 36px 16px; }
    .ab-step__icon { width: 76px; height: 76px; font-size: 24px; }
    .ab-step__num { right: calc(50% - 48px); }
    .ab-services, .ab-leaders, .ab-experts, .ab-news { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .ab-leader__photo { aspect-ratio: 4 / 3; }
    .ab-partner__media img { height: 180px; }
    .ab-partner__media img:first-child { height: 378px; }
    .ab-partner__badge { bottom: 16px; padding: 12px 16px; }
    .ab-culture { grid-template-columns: 1fr; grid-template-rows: none; }
    .ab-culture figure { height: 220px; }
    .ab-culture figure:first-child { grid-column: auto; }
    .ab-modal { border-radius: 20px; }
    .ab-modal__side { padding: 30px 20px; }
    .ab-modal__side img { width: 140px; height: 140px; }
    .ab-modal__main { padding: 28px 22px; }
    .ab-press__card { flex-direction: column; padding: 28px 22px; }
    .ab-cta__btns, .ab-quote__cta { width: 100%; }
    .ab-cta__btns .ab-btn, .ab-quote__cta .ab-btn { flex: 1 1 auto; }
}

/* ---------- "Meet the team" grid (Our Team page), Advatix-style:
   round ringed photo, uppercase name, role, icons, bio, Read More,
   with vertical dividers between columns and a rule under each member. ---------- */

.ab-ateam { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); row-gap: 56px; }
.ab-amember {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    padding: 0 30px 34px;
    border-left: 1px solid rgba(21, 65, 110, .35);
}
.ab-amember:nth-child(4n + 1) { border-left: 0; }
.ab-amember::after { /* rule under each member */
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 30px;
    right: 30px;
    bottom: 0;
    height: 1px;
    background: rgba(21, 65, 110, .35);
}
.ab-amember__photo {
    width: 172px;
    height: 172px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 5px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #15416e;
    box-shadow: 0 14px 30px -14px rgba(21, 65, 110, .55);
    transition: transform .5s var(--ab-ease), box-shadow .4s ease;
}
.ab-amember__photo img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 4px solid #fff;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center 18%;
    background: #dfe9e2;
}
.ab-amember:hover .ab-amember__photo { transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.03); box-shadow: 0 22px 40px -16px rgba(21, 65, 110, .65); }
.ab-amember h3 {
    margin-top: 26px;
    font-family: var(--ab-display);
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.2;
    letter-spacing: .03em;
    text-align: center;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--ab-ink);
}
.ab-amember__role { min-height: 48px; margin-top: 10px !important; font-size: 15.5px; line-height: 1.5; text-align: center; color: var(--ab-body); }
.ab-amember__social { display: flex; justify-content: center; gap: 10px; margin: 14px 0 22px; }
.ab-amember__social a {
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    width: 34px; height: 34px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    color: var(--ab-ink) !important;
    font-size: 16px;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    transition: background .2s ease, color .2s ease;
}
.ab-amember__social a:hover { background: #15416e; color: #fff !important; }
.ab-amember__excerpt {
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
    font-size: 14.5px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--ab-body);
}
.ab-amember__more {
    align-self: flex-start;
    margin-top: 20px;
    padding: 9px 16px;
    border: 0;
    border-radius: 4px;
    background: #15416e;
    font-family: var(--ab-display);
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #fff;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background .25s ease, transform .25s ease;
}
.ab-amember__more:hover { background: var(--ab-blue); transform: translateY(-2px); }

@media (max-width: 1100px) {
    .ab-ateam { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .ab-amember:nth-child(4n + 1) { border-left: 1px solid rgba(21, 65, 110, .35); }
    .ab-amember:nth-child(2n + 1) { border-left: 0; }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .ab-ateam { grid-template-columns: 1fr; row-gap: 40px; }
    .ab-amember, .ab-amember:nth-child(4n + 1) { border-left: 0; padding: 0 8px 30px; }
    .ab-amember::after { left: 8px; right: 8px; }
    .ab-amember__role { min-height: 0; }
}

/* ---------- Accreditation / client logo strip ---------- */

.ab-logos { padding: 72px 0; }
.ab-logos__strip {
    display: flex;
    align-items: stretch;
    border: 1px solid var(--ab-line);
    border-radius: 14px;
    background: #fff;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.ab-logos__label {
    flex: 0 0 190px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 0 28px;
    background: var(--ab-soft);
    border-right: 1px solid var(--ab-line);
    font-size: 12.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.5;
    letter-spacing: .12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--ab-navy);
}
.ab-logos__strip ul { flex: 1; display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr); }
.ab-logos__strip li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    height: 96px;
    padding: 0 20px;
    border-left: 1px solid var(--ab-line);
}
.ab-logos__strip li:first-child { border-left: 0; }
.ab-logos__strip img {
    max-width: 100%;
    max-height: 26px;
    width: auto;
    filter: brightness(0);   /* source PNGs are white; render as one flat dark mark */
    opacity: .4;
    transition: opacity .25s ease;
}
.ab-logos__strip li:hover img { opacity: .85; }

/* ---------- Closing CTA band (shared) ---------- */

.ab-cta {
    position: relative;
    padding: 72px 0;
    margin-bottom: 64px;
    background: var(--ab-navy);
    border-top: 4px solid var(--ab-blue);
    color: #fff;
}
.ab-cta__inner { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 48px; }
.ab-cta__copy { max-width: 680px; }
.ab-cta h2 { font-family: var(--ab-display); font-size: clamp(26px, 2.6vw, 34px); font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.25; color: #fff; }
.ab-cta p { margin-top: 10px; font-size: 16.5px; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .78); }
.ab-cta__btns { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px; flex: 0 0 auto; }
.ab-cta .ab-btn { border-radius: 6px; padding: 14px 28px; }
.ab-cta .ab-btn--blue { box-shadow: none; }
.ab-cta .ab-btn--blue:hover { background: #2277cc; }

@media (max-width: 1100px) {
    .ab-logos__strip ul { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
    .ab-logos__strip li:nth-child(4) { border-left: 0; }
    .ab-logos__strip li:nth-child(n+4) { border-top: 1px solid var(--ab-line); }
}
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .ab-cta__inner { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 28px; }
}
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .ab-logos { padding: 48px 0; }
    .ab-logos__strip { flex-direction: column; }
    .ab-logos__label { flex: none; padding: 14px 18px; border-right: 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ab-line); }
    .ab-logos__label br { display: none; }
    .ab-logos__strip ul { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .ab-logos__strip li { height: 76px; }
    .ab-logos__strip li:nth-child(4) { border-left: 1px solid var(--ab-line); }
    .ab-logos__strip li:nth-child(odd) { border-left: 0; }
    .ab-logos__strip li:nth-child(n+3) { border-top: 1px solid var(--ab-line); }
    .ab-logos__strip img { max-height: 20px; }
    .ab-cta { padding: 52px 0; margin-bottom: 40px; }
}

/* ---------- Vision / Mission (photo + two stacked statements) and Values row ---------- */

.ab-vmx {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 5fr 7fr;
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--ab-line);
    border-radius: 18px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--ab-shadow);
}
.ab-vmx__media { position: relative; min-height: 460px; }
.ab-vmx__media img { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.ab-vmx__media::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(11, 29, 51, 0) 40%, rgba(11, 29, 51, .88) 100%);
}
.ab-vmx__quote {
    position: absolute;
    left: 32px;
    right: 32px;
    bottom: 30px;
    z-index: 1;
    margin: 0;
    padding-left: 18px;
    border-left: 3px solid var(--ab-green);
    font-size: 19px;
    font-weight: 500;
    line-height: 1.45;
    color: #fff;
}

.ab-vmx__body { display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center; padding: 48px 52px; }
.ab-vmx__item { display: flex; gap: 22px; }
.ab-vmx__item + .ab-vmx__item { margin-top: 34px; padding-top: 34px; border-top: 1px solid var(--ab-line); }
.ab-vmx__icon {
    flex: 0 0 auto;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 54px;
    height: 54px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: #15416e;
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 22px;
}
.ab-vmx__tag { font-size: 12.5px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--ab-green); }
.ab-vmx__item h3 { margin-top: 6px; font-size: 21px; font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.4; color: var(--ab-ink); }
.ab-vmx__item h3 + p { margin-top: 8px; font-size: 15.5px; color: var(--ab-body); }
.ab-vmx__list { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 10px 24px; margin-top: 16px !important; }
/* mission commitments: a bold lead-in plus a sentence each, so one per row */
.ab-vmx__list--detailed { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 12px; }
.ab-vmx__list--detailed strong { color: var(--ab-ink); font-weight: 600; }
.ab-vmx__list li { position: relative; padding-left: 26px; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.5; color: var(--ab-body); }
.ab-vmx__list li::before {
    content: "\f00c";
    font-family: FontAwesome;
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 1px;
    font-size: 13px;
    color: #15416e;
}

.ab-valx { margin-top: 56px; }
.ab-valx__title { margin-bottom: 22px !important; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .16em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--ab-navy); }
.ab-valx__title:has(+ .ab-valx__lead) { margin-bottom: 6px !important; }
.ab-valx__lead { margin: 0 0 22px !important; font-family: var(--ab-display); font-size: 24px; font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.3; color: var(--ab-ink); }
.ab-valx ul { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); border-top: 2px solid #15416e; }
.ab-valx li { padding: 28px 26px 6px; border-left: 1px solid var(--ab-line); }
.ab-valx li:first-child { border-left: 0; padding-left: 0; }
.ab-valx__icon { display: inline-block; font-size: 22px; color: #15416e; }
.ab-valx h4 { margin-top: 14px; font-size: 18px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--ab-ink); }
.ab-valx li p { margin-top: 6px; font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.6; color: var(--ab-muted); }

@media (max-width: 1100px) {
    .ab-vmx__body { padding: 40px 36px; }
    .ab-vmx__list { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .ab-valx ul { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .ab-valx li:nth-child(3) { border-left: 0; padding-left: 0; }
}
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .ab-vmx { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .ab-vmx__media { min-height: 300px; }
}
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .ab-vmx__body { padding: 30px 20px; }
    .ab-vmx__item { gap: 16px; }
    .ab-vmx__icon { width: 46px; height: 46px; font-size: 19px; }
    .ab-vmx__item h3 { font-size: 18px; }
    .ab-vmx__quote { left: 20px; right: 20px; font-size: 16px; }
    .ab-valx ul { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .ab-valx li, .ab-valx li:first-child { padding: 22px 0 4px; border-left: 0; }
    .ab-valx li + li { border-top: 1px solid var(--ab-line); }
}

/* ---------- Philosophy: dark band with an animated 5-step timeline ---------- */

.ab-flow-sec {
    position: relative;
    padding: 110px 0 120px;
    background:
        linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(11, 29, 51, .95) 0%, rgba(21, 65, 110, .93) 100%),
        var(--ab-flow-bg) center / cover no-repeat;
    color: #fff;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.ab-head--light .ab-label { color: #5fd697; }
.ab-head--light .ab-h2 { color: #fff; }
.ab-head--light p:not(.ab-label) { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .72); }

.ab-flow {
    --node: 84px;
    --num-h: 30px;
    position: relative;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
}
/* track + animated fill, running through the centre of the nodes */
.ab-flow::before,
.ab-flow::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: calc(var(--num-h) + var(--node) / 2 - 1px);
    left: 10%;
    right: 10%;
    height: 2px;
}
.ab-flow::before { background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .16); }
.ab-flow::after {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #5fd697, var(--ab-green));
    box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(95, 214, 151, .6);
    transform-origin: left;
    transition: transform 1.8s var(--ab-ease) .2s;
}
.ab-js .ab-page .ab-flow:not(.is-in)::after { transform: scaleX(0); }

.ab-flow__step { position: relative; z-index: 1; text-align: center; }
.ab-flow__num {
    display: block;
    height: var(--num-h);
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: .18em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #5fd697;
}
.ab-flow__node {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: var(--node);
    height: var(--node);
    margin: 0 auto;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #10305a;
    border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .25);
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 28px;
    transition: background .4s ease, border-color .4s ease, box-shadow .4s ease, transform .4s var(--ab-ease);
}
.ab-flow__node::after { /* outer ring */
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: -10px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px dashed rgba(255, 255, 255, .22);
}
/* nodes light up one after another as the line reaches them */
.ab-flow.is-in .ab-flow__node,
html:not(.ab-js) .ab-flow__node {
    background: var(--ab-green);
    border-color: var(--ab-green);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(24, 186, 96, .18), 0 14px 30px -8px rgba(24, 186, 96, .6);
    transition-delay: calc(400ms + var(--n) * 320ms);
}
.ab-flow__step:hover .ab-flow__node { transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.05); transition-delay: 0s; }

.ab-flow__step h3 { margin-top: 30px; font-size: 21px; font-weight: 700; color: #fff; }
.ab-flow__step p { max-width: 210px; margin: 10px auto 0 !important; font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.6; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .7); }

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .ab-flow-sec { padding: 80px 0 90px; }
    /* vertical timeline */
    .ab-flow { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 0; max-width: 520px; margin: 0 auto; }
    .ab-flow::before, .ab-flow::after { top: calc(var(--node) / 2); bottom: calc(var(--node) / 2); left: calc(var(--node) / 2 - 1px); right: auto; width: 2px; height: auto; }
    .ab-flow::after { transform-origin: top; }
    .ab-js .ab-page .ab-flow:not(.is-in)::after { transform: scaleY(0); }
    .ab-flow__step { display: grid; grid-template-columns: var(--node) 1fr; column-gap: 24px; padding: 0 0 36px; text-align: left; }
    .ab-flow__step:last-child { padding-bottom: 0; }
    .ab-flow__node { grid-column: 1; grid-row: 1 / span 3; margin: 0; }
    .ab-flow__num, .ab-flow__step h3, .ab-flow__step p { grid-column: 2; }
    .ab-flow__num { height: auto; }
    .ab-flow__step h3 { margin-top: 4px; }
    .ab-flow__step p { max-width: none; margin: 6px 0 0 !important; }
}
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .ab-flow { --node: 64px; }
    .ab-flow__node { font-size: 22px; }
    .ab-flow__node::after { inset: -7px; }
    .ab-flow__step { column-gap: 18px; }
}

/* ---------- What we do: photo-led service cards (navy) ---------- */

/* services slider: three cards in view (two on tablets, one on phones), the rest scroll in with the
   arrows or a swipe. Native scroll-snap, no library. Vertical padding leaves room for the hover lift. */
.ab-svc-slider { position: relative; }
.ab-svc { display: flex; gap: 26px; overflow-x: auto; scroll-snap-type: x mandatory; scroll-padding: 0 4px; padding: 12px 4px 28px; margin: -12px -4px 0; scrollbar-width: none; }
.ab-svc::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }
.ab-svc__card { flex: 0 0 calc((100% - 52px) / 3); scroll-snap-align: start; }
.ab-svc-nav { display: flex; justify-content: center; align-items: center; gap: 14px; margin-top: 6px; }
.ab-svc-nav button { width: 46px; height: 46px; border: 0; border-radius: 50%; background: #15416e; color: #fff; font-size: 18px; cursor: pointer; transition: background .25s ease, opacity .25s ease; }
.ab-svc-nav button:hover { background: var(--ab-green); }
.ab-svc-nav button:disabled { opacity: .35; cursor: default; background: #15416e; }
.ab-svc-nav__count { min-width: 52px; text-align: center; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--ab-ink); }
/* desktop: arrows sit on either side of the cards, at their middle; the counter stays below */
@media (min-width: 992px) {
    .ab-svc-nav button { position: absolute; top: calc(50% - 40px); z-index: 3; width: 54px; height: 54px; font-size: 24px; background: #fff; color: #15416e; box-shadow: 0 10px 26px -8px rgba(21, 65, 110, .45); }
    .ab-svc-nav button:hover { background: #15416e; color: #fff; }
    .ab-svc-nav button:disabled { opacity: 0; pointer-events: none; }
    .ab-svc-nav__prev { left: -27px; }
    .ab-svc-nav__next { right: -27px; }
}
.ab-svc__card {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--ab-line);
    border-radius: 16px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--ab-shadow);
    color: inherit !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    transition: transform .4s var(--ab-ease), box-shadow .4s ease, border-color .4s ease;
}
.ab-svc__card::after { /* bottom accent that grows on hover */
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 3px;
    background: #15416e;
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: left;
    transition: transform .45s var(--ab-ease);
}
.ab-svc__card:hover { transform: translateY(-8px); box-shadow: 0 26px 50px -22px rgba(21, 65, 110, .45); border-color: transparent; }
.ab-svc__card:hover::after { transform: scaleX(1); }

.ab-svc__media { position: relative; height: 170px; overflow: hidden; background: #15416e; }
.ab-svc__media img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform 1s var(--ab-ease); }
.ab-svc__media::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(21, 65, 110, .15) 0%, rgba(11, 29, 51, .75) 100%);
}
.ab-svc__card:hover .ab-svc__media img { transform: scale(1.08); }
.ab-svc__num {
    position: absolute;
    top: 14px;
    right: 16px;
    z-index: 1;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: .12em;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .85);
}

.ab-svc__icon {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 58px;
    height: 58px;
    margin: -29px 0 0 24px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    background: #15416e;
    border: 3px solid #fff;
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 22px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 22px -8px rgba(21, 65, 110, .6);
    transition: background .35s ease;
}
.ab-svc__card:hover .ab-svc__icon { background: var(--ab-green); }

.ab-svc__body { flex: 1; display: flex; flex-direction: column; padding: 18px 24px 26px; }
.ab-svc__body h3 { font-size: 19px; font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.3; color: var(--ab-ink); }
.ab-svc__body > p { margin-top: 8px; font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.6; color: var(--ab-muted); }
.ab-svc__list { margin: 16px 0 22px !important; padding-top: 14px !important; border-top: 1px solid var(--ab-line); }
.ab-svc__list li { position: relative; padding: 4px 0 4px 22px; font-size: 14px; color: var(--ab-body); }
.ab-svc__list li::before {
    content: "\f00c";
    font-family: FontAwesome;
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 5px;
    font-size: 12px;
    color: #15416e;
}
.ab-svc__more { margin-top: auto; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; font-size: 14.5px; font-weight: 700; color: #15416e; }
.ab-svc__more .fa { transition: transform .3s ease; }
.ab-svc__card:hover .ab-svc__more .fa { transform: translateX(6px); }

@media (max-width: 991px) { .ab-svc__card { flex-basis: calc((100% - 26px) / 2); } }
@media (max-width: 767px)  { .ab-svc { gap: 16px; } .ab-svc__card { flex-basis: 88%; } .ab-svc__media { height: 150px; } }
/* keep the checklists aligned across cards on desktop */
@media (min-width: 1101px) {
    .ab-svc__body h3 { min-height: 25px; }
    .ab-svc__body > p { min-height: 140px; }
}

/* ---------- Our Team / The Cybarwind Difference image cards (enhanced) ---------- */

.ab-duo__card { min-height: 500px; padding: 36px; border-radius: 20px; box-shadow: 0 24px 50px -28px rgba(11, 29, 51, .7); }
.ab-duo__card::before {
    background:
        linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(11, 29, 51, .25) 0%, rgba(11, 29, 51, .1) 30%, rgba(11, 29, 51, .94) 78%),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(21, 65, 110, .35), transparent 60%);
}
.ab-duo__card:hover::before {
    background:
        linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(21, 65, 110, .45) 0%, rgba(11, 29, 51, .3) 30%, rgba(11, 29, 51, .96) 75%),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(21, 65, 110, .45), transparent 60%);
}
.ab-duo__card::after { /* green bar that grows along the bottom on hover */
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    height: 4px;
    width: 100%;
    background: var(--ab-green);
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: left;
    transition: transform .5s var(--ab-ease);
}
.ab-duo__card:hover::after { transform: scaleX(1); }

.ab-duo__tag {
    position: absolute;
    top: 26px;
    left: 26px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 8px 14px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .14);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .28);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    font-size: 12.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: .1em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #fff;
}
.ab-duo__tag .fa { color: #5fd697; }
.ab-duo__go {
    position: absolute;
    top: 22px;
    right: 22px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #fff;
    color: #15416e;
    font-size: 17px;
    transform: rotate(-45deg);
    transition: transform .4s var(--ab-ease), background .3s ease, color .3s ease;
}
.ab-duo__card:hover .ab-duo__go { transform: rotate(0); background: var(--ab-green); color: #fff; }

.ab-duo__content { position: relative; width: 100%; }
.ab-duo__card h3 { font-size: 32px; }
.ab-duo__card p { max-width: 520px; }

.ab-duo__facts {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, auto);
    justify-content: start;
    gap: 0;
    margin-top: 22px !important;
    padding-top: 18px !important;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .18);
}
.ab-duo__facts li { padding: 0 22px; border-left: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .18); }
.ab-duo__facts li:first-child { padding-left: 0; border-left: 0; }
.ab-duo__facts strong { display: block; font-size: 22px; font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.1; color: #fff; }
.ab-duo__facts span { display: block; margin-top: 4px; font-size: 12.5px; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .7); }

.ab-duo__chips {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-top: 22px !important;
    padding-top: 18px !important;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .18);
}
.ab-duo__chips li {
    padding: 7px 14px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .12);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .2);
    font-size: 13.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #fff;
}

.ab-duo__more { margin-top: 22px; }

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .ab-duo__card { min-height: 440px; padding: 24px; }
    .ab-duo__tag { top: 18px; left: 18px; }
    .ab-duo__go { top: 14px; right: 14px; width: 42px; height: 42px; }
    .ab-duo__card h3 { font-size: 25px; }
    .ab-duo__facts li { padding: 0 12px; }
    .ab-duo__facts strong { font-size: 17px; }
}

/* services slider: while the arrows glide it (JS easing), snap is off so it can't tug mid-move;
   the cards ease their lift too. */
.ab-svc.is-gliding { scroll-snap-type: none; }
.ab-svc__card { transition: transform .45s cubic-bezier(.2, .7, .2, 1), box-shadow .45s ease; }

/* =====================================================================
   Our Purpose page typography: Montserrat headings, Inter body text, orange section labels,
   tighter heading tracking. Everything on these pages takes its fonts from --ab-display /
   --ab-font, so redefining them here restyles every section; Teams and Insights are untouched.
   ===================================================================== */
.ab-page--purpose {
    --ab-display: "Montserrat", "Helvetica Neue", Arial, sans-serif;
    --ab-font: "Inter", "Roboto", "Helvetica Neue", Arial, sans-serif;
    --ab-ink: #0b1f3f;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}
.ab-page--purpose .ab-label { color: #E8792B; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .2em; }
.ab-page--purpose .ab-label::before, .ab-page--purpose .ab-label--center::after { width: 36px; }
@media (max-width: 767px) { .ab-page--purpose .ab-label { font-size: 14px; } }
.ab-page--purpose .ab-h2 { font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: -.025em; line-height: 1.14; text-wrap: pretty; }
.ab-page--purpose .ab-h2 em { color: #E8792B; }
.ab-page--purpose .ab-head p:not(.ab-label) { font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.75; }
.ab-page--purpose .ab-statement__title { font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: -.02em; }
.ab-page--purpose .ab-statement p:not(.ab-label) { line-height: 1.8; }
.ab-page--purpose h3, .ab-page--purpose h4 { letter-spacing: -.01em; }
.ab-page--purpose .ab-closing { font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: -.015em; }
.ab-page--purpose .ab-svc__body h3 { font-weight: 700; }
.ab-page--purpose .ab-svc__more { letter-spacing: .01em; }
.ab-page--purpose .ab-valx__title { color: #E8792B; letter-spacing: .2em; font-size: 15px; }
.ab-page--purpose .ab-vmx__tag { color: #E8792B; letter-spacing: .16em; font-size: 14px; }
.ab-page--purpose .ab-founder__quote .ab-h2 em { color: #1c68b5; }
.ab-page--purpose blockquote, .ab-page--purpose .ab-founder__message p { font-size: 16.5px; line-height: 1.8; }
.ab-page--purpose .ab-statement p:not(.ab-label) { font-family: var(--ab-font); }   /* body copy in Inter; the title above it stays Montserrat */
.ab-page--purpose .ab-vmx__item h3, .ab-page--purpose .ab-valx h4, .ab-page--purpose .ab-step h3 { font-family: var(--ab-display); font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: -.015em; }
/* headings in the narrow side columns (founder message, partner/feature blocks): smaller, so a short
   phrase like "Protecting Business Value." stays on one line instead of breaking word by word */
.ab-page--purpose .ab-founder__copy .ab-h2 { font-size: clamp(28px, 2.6vw, 38px); line-height: 1.18; }
.ab-page--purpose .ab-founder__quote em { display: block; }
/* multi-sentence titles: each sentence is an .ab-line, kept whole, so lines break between sentences
   (a sentence longer than the screen still wraps inside itself on phones) */
.ab-page--purpose .ab-line { display: inline-block; }
.ab-page--purpose .ab-head .ab-h2 { max-width: 900px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }

/* multi-sentence titles: first sentence in navy, the following ones in brand blue, and a
   short two-tone accent bar under the heading */
.ab-page--purpose .ab-line + .ab-line { color: #1c68b5; }   /* same two-tone as the founder heading */
.ab-page--purpose h2:has(.ab-line) { position: relative; padding-bottom: 22px; }
.ab-page--purpose h2:has(.ab-line)::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 50%;
    bottom: 0;
    width: 72px;
    height: 4px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #15416e 0 50%, #E8792B 50% 100%);
}
.ab-page--purpose .ab-closing .ab-line:first-child { color: #15416e; }
.ab-pt-btn { background: #E8792B; color: #fff !important; box-shadow: 0 12px 26px -10px rgba(232, 121, 43, .7); }
.ab-pt-btn:hover { background: #cf6419; }

/* =====================================================================
   Partner banner (Our Purpose page): one full-width banner, text on the background art.
   The art (partner-banner-bg.jpg) carries the shield/rings on the right; the copy sits on the
   left. On narrower screens a darker veil keeps the text readable over the art.
   ===================================================================== */
.ab-pb {
    position: relative;
    padding: 96px 0;
    color: #fff;
    background: #0b1f3f var(--ab-pb-bg) right center / cover no-repeat;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.ab-pb__copy { position: relative; z-index: 1; max-width: 680px; }
.ab-pb .ab-label { color: #ffb37a; }
.ab-pb__title {
    margin: 0;
    font-family: var(--ab-display);
    font-size: clamp(30px, 3.3vw, 48px);
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.15;
    letter-spacing: -.02em;
}
.ab-pb__title span { display: block; color: #fff; }
.ab-pb__title span:nth-child(2) { color: #ffb37a; }
.ab-pb__title span:nth-child(3) { color: #8ec5ff; }
.ab-pb__tag {
    display: inline-block;
    margin-top: 22px !important;
    padding: 8px 18px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .22);
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .07);
    font-family: var(--ab-display);
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
}
.ab-pb__text { margin-top: 18px !important; font-size: 16.5px; line-height: 1.75; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .82); }
.ab-pb__h {
    margin-top: 26px !important;
    font-family: var(--ab-display);
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: .14em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #ffb37a;
}
.ab-pb__chips { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; margin: 12px 0 0 !important; padding: 0; list-style: none; }
.ab-pb__chips li {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 8px 14px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .2);
    border-radius: 10px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .07);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
            backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #fff;
    transition: background-color .25s ease, border-color .25s ease;
}
.ab-pb__chips li:hover { background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .14); border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .4); }
.ab-pb__chips li .fa { color: #ffb37a; font-size: 14px; }
.ab-pb__chips--models li { border-color: rgba(232, 121, 43, .55); background: rgba(232, 121, 43, .12); }
.ab-pb__chips--models li .fa { color: #fff; }
.ab-pb__cta { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px; margin-top: 32px; }

@media (max-width: 1199px) {
    .ab-pb::before {             /* veil over the art so the copy stays readable */
        content: "";
        position: absolute;
        inset: 0;
        background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(8, 25, 54, .92) 0%, rgba(8, 25, 54, .75) 60%, rgba(8, 25, 54, .35) 100%);
    }
}
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .ab-pb { padding: 64px 0; background-position: 78% center; }
    .ab-pb::before { background: rgba(8, 25, 54, .82); }
    .ab-pb__text { font-size: 15.5px; }
    .ab-pb__chips li { font-size: 13px; padding: 7px 11px; }
    .ab-pb__cta .ab-btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
}
/* keep the art clear of the copy: art pinned to the right edge at the banner's height, headline a size
   down so each sentence holds one line */
@media (min-width: 1200px) {
    .ab-pb { background-size: auto 100%; background-position: right -160px center; }
    .ab-pb__copy { max-width: 640px; }
    .ab-pb__title { font-size: clamp(30px, 2.7vw, 40px); }
}
/* banner extras: second summary line, small section headings, CTA note */
.ab-pb__text--sub { margin-top: 10px !important; font-size: 15.5px; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .72); }
.ab-pb__h + .ab-pb__chips { margin-top: 10px !important; }
.ab-pb .ab-pb__h { margin-top: 22px !important; }
.ab-pb__note { margin-top: 24px !important; max-width: 600px; padding-left: 14px; border-left: 3px solid #E8792B; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.65; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .8); }
.ab-pb__note strong { color: #fff; }
.ab-pb__note + .ab-pb__cta { margin-top: 20px; }
/* the art as its own fixed-size layer (no longer stretched to the banner's height, so more copy
   doesn't enlarge it), edges faded into the base gradient */
.ab-pb {
    isolation: isolate;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 10% 100%, rgba(28, 104, 181, .45), transparent 45%),
                linear-gradient(125deg, #081936 0%, #0f2d55 55%, #15416e 100%) !important;
}
.ab-pb::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    z-index: 0;
    top: 50%;
    right: -160px;
    width: 1800px;
    height: 720px;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    background: var(--ab-pb-bg) right center / cover no-repeat;
    -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 70% at 70% 50%, #000 55%, transparent 100%);
            mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 70% at 70% 50%, #000 55%, transparent 100%);
    pointer-events: none;
}
.ab-pb::before { z-index: 1; }
.ab-pb__copy { z-index: 2; }
@media (max-width: 767px) { .ab-pb::after { right: -900px; } }
/* art: a size smaller and less far right so all three nodes stay in view; fade on all four edges */
.ab-pb::after {
    right: -20px;
    width: 1600px;
    height: 640px;
    -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, #000 45%), linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 0%, #000 22%, #000 78%, transparent 100%);
    -webkit-mask-composite: source-in;
            mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, #000 45%), linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 0%, #000 22%, #000 78%, transparent 100%);
            mask-composite: intersect;
}
@media (min-width: 1600px) { .ab-pb__copy { max-width: 700px; } }
@media (max-width: 767px) { .ab-pb::after { right: -900px; } }
/* horizontal layout: headline + summary on the left, a glass panel (points, engagements, CTA) on the
   right; the art sits faintly behind the panel */
.ab-pb { padding: 90px 0; }
.ab-pb__grid { position: relative; z-index: 2; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 48px; align-items: center; }
.ab-pb__copy { max-width: none !important; }
.ab-pb__panel {
    padding: 30px 30px 32px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .16);
    border-radius: 22px;
    background: rgba(8, 25, 54, .55);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
            backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    box-shadow: 0 30px 60px -30px rgba(0, 0, 0, .6);
}
.ab-pb__panel > .ab-pb__h:first-child { margin-top: 0 !important; }
.ab-pb__panel .ab-pb__cta { margin-top: 20px; }
.ab-pb::after { opacity: .55; }
@media (min-width: 1200px) { .ab-pb__title { font-size: clamp(30px, 2.6vw, 42px); } }
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .ab-pb__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 30px; }
}
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .ab-pb__panel { padding: 22px 18px; border-radius: 16px; }
}
/* with the panel on the right, the art only peeked out in fragments: background is gradient + dots only */
.ab-pb::after { display: none; }
.ab-pb { background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 92% 8%, rgba(232, 121, 43, .22), transparent 32%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 8% 100%, rgba(28, 104, 181, .45), transparent 45%),
    radial-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, .09) 1.2px, transparent 1.6px) 0 0 / 26px 26px,
    linear-gradient(125deg, #081936 0%, #0f2d55 55%, #15416e 100%) !important; }
@media (min-width: 992px) { .ab-pb__title { font-size: clamp(28px, 2.5vw, 36px) !important; } }
.ab-pb__panel .ab-pb__cta .ab-btn { flex: 1 1 auto; justify-content: center; }
/* banner v3: copy | shield graphic, with a horizontal strip of points + engagements underneath */
.ab-pb__grid { grid-template-columns: 1.1fr .9fr; align-items: center; }
.ab-pb__art svg { display: block; width: 100%; max-width: 520px; height: auto; margin: 0 auto; }
.ab-pb__spin { transform-origin: 280px 260px; animation: ab-pb-spin 60s linear infinite; }
@keyframes ab-pb-spin { to { transform: rotate(360deg); } }
.ab-pb__cta { margin-top: 26px; }
.ab-pb__strip {
    position: relative; z-index: 2;
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr; gap: 32px;
    margin-top: 40px;
    padding: 24px 28px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .14);
    border-radius: 18px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .05);
}
.ab-pb__strip .ab-pb__h { margin-top: 0 !important; }
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .ab-pb__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .ab-pb__art svg { max-width: 380px; }
    .ab-pb__strip { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 20px; }
}
@media (max-width: 767px) { .ab-pb__art svg { max-width: 300px; } .ab-pb__strip { padding: 18px 16px; } }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { .ab-pb__spin { animation: none; } }
