.about-hero {
    padding: 80px 20px;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    color: #fff;
    position: relative;
}

.about-hero::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-color: #e9ecef;
    z-index: 1;
}

.about-hero-inner {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr;
    gap: 60px;
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.about-heading {
    color: #333;
    font-size: 2.6rem;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    line-height: 1.15;
}

.about-subheading {
    color: #555555;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.about-lead {
    color: #555555;
    font-size: 1.12rem;
    line-height: 1.75;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
    max-width: 680px;
}

.about-cta-row {
    display: flex;
    gap: 14px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.about-cta {
    text-decoration: none;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 10px;
    padding: 12px 20px;
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 600;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background-color .25s ease, transform .25s ease, box-shadow .3s ease, color .25s ease, border-color .25s ease;
    display: inline-block;
    position: relative;
}

.about-cta:focus-visible {
    outline: 3px solid rgba(0, 123, 255, 0.32);
    outline-offset: 3px;
}

.about-cta.primary {
    background-color: #007bff;
    color: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 14px rgba(0, 123, 255, .35);
}

.about-cta.primary:hover {
    background-color: #0056b3;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 22px rgba(0, 123, 255, .45);
}

.about-cta.secondary {
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.84), rgba(248, 251, 255, 0.7));
    color: #23344f;
    border: 1px solid rgba(16, 37, 72, 0.16);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 22px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
}

.about-cta.secondary:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.94), rgba(243, 248, 255, 0.84));
    border-color: rgba(0, 123, 255, 0.35);
    box-shadow: 0 14px 26px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.14);
}

.about-hero-media {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
}

.about-image-card {
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-radius: 18px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, .35);
    max-width: 380px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.about-image-card img {
    width: 100%;
    display: block;
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 3.5;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.about-story {
    padding: 70px 20px;
    background-color: #f8f9fa;
}

.about-story-inner {
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.about-section-title {
    font-size: 28px;
    color: #333;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.about-story p {
    font-size: 18px;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    color: #555;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

.about-highlights {
    margin-top: 35px;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr));
    gap: 20px;
}

.about-highlight {
    background: var(--ui-card-surface);
    padding: 22px 22px 24px;
    border-radius: var(--ui-radius-lg);
    border: 1px solid var(--ui-card-border);
    box-shadow: var(--ui-card-shadow);
    transition: transform .3s ease, box-shadow .3s ease;
}

.about-highlight:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: var(--ui-card-shadow-hover);
    border-color: var(--ui-card-border-hover);
}

.about-highlight h3 {
    font-size: 22px;
    color: #007bff;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.about-highlight p {
    font-size: 16px;
    color: #666;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin: 0;
}

.highlight-icon{
    width: 46px;
    height: 46px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 12px;

    background: rgba(0, 123, 255, 0.10);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 123, 255, 0.20);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(0, 123, 255, 0.12);

    color: #007bff;
    font-size: 18px;
    line-height: 1;
}

.about-highlight{
    text-align: left; /* feels more premium than centered here */
}

.about-highlight h3{
    margin-top: 2px; /* makes spacing feel deliberate */
}

.about-process-section {
    padding: 70px 20px;
    background-color: #e9ecef;
}

.about-process {
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    text-align: left;
}

.about-process-steps {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin-top: 22px;
    counter-reset: step;
}

.about-process-steps li {
    counter-increment: step;
    margin: 0 0 20px;
    padding: 18px 18px 18px 54px;
    position: relative;
    border-radius: var(--ui-radius-md);
    background: var(--ui-card-surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--ui-card-border);
    box-shadow: var(--ui-card-shadow);
    transition: box-shadow .3s ease, transform .3s ease;
}

.about-process-steps li:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: var(--ui-card-shadow-hover);
    border-color: var(--ui-card-border-hover);
}

.about-process-steps li::before {
    content: counter(step);
    position: absolute;
    left: 16px;
    top: 18px;
    width: 30px;
    height: 30px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background-color: #007bff;
    color: #fff;
    font-weight: 700;
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
}

.about-process-steps strong {
    display: block;
    font-size: 18px;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
    color: #333;
}

.about-process-steps span {
    font-size: 16px;
    color: #666;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.about-subtitle {
    font-size: 30px;
    text-align: center;
    color: #333;
    margin: 40px 0 10px;
}

.value-cards,
.buzzword-cards {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(min(280px, 100%), 1fr));
    gap: clamp(16px, 2vw, 24px);
    padding: 20px;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    justify-content: stretch;
}

.value-card,
.buzzword-card {
    background-color: #fff;
    border-radius: var(--ui-radius-lg);
    padding: 26px 24px;
    box-shadow: var(--ui-card-shadow);
    transition: transform 0.28s ease, box-shadow .28s ease, border-color .28s ease;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    height: 100%;
}

.value-card:hover,
.buzzword-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-7px);
    box-shadow: var(--ui-card-shadow-hover);
}

.value-card {
    text-align: center;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
}

.buzzword-cards {
    align-items: stretch;
}

.buzzword-card {
    --buzz-accent: 0, 123, 255;
    text-align: left;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    align-items: flex-start;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    isolation: isolate;
    border: 1px solid rgba(var(--buzz-accent), 0.18);
    border-left: 3px solid rgb(var(--buzz-accent));
    background: var(--ui-card-surface);
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 20px 22px;
}

.icon-container {
    font-size: 3rem;
    color: #007BFF;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.value-card h2 {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    color: #222;
}

.value-card p {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: #555;
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.buzzword-card h2 {
    font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 2vw, 1.35rem);
    margin: 0;
    color: rgb(var(--buzz-accent));
    line-height: 1.3;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    width: 100%;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.buzzword-card p {
    font-size: 0.96rem;
    color: #3a4862;
    line-height: 1.72;
    margin: 0;
}

#web-development .buzzword-card {
    --buzz-accent: 0, 123, 255;
}

#data-analytics .buzzword-card {
    --buzz-accent: 14, 116, 232;
}

#cloud-solutions .buzzword-card {
    --buzz-accent: 0, 105, 196;
}

#mobile-apps .buzzword-card {
    --buzz-accent: 29, 104, 220;
}

#miscellaneous .buzzword-card {
    --buzz-accent: 20, 91, 206;
}

.more-info {
    padding: 70px 20px;
    background-color: #e9ecef;
}

.service-search-container {
    margin: 0 auto;
    max-width: 650px;
    padding: 0 20px;
    position: relative;
}

#service-search {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 520px;
    padding: 0.9rem 1rem;
    border-radius: 14px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
    font-size: 1rem;
    display: block;
    margin: 0 auto;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    background-color: #ffffff;
    color: #1a1a1a;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    outline: none;
    transition: transform .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease, border-color .2s ease;
}

#service-search::placeholder {
    color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55);
    opacity: 1;
}

#service-search:focus {
    border-color: rgba(0, 123, 255, 0.55);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(0, 123, 255, 0.14), 0 12px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.10);
    transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.glow {
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(0, 123, 255, 0.8), 0 0 40px rgba(0, 123, 255, 0.8), 0 0 60px rgba(0, 123, 255, 0.8) !important;
}

.service-controls {
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 30px auto 16px;
    padding: 0 20px;
}

.service-filters {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 10px;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.filter-chip {
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
    color: #222;
    padding: 10px 14px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: transform .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease, background-color .2s ease, border-color .2s ease;
    backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
}

.filter-chip:hover {
    transform: translateY(-1px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 22px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.filter-chip.active {
    background: rgba(0, 123, 255, 0.12);
    border-color: rgba(0, 123, 255, 0.35);
    color: #0a58ca;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(0, 123, 255, 0.15);
}

.service-section {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 8px 20px 10px;
}

.service-section-title {
    font-size: 22px;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.01em;
    color: #222;
    margin: 18px 0 12px;
    text-align: center;
}

.service-divider {
    margin: 26px auto;
    width: 80%;
    border: 0;
    border-top: 2px solid #ddd;
}

.value-card.glow:hover,
.buzzword-card.glow:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(0, 123, 255, 0.8), 0 0 40px rgba(0, 123, 255, 0.8), 0 0 60px rgba(0, 123, 255, 0.8);
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .about-hero-inner {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 35px;
    }

    .about-heading {
        font-size: 2.1rem;
    }

    .about-hero-media {
        justify-content: flex-start;
    }

    .about-image-card {
        max-width: 520px;
        width: 100%;
    }

    .service-controls {
        padding: 0 16px;
    }

    .service-search-container {
        padding: 0 16px;
    }

    #service-search {
        max-width: 100%;
        padding: 0.95rem 1rem;
        font-size: 1rem;
    }

    .about-story,
    .about-process-section,
    .more-info {
        padding: 55px 16px;
    }

    .buzzword-cards {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        padding: 16px 0 8px;
    }

    .buzzword-card {
        padding: 22px 18px 20px;
    }

    .buzzword-card h2 {
        width: 100%;
    }
}

@media (prefers-color-scheme: dark) {
    .about-hero::before {
        background-color: #1d2438;
    }

    .about-heading {
        color: #ecf2ff;
    }

    .about-subheading,
    .about-lead {
        color: #b8c8e8;
    }

    .about-story {
        background-color: rgb(37, 43, 59);
    }

    .about-process-section {
        background-color: #1d2438;
    }

    .more-info {
        background-color: rgb(37, 43, 59);
    }

    .about-cta.secondary {
        background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08), rgba(102, 170, 255, 0.08));
        color: #e6efff;
        border-color: rgba(168, 206, 255, 0.4);
        box-shadow: 0 12px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.34);
    }

    .about-cta.secondary:hover {
        background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14), rgba(102, 170, 255, 0.16));
        color: #f5f9ff;
        border-color: rgba(168, 206, 255, 0.62);
        box-shadow: 0 16px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.48);
    }

    .about-highlight,
    .about-process-steps li,
    .value-card {
        background: var(--ui-card-surface-dark);
        border: 1px solid var(--ui-card-dark-border);
        box-shadow: var(--ui-card-dark-shadow);
    }

    .buzzword-card {
        background: var(--ui-card-surface-dark);
        border: 1px solid var(--ui-card-dark-border);
        border-left: 3px solid rgb(var(--buzz-accent));
        box-shadow: var(--ui-card-dark-shadow);
    }

    .about-section-title,
    .about-subtitle {
        color: #f0f0f0;
    }

    .about-story p,
    .about-highlight p,
    .about-process-steps span,
    .value-card p,
    .buzzword-card p {
        color: #cfd9f2 !important;
    }

    .about-highlight:hover,
    .about-process-steps li:hover,
    .buzzword-card:hover {
        box-shadow: var(--ui-card-dark-shadow-hover);
    }

    .about-process-steps strong,
    .value-card h2 {
        color: #f0f0f0;
    }

    .about-highlight h3 {
        color: #7fb9ff !important;
    }

    .buzzword-card h2 {
        color: #7fb9ff !important;
    }


    #service-search {
        background-color: #1f1f1f;
        color: #f5f5f5;
        border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.10);
        box-shadow: 0 10px 26px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55);
    }

    #service-search:focus {
        border-color: rgba(102, 170, 255, 0.7);
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(102, 170, 255, 0.18), 0 12px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
    }

    #service-search::placeholder {
        color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.62);
    }

    .service-section-title {
        color: #f0f0f0;
    }

    .service-divider {
        border-top-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
    }

    .filter-chip {
        border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
        color: #f0f0f0;
    }

    .filter-chip:hover {
        box-shadow: 0 10px 22px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
    }

    .filter-chip.active {
        background: rgba(102, 170, 255, 0.16);
        border-color: rgba(102, 170, 255, 0.35);
        color: #b9dcff;
        box-shadow: 0 10px 26px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55);
    }
}