/* ============================================================
   SHAHID RIZWAN — About Page Stylesheet
   Extends style.css | Warm Modernist Luxury | Mobile-First
   ============================================================ */

/* ============================================================
   SHARED PAGE UTILITIES (mirror homepage patterns)
   ============================================================ */

.section-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto var(--sp-10);
}

.section-sub {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 17px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--clr-stone);
  margin-top: var(--sp-3);
  max-width: 640px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

.section-heading--light {
  color: var(--clr-text-inverse);
}

/* Reveal animation base states (driven by about.js IntersectionObserver) */
.reveal-up,
.reveal-left,
.reveal-right {
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--ease-reveal), transform var(--ease-reveal);
}

.reveal-up   { transform: translateY(24px); }
.reveal-left { transform: translateX(-24px); }
.reveal-right{ transform: translateX(24px); }

.reveal-up.is-visible,
.reveal-left.is-visible,
.reveal-right.is-visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translate(0);
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .reveal-up, .reveal-left, .reveal-right {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: none;
    transition: none;
  }
}

/* ============================================================
   S1 · ABOUT HERO
   ============================================================ */

.about-hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  padding-bottom: var(--sp-20);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.about-hero-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
}

.about-hero-img {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
}

.about-hero-img img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
}

.about-hero-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    to bottom,
    rgba(26, 17, 8, 0.35) 0%,
    rgba(26, 17, 8, 0.55) 40%,
    rgba(26, 17, 8, 0.82) 100%
  );
}

.about-hero .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  width: 100%;
}

.about-hero-content {
  max-width: 720px;
}

.about-hero-headline {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-weight: 300;
  font-size: clamp(52px, 7vw, 88px);
  line-height: 1.0;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--clr-text-inverse);
  margin: var(--sp-2) 0 var(--sp-4);
}

.about-hero-sub {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: rgba(250, 248, 244, 0.75);
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-6);
}

.about-hero-badges {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--sp-2);
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-8);
}

.about-hero-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--clr-text-inverse);
  background: rgba(201, 169, 110, 0.18);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 169, 110, 0.4);
  padding: 8px 16px;
}

.about-hero-badge svg {
  color: var(--clr-gold);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.about-hero-cta-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--sp-3);
  align-items: center;
}

.about-hero-cta-group .btn {
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ============================================================
   S2 · PERSONAL INTRODUCTION
   ============================================================ */

.about-intro {
  padding: var(--sp-20) 0;
  background: var(--clr-bg-ivory);
}

.about-intro-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--sp-15);
  align-items: start;
}

/* Portrait */
.about-intro-portrait {
  position: relative;
}

.portrait-frame {
  position: relative;
}

.portrait-placeholder-about {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 5;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--clr-cream-alt);
}

.portrait-placeholder-about img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center top;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.portrait-frame:hover .portrait-placeholder-about img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

.portrait-frame-accent {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -16px;
  left: -16px;
  width: 80px;
  height: 80px;
  border: 2px solid var(--clr-gold);
  z-index: -1;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.portrait-credential-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -32px;
  right: -24px;
  background: var(--clr-walnut);
  color: var(--clr-text-inverse);
  padding: var(--sp-3) var(--sp-4);
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(44, 26, 14, 0.25);
}

.pcb-number {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 36px;
  font-weight: 300;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--clr-gold);
}

.pcb-label {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(250, 248, 244, 0.75);
  margin-top: 4px;
}

/* Story */
.about-intro-story {
  padding-top: var(--sp-8);
}

.intro-lead {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 18px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--clr-text-secondary);
  margin: var(--sp-4) 0 var(--sp-3);
  font-weight: 400;
}

.intro-body {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: var(--clr-stone);
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-3);
  max-width: 560px;
}

/* ============================================================
   S3 · PROFESSIONAL JOURNEY TIMELINE
   ============================================================ */

.about-timeline {
  padding: var(--sp-20) 0;
  background: var(--clr-bg-white);
}

.timeline {
  margin-top: var(--sp-12);
  position: relative;
}

.timeline-entry {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 56px 1fr;
  gap: 0 var(--sp-5);
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-6);
}

.timeline-spine {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  padding-top: 6px;
}

.timeline-diamond {
  width: 12px;
  height: 12px;
  background: var(--clr-gold);
  transform: rotate(45deg);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.timeline-diamond--active {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  background: var(--clr-walnut);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(201, 169, 110, 0.3);
}

.timeline-entry:hover .timeline-diamond {
  transform: rotate(45deg) scale(1.3);
}

.timeline-connector {
  flex: 1;
  width: 1px;
  background: var(--clr-border);
  margin-top: 8px;
}

.timeline-entry:last-child .timeline-connector {
  display: none;
}

/* Timeline Card */
.timeline-card {
  background: var(--clr-bg-ivory);
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--clr-gold);
  padding: var(--sp-5) var(--sp-6);
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-3);
  transition: box-shadow var(--ease-medium);
}

.timeline-card:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 8px 40px rgba(44, 26, 14, 0.08);
}

.timeline-card--current {
  border-left-color: var(--clr-walnut);
  background: var(--clr-bg-white);
}

.timeline-card-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--sp-2);
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-1);
}

.timeline-period {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--clr-gold);
}

.timeline-duration {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--clr-stone);
  background: rgba(138, 129, 120, 0.1);
  padding: 2px 8px;
}

.timeline-duration--active {
  color: var(--clr-walnut);
  background: rgba(44, 26, 14, 0.08);
}

.timeline-company {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 26px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--clr-text-primary);
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin: var(--sp-1) 0 4px;
}

.timeline-role {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--clr-stone);
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-3);
}

.timeline-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: var(--clr-text-secondary);
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-3);
  max-width: 640px;
}

.timeline-achievements {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 0 var(--sp-3);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
}

.timeline-achievements li {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--clr-stone);
  padding-left: 20px;
  position: relative;
}

.timeline-achievements li::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 8px;
  width: 5px;
  height: 5px;
  background: var(--clr-gold);
  transform: rotate(45deg);
}

.timeline-card-skills {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
  padding-top: var(--sp-3);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
}

.timeline-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--clr-stone);
  background: var(--clr-bg-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
  padding: 4px 10px;
}

/* ============================================================
   S4 · CRAFTSMANSHIP PHILOSOPHY
   ============================================================ */

.about-philosophy {
  padding: var(--sp-20) 0;
  background: var(--clr-bg-dark);
}

.philosophy-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--sp-15);
  align-items: start;
}

/* Images column */
.philosophy-images {
  position: relative;
}

.philosophy-img-main {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 3 / 4;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.philosophy-img-main img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.philosophy-img-main:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

.philosophy-img-secondary {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -48px;
  right: -32px;
  width: 55%;
  aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 4px solid var(--clr-bg-dark);
}

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

.philosophy-pull-quote {
  margin-top: var(--sp-15);
  padding: var(--sp-5) var(--sp-6);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--clr-gold);
  background: rgba(201, 169, 110, 0.06);
}

.philosophy-pull-quote p {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 22px;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: var(--clr-text-inverse);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.philosophy-pull-quote cite {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--clr-gold);
  font-style: normal;
}

/* Content column */
.philosophy-content {
  padding-top: var(--sp-3);
}

.philosophy-pillars {
  margin-top: var(--sp-8);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--sp-6);
}

.philosophy-pillar {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 48px 1fr;
  gap: var(--sp-3);
  align-items: start;
}

.pillar-icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--clr-gold);
  background: rgba(201, 169, 110, 0.1);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.pillar-body {}

.pillar-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--clr-text-inverse);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.pillar-text {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: rgba(200, 191, 180, 0.9);
}

/* ============================================================
   S5 · SKILLS & EXPERTISE
   ============================================================ */

.about-skills {
  padding: var(--sp-20) 0;
  background: var(--clr-bg-ivory);
}

.skills-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: var(--sp-3);
}

.skill-card {
  background: var(--clr-bg-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
  padding: var(--sp-5);
  position: relative;
  transition: box-shadow var(--ease-medium);
}

.skill-card:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 8px 40px rgba(44, 26, 14, 0.10);
}

.skill-card-icon {
  color: var(--clr-gold);
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-3);
}

.skill-card-accent {
  width: 32px;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--clr-gold);
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-3);
}

.skill-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--clr-text-primary);
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-2);
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.skill-card-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 13px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--clr-stone);
}

/* ============================================================
   S6 · WORKSHOP STANDARDS
   ============================================================ */

.about-workshop {
  padding: var(--sp-20) 0;
  background: var(--clr-bg-white);
}

.workshop-standards-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--sp-15);
  align-items: start;
}

.workshop-intro {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 17px;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: var(--clr-stone);
  margin: var(--sp-4) 0 var(--sp-8);
  max-width: 520px;
}

.workshop-process {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--sp-6);
}

.workshop-step {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 48px 1fr;
  gap: var(--sp-4);
  align-items: start;
}

.workshop-step-num {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 32px;
  font-weight: 300;
  color: var(--clr-gold);
  line-height: 1;
  padding-top: 4px;
}

.workshop-step-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--clr-text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.workshop-step-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: var(--clr-stone);
}

/* Images */
.workshop-standards-images {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--sp-2);
}

.ws-img {
  overflow: hidden;
}

.ws-img img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
  display: block;
}

.ws-img:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

.ws-img--top {
  height: 380px;
}

.ws-img--bottom {
  height: 200px;
}

.ws-quality-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 32px;
  left: -24px;
  background: var(--clr-walnut);
  color: var(--clr-text-inverse);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: var(--sp-2) var(--sp-4);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(44, 26, 14, 0.25);
}

.ws-quality-badge svg {
  color: var(--clr-gold);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ============================================================
   S7 · EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS / STATS
   ============================================================ */

.about-stats {
  padding: var(--sp-20) 0;
  background: var(--clr-cream-alt);
}

.about-stats-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-15);
}

.about-stats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 0;
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
}

.about-stat-block {
  padding: var(--sp-10) var(--sp-6);
  text-align: center;
  border-right: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
  background: var(--clr-bg-white);
  transition: background var(--ease-fast);
}

.about-stat-block:last-child {
  border-right: none;
}

.about-stat-block:hover {
  background: var(--clr-bg-ivory);
}

.about-stat-top {
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-3);
}

.about-stat-number {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-weight: 300;
  font-size: 72px;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--clr-text-primary);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  display: block;
}

.about-stat-divider {
  width: 32px;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--clr-gold);
  margin: 0 auto var(--sp-3);
}

.about-stat-label {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--clr-text-secondary);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.about-stat-note {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 12px;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: var(--clr-stone);
}

/* Highlights row */
.about-highlights-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--sp-2);
  margin-top: var(--sp-6);
}

.about-highlight {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--sp-2);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--clr-text-secondary);
  padding: var(--sp-2) var(--sp-3);
  background: var(--clr-bg-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
}

.about-highlight svg {
  color: var(--clr-gold);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ============================================================
   S7 · STATS — text-icon variant (non-numeric 4th stat)
   ============================================================ */

.about-stat-block--text .about-stat-top {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  height: 72px; /* match numeric block height */
}

.about-stat-text-icon {
  color: var(--clr-gold);
  opacity: 0.8;
}

/* ============================================================
   S2b · PHILOSOPHY QUOTE
   ============================================================ */

.about-philosophy-quote {
  padding: 100px 0;
  background: var(--clr-bg-white);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.phq-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--sp-8);
  max-width: var(--container-text);
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.phq-rule {
  display: none; /* decorative — desktop only via below */
}

.phq-body {
  position: relative;
  padding: 0 var(--sp-5);
}

.phq-mark {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 120px;
  line-height: 0.6;
  color: var(--clr-gold);
  opacity: 0.22;
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-4);
  font-weight: 300;
  user-select: none;
}

.phq-quote {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-weight: 300;
  font-size: clamp(28px, 4vw, 48px);
  line-height: 1.3;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  color: var(--clr-text-primary);
  margin: 0 0 var(--sp-6);
}

.phq-break {
  /* line break preserved on wide screens, collapsed on mobile via CSS */
}

.phq-attribution {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-style: normal;
}

.phq-dash {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 18px;
  color: var(--clr-gold);
  line-height: 1;
}

.phq-attribution cite {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--clr-stone);
  font-style: normal;
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .phq-inner {
    flex-direction: row;
    text-align: left;
    max-width: 100%;
  }

  .phq-rule {
    display: block;
    flex: 1;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(
      to right,
      transparent,
      var(--clr-gold) 40%,
      var(--clr-gold) 60%,
      transparent
    );
    opacity: 0.35;
    min-width: 60px;
  }

  .phq-rule--left {
    background: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, var(--clr-gold));
  }

  .phq-rule--right {
    background: linear-gradient(to left, transparent, var(--clr-gold));
  }

  .phq-attribution {
    justify-content: flex-start;
  }

  .phq-break {
    /* keep breaks on desktop */
  }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .about-philosophy-quote {
    padding: 72px 0;
  }

  .phq-mark {
    font-size: 80px;
  }

  .phq-break {
    display: none; /* run quote as single block on mobile */
  }
}

/* ============================================================
   S6 · WORKSHOP — three-image layout
   ============================================================ */

.ws-img-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--sp-2);
}

.ws-img {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.ws-img-label {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(250, 248, 244, 0.85);
  background: rgba(26, 17, 8, 0.55);
  padding: 6px 12px;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.ws-img--primary {
  height: 340px;
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-2);
}

.ws-img--secondary {
  height: 180px;
}

/* Remove old sizing classes (replaced by primary/secondary) */
.ws-img--top,
.ws-img--bottom {
  height: auto;
}

/* ============================================================
   S10 · EMPLOYERS — geo sublabel
   ============================================================ */

.employers-geo-sublabel {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(201, 169, 110, 0.6);
  margin: var(--sp-3) 0 var(--sp-1);
}

.employers-geo-sublabel:first-of-type {
  margin-top: 0;
}

.employers-countries--gulf {
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-2);
}

.country-pill--highlight {
  background: rgba(201, 169, 110, 0.15);
  border-color: rgba(201, 169, 110, 0.35);
  color: var(--clr-gold);
}

/* ============================================================
   S8 · PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS — asymmetric layout (Task 5)
   ============================================================ */

.about-credentials {
  padding: var(--sp-20) 0;
  background: var(--clr-bg-ivory);
}

/* Two rows: first row is asymmetric 2/3 + 1/3, second row is 1/3 + 2/3 */
.credentials-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  grid-template-rows: auto auto;
  gap: var(--sp-3);
}

/* Card 1 — full width feature card */
.credential-card:first-child {
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: auto 1fr;
  gap: var(--sp-6);
  align-items: start;
  background: var(--clr-bg-white);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--clr-gold);
}

.credential-card:first-child .credential-icon {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.credential-card:first-child .credential-title {
  border-bottom: none;
  padding-bottom: 0;
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-2);
}

.credential-card:first-child .credential-list {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 10px var(--sp-6);
}

.credential-card {
  background: var(--clr-bg-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
  padding: var(--sp-6) var(--sp-5);
  transition: box-shadow var(--ease-medium);
}

.credential-card:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(44, 26, 14, 0.08);
}

.credential-icon {
  color: var(--clr-gold);
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-4);
}

.credential-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--clr-text-primary);
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-4);
  padding-bottom: var(--sp-3);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
}

.credential-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}

.credential-list li {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 13px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--clr-stone);
  padding-left: 18px;
  position: relative;
}

.credential-list li::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 7px;
  width: 5px;
  height: 5px;
  background: var(--clr-gold);
  transform: rotate(45deg);
}

/* ============================================================
   S9 · WHY CLIENTS TRUST SHAHID
   ============================================================ */

.about-trust {
  padding: var(--sp-20) 0;
  background: var(--clr-bg-dark);
}

.about-trust-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--sp-15);
  align-items: start;
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-15);
}

.about-trust-intro {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: rgba(200, 191, 180, 0.85);
  margin-top: var(--sp-4);
  max-width: 480px;
}

.about-trust-pillars {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--sp-6);
  padding-top: var(--sp-3);
}

.trust-pillar {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 40px 1fr;
  gap: var(--sp-4);
  align-items: start;
  padding-bottom: var(--sp-5);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(232, 226, 217, 0.1);
}

.trust-pillar:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
  padding-bottom: 0;
}

.trust-pillar-num {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 300;
  color: var(--clr-gold);
  line-height: 1;
  padding-top: 2px;
}

.trust-pillar-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--clr-text-inverse);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.trust-pillar-text {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: rgba(200, 191, 180, 0.85);
}

/* Trust Testimonial */
.trust-testimonial {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(232, 226, 217, 0.12);
  padding-top: var(--sp-10);
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
}

.trust-testimonial-mark {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 80px;
  line-height: 0.5;
  color: var(--clr-gold);
  opacity: 0.3;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-5);
}

.trust-testimonial-quote {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 26px;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: var(--clr-text-inverse);
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-5);
}

.trust-testimonial-footer {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--sp-3);
}

.trust-testimonial-line {
  width: 40px;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--clr-gold);
}

.trust-testimonial-footer cite {
  font-style: normal;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
}

.trust-testimonial-footer strong {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--clr-text-inverse);
}

.trust-testimonial-footer span {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--clr-stone);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

/* ============================================================
   S10 · FOR EMPLOYERS & RECRUITERS
   ============================================================ */

.about-employers {
  padding: var(--sp-20) 0;
  background: var(--clr-bg-white);
}

.employers-panel {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--sp-15);
  align-items: start;
}

.employers-intro {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 17px;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: var(--clr-stone);
  margin: var(--sp-4) 0 var(--sp-8);
  max-width: 520px;
}

.employers-attributes {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--sp-4);
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-8);
}

.employers-attribute {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 24px 1fr;
  gap: var(--sp-3);
  align-items: start;
}

.employers-attribute svg {
  color: var(--clr-gold);
  margin-top: 2px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.employers-attribute strong {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--clr-text-secondary);
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.employers-attribute span {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 13px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--clr-stone);
}

.employers-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--sp-3);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* Geo card */
.employers-panel-visual {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--sp-4);
}

.employers-geo-card {
  background: var(--clr-walnut);
  padding: var(--sp-8);
}

.employers-geo-label {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--clr-gold);
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-4);
}

.employers-countries {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--sp-1);
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-6);
}

.country-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: rgba(250, 248, 244, 0.85);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  padding: 6px 12px;
}

.country-pill svg {
  color: var(--clr-gold);
  opacity: 0.6;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.employers-geo-availability {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--sp-2);
  padding-top: var(--sp-4);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: rgba(250, 248, 244, 0.75);
}

.employers-mini-stats {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
}

.employers-mini-stat {
  padding: var(--sp-5) var(--sp-4);
  text-align: center;
  border-right: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
}

.employers-mini-stat:last-child {
  border-right: none;
}

.mini-stat-number {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 36px;
  font-weight: 300;
  color: var(--clr-text-primary);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.mini-stat-label {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.07em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--clr-stone);
}

/* Recruiter Facts Panel */
.recruiter-facts-panel {
  background: var(--clr-bg-ivory);
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--clr-gold);
  padding: var(--sp-6) var(--sp-7);
}

.recruiter-facts-title {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--clr-gold);
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-4);
}

.recruiter-facts-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--sp-3) var(--sp-6);
  margin: 0 0 var(--sp-5);
}

.recruiter-fact {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
}

.recruiter-fact--full {
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
}

.recruiter-fact-label {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--clr-stone);
}

.recruiter-fact-value {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--clr-text-primary);
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.recruiter-fact-value--check {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  color: #2a7a3a;
}

.recruiter-fact-value--check svg {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  color: #2a7a3a;
}

.recruiter-fact-positions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 6px;
  margin: 0;
}

.recruiter-fact-positions span {
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 500;
  background: rgba(201, 169, 110, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 169, 110, 0.3);
  color: var(--clr-walnut);
  padding: 4px 10px;
}

.recruiter-cv-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--clr-walnut);
  text-decoration: none;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--clr-gold);
  padding-bottom: 2px;
  transition: color 0.2s, border-color 0.2s;
}

.recruiter-cv-link:hover {
  color: var(--clr-gold);
}

/* ============================================================
   S11 · FINAL CTA
   ============================================================ */

.about-final-cta {
  position: relative;
  padding: var(--sp-20) 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-align: center;
}

.about-final-cta-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(201,169,110,0.06) 0%, transparent 60%),
    var(--clr-bg-dark);
  z-index: 0;
}

.about-final-cta .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.about-final-cta-content {
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.about-cta-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-weight: 300;
  font-size: clamp(44px, 6vw, 72px);
  line-height: 1.05;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  color: var(--clr-text-inverse);
  margin: var(--sp-3) 0 var(--sp-4);
}

.about-cta-body {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 17px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: rgba(200, 191, 180, 0.85);
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-8);
  max-width: 520px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

.about-cta-trust-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: var(--sp-4) var(--sp-6);
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-8);
}

.about-cta-trust-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: rgba(200, 191, 180, 0.8);
}

.about-cta-trust-item svg {
  color: var(--clr-gold);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.about-cta-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: var(--sp-3);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* ============================================================
   NAV ACTIVE STATE (about page)
   ============================================================ */

.nav-link--active {
  color: var(--clr-walnut) !important;
  position: relative;
}

.nav-link--active::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -4px;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--clr-gold);
}

/* ============================================================
   RESPONSIVE — TABLET (768px – 1199px)
   ============================================================ */

@media (max-width: 1199px) {

  .about-intro-grid,
  .philosophy-grid,
  .workshop-standards-grid,
  .about-trust-grid,
  .employers-panel {
    gap: var(--sp-10);
  }

  .skills-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .credentials-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .about-stats-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .about-stat-block:nth-child(2) {
    border-right: none;
  }

  .about-stat-block:nth-child(3) {
    border-top: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
  }

  .about-highlights-row {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .philosophy-img-secondary {
    right: -16px;
    bottom: -32px;
    width: 50%;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 1023px) {

  .about-intro-grid,
  .philosophy-grid,
  .workshop-standards-grid,
  .about-trust-grid,
  .employers-panel {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--sp-8);
  }

  .about-intro-portrait {
    max-width: 480px;
  }

  .portrait-credential-badge {
    right: 0;
  }

  .philosophy-img-secondary {
    position: relative;
    right: auto;
    bottom: auto;
    width: 60%;
    margin-top: var(--sp-2);
    border: none;
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  }

  .philosophy-pull-quote {
    margin-top: var(--sp-6);
  }

  .ws-img--top {
    height: 280px;
  }

  .ws-img--bottom {
    height: 160px;
  }

  .ws-quality-badge {
    left: 0;
    bottom: 16px;
  }

  .employers-panel-visual {
    order: -1;
  }
}

/* ============================================================
   RESPONSIVE — MOBILE (≤ 767px)
   ============================================================ */

@media (max-width: 767px) {

  /* Hero */
  .about-hero {
    min-height: 100svh;
    padding-bottom: var(--sp-15);
  }

  .about-hero-headline {
    font-size: clamp(40px, 11vw, 60px);
  }

  .about-hero-badges {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 8px;
  }

  /* Intro */
  .about-intro {
    padding: var(--sp-15) 0;
  }

  .portrait-frame-accent {
    display: none;
  }

  .portrait-credential-badge {
    position: relative;
    right: auto;
    bottom: auto;
    margin-top: var(--sp-3);
    display: inline-flex;
    gap: var(--sp-3);
    align-items: center;
    text-align: left;
  }

  .pcb-number {
    font-size: 28px;
  }

  /* Timeline */
  .about-timeline {
    padding: var(--sp-12) 0;
  }

  .timeline-entry {
    grid-template-columns: 32px 1fr;
    gap: 0 var(--sp-3);
  }

  .timeline-card {
    padding: var(--sp-4);
  }

  .timeline-company {
    font-size: 20px;
  }

  /* Philosophy */
  .about-philosophy {
    padding: var(--sp-12) 0;
  }

  .philosophy-pillar {
    grid-template-columns: 40px 1fr;
    gap: var(--sp-2);
  }

  /* Skills */
  .about-skills {
    padding: var(--sp-12) 0;
  }

  .skills-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: var(--sp-2);
  }

  .skill-card {
    padding: var(--sp-4);
  }

  /* Workshop */
  .about-workshop {
    padding: var(--sp-12) 0;
  }

  .workshop-step {
    grid-template-columns: 36px 1fr;
    gap: var(--sp-2);
  }

  .workshop-step-num {
    font-size: 24px;
  }

  /* Stats */
  .about-stats {
    padding: var(--sp-12) 0;
  }

  .about-stats-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }

  .about-stat-block {
    padding: var(--sp-6) var(--sp-4);
  }

  .about-stat-number {
    font-size: 52px;
  }

  .about-stat-block:nth-child(2) {
    border-right: none;
  }

  .about-stat-block:nth-child(3) {
    border-top: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
    border-right: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
  }

  .about-stat-block:nth-child(4) {
    border-top: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
  }

  .about-highlights-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 8px;
  }

  /* Credentials */
  .about-credentials {
    padding: var(--sp-12) 0;
  }

  .credentials-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  /* Trust */
  .about-trust {
    padding: var(--sp-12) 0;
  }

  .trust-testimonial-quote {
    font-size: 20px;
  }

  /* Employers */
  .about-employers {
    padding: var(--sp-12) 0;
  }

  .employers-actions {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
  }

  .employers-actions .btn {
    text-align: center;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .employers-mini-stats {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }

  .mini-stat-number {
    font-size: 28px;
  }

  /* Recruiter panel */
  .recruiter-facts-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  /* Hero CTA group */
  .about-hero-cta-group {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }

  /* Final CTA */
  .about-final-cta {
    padding: var(--sp-12) 0;
  }

  .about-cta-trust-row {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--sp-2);
  }

  .about-cta-actions {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    max-width: 320px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }

  .about-cta-actions .btn {
    text-align: center;
    justify-content: center;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {

  .skills-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .timeline-card-skills {
    display: none;
  }
}

/* ============================================================
   RESPONSIVE — NEW ELEMENTS (Tasks 1-5)
   ============================================================ */

/* Workshop 3-image — mobile */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .ws-img--primary {
    height: 220px;
  }

  .ws-img--secondary {
    height: 130px;
  }

  .ws-img-row {
    gap: var(--sp-1);
  }
}

/* Credentials asymmetric — collapse on tablet */
@media (max-width: 1023px) {
  .credential-card:first-child {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--sp-3);
  }

  .credential-card:first-child .credential-list {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .credentials-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .credential-card:first-child {
    grid-column: auto;
  }

  /* Gulf pills — wrap cleanly */
  .employers-countries--gulf {
    gap: 6px;
  }

  .country-pill--highlight {
    font-size: 11px;
    padding: 5px 10px;
  }

  /* Quote section */
  .about-philosophy-quote {
    padding: 64px 0;
  }
}