/**
 * ============================================================================
 * UNITED SAW SERVICES — HYDERABAD
 * DEDICATED ABOUT US PAGE STYLESHEET
 * Theme: USS Brand Orange (#fb6c03, #e55e00), Brand Charcoal (#25292c),
 * Slate Gray (#727679), Deep Ink (#0f141a), Architectural Paper (#f8fafc).
 * Fully responsive with bidirectional scroll reload physics and subtle depth.
 * ============================================================================
 */

:root {
  --uss-ink: #0f141a;
  --uss-ink2: #161c24;
  --uss-ink-card: #141a22;
  --uss-orange: #fb6c03;
  --uss-orange-hover: #e55e00;
  --uss-orange-dark: #cc5400;
  --uss-orange-light: #ff852e;
  --uss-orange-soft: rgba(251, 108, 3, 0.08);
  --uss-orange-subtle: rgba(251, 108, 3, 0.15);
  --uss-orange-glow: rgba(251, 108, 3, 0.35);
  --uss-orange-border: rgba(251, 108, 3, 0.38);
  --uss-paper: #f8fafc;
  --uss-white: #ffffff;
  --uss-charcoal: #25292c;
  --uss-slate: #727679;
  --uss-body: #4a4f52;
  --uss-line: #e2e6ea;
  --uss-line-dark: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  --uss-radius-sm: 8px;
  --uss-radius: 14px;
  --uss-radius-lg: 20px;
  --uss-shadow: 0 18px 48px rgba(13, 18, 20, 0.08);
  --uss-shadow-hover: 0 24px 50px rgba(251, 108, 3, 0.15);
  --uss-shadow-heavy: 0 25px 70px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  --uss-max: 1200px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SCROLL READING PROGRESS BAR (TOP FIXED ACCENT)
   ========================================================================== */
.about-scroll-progress {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  height: 4px;
  width: 0%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #fb6c03 0%, #ff852e 50%, #e55e00 100%);
  z-index: 99999;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(251, 108, 3, 0.6);
  transition: width 0.08s ease-out;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   BREADCRUMBS BAR
   ========================================================================== */
.about-breadcrumbs-bar {
  background: #f1f4f6;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--uss-line);
  padding: 12px 0;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
}
.about-breadcrumbs {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  color: var(--uss-slate);
}
.about-breadcrumbs a {
  color: var(--uss-slate);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}
.about-breadcrumbs a:hover {
  color: var(--uss-orange);
}
.breadcrumb-sep {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: #adb5bd;
}
.about-breadcrumbs .current {
  color: var(--uss-charcoal);
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   COMMON LAYOUT & TYPOGRAPHY SYSTEM
   ========================================================================== */
.about-container {
  width: min(var(--uss-max), calc(100% - 44px));
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.about-section {
  padding: 92px 0;
  position: relative;
}
.about-section-dark {
  background: var(--uss-ink);
  color: #ffffff;
}
.about-section-paper {
  background: var(--uss-paper);
}

.section-intro {
  max-width: 780px;
  margin-bottom: 46px;
}
.section-intro.text-center {
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  text-align: center;
}
.section-intro p {
  color: var(--uss-body);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  margin-top: 12px;
}
.about-section-dark .section-intro p {
  color: #b9c0c4;
}

.eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--uss-orange);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.eyebrow:before {
  content: "";
  width: 28px;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--uss-orange);
  border-radius: 2px;
}
.about-section-dark .eyebrow {
  color: var(--uss-orange-light);
}
.about-section-dark .eyebrow:before {
  background: var(--uss-orange-light);
}

h1, h2, h3, h4, p {
  margin-top: 0;
}
h1, h2, h3, h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading, "Montserrat", sans-serif);
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  color: var(--uss-charcoal);
}
.about-section-dark h1, 
.about-section-dark h2, 
.about-section-dark h3, 
.about-section-dark h4 {
  color: #ffffff;
}
h1 {
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5.2vw, 4.3rem);
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 18px 0 16px;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-weight: 800;
}
h1 span {
  color: var(--uss-orange);
  text-shadow: 0 0 25px rgba(251, 108, 3, 0.4);
}
h2 {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.6vw, 3.1rem);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  font-weight: 800;
}
h3 {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
}
.lead {
  font-size: 1.12rem;
  color: #c6cbcc;
  max-width: 680px;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   BUTTONS (USS BRAND SPECIFICATION)
   ========================================================================== */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  min-height: 50px;
  padding: 13px 26px;
  border: 2px solid transparent;
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading, "Montserrat", sans-serif);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.4px;
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  cursor: pointer;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.btn-primary {
  background: var(--uss-orange);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--uss-orange);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(251, 108, 3, 0.32);
}
.btn-primary:hover {
  background: var(--uss-orange-hover);
  border-color: var(--uss-orange-hover);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(251, 108, 3, 0.45);
  color: #ffffff;
}
.btn-outline {
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  color: #ffffff;
  background: transparent;
}
.btn-outline:hover {
  border-color: var(--uss-orange);
  color: var(--uss-orange);
  background: rgba(251, 108, 3, 0.08);
}
.btn-outline-dark {
  border-color: #ced4da;
  color: var(--uss-charcoal);
  background: transparent;
}
.btn-outline-dark:hover {
  border-color: var(--uss-orange);
  color: var(--uss-orange);
  background: rgba(251, 108, 3, 0.05);
}
.btn-dark {
  background: var(--uss-charcoal);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--uss-charcoal);
}
.btn-dark:hover {
  background: #0b0f14;
  border-color: #0b0f14;
  color: var(--uss-orange);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}
.btn-outline-white {
  background: transparent;
  border-color: #ffffff;
  color: #ffffff;
}
.btn-outline-white:hover {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-color: #ffffff;
  color: var(--uss-charcoal);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 1 — HERO SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.about-hero {
  background: var(--uss-ink);
  color: #ffffff;
  position: relative;
  isolation: isolate;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 76px 0 96px;
}
.about-hero:before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: -2;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(11, 15, 20, 0.96) 0%, rgba(15, 20, 26, 0.90) 48%, rgba(15, 20, 26, 0.78) 100%),
              url('../assets/images/about-hero-structural.webp') center/cover no-repeat;
}
.about-hero:after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  z-index: -1;
  right: -90px;
  bottom: -220px;
  width: 560px;
  height: 560px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(251, 108, 3, 0.25);
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 60px rgba(251, 108, 3, 0.05), 0 0 0 120px rgba(251, 108, 3, 0.03);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.about-hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.15fr) minmax(360px, 0.85fr);
  gap: 56px;
  align-items: center;
}
.hero-principle-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 10px 20px;
  background: rgba(251, 108, 3, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(251, 108, 3, 0.45);
  border-radius: 30px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading, "Montserrat", sans-serif);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin: 24px 0 32px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}
.hero-principle-badge span {
  color: var(--uss-orange);
}
.hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* Hero Stats Card / Showcase Box (Hero Right) */
.hero-showcase-card {
  background: rgba(22, 28, 36, 0.75);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  border-radius: var(--uss-radius-lg);
  padding: 34px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  box-shadow: var(--uss-shadow-heavy);
  border-top: 4px solid var(--uss-orange);
}
.hero-showcase-title {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}
.hero-showcase-title i {
  color: var(--uss-orange);
}
.hero-kpis-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 18px;
}
.hero-kpi-item {
  padding: 18px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: 12px;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}
.hero-kpi-item:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-color: rgba(251, 108, 3, 0.4);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.hero-kpi-num {
  font-family: var(--font-heading, "Montserrat", sans-serif);
  font-size: 2.1rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--uss-orange);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.hero-kpi-label {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: #adb5bd;
  line-height: 1.4;
  margin: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 2 — ABOUT UNITED SAW SERVICES
   More Than Demolition. A Specialized Structural Capability.
   ========================================================================== */
.about-capability-section {
  background: #ffffff;
}
.about-capability-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
  gap: 52px;
  align-items: center;
}
.about-narrative p {
  color: var(--uss-body);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.about-narrative p:first-of-type {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--uss-charcoal);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--uss-orange);
  padding-left: 18px;
}

/* Pillar Showcase Box */
.pillar-showcase {
  background: var(--uss-paper);
  border: 1px solid var(--uss-line);
  border-radius: var(--uss-radius-lg);
  padding: 34px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.pillar-overlay-watermark {
  font-family: var(--font-heading, "Montserrat", sans-serif);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  color: var(--uss-orange);
  background: rgba(251, 108, 3, 0.08);
  padding: 10px 18px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 26px;
  text-align: center;
  border: 1px dashed var(--uss-orange);
}
.pillar-cards {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
}
.pillar-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--uss-line);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 20px 22px;
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  align-items: flex-start;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}
.pillar-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--uss-orange);
  transform: translateX(5px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(251, 108, 3, 0.1);
}
.pillar-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: rgba(251, 108, 3, 0.12);
  color: var(--uss-orange);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.pillar-card:hover .pillar-icon {
  background: var(--uss-orange);
  color: #ffffff;
}
.pillar-card h4 {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  color: var(--uss-charcoal);
  font-weight: 800;
}
.pillar-card p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--uss-body);
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 3 — DIRECTOR & CEO TESTIMONY
   A Practical Approach to Demolition & Structural Work
   ========================================================================== */
.director-section {
  background: #fdfdfd;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--uss-line);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--uss-line);
}
.director-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.85fr 1.15fr;
  gap: 52px;
  align-items: center;
}

/* Director Portrait Frame */
.director-portrait-card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--uss-radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--uss-shadow-heavy);
  background: var(--uss-ink);
  border: 2px solid rgba(251, 108, 3, 0.35);
}
.director-img-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 4/5;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.director-img-wrapper img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: top center;
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  display: block;
}
.director-portrait-card:hover .director-img-wrapper img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}
.director-meta-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  inset-inline: 0;
  padding: 24px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 0%, rgba(15, 20, 26, 0.95) 45%, #0f141a 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
}
.director-name {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.director-title {
  color: var(--uss-orange);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.director-cred-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  color: #adb5bd;
}

/* Director Narrative & Testimonial Box */
.director-content p {
  color: var(--uss-body);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

/* High-Impact Executive Quote Box */
.director-statement-box {
  margin: 30px 0 24px;
  padding: 30px 32px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(251, 108, 3, 0.06) 0%, rgba(251, 108, 3, 0.12) 100%);
  border-left: 5px solid var(--uss-orange);
  border-radius: 0 var(--uss-radius) var(--uss-radius) 0;
  position: relative;
}
.quote-icon {
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  color: var(--uss-orange);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  line-height: 1;
}
.director-statement-box blockquote {
  margin: 0 0 16px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading, "Montserrat", sans-serif);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: var(--uss-charcoal);
  font-style: italic;
}
.director-attribution {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}
.director-attribution strong {
  color: var(--uss-charcoal);
  font-size: 1rem;
}
.director-attribution span {
  color: var(--uss-slate);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
}

/* Director Badges & Key Milestone Cards */
.director-role-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(251, 108, 3, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(251, 108, 3, 0.35);
  color: var(--uss-orange);
  font-family: var(--font-heading, "Montserrat", sans-serif);
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.director-stats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 14px;
  margin: 24px 0;
}
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .director-stats-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}
.director-stat-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--uss-line);
  border-radius: var(--uss-radius);
  padding: 16px 12px;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  border-top: 3px solid var(--uss-orange);
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease;
}
.director-stat-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: var(--uss-orange);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}
.director-stat-num {
  font-family: var(--font-heading, "Montserrat", sans-serif);
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--uss-charcoal);
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.director-stat-label {
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--uss-slate);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  line-height: 1.35;
}
.director-contact-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-top: 26px;
  padding-top: 20px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--uss-line);
}
.director-contact-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 10px 18px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading, "Montserrat", sans-serif);
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}
.director-pill-phone {
  background: var(--uss-orange);
  color: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--uss-orange);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(251, 108, 3, 0.35);
}
.director-pill-phone:hover {
  background: var(--uss-orange-dark, #cc5400);
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.director-pill-wa {
  background: #25d366;
  color: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #25d366;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.3);
}
.director-pill-wa:hover {
  background: #1eb855;
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.director-pill-email {
  background: #ffffff;
  color: var(--uss-charcoal);
  border: 1px solid var(--uss-line);
}
.director-pill-email:hover {
  border-color: var(--uss-orange);
  color: var(--uss-orange);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.director-badges {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: 20px;
}
.director-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 8px 14px;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--uss-line);
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--uss-charcoal);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
}
.director-badge i {
  color: var(--uss-orange);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 4 — OUR APPROACH
   We Don't Start With the Machine. We Start With the Structure.
   ========================================================================== */
.approach-section {
  background: var(--uss-paper);
}
.approach-steps-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  position: relative;
  margin-top: 36px;
}
.approach-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--uss-line);
  border-radius: var(--uss-radius);
  padding: 32px 24px;
  position: relative;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.approach-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--uss-shadow-hover);
  border-color: rgba(251, 108, 3, 0.4);
}
.approach-step-num {
  font-family: var(--font-heading, "Montserrat", sans-serif);
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--uss-orange);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.approach-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  color: var(--uss-charcoal);
}
.approach-card p {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--uss-body);
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.6;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 5 — OUR TECHNICAL IDENTITY
   Seven Capabilities. One Specialized Partner.
   ========================================================================== */
.capabilities-section {
  background: #ffffff;
}
.capabilities-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 22px;
}
.capabilities-grid .capability-card:nth-child(7) {
  grid-column: 2 / 3;
}
.capability-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--uss-line);
  border-radius: var(--uss-radius);
  padding: 26px 24px;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  align-items: flex-start;
}
.capability-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  border-color: rgba(251, 108, 3, 0.45);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}
.capability-num {
  font-family: var(--font-heading, "Montserrat", sans-serif);
  font-weight: 900;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--uss-orange);
  background: rgba(251, 108, 3, 0.1);
  padding: 5px 10px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}
.capability-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.12rem;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  color: var(--uss-charcoal);
}
.capability-card p {
  font-size: 0.90rem;
  color: var(--uss-body);
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.55;
}
.capabilities-action {
  margin-top: 42px;
  text-align: center;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 6 — EQUIPMENT CAPABILITY
   The Capability Behind the Work
   ========================================================================== */
.equipment-section {
  background: var(--uss-ink);
  color: #ffffff;
}
.equipment-section .section-intro h2,
.equipment-section h2 {
  color: #ffffff !important;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.equipment-section .section-intro p {
  color: #d1d7dc !important;
  font-size: 1.06rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
}
.equipment-section .eyebrow {
  color: var(--uss-orange-light, #ff852e) !important;
}
.equipment-section .eyebrow:before {
  background: var(--uss-orange-light, #ff852e) !important;
}
.equipment-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}
.equipment-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: var(--uss-radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.equipment-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: rgba(251, 108, 3, 0.5);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}
.equipment-thumb {
  aspect-ratio: 16/10;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  background: #11161d;
}
.equipment-thumb img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}
.equipment-card:hover .equipment-thumb img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}
.equipment-body {
  padding: 26px 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}
.equipment-tag {
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--uss-orange-light);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.equipment-body h3 {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  color: #ffffff;
}
.equipment-specs-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 0 16px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
  flex-grow: 1;
}
.equipment-specs-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 0.90rem;
  color: #ced4da;
}
.equipment-specs-list li i {
  color: var(--uss-orange);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
}
.equipment-footnote {
  margin-top: 36px;
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: #868e96;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 7 — PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION (IDA)
   Member of the Indian Demolition Association (IDA)
   ========================================================================== */
.ida-recognition-section {
  background: #ffffff;
}
.ida-banner-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fdfdfd 0%, #f4f6f8 100%);
  border: 2px solid rgba(251, 108, 3, 0.35);
  border-radius: var(--uss-radius-lg);
  padding: 44px 48px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 240px 1fr;
  gap: 48px;
  align-items: center;
  box-shadow: var(--uss-shadow);
}
.ida-logo-box {
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 24px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  border: 1px solid var(--uss-line);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}
.ida-logo-box img {
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  max-height: 110px;
  object-fit: contain;
}
.ida-info-content h2 {
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  color: var(--uss-charcoal);
}
.ida-info-content p {
  color: var(--uss-body);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.ida-compliance-pills {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.ida-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 6px 12px;
  background: rgba(251, 108, 3, 0.1);
  color: var(--uss-charcoal);
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}
.ida-pill i {
  color: var(--uss-orange);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 8 — HYDERABAD OPERATIONS
   A Specialized Demolition Company Serving Hyderabad
   ========================================================================== */
.hyderabad-section {
  background: var(--uss-paper);
}
.hyderabad-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  gap: 48px;
  align-items: stretch;
}
.hyderabad-copy p {
  color: var(--uss-body);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.hyderabad-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--uss-line);
  border-radius: var(--uss-radius-lg);
  padding: 36px 32px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: var(--uss-shadow);
  border-left: 5px solid var(--uss-orange);
}
.hyderabad-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  color: var(--uss-charcoal);
}
.hyderabad-address {
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  color: var(--uss-body);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.hyderabad-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 9 — WHAT WE STAND FOR
   Vision, Mission, Core Values
   ========================================================================== */
.values-section {
  background: #ffffff;
}
.vm-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 28px;
  margin-bottom: 44px;
}
.vm-card {
  padding: 36px 32px;
  border: 1px solid var(--uss-line);
  border-radius: var(--uss-radius);
  background: var(--uss-paper);
  position: relative;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.vm-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: rgba(251, 108, 3, 0.4);
  box-shadow: var(--uss-shadow);
}
.vm-icon {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(251, 108, 3, 0.12);
  color: var(--uss-orange);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.vm-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  color: var(--uss-charcoal);
}
.vm-card p {
  color: var(--uss-body);
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Values Grid */
.core-values-heading {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 26px;
  color: var(--uss-charcoal);
}
.core-values-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
}
.value-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--uss-line);
  border-radius: var(--uss-radius);
  padding: 26px 22px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.value-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--uss-orange);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--uss-shadow-hover);
}
.value-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(251, 108, 3, 0.1);
  color: var(--uss-orange);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  margin: 0 auto 14px;
}
.value-card h4 {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  color: var(--uss-charcoal);
}
.value-card p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--uss-body);
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 10 — FINAL DIRECTOR MESSAGE
   The Structure Comes First.
   ========================================================================== */
.final-director-section {
  background: var(--uss-ink);
  color: #ffffff;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.final-director-section:before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 80% 50%, rgba(251, 108, 3, 0.08) 0%, transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.final-director-card {
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: var(--uss-radius-lg);
  padding: 48px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  position: relative;
  border-top: 4px solid var(--uss-orange);
}
.final-director-card h2 {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.8vw, 2.9rem);
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  color: #ffffff;
}
.final-director-card p {
  font-size: 1.12rem;
  color: #ced4da;
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.final-director-signoff {
  margin-top: 32px;
  padding-top: 24px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 16px;
}
.signoff-name {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}
.signoff-role {
  font-size: 0.90rem;
  color: var(--uss-orange);
  font-weight: 700;
}
.signoff-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  background: rgba(251, 108, 3, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(251, 108, 3, 0.4);
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 11 — FINAL CTA
   Have a Structural Requirement in Hyderabad?
   ========================================================================== */
.about-final-cta {
  padding: 80px 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fb6c03 0%, #e55e00 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.about-final-cta:after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  right: -50px;
  top: -80px;
  width: 340px;
  height: 340px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.09);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.cta-inner {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 40px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}
.about-final-cta h2 {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.8vw, 3.2rem);
  max-width: 680px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  color: #ffffff;
}
.about-final-cta p {
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 0;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
}
.cta-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
}
.cta-actions .btn {
  white-space: nowrap;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   BIDIRECTIONAL SCROLL REVEAL & RELOAD MOTION ENGINE
   ========================================================================== */
.reveal-on-scroll {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(32px);
  transition: opacity 0.75s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 0.75s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  will-change: opacity, transform;
}
.reveal-on-scroll.is-visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.reveal-scale {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: scale(0.96) translateY(24px);
  transition: opacity 0.75s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 0.75s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  will-change: opacity, transform;
}
.reveal-scale.is-visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: scale(1) translateY(0);
}

.stagger-parent .reveal-item {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(28px);
  transition: opacity 0.65s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 0.65s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  will-change: opacity, transform;
}
.stagger-parent.is-visible .reveal-item {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}
.stagger-parent.is-visible .reveal-item:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 0.04s; }
.stagger-parent.is-visible .reveal-item:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 0.10s; }
.stagger-parent.is-visible .reveal-item:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 0.16s; }
.stagger-parent.is-visible .reveal-item:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 0.22s; }
.stagger-parent.is-visible .reveal-item:nth-child(5) { transition-delay: 0.28s; }
.stagger-parent.is-visible .reveal-item:nth-child(6) { transition-delay: 0.34s; }
.stagger-parent.is-visible .reveal-item:nth-child(7) { transition-delay: 0.40s; }

/* Interactive spotlight mouse shine on cards */
.spotlight-card {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.spotlight-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: var(--mouse-y, -100px);
  left: var(--mouse-x, -100px);
  width: 220px;
  height: 220px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(251, 108, 3, 0.15) 0%, transparent 70%);
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.25s ease;
  border-radius: 50%;
  z-index: 1;
}
.spotlight-card:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   RESPONSIVE BREAKPOINTS
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .about-hero-grid,
  .about-capability-grid,
  .director-grid,
  .hyderabad-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
  }
  .approach-steps-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .capabilities-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .capabilities-grid .capability-card:nth-child(7) {
    grid-column: 1 / -1;
  }
  .equipment-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .equipment-grid .equipment-card:nth-child(3) {
    grid-column: 1 / -1;
  }
  .ida-banner-card {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 28px;
    padding: 36px 30px;
  }
  .core-values-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .about-container {
    width: min(var(--uss-max), calc(100% - 28px));
  }
  .about-section {
    padding: 64px 0;
  }
  .about-hero {
    padding: 52px 0 64px;
  }
  .hero-kpis-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .approach-steps-grid,
  .capabilities-grid,
  .equipment-grid,
  .vm-grid,
  .core-values-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .capabilities-grid .capability-card:nth-child(7),
  .equipment-grid .equipment-card:nth-child(3) {
    grid-column: auto;
  }
  .cta-inner {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 26px;
  }
  .cta-actions {
    width: 100%;
  }
  .cta-actions .btn {
    width: 100%;
  }
  .final-director-card {
    padding: 30px 24px;
  }
}