/* =========================================================
   1. GLOBAL VARIABLES & BASE STYLES
========================================================= */

.about-page,
.veda-cofounders {
    /* Color Palette */
    --av-green: #123d2a;
    --av-green-dark: #0b291c;
    --av-green-soft: #eef4f0;
    --av-orange: #ff694f;
    --av-text: #26352e;
    --av-muted: #69776f;
    --av-border: #dce5df;
    --av-light: #f5f7f5;
    --av-white: #ffffff;

    width: 100%;
    margin: 0;
    color: var(--av-text);
}

.about-page {
    overflow: clip;
}

.veda-cofounders {
    overflow: visible !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
}

/* Base Elements */
.about-page section {
    position: relative;
    padding: 85px 0;
}

.about-page img {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
}

.about-page p {
    margin: 0 0 20px;
    color: var(--av-muted);
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.85;
}

/* Universal Components */
.about-eyebrow,
.veda-cofounder__eyebrow {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    color: var(--av-orange);
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 1.8px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.about-eyebrow::before,
.veda-cofounder__eyebrow::before {
    content: "";
    width: 28px;
    height: 2px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    background: var(--av-orange);
}

.about-section-index {
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    color: #9aa79f;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
}

.about-section-index-light {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
}

.word-highlit {
    background-color: #ededed;
    color: var(--av-orange);
    padding: 12px 20px;
    border-left: 5px solid var(--av-green);
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* =========================================================
   2. HERO & STORY SECTIONS
========================================================= */

.about-hero {
    padding: 90px 0;
    background: var(--av-light);
}

.about-hero-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 0.9fr;
    gap: 75px;
    align-items: center;
}

.about-hero-content h2,
.about-story-intro h2 {
    margin: 22px 0 28px;
    color: var(--av-green);
    line-height: 1.1;
}

.about-hero-content h2 span,
.about-story-intro h2 span {
    display: block;
    color: var(--av-orange);
}

.about-hero-image {
    height: 480px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.about-hero-image img {
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.8s ease;
}

.about-hero-image:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.04);
}

.about-story {
    background: var(--av-white);
}

.about-story-layout {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 0.9fr 1.1fr;
    gap: 90px;
    align-items: start;
}

.about-story-copy .about-lead {
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    color: var(--av-green);
    font-size: 21px;
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 1.65;
}

/* =========================================================
   3. PHILOSOPHY SECTION
========================================================= */

.about-philosophy {
    background: var(--av-green-soft);
}

.about-philosophy-heading {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 3fr 2.5fr;
    gap: 70px;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 55px;
}

.about-philosophy-label h2 {
    color: var(--av-green);
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.about-philosophy-label h2 span {
    display: block;
    color: var(--av-orange);
}

.about-philosophy-cards {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(7, 1fr);
    gap: 14px;
}

.philosophy-card {
    min-height: 185px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 24px;
    background: var(--av-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--av-border);
    border-radius: 6px;
    transition: all 0.35s ease;
}

.philosophy-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-7px);
    background: var(--av-green);
    border-color: var(--av-green);
    box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(18, 61, 42, 0.12);
}

.philosophy-card-top {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: flex-start;
}

.philosophy-number {
    color: #9aa79f;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 800;
}

.philosophy-icon {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--av-green);
    background: var(--av-green-soft);
    border-radius: 50%;
    font-size: 18px;
    transition: all 0.35s ease;
}

.philosophy-card:hover .philosophy-icon {
    color: var(--av-white);
    background: var(--av-orange);
    transform: rotate(-8deg) scale(1.08);
}

.philosophy-card-content h3 {
    margin: 0;
    color: var(--av-green);
    font-size: 17px;
    font-weight: 700;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.philosophy-card:hover .philosophy-card-content h3 {
    color: var(--av-white);
}

.philosophy-line {
    display: block;
    width: 30px;
    height: 2px;
    margin-top: 12px;
    background: var(--av-orange);
    transition: width 0.35s ease;
}

.philosophy-card:hover .philosophy-line {
    width: 55px;
}

/* =========================================================
   4. GURUKULAM SECTION
========================================================= */

.about-gurukulam {
    background: var(--av-green);
}

.about-gurukulam-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 0.95fr 1.05fr;
    gap: 80px;
    align-items: center;
}

.about-gurukulam-image {
    height: 520px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.about-gurukulam-image img {
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.about-gurukulam-content h2 {
    margin: 20px 0 30px;
    color: var(--av-white);
    line-height: 1.1;
}

.about-gurukulam-content h2 span {
    display: block;
    color: var(--av-orange);
}

.about-gurukulam-content p {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78);
}

.gurukulam-statement {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-top: 35px;
}

.gurukulam-statement span {
    padding: 10px 18px;
    color: var(--av-white);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    border-radius: 30px;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.gurukulam-statement span:first-child {
    color: var(--av-orange);
    border-color: var(--av-orange);
}

/* =========================================================
   5. VISION, MISSION & PILLARS
========================================================= */

.about-vision-mission {
    background: var(--av-white);
    padding: 90px 0;
}

.about-vm-intro {
    max-width: 800px;
    margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.about-vm-intro h2 {
    margin-top: 15px;
    color: var(--av-green);
}

.about-vm-intro h2 span {
    color: var(--av-orange);
}

.about-vm-cards-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 30px;
    margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.vm-card {
    background: var(--av-light);
    border: 1px solid var(--av-border);
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 40px;
    position: relative;
    transition: all 0.35s ease;
}

.vm-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(18, 61, 42, 0.08);
    border-color: var(--av-green);
}

.vm-card-header {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.vm-badge {
    background: var(--av-green);
    color: var(--av-white);
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    padding: 6px 14px;
    border-radius: 20px;
}

.vm-card-mission .vm-badge {
    background: var(--av-orange);
}

.vm-icon {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--av-white);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--av-green);
    font-size: 18px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.vm-card-body h3 {
    color: var(--av-green);
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: 500;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin: 0;
}

.about-pillars-container {
    background: var(--av-green-soft);
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 25px 35px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 20px;
}

.pillars-label {
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    color: var(--av-muted);
}

.about-pillars-grid {
    display: flex;
    gap: 15px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.pillar-chip {
    background: var(--av-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--av-border);
    padding: 10px 20px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--av-green);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.pillar-chip i {
    color: var(--av-orange);
}

.pillar-chip:hover {
    background: var(--av-green);
    color: var(--av-white);
    border-color: var(--av-green);
}

/* =========================================================
   6. FOUNDER SECTION
========================================================= */

.about-founder {
    background: var(--av-light);
    padding: 90px 0;
}

.about-founder-heading {
    max-width: 850px;
    margin-bottom: 55px;
}

.about-founder-heading h2 {
    margin-top: 20px;
    color: var(--av-green);
}

.about-founder-heading h2 span {
    color: var(--av-orange);
}

.about-founder-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 0.75fr 1.25fr;
    gap: 75px;
    align-items: start;
}

.about-founder-profile {
    position: sticky;
    top: 110px;
}

.about-founder-image {
    border-radius: 8px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(18, 61, 42, 0.08);
}

.about-founder-image img {
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}

.about-founder-image:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.03);
}

.about-founder-name {
    padding: 20px 0 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--av-border);
}

.about-founder-name span {
    color: var(--av-orange);
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
}

.about-founder-name h3 {
    margin: 6px 0 14px;
    color: var(--av-green);
    font-size: 26px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.about-lead-text {
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--av-green);
    line-height: 1.65;
}

.story-highlight-box {
    background: var(--av-green-soft);
    border-radius: 6px;
    padding: 20px 25px;
    margin: 25px 0;
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 15px;
    border-left: 4px solid var(--av-green);
}

.story-quote-icon {
    font-size: 22px;
    color: var(--av-orange);
}

.story-highlight-box p {
    margin: 0 !important;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--av-green);
}

.founder-observations-timeline {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
    margin: 25px 0;
}

.observation-card {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 20px;
    background: var(--av-white);
    padding: 16px 20px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    border: 1px solid var(--av-border);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
}

.observation-card:hover {
    transform: translateX(6px);
    border-color: var(--av-orange);
}

.obs-num {
    background: var(--av-green-soft);
    color: var(--av-orange);
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 12px;
    width: 34px;
    height: 34px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.observation-card p {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 15px;
    color: var(--av-text);
}

.founder-core-question {
    margin: 15px 0;
    padding: 10px 20px;
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    gap: 20px;
}

.question-bar {
    width: 5px;
    background: var(--av-orange);
    border-radius: 10px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.founder-core-question p {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--av-green);
    line-height: 1.55;
}

.founder-answer {
    color: var(--av-green);
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 700;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
}

.founder-answer i {
    color: var(--av-orange);
}

/* My Vision Overlay Card */
.about-my-vision {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--av-green) 0%, var(--av-green-dark) 100%);
    padding: 100px 0 !important;
}

.my-vision-wrapper {
    max-width: 950px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.my-vision-quote-card {
    background: var(--av-white);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 30px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 30px 70px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.vision-watermark {
    position: absolute;
    right: -20px;
    bottom: -30px;
    font-size: 140px;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: rgba(18, 61, 42, 0.04);
    letter-spacing: 5px;
    user-select: none;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.my-vision-quote-card blockquote {
    margin: 25px 0 35px;
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: 500;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--av-green);
    position: relative;
    padding: 20px 130px 20px 20px;
    z-index: 2;
}

.my-vision-author {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.author-avatar-badge {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    background: var(--av-orange);
    color: var(--av-white);
    font-weight: 800;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 16px;
}

.author-details strong {
    display: block;
    color: var(--av-green);
    font-size: 16px;
}

.author-details small {
    display: block;
    color: var(--av-muted);
    font-size: 13px;
}

/* =========================================================
   7. CO-FOUNDER LAYOUT & STICKY MEDIA
========================================================= */

.veda-cofounder {
    position: relative;
    padding: 100px 0;
    overflow: visible !important;
}

.veda-cofounder--light {
    background: #f7faf8;
    color: var(--av-text);
}

.veda-cofounder--light2 {
    background: var(--av-white);
    color: var(--av-text);
}

.veda-cofounder--dark {
    background: var(--av-green);
    color: var(--av-white);
}

.veda-cofounder__container {
    position: relative;
    width: min(1320px, calc(100% - 80px));
    margin: 0 auto;
    overflow: visible !important;
}

.veda-cofounder__grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(300px, 0.85fr) minmax(0, 1.15fr);
    gap: 85px;
    align-items: start;
    overflow: visible !important;
}

.veda-cofounder__grid--reverse {
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.15fr) minmax(300px, 0.85fr);
}

.veda-cofounder__content {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    min-width: 0;
    z-index: 3;
}

.veda-cofounder__media {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    margin: 0;
    align-self: start;
    z-index: 20;
    padding-bottom: 50px !important;
}

.veda-cofounder__image-wrap {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    z-index: 1;
}

.veda-cofounder__image-wrap::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 20px;
    left: -20px;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    border: 1px solid var(--av-orange);
    z-index: -1;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.veda-cofounder__image-wrap img {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 5;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center top;
    background: var(--av-green-soft);
    border: 0;
    transition: transform 0.65s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
}

.veda-cofounder__media:hover .veda-cofounder__image-wrap img {
    transform: translate(-6px, -6px);
}

.veda-cofounder__image-line {
    position: absolute;
    right: -15px;
    bottom: -15px;
    width: 90px;
    height: 90px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, transparent 50%, var(--av-orange) 50%);
    z-index: 2;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.veda-cofounder__name-card {
    position: absolute;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    z-index: 20;
    min-width: 255px;
    padding: 18px 24px;
    background: var(--av-green);
    border-left: 4px solid var(--av-orange);
    box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(18, 61, 42, 0.2);
    transition: transform 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease;
}

.veda-cofounder--dark .veda-cofounder__name-card {
    background: var(--av-white);
    box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.veda-cofounder__media:hover .veda-cofounder__name-card {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 25px 50px rgba(18, 61, 42, 0.25);
}

.veda-cofounder__name-card span {
    display: block;
    margin: 0 0 6px;
    color: var(--av-orange);
    font-size: 10px;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 1.8px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.veda-cofounder__name-card strong {
    display: block;
    margin: 0;
    color: var(--av-white);
    font-size: 17px;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.veda-cofounder--dark .veda-cofounder__name-card strong {
    color: var(--av-green);
}

.veda-cofounder__content h2 {
    margin: 18px 0 15px;
    color: var(--av-green);
    font-size: clamp(42px, 4.5vw, 62px);
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 0.98;
    letter-spacing: -1.8px;
}

.veda-cofounder--dark .veda-cofounder__content h2 {
    color: var(--av-white);
}

.veda-cofounder__content h2 span {
    display: block;
    color: var(--av-orange);
}

.veda-cofounder__designation {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 9px;
    margin: 0 0 30px;
}

.veda-cofounder__designation span {
    color: var(--av-green);
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.veda-cofounder--dark .veda-cofounder__designation span {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);
}

.veda-cofounder__designation i {
    width: 4px;
    height: 4px;
    flex: 0 0 4px;
    background: var(--av-orange);
    border-radius: 50%;
}

.veda-cofounder__content p {
    max-width: 850px;
    margin: 0 0 17px;
    color: var(--av-muted);
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.8;
}

.veda-cofounder--dark .veda-cofounder__content p {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.68);
}

.veda-cofounder__content .veda-cofounder__intro {
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    color: var(--av-text);
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.veda-cofounder--dark .veda-cofounder__content .veda-cofounder__intro {
    color: var(--av-white);
}

.veda-cofounder__subsection {
    margin-top: 55px;
    padding-top: 45px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--av-border);
}

.veda-cofounder--dark .veda-cofounder__subsection {
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
}

.veda-cofounder__label {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    margin: 0 0 18px;
    color: var(--av-orange);
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 1.8px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.veda-cofounder__label::after {
    content: "";
    width: 45px;
    height: 1px;
    background: var(--av-orange);
}

.veda-cofounder__subsection h3 {
    max-width: 760px;
    margin: 0 0 25px;
    color: var(--av-green);
    font-size: clamp(28px, 3vw, 40px);
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.08;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.veda-cofounder--dark .veda-cofounder__subsection h3 {
    color: var(--av-white);
}

.veda-cofounder__subsection h3 span {
    color: var(--av-orange);
}

.veda-cofounder__recognition {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: auto 1fr;
    gap: 15px;
    align-items: center;
    margin: 28px 0;
    padding: 18px 20px;
    background: var(--av-green-soft);
    border-left: 3px solid var(--av-orange);
}

.veda-cofounder--dark .veda-cofounder__recognition {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
}

.veda-cofounder__recognition-icon {
    width: 46px;
    height: 46px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--av-white);
    background: var(--av-green);
    border-radius: 50%;
    font-size: 15px;
}

.veda-cofounder__recognition strong {
    display: block;
    margin: 0 0 5px;
    color: var(--av-green);
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.veda-cofounder--dark .veda-cofounder__recognition strong {
    color: var(--av-white);
}

.veda-cofounder__recognition p {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 12px;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.veda-cofounder__pillars {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 8px;
    margin: 25px 0;
}

.veda-cofounder__pillars span {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    min-height: 38px;
    padding: 9px 15px;
    color: var(--av-green);
    background: var(--av-green-soft);
    border: 1px solid var(--av-border);
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.veda-cofounder--dark .veda-cofounder__pillars span {
    color: var(--av-white);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}

.veda-cofounder__pillars span:hover {
    color: var(--av-white);
    background: var(--av-orange);
    border-color: var(--av-orange);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.veda-cofounder__quote {
    position: relative;
    margin-top: 50px;
    padding: 30px 0 30px 28px;
    border-left: 3px solid var(--av-orange);
}

/* .veda-cofounder__quote::before {
    content: "“";
    position: absolute;
    top: -24px;
    left: 10px;
    color: rgba(255, 105, 79, 0.15);
    font-family: Georgia, serif;
    font-size: 100px;
    line-height: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
} */

.veda-cofounder__quote>span {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    display: block;
    margin: 0 0 15px;
    color: var(--av-orange);
    font-size: 10px;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 1.8px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.veda-cofounder__quote blockquote {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    max-width: 820px;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    border-left: none;
    color: var(--av-green);
    font-size: 23px;
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 1.45;
}

.veda-cofounder--dark .veda-cofounder__quote blockquote {
    color: var(--av-white);
    background-color: transparent;
}

.veda-cofounder__points {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
    gap: 9px;
    margin-top: 30px;
}

.veda-cofounder__point {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 25px 40px minmax(0, 1fr);
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    min-height: 82px;
    padding: 13px 14px;
    background: var(--av-green-soft);
    border: 1px solid transparent;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, background 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.veda-cofounder--dark .veda-cofounder__point {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
}

.veda-cofounder--light .veda-cofounder__point:hover {
    background: var(--av-white);
    border-color: var(--av-border);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(18, 61, 42, 0.08);
}

.veda-cofounder--dark .veda-cofounder__point:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.13);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.veda-cofounder__point>span {
    color: #9aa69f;
    font-size: 10px;
    font-weight: 800;
}

.veda-cofounder__point>i {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--av-green);
    background: var(--av-white);
    border-radius: 50%;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-style: normal;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.veda-cofounder--dark .veda-cofounder__point>i {
    color: var(--av-white);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.09);
}

.veda-cofounder__point:hover>i {
    color: var(--av-white);
    background: var(--av-orange);
    transform: rotate(-8deg);
}

.veda-cofounder__point strong {
    display: block;
    margin: 0;
    color: var(--av-green);
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.veda-cofounder--dark .veda-cofounder__point strong {
    color: var(--av-white);
}

.veda-cofounder__closing {
    margin-top: 42px;
    padding-top: 28px;
    color: var(--av-green);
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-style: italic;
    line-height: 1.55;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--av-border);
}

.veda-cofounder--dark .veda-cofounder__closing {
    color: var(--av-white);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
}

.vc-sticky-placeholder {
    display: none;
    visibility: hidden;
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* Page Decorators */
.veda-cofounder--light::before,
.veda-cofounder--light::after,
.veda-cofounder--dark::before,
.veda-cofounder--dark::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.veda-cofounder--light::before {
    top: -190px;
    right: -180px;
    width: 430px;
    height: 430px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(18, 61, 42, 0.06);
}

.veda-cofounder--light::after {
    bottom: -220px;
    left: -180px;
    width: 450px;
    height: 450px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 105, 79, 0.08);
}

.veda-cofounder--dark::before {
    top: -180px;
    right: -160px;
    width: 430px;
    height: 430px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
}

.veda-cofounder--dark::after {
    bottom: -220px;
    left: -180px;
    width: 450px;
    height: 450px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 105, 79, 0.1);
}

/* =========================================================
   8. TEAM SECTION
========================================================= */

.about-team {
    background: var(--av-green-soft);
}

.about-team-heading {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 0.45fr;
    gap: 70px;
    align-items: end;
    margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.about-team-heading h2 {
    margin-top: 20px;
    color: var(--av-green);
}

.about-team-heading h2 span {
    color: var(--av-orange);
}

.about-team-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
}

.team-profile {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 0.7fr 1.3fr;
    background: var(--av-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--av-border);
    border-radius: 6px;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

.team-profile:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(18, 61, 42, 0.1);
}

.team-profile-muted {
    opacity: 0.6;
}

.team-image {
    position: relative;
    min-height: 280px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, #dfe9e3, #cbd9d0);
}

.team-initial {
    width: 90px;
    height: 90px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--av-green);
    border: 1px solid rgba(18, 61, 42, 0.18);
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
    font-size: 36px;
    font-weight: 700;
    transition: all 0.45s ease;
}

.team-profile:hover .team-initial {
    color: var(--av-white);
    background: var(--av-orange);
    transform: scale(1.08) rotate(-4deg);
}

.team-number {
    position: absolute;
    top: 15px;
    left: 15px;
    color: var(--av-green);
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 800;
}

.team-content {
    padding: 26px;
}

.team-category {
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    color: var(--av-orange);
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.team-content h3 {
    margin: 0 0 4px;
    color: var(--av-green);
    font-size: 21px;
}

.team-designation {
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    color: var(--av-muted);
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.team-meta {
    display: grid;
    gap: 12px;
    padding: 14px 0;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--av-border);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--av-border);
}

.team-meta span {
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
    color: #8a9890;
    font-size: 10px;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.team-meta p {
    margin: 0;
    color: var(--av-text);
    font-size: 13px;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.team-bio {
    margin: 14px 0 0 !important;
    font-size: 13px !important;
    line-height: 1.6 !important;
}

/* Elementor Overflow Overrides */
.veda-cofounders .elementor-container,
.veda-cofounders .elementor-row,
.veda-cofounders .elementor-column,
.veda-cofounders .elementor-widget-wrap,
.veda-cofounders .elementor-widget,
.veda-cofounders .elementor-widget-container {
    overflow: visible !important;
}

/* =========================================================
   9. RESPONSIVE BREAKPOINTS
========================================================= */

/* Desktop Sticky Feature (min-width: 901px) */
@media (min-width: 901px) {
    .veda-cofounder__media {
        position: sticky !important;
        top: 110px !important;
        align-self: start !important;
        max-width: 500px;
        height: max-content !important;
        padding: 0 25px 42px 0;
    }

    .veda-cofounder__grid--reverse .veda-cofounder__media {
        justify-self: end;
        margin-left: auto;
        margin-right: 0;
    }

    .veda-cofounder__media.vc-is-fixed {
        position: fixed !important;
        z-index: 999 !important;
        margin: 0 !important;
        transform: none !important;
    }
}

/* Large Tablet Breakpoint */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .veda-cofounder {
        padding: 80px 0;
    }

    .veda-cofounder__container {
        width: calc(100% - 50px);
    }

    .veda-cofounder__grid,
    .veda-cofounder__grid--reverse {
        grid-template-columns: minmax(280px, 0.82fr) minmax(0, 1.18fr);
        gap: 45px;
    }

    .veda-cofounder__media {
        max-width: 400px;
    }

    .veda-cofounder__points {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

/* Tablet & Layout Stack Breakpoint */
@media (max-width: 991px) {

    .about-hero-grid,
    .about-story-layout,
    .about-gurukulam-grid,
    .about-founder-grid,
    .about-vm-cards-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 40px;
    }

    .about-philosophy-heading,
    .about-team-heading {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 20px;
    }

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

    .about-founder-profile {
        position: static;
        max-width: 500px;
    }

    .about-pillars-container {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
    }

    .my-vision-quote-card {
        padding: 40px 30px;
    }
}

/* Mobile Stack for Co-Founder (max-width: 900px) */
@media (max-width: 900px) {

    .veda-cofounder__media,
    .veda-cofounder__grid--reverse .veda-cofounder__media {
        position: relative !important;
        top: auto !important;
        align-self: auto !important;
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 520px;
        height: auto !important;
        margin: 0 auto;
        padding: 0 20px 42px 0;
        order: 1;
    }

    .veda-cofounder__grid,
    .veda-cofounder__grid--reverse {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 50px;
    }

    .veda-cofounder__content {
        order: 2;
    }
}

/* Standard Mobile */
@media (max-width: 767px) {

    .about-page section,
    .veda-cofounder {
        padding: 55px 0;
    }

    .about-philosophy-cards,
    .about-team-grid,
    .team-profile,
    .veda-cofounder__points {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .veda-cofounder__container {
        width: calc(100% - 30px);
    }

    .veda-cofounder__media,
    .veda-cofounder__grid--reverse .veda-cofounder__media {
        width: calc(100% - 10px);
        max-width: 420px;
        padding: 0 12px 35px 0;
    }

    .veda-cofounder__name-card {
        right: -2px;
        min-width: 205px;
        padding: 14px 18px;
    }

    .veda-cofounder__designation i {
        display: none;
    }

    .veda-cofounder__quote {
        margin-top: 35px;
        padding: 25px 0 25px 20px;
    }

    .my-vision-quote-card blockquote {
        font-size: 18px;
    }
}

/* Small Mobile Breakpoint */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .veda-cofounder__container {
        width: calc(100% - 24px);
    }

    .founder-core-question p {
        font-size: 17px;
    }

    .about-founder-image {
        height: 320px;
    }

    .veda-cofounder__name-card {
        min-width: 185px;
        padding: 12px 15px;
    }

    .veda-cofounder__point {
        grid-template-columns: 22px 38px minmax(0, 1fr);
        gap: 8px;
    }
}

/* Accessibility: Reduced Motion */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {

    .about-page *,
    .veda-cofounders *,
    .about-page *::before,
    .veda-cofounders *::before,
    .about-page *::after,
    .veda-cofounders *::after {
        transition: none !important;
        animation: none !important;
    }
}

.veda-cofounder--light,
.veda-cofounder--dark,
.veda-cofounder--light2 {
    padding: 70px 0 130px;
}