@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Plus+Jakarta+Sans:wght@300;400;500;600;700;800&family=Lora:ital,wght@0,400;0,600;1,400&display=swap');

/* =========================================================
   ABOUT US — DESIGN TOKENS (shared brand system)
========================================================= */
.ab-page {
  --navy: #004D88;
  --navy-deep: #00325c;
  --teal: #009C8D;
  --mint: #00CFBB;
  --bg: #FFFFFF;
  --bg-soft: #F6FAF9;
  --ink: #0B2540;
  --muted: #5C7186;
  --line: rgba(0, 77, 136, .12);
  --grad: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy), var(--teal));
  --grad-soft: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0,77,136,.06), rgba(0,156,141,.08));

  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', -apple-system, sans-serif;
  color: var(--ink);
  background: var(--bg);
  overflow-x: hidden;
}
.ab-page * { box-sizing: border-box; }
.ab-page h1, .ab-page h2, .ab-page h3, .ab-page h4, .ab-page h5 { font-family: 'Lora', serif; margin: 0; color: var(--ink); letter-spacing: -.01em; }
.ab-page p { margin: 0; }
.ab-grad-word { color: var(--teal); }

.ab-shell { max-width: 1240px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 24px; position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.ab-section { padding: 70px 0; background: var(--bg); position: relative; }
.ab-section--soft { background: var(--bg-soft); }
.ab-section + .ab-section { border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }

.ab-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .15em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--teal); background: rgba(0,156,141,.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,156,141,.25); padding: 7px 16px; border-radius: 99px; margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.ab-eyebrow::before { content: ''; width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--mint); box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--mint); }

.ab-head { max-width: 760px; margin-bottom: 56px; }
.ab-head.center { margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center; }
.ab-title { font-size: clamp(30px, 4vw, 44px); font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.18; margin-top: 14px; }
.ab-sub { font-size: 16.5px; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.75; margin-top: 16px; }

.ab-btn {
  font-weight: 700; font-size: 14.5px; padding: 16px 30px; border-radius: 10px;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; text-decoration: none;
  transition: all .3s ease; border: 1.5px solid transparent;
}
.ab-btn--primary { color: #fff; background: var(--grad); box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0,156,141,.3); }
.ab-btn--primary:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0,156,141,.45); color: #fff; }
.ab-btn--ghost { color: var(--navy); background: #fff; border-color: var(--line); }
.ab-btn--ghost:hover { border-color: var(--teal); color: var(--teal); transform: translateY(-3px); }
.ab-btn--ghost-light { color: #fff; background: rgba(255,255,255,.08); border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.3); }
.ab-btn--ghost-light:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.18); color: #fff; }

/* =========================================================
   HERO - PREMIUM REDESIGN
========================================================= */
.ab-hero { position: relative; padding: 140px 0 120px; overflow: hidden; background: #fff; }
.ab-hero::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0; pointer-events: none;
  background: radial-gradient(800px 800px at 90% -10%, rgba(0,156,141,.06), transparent 60%),
              radial-gradient(600px 600px at -5% 110%, rgba(0,77,136,.04), transparent 60%);
}
.ab-hero .ab-shell { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.ab-hero-split { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 60px; align-items: center; }
.ab-hero-content { text-align: left; position: relative; z-index: 2; padding-right: 20px; }
.ab-hero-title { font-size: clamp(38px, 4.5vw, 58px); font-weight: 800; line-height: 1.15; margin: 20px 0 24px; color: var(--navy); }
.ab-hero-desc { font-size: 17.5px; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.85; max-width: 540px; margin: 0 0 36px; }

/* Clean Minimalist Stats (No Strips/Cards) */
.ab-hero-stats {
  display: flex; gap: 40px; margin-top: 30px; border-top: 1px solid rgba(0,77,136,.1); padding-top: 30px;
}
.ab-hero-stat {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 4px;
}
.ab-hero-stat .num {
  font-family: "Lora", serif; font-weight: 800; font-size: 42px;
  background: var(--grad); -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent; color: transparent;
  line-height: 1;
}
.ab-hero-stat .lbl { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 800; color: var(--muted); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .08em; }

.ab-hero-cta {
  display: flex; gap: 18px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-top: 40px;
}

.ab-hero-right {
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
}

.ab-hero-video-wrapper {
  position: relative; border-radius: 30px; overflow: hidden; 
  box-shadow: 0 30px 70px rgba(0,77,136,.15);
  background: #000; display: flex; aspect-ratio: 4/3;
  width: 100%; border: 1px solid rgba(0,156,141,0.1);
}
.ab-hero-video { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; object-position: top; opacity: 0.95; }


@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .ab-hero-split { grid-template-columns: 1fr; text-align: center; gap: 50px; }
  .ab-hero-content { padding-right: 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; text-align: center; }
  .ab-hero-desc { text-align: center; } .ab-hero-title, .ab-hero-content h3 { text-align: center; }
  .ab-hero-stats { justify-content: center; }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .ab-hero-stats { gap: 30px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
  .ab-hero-stat .num { font-size: 36px; }
  .ab-hero-stat .lbl { font-size: 11px; }
}

/* =========================================================
   WHO WE ARE
========================================================= */
.ab-who-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.15fr .85fr; gap: 56px; align-items: start; }

.ab-who-list { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 30px 0 0; display: grid; gap: 24px; }
.ab-who-list li { display: flex; gap: 18px; align-items: flex-start; }
.ab-who-list .icon { width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 12px; background: var(--grad-soft); color: var(--teal); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; flex-shrink: 0; }
.ab-who-list .icon svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; }
.ab-who-list strong { font-size: 16px; color: var(--navy); display: block; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.ab-who-list p { font-size: 14.5px; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.7; }

.ab-who-side { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 20px; }
.ab-mv-card { 
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); backdrop-filter: blur(10px); border: 1px solid var(--line); 
  border-radius: 20px; padding: 28px; box-shadow: 0 14px 40px rgba(0,50,92,0.06); position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.ab-mv-card::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0; opacity: 0.05; pointer-events: none;
  background: var(--grad);
}
.ab-mv-card--mission { border-left: 4px solid var(--teal); }
.ab-mv-card--vision { border-left: 4px solid var(--navy); }
.ab-mv-card .tag { font-size: 12px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--teal); margin-bottom: 12px; display: block; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.ab-mv-card--vision .tag { color: var(--navy); }
.ab-mv-card p { font-size: 15px; color: var(--ink); line-height: 1.7; font-weight: 500; position: relative; z-index: 1; }

.ab-values-row { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px; margin-top: 36px; }
.ab-value-chip {
  font-size: 13.5px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy); background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line);
  padding: 10px 18px; border-radius: 999px; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,50,92,0.04); transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}
.ab-value-chip:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); border-color: var(--teal); color: var(--teal); }
.ab-value-chip::before { content: ''; width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--grad); }

.ab-cert-card {
  background: var(--grad); border-radius: 22px; padding: 32px; color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 50px rgba(0,50,92,.18); position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.ab-cert-card::before { content:''; position:absolute; top:-60px; right:-60px; width:200px; height:200px; border-radius:50%; background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,255,255,.18), transparent 70%); }
.ab-cert-seal {
  width: 64px; height: 64px; border-radius: 50%; background: rgba(255,255,255,.14); border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,.4);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 16px; font-family:'Lora',serif; font-weight:700; font-size:11px; text-align:center; line-height:1.2;
}
.ab-cert-card h4 { color: #fff; font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.ab-cert-list { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: grid; gap: 10px; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.ab-cert-list li { font-size: 13.5px; font-weight: 600; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.92); }
.ab-cert-list li::before { content: '✓'; width: 18px; height: 18px; border-radius: 50%; background: rgba(255,255,255,.2); display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; font-size: 10px; flex-shrink:0; }
@media (max-width: 900px) { .ab-who-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } .ab-who-side { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 20px; } .ab-cert-card { grid-column: span 2; } }
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .ab-founder-new-card { height: auto !important; min-height: 480px !important; max-width: 85vw !important; }
 .ab-who-side { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } .ab-cert-card { grid-column: span 1; } }

/* =========================================================
   THREE BUSINESS SEGMENTS
========================================================= */
.ab-seg-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: 22px; position: relative; align-items: stretch; }
.ab-seg-connector { display: none; align-items: center; justify-content: center; }
@media (min-width: 901px) {
  .ab-seg-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 40px 1fr 40px 1fr; }
  .ab-seg-connector { display: flex; }
  .ab-seg-connector svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; color: var(--teal); }
}
.ab-seg-card {
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 24px; padding: 36px 30px;
  transition: all .4s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1); position: relative; overflow: hidden; z-index: 1;
}
.ab-seg-card--premium::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; border-radius: inherit; padding: 2px; z-index: -1;
  background: var(--grad); -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#fff 0 0);
  -webkit-mask-composite: xor; mask-composite: exclude; opacity: 0; transition: opacity .4s ease;
}
.ab-seg-card:hover { transform: translateY(-8px); box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(0,50,92,.15); }
.ab-seg-card--premium:hover::after { opacity: 1; }
.ab-seg-tag { font-size: 11px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--teal); }
.ab-seg-card h4 { font-size: 21px; margin: 12px 0 14px; line-height: 1.3; }
.ab-seg-card p { font-size: 15px; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.7; }
.ab-seg-icon { width: 56px; height: 56px; border-radius: 16px; background: var(--grad); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; color: #fff; margin-bottom: 22px; box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(0,156,141,.3); }
.ab-seg-icon--logo { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(0,50,92,.08); padding: 8px; }
.ab-seg-icon svg { width: 26px; height: 26px; }
@media (max-width: 900px) { .ab-seg-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } .ab-seg-card { padding: 28px 24px; } }

/* =========================================================
   WHY INCEPBIO — numbered points
========================================================= */
.ab-why-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 20px; }
.ab-why-card { display: flex; gap: 20px; padding: 26px; border-radius: 18px; border: 1px solid var(--line); background: #fff; transition: all .3s ease; }
.ab-why-card:hover { box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(0,50,92,.1); border-color: rgba(0,156,141,.3); transform: translateY(-3px); }
.ab-why-num {
  flex-shrink: 0; width: 52px; height: 52px; border-radius: 14px; background: var(--grad);
  color: #fff; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; position: relative;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 22px rgba(0,156,141,.28);
}
.ab-why-num svg { width: 24px; height: 24px; }
.ab-why-num .idx {
  position: absolute; bottom: -8px; right: -8px; width: 24px; height: 24px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: #fff; border: 1.5px solid var(--line); color: var(--navy); font-family:'Lora',serif; font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 11px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
}
.ab-why-card h4 { font-size: 17px; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.ab-why-card p { font-size: 14.5px; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.65; }
@media (max-width: 900px) { .ab-why-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .ab-why-card { flex-direction: column; gap: 14px; padding: 22px; text-align: left; }
  .ab-why-num { width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 12px; }
  .ab-why-num svg { width: 20px; height: 20px; }
}

/* =========================================================
   BY THE NUMBERS
========================================================= */
.ab-stats-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4,1fr); gap: 18px; }
.ab-stat-card {
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 18px; padding: 28px 22px; text-align: center;
  transition: all .3s ease; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.ab-stat-card::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; border-radius: inherit; padding: 1.4px; z-index: 0;
  background: var(--grad); -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#fff 0 0);
  -webkit-mask-composite: xor; mask-composite: exclude; opacity: 0; transition: opacity .35s ease;
}
.ab-stat-card:hover::before { opacity: .9; }
.ab-stat-card:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(0,50,92,.1); border-color: rgba(0,156,141,.3); }
.ab-stat-icon {
  width: 46px; height: 46px; border-radius: 13px; background: var(--grad-soft); color: var(--navy);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; margin: 0 auto 14px; position: relative; z-index: 1;
}
.ab-stat-icon svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; }
.ab-stat-card .num { font-family:'Lora',serif; font-weight: 700; font-size: 30px; background: var(--grad); -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent; color: transparent; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.ab-stat-card .lbl { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; margin-top: 6px; color: var(--ink); position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.ab-stat-card .desc { font-size: 12.5px; color: var(--muted); margin-top: 8px; line-height: 1.5; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
@media (max-width: 992px) { .ab-stats-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .ab-stats-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); gap: 10px; }
  .ab-stat-card { padding: 20px 14px; border-radius: 14px; }
  .ab-stat-icon { width: 38px; height: 38px; margin-bottom: 10px; }
  .ab-stat-card .num { font-size: 22px; }
}

/* =========================================================
   JOURNEY / TIMELINE
========================================================= */
.ab-journey-line { position: relative; max-width: 900px; margin: 0 auto; }
.ab-journey-line::before { content:''; position:absolute; left: 29px; top: 0; bottom: 0; width: 2px; background: var(--grad); opacity: .35; }
.ab-journey-item { position: relative; padding-left: 76px; margin-bottom: 40px; }
.ab-journey-item:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.ab-journey-dot {
  position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; width: 60px; height: 60px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--grad);
  color: #fff; font-family:'Lora',serif; font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 26px rgba(0,156,141,.3); border: 4px solid #fff;
}
.ab-journey-card { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 16px; padding: 22px 26px; box-shadow: 0 10px 26px rgba(0,50,92,.05); }
.ab-journey-card h4 { font-size: 17px; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.ab-journey-card p { font-size: 14px; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.65; }
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .ab-founder-new-card { height: auto !important; min-height: 480px !important; max-width: 85vw !important; }
 .ab-journey-item { padding-left: 62px; } .ab-journey-dot { width: 48px; height: 48px; font-size: 12px; } .ab-journey-line::before { left: 23px; } }

/* =========================================================
   GLOBAL LOCATIONS
========================================================= */
.ab-loc-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: 20px; }
.ab-loc-card { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 18px; padding: 30px 26px; text-align: center; transition: all .3s ease; }
.ab-loc-card:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(0,50,92,.1); border-color: rgba(0,156,141,.3); }
.ab-loc-flag { font-size: 34px; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.ab-loc-card h4 { font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.ab-loc-card p { font-size: 14px; color: var(--muted); }
@media (max-width: 768px) { .ab-loc-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* =========================================================
   INDUSTRIES WE SERVE
========================================================= */
.ab-ind-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4,1fr); gap: 16px; }
.ab-ind-card { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 16px; padding: 22px 20px; transition: all .3s ease; }
.ab-ind-card:hover { border-color: rgba(0,156,141,.35); box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(0,50,92,.08); transform: translateY(-3px); }
.ab-ind-icon { width: 38px; height: 38px; border-radius: 11px; background: var(--grad); color: #fff; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 14px; box-shadow: 0 8px 18px rgba(0,156,141,.28); }
.ab-ind-icon svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; }
.ab-ind-card h5 { font-size: 15px; margin-bottom: 10px; color: var(--navy); }
.ab-ind-card ul { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: grid; gap: 6px; }
.ab-ind-card li { font-size: 12.5px; color: var(--muted); padding-left: 14px; position: relative; }
.ab-ind-card li::before { content:''; position:absolute; left:0; top:7px; width:5px; height:5px; border-radius:50%; background: var(--teal); }
@media (max-width: 992px) { .ab-ind-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 560px) { .ab-ind-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* =========================================================
   LEADERSHIP
========================================================= */
.ab-founders-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 24px; margin-bottom: 48px; }
.ab-founder-card { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 22px; padding: 32px; display: flex; gap: 22px; transition: all .3s ease; }
.ab-founder-card:hover { box-shadow: 0 20px 44px rgba(0,50,92,.1); border-color: rgba(0,156,141,.3); }
.ab-founder-photo {
  width: 96px; height: 96px; border-radius: 20px; background: var(--grad-soft); flex-shrink: 0;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; color: var(--navy); font-family:'Lora',serif; font-weight:700; font-size: 30px;
}
.ab-founder-card h4 { font-size: 19px; margin-bottom: 2px; }
.ab-founder-role { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--teal); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .06em; margin-bottom: 12px; display: block; }
.ab-founder-card p.bio { font-size: 14px; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.65; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.ab-founder-tags { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.ab-founder-tags span { font-size: 11.5px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy); background: var(--bg-soft); border: 1px solid var(--line); padding: 6px 12px; border-radius: 999px; }
.ab-founder-link { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--teal); text-decoration: none; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; }
.ab-founder-link:hover { text-decoration: underline; }
@media (max-width: 900px) { .ab-founders-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } .ab-founder-card { flex-direction: column; } }

.ab-advisory-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: 18px; margin-bottom: 48px; }
.ab-advisory-card { background: var(--bg-soft); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 16px; padding: 24px; text-align: center; }
.ab-advisory-avatar { width: 56px; height: 56px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--grad); margin: 0 auto 14px; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; color:#fff; font-family:'Lora',serif; font-weight:700; }
.ab-advisory-card h5 { font-size: 15px; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.ab-advisory-card .role { font-size: 12px; color: var(--teal); font-weight: 700; display: block; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.ab-advisory-card .exp { font-size: 12px; color: var(--muted); }
@media (max-width: 768px) { .ab-advisory-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }
@media (max-width: 480px) { .ab-advisory-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

.ab-team-strip-label { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .08em; margin-bottom: 18px; text-align: center; }

/* ---------- MEET OUR TEAM — 2026 trending bento photo grid ---------- */
.ab-team-bento {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr); grid-auto-rows: 210px; gap: 14px;
}
.ab-team-card {
  position: relative; border-radius: 20px; overflow: hidden; grid-column: span 2;
  background: var(--grad-soft); border: 1px solid var(--line);
  transition: transform .4s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1), box-shadow .4s ease;
}
.ab-team-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: 0 22px 46px rgba(0,50,92,.16); }
.ab-team-card--lg { grid-column: span 3; grid-row: span 2; }
.ab-team-photo {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  background: linear-gradient(150deg, rgba(0,77,136,.16), rgba(0,156,141,.22));
  color: var(--navy); font-family: 'Lora', serif; font-weight: 700; font-size: 30px;
}
.ab-team-card--lg .ab-team-photo { font-size: 42px; }
.ab-team-photo::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.5) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 14px 14px; opacity: .5;
}
.ab-team-overlay {
  position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; z-index: 1; padding: 16px 18px;
  background: linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(1,28,56,.88) 0%, rgba(1,28,56,.35) 65%, transparent 100%);
}
.ab-team-overlay .name { display: block; color: #fff; font-weight: 700; font-size: 14.5px; }
.ab-team-card--lg .ab-team-overlay .name { font-size: 17px; }
.ab-team-overlay .role { display: block; color: rgba(255,255,255,.78); font-size: 12px; margin-top: 2px; }
.ab-team-tag {
  position: absolute; top: 14px; left: 14px; z-index: 1; font-size: 10.5px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: .06em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: #fff; background: rgba(255,255,255,.16); backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.3); padding: 5px 11px; border-radius: 999px;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .ab-team-bento { grid-template-columns: repeat(4,1fr); grid-auto-rows: 180px; }
  .ab-team-card { grid-column: span 2; }
  .ab-team-card--lg { grid-column: span 4; grid-row: span 1; }
}

/* ---------- MOBILE: horizontal scroll-snap carousel (distinct mobile pattern) ---------- */
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .ab-founder-new-card { height: auto !important; min-height: 480px !important; max-width: 85vw !important; }

  .ab-team-bento {
    display: flex; grid-auto-rows: unset; gap: 14px; overflow-x: auto; scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
    padding: 4px 4px 14px; margin: 0 -20px; padding-left: 20px; padding-right: 20px;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch; scrollbar-width: none;
  }
  .ab-team-bento::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }
  .ab-team-card, .ab-team-card--lg {
    flex: 0 0 68vw; max-width: 260px; height: 220px; scroll-snap-align: start; grid-column: unset; grid-row: unset;
  }
}

/* =========================================================
   TESTIMONIALS
========================================================= */
.ab-testi-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4,1fr); gap: 18px; }
.ab-testi-card { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 18px; padding: 24px 22px; transition: all .3s ease; }
.ab-testi-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: 0 18px 38px rgba(0,50,92,.1); border-color: rgba(0,156,141,.3); }
.ab-testi-quote { font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--ink); line-height: 1.65; margin-bottom: 18px; font-style: italic; }
.ab-testi-title { font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.ab-testi-meta { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; padding-top: 14px; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
.ab-testi-avatar { width: 36px; height: 36px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--grad); display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; color:#fff; font-weight:700; font-size: 13px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.ab-testi-meta .co { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--ink); display: block; }
.ab-testi-meta .team { font-size: 11.5px; color: var(--muted); }
@media (max-width: 992px) { .ab-testi-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }
@media (max-width: 560px) { .ab-testi-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* =========================================================
   CERTIFICATIONS / AWARDS STRIP
========================================================= */
.ab-badges-row { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 14px; justify-content: center; }
.ab-badge { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; border: 1.5px solid var(--line); border-radius: 999px; padding: 12px 22px; font-weight: 700; font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--navy); background: #fff; transition: .25s ease; }
.ab-badge:hover { border-color: var(--teal); box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(0,156,141,.15); }
.ab-badge .dot { width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--grad); }

/* =========================================================
   BOTTOM CTA
========================================================= */
.ab-cta-section { padding: 0 0 100px; }
.ab-cta-box {
  max-width: 1100px; margin: 0 auto; border-radius: 28px; padding: 64px 40px; text-align: center;
  background: #011C38; background-image: radial-gradient(120% 160% at 100% 0%, #004D88 0%, #011C38 65%);
  position: relative; overflow: hidden; box-shadow: 0 30px 70px rgba(0,50,92,.25);
}
.ab-cta-box::before { content:''; position:absolute; top:-80px; left:-80px; width:320px; height:320px; background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0,207,187,.18), transparent 70%); }
.ab-cta-box h2 { position: relative; z-index: 1; color: #fff; font-size: clamp(26px,3.6vw,38px); max-width: 640px; margin: 0 auto 30px; }
.ab-cta-btns { position: relative; z-index: 1; display: flex; gap: 16px; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; }

/* =========================================================
   NEWSLETTER STRIP
========================================================= */
.ab-newsletter { padding: 70px 0; background: var(--bg-soft); }
.ab-news-inner { max-width: 700px; margin: 0 auto; text-align: center; }
.ab-news-inner h3 { font-size: 24px; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.ab-news-inner p { color: var(--muted); font-size: 14.5px; margin-bottom: 28px; }
.ab-news-form { display: flex; gap: 12px; max-width: 460px; margin: 0 auto; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.ab-news-form input { flex: 1; min-width: 220px; padding: 15px 18px; border-radius: 10px; border: 1.5px solid var(--line); font-family: inherit; font-size: 14px; }
.ab-news-form input:focus { outline: none; border-color: var(--teal); }
.ab-news-form button {
  font-weight: 700; font-size: 14px; padding: 15px 26px; border-radius: 10px; border: none; color: #fff;
  background: var(--grad); cursor: pointer; transition: all .3s ease;
}
.ab-news-form button:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 12px 26px rgba(0,156,141,.3); }
@media (max-width: 560px) { .ab-news-form { flex-direction: column; } }

/* =========================================================
   AWARD POPUP TOAST
========================================================= */
.ab-award-toast {
  position: fixed; z-index: 9999; right: 26px; bottom: 26px; width: 340px; max-width: calc(100vw - 32px);
  background: #011C38; background-image: radial-gradient(140% 160% at 100% 0%, #004D88 0%, #011C38 65%);
  border-radius: 20px; padding: 20px 20px 20px 18px; box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(0,50,92,.35);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12); display: flex; gap: 14px; align-items: flex-start;
  transform: translateY(140%) scale(.92); opacity: 0; transition: transform .6s cubic-bezier(.2,.85,.25,1), opacity .5s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.ab-award-toast.show { transform: translateY(0) scale(1); opacity: 1; pointer-events: auto; }
.ab-award-toast::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; border-radius: inherit; padding: 1.4px; z-index: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00CFBB, #009C8D, #004D88);
  -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#fff 0 0);
  -webkit-mask-composite: xor; mask-composite: exclude; opacity: .8;
}
.ab-award-trophy {
  flex-shrink: 0; width: 50px; height: 50px; border-radius: 14px; position: relative; z-index: 1;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00CFBB, #009C8D); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(0,207,187,.4);
}
.ab-award-trophy svg { width: 24px; height: 24px; color: #fff; }
.ab-award-body { position: relative; z-index: 1; flex: 1; }
.ab-award-eyebrow { font-size: 10.5px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #6FE3D4; display: block; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.ab-award-body h5 { font-family: 'Lora', serif; color: #fff; font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.35; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.ab-award-body p { font-size: 12.5px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.72); line-height: 1.5; }
.ab-award-close {
  position: absolute; top: 10px; right: 10px; z-index: 2; width: 24px; height: 24px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.1); border: none; color: #fff; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1; transition: background .2s ease;
}
.ab-award-close:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.22); }

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .ab-founder-new-card { height: auto !important; min-height: 480px !important; max-width: 85vw !important; }

  .ab-award-toast {
    left: 16px; right: 16px; bottom: 16px; width: auto; max-width: none; padding: 16px 40px 16px 14px;
  }
  .ab-award-trophy { width: 42px; height: 42px; border-radius: 12px; }
  .ab-award-trophy svg { width: 20px; height: 20px; }
  .ab-award-body h5 { font-size: 13.5px; }
  .ab-award-body p { font-size: 11.5px; }
}

/* =========================================================
   RESPONSIVE — global
========================================================= */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .ab-section { padding: 50px 0; }
  .ab-hero { padding: 110px 0 60px; }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .ab-page * { transition: none !important; animation: none !important; }
}


/* ---------- MEET OUR TEAM - CONSULTING STYLE (For Founders) ---------- */
.ab-consult-team-card {
  background: linear-gradient(#fff, #fff) padding-box, var(--grad) border-box;
  border: 2px solid transparent;
  border-radius: 16px; margin-top: 54px; position: relative;
  text-align: center; box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,156,141,0.15); display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform .4s ease, box-shadow .4s ease;
}
.ab-consult-team-card__image-wrapper {
  width: 140px; height: 140px; border-radius: 50%; overflow: hidden; margin: -54px auto 20px;
  border: 4px solid #fff; box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.06); background: #fff;
  position: relative; z-index: 2; transition: transform .4s ease, box-shadow .4s ease;
}
.ab-consult-team-card:hover .ab-consult-team-card__image-wrapper { 
  transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.02); box-shadow: 0 14px 28px rgba(0,156,141,0.25); 
}
.ab-consult-team-card__image-wrapper img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; object-position: top; transition: transform .6s ease; }
.ab-consult-team-card:hover .ab-consult-team-card__image-wrapper img { transform: scale(1.15); filter: brightness(1.1); }
.ab-consult-team-card__content { padding: 0 24px 24px; flex-grow: 1; }
.ab-consult-team-card__content h3 { font-size: 20px; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 4px; font-weight: 700; }

    @import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Plus+Jakarta+Sans:wght@300;400;500;600;700;800&family=Lora:ital,wght@0,400;0,600;1,400&display=swap');

/* =========================================================
   ABOUT US — DESIGN TOKENS (shared brand system)
========================================================= */
.ab-page {
  --navy: #004D88;
  --navy-deep: #00325c;
  --teal: #009C8D;
  --mint: #00CFBB;
  --bg: #FFFFFF;
  --bg-soft: #F6FAF9;
  --ink: #0B2540;
  --muted: #5C7186;
  --line: rgba(0, 77, 136, .12);
  --grad: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy), var(--teal));
  --grad-soft: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0,77,136,.06), rgba(0,156,141,.08));

  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', -apple-system, sans-serif;
  color: var(--ink);
  background: var(--bg);
  overflow-x: hidden;
}
.ab-page * { box-sizing: border-box; }
.ab-page h1, .ab-page h2, .ab-page h3, .ab-page h4, .ab-page h5 { font-family: 'Lora', serif; margin: 0; color: var(--ink); letter-spacing: -.01em; }
.ab-page p { margin: 0; }
.ab-grad-word { color: var(--teal); }

.ab-shell { max-width: 1240px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 24px; position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.ab-section { padding: 70px 0; background: var(--bg); position: relative; }
.ab-section--soft { background: var(--bg-soft); }
.ab-section + .ab-section { border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }

.ab-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .15em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--teal); background: rgba(0,156,141,.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,156,141,.25); padding: 7px 16px; border-radius: 99px; margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.ab-eyebrow::before { content: ''; width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--mint); box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--mint); }

.ab-head { max-width: 760px; margin-bottom: 56px; }
.ab-head.center { margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center; }
.ab-title { font-size: clamp(30px, 4vw, 44px); font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.18; margin-top: 14px; }
.ab-sub { font-size: 16.5px; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.75; margin-top: 16px; }

.ab-btn {
  font-weight: 700; font-size: 14.5px; padding: 16px 30px; border-radius: 10px;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; text-decoration: none;
  transition: all .3s ease; border: 1.5px solid transparent;
}
.ab-btn--primary { color: #fff; background: var(--grad); box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0,156,141,.3); }
.ab-btn--primary:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0,156,141,.45); color: #fff; }
.ab-btn--ghost { color: var(--navy); background: #fff; border-color: var(--line); }
.ab-btn--ghost:hover { border-color: var(--teal); color: var(--teal); transform: translateY(-3px); }
.ab-btn--ghost-light { color: #fff; background: rgba(255,255,255,.08); border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.3); }
.ab-btn--ghost-light:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.18); color: #fff; }

/* =========================================================
   HERO - PREMIUM REDESIGN
========================================================= */
.ab-hero { position: relative; padding: 140px 0 120px; overflow: hidden; background: #fff; }
.ab-hero::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0; pointer-events: none;
  background: radial-gradient(800px 800px at 90% -10%, rgba(0,156,141,.06), transparent 60%),
              radial-gradient(600px 600px at -5% 110%, rgba(0,77,136,.04), transparent 60%);
}
.ab-hero .ab-shell { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.ab-hero-split { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 60px; align-items: center; }
.ab-hero-content { text-align: left; position: relative; z-index: 2; padding-right: 20px; }
.ab-hero-title { font-size: clamp(38px, 4.5vw, 58px); font-weight: 800; line-height: 1.15; margin: 20px 0 24px; color: var(--navy); }
.ab-hero-desc { font-size: 17.5px; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.85; max-width: 540px; margin: 0 0 36px; }

/* Clean Minimalist Stats (No Strips/Cards) */
.ab-hero-stats {
  display: flex; gap: 40px; margin-top: 30px; border-top: 1px solid rgba(0,77,136,.1); padding-top: 30px;
}
.ab-hero-stat {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 4px;
}
.ab-hero-stat .num {
  font-family: "Lora", serif; font-weight: 800; font-size: 42px;
  background: var(--grad); -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent; color: transparent;
  line-height: 1;
}
.ab-hero-stat .lbl { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 800; color: var(--muted); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .08em; }

.ab-hero-cta {
  display: flex; gap: 18px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-top: 40px;
}

.ab-hero-right {
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
}

.ab-hero-video-wrapper {
  position: relative; border-radius: 30px; overflow: hidden; 
  box-shadow: 0 30px 70px rgba(0,77,136,.15);
  background: #000; display: flex; aspect-ratio: 4/3;
  width: 100%; border: 1px solid rgba(0,156,141,0.1);
}
.ab-hero-video { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; object-position: top; opacity: 0.95; }


@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .ab-hero-split { grid-template-columns: 1fr; text-align: center; gap: 50px; }
  .ab-hero-content { padding-right: 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; text-align: center; }
  .ab-hero-desc { text-align: center; } .ab-hero-title, .ab-hero-content h3 { text-align: center; }
  .ab-hero-stats { justify-content: center; }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .ab-hero-stats { gap: 30px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
  .ab-hero-stat .num { font-size: 36px; }
  .ab-hero-stat .lbl { font-size: 11px; }
}

/* =========================================================
   WHO WE ARE
========================================================= */
.ab-who-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.15fr .85fr; gap: 56px; align-items: start; }

.ab-who-list { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 30px 0 0; display: grid; gap: 24px; }
.ab-who-list li { display: flex; gap: 18px; align-items: flex-start; }
.ab-who-list .icon { width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 12px; background: var(--grad-soft); color: var(--teal); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; flex-shrink: 0; }
.ab-who-list .icon svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; }
.ab-who-list strong { font-size: 16px; color: var(--navy); display: block; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.ab-who-list p { font-size: 14.5px; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.7; }

.ab-who-side { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 20px; }
.ab-mv-card { 
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); backdrop-filter: blur(10px); border: 1px solid var(--line); 
  border-radius: 20px; padding: 28px; box-shadow: 0 14px 40px rgba(0,50,92,0.06); position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.ab-mv-card::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0; opacity: 0.05; pointer-events: none;
  background: var(--grad);
}
.ab-mv-card--mission { border-left: 4px solid var(--teal); }
.ab-mv-card--vision { border-left: 4px solid var(--navy); }
.ab-mv-card .tag { font-size: 12px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--teal); margin-bottom: 12px; display: block; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.ab-mv-card--vision .tag { color: var(--navy); }
.ab-mv-card p { font-size: 15px; color: var(--ink); line-height: 1.7; font-weight: 500; position: relative; z-index: 1; }

.ab-values-row { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px; margin-top: 36px; }
.ab-value-chip {
  font-size: 13.5px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy); background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line);
  padding: 10px 18px; border-radius: 999px; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,50,92,0.04); transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}
.ab-value-chip:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); border-color: var(--teal); color: var(--teal); }
.ab-value-chip::before { content: ''; width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--grad); }

.ab-cert-card {
  background: var(--grad); border-radius: 22px; padding: 32px; color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 50px rgba(0,50,92,.18); position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.ab-cert-card::before { content:''; position:absolute; top:-60px; right:-60px; width:200px; height:200px; border-radius:50%; background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,255,255,.18), transparent 70%); }
.ab-cert-seal {
  width: 64px; height: 64px; border-radius: 50%; background: rgba(255,255,255,.14); border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,.4);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 16px; font-family:'Lora',serif; font-weight:700; font-size:11px; text-align:center; line-height:1.2;
}
.ab-cert-card h4 { color: #fff; font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.ab-cert-list { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: grid; gap: 10px; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.ab-cert-list li { font-size: 13.5px; font-weight: 600; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.92); }
.ab-cert-list li::before { content: '✓'; width: 18px; height: 18px; border-radius: 50%; background: rgba(255,255,255,.2); display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; font-size: 10px; flex-shrink:0; }
@media (max-width: 900px) { .ab-who-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } .ab-who-side { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 20px; } .ab-cert-card { grid-column: span 2; } }
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .ab-founder-new-card { height: auto !important; min-height: 480px !important; max-width: 85vw !important; }
 .ab-who-side { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } .ab-cert-card { grid-column: span 1; } }

/* =========================================================
   THREE BUSINESS SEGMENTS
========================================================= */
.ab-seg-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: 22px; position: relative; align-items: stretch; }
.ab-seg-connector { display: none; align-items: center; justify-content: center; }
@media (min-width: 901px) {
  .ab-seg-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 40px 1fr 40px 1fr; }
  .ab-seg-connector { display: flex; }
  .ab-seg-connector svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; color: var(--teal); }
}
.ab-seg-card {
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 24px; padding: 36px 30px;
  transition: all .4s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1); position: relative; overflow: hidden; z-index: 1;
}
.ab-seg-card--premium::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; border-radius: inherit; padding: 2px; z-index: -1;
  background: var(--grad); -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#fff 0 0);
  -webkit-mask-composite: xor; mask-composite: exclude; opacity: 0; transition: opacity .4s ease;
}
.ab-seg-card:hover { transform: translateY(-8px); box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(0,50,92,.15); }
.ab-seg-card--premium:hover::after { opacity: 1; }
.ab-seg-tag { font-size: 11px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--teal); }
.ab-seg-card h4 { font-size: 21px; margin: 12px 0 14px; line-height: 1.3; }
.ab-seg-card p { font-size: 15px; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.7; }
.ab-seg-icon { width: 56px; height: 56px; border-radius: 16px; background: var(--grad); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; color: #fff; margin-bottom: 22px; box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(0,156,141,.3); }
.ab-seg-icon--logo { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(0,50,92,.08); padding: 8px; }
.ab-seg-icon svg { width: 26px; height: 26px; }
@media (max-width: 900px) { .ab-seg-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } .ab-seg-card { padding: 28px 24px; } }

/* =========================================================
   WHY INCEPBIO — numbered points
========================================================= */
.ab-why-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 20px; }
.ab-why-card { display: flex; gap: 20px; padding: 26px; border-radius: 18px; border: 1px solid var(--line); background: #fff; transition: all .3s ease; }
.ab-why-card:hover { box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(0,50,92,.1); border-color: rgba(0,156,141,.3); transform: translateY(-3px); }
.ab-why-num {
  flex-shrink: 0; width: 52px; height: 52px; border-radius: 14px; background: var(--grad);
  color: #fff; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; position: relative;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 22px rgba(0,156,141,.28);
}
.ab-why-num svg { width: 24px; height: 24px; }
.ab-why-num .idx {
  position: absolute; bottom: -8px; right: -8px; width: 24px; height: 24px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: #fff; border: 1.5px solid var(--line); color: var(--navy); font-family:'Lora',serif; font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 11px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
}
.ab-why-card h4 { font-size: 17px; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.ab-why-card p { font-size: 14.5px; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.65; }
@media (max-width: 900px) { .ab-why-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .ab-why-card { flex-direction: column; gap: 14px; padding: 22px; text-align: left; }
  .ab-why-num { width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 12px; }
  .ab-why-num svg { width: 20px; height: 20px; }
}

/* =========================================================
   BY THE NUMBERS
========================================================= */
.ab-stats-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4,1fr); gap: 18px; }
.ab-stat-card {
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 18px; padding: 28px 22px; text-align: center;
  transition: all .3s ease; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.ab-stat-card::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; border-radius: inherit; padding: 1.4px; z-index: 0;
  background: var(--grad); -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#fff 0 0);
  -webkit-mask-composite: xor; mask-composite: exclude; opacity: 0; transition: opacity .35s ease;
}
.ab-stat-card:hover::before { opacity: .9; }
.ab-stat-card:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(0,50,92,.1); border-color: rgba(0,156,141,.3); }
.ab-stat-icon {
  width: 46px; height: 46px; border-radius: 13px; background: var(--grad-soft); color: var(--navy);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; margin: 0 auto 14px; position: relative; z-index: 1;
}
.ab-stat-icon svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; }
.ab-stat-card .num { font-family:'Lora',serif; font-weight: 700; font-size: 30px; background: var(--grad); -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent; color: transparent; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.ab-stat-card .lbl { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; margin-top: 6px; color: var(--ink); position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.ab-stat-card .desc { font-size: 12.5px; color: var(--muted); margin-top: 8px; line-height: 1.5; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
@media (max-width: 992px) { .ab-stats-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .ab-stats-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); gap: 10px; }
  .ab-stat-card { padding: 20px 14px; border-radius: 14px; }
  .ab-stat-icon { width: 38px; height: 38px; margin-bottom: 10px; }
  .ab-stat-card .num { font-size: 22px; }
}

/* =========================================================
   JOURNEY / TIMELINE
========================================================= */
.ab-journey-line { position: relative; max-width: 900px; margin: 0 auto; }
.ab-journey-line::before { content:''; position:absolute; left: 29px; top: 0; bottom: 0; width: 2px; background: var(--grad); opacity: .35; }
.ab-journey-item { position: relative; padding-left: 76px; margin-bottom: 40px; }
.ab-journey-item:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.ab-journey-dot {
  position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; width: 60px; height: 60px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--grad);
  color: #fff; font-family:'Lora',serif; font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 26px rgba(0,156,141,.3); border: 4px solid #fff;
}
.ab-journey-card { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 16px; padding: 22px 26px; box-shadow: 0 10px 26px rgba(0,50,92,.05); }
.ab-journey-card h4 { font-size: 17px; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.ab-journey-card p { font-size: 14px; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.65; }
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .ab-founder-new-card { height: auto !important; min-height: 480px !important; max-width: 85vw !important; }
 .ab-journey-item { padding-left: 62px; } .ab-journey-dot { width: 48px; height: 48px; font-size: 12px; } .ab-journey-line::before { left: 23px; } }

/* =========================================================
   GLOBAL LOCATIONS
========================================================= */
.ab-loc-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: 20px; }
.ab-loc-card { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 18px; padding: 30px 26px; text-align: center; transition: all .3s ease; }
.ab-loc-card:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(0,50,92,.1); border-color: rgba(0,156,141,.3); }
.ab-loc-flag { font-size: 34px; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.ab-loc-card h4 { font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.ab-loc-card p { font-size: 14px; color: var(--muted); }
@media (max-width: 768px) { .ab-loc-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* =========================================================
   INDUSTRIES WE SERVE
========================================================= */
.ab-ind-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4,1fr); gap: 16px; }
.ab-ind-card { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 16px; padding: 22px 20px; transition: all .3s ease; }
.ab-ind-card:hover { border-color: rgba(0,156,141,.35); box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(0,50,92,.08); transform: translateY(-3px); }
.ab-ind-icon { width: 38px; height: 38px; border-radius: 11px; background: var(--grad); color: #fff; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 14px; box-shadow: 0 8px 18px rgba(0,156,141,.28); }
.ab-ind-icon svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; }
.ab-ind-card h5 { font-size: 15px; margin-bottom: 10px; color: var(--navy); }
.ab-ind-card ul { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: grid; gap: 6px; }
.ab-ind-card li { font-size: 12.5px; color: var(--muted); padding-left: 14px; position: relative; }
.ab-ind-card li::before { content:''; position:absolute; left:0; top:7px; width:5px; height:5px; border-radius:50%; background: var(--teal); }
@media (max-width: 992px) { .ab-ind-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 560px) { .ab-ind-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* =========================================================
   LEADERSHIP
========================================================= */
.ab-founders-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 24px; margin-bottom: 48px; }
.ab-founder-card { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 22px; padding: 32px; display: flex; gap: 22px; transition: all .3s ease; }
.ab-founder-card:hover { box-shadow: 0 20px 44px rgba(0,50,92,.1); border-color: rgba(0,156,141,.3); }
.ab-founder-photo {
  width: 96px; height: 96px; border-radius: 20px; background: var(--grad-soft); flex-shrink: 0;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; color: var(--navy); font-family:'Lora',serif; font-weight:700; font-size: 30px;
}
.ab-founder-card h4 { font-size: 19px; margin-bottom: 2px; }
.ab-founder-role { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--teal); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .06em; margin-bottom: 12px; display: block; }
.ab-founder-card p.bio { font-size: 14px; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.65; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.ab-founder-tags { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.ab-founder-tags span { font-size: 11.5px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy); background: var(--bg-soft); border: 1px solid var(--line); padding: 6px 12px; border-radius: 999px; }
.ab-founder-link { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--teal); text-decoration: none; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; }
.ab-founder-link:hover { text-decoration: underline; }
@media (max-width: 900px) { .ab-founders-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } .ab-founder-card { flex-direction: column; } }

.ab-advisory-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: 18px; margin-bottom: 48px; }
.ab-advisory-card { background: var(--bg-soft); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 16px; padding: 24px; text-align: center; }
.ab-advisory-avatar { width: 56px; height: 56px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--grad); margin: 0 auto 14px; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; color:#fff; font-family:'Lora',serif; font-weight:700; }
.ab-advisory-card h5 { font-size: 15px; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.ab-advisory-card .role { font-size: 12px; color: var(--teal); font-weight: 700; display: block; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.ab-advisory-card .exp { font-size: 12px; color: var(--muted); }
@media (max-width: 768px) { .ab-advisory-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }
@media (max-width: 480px) { .ab-advisory-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

.ab-team-strip-label { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .08em; margin-bottom: 18px; text-align: center; }

/* ---------- MEET OUR TEAM — 2026 trending bento photo grid ---------- */
.ab-team-bento {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr); grid-auto-rows: 210px; gap: 14px;
}
.ab-team-card {
  position: relative; border-radius: 20px; overflow: hidden; grid-column: span 2;
  background: var(--grad-soft); border: 1px solid var(--line);
  transition: transform .4s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1), box-shadow .4s ease;
}
.ab-team-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: 0 22px 46px rgba(0,50,92,.16); }
.ab-team-card--lg { grid-column: span 3; grid-row: span 2; }
.ab-team-photo {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  background: linear-gradient(150deg, rgba(0,77,136,.16), rgba(0,156,141,.22));
  color: var(--navy); font-family: 'Lora', serif; font-weight: 700; font-size: 30px;
}
.ab-team-card--lg .ab-team-photo { font-size: 42px; }
.ab-team-photo::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.5) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 14px 14px; opacity: .5;
}
.ab-team-overlay {
  position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; z-index: 1; padding: 16px 18px;
  background: linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(1,28,56,.88) 0%, rgba(1,28,56,.35) 65%, transparent 100%);
}
.ab-team-overlay .name { display: block; color: #fff; font-weight: 700; font-size: 14.5px; }
.ab-team-card--lg .ab-team-overlay .name { font-size: 17px; }
.ab-team-overlay .role { display: block; color: rgba(255,255,255,.78); font-size: 12px; margin-top: 2px; }
.ab-team-tag {
  position: absolute; top: 14px; left: 14px; z-index: 1; font-size: 10.5px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: .06em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: #fff; background: rgba(255,255,255,.16); backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.3); padding: 5px 11px; border-radius: 999px;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .ab-team-bento { grid-template-columns: repeat(4,1fr); grid-auto-rows: 180px; }
  .ab-team-card { grid-column: span 2; }
  .ab-team-card--lg { grid-column: span 4; grid-row: span 1; }
}

/* ---------- MOBILE: horizontal scroll-snap carousel (distinct mobile pattern) ---------- */
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .ab-founder-new-card { height: auto !important; min-height: 480px !important; max-width: 85vw !important; }

  .ab-team-bento {
    display: flex; grid-auto-rows: unset; gap: 14px; overflow-x: auto; scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
    padding: 4px 4px 14px; margin: 0 -20px; padding-left: 20px; padding-right: 20px;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch; scrollbar-width: none;
  }
  .ab-team-bento::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }
  .ab-team-card, .ab-team-card--lg {
    flex: 0 0 68vw; max-width: 260px; height: 220px; scroll-snap-align: start; grid-column: unset; grid-row: unset;
  }
}

/* =========================================================
   TESTIMONIALS
========================================================= */
.ab-testi-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4,1fr); gap: 18px; }
.ab-testi-card { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 18px; padding: 24px 22px; transition: all .3s ease; }
.ab-testi-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: 0 18px 38px rgba(0,50,92,.1); border-color: rgba(0,156,141,.3); }
.ab-testi-quote { font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--ink); line-height: 1.65; margin-bottom: 18px; font-style: italic; }
.ab-testi-title { font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.ab-testi-meta { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; padding-top: 14px; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
.ab-testi-avatar { width: 36px; height: 36px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--grad); display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; color:#fff; font-weight:700; font-size: 13px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.ab-testi-meta .co { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--ink); display: block; }
.ab-testi-meta .team { font-size: 11.5px; color: var(--muted); }
@media (max-width: 992px) { .ab-testi-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }
@media (max-width: 560px) { .ab-testi-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* =========================================================
   CERTIFICATIONS / AWARDS STRIP
========================================================= */
.ab-badges-row { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 14px; justify-content: center; }
.ab-badge { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; border: 1.5px solid var(--line); border-radius: 999px; padding: 12px 22px; font-weight: 700; font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--navy); background: #fff; transition: .25s ease; }
.ab-badge:hover { border-color: var(--teal); box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(0,156,141,.15); }
.ab-badge .dot { width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--grad); }

/* =========================================================
   BOTTOM CTA
========================================================= */
.ab-cta-section { padding: 0 0 100px; }
.ab-cta-box {
  max-width: 1100px; margin: 0 auto; border-radius: 28px; padding: 64px 40px; text-align: center;
  background: #011C38; background-image: radial-gradient(120% 160% at 100% 0%, #004D88 0%, #011C38 65%);
  position: relative; overflow: hidden; box-shadow: 0 30px 70px rgba(0,50,92,.25);
}
.ab-cta-box::before { content:''; position:absolute; top:-80px; left:-80px; width:320px; height:320px; background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0,207,187,.18), transparent 70%); }
.ab-cta-box h2 { position: relative; z-index: 1; color: #fff; font-size: clamp(26px,3.6vw,38px); max-width: 640px; margin: 0 auto 30px; }
.ab-cta-btns { position: relative; z-index: 1; display: flex; gap: 16px; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; }

/* =========================================================
   NEWSLETTER STRIP
========================================================= */
.ab-newsletter { padding: 70px 0; background: var(--bg-soft); }
.ab-news-inner { max-width: 700px; margin: 0 auto; text-align: center; }
.ab-news-inner h3 { font-size: 24px; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.ab-news-inner p { color: var(--muted); font-size: 14.5px; margin-bottom: 28px; }
.ab-news-form { display: flex; gap: 12px; max-width: 460px; margin: 0 auto; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.ab-news-form input { flex: 1; min-width: 220px; padding: 15px 18px; border-radius: 10px; border: 1.5px solid var(--line); font-family: inherit; font-size: 14px; }
.ab-news-form input:focus { outline: none; border-color: var(--teal); }
.ab-news-form button {
  font-weight: 700; font-size: 14px; padding: 15px 26px; border-radius: 10px; border: none; color: #fff;
  background: var(--grad); cursor: pointer; transition: all .3s ease;
}
.ab-news-form button:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 12px 26px rgba(0,156,141,.3); }
@media (max-width: 560px) { .ab-news-form { flex-direction: column; } }

/* =========================================================
   AWARD POPUP TOAST
========================================================= */
.ab-award-toast {
  position: fixed; z-index: 9999; right: 26px; bottom: 26px; width: 340px; max-width: calc(100vw - 32px);
  background: #011C38; background-image: radial-gradient(140% 160% at 100% 0%, #004D88 0%, #011C38 65%);
  border-radius: 20px; padding: 20px 20px 20px 18px; box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(0,50,92,.35);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12); display: flex; gap: 14px; align-items: flex-start;
  transform: translateY(140%) scale(.92); opacity: 0; transition: transform .6s cubic-bezier(.2,.85,.25,1), opacity .5s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.ab-award-toast.show { transform: translateY(0) scale(1); opacity: 1; pointer-events: auto; }
.ab-award-toast::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; border-radius: inherit; padding: 1.4px; z-index: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00CFBB, #009C8D, #004D88);
  -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#fff 0 0);
  -webkit-mask-composite: xor; mask-composite: exclude; opacity: .8;
}
.ab-award-trophy {
  flex-shrink: 0; width: 50px; height: 50px; border-radius: 14px; position: relative; z-index: 1;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00CFBB, #009C8D); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(0,207,187,.4);
}
.ab-award-trophy svg { width: 24px; height: 24px; color: #fff; }
.ab-award-body { position: relative; z-index: 1; flex: 1; }
.ab-award-eyebrow { font-size: 10.5px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #6FE3D4; display: block; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.ab-award-body h5 { font-family: 'Lora', serif; color: #fff; font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.35; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.ab-award-body p { font-size: 12.5px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.72); line-height: 1.5; }
.ab-award-close {
  position: absolute; top: 10px; right: 10px; z-index: 2; width: 24px; height: 24px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.1); border: none; color: #fff; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1; transition: background .2s ease;
}
.ab-award-close:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.22); }

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .ab-founder-new-card { height: auto !important; min-height: 480px !important; max-width: 85vw !important; }

  .ab-award-toast {
    left: 16px; right: 16px; bottom: 16px; width: auto; max-width: none; padding: 16px 40px 16px 14px;
  }
  .ab-award-trophy { width: 42px; height: 42px; border-radius: 12px; }
  .ab-award-trophy svg { width: 20px; height: 20px; }
  .ab-award-body h5 { font-size: 13.5px; }
  .ab-award-body p { font-size: 11.5px; }
}

/* =========================================================
   RESPONSIVE — global
========================================================= */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .ab-section { padding: 50px 0; }
  .ab-hero { padding: 110px 0 60px; }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .ab-page * { transition: none !important; animation: none !important; }
}


/* ---------- MEET OUR TEAM - CONSULTING STYLE (For Founders) ---------- */
.ab-consult-team-card {
  background: linear-gradient(#fff, #fff) padding-box, var(--grad) border-box;
  border: 2px solid transparent;
  border-radius: 16px; margin-top: 54px; position: relative;
  text-align: center; box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,156,141,0.15); display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform .4s ease, box-shadow .4s ease;
}
.ab-consult-team-card__image-wrapper {
  width: 140px; height: 140px; border-radius: 50%; overflow: hidden; margin: -54px auto 20px;
  border: 4px solid #fff; box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.06); background: #fff;
  position: relative; z-index: 2; transition: transform .4s ease, box-shadow .4s ease;
}
.ab-consult-team-card:hover .ab-consult-team-card__image-wrapper { 
  transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.02); box-shadow: 0 14px 28px rgba(0,156,141,0.25); 
}
.ab-consult-team-card__image-wrapper img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; object-position: top; transition: transform .6s ease; }
.ab-consult-team-card:hover .ab-consult-team-card__image-wrapper img { transform: scale(1.15); filter: brightness(1.1); }
.ab-consult-team-card__content { padding: 0 24px 24px; flex-grow: 1; }
.ab-consult-team-card__content h3 { font-size: 20px; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 4px; font-weight: 700; }
.ab-consult-team-card__role {
  display: inline-block; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em; margin-bottom: 16px; padding: 4px 10px; border-radius: 4px;
  background: var(--grad); color: #fff;
}
.ab-consult-team-card__content p { font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--ink); margin: 0; line-height: 1.6; }

    @import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Plus+Jakarta+Sans:wght@300;400;500;600;700;800&family=Lora:ital,wght@0,400;0,600;1,400&display=swap');

/* =========================================================
   ABOUT US — DESIGN TOKENS (shared brand system)
========================================================= */
.ab-page {
  --navy: #004D88;
  --navy-deep: #00325c;
  --teal: #009C8D;
  --mint: #00CFBB;
  --bg: #FFFFFF;
  --bg-soft: #F6FAF9;
  --ink: #0B2540;
  --muted: #5C7186;
  --line: rgba(0, 77, 136, .12);
  --grad: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy), var(--teal));
  --grad-soft: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0,77,136,.06), rgba(0,156,141,.08));

  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', -apple-system, sans-serif;
  color: var(--ink);
  background: var(--bg);
  overflow-x: hidden;
}
.ab-page * { box-sizing: border-box; }
.ab-page h1, .ab-page h2, .ab-page h3, .ab-page h4, .ab-page h5 { font-family: 'Lora', serif; margin: 0; color: var(--ink); letter-spacing: -.01em; }
.ab-page p { margin: 0; }
.ab-grad-word { color: var(--teal); }

.ab-shell { max-width: 1240px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 24px; position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.ab-section { padding: 70px 0; background: var(--bg); position: relative; }
.ab-section--soft { background: var(--bg-soft); }
.ab-section + .ab-section { border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }

.ab-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .15em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--teal); background: rgba(0,156,141,.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,156,141,.25); padding: 7px 16px; border-radius: 99px; margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.ab-eyebrow::before { content: ''; width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--mint); box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--mint); }

.ab-head { max-width: 760px; margin-bottom: 56px; }
.ab-head.center { margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center; }
.ab-title { font-size: clamp(30px, 4vw, 44px); font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.18; margin-top: 14px; }
.ab-sub { font-size: 16.5px; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.75; margin-top: 16px; }

.ab-btn {
  font-weight: 700; font-size: 14.5px; padding: 16px 30px; border-radius: 10px;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; text-decoration: none;
  transition: all .3s ease; border: 1.5px solid transparent;
}
.ab-btn--primary { color: #fff; background: var(--grad); box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0,156,141,.3); }
.ab-btn--primary:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0,156,141,.45); color: #fff; }
.ab-btn--ghost { color: var(--navy); background: #fff; border-color: var(--line); }
.ab-btn--ghost:hover { border-color: var(--teal); color: var(--teal); transform: translateY(-3px); }
.ab-btn--ghost-light { color: #fff; background: rgba(255,255,255,.08); border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.3); }
.ab-btn--ghost-light:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.18); color: #fff; }

/* =========================================================
   HERO - PREMIUM REDESIGN
========================================================= */
.ab-hero { position: relative; padding: 140px 0 120px; overflow: hidden; background: #fff; }
.ab-hero::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0; pointer-events: none;
  background: radial-gradient(800px 800px at 90% -10%, rgba(0,156,141,.06), transparent 60%),
              radial-gradient(600px 600px at -5% 110%, rgba(0,77,136,.04), transparent 60%);
}
.ab-hero .ab-shell { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.ab-hero-split { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 60px; align-items: center; }
.ab-hero-content { text-align: left; position: relative; z-index: 2; padding-right: 20px; }
.ab-hero-title { font-size: clamp(38px, 4.5vw, 58px); font-weight: 800; line-height: 1.15; margin: 20px 0 24px; color: var(--navy); }
.ab-hero-desc { font-size: 17.5px; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.85; max-width: 540px; margin: 0 0 36px; }

/* Clean Minimalist Stats (No Strips/Cards) */
.ab-hero-stats {
  display: flex; gap: 40px; margin-top: 30px; border-top: 1px solid rgba(0,77,136,.1); padding-top: 30px;
}
.ab-hero-stat {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 4px;
}
.ab-hero-stat .num {
  font-family: "Lora", serif; font-weight: 800; font-size: 42px;
  background: var(--grad); -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent; color: transparent;
  line-height: 1;
}
.ab-hero-stat .lbl { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 800; color: var(--muted); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .08em; }

.ab-hero-cta {
  display: flex; gap: 18px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-top: 40px;
}

.ab-hero-right {
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
}

.ab-hero-video-wrapper {
  position: relative; border-radius: 30px; overflow: hidden; 
  box-shadow: 0 30px 70px rgba(0,77,136,.15);
  background: #000; display: flex; aspect-ratio: 4/3;
  width: 100%; border: 1px solid rgba(0,156,141,0.1);
}
.ab-hero-video { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; object-position: top; opacity: 0.95; }


@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .ab-hero-split { grid-template-columns: 1fr; text-align: center; gap: 50px; }
  .ab-hero-content { padding-right: 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; text-align: center; }
  .ab-hero-desc { text-align: center; } .ab-hero-title, .ab-hero-content h3 { text-align: center; }
  .ab-hero-stats { justify-content: center; }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .ab-hero-stats { gap: 30px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
  .ab-hero-stat .num { font-size: 36px; }
  .ab-hero-stat .lbl { font-size: 11px; }
}

/* =========================================================
   WHO WE ARE
========================================================= */
.ab-who-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.15fr .85fr; gap: 56px; align-items: start; }

.ab-who-list { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 30px 0 0; display: grid; gap: 24px; }
.ab-who-list li { display: flex; gap: 18px; align-items: flex-start; }
.ab-who-list .icon { width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 12px; background: var(--grad-soft); color: var(--teal); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; flex-shrink: 0; }
.ab-who-list .icon svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; }
.ab-who-list strong { font-size: 16px; color: var(--navy); display: block; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.ab-who-list p { font-size: 14.5px; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.7; }

.ab-who-side { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 20px; }
.ab-mv-card { 
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); backdrop-filter: blur(10px); border: 1px solid var(--line); 
  border-radius: 20px; padding: 28px; box-shadow: 0 14px 40px rgba(0,50,92,0.06); position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.ab-mv-card::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0; opacity: 0.05; pointer-events: none;
  background: var(--grad);
}
.ab-mv-card--mission { border-left: 4px solid var(--teal); }
.ab-mv-card--vision { border-left: 4px solid var(--navy); }
.ab-mv-card .tag { font-size: 12px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--teal); margin-bottom: 12px; display: block; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.ab-mv-card--vision .tag { color: var(--navy); }
.ab-mv-card p { font-size: 15px; color: var(--ink); line-height: 1.7; font-weight: 500; position: relative; z-index: 1; }

.ab-values-row { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px; margin-top: 36px; }
.ab-value-chip {
  font-size: 13.5px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy); background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line);
  padding: 10px 18px; border-radius: 999px; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,50,92,0.04); transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}
.ab-value-chip:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); border-color: var(--teal); color: var(--teal); }
.ab-value-chip::before { content: ''; width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--grad); }

.ab-cert-card {
  background: var(--grad); border-radius: 22px; padding: 32px; color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 50px rgba(0,50,92,.18); position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.ab-cert-card::before { content:''; position:absolute; top:-60px; right:-60px; width:200px; height:200px; border-radius:50%; background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,255,255,.18), transparent 70%); }
.ab-cert-seal {
  width: 64px; height: 64px; border-radius: 50%; background: rgba(255,255,255,.14); border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,.4);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 16px; font-family:'Lora',serif; font-weight:700; font-size:11px; text-align:center; line-height:1.2;
}
.ab-cert-card h4 { color: #fff; font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.ab-cert-list { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: grid; gap: 10px; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.ab-cert-list li { font-size: 13.5px; font-weight: 600; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.92); }
.ab-cert-list li::before { content: '✓'; width: 18px; height: 18px; border-radius: 50%; background: rgba(255,255,255,.2); display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; font-size: 10px; flex-shrink:0; }
@media (max-width: 900px) { .ab-who-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } .ab-who-side { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 20px; } .ab-cert-card { grid-column: span 2; } }
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .ab-founder-new-card { height: auto !important; min-height: 480px !important; max-width: 85vw !important; }
 .ab-who-side { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } .ab-cert-card { grid-column: span 1; } }

/* =========================================================
   THREE BUSINESS SEGMENTS
========================================================= */
.ab-seg-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: 22px; position: relative; align-items: stretch; }
.ab-seg-connector { display: none; align-items: center; justify-content: center; }
@media (min-width: 901px) {
  .ab-seg-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 40px 1fr 40px 1fr; }
  .ab-seg-connector { display: flex; }
  .ab-seg-connector svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; color: var(--teal); }
}
.ab-seg-card {
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 24px; padding: 36px 30px;
  transition: all .4s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1); position: relative; overflow: hidden; z-index: 1;
}
.ab-seg-card--premium::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; border-radius: inherit; padding: 2px; z-index: -1;
  background: var(--grad); -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#fff 0 0);
  -webkit-mask-composite: xor; mask-composite: exclude; opacity: 0; transition: opacity .4s ease;
}
.ab-seg-card:hover { transform: translateY(-8px); box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(0,50,92,.15); }
.ab-seg-card--premium:hover::after { opacity: 1; }
.ab-seg-tag { font-size: 11px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--teal); }
.ab-seg-card h4 { font-size: 21px; margin: 12px 0 14px; line-height: 1.3; }
.ab-seg-card p { font-size: 15px; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.7; }
.ab-seg-icon { width: 56px; height: 56px; border-radius: 16px; background: var(--grad); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; color: #fff; margin-bottom: 22px; box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(0,156,141,.3); }
.ab-seg-icon--logo { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(0,50,92,.08); padding: 8px; }
.ab-seg-icon svg { width: 26px; height: 26px; }
@media (max-width: 900px) { .ab-seg-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } .ab-seg-card { padding: 28px 24px; } }

/* =========================================================
   WHY INCEPBIO — numbered points
========================================================= */
.ab-why-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 20px; }
.ab-why-card { display: flex; gap: 20px; padding: 26px; border-radius: 18px; border: 1px solid var(--line); background: #fff; transition: all .3s ease; }
.ab-why-card:hover { box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(0,50,92,.1); border-color: rgba(0,156,141,.3); transform: translateY(-3px); }
.ab-why-num {
  flex-shrink: 0; width: 52px; height: 52px; border-radius: 14px; background: var(--grad);
  color: #fff; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; position: relative;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 22px rgba(0,156,141,.28);
}
.ab-why-num svg { width: 24px; height: 24px; }
.ab-why-num .idx {
  position: absolute; bottom: -8px; right: -8px; width: 24px; height: 24px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: #fff; border: 1.5px solid var(--line); color: var(--navy); font-family:'Lora',serif; font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 11px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
}
.ab-why-card h4 { font-size: 17px; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.ab-why-card p { font-size: 14.5px; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.65; }
@media (max-width: 900px) { .ab-why-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .ab-why-card { flex-direction: column; gap: 14px; padding: 22px; text-align: left; }
  .ab-why-num { width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 12px; }
  .ab-why-num svg { width: 20px; height: 20px; }
}

/* =========================================================
   BY THE NUMBERS
========================================================= */
.ab-stats-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4,1fr); gap: 18px; }
.ab-stat-card {
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 18px; padding: 28px 22px; text-align: center;
  transition: all .3s ease; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.ab-stat-card::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; border-radius: inherit; padding: 1.4px; z-index: 0;
  background: var(--grad); -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#fff 0 0);
  -webkit-mask-composite: xor; mask-composite: exclude; opacity: 0; transition: opacity .35s ease;
}
.ab-stat-card:hover::before { opacity: .9; }
.ab-stat-card:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(0,50,92,.1); border-color: rgba(0,156,141,.3); }
.ab-stat-icon {
  width: 46px; height: 46px; border-radius: 13px; background: var(--grad-soft); color: var(--navy);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; margin: 0 auto 14px; position: relative; z-index: 1;
}
.ab-stat-icon svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; }
.ab-stat-card .num { font-family:'Lora',serif; font-weight: 700; font-size: 30px; background: var(--grad); -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent; color: transparent; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.ab-stat-card .lbl { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; margin-top: 6px; color: var(--ink); position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.ab-stat-card .desc { font-size: 12.5px; color: var(--muted); margin-top: 8px; line-height: 1.5; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
@media (max-width: 992px) { .ab-stats-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .ab-stats-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); gap: 10px; }
  .ab-stat-card { padding: 20px 14px; border-radius: 14px; }
  .ab-stat-icon { width: 38px; height: 38px; margin-bottom: 10px; }
  .ab-stat-card .num { font-size: 22px; }
}

/* =========================================================
   JOURNEY / TIMELINE
========================================================= */
.ab-journey-line { position: relative; max-width: 900px; margin: 0 auto; }
.ab-journey-line::before { content:''; position:absolute; left: 29px; top: 0; bottom: 0; width: 2px; background: var(--grad); opacity: .35; }
.ab-journey-item { position: relative; padding-left: 76px; margin-bottom: 40px; }
.ab-journey-item:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.ab-journey-dot {
  position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; width: 60px; height: 60px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--grad);
  color: #fff; font-family:'Lora',serif; font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 26px rgba(0,156,141,.3); border: 4px solid #fff;
}
.ab-journey-card { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 16px; padding: 22px 26px; box-shadow: 0 10px 26px rgba(0,50,92,.05); }
.ab-journey-card h4 { font-size: 17px; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.ab-journey-card p { font-size: 14px; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.65; }
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .ab-founder-new-card { height: auto !important; min-height: 480px !important; max-width: 85vw !important; }
 .ab-journey-item { padding-left: 62px; } .ab-journey-dot { width: 48px; height: 48px; font-size: 12px; } .ab-journey-line::before { left: 23px; } }

/* =========================================================
   GLOBAL LOCATIONS
========================================================= */
.ab-loc-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: 20px; }
.ab-loc-card { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 18px; padding: 30px 26px; text-align: center; transition: all .3s ease; }
.ab-loc-card:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(0,50,92,.1); border-color: rgba(0,156,141,.3); }
.ab-loc-flag { font-size: 34px; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.ab-loc-card h4 { font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.ab-loc-card p { font-size: 14px; color: var(--muted); }
@media (max-width: 768px) { .ab-loc-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* =========================================================
   INDUSTRIES WE SERVE
========================================================= */
.ab-ind-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4,1fr); gap: 16px; }
.ab-ind-card { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 16px; padding: 22px 20px; transition: all .3s ease; }
.ab-ind-card:hover { border-color: rgba(0,156,141,.35); box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(0,50,92,.08); transform: translateY(-3px); }
.ab-ind-icon { width: 38px; height: 38px; border-radius: 11px; background: var(--grad); color: #fff; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 14px; box-shadow: 0 8px 18px rgba(0,156,141,.28); }
.ab-ind-icon svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; }
.ab-ind-card h5 { font-size: 15px; margin-bottom: 10px; color: var(--navy); }
.ab-ind-card ul { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: grid; gap: 6px; }
.ab-ind-card li { font-size: 12.5px; color: var(--muted); padding-left: 14px; position: relative; }
.ab-ind-card li::before { content:''; position:absolute; left:0; top:7px; width:5px; height:5px; border-radius:50%; background: var(--teal); }
@media (max-width: 992px) { .ab-ind-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 560px) { .ab-ind-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* =========================================================
   LEADERSHIP
========================================================= */
.ab-founders-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 24px; margin-bottom: 48px; }
.ab-founder-card { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 22px; padding: 32px; display: flex; gap: 22px; transition: all .3s ease; }
.ab-founder-card:hover { box-shadow: 0 20px 44px rgba(0,50,92,.1); border-color: rgba(0,156,141,.3); }
.ab-founder-photo {
  width: 96px; height: 96px; border-radius: 20px; background: var(--grad-soft); flex-shrink: 0;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; color: var(--navy); font-family:'Lora',serif; font-weight:700; font-size: 30px;
}
.ab-founder-card h4 { font-size: 19px; margin-bottom: 2px; }
.ab-founder-role { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--teal); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .06em; margin-bottom: 12px; display: block; }
.ab-founder-card p.bio { font-size: 14px; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.65; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.ab-founder-tags { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.ab-founder-tags span { font-size: 11.5px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy); background: var(--bg-soft); border: 1px solid var(--line); padding: 6px 12px; border-radius: 999px; }
.ab-founder-link { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--teal); text-decoration: none; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; }
.ab-founder-link:hover { text-decoration: underline; }
@media (max-width: 900px) { .ab-founders-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } .ab-founder-card { flex-direction: column; } }

.ab-advisory-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: 18px; margin-bottom: 48px; }
.ab-advisory-card { background: var(--bg-soft); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 16px; padding: 24px; text-align: center; }
.ab-advisory-avatar { width: 56px; height: 56px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--grad); margin: 0 auto 14px; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; color:#fff; font-family:'Lora',serif; font-weight:700; }
.ab-advisory-card h5 { font-size: 15px; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.ab-advisory-card .role { font-size: 12px; color: var(--teal); font-weight: 700; display: block; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.ab-advisory-card .exp { font-size: 12px; color: var(--muted); }
@media (max-width: 768px) { .ab-advisory-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }
@media (max-width: 480px) { .ab-advisory-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

.ab-team-strip-label { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .08em; margin-bottom: 18px; text-align: center; }

/* ---------- MEET OUR TEAM — 2026 trending bento photo grid ---------- */
.ab-team-bento {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr); grid-auto-rows: 210px; gap: 14px;
}
.ab-team-card {
  position: relative; border-radius: 20px; overflow: hidden; grid-column: span 2;
  background: var(--grad-soft); border: 1px solid var(--line);
  transition: transform .4s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1), box-shadow .4s ease;
}
.ab-team-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: 0 22px 46px rgba(0,50,92,.16); }
.ab-team-card--lg { grid-column: span 3; grid-row: span 2; }
.ab-team-photo {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  background: linear-gradient(150deg, rgba(0,77,136,.16), rgba(0,156,141,.22));
  color: var(--navy); font-family: 'Lora', serif; font-weight: 700; font-size: 30px;
}
.ab-team-card--lg .ab-team-photo { font-size: 42px; }
.ab-team-photo::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.5) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 14px 14px; opacity: .5;
}
.ab-team-overlay {
  position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; z-index: 1; padding: 16px 18px;
  background: linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(1,28,56,.88) 0%, rgba(1,28,56,.35) 65%, transparent 100%);
}
.ab-team-overlay .name { display: block; color: #fff; font-weight: 700; font-size: 14.5px; }
.ab-team-card--lg .ab-team-overlay .name { font-size: 17px; }
.ab-team-overlay .role { display: block; color: rgba(255,255,255,.78); font-size: 12px; margin-top: 2px; }
.ab-team-tag {
  position: absolute; top: 14px; left: 14px; z-index: 1; font-size: 10.5px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: .06em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: #fff; background: rgba(255,255,255,.16); backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.3); padding: 5px 11px; border-radius: 999px;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .ab-team-bento { grid-template-columns: repeat(4,1fr); grid-auto-rows: 180px; }
  .ab-team-card { grid-column: span 2; }
  .ab-team-card--lg { grid-column: span 4; grid-row: span 1; }
}

/* ---------- MOBILE: horizontal scroll-snap carousel (distinct mobile pattern) ---------- */
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .ab-founder-new-card { height: auto !important; min-height: 480px !important; max-width: 85vw !important; }

  .ab-team-bento {
    display: flex; grid-auto-rows: unset; gap: 14px; overflow-x: auto; scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
    padding: 4px 4px 14px; margin: 0 -20px; padding-left: 20px; padding-right: 20px;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch; scrollbar-width: none;
  }
  .ab-team-bento::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }
  .ab-team-card, .ab-team-card--lg {
    flex: 0 0 68vw; max-width: 260px; height: 220px; scroll-snap-align: start; grid-column: unset; grid-row: unset;
  }
}

/* =========================================================
   TESTIMONIALS
========================================================= */
.ab-testi-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4,1fr); gap: 18px; }
.ab-testi-card { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 18px; padding: 24px 22px; transition: all .3s ease; }
.ab-testi-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: 0 18px 38px rgba(0,50,92,.1); border-color: rgba(0,156,141,.3); }
.ab-testi-quote { font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--ink); line-height: 1.65; margin-bottom: 18px; font-style: italic; }
.ab-testi-title { font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.ab-testi-meta { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; padding-top: 14px; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
.ab-testi-avatar { width: 36px; height: 36px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--grad); display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; color:#fff; font-weight:700; font-size: 13px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.ab-testi-meta .co { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--ink); display: block; }
.ab-testi-meta .team { font-size: 11.5px; color: var(--muted); }
@media (max-width: 992px) { .ab-testi-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }
@media (max-width: 560px) { .ab-testi-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* =========================================================
   CERTIFICATIONS / AWARDS STRIP
========================================================= */
.ab-badges-row { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 14px; justify-content: center; }
.ab-badge { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; border: 1.5px solid var(--line); border-radius: 999px; padding: 12px 22px; font-weight: 700; font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--navy); background: #fff; transition: .25s ease; }
.ab-badge:hover { border-color: var(--teal); box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(0,156,141,.15); }
.ab-badge .dot { width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--grad); }

/* =========================================================
   BOTTOM CTA
========================================================= */
.ab-cta-section { padding: 0 0 100px; }
.ab-cta-box {
  max-width: 1100px; margin: 0 auto; border-radius: 28px; padding: 64px 40px; text-align: center;
  background: #011C38; background-image: radial-gradient(120% 160% at 100% 0%, #004D88 0%, #011C38 65%);
  position: relative; overflow: hidden; box-shadow: 0 30px 70px rgba(0,50,92,.25);
}
.ab-cta-box::before { content:''; position:absolute; top:-80px; left:-80px; width:320px; height:320px; background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0,207,187,.18), transparent 70%); }
.ab-cta-box h2 { position: relative; z-index: 1; color: #fff; font-size: clamp(26px,3.6vw,38px); max-width: 640px; margin: 0 auto 30px; }
.ab-cta-btns { position: relative; z-index: 1; display: flex; gap: 16px; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; }

/* =========================================================
   NEWSLETTER STRIP
========================================================= */
.ab-newsletter { padding: 70px 0; background: var(--bg-soft); }
.ab-news-inner { max-width: 700px; margin: 0 auto; text-align: center; }
.ab-news-inner h3 { font-size: 24px; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.ab-news-inner p { color: var(--muted); font-size: 14.5px; margin-bottom: 28px; }
.ab-news-form { display: flex; gap: 12px; max-width: 460px; margin: 0 auto; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.ab-news-form input { flex: 1; min-width: 220px; padding: 15px 18px; border-radius: 10px; border: 1.5px solid var(--line); font-family: inherit; font-size: 14px; }
.ab-news-form input:focus { outline: none; border-color: var(--teal); }
.ab-news-form button {
  font-weight: 700; font-size: 14px; padding: 15px 26px; border-radius: 10px; border: none; color: #fff;
  background: var(--grad); cursor: pointer; transition: all .3s ease;
}
.ab-news-form button:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 12px 26px rgba(0,156,141,.3); }
@media (max-width: 560px) { .ab-news-form { flex-direction: column; } }

/* =========================================================
   AWARD POPUP TOAST
========================================================= */
.ab-award-toast {
  position: fixed; z-index: 9999; right: 26px; bottom: 26px; width: 340px; max-width: calc(100vw - 32px);
  background: #011C38; background-image: radial-gradient(140% 160% at 100% 0%, #004D88 0%, #011C38 65%);
  border-radius: 20px; padding: 20px 20px 20px 18px; box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(0,50,92,.35);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12); display: flex; gap: 14px; align-items: flex-start;
  transform: translateY(140%) scale(.92); opacity: 0; transition: transform .6s cubic-bezier(.2,.85,.25,1), opacity .5s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.ab-award-toast.show { transform: translateY(0) scale(1); opacity: 1; pointer-events: auto; }
.ab-award-toast::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; border-radius: inherit; padding: 1.4px; z-index: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00CFBB, #009C8D, #004D88);
  -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#fff 0 0);
  -webkit-mask-composite: xor; mask-composite: exclude; opacity: .8;
}
.ab-award-trophy {
  flex-shrink: 0; width: 50px; height: 50px; border-radius: 14px; position: relative; z-index: 1;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00CFBB, #009C8D); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(0,207,187,.4);
}
.ab-award-trophy svg { width: 24px; height: 24px; color: #fff; }
.ab-award-body { position: relative; z-index: 1; flex: 1; }
.ab-award-eyebrow { font-size: 10.5px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #6FE3D4; display: block; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.ab-award-body h5 { font-family: 'Lora', serif; color: #fff; font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.35; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.ab-award-body p { font-size: 12.5px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.72); line-height: 1.5; }
.ab-award-close {
  position: absolute; top: 10px; right: 10px; z-index: 2; width: 24px; height: 24px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.1); border: none; color: #fff; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1; transition: background .2s ease;
}
.ab-award-close:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.22); }

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .ab-founder-new-card { height: auto !important; min-height: 480px !important; max-width: 85vw !important; }

  .ab-award-toast {
    left: 16px; right: 16px; bottom: 16px; width: auto; max-width: none; padding: 16px 40px 16px 14px;
  }
  .ab-award-trophy { width: 42px; height: 42px; border-radius: 12px; }
  .ab-award-trophy svg { width: 20px; height: 20px; }
  .ab-award-body h5 { font-size: 13.5px; }
  .ab-award-body p { font-size: 11.5px; }
}

/* =========================================================
   RESPONSIVE — global
========================================================= */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .ab-section { padding: 50px 0; }
  .ab-hero { padding: 110px 0 60px; }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .ab-page * { transition: none !important; animation: none !important; }
}


/* ---------- MEET OUR TEAM - CONSULTING STYLE (For Founders) ---------- */
.ab-consult-team-card {
  background: linear-gradient(#fff, #fff) padding-box, var(--grad) border-box;
  border: 2px solid transparent;
  border-radius: 16px; margin-top: 54px; position: relative;
  text-align: center; box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,156,141,0.15); display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform .4s ease, box-shadow .4s ease;
}
.ab-consult-team-card__image-wrapper {
  width: 140px; height: 140px; border-radius: 50%; overflow: hidden; margin: -54px auto 20px;
  border: 4px solid #fff; box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.06); background: #fff;
  position: relative; z-index: 2; transition: transform .4s ease, box-shadow .4s ease;
}
.ab-consult-team-card:hover .ab-consult-team-card__image-wrapper { 
  transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.02); box-shadow: 0 14px 28px rgba(0,156,141,0.25); 
}
.ab-consult-team-card__image-wrapper img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; object-position: top; transition: transform .6s ease; }
.ab-consult-team-card:hover .ab-consult-team-card__image-wrapper img { transform: scale(1.15); filter: brightness(1.1); }
.ab-consult-team-card__content { padding: 0 24px 24px; flex-grow: 1; }
.ab-consult-team-card__content h3 { font-size: 20px; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 4px; font-weight: 700; }

    @import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Plus+Jakarta+Sans:wght@300;400;500;600;700;800&family=Lora:ital,wght@0,400;0,600;1,400&display=swap');

/* =========================================================
   ABOUT US — DESIGN TOKENS (shared brand system)
========================================================= */
.ab-page {
  --navy: #004D88;
  --navy-deep: #00325c;
  --teal: #009C8D;
  --mint: #00CFBB;
  --bg: #FFFFFF;
  --bg-soft: #F6FAF9;
  --ink: #0B2540;
  --muted: #5C7186;
  --line: rgba(0, 77, 136, .12);
  --grad: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy), var(--teal));
  --grad-soft: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0,77,136,.06), rgba(0,156,141,.08));

  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', -apple-system, sans-serif;
  color: var(--ink);
  background: var(--bg);
  overflow-x: hidden;
}
.ab-page * { box-sizing: border-box; }
.ab-page h1, .ab-page h2, .ab-page h3, .ab-page h4, .ab-page h5 { font-family: 'Lora', serif; margin: 0; color: var(--ink); letter-spacing: -.01em; }
.ab-page p { margin: 0; }
.ab-grad-word { color: var(--teal); }

.ab-shell { max-width: 1240px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 24px; position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.ab-section { padding: 70px 0; background: var(--bg); position: relative; }
.ab-section--soft { background: var(--bg-soft); }
.ab-section + .ab-section { border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }

.ab-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .15em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--teal); background: rgba(0,156,141,.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,156,141,.25); padding: 7px 16px; border-radius: 99px; margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.ab-eyebrow::before { content: ''; width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--mint); box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--mint); }

.ab-head { max-width: 760px; margin-bottom: 56px; }
.ab-head.center { margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center; }
.ab-title { font-size: clamp(30px, 4vw, 44px); font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.18; margin-top: 14px; }
.ab-sub { font-size: 16.5px; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.75; margin-top: 16px; }

.ab-btn {
  font-weight: 700; font-size: 14.5px; padding: 16px 30px; border-radius: 10px;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; text-decoration: none;
  transition: all .3s ease; border: 1.5px solid transparent;
}
.ab-btn--primary { color: #fff; background: var(--grad); box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0,156,141,.3); }
.ab-btn--primary:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0,156,141,.45); color: #fff; }
.ab-btn--ghost { color: var(--navy); background: #fff; border-color: var(--line); }
.ab-btn--ghost:hover { border-color: var(--teal); color: var(--teal); transform: translateY(-3px); }
.ab-btn--ghost-light { color: #fff; background: rgba(255,255,255,.08); border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.3); }
.ab-btn--ghost-light:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.18); color: #fff; }

/* =========================================================
   HERO - PREMIUM REDESIGN
========================================================= */
.ab-hero { position: relative; padding: 140px 0 120px; overflow: hidden; background: #fff; }
.ab-hero::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0; pointer-events: none;
  background: radial-gradient(800px 800px at 90% -10%, rgba(0,156,141,.06), transparent 60%),
              radial-gradient(600px 600px at -5% 110%, rgba(0,77,136,.04), transparent 60%);
}
.ab-hero .ab-shell { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.ab-hero-split { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 60px; align-items: center; }
.ab-hero-content { text-align: left; position: relative; z-index: 2; padding-right: 20px; }
.ab-hero-title { font-size: clamp(38px, 4.5vw, 58px); font-weight: 800; line-height: 1.15; margin: 20px 0 24px; color: var(--navy); }
.ab-hero-desc { font-size: 17.5px; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.85; max-width: 540px; margin: 0 0 36px; }

/* Clean Minimalist Stats (No Strips/Cards) */
.ab-hero-stats {
  display: flex; gap: 40px; margin-top: 30px; border-top: 1px solid rgba(0,77,136,.1); padding-top: 30px;
}
.ab-hero-stat {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 4px;
}
.ab-hero-stat .num {
  font-family: "Lora", serif; font-weight: 800; font-size: 42px;
  background: var(--grad); -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent; color: transparent;
  line-height: 1;
}
.ab-hero-stat .lbl { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 800; color: var(--muted); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .08em; }

.ab-hero-cta {
  display: flex; gap: 18px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-top: 40px;
}

.ab-hero-right {
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
}

.ab-hero-video-wrapper {
  position: relative; border-radius: 30px; overflow: hidden; 
  box-shadow: 0 30px 70px rgba(0,77,136,.15);
  background: #000; display: flex; aspect-ratio: 4/3;
  width: 100%; border: 1px solid rgba(0,156,141,0.1);
}
.ab-hero-video { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; object-position: top; opacity: 0.95; }


@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .ab-hero-split { grid-template-columns: 1fr; text-align: center; gap: 50px; }
  .ab-hero-content { padding-right: 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; text-align: center; }
  .ab-hero-desc { text-align: center; } .ab-hero-title, .ab-hero-content h3 { text-align: center; }
  .ab-hero-stats { justify-content: center; }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .ab-hero-stats { gap: 30px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
  .ab-hero-stat .num { font-size: 36px; }
  .ab-hero-stat .lbl { font-size: 11px; }
}

/* =========================================================
   WHO WE ARE
========================================================= */
.ab-who-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.15fr .85fr; gap: 56px; align-items: start; }

.ab-who-list { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 30px 0 0; display: grid; gap: 24px; }
.ab-who-list li { display: flex; gap: 18px; align-items: flex-start; }
.ab-who-list .icon { width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 12px; background: var(--grad-soft); color: var(--teal); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; flex-shrink: 0; }
.ab-who-list .icon svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; }
.ab-who-list strong { font-size: 16px; color: var(--navy); display: block; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.ab-who-list p { font-size: 14.5px; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.7; }

.ab-who-side { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 20px; }
.ab-mv-card { 
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); backdrop-filter: blur(10px); border: 1px solid var(--line); 
  border-radius: 20px; padding: 28px; box-shadow: 0 14px 40px rgba(0,50,92,0.06); position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.ab-mv-card::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0; opacity: 0.05; pointer-events: none;
  background: var(--grad);
}
.ab-mv-card--mission { border-left: 4px solid var(--teal); }
.ab-mv-card--vision { border-left: 4px solid var(--navy); }
.ab-mv-card .tag { font-size: 12px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--teal); margin-bottom: 12px; display: block; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.ab-mv-card--vision .tag { color: var(--navy); }
.ab-mv-card p { font-size: 15px; color: var(--ink); line-height: 1.7; font-weight: 500; position: relative; z-index: 1; }

.ab-values-row { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px; margin-top: 36px; }
.ab-value-chip {
  font-size: 13.5px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy); background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line);
  padding: 10px 18px; border-radius: 999px; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,50,92,0.04); transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}
.ab-value-chip:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); border-color: var(--teal); color: var(--teal); }
.ab-value-chip::before { content: ''; width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--grad); }

.ab-cert-card {
  background: var(--grad); border-radius: 22px; padding: 32px; color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 50px rgba(0,50,92,.18); position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.ab-cert-card::before { content:''; position:absolute; top:-60px; right:-60px; width:200px; height:200px; border-radius:50%; background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,255,255,.18), transparent 70%); }
.ab-cert-seal {
  width: 64px; height: 64px; border-radius: 50%; background: rgba(255,255,255,.14); border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,.4);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 16px; font-family:'Lora',serif; font-weight:700; font-size:11px; text-align:center; line-height:1.2;
}
.ab-cert-card h4 { color: #fff; font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.ab-cert-list { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: grid; gap: 10px; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.ab-cert-list li { font-size: 13.5px; font-weight: 600; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.92); }
.ab-cert-list li::before { content: '✓'; width: 18px; height: 18px; border-radius: 50%; background: rgba(255,255,255,.2); display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; font-size: 10px; flex-shrink:0; }
@media (max-width: 900px) { .ab-who-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } .ab-who-side { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 20px; } .ab-cert-card { grid-column: span 2; } }
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .ab-founder-new-card { height: auto !important; min-height: 480px !important; max-width: 85vw !important; }
 .ab-who-side { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } .ab-cert-card { grid-column: span 1; } }

/* =========================================================
   THREE BUSINESS SEGMENTS
========================================================= */
.ab-seg-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: 22px; position: relative; align-items: stretch; }
.ab-seg-connector { display: none; align-items: center; justify-content: center; }
@media (min-width: 901px) {
  .ab-seg-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 40px 1fr 40px 1fr; }
  .ab-seg-connector { display: flex; }
  .ab-seg-connector svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; color: var(--teal); }
}
.ab-seg-card {
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 24px; padding: 36px 30px;
  transition: all .4s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1); position: relative; overflow: hidden; z-index: 1;
}
.ab-seg-card--premium::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; border-radius: inherit; padding: 2px; z-index: -1;
  background: var(--grad); -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#fff 0 0);
  -webkit-mask-composite: xor; mask-composite: exclude; opacity: 0; transition: opacity .4s ease;
}
.ab-seg-card:hover { transform: translateY(-8px); box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(0,50,92,.15); }
.ab-seg-card--premium:hover::after { opacity: 1; }
.ab-seg-tag { font-size: 11px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--teal); }
.ab-seg-card h4 { font-size: 21px; margin: 12px 0 14px; line-height: 1.3; }
.ab-seg-card p { font-size: 15px; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.7; }
.ab-seg-icon { width: 56px; height: 56px; border-radius: 16px; background: var(--grad); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; color: #fff; margin-bottom: 22px; box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(0,156,141,.3); }
.ab-seg-icon--logo { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(0,50,92,.08); padding: 8px; }
.ab-seg-icon svg { width: 26px; height: 26px; }
@media (max-width: 900px) { .ab-seg-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } .ab-seg-card { padding: 28px 24px; } }

/* =========================================================
   WHY INCEPBIO — numbered points
========================================================= */
.ab-why-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 20px; }
.ab-why-card { display: flex; gap: 20px; padding: 26px; border-radius: 18px; border: 1px solid var(--line); background: #fff; transition: all .3s ease; }
.ab-why-card:hover { box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(0,50,92,.1); border-color: rgba(0,156,141,.3); transform: translateY(-3px); }
.ab-why-num {
  flex-shrink: 0; width: 52px; height: 52px; border-radius: 14px; background: var(--grad);
  color: #fff; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; position: relative;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 22px rgba(0,156,141,.28);
}
.ab-why-num svg { width: 24px; height: 24px; }
.ab-why-num .idx {
  position: absolute; bottom: -8px; right: -8px; width: 24px; height: 24px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: #fff; border: 1.5px solid var(--line); color: var(--navy); font-family:'Lora',serif; font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 11px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
}
.ab-why-card h4 { font-size: 17px; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.ab-why-card p { font-size: 14.5px; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.65; }
@media (max-width: 900px) { .ab-why-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .ab-why-card { flex-direction: column; gap: 14px; padding: 22px; text-align: left; }
  .ab-why-num { width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 12px; }
  .ab-why-num svg { width: 20px; height: 20px; }
}

/* =========================================================
   BY THE NUMBERS
========================================================= */
.ab-stats-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4,1fr); gap: 18px; }
.ab-stat-card {
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 18px; padding: 28px 22px; text-align: center;
  transition: all .3s ease; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.ab-stat-card::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; border-radius: inherit; padding: 1.4px; z-index: 0;
  background: var(--grad); -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#fff 0 0);
  -webkit-mask-composite: xor; mask-composite: exclude; opacity: 0; transition: opacity .35s ease;
}
.ab-stat-card:hover::before { opacity: .9; }
.ab-stat-card:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(0,50,92,.1); border-color: rgba(0,156,141,.3); }
.ab-stat-icon {
  width: 46px; height: 46px; border-radius: 13px; background: var(--grad-soft); color: var(--navy);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; margin: 0 auto 14px; position: relative; z-index: 1;
}
.ab-stat-icon svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; }
.ab-stat-card .num { font-family:'Lora',serif; font-weight: 700; font-size: 30px; background: var(--grad); -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent; color: transparent; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.ab-stat-card .lbl { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; margin-top: 6px; color: var(--ink); position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.ab-stat-card .desc { font-size: 12.5px; color: var(--muted); margin-top: 8px; line-height: 1.5; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
@media (max-width: 992px) { .ab-stats-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .ab-stats-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); gap: 10px; }
  .ab-stat-card { padding: 20px 14px; border-radius: 14px; }
  .ab-stat-icon { width: 38px; height: 38px; margin-bottom: 10px; }
  .ab-stat-card .num { font-size: 22px; }
}

/* =========================================================
   JOURNEY / TIMELINE
========================================================= */
.ab-journey-line { position: relative; max-width: 900px; margin: 0 auto; }
.ab-journey-line::before { content:''; position:absolute; left: 29px; top: 0; bottom: 0; width: 2px; background: var(--grad); opacity: .35; }
.ab-journey-item { position: relative; padding-left: 76px; margin-bottom: 40px; }
.ab-journey-item:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.ab-journey-dot {
  position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; width: 60px; height: 60px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--grad);
  color: #fff; font-family:'Lora',serif; font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 26px rgba(0,156,141,.3); border: 4px solid #fff;
}
.ab-journey-card { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 16px; padding: 22px 26px; box-shadow: 0 10px 26px rgba(0,50,92,.05); }
.ab-journey-card h4 { font-size: 17px; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.ab-journey-card p { font-size: 14px; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.65; }
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .ab-founder-new-card { height: auto !important; min-height: 480px !important; max-width: 85vw !important; }
 .ab-journey-item { padding-left: 62px; } .ab-journey-dot { width: 48px; height: 48px; font-size: 12px; } .ab-journey-line::before { left: 23px; } }

/* =========================================================
   GLOBAL LOCATIONS
========================================================= */
.ab-loc-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: 20px; }
.ab-loc-card { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 18px; padding: 30px 26px; text-align: center; transition: all .3s ease; }
.ab-loc-card:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(0,50,92,.1); border-color: rgba(0,156,141,.3); }
.ab-loc-flag { font-size: 34px; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.ab-loc-card h4 { font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.ab-loc-card p { font-size: 14px; color: var(--muted); }
@media (max-width: 768px) { .ab-loc-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* =========================================================
   INDUSTRIES WE SERVE
========================================================= */
.ab-ind-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4,1fr); gap: 16px; }
.ab-ind-card { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 16px; padding: 22px 20px; transition: all .3s ease; }
.ab-ind-card:hover { border-color: rgba(0,156,141,.35); box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(0,50,92,.08); transform: translateY(-3px); }
.ab-ind-icon { width: 38px; height: 38px; border-radius: 11px; background: var(--grad); color: #fff; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 14px; box-shadow: 0 8px 18px rgba(0,156,141,.28); }
.ab-ind-icon svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; }
.ab-ind-card h5 { font-size: 15px; margin-bottom: 10px; color: var(--navy); }
.ab-ind-card ul { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: grid; gap: 6px; }
.ab-ind-card li { font-size: 12.5px; color: var(--muted); padding-left: 14px; position: relative; }
.ab-ind-card li::before { content:''; position:absolute; left:0; top:7px; width:5px; height:5px; border-radius:50%; background: var(--teal); }
@media (max-width: 992px) { .ab-ind-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 560px) { .ab-ind-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* =========================================================
   LEADERSHIP
========================================================= */
.ab-founders-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 24px; margin-bottom: 48px; }
.ab-founder-card { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 22px; padding: 32px; display: flex; gap: 22px; transition: all .3s ease; }
.ab-founder-card:hover { box-shadow: 0 20px 44px rgba(0,50,92,.1); border-color: rgba(0,156,141,.3); }
.ab-founder-photo {
  width: 96px; height: 96px; border-radius: 20px; background: var(--grad-soft); flex-shrink: 0;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; color: var(--navy); font-family:'Lora',serif; font-weight:700; font-size: 30px;
}
.ab-founder-card h4 { font-size: 19px; margin-bottom: 2px; }
.ab-founder-role { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--teal); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .06em; margin-bottom: 12px; display: block; }
.ab-founder-card p.bio { font-size: 14px; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.65; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.ab-founder-tags { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.ab-founder-tags span { font-size: 11.5px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy); background: var(--bg-soft); border: 1px solid var(--line); padding: 6px 12px; border-radius: 999px; }
.ab-founder-link { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--teal); text-decoration: none; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; }
.ab-founder-link:hover { text-decoration: underline; }
@media (max-width: 900px) { .ab-founders-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } .ab-founder-card { flex-direction: column; } }

.ab-advisory-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: 18px; margin-bottom: 48px; }
.ab-advisory-card { background: var(--bg-soft); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 16px; padding: 24px; text-align: center; }
.ab-advisory-avatar { width: 56px; height: 56px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--grad); margin: 0 auto 14px; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; color:#fff; font-family:'Lora',serif; font-weight:700; }
.ab-advisory-card h5 { font-size: 15px; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.ab-advisory-card .role { font-size: 12px; color: var(--teal); font-weight: 700; display: block; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.ab-advisory-card .exp { font-size: 12px; color: var(--muted); }
@media (max-width: 768px) { .ab-advisory-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }
@media (max-width: 480px) { .ab-advisory-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

.ab-team-strip-label { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .08em; margin-bottom: 18px; text-align: center; }

/* ---------- MEET OUR TEAM — 2026 trending bento photo grid ---------- */
.ab-team-bento {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr); grid-auto-rows: 210px; gap: 14px;
}
.ab-team-card {
  position: relative; border-radius: 20px; overflow: hidden; grid-column: span 2;
  background: var(--grad-soft); border: 1px solid var(--line);
  transition: transform .4s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1), box-shadow .4s ease;
}
.ab-team-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: 0 22px 46px rgba(0,50,92,.16); }
.ab-team-card--lg { grid-column: span 3; grid-row: span 2; }
.ab-team-photo {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  background: linear-gradient(150deg, rgba(0,77,136,.16), rgba(0,156,141,.22));
  color: var(--navy); font-family: 'Lora', serif; font-weight: 700; font-size: 30px;
}
.ab-team-card--lg .ab-team-photo { font-size: 42px; }
.ab-team-photo::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.5) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 14px 14px; opacity: .5;
}
.ab-team-overlay {
  position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; z-index: 1; padding: 16px 18px;
  background: linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(1,28,56,.88) 0%, rgba(1,28,56,.35) 65%, transparent 100%);
}
.ab-team-overlay .name { display: block; color: #fff; font-weight: 700; font-size: 14.5px; }
.ab-team-card--lg .ab-team-overlay .name { font-size: 17px; }
.ab-team-overlay .role { display: block; color: rgba(255,255,255,.78); font-size: 12px; margin-top: 2px; }
.ab-team-tag {
  position: absolute; top: 14px; left: 14px; z-index: 1; font-size: 10.5px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: .06em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: #fff; background: rgba(255,255,255,.16); backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.3); padding: 5px 11px; border-radius: 999px;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .ab-team-bento { grid-template-columns: repeat(4,1fr); grid-auto-rows: 180px; }
  .ab-team-card { grid-column: span 2; }
  .ab-team-card--lg { grid-column: span 4; grid-row: span 1; }
}

/* ---------- MOBILE: horizontal scroll-snap carousel (distinct mobile pattern) ---------- */
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .ab-founder-new-card { height: auto !important; min-height: 480px !important; max-width: 85vw !important; }

  .ab-team-bento {
    display: flex; grid-auto-rows: unset; gap: 14px; overflow-x: auto; scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
    padding: 4px 4px 14px; margin: 0 -20px; padding-left: 20px; padding-right: 20px;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch; scrollbar-width: none;
  }
  .ab-team-bento::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }
  .ab-team-card, .ab-team-card--lg {
    flex: 0 0 68vw; max-width: 260px; height: 220px; scroll-snap-align: start; grid-column: unset; grid-row: unset;
  }
}

/* =========================================================
   TESTIMONIALS
========================================================= */
.ab-testi-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4,1fr); gap: 18px; }
.ab-testi-card { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 18px; padding: 24px 22px; transition: all .3s ease; }
.ab-testi-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: 0 18px 38px rgba(0,50,92,.1); border-color: rgba(0,156,141,.3); }
.ab-testi-quote { font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--ink); line-height: 1.65; margin-bottom: 18px; font-style: italic; }
.ab-testi-title { font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.ab-testi-meta { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; padding-top: 14px; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
.ab-testi-avatar { width: 36px; height: 36px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--grad); display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; color:#fff; font-weight:700; font-size: 13px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.ab-testi-meta .co { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--ink); display: block; }
.ab-testi-meta .team { font-size: 11.5px; color: var(--muted); }
@media (max-width: 992px) { .ab-testi-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }
@media (max-width: 560px) { .ab-testi-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* =========================================================
   CERTIFICATIONS / AWARDS STRIP
========================================================= */
.ab-badges-row { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 14px; justify-content: center; }
.ab-badge { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; border: 1.5px solid var(--line); border-radius: 999px; padding: 12px 22px; font-weight: 700; font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--navy); background: #fff; transition: .25s ease; }
.ab-badge:hover { border-color: var(--teal); box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(0,156,141,.15); }
.ab-badge .dot { width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--grad); }

/* =========================================================
   BOTTOM CTA
========================================================= */
.ab-cta-section { padding: 0 0 100px; }
.ab-cta-box {
  max-width: 1100px; margin: 0 auto; border-radius: 28px; padding: 64px 40px; text-align: center;
  background: #011C38; background-image: radial-gradient(120% 160% at 100% 0%, #004D88 0%, #011C38 65%);
  position: relative; overflow: hidden; box-shadow: 0 30px 70px rgba(0,50,92,.25);
}
.ab-cta-box::before { content:''; position:absolute; top:-80px; left:-80px; width:320px; height:320px; background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0,207,187,.18), transparent 70%); }
.ab-cta-box h2 { position: relative; z-index: 1; color: #fff; font-size: clamp(26px,3.6vw,38px); max-width: 640px; margin: 0 auto 30px; }
.ab-cta-btns { position: relative; z-index: 1; display: flex; gap: 16px; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; }

/* =========================================================
   NEWSLETTER STRIP
========================================================= */
.ab-newsletter { padding: 70px 0; background: var(--bg-soft); }
.ab-news-inner { max-width: 700px; margin: 0 auto; text-align: center; }
.ab-news-inner h3 { font-size: 24px; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.ab-news-inner p { color: var(--muted); font-size: 14.5px; margin-bottom: 28px; }
.ab-news-form { display: flex; gap: 12px; max-width: 460px; margin: 0 auto; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.ab-news-form input { flex: 1; min-width: 220px; padding: 15px 18px; border-radius: 10px; border: 1.5px solid var(--line); font-family: inherit; font-size: 14px; }
.ab-news-form input:focus { outline: none; border-color: var(--teal); }
.ab-news-form button {
  font-weight: 700; font-size: 14px; padding: 15px 26px; border-radius: 10px; border: none; color: #fff;
  background: var(--grad); cursor: pointer; transition: all .3s ease;
}
.ab-news-form button:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 12px 26px rgba(0,156,141,.3); }
@media (max-width: 560px) { .ab-news-form { flex-direction: column; } }

/* =========================================================
   AWARD POPUP TOAST
========================================================= */
.ab-award-toast {
  position: fixed; z-index: 9999; right: 26px; bottom: 26px; width: 340px; max-width: calc(100vw - 32px);
  background: #011C38; background-image: radial-gradient(140% 160% at 100% 0%, #004D88 0%, #011C38 65%);
  border-radius: 20px; padding: 20px 20px 20px 18px; box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(0,50,92,.35);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12); display: flex; gap: 14px; align-items: flex-start;
  transform: translateY(140%) scale(.92); opacity: 0; transition: transform .6s cubic-bezier(.2,.85,.25,1), opacity .5s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.ab-award-toast.show { transform: translateY(0) scale(1); opacity: 1; pointer-events: auto; }
.ab-award-toast::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; border-radius: inherit; padding: 1.4px; z-index: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00CFBB, #009C8D, #004D88);
  -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#fff 0 0);
  -webkit-mask-composite: xor; mask-composite: exclude; opacity: .8;
}
.ab-award-trophy {
  flex-shrink: 0; width: 50px; height: 50px; border-radius: 14px; position: relative; z-index: 1;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00CFBB, #009C8D); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(0,207,187,.4);
}
.ab-award-trophy svg { width: 24px; height: 24px; color: #fff; }
.ab-award-body { position: relative; z-index: 1; flex: 1; }
.ab-award-eyebrow { font-size: 10.5px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #6FE3D4; display: block; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.ab-award-body h5 { font-family: 'Lora', serif; color: #fff; font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.35; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.ab-award-body p { font-size: 12.5px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.72); line-height: 1.5; }
.ab-award-close {
  position: absolute; top: 10px; right: 10px; z-index: 2; width: 24px; height: 24px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.1); border: none; color: #fff; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1; transition: background .2s ease;
}
.ab-award-close:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.22); }

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .ab-founder-new-card { height: auto !important; min-height: 480px !important; max-width: 85vw !important; }

  .ab-award-toast {
    left: 16px; right: 16px; bottom: 16px; width: auto; max-width: none; padding: 16px 40px 16px 14px;
  }
  .ab-award-trophy { width: 42px; height: 42px; border-radius: 12px; }
  .ab-award-trophy svg { width: 20px; height: 20px; }
  .ab-award-body h5 { font-size: 13.5px; }
  .ab-award-body p { font-size: 11.5px; }
}

/* =========================================================
   RESPONSIVE — global
========================================================= */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .ab-section { padding: 50px 0; }
  .ab-hero { padding: 110px 0 60px; }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .ab-page * { transition: none !important; animation: none !important; }
}


/* ---------- MEET OUR TEAM - CONSULTING STYLE (For Founders) ---------- */
.ab-consult-team-card {
  background: linear-gradient(#fff, #fff) padding-box, var(--grad) border-box;
  border: 2px solid transparent;
  border-radius: 16px; margin-top: 54px; position: relative;
  text-align: center; box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,156,141,0.15); display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform .4s ease, box-shadow .4s ease;
}
.ab-consult-team-card__image-wrapper {
  width: 140px; height: 140px; border-radius: 50%; overflow: hidden; margin: -54px auto 20px;
  border: 4px solid #fff; box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.06); background: #fff;
  position: relative; z-index: 2; transition: transform .4s ease, box-shadow .4s ease;
}
.ab-consult-team-card:hover .ab-consult-team-card__image-wrapper { 
  transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.02); box-shadow: 0 14px 28px rgba(0,156,141,0.25); 
}
.ab-consult-team-card__image-wrapper img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; object-position: top; transition: transform .6s ease; }
.ab-consult-team-card:hover .ab-consult-team-card__image-wrapper img { transform: scale(1.15); filter: brightness(1.1); }
.ab-consult-team-card__content { padding: 0 24px 24px; flex-grow: 1; }
.ab-consult-team-card__content h3 { font-size: 20px; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 4px; font-weight: 700; }
.ab-consult-team-card__role {
  display: inline-block; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em; margin-bottom: 16px; padding: 4px 10px; border-radius: 4px;
  background: var(--grad); color: #fff;
}
.ab-consult-team-card__content p { font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--ink); margin: 0; line-height: 1.6; }
.ab-consult-team-card__footer { 
  background: var(--grad); padding: 14px; border-radius: 0 0 15px 15px; display: flex; 
  justify-content: center; gap: 12px; 
}
.ab-social-link { 
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; width: 32px; height: 32px; 
  border-radius: 50%; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.4); color: #fff; transition: all .3s ease; font-size: 14px; text-decoration: none;
}
.ab-social-link:hover { background: #fff; color: var(--teal); transform: translateY(-2px); }

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .ab-consult-team-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; }
}


.team-row-4 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 30px;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  padding-top: 40px;
}
.team-row-3 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 30px;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  padding-top: 40px;
  max-width: 900px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .team-row-4, .team-row-3 {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    max-width: 100%;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .team-row-4, .team-row-3 {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}




.Value -replace 'background: rgba\(255,255,255,0\.2\); color: #fff;', 'background: var(--grad); color: #fff;'

.ab-consult-team-card__content p { font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--ink); margin: 0; line-height: 1.6; }
.ab-consult-team-card__footer { 
  background: var(--grad); padding: 14px; border-radius: 0 0 15px 15px; display: flex; 
  justify-content: center; gap: 12px; 
}
.ab-social-link { 
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; width: 32px; height: 32px; 
  border-radius: 50%; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.4); color: #fff; transition: all .3s ease; font-size: 14px; text-decoration: none;
}
.ab-social-link:hover { background: #fff; color: var(--teal); transform: translateY(-2px); }

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .ab-consult-team-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; }
}


.team-row-4 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 30px;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  padding-top: 40px;
}
.team-row-3 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 30px;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  padding-top: 40px;
  max-width: 900px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .team-row-4, .team-row-3 {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    max-width: 100%;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .team-row-4, .team-row-3 {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}




.Value -replace 'background: rgba\(0,0,0,0\.15\);', 'background: var(--grad);'

.ab-social-link { 
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; width: 32px; height: 32px; 
  border-radius: 50%; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.4); color: #fff; transition: all .3s ease; font-size: 14px; text-decoration: none;
}
.ab-social-link:hover { background: #fff; color: var(--teal); transform: translateY(-2px); }

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .ab-consult-team-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; }
}


.team-row-4 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 30px;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  padding-top: 40px;
}
.team-row-3 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 30px;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  padding-top: 40px;
  max-width: 900px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .team-row-4, .team-row-3 {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    max-width: 100%;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .team-row-4, .team-row-3 {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}




.Value -replace 'background: rgba\(255,255,255,0\.2\); color: #fff;', 'background: var(--grad); color: #fff;'

.ab-consult-team-card__content p { font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--ink); margin: 0; line-height: 1.6; }

    @import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Plus+Jakarta+Sans:wght@300;400;500;600;700;800&family=Lora:ital,wght@0,400;0,600;1,400&display=swap');

/* =========================================================
   ABOUT US — DESIGN TOKENS (shared brand system)
========================================================= */
.ab-page {
  --navy: #004D88;
  --navy-deep: #00325c;
  --teal: #009C8D;
  --mint: #00CFBB;
  --bg: #FFFFFF;
  --bg-soft: #F6FAF9;
  --ink: #0B2540;
  --muted: #5C7186;
  --line: rgba(0, 77, 136, .12);
  --grad: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy), var(--teal));
  --grad-soft: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0,77,136,.06), rgba(0,156,141,.08));

  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', -apple-system, sans-serif;
  color: var(--ink);
  background: var(--bg);
  overflow-x: hidden;
}
.ab-page * { box-sizing: border-box; }
.ab-page h1, .ab-page h2, .ab-page h3, .ab-page h4, .ab-page h5 { font-family: 'Lora', serif; margin: 0; color: var(--ink); letter-spacing: -.01em; }
.ab-page p { margin: 0; }
.ab-grad-word { color: var(--teal); }

.ab-shell { max-width: 1240px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 24px; position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.ab-section { padding: 70px 0; background: var(--bg); position: relative; }
.ab-section--soft { background: var(--bg-soft); }
.ab-section + .ab-section { border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }

.ab-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .15em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--teal); background: rgba(0,156,141,.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,156,141,.25); padding: 7px 16px; border-radius: 99px; margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.ab-eyebrow::before { content: ''; width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--mint); box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--mint); }

.ab-head { max-width: 760px; margin-bottom: 56px; }
.ab-head.center { margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center; }
.ab-title { font-size: clamp(30px, 4vw, 44px); font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.18; margin-top: 14px; }
.ab-sub { font-size: 16.5px; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.75; margin-top: 16px; }

.ab-btn {
  font-weight: 700; font-size: 14.5px; padding: 16px 30px; border-radius: 10px;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; text-decoration: none;
  transition: all .3s ease; border: 1.5px solid transparent;
}
.ab-btn--primary { color: #fff; background: var(--grad); box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0,156,141,.3); }
.ab-btn--primary:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0,156,141,.45); color: #fff; }
.ab-btn--ghost { color: var(--navy); background: #fff; border-color: var(--line); }
.ab-btn--ghost:hover { border-color: var(--teal); color: var(--teal); transform: translateY(-3px); }
.ab-btn--ghost-light { color: #fff; background: rgba(255,255,255,.08); border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.3); }
.ab-btn--ghost-light:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.18); color: #fff; }

/* =========================================================
   HERO - PREMIUM REDESIGN
========================================================= */
.ab-hero { position: relative; padding: 140px 0 120px; overflow: hidden; background: #fff; }
.ab-hero::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0; pointer-events: none;
  background: radial-gradient(800px 800px at 90% -10%, rgba(0,156,141,.06), transparent 60%),
              radial-gradient(600px 600px at -5% 110%, rgba(0,77,136,.04), transparent 60%);
}
.ab-hero .ab-shell { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.ab-hero-split { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 60px; align-items: center; }
.ab-hero-content { text-align: left; position: relative; z-index: 2; padding-right: 20px; }
.ab-hero-title { font-size: clamp(38px, 4.5vw, 58px); font-weight: 800; line-height: 1.15; margin: 20px 0 24px; color: var(--navy); }
.ab-hero-desc { font-size: 17.5px; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.85; max-width: 540px; margin: 0 0 36px; }

/* Clean Minimalist Stats (No Strips/Cards) */
.ab-hero-stats {
  display: flex; gap: 40px; margin-top: 30px; border-top: 1px solid rgba(0,77,136,.1); padding-top: 30px;
}
.ab-hero-stat {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 4px;
}
.ab-hero-stat .num {
  font-family: "Lora", serif; font-weight: 800; font-size: 42px;
  background: var(--grad); -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent; color: transparent;
  line-height: 1;
}
.ab-hero-stat .lbl { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 800; color: var(--muted); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .08em; }

.ab-hero-cta {
  display: flex; gap: 18px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-top: 40px;
}

.ab-hero-right {
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
}

.ab-hero-video-wrapper {
  position: relative; border-radius: 30px; overflow: hidden; 
  box-shadow: 0 30px 70px rgba(0,77,136,.15);
  background: #000; display: flex; aspect-ratio: 4/3;
  width: 100%; border: 1px solid rgba(0,156,141,0.1);
}
.ab-hero-video { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; object-position: top; opacity: 0.95; }


@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .ab-hero-split { grid-template-columns: 1fr; text-align: center; gap: 50px; }
  .ab-hero-content { padding-right: 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; text-align: center; }
  .ab-hero-desc { text-align: center; } .ab-hero-title, .ab-hero-content h3 { text-align: center; }
  .ab-hero-stats { justify-content: center; }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .ab-hero-stats { gap: 30px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
  .ab-hero-stat .num { font-size: 36px; }
  .ab-hero-stat .lbl { font-size: 11px; }
}

/* =========================================================
   WHO WE ARE
========================================================= */
.ab-who-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.15fr .85fr; gap: 56px; align-items: start; }

.ab-who-list { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 30px 0 0; display: grid; gap: 24px; }
.ab-who-list li { display: flex; gap: 18px; align-items: flex-start; }
.ab-who-list .icon { width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 12px; background: var(--grad-soft); color: var(--teal); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; flex-shrink: 0; }
.ab-who-list .icon svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; }
.ab-who-list strong { font-size: 16px; color: var(--navy); display: block; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.ab-who-list p { font-size: 14.5px; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.7; }

.ab-who-side { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 20px; }
.ab-mv-card { 
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); backdrop-filter: blur(10px); border: 1px solid var(--line); 
  border-radius: 20px; padding: 28px; box-shadow: 0 14px 40px rgba(0,50,92,0.06); position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.ab-mv-card::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0; opacity: 0.05; pointer-events: none;
  background: var(--grad);
}
.ab-mv-card--mission { border-left: 4px solid var(--teal); }
.ab-mv-card--vision { border-left: 4px solid var(--navy); }
.ab-mv-card .tag { font-size: 12px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--teal); margin-bottom: 12px; display: block; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.ab-mv-card--vision .tag { color: var(--navy); }
.ab-mv-card p { font-size: 15px; color: var(--ink); line-height: 1.7; font-weight: 500; position: relative; z-index: 1; }

.ab-values-row { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px; margin-top: 36px; }
.ab-value-chip {
  font-size: 13.5px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy); background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line);
  padding: 10px 18px; border-radius: 999px; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,50,92,0.04); transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}
.ab-value-chip:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); border-color: var(--teal); color: var(--teal); }
.ab-value-chip::before { content: ''; width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--grad); }

.ab-cert-card {
  background: var(--grad); border-radius: 22px; padding: 32px; color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 50px rgba(0,50,92,.18); position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.ab-cert-card::before { content:''; position:absolute; top:-60px; right:-60px; width:200px; height:200px; border-radius:50%; background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,255,255,.18), transparent 70%); }
.ab-cert-seal {
  width: 64px; height: 64px; border-radius: 50%; background: rgba(255,255,255,.14); border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,.4);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 16px; font-family:'Lora',serif; font-weight:700; font-size:11px; text-align:center; line-height:1.2;
}
.ab-cert-card h4 { color: #fff; font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.ab-cert-list { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: grid; gap: 10px; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.ab-cert-list li { font-size: 13.5px; font-weight: 600; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.92); }
.ab-cert-list li::before { content: '✓'; width: 18px; height: 18px; border-radius: 50%; background: rgba(255,255,255,.2); display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; font-size: 10px; flex-shrink:0; }
@media (max-width: 900px) { .ab-who-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } .ab-who-side { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 20px; } .ab-cert-card { grid-column: span 2; } }
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .ab-founder-new-card { height: auto !important; min-height: 480px !important; max-width: 85vw !important; }
 .ab-who-side { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } .ab-cert-card { grid-column: span 1; } }

/* =========================================================
   THREE BUSINESS SEGMENTS
========================================================= */
.ab-seg-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: 22px; position: relative; align-items: stretch; }
.ab-seg-connector { display: none; align-items: center; justify-content: center; }
@media (min-width: 901px) {
  .ab-seg-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 40px 1fr 40px 1fr; }
  .ab-seg-connector { display: flex; }
  .ab-seg-connector svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; color: var(--teal); }
}
.ab-seg-card {
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 24px; padding: 36px 30px;
  transition: all .4s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1); position: relative; overflow: hidden; z-index: 1;
}
.ab-seg-card--premium::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; border-radius: inherit; padding: 2px; z-index: -1;
  background: var(--grad); -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#fff 0 0);
  -webkit-mask-composite: xor; mask-composite: exclude; opacity: 0; transition: opacity .4s ease;
}
.ab-seg-card:hover { transform: translateY(-8px); box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(0,50,92,.15); }
.ab-seg-card--premium:hover::after { opacity: 1; }
.ab-seg-tag { font-size: 11px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--teal); }
.ab-seg-card h4 { font-size: 21px; margin: 12px 0 14px; line-height: 1.3; }
.ab-seg-card p { font-size: 15px; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.7; }
.ab-seg-icon { width: 56px; height: 56px; border-radius: 16px; background: var(--grad); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; color: #fff; margin-bottom: 22px; box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(0,156,141,.3); }
.ab-seg-icon--logo { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(0,50,92,.08); padding: 8px; }
.ab-seg-icon svg { width: 26px; height: 26px; }
@media (max-width: 900px) { .ab-seg-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } .ab-seg-card { padding: 28px 24px; } }

/* =========================================================
   WHY INCEPBIO — numbered points
========================================================= */
.ab-why-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 20px; }
.ab-why-card { display: flex; gap: 20px; padding: 26px; border-radius: 18px; border: 1px solid var(--line); background: #fff; transition: all .3s ease; }
.ab-why-card:hover { box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(0,50,92,.1); border-color: rgba(0,156,141,.3); transform: translateY(-3px); }
.ab-why-num {
  flex-shrink: 0; width: 52px; height: 52px; border-radius: 14px; background: var(--grad);
  color: #fff; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; position: relative;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 22px rgba(0,156,141,.28);
}
.ab-why-num svg { width: 24px; height: 24px; }
.ab-why-num .idx {
  position: absolute; bottom: -8px; right: -8px; width: 24px; height: 24px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: #fff; border: 1.5px solid var(--line); color: var(--navy); font-family:'Lora',serif; font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 11px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
}
.ab-why-card h4 { font-size: 17px; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.ab-why-card p { font-size: 14.5px; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.65; }
@media (max-width: 900px) { .ab-why-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .ab-why-card { flex-direction: column; gap: 14px; padding: 22px; text-align: left; }
  .ab-why-num { width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 12px; }
  .ab-why-num svg { width: 20px; height: 20px; }
}

/* =========================================================
   BY THE NUMBERS
========================================================= */
.ab-stats-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4,1fr); gap: 18px; }
.ab-stat-card {
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 18px; padding: 28px 22px; text-align: center;
  transition: all .3s ease; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.ab-stat-card::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; border-radius: inherit; padding: 1.4px; z-index: 0;
  background: var(--grad); -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#fff 0 0);
  -webkit-mask-composite: xor; mask-composite: exclude; opacity: 0; transition: opacity .35s ease;
}
.ab-stat-card:hover::before { opacity: .9; }
.ab-stat-card:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(0,50,92,.1); border-color: rgba(0,156,141,.3); }
.ab-stat-icon {
  width: 46px; height: 46px; border-radius: 13px; background: var(--grad-soft); color: var(--navy);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; margin: 0 auto 14px; position: relative; z-index: 1;
}
.ab-stat-icon svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; }
.ab-stat-card .num { font-family:'Lora',serif; font-weight: 700; font-size: 30px; background: var(--grad); -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent; color: transparent; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.ab-stat-card .lbl { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; margin-top: 6px; color: var(--ink); position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.ab-stat-card .desc { font-size: 12.5px; color: var(--muted); margin-top: 8px; line-height: 1.5; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
@media (max-width: 992px) { .ab-stats-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .ab-stats-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); gap: 10px; }
  .ab-stat-card { padding: 20px 14px; border-radius: 14px; }
  .ab-stat-icon { width: 38px; height: 38px; margin-bottom: 10px; }
  .ab-stat-card .num { font-size: 22px; }
}

/* =========================================================
   JOURNEY / TIMELINE
========================================================= */
.ab-journey-line { position: relative; max-width: 900px; margin: 0 auto; }
.ab-journey-line::before { content:''; position:absolute; left: 29px; top: 0; bottom: 0; width: 2px; background: var(--grad); opacity: .35; }
.ab-journey-item { position: relative; padding-left: 76px; margin-bottom: 40px; }
.ab-journey-item:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.ab-journey-dot {
  position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; width: 60px; height: 60px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--grad);
  color: #fff; font-family:'Lora',serif; font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 26px rgba(0,156,141,.3); border: 4px solid #fff;
}
.ab-journey-card { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 16px; padding: 22px 26px; box-shadow: 0 10px 26px rgba(0,50,92,.05); }
.ab-journey-card h4 { font-size: 17px; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.ab-journey-card p { font-size: 14px; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.65; }
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .ab-founder-new-card { height: auto !important; min-height: 480px !important; max-width: 85vw !important; }
 .ab-journey-item { padding-left: 62px; } .ab-journey-dot { width: 48px; height: 48px; font-size: 12px; } .ab-journey-line::before { left: 23px; } }

/* =========================================================
   GLOBAL LOCATIONS
========================================================= */
.ab-loc-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: 20px; }
.ab-loc-card { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 18px; padding: 30px 26px; text-align: center; transition: all .3s ease; }
.ab-loc-card:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(0,50,92,.1); border-color: rgba(0,156,141,.3); }
.ab-loc-flag { font-size: 34px; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.ab-loc-card h4 { font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.ab-loc-card p { font-size: 14px; color: var(--muted); }
@media (max-width: 768px) { .ab-loc-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* =========================================================
   INDUSTRIES WE SERVE
========================================================= */
.ab-ind-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4,1fr); gap: 16px; }
.ab-ind-card { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 16px; padding: 22px 20px; transition: all .3s ease; }
.ab-ind-card:hover { border-color: rgba(0,156,141,.35); box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(0,50,92,.08); transform: translateY(-3px); }
.ab-ind-icon { width: 38px; height: 38px; border-radius: 11px; background: var(--grad); color: #fff; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 14px; box-shadow: 0 8px 18px rgba(0,156,141,.28); }
.ab-ind-icon svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; }
.ab-ind-card h5 { font-size: 15px; margin-bottom: 10px; color: var(--navy); }
.ab-ind-card ul { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: grid; gap: 6px; }
.ab-ind-card li { font-size: 12.5px; color: var(--muted); padding-left: 14px; position: relative; }
.ab-ind-card li::before { content:''; position:absolute; left:0; top:7px; width:5px; height:5px; border-radius:50%; background: var(--teal); }
@media (max-width: 992px) { .ab-ind-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 560px) { .ab-ind-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* =========================================================
   LEADERSHIP
========================================================= */
.ab-founders-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 24px; margin-bottom: 48px; }
.ab-founder-card { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 22px; padding: 32px; display: flex; gap: 22px; transition: all .3s ease; }
.ab-founder-card:hover { box-shadow: 0 20px 44px rgba(0,50,92,.1); border-color: rgba(0,156,141,.3); }
.ab-founder-photo {
  width: 96px; height: 96px; border-radius: 20px; background: var(--grad-soft); flex-shrink: 0;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; color: var(--navy); font-family:'Lora',serif; font-weight:700; font-size: 30px;
}
.ab-founder-card h4 { font-size: 19px; margin-bottom: 2px; }
.ab-founder-role { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--teal); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .06em; margin-bottom: 12px; display: block; }
.ab-founder-card p.bio { font-size: 14px; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.65; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.ab-founder-tags { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.ab-founder-tags span { font-size: 11.5px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy); background: var(--bg-soft); border: 1px solid var(--line); padding: 6px 12px; border-radius: 999px; }
.ab-founder-link { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--teal); text-decoration: none; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; }
.ab-founder-link:hover { text-decoration: underline; }
@media (max-width: 900px) { .ab-founders-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } .ab-founder-card { flex-direction: column; } }

.ab-advisory-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: 18px; margin-bottom: 48px; }
.ab-advisory-card { background: var(--bg-soft); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 16px; padding: 24px; text-align: center; }
.ab-advisory-avatar { width: 56px; height: 56px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--grad); margin: 0 auto 14px; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; color:#fff; font-family:'Lora',serif; font-weight:700; }
.ab-advisory-card h5 { font-size: 15px; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.ab-advisory-card .role { font-size: 12px; color: var(--teal); font-weight: 700; display: block; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.ab-advisory-card .exp { font-size: 12px; color: var(--muted); }
@media (max-width: 768px) { .ab-advisory-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }
@media (max-width: 480px) { .ab-advisory-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

.ab-team-strip-label { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .08em; margin-bottom: 18px; text-align: center; }

/* ---------- MEET OUR TEAM — 2026 trending bento photo grid ---------- */
.ab-team-bento {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr); grid-auto-rows: 210px; gap: 14px;
}
.ab-team-card {
  position: relative; border-radius: 20px; overflow: hidden; grid-column: span 2;
  background: var(--grad-soft); border: 1px solid var(--line);
  transition: transform .4s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1), box-shadow .4s ease;
}
.ab-team-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: 0 22px 46px rgba(0,50,92,.16); }
.ab-team-card--lg { grid-column: span 3; grid-row: span 2; }
.ab-team-photo {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  background: linear-gradient(150deg, rgba(0,77,136,.16), rgba(0,156,141,.22));
  color: var(--navy); font-family: 'Lora', serif; font-weight: 700; font-size: 30px;
}
.ab-team-card--lg .ab-team-photo { font-size: 42px; }
.ab-team-photo::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.5) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 14px 14px; opacity: .5;
}
.ab-team-overlay {
  position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; z-index: 1; padding: 16px 18px;
  background: linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(1,28,56,.88) 0%, rgba(1,28,56,.35) 65%, transparent 100%);
}
.ab-team-overlay .name { display: block; color: #fff; font-weight: 700; font-size: 14.5px; }
.ab-team-card--lg .ab-team-overlay .name { font-size: 17px; }
.ab-team-overlay .role { display: block; color: rgba(255,255,255,.78); font-size: 12px; margin-top: 2px; }
.ab-team-tag {
  position: absolute; top: 14px; left: 14px; z-index: 1; font-size: 10.5px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: .06em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: #fff; background: rgba(255,255,255,.16); backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.3); padding: 5px 11px; border-radius: 999px;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .ab-team-bento { grid-template-columns: repeat(4,1fr); grid-auto-rows: 180px; }
  .ab-team-card { grid-column: span 2; }
  .ab-team-card--lg { grid-column: span 4; grid-row: span 1; }
}

/* ---------- MOBILE: horizontal scroll-snap carousel (distinct mobile pattern) ---------- */
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .ab-founder-new-card { height: auto !important; min-height: 480px !important; max-width: 85vw !important; }

  .ab-team-bento {
    display: flex; grid-auto-rows: unset; gap: 14px; overflow-x: auto; scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
    padding: 4px 4px 14px; margin: 0 -20px; padding-left: 20px; padding-right: 20px;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch; scrollbar-width: none;
  }
  .ab-team-bento::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }
  .ab-team-card, .ab-team-card--lg {
    flex: 0 0 68vw; max-width: 260px; height: 220px; scroll-snap-align: start; grid-column: unset; grid-row: unset;
  }
}

/* =========================================================
   TESTIMONIALS
========================================================= */
.ab-testi-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4,1fr); gap: 18px; }
.ab-testi-card { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 18px; padding: 24px 22px; transition: all .3s ease; }
.ab-testi-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: 0 18px 38px rgba(0,50,92,.1); border-color: rgba(0,156,141,.3); }
.ab-testi-quote { font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--ink); line-height: 1.65; margin-bottom: 18px; font-style: italic; }
.ab-testi-title { font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.ab-testi-meta { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; padding-top: 14px; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
.ab-testi-avatar { width: 36px; height: 36px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--grad); display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; color:#fff; font-weight:700; font-size: 13px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.ab-testi-meta .co { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--ink); display: block; }
.ab-testi-meta .team { font-size: 11.5px; color: var(--muted); }
@media (max-width: 992px) { .ab-testi-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }
@media (max-width: 560px) { .ab-testi-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* =========================================================
   CERTIFICATIONS / AWARDS STRIP
========================================================= */
.ab-badges-row { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 14px; justify-content: center; }
.ab-badge { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; border: 1.5px solid var(--line); border-radius: 999px; padding: 12px 22px; font-weight: 700; font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--navy); background: #fff; transition: .25s ease; }
.ab-badge:hover { border-color: var(--teal); box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(0,156,141,.15); }
.ab-badge .dot { width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--grad); }

/* =========================================================
   BOTTOM CTA
========================================================= */
.ab-cta-section { padding: 0 0 100px; }
.ab-cta-box {
  max-width: 1100px; margin: 0 auto; border-radius: 28px; padding: 64px 40px; text-align: center;
  background: #011C38; background-image: radial-gradient(120% 160% at 100% 0%, #004D88 0%, #011C38 65%);
  position: relative; overflow: hidden; box-shadow: 0 30px 70px rgba(0,50,92,.25);
}
.ab-cta-box::before { content:''; position:absolute; top:-80px; left:-80px; width:320px; height:320px; background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0,207,187,.18), transparent 70%); }
.ab-cta-box h2 { position: relative; z-index: 1; color: #fff; font-size: clamp(26px,3.6vw,38px); max-width: 640px; margin: 0 auto 30px; }
.ab-cta-btns { position: relative; z-index: 1; display: flex; gap: 16px; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; }

/* =========================================================
   NEWSLETTER STRIP
========================================================= */
.ab-newsletter { padding: 70px 0; background: var(--bg-soft); }
.ab-news-inner { max-width: 700px; margin: 0 auto; text-align: center; }
.ab-news-inner h3 { font-size: 24px; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.ab-news-inner p { color: var(--muted); font-size: 14.5px; margin-bottom: 28px; }
.ab-news-form { display: flex; gap: 12px; max-width: 460px; margin: 0 auto; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.ab-news-form input { flex: 1; min-width: 220px; padding: 15px 18px; border-radius: 10px; border: 1.5px solid var(--line); font-family: inherit; font-size: 14px; }
.ab-news-form input:focus { outline: none; border-color: var(--teal); }
.ab-news-form button {
  font-weight: 700; font-size: 14px; padding: 15px 26px; border-radius: 10px; border: none; color: #fff;
  background: var(--grad); cursor: pointer; transition: all .3s ease;
}
.ab-news-form button:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 12px 26px rgba(0,156,141,.3); }
@media (max-width: 560px) { .ab-news-form { flex-direction: column; } }

/* =========================================================
   AWARD POPUP TOAST
========================================================= */
.ab-award-toast {
  position: fixed; z-index: 9999; right: 26px; bottom: 26px; width: 340px; max-width: calc(100vw - 32px);
  background: #011C38; background-image: radial-gradient(140% 160% at 100% 0%, #004D88 0%, #011C38 65%);
  border-radius: 20px; padding: 20px 20px 20px 18px; box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(0,50,92,.35);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12); display: flex; gap: 14px; align-items: flex-start;
  transform: translateY(140%) scale(.92); opacity: 0; transition: transform .6s cubic-bezier(.2,.85,.25,1), opacity .5s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.ab-award-toast.show { transform: translateY(0) scale(1); opacity: 1; pointer-events: auto; }
.ab-award-toast::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; border-radius: inherit; padding: 1.4px; z-index: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00CFBB, #009C8D, #004D88);
  -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#fff 0 0);
  -webkit-mask-composite: xor; mask-composite: exclude; opacity: .8;
}
.ab-award-trophy {
  flex-shrink: 0; width: 50px; height: 50px; border-radius: 14px; position: relative; z-index: 1;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00CFBB, #009C8D); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(0,207,187,.4);
}
.ab-award-trophy svg { width: 24px; height: 24px; color: #fff; }
.ab-award-body { position: relative; z-index: 1; flex: 1; }
.ab-award-eyebrow { font-size: 10.5px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #6FE3D4; display: block; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.ab-award-body h5 { font-family: 'Lora', serif; color: #fff; font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.35; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.ab-award-body p { font-size: 12.5px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.72); line-height: 1.5; }
.ab-award-close {
  position: absolute; top: 10px; right: 10px; z-index: 2; width: 24px; height: 24px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.1); border: none; color: #fff; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1; transition: background .2s ease;
}
.ab-award-close:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.22); }

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .ab-founder-new-card { height: auto !important; min-height: 480px !important; max-width: 85vw !important; }

  .ab-award-toast {
    left: 16px; right: 16px; bottom: 16px; width: auto; max-width: none; padding: 16px 40px 16px 14px;
  }
  .ab-award-trophy { width: 42px; height: 42px; border-radius: 12px; }
  .ab-award-trophy svg { width: 20px; height: 20px; }
  .ab-award-body h5 { font-size: 13.5px; }
  .ab-award-body p { font-size: 11.5px; }
}

/* =========================================================
   RESPONSIVE — global
========================================================= */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .ab-section { padding: 50px 0; }
  .ab-hero { padding: 110px 0 60px; }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .ab-page * { transition: none !important; animation: none !important; }
}


/* ---------- MEET OUR TEAM - CONSULTING STYLE (For Founders) ---------- */
.ab-consult-team-card {
  background: linear-gradient(#fff, #fff) padding-box, var(--grad) border-box;
  border: 2px solid transparent;
  border-radius: 16px; margin-top: 54px; position: relative;
  text-align: center; box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,156,141,0.15); display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform .4s ease, box-shadow .4s ease;
}
.ab-consult-team-card__image-wrapper {
  width: 140px; height: 140px; border-radius: 50%; overflow: hidden; margin: -54px auto 20px;
  border: 4px solid #fff; box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.06); background: #fff;
  position: relative; z-index: 2; transition: transform .4s ease, box-shadow .4s ease;
}
.ab-consult-team-card:hover .ab-consult-team-card__image-wrapper { 
  transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.02); box-shadow: 0 14px 28px rgba(0,156,141,0.25); 
}
.ab-consult-team-card__image-wrapper img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; object-position: top; transition: transform .6s ease; }
.ab-consult-team-card:hover .ab-consult-team-card__image-wrapper img { transform: scale(1.15); filter: brightness(1.1); }
.ab-consult-team-card__content { padding: 0 24px 24px; flex-grow: 1; }
.ab-consult-team-card__content h3 { font-size: 20px; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 4px; font-weight: 700; }

    @import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Plus+Jakarta+Sans:wght@300;400;500;600;700;800&family=Lora:ital,wght@0,400;0,600;1,400&display=swap');

/* =========================================================
   ABOUT US — DESIGN TOKENS (shared brand system)
========================================================= */
.ab-page {
  --navy: #004D88;
  --navy-deep: #00325c;
  --teal: #009C8D;
  --mint: #00CFBB;
  --bg: #FFFFFF;
  --bg-soft: #F6FAF9;
  --ink: #0B2540;
  --muted: #5C7186;
  --line: rgba(0, 77, 136, .12);
  --grad: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy), var(--teal));
  --grad-soft: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0,77,136,.06), rgba(0,156,141,.08));

  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', -apple-system, sans-serif;
  color: var(--ink);
  background: var(--bg);
  overflow-x: hidden;
}
.ab-page * { box-sizing: border-box; }
.ab-page h1, .ab-page h2, .ab-page h3, .ab-page h4, .ab-page h5 { font-family: 'Lora', serif; margin: 0; color: var(--ink); letter-spacing: -.01em; }
.ab-page p { margin: 0; }
.ab-grad-word { color: var(--teal); }

.ab-shell { max-width: 1240px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 24px; position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.ab-section { padding: 70px 0; background: var(--bg); position: relative; }
.ab-section--soft { background: var(--bg-soft); }
.ab-section + .ab-section { border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }

.ab-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .15em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--teal); background: rgba(0,156,141,.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,156,141,.25); padding: 7px 16px; border-radius: 99px; margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.ab-eyebrow::before { content: ''; width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--mint); box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--mint); }

.ab-head { max-width: 760px; margin-bottom: 56px; }
.ab-head.center { margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center; }
.ab-title { font-size: clamp(30px, 4vw, 44px); font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.18; margin-top: 14px; }
.ab-sub { font-size: 16.5px; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.75; margin-top: 16px; }

.ab-btn {
  font-weight: 700; font-size: 14.5px; padding: 16px 30px; border-radius: 10px;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; text-decoration: none;
  transition: all .3s ease; border: 1.5px solid transparent;
}
.ab-btn--primary { color: #fff; background: var(--grad); box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0,156,141,.3); }
.ab-btn--primary:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0,156,141,.45); color: #fff; }
.ab-btn--ghost { color: var(--navy); background: #fff; border-color: var(--line); }
.ab-btn--ghost:hover { border-color: var(--teal); color: var(--teal); transform: translateY(-3px); }
.ab-btn--ghost-light { color: #fff; background: rgba(255,255,255,.08); border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.3); }
.ab-btn--ghost-light:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.18); color: #fff; }

/* =========================================================
   HERO - PREMIUM REDESIGN
========================================================= */
.ab-hero { position: relative; padding: 140px 0 120px; overflow: hidden; background: #fff; }
.ab-hero::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0; pointer-events: none;
  background: radial-gradient(800px 800px at 90% -10%, rgba(0,156,141,.06), transparent 60%),
              radial-gradient(600px 600px at -5% 110%, rgba(0,77,136,.04), transparent 60%);
}
.ab-hero .ab-shell { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.ab-hero-split { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 60px; align-items: center; }
.ab-hero-content { text-align: left; position: relative; z-index: 2; padding-right: 20px; }
.ab-hero-title { font-size: clamp(38px, 4.5vw, 58px); font-weight: 800; line-height: 1.15; margin: 20px 0 24px; color: var(--navy); }
.ab-hero-desc { font-size: 17.5px; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.85; max-width: 540px; margin: 0 0 36px; }

/* Clean Minimalist Stats (No Strips/Cards) */
.ab-hero-stats {
  display: flex; gap: 40px; margin-top: 30px; border-top: 1px solid rgba(0,77,136,.1); padding-top: 30px;
}
.ab-hero-stat {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 4px;
}
.ab-hero-stat .num {
  font-family: "Lora", serif; font-weight: 800; font-size: 42px;
  background: var(--grad); -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent; color: transparent;
  line-height: 1;
}
.ab-hero-stat .lbl { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 800; color: var(--muted); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .08em; }

.ab-hero-cta {
  display: flex; gap: 18px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-top: 40px;
}

.ab-hero-right {
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
}

.ab-hero-video-wrapper {
  position: relative; border-radius: 30px; overflow: hidden; 
  box-shadow: 0 30px 70px rgba(0,77,136,.15);
  background: #000; display: flex; aspect-ratio: 4/3;
  width: 100%; border: 1px solid rgba(0,156,141,0.1);
}
.ab-hero-video { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; object-position: top; opacity: 0.95; }


@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .ab-hero-split { grid-template-columns: 1fr; text-align: center; gap: 50px; }
  .ab-hero-content { padding-right: 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; text-align: center; }
  .ab-hero-desc { text-align: center; } .ab-hero-title, .ab-hero-content h3 { text-align: center; }
  .ab-hero-stats { justify-content: center; }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .ab-hero-stats { gap: 30px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
  .ab-hero-stat .num { font-size: 36px; }
  .ab-hero-stat .lbl { font-size: 11px; }
}

/* =========================================================
   WHO WE ARE
========================================================= */
.ab-who-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.15fr .85fr; gap: 56px; align-items: start; }

.ab-who-list { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 30px 0 0; display: grid; gap: 24px; }
.ab-who-list li { display: flex; gap: 18px; align-items: flex-start; }
.ab-who-list .icon { width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 12px; background: var(--grad-soft); color: var(--teal); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; flex-shrink: 0; }
.ab-who-list .icon svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; }
.ab-who-list strong { font-size: 16px; color: var(--navy); display: block; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.ab-who-list p { font-size: 14.5px; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.7; }

.ab-who-side { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 20px; }
.ab-mv-card { 
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); backdrop-filter: blur(10px); border: 1px solid var(--line); 
  border-radius: 20px; padding: 28px; box-shadow: 0 14px 40px rgba(0,50,92,0.06); position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.ab-mv-card::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0; opacity: 0.05; pointer-events: none;
  background: var(--grad);
}
.ab-mv-card--mission { border-left: 4px solid var(--teal); }
.ab-mv-card--vision { border-left: 4px solid var(--navy); }
.ab-mv-card .tag { font-size: 12px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--teal); margin-bottom: 12px; display: block; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.ab-mv-card--vision .tag { color: var(--navy); }
.ab-mv-card p { font-size: 15px; color: var(--ink); line-height: 1.7; font-weight: 500; position: relative; z-index: 1; }

.ab-values-row { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px; margin-top: 36px; }
.ab-value-chip {
  font-size: 13.5px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy); background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line);
  padding: 10px 18px; border-radius: 999px; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,50,92,0.04); transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}
.ab-value-chip:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); border-color: var(--teal); color: var(--teal); }
.ab-value-chip::before { content: ''; width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--grad); }

.ab-cert-card {
  background: var(--grad); border-radius: 22px; padding: 32px; color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 50px rgba(0,50,92,.18); position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.ab-cert-card::before { content:''; position:absolute; top:-60px; right:-60px; width:200px; height:200px; border-radius:50%; background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,255,255,.18), transparent 70%); }
.ab-cert-seal {
  width: 64px; height: 64px; border-radius: 50%; background: rgba(255,255,255,.14); border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,.4);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 16px; font-family:'Lora',serif; font-weight:700; font-size:11px; text-align:center; line-height:1.2;
}
.ab-cert-card h4 { color: #fff; font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.ab-cert-list { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: grid; gap: 10px; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.ab-cert-list li { font-size: 13.5px; font-weight: 600; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.92); }
.ab-cert-list li::before { content: '✓'; width: 18px; height: 18px; border-radius: 50%; background: rgba(255,255,255,.2); display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; font-size: 10px; flex-shrink:0; }

/* Industry Recognition Award Card from Home */
.award-block-showcase {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ib-white, #ffffff) 0%, var(--ib-soft-mint, #e5fffa) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 156, 141, 0.22);
  border-top: 4px solid var(--ib-teal, #00C6B5);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg, 16px);
  padding: clamp(24px, 4vw, 40px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: space-between;
  margin-top: 20px;
}
.award-showcase-ribbon {
  align-self: flex-start;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ib-navy, #011C38), #004D88);
  color: #ffffff; padding: 6px 14px; border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 10.5px; font-weight: 800; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}
.award-showcase-header h4 { font-size: 19px; font-weight: 800; color: var(--ib-navy, #011C38); margin-bottom: 6px; }
.award-by { font-size: 12.5px; color: var(--ib-teal, #00C6B5); font-weight: 700; }
.award-block-showcase p { font-size: 14px; color: #5a7184; line-height: 1.6; margin: 18px 0 26px; }

@media (max-width: 900px) { .ab-who-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } .ab-who-side { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 20px; } .ab-cert-card { grid-column: span 2; } }
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .ab-founder-new-card { height: auto !important; min-height: 480px !important; max-width: 85vw !important; }
 .ab-who-side { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } .ab-cert-card { grid-column: span 1; } }

/* =========================================================
   THREE BUSINESS SEGMENTS
========================================================= */
.ab-seg-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: 22px; position: relative; align-items: stretch; }
.ab-seg-connector { display: none; align-items: center; justify-content: center; }
@media (min-width: 901px) {
  .ab-seg-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 40px 1fr 40px 1fr; }
  .ab-seg-connector { display: flex; }
  .ab-seg-connector svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; color: var(--teal); }
}
.ab-seg-card {
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 24px; padding: 36px 30px;
  transition: all .4s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1); position: relative; overflow: hidden; z-index: 1;
}
.ab-seg-card--premium::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; border-radius: inherit; padding: 2px; z-index: -1;
  background: var(--grad); -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#fff 0 0);
  -webkit-mask-composite: xor; mask-composite: exclude; opacity: 0; transition: opacity .4s ease;
}
.ab-seg-card:hover { transform: translateY(-8px); box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(0,50,92,.15); }
.ab-seg-card--premium:hover::after { opacity: 1; }
.ab-seg-tag { font-size: 11px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--teal); }
.ab-seg-card h4 { font-size: 21px; margin: 12px 0 14px; line-height: 1.3; }
.ab-seg-card p { font-size: 15px; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.7; }
.ab-seg-icon { width: 56px; height: 56px; border-radius: 16px; background: var(--grad); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; color: #fff; margin-bottom: 22px; box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(0,156,141,.3); }
.ab-seg-icon--logo { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(0,50,92,.08); padding: 8px; }
.ab-seg-icon svg { width: 26px; height: 26px; }
@media (max-width: 900px) { .ab-seg-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } .ab-seg-card { padding: 28px 24px; } }

/* =========================================================
   WHY INCEPBIO — numbered points
========================================================= */
.ab-why-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 20px; }
.ab-why-card { display: flex; gap: 20px; padding: 26px; border-radius: 18px; border: 1px solid var(--line); background: #fff; transition: all .3s ease; }
.ab-why-card:hover { box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(0,50,92,.1); border-color: rgba(0,156,141,.3); transform: translateY(-3px); }
.ab-why-num {
  flex-shrink: 0; width: 52px; height: 52px; border-radius: 14px; background: var(--grad);
  color: #fff; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; position: relative;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 22px rgba(0,156,141,.28);
}
.ab-why-num svg { width: 24px; height: 24px; }
.ab-why-num .idx {
  position: absolute; bottom: -8px; right: -8px; width: 24px; height: 24px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: #fff; border: 1.5px solid var(--line); color: var(--navy); font-family:'Lora',serif; font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 11px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
}
.ab-why-card h4 { font-size: 17px; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.ab-why-card p { font-size: 14.5px; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.65; }
@media (max-width: 900px) { .ab-why-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .ab-why-card { flex-direction: column; gap: 14px; padding: 22px; text-align: left; }
  .ab-why-num { width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 12px; }
  .ab-why-num svg { width: 20px; height: 20px; }
}

/* =========================================================
   BY THE NUMBERS
========================================================= */
.ab-stats-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4,1fr); gap: 18px; }
.ab-stat-card {
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 18px; padding: 28px 22px; text-align: center;
  transition: all .3s ease; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.ab-stat-card::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; border-radius: inherit; padding: 1.4px; z-index: 0;
  background: var(--grad); -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#fff 0 0);
  -webkit-mask-composite: xor; mask-composite: exclude; opacity: 0; transition: opacity .35s ease;
}
.ab-stat-card:hover::before { opacity: .9; }
.ab-stat-card:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(0,50,92,.1); border-color: rgba(0,156,141,.3); }
.ab-stat-icon {
  width: 46px; height: 46px; border-radius: 13px; background: var(--grad-soft); color: var(--navy);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; margin: 0 auto 14px; position: relative; z-index: 1;
}
.ab-stat-icon svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; }
.ab-stat-card .num { font-family:'Lora',serif; font-weight: 700; font-size: 30px; background: var(--grad); -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent; color: transparent; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.ab-stat-card .lbl { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; margin-top: 6px; color: var(--ink); position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.ab-stat-card .desc { font-size: 12.5px; color: var(--muted); margin-top: 8px; line-height: 1.5; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
@media (max-width: 992px) { .ab-stats-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .ab-stats-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); gap: 10px; }
  .ab-stat-card { padding: 20px 14px; border-radius: 14px; }
  .ab-stat-icon { width: 38px; height: 38px; margin-bottom: 10px; }
  .ab-stat-card .num { font-size: 22px; }
}

/* =========================================================
   JOURNEY / TIMELINE
========================================================= */
.ab-journey-line { position: relative; max-width: 900px; margin: 0 auto; }
.ab-journey-line::before { content:''; position:absolute; left: 29px; top: 0; bottom: 0; width: 2px; background: var(--grad); opacity: .35; }
.ab-journey-item { position: relative; padding-left: 76px; margin-bottom: 40px; }
.ab-journey-item:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.ab-journey-dot {
  position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; width: 60px; height: 60px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--grad);
  color: #fff; font-family:'Lora',serif; font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 26px rgba(0,156,141,.3); border: 4px solid #fff;
}
.ab-journey-card { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 16px; padding: 22px 26px; box-shadow: 0 10px 26px rgba(0,50,92,.05); }
.ab-journey-card h4 { font-size: 17px; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.ab-journey-card p { font-size: 14px; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.65; }
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .ab-founder-new-card { height: auto !important; min-height: 480px !important; max-width: 85vw !important; }
 .ab-journey-item { padding-left: 62px; } .ab-journey-dot { width: 48px; height: 48px; font-size: 12px; } .ab-journey-line::before { left: 23px; } }

/* =========================================================
   GLOBAL LOCATIONS
========================================================= */
.ab-loc-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: 20px; }
.ab-loc-card { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 18px; padding: 30px 26px; text-align: center; transition: all .3s ease; }
.ab-loc-card:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(0,50,92,.1); border-color: rgba(0,156,141,.3); }
.ab-loc-flag { font-size: 34px; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.ab-loc-card h4 { font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.ab-loc-card p { font-size: 14px; color: var(--muted); }
@media (max-width: 768px) { .ab-loc-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* =========================================================
   INDUSTRIES WE SERVE
========================================================= */
.ab-ind-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4,1fr); gap: 16px; }
.ab-ind-card { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 16px; padding: 22px 20px; transition: all .3s ease; }
.ab-ind-card:hover { border-color: rgba(0,156,141,.35); box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(0,50,92,.08); transform: translateY(-3px); }
.ab-ind-icon { width: 38px; height: 38px; border-radius: 11px; background: var(--grad); color: #fff; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 14px; box-shadow: 0 8px 18px rgba(0,156,141,.28); }
.ab-ind-icon svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; }
.ab-ind-card h5 { font-size: 15px; margin-bottom: 10px; color: var(--navy); }
.ab-ind-card ul { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: grid; gap: 6px; }
.ab-ind-card li { font-size: 12.5px; color: var(--muted); padding-left: 14px; position: relative; }
.ab-ind-card li::before { content:''; position:absolute; left:0; top:7px; width:5px; height:5px; border-radius:50%; background: var(--teal); }
@media (max-width: 992px) { .ab-ind-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 560px) { .ab-ind-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* =========================================================
   LEADERSHIP
========================================================= */
.ab-founders-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 24px; margin-bottom: 48px; }
.ab-founder-card { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 22px; padding: 32px; display: flex; gap: 22px; transition: all .3s ease; }
.ab-founder-card:hover { box-shadow: 0 20px 44px rgba(0,50,92,.1); border-color: rgba(0,156,141,.3); }
.ab-founder-photo {
  width: 96px; height: 96px; border-radius: 20px; background: var(--grad-soft); flex-shrink: 0;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; color: var(--navy); font-family:'Lora',serif; font-weight:700; font-size: 30px;
}
.ab-founder-card h4 { font-size: 19px; margin-bottom: 2px; }
.ab-founder-role { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--teal); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .06em; margin-bottom: 12px; display: block; }
.ab-founder-card p.bio { font-size: 14px; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.65; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.ab-founder-tags { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.ab-founder-tags span { font-size: 11.5px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy); background: var(--bg-soft); border: 1px solid var(--line); padding: 6px 12px; border-radius: 999px; }
.ab-founder-link { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--teal); text-decoration: none; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; }
.ab-founder-link:hover { text-decoration: underline; }
@media (max-width: 900px) { .ab-founders-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } .ab-founder-card { flex-direction: column; } }

.ab-advisory-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: 18px; margin-bottom: 48px; }
.ab-advisory-card { background: var(--bg-soft); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 16px; padding: 24px; text-align: center; }
.ab-advisory-avatar { width: 56px; height: 56px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--grad); margin: 0 auto 14px; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; color:#fff; font-family:'Lora',serif; font-weight:700; }
.ab-advisory-card h5 { font-size: 15px; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.ab-advisory-card .role { font-size: 12px; color: var(--teal); font-weight: 700; display: block; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.ab-advisory-card .exp { font-size: 12px; color: var(--muted); }
@media (max-width: 768px) { .ab-advisory-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }
@media (max-width: 480px) { .ab-advisory-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

.ab-team-strip-label { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .08em; margin-bottom: 18px; text-align: center; }

/* ---------- MEET OUR TEAM — 2026 trending bento photo grid ---------- */
.ab-team-bento {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr); grid-auto-rows: 210px; gap: 14px;
}
.ab-team-card {
  position: relative; border-radius: 20px; overflow: hidden; grid-column: span 2;
  background: var(--grad-soft); border: 1px solid var(--line);
  transition: transform .4s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1), box-shadow .4s ease;
}
.ab-team-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: 0 22px 46px rgba(0,50,92,.16); }
.ab-team-card--lg { grid-column: span 3; grid-row: span 2; }
.ab-team-photo {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  background: linear-gradient(150deg, rgba(0,77,136,.16), rgba(0,156,141,.22));
  color: var(--navy); font-family: 'Lora', serif; font-weight: 700; font-size: 30px;
}
.ab-team-card--lg .ab-team-photo { font-size: 42px; }
.ab-team-photo::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.5) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 14px 14px; opacity: .5;
}
.ab-team-overlay {
  position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; z-index: 1; padding: 16px 18px;
  background: linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(1,28,56,.88) 0%, rgba(1,28,56,.35) 65%, transparent 100%);
}
.ab-team-overlay .name { display: block; color: #fff; font-weight: 700; font-size: 14.5px; }
.ab-team-card--lg .ab-team-overlay .name { font-size: 17px; }
.ab-team-overlay .role { display: block; color: rgba(255,255,255,.78); font-size: 12px; margin-top: 2px; }
.ab-team-tag {
  position: absolute; top: 14px; left: 14px; z-index: 1; font-size: 10.5px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: .06em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: #fff; background: rgba(255,255,255,.16); backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.3); padding: 5px 11px; border-radius: 999px;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .ab-team-bento { grid-template-columns: repeat(4,1fr); grid-auto-rows: 180px; }
  .ab-team-card { grid-column: span 2; }
  .ab-team-card--lg { grid-column: span 4; grid-row: span 1; }
}

/* ---------- MOBILE: horizontal scroll-snap carousel (distinct mobile pattern) ---------- */
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .ab-founder-new-card { height: auto !important; min-height: 480px !important; max-width: 85vw !important; }

  .ab-team-bento {
    display: flex; grid-auto-rows: unset; gap: 14px; overflow-x: auto; scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
    padding: 4px 4px 14px; margin: 0 -20px; padding-left: 20px; padding-right: 20px;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch; scrollbar-width: none;
  }
  .ab-team-bento::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }
  .ab-team-card, .ab-team-card--lg {
    flex: 0 0 68vw; max-width: 260px; height: 220px; scroll-snap-align: start; grid-column: unset; grid-row: unset;
  }
}

/* =========================================================
   TESTIMONIALS
========================================================= */
.ab-testi-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4,1fr); gap: 18px; }
.ab-testi-card { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 18px; padding: 24px 22px; transition: all .3s ease; }
.ab-testi-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: 0 18px 38px rgba(0,50,92,.1); border-color: rgba(0,156,141,.3); }
.ab-testi-quote { font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--ink); line-height: 1.65; margin-bottom: 18px; font-style: italic; }
.ab-testi-title { font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.ab-testi-meta { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; padding-top: 14px; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
.ab-testi-avatar { width: 36px; height: 36px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--grad); display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; color:#fff; font-weight:700; font-size: 13px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.ab-testi-meta .co { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--ink); display: block; }
.ab-testi-meta .team { font-size: 11.5px; color: var(--muted); }
@media (max-width: 992px) { .ab-testi-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }
@media (max-width: 560px) { .ab-testi-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* =========================================================
   CERTIFICATIONS / AWARDS STRIP
========================================================= */
.ab-badges-row { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 14px; justify-content: center; }
.ab-badge { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; border: 1.5px solid var(--line); border-radius: 999px; padding: 12px 22px; font-weight: 700; font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--navy); background: #fff; transition: .25s ease; }
.ab-badge:hover { border-color: var(--teal); box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(0,156,141,.15); }
.ab-badge .dot { width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--grad); }

/* =========================================================
   BOTTOM CTA
========================================================= */
.ab-cta-section { padding: 0 0 100px; }
.ab-cta-box {
  max-width: 1100px; margin: 0 auto; border-radius: 28px; padding: 64px 40px; text-align: center;
  background: #011C38; background-image: radial-gradient(120% 160% at 100% 0%, #004D88 0%, #011C38 65%);
  position: relative; overflow: hidden; box-shadow: 0 30px 70px rgba(0,50,92,.25);
}
.ab-cta-box::before { content:''; position:absolute; top:-80px; left:-80px; width:320px; height:320px; background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0,207,187,.18), transparent 70%); }
.ab-cta-box h2 { position: relative; z-index: 1; color: #fff; font-size: clamp(26px,3.6vw,38px); max-width: 640px; margin: 0 auto 30px; }
.ab-cta-btns { position: relative; z-index: 1; display: flex; gap: 16px; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; }

/* =========================================================
   NEWSLETTER STRIP
========================================================= */
.ab-newsletter { padding: 70px 0; background: var(--bg-soft); }
.ab-news-inner { max-width: 700px; margin: 0 auto; text-align: center; }
.ab-news-inner h3 { font-size: 24px; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.ab-news-inner p { color: var(--muted); font-size: 14.5px; margin-bottom: 28px; }
.ab-news-form { display: flex; gap: 12px; max-width: 460px; margin: 0 auto; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.ab-news-form input { flex: 1; min-width: 220px; padding: 15px 18px; border-radius: 10px; border: 1.5px solid var(--line); font-family: inherit; font-size: 14px; }
.ab-news-form input:focus { outline: none; border-color: var(--teal); }
.ab-news-form button {
  font-weight: 700; font-size: 14px; padding: 15px 26px; border-radius: 10px; border: none; color: #fff;
  background: var(--grad); cursor: pointer; transition: all .3s ease;
}
.ab-news-form button:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 12px 26px rgba(0,156,141,.3); }
@media (max-width: 560px) { .ab-news-form { flex-direction: column; } }

/* =========================================================
   AWARD POPUP TOAST
========================================================= */
.ab-award-toast {
  position: fixed; z-index: 9999; right: 26px; bottom: 26px; width: 340px; max-width: calc(100vw - 32px);
  background: #011C38; background-image: radial-gradient(140% 160% at 100% 0%, #004D88 0%, #011C38 65%);
  border-radius: 20px; padding: 20px 20px 20px 18px; box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(0,50,92,.35);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12); display: flex; gap: 14px; align-items: flex-start;
  transform: translateY(140%) scale(.92); opacity: 0; transition: transform .6s cubic-bezier(.2,.85,.25,1), opacity .5s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.ab-award-toast.show { transform: translateY(0) scale(1); opacity: 1; pointer-events: auto; }
.ab-award-toast::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; border-radius: inherit; padding: 1.4px; z-index: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00CFBB, #009C8D, #004D88);
  -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#fff 0 0);
  -webkit-mask-composite: xor; mask-composite: exclude; opacity: .8;
}
.ab-award-trophy {
  flex-shrink: 0; width: 50px; height: 50px; border-radius: 14px; position: relative; z-index: 1;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00CFBB, #009C8D); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(0,207,187,.4);
}
.ab-award-trophy svg { width: 24px; height: 24px; color: #fff; }
.ab-award-body { position: relative; z-index: 1; flex: 1; }
.ab-award-eyebrow { font-size: 10.5px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #6FE3D4; display: block; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.ab-award-body h5 { font-family: 'Lora', serif; color: #fff; font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.35; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.ab-award-body p { font-size: 12.5px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.72); line-height: 1.5; }
.ab-award-close {
  position: absolute; top: 10px; right: 10px; z-index: 2; width: 24px; height: 24px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.1); border: none; color: #fff; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1; transition: background .2s ease;
}
.ab-award-close:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.22); }

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .ab-founder-new-card { height: auto !important; min-height: 480px !important; max-width: 85vw !important; }

  .ab-award-toast {
    left: 16px; right: 16px; bottom: 16px; width: auto; max-width: none; padding: 16px 40px 16px 14px;
  }
  .ab-award-trophy { width: 42px; height: 42px; border-radius: 12px; }
  .ab-award-trophy svg { width: 20px; height: 20px; }
  .ab-award-body h5 { font-size: 13.5px; }
  .ab-award-body p { font-size: 11.5px; }
}

/* =========================================================
   RESPONSIVE — global
========================================================= */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .ab-section { padding: 50px 0; }
  .ab-hero { padding: 110px 0 60px; }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .ab-page * { transition: none !important; animation: none !important; }
}


/* ---------- MEET OUR TEAM - CONSULTING STYLE (For Founders) ---------- */
.ab-consult-team-card {
  background: linear-gradient(#fff, #fff) padding-box, var(--grad) border-box;
  border: 2px solid transparent;
  border-radius: 16px; margin-top: 54px; position: relative;
  text-align: center; box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,156,141,0.15); display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform .4s ease, box-shadow .4s ease;
}
.ab-consult-team-card__image-wrapper {
  width: 140px; height: 140px; border-radius: 50%; overflow: hidden; margin: -54px auto 20px;
  border: 4px solid #fff; box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.06); background: #fff;
  position: relative; z-index: 2; transition: transform .4s ease, box-shadow .4s ease;
}
.ab-consult-team-card:hover .ab-consult-team-card__image-wrapper { 
  transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.02); box-shadow: 0 14px 28px rgba(0,156,141,0.25); 
}
.ab-consult-team-card__image-wrapper img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; object-position: top; transition: transform .6s ease; }
.ab-consult-team-card:hover .ab-consult-team-card__image-wrapper img { transform: scale(1.15); filter: brightness(1.1); }
.ab-consult-team-card__content { padding: 0 24px 24px; flex-grow: 1; }
.ab-consult-team-card__content h3 { font-size: 20px; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 4px; font-weight: 700; }
.ab-consult-team-card__role {
  display: inline-block; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em; margin-bottom: 16px; padding: 4px 10px; border-radius: 4px;
  background: var(--grad); color: #fff;
}
.ab-consult-team-card__content p { font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--ink); margin: 0; line-height: 1.6; }
.ab-consult-team-card__footer { 
  background: var(--grad); padding: 14px; border-radius: 0 0 15px 15px; display: flex; 
  justify-content: center; gap: 12px; 
}
.ab-social-link { 
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; width: 32px; height: 32px; 
  border-radius: 50%; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.4); color: #fff; transition: all .3s ease; font-size: 14px; text-decoration: none;
}
.ab-social-link:hover { background: #fff; color: var(--teal); transform: translateY(-2px); }

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .ab-consult-team-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; }
}


.team-row-4 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 30px;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  padding-top: 40px;
}
.team-row-3 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 30px;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  padding-top: 40px;
  max-width: 900px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .team-row-4, .team-row-3 {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    max-width: 100%;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .team-row-4, .team-row-3 {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}




.Value -replace 'background: rgba\(255,255,255,0\.2\); color: #fff;', 'background: var(--grad); color: #fff;'

.ab-consult-team-card__content p { font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--ink); margin: 0; line-height: 1.6; }
.ab-consult-team-card__footer { 
  background: var(--grad); padding: 14px; border-radius: 0 0 15px 15px; display: flex; 
  justify-content: center; gap: 12px; 
}
.ab-social-link { 
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; width: 32px; height: 32px; 
  border-radius: 50%; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.4); color: #fff; transition: all .3s ease; font-size: 14px; text-decoration: none;
}
.ab-social-link:hover { background: #fff; color: var(--teal); transform: translateY(-2px); }

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .ab-consult-team-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; }
}


.team-row-4 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 30px;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  padding-top: 40px;
}
.team-row-3 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 30px;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  padding-top: 40px;
  max-width: 900px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .team-row-4, .team-row-3 {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    max-width: 100%;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .team-row-4, .team-row-3 {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}




.Value -replace 'background: rgba\(0,0,0,0\.15\);', 'background: var(--grad);'

.ab-social-link { 
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; width: 32px; height: 32px; 
  border-radius: 50%; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.4); color: #fff; transition: all .3s ease; font-size: 14px; text-decoration: none;
}
.ab-social-link:hover { background: #fff; color: var(--teal); transform: translateY(-2px); }

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .ab-consult-team-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; }
}


.team-row-4 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 30px;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  padding-top: 40px;
}
.team-row-3 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 30px;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  padding-top: 40px;
  max-width: 900px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .team-row-4, .team-row-3 {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    max-width: 100%;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .team-row-4, .team-row-3 {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}






@keyframes premiumFloat {
  0% { transform: translateY(0px); box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0,198,181,0.2); }
  50% { transform: translateY(-15px); box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(0,198,181,0.4); }
  100% { transform: translateY(0px); box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0,198,181,0.2); }
}
.ab-hero-video-wrapper {
  aspect-ratio: 16/9 !important;
  border-radius: 16px !important;
  border: 4px solid #ffffff;
  animation: premiumFloat 6s ease-in-out infinite;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}
.ab-hero-video-wrapper:hover {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}
.popup-image:hover {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}