.about-intro {
  background-color: #fff;
  padding: 60px 20px;
}

.about-intro-container {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 40px;
}

.about-intro-left {
  flex: 1;
}

.about-intro-left h2 {
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0c2340;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.about-intro-left .highlight {
  color: #f95e27; /* Orange highlight */
}

.about-intro-right {
  flex: 1;
  border-left: 3px solid #40A5A6;
  padding-left: 20px;
}

.about-intro-right p {
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #555;
}

/*
.typed-slot { display: inline-block; white-space: nowrap; }
.slot-exp { width: 8ch; text-align: left;}      
.slot-inv { width: 10ch; text-align: left;}     

.ampersand { display: inline-block; width: 1ch; text-align: center; color: #0c2340; margin-right: 1ch; }
*/

.typed-slot { display: inline-block; white-space: nowrap; }
.slot-exp { width: 8ch; text-align: left; }      
.slot-inv { width: 10ch; text-align: left; }     

.ampersand {
  display: inline-block;
  color: #0c2340;
  font-weight: inherit;
}

.ampersand::before,
.ampersand::after {
  content: "\00a0"; /* non-breaking space before & after */
}

/* Target Safari/MacBook to adjust spacing */
@supports (-webkit-touch-callout: none) {
  .ampersand {
    margin-right: 0.5ch; /* Reduce margin slightly for Safari */
  }
}

/* Highlight color stays the same as before */
.highlight { color: #f95e27; }

/* Blinking caret shown only while typing/erasing */
.type-caret::after {
  content: "|";
  display: inline-block;
  margin-left: 2px;
  animation: blink 1s steps(1, end) infinite;
}
@keyframes blink { 50% { opacity: 0; } }

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .about-intro-container {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }
  .about-intro-right {
    border-left: none;
    padding-left: 0;
    border-top: 3px solid #40A5A6;
    padding-top: 20px;
  }
}

/* Force spacing before ampersand only on Safari */
@supports (-webkit-touch-callout: none) {
  .ampersand {
    margin-left: 0.5ch; /* Adjust the spacing value as needed */
  }
}



.about-hero {
  width: 100%;
  margin: 24px 0 0;          /* space above; tweak to match your layout */
  overflow: hidden;           /* hide any image overflow on small screens */
}

.about-hero picture,
.about-hero img {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;               /* keep natural aspect ratio */
}

.about-hero { position: relative; }
.about-hero::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute; inset:0;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(0,123,137,0.05), rgba(0,123,137,0.05));
  pointer-events:none;
}


/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 992px) { .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 560px) { .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* Layout */
.vm-section {
  padding: 56px 20px;
}
.vm-row {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto 48px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr;
  gap: 36px;
  align-items: center;
}
.vm-row-reverse { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr; }
.vm-row-reverse > .vm-text { order: 2; }
.vm-row-reverse > .vm-media { order: 1; }

.vm-text h3 {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0c2340;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.vm-text p {
  position: relative;
  color: #2b3a4a;
  line-height: 1.7;
  padding-left: 18px;
}
.vm-text p::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; top: 6px; bottom: 6px;
  width: 3px;
  background: #40A5A6;       /* teal accent line */
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.vm-media img {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: 360px;             /* crop for a premium look */
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0,0,0,.08);
}

/* Animations */
.fade-slide {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(20px);
  transition: opacity .6s ease-out, transform .6s ease-out;
}
.fade-slide.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.zoom-fade {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: scale(.96);
  transition: opacity .6s ease, transform .6s ease;
}
.zoom-fade.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: scale(1);
}

/* Respect reduced motion */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .fade-slide, .zoom-fade {
    opacity: 1 !important;
    transform: none !important;
    transition: none !important;
  }
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .vm-row,
  .vm-row-reverse {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .vm-row-reverse > .vm-text,
  .vm-row-reverse > .vm-media {
    order: initial;
  }
  .vm-media img { height: 300px; }
}
@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .vm-media img { height: 240px; }
}


/* ---------- Section shell ---------- */
.team-section {
  padding: 15px;
  text-align: center;
}
.team-title {
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  color: #0c2340;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  font-weight: 800;
}
.team-subtitle {
  color: #64748b;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

/* ---------- Grid ---------- */
.team-grid{
  max-width:1200px; margin:0 auto;
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(3, minmax(0,1fr));
  gap:24px;
  justify-content:center;   /* centers the tracks */
  justify-items:center;     /* centers the card in its cell */
}

@media (max-width: 960px) { .team-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }
@media (max-width: 640px) { .team-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ---------- Card ---------- */
.team-card {
  position: relative;
  height: 440px;
  border-radius: 22px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #F8F9FB;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(0,0,0,.18);
  isolation: isolate;                 /* keep overlay effects inside */
  grid-column:2;
}

/* Photo */
.team-media {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-image: var(--photo);
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  filter: saturate(1.05);
  transform: translateZ(0);
}

/* ---------- Bottom overlay (initial) → full overlay (hover) ---------- */
.team-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
  height: 34%;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-rows: auto 0fr;
  gap: 14px;
  padding: 22px 22px 24px;
  text-align: left;
  color: #fff;
  transition: height .45s ease, grid-template-rows .45s ease;
  
  background: linear-gradient(
    to top,
    rgba(0, 87, 183, 0.9) 0%,    /* deep blue */
    rgba(0, 87, 183, 0.7) 40%,
    rgba(0, 87, 183, 0) 100%     /* transparent */
  );

  border-top-left-radius: 18px;
  border-top-right-radius: 18px;
}

/* Grid lines (like your 3rd image) appear only when expanded */
.team-overlay::before {
  content:"";
  position:absolute; inset:0;
  border-radius: inherit;
  opacity: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.06) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,.06) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 36px 36px, 36px 36px;
  transition: opacity .45s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
  mix-blend-mode: lighten;
}

/* Name + role block (always visible) */
.team-info { z-index: 1; }
.member-name {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: .2px;
  margin: 0 0 6px 0;
}
.member-role {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: .95rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--accent);               /* role color = overlay accent */
  opacity: .95;
}

/* Bio (only when expanded) */
.team-bio {
  overflow: hidden;                   /* hidden until expanded */
  z-index: 1;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.92);
  line-height: 1.65;
  font-size: .98rem;
}

.team-card {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.team-overlay {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  height: 100%;
  padding: 20px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.team-info {
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.team-bio {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: max-height 0.4s ease, opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.team-card:hover .team-info {
  transform: translateY(-20px); /* move name/role up */
}

.team-card:hover .team-bio {
  max-height: 300px; /* set large enough so all text fits */
  opacity: 1;
}

/* ---------- Hover state ---------- */
.team-card:hover .team-overlay {
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(
    to top,
    rgba(0, 87, 183, 0.9) 0%, 
    rgba(0, 87, 183, 0.7) 40%,
    rgba(0, 87, 183, 0) 100%
  );
}

.team-card:hover .team-overlay::before {
  opacity: .75;                       /* show grid texture */
}

/* Subtle lift on hover */
.team-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 34px rgba(0,0,0,.22);
  transition: transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease;
}

/* Accessibility: no motion */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .team-card, .team-overlay { transition: none !important; }
  .team-card:hover { transform: none; }
}

/* Only apply hidden state when JS is available */
.js .reveal-on-scroll {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(40px);
  transition: opacity 3s ease, transform 3s ease;
  will-change: opacity, transform;
}
.js .reveal-on-scroll.is-visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.js .team-card {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(20px);
  transition: opacity 3s ease, transform 3s ease;
}
.js .reveal-on-scroll.is-visible .team-card { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
.js .reveal-on-scroll.is-visible .team-card:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: .12s; }
.js .reveal-on-scroll.is-visible .team-card:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: .24s; }
.js .reveal-on-scroll.is-visible .team-card:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: .36s; }

.team-section.reveal-on-scroll { opacity: 1 !important; transform: none !important; }

.team-section.reveal-on-scroll { 
  opacity: 1 !important; 
  transform: none !important; 
}

.team-grid { 
  justify-content: center; 
  justify-items: center;   
}
.team-card { 
  grid-column: 2;   
  min-height: 440px;         
  width: min(420px, 92vw);   
}

@media (max-width: 960px){ .team-card { grid-column: 1 / -1; } }
@media (max-width: 640px){ .team-card { grid-column: auto; } }

.about-intro-left h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 4vw, 2rem);
  line-height: 1.3;
}

/* Force spacing before ampersand only on Safari */
@supports (-webkit-touch-callout: none) {
  .slot-exp::after {
    content: "\00a0";  /* non-breaking space */
  }
}

/* Founder Section */
.founder-section {
  padding: 0px 20px;
  text-align: center;
}

.founder-heading {
  font-size: 1.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0c2340;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.founder-subheading {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: #555;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.founder-insight {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  gap: 60px;
  text-align: center;
}

.founder-left {
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
}

.founder-photo img {
  width: 220px;
  height: 220px;
  border-radius: 50%;  /* circle photo */
  object-fit: cover;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
}

.member-name {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-top: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  color: #0c2340;
}

.member-role {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: black;
  margin: 0;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.founder-message {
  flex: 1;
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: #2b3a4a;
  text-align: left;
  max-width: 700px;
  margin-top: -90px;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .founder-insight {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 30px;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .founder-message {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 90%;
    margin-top: 0px;
  }
}