/* ============================================================
   KULKARNI DERMATOLOGY CENTRE — about.css
   FULLY STANDALONE — no dependency on index.css
   ============================================================ */

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Cormorant+Garamond:wght@400;600;700&family=DM+Sans:wght@300;400;500;600&display=swap');

/* ============================================================
   CSS VARIABLES
   ============================================================ */
:root {
  --navy:         #1a2e7a;
  --navy-dark:    #111e55;
  --cyan:         #00b8d9;
  --mint:         #00e5a0;
  --teal:         #00c9b1;
  --white:        #ffffff;
  --soft-bg:      #f0fbff;
  --text-dark:    #0d1b4b;
  --text-mid:     #3a4a7a;
  --text-light:   #7a8ab0;
  --font-display: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
  --font-body:    'DM Sans', sans-serif;
  --nav-h:        80px;
  --radius:       18px;
  --shadow:       0 8px 40px rgba(26,46,122,.12);
  --transition:   .35s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
}

/* ============================================================
   RESET & BASE
   ============================================================ */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }
body { font-family: var(--font-body); background: var(--white); color: var(--text-dark); overflow-x: hidden; }
img  { display: block; max-width: 100%; }
a    { text-decoration: none; color: inherit; }
ul   { list-style: none; }

/* ============================================================
   NAVBAR
   ============================================================ */
.navbar {
  position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: var(--nav-h);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 0 5%; background: rgba(255,255,255,.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,184,217,.15); z-index: 1000;
  transition: box-shadow var(--transition);
}
.navbar.scrolled { box-shadow: 0 4px 30px rgba(26,46,122,.12); }
.nav-logo { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; }
.nav-logo img { height: 80px; width: auto; }
.nav-links { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; }
.nav-links a {
  font-size: .9rem; font-weight: 500; color: var(--text-mid);
  padding: 8px 18px; border-radius: 50px;
  transition: all var(--transition); position: relative;
}
.nav-links a::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; bottom: 4px; left: 50%; right: 50%;
  height: 2px; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--mint), var(--cyan));
  border-radius: 2px; transition: all var(--transition);
}
.nav-links a:hover { color: var(--navy); }
.nav-links a:hover::after, .nav-links a.active::after { left: 18px; right: 18px; }
.nav-links a.active { color: var(--navy); font-weight: 600; }
.nav-cta {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy), var(--cyan)) !important;
  color: var(--white) !important; padding: 10px 24px !important;
  border-radius: 50px !important; font-weight: 600 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,184,217,.35);
  transition: transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition) !important;
}
.nav-cta:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(0,184,217,.5) !important; }
.nav-cta::after { display: none !important; }
.hamburger { display: none; flex-direction: column; gap: 5px; cursor: pointer; padding: 4px; background: none; border: none; }
.hamburger span { width: 26px; height: 2.5px; background: var(--navy); border-radius: 2px; transition: all var(--transition); }
.hamburger.open span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(7.5px) rotate(45deg); }
.hamburger.open span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; transform: scaleX(0); }
.hamburger.open span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-7.5px) rotate(-45deg); }
.mobile-nav {
  display: none; position: fixed; top: var(--nav-h); left: 0; right: 0;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.97); backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  padding: 20px 5% 30px; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,184,217,.15);
  flex-direction: column; gap: 4px; z-index: 999;
  transform: translateY(-20px); opacity: 0; pointer-events: none;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.mobile-nav.open { display: flex; transform: translateY(0); opacity: 1; pointer-events: all; }
.mobile-nav a { font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 500; color: var(--text-mid); padding: 12px 16px; border-radius: 12px; transition: all var(--transition); }
.mobile-nav a:hover { background: var(--soft-bg); color: var(--navy); }
.mobile-nav .nav-cta { margin-top: 8px; text-align: center; background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy), var(--cyan)) !important; color: var(--white) !important; }

/* ============================================================
   BUTTONS
   ============================================================ */
.btn-primary {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy), #2541a8); color: var(--white);
  font-size: .95rem; font-weight: 600; padding: 14px 30px; border-radius: 50px;
  border: none; cursor: pointer; box-shadow: 0 6px 30px rgba(26,46,122,.35);
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.btn-primary:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(26,46,122,.4); }
.btn-primary svg { transition: transform var(--transition); }
.btn-primary:hover svg { transform: translateX(4px); }
.btn-secondary {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  background: transparent; color: var(--navy);
  font-size: .95rem; font-weight: 600; padding: 13px 28px; border-radius: 50px;
  border: 2px solid rgba(0,184,217,.4); cursor: pointer; transition: all var(--transition);
}
.btn-secondary:hover { background: rgba(0,184,217,.08); border-color: var(--cyan); transform: translateY(-3px); }

/* ============================================================
   SHARED TYPOGRAPHY
   ============================================================ */
.section-tag {
  display: inline-block; font-size: .75rem; font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--teal); background: rgba(0,201,177,.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,201,177,.2);
  padding: 5px 14px; border-radius: 50px; margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.section-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: clamp(2rem,4vw,3rem);
  font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 10px; line-height: 1.2;
}
.section-subtitle {
  font-size: 1rem; color: var(--text-mid); max-width: 520px;
  line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 40px;
  text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-word;
  hyphens: auto; -webkit-hyphens: auto; word-break: break-word;
}
.gradient-text {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--mint), var(--cyan), var(--navy));
  -webkit-background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent; background-clip: text;
}

/* ============================================================
   ANIMATIONS
   ============================================================ */
@keyframes fadeSlideUp { from{opacity:0;transform:translateY(24px)} to{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0)} }
@keyframes floatCell {
  0%  {transform:translateY(0) scale(1) rotate(0deg);}
  33% {transform:translateY(-40px) scale(1.05) rotate(120deg);}
  66% {transform:translateY(20px) scale(.95) rotate(240deg);}
  100%{transform:translateY(0) scale(1) rotate(360deg);}
}
@keyframes morphShape {
  0%,100%{border-radius:40% 60% 70% 30% / 40% 50% 60% 50%;}
  33%    {border-radius:70% 30% 50% 50% / 30% 30% 70% 70%;}
  66%    {border-radius:30% 60% 30% 70% / 50% 60% 30% 40%;}
}
@keyframes tickerMove { 0%{transform:translateX(0)} 100%{transform:translateX(-50%)} }
.reveal { opacity:0; transform:translateY(32px); transition:opacity .7s ease, transform .7s ease; }
.reveal.visible { opacity:1; transform:translateY(0); }

/* ============================================================
   PAGE HERO
   ============================================================ */
.page-hero {
  min-height: 56vh; padding-top: var(--nav-h);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden; text-align: center;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 80% at 80% 60%, rgba(0,229,160,.08) 0%, transparent 65%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 60% at 15% 40%, rgba(0,184,217,.1)  0%, transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 40% 50% at 50% 10%, rgba(26,46,122,.06) 0%, transparent 55%);
}
.page-hero-bg-cells { position:absolute; inset:0; pointer-events:none; overflow:hidden; }
.page-hero-bg-cells .cell { position:absolute; border-radius:50%; opacity:.055; animation:floatCell linear infinite; }
.page-hero-bg-cells .cell:nth-child(1){width:200px;height:200px;background:var(--mint);top:5%;left:3%;animation-duration:20s;}
.page-hero-bg-cells .cell:nth-child(2){width:130px;height:130px;background:var(--cyan);top:65%;left:1%;animation-duration:24s;animation-delay:-5s;}
.page-hero-bg-cells .cell:nth-child(3){width:250px;height:250px;background:var(--navy);top:15%;left:78%;animation-duration:22s;animation-delay:-9s;}
.page-hero-bg-cells .cell:nth-child(4){width:100px;height:100px;background:var(--teal);top:72%;left:88%;animation-duration:18s;animation-delay:-3s;}
.page-hero-bg-cells .cell:nth-child(5){width:160px;height:160px;background:var(--mint);top:40%;left:50%;animation-duration:28s;animation-delay:-14s;}
.page-hero-content { position:relative; z-index:2; padding:60px 5%; animation:fadeSlideUp .8s ease both; }
.page-hero-breadcrumb {
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:8px;
  font-size:.78rem; font-weight:600; letter-spacing:.08em; text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--text-light); margin-bottom:20px;
}
.page-hero-breadcrumb a { color:var(--teal); transition:color var(--transition); }
.page-hero-breadcrumb a:hover { color:var(--cyan); }
.page-hero-breadcrumb .sep { color:var(--text-light); }
.page-hero-title {
  font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:clamp(2.6rem,5.5vw,4.4rem);
  font-weight:700; line-height:1.1; color:var(--navy); margin-bottom:20px;
  animation:fadeSlideUp .8s .15s ease both;
}
.page-hero-subtitle {
  font-size:1.05rem; line-height:1.75; color:var(--text-mid);
  max-width:600px; margin:0 auto 36px; text-align:center;
  animation:fadeSlideUp .8s .3s ease both;
}
.page-hero-stats {
  display:flex; gap:0; justify-content:center;
  background:var(--white); border:1px solid rgba(0,184,217,.15);
  border-radius:20px; box-shadow:0 12px 48px rgba(26,46,122,.1);
  overflow:hidden; max-width:680px; margin:0 auto;
  animation:fadeSlideUp .8s .45s ease both;
}
.phs-item {
  flex:1; padding:24px 16px; text-align:center;
  border-right:1px solid rgba(0,184,217,.12); transition:background var(--transition);
}
.phs-item:last-child { border-right:none; }
.phs-item:hover { background:var(--soft-bg); }
.phs-number {
  font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:2rem; font-weight:700;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--mint),var(--cyan));
  -webkit-background-clip:text; -webkit-text-fill-color:transparent; background-clip:text; line-height:1;
}
.phs-label { font-size:.72rem; color:var(--text-light); margin-top:5px; font-weight:600; letter-spacing:.06em; text-transform:uppercase; }

/* ============================================================
   TICKER
   ============================================================ */
.ticker { background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--navy),#2541a8); overflow:hidden; padding:14px 0; }
.ticker-inner { display:flex; animation:tickerMove 28s linear infinite; width:max-content; }
.ticker-item { display:flex; align-items:center; gap:12px; padding:0 40px; font-size:.82rem; font-weight:500; color:rgba(255,255,255,.85); white-space:nowrap; }
.ticker-item .dot { width:5px; height:5px; background:var(--mint); border-radius:50%; flex-shrink:0; }

/* ============================================================
   OUR STORY
   ============================================================ */
.about-story {
  padding: 100px 8%; display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 1fr; gap: 72px; align-items: start;
}
.story-visual { position:relative; width:100%; padding:32px 0 0 32px; }
.story-bg-blob {
  position:absolute; width:380px; height:380px;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(0,229,160,.12),rgba(0,184,217,.16));
  border-radius:40% 60% 70% 30% / 40% 50% 60% 50%;
  animation:morphShape 8s ease-in-out infinite;
  top:0; left:0; z-index:1; pointer-events:none;
}
.story-img-wrap {
  position:relative; z-index:2;
  border-radius:24px; overflow:hidden;
  box-shadow:0 28px 72px rgba(26,46,122,.20);
  border:1px solid rgba(0,184,217,.15);
  background:var(--soft-bg);
}
.story-img-wrap > img { display:block; width:100%; height:auto; transition:transform .7s ease; }
.story-visual:hover .story-img-wrap > img { transform:scale(1.02); }
.story-img-wrap.img-fallback {
  min-height:300px; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--soft-bg),rgba(0,184,217,.08));
}

/* Brand strip below clinic photo */
.story-brand-strip {
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px; flex-wrap:wrap;
  margin-top:16px; padding:12px 16px;
  background:var(--white); border:1px solid rgba(0,184,217,.12);
  border-radius:14px; position:relative; z-index:2;
  box-shadow:0 4px 16px rgba(26,46,122,.06);
}
.story-brand-pill {
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  padding:6px 14px; background:var(--soft-bg);
  border:1px solid rgba(0,184,217,.15); border-radius:8px;
  transition:all var(--transition);
}
.story-brand-pill:hover { transform:translateY(-2px); box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(26,46,122,.1); }
.story-brand-pill img { height:22px; width:auto; object-fit:contain; max-width:90px; }
.story-brand-pill span { font-size:.72rem; font-weight:700; color:var(--navy); letter-spacing:.05em; }

/* Story content */
.story-content { display:flex; flex-direction:column; align-items:flex-start; }
.story-content .section-tag  { align-self:flex-start; }
.story-content .section-title { width:100%; text-align:left; }
.story-content .section-subtitle {
  width:100%; max-width:100%;
  text-align:justify; text-justify:inter-word;
  hyphens:auto; -webkit-hyphens:auto;
  margin-bottom:20px; line-height:1.8; font-size:1rem; color:var(--text-mid);
}
.story-content .section-subtitle:last-of-type { margin-bottom:0; }
.story-pillars { display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:14px; margin-top:32px; width:100%; }
.story-pillar {
  background:var(--soft-bg); border:1px solid rgba(0,184,217,.12);
  border-radius:14px; padding:18px 16px;
  display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:12px; transition:all var(--transition);
}
.story-pillar:hover { background:rgba(0,184,217,.07); transform:translateY(-3px); box-shadow:0 6px 20px rgba(26,46,122,.08); border-color:rgba(0,184,217,.28); }
.sp-icon { font-size:1.5rem; flex-shrink:0; }
.sp-text strong { display:block; font-size:.85rem; font-weight:600; color:var(--navy); margin-bottom:4px; }
.sp-text span { font-size:.76rem; color:var(--text-mid); line-height:1.55; display:block; text-align:justify; text-justify:inter-word; hyphens:auto; -webkit-hyphens:auto; }

/* ============================================================
   CORE VALUES — dark navy, machine images as card visual tops
   ============================================================ */
.about-values {
  padding:100px 8%; background:var(--navy-dark);
  position:relative; overflow:hidden;
}
.about-values::before {
  content:''; position:absolute; inset:0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 60% at 20% 50%, rgba(0,229,160,.07) 0%, transparent 70%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 40% 50% at 80% 50%, rgba(0,184,217,.09) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events:none;
}
.about-values .section-tag   { color:var(--mint); background:rgba(0,229,160,.1); border-color:rgba(0,229,160,.2); }
.about-values .section-title { color:var(--white); margin-bottom:10px; }
.about-values .section-subtitle { color:rgba(255,255,255,.65); margin:0 auto 60px; text-align:center; max-width:520px; }
.values-header { text-align:center; position:relative; z-index:2; }

.values-grid {
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(240px,1fr));
  gap:22px; position:relative; z-index:2;
}

.value-card {
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  border-radius:var(--radius); overflow:hidden;
  transition:all var(--transition);
  display:flex; flex-direction:column;
}
.value-card:hover { transform:translateY(-8px); border-color:rgba(0,229,160,.4); box-shadow:0 20px 56px rgba(0,0,0,.35); }

/* Machine image at top of each value card — WHITE bg so machine pops */
.value-card-machine {
  width:100%; height:180px; position:relative; overflow:hidden;
  background:#ffffff; flex-shrink:0;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
}
.value-card-machine img {
  width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:contain; padding:14px;
  transition:transform .5s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
}
.value-card:hover .value-card-machine img { transform:scale(1.07); }
.value-card-machine-overlay {
  position:absolute; bottom:0; left:0; right:0; height:50px;
  background:linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent, rgba(17,30,85,.15));
  pointer-events:none;
}
.value-card-machine.vc-machine-fallback {
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(0,229,160,.1),rgba(0,184,217,.1));
}

/* Card text body */
.value-card-icon {
  width:52px; height:52px; margin:20px auto 14px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.1); border-radius:16px;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  font-size:1.8rem; transition:transform var(--transition);
}
.value-card:hover .value-card-icon { transform:scale(1.1) rotate(-5deg); }
.value-card h3 { font-size:1rem; font-weight:600; color:var(--white); margin-bottom:10px; text-align:center; padding:0 18px; }
.value-card p {
  font-size:.82rem; color:rgba(255,255,255,.58); line-height:1.65;
  padding:0 18px 24px; text-align:justify; text-justify:inter-word;
  hyphens:auto; -webkit-hyphens:auto;
}

/* ============================================================
   MEET THE DOCTOR
   ============================================================ */
.about-team {
  padding:100px 8%; background:var(--soft-bg); position:relative; overflow:hidden;
}
.about-team::before {
  content:''; position:absolute; top:-100px; left:-100px;
  width:400px; height:400px;
  background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(0,229,160,.07) 0%,transparent 70%);
  border-radius:50%; pointer-events:none;
}
.team-header { text-align:center; margin-bottom:60px; }
.team-header .section-subtitle { margin:0 auto; text-align:center; }
.doctor-profile {
  display:flex; flex-direction:column;
  background:var(--white); border:1px solid rgba(0,184,217,.14);
  border-radius:28px; overflow:hidden;
  box-shadow:0 16px 56px rgba(26,46,122,.1);
  max-width:900px; margin:0 auto; transition:box-shadow var(--transition);
}
.doctor-profile:hover { box-shadow:0 24px 72px rgba(26,46,122,.16); }
.doctor-profile-photo {
  position:relative; width:100%; overflow:hidden; flex-shrink:0;
  background:linear-gradient(160deg,#e8f8ff 0%,#d0f5ee 55%,#ddeeff 100%);
}
.doctor-profile-photo::before {
  content:''; position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:1; pointer-events:none;
  background-image:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(0,184,217,.20) 1px,transparent 1px);
  background-size:22px 22px;
}
.doctor-profile-photo::after {
  content:''; position:absolute; bottom:0; left:0; right:0;
  z-index:2; height:110px;
  background:linear-gradient(to top,rgba(17,30,85,.55) 0%,rgba(17,30,85,.18) 55%,transparent 100%);
  pointer-events:none;
}
.doctor-profile-photo-inner {
  position:relative; z-index:3;
  width:100%; aspect-ratio:3/2; overflow:hidden;
}
.doctor-profile-photo-inner img {
  width:100%; height:100%;
  object-fit:cover; object-position:center 20%;
  display:block; transition:transform .7s ease;
}
.doctor-profile:hover .doctor-profile-photo-inner img { transform:scale(1.04); }
.doctor-photo-fallback {
  min-height:320px; background:linear-gradient(160deg,#e8f8ff,#d0f5ee);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; font-size:5rem;
}
.doctor-profile-tag {
  position:absolute; bottom:20px; left:50%; transform:translateX(-50%);
  z-index:4; white-space:nowrap;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.16); backdrop-filter:blur(10px); -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(10px);
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.32); color:var(--white);
  font-size:.75rem; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:.09em; text-transform:uppercase;
  padding:8px 24px; border-radius:50px; box-shadow:0 4px 16px rgba(0,0,0,.18);
}
.doctor-profile-info { padding:40px 48px 44px; display:flex; flex-direction:column; }
.doctor-name { font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:clamp(1.7rem,3.5vw,2.2rem); font-weight:700; color:var(--navy); margin-bottom:6px; line-height:1.15; }
.doctor-title { font-size:.9rem; font-weight:600; color:var(--teal); margin-bottom:18px; }
.doctor-qualifications { display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:8px; margin-bottom:20px; }
.qual-badge { font-size:.73rem; font-weight:600; color:var(--navy); background:rgba(0,184,217,.1); border:1px solid rgba(0,184,217,.22); padding:5px 13px; border-radius:50px; }
.doctor-bio { font-size:.88rem; line-height:1.8; color:var(--text-mid); text-align:justify; text-justify:inter-word; hyphens:auto; -webkit-hyphens:auto; word-break:break-word; }
.doctor-profile-meta-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:11px 24px; }
.doctor-meta-row { display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:9px; font-size:.8rem; color:var(--text-mid); line-height:1.5; }
.doctor-meta-row .dm-icon { color:var(--teal); flex-shrink:0; font-size:.9rem; margin-top:1px; }
.doctor-meta-divider { height:1px; background:rgba(0,184,217,.15); margin:20px 0; }
.doctor-profile-actions { display:flex; gap:14px; flex-wrap:wrap; margin-top:4px; }

/* ============================================================
   JOURNEY TIMELINE
   ============================================================ */
.about-journey { padding:100px 8%; background:var(--white); position:relative; overflow:hidden; }
.about-journey::before {
  content:''; position:absolute; top:0; right:-120px;
  width:500px; height:500px;
  background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(0,184,217,.05) 0%,transparent 70%);
  border-radius:50%; pointer-events:none;
}
.journey-header { text-align:center; }
.journey-header .section-subtitle { text-align:center; margin:0 auto 56px; }
.journey-timeline { position:relative; max-width:860px; margin:0 auto; padding-left:40px; }
.journey-timeline::before {
  content:''; position:absolute; left:16px; top:10px; bottom:10px; width:2px;
  background:linear-gradient(to bottom,var(--mint),var(--cyan),var(--navy)); border-radius:2px;
}
.journey-item { position:relative; margin-bottom:32px; }
.journey-item:last-child { margin-bottom:0; }
.journey-dot {
  position:absolute; left:-32px; top:24px;
  width:14px; height:14px; border-radius:50%;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--mint),var(--cyan));
  border:3px solid var(--white); box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(0,184,217,.2); z-index:2;
}
.journey-card {
  background:var(--soft-bg); border:1px solid rgba(0,184,217,.12);
  border-radius:18px; padding:26px 28px;
  display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:20px; transition:all var(--transition);
}
.journey-card:hover { transform:translateX(6px); border-color:rgba(0,184,217,.3); box-shadow:0 8px 32px rgba(26,46,122,.08); background:var(--white); }
.journey-icon {
  width:52px; height:52px; border-radius:14px; flex-shrink:0;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(0,229,160,.15),rgba(0,184,217,.15));
  border:1px solid rgba(0,184,217,.2);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; font-size:1.5rem;
}
.journey-body { flex:1; }
.journey-label { font-size:.7rem; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:.1em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--teal); margin-bottom:5px; }
.journey-body h3 { font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:1.15rem; font-weight:700; color:var(--navy); margin-bottom:8px; line-height:1.2; }
.journey-body p { font-size:.83rem; color:var(--text-mid); line-height:1.7; text-align:justify; text-justify:inter-word; hyphens:auto; -webkit-hyphens:auto; word-break:break-word; }

/* ============================================================
   SURGICAL EXPERTISE
   ============================================================ */
.about-expertise { padding:100px 8%; background:var(--soft-bg); }
.about-expertise > div .section-subtitle { text-align:center; margin:0 auto 56px; }
.expertise-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(220px,1fr)); gap:24px; max-width:960px; margin:0 auto; }
.expertise-card {
  background:var(--white); border:1px solid rgba(0,184,217,.12);
  border-radius:20px; padding:32px 24px; text-align:center;
  transition:all var(--transition); box-shadow:0 4px 16px rgba(26,46,122,.05);
}
.expertise-card:hover { transform:translateY(-6px); border-color:rgba(0,184,217,.3); box-shadow:0 16px 48px rgba(26,46,122,.12); }
.expertise-icon {
  width:68px; height:68px; margin:0 auto 18px;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(0,229,160,.12),rgba(0,184,217,.15));
  border:1px solid rgba(0,184,217,.2); border-radius:20px;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; font-size:2rem;
  transition:transform var(--transition);
}
.expertise-card:hover .expertise-icon { transform:scale(1.1) rotate(-5deg); }
.expertise-card h3 { font-size:.95rem; font-weight:600; color:var(--navy); margin-bottom:10px; }
.expertise-card p { font-size:.82rem; color:var(--text-mid); line-height:1.65; text-align:justify; text-justify:inter-word; hyphens:auto; -webkit-hyphens:auto; }

/* ============================================================
   CLINIC INFRASTRUCTURE — machine images as card visuals
   ============================================================ */
.about-clinic { padding:100px 8%; background:var(--navy-dark); position:relative; overflow:hidden; }
.about-clinic::before {
  content:''; position:absolute; inset:0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 45% 55% at 10% 30%, rgba(0,229,160,.06) 0%, transparent 70%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 40% 50% at 90% 70%, rgba(0,184,217,.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events:none;
}
/* Heading overrides for dark bg */
.about-clinic > div .section-tag   { color:var(--mint); background:rgba(0,229,160,.1); border-color:rgba(0,229,160,.2); }
.about-clinic > div .section-title  { color:var(--white); }
.about-clinic > div .section-subtitle { color:rgba(255,255,255,.6); text-align:center; margin:0 auto 56px; }

.clinic-grid {
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(280px,1fr));
  gap:22px; position:relative; z-index:2;
}

.clinic-card {
  border-radius:var(--radius); overflow:hidden;
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  transition:all var(--transition);
  display:flex; flex-direction:column;
}
.clinic-card:hover { transform:translateY(-8px); border-color:rgba(0,229,160,.4); box-shadow:0 20px 56px rgba(0,0,0,.35); }

/* Machine image at top — WHITE background so it pops on dark card */
.clinic-card-img {
  width:100%; height:200px; position:relative; overflow:hidden;
  background:#ffffff;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; flex-shrink:0;
}
.clinic-card-img img {
  width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:contain; padding:16px;
  transition:transform .5s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
}
.clinic-card:hover .clinic-card-img img { transform:scale(1.07); }
.clinic-card-img-overlay {
  position:absolute; bottom:0; left:0; right:0; height:60px;
  background:linear-gradient(to bottom,transparent,rgba(17,30,85,.12));
  pointer-events:none; z-index:1;
}
.clinic-card-fallback-icon {
  font-size:3rem; display:none;
}
/* Machine label badge on image */
.clinic-card-machine-label {
  position:absolute; top:10px; right:10px; z-index:2;
  font-size:.62rem; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:.1em; text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--navy); background:rgba(0,229,160,.9);
  padding:3px 9px; border-radius:50px; pointer-events:none;
}

/* Card text body */
.clinic-card-body { padding:20px 22px 24px; flex:1; }
.clinic-card-body h3 { font-size:.95rem; font-weight:600; color:var(--white); margin-bottom:8px; }
.clinic-card-body p {
  font-size:.82rem; line-height:1.7; color:rgba(255,255,255,.55);
  text-align:justify; text-justify:inter-word;
  hyphens:auto; -webkit-hyphens:auto; word-break:break-word;
}

/* ============================================================
   ACCREDITATIONS
   ============================================================ */
.about-accred {
  padding:80px 8%; background:var(--navy); position:relative; overflow:hidden;
}
.about-accred::before {
  content:''; position:absolute; inset:0;
  background:radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 70% at 50% 50%,rgba(0,229,160,.07) 0%,transparent 70%);
  pointer-events:none;
}
.accred-header { text-align:center; margin-bottom:48px; position:relative; z-index:2; }
.about-accred .section-tag   { color:var(--mint); background:rgba(0,229,160,.1); border-color:rgba(0,229,160,.2); }
.about-accred .section-title { color:var(--white); }
.about-accred .section-subtitle { color:rgba(255,255,255,.65); text-align:center; margin:0 auto; }
.accred-strip { display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:16px; justify-content:center; position:relative; z-index:2; }
.accred-badge {
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:12px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.08); border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  border-radius:16px; padding:16px 22px; transition:all var(--transition);
}
.accred-badge:hover { transform:translateY(-3px); background:rgba(255,255,255,.13); border-color:rgba(0,229,160,.4); }
.accred-badge-icon { font-size:1.6rem; }
.accred-badge-text strong { display:block; font-size:.82rem; font-weight:700; color:var(--white); }
.accred-badge-text span   { font-size:.72rem; color:rgba(255,255,255,.55); }

/* Equipment brand logos row */
.accred-brands {
  margin-top:40px; text-align:center; position:relative; z-index:2;
}
.accred-brand-label {
  font-size:.72rem; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:.1em; text-transform:uppercase;
  color:rgba(255,255,255,.4); margin-bottom:16px;
}
.accred-brand-logos { display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; gap:14px; flex-wrap:wrap; }
.accred-brand-pill {
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  padding:10px 20px; background:rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.15); border-radius:12px;
  transition:all var(--transition);
}
.accred-brand-pill:hover { background:rgba(255,255,255,.14); border-color:rgba(0,229,160,.4); transform:translateY(-2px); }
.accred-brand-pill img { height:26px; width:auto; object-fit:contain; max-width:100px; filter:brightness(0) invert(1); }
.accred-brand-pill span { font-size:.76rem; font-weight:700; color:rgba(255,255,255,.8); letter-spacing:.05em; }

/* ============================================================
   CTA BANNER
   ============================================================ */
.cta-banner {
  padding:80px 8%;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(0,229,160,.08) 0%,rgba(0,184,217,.1) 100%);
  border-top:1px solid rgba(0,184,217,.15); border-bottom:1px solid rgba(0,184,217,.15);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; gap:40px; flex-wrap:wrap;
}
.cta-banner-text h2 { font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:clamp(1.8rem,3.5vw,2.8rem); font-weight:700; color:var(--navy); margin-bottom:10px; }
.cta-banner-text p { font-size:1rem; color:var(--text-mid); max-width:480px; }
.cta-banner-actions { display:flex; gap:14px; flex-wrap:wrap; }

/* ============================================================
   FOOTER — HOSPITAL
   ============================================================ */
.footer-hospital { background:var(--navy-dark); color:rgba(255,255,255,.8); padding:64px 6% 36px; }
.footer-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns:2fr 1fr 1fr 1.5fr; gap:48px; margin-bottom:48px; }
.footer-brand img { height:80px; width:auto; margin-bottom:16px; filter:brightness(0) invert(1); }
.footer-brand p { font-size:.85rem; line-height:1.75; color:rgba(255,255,255,.5); max-width:260px; }
.social-icons { display:flex; gap:10px; margin-top:20px; }
.social-icons a { width:36px; height:36px; border-radius:50%; border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12); display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; font-size:.85rem; color:rgba(255,255,255,.5); transition:all var(--transition); }
.social-icons a:hover { background:rgba(0,229,160,.15); border-color:var(--mint); color:var(--mint); }
.footer-col h4 { font-size:.78rem; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:.1em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--mint); margin-bottom:20px; }
.footer-col ul { display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:12px; }
.footer-col ul li a { font-size:.85rem; color:rgba(255,255,255,.55); transition:color var(--transition); line-height:1.4; }
.footer-col ul li a:hover { color:var(--cyan); }
.footer-contact { display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:14px; }
.contact-row { display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:10px; font-size:.85rem; color:rgba(255,255,255,.6); line-height:1.6; }
.contact-row .ci { color:var(--teal); flex-shrink:0; margin-top:2px; font-size:1rem; }
.footer-bottom { padding-top:28px; border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08); display:flex; justify-content:center; }
.footer-bottom p { font-size:.82rem; color:rgba(255,255,255,.45); text-align:center; }

/* ============================================================
   FOOTER — DEVELOPER
   ============================================================ */
.footer-dev { background:#08101f; padding:20px 8%; display:flex; flex-direction:column; align-items:center; gap:12px; }
.footer-dev p { font-size:.78rem; color:rgba(255,255,255,.4); text-align:center; }
.footer-dev .dev-name { color:var(--cyan); font-weight:600; }
.footer-dev .heart { color:#e05555; }
.footer-dev-socials { display:flex; align-items:center; gap:14px; }
.dev-social-link { display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; opacity:.7; border-radius:6px; transition:opacity var(--transition), transform var(--transition); }
.dev-social-link:hover { opacity:1; transform:translateY(-2px); }
.dev-social-link svg { display:block; }

/* ============================================================
   SCROLL TO TOP
   ============================================================ */
.scroll-top {
  position:fixed; bottom:28px; right:28px; width:46px; height:46px;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--navy),var(--cyan));
  color:var(--white); border-radius:50%; border:none; cursor:pointer;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  font-size:1.1rem; box-shadow:0 6px 24px rgba(0,184,217,.4);
  opacity:0; pointer-events:none; transform:translateY(14px);
  transition:all var(--transition); z-index:900;
}
.scroll-top.visible { opacity:1; pointer-events:all; transform:translateY(0); }
.scroll-top:hover   { transform:translateY(-3px); box-shadow:0 10px 32px rgba(0,184,217,.55); }

/* ============================================================
   RESPONSIVE — 1100px
   ============================================================ */
@media (max-width:1100px) {
  .about-story { grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:40px; padding-left:6%; padding-right:6%; }
  .story-visual { width:100%; max-width:580px; margin:0 auto; padding:28px 0 0 28px; }
  .story-bg-blob { width:260px; height:260px; }
  .story-content .section-subtitle { max-width:100%; }
  .footer-grid { gap:28px; }
  .doctor-profile { max-width:720px; }
  .doctor-profile-info { padding:32px 36px 36px; }
  .about-team,.about-clinic,.about-values,.about-accred,.about-journey,.about-expertise { padding-left:6%;padding-right:6%; }
}

/* ============================================================
   RESPONSIVE — 768px
   ============================================================ */
@media (max-width:768px) {
  :root { --nav-h:68px; }
  .nav-links { display:none; }
  .hamburger { display:flex; }

  .page-hero-stats { flex-direction:column; max-width:320px; }
  .phs-item { border-right:none; border-bottom:1px solid rgba(0,184,217,.12); }
  .phs-item:last-child { border-bottom:none; }

  .about-story { grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:32px; padding-left:5%;padding-right:5%; padding-top:64px;padding-bottom:64px; }
  .story-visual { width:100%;max-width:100%;margin:0 auto;padding:0; display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center; }
  .story-bg-blob { width:160px;height:160px;top:-20px;left:50%;transform:translateX(-50%); }
  .story-img-wrap { width:100%;margin-top:16px;border-radius:18px; }
  .story-brand-strip { margin-top:12px; }
  .story-pillars { grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:12px; }

  .values-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:16px; }
  .value-card-machine { height:140px; }

  .clinic-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .clinic-card-img { height:180px; }

  .doctor-profile { max-width:100%; border-radius:20px; }
  .doctor-profile-photo-inner { aspect-ratio:16/9; }
  .doctor-profile-tag { font-size:.68rem; padding:6px 18px; bottom:14px; }
  .doctor-profile-info { padding:28px 24px 32px; }
  .doctor-name { font-size:1.55rem; }
  .doctor-profile-meta-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .doctor-profile-actions { flex-direction:column; }
  .doctor-profile-actions .btn-primary, .doctor-profile-actions .btn-secondary { justify-content:center; }

  .expertise-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; }
  .accred-strip { gap:12px; }
  .journey-timeline { padding-left:28px; }
  .journey-timeline::before { left:8px; }
  .journey-dot { left:-24px; }
  .journey-card { flex-direction:column; gap:12px; padding:20px; }
  .cta-banner { padding:52px 5%; flex-direction:column; text-align:center; }
  .cta-banner-actions { justify-content:center; }

  .about-team,.about-clinic,.about-values,.about-accred,.about-journey,.about-expertise { padding-left:5%;padding-right:5%; }

  .footer-hospital { padding:48px 5% 32px; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:36px 24px; margin-bottom:32px; }
  .footer-brand { grid-column:1 / -1; }
  .footer-brand img { height:64px; margin-bottom:12px; }
  .footer-brand p { font-size:.88rem; max-width:100%; }
  .social-icons { margin-top:14px !important; gap:10px; }
  .footer-col:nth-child(2) { grid-column:1 / 2; }
  .footer-col:nth-child(3) { grid-column:2 / 3; }
  .footer-col:nth-child(4) { grid-column:1 / -1; padding-top:24px; border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1); }
  .footer-col:nth-child(4) .footer-contact { display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:16px 24px; }
  .footer-col h4 { font-size:.78rem; margin-bottom:16px; }
  .footer-col ul { gap:10px; }
  .footer-col ul li a { font-size:.88rem; }
  .contact-row { font-size:.84rem; gap:8px; }
  .footer-dev { padding:16px 5%; }
  .scroll-top { bottom:16px;right:16px;width:40px;height:40px;font-size:.95rem; }
}

/* ============================================================
   RESPONSIVE — 480px
   ============================================================ */
@media (max-width:480px) {
  .page-hero-title    { font-size:clamp(2rem,8vw,2.8rem); }
  .page-hero-subtitle { font-size:.95rem; }
  .story-visual { padding:0; margin:0 auto; }
  .story-bg-blob { width:120px;height:120px;top:-14px;left:50%;transform:translateX(-50%); }
  .story-img-wrap { margin-top:12px; }
  .story-pillars { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .values-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .value-card-machine { height:160px; }
  .expertise-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .doctor-profile { border-radius:16px; }
  .doctor-profile-photo-inner { aspect-ratio:3/2; }
  .doctor-profile-tag { font-size:.65rem;padding:5px 14px;bottom:12px; }
  .about-team,.about-clinic,.about-values,.about-accred,.about-journey,.about-expertise { padding-top:60px;padding-bottom:60px; }
  .btn-primary,.btn-secondary { font-size:.88rem;padding:12px 20px; }
  .footer-hospital { padding:40px 5% 28px; }
  .footer-grid { gap:28px 20px; }
  .footer-brand img { height:56px; }
  .footer-col:nth-child(4) .footer-contact { grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:12px; }
  .footer-col h4 { font-size:.76rem; }
  .footer-col ul li a { font-size:.84rem; }
  .contact-row { font-size:.82rem; }
  .footer-bottom p { font-size:.76rem; }
  .clinic-card-img { height:160px; }
  .accred-brand-logos { gap:10px; }
  .accred-brand-pill img { height:20px; }
}

/* ============================================================
   RESPONSIVE — 360px
   ============================================================ */
@media (max-width:360px) {
  .about-story { padding-left:4%;padding-right:4%;gap:22px; }
  .story-bg-blob { width:90px;height:90px;top:-10px;left:50%;transform:translateX(-50%); }
  .story-img-wrap { margin-top:8px; }
  .story-pillars { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .values-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .expertise-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .doctor-profile-meta-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .footer-hospital { padding:36px 4% 24px; }
  .footer-grid { gap:24px 16px; }
  .footer-brand img { height:50px; }
  .footer-col h4 { font-size:.72rem; }
  .footer-col ul li a { font-size:.8rem; }
  .contact-row { font-size:.78rem; }
  .footer-bottom p { font-size:.72rem; }
}