*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }

  :root {
    --red: #c0392b;
    --red-dark: #922b21;
    --navy: #1a2356;
    --gold: #c9a84c;
  }

  html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }
  body { font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif; color: #1a1a2e; overflow-x: hidden; }
 @import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=DM+Sans:wght@400;500;700;800;900&display=swap');

  /* ── SCROLL ANIMATIONS ── */
  [data-anim] { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(30px); transition: opacity 0.7s ease, transform 0.7s ease; }
  [data-anim="fade-left"]  { transform: translateX(-40px); }
  [data-anim="fade-right"] { transform: translateX(40px); }
  [data-anim].anim-visible { opacity: 1 !important; transform: translate(0) !important; }

  /* ════════════════════════════
     HERO
  ════════════════════════════ */
  .ris-hero {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    min-height: 420px;
    background: url("/assets/why-us-77292eed.png") center center / cover no-repeat;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    overflow: hidden;
    /* Push content down past the fixed navbar (~60px) + brand bar (~90px) */
    padding-top: 160px;
    padding-bottom: 90px;
  }

  .ris-hero::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(
      to bottom,
      rgba(26,35,86,0.55) 0%,
      rgba(26,35,86,0.78) 60%,
      rgba(26,35,86,0.94) 100%
    );
    z-index: 1;
  }

  /* ── WAVE CURVE ── */
  .ris-hero-curve {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -1px;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    line-height: 0;
    z-index: 2;
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  .ris-hero-curve svg {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    height: 80px;
  }

  .ris-hero-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 3;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 40px;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .ris-hero-breadcrumb {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: 13px;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
  }
  .ris-hero-breadcrumb a {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color .3s;
  }
  .ris-hero-breadcrumb a:hover { color: #c9a84c; }
  .ris-hero-breadcrumb .sep { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.25); }
  .ris-hero-breadcrumb .current { color: #c9a84c; font-weight: 600; }

  .ris-hero-tag {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    background: rgba(201,168,76,0.18);
    border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.45);
    color: #c9a84c;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.14em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 5px 14px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
  }

  .ris-hero-content h1 {
    font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
    font-size: clamp(28px, 4.5vw, 52px);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #fff;
    line-height: 1.1;
    margin: 0 0 14px;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  }
  .ris-hero-content h1 span { color: #c9a84c; }

  .ris-hero-content p {
    font-size: clamp(13px, 1.5vw, 15px);
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.70);
    max-width: 500px;
    line-height: 1.75;
    margin: 0;
  }

  /* ── RESPONSIVE HERO ── */
  @media (max-width: 768px) {
    .ris-hero {
      min-height: 360px;
      padding-top: 130px;
      padding-bottom: 80px;
    }
    .ris-hero-content { padding: 0 20px; }
    .ris-hero-curve svg { height: 55px; }
  }
  @media (max-width: 480px) {
    .ris-hero {
      min-height: 320px;
      padding-top: 120px;
      padding-bottom: 70px;
    }
    .ris-hero-content { padding: 0 16px; }
    .ris-hero-curve svg { height: 40px; }
  }

  /* ════════════════════════════
     ABOUT CONTENT SECTION
  ════════════════════════════ */
  .ris-about-section {
    padding: 70px 40px 80px;
    background: #ffffff;
  }

  .ris-about-inner {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 60px;
    align-items: center; /* vertical centering — makes them parallel */
  }

  /* ── LEFT IMAGE ── */
  .ris-about-img-wrap {
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 24px;
  }

  .ris-about-img-main {
    width: 100%;
    height: 440px;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: 20px;
    display: block;
  }

  .ris-about-img-float {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 20px;
    right: 20px;
    width: 130px;
    height: 130px;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: 14px;
    border: 4px solid #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.18);
  }

  .ris-about-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 28px;
    left: 0;
    background: #c0392b;
    color: #fff;
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 14px 18px;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(192,57,43,0.38);
    min-width: 100px;
    z-index: 2;
  }
  .ris-about-badge strong {
    display: block;
    font-size: 30px;
    font-weight: 900;
    line-height: 1;
  }
  .ris-about-badge span {
    font-size: 10px;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
    letter-spacing: .08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    line-height: 1.4;
    display: block;
    margin-top: 4px;
  }

  .ris-about-dots {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 10px;
    left: -4px;
    width: 90px;
    height: 90px;
    background-image: radial-gradient(circle, #c0392b 1.5px, transparent 1.5px);
    background-size: 11px 11px;
    opacity: 0.20;
    z-index: 0;
  }

  /* ── RIGHT CONTENT ── */
  .ris-about-label {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.16em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #c0392b;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
  }
  .ris-about-label::before {
    content: '';
    display: block;
    width: 26px;
    height: 2px;
    background: #c0392b;
    border-radius: 2px;
  }

  .ris-about-content h2 {
    font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
    font-size: clamp(24px, 3vw, 38px);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #1a2356;
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin: 0 0 18px;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  }
  .ris-about-content h2 span { color: #c0392b; }

  .ris-about-content > p {
    font-size: 15px;
    color: #555;
    line-height: 1.85;
    margin: 0 0 14px;
  }

  /* Stats */
  .ris-about-stats {
    display: flex;
    border: 1px solid #e8e8e8;
    border-radius: 14px;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-top: 28px;
  }
  .ris-about-stat {
    flex: 1;
    padding: 14px 16px;
    text-align: center;
    border-right: 1px solid #e8e8e8;
  }
  .ris-about-stat:last-child { border-right: none; }
  .ris-about-stat strong {
    display: block;
    font-size: 22px;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: #c0392b;
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 3px;
  }
  .ris-about-stat span { font-size: 11px; color: #888; letter-spacing: .04em; }

  /* CTA */
  .ris-about-cta {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    background: #c0392b;
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 13px 26px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    text-decoration: none;
    margin-top: 24px;
    transition: background .3s, transform .2s;
  }
  .ris-about-cta:hover { background: #922b21; transform: translateY(-2px); }
  .ris-about-cta svg {
    width: 15px; height: 15px;
    stroke: #fff; stroke-width: 2.5;
    fill: none;
    transition: transform .3s;
  }
  .ris-about-cta:hover svg { transform: translateX(4px); }

  /* ── RESPONSIVE ABOUT SECTION ── */
  @media (max-width: 960px) {
    .ris-about-section { padding: 56px 24px 64px; }
    .ris-about-inner {
      grid-template-columns: 1fr;
      gap: 40px;
    }
    .ris-about-img-wrap { max-width: 560px; margin: 0 auto; }
    .ris-about-img-main { height: 340px; }
  }
  @media (max-width: 600px) {
    .ris-about-section { padding: 44px 16px 52px; }
    .ris-about-img-main { height: 240px; }
    .ris-about-img-float { width: 90px; height: 90px; bottom: 10px; right: 10px; }
    .ris-about-badge { top: 14px; padding: 10px 13px; }
    .ris-about-badge strong { font-size: 24px; }
    .ris-about-stats { flex-direction: column; }
    .ris-about-stat { border-right: none; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; }
    .ris-about-stat:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
  }

  /* ════════════════════════════
     VISION & MISSION SPLIT
  ════════════════════════════ */
  .ris-vm-section {
    display: flex;
    width: 100%;
    min-height: 520px;
  }

  /* Each half */
  .ris-vm-panel {
    flex: 1;
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 70px 50px 60px;
    text-align: center;
    overflow: hidden;
  }

  /* Background image + overlay per panel */
  .ris-vm-panel::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    z-index: 0;
  }
  .ris-vm-panel::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 1;
  }

  /* Vision — left panel */
  .ris-vm-vision::before {
    background-image: url("/assets/home/trophy-winners-2f79aa57.webp"); /* ← replace with your vision image */
  }
  .ris-vm-vision::after {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(15,32,90,0.88) 0%, rgba(26,35,86,0.82) 100%);
  }

  /* Mission — right panel */
  .ris-vm-mission::before {
    background-image: url("/assets/home/drama-club-cd3ac6b2.webp"); /* ← replace with your mission image */
  }
  .ris-vm-mission::after {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(140,20,10,0.88) 0%, rgba(192,57,43,0.80) 100%);
  }

  /* Vertical divider line between panels */
  .ris-vm-vision {
    border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  }

  /* All content above overlays */
  .ris-vm-panel-inner {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    max-width: 480px;
  }

  /* Circular image */
  .ris-vm-circle {
    width: 130px;
    height: 130px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
    border: 4px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.35);
    margin-bottom: 28px;
    transition: transform 0.4s ease, border-color 0.4s ease;
  }
  .ris-vm-panel:hover .ris-vm-circle {
    transform: scale(1.06);
    border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
  }

  /* Title */
  .ris-vm-title {
    font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
    font-size: clamp(22px, 3vw, 34px);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #ffffff;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
  }

  /* Gold underline bar */
  .ris-vm-bar {
    width: 50px;
    height: 3px;
    background: #c9a84c;
    border-radius: 3px;
    margin: 0 auto 22px;
  }

  /* Description */
  .ris-vm-desc {
    font-size: clamp(13px, 1.4vw, 15px);
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.82);
    line-height: 1.85;
    margin-bottom: 0;
  }

  /* Mission bullet list */
  .ris-vm-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 18px 0 0;
    text-align: left;
    width: 100%;
  }
  .ris-vm-list li {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
    padding: 5px 0 5px 18px;
    position: relative;
    line-height: 1.6;
  }
  .ris-vm-list li::before {
    content: '›';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    color: #c9a84c;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.4;
  }
  .ris-vm-list li strong {
    color: #ffffff;
    font-weight: 700;
  }

  /* ── RESPONSIVE VM ── */
  @media (max-width: 768px) {
    .ris-vm-section { flex-direction: column; }
    .ris-vm-panel { padding: 56px 28px 52px; min-height: 400px; }
    .ris-vm-vision { border-right: none; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15); }
    .ris-vm-circle { width: 110px; height: 110px; }
  }
  @media (max-width: 480px) {
    .ris-vm-panel { padding: 44px 20px 44px; }
    .ris-vm-circle { width: 90px; height: 90px; margin-bottom: 20px; }
  }


  /* ── =========================== our purpose ===========================── */


  /* ── SCROLL ANIMATIONS ── */
  [data-purp-anim] { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(30px); transition: opacity 0.7s ease, transform 0.7s ease; }
  [data-purp-anim="fade-left"]  { transform: translateX(-40px); }
  [data-purp-anim="fade-right"] { transform: translateX(40px); }
  [data-purp-anim="fade-up"]    { transform: translateY(40px); }
  [data-purp-anim].purp-anim-visible { opacity: 1 !important; transform: translate(0) !important; }

  /* ════════════════════════════
     HERO
  ════════════════════════════ */
  .purp-hero {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    min-height: 420px;
    background: url("/assets/why-us-77292eed.png") center center / cover no-repeat;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding-top: 160px;
    padding-bottom: 90px;
  }

  .purp-hero::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(
      to bottom,
      rgba(26,35,86,0.55) 0%,
      rgba(26,35,86,0.78) 60%,
      rgba(26,35,86,0.94) 100%
    );
    z-index: 1;
  }

  .purp-hero-curve {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -1px;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    line-height: 0;
    z-index: 2;
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  .purp-hero-curve svg {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    height: 80px;
  }

  .purp-hero-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 3;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 40px;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .purp-hero-breadcrumb {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: 13px;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
  }
  .purp-hero-breadcrumb a {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color .3s;
  }
  .purp-hero-breadcrumb a:hover { color: #c9a84c; }
  .purp-hero-breadcrumb .purp-sep { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.25); }
  .purp-hero-breadcrumb .purp-current { color: #c9a84c; font-weight: 600; }

  .purp-hero-tag {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    background: rgba(201,168,76,0.18);
    border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.45);
    color: #c9a84c;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.14em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 5px 14px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
  }

  .purp-hero-content h1 {
    font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
    font-size: clamp(28px, 4.5vw, 52px);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #fff;
    line-height: 1.1;
    margin: 0 0 14px;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  }
  .purp-hero-content h1 span { color: #c9a84c; }

  .purp-hero-content p {
    font-size: clamp(13px, 1.5vw, 15px);
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.70);
    max-width: 500px;
    line-height: 1.75;
    margin: 0;
  }

  @media (max-width: 768px) {
    .purp-hero { min-height: 360px; padding-top: 130px; padding-bottom: 80px; }
    .purp-hero-content { padding: 0 20px; }
    .purp-hero-curve svg { height: 55px; }
  }
  @media (max-width: 480px) {
    .purp-hero { min-height: 320px; padding-top: 120px; padding-bottom: 70px; }
    .purp-hero-content { padding: 0 16px; }
    .purp-hero-curve svg { height: 40px; }
  }

  /* ════════════════════════════
     PURPOSE INTRO SECTION
  ════════════════════════════ */
  .purp-intro-section {
    padding: 70px 40px 80px;
    background: #ffffff;
  }

  .purp-intro-inner {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 60px;
    align-items: center;
  }

  /* ── LEFT CONTENT ── */
  .purp-intro-label {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.16em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #c0392b;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
  }
  .purp-intro-label::before {
    content: '';
    display: block;
    width: 26px;
    height: 2px;
    background: #c0392b;
    border-radius: 2px;
  }

  .purp-intro-content h2 {
    font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
    font-size: clamp(24px, 3vw, 38px);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #1a2356;
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin: 0 0 18px;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  }
  .purp-intro-content h2 span { color: #c0392b; }

  .purp-intro-content > p {
    font-size: 15px;
    color: #555;
    line-height: 1.85;
    margin: 0 0 14px;
  }

  .purp-intro-quote {
    border-left: 4px solid #c9a84c;
    background: #fdf8ef;
    border-radius: 0 10px 10px 0;
    padding: 16px 22px;
    margin: 20px 0 24px;
  }
  .purp-intro-quote p {
    font-size: 14.5px;
    color: #1a2356;
    font-style: italic;
    line-height: 1.75;
    margin: 0 !important;
  }
  .purp-intro-quote cite {
    display: block;
    margin-top: 8px;
    font-size: 12px;
    color: #c0392b;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    font-style: normal;
  }

  .purp-intro-cta {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    background: #c0392b;
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 13px 26px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    text-decoration: none;
    margin-top: 8px;
    transition: background .3s, transform .2s;
  }
  .purp-intro-cta:hover { background: #922b21; transform: translateY(-2px); }
  .purp-intro-cta svg {
    width: 15px; height: 15px;
    stroke: #fff; stroke-width: 2.5;
    fill: none;
    transition: transform .3s;
  }
  .purp-intro-cta:hover svg { transform: translateX(4px); }

  /* ── RIGHT IMAGE ── */
  .purp-intro-img-wrap {
    position: relative;
    padding-right: 24px;
  }

  .purp-intro-img-main {
    width: 100%;
    height: 440px;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: 20px;
    display: block;
  }

  .purp-intro-img-float {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 20px;
    left: 0px;
    width: 130px;
    height: 130px;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: 14px;
    border: 4px solid #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.18);
  }

  .purp-intro-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 28px;
    right: 0;
    background: #1a2356;
    color: #fff;
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 14px 18px;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(26,35,86,0.38);
    min-width: 110px;
    z-index: 2;
  }
  .purp-intro-badge strong {
    display: block;
    font-size: 26px;
    font-weight: 900;
    line-height: 1;
    color: #c9a84c;
  }
  .purp-intro-badge span {
    font-size: 10px;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
    letter-spacing: .08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    line-height: 1.4;
    display: block;
    margin-top: 4px;
  }

  .purp-intro-dots {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 10px;
    right: 10px;
    width: 90px;
    height: 90px;
    background-image: radial-gradient(circle, #1a2356 1.5px, transparent 1.5px);
    background-size: 11px 11px;
    opacity: 0.15;
    z-index: 0;
  }

  @media (max-width: 960px) {
    .purp-intro-section { padding: 56px 24px 64px; }
    .purp-intro-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
    .purp-intro-img-wrap { max-width: 560px; margin: 0 auto; order: -1; }
    .purp-intro-img-main { height: 340px; }
  }
  @media (max-width: 600px) {
    .purp-intro-section { padding: 44px 16px 52px; }
    .purp-intro-img-main { height: 240px; }
    .purp-intro-img-float { width: 90px; height: 90px; bottom: 10px; }
    .purp-intro-badge { top: 14px; padding: 10px 13px; }
    .purp-intro-badge strong { font-size: 20px; }
  }

  /* ════════════════════════════
     PILLARS CARDS STRIP
  ════════════════════════════ */
  .purp-pillars-section {
    padding: 70px 40px 80px;
    background: #f7f8fc;
    position: relative;
  }

  .purp-pillars-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #c0392b 0%, #c9a84c 50%, #1a2356 100%);
  }

  .purp-pillars-header {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto 50px;
  }

  .purp-pillars-label {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.16em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #c0392b;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .purp-pillars-label::before,
  .purp-pillars-label::after {
    content: '';
    display: block;
    width: 22px;
    height: 2px;
    background: #c0392b;
    border-radius: 2px;
  }

  .purp-pillars-header h2 {
    font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
    font-size: clamp(22px, 3vw, 36px);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #1a2356;
    line-height: 1.2;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    margin: 0 0 12px;
  }
  .purp-pillars-header h2 span { color: #c0392b; }

  .purp-pillars-header p {
    font-size: 14.5px;
    color: #666;
    line-height: 1.8;
  }

  .purp-pillars-grid {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 26px;
  }

  .purp-pillar-card {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 18px;
    padding: 36px 28px 32px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(26,35,86,0.07);
    border: 1px solid #eaeef5;
    transition: transform .3s ease, box-shadow .3s ease;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  .purp-pillar-card::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
    height: 4px;
    border-radius: 0 0 18px 18px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--card-accent-a), var(--card-accent-b));
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: left;
    transition: transform .4s ease;
  }
  .purp-pillar-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(26,35,86,0.13); }
  .purp-pillar-card:hover::after { transform: scaleX(1); }

  .purp-pillar-card:nth-child(1) { --card-accent-a: #c0392b; --card-accent-b: #e74c3c; }
  .purp-pillar-card:nth-child(2) { --card-accent-a: #1a2356; --card-accent-b: #2e3d8f; }
  .purp-pillar-card:nth-child(3) { --card-accent-a: #c9a84c; --card-accent-b: #e4c26a; }
  .purp-pillar-card:nth-child(4) { --card-accent-a: #c9a84c; --card-accent-b: #e4c26a; }
  .purp-pillar-card:nth-child(5) { --card-accent-a: #1a2356; --card-accent-b: #2e3d8f; }
  .purp-pillar-card:nth-child(6) { --card-accent-a: #c0392b; --card-accent-b: #e74c3c; }

  .purp-pillar-icon {
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    background: #f0f3fb;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
    transition: background .3s;
  }
  .purp-pillar-card:nth-child(odd) .purp-pillar-icon { background: #fdf1f0; }
  .purp-pillar-card:hover .purp-pillar-icon { background: #f0f3fb; }

  .purp-pillar-icon svg {
    width: 26px; height: 26px;
    stroke-width: 1.8;
    fill: none;
  }
  .purp-pillar-card:nth-child(1) .purp-pillar-icon svg,
  .purp-pillar-card:nth-child(6) .purp-pillar-icon svg { stroke: #c0392b; }
  .purp-pillar-card:nth-child(2) .purp-pillar-icon svg,
  .purp-pillar-card:nth-child(5) .purp-pillar-icon svg { stroke: #1a2356; }
  .purp-pillar-card:nth-child(3) .purp-pillar-icon svg,
  .purp-pillar-card:nth-child(4) .purp-pillar-icon svg { stroke: #b5892c; }

  .purp-pillar-card h3 {
    font-size: 17px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #1a2356;
    margin: 0 0 10px;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  }

  .purp-pillar-card p {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    color: #666;
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin: 0;
  }

  @media (max-width: 960px) {
    .purp-pillars-section { padding: 56px 24px 64px; }
    .purp-pillars-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 20px; }
  }
  @media (max-width: 560px) {
    .purp-pillars-section { padding: 44px 16px 52px; }
    .purp-pillars-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .purp-pillar-card { padding: 28px 22px 24px; }
  }

  /* ── Staggered card entrance ── */
  .purp-pillar-card {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(36px);
    transition: opacity 0.55s ease, transform 0.55s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
  }
  .purp-pillar-card.purp-card-visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
  /* hover still works after visible */
  .purp-pillar-card.purp-card-visible:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
  }
  .purp-pillar-card:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 0ms; }
  .purp-pillar-card:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 100ms; }
  .purp-pillar-card:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 200ms; }
  .purp-pillar-card:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 300ms; }
  .purp-pillar-card:nth-child(5) { transition-delay: 400ms; }
  .purp-pillar-card:nth-child(6) { transition-delay: 500ms; }

  /* ================OUR TEAM ================== */
     @import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=DM+Sans:wght@400;500;700;800;900&display=swap');

  [data-team-anim] { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(30px); transition: opacity 0.7s ease, transform 0.7s ease; }
  [data-team-anim="fade-left"]  { transform: translateX(-40px); }
  [data-team-anim="fade-right"] { transform: translateX(40px); }
  [data-team-anim].team-anim-visible { opacity: 1 !important; transform: translate(0) !important; }

  /* HERO */
  .team-hero {
    position: relative; width: 100%; min-height: 420px;
    background: url("/assets/why-us-77292eed.png") center center / cover no-repeat;
    display: flex; align-items: center; overflow: hidden;
    padding-top: 160px; padding-bottom: 90px;
  }
  .team-hero::before {
    content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(26,35,86,0.55) 0%, rgba(26,35,86,0.78) 60%, rgba(26,35,86,0.94) 100%);
    z-index: 1;
  }
  .team-hero-curve { position: absolute; bottom: -1px; left: 0; width: 100%; line-height: 0; z-index: 2; }
  .team-hero-curve svg { display: block; width: 100%; height: 80px; }
  .team-hero-content { position: relative; z-index: 3; max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 40px; width: 100%; }
  .team-hero-breadcrumb { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; font-size: 13px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55); margin-bottom: 16px; }
  .team-hero-breadcrumb a { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55); text-decoration: none; }
  .team-hero-breadcrumb a:hover { color: #c9a84c; }
  .team-hero-breadcrumb .team-sep { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.25); }
  .team-hero-breadcrumb .team-current { color: #c9a84c; font-weight: 600; }
  .team-hero-tag {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
    background: rgba(201,168,76,0.18); border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.45);
    color: #c9a84c; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.14em; text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 5px 14px; border-radius: 50px; margin-bottom: 16px;
  }
  .team-hero-content h1 { font-size: clamp(28px,4.5vw,52px); font-weight: 800; color: #fff; line-height: 1.1; margin: 0 0 14px; letter-spacing: -0.02em; }
  .team-hero-content h1 span { color: #c9a84c; }
  .team-hero-content p { font-size: clamp(13px,1.5vw,15px); color: rgba(255,255,255,0.70); max-width: 500px; line-height: 1.75; margin: 0; }

  /* INTRO */
  .team-intro-section { padding: 64px 40px 72px; background: #fff; }
  .team-intro-inner { max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 60px; align-items: center; }
  .team-intro-label { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.16em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #c0392b; margin-bottom: 12px; }
  .team-intro-label::before { content: ''; display: block; width: 26px; height: 2px; background: #c0392b; border-radius: 2px; }
  .team-intro-text h2 { font-size: clamp(24px,3vw,38px); font-weight: 800; color: #1a2356; line-height: 1.2; margin: 0 0 18px; letter-spacing: -0.02em; }
  .team-intro-text h2 span { color: #c0392b; }
  .team-intro-text p { font-size: 15px; color: #555; line-height: 1.85; margin: 0 0 14px; }
  .team-stats-row { display: flex; gap: 32px; margin-top: 28px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
  .team-stat { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 4px; }
  .team-stat strong { font-size: 32px; font-weight: 900; color: #1a2356; line-height: 1; }
  .team-stat strong span { color: #c0392b; }
  .team-stat small { font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.10em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #999; }
  .team-intro-collage { position: relative; height: 380px; }
  .team-collage-img { position: absolute; object-fit: cover; border-radius: 16px; box-shadow: 0 10px 32px rgba(26,35,86,0.15); }
  .team-collage-img:nth-child(1) { width: 62%; height: 72%; top: 0; left: 0; z-index: 1; }
  .team-collage-img:nth-child(2) { width: 46%; height: 54%; bottom: 0; right: 0; z-index: 2; border: 4px solid #fff; }
  .team-collage-badge { position: absolute; top: 20px; right: 0; background: #1a2356; color: #fff; border-radius: 14px; padding: 14px 18px; text-align: center; z-index: 3; box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(26,35,86,0.38); min-width: 108px; }
  .team-collage-badge strong { display: block; font-size: 26px; font-weight: 900; line-height: 1; color: #c9a84c; }
  .team-collage-badge span { font-size: 10px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85); letter-spacing: .08em; text-transform: uppercase; line-height: 1.4; display: block; margin-top: 4px; }

  @media (max-width: 960px) {
    .team-intro-section { padding: 48px 24px 56px; }
    .team-intro-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
    .team-intro-collage { height: 300px; max-width: 500px; margin: 0 auto; }
  }

  .ls-wrap {
  font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
  padding: 3rem 1.5rem 3.5rem;
  background: #f4f6fb;
  border-radius: 20px;
}
.ls-head { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 3rem; }
.ls-head-tag {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
  background: rgba(192,57,43,0.09); border: 1px solid rgba(192,57,43,0.22);
  color: #c0392b; font-size: 10px; font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em; text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 5px 16px; border-radius: 50px; margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.ls-head h2 { font-size: 30px; font-weight: 900; color: #1a2356; letter-spacing: -0.02em; margin: 0 0 8px; }
.ls-head h2 em { color: #c0392b; font-style: normal; }
.ls-head-rule { width: 48px; height: 3px; border-radius: 4px; background: linear-gradient(90deg,#c0392b,#c9a84c); margin: 0 auto 12px; }
.ls-head p { font-size: 13px; color: #777; max-width: 460px; margin: 0 auto; line-height: 1.7; }

.ls-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr)); gap: 22px; max-width: 1000px; margin: 0 auto; }

.ls-card {
  border-radius: 18px; overflow: hidden; background: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 0 rgba(26,35,86,0.06), 0 8px 28px rgba(26,35,86,0.09);
  transform: translateY(50px); opacity: 0;
  transition: transform 0.55s cubic-bezier(.22,.68,0,1.2), opacity 0.55s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.ls-card.visible { transform: translateY(0); opacity: 1; }
.ls-card:hover { box-shadow: 0 6px 0 rgba(26,35,86,0.1), 0 18px 48px rgba(26,35,86,0.16); transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.015); }
.ls-card:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 0ms; }
.ls-card:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 120ms; }
.ls-card:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 240ms; }
.ls-card:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 360ms; }

.ls-card-top { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.ls-photo { width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 3/3.4; object-fit: cover; object-position: top; display: block; transition: transform 0.4s ease; }
.ls-card:hover .ls-photo { transform: scale(1.05); }

.ls-badge-role {
  position: absolute; top: 12px; left: 12px;
  font-size: 9px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: 0.14em; text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 4px 11px; border-radius: 50px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.92); box-shadow: 0 1px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
}
.ls-card-1 .ls-badge-role { color: #c0392b; }
.ls-card-2 .ls-badge-role { color: #9a6e00; }
.ls-card-3 .ls-badge-role { color: #0f6e40; }
.ls-card-4 .ls-badge-role { color: #1a2356; }

.ls-plate { padding: 16px 16px 18px; }
.ls-card-1 .ls-plate { border-top: 3px solid #c0392b; }
.ls-card-2 .ls-plate { border-top: 3px solid #c9a84c; }
.ls-card-3 .ls-plate { border-top: 3px solid #1a6b3c; }
.ls-card-4 .ls-plate { border-top: 3px solid #1a2356; }

.ls-exp-pill {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 4px;
  font-size: 9px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.10em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #999; background: #f4f6fb; border-radius: 50px; padding: 3px 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.ls-exp-pill::before { content: '★'; color: #c9a84c; font-size: 10px; }

.ls-plate-name { font-size: 14px; font-weight: 800; color: #1a2356; margin: 0 0 3px; }
.ls-plate-title { font-size: 11px; font-weight: 600; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.12em; margin: 0 0 13px; }
.ls-card-1 .ls-plate-title { color: #c0392b; }
.ls-card-2 .ls-plate-title { color: #9a6e00; }
.ls-card-3 .ls-plate-title { color: #0f6e40; }
.ls-card-4 .ls-plate-title { color: #1a2356; }

.ls-btn {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 6px;
  font-size: 10px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: 0.10em; text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 9px 15px; border-radius: 50px; text-decoration: none;
  color: #fff; transition: transform 0.2s ease, opacity 0.2s ease; width: 100%; box-sizing: border-box;
}
.ls-btn:hover { transform: scale(1.04); opacity: 0.9; }
.ls-card-1 .ls-btn { background: #c0392b; }
.ls-card-2 .ls-btn { background: #c9a84c; }
.ls-card-3 .ls-btn { background: #1a6b3c; }
.ls-card-4 .ls-btn { background: #1a2356; }


/*==================================our journey========================*/


  /* ── SCROLL ANIMATIONS ── */
  [data-jrny-anim] { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(30px); transition: opacity 0.7s ease, transform 0.7s ease; }
  [data-jrny-anim="fade-left"]  { transform: translateX(-40px); }
  [data-jrny-anim="fade-right"] { transform: translateX(40px); }
  [data-jrny-anim="fade-up"]    { transform: translateY(40px); }
  [data-jrny-anim].jrny-anim-visible { opacity: 1 !important; transform: translate(0) !important; }

  /* ════════════════════════════
     HERO
  ════════════════════════════ */
  .jrny-hero {
    position: relative; width: 100%; min-height: 420px;
    background: url('image/why us.png') center center / cover no-repeat;
    display: flex; align-items: center;
    overflow: hidden; padding-top: 160px; padding-bottom: 90px;
  }
  .jrny-hero::before {
    content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(26,35,86,0.55) 0%, rgba(26,35,86,0.78) 60%, rgba(26,35,86,0.94) 100%);
    z-index: 1;
  }
  .jrny-hero-curve {
    position: absolute; bottom: -1px; left: 0;
    width: 100%; line-height: 0; z-index: 2; overflow: hidden;
  }
  .jrny-hero-curve svg { display: block; width: 100%; height: 80px; }
  .jrny-hero-content {
    position: relative; z-index: 3;
    max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 40px; width: 100%;
  }
  .jrny-hero-breadcrumb {
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
    font-size: 13px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55); margin-bottom: 16px;
  }
  .jrny-hero-breadcrumb a { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55); text-decoration: none; transition: color .3s; }
  .jrny-hero-breadcrumb a:hover { color: #c9a84c; }
  .jrny-hero-breadcrumb .jrny-sep { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.25); }
  .jrny-hero-breadcrumb .jrny-current { color: #c9a84c; font-weight: 600; }
  .jrny-hero-tag {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
    background: rgba(201,168,76,0.18); border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.45);
    color: #c9a84c; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.14em; text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 5px 14px; border-radius: 50px; margin-bottom: 16px;
  }
  .jrny-hero-content h1 {
    font-size: clamp(28px, 4.5vw, 52px); font-weight: 800;
    color: #fff; line-height: 1.1; margin: 0 0 14px; letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  }
  .jrny-hero-content h1 span { color: #c9a84c; }
  .jrny-hero-content p {
    font-size: clamp(13px, 1.5vw, 15px);
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.70); max-width: 500px; line-height: 1.75; margin: 0;
  }
  @media (max-width: 768px) {
    .jrny-hero { min-height: 360px; padding-top: 130px; padding-bottom: 80px; }
    .jrny-hero-content { padding: 0 20px; }
    .jrny-hero-curve svg { height: 55px; }
  }
  @media (max-width: 480px) {
    .jrny-hero { min-height: 320px; padding-top: 120px; padding-bottom: 70px; }
    .jrny-hero-content { padding: 0 16px; }
    .jrny-hero-curve svg { height: 40px; }
  }

  /* ════════════════════════════
     INTRO SECTION
  ════════════════════════════ */   

  .jrny-intro-section { padding: 70px 40px 80px; background: #fff; }
  .jrny-intro-inner {
    max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto;
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 60px; align-items: center;
  }
  .jrny-intro-label {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
    font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.16em;
    text-transform: uppercase; color: #c0392b; margin-bottom: 12px;
  }
  .jrny-intro-label::before {
    content: ''; display: block; width: 26px; height: 2px;
    background: #c0392b; border-radius: 2px;
  }
  .jrny-intro-content h2 {
    font-size: clamp(24px, 3vw, 38px); font-weight: 800;
    color: #1a2356; line-height: 1.2; margin: 0 0 18px; letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  }
  .jrny-intro-content h2 span { color: #c0392b; }
  .jrny-intro-content > p {
    font-size: 15px; color: #555; line-height: 1.85; margin: 0 0 14px;
  }
  .jrny-intro-quote {
    border-left: 4px solid #c9a84c; background: #fdf8ef;
    border-radius: 0 10px 10px 0; padding: 16px 22px; margin: 20px 0 24px;
  }
  .jrny-intro-quote p {
    font-size: 14.5px; color: #1a2356; font-style: italic;
    line-height: 1.75; margin: 0 !important;
  }
  .jrny-intro-quote cite {
    display: block; margin-top: 8px; font-size: 12px;
    color: #c0392b; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.05em; font-style: normal;
  }
  /* stats row */
  .jrny-stats-row { display: flex; gap: 32px; margin-top: 8px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
  .jrny-stat { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 4px; }
  .jrny-stat strong {
    font-size: 32px; font-weight: 900; color: #1a2356;
    line-height: 1; letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  }
  .jrny-stat strong span { color: #c0392b; }
  .jrny-stat small {
    font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.10em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #999;
  }
  /* right image */
  .jrny-intro-img-wrap { position: relative; padding-right: 24px; }
  .jrny-intro-img-main {
    width: 100%; height: 440px; object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: 20px; display: block;
  }
  .jrny-intro-img-float {
    position: absolute; bottom: 20px; left: 0;
    width: 130px; height: 130px; object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: 14px; border: 4px solid #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.18);
  }
  .jrny-intro-badge {
    position: absolute; top: 28px; right: 0;
    background: #1a2356; color: #fff; border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 14px 18px; text-align: center;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(26,35,86,0.38); min-width: 110px; z-index: 2;
  }
  .jrny-intro-badge strong {
    display: block; font-size: 26px; font-weight: 900; line-height: 1; color: #c9a84c;
  }
  .jrny-intro-badge span {
    font-size: 10px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85); letter-spacing: .08em;
    text-transform: uppercase; line-height: 1.4; display: block; margin-top: 4px;
  }
  .jrny-intro-dots {
    position: absolute; bottom: 10px; right: 10px;
    width: 90px; height: 90px;
    background-image: radial-gradient(circle, #1a2356 1.5px, transparent 1.5px);
    background-size: 11px 11px; opacity: 0.15; z-index: 0;
  }
  @media (max-width: 960px) {
    .jrny-intro-section { padding: 56px 24px 64px; }
    .jrny-intro-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
    .jrny-intro-img-wrap { max-width: 560px; margin: 0 auto; order: -1; }
    .jrny-intro-img-main { height: 340px; }
  }
  @media (max-width: 600px) {
    .jrny-intro-section { padding: 44px 16px 52px; }
    .jrny-intro-img-main { height: 240px; }
    .jrny-intro-img-float { width: 90px; height: 90px; bottom: 10px; }
    .jrny-intro-badge { top: 14px; padding: 10px 13px; }
    .jrny-intro-badge strong { font-size: 20px; }
  }

  /* ════════════════════════════
     MILESTONE COUNTER STRIP
  ════════════════════════════ */
  .jrny-counter-section {
    background: #1a2356; padding: 56px 40px; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  }
  .jrny-counter-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 80% 50%, rgba(201,168,76,0.10) 0%, transparent 60%),
                radial-gradient(ellipse at 10% 50%, rgba(192,57,43,0.10) 0%, transparent 55%);
  }
  .jrny-counter-inner {
    max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto; position: relative; z-index: 1;
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 32px;
  }
  .jrny-counter-item { text-align: center; }
  .jrny-counter-num {
    font-size: clamp(36px, 5vw, 56px); font-weight: 900;
    color: #c9a84c; line-height: 1; letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    display: block;
  }
  .jrny-counter-suffix { color: #c0392b; }
  .jrny-counter-label {
    font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    text-transform: uppercase; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
    margin-top: 8px; display: block;
  }
  .jrny-counter-divider {
    width: 32px; height: 2px; background: rgba(201,168,76,0.4);
    margin: 10px auto 0; border-radius: 2px;
  }
  @media (max-width: 768px) {
    .jrny-counter-section { padding: 44px 24px; }
    .jrny-counter-inner { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 28px; }
  }
  @media (max-width: 480px) {
    .jrny-counter-section { padding: 36px 16px; }
    .jrny-counter-inner { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 20px; }
  }

  /* ════════════════════════════
     TIMELINE SECTION
  ════════════════════════════ */
  .jrny-timeline-section {
    padding: 80px 40px 90px; background: #f7f8fc; position: relative;
  }
  .jrny-timeline-section::before {
    content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #c0392b 0%, #c9a84c 50%, #1a2356 100%);
  }
  .jrny-timeline-header {
    text-align: center; max-width: 600px; margin: 0 auto 64px;
  }
  .jrny-timeline-label {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
    font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.16em;
    text-transform: uppercase; color: #c0392b; margin-bottom: 12px; justify-content: center;
  }
  .jrny-timeline-label::before,
  .jrny-timeline-label::after {
    content: ''; display: block; width: 22px; height: 2px;
    background: #c0392b; border-radius: 2px;
  }
  .jrny-timeline-header h2 {
    font-size: clamp(22px, 3vw, 36px); font-weight: 800;
    color: #1a2356; line-height: 1.2; letter-spacing: -0.02em; margin: 0 0 12px;
  }
  .jrny-timeline-header h2 span { color: #c0392b; }
  .jrny-timeline-header p { font-size: 14.5px; color: #666; line-height: 1.8; }

  /* The vertical line */
  .jrny-timeline {
    max-width: 900px; margin: 0 auto;
    position: relative;
  }
  .jrny-timeline::before {
    content: ''; position: absolute;
    left: 50%; top: 0; bottom: 0;
    width: 2px; background: #dde2f0;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
  }

  /* Each entry */
  .jrny-entry {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 60px 1fr;
    gap: 0;
    margin-bottom: 52px;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(30px);
    transition: opacity 0.55s ease, transform 0.55s ease;
  }
  .jrny-entry.jrny-entry-visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }

  /* stagger */
  .jrny-entry:nth-child(1)  { transition-delay: 0ms; }
  .jrny-entry:nth-child(2)  { transition-delay: 120ms; }
  .jrny-entry:nth-child(3)  { transition-delay: 240ms; }
  .jrny-entry:nth-child(4)  { transition-delay: 360ms; }
  .jrny-entry:nth-child(5)  { transition-delay: 480ms; }
  .jrny-entry:nth-child(6)  { transition-delay: 600ms; }
  .jrny-entry:nth-child(7)  { transition-delay: 720ms; }
  .jrny-entry:nth-child(8)  { transition-delay: 840ms; }

  /* Left entries: content left, dot centre, blank right */
  .jrny-entry.jrny-left .jrny-entry-content  { grid-column: 1; text-align: right; padding-right: 36px; }
  .jrny-entry.jrny-left .jrny-entry-dot      { grid-column: 2; }
  .jrny-entry.jrny-left .jrny-entry-blank    { grid-column: 3; }

  /* Right entries: blank left, dot centre, content right */
  .jrny-entry.jrny-right .jrny-entry-blank   { grid-column: 1; }
  .jrny-entry.jrny-right .jrny-entry-dot     { grid-column: 2; }
  .jrny-entry.jrny-right .jrny-entry-content { grid-column: 3; text-align: left; padding-left: 36px; }

  /* Dot column */
  .jrny-entry-dot {
    display: flex; flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center; justify-content: flex-start;
    padding-top: 8px; gap: 6px;
  }
  .jrny-dot-ring {
    width: 48px; height: 48px; border-radius: 50%;
    background: #fff; border: 3px solid #c0392b;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    position: relative; z-index: 2; flex-shrink: 0;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(192,57,43,0.2);
    transition: background .3s, border-color .3s;
  }
  .jrny-entry.jrny-entry-visible:hover .jrny-dot-ring {
    background: #c0392b;
  }
  .jrny-entry.jrny-entry-visible:hover .jrny-dot-ring svg { stroke: #fff; }
  .jrny-dot-ring svg {
    width: 18px; height: 18px; stroke: #c0392b;
    stroke-width: 2; fill: none; transition: stroke .3s;
  }
  .jrny-dot-year {
    font-size: 11px; font-weight: 800; color: #c9a84c;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em; white-space: nowrap;
  }

  /* Content card */
  .jrny-entry-content {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: flex-start;
  }
  .jrny-entry-card {
    background: #fff; border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 24px 26px; border: 1px solid #eaeef5;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(26,35,86,0.06);
    transition: box-shadow .3s, transform .3s;
    position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  }
  .jrny-entry-card::after {
    content: ''; position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0; width: 4px; height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #c0392b, #c9a84c);
    border-radius: 4px 0 0 4px;
    opacity: 0; transition: opacity .3s;
  }
  .jrny-entry.jrny-right .jrny-entry-card::after {
    left: auto; right: 0;
    border-radius: 0 4px 4px 0;
  }
  .jrny-entry.jrny-entry-visible:hover .jrny-entry-card {
    box-shadow: 0 10px 32px rgba(26,35,86,0.12);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
  }
  .jrny-entry.jrny-entry-visible:hover .jrny-entry-card::after { opacity: 1; }

  .jrny-entry-tag {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center;
    background: #fdf1f0; color: #c0392b;
    font-size: 10px; font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 3px 10px; border-radius: 50px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
  }
  .jrny-entry-card h3 {
    font-size: 16px; font-weight: 800; color: #1a2356;
    margin: 0 0 8px; letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  }
  .jrny-entry-card p {
    font-size: 13.5px; color: #666; line-height: 1.8; margin: 0;
  }

  /* Mobile: single column */
  @media (max-width: 768px) {
    .jrny-timeline-section { padding: 56px 24px 72px; }
    .jrny-timeline::before { left: 24px; }
    .jrny-timeline { max-width: 100%; }

    .jrny-entry {
      grid-template-columns: 52px 1fr;
      grid-template-rows: auto;
    }
    .jrny-entry.jrny-left .jrny-entry-content,
    .jrny-entry.jrny-right .jrny-entry-content {
      grid-column: 2; grid-row: 1;
      text-align: left; padding-left: 20px; padding-right: 0;
    }
    .jrny-entry.jrny-left .jrny-entry-dot,
    .jrny-entry.jrny-right .jrny-entry-dot {
      grid-column: 1; grid-row: 1;
      align-items: center; padding-top: 8px;
    }
    .jrny-entry.jrny-left .jrny-entry-blank,
    .jrny-entry.jrny-right .jrny-entry-blank { display: none; }

    .jrny-dot-ring { width: 40px; height: 40px; }
    .jrny-dot-ring svg { width: 15px; height: 15px; }
    .jrny-dot-year { font-size: 10px; }
  }

  @media (max-width: 480px) {
    .jrny-timeline-section { padding: 44px 16px 56px; }
    .jrny-timeline::before { left: 20px; }
    .jrny-entry-card { padding: 18px 18px; }
    .jrny-entry-card h3 { font-size: 14px; }
  }
 
  /*=======================our journey ====================*/

    /* ── SCROLL ANIMATIONS ── */
  [data-jrny-anim] { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(30px); transition: opacity 0.7s ease, transform 0.7s ease; }
  [data-jrny-anim="fade-left"]  { transform: translateX(-40px); }
  [data-jrny-anim="fade-right"] { transform: translateX(40px); }
  [data-jrny-anim="fade-up"]    { transform: translateY(40px); }
  [data-jrny-anim].jrny-anim-visible { opacity: 1 !important; transform: translate(0) !important; }

  /* ════════════════════════════
     HERO
  ════════════════════════════ */
  .jrny-hero {
    position: relative; width: 100%; min-height: 420px;
    background: url("/assets/why-us-77292eed.png") center center / cover no-repeat;
    display: flex; align-items: center;
    overflow: hidden; padding-top: 160px; padding-bottom: 90px;
  }
  .jrny-hero::before {
    content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(26,35,86,0.55) 0%, rgba(26,35,86,0.78) 60%, rgba(26,35,86,0.94) 100%);
    z-index: 1;
  }
  .jrny-hero-curve {
    position: absolute; bottom: -1px; left: 0;
    width: 100%; line-height: 0; z-index: 2; overflow: hidden;
  }
  .jrny-hero-curve svg { display: block; width: 100%; height: 80px; }
  .jrny-hero-content {
    position: relative; z-index: 3;
    max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 40px; width: 100%;
  }
  .jrny-hero-breadcrumb {
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
    font-size: 13px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55); margin-bottom: 16px;
  }
  .jrny-hero-breadcrumb a { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55); text-decoration: none; transition: color .3s; }
  .jrny-hero-breadcrumb a:hover { color: #c9a84c; }
  .jrny-hero-breadcrumb .jrny-sep { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.25); }
  .jrny-hero-breadcrumb .jrny-current { color: #c9a84c; font-weight: 600; }
  .jrny-hero-tag {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
    background: rgba(201,168,76,0.18); border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.45);
    color: #c9a84c; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.14em; text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 5px 14px; border-radius: 50px; margin-bottom: 16px;
  }
  .jrny-hero-content h1 {
    font-size: clamp(28px, 4.5vw, 52px); font-weight: 800;
    color: #fff; line-height: 1.1; margin: 0 0 14px; letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  }
  .jrny-hero-content h1 span { color: #c9a84c; }
  .jrny-hero-content p {
    font-size: clamp(13px, 1.5vw, 15px);
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.70); max-width: 500px; line-height: 1.75; margin: 0;
  }
  @media (max-width: 768px) {
    .jrny-hero { min-height: 360px; padding-top: 130px; padding-bottom: 80px; }
    .jrny-hero-content { padding: 0 20px; }
    .jrny-hero-curve svg { height: 55px; }
  }
  @media (max-width: 480px) {
    .jrny-hero { min-height: 320px; padding-top: 120px; padding-bottom: 70px; }
    .jrny-hero-content { padding: 0 16px; }
    .jrny-hero-curve svg { height: 40px; }
  }

  /* ════════════════════════════
     INTRO SECTION
  ════════════════════════════ */   

  .jrny-intro-section { padding: 70px 40px 80px; background: #fff; }
  .jrny-intro-inner {
    max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto;
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 60px; align-items: center;
  }
  .jrny-intro-label {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
    font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.16em;
    text-transform: uppercase; color: #c0392b; margin-bottom: 12px;
  }
  .jrny-intro-label::before {
    content: ''; display: block; width: 26px; height: 2px;
    background: #c0392b; border-radius: 2px;
  }
  .jrny-intro-content h2 {
    font-size: clamp(24px, 3vw, 38px); font-weight: 800;
    color: #1a2356; line-height: 1.2; margin: 0 0 18px; letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  }
  .jrny-intro-content h2 span { color: #c0392b; }
  .jrny-intro-content > p {
    font-size: 15px; color: #555; line-height: 1.85; margin: 0 0 14px;
  }
  .jrny-intro-quote {
    border-left: 4px solid #c9a84c; background: #fdf8ef;
    border-radius: 0 10px 10px 0; padding: 16px 22px; margin: 20px 0 24px;
  }
  .jrny-intro-quote p {
    font-size: 14.5px; color: #1a2356; font-style: italic;
    line-height: 1.75; margin: 0 !important;
  }
  .jrny-intro-quote cite {
    display: block; margin-top: 8px; font-size: 12px;
    color: #c0392b; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.05em; font-style: normal;
  }
  /* stats row */
  .jrny-stats-row { display: flex; gap: 32px; margin-top: 8px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
  .jrny-stat { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 4px; }
  .jrny-stat strong {
    font-size: 32px; font-weight: 900; color: #1a2356;
    line-height: 1; letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  }
  .jrny-stat strong span { color: #c0392b; }
  .jrny-stat small {
    font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.10em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #999;
  }
  /* right image */
  .jrny-intro-img-wrap { position: relative; padding-right: 24px; }
  .jrny-intro-img-main {
    width: 100%; height: 440px; object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: 20px; display: block;
  }
  .jrny-intro-img-float {
    position: absolute; bottom: 20px; left: 0;
    width: 130px; height: 130px; object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: 14px; border: 4px solid #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.18);
  }
  .jrny-intro-badge {
    position: absolute; top: 28px; right: 0;
    background: #1a2356; color: #fff; border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 14px 18px; text-align: center;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(26,35,86,0.38); min-width: 110px; z-index: 2;
  }
  .jrny-intro-badge strong {
    display: block; font-size: 26px; font-weight: 900; line-height: 1; color: #c9a84c;
  }
  .jrny-intro-badge span {
    font-size: 10px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85); letter-spacing: .08em;
    text-transform: uppercase; line-height: 1.4; display: block; margin-top: 4px;
  }
  .jrny-intro-dots {
    position: absolute; bottom: 10px; right: 10px;
    width: 90px; height: 90px;
    background-image: radial-gradient(circle, #1a2356 1.5px, transparent 1.5px);
    background-size: 11px 11px; opacity: 0.15; z-index: 0;
  }
  @media (max-width: 960px) {
    .jrny-intro-section { padding: 56px 24px 64px; }
    .jrny-intro-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
    .jrny-intro-img-wrap { max-width: 560px; margin: 0 auto; order: -1; }
    .jrny-intro-img-main { height: 340px; }
  }
  @media (max-width: 600px) {
    .jrny-intro-section { padding: 44px 16px 52px; }
    .jrny-intro-img-main { height: 240px; }
    .jrny-intro-img-float { width: 90px; height: 90px; bottom: 10px; }
    .jrny-intro-badge { top: 14px; padding: 10px 13px; }
    .jrny-intro-badge strong { font-size: 20px; }
  }

  /* ════════════════════════════
     MILESTONE COUNTER STRIP
  ════════════════════════════ */
  .jrny-counter-section {
    background: #1a2356; padding: 56px 40px; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  }
  .jrny-counter-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 80% 50%, rgba(201,168,76,0.10) 0%, transparent 60%),
                radial-gradient(ellipse at 10% 50%, rgba(192,57,43,0.10) 0%, transparent 55%);
  }
  .jrny-counter-inner {
    max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto; position: relative; z-index: 1;
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 32px;
  }
  .jrny-counter-item { text-align: center; }
  .jrny-counter-num {
    font-size: clamp(36px, 5vw, 56px); font-weight: 900;
    color: #c9a84c; line-height: 1; letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    display: block;
  }
  .jrny-counter-suffix { color: #c0392b; }
  .jrny-counter-label {
    font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    text-transform: uppercase; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
    margin-top: 8px; display: block;
  }
  .jrny-counter-divider {
    width: 32px; height: 2px; background: rgba(201,168,76,0.4);
    margin: 10px auto 0; border-radius: 2px;
  }
  @media (max-width: 768px) {
    .jrny-counter-section { padding: 44px 24px; }
    .jrny-counter-inner { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 28px; }
  }
  @media (max-width: 480px) {
    .jrny-counter-section { padding: 36px 16px; }
    .jrny-counter-inner { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 20px; }
  }

  /* ════════════════════════════
     TIMELINE SECTION
  ════════════════════════════ */
  .jrny-timeline-section {
    padding: 80px 40px 90px; background: #f7f8fc; position: relative;
  }
  .jrny-timeline-section::before {
    content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #c0392b 0%, #c9a84c 50%, #1a2356 100%);
  }
  .jrny-timeline-header {
    text-align: center; max-width: 600px; margin: 0 auto 64px;
  }
  .jrny-timeline-label {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
    font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.16em;
    text-transform: uppercase; color: #c0392b; margin-bottom: 12px; justify-content: center;
  }
  .jrny-timeline-label::before,
  .jrny-timeline-label::after {
    content: ''; display: block; width: 22px; height: 2px;
    background: #c0392b; border-radius: 2px;
  }
  .jrny-timeline-header h2 {
    font-size: clamp(22px, 3vw, 36px); font-weight: 800;
    color: #1a2356; line-height: 1.2; letter-spacing: -0.02em; margin: 0 0 12px;
  }
  .jrny-timeline-header h2 span { color: #c0392b; }
  .jrny-timeline-header p { font-size: 14.5px; color: #666; line-height: 1.8; }

  /* The vertical line */
  .jrny-timeline {
    max-width: 900px; margin: 0 auto;
    position: relative;
  }
  .jrny-timeline::before {
    content: ''; position: absolute;
    left: 50%; top: 0; bottom: 0;
    width: 2px; background: #dde2f0;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
  }

  /* Each entry */
  .jrny-entry {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 60px 1fr;
    gap: 0;
    margin-bottom: 52px;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(30px);
    transition: opacity 0.55s ease, transform 0.55s ease;
  }
  .jrny-entry.jrny-entry-visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }

  /* stagger */
  .jrny-entry:nth-child(1)  { transition-delay: 0ms; }
  .jrny-entry:nth-child(2)  { transition-delay: 120ms; }
  .jrny-entry:nth-child(3)  { transition-delay: 240ms; }
  .jrny-entry:nth-child(4)  { transition-delay: 360ms; }
  .jrny-entry:nth-child(5)  { transition-delay: 480ms; }
  .jrny-entry:nth-child(6)  { transition-delay: 600ms; }
  .jrny-entry:nth-child(7)  { transition-delay: 720ms; }
  .jrny-entry:nth-child(8)  { transition-delay: 840ms; }

  /* Left entries: content left, dot centre, blank right */
  .jrny-entry.jrny-left .jrny-entry-content  { grid-column: 1; text-align: right; padding-right: 36px; }
  .jrny-entry.jrny-left .jrny-entry-dot      { grid-column: 2; }
  .jrny-entry.jrny-left .jrny-entry-blank    { grid-column: 3; }

  /* Right entries: blank left, dot centre, content right */
  .jrny-entry.jrny-right .jrny-entry-blank   { grid-column: 1; }
  .jrny-entry.jrny-right .jrny-entry-dot     { grid-column: 2; }
  .jrny-entry.jrny-right .jrny-entry-content { grid-column: 3; text-align: left; padding-left: 36px; }

  /* Dot column */
  .jrny-entry-dot {
    display: flex; flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center; justify-content: flex-start;
    padding-top: 8px; gap: 6px;
  }
  .jrny-dot-ring {
    width: 48px; height: 48px; border-radius: 50%;
    background: #fff; border: 3px solid #c0392b;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    position: relative; z-index: 2; flex-shrink: 0;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(192,57,43,0.2);
    transition: background .3s, border-color .3s;
  }
  .jrny-entry.jrny-entry-visible:hover .jrny-dot-ring {
    background: #c0392b;
  }
  .jrny-entry.jrny-entry-visible:hover .jrny-dot-ring svg { stroke: #fff; }
  .jrny-dot-ring svg {
    width: 18px; height: 18px; stroke: #c0392b;
    stroke-width: 2; fill: none; transition: stroke .3s;
  }
  .jrny-dot-year {
    font-size: 11px; font-weight: 800; color: #c9a84c;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em; white-space: nowrap;
  }

  /* Content card */
  .jrny-entry-content {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: flex-start;
  }
  .jrny-entry-card {
    background: #fff; border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 24px 26px; border: 1px solid #eaeef5;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(26,35,86,0.06);
    transition: box-shadow .3s, transform .3s;
    position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  }
  .jrny-entry-card::after {
    content: ''; position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0; width: 4px; height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #c0392b, #c9a84c);
    border-radius: 4px 0 0 4px;
    opacity: 0; transition: opacity .3s;
  }
  .jrny-entry.jrny-right .jrny-entry-card::after {
    left: auto; right: 0;
    border-radius: 0 4px 4px 0;
  }
  .jrny-entry.jrny-entry-visible:hover .jrny-entry-card {
    box-shadow: 0 10px 32px rgba(26,35,86,0.12);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
  }
  .jrny-entry.jrny-entry-visible:hover .jrny-entry-card::after { opacity: 1; }

  .jrny-entry-tag {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center;
    background: #fdf1f0; color: #c0392b;
    font-size: 10px; font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 3px 10px; border-radius: 50px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
  }
  .jrny-entry-card h3 {
    font-size: 16px; font-weight: 800; color: #1a2356;
    margin: 0 0 8px; letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  }
  .jrny-entry-card p {
    font-size: 13.5px; color: #666; line-height: 1.8; margin: 0;
  }

  /* Mobile: single column */
  @media (max-width: 768px) {
    .jrny-timeline-section { padding: 56px 24px 72px; }
    .jrny-timeline::before { left: 24px; }
    .jrny-timeline { max-width: 100%; }

    .jrny-entry {
      grid-template-columns: 52px 1fr;
      grid-template-rows: auto;
    }
    .jrny-entry.jrny-left .jrny-entry-content,
    .jrny-entry.jrny-right .jrny-entry-content {
      grid-column: 2; grid-row: 1;
      text-align: left; padding-left: 20px; padding-right: 0;
    }
    .jrny-entry.jrny-left .jrny-entry-dot,
    .jrny-entry.jrny-right .jrny-entry-dot {
      grid-column: 1; grid-row: 1;
      align-items: center; padding-top: 8px;
    }
    .jrny-entry.jrny-left .jrny-entry-blank,
    .jrny-entry.jrny-right .jrny-entry-blank { display: none; }

    .jrny-dot-ring { width: 40px; height: 40px; }
    .jrny-dot-ring svg { width: 15px; height: 15px; }
    .jrny-dot-year { font-size: 10px; }
  }

  @media (max-width: 480px) {
    .jrny-timeline-section { padding: 44px 16px 56px; }
    .jrny-timeline::before { left: 20px; }
    .jrny-entry-card { padding: 18px 18px; }
    .jrny-entry-card h3 { font-size: 14px; }
  }