:root {
            /* User Provided Brand Colors */
            --brand-dark: #113047;
            --brand-light: #d5f4ff;
            --brand-white: #ffffff;
            --brand-accent: #b02a29;
            --brand-accent-hover: #c93231;
            
            /* Adapted for Light Background Design */
            --bg-color: #f8fafc; 
            --text-muted-color: rgba(17, 48, 71, 0.7); 
            
            /* Section Specific Variables */
            --dark-primary: #113047;
            --navy: #0d2537;
            --navy-light: #3a6b8a;
            --white: #ffffff;
            --text-light: rgba(17, 48, 71, 0.75);
            --red: #b02a29;
            
            /* Glassmorphism for Light Theme */
            --glass-bg: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
            --glass-bg-hover: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
            --glass-border: rgba(17, 48, 71, 0.08);
            --glass-highlight: rgba(213, 244, 255, 0.4);

             /* Glassmorphism for Dark Theme */
            --glass-dark-bg: rgba(17, 48, 71, 0.4);
            --glass-dark-bg-hover: rgba(17, 48, 71, 0.7);
            --glass-dark-border: rgba(213, 244, 255, 0.08);
            --glass-dark-highlight: rgba(213, 244, 255, 0.03);


            /* UI/UX Variables */
            --transition-smooth: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
            --border-radius-lg: 24px;
            --border-radius-md: 16px;
            --border-radius-sm: 8px;

            /* Card Variables */
            --card-bg: #ffffff;
            --card-border: rgba(17, 48, 71, 0.08);
            --card-shadow-idle: 0 4px 6px -1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03), 0 2px 4px -1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
            --card-shadow-hover: 0 20px 40px -10px rgba(17, 48, 71, 0.12);
            
            /* Typography */
            --font-main: 'Poppins';

             --text-main: #e2e8f0;
        }

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

        body {
            font-family: var(--font-main);
            background-color: var(--bg-color);
            color: var(--brand-dark);
            line-height: 1.6;
            overflow-x: hidden;
        }
 /*hero*/
/* ==========================================================================
   ABOUT US HERO BANNER (CENTERED LAYOUT)
   ========================================================================== */

.ds-hero-section {
    position: relative;
    /* min-height: 80vh; */
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    /* Replace with your background image representing your servers/team */
    background-image: url('/includes/assets/images/about-us.webp');
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center right;
    background-attachment: fixed;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 120px 24px 50px;
}

/* Gradient Overlay - Smooth fade from dark brand color to transparent */
.ds-hero-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(17, 48, 71, 1) 0%, rgb(17 48 71 / 93%) 40%, rgb(17 48 71 / 25%) 70%, rgb(17 48 71 / 0%) 100%);
    z-index: 1;
}

.ds-hero-container {
    max-width: 1500px;
    width: 100%;
    margin: 0 auto;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.ds-hero-content {
    max-width: 700px; /* Constrains text width to match the left alignment */
    align-items: flex-start;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   TYPOGRAPHY & ACCENTS
   ========================================================================== */
.ds-hero-title {
    font-size: clamp(40px, 5vw, 56px);
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.1;
    color: var(--brand-white);
    margin: 0 0 30px 0;
    letter-spacing: -1px;
}

.ds-hero-title .highlight {
    color: var(--brand-light); /* Soft contrast for secondary line */
    font-weight: 600;
}

.ds-title-accent {
    width: 75px;
    height: 4px;
    background-color: var(--brand-accent);
    margin-bottom: 35px;
    border-radius: 2px;
}

.ds-hero-description {
    
   
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.ds-hero-description p {
    font-size: clamp(15px, 1.5vw, 18px);
    color: var(--text-main);
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin: 0;
    font-weight: 300;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PILL ROW & BUTTONS (Matches the breadcrumb aesthetic)
   ========================================================================== */
.ds-action-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.ds-stats-pill {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    background: rgba(17, 48, 71, 0.6);
    border: 1px solid var(--white);
    border-radius: 50px;
    padding: 12px 28px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.ds-stats-pill .stat {
    font-size: 17px;
    color: var(--white);
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.ds-stats-pill .stat strong {
    color: var(--white);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 16px;
    margin-right: 4px;
}

.ds-stats-pill .divider {
    width: 1px;
    height: 20px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    margin: 0 20px;
}

.btn-primary {
    background: var(--brand-accent);
    color: var(--brand-white);
    padding: 14px 32px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 15px;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    border: 1px solid transparent;
}

.btn-primary:hover {
    background: var(--brand-accent-hover);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(176, 42, 41, 0.4);
}

.btn-primary i {
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.btn-primary:hover i {
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FEATURES GRID (Matches the Location Buttons)
   ========================================================================== */
.ds-features-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 16px;
}

.ds-feature-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-sm);
    padding: 16px 20px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    cursor: default;
    backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}

.ds-feature-card:hover {
    background: rgba(176, 42, 41, 0.15); /* Brand Accent tint on hover */
    border-color: rgba(176, 42, 41, 0.4);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.ds-feature-card .icon-wrapper {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--brand-accent);
    font-size: 14px;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.ds-feature-card:hover .icon-wrapper {
    background: var(--brand-accent);
    color: var(--brand-white);
}

.ds-feature-card span {
    color: var(--brand-white);
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 14px;
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   RESPONSIVE MEDIA QUERIES
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .ds-hero-overlay {
        /* Darken the background more heavily on tablets so text remains legible */
        background: linear-gradient(90deg, 
            rgba(17, 48, 71, 0.98) 0%, 
            rgba(17, 48, 71, 0.9) 60%, 
            rgba(17, 48, 71, 0.4) 100%);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .ds-hero-section {
        padding: 100px 20px;
        text-align: center;
        background-position: center;
    }

    .ds-hero-overlay {
        background: linear-gradient(180deg, 
            rgba(17, 48, 71, 0.95) 0%, 
            rgba(17, 48, 71, 0.85) 100%);
    }

    .ds-hero-content {
        margin: 0 auto;
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
    }

    .ds-title-accent {
        margin: 0 auto 30px auto;
    }

    .ds-hero-description {
        border-left: none;
        padding-left: 0;
        border-top: 3px solid var(--brand-accent);
        padding-top: 20px;
    }

    .ds-action-row {
        flex-direction: column;
        width: 100%;
        gap: 16px;
    }

    .ds-stats-pill {
        width: 100%;
        justify-content: center;
        box-sizing: border-box;
    }

    .btn-primary {
        width: 100%;
        justify-content: center;
        box-sizing: border-box;
    }

    .ds-features-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr; /* Stacks the feature cards vertically on mobile */
        width: 100%;
    }
}
/*bandwidth*/

  /* =========================================================
     I-ABOUT-BANDWITH SECTION
  ========================================================= */
  .i-about-bandwith{
    position: relative;
    padding: 50px 20px;
    background:
      radial-gradient(circle at 12% 15%, rgba(213,244,255,0.55) 0%, transparent 40%),
      radial-gradient(circle at 92% 82%, rgba(176,42,41,0.05) 0%, transparent 45%),
      var(--bg-color);
    overflow: hidden;
    isolation: isolate;
  }
 
 
  .i-about-bandwith .ibw-container{
    max-width: 1500px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    position: relative;
  }
 
  /* ---------- Header ---------- */
  .i-about-bandwith .ibw-header{
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto 30px;
  }
 
  .i-about-bandwith .ibw-eyebrow{
    display:inline-flex;
    align-items:center;
    gap:10px;
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 12.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 2.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--brand-accent);
    background: rgba(176,42,41,0.07);
    border: 1px solid rgba(176,42,41,0.18);
    padding: 8px 18px;
    border-radius: 100px;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
  }
  .i-about-bandwith .ibw-eyebrow i{ font-size: 13px; }
 
  .i-about-bandwith .ibw-title{
    font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 4vw, 3rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--brand-dark);
    line-height: 1.15;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  }
  .i-about-bandwith .ibw-title span{
    position: relative;
    color: var(--brand-dark);
    background: linear-gradient(100deg, var(--brand-accent) 0%, var(--brand-accent-hover) 55%, #7a1c1b 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  }
 
  .i-about-bandwith .ibw-subtitle{
    margin-top: 18px;
    font-size: 1.02rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: var(--text-muted-color);
    font-weight: 400;
  }
 
  /* ---------- Layout: grid of cards + stat panel ---------- */
  .i-about-bandwith .ibw-layout{
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 340px;
    gap: 28px;
    align-items: stretch;
  }
 
  .i-about-bandwith .ibw-cards{
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
  }
 
  .i-about-bandwith .ibw-card{
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 14px;
    background: var(--card-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-md);
    padding: 20px 18px;
    box-shadow: var(--card-shadow-idle);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    cursor: default;
  }
 
  .i-about-bandwith .ibw-card::after{
    content:"";
    position:absolute;
    inset:0;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-md);
    padding: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--brand-accent), transparent 40%);
    -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(#000 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#000 0 0);
    -webkit-mask-composite: xor;
            mask-composite: exclude;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  }
 
  .i-about-bandwith .ibw-card:hover{
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: var(--card-shadow-hover);
    border-color: transparent;
  }
  .i-about-bandwith .ibw-card:hover::after{ opacity: 1; }
 
  .i-about-bandwith .ibw-icon{
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 46px;
    height: 46px;
    border-radius: 13px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, var(--navy) 0%, var(--navy-light) 100%);
    color: var(--brand-light);
    font-size: 17px;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  }
  .i-about-bandwith .ibw-card:hover .ibw-icon{
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, var(--brand-accent) 0%, var(--brand-accent-hover) 100%);
    color: #fff;
    transform: scale(1.06) rotate(-4deg);
  }
 
  .i-about-bandwith .ibw-card-body{
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 5px;
    min-width: 0;
  }
 
  .i-about-bandwith .ibw-provider-name{
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--brand-dark);
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    white-space: nowrap;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-overflow: ellipsis;
  }
 
  /* signal-bars micro element: reinforces "bandwidth" visually */
  .i-about-bandwith .ibw-signal{
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-end;
    gap: 3px;
    height: 11px;
  }
  .i-about-bandwith .ibw-signal span{
    width: 3px;
    border-radius: 2px;
    background: rgba(17,48,71,0.18);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  }
  .i-about-bandwith .ibw-signal span:nth-child(1){ height: 40%; }
  .i-about-bandwith .ibw-signal span:nth-child(2){ height: 65%; }
  .i-about-bandwith .ibw-signal span:nth-child(3){ height: 85%; }
  .i-about-bandwith .ibw-signal span:nth-child(4){ height: 100%; }
  .i-about-bandwith .ibw-card:hover .ibw-signal span{
    background: var(--brand-accent);
    animation: ibw-pulse 1.1s ease-in-out infinite;
  }
  .i-about-bandwith .ibw-card:hover .ibw-signal span:nth-child(2){ animation-delay: .12s; }
  .i-about-bandwith .ibw-card:hover .ibw-signal span:nth-child(3){ animation-delay: .24s; }
  .i-about-bandwith .ibw-card:hover .ibw-signal span:nth-child(4){ animation-delay: .36s; }
 
  @keyframes ibw-pulse{
    0%, 100%{ opacity: .55; }
    50%{ opacity: 1; }
  }
 
  /* ---------- Stat / CTA panel ---------- */
  .i-about-bandwith .ibw-stat-card{
    position: relative;
    background: linear-gradient(155deg, var(--navy) 0%, var(--brand-dark) 55%, #0a1e2e 100%);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
    padding: 40px 32px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--card-shadow-hover);
  }
 
  .i-about-bandwith .ibw-stat-card::before{
    content:"";
    position:absolute;
    top: -60px;
    right: -60px;
    width: 220px;
    height: 220px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(213,244,255,0.14) 0%, transparent 70%);
  }
 
 .i-about-bandwith .ibw-card img{
    width: 100%;
  
 object-fit: contain;
 }
 
  .i-about-bandwith .ibw-stat-heading{
    color: var(--brand-white);
    font-size:22px;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.35;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
  }
 
  .i-about-bandwith .ibw-stat-number{
    
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--white);
    background: rgba(176,42,41,0.15);
    padding: 1px 8px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    font-size:20px;
  }
 
  .i-about-bandwith .ibw-stat-desc{
    color:var(--white);
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.75;
    margin: 18px 0 28px;
  }
 
  .i-about-bandwith .ibw-cta{
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 10px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--brand-accent) 0%, var(--brand-accent-hover) 100%);
    color: #fff;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 16px;
    padding: 14px 24px;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-sm);
    text-decoration: none;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 24px -8px rgba(176,42,41,0.55);
    width: fit-content;
  }
  .i-about-bandwith .ibw-cta i{
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  }
  .i-about-bandwith .ibw-cta:hover{
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 14px 30px -6px rgba(176,42,41,0.65);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--brand-accent-hover) 0%, #a02726 100%);
  }
  .i-about-bandwith .ibw-cta:hover i{ transform: translateX(4px); }
 
  .i-about-bandwith .ibw-stat-divider{
    height: 1px;
    background: rgba(213,244,255,0.12);
    margin: 26px 0 22px;
  }
 
  .i-about-bandwith .ibw-mini-row{
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
  }
  .i-about-bandwith .ibw-avatars{
    display: flex;
  }
  .i-about-bandwith .ibw-avatars span{
    width: 30px;
    height: 30px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, var(--brand-light), #9fd8ee);
    color: var(--brand-dark);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 11px;
    border: 2px solid var(--navy);
    margin-left: -8px;
  }
  .i-about-bandwith .ibw-avatars span:first-child{ margin-left: 0; }
  .i-about-bandwith .ibw-mini-text{
    font-size: 12.5px;
    color: rgba(226,232,240,0.6);
    line-height: 1.5;
  }
 
  /* ---------- Responsive ---------- */
  @media (max-width: 1080px){
    .i-about-bandwith .ibw-layout{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .i-about-bandwith .ibw-cards{ grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
  }
 
  @media (max-width: 720px){
    .i-about-bandwith{ padding: 80px 16px; }
    .i-about-bandwith .ibw-cards{ grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .i-about-bandwith .ibw-provider-name{ font-size: 14px; }
  }
 
  @media (max-width: 460px){
    .i-about-bandwith .ibw-cards{ grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 14px; }
    .i-about-bandwith ibw-card{ padding: 16px 14px; }
    .i-about-bandwith .ibw-icon{ width: 40px; height: 40px; font-size: 15px; }
  }
 
  @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
    .i-about-bandwith .ibw-card, .ibw-icon, .ibw-cta, .ibw-cta i, .ibw-signal span{
      transition: none !important;
      animation: none !important;
    }
  }
/*breadcrumb*/
/* --- Custom Secondary Navigation / Breadcrumb --- */
.ds-hero-section .custom-secondary-nav {
    background-color: transparent;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    padding: 0;
    width: 100%; /* Ensures it doesn't break out of the container */
}

.ds-hero-section .custom-secondary-nav ul {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap; /* Crucial: Allows items to wrap on very small screens */
    gap: 8px; /* Tighter gap for mobile */
}

/* Tablet & Desktop Gap */
@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .ds-hero-section .custom-secondary-nav ul {
        gap: 15px; 
    }
}

.ds-hero-section .custom-secondary-nav li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px; /* Space between the link text and the arrow icon */
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .ds-hero-section .custom-secondary-nav li {
        gap: 15px;
    }
}

.ds-hero-section .custom-secondary-nav i {
    color: var(--brand-accent-hover, #ff4d4d); /* Fallback added just in case */
    font-size: 11px; /* Slightly smaller icon to match text */
}

.ds-hero-section .custom-secondary-nav a {
    color: var(--white);
    text-decoration: none;
    /* Fluid typography: 11px on small mobile, scales up to 13px on desktop */
    font-size: clamp(11px, 2.5vw, 13px); 
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 1px; /* Reduced slightly to save space on mobile */
    text-transform: uppercase;

    transition: color 0.3s ease;
    white-space: nowrap; /* Prevents words from breaking in half */
}

.ds-hero-section .custom-secondary-nav a:hover {
    color: var(--brand-accent, red); 
}

/*about*/
.i-about-us-about {
            position: relative;
            background-color: var(--navy);
            color: var(--white);
            padding: 50px 20px;
        }

        .container {
            max-width: 1500px;
            margin: 0 auto;
            padding: 0 24px;
        }

        .about-wrapper {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 0.6fr;
            gap: 80px;
            align-items: center;
        }

        .about-content {
            position: relative;
            z-index: 2;
            max-width: 100%;
        }

        .badge {
            display: inline-block;
            padding: 8px 20px;
            border-radius: 50px;
            font-size: 0.875rem;
            font-weight: 600;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: 1.5px;
            margin-bottom: 24px;
            border: 1px solid var(--white);
            color: var(--white);
        }

        .about-title {
            font-size: 40px;
            font-weight: 700;
            color: var(--white);
            margin-bottom: 32px;
            line-height: 1.1;
            letter-spacing: -1px;
        }

        .about-title span {
            /* Optional: Add a subtle highlight to the company name if desired */
            /* color: var(--brand-light); */
        }

        .about-text {
            font-size: 1.125rem;
            color: var(--text-body);
            margin-bottom: 24px;
            line-height: 1.8;
            font-weight: 400;
        }

        .about-text strong {
            font-weight: 600;
            color: var(--white);
        }
        
        /* Hidden as requested by user image markings */
        .highlight-quote {
            display: none; 
        }

        .about-stats {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
            gap: 24px;
            position: relative;
        }

        /* Decorative background element behind stats */
        .about-stats::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: -10%;
            right: -10%;
            width: 120%;
            height: 120%;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(27, 62, 88, 0.5) 0%, transparent 100%);
            border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
            z-index: -1;
            opacity: 0.5;
            transform: rotate(3deg);
        }

        .stat-card {
            box-shadow: var(--card-shadow-idle);
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03); /* Subtle dark glass background */
            border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08); /* Subtle border */
            border-radius: var(--border-radius-md);
            padding: 32px 24px; /* Adjusted padding for grid layout */
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 15px;
            transition: var(--transition-smooth);
            backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
            -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
        }
        
        /* Make the third card span across both columns in the bottom row and center it */
        .stat-card:nth-child(3) {
            grid-column: 1 / -1;
            justify-content: center;
            max-width: 60%; /* Adjust width to look nice visually centered */
            margin: 0 auto; 
        }
        
        .stat-card::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            left: 0;
            top: 0;
            height: 100%;
            width: 4px;
            background: var(--brand-accent);
            transform: scaleY(0);
            transform-origin: bottom;
            transition: var(--transition-smooth);
        }

        .stat-card:hover {
            transform: translateY(-5px); /* Changed hover animation slightly for grid layout */
            box-shadow: var(--card-shadow-hover);
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
        }

        .stat-card:hover::before {
            transform: scaleY(1);
        }

        .stat-icon {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            width: 64px;
            height: 64px;
            background: var(--white);
            color: var(--brand-accent); /* Red icon as per image */
            border-radius: var(--border-radius-md);
            font-size: 1.75rem;
            transition: var(--transition-smooth);
            flex-shrink: 0;
        }

        .stat-card:hover .stat-icon {
            transform: scale(1.05);
        }

        .stat-info {
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            align-items: flex-start;
        }
        
        /* Center content specifically in the wide third card */
        .stat-card:nth-child(3) .stat-info {
            align-items: center;
            text-align: center;
        }

        .stat-number {
            font-size: 25px; /* Slightly smaller for grid */
            font-weight: 800;
            color: var(--text-heading);
            line-height: 1;
            margin-bottom: 8px;
            letter-spacing: -1px;
            margin-left: 8px;
        }

        .stat-label {
            font-size: 0.9rem;
            color: var(--white);
            font-weight: 600;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: 1px;
        }

        @media (max-width: 1024px) {
            .about-wrapper {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr;
                gap: 64px;
            }
            .about-stats {
                /* Keep the 2-1 grid on tablet */
                grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
            }
            .about-stats::before {
                display: none; 
            }
            .about-title {
                font-size: 3rem;
            }
        }

        @media (max-width: 768px) {
            .i-about-us-about {
                padding: 60px 0;
            }
            .about-title {
                font-size: 2.5rem;
            }
            .about-stats {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr;
            }
            .stat-card:nth-child(3) {
                grid-column: 1;
                max-width: 100%;
                justify-content: flex-start;
            }
            .stat-card:nth-child(3) .stat-info {
                align-items: flex-start;
                text-align: left;
            }
            .stat-card {
                padding: 24px;
                gap: 20px;
            }
            .stat-number {
                font-size: 2.5rem;
            }
            .stat-icon {
                width: 56px;
                height: 56px;
                font-size: 1.5rem;
            }
        }
/*feature-section*/
.i-about-features-section {
    background-color: var(--bg-color);
    padding: 80px 20px;
    font-family: var(--font-main);
}

.i-about-features-section .container {
    max-width: 1500px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.i-about-features-section .features-wrapper {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 0.9fr 1.5fr; /* Left col slightly narrower */
    gap: 60px;
    align-items: flex-start;
}

/* ---------- Left Column Content ---------- */
.i-about-features-section .eyebrow-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: var(--white);
    padding: 6px 14px 6px 10px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    border-left: 4px solid var(--red);
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    color: var(--brand-accent);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(17, 48, 71, 0.05);
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.i-about-features-section .section-title {
    font-size: 42px;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.15;
    color: var(--dark-primary);
    margin: 0 0 35px 0;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.i-about-features-section .section-title .highlight {
    color: var(--red);
}

/* ---------- Intro Content (Highlighted Section) ---------- */
.i-about-features-section .intro-content {
    margin-top: 15px;
    background: var(--white);
    padding: 30px 32px;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-md);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(17, 48, 71, 0.04);
    border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.i-about-features-section .intro-content:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(17, 48, 71, 0.08);
}

.i-about-features-section .intro-content h3 {
    font-size: 22px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--dark-primary);
    margin: 0 0 18px 0;
    line-height: 1.4;
    padding-bottom: 16px;
    position: relative;
}

/* Modern Border Bottom for Title */
.i-about-features-section .intro-content h3::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    width: 60px; /* කෙටි, modern ඉරක් */
    height: 3px;
    background-color: var(--red); /* Brand එකේ රතු පාට */
    border-radius: 4px;
}

.i-about-features-section .intro-content p {
    font-size: 17px;
    line-height: 1.75;
    color: var(--text-light);
    margin: 0;
}
/* ---------- Right Column Cards ---------- */
.i-about-features-section .features-right {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 24px;
}

.i-about-features-section .cards-bottom-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 24px;
}

.i-about-features-section .feature-card {
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-md);
    padding: 20px 30px;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.i-about-features-section .feature-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
}

/* Dark Wide Card */
.i-about-features-section .card-dark {
    background: var(--dark-primary);
    color: var(--white);
    box-shadow: var(--card-shadow-hover);
}

.i-about-features-section .card-dark .card-icon {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    color: var(--brand-light);
}

.i-about-features-section .card-dark h4 {
    color: var(--white);
}

.i-about-features-section .card-dark p {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
}

/* White Bottom Left Card */
.i-about-features-section .card-white {
    background: var(--white);
    color: var(--dark-primary);
    box-shadow: var(--card-shadow-idle);
    border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
}

.i-about-features-section .card-white .card-icon {
    background: var(--dark-primary);
    color: var(--brand-light);
}

.i-about-features-section .card-white h4 {
    color: var(--dark-primary);
}

.i-about-features-section .card-white p {
    color: var(--text-light);
}

.i-about-features-section .card-white:hover {
    box-shadow: var(--card-shadow-hover);
}

/* Red Bottom Right Card */
.i-about-features-section .card-red {
    background: var(--red);
    color: var(--white);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px -5px rgba(176, 42, 41, 0.3);
}

.i-about-features-section .card-red .card-icon {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    color: var(--white);
}

.i-about-features-section .card-red h4 {
    color: var(--white);
}

.i-about-features-section .card-red p {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
}

/* Common Card Internal Elements */
.i-about-features-section .card-icon {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.i-about-features-section .feature-card h4 {
    font-size: 19px;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin: 0 0 12px 0;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.i-about-features-section .feature-card p {
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin: 0;
}

/* ---------- Responsive ---------- */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .i-about-features-section .features-wrapper {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 40px;
    }
    
    .i-about-features-section .section-title {
        font-size: 36px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .i-about-features-section .cards-bottom-row {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    
    .i-about-features-section .section-title {
        font-size: 32px;
    }
    
    .i-about-features-section .feature-card {
        padding: 30px 24px;
    }
}