/* ==========
   EasyEdulab About Us — Modern UI (2026 SaaS style)
   No background images needed. Uses CSS overlays.
========== */

:root{
  --blue:#1E3A8A;
  --teal:#0EA5A4;
  --indigo:#6366F1;
  --ink:#0F172A;
  --muted:#64748B;
  --line:#E2E8F0;
  --soft:#F8FAFC;
  --white:#ffffff;

  --radius:18px;
  --shadow: 0 18px 55px rgba(2, 6, 23, .10);
  --shadow2: 0 10px 30px rgba(2, 6, 23, .08);
}

/* If your project already has container utility, keep only section classes */
.container{
  width: min(1200px, calc(100% - 32px));
  margin: 0 auto;
  color:var(--slate) !important;

}

.section{
  padding: 86px 0;
}
.section--soft{
  background: var(--soft);
}

.center{ text-align:center; }
.section-head{ margin-bottom: 28px; }

.eyebrow{
  letter-spacing:.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 12px;
  color: #000;
  /* color: rgba(30,58,138,.8); */
  margin: 0 0 12px;
}

.h1{
  font-size: clamp(34px, 4vw, 54px);
  line-height: 1.08;
  margin: 0 0 14px;
  color: var(--ink);
  font-weight: 800;
}

.h2{
  font-size: clamp(26px, 3vw, 36px);
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin: 0 0 10px;
  color: var(--ink);
  font-weight: 800;
}

.h2--light{ color: #fff; }
.h3{
  font-size: 18px;
  /* margin: 0 0 6px; */
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--ink);
}

.p{ color: var(--muted); margin: 0 0 14px; line-height: 1.7; }
.p-sm{ color: var(--muted); margin: 0; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.6; }

.lead{
  /* color: rgba(15,23,42,.80); */
  color: #000;
  font-size: 18px;
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin: 0 0 18px;
}
.lead--light{ color: rgba(255,255,255,.82); }

.lead-sm{
  color: var(--muted);
  max-width: 780px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* Buttons */
.btn2{
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  gap:10px;
  padding: 12px 18px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: transform .15s ease, box-shadow .15s ease, background .15s ease, border-color .15s ease;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  cursor:pointer;
}
.btn2-primary{
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue), var(--indigo));
  color:#fff;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 28px rgba(30,58,138,.22);
}
.btn2-primary:hover{ transform: translateY(-1px); color:#fff; box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(30,58,138,.26); }

.btn2-outline{
  background: #fff;
  border-color: var(--line);
  color: var(--ink);
}
.btn2-outline:hover{ transform: translateY(-1px); color: var(--ink); box-shadow: var(--shadow2); }

.btn2-outline--light{
  background: transparent;
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.26);
  color: #fff;
}
.btn2-outline--light:hover{
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.42);
}

.btn2-block{ width:100%; }

.cta-row{
  display:flex;
  flex-wrap:wrap;
  gap:12px;
  margin: 18px 0 14px;
}
.cta-row.center{ justify-content: center; }

/* ==========
   HERO with CSS background overlays (no images)
========== */
.about-hero{
  position: relative;
  padding: 92px 0 66px;
  overflow:hidden;
  background: url(https://doik495yr0ub5.cloudfront.net/web-easyedulab/hero_bg_1920x900.png) no-repeat center center;
  background-size: cover;
  /* background:
    radial-gradient(900px 520px at 75% 10%, rgba(30,58,138,.18), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(760px 520px at 70% 35%, rgba(14,165,164,.16), transparent 62%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #F5F9FF 0%, #F8FAFC 55%, #FFFFFF 100%); */
}

.about-hero::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute; inset:-2px;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 80% 30%, rgba(99,102,241,.12), transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 55% 65%, rgba(14,165,164,.10), transparent 60%);
  pointer-events:none;
}

.about-hero::after{
  /* wave overlays */
  content:"";
  position:absolute; left:0; right:0; bottom:-140px; height:520px;
  background:
    radial-gradient(1100px 250px at 20% 40%, rgba(30,58,138,.10), transparent 70%),
    radial-gradient(1100px 250px at 60% 60%, rgba(14,165,164,.08), transparent 70%),
    radial-gradient(1100px 250px at 95% 75%, rgba(99,102,241,.06), transparent 70%);
  filter: blur(2px);
  pointer-events:none;
}

.about-hero__grid{
  position: relative;
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr .9fr;
  gap: 28px;
  align-items:center;
  z-index:1;
}

@media (max-width: 980px){
  .about-hero__grid{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

.trust-chips{
  display:flex;
  flex-wrap:wrap;
  gap:10px;
  margin-top: 12px;
}
.chip{
  display:inline-flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
  padding: 8px 12px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.72);
  border: 1px solid rgba(226,232,240,.9);
  color: rgba(15,23,42,.82);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 13px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}
.dot{width:10px; height:10px; border-radius:50%}
.dot-blue{background:rgba(216, 113, 113, 0.95)}
.dot-teal{background:rgba(14,165,164,.95)}
.dot-indigo{background:rgba(99,102,241,.95)}


/* Hero mock (replaces dashboard image) */
.hero-mock {
  position: relative;
}

.hero-mock img {
  display: block; /* removes inline-image gaps */
  margin-top: 30px;
}

.floating-badges {
  position: absolute;
  right: calc(0% - 20%);
  bottom: 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}


.badge{
  display:flex;
  gap:10px;
  align-items:center;
  padding: 10px 12px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.85);
  border: 1px solid rgba(226,232,240,.9);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow2);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: rgba(15,23,42,.85);
  font-size: 13px;
}
.badge__dot{
  width: 10px; height:10px; border-radius: 999px;
  background: var(--blue);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(30,58,138,.12);
}
.badge__dot--teal{
  background: var(--teal);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(14,165,164,.12);
}
.badge__dot--indigo{
  background: var(--indigo);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(99,102,241,.12);
}

/* ==========
   Layout Helpers
========== */
.grid-2{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 28px;
  align-items:center;
}
@media (max-width: 980px){
  .grid-2{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
.grid-3{
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 3fr; /* 2:3 ratio */
  gap: 28px;
  align-items: center;
}

@media (max-width: 980px){
  .grid-3{
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}


/* Story visual placeholders */
.story-visual{
  /* position: relative;
  min-height: 340px; */
}
.story-visual__card{
  position:absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(30,58,138,.14), rgba(14,165,164,.10));
  border: 1px solid rgba(226,232,240,.9);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow2);
}
.story-visual__card--mid{
  inset: 35px 55px 40px 55px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(99,102,241,.16), rgba(255,255,255,.50));
}
.story-visual__card--small{
  inset: auto 70px 26px 70px;
  height: 120px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.80);
}

/* Highlights */
.highlights{ 
  margin-top: 18px; 
  display:flex; 
  flex-direction: row;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 12px; 
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.highlight{
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  padding: 14px 14px;
  border-radius: 18px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.85);
  border: 1px solid rgba(226,232,240,.9);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(2,6,23,.06);
}
.highlight__icon{
  /* width: 40px; height:40px; */
  border-radius: 20px;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  font-weight: 900;
  /* background: rgba(30,58,138,.10); */
  color: var(--blue);
}
.highlight_txt{
  font-size: 16px;
  margin: 0;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--ink);
}

/* Feature cards */
.card-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
  margin-top: 28px;
}
@media (max-width: 1100px){
  .card-grid{ grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 640px){
  .card-grid{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

.feature-card{
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.90);
  border: 1px solid rgba(226,232,240,.95);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow2);
  padding: 18px;
  transition: transform .18s ease, box-shadow .18s ease, border-color .18s ease;
}
.feature-card:hover{
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  border-color: rgba(30,58,138,.22);
}
.feature-card__icon{
  width: 46px; height:46px;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  border-radius: 16px;
  background: rgba(14,165,164,.10);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  font-size: 20px;
}
.list{
  margin: 10px 0 14px;
  padding-left: 18px;
  color: rgba(15,23,42,.78);
  line-height: 1.75;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.link{
  text-decoration:none;
  color: rgba(30,58,138,.95);
  font-weight: 800;
}
.link:hover{ text-decoration: underline; }

/* Impact strip */
.impact-strip{
  padding: 46px 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(15,23,42,1), rgba(30,58,138,1));
  position: relative;
  overflow:hidden;
}
.impact-strip::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute; inset:-2px;
  background: radial-gradient(900px 300px at 10% 20%, rgba(14,165,164,.18), transparent 60%);
  pointer-events:none;
}
.impact-strip__grid{
  position: relative;
  z-index:1;
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
  text-align:center;
}
@media (max-width: 900px){
  .impact-strip__grid{ grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}
.impact__num{
  font-size: 34px;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #fff;
}
.impact__label{
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.78);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-top: 4px;
}

.impact__grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 14px;
  /* margin-bottom: 22px; */
  color: #fff !important;
}
.metric{
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 18px 16px;
  text-align:center;
}
.metric__num{font-size:28px; font-weight:900}
.metric__label{opacity:.85; font-weight:600; margin-top:6px}
.testimonials{
  margin-top: 24px;
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 16px;
  color: #fff !important;
}
.quote{
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.16);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 18px 16px;
}
.quote__mark{font-size:34px; line-height:1; font-weight:900; opacity:.8}
.quote__text{margin-top:8px; font-weight:700; line-height:1.5}
.quote__who{margin-top:10px; opacity:.82}


/* Built for India visual placeholder */
.india-visual{
  /* position:relative;
  min-height: 320px; */
}
.india-visual__map{
  position:absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  background:
    radial-gradient(500px 220px at 70% 30%, rgba(30,58,138,.16), transparent 70%),
    radial-gradient(500px 220px at 35% 55%, rgba(14,165,164,.14), transparent 70%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(248,250,252,.95), rgba(226,232,240,.8));
  border: 1px solid rgba(226,232,240,.95);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow2);
}
.india-visual__screen{
  position:absolute;
  right: 24px;
  bottom: 24px;
  width: min(360px, 70%);
  height: 200px;
  border-radius: 18px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.86);
  border: 1px solid rgba(226,232,240,.95);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

/* Tick list */
/* .tick-list{
  margin: 16px 0 0;
  padding: 0;
  list-style:none;
  display:grid;
  gap: 10px;
}
.tick-list li{
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 28px;
  color: rgba(15,23,42,.82);
  font-weight: 700;
}
.tick-list li::before{
  content:"✓";
  position:absolute;
  left:0; top:0;
  width: 20px; height: 20px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  background: rgba(14,165,164,.14);
  color: var(--teal);
  font-weight: 900;
} */

.checklist{margin:14px 0 0; padding:0; list-style:none}
.checklist li{
  margin:10px 0;
  padding-left:30px;
  position:relative;
  color:var(--slate);
  font-weight:650;
}
.checklist li::before{
  content:"✓";
  position:absolute;
  left:0;
  top:0;
  color: var(--teal);
  font-weight:900;
}

/* Team enhanced */
.team-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
  margin-top: 26px;
}
@media (max-width: 1100px){
  .team-grid{ grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 640px){
  .team-grid{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

.team-card, .team-cta-card{
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.92);
  border: 1px solid rgba(226,232,240,.95);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow2);
  padding: 18px;
  position: relative;
  transition: transform .18s ease, box-shadow .18s ease, border-color .18s ease;
}
.team-card:hover{
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  border-color: rgba(30,58,138,.22);
}
.avatar{
  width: 58px; height: 58px;
  border-radius: 18px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(30,58,138,.22), rgba(14,165,164,.16));
  border: 1px solid rgba(226,232,240,.95);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 24px rgba(2,6,23,.08);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.team-card__name{ font-weight: 900; color: var(--ink); }
.team-card__role{ color: rgba(15,23,42,.70); font-weight: 800; margin-top: 2px; }
.team-card__tag{
  margin-top: 10px;
  display:inline-flex;
  padding: 8px 10px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(14,165,164,.10);
  color: rgba(15,23,42,.78);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 12px;
}

.team-card__link{
  position:absolute;
  right: 14px;
  top: 14px;
  width: 34px; height: 34px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  text-decoration:none;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: rgba(30,58,138,.95);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.80);
  border: 1px solid rgba(226,232,240,.95);
  opacity: .0;
  transform: translateY(2px);
  transition: opacity .18s ease, transform .18s ease;
}
.team-card:hover .team-card__link{
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Values row */
.values-row{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
  margin-top: 26px;
}
@media (max-width: 900px){
  .values-row{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
.value{
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.90);
  border: 1px solid rgba(226,232,240,.95);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow2);
  padding: 18px;
      display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
}
.value__icon{
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: rgba(99, 102, 241, .12);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    font-size: 26px;
}
.value__title{ font-weight: 900; color: var(--ink); }
.value__text{ color: var(--muted); font-weight: 600; margin-top: 6px; line-height: 1.6; }

/* Final CTA */
.final-cta{
  padding: 80px 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(800px 400px at 20% 20%, rgba(14,165,164,.25), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(900px 420px at 80% 30%, rgba(99,102,241,.22), transparent 62%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(15,23,42,1), rgba(30,58,138,1));
  position:relative;
  overflow:hidden;
}
.final-cta__inner{
  text-align:center;
  max-width: 900px;
}

/* ==========
   Modal
========== */
.modal{
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  display:none;
  z-index: 9999;
}
.modal.is-open{ display:block; }
.modal__backdrop{
  position:absolute; inset:0;
  background: rgba(2,6,23,.60);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
}
.modal__panel{
  position: relative;
  width: min(980px, calc(100% - 24px));
  margin: 64px auto;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.95);
  border-radius: 22px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(226,232,240,.95);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  overflow:hidden;
}
.modal__head{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:space-between;
  padding: 18px 18px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(226,232,240,.95);
}
.modal__title{ font-weight: 900; color: var(--ink); font-size: 18px; }
.modal__sub{ color: var(--muted); font-weight: 700; font-size: 13px; margin-top: 2px; }
.modal__close{
  width: 40px; height:40px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(226,232,240,.95);
  background: rgba(248,250,252,.90);
  cursor:pointer;
  font-weight: 900;
}

.tabs{
  display:flex;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 14px 18px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(226,232,240,.95);
  overflow:auto;
}
.tab{
  padding: 10px 12px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(226,232,240,.95);
  background: rgba(248,250,252,.90);
  font-weight: 900;
  color: rgba(15,23,42,.78);
  cursor:pointer;
  white-space:nowrap;
}
.tab.is-active{
  background: rgba(30,58,138,.10);
  border-color: rgba(30,58,138,.20);
  color: rgba(30,58,138,.95);
}

.tab-panels{ padding: 18px; }
.panel{ display:none; }
.panel.is-active{ display:block; }

.modal-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 12px;
}
@media (max-width: 980px){
  .impact__grid{grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr)}
  .testimonials{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .modal-grid{ grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 560px){
  .modal-grid{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
.mini-card{
  border-radius: 18px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.92);
  border: 1px solid rgba(226,232,240,.95);
  padding: 14px;
}
.mini-avatar{
  width: 46px; height:46px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(30,58,138,.20), rgba(14,165,164,.14));
  border: 1px solid rgba(226,232,240,.95);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.mini-name{ font-weight: 900; color: var(--ink); }
.mini-role{ color: var(--muted); font-weight: 700; font-size: 13px; margin-top: 2px; }

/* ===============================
   ECOSYSTEM + TEAM SECTION
================================ */
.eel-ecosystem-team {
    padding: 80px 0;
    /* background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f4f8ff 0%, #eef4ff 100%); */
      background: url(https://doik495yr0ub5.cloudfront.net/web-easyedulab/india_bg1.png) no-repeat center center;
  background-size: cover;
    position: relative;
}

.eel-container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: auto;
    padding: 0 20px;
}

.eel-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 2.5fr 0.9fr;
    gap: 40px;
    align-items: center;
}

/* LEFT */
.eel-badges img {
    height: 40px;
    margin-right: 15px;
}

.eel-title {
    font-size: 28px;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin: 25px 0;
    color: #1f2d3d;
}

.eel-checklist {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
}

.eel-checklist li {
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    font-size: 18px;
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 28px;
    color: #334155;
}
.eel-checklist li span {
    /* content: "✔";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0; */
    color: #16a34a;
    font-weight: bold;
}

/* .eel-checklist li::before {
    content: "✔";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    color: #16a34a;
    font-weight: bold;
} */

/* TEAM */
.eel-team {
    display: flex;
    gap: 20px;
}

.eel-team-card {
      display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 20px;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
    transition: 0.3s ease;
    width: 100%;
    position: relative;
}

.eel-team-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
}

.eel-team-card img {
    width: 130px;
    height: 130px;
    /* border-radius: 50%; */
    object-fit: cover;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.eel-team-card h4 {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.eel-team-card p {
    margin: 5px 0 0;
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #64748b;
}

/* CTA */
.eel-cta {
  margin-top: -90px;
}
.eel-cta-box {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 18px;
    padding: 25px;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 35px rgba(0,0,0,0.07);
}

.eel-cta-img {
    width: 100%;
    border-radius: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.eel-btn {
    display: inline-block;
    margin-top: 15px;
    padding: 10px 20px;
    background: #16a34a;
    color: #fff;
    border-radius: 8px;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: 0.3s ease;
}

.eel-btn:hover {
    background: #15803d;
    color: #fff;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .eel-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .eel-team {
        justify-content: center;
        flex-wrap: wrap;
    }
    .eel-cta {
      margin-top: 0px;
    }
    .eel-checklist {
      text-align: start;
    }
}

.eelteam-card__link{
  opacity: 1;
position: absolute;
    bottom: -15px;
    width: 34px;
    height: 34px;
    border-radius: 20px;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  text-decoration:none;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: rgba(30,58,138,.95);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.80);
  border: 1px solid rgba(226,232,240,.95);
  transform: translateY(2px);
  transition: opacity .18s ease, transform .18s ease;
}