/* ============================================================
   ABOUT US PAGE — about.css
   Extends style.css (base tokens & utilities are inherited)
   ============================================================ */

/* ── Shared Section Helpers ─────────────────────────────── */
.au-section {
  padding: 6rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.au-section:last-of-type {
  border-bottom: none;
}

.au-section-label {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.au-section-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--color-text);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.au-section-subtitle {
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.au-sub-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--color-text);
  margin: 3rem 0 1.5rem;
  padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.au-accent {
  color: var(--color-accent);
}

.nav-active {
  color: var(--color-accent) !important;
}

.nav-active::after {
  width: 100% !important;
  background-color: var(--color-accent) !important;
}

/* ── Hero ────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.au-hero {
  position: relative;
  height: 70vh;
  min-height: 480px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.au-hero-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 1;
}

.au-hero-bg img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center 30%;
  filter: brightness(0.4);
  transform: scale(1.05);
  animation: heroZoom 8s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes heroZoom {
  from {
    transform: scale(1.05);
  }

  to {
    transform: scale(1.12);
  }
}

.au-hero-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 2;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg,
      rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.85) 0%,
      rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.3) 60%,
      rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1) 100%);
}

.au-hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
}

.au-section-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-accent);
  padding: 0.35rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 2px;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.au-hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(3rem, 7vw, 5.2rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #fff;
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  animation: fadeUp 0.9s ease both;
}

.au-hero-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  animation: fadeUp 1.1s ease 0.15s both;
}

.au-hero-scroll-indicator {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 2rem;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  z-index: 4;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
}

.au-hero-scroll-indicator .scroll-line {
  display: block;
  width: 2.5px;
  height: 55px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent, var(--color-accent));
  animation: scrollLine 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.au-hero-scroll-indicator .scroll-arrow-tip {
  width: 12px;
  height: 12px;
  border-right: 2.5px solid var(--color-accent);
  border-bottom: 2.5px solid var(--color-accent);
  transform: rotate(45deg);
  margin-top: -6px;
  animation: scrollTip 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes scrollLine {
  0% {
    transform: scaleY(0);
    transform-origin: top;
    opacity: 0;
  }

  50% {
    transform: scaleY(1);
    transform-origin: top;
    opacity: 1;
  }

  100% {
    transform: scaleY(0);
    transform-origin: bottom;
    opacity: 0;
  }
}

@keyframes scrollTip {
  0% {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(-8px) rotate(45deg);
  }

  50% {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0) rotate(45deg);
  }

  100% {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(4px) rotate(45deg);
  }
}

@keyframes fadeUp {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(30px);
  }

  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

/* ── Section 01 – Intro ──────────────────────────────────── */
.au-intro-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 350px 1fr;
  gap: 4rem;
  align-items: start;
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
}

.au-architect-card {
  text-align: center;
  position: sticky;
  top: 100px;
}

.au-architect-photo {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 4px;
  overflow: hidden;
  aspect-ratio: 3/4;
  background: var(--color-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.au-architect-photo img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.au-architect-card:hover .au-architect-photo img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

.au-architect-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85), transparent);
  color: var(--color-accent);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 1rem 0.5rem 0.6rem;
}

.au-architect-name {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: var(--color-text);
  margin-top: 1rem;
}

.au-architect-title {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin-top: 0.3rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.au-info-columns {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0;
}

.au-info-item {
  padding: 1.4rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 220px 1fr;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  align-items: start;
}

.au-info-item:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}

.au-info-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  padding-top: 2px;
}

.au-info-item p {
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ── Section 02 – Team ───────────────────────────────────── */
.au-team {
  background: var(--color-surface);
}

.au-principal-spotlight {
  transition: transform 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease;
}

.au-principal-spotlight:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 25px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8), 0 0 35px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3) !important;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .au-principal-spotlight {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 2rem !important;
    padding: 1.5rem !important;
  }
}

/* Combined Team Single Screen Layout for Desktop */
.au-combined-team-container {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .au-combined-team-container {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }
}

.au-team-grid.compact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
  gap: 1.25rem !important;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.au-team-card.compact-card {
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(54, 59, 36, 0.94), rgba(28, 33, 22, 0.88));
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.au-team-card.compact-card .au-team-photo {
  aspect-ratio: 1 / 1 !important;
  max-height: 180px;
}

.au-team-card.compact-card .au-team-info {
  padding: 0.85rem 0.5rem;
}

.au-team-card.compact-card h3 {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.au-team-card.compact-card .au-team-role {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
}

.au-team-label-row {
  margin: 3rem 0 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.au-team-label-row::before,
.au-team-label-row::after {
  content: '';
  flex: 1;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--color-border);
}

.au-team-label-row span {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.au-team-card {
  background: var(--color-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: 8px;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1), box-shadow 0.4s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
}

.au-team-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 3px;
  background: transparent;
  transition: background 0.3s ease;
  z-index: 2;
}

.au-team-card:hover::before {
  background: var(--color-accent);
}

.au-team-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  border-color: var(--color-accent);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7), 0 0 20px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(44, 39, 25, 0.94), rgba(20, 20, 16, 0.88));
  /* box-shadow: 0 20px 42px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35); */
}

.au-team-card--intern {
  opacity: 0.95;
}

.au-team-photo {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 3/4;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--color-surface);
}

.au-team-photo img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.au-team-card:hover .au-team-photo img {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.au-team-role {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  font-weight: 600;
  display: block;
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
}

.au-team-no-photo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: var(--color-surface);
}

.au-team-no-photo svg {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  color: var(--color-border);
}

.au-team-info {
  padding: 1rem 0.75rem;
}

.au-team-info h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--color-text);
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.au-team-info span {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* ── Section 03 – Timeline ───────────────────────────────── */
.au-timeline {
  background: var(--color-bg);
}

.au-timeline-track {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  gap: 0;
  margin-top: 3rem;
  padding-bottom: 1rem;
}

.au-timeline-line {
  position: absolute;
  top: 22px;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--color-border);
  z-index: 0;
}

.au-timeline-node {
  flex: 1;
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0;
}

.au-timeline-dot {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-surface);
  border: 2px solid var(--color-accent);
  z-index: 1;
  position: relative;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: background var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.au-timeline-node:hover .au-timeline-dot {
  background: var(--color-accent);
  transform: scale(1.3);
}

.au-timeline-dot--active {
  background: var(--color-accent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 5px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
}

.au-timeline-year {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 0.75rem;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.au-timeline-card {
  background: var(--color-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: 4px;
  padding: 1.25rem;
  margin-top: 0.75rem;
  width: calc(100% - 1.5rem);
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-medium);
}

.au-timeline-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-accent);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.au-timeline-card--active {
  border-color: var(--color-accent);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.07) 0%, var(--color-surface) 100%);
}

.au-timeline-card h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  color: var(--color-text);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.au-timeline-card ul {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.4rem;
}

.au-timeline-card ul li {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  padding-left: 1rem;
  position: relative;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.au-timeline-card ul li::before {
  content: '·';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  line-height: 1;
  top: -1px;
}

/* ── Section 04 – Membership ─────────────────────────────── */
.au-membership {
  background: var(--color-surface);
}

.au-membership-swiper {
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  padding: 2.5rem 0 3.5rem;
}

.au-membership-swiper .swiper-slide {
  transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1), opacity 0.5s ease;
  opacity: 0.45;
  transform: scale(0.85);
}

.au-membership-swiper .swiper-slide-active {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: scale(1.18);
  z-index: 10;
}

.au-membership-swiper .swiper-slide-active .au-member-logo {
  border-color: var(--color-accent);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 38px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.75), 0 0 28px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35);
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #2a251a, #161513);
}

.au-member-slide {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
}

.au-member-logo {
  width: 230px;
  height: 160px;
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #22201b 0%, #151412 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
  border-top: 3px solid var(--color-accent);
  border-radius: 10px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  padding: 1rem 0.75rem;
  transition: all 0.35s ease;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
}

.au-member-logo:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-accent);
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65), 0 0 20px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #28241d 0%, #181714 100%);
}

.au-member-icon-wrap {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, background 0.3s ease;
}

.au-member-logo:hover .au-member-icon-wrap {
  transform: scale(1.1);
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.22);
}

.au-member-text {
  text-align: center;
}

.au-member-acronym {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.au-member-name {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  text-align: center;
  letter-spacing: 0.4px;
  margin-top: 0.2rem;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

/* ── Section 05 – Project Stats (Matched with Achievements Section) ──────────── */
.au-projects-count {
  background-color: #4a5d23;
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 4.5rem 0;
}

.au-projects-count .au-section-title {
  color: #ffffff;
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

.au-stats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .au-stats-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }
}

.au-stat-item {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  transition: transform 0.35s ease, background 0.35s ease, border-color 0.35s ease;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.au-stat-item:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  transform: translateY(-5px);
}

.au-stat-number {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-weight: 300;
  font-size: clamp(2.8rem, 5vw, 4.2rem);
  color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 1;
  min-width: 120px;
}

.au-stat-label {
  font-size: 1rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  line-height: 1.4;
}

/* ── Section 06 – Education ──────────────────────────────── */
.au-education {
  background: var(--color-surface);
}

.au-edu-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
}

.au-edu-card {
  background: var(--color-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: 4px;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-medium);
}

.au-edu-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-accent);
  transform: translateY(-6px);
}

.au-edu-img {
  aspect-ratio: 4/3;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.au-edu-img img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.au-edu-card:hover .au-edu-img img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.au-edu-text {
  padding: 1.25rem;
}

.au-edu-text h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--color-text);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.au-edu-text p {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.65;
}

.au-feedback-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.au-feedback-card {
  aspect-ratio: 16/9;
  background: var(--color-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: 4px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-medium), background var(--transition-fast);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.au-feedback-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.05) 0%, transparent 100%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-fast);
}

.au-feedback-card:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

.au-feedback-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-accent);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.au-feedback-play {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.au-feedback-card:hover .au-feedback-play {
  transform: scale(1.15);
}

.au-feedback-label {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* ── Section 07 – Consultants ────────────────────────────── */
.au-consultants {
  background: var(--color-bg);
  position: relative;
}

.au-consultants-swiper {
  position: relative;
  padding: 1.5rem 0.5rem 3.5rem;
}

.au-consultant-card {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(34, 34, 30, 0.95), rgba(20, 20, 18, 0.95));
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: 10px;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
  transition: all 0.35s ease;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
}

.au-consultants-swiper .swiper-slide-active .au-consultant-card,
.au-consultant-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-accent);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), 0 0 20px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
  transform: translateY(-6px);
}

.au-consultant-photo-wrapper {
  width: 100px;
  height: 100px;
  margin: 0 auto 1.25rem;
  border-radius: 50%;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 2px solid var(--color-accent);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.au-consultant-photo-wrapper img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.au-consultant-card:hover .au-consultant-photo-wrapper img {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.au-consultant-card h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
  color: var(--color-text);
}

.au-consultant-role {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.au-consultant-company-badge {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  padding: 0.4rem 0.9rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  margin-top: auto;
}

/* Side Navigation Arrows for Consultants & Clients Swipers */
.au-consultants-swiper .swiper-button-prev,
.au-consultants-swiper .swiper-button-next,
.au-clients-swiper .swiper-button-prev,
.au-clients-swiper .swiper-button-next {
  color: var(--color-accent) !important;
  width: 46px !important;
  height: 46px !important;
  background: rgba(20, 20, 20, 0.85) !important;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-accent) !important;
  border-radius: 50% !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px) !important;
  transition: all 0.3s ease !important;
  z-index: 20 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6) !important;
  top: 50% !important;
  transform: translateY(-50%) !important;
}

.au-consultants-swiper .swiper-button-prev,
.au-clients-swiper .swiper-button-prev {
  left: 0.25rem !important;
}

.au-consultants-swiper .swiper-button-next,
.au-clients-swiper .swiper-button-next {
  right: 0.25rem !important;
}

.au-consultants-swiper .swiper-button-prev::after,
.au-consultants-swiper .swiper-button-next::after,
.au-clients-swiper .swiper-button-prev::after,
.au-clients-swiper .swiper-button-next::after {
  font-size: 1.15rem !important;
  font-weight: bold !important;
}

.au-consultants-swiper .swiper-button-prev:hover,
.au-consultants-swiper .swiper-button-next:hover,
.au-clients-swiper .swiper-button-prev:hover,
.au-clients-swiper .swiper-button-next:hover {
  background: var(--color-accent) !important;
  color: #101010 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 18px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.7) !important;
  transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.08) !important;
}

.au-consultants-swiper .swiper-pagination-bullet,
.au-clients-swiper .swiper-pagination-bullet {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  opacity: 0.6;
}

.au-consultants-swiper .swiper-pagination-bullet-active,
.au-clients-swiper .swiper-pagination-bullet-active {
  background: var(--color-accent);
  opacity: 1;
  width: 20px;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

/* ── Section 08 – Clients ────────────────────────────────── */
.au-clients {
  background: var(--color-surface);
  position: relative;
}

.au-clients-swiper {
  position: relative;
  padding: 1.5rem 0.5rem 3.5rem;
}

.au-clients-swiper .au-client-card {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(28, 28, 24, 0.9), rgba(16, 16, 14, 0.95));
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: 8px;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-align: center;
  transition: all 0.35s ease;
  height: 100%;
}

.au-clients-swiper .au-client-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-accent);
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), 0 0 15px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
}

.au-clients-swiper .au-client-photo {
  aspect-ratio: 1.1;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #111;
}

.au-clients-swiper .au-client-photo img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.au-clients-swiper .au-client-card:hover .au-client-photo img {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.au-clients-swiper .au-client-card h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--color-text);
  padding: 0.85rem 0.5rem;
  margin: 0;
}

/* ── Sections 09 & 10 – Forms ────────────────────────────── */
.au-enquiry,
.au-review {
  background: var(--color-bg);
}

.au-form {
  max-width: 680px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
}

.au-form-row--two {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.au-form-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.au-form-group label {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.au-form-group input,
.au-form-group textarea {
  background: var(--color-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: 2px;
  padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--color-text);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
  outline: none;
  resize: vertical;
}

.au-form-group input:focus,
.au-form-group textarea:focus {
  border-color: var(--color-accent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.12);
}

.au-form-group input::placeholder,
.au-form-group textarea::placeholder {
  color: rgba(163, 163, 163, 0.5);
}

.au-form-btn {
  align-self: flex-start;
}

/* Star Rating */
.au-star-rating {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.4rem;
}

.au-star {
  font-size: 2rem;
  color: var(--color-border);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast);
  line-height: 1;
}

.au-star:hover,
.au-star.active {
  color: var(--color-accent);
  transform: scale(1.2);
}

/* ── Section 11 – Contact ────────────────────────────────── */
.au-contact {
  background: var(--color-surface);
}

.au-contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr;
  gap: 4rem;
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
  align-items: start;
}

.au-contact-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2rem;
}

.au-contact-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
  transition: padding-left var(--transition-fast);
}

.au-contact-item:hover {
  padding-left: 0.25rem;
}

.au-contact-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast), background var(--transition-fast);
}

.au-contact-item:hover .au-contact-icon {
  border-color: var(--color-accent);
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.08);
}

.au-contact-icon svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  color: var(--color-accent);
}

.au-contact-item h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--color-text);
  margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
}

.au-contact-item p,
.au-contact-item a {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.au-contact-item a:hover {
  color: var(--color-accent);
}

.au-social-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

.au-social-link {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.au-social-link svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
}

.au-social-link:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-accent);
  color: var(--color-accent);
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.08);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.au-map-wrapper {
  height: 440px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

/* ── Scroll Animation Override ───────────────────────────── */
.animate-on-scroll {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(40px);
  transition: opacity 0.7s ease, transform 0.7s ease;
}

.animate-on-scroll.is-visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* ── Swiper Overrides ────────────────────────────────────── */
.au-membership-swiper .swiper-button-prev,
.au-membership-swiper .swiper-button-next {
  color: var(--color-accent);
}

.au-membership-swiper .swiper-pagination-bullet-active {
  background: var(--color-accent);
}

/* ── Responsive ──────────────────────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .au-intro-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 220px 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }

  .au-team-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }

  .au-stats-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  }

  .au-contact-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }

  .au-map-wrapper {
    height: 320px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .au-section {
    padding: 4rem 0;
  }

  .au-intro-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
  }

  .au-architect-card {
    position: static;
    max-width: 240px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }

  .au-info-item {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 0.5rem;
  }

  .au-team-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .au-timeline-track {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    padding-left: 2rem;
  }

  .au-timeline-line {
    top: 0;
    left: 1rem;
    right: auto;
    width: 2px;
    height: 100%;
  }

  .au-timeline-node {
    flex-direction: row;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 1rem 0;
  }

  .au-timeline-dot {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    margin-top: 2px;
  }

  .au-timeline-year {
    margin-top: 0;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    position: absolute;
    left: -2rem;
    white-space: nowrap;
    display: none;
  }

  .au-timeline-card {
    width: 100%;
    margin-top: 0;
  }

  .au-stats-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .au-edu-grid,
  .au-feedback-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .au-clients-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .au-consultants-list {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 0;
  }

  .au-membership-list {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .au-form-row--two {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .au-hero-title {
    font-size: 2.8rem;
  }

  .au-team-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }

  .au-stats-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }

  .au-clients-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }
}

/* ============================================================
   ABOUT PAGE FEATURE UPDATES
   ============================================================ */

/* PPA Timeline: an alternating milestone path with a warm architectural glow. */
.au-timeline {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 88% 16%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.11), transparent 24%),
    var(--color-bg);
}

.au-timeline-track--story {
  display: block;
  max-width: 1050px;
  margin: 4rem auto 0;
  padding: 0 0 1rem;
  counter-reset: milestone;
}

.au-timeline-track--story .au-timeline-line {
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 50%;
  right: auto;
  width: 1px;
  height: auto;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.8) 8%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.42) 90%, transparent);
}

.au-timeline-track--story .au-timeline-node {
  counter-increment: milestone;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  align-items: center;
  min-height: 165px;
  padding: 0 0 1.75rem;
}

.au-timeline-track--story .au-timeline-node:nth-of-type(odd) .au-timeline-card {
  grid-column: 1;
  justify-self: end;
}

.au-timeline-track--story .au-timeline-node:nth-of-type(even) .au-timeline-card {
  grid-column: 2;
  justify-self: start;
}

.au-timeline-track--story .au-timeline-dot {
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
  grid-row: 1;
  justify-self: center;
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  border: 4px solid #171717;
  background: var(--color-accent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.72), 0 0 0 8px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.12);
}

.au-timeline-track--story .au-timeline-dot--active {
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.86), 0 0 0 9px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.14), 0 0 32px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.65);
}

.au-timeline-track--story .au-timeline-year {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 2vw, 1.8rem);
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  line-height: 1;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
}

.au-timeline-track--story .au-timeline-node:nth-of-type(odd) .au-timeline-year {
  left: calc(50% + 2rem);
}

.au-timeline-track--story .au-timeline-node:nth-of-type(even) .au-timeline-year {
  right: calc(50% + 2rem);
}

.au-timeline-track--story .au-timeline-card {
  position: relative;
  grid-row: 1;
  width: min(100% - 3.8rem, 420px);
  margin: 0;
  padding: 1.45rem 1.55rem;
  border-radius: 0;
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(35, 35, 31, 0.94), rgba(18, 18, 16, 0.92));
  box-shadow: 0 16px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.au-timeline-track--story .au-timeline-card::before {
  content: '0' counter(milestone);
  position: absolute;
  top: 1rem;
  right: 1.1rem;
  color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.5);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
}

.au-timeline-track--story .au-timeline-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  width: 2.5rem;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.7), transparent);
}

.au-timeline-track--story .au-timeline-node:nth-of-type(odd) .au-timeline-card::after {
  left: 100%;
}

.au-timeline-track--story .au-timeline-node:nth-of-type(even) .au-timeline-card::after {
  right: 100%;
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.au-timeline-track--story .au-timeline-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.8);
  transform: translateY(-6px);
}

.au-timeline-track--story .au-timeline-card--active {
  border-color: var(--color-accent);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(67, 56, 24, 0.92), rgba(18, 18, 16, 0.94));
}

/* Number of Projects: uses the same editorial, glass statistic system as the homepage achievements. */
.au-projects-count {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: clamp(4.5rem, 8vw, 7rem) 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 88% 12%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.22), transparent 23%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 12% 96%, rgba(134, 154, 78, 0.18), transparent 30%),
    linear-gradient(125deg, #17200d 0%, #34461d 52%, #10160b 100%);
}

.au-projects-count::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 14px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.au-impact-heading {
  padding-bottom: 3rem;
}

.au-impact-heading span {
  color: var(--color-accent);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.au-impact-heading h2 {
  color: #fff;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4vw, 4rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 0.98;
  letter-spacing: -0.045em;
}

.au-impact-heading p {
  max-width: 27rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.66);
}

.au-projects-count .au-stats-grid {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
}

.au-projects-count .au-stat-item {
  display: block;
  min-height: 210px;
  padding: 1.55rem 1.2rem;
  border: 0;
  border-radius: 0;
  background: rgba(12, 18, 8, 0.38);
}

.au-projects-count .au-stat-item::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  width: 150px;
  height: 150px;
  right: -84px;
  bottom: -92px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.42);
  border-radius: 50%;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.au-projects-count .au-stat-item:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-color: transparent;
  transform: translateY(-7px);
}

.au-projects-count .au-stat-item:hover::before {
  transform: scale(1.5);
}

.au-projects-count .au-stat-number {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 1.5rem;
  min-width: auto;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(3.4rem, 5vw, 5.5rem);
  letter-spacing: -0.07em;
}

.au-projects-count .au-stat-label {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.76);
}

/* Clients: two identical logo groups form a seamless, continuous marquee. */
.au-clients {
  overflow: hidden;
}

.au-clients-marquee {
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
  overflow: hidden;
  mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 6%, #000 94%, transparent);
}

.au-clients-track {
  display: flex;
  width: max-content;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  animation: clients-marquee 34s linear infinite;
}

.au-clients-track:hover {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}

.au-clients .au-clients-grid {
  display: flex;
  grid-template-columns: none;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin: 0;
}

.au-clients .au-client-card {
  width: min(23vw, 215px);
  min-width: 180px;
  border-radius: 0;
}

.au-clients .au-client-photo {
  aspect-ratio: 1.25;
}

@keyframes clients-marquee {
  to {
    transform: translateX(calc(-50% - 0.75rem));
  }
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .au-impact-heading {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }

  .au-impact-heading span {
    grid-column: 1 / -1;
  }

  .au-projects-count .au-stats-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .au-timeline-track--story .au-timeline-card {
    width: min(100% - 3rem, 360px);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .au-impact-heading {
    display: block;
    padding-bottom: 2rem;
  }

  .au-impact-heading h2 {
    margin: 0.8rem 0 1rem;
  }

  .au-projects-count::before {
    inset: 8px;
  }

  .au-projects-count .au-stats-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .au-projects-count .au-stat-item {
    min-height: 180px;
  }

  .au-timeline-track--story {
    margin-top: 2.5rem;
    padding-left: 1.5rem;
  }

  .au-timeline-track--story .au-timeline-line {
    left: 0.5rem;
  }

  .au-timeline-track--story .au-timeline-node {
    display: block;
    min-height: 0;
    padding: 0 0 2rem 1.75rem;
  }

  .au-timeline-track--story .au-timeline-dot {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0.4rem;
    left: -1.55rem;
  }

  .au-timeline-track--story .au-timeline-year,
  .au-timeline-track--story .au-timeline-node:nth-of-type(odd) .au-timeline-year,
  .au-timeline-track--story .au-timeline-node:nth-of-type(even) .au-timeline-year {
    position: static;
    display: block;
    margin: 0 0 0.7rem;
    transform: none;
    text-align: left;
  }

  .au-timeline-track--story .au-timeline-card,
  .au-timeline-track--story .au-timeline-node:nth-of-type(odd) .au-timeline-card,
  .au-timeline-track--story .au-timeline-node:nth-of-type(even) .au-timeline-card {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: none;
    display: block;
  }

  .au-timeline-track--story .au-timeline-card::after {
    display: none;
  }

  .au-clients .au-client-card {
    width: 68vw;
    min-width: 165px;
  }

  .au-clients-track {
    animation-duration: 26s;
  }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .au-clients-track {
    animation: none;
  }
}

/* ============================================================
   AWARDS WON PHOTOS, EDUCATION & PARTICIPANT FEEDBACK ENHANCEMENTS
   ============================================================ */

/* ── 1. Awards Won Photos Section & Center-Enlarged Swiper ── */
.au-awards {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 5.5rem 0 6.5rem;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 15% 20%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.08), transparent 25%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 85% 80%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.05), transparent 30%),
    var(--color-surface);
}

.au-awards-swiper {
  padding: 2.5rem 0 4rem;
  position: relative;
}

.au-awards-swiper .swiper-slide {
  transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1), opacity 0.5s ease;
  opacity: 0.5;
  transform: scale(0.85);
}

.au-awards-swiper .swiper-slide-active {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: scale(1.1);
  z-index: 10;
}

.au-award-card {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #1e1d1a 0%, #121210 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: 10px;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.au-awards-swiper .swiper-slide-active .au-award-card {
  border-color: var(--color-accent);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8), 0 0 30px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #242118 0%, #141412 100%);
}

.au-award-img {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 4/3;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.au-award-img img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.au-award-card:hover .au-award-img img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.au-award-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0.75rem;
  right: 0.75rem;
  background: var(--color-accent);
  color: #101010;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: 3px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.au-award-info {
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  text-align: center;
}

.au-award-info h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.au-award-info p {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin: 0;
}

.au-awards-swiper .swiper-button-prev,
.au-awards-swiper .swiper-button-next {
  color: var(--color-accent);
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  background: rgba(18, 18, 18, 0.75);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
  border-radius: 50%;
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.au-awards-swiper .swiper-button-prev::after,
.au-awards-swiper .swiper-button-next::after {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: bold;
}

.au-awards-swiper .swiper-button-prev:hover,
.au-awards-swiper .swiper-button-next:hover {
  background: var(--color-accent);
  color: #101010;
  box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.5);
}

.au-awards-swiper .swiper-pagination-bullet {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  opacity: 0.6;
}

.au-awards-swiper .swiper-pagination-bullet-active {
  background: var(--color-accent);
  opacity: 1;
  width: 24px;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.au-awards .swiper-pagination {
  display: none;
}

/* ── 2. Education & Workshops Section & Cards Styling Enhancement ── */
.au-education {
  position: relative;
  padding: 5.5rem 0 6.5rem;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 15% 20%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.12), transparent 35%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 85% 80%, rgba(54, 59, 36, 0.35), transparent 40%),
    linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(16, 18, 14, 0.93) 0%, rgba(8, 10, 7, 0.96) 100%);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.au-education .au-section-title {
  color: #ffffff !important;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
}

.au-education .au-section-subtitle {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82) !important;
}

.au-edu-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .au-edu-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

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

.au-edu-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(54, 59, 36, 0.92) 0%, rgba(24, 28, 18, 0.95) 100%) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35) !important;
  border-top: 3px solid var(--color-accent) !important;
  border-radius: 14px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7), 0 0 25px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px) !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease, border-color 0.3s ease !important;
}

.au-edu-img {
  position: relative;
  height: 220px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.au-edu-img img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.au-edu-card:hover .au-edu-img img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.au-edu-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px) scale(1.02) !important;
  border-color: var(--color-accent) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85), 0 0 35px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4) !important;
}

.au-edu-card .au-edu-text {
  padding: 1.75rem !important;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03) 0%, transparent 100%);
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.au-edu-card .au-edu-text h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif) !important;
  font-size: 1.3rem !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem !important;
}

.au-edu-card .au-edu-text p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82) !important;
  font-size: 0.92rem !important;
  line-height: 1.65 !important;
}

.au-yt-redirect-btn {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e50914 0%, #b20710 100%) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(229, 9, 20, 0.4) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2) !important;
}

.au-yt-redirect-btn:hover {
  transform: scale(1.06) translateY(-2px) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(229, 9, 20, 0.65) !important;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ff0f1a 0%, #c40812 100%) !important;
}

/* ── 3. Participant Feedback Section & Testimonial Cards ── */
.au-feedback-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif) !important;
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 2.75rem) !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  margin: 3.5rem 0 1.75rem !important;
  padding-bottom: 0.75rem !important;
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.au-feedback-title::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 60px;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--color-accent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.5);
}

.au-feedback-swiper {
  position: relative;
  padding: 1rem 0.5rem 3.5rem;
}

.au-feedback-swiper .swiper-slide {
  opacity: 0.5;
  transform: scale(0.85);
  transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1), opacity 0.5s;
}

.au-feedback-swiper .swiper-slide-active {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: scale(1);
  z-index: 10;
}

/* Side Arrow Buttons for Participant Feedback Swiper */
.au-feedback-swiper .swiper-button-prev,
.au-feedback-swiper .swiper-button-next {
  color: var(--color-accent) !important;
  width: 48px !important;
  height: 48px !important;
  background: rgba(22, 21, 19, 0.9) !important;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-accent) !important;
  border-radius: 50% !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px) !important;
  transition: all 0.3s ease !important;
  z-index: 20 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6) !important;
  top: 50% !important;
  transform: translateY(-50%) !important;
}

.au-feedback-swiper .swiper-button-prev {
  left: 0.25rem !important;
}

.au-feedback-swiper .swiper-button-next {
  right: 0.25rem !important;
}

.au-feedback-swiper .swiper-button-prev::after,
.au-feedback-swiper .swiper-button-next::after {
  font-size: 1.2rem !important;
  font-weight: bold !important;
}

.au-feedback-swiper .swiper-button-prev:hover,
.au-feedback-swiper .swiper-button-next:hover {
  background: var(--color-accent) !important;
  color: #101010 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.7) !important;
  transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.08) !important;
}

/* Testimonial Cards matching index page */
.au-feedback-swiper .testimonial-card {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(54, 59, 36, 0.94), rgba(28, 33, 22, 0.88)) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35) !important;
  border-top: 3px solid var(--color-accent) !important;
  border-radius: 14px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65), 0 0 20px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15) !important;
  padding: 1.5rem !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
}

.au-feedback-swiper .testimonial-card:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(64, 70, 42, 0.96), rgba(34, 40, 26, 0.92)) !important;
  border-color: var(--color-accent) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 22px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85), 0 0 30px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35) !important;
}

.au-feedback-swiper .testimonial-content p {
  color: #f0f0f0 !important;
  font-size: 0.95rem !important;
  line-height: 1.7 !important;
}

.au-feedback-swiper .testimonial-stars {
  color: var(--color-accent) !important;
  font-size: 1.1rem !important;
  letter-spacing: 2px !important;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem !important;
}

.au-feedback-swiper .testimonial-author h4 {
  color: #ffffff !important;
  font-size: 1rem !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
}

.au-feedback-swiper .testimonial-author span {
  color: var(--color-accent) !important;
  font-size: 0.8rem !important;
}