/* ============================================
   Educo EOR — About Page (composite widget)
   Hero → Our Story → Values → Milestones → Leadership → Closing CTA
============================================ */

.edc-about { display: block; }

/* Shared eyebrow + section title */
.edc-about__eyebrow {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--edc-font-body);
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: var(--edc-track-label);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--edc-solar-gold);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.edc-about__section-title {
  font-family: var(--edc-font-heading);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: var(--edc-fs-headline-lg);
  line-height: var(--edc-lh-tight);
  letter-spacing: var(--edc-track-headline);
  color: var(--edc-obsidian);
  margin: 0;
  max-width: 780px;
  text-wrap: balance;
}
.edc-about__section-head { margin-bottom: 48px; }
.edc-about__section-head--center {
  text-align: center;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}
.edc-about__section-head--center .edc-about__section-title { margin-inline: auto; }

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════
   Shared button
═══════════════════════════════════════════ */
.edc-about__btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 16px 32px;
  border-radius: var(--edc-radius-full);
  font-family: var(--edc-font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 15px;
  text-decoration: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition:
    transform var(--edc-dur-quick) var(--edc-ease),
    filter    var(--edc-dur-quick) var(--edc-ease),
    box-shadow var(--edc-dur-quick) var(--edc-ease);
}
.edc-about__btn .material-symbols-outlined { font-size: 18px !important; }
.edc-about__btn--primary {
  background: var(--edc-solar-gold);
  color: var(--edc-obsidian);
  border: 1px solid var(--edc-solar-gold);
}
.edc-about__btn--primary:hover {
  filter: brightness(1.05);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 24px -12px var(--edc-gold-ring);
  color: var(--edc-obsidian);
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: no-preference) {
  .edc-about__btn:active { transform: translateY(1px); }
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════
   1. HERO
   Warm-white bg with a subtle dotted-grid texture and a small
   top-centered gold radial glow. Chip is now a gold pill eyebrow
   with a glowing dot on the left (mirrors careers page).
═══════════════════════════════════════════ */
.edc-about__hero {
  position: relative;
  padding: 96px var(--edc-space-gutter);
  background:
    radial-gradient(60% 40% at 50% 0%, rgba(242, 184, 27, 0.10) 0%, transparent 65%),
    var(--edc-warm-white);
  overflow: hidden;
}
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .edc-about__hero { padding: 120px var(--edc-section-h); }
}
.edc-about__hero-glow {
  position: absolute;
  top: -20%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: min(900px, 90%);
  height: 700px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, rgba(242,184,27,0.18) 0%, transparent 55%);
  filter: blur(20px);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}
/* Subtle dotted-grid texture — vertically masked so it fades in and out. */
.edc-about__hero-decor {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(rgba(41, 41, 40, 0.05) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 24px 24px;
  background-position: 0 0;
  mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 0%, black 22%, black 78%, transparent 100%);
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 0%, black 22%, black 78%, transparent 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}
.edc-about__hero-inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 24px;
}

/* Split variant: copy on the left, image on the right (desktop) */
.edc-about__hero--split .edc-about__hero-inner {
  max-width: var(--edc-container);
  text-align: left;
  align-items: stretch;
  gap: 40px;
}
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .edc-about__hero--split .edc-about__hero-inner {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.05fr) minmax(0, 0.95fr);
    gap: 64px;
    align-items: center;
  }
}
.edc-about__hero-copy {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 20px;
  min-inline-size: 0;
}
.edc-about__hero--split .edc-about__hero-title,
.edc-about__hero--split .edc-about__hero-body { text-align: left; }
.edc-about__hero--split .edc-about__hero-ctas { justify-content: flex-start; }
.edc-about__hero--split .edc-about__hero-trust { justify-content: flex-start; }

/* Image column — polished figure with rounded corners, gold accent frame,
   subtle shadow, and a small "Since 2018" badge floating in the corner. */
.edc-about__hero-media {
  position: relative;
  margin: 0;
  border-radius: var(--edc-radius-2xl, 24px);
  overflow: hidden;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 5;
  min-inline-size: 0;
  box-shadow:
    0 30px 60px -20px rgba(41, 41, 40, 0.25),
    0 0 0 4px rgba(242, 184, 27, 0.10);
  isolation: isolate;
}
@media (min-width: 720px) { .edc-about__hero-media { aspect-ratio: 5 / 4; } }
@media (min-width: 1024px) { .edc-about__hero-media { aspect-ratio: 4 / 5; } }
.edc-about__hero-media img {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  filter: saturate(1.05) contrast(1.02);
  transition: transform 900ms var(--edc-ease-out);
  z-index: 0;
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: no-preference) {
  .edc-about__hero-media:hover img { transform: scale(1.03); }
}
/* Warm gradient shade — softens the bottom edge for the floating badge */
.edc-about__hero-media::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg,
    rgba(28, 28, 26, 0) 55%,
    rgba(28, 28, 26, 0.35) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}
.edc-about__hero-media-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 16px;
  left: 16px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 8px 14px;
  background: var(--edc-solar-gold);
  color: var(--edc-obsidian);
  font-family: var(--edc-font-heading);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 12px;
  letter-spacing: 0.10em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  border-radius: 999px;
  z-index: 2;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px -8px rgba(242, 184, 27, 0.55);
}
.edc-about__hero-media-badge .material-symbols-outlined {
  font-size: 15px !important;
  color: var(--edc-obsidian);
}
/* Gold pill eyebrow — white bg, gold border ring, gold dot on the left.
   Mirrors .edc-careers__eyebrow--pill exactly. */
.edc-about__eyebrow-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--edc-gold-ring, rgba(242, 184, 27, 0.35));
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-family: var(--edc-font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--edc-obsidian);
  margin: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px -18px rgba(41, 41, 40, 0.14);
}
.edc-about__eyebrow-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: var(--edc-solar-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(242, 184, 27, 0.22);
  flex: 0 0 auto;
}
.edc-about__hero-title {
  font-family: var(--edc-font-heading);
  font-weight: 800;
  /* Match the homepage & mobility hero titles for consistency across pages. */
  font-size: clamp(32px, 4.4vw, 48px);
  line-height: var(--edc-lh-hero);
  letter-spacing: var(--edc-track-tight);
  color: var(--edc-obsidian);
  margin: 0;
  text-wrap: balance;
  max-width: 620px;
}
.edc-about__hero-body {
  font-family: var(--edc-font-body);
  font-size: var(--edc-fs-body-lead);
  line-height: var(--edc-lh-body);
  color: var(--edc-slate);
  max-width: 640px;
  margin: 0;
}

/* ─── Corner orb accents ─── */
.edc-about__hero-orb {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 999px;
  pointer-events: none;
  filter: blur(50px);
  z-index: 0;
}
.edc-about__hero-orb--tl {
  top: -160px;
  left: -160px;
  width: 360px;
  height: 360px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, rgba(242, 184, 27, 0.28) 0%, transparent 70%);
}
.edc-about__hero-orb--br {
  bottom: -140px;
  right: -140px;
  width: 320px;
  height: 320px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, rgba(242, 184, 27, 0.18) 0%, transparent 70%);
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: no-preference) {
  .edc-about__hero-orb--tl { animation: edc-about-orb-drift 16s ease-in-out infinite; }
  .edc-about__hero-orb--br { animation: edc-about-orb-drift 20s ease-in-out infinite reverse; }
  @keyframes edc-about-orb-drift {
    0%, 100% { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1); }
    50%      { transform: translate(30px, 20px) scale(1.05); }
  }
}

/* ─── Hero CTA pair (primary + ghost) ─── */
.edc-about__hero-ctas {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-top: 12px;
}
.edc-about__hero-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 14px 26px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-family: var(--edc-font-heading);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 14.5px;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition:
    transform var(--edc-dur-quick) var(--edc-ease),
    background var(--edc-dur-quick) var(--edc-ease),
    color var(--edc-dur-quick) var(--edc-ease),
    border-color var(--edc-dur-quick) var(--edc-ease),
    box-shadow var(--edc-dur-medium) var(--edc-ease-out);
}
.edc-about__hero-btn .material-symbols-outlined {
  font-size: 18px !important;
  transition: transform var(--edc-dur-quick) var(--edc-ease);
}
.edc-about__hero-btn--primary {
  background: var(--edc-solar-gold);
  color: var(--edc-obsidian);
  border: 1px solid var(--edc-solar-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 24px -12px rgba(242, 184, 27, 0.55);
}
.edc-about__hero-btn--primary:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  background: #f5c33a;
  box-shadow: 0 18px 32px -12px rgba(242, 184, 27, 0.70);
  color: var(--edc-obsidian);
}
.edc-about__hero-btn--ghost {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--edc-obsidian);
  border: 1px solid rgba(41, 41, 40, 0.20);
}
.edc-about__hero-btn--ghost:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  background: var(--edc-obsidian);
  color: var(--edc-warm-white);
  border-color: var(--edc-obsidian);
}
.edc-about__hero-btn:hover .material-symbols-outlined { transform: translateX(3px); }

/* ─── Trust / credibility chip row ─── */
.edc-about__hero-trust {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 20px 0 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px 18px;
}
.edc-about__hero-trust li {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 8px 14px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  border: 1px solid var(--edc-border);
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-family: var(--edc-font-body);
  font-size: 12.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--edc-obsidian);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
}
.edc-about__hero-trust .material-symbols-outlined {
  font-size: 15px !important;
  color: var(--edc-solar-gold);
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════
   2. OUR STORY — Who We Are
   Editorial 2-column narrative. Left: pill eyebrow + display title +
   an "Est. 2018" vertical marker. Right: an oversized gold quote glyph
   above the paragraphs, with a vertical gold rule setting them off
   from the left column.
═══════════════════════════════════════════ */
.edc-about__story {
  position: relative;
  padding: 96px var(--edc-space-gutter);
  background: var(--edc-warm-white);
  overflow: hidden;
}
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .edc-about__story { padding: 120px var(--edc-section-h); }
}
.edc-about__story-decor {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(41, 41, 40, 0.045) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 24px 24px;
  mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 0%, black 25%, black 75%, transparent 100%);
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 0%, black 25%, black 75%, transparent 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}
.edc-about__story-inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  max-width: var(--edc-container);
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 40px;
}
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .edc-about__story-inner {
    grid-template-columns: 5fr 7fr;
    gap: 72px;
    align-items: start;
  }
}
.edc-about__story-left {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 24px;
  align-items: flex-start;
}
.edc-about__story-title {
  font-family: var(--edc-font-heading);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: clamp(28px, 3.4vw, 40px);
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--edc-obsidian);
  margin: 0;
  text-wrap: balance;
  max-width: 460px;
}
/* Est. 2018 vertical badge — gold accent bar + big display year */
.edc-about__story-est {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-top: 8px;
  padding: 12px 18px 12px 14px;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--edc-border);
  border-radius: 14px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 22px -14px rgba(41, 41, 40, 0.14);
}
.edc-about__story-est-line {
  width: 4px;
  height: 40px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--edc-solar-gold) 0%, #d99a00 100%);
  border-radius: 2px;
}
.edc-about__story-est-year {
  font-family: var(--edc-font-heading);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 30px;
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--edc-obsidian);
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
}
.edc-about__story-est-label {
  font-family: var(--edc-font-body);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.10em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--edc-slate);
  max-width: 130px;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

/* Right column — paragraphs with a leading gold quote and gold rule */
.edc-about__story-right {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 20px;
  padding: 8px 0 8px 28px;
  border-left: 2px solid rgba(242, 184, 27, 0.35);
}
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .edc-about__story-right { padding-left: 40px; }
}
.edc-about__story-quote {
  position: absolute;
  top: -20px;
  left: -18px;
  font-family: var(--edc-font-heading);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 96px;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--edc-solar-gold);
  opacity: 0.35;
  pointer-events: none;
  user-select: none;
}
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .edc-about__story-quote { top: -32px; left: -28px; font-size: 128px; }
}
.edc-about__story-para {
  font-family: var(--edc-font-body);
  font-size: var(--edc-fs-body-lead);
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--edc-slate);
  margin: 0;
  position: relative;
}
.edc-about__story-para--lead {
  font-size: 20px;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--edc-obsidian);
  font-weight: 600;
}
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .edc-about__story-para--lead { font-size: 22px; }
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════
   3. WHAT WE DO — Bento layout (mirrors "Our Commitment")
   Big 8×2 featured image card + 4 smaller icon cards (4-4-6-6).
═══════════════════════════════════════════ */
.edc-about__values {
  padding: 96px var(--edc-space-gutter);
  background: var(--edc-cream);
}
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .edc-about__values { padding: 120px var(--edc-section-h); }
}
.edc-about__values-inner {
  max-width: var(--edc-container);
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Bento grid — 12 columns on desktop */
.edc-about__values-bento {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 20px;
  margin-top: 40px;
}
@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .edc-about__values-bento {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(12, minmax(0, 1fr));
    grid-auto-rows: minmax(200px, auto);
    gap: 24px;
  }
}

/* Featured image card — spans 8 cols × 2 rows on desktop */
.edc-about__values-feature {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: var(--edc-radius-bento, 40px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(224, 221, 216, 0.5);
  min-height: 340px;
  box-shadow: var(--edc-shadow-xl, 0 24px 48px -16px rgba(41, 41, 40, 0.16));
}
@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .edc-about__values-feature { grid-column: span 8; grid-row: span 2; min-height: 0; }
}
.edc-about__values-feature img {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.7s var(--edc-ease-out);
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: no-preference) {
  .edc-about__values-feature:hover img { transform: scale(1.05); }
}
.edc-about__values-feature-overlay {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top,
    rgba(41, 41, 40, 0.9) 0%,
    rgba(41, 41, 40, 0.4) 40%,
    transparent 100%);
}
.edc-about__values-feature-copy {
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; bottom: 0;
  padding: 28px;
  z-index: 1;
  color: #fff;
}
@media (min-width: 768px) { .edc-about__values-feature-copy { padding: 48px; } }
.edc-about__values-feature-chip {
  display: inline-block;
  background: var(--edc-solar-gold);
  color: var(--edc-obsidian);
  padding: 5px 14px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-family: var(--edc-font-body);
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.edc-about__values-feature-copy h3 {
  font-family: var(--edc-font-heading);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: clamp(22px, 2.6vw, 30px);
  color: #fff;
  margin: 0 0 12px;
  line-height: 1.2;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  text-wrap: balance;
  max-width: 22ch;
}
.edc-about__values-feature-copy p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  font-family: var(--edc-font-body);
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
  max-width: 44ch;
}

/* Smaller cards */
.edc-about__values-card {
  padding: 28px;
  border-radius: var(--edc-radius-xl, 20px);
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(224, 221, 216, 0.6);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px -12px rgba(41, 41, 40, 0.10);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
  transition:
    transform var(--edc-dur-medium) var(--edc-ease-out),
    box-shadow var(--edc-dur-medium) var(--edc-ease-out),
    border-color var(--edc-dur-medium) var(--edc-ease-out);
}
@media (min-width: 768px) { .edc-about__values-card { padding: 32px; } }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: no-preference) {
  .edc-about__values-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 22px 44px -20px rgba(41, 41, 40, 0.18);
    border-color: var(--edc-gold-ring, rgba(242, 184, 27, 0.35));
  }
}
/* Bento arrangement — pos 0 & 1 = 4 cols each; pos 2 & 3 = 6 cols each */
@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .edc-about__values-card--pos-0 { grid-column: span 4; }
  .edc-about__values-card--pos-1 { grid-column: span 4; }
  .edc-about__values-card--pos-2 { grid-column: span 6; }
  .edc-about__values-card--pos-3 { grid-column: span 6; }
}

.edc-about__values-card h4 {
  font-family: var(--edc-font-heading);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 19px;
  color: var(--edc-obsidian);
  margin: 0 0 4px;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.edc-about__values-card p {
  font-family: var(--edc-font-body);
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--edc-slate);
  margin: 0;
}

/* Icon on top — larger gold-tint square */
.edc-about__values-card-icon {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, var(--edc-solar-gold) 0%, #d99a00 100%);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  box-shadow:
    0 10px 22px -10px rgba(242, 184, 27, 0.55),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  transition: transform var(--edc-dur-medium) var(--edc-ease-out);
}
.edc-about__values-card-icon .material-symbols-outlined {
  font-size: 28px !important;
  color: var(--edc-obsidian);
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: no-preference) {
  .edc-about__values-card:hover .edc-about__values-card-icon {
    transform: rotate(-6deg) scale(1.06);
  }
}

/* Icon inline — smaller, sits beside the text */
.edc-about__values-card-inline {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  align-items: flex-start;
}
.edc-about__values-card-icon-sm {
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: var(--edc-gold-tint);
  border: 1px solid var(--edc-gold-ring, rgba(242, 184, 27, 0.30));
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}
.edc-about__values-card-icon-sm .material-symbols-outlined {
  font-size: 22px !important;
  color: var(--edc-solar-gold);
}
/* Value card — gold-gradient icon medallion, subtle white→cream vertical
   gradient bg, the number rendered as a soft watermark top-right, and a
   growing gold underline flourish anchored at the bottom on hover. */
.edc-about__value {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, #fff 0%, #fff 55%, rgba(244, 241, 235, 0.55) 100%);
  border: 1px solid var(--edc-border);
  border-radius: var(--edc-radius-xl, 20px);
  padding: 36px 32px 44px;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px -20px rgba(41, 41, 40, 0.14);
  transition:
    transform var(--edc-dur-medium) var(--edc-ease-out),
    box-shadow var(--edc-dur-medium) var(--edc-ease-out),
    border-color var(--edc-dur-medium) var(--edc-ease-out);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: no-preference) {
  .edc-about__value:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 28px 52px -22px rgba(41, 41, 40, 0.22);
    border-color: var(--edc-gold-ring, rgba(242, 184, 27, 0.45));
  }
}
/* Number now a subtle watermark in the top-right corner. */
.edc-about__value-num {
  position: absolute;
  top: 22px;
  right: 26px;
  font-family: var(--edc-font-heading);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 28px;
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: var(--edc-track-tight, -0.01em);
  color: rgba(242, 184, 27, 0.28);
  margin: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}
/* Gold-gradient icon medallion — mirrors .edc-careers__value-icon. */
.edc-about__value-icon {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, var(--edc-solar-gold) 0%, #d99a00 100%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 0 6px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  box-shadow:
    0 10px 22px -10px rgba(242, 184, 27, 0.55),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  transition:
    transform var(--edc-dur-medium) var(--edc-ease-out),
    box-shadow var(--edc-dur-medium) var(--edc-ease-out);
}
.edc-about__value-icon .material-symbols-outlined {
  font-size: 28px !important;
  color: var(--edc-obsidian);
  transition: transform var(--edc-dur-medium) var(--edc-ease-out);
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: no-preference) {
  .edc-about__value:hover .edc-about__value-icon {
    transform: rotate(-6deg) scale(1.06);
    box-shadow:
      0 14px 26px -10px rgba(242, 184, 27, 0.70),
      inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
  }
  .edc-about__value:hover .edc-about__value-icon .material-symbols-outlined {
    transform: rotate(6deg);
  }
}
.edc-about__value-title {
  font-family: var(--edc-font-heading);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 22px;
  line-height: var(--edc-lh-tight);
  letter-spacing: var(--edc-track-tight);
  color: var(--edc-obsidian);
  margin: 0;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  max-width: 92%;
}
.edc-about__value-body {
  font-family: var(--edc-font-body);
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: var(--edc-lh-body);
  color: var(--edc-slate);
  margin: 0;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
/* Growing gold underline flourish — anchored to card bottom. */
.edc-about__value-underline {
  position: absolute;
  left: 32px;
  bottom: 22px;
  height: 2px;
  width: 36px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--edc-solar-gold) 0%, rgba(242, 184, 27, 0.4) 100%);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: width var(--edc-dur-medium) var(--edc-ease-out);
  z-index: 1;
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: no-preference) {
  .edc-about__value:hover .edc-about__value-underline { width: calc(100% - 64px); }
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════
   3.5 HOW WE HELP — Our Solution
   Centered header + a single elevated card containing lightbulb icon,
   body copy, and 3 supporting checkmark points.
═══════════════════════════════════════════ */
.edc-about__help {
  position: relative;
  padding: 96px var(--edc-space-gutter);
  background:
    radial-gradient(60% 40% at 50% 0%, rgba(242, 184, 27, 0.08) 0%, transparent 65%),
    var(--edc-cream);
  overflow: hidden;
}
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .edc-about__help { padding: 120px var(--edc-section-h); }
}
.edc-about__help-decor {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(41, 41, 40, 0.045) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 24px 24px;
  mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 0%, black 22%, black 78%, transparent 100%);
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 0%, black 22%, black 78%, transparent 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}
.edc-about__help-inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  max-width: var(--edc-container);
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* 3-column solution-pillars grid */
.edc-about__help-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 20px;
  margin-top: 40px;
}
@media (min-width: 720px)  { .edc-about__help-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 24px; } }

.edc-about__help-pillar {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, #fff 0%, #fff 60%, rgba(244, 241, 235, 0.55) 100%);
  border: 1px solid var(--edc-border);
  border-radius: var(--edc-radius-xl, 20px);
  padding: 32px 28px 44px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px -20px rgba(41, 41, 40, 0.14);
  transition:
    transform var(--edc-dur-medium) var(--edc-ease-out),
    box-shadow var(--edc-dur-medium) var(--edc-ease-out),
    border-color var(--edc-dur-medium) var(--edc-ease-out);
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: no-preference) {
  .edc-about__help-pillar:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 22px 44px -20px rgba(41, 41, 40, 0.18);
    border-color: var(--edc-gold-ring, rgba(242, 184, 27, 0.40));
  }
}

/* Big Solar Gold numeral watermark top-right */
.edc-about__help-pillar-num {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px;
  right: 22px;
  font-family: var(--edc-font-heading);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 64px;
  line-height: 0.85;
  letter-spacing: -0.05em;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--edc-solar-gold) 0%, #b8830a 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  color: transparent;
  opacity: 0.18;
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition:
    opacity var(--edc-dur-medium) var(--edc-ease-out),
    transform var(--edc-dur-medium) var(--edc-ease-out);
}
.edc-about__help-pillar:hover .edc-about__help-pillar-num {
  opacity: 0.35;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Icon medallion */
.edc-about__help-pillar-icon {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, var(--edc-solar-gold) 0%, #d99a00 100%);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow:
    0 10px 22px -10px rgba(242, 184, 27, 0.55),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  margin: 4px 0 8px;
  transition: transform var(--edc-dur-medium) var(--edc-ease-out);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.edc-about__help-pillar-icon .material-symbols-outlined {
  font-size: 28px !important;
  color: var(--edc-obsidian);
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: no-preference) {
  .edc-about__help-pillar:hover .edc-about__help-pillar-icon {
    transform: rotate(-6deg) scale(1.06);
  }
}

.edc-about__help-pillar-title {
  font-family: var(--edc-font-heading);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 22px;
  line-height: 1.2;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  color: var(--edc-obsidian);
  margin: 0;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.edc-about__help-pillar-body {
  font-family: var(--edc-font-body);
  font-size: 14.5px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--edc-slate);
  margin: 0;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Growing gold underline anchored at the bottom */
.edc-about__help-pillar-underline {
  position: absolute;
  left: 28px;
  bottom: 22px;
  height: 2px;
  width: 36px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--edc-solar-gold) 0%, rgba(242, 184, 27, 0.4) 100%);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: width var(--edc-dur-medium) var(--edc-ease-out);
}
.edc-about__help-pillar:hover .edc-about__help-pillar-underline {
  width: calc(100% - 56px);
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════
   3.6 WHY PARTNER WITH EDUCO
   Obsidian panel with gold orb accent + eyebrow pill + big title,
   supporting body, and a gold CTA button.
═══════════════════════════════════════════ */
.edc-about__why {
  padding: 0 var(--edc-space-gutter) 48px;
  background: var(--edc-warm-white);
}
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .edc-about__why { padding: 0 var(--edc-section-h) 64px; }
}
.edc-about__why-inner {
  max-width: var(--edc-container);
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.edc-about__why-panel {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1c1c1a 0%, #292928 100%);
  border-radius: var(--edc-radius-2xl);
  padding: 56px 32px;
  box-shadow:
    0 30px 70px -30px rgba(41, 41, 40, 0.45),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
}
@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .edc-about__why-panel { padding: 72px 64px; }
}
.edc-about__why-orb {
  position: absolute;
  top: -140px;
  right: -140px;
  width: 380px;
  height: 380px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, rgba(242, 184, 27, 0.34) 0%, transparent 70%);
  filter: blur(48px);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.edc-about__why-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  max-width: 720px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
  align-items: flex-start;
}
.edc-about__why-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 7px 16px 7px 12px;
  background: rgba(250, 248, 244, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(242, 184, 27, 0.35);
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-family: var(--edc-font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--edc-warm-white);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
}
.edc-about__why-eyebrow-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: var(--edc-solar-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(242, 184, 27, 0.20), 0 0 12px rgba(242, 184, 27, 0.55);
}
.edc-about__why-title {
  font-family: var(--edc-font-heading);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: clamp(28px, 3.6vw, 40px);
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  color: var(--edc-warm-white);
  margin: 6px 0 4px;
  text-wrap: balance;
}
.edc-about__why-body {
  font-family: var(--edc-font-body);
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: rgba(250, 248, 244, 0.75);
  margin: 0;
  max-width: 600px;
}
.edc-about__why-cta {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 14px 26px;
  margin-top: 12px;
  background: var(--edc-solar-gold);
  color: var(--edc-obsidian);
  font-family: var(--edc-font-heading);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 14px;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  border-radius: 999px;
  text-decoration: none;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 28px -12px rgba(242, 184, 27, 0.55);
  transition:
    transform var(--edc-dur-quick) var(--edc-ease),
    background var(--edc-dur-quick) var(--edc-ease),
    box-shadow var(--edc-dur-medium) var(--edc-ease-out);
}
.edc-about__why-cta .material-symbols-outlined {
  font-size: 18px !important;
  color: inherit;
  transition: transform var(--edc-dur-quick) var(--edc-ease);
}
.edc-about__why-cta:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  background: #f5c33a;
  box-shadow: 0 18px 32px -12px rgba(242, 184, 27, 0.70);
}
.edc-about__why-cta:hover .material-symbols-outlined { transform: translateX(3px); }

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════
   4. MILESTONES / STATS — 2×2 bento
═══════════════════════════════════════════ */
.edc-about__stats {
  padding: 96px var(--edc-space-gutter);
  background: var(--edc-warm-white);
}
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .edc-about__stats { padding: 120px var(--edc-section-h); }
}
.edc-about__stats-inner {
  max-width: var(--edc-container);
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.edc-about__stats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 20px;
}
@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .edc-about__stats-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 24px; }
}
.edc-about__stat {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, #fff 0%, #fff 60%, rgba(244, 241, 235, 0.55) 100%);
  border: 1px solid var(--edc-border);
  border-radius: var(--edc-radius-bento);
  padding: 40px 32px;
  box-shadow: var(--edc-shadow-sm);
  transition:
    transform var(--edc-dur-medium) var(--edc-ease-out),
    box-shadow var(--edc-dur-medium) var(--edc-ease-out),
    border-color var(--edc-dur-medium) var(--edc-ease-out);
}
/* Subtle gold accent bar along the top edge. */
.edc-about__stat::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 24px;
  right: 24px;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg,
    var(--edc-solar-gold) 0%,
    rgba(242, 184, 27, 0.45) 70%,
    rgba(242, 184, 27, 0) 100%);
  border-radius: 0 0 3px 3px;
  pointer-events: none;
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: no-preference) {
  .edc-about__stat:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 28px 52px -22px rgba(41, 41, 40, 0.22);
    border-color: var(--edc-gold-ring, rgba(242, 184, 27, 0.45));
  }
  .edc-about__stat:hover .edc-about__stat-icon {
    transform: rotate(-6deg) scale(1.06);
    box-shadow:
      0 12px 24px -10px rgba(242, 184, 27, 0.45),
      inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
  }
}
/* Gold-tint rounded square icon — sits in top-left, above the big number. */
.edc-about__stat-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: var(--edc-gold-tint, rgba(242, 184, 27, 0.14));
  border: 1px solid var(--edc-gold-ring, rgba(242, 184, 27, 0.35));
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  box-shadow:
    0 6px 14px -8px rgba(242, 184, 27, 0.35),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  transition:
    transform var(--edc-dur-medium) var(--edc-ease-out),
    box-shadow var(--edc-dur-medium) var(--edc-ease-out);
}
.edc-about__stat-icon .material-symbols-outlined {
  font-size: 22px !important;
  color: var(--edc-obsidian);
}
.edc-about__stat-value {
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: 4px;
  color: var(--edc-obsidian);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.edc-about__stat-num {
  font-family: var(--edc-font-heading);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: clamp(48px, 6vw, 72px);
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: var(--edc-track-hero);
  color: var(--edc-obsidian);
}
.edc-about__stat-suffix {
  font-family: var(--edc-font-heading);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: clamp(28px, 3.5vw, 42px);
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--edc-solar-gold);
}
.edc-about__stat-label {
  font-family: var(--edc-font-body);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--edc-obsidian);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.edc-about__stat-caption {
  font-family: var(--edc-font-body);
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: var(--edc-lh-body);
  color: var(--edc-slate);
  margin: 0;
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════
   5. LEADERSHIP — 3-card grid
═══════════════════════════════════════════ */
.edc-about__leaders {
  padding: 96px var(--edc-space-gutter);
  background: var(--edc-cream);
}
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .edc-about__leaders { padding: 120px var(--edc-section-h); }
}
.edc-about__leaders-inner {
  max-width: var(--edc-container);
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.edc-about__leaders-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 24px;
}
@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .edc-about__leaders-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
}
.edc-about__leader {
  position: relative;
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, #fff 0%, #fff 60%, rgba(244, 241, 235, 0.55) 100%);
  border: 1px solid var(--edc-border);
  border-radius: var(--edc-radius-lg);
  padding: 32px 28px;
  text-align: center;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  box-shadow: var(--edc-shadow-sm);
  transition:
    transform var(--edc-dur-medium) var(--edc-ease-out),
    box-shadow var(--edc-dur-medium) var(--edc-ease-out),
    border-color var(--edc-dur-medium) var(--edc-ease-out);
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: no-preference) {
  .edc-about__leader:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 28px 52px -22px rgba(41, 41, 40, 0.22);
    border-color: var(--edc-gold-ring, rgba(242, 184, 27, 0.45));
  }
}
/* Softened square avatar — gold gradient medallion (mirrors pool-icon). */
.edc-about__leader-avatar {
  width: 80px;
  height: 80px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, var(--edc-solar-gold) 0%, #d99a00 100%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  box-shadow:
    0 14px 28px -12px rgba(242, 184, 27, 0.55),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  transition:
    transform var(--edc-dur-medium) var(--edc-ease-out),
    box-shadow var(--edc-dur-medium) var(--edc-ease-out);
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: no-preference) {
  .edc-about__leader:hover .edc-about__leader-avatar {
    transform: rotate(-4deg) scale(1.04);
    box-shadow:
      0 18px 32px -12px rgba(242, 184, 27, 0.70),
      inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
  }
}
.edc-about__leader-avatar span {
  font-family: var(--edc-font-heading);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 28px;
  color: var(--edc-obsidian);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}
.edc-about__leader-name {
  font-family: var(--edc-font-heading);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 18px;
  color: var(--edc-obsidian);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.edc-about__leader-role {
  font-family: var(--edc-font-body);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--edc-solar-gold);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
/* Signature-style gold underline flourish under role — expands on hover. */
.edc-about__leader-underline {
  display: block;
  height: 2px;
  width: 24px;
  margin: 0 auto 16px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--edc-solar-gold) 0%, rgba(242, 184, 27, 0.4) 100%);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: width var(--edc-dur-medium) var(--edc-ease-out);
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: no-preference) {
  .edc-about__leader:hover .edc-about__leader-underline { width: 56px; }
}
.edc-about__leader-bio {
  font-family: var(--edc-font-body);
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: var(--edc-lh-body);
  color: var(--edc-slate);
  margin: 0;
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════
   6. CLOSING CTA — cream card with gold border accent
═══════════════════════════════════════════ */
.edc-about__cta {
  padding: 0 var(--edc-space-gutter) 96px;
  background: var(--edc-warm-white);
}
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .edc-about__cta { padding: 0 var(--edc-section-h) 120px; }
}
.edc-about__cta-panel {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  max-width: var(--edc-container);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 48px 32px;
  background: var(--edc-cream);
  border: 1px solid var(--edc-border);
  border-radius: var(--edc-radius-2xl);
  box-shadow: var(--edc-shadow-md);
}
@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .edc-about__cta-panel { padding: 64px 56px; }
}
/* Gold accent bar along the top edge */
.edc-about__cta-panel::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--edc-solar-gold), var(--edc-pale-gold));
  pointer-events: none;
}
.edc-about__cta-inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 24px;
  align-items: center;
}
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .edc-about__cta-inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr auto;
    gap: 48px;
  }
}
.edc-about__cta-copy { max-width: 640px; }
.edc-about__cta-title {
  font-family: var(--edc-font-heading);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: clamp(28px, 3.6vw, 40px);
  line-height: var(--edc-lh-tight);
  letter-spacing: var(--edc-track-tight);
  color: var(--edc-obsidian);
  margin: 0 0 12px 0;
}
.edc-about__cta-body {
  font-family: var(--edc-font-body);
  font-size: var(--edc-fs-body);
  line-height: var(--edc-lh-body);
  color: var(--edc-slate);
  margin: 0;
}