/*-----------------------------------*\ 
  #Abous US
\*-----------------------------------*/

    /* --- CSS Reset & Branding Variables (Inherited from Q9 Shop Theme) --- */
        * {
            margin: 0;
            padding: 0;
            box-sizing: border-box;
            font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
            scroll-behavior: smooth;
        }

        :root {
            --primary: #E21B3C;
            --primary-hover: #C1122F;
            --text-dark: #0F172A;
            --text-muted: #64748B;
            --text-body: #334155;
            --bg-light: #F8FAFC;
            --border-color: #E2E8F0;
            --footer-bg: #1e293b;
        }

        body {
            background-color: var(--bg-light);
            color: var(--text-dark);
            overflow-x: hidden;
            line-height: 1.5;
        }

        .container {
            max-width: 1200px;
            margin: 0 auto;
            padding: 0 24px;
        }

        /* --- Sticky Header Navigation --- */
        header {
            border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
            background: #FFFFFF;
            position: sticky;
            top: 0;
            z-index: 1000;
        }

        .nav-container {
            display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
            height: 72px; position: relative;
        }

        .logo {
            display: flex; align-items: center; font-size: 22px; font-weight: 700;
            color: var(--text-dark); text-decoration: none; z-index: 1001;
        }
        .logo span { color: var(--primary); }
        .logo svg { margin-right: 8px; }

        .nav-links { display: flex; gap: 32px; list-style: none; }
        .nav-links a {
            text-decoration: none; color: #334155; font-size: 14px;
            font-weight: 500; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 4px; transition: color 0.2s;
        }
        .nav-links a:hover { color: var(--primary); }

        .nav-actions { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 24px; }
        .login-btn { text-decoration: none; color: #334155; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 500; }
        .join-btn {
            background-color: var(--primary); color: #FFFFFF; text-decoration: none;
            padding: 10px 24px; border-radius: 6px; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600;
            transition: background-color 0.2s;
        }
        .join-btn:hover { background-color: var(--primary-hover); }
        .menu-toggle { display: none; background: none; border: none; cursor: pointer; color: var(--text-dark); z-index: 1001; }

        /* --- Page Subheader Banner --- */
        .page-header {
            background-color: #FFFFFF;
            border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
            padding: 48px 0;
            text-align: center;
        }
        
        .breadcrumbs {
            font-size: 13px; color: var(--text-muted); display: flex; gap: 8px; 
            align-items: center; justify-content: left; margin-bottom: 16px;
        }
        .breadcrumbs a { color: var(--text-muted); text-decoration: none; }
        .breadcrumbs a:hover { color: var(--primary); }
        
        .page-header h1 {
            font-size: 36px; font-weight: 800; color: var(--text-dark); 
            letter-spacing: -0.5px; margin-bottom: 12px; text-align: left;
        }
        .page-header p {
            font-size: 16px; color: var(--text-muted); max-width: 600px; margin: 0 auto;
        }

        /* --- Two-Column Legal Document Layout --- */
        .policy-layout {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: 280px 1fr;
            gap: 48px;
            margin-top: 48px;
            margin-bottom: 80px;
            align-items: start;
        }

        /* Sticky Left Sidebar Navigation */
        .sidebar-nav {
            position: sticky;
            top: 100px;
            background: #FFFFFF;
            border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
            border-radius: 12px;
            padding: 24px;
        }

        .sidebar-nav h3 {
            font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase;
            color: var(--text-dark); margin-bottom: 16px; letter-spacing: 0.5px;
        }

        .toc-links { list-style: none; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; }
        .toc-links a {
            text-decoration: none; font-size: 14px; color: var(--text-body);
            font-weight: 500; line-height: 1.4; transition: all 0.2s; display: block;
        }
        .toc-links a:hover, .toc-links a.active {
            color: var(--primary); padding-left: 4px; font-weight: 600;
        }

        /* Right Content Card Styles */
        .policy-content {
            background: #FFFFFF;
            border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
            border-radius: 16px;
            padding: 48px;
            box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px rgba(0,0,0,0.01);
        }

        .policy-meta {
            font-size: 13px; color: var(--text-muted); margin-bottom: 32px;
            display: flex; gap: 24px; border-bottom: 1px dashed var(--border-color); padding-bottom: 16px;
        }

        .policy-section {
            margin-bottom: 40px;
            scroll-margin-top: 100px;
        }
        .policy-section:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }

        .policy-section h2 {
            font-size: 20px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text-dark);
            margin-bottom: 16px; padding-bottom: 8px; border-bottom: 2px solid #F1F5F9;
        }

        .policy-section p {
            font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.6; color: var(--text-body); margin-bottom: 16px;
        }

        .policy-section ul, .policy-section ol { margin-left: 24px; margin-bottom: 16px; }
        .policy-section li { font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.6; color: var(--text-body); margin-bottom: 8px; }

        .highlight-box {
            background-color: var(--bg-light); border-left: 4px solid var(--primary);
            padding: 18px; border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0; margin-bottom: 24px;
        }
        .highlight-box p { margin-bottom: 0; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 500; color: var(--text-dark); }

        /* --- Footer Styles --- */
        footer { background: linear-gradient(to bottom right, #36454F, #001A40); color: #94A3B8; padding: 80px 0 40px 0; font-size: 15px; }
        .footer-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1.5fr; gap: 40px; padding-bottom: 60px; margin-bottom: 20px; }
        .footer-brand .logo { color: #FFFFFF; margin-bottom: 20px; display: inline-flex; }
        .footer-brand p { line-height: 1.6; color: #94A3B8; max-width: 300px; margin-bottom: 24px; }
        .social-links { display: flex; gap: 12px; }
        .social-link { width: 36px; height: 36px; border-radius: 50%; background-color: #112240; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; color: #94A3B8; text-decoration: none; transition: 0.2s; }
        .social-link:hover { background-color: var(--primary); color: #FFFFFF; }
        .footer-col h4 { color: #FFFFFF; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 24px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px; }
        .footer-col ul { list-style: none; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 16px; }
        .footer-col ul a { color: #94A3B8; text-decoration: none; transition: 0.2s; }
        .footer-col ul a:hover { color: #FFFFFF; }
        .newsletter-form { display: flex; gap: 12px; margin-top: 16px;}
        .newsletter-form input { flex: 1; background-color: #112240; border: 1px solid #1E293B; padding: 12px 16px; border-radius: 6px; color: #FFFFFF; outline: none; font-size: 14px; }
        .newsletter-form button { background-color: var(--primary); color: #FFFFFF; border: none; padding: 12px 24px; border-radius: 6px; font-weight: 600; cursor: pointer; transition: 0.2s; }
        .newsletter-form button:hover { background-color: var(--primary-hover); }
        .footer-bottom { display: flex; justify-content: center; align-items: center; font-size: 14px; color: #64748B; padding-top: 20px; border-top: 1px solid #1E293B; }

        /* --- Responsive Breakpoints --- */
        @media (max-width: 992px) {
            .policy-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; }
            .sidebar-nav { position: static; width: 100%; }
            .toc-links { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); display: grid; gap: 12px; }
        }

        @media (max-width: 768px) {
            .nav-container { flex-wrap: wrap; height: auto; min-height: 72px; padding-top: 14px; padding-bottom: 14px; position: relative; }
            .logo { order: 1; }
            .menu-toggle { display: block; order: 2; }
            .nav-links { display: none; width: 100%; order: 3; position: static; margin-top: 16px; flex-direction: column; gap: 16px; border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color); padding: 20px 0 12px 0; box-shadow: none; }
            .nav-actions { display: none; width: 100%; order: 4; position: static; margin-top: 0; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; padding: 0 0 16px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color); box-shadow: 0 15px 20px -5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06); }
            .nav-actions .join-btn, .nav-actions .login-btn { text-align: center; width: 100%; display: block; padding: 12px 20px; }
            .mobile-nav-active .nav-links, .mobile-nav-active .nav-actions { display: flex; }
            
            .toc-links { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
            .policy-content { padding: 32px 20px; }
            .page-header h1 { font-size: 28px; }
            .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
        }

        @media (max-width: 576px) {
            .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
            .newsletter-form { flex-direction: column; }
        }

.about-hero {
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0f172a 0%, #1e293b 100%);
            color: #ffffff;
            padding: 80px 0 70px;
            text-align: center;
        }
        .about-hero h1 {
            font-size: 2.75rem;
            font-weight: 800;
            margin-bottom: 16px;
            letter-spacing: -0.5px;
        }
        .about-hero h1 span {
            color: #E21B3C;
        }
        .about-hero p {
            font-size: 1.15rem;
            color: #94a3b8;
            max-width: 940px;
            margin: 0 auto;
            line-height: 1.65;
        }
        .about-section {
            padding: 70px 0;
            background: #ffffff;
        }
        .about-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
            gap: 50px;
            align-items: center;
        }
        .about-image-wrapper {
            width: 100%;
            position: relative;
            border-radius: 16px;
            overflow: hidden;
            box-shadow: 0 16px 32px -8px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.12), 0 4px 12px -4px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
            border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
            background: #f8fafc;
        }
        .about-image-wrapper img {
            width: 100%;
            height: auto;
            min-height: 340px;
            max-height: 560px;
            object-fit: cover;
            display: block;
            transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
        }
        .about-image-wrapper:hover img {
            transform: scale(1.03);
        }
        @media (max-width: 992px) {
            .about-grid { gap: 36px; }
            .about-image-wrapper img { min-height: 280px; max-height: 380px; }
        }
        @media (max-width: 768px) {
            .about-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 28px; }
            .about-image-wrapper img { min-height: 220px; max-height: 320px; }
        }
        .about-text h2 {
            font-size: 2rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            color: #0f172a;
            margin-bottom: 18px;
        }
        .about-text p {
            font-size: 1.02rem;
            color: #475569;
            line-height: 1.7;
            margin-bottom: 20px;
        }
        .stats-banner {
            background: #f8fafc;
            border-top: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
            border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
            padding: 50px 0;
        }
        .stats-row {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr));
            gap: 30px;
            text-align: center;
        }
        .stat-box h3 {
            font-size: 2.4rem;
            font-weight: 800;
            color: #E21B3C;
            margin: 0 0 8px 0;
        }
        .stat-box p {
            font-size: 0.95rem;
            font-weight: 600;
            color: #334155;
            margin: 0;
        }
        .values-section {
            padding: 70px 0;
            background: #ffffff;
        }
        .values-header {
            text-align: center;
            max-width: 600px;
            margin: 0 auto 50px;
        }
        .values-header h2 {
            font-size: 2rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            color: #0f172a;
            margin-bottom: 12px;
        }
        .values-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr));
            gap: 28px;
        }
        .value-card {
            background: #f8fafc;
            border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
            border-radius: 14px;
            padding: 30px;
        }
        .value-icon {
            width: 48px;
            height: 48px;
            border-radius: 12px;
            background: rgba(226, 27, 60, 0.1);
            color: #E21B3C;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            margin-bottom: 20px;
        }
        .value-card h4 {
            font-size: 1.2rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            color: #0f172a;
            margin: 0 0 10px 0;
        }
        .value-card p {
            font-size: 0.95rem;
            color: #64748b;
            line-height: 1.6;
            margin: 0;
        }

        /* --- Breadcrumb Bar --- */
        .about-breadcrumb-bar {
            background-color: #FFFFFF;
            border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
            padding: 14px 0;
        }
        .about-breadcrumbs {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 8px;
            font-size: 14px;
            font-weight: 500;
            color: #64748B;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
        }
        .about-breadcrumbs a {
            color: #64748B;
            text-decoration: none;
            transition: color 0.2s ease;
        }
        .about-breadcrumbs a:hover {
            color: var(--primary);
        }
        .about-breadcrumbs .separator {
            color: #94A3B8;
            font-size: 13px;
        }
        .about-breadcrumbs .current {
            color: #334155;
            font-weight: 600;
        }

        /* --- Mission & Vision Section --- */
        .mission-vision-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(320px, 1fr));
            gap: 32px;
            margin-top: 20px;
        }
        .mission-card {
            background: #f8fafc;
            border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
            border-radius: 16px;
            padding: 40px;
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            transition: border-color 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
        }
        .mission-card:hover {
            border-color: #cbd5e1;
            box-shadow: 0 10px 15px -3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
        }
        .mission-card h3 {
            font-size: 1.6rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            color: #0f172a;
            margin-bottom: 16px;
        }
        .mission-card p {
            font-size: 1.02rem;
            color: #475569;
            line-height: 1.7;
            margin: 0;
        }

        /* --- Why Choose Us Grid --- */
        .features-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
            gap: 24px;
            margin-top: 40px;
        }
        .feature-card {
            background: #FFFFFF;
            border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
            border-radius: 12px;
            padding: 28px;
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            transition: border-color 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
        }
        .feature-card:hover {
            border-color: #cbd5e1;
            box-shadow: 0 10px 15px -3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
        }
        .feature-card h4 {
            font-size: 1.15rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            color: #0f172a;
            margin: 0 0 10px 0;
        }
        .feature-card p {
            font-size: 0.95rem;
            color: #64748b;
            line-height: 1.6;
            margin: 0;
        }

        /* --- Industries We Serve --- */
        .industries-section {
            padding: 70px 0;
            background: #f8fafc;
            border-top: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
            border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
        }
        .industries-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(220px, 1fr));
            gap: 16px;
            margin-top: 40px;
        }
        .industry-badge {
            background: #FFFFFF;
            border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
            border-radius: 10px;
            padding: 16px 20px;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 12px;
            font-size: 0.98rem;
            font-weight: 600;
            color: #1e293b;
            transition: all 0.2s ease;
            box-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.01);
        }
        .industry-badge:hover {
            border-color: var(--primary);
            color: var(--primary);
            transform: translateY(-2px);
            box-shadow: 0 6px 12px rgba(226, 27, 60, 0.08);
        }
        .industry-badge svg {
            color: var(--primary);
            flex-shrink: 0;
        }

        /* --- Platform Benefits --- */
        .benefits-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
            gap: 36px;
            margin-top: 40px;
        }
        .benefit-card {
            background: #f8fafc;
            border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
            border-radius: 16px;
            padding: 40px;
        }
        .benefit-card.manufacturer-card {
            background: #FFFFFF;
            border: 2px solid #fee2e2;
        }
        .benefit-card h3 {
            font-size: 1.5rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            color: #0f172a;
            margin-bottom: 12px;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 12px;
        }
        .benefit-card p.subtitle {
            color: #64748b;
            font-size: 1rem;
            margin-bottom: 24px;
        }
        .benefit-list {
            list-style: none;
            padding: 0;
            margin: 0;
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            gap: 16px;
        }
        .benefit-list li {
            display: flex;
            align-items: flex-start;
            gap: 12px;
            font-size: 1rem;
            color: #334155;
            font-weight: 500;
        }
        .benefit-list li svg {
            color: #10b981;
            flex-shrink: 0;
            margin-top: 2px;
        }

        /* --- How Directory Works --- */
        .steps-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
            gap: 24px;
            margin-top: 40px;
        }
        .step-card {
            background: #FFFFFF;
            border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
            border-radius: 14px;
            padding: 32px 24px;
            text-align: center;
            position: relative;
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            align-items: center;
        }
        .step-number {
            width: 40px;
            height: 40px;
            border-radius: 50%;
            background: var(--primary);
            color: #FFFFFF;
            font-weight: 800;
            font-size: 1rem;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            margin-bottom: 20px;
            box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(226, 27, 60, 0.3);
        }
        .step-card h4 {
            font-size: 1.2rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            color: #0f172a;
            margin: 12px 0 10px 0;
        }
        .step-card p {
            font-size: 0.95rem;
            color: #64748b;
            line-height: 1.6;
            margin: 0;
        }

        /* --- CTA Section --- */
        .cta-section {
            padding: 80px 0;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0f172a 0%, #1e293b 100%);
            color: #FFFFFF;
            text-align: center;
            margin-top: 40px;
        }
        .cta-box {
            max-width: 800px;
            margin: 0 auto;
        }
        .cta-box h2 {
            font-size: 2.5rem;
            font-weight: 800;
            margin-bottom: 16px;
            color: #FFFFFF;
            letter-spacing: -0.5px;
        }
        .cta-box p {
            font-size: 1.15rem;
            color: #94a3b8;
            margin-bottom: 36px;
            line-height: 1.7;
        }
        .cta-buttons {
            display: flex;
            justify-content: center;
            gap: 16px;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
        }
        .cta-btn-primary {
            background-color: var(--primary);
            color: #FFFFFF;
            text-decoration: none;
            padding: 14px 32px;
            border-radius: 8px;
            font-size: 15px;
            font-weight: 600;
            transition: background-color 0.2s, transform 0.2s;
            box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(226, 27, 60, 0.3);
        }
        .cta-btn-primary:hover {
            background-color: var(--primary-hover);
            color: #FFFFFF;
            transform: translateY(-2px);
        }
        .cta-btn-secondary {
            background-color: #FFFFFF;
            color: #0f172a;
            text-decoration: none;
            padding: 14px 32px;
            border-radius: 8px;
            font-size: 15px;
            font-weight: 600;
            transition: background-color 0.2s, transform 0.2s;
        }
        .cta-btn-secondary:hover {
            background-color: #f1f5f9;
            color: #0f172a;
            transform: translateY(-2px);
        }
        .cta-btn-outline {
            background-color: transparent;
            color: #FFFFFF;
            text-decoration: none;
            padding: 14px 32px;
            border-radius: 8px;
            border: 1px solid #475569;
            font-size: 15px;
            font-weight: 600;
            transition: border-color 0.2s, background-color 0.2s;
        }
        .cta-btn-outline:hover {
            border-color: #FFFFFF;
            background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
            color: #FFFFFF;
        }

        /* --- Comprehensive Responsive Media Queries for All Devices --- */
        @media (max-width: 1024px) {
            .features-grid, .steps-grid, .values-grid {
                grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
                gap: 20px;
            }
            .about-hero h1 { font-size: 2.35rem; }
            .about-text h2 { font-size: 1.8rem; }
        }

        @media (max-width: 768px) {
            .features-grid, .benefits-grid, .steps-grid, .mission-vision-grid, .values-grid {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr;
                gap: 20px;
            }
            .about-hero { padding: 50px 0 45px; }
            .about-hero h1 { font-size: 1.85rem; }
            .about-hero p { font-size: 1rem; }
            .about-section { padding: 45px 0; }
            .about-text h2 { font-size: 1.6rem; margin-bottom: 14px; }
            .about-text p { font-size: 0.98rem; margin-bottom: 16px; }
            .stats-banner { padding: 36px 0; }
            .stats-row { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 20px; }
            .stat-box h3 { font-size: 1.85rem; }
            .stat-box p { font-size: 0.88rem; }
            .values-section, .industries-section { padding: 45px 0; }
            .values-header h2 { font-size: 1.65rem; }
            .values-header p { font-size: 0.96rem !important; }
            .benefit-card, .mission-card { padding: 28px 20px; }
            .benefit-card h3 { font-size: 1.3rem; }
            .cta-section { padding: 55px 0; }
            .cta-box h2 { font-size: 1.75rem; }
            .cta-box p { font-size: 1rem; margin-bottom: 28px; }
            .cta-buttons { flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; gap: 12px; }
            .cta-buttons a { text-align: center; padding: 13px 20px; }
        }

        @media (max-width: 576px) {
            .container { padding: 0 16px; }
            .page-header { padding: 32px 0; }
            .page-header h1 { font-size: 24px; }
            .about-hero h1 { font-size: 1.55rem; line-height: 1.3; }
            .about-hero p { font-size: 0.92rem; }
            .about-text h2 { font-size: 1.4rem; }
            .stats-row { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 16px; }
            .stat-box h3 { font-size: 1.6rem; }
            .feature-card, .step-card, .value-card { padding: 22px 16px; }
            .benefit-card, .mission-card { padding: 22px 16px; }
            .benefit-list li { font-size: 0.92rem; }
            .cta-box h2 { font-size: 1.5rem; }
        }

        @media (max-width: 380px) {
            .stats-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
            .about-hero h1 { font-size: 1.35rem; }
            .about-text h2 { font-size: 1.25rem; }
        }