/* ============================================================================
   City's Towing & Lockout — About Page Styles
   File location:  /assets/css/about.css
   Loaded by:      about.php  (single <link> tag — no inline CSS)
   Scoped under .ct-about-page to avoid bleeding into header/footer styles.
   Inherits Inter font from header.php; reuses brand red/black system.
   ============================================================================ */

.ct-about-page,
.ct-about-page * { box-sizing: border-box; }

.ct-about-page {
    --ab-red:      #D32F2F;
    --ab-red-hot:  #E84141;
    --ab-red-deep: #A81F1F;
    --ab-red-glow: rgba(211,47,47,.35);
    --ab-black:    #000000;
    --ab-ink:      #0B0B0B;
    --ab-ink-2:    #141414;
    --ab-ink-3:    #1B1B1B;
    --ab-white:    #FFFFFF;
    --ab-gray:     #B0B0B0;
    --ab-gray-dim: #6F6F6F;
    --ab-line:     rgba(255,255,255,.08);
    --ab-cream:    #F5F2EE;
    --ab-bone:     #FAFAF8;
    --ab-font:     'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Arial, sans-serif;
    --ab-shadow-lg: 0 30px 70px -28px rgba(0,0,0,.55);
    --ab-shadow-md: 0 18px 40px -18px rgba(0,0,0,.40);

    font-family: var(--ab-font);
    color: #1a1a1a;
    background: var(--ab-bone);
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

/* ---------- Pulse animation ---------- */
@keyframes abPulse {
    0%   { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(211,47,47,.65); }
    70%  { box-shadow: 0 0 0 12px rgba(211,47,47,0); }
    100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(211,47,47,0); }
}
@keyframes abCheck {
    to { stroke-dashoffset: 0; }
}
@keyframes abFadeUp {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(12px); }
    to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}
@keyframes abPulseRing {
    0%   { transform: scale(.85); opacity: .6; }
    100% { transform: scale(1.3);  opacity: 0; }
}

/* ---------- Shared building blocks ---------- */
.ct-about-page .ab-container {
    max-width: 1320px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 24px;
}
.ct-about-page .ab-section {
    padding: 96px 24px;
    position: relative;
}
.ct-about-page .ab-section--dark  { background: var(--ab-black); color: #fff; }
.ct-about-page .ab-section--ink   { background: var(--ab-ink);   color: #fff; }
.ct-about-page .ab-section--cream { background: var(--ab-cream); }

.ct-about-page .ab-eyebrow {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: .22em;
    font-size: 11.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--ab-red);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.ct-about-page .ab-eyebrow::before {
    content: ""; width: 24px; height: 2px; background: var(--ab-red);
}
.ct-about-page .ab-h2 {
    margin: 0 0 16px;
    font-size: clamp(28px, 4vw, 44px);
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: -.018em;
    line-height: 1.08;
    text-wrap: balance;
}
.ct-about-page .ab-h2 em { font-style: normal; color: var(--ab-red); }
.ct-about-page .ab-lead {
    margin: 0 0 56px;
    font-size: 17px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: rgba(0,0,0,.65);
    max-width: 64ch;
    text-wrap: pretty;
}
.ct-about-page .ab-section--dark .ab-lead,
.ct-about-page .ab-section--ink  .ab-lead { color: var(--ab-gray); }
.ct-about-page .ab-section-head {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: flex-end;
    gap: 32px;
    margin-bottom: 56px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.ct-about-page .ab-section-head > div { max-width: 64ch; }
.ct-about-page .ab-section-head .ab-lead { margin-bottom: 0; }

/* Pulse dot */
.ct-about-page .ab-pulse-dot {
    display: inline-block;
    width: 8px; height: 8px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--ab-red);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(211,47,47,.7);
    animation: abPulse 1.8s ease-out infinite;
    flex: 0 0 auto;
}

/* Buttons */
.ct-about-page .ab-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 14px 22px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-decoration: none;
    border: 1px solid transparent;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-family: inherit;
    line-height: 1.2;
    transition: transform .18s ease, background .18s ease, border-color .18s ease, box-shadow .18s ease;
}
.ct-about-page .ab-btn svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; flex: 0 0 auto; }
.ct-about-page .ab-btn--primary {
    background: var(--ab-red);
    color: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 14px 28px -12px rgba(211,47,47,.7), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.18);
    position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.ct-about-page .ab-btn--primary::before {
    content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,.18), rgba(255,255,255,0) 45%);
    pointer-events: none;
}
.ct-about-page .ab-btn--primary:hover {
    background: var(--ab-red-hot);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 36px -12px rgba(232,65,65,.85), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.22);
}
.ct-about-page .ab-btn--ghost {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.04);
    color: #fff;
    border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.14);
}
.ct-about-page .ab-btn--ghost:hover {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.08);
    border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.28);
}
.ct-about-page .ab-btn--ghost-light {
    background: #fff;
    color: #111;
    border-color: rgba(0,0,0,.08);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px -10px rgba(0,0,0,.2);
}
.ct-about-page .ab-btn--ghost-light:hover {
    border-color: rgba(0,0,0,.18);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* ============================================================================
   HERO
   ============================================================================ */
.ct-about-page .ab-hero {
    position: relative;
    background: #000;
    color: #fff;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 100px 24px 96px;
}
.ct-about-page .ab-hero::before,
.ct-about-page .ab-hero::after {
    content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none;
}
.ct-about-page .ab-hero::before {
    background:
        radial-gradient(65% 75% at 90% 10%, rgba(211,47,47,.28) 0%, rgba(211,47,47,0) 55%),
        radial-gradient(45% 55% at  5% 95%, rgba(211,47,47,.15) 0%, rgba(211,47,47,0) 60%),
        linear-gradient(180deg, #0B0B0B 0%, #000 100%);
    z-index: 0;
}
.ct-about-page .ab-hero::after {
    background-image:
        linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.022) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,.022) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 56px 56px;
    mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 65% at 50% 45%, #000 25%, transparent 80%);
    -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 65% at 50% 45%, #000 25%, transparent 80%);
    z-index: 0;
}
.ct-about-page .ab-hero-inner {
    position: relative; z-index: 2;
    max-width: 1320px; margin: 0 auto;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 1fr;
    gap: 60px;
    align-items: center;
}
.ct-about-page .ab-hero-pre {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;
    padding: 8px 14px 8px 10px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.04);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.10);
    border-radius: 999px;
    font-size: 12px;
    letter-spacing: .14em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #fff;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.ct-about-page .ab-hero-content h1 {
    margin: 0 0 22px;
    font-size: clamp(34px, 5.2vw, 66px);
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: -.025em;
    line-height: 1.03;
    text-wrap: balance;
}
.ct-about-page .ab-hero-content h1 em {
    font-style: normal;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #fff 0%, #fff 48%, var(--ab-red) 49%, var(--ab-red-hot) 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    display: inline-block;
}
.ct-about-page .ab-hero-sub {
    margin: 0 0 36px;
    font-size: 17px;
    color: var(--ab-gray);
    max-width: 54ch;
    line-height: 1.58;
    text-wrap: pretty;
}
.ct-about-page .ab-hero-cta {
    display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 14px;
}
.ct-about-page .ab-hero-cta .ab-btn { padding: 18px 26px; font-size: 15.5px; }

.ct-about-page .ab-hero-media {
    position: relative;
    display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 14px;
}
.ct-about-page .ab-hero-img-wrap {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 20px; overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
    box-shadow: var(--ab-shadow-lg);
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
}
.ct-about-page .ab-hero-img-wrap img {
    width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block;
    transition: transform .5s ease;
}
.ct-about-page .ab-hero-img-wrap:hover img { transform: scale(1.03); }
.ct-about-page .ab-hero-img-badge {
    position: absolute; left: 16px; bottom: 16px; right: 16px;
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;
    padding: 12px 16px;
    background: rgba(10,10,10,.82);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
    border-radius: 12px; pointer-events: none;
}
.ct-about-page .ab-hero-img-badge strong {
    color: #fff; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700; display: block; line-height: 1.2;
}
.ct-about-page .ab-hero-img-badge small {
    color: var(--ab-gray); font-size: 11.5px; font-weight: 500;
}
.ct-about-page .ab-hero-img-secondary {
    border-radius: 14px; overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);
    box-shadow: 0 14px 36px -14px rgba(0,0,0,.5);
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 7;
    align-self: flex-end;
    width: 72%; margin-left: auto;
}
.ct-about-page .ab-hero-img-secondary img {
    width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block;
    transition: transform .5s ease;
}
.ct-about-page .ab-hero-img-secondary:hover img { transform: scale(1.04); }

/* ============================================================================
   STATS BAR
   ============================================================================ */
.ct-about-page .ab-stats-bar {
    background: var(--ab-red);
    color: #fff;
    padding: 0 24px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.18);
}
.ct-about-page .ab-stats-inner {
    max-width: 1320px; margin: 0 auto;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
}
.ct-about-page .ab-stat {
    padding: 28px 24px;
    border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.18);
    display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 2px;
}
.ct-about-page .ab-stat:last-child { border-right: 0; }
.ct-about-page .ab-stat strong {
    font-size: clamp(28px, 3vw, 38px);
    font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: -.02em; line-height: 1; display: block;
}
.ct-about-page .ab-stat span { font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700; opacity: .95; }
.ct-about-page .ab-stat small {
    font-size: 11px; opacity: .72;
    letter-spacing: .06em; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: 500; margin-top: 2px;
}

/* ============================================================================
   COMPANY STORY
   ============================================================================ */
.ct-about-page .ab-story-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.05fr;
    gap: 72px; align-items: center;
}
.ct-about-page .ab-story-images { position: relative; }
.ct-about-page .ab-story-img-main {
    border-radius: 20px; overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--ab-shadow-lg);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.06);
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
}
.ct-about-page .ab-story-img-main img {
    width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block;
    transition: transform .5s ease;
}
.ct-about-page .ab-story-img-main:hover img { transform: scale(1.035); }
.ct-about-page .ab-story-img-accent {
    position: absolute; right: -28px; bottom: -28px;
    width: 52%; border-radius: 14px; overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 24px 48px -18px rgba(0,0,0,.35);
    border: 3px solid #fff; background: #fff;
}
.ct-about-page .ab-story-img-accent img {
    width: 100%; display: block; object-fit: cover; aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
    transition: transform .5s ease;
}
.ct-about-page .ab-story-img-accent:hover img { transform: scale(1.04); }
.ct-about-page .ab-story-img-label {
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
    padding: 10px 14px;
    background: var(--ab-red); color: #fff;
    font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .06em; text-transform: uppercase;
}
.ct-about-page .ab-story-img-label svg { width: 14px; height: 14px; flex: 0 0 auto; }
.ct-about-page .ab-story-content h2 { margin-bottom: 20px; }
.ct-about-page .ab-story-content p {
    color: rgba(0,0,0,.65); font-size: 15.5px; line-height: 1.68;
    margin: 0 0 16px; max-width: 60ch; text-wrap: pretty;
}
.ct-about-page .ab-story-bullets {
    list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 24px 0 0; display: grid; gap: 12px;
}
.ct-about-page .ab-story-bullets li {
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;
    font-size: 14.5px; font-weight: 600; color: #1a1a1a;
}
.ct-about-page .ab-story-bullets li svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; color: var(--ab-red); flex: 0 0 auto; }

/* ============================================================================
   OWNER
   ============================================================================ */
.ct-about-page .ab-owner-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
    gap: 72px; align-items: start;
}
.ct-about-page .ab-owner-content .ab-h2 { margin-bottom: 18px; }
.ct-about-page .ab-owner-lead {
    font-size: 17px; font-weight: 600; color: rgba(0,0,0,.72);
    line-height: 1.5; margin: 0 0 18px; max-width: 56ch;
}
.ct-about-page .ab-owner-content > p {
    color: rgba(0,0,0,.62); font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.7;
    margin: 0 0 14px; max-width: 60ch; text-wrap: pretty;
}
.ct-about-page .ab-owner-quote {
    margin: 28px 0 0; padding: 24px 28px;
    border-left: 4px solid var(--ab-red);
    background: rgba(211,47,47,.05);
    border-radius: 0 12px 12px 0;
}
.ct-about-page .ab-owner-quote p {
    margin: 0 0 12px; font-size: 16px; font-style: italic;
    color: rgba(0,0,0,.72); line-height: 1.6; font-weight: 500;
}
.ct-about-page .ab-owner-quote footer {
    font-size: 12.5px; font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: .08em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--ab-red);
}
.ct-about-page .ab-owner-card {
    background: #fff; border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.07);
    border-radius: 20px; overflow: hidden; box-shadow: var(--ab-shadow-md);
}
.ct-about-page .ab-owner-photo { position: relative; aspect-ratio: 9 / 10; overflow: hidden; }
.ct-about-page .ab-owner-photo img {
    width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block;
    transition: transform .5s ease;
}
.ct-about-page .ab-owner-card:hover .ab-owner-photo img { transform: scale(1.035); }
.ct-about-page .ab-owner-photo-overlay {
    position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
    padding: 24px 20px 18px;
    background: linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(0,0,0,.82) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0) 100%);
    color: #fff;
}
.ct-about-page .ab-owner-photo-overlay strong {
    display: block; font-size: 17px; font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: -.01em; line-height: 1.2;
}
.ct-about-page .ab-owner-photo-overlay span {
    font-size: 11.5px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.7);
    letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase;
    font-weight: 600; margin-top: 4px; display: block;
}
.ct-about-page .ab-owner-tags {
    padding: 18px 20px; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px;
}
.ct-about-page .ab-owner-tags span {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
    padding: 7px 12px;
    background: rgba(211,47,47,.07);
    border: 1px solid rgba(211,47,47,.18);
    color: var(--ab-red); border-radius: 999px;
    font-size: 11.5px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .06em;
    text-transform: uppercase; white-space: nowrap;
}
.ct-about-page .ab-owner-tags span svg { width: 13px; height: 13px; flex: 0 0 auto; }

/* ============================================================================
   WHY CHOOSE US
   ============================================================================ */
.ct-about-page .ab-why-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
}
.ct-about-page .ab-why-card {
    background: var(--ab-ink-2);
    border: 1px solid var(--ab-line);
    border-radius: 16px; padding: 30px;
    transition: transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease, border-color .25s ease;
    color: #fff;
}
.ct-about-page .ab-why-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    border-color: rgba(211,47,47,.35);
    box-shadow: 0 22px 40px -22px rgba(211,47,47,.3);
}
.ct-about-page .ab-why-icon {
    width: 48px; height: 48px; border-radius: 12px;
    background: rgba(211,47,47,.12); color: var(--ab-red);
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.ct-about-page .ab-why-icon svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; }
.ct-about-page .ab-why-card h3 {
    margin: 0 0 8px; font-size: 18px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: -.01em;
}
.ct-about-page .ab-why-card p {
    margin: 0; color: var(--ab-gray); font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ============================================================================
   TIMELINE
   ============================================================================ */
.ct-about-page .ab-timeline-track { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.ct-about-page .ab-timeline-item {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 96px 48px 1fr;
    align-items: stretch;
    min-height: 80px;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(18px);
    transition: opacity .55s ease, transform .55s ease;
}
.ct-about-page .ab-timeline-item.is-visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
.ct-about-page .ab-timeline-year {
    display: flex; align-items: flex-start; padding-right: 20px; padding-top: 2px; padding-bottom: 36px;
}
.ct-about-page .ab-timeline-year span {
    font-size: 13px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: .04em; color: var(--ab-red); text-align: right; width: 100%;
}
.ct-about-page .ab-timeline-node {
    display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; padding-bottom: 36px;
}
.ct-about-page .ab-timeline-dot {
    width: 16px; height: 16px; border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--ab-red); border: 3px solid var(--ab-bone);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px var(--ab-red);
    flex: 0 0 auto; margin-top: 2px; z-index: 1;
}
.ct-about-page .ab-timeline-line {
    flex: 1; width: 2px; background: rgba(211,47,47,.2); margin-top: 6px;
}
.ct-about-page .ab-timeline-item:last-child .ab-timeline-line { display: none; }
.ct-about-page .ab-timeline-card {
    padding: 0 0 36px 24px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 6px;
}
.ct-about-page .ab-timeline-card h3 {
    margin: 0; font-size: 18px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: -.01em;
    color: #1a1a1a; line-height: 1.3;
}
.ct-about-page .ab-timeline-card p {
    margin: 0; color: rgba(0,0,0,.6); font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.65; max-width: 60ch;
}

/* ============================================================================
   AREAS MAP
   ============================================================================ */
.ct-about-page .ab-areas-wrap {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.3fr;
    gap: 56px; align-items: center;
}
.ct-about-page .ab-areas-map {
    position: relative; aspect-ratio: 5 / 4;
    border-radius: 22px; border: 1px solid var(--ab-line);
    background:
        repeating-linear-gradient(0deg,  rgba(255,255,255,.025) 0px, rgba(255,255,255,.025) 1px, transparent 1px, transparent 36px),
        repeating-linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,.025) 0px, rgba(255,255,255,.025) 1px, transparent 1px, transparent 36px),
        linear-gradient(180deg, #0F0F0F 0%, #050505 100%);
    overflow: hidden;
}
.ct-about-page .ab-map-glow {
    position: absolute; width: 200px; height: 200px; border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(211,47,47,.22) 0%, rgba(211,47,47,0) 70%);
    top: 38%; left: 24%; transform: translate(-50%,-50%);
    transition: top .8s ease, left .8s ease; pointer-events: none;
}
.ct-about-page .ab-map-pin {
    position: absolute; width: 12px; height: 12px; border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(211,47,47,.35); border: 2px solid rgba(211,47,47,.5);
    transform: translate(-50%,-50%);
    transition: background .4s ease, border-color .4s ease, box-shadow .4s ease;
}
.ct-about-page .ab-map-pin.lg { width: 16px; height: 16px; }
.ct-about-page .ab-map-pin.active {
    background: var(--ab-red); border-color: var(--ab-red);
    animation: abPulse 1.8s ease-out infinite; z-index: 5;
}
.ct-about-page .ab-map-active-label {
    position: absolute; bottom: 18px; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%);
    background: rgba(0,0,0,.7); backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    border: 1px solid var(--ab-line); color: #fff;
    padding: 6px 18px; border-radius: 999px;
    font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase;
    white-space: nowrap; transition: opacity .35s ease; pointer-events: none;
}
.ct-about-page .ab-areas-grid {
    list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0;
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 10px;
}
.ct-about-page .ab-areas-grid a {
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 10px;
    padding: 14px 16px;
    background: var(--ab-ink-2); border: 1px solid var(--ab-line);
    border-radius: 12px; color: #fff; text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 13.5px; font-weight: 600;
    transition: background .18s ease, border-color .18s ease, transform .18s ease;
}
.ct-about-page .ab-areas-grid a:hover {
    background: rgba(211,47,47,.14);
    border-color: rgba(211,47,47,.5);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.ct-about-page .ab-areas-grid a svg { width: 13px; height: 13px; color: var(--ab-gray-dim); transition: color .18s ease, transform .18s ease; }
.ct-about-page .ab-areas-grid a:hover svg { color: var(--ab-red); transform: translateX(3px); }

/* ============================================================================
   IMAGE SHOWCASE
   ============================================================================ */
.ct-about-page .ab-showcase-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    grid-auto-rows: 200px;
    gap: 12px;
}
.ct-about-page .ab-showcase-tile {
    position: relative; border-radius: 12px; overflow: hidden;
    background: #1a1a1a;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px -10px rgba(0,0,0,.25);
    transition: transform .28s ease, box-shadow .28s ease;
}
.ct-about-page .ab-showcase-tile:hover {
    transform: scale(1.025);
    box-shadow: 0 18px 40px -14px rgba(0,0,0,.35);
}
.ct-about-page .ab-showcase-tile img {
    width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block;
    transition: transform .45s ease;
}
.ct-about-page .ab-showcase-tile:hover img { transform: scale(1.06); }
.ct-about-page .ab-tile-label {
    position: absolute; inset: auto 0 0 0;
    padding: 16px 14px 12px;
    background: linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(0,0,0,.75) 0%, transparent 100%);
    color: #fff; font-size: 10.5px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase;
}
.ct-about-page .ab-tile-lg { grid-column: span 2; grid-row: span 2; }

/* ============================================================================
   FAQ
   ============================================================================ */
.ct-about-page .ab-faq { max-width: 880px; margin: 0 auto; }
.ct-about-page .ab-faq-item { border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.08); }
.ct-about-page .ab-faq-item:first-child { border-top: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.08); }
.ct-about-page .ab-faq-q {
    width: 100%; background: none; border: 0;
    padding: 24px 8px; text-align: left; font-family: inherit;
    font-size: 17px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: -.01em;
    color: inherit; cursor: pointer;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 24px; line-height: 1.4;
}
.ct-about-page .ab-faq-toggle {
    flex: 0 0 auto; width: 32px; height: 32px; border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(211,47,47,.1); color: var(--ab-red);
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    transition: background .2s ease;
}
.ct-about-page .ab-faq-toggle svg { width: 14px; height: 14px; transition: transform .25s ease; }
.ct-about-page .ab-faq-item.is-open .ab-faq-toggle svg { transform: rotate(45deg); }
.ct-about-page .ab-faq-a { max-height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition: max-height .35s ease; }
.ct-about-page .ab-faq-item.is-open .ab-faq-a { max-height: 360px; }
.ct-about-page .ab-faq-a-inner {
    padding: 0 8px 24px; color: rgba(0,0,0,.65);
    font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.65; max-width: 68ch;
}

/* ============================================================================
   FINAL CTA + FORM
   ============================================================================ */
.ct-about-page .ab-final {
    position: relative; overflow: hidden; padding: 96px 24px; color: #fff;
    background:
        radial-gradient(65% 75% at 0%   0%, rgba(211,47,47,.22) 0%, rgba(211,47,47,0) 55%),
        radial-gradient(50% 65% at 100% 100%, rgba(168,31,31,.18) 0%, rgba(168,31,31,0) 60%),
        linear-gradient(180deg, #0B0B0B 0%, #000 100%);
}
.ct-about-page .ab-final::before {
    content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none;
    background-image:
        linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.018) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,.018) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 56px 56px;
    mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 65% at 50% 50%, #000 30%, transparent 80%);
    -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 65% at 50% 50%, #000 30%, transparent 80%);
}
.ct-about-page .ab-final-inner {
    position: relative; z-index: 2;
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 72px; align-items: center;
}
.ct-about-page .ab-final-content .ab-eyebrow { margin-bottom: 18px; }
.ct-about-page .ab-final-content h2 {
    margin: 0 0 16px;
    font-size: clamp(30px, 4vw, 50px);
    font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: -.022em; line-height: 1.06; text-wrap: balance;
}
.ct-about-page .ab-final-content h2 em {
    font-style: normal;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--ab-red) 0%, var(--ab-red-hot) 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}
.ct-about-page .ab-final-content p {
    margin: 0 0 32px; color: var(--ab-gray); font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6; max-width: 48ch;
}
.ct-about-page .ab-final-actions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 14px; margin-bottom: 28px; }
.ct-about-page .ab-final-actions .ab-btn { padding: 18px 28px; font-size: 16px; }
.ct-about-page .ab-final-trust {
    display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
    color: var(--ab-gray); font-size: 12.5px; font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: .06em; text-transform: uppercase;
}
.ct-about-page .ab-final-trust svg { width: 14px; height: 14px; color: var(--ab-red); }

/* Form card */
.ct-about-page .ab-form-card {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,.04) 0%, rgba(255,255,255,.01) 100%);
    border: 1px solid var(--ab-line);
    border-radius: 18px; padding: 32px; box-shadow: var(--ab-shadow-lg);
}
.ct-about-page .ab-form-tag {
    color: var(--ab-red); font-size: 11.5px; font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: .2em; text-transform: uppercase; margin: 0 0 18px;
}
.ct-about-page .ab-form-card h3 {
    margin: 0 0 8px; font-size: 22px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: -.01em; color: #fff;
}
.ct-about-page .ab-form-card-sub {
    margin: 0 0 22px; color: var(--ab-gray); font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.55;
}
.ct-about-page .ab-form { display: grid; gap: 14px; }
.ct-about-page .ab-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 14px; }
.ct-about-page .ab-field { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 6px; }
.ct-about-page .ab-field label {
    font-size: 12px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .12em;
    text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--ab-gray);
}
.ct-about-page .ab-field input,
.ct-about-page .ab-field select {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.03); color: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--ab-line); border-radius: 10px;
    padding: 13px 14px; font-size: 15px; font-family: inherit; width: 100%;
    transition: border-color .18s ease, background .18s ease, box-shadow .18s ease;
}
.ct-about-page .ab-field input:focus,
.ct-about-page .ab-field select:focus {
    outline: none; border-color: var(--ab-red);
    background: rgba(211,47,47,.06);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(211,47,47,.18);
}
.ct-about-page .ab-field select {
    appearance: none;
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='%23B0B0B0' stroke-width='2.5' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cpolyline points='6 9 12 15 18 9'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
    background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: right 14px center; background-size: 14px;
    padding-right: 38px;
}
.ct-about-page .ab-form-submit {
    margin-top: 4px; padding: 16px 20px; width: 100%; justify-content: center; font-size: 15.5px;
}
.ct-about-page .ab-form-foot {
    margin: 10px 0 0; text-align: center; color: var(--ab-gray-dim); font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: .04em;
}
.ct-about-page .ab-form-foot a { color: #fff; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; }

/* Thank-you state */
.ct-about-page .ab-form-thanks { display: none; text-align: center; padding: 12px 4px 4px; }
.ct-about-page .ab-form-thanks.is-active { display: block; animation: abFadeUp .55s ease both; }
.ct-about-page .ab-form.is-hidden { display: none; }
.ct-about-page .ab-thanks-icon {
    width: 76px; height: 76px; border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.05); border: 2px solid var(--ab-red);
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 18px; position: relative;
}
.ct-about-page .ab-thanks-icon svg {
    width: 36px; height: 36px; color: var(--ab-red);
    stroke-dasharray: 100; stroke-dashoffset: 100;
    animation: abCheck 0.7s 0.2s ease forwards;
}
.ct-about-page .ab-thanks-icon::before {
    content: ""; position: absolute; inset: -8px; border-radius: 50%;
    border: 2px solid var(--ab-red); opacity: 0;
    animation: abPulseRing 1.6s 0.3s ease-out infinite;
}
.ct-about-page .ab-form-thanks h4 {
    margin: 0 0 8px; font-size: 22px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: -.01em; color: #fff;
}
.ct-about-page .ab-form-thanks p { margin: 0 0 22px; color: var(--ab-gray); font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.6; }

/* ============================================================================
   STICKY MOBILE CALL
   ============================================================================ */
.ct-about-page .ab-sticky-call {
    display: none;
    position: fixed; left: 16px; right: 16px; bottom: 16px; z-index: 950;
    padding: 16px 20px; border-radius: 14px;
    background: var(--ab-red); color: #fff; text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: -.01em; font-size: 15.5px;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: 0 18px 36px -10px rgba(211,47,47,.6), 0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,.3), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.18);
    align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 10px;
}
.ct-about-page .ab-sticky-call svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; }

/* ============================================================================
   RESPONSIVE
   ============================================================================ */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
    .ct-about-page .ab-why-grid      { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .ct-about-page .ab-showcase-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); grid-auto-rows: 180px; }
    .ct-about-page .ab-tile-lg       { grid-column: span 2; grid-row: span 1; }
    .ct-about-page .ab-areas-grid    { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 980px) {
    .ct-about-page .ab-hero-inner   { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 44px; }
    .ct-about-page .ab-hero         { padding: 72px 20px 80px; }
    .ct-about-page .ab-story-grid   { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 48px; }
    .ct-about-page .ab-story-images { padding-bottom: 40px; }
    .ct-about-page .ab-story-img-accent { right: -12px; bottom: 0; }
    .ct-about-page .ab-owner-grid   { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 44px; }
    .ct-about-page .ab-owner-photo  { aspect-ratio: 16 / 9; }
    .ct-about-page .ab-areas-wrap   { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 36px; }
    .ct-about-page .ab-areas-map    { aspect-ratio: 16 / 9; }
    .ct-about-page .ab-final-inner  { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 44px; }
    .ct-about-page .ab-final        { padding: 72px 20px; }
}
@media (max-width: 720px) {
    .ct-about-page .ab-section          { padding: 64px 20px; }
    .ct-about-page .ab-stats-inner      { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .ct-about-page .ab-stat             { border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14); }
    .ct-about-page .ab-stat:nth-child(2){ border-right: 0; }
    .ct-about-page .ab-stat:nth-child(3){ border-bottom: 0; }
    .ct-about-page .ab-stat:nth-child(4){ border-right: 0; border-bottom: 0; }
    .ct-about-page .ab-why-grid         { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .ct-about-page .ab-timeline-item    { grid-template-columns: 56px 36px 1fr; }
    .ct-about-page .ab-showcase-grid    { grid-template-columns: 1fr; grid-auto-rows: 200px; }
    .ct-about-page .ab-tile-lg          { grid-column: span 1; grid-row: span 1; }
    .ct-about-page .ab-row              { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .ct-about-page .ab-hero-cta         { flex-direction: column; }
    .ct-about-page .ab-hero-cta .ab-btn { justify-content: center; }
    .ct-about-page .ab-final-actions    { flex-direction: column; }
    .ct-about-page .ab-final-actions .ab-btn { justify-content: center; }
    .ct-about-page .ab-sticky-call      { display: inline-flex; }
    .ct-about-page                      { padding-bottom: 76px; }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .ct-about-page .ab-areas-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .ct-about-page .ab-form-card  { padding: 24px; }
}

/* Reduced motion */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .ct-about-page * { animation: none !important; transition: none !important; }
}