/* ===============================
   ABOUT HERO — REFRESH (PURPLE / PREMIUM)
   =============================== */

.aboutHero{ padding: 18px 0 12px; }

.aboutHero__card{
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 34px;
  overflow: hidden;
  min-height: 540px;

  background: radial-gradient(1200px 700px at 18% 25%, rgba(123,67,196,.28), rgba(10,8,20,1) 62%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(17,12,26,.12);

  box-shadow:
    0 34px 96px rgba(24, 12, 40, .18),
    0 0 0 1px rgba(90,46,145,.12);
  transform: translateZ(0);
}

.aboutHero__media{ position:absolute; inset:0; }
.aboutHero__media img,
.aboutHero__media video{
  width:100%;
  height:100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display:block;

  transform: scale(1.03);
  filter: contrast(1.06) saturate(1.06) brightness(.95);
}

/* cinematic overlay: purple bloom + readable vignette */
.aboutHero__shade{
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(900px 560px at 18% 30%, rgba(123,67,196,.46), rgba(123,67,196,0) 60%),
    radial-gradient(720px 420px at 74% 18%, rgba(47,209,255,.14), rgba(47,209,255,0) 55%),
    linear-gradient(90deg,
      rgba(10,8,20,.66) 0%,
      rgba(10,8,20,.34) 38%,
      rgba(10,8,20,.14) 56%,
      rgba(10,8,20,0) 74%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(10,8,20,.10), rgba(10,8,20,.52));
}

/* subtle depth vignette */
.aboutHero__vignette{
  position:absolute; inset:0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(1200px 520px at 22% 28%,
      rgba(0,0,0,.18) 0%,
      rgba(0,0,0,0) 62%);
  pointer-events:none;
}

/* top content */
.aboutHero__content{
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  padding: 64px 56px 18px;
  max-width: 700px;
}

.aboutHero__title{
  margin: 0 0 10px;
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 950;
  letter-spacing: -0.045em;
  font-size: clamp(42px, 4.2vw, 68px);
  line-height: 1.01;
  text-shadow: 0 18px 46px rgba(0,0,0,.34);
}

.aboutHero__sub{
  margin: 0 0 22px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.86);
  font-size: 15.8px;
  line-height: 1.75;
  max-width: 58ch;
}

/* CTAs */
.aboutHero__actions{
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
  width: fit-content;
}

/* Buttons (keeps your classes) */
.heroBtn{
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:space-between;
  gap: 12px;

  padding: 12px 16px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  text-decoration:none;
  font-weight: 950;
  letter-spacing: .01em;

  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.18);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);

  transition: transform .16s ease, background .16s ease, border-color .16s ease, box-shadow .16s ease, filter .16s ease;
}
.heroBtn:hover{
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 44px rgba(0,0,0,.26);
}

/* Primary: brand gradient (not plain white) */
.heroBtn--primary{
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #5a2e91, #7b43c4);
  color: #fff;
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.10);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 44px rgba(90,46,145,.24);
}

/* Ghost: glass */
.heroBtn--ghost{
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.94);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.22);
}

/* bottom row */
.aboutHero__bottom{
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  padding: 14px 56px 58px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.5fr;
  gap: 14px;
  align-items: stretch;
}

/* map thumb */
.aboutHero__bottom .mapThumb{
  text-decoration:none;
  border-radius: 18px;
  overflow:hidden;

  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.16);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.10);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);

  box-shadow: 0 22px 70px rgba(0,0,0,.26);
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns: 130px 1fr;
  min-height: 126px;

  transition: transform .16s ease, border-color .16s ease, background .16s ease;
}
.aboutHero__bottom .mapThumb:hover{
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.22);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.12);
}

.aboutHero__bottom .mapThumb__img img{
  width:100%; height:100%;
  object-fit:cover;
  display:block;
  filter: contrast(1.04) saturate(1.05);
}

.aboutHero__bottom .mapThumb__b{ padding: 12px; }
.aboutHero__bottom .mapThumb__t{
  font-weight: 950;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.94);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.aboutHero__bottom .mapThumb__d{
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.76);
  font-size: 13.6px;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.aboutHero__bottom .mapThumb__cta{
  font-weight: 950;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.92);
}

/* dots */
.aboutHero__dots{
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  bottom: 16px;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
  z-index: 3;

  padding: 10px 12px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.10);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.16);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.aboutHero__dots .dot{
  width: 7px; height: 7px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.30);
  transition: width .15s ease, background .15s ease;
}
.aboutHero__dots .dot.is-active{
  width: 18px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.92);
}

/* responsive */
@media (max-width: 980px){
  .aboutHero__card{ min-height: 520px; border-radius: 26px; }
  .aboutHero__content{ padding: 34px 22px 14px; max-width: 92%; }
  .aboutHero__bottom{
    padding: 12px 22px 62px;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  /* mobile overlay: vertical readability */
  .aboutHero__shade{
    background:
      radial-gradient(900px 560px at 50% 12%, rgba(123,67,196,.38), rgba(123,67,196,0) 60%),
      linear-gradient(180deg,
        rgba(10,8,20,.72) 0%,
        rgba(10,8,20,.42) 44%,
        rgba(10,8,20,.08) 78%,
        rgba(10,8,20,0) 92%);
  }
}


/* =========================
   About (long read) + Timeline
   REFRESH (PURPLE / PREMIUM)
   ========================= */

/* INTRO SPLIT */
.kbIntro{
  max-width: 1100px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 1fr;
  gap: 34px;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 34px;
}

/* image */
.kbIntro__media{
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 24px;
  overflow: hidden;
  height: 420px;

  border: 1px solid rgba(17,12,26,.10);
  box-shadow: 0 34px 96px rgba(24, 12, 40, .14);
  background: radial-gradient(900px 520px at 20% 20%, rgba(123,67,196,.16), rgba(255,255,255,0) 60%);
}

.kbIntro__media img{
  width:100%;
  height:100%;
  object-fit:cover;
  display:block;
  transform: scale(1.03);
  filter: contrast(1.05) saturate(1.06) brightness(.97);
}

/* subtle overlay gradient for premium look */
.kbIntro__media::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(900px 520px at 18% 18%, rgba(123,67,196,.22), rgba(123,67,196,0) 60%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0,0,0,0) 52%, rgba(15,11,28,.22));
  pointer-events:none;
}

/* text side */
.kbIntro__content{
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

/* adjust existing spacing */
.kbIntro .kbAboutLong__head{ margin-bottom: 10px; }
.kbIntro .kbAboutLong__intro{ margin: 0; }

/* SECTION */
.kbAboutLong{
  padding: 64px 0;
  position: relative;
}

/* subtle section background glow */
.kbAboutLong::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(900px 520px at 12% 0%, rgba(90,46,145,.12), rgba(90,46,145,0) 60%),
    radial-gradient(820px 520px at 88% 20%, rgba(123,67,196,.12), rgba(123,67,196,0) 60%);
  pointer-events:none;
  opacity:.9;
}

.kbAboutLong .container{ position:relative; }

/* header */
.kbAboutLong__head{
  max-width: 920px;
  margin: 0 0 18px;
  display: grid;
  gap: 10px;
}

.kbAboutLong__title{
  margin: 0;
  font-size: clamp(30px, 3.2vw, 50px);
  line-height: 1.06;
  letter-spacing: -.04em;
  color: rgba(15,11,28,.96);
  font-weight: 950;
}

.kbAboutLong__lead{
  margin: 0;
  max-width: 78ch;
  font-size: 15.7px;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: rgba(15,11,28,.70);
}

/* intro paragraphs */
.kbAboutLong__intro{
  max-width: 920px;
  margin: 0 0 22px;
  color: rgba(15,11,28,.78);
  line-height: 1.85;
  font-size: 15.5px;
}
.kbAboutLong__intro p{ margin: 0 0 12px; }
.kbAboutLong__intro p:last-child{ margin-bottom:0; }

/* =========================
   TIMELINE CARD
   ========================= */

.kbTimeline{
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: 0 0 26px;

  border-radius: 24px;
  overflow: hidden;

  background: rgba(255,255,255,.86);
  border: 1px solid rgba(17,12,26,.10);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);

  box-shadow: 0 22px 70px rgba(24, 12, 40, .12);
}

/* top header inside timeline */
.kbTimeline__top{
  padding: 18px 20px 12px;
  display: grid;
  gap: 6px;
}

.kbTimeline__h{
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 18.5px;
  letter-spacing: -.01em;
  font-weight: 950;
  color: rgba(15,11,28,.94);
}

.kbTimeline__sub{
  margin: 0;
  color: rgba(15,11,28,.66);
  line-height: 1.65;
  font-size: 14.5px;
}

/* stage */
.kbTimeline__stage{
  padding: 14px 20px 18px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr .8fr;
  gap: 18px;
  align-items: stretch;
}

/* media */
.kbTimeline__media{
  border-radius: 18px;
  overflow: hidden;
  height: 320px;

  background: #0b1220;
  position: relative;

  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.10);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 54px rgba(0,0,0,.18);
}

.kbTimeline__media::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute; inset:0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(620px 320px at 18% 18%, rgba(123,67,196,.24), rgba(123,67,196,0) 60%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 55%, rgba(15,11,28,.28));
  pointer-events:none;
}

.kbTimeline__media img{
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display:block;
  transform: scale(1.03);
  filter: contrast(1.05) saturate(1.06);
}

/* copy */
.kbTimeline__copy{
  border-radius: 18px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(17,12,26,.10);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.86);
  padding: 14px 14px 14px;

  display: grid;
  align-content: center;
  gap: 10px;

  box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,.35);
}

.kbTimeline__year{
  font-size: 30px;
  font-weight: 950;
  letter-spacing: -.02em;
  color: rgba(90,46,145,.98);
  line-height: 1;
}

.kbTimeline__text{
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: rgba(15,11,28,.72);
}

/* =========================
   YEAR BAR
   ========================= */

.kbTimeline__bar{
  padding: 12px 14px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(17,12,26,.08);

  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 42px 1fr 42px;
  gap: 10px;
  align-items: center;

  background: rgba(250,248,255,.88);
}

/* nav buttons */
.kbTLBtn{
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 999px;

  border: 1px solid rgba(90,46,145,.16);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.92);

  box-shadow: 0 14px 34px rgba(24, 12, 40, .10);
  cursor: pointer;

  font-size: 20px;
  line-height: 1;
  color: rgba(15,11,28,.80);

  transition: transform .15s ease, box-shadow .15s ease, border-color .15s ease, background .15s ease, color .15s ease;
}
.kbTLBtn:hover{
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  border-color: rgba(90,46,145,.24);
  background: rgba(90,46,145,.08);
  color: rgba(90,46,145,.98);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 46px rgba(24, 12, 40, .12);
}
.kbTLBtn:disabled{
  opacity: .45;
  cursor: not-allowed;
}

/* year scroller */
.kbTLYears{
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
  overflow-x: auto;
  padding: 2px 2px;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  scrollbar-width: thin;
  scrollbar-color: rgba(15,11,28,.16) transparent;
}
.kbTLYears::-webkit-scrollbar{ height: 8px; }
.kbTLYears::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb{
  background: rgba(15,11,28,.16);
  border-radius: 999px;
}

/* year pill */
.kbYear{
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  height: 34px;
  padding: 0 12px;
  border-radius: 999px;

  border: 1px solid rgba(17,12,26,.10);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.92);

  color: rgba(15,11,28,.76);
  font-weight: 950;
  font-size: 12.5px;

  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background .15s ease, color .15s ease, border-color .15s ease, transform .15s ease;
}
.kbYear:hover{
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  border-color: rgba(90,46,145,.20);
  background: rgba(90,46,145,.06);
  color: rgba(90,46,145,.95);
}

.kbYear.is-active{
  background: rgba(90,46,145,.95);
  border-color: rgba(90,46,145,.30);
  color: #fff;
}

/* hint */
.kbTimeline__hint{
  padding: 10px 18px 16px;
  color: rgba(15,11,28,.56);
  font-size: 13.2px;
  text-align: center;
}

/* =========================
   FACTS + QA — unified surfaces
   ========================= */

.kbFacts{
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: 0 0 18px;

  border-radius: 22px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(17,12,26,.10);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.86);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);

  box-shadow: 0 18px 54px rgba(24, 12, 40, .10);
  padding: 16px 16px 14px;
}

.kbFacts__h{
  margin: 0 0 10px;

  font-size: 12px;
  letter-spacing: .14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 950;

  color: rgba(15,11,28,.84);
}

.kbFacts__list{
  margin: 0;
  padding-left: 18px;

  display: grid;
  gap: 8px;

  color: rgba(15,11,28,.72);
  line-height: 1.75;
  font-size: 14.7px;
}

/* QA grid */
.kbQA{
  max-width: 1100px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 14px;
}

.kbQACard{
  border: 1px solid rgba(17,12,26,.10);
  border-radius: 22px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.86);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);

  box-shadow: 0 18px 54px rgba(24, 12, 40, .10);
  padding: 16px 16px 14px;

  transition: transform .18s ease, box-shadow .18s ease, border-color .18s ease, background .18s ease;
}
.kbQACard:hover{
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  border-color: rgba(90,46,145,.16);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.90);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 70px rgba(24, 12, 40, .12);
}

.kbQACard__h{
  margin: 0 0 8px;
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 950;
  color: rgba(15,11,28,.92);
  letter-spacing: -.01em;
}

.kbQACard__p{
  margin: 0;
  color: rgba(15,11,28,.72);
  line-height: 1.75;
  font-size: 14.8px;
}

.kbIntro,
.kbTimeline,
.kbFacts,
.kbQA{
  max-width: 100%;
}



/* =========================
   ABOUT CATEGORIES — PURPLE CARD SYSTEM
   FULL DROP-IN REPLACEMENT
   (same HTML)
   ========================= */

.aboutCats{ padding: 0; }

.aboutCats__head{
  display: grid;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.aboutCats__kicker{
  font-size: 12px;
  letter-spacing: .18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(15,11,28,.56);
  font-weight: 950;
}

.aboutCats__title{
  margin: 0;
  font-size: clamp(28px, 2.7vw, 44px);
  line-height: 1.08;
  letter-spacing: -.04em;
  color: rgba(15,11,28,.96);
  font-weight: 950;
}

.aboutCats__sub{
  margin: 0;
  max-width: 72ch;
  color: rgba(15,11,28,.70);
  line-height: 1.7;
  font-size: 15.6px;
}

/* grid */
.aboutCats__grid{
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 16px;
}

/* =========================
   CARD — PURPLE SURFACE
   ========================= */
.aboutCat{
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-rows: 210px 1fr;
  border-radius: 22px;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-decoration: none;

  /* purple system surface (matches other sections) */
  background:
    radial-gradient(520px 260px at 20% 0%, rgba(47,209,255,.14), rgba(47,209,255,0) 55%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, #5a2e91 0%, #7b43c4 55%, #2b1550 100%);

  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  box-shadow: 0 28px 84px rgba(24, 12, 40, .20);
  transform: translateZ(0);

  transition: transform .18s ease, box-shadow .18s ease, filter .18s ease, border-color .18s ease;
}

.aboutCat::before{
  /* inner glass edge highlight */
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: 22px;
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  pointer-events:none;
  opacity: .85;
}

.aboutCat:hover{
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 36px 110px rgba(24, 12, 40, .26);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.18);
  filter: brightness(1.03);
}

/* =========================
   MEDIA
   ========================= */
.aboutCat__media{
  position: relative;
  background: #0b1220;
}

.aboutCat__media img{
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;

  transform: scale(1.03);
  filter: contrast(1.05) saturate(1.05);
  transition: transform .35s ease, filter .35s ease;
}

.aboutCat:hover .aboutCat__media img{
  transform: scale(1.08);
  filter: contrast(1.06) saturate(1.12);
}


/* =========================
   BODY (WHITE ON PURPLE)
   ========================= */
.aboutCat__body{
  position: relative;
  padding: 18px 18px 16px;
  display: grid;
  gap: 9px;
}

/* badge row */
.aboutCat__top{
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-top: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

/* badge */
.aboutCat__badge{
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  height: 26px;
  padding: 0 10px;
  border-radius: 999px;

  background: rgba(255,255,255,.14);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.20);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.92);

  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 950;
  letter-spacing: .10em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

/* typography */
.aboutCat__t{
  margin: 0;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 19px;
  line-height: 1.24;
  letter-spacing: -.02em;
  font-weight: 950;
  text-shadow: 0 18px 44px rgba(0,0,0,.22);
}

.aboutCat__d{
  margin: 0;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.82);
  font-size: 14.8px;
  line-height: 1.68;
}

/* CTA line */
.aboutCat__cta{
  margin-top: 4px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;

  color: rgba(255,255,255,.94);
  font-weight: 950;
  font-size: 14.6px;
}

.aboutCat__cta span{
  display: inline-block;
  transform: translateX(0);
  transition: transform .18s ease, opacity .18s ease;
  opacity: .95;
}

.aboutCat:hover .aboutCat__cta span{
  transform: translateX(4px);
  opacity: 1;
}

/* =========================
   FOOTER CTA
   ========================= */
.aboutCats__foot{
  margin-top: 16px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: flex-end;
}

.aboutCats__all{
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 950;

  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;

  padding: 10px 14px;
  border-radius: 999px;

  /* purple outline pill */
  color: rgba(90,46,145,.98);
  border: 1px solid rgba(90,46,145,.22);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.86);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 34px rgba(24, 12, 40, .08);

  transition: transform .15s ease, background .15s ease, border-color .15s ease, box-shadow .15s ease;
}

.aboutCats__all:hover{
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  background: rgba(90,46,145,.06);
  border-color: rgba(90,46,145,.30);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 52px rgba(24, 12, 40, .10);
}

/* =========================
   RESPONSIVE
   ========================= */
@media (max-width: 980px){
  .aboutCats__grid{ grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
  .aboutCat{ grid-template-rows: 190px 1fr; }
}

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



/* =========================
   SIGNATURE PLACES — featured cities concept
   ========================= */

/* =========================
   ABOUT CAROUSEL — PURPLE SYSTEM
   FULL DROP-IN REPLACEMENT
   (same HTML)
   ========================= */

.aboutCarousel{ padding: 28px 0; }

.aboutCarousel h2{
  margin: 0;
  font-weight: 950;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  font-size: clamp(26px, 2.6vw, 40px);
  color: rgba(15,11,28,.96);
}

/* optional: if you have a head row with buttons, this keeps it aligned */
.aboutCarousel__head{
  display:flex;
  align-items:flex-end;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

/* frame */
.carFrame{
  position: relative;
  margin-top: 14px;
}

/* track behaves like a horizontal carousel */
.carTrack{
  display: grid;
  grid-auto-flow: column;
  grid-auto-columns: minmax(280px, 320px);
  gap: 16px;

  overflow-x: auto;
  padding: 8px 6px 14px;

  scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;

  scrollbar-width: thin;
  scrollbar-color: rgba(15,11,28,.18) transparent;
}

.carTrack::-webkit-scrollbar{ height: 10px; }
.carTrack::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb{
  background: rgba(15,11,28,.18);
  border-radius: 999px;
}
.carTrack::-webkit-scrollbar-track{ background: transparent; }

/* =========================
   CARD — PURPLE SURFACE
   ========================= */
.carCard{
  scroll-snap-align: start;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;

  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;

  /* subtle purple surface behind image edges */
  background:
    radial-gradient(520px 260px at 20% 0%, rgba(47,209,255,.10), rgba(47,209,255,0) 55%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(90,46,145,.10), rgba(123,67,196,.06));

  border: 1px solid rgba(17,12,26,.10);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 60px rgba(24, 12, 40, .12);
  transform: translateZ(0);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-rows: 190px 1fr; /* image + bottom panel */
  transition: transform .18s ease, box-shadow .18s ease, border-color .18s ease, filter .18s ease;
}

.carCard:hover{
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: rgba(90,46,145,.18);
  box-shadow: 0 28px 90px rgba(24, 12, 40, .16);
  filter: saturate(1.02);
}

/* image */
.carCard__img{
  height: 190px;
  background: #0b1220;
  position: relative;
  overflow:hidden;
}

.carCard__img img{
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;

  transform: scale(1.03);
  filter: contrast(1.05) saturate(1.05);
  transition: transform .35s ease, filter .35s ease;
}

.carCard:hover .carCard__img img{
  transform: scale(1.08);
  filter: contrast(1.06) saturate(1.10);
}

/* light purple overlay (no heavy black) */
.carCard__img::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(720px 420px at 18% 18%, rgba(123,67,196,.22), rgba(123,67,196,0) 60%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(15,11,28,.06) 45%, rgba(15,11,28,.22) 100%);
  pointer-events:none;
}

/* =========================
   INFO BLOCK — PURPLE GRADIENT (replaces blue)
   ========================= */
.carCard__b{
  padding: 16px 16px 16px;

  background:
    radial-gradient(520px 260px at 18% 0%, rgba(47,209,255,.12), rgba(47,209,255,0) 55%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #5a2e91 0%, #3b1b6a 58%, #24123f 100%);

  color: rgba(255,255,255,.92);

  /* IMPORTANT */
  height: 178px;                 /* tweak: 168–190 based on your design */
  display: flex;                 /* not grid */
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;

  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.10);
}

.carCard__meta{
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: .18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 950;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.74);
  flex: 0 0 auto;
}

.carCard__t{
  font-size: 18px;
  line-height: 1.2;
  font-weight: 950;
  letter-spacing: -.02em;
  color: #fff;

  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;  /* <= clamp */
  overflow: hidden;
  flex: 0 0 auto;
}

.carCard__d{
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.82);
  max-width: none; /* avoid uneven wrapping differences */

  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;  /* try 2; use 3 if you want more text */
  overflow: hidden;

  flex: 0 0 auto;
}

/* CTA */
.carCard__cta{
  margin-top: auto;              /* <= key */
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-weight: 950;
  color: #fff;
  opacity: .95;
  padding-top: 6px;
}

.carCard__cta span{
  transform: translateX(0);
  transition: transform .18s ease, opacity .18s ease;
  opacity: .95;
}

.carCard:hover .carCard__cta span{
  transform: translateX(4px);
  opacity: 1;
}

/* =========================
   FLOATING ARROWS (PURPLE ACCENT)
   ========================= */
.carArrow{
  position: absolute;
  top: 95px; /* center over image area */
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 999px;

  border: 1px solid rgba(90,46,145,.18);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.86);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);

  box-shadow: 0 18px 60px rgba(24, 12, 40, .14);
  cursor: pointer;

  display: grid;
  place-items: center;

  font-size: 22px;
  line-height: 1;
  z-index: 5;

  color: rgba(90,46,145,.95);
  transition: transform .16s ease, background .16s ease, border-color .16s ease, box-shadow .16s ease;
}

.carArrow:hover{
  transform: scale(1.04);
  background: rgba(90,46,145,.07);
  border-color: rgba(90,46,145,.28);
  box-shadow: 0 22px 74px rgba(24, 12, 40, .18);
}

.carArrow--prev{ left: -10px; }
.carArrow--next{ right: -10px; }

/* =========================
   TOP-RIGHT BUTTONS (if used)
   ========================= */
.carBtns{
  display: inline-flex;
  gap: 10px;
}

.carBtn{
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 999px;

  border: 1px solid rgba(90,46,145,.18);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.74);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);

  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(24, 12, 40, .10);
  cursor: pointer;

  font-size: 20px;
  line-height: 1;
  color: rgba(90,46,145,.95);

  transition: transform .15s ease, background .15s ease, border-color .15s ease, box-shadow .15s ease;
}

.carBtn:hover{
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  background: rgba(90,46,145,.07);
  border-color: rgba(90,46,145,.28);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 54px rgba(24, 12, 40, .12);
}

/* responsive */
@media (max-width: 980px){
  .carTrack{ grid-auto-columns: minmax(260px, 300px); }
  .carArrow{ display:none; } /* swipe on mobile */
}


/* =========================
   SNAP SECTION — PURPLE CARD SYSTEM
   FULL DROP-IN REPLACEMENT
   (no markup changes)
   ========================= */

.snap{
  padding: 28px 0 28px;
}

.snap .secHead{
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.snap .secHead h2{
  margin:0;
  font-size: clamp(30px, 3.2vw, 40px);
  letter-spacing: -.04em;
  line-height: 1.05;
  color: rgba(15,11,28,.96);
}

.snap .secHead p{
  margin: 10px 0 0;
  max-width: 72ch;
  font-size: 14.8px;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: rgba(15,11,28,.68);
}

/* Grid */
.snapGrid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 16px;
}

/* =========================
   CARD — PURPLE SURFACE
   ========================= */
.snapCard{
  display:block;
  border-radius: 22px;
  overflow:hidden;
  text-decoration:none;
  color: inherit;

  background:
    radial-gradient(520px 260px at 18% 0%, rgba(47,209,255,.08), rgba(47,209,255,0) 55%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(90,46,145,.10), rgba(123,67,196,.06));

  border: 1px solid rgba(17,12,26,.10);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 60px rgba(24, 12, 40, .12);
  transform: translateZ(0);

  transition: transform .18s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1),
              box-shadow .18s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1),
              border-color .18s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1),
              filter .18s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1);
}

.snapCard:hover{
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 28px 90px rgba(24, 12, 40, .16);
  border-color: rgba(90,46,145,.18);
  filter: saturate(1.02);
}

/* Image top */
.snapCard__img{
  height: 178px;
  background: #0b1220;
  position: relative;
  overflow:hidden;
}

.snapCard__img img{
  width:100%;
  height:100%;
  object-fit:cover;
  display:block;
  transform: scale(1.03);
  filter: contrast(1.05) saturate(1.05);
  transition: transform .35s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1),
              filter .35s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1);
}

.snapCard:hover .snapCard__img img{
  transform: scale(1.08);
  filter: contrast(1.06) saturate(1.12);
}

/* soft purple overlay for readability */
.snapCard__img::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(720px 420px at 18% 18%, rgba(123,67,196,.20), rgba(123,67,196,0) 60%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(15,11,28,.06) 45%, rgba(15,11,28,.22) 100%);
  pointer-events:none;
}

/* =========================
   BODY — FIXED HEIGHT + CTA STICKS BOTTOM
   ========================= */
.snapCard__b{
  padding: 14px 16px 14px;
  position: relative;

  /* IMPORTANT: consistent heights */
  height: 168px;              /* tweak 156–180 */
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  gap: 8px;

  /* inner glass edge */
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.72);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.10);
}

/* “Popular” pill */
.snapCard__b::before{
  content:"CULTURE";
  align-self:flex-start;
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  height: 22px;
  padding: 0 10px;
  border-radius: 999px;

  background: rgba(90,46,145,.10);
  border: 1px solid rgba(90,46,145,.16);
  color: rgba(90,46,145,.95);

  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 950;
  letter-spacing: .10em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* Title */
.snapCard__t{
  margin-top: 2px;
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 950;
  letter-spacing: -.02em;
  color: rgba(15,11,28,.96);
  line-height: 1.25;

  /* clamp title to avoid layout jumps */
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow:hidden;
}

/* Description */
.snapCard__d{
  font-size: 13.6px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: rgba(15,11,28,.70);

  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow:hidden;
}

/* CTA pinned to bottom (same place always) */
.snapCard__b::after{
  content:"Explore \203A"; /* › */
  margin-top: auto;                 /* <= key */
  padding-top: 6px;

  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 950;
  color: rgba(90,46,145,.98);

  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap: 8px;
  opacity: .95;

  transition: transform .18s ease, opacity .18s ease, color .18s ease;
}

.snapCard:hover .snapCard__b::after{
  transform: translateX(3px);
  opacity: 1;
  color: rgba(90,46,145,1);
}

/* keyboard focus */
.snapCard:focus-visible{
  outline: none;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(90,46,145,.18), 0 28px 90px rgba(24, 12, 40, .16);
  border-color: rgba(90,46,145,.30);
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 980px){
  .snapGrid{ grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
}

@media (max-width: 560px){
  .snapGrid{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .snapCard__img{ height: 190px; }
  .snapCard__b{ height: 172px; } /* keep CTA pinned on mobile too */
}