/* ==========================================================================
   Go Wild Expedition - About Us Stylesheet
   Page: About Us (/about-us/)
   Theme: Go Wild Expedition
   Accessibility: WCAG 2.2 AA compliant, Lighthouse 100 target
   Responsive: 320px, 375px, 768px, 1024px, 1440px, ultrawide
   ========================================================================== */

/* Design Tokens & Fluid Scales */
:root {
    --gwe-font-heading: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
    --gwe-font-body: 'Raleway', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;
    --gwe-font-accent: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;

    /* Theme-derived color palette with guaranteed WCAG contrast */
    --gwe-pine: #1a5632;
    --gwe-pine-deep: #0e351d;
    --gwe-pine-darkest: #082212;
    --gwe-pine-soft: #236f41;
    --gwe-pine-tint: #f3f7f4;
    --gwe-pine-surface: #e8f0ea;

    --gwe-gold: #c29124;
    --gwe-gold-light: #dfb24c;
    --gwe-gold-soft: #fcf8ee;
    --gwe-gold-deep: #966e16;

    --gwe-terracotta: #af3322;
    --gwe-terracotta-soft: #faeee9;

    --gwe-text-main: #1c261e;
    --gwe-text-muted: #435447;
    --gwe-text-subtle: #5f7364;

    --gwe-white: #ffffff;
    --gwe-border-light: #d8e3da;
    --gwe-border-card: #e2ebe4;

    /* Elevation & Shapes */
    --gwe-shadow-sm: 0 2px 8px rgba(14, 53, 29, 0.06);
    --gwe-shadow-md: 0 8px 24px rgba(14, 53, 29, 0.08);
    --gwe-shadow-lg: 0 16px 40px rgba(14, 53, 29, 0.12);
    --gwe-radius-sm: 6px;
    --gwe-radius-md: 12px;
    --gwe-radius-lg: 20px;
    --gwe-radius-xl: 32px;

    /* Fluid Typography via clamp() */
    --gwe-h1: clamp(2.1rem, 1.4rem + 2.8vw, 3.6rem);
    --gwe-h2: clamp(1.75rem, 1.25rem + 1.8vw, 2.75rem);
    --gwe-h3: clamp(1.25rem, 1.05rem + 0.8vw, 1.75rem);
    --gwe-h4: clamp(1.1rem, 1rem + 0.4vw, 1.35rem);
    --gwe-lead: clamp(1.08rem, 1.02rem + 0.35vw, 1.25rem);
    --gwe-body: clamp(0.98rem, 0.94rem + 0.2vw, 1.06rem);
    --gwe-small: 0.88rem;

    /* Spacing Scale */
    --gwe-gap-xs: 8px;
    --gwe-gap-sm: 16px;
    --gwe-gap-md: 28px;
    --gwe-gap-lg: 48px;
    --gwe-gap-xl: 72px;
    --gwe-gap-2xl: 104px;
}

/* Page Scoping & Reset Helpers */
.gwe-about-page {
    font-family: var(--gwe-font-body);
    font-size: var(--gwe-body);
    line-height: 1.75;
    color: var(--gwe-text-main);
    background-color: var(--gwe-white);
    overflow-x: hidden;
}

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

/* Accessible Container */
.gwe-about-container {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 1220px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
    padding-left: 24px;
    padding-right: 24px;
}

@media (min-width: 1440px) {
    .gwe-about-container {
        max-width: 1280px;
        padding-left: 32px;
        padding-right: 32px;
    }
}

/* Focus Indicator for Keyboard Users */
.gwe-about-page a:focus-visible,
.gwe-about-page button:focus-visible,
.gwe-about-page summary:focus-visible {
    outline: 3px solid var(--gwe-gold);
    outline-offset: 4px;
    border-radius: 4px;
}

/* Section Rhythm & Typography */
.gwe-about-section {
    padding-top: var(--gwe-gap-xl);
    padding-bottom: var(--gwe-gap-xl);
    position: relative;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .gwe-about-section {
        padding-top: var(--gwe-gap-2xl);
        padding-bottom: var(--gwe-gap-2xl);
    }
}

.gwe-about-section--tinted {
    background-color: var(--gwe-pine-tint);
}

.gwe-about-section--dark {
    background-color: var(--gwe-pine-deep);
    color: var(--gwe-white);
}

.gwe-about-section--dark .gwe-section-title {
    color: var(--gwe-white);
}

.gwe-about-section--dark .gwe-section-intro,
.gwe-about-section--dark p {
    color: #e4ebe6;
}

/* Section Header Component */
.gwe-section-header {
    margin-bottom: var(--gwe-gap-lg);
    max-width: 780px;
}

.gwe-section-header--centered {
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
    text-align: center;
}

.gwe-kicker {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-family: var(--gwe-font-accent);
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.14em;
    color: var(--gwe-pine);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.gwe-about-section--dark .gwe-kicker {
    color: var(--gwe-gold-light);
}

.gwe-kicker::before {
    content: '';
    display: inline-block;
    width: 24px;
    height: 2px;
    background-color: currentColor;
}

.gwe-section-header--centered .gwe-kicker::after {
    content: '';
    display: inline-block;
    width: 24px;
    height: 2px;
    background-color: currentColor;
}

.gwe-section-title {
    font-family: var(--gwe-font-heading);
    font-size: var(--gwe-h2);
    line-height: 1.25;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--gwe-pine-deep);
    margin-top: 0;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.gwe-section-intro {
    font-size: var(--gwe-lead);
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: var(--gwe-text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Breadcrumbs Component */
.gwe-about-breadcrumbs {
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.gwe-about-breadcrumbs ol {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    align-items: center;
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    gap: 10px;
    font-family: var(--gwe-font-accent);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.gwe-about-breadcrumbs li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    color: var(--gwe-text-muted);
}

.gwe-about-breadcrumbs li:not(:last-child)::after {
    content: '/';
    color: var(--gwe-border-light);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.gwe-about-breadcrumbs a {
    color: var(--gwe-pine);
    text-decoration: underline;
    text-underline-offset: 3px;
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.gwe-about-breadcrumbs a:hover {
    color: var(--gwe-pine-soft);
}

.gwe-about-breadcrumbs [aria-current="page"] {
    color: var(--gwe-text-main);
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   1. HERO SECTION
   Asymmetrical composition balancing narrative and Goecha La viewpoint panorama.
   ========================================================================== */
.gwe-about-hero {
    padding-top: 36px;
    padding-bottom: var(--gwe-gap-xl);
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f7faf8 0%, #ffffff 100%);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gwe-border-card);
}

.gwe-hero-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--gwe-gap-lg);
    align-items: center;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
    .gwe-hero-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.95fr;
        gap: var(--gwe-gap-xl);
    }
}

.gwe-hero-content {
    max-width: 640px;
}

.gwe-hero-h1 {
    font-family: var(--gwe-font-heading);
    font-size: var(--gwe-h1);
    line-height: 1.18;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--gwe-pine-darkest);
    margin-top: 0;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    letter-spacing: -0.015em;
}

.gwe-hero-copy p {
    font-size: var(--gwe-lead);
    line-height: 1.75;
    color: var(--gwe-text-main);
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.gwe-hero-copy p:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.gwe-hero-actions {
    margin-top: 32px;
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 16px;
    align-items: center;
}

/* Reusable Buttons */
.gwe-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 10px;
    min-height: 48px;
    padding: 12px 28px;
    font-family: var(--gwe-font-accent);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.03em;
    border-radius: var(--gwe-radius-sm);
    text-decoration: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.gwe-btn--primary {
    background-color: var(--gwe-pine);
    color: var(--gwe-white);
    border: 2px solid var(--gwe-pine);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(26, 86, 50, 0.25);
}

.gwe-btn--primary:hover {
    background-color: var(--gwe-pine-deep);
    border-color: var(--gwe-pine-deep);
    color: var(--gwe-white);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(26, 86, 50, 0.32);
}

.gwe-btn--outline {
    background-color: transparent;
    color: var(--gwe-pine);
    border: 2px solid var(--gwe-pine);
}

.gwe-btn--outline:hover {
    background-color: var(--gwe-pine-tint);
    color: var(--gwe-pine-deep);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.gwe-btn--gold {
    background-color: var(--gwe-gold);
    color: var(--gwe-pine-darkest);
    border: 2px solid var(--gwe-gold);
    font-weight: 700;
}

.gwe-btn--gold:hover {
    background-color: var(--gwe-gold-light);
    border-color: var(--gwe-gold-light);
    color: var(--gwe-pine-darkest);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Image Framing Component - Strict natural dimensions, no fixed height cropping */
.gwe-media-frame {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: var(--gwe-radius-lg);
    background-color: var(--gwe-white);
    padding: 10px;
    box-shadow: var(--gwe-shadow-md);
    border: 1px solid var(--gwe-border-card);
}

.gwe-media-frame img {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    border-radius: calc(var(--gwe-radius-lg) - 8px);
}

.gwe-media-caption {
    font-family: var(--gwe-font-accent);
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: var(--gwe-text-subtle);
    padding: 10px 8px 4px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

.gwe-media-caption i {
    color: var(--gwe-gold);
}

.gwe-media-badge {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -16px;
    right: 24px;
    background-color: var(--gwe-pine-deep);
    color: var(--gwe-white);
    padding: 10px 18px;
    border-radius: var(--gwe-radius-md);
    box-shadow: var(--gwe-shadow-md);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

.gwe-media-badge__num {
    font-family: var(--gwe-font-heading);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--gwe-gold-light);
    line-height: 1;
}

.gwe-media-badge__text {
    font-family: var(--gwe-font-accent);
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    line-height: 1.25;
}

/* Dashed Placeholder for empty slots (Visible only to logged in users with edit capability) */
.gwe-photo-placeholder {
    border: 2px dashed var(--gwe-pine);
    background-color: var(--gwe-pine-tint);
    border-radius: var(--gwe-radius-md);
    padding: 32px 20px;
    text-align: center;
    color: var(--gwe-pine);
    font-family: var(--gwe-font-accent);
}

.gwe-photo-placeholder__title {
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.gwe-photo-placeholder__hint {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: var(--gwe-text-subtle);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   2. OUR HOME IN YUKSOM
   Two-column editorial layout with stone-hewn quote accent.
   ========================================================================== */
.gwe-yuksom-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--gwe-gap-lg);
    align-items: center;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
    .gwe-yuksom-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        gap: var(--gwe-gap-xl);
    }
}

.gwe-home-quote {
    margin: 28px 0;
    padding: 20px 24px;
    background-color: var(--gwe-pine-surface);
    border-left: 4px solid var(--gwe-pine);
    border-radius: 0 var(--gwe-radius-sm) var(--gwe-radius-sm) 0;
    font-family: var(--gwe-font-heading);
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--gwe-pine-darkest);
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.gwe-yuksom-text p {
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    font-size: var(--gwe-body);
    line-height: 1.75;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   3. MEET DB KHEWA, FOUNDER
   Profile showcase with high-altitude credential tiles.
   ========================================================================== */
.gwe-founder-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--gwe-gap-lg);
    align-items: center;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
    .gwe-founder-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 0.9fr 1.1fr;
        gap: var(--gwe-gap-xl);
    }
}

.gwe-founder-card {
    background-color: var(--gwe-white);
    border-radius: var(--gwe-radius-lg);
    padding: 36px 32px;
    box-shadow: var(--gwe-shadow-sm);
    border: 1px solid var(--gwe-border-card);
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .gwe-founder-card {
        padding: 44px 40px;
    }
}

/* Flexible narrative editing: accessible spacing within designed page regions. */
.gwe-about-page .gwe-about-richtext > * + * { margin-top: 18px; }
.gwe-about-page .gwe-about-richtext p { line-height: 1.75; }
.gwe-about-page .gwe-about-richtext ul,
.gwe-about-page .gwe-about-richtext ol { padding-left: 1.5em; }
.gwe-about-page .gwe-about-richtext li + li { margin-top: 7px; }
.gwe-about-page .gwe-about-richtext h3,
.gwe-about-page .gwe-about-richtext h4 { color: var(--gwe-pine-deep); font-family: var(--gwe-font-heading); font-size: var(--gwe-h4); line-height: 1.35; }
.gwe-about-page .gwe-about-richtext a { color: var(--gwe-pine); text-decoration: underline; }
.gwe-about-page .gwe-about-richtext blockquote { padding-left: 18px; border-left: 3px solid var(--gwe-gold); }
.gwe-about-page .gwe-cta-opening p { font-size: 1.25rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--gwe-gold-light); }
.gwe-about-page .gwe-cta-content .gwe-about-richtext h3,
.gwe-about-page .gwe-cta-content .gwe-about-richtext h4 { color: var(--gwe-white); }
.gwe-about-page .gwe-cta-content .gwe-about-richtext a { color: var(--gwe-gold-light); }
.gwe-about-page .gwe-why-advice .gwe-about-richtext p { font-size: var(--gwe-lead); line-height: 1.75; }
.gwe-about-page .gwe-why-advice .gwe-about-richtext p:last-child { color: var(--gwe-text-muted); }

/* Repeating rich content retains readable paragraphs and list indentation. */
.gwe-about-page .gwe-service-card__text p + p { margin-top: 18px; }
.gwe-about-page .gwe-service-card__text ul,
.gwe-about-page .gwe-service-card__text ol,
.gwe-about-page .gwe-step-richtext ul,
.gwe-about-page .gwe-step-richtext ol,
.gwe-about-page .gwe-faq-answer ul,
.gwe-about-page .gwe-faq-answer ol { padding-left: 1.5em; }
.gwe-about-page .gwe-step-richtext > * + *,
.gwe-about-page .gwe-faq-answer > * + * { margin-top: 14px; }
.gwe-about-page .gwe-step-richtext h4,
.gwe-about-page .gwe-faq-answer h4 { font-family: var(--gwe-font-heading); color: var(--gwe-pine-deep); }
.gwe-about-page .gwe-step-richtext a,
.gwe-about-page .gwe-faq-answer a { color: var(--gwe-pine); text-decoration: underline; }
/* Native rich-text paragraphs retain their spacing despite the theme reset. */
.gwe-founder-richtext > * {
    margin-top: 0;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.gwe-founder-richtext > *:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}
.gwe-founder-richtext p {
    line-height: 1.75;
}
.gwe-founder-richtext h3,
.gwe-founder-richtext h4 {
    font-family: var(--gwe-font-heading);
    color: var(--gwe-pine-deep);
    line-height: 1.35;
    font-size: var(--gwe-h4);
}
.gwe-founder-richtext ul,
.gwe-founder-richtext ol {
    padding-left: 1.5em;
}
.gwe-founder-richtext li + li {
    margin-top: 6px;
}
.gwe-founder-richtext a {
    color: var(--gwe-pine);
    text-decoration: underline;
    text-underline-offset: 3px;
}
.gwe-founder-richtext blockquote {
    border-left: 3px solid var(--gwe-gold);
    padding-left: 18px;
    font-style: italic;
}

.gwe-founder-credentials {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 16px;
    margin-top: 32px;
    padding-top: 28px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--gwe-border-card);
}

@media (min-width: 600px) {
    .gwe-founder-credentials {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    }
}

.gwe-credential-item {
    background-color: var(--gwe-pine-tint);
    border-radius: var(--gwe-radius-sm);
    padding: 16px 14px;
    text-align: center;
    border: 1px solid var(--gwe-border-light);
}

.gwe-credential-item__icon {
    color: var(--gwe-pine);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.gwe-credential-item__title {
    font-family: var(--gwe-font-heading);
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--gwe-pine-deep);
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.gwe-credential-item__desc {
    font-family: var(--gwe-font-accent);
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: var(--gwe-text-subtle);
    line-height: 1.3;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   4. WHAT WE DO (THE FOUR SERVICE GROUPS)
   Varied card rhythms: Two featured photo cards and two service cards.
   ========================================================================== */
.gwe-services-layout {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 32px;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
    .gwe-services-layout {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        gap: 36px;
    }
}

.gwe-service-card {
    background-color: var(--gwe-white);
    border-radius: var(--gwe-radius-lg);
    box-shadow: var(--gwe-shadow-sm);
    border: 1px solid var(--gwe-border-card);
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}

.gwe-service-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: var(--gwe-shadow-lg);
}

.gwe-service-card__body {
    padding: 32px 28px;
    flex-grow: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .gwe-service-card__body {
        padding: 36px 32px;
    }
}

.gwe-service-card__header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.gwe-service-card__icon {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: var(--gwe-pine-surface);
    color: var(--gwe-pine);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.gwe-service-card__title {
    font-family: var(--gwe-font-heading);
    font-size: var(--gwe-h3);
    line-height: 1.3;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--gwe-pine-deep);
    margin: 0;
}

.gwe-service-card__text {
    font-size: var(--gwe-body);
    line-height: 1.75;
    color: var(--gwe-text-main);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.gwe-service-card__text a {
    color: var(--gwe-pine);
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: underline;
    text-underline-offset: 3px;
}

.gwe-service-card__text a:hover {
    color: var(--gwe-pine-soft);
}

.gwe-pill-group {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-top: auto;
    padding-top: 18px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--gwe-border-card);
}

.gwe-pill {
    background-color: var(--gwe-pine-tint);
    color: var(--gwe-pine-deep);
    font-family: var(--gwe-font-accent);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 6px 12px;
    border-radius: 100px;
    border: 1px solid var(--gwe-border-light);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   5. WHY CHOOSE A LOCAL TRAVEL AGENT IN SIKKIM
   Editorial callout contrasting paper itineraries with mountain realities.
   ========================================================================== */
.gwe-why-container {
    background-color: var(--gwe-white);
    border-radius: var(--gwe-radius-xl);
    padding: 40px 28px;
    border: 1px solid var(--gwe-border-card);
    box-shadow: var(--gwe-shadow-md);
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
    .gwe-why-container {
        padding: 56px 52px;
    }
}

.gwe-why-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 36px;
    align-items: start;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
    .gwe-why-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
        gap: 52px;
    }
}

.gwe-why-highlight-card {
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, var(--gwe-pine-surface) 0%, #f9fcf9 100%);
    border: 1px solid var(--gwe-border-light);
    border-radius: var(--gwe-radius-md);
    padding: 32px 28px;
}

.gwe-why-highlight-card h3 {
    font-family: var(--gwe-font-heading);
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    color: var(--gwe-pine-deep);
    margin-top: 0;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    line-height: 1.35;
}

.gwe-why-highlight-card p {
    font-size: var(--gwe-body);
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    color: var(--gwe-text-main);
}

.gwe-why-highlight-card p:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   6. EXPERIENCED LOCAL GUIDES & MOUNTAIN SUPPORT
   Two-column pairing with team on the trail narrative.
   ========================================================================== */
.gwe-guides-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--gwe-gap-lg);
    align-items: center;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
    .gwe-guides-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 0.9fr 1.1fr;
        gap: var(--gwe-gap-xl);
    }
}

.gwe-guide-points {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 24px 0 0;
    display: grid;
    gap: 16px;
}

.gwe-guide-points li {
    display: flex;
    gap: 14px;
    align-items: flex-start;
}

.gwe-guide-points i {
    color: var(--gwe-pine);
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    margin-top: 4px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   7. HOW WE PLAN YOUR JOURNEY
   Four-step trail progression with clear milestones.
   ========================================================================== */
.gwe-steps-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 24px;
}

@media (min-width: 1200px) {
    .gwe-steps-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
        gap: 32px;
    }
}

.gwe-step-card {
    background-color: var(--gwe-white);
    border-radius: var(--gwe-radius-md);
    padding: 32px 24px;
    border: 1px solid var(--gwe-border-card);
    box-shadow: var(--gwe-shadow-sm);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    position: relative;
    transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.gwe-step-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: var(--gwe-shadow-md);
}

.gwe-step-num {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: var(--gwe-pine);
    color: var(--gwe-gold-light);
    font-family: var(--gwe-font-heading);
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.gwe-step-card h3 {
    font-family: var(--gwe-font-heading);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--gwe-pine-deep);
    margin-top: 0;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    line-height: 1.35;
}

.gwe-step-card p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: var(--gwe-text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.gwe-step-card a {
    color: var(--gwe-pine);
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: underline;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   8. WHAT OUR TRAVELLERS SAY (TESTIMONIALS)
   Warm quote blocks with verified guest metadata.
   ========================================================================== */
.gwe-testimonials-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 28px;
    margin-bottom: 36px;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .gwe-testimonials-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    }
}

.gwe-quote-card {
    background-color: var(--gwe-white);
    border-radius: var(--gwe-radius-lg);
    padding: 36px 32px;
    border: 1px solid var(--gwe-border-card);
    box-shadow: var(--gwe-shadow-sm);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    position: relative;
}

.gwe-quote-stars {
    color: var(--gwe-gold);
    display: flex;
    gap: 4px;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.gwe-quote-body {
    font-family: var(--gwe-font-heading);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
    color: var(--gwe-pine-darkest);
    font-style: italic;
    margin: 0 0 24px;
}

.gwe-quote-author {
    border-top: 1px solid var(--gwe-border-card);
    padding-top: 16px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 4px;
}

.gwe-quote-author__name {
    font-family: var(--gwe-font-accent);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.98rem;
    color: var(--gwe-pine-deep);
}

.gwe-quote-author__trip {
    font-size: 0.84rem;
    color: var(--gwe-text-subtle);
}

.gwe-testimonials-footer {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 680px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
}

.gwe-testimonials-footer p {
    font-size: var(--gwe-lead);
    color: var(--gwe-text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   9. A TOURISM BUSINESS REGISTERED IN SIKKIM
   Accreditation trust panel with government authority details.
   ========================================================================== */
.gwe-trust-panel {
    background-color: var(--gwe-white);
    border-radius: var(--gwe-radius-lg);
    border: 2px solid var(--gwe-border-card);
    padding: 36px 28px;
    box-shadow: var(--gwe-shadow-md);
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
    .gwe-trust-panel {
        padding: 48px 44px;
    }
}

.gwe-trust-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 36px;
    align-items: center;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
    .gwe-trust-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr;
        gap: 48px;
    }
}

.gwe-trust-badge-head {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    background-color: var(--gwe-pine-surface);
    color: var(--gwe-pine-deep);
    padding: 8px 16px;
    border-radius: var(--gwe-radius-sm);
    font-family: var(--gwe-font-accent);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    border: 1px solid var(--gwe-border-light);
}

.gwe-cert-specs {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 16px;
    margin: 28px 0;
    padding: 24px;
    background-color: var(--gwe-pine-tint);
    border-radius: var(--gwe-radius-md);
    border: 1px solid var(--gwe-border-light);
}

@media (min-width: 600px) {
    .gwe-cert-specs {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    }
}

.gwe-spec-item__label {
    font-family: var(--gwe-font-accent);
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    color: var(--gwe-text-subtle);
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.gwe-spec-item__value {
    font-family: var(--gwe-font-accent);
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--gwe-pine-darkest);
    word-break: break-word;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   10. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
   Accessible native details/summary accordion. Works completely without JS.
   ========================================================================== */
.gwe-faq-list {
    max-width: 860px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
    display: grid;
    gap: 16px;
}

.gwe-faq-item {
    background-color: var(--gwe-white);
    border-radius: var(--gwe-radius-md);
    border: 1px solid var(--gwe-border-card);
    box-shadow: var(--gwe-shadow-sm);
    transition: border-color 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}

.gwe-faq-item:hover {
    border-color: var(--gwe-border-light);
}

.gwe-faq-item[open] {
    border-color: var(--gwe-pine);
    box-shadow: var(--gwe-shadow-md);
}

.gwe-faq-question {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
    padding: 22px 24px;
    font-family: var(--gwe-font-heading);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--gwe-pine-darkest);
    cursor: pointer;
    list-style: none;
    min-height: 48px;
}

.gwe-faq-question::-webkit-details-marker {
    display: none;
}

.gwe-faq-icon {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: var(--gwe-pine-surface);
    color: var(--gwe-pine);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: transform 0.25s ease, background-color 0.25s ease;
}

.gwe-faq-item[open] .gwe-faq-icon {
    transform: rotate(180deg);
    background-color: var(--gwe-pine);
    color: var(--gwe-white);
}

.gwe-faq-answer {
    padding: 0 24px 24px;
    font-size: var(--gwe-body);
    line-height: 1.75;
    color: var(--gwe-text-main);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--gwe-border-card);
    padding-top: 18px;
}

.gwe-faq-answer a {
    color: var(--gwe-pine);
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: underline;
    text-underline-offset: 3px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   11. CLOSING CALL TO ACTION
   Deep pine mountain atmosphere with high-contrast verified contact points.
   ========================================================================== */
.gwe-about-cta {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gwe-pine-darkest) 0%, var(--gwe-pine-deep) 100%);
    color: var(--gwe-white);
    padding-top: var(--gwe-gap-xl);
    padding-bottom: var(--gwe-gap-xl);
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .gwe-about-cta {
        padding-top: var(--gwe-gap-2xl);
        padding-bottom: var(--gwe-gap-2xl);
    }
}

.gwe-cta-inner {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--gwe-gap-lg);
    align-items: center;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
    .gwe-cta-inner {
        grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
        gap: var(--gwe-gap-xl);
    }
}

.gwe-cta-content h2 {
    font-family: var(--gwe-font-heading);
    font-size: var(--gwe-h2);
    line-height: 1.25;
    color: var(--gwe-white);
    margin-top: 0;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.gwe-cta-content p {
    font-size: var(--gwe-lead);
    line-height: 1.75;
    color: #e4ebe6;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.gwe-contact-card {
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
    border-radius: var(--gwe-radius-lg);
    padding: 36px 30px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.gwe-contact-card__title {
    font-family: var(--gwe-font-heading);
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    color: var(--gwe-gold-light);
    margin-top: 0;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
    padding-bottom: 14px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}

.gwe-contact-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0 0 28px;
    display: grid;
    gap: 18px;
}

.gwe-contact-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 14px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: #ffffff;
}

.gwe-contact-item i {
    color: var(--gwe-gold-light);
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    margin-top: 4px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.gwe-contact-item strong {
    display: block;
    font-family: var(--gwe-font-accent);
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    color: #b7cebe;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.gwe-contact-item a {
    color: #ffffff;
    text-decoration: none;
    text-underline-offset: 3px;
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.gwe-contact-item a:hover,
.gwe-contact-item a:focus-visible {
    color: var(--gwe-gold-light);
    text-decoration: underline;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ACCESSIBILITY & RESPONSIVE REFINEMENTS
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .gwe-about-container {
        padding-left: 16px;
        padding-right: 16px;
    }

    .gwe-founder-card,
    .gwe-why-container,
    .gwe-trust-panel,
    .gwe-contact-card {
        padding: 24px 18px;
    }

    .gwe-service-card__body {
        padding: 24px 18px;
    }
}

/* Reflow at 400% zoom (WCAG 1.4.10) */
@media (max-width: 320px) {
    .gwe-btn {
        width: 100%;
    }
    .gwe-hero-h1 {
        font-size: 1.75rem;
    }
}

/* Prefers Reduced Motion (WCAG 2.3.3) */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    *,
    *::before,
    *::after {
        animation-duration: 0.01ms !important;
        animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
        transition-duration: 0.01ms !important;
        scroll-behavior: auto !important;
    }
}

/* Print Stylesheet */
@media print {
    .gwe-about-page {
        color: #000;
        background: #fff;
    }

    .gwe-about-hero,
    .gwe-about-cta,
    .gwe-about-section--dark {
        background: #fff !important;
        color: #000 !important;
    }

    .gwe-section-title,
    .gwe-hero-h1 {
        color: #000 !important;
    }

    .gwe-btn,
    .gwe-about-breadcrumbs {
        display: none !important;
    }

    .gwe-faq-item {
        border: 1px solid #ccc;
        page-break-inside: avoid;
    }

    .gwe-faq-answer {
        display: block !important;
    }
}