* {
            margin: 0;
            padding: 0;
            box-sizing: border-box;
        }

        body {
            font-family: 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, Geneva, Verdana, sans-serif;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0a1128 0%, #001f54 100%);
           
            overflow-x: hidden;
        }

        .qao-about-wrapper {
            position: relative;
            overflow-x: hidden;
            overflow-y: auto;
            width: 100%;
            min-height: 100vh;
        }

        /* ====================================
           BACKGROUND & EFFECTS
        ==================================== */
        .qao-about-bg-layer {
            position: fixed;
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg,
                rgba(141, 220, 250, 0.1) 0%,
                rgba(20, 55, 120, 0.08) 50%,
                rgba(202, 240, 250, 0.05) 100%
            );
            z-index: 1;
            pointer-events: none;
        }

        .qao-about-glass-grid {
            position: fixed;
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            background-image: 
                linear-gradient(rgba(141, 220, 250, 0.05) 1px, transparent 1px),
                linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(141, 220, 250, 0.05) 1px, transparent 1px);
            background-size: 100px 100px;
            opacity: 0.3;
            z-index: 2;
            pointer-events: none;
        }

        .qao-about-floating-particles {
            position: fixed;
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            z-index: 2;
            pointer-events: none;
        }

        .qao-about-particle {
            position: absolute;
            background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(141, 220, 250, 0.3), transparent);
            border-radius: 50%;
            animation: qao-float 15s infinite ease-in-out;
        }

        @keyframes qao-float {
            0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0) translateX(0); }
            25% { transform: translateY(-50px) translateX(30px); }
            50% { transform: translateY(-100px) translateX(-30px); }
            75% { transform: translateY(-50px) translateX(30px); }
        }

        /* ====================================
           CONTENT CONTAINER
        ==================================== */
        .qao-about-content {
            position: relative;
            z-index: 10;
            padding: 40px 0;
        }

        .qao-about-container {
            max-width: 1400px;
            margin: 0 auto;
            padding: 0 40px;
        }

       
        /* ====================================
           ANIMATIONS
        ==================================== */
        .qao-about-fade-in-up {
            opacity: 0;
            transform: translateY(60px);
            transition: all 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
        }

        .qao-about-fade-in-up.qao-about-animated {
            opacity: 1;
            transform: translateY(0);
        }

        .qao-about-fade-in-down {
            opacity: 0;
            transform: translateY(-60px);
            transition: all 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
        }

        .qao-about-fade-in-down.qao-about-animated {
            opacity: 1;
            transform: translateY(0);
        }

        .qao-about-fade-in-left {
            opacity: 0;
            transform: translateX(-60px);
            transition: all 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
        }

        .qao-about-fade-in-left.qao-about-animated {
            opacity: 1;
            transform: translateX(0);
        }

        .qao-about-fade-in-right {
            opacity: 0;
            transform: translateX(60px);
            transition: all 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
        }

        .qao-about-fade-in-right.qao-about-animated {
            opacity: 1;
            transform: translateX(0);
        }

        .qao-about-scale-in {
            opacity: 0;
            transform: scale(0.8);
            transition: all 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
        }

        .qao-about-scale-in.qao-about-animated {
            opacity: 1;
            transform: scale(1);
        }

        .qao-about-rotate-in {
            opacity: 0;
            transform: rotate(-10deg) scale(0.9);
            transition: all 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
        }

        .qao-about-rotate-in.qao-about-animated {
            opacity: 1;
            transform: rotate(0deg) scale(1);
        }

        .qao-about-stagger-1 { transition-delay: 0.1s; }
        .qao-about-stagger-2 { transition-delay: 0.2s; }
        .qao-about-stagger-3 { transition-delay: 0.3s; }
        .qao-about-stagger-4 { transition-delay: 0.4s; }
        .qao-about-stagger-5 { transition-delay: 0.5s; }
        .qao-about-stagger-6 { transition-delay: 0.6s; }

        /* ====================================
           HERO SECTION
        ==================================== */
        .qao-about-hero-section {
            position: relative;
            min-height: 90vh;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            text-align: center;
            margin-bottom: 100px;
            overflow: hidden;
        }
              
              
              
              .qao-about-hero-content {
    position: relative;
    max-width: 1000px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, 
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15) 0%,
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) 100%
    );
    backdrop-filter: blur(25px);
    border-radius: 35px;
    padding: 50px 50px;
    overflow: hidden;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* Flowing Border */
.qao-about-hero-content::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -50%;
    left: -50%;
    width: 200%;
    height: 200%;
    background: repeating-conic-gradient(
        from 0deg,
        #0047AB 0deg 10deg,      /* أزرق ملكي */
        #00D9FF 10deg 20deg,     /* أزرق نيون */
        #4FC3F7 20deg 30deg,     /* أزرق فاتح */
        #0FF 30deg 40deg,        /* سماوي نيون */
        #1E90FF 40deg 50deg,     /* أزرق دودج */
        #87CEEB 50deg 60deg      /* أزرق سماوي فاتح */
    );
    border-radius: 35px;
    z-index: -2;
    animation: qao-border-flow 12s linear infinite;
    filter: blur(4px);
    opacity: 0.9;
}

.qao-about-hero-content::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, 
        rgba(10, 17, 40, 0.95) 0%,
        rgba(0, 31, 84, 0.9) 100%
    );
    border-radius: 31px;
    z-index: -1;
}

@keyframes qao-border-flow {
    0% {
        transform: rotate(0deg) scale(1);
    }
    100% {
        transform: rotate(360deg) scale(1);
    }
}
              
              
              
              
              
        .qao-about-badge {
            display: inline-block;
            padding: 12px 30px;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, 
                rgba(0, 5, 37, 0.7) 0%,
                rgba(1, 40, 145, 0.6) 100%
            );
            border: 1px solid rgba(141, 220, 250, 0.3);
            border-radius: 50px;
            color: #8ddcfa;
            font-size: 0.9rem;
            font-weight: 600;
            letter-spacing: 2px;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            margin-bottom: 25px;
            backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
            box-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(141, 220, 250, 0.3);
        }

        .qao-about-hero-title {
            font-size: 3.5rem;
            font-weight: 900;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, 
                #8ddcfa 0%,
                #ccf2fb 25%,
                #caf0fa 50%,
                #8ddcfa 75%,
                #ccf2fb 100%
            );
            -webkit-background-clip: text;
            -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
            background-clip: text;
            margin-bottom: 30px;
            letter-spacing: -2px;
            line-height: 1.1;
        }

        .qao-about-hero-subtitle {
            font-size: 1.2rem;
            color: rgba(204, 242, 251, 0.9);
            line-height: 1.8;
            margin-bottom: 40px;
        }

        .qao-about-hero-buttons {
            display: flex;
            gap: 20px;
            justify-content: center;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
        }

        .qao-about-scroll-indicator {
            position: absolute;
            bottom: 50px;
            left: 50%;
            transform: translateX(-50%);
            z-index: 10;
            animation: qaoScrollBounce 2s infinite;
        }

        @keyframes qao-bounce {
           0%, 100% { transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0); }
            50% { transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(10px); }
        }

        .qao-about-scroll-indicator span {
             display: block;
            width: 30px;
            height: 50px;
            border: 2px solid rgba(141, 220, 250, 0.5);
            border-radius: 25px;
            position: relative;
        }
         
         .qao-about-scroll-indicator span::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: 10px;
            left: 50%;
            transform: translateX(-50%);
            width: 6px;
            height: 6px;
            background: #8ddcfa;
            border-radius: 50%;
            animation: qaoScrollDot 2s infinite;
            box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(141, 220, 250, 0.8);
        }

        @keyframes qaoScrollDot {
            0% { top: 10px; opacity: 1; }
            100% { top: 30px; opacity: 0; }
        }
         
          
        /* ====================================
           STORY SECTION
        ==================================== */
        .qao-about-story-section {
            margin-bottom: 120px;
        }

        .qao-about-story-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
            gap: 60px;
            align-items: center;
        }

        .qao-about-story-image {
            position: relative;
            border-radius: 30px;
            overflow: hidden;
            box-shadow: 0 30px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
             border:4px solid rgba(141, 220, 250, 0.3);
        }

        .qao-about-story-image img {
            width: 100%;
            height: 500px !important;
            object-fit: cover;
            transition: transform 0.8s ease;
            transform: scale(1);
            
        }

        .qao-about-story-image:hover img {
            transform: scale(1.05);
        }

        .qao-about-story-image::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            right: 0;
            bottom: 0;
            background: linear-gradient(45deg, rgba(141, 220, 250, 0.3), rgba(1, 40, 145, 0.3));
            opacity: 0;
            transition: opacity 0.5s;
            z-index: 1;
        }

        .qao-about-story-image:hover::before {
            opacity: 1;
        }

        .qao-about-story-text h2 {
            font-size: 3rem;
            font-weight: 800;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, #8ddcfa, #caf0fa);
            -webkit-background-clip: text;
            -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
            margin-bottom: 30px;
            line-height: 1.2;
        }

        .qao-about-story-text p {
            font-size: 1rem;
            color: rgba(204, 242, 251, 0.85);
            line-height: 2;
            max-width: 90%;
            text-align: justify;
            margin-bottom: 20px;
        }

        .qao-about-highlight {
            color: #8ddcfa;
            font-weight: 700;
        }

        /* ====================================
           STATS SECTION
        ==================================== */
        .qao-about-stats-section {
            margin-bottom: 120px;
        }

        .qao-about-stats-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
            gap: 40px;
        }

        .qao-about-stat-card {
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, 
                rgba(0, 5, 37, 0.7) 0%,
                rgba(1, 40, 145, 0.6) 100%
            );
            backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
            border: 2px solid rgba(141, 220, 250, 0.2);
            border-radius: 30px;
            padding: 50px 30px;
            text-align: center;
            transition: all 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
            box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
        }

        .qao-about-stat-card::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            right: 0;
            bottom: 0;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(141, 220, 250, 0.1), transparent);
            opacity: 0;
            transition: opacity 0.5s;
        }

        .qao-about-stat-card:hover::before {
            opacity: 1;
        }

        .qao-about-stat-card:hover {
            transform: translateY(-15px) scale(1.05);
            border-color: rgba(141, 220, 250, 0.5);
            box-shadow: 0 30px 80px rgba(141, 220, 250, 0.4);
        }

        .qao-about-stat-icon {
            font-size: 3.5rem;
            margin-bottom: 20px;
            filter: drop-shadow(0 5px 15px rgba(141, 220, 250, 0.6));
        }

        .qao-about-stat-number {
            font-size: 3.5rem;
            font-weight: 900;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, #8ddcfa, #caf0fa);
            -webkit-background-clip: text;
            -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
            margin-bottom: 15px;
            min-height: 70px;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
        }

        .qao-about-stat-label {
            font-size: 1.1rem;
            color: rgba(204, 242, 251, 0.8);
            font-weight: 600;
        }

        /* ====================================
           VISION & MISSION
        ==================================== */
        .qao-about-vm-section {
            margin-bottom: 120px;
        }

        .qao-about-vm-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
            gap: 40px;
        }

        .qao-about-vm-card {
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, 
                rgba(0, 5, 37, 0.7) 0%,
                rgba(1, 40, 145, 0.6) 100%
            );
            backdrop-filter: blur(25px);
            border: 2px solid rgba(141, 220, 250, 0.2);
            border-radius: 30px;
            padding: 60px 50px;
            transition: all 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
            box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
        }

        .qao-about-vm-card:hover {
            transform: translateY(-15px);
            border-color: rgba(141, 220, 250, 0.5);
            box-shadow: 0 30px 80px rgba(141, 220, 250, 0.4);
        }

        .qao-about-vm-icon {
            font-size: 4rem;
            margin-bottom: 25px;
            filter: drop-shadow(0 5px 15px rgba(141, 220, 250, 0.6));
        }

        .qao-about-vm-card h3 {
            font-size: 2.2rem;
            font-weight: 800;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, #8ddcfa, #caf0fa);
            -webkit-background-clip: text;
            -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
            margin-bottom: 25px;
        }

        .qao-about-vm-card p {
            font-size: 1.1rem;
            color: rgba(204, 242, 251, 0.8);
            line-height: 2;
        }

        /* ====================================
           VALUES SECTION
        ==================================== */
        .qao-about-values-section {
            margin-bottom: 120px;
        }

        .qao-about-section-title {
            font-size: 3.5rem;
            font-weight: 800;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, #8ddcfa, #caf0fa);
            -webkit-background-clip: text;
            -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
            text-align: center;
            margin-bottom: 60px;
        }

        .qao-about-values-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
            gap: 35px;
        }

        .qao-about-value-card {
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, 
                rgba(0, 5, 37, 0.7) 0%,
                rgba(1, 40, 145, 0.6) 100%
            );
            backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
            border: 2px solid rgba(141, 220, 250, 0.2);
            border-radius: 25px;
            padding: 45px 35px;
            transition: all 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
            box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
        }

        .qao-about-value-card:hover {
            transform: translateY(-15px) scale(1.05);
            border-color: rgba(141, 220, 250, 0.5);
            box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(141, 220, 250, 0.4);
        }

        .qao-about-value-icon {
            font-size: 3rem;
            margin-bottom: 20px;
            filter: drop-shadow(0 5px 15px rgba(141, 220, 250, 0.6));
        }

        .qao-about-value-card h4 {
            font-size: 1.6rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            color: #ffffff;
            margin-bottom: 15px;
        }

        .qao-about-value-card p {
            font-size: 1rem;
            color: rgba(204, 242, 251, 0.7);
            line-height: 1.8;
        }

        /* ====================================
           WHY CHOOSE US SECTION
        ==================================== */
        .qao-about-why-section {
            margin-bottom: 120px;
        }

        .qao-about-why-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
            gap: 40px;
        }

        .qao-about-why-card {
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, 
                rgba(0, 5, 37, 0.7) 0%,
                rgba(1, 40, 145, 0.6) 100%
            );
            backdrop-filter: blur(25px);
            border: 2px solid rgba(141, 220, 250, 0.2);
            border-radius: 25px;
            padding: 40px;
            display: flex;
            gap: 25px;
            transition: all 0.5s ease;
            box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
        }

        .qao-about-why-card:hover {
            transform: translateX(10px);
            border-color: rgba(141, 220, 250, 0.5);
            box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(141, 220, 250, 0.3);
        }

        .qao-about-why-icon {
            font-size: 3rem;
            flex-shrink: 0;
            filter: drop-shadow(0 5px 15px rgba(141, 220, 250, 0.6));
        }

        .qao-about-why-content h4 {
            font-size: 1.5rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            color: #ffffff;
            margin-bottom: 12px;
        }

        .qao-about-why-content p {
            font-size: 1rem;
            color: rgba(204, 242, 251, 0.75);
            line-height: 1.7;
        }

        /* ====================================
           METHODOLOGY SECTION
        ==================================== */
        .qao-about-methodology-section {
            margin-bottom: 120px;
            padding: 80px 60px;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, 
                rgba(0, 5, 37, 0.5) 0%,
                rgba(1, 40, 145, 0.4) 100%
            );
            backdrop-filter: blur(30px);
            border: 2px solid rgba(141, 220, 250, 0.2);
            border-radius: 40px;
        }

        .qao-about-methodology-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
            gap: 30px;
            margin-top: 50px;
        }

        .qao-about-method-step {
            text-align: center;
            position: relative;
        }

        .qao-about-method-step::after {
            content: '→';
            position: absolute;
            top: 50px;
            right: -30px;
            font-size: 2rem;
            color: rgba(141, 220, 250, 0.3);
        }

        .qao-about-method-step:last-child::after {
            display: none;
        }

        .qao-about-method-number {
            width: 80px;
            height: 80px;
            margin: 0 auto 20px;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, #8ddcfa, #012891);
            border-radius: 50%;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            font-size: 2rem;
            font-weight: 900;
            color: #ffffff;
            box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(141, 220, 250, 0.5);
        }

        .qao-about-method-step h4 {
            font-size: 1.3rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            color: #ffffff;
            margin-bottom: 12px;
        }

        .qao-about-method-step p {
            font-size: 0.95rem;
            color: rgba(204, 242, 251, 0.7);
            line-height: 1.6;
        }

        /* ====================================
           TESTIMONIALS 3D CAROUSEL
        ==================================== */
        .qao-about-testimonials-section {
            margin-bottom: 120px;
            overflow: hidden;
        }

        .qao-3d-carousel-wrapper {
            position: relative;
            width: 100%;
            max-width: 1400px;
            margin: 0 auto;
            padding: 80px 20px;
        }

        .qao-3d-carousel-container {
            position: relative;
            width: 100%;
            height: 500px;
            perspective: 2000px;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
        }

        /* 3D Slide */
        .qao-3d-slide {
            position: absolute;
            width: 450px;
            height: 100%;
            transition: all 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1);
            transform-style: preserve-3d;
            cursor: pointer;
        }

        /* 3D Card */
        .qao-3d-card {
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            transform-style: preserve-3d;
            position: relative;
        }

        .qao-3d-card-inner {
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, 
                rgba(0, 5, 37, 0.95) 0%,
                rgba(1, 40, 145, 0.9) 100%
            );
            backdrop-filter: blur(30px);
            border: 2px solid rgba(141, 220, 250, 0.3);
            border-radius: 30px;
            padding: 40px 35px;
            box-shadow: 
                0 30px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6),
                inset 0 0 60px rgba(141, 220, 250, 0.1);
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            justify-content: center;
        }

        /* Shine Effect */
        .qao-3d-card-inner::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: -50%;
            left: -50%;
            width: 200%;
            height: 200%;
            background: linear-gradient(
                45deg,
                transparent 30%,
                rgba(141, 220, 250, 0.1) 50%,
                transparent 70%
            );
            transform: rotate(45deg);
            animation: qao-3d-shine 3s infinite;
        }

        @keyframes qao-3d-shine {
            0% { transform: translateX(-100%) rotate(45deg); }
            100% { transform: translateX(100%) rotate(45deg); }
        }

        /* Reflection Effect */
        .qao-3d-card::after {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            bottom: -100%;
            left: 0;
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            background: linear-gradient(
                to bottom,
                rgba(141, 220, 250, 0.1) 0%,
                transparent 60%
            );
            transform: scaleY(-1);
            opacity: 0.3;
            filter: blur(10px);
        }

        /* Slide Positions */
        .qao-3d-slide[data-position="center"] {
            transform: translateX(0) translateZ(0) scale(1);
            z-index: 10;
            opacity: 1;
            pointer-events: all;
        }

        .qao-3d-slide[data-position="center"] .qao-3d-card-inner {
            border-color: rgba(141, 220, 250, 0.6);
            box-shadow: 
                0 40px 100px rgba(141, 220, 250, 0.4),
                0 0 80px rgba(141, 220, 250, 0.3),
                inset 0 0 80px rgba(141, 220, 250, 0.15);
        }

        .qao-3d-slide[data-position="left-1"] {
            transform: translateX(-60%) translateZ(-400px) rotateY(35deg) scale(0.75);
            z-index: 5;
            opacity: 0.6;
            pointer-events: none;
        }

        .qao-3d-slide[data-position="left-2"] {
            transform: translateX(-100%) translateZ(-600px) rotateY(45deg) scale(0.5);
            z-index: 3;
            opacity: 0.3;
            pointer-events: none;
        }

        .qao-3d-slide[data-position="right-1"] {
            transform: translateX(60%) translateZ(-400px) rotateY(-35deg) scale(0.75);
            z-index: 5;
            opacity: 0.6;
            pointer-events: none;
        }

        .qao-3d-slide[data-position="right-2"] {
            transform: translateX(100%) translateZ(-600px) rotateY(-45deg) scale(0.5);
            z-index: 3;
            opacity: 0.3;
            pointer-events: none;
        }

        .qao-3d-slide[data-position="hidden"] {
            transform: translateX(0) translateZ(-800px) scale(0);
            z-index: 1;
            opacity: 0;
            pointer-events: none;
        }

        /* RTL Support */
        [dir="rtl"] .qao-3d-slide[data-position="left-1"] {
            transform: translateX(60%) translateZ(-400px) rotateY(-35deg) scale(0.75);
        }

        [dir="rtl"] .qao-3d-slide[data-position="left-2"] {
            transform: translateX(100%) translateZ(-600px) rotateY(-45deg) scale(0.5);
        }

        [dir="rtl"] .qao-3d-slide[data-position="right-1"] {
            transform: translateX(-60%) translateZ(-400px) rotateY(35deg) scale(0.75);
        }

        [dir="rtl"] .qao-3d-slide[data-position="right-2"] {
            transform: translateX(-100%) translateZ(-600px) rotateY(45deg) scale(0.5);
        }

        /* Navigation Buttons */
        .qao-3d-nav {
            position: absolute;
            top: 50%;
            transform: translateY(-50%);
            width: 60px;
            height: 60px;
            border-radius: 50%;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, 
                rgba(141, 220, 250, 0.2) 0%,
                rgba(1, 40, 145, 0.3) 100%
            );
            backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
            border: 2px solid rgba(141, 220, 250, 0.4);
            color: #8ddcfa;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            cursor: pointer;
            z-index: 100;
            transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
            box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
        }

        .qao-3d-nav:hover {
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, #8ddcfa 0%, #012891 100%);
            border-color: #8ddcfa;
            transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.1);
            box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(141, 220, 250, 0.5);
            color: #ffffff;
        }

        .qao-3d-nav:active {
            transform: translateY(-50%) scale(0.95);
        }

        .qao-3d-prev {
            left: 20px;
        }

        .qao-3d-next {
            right: 20px;
        }

        /* Dots Pagination */
        .qao-3d-dots {
            position: absolute;
            bottom: 20px;
            left: 50%;
            transform: translateX(-50%);
            display: flex;
            gap: 12px;
            z-index: 100;
        }

        .qao-3d-dot {
            width: 12px;
            height: 12px;
            border-radius: 50%;
            background: rgba(141, 220, 250, 0.3);
            border: 2px solid rgba(141, 220, 250, 0.5);
            cursor: pointer;
            transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
        }

        .qao-3d-dot:hover {
            background: rgba(141, 220, 250, 0.6);
            transform: scale(1.2);
        }

        .qao-3d-dot.active {
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, #8ddcfa, #012891);
            border-color: #8ddcfa;
            width: 35px;
            border-radius: 10px;
            box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(141, 220, 250, 0.6);
        }

        /* Testimonial Content Styles */
        .qao-testimonial-header {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 20px;
            margin-bottom: 25px;
            position: relative;
            z-index: 2;
        }

        .qao-testimonial-avatar {
            width: 70px;
            height: 70px;
            border-radius: 50%;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(141, 220, 250, 0.3), rgba(202, 240, 250, 0.3));
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            font-size: 2rem;
            border: 2px solid rgba(141, 220, 250, 0.4);
            box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(141, 220, 250, 0.3);
        }

        .qao-testimonial-info {
            position: relative;
            z-index: 2;
        }

        .qao-testimonial-info h5 {
            font-size: 1.3rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            color: #ffffff;
            margin-bottom: 5px;
            text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
        }

        .qao-testimonial-info p {
            font-size: 1rem;
            color: #8ddcfa;
            font-weight: 600;
        }

        .qao-testimonial-stars {
            font-size: 1.3rem;
            margin-bottom: 20px;
            position: relative;
            z-index: 2;
            filter: drop-shadow(0 5px 15px rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.4));
        }

        .qao-testimonial-text {
            font-size: 1.05rem;
            color: rgba(204, 242, 251, 0.9);
            line-height: 1.9;
            font-style: italic;
            position: relative;
            z-index: 2;
            text-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
        }

        /* ====================================
           TIMELINE SECTION
        ==================================== */
        .qao-about-timeline-section {
            margin-bottom: 120px;
        }

        .qao-about-timeline {
            position: relative;
            max-width: 1000px;
            margin: 0 auto;
            padding: 40px 0;
        }

        .qao-about-timeline::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            left: 50%;
            top: 0;
            bottom: 0;
            width: 4px;
            background: linear-gradient(180deg, 
                transparent,
                rgba(141, 220, 250, 0.5),
                transparent
            );
            transform: translateX(-50%);
        }

        .qao-about-timeline-item {
            position: relative;
            margin-bottom: 50px;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
        }

        .qao-about-timeline-item:nth-child(odd) {
            flex-direction: row;
        }

        .qao-about-timeline-item:nth-child(even) {
            flex-direction: row-reverse;
        }

        .qao-about-timeline-content {
            width: 45%;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, 
                rgba(0, 5, 37, 0.7) 0%,
                rgba(1, 40, 145, 0.6) 100%
            );
            backdrop-filter: blur(25px);
            border: 2px solid rgba(141, 220, 250, 0.2);
            border-radius: 20px;
            padding: 30px;
            transition: all 0.5s ease;
            box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
        }

        .qao-about-timeline-content:hover {
            transform: scale(1.05);
            border-color: rgba(141, 220, 250, 0.5);
            box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(141, 220, 250, 0.3);
        }

        .qao-about-timeline-year {
            position: absolute;
            left: 50%;
            transform: translateX(-50%);
            width: 100px;
            height: 100px;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, #8ddcfa, #012891);
            border-radius: 50%;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            font-size: 1.3rem;
            font-weight: 900;
            color: #ffffff;
            box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(141, 220, 250, 0.5);
            z-index: 2;
        }

        .qao-about-timeline-content h4 {
            font-size: 1.5rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            color: #ffffff;
            margin-bottom: 12px;
        }

        .qao-about-timeline-content p {
            font-size: 1rem;
            color: rgba(204, 242, 251, 0.8);
            line-height: 1.7;
        }

        /* ====================================
           CERTIFICATIONS SECTION
        ==================================== */
        .qao-about-certifications-section {
            margin-bottom: 120px;
        }

        .qao-about-certifications-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
            gap: 35px;
        }

        .qao-about-certification-card {
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, 
                rgba(0, 5, 37, 0.7) 0%,
                rgba(1, 40, 145, 0.6) 100%
            );
            backdrop-filter: blur(25px);
            border: 2px solid rgba(141, 220, 250, 0.2);
            border-radius: 25px;
            padding: 40px 30px;
            text-align: center;
            transition: all 0.5s ease;
            box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
        }

        .qao-about-certification-card:hover {
            transform: translateY(-10px) rotate(2deg);
            border-color: rgba(141, 220, 250, 0.5);
            box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(141, 220, 250, 0.4);
        }

        .qao-about-certification-icon {
            font-size: 4rem;
            margin-bottom: 20px;
            filter: drop-shadow(0 5px 15px rgba(141, 220, 250, 0.6));
        }

        .qao-about-certification-card h4 {
            font-size: 1.3rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            color: #ffffff;
            margin-bottom: 10px;
        }

        .qao-about-certification-card p {
            font-size: 0.95rem;
            color: rgba(204, 242, 251, 0.7);
            line-height: 1.6;
        }

        /* ====================================
           FAQ SECTION
        ==================================== */
        .qao-about-faq-section {
            margin-bottom: 120px;
        }

        .qao-about-faq-container {
            max-width: 900px;
            margin: 0 auto;
        }

        .qao-about-faq-item {
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, 
                rgba(0, 5, 37, 0.7) 0%,
                rgba(1, 40, 145, 0.6) 100%
            );
            backdrop-filter: blur(25px);
            border: 2px solid rgba(141, 220, 250, 0.2);
            border-radius: 20px;
            margin-bottom: 20px;
            overflow: hidden;
            transition: all 0.4s ease;
        }

        .qao-about-faq-item:hover {
            border-color: rgba(141, 220, 250, 0.5);
        }

        .qao-about-faq-question {
            padding: 25px 30px;
            cursor: pointer;
            display: flex;
            justify-content: space-between;
            align-items: center;
            font-size: 1.2rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            color: #ffffff;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
        }

        .qao-about-faq-question:hover {
            color: #8ddcfa;
        }

        .qao-about-faq-icon {
            font-size: 1.5rem;
            transition: transform 0.3s ease;
        }

        .qao-about-faq-item.active .qao-about-faq-icon {
            transform: rotate(180deg);
        }

        .qao-about-faq-answer {
            max-height: 0;
            overflow: hidden;
            transition: max-height 0.4s ease;
        }

        .qao-about-faq-item.active .qao-about-faq-answer {
            max-height: 500px;
        }

        .qao-about-faq-answer-content {
            padding: 0 30px 25px;
            font-size: 1rem;
            color: rgba(204, 242, 251, 0.8);
            line-height: 1.8;
        }

        /* ====================================
           CTA SECTION
        ==================================== */
        .qao-about-cta-section {
            text-align: center;
            padding: 50px 30px;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, 
                rgba(0, 5, 37, 0.8) 0%,
                rgba(1, 40, 145, 0.7) 100%
            );
            backdrop-filter: blur(30px);
            border: 2px solid rgba(141, 220, 250, 0.3);
            border-radius: 40px;
            margin-bottom: 80px;
            box-shadow: 0 30px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
        }

        .qao-about-cta-section::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: -50%;
            left: -50%;
            width: 200%;
            height: 200%;
            background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(141, 220, 250, 0.1), transparent);
            animation: qao-cta-pulse 4s infinite;
        }

        @keyframes qao-cta-pulse {
            0%, 100% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 0.3; }
            50% { transform: scale(1.2); opacity: 0.6; }
        }

        .qao-about-cta-content {
            position: relative;
            z-index: 2;
        }

        .qao-about-cta-title {
            font-size: 3.5rem;
            font-weight: 800;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, #8ddcfa, #caf0fa);
            -webkit-background-clip: text;
            -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
            margin-bottom: 25px;
        }

        .qao-about-cta-text {
            font-size: 1.5rem;
            text-align: justify;
            color: rgba(204, 242, 251, 0.9);
            margin-bottom: 45px;
            line-height: 1.8;
            max-width: 700px;
            margin-left: auto;
            margin-right: auto;
        }

        .qao-about-cta-benefits {
            display: flex;
            justify-content: center;
            gap: 40px;
            margin-bottom: 50px;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
        }

        .qao-about-cta-benefit {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 12px;
            font-size: 1.1rem;
            color: rgba(204, 242, 251, 0.9);
        }

        .qao-about-cta-benefit-icon {
            font-size: 1.5rem;
        }

        .qao-about-cta-buttons {
            display: flex;
            gap: 25px;
            justify-content: center;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
        }

        .qao-about-btn {
            padding: 22px 55px;
            font-size: 1.2rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            border: none;
            border-radius: 50px;
            cursor: pointer;
            transition: all 0.5s ease;
            text-decoration: none;
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 12px;
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
        }

        .qao-about-btn::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: -100%;
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,0.3), transparent);
            transition: left 0.6s;
        }

        .qao-about-btn:hover::before {
            left: 100%;
        }

        .qao-about-btn-primary {
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, #8ddcfa 0%, #012891 100%);
            color: #ffffff;
            box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(141, 220, 250, 0.5);
        }

        .qao-about-btn-primary:hover {
            transform: translateY(-5px) scale(1.05);
            box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(141, 220, 250, 0.7);
        }

        .qao-about-btn-secondary {
            background: rgba(204, 242, 251, 0.05);
            color: #ffffff;
            border: 2px solid rgba(141, 220, 250, 0.5);
            backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
        }

        .qao-about-btn-secondary:hover {
            background: rgba(141, 220, 250, 0.1);
            border-color: #8ddcfa;
            transform: translateY(-5px) scale(1.05);
        }

        /* ====================================
           RESPONSIVE DESIGN
        ==================================== */
        @media (max-width: 1200px) {
            .qao-about-stats-grid,
            .qao-about-team-grid,
            .qao-about-certifications-grid {
                grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
            }

            .qao-about-values-grid {
                grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
            }

            .qao-about-methodology-grid {
                grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
            }

            .qao-about-method-step::after {
                display: none;
            }

            .qao-3d-carousel-container {
                height: 450px;
            }
            
            .qao-3d-slide {
                width: 400px;
            }
        }

        @media (max-width: 768px) {
            .qao-about-hero-title {
                font-size: 3rem;
            }

            .qao-about-hero-subtitle {
                font-size: 1.2rem;
            }

            .qao-about-story-grid {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr;
                gap: 40px;
            }

            .qao-about-story-image img {
                height: 400px;
            }

            .qao-about-story-text h2 {
                font-size: 2.5rem;
            }
            
            
            
             .qao-about-team-image {
            width: 100%;
            hheight:40vh ;
                 
             }
             
            .qao-about-stats-grid,
            .qao-about-values-grid,
            .qao-about-team-grid,
            .qao-about-certifications-grid,
            .qao-about-methodology-grid {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr;
            }

            .qao-about-vm-grid,
            .qao-about-why-grid {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr;
            }

            .qao-about-timeline::before {
                left: 30px;
            }

            .qao-about-timeline-item {
                flex-direction: column !important;
                align-items: flex-start;
                padding-left: 80px;
            }

            .qao-about-timeline-content {
                width: 100%;
            }

            .qao-about-timeline-year {
                left: 30px;
                transform: translateX(-50%);
                width: 70px;
                height: 70px;
                font-size: 1rem;
            }

            .qao-about-section-title {
                font-size: 2.5rem;
            }

            .qao-about-cta-title {
                font-size: 2.2rem;
            }

            .qao-about-cta-text {
                font-size: 1.1rem;
            }

            .qao-about-cta-benefits {
                flex-direction: column;
                align-items: center;
            }

            .qao-about-cta-buttons {
                flex-direction: column;
            }

            .qao-about-btn {
                width: 100%;
                justify-content: center;
            }

            .qao-about-container {
                padding: 0 20px;
            }

            .qao-about-methodology-section,
            .qao-about-cta-section {
                padding: 50px 30px;
            }

            /* 3D Carousel Responsive */
            .qao-3d-carousel-wrapper {
                padding: 60px 10px;
            }
            
            .qao-3d-carousel-container {
                height: 550px;
                perspective: 1200px;
            }
            
            .qao-3d-slide {
                width: 320px;
            }
            
            .qao-3d-slide[data-position="left-1"],
            .qao-3d-slide[data-position="right-1"] {
                transform: translateX(0) translateZ(-500px) scale(0.4);
                opacity: 0.2;
            }
            
            .qao-3d-slide[data-position="left-2"],
            .qao-3d-slide[data-position="right-2"] {
                display: none;
            }
            
            .qao-3d-nav {
                width: 50px;
                height: 50px;
            }
            
            .qao-3d-prev {
                left: 10px;
            }
            
            .qao-3d-next {
                right: 10px;
            }
            
            .qao-3d-card-inner {
                padding: 30px 25px;
            }
            
            .qao-testimonial-text {
                font-size: 0.95rem;
            }
        }

        @media (max-width: 480px) {
            
             .qao-about-hero-content {
             margin-top: -5vh;
             padding: 30px 20px;
             
             }
            
            .qao-about-hero-title {
                font-size: 1.8rem;
                letter-spacing: -1px;
            }
            
            .qao-about-hero-subtitle {
            font-size: 1rem;
            text-align: justify;  
            }

            .qao-about-badge {
                font-size: 0.75rem;
                padding: 10px 20px;
            }

            .qao-about-story-text h2 {
                font-size: 2rem;
            }
             
             .qao-about-story-text p {
            font-size: 1rem;
            text-align: justify;
             } 
            .qao-about-stat-number {
                font-size: 2.5rem;
            }

            .qao-about-vm-card h3 {
                font-size: 1.8rem;
            }

            .qao-about-value-card h4 {
                font-size: 1.3rem;
            }
            
             .qao-about-team-image {
            width: 100%;
            hheight:50vh ;
                 
             }

            .qao-about-section-title {
                font-size: 2rem;
            }

            .qao-about-cta-title {
                font-size: 1.8rem;
            }
            
          
            .qao-about-cta-benefits {
            display: flex;
          
            align-items: Start;
            gap: 40px;
            margin-bottom: 50px;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
        }

           
           
            .qao-about-btn {
                padding: 15px 35px;
                font-size: 1rem;
            }

            .qao-3d-carousel-container {
                height: 500px;
            }
            
            .qao-3d-slide {
                width: 280px;
            }
            
            .qao-testimonial-header {
                flex-direction: column;
                text-align: center;
            }
        }