<?php
session_start();
include 'db.php';
// Latest reviews
$latestReviews = $pdo->query("
SELECT r.comment, r.rating, u.username, c.name AS company_name
FROM reviews r
JOIN users u ON r.user_id = u.id
JOIN companies c ON r.company_id = c.id
ORDER BY r.id DESC
LIMIT 5
")->fetchAll();
// Fetch testimonials from users table
$testimonials = $pdo->query("
SELECT username, testimonial
FROM users
WHERE testimonial IS NOT NULL AND testimonial != ''
ORDER BY id DESC
LIMIT 10
")->fetchAll();
?>
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<meta charset="UTF-8">
<title>About Us - Review Stream</title>
<link rel="stylesheet" href="style.css">
<link rel="stylesheet" href="https://cdnjs.cloudflare.com/ajax/libs/font-awesome/6.4.0/css/all.min.css">
<link href="https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Roboto:wght@400;700&display=swap" rel="stylesheet">
<!-- Sans-serif fonts -->
<link href="https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Roboto&display=swap" rel="stylesheet">
<link href="https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Open+Sans&display=swap" rel="stylesheet">
<link href="https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Poppins&display=swap" rel="stylesheet">
<link href="https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Raleway&display=swap" rel="stylesheet">
<link href="https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Roboto+Slab&display=swap" rel="stylesheet">
<link href="https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Noto+Serif&display=swap" rel="stylesheet">
<!-- Favicon -->
<link rel="icon" href="/favicon.png" type="image/png" />
<style>
body {
margin: 0px;
font-family: 'Roboto', sans-serif;
line-height: 1.6;
padding-bottom: 260px !important;
}
.banner {
background: url('/images/about/banner1.jpg') no-repeat center center;
background-size: cover;
color: white;
text-align: center;
padding: 80px 20px;
}
.banner h1 {
font-size: 3em;
text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
}
.hero-img {
width: 100%;
height: 300px;
object-fit: cover;
border-radius: 8px;
margin: 20px 0;
}
.content-layout {
display: flex;
gap: 40px; /* increased gap */
flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.main-content { flex: 3; min-width: 250px; }
.sidebar {
flex: 1;
min-width: 200px;
display: flex;
flex-direction: column;
gap: 15px;
}
.main-content .card {
background: white;
border-radius: 12px;
padding: 25px;
box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
transition: box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}
.main-content .card:hover {
box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
}
.main-content h2, .main-content h3 {
color: #4A90E2;
margin-top: 15px;
margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.main-content p, .main-content ul {
font-size: 1.05em;
color: #444;
}
.main-content ul li {
margin-bottom: 6px;
}
/* --- SIDEBAR --- */
.sidebar {
display: flex;
flex-direction: column;
gap: 20px;
}
.sidebar-card {
background: white;
border-radius: 12px;
padding: 20px;
box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.07);
transition: box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}
.sidebar-card:hover {
box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
}
/* Optional dark mode support */
body.dark-mode .sidebar-card {
background: #1e1e1e;
}
/* --- TESTIMONIAL SLIDER --- */
.slider-wrapper {
position: relative;
margin-top: 20px;
}
.slider-container {
display: flex;
overflow-x: auto;
scroll-behavior: smooth;
gap: 16px;
padding-bottom: 5px;
}
.slider-card {
flex: 0 0 auto;
background: linear-gradient(145deg, #ffffff, #f0f0f0);
border-radius: 12px;
padding: 18px;
width: 240px;
box-shadow: 0 3px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}
.slider-card:hover {
transform: translateY(-4px);
box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
}
.slider-card p {
font-size: 0.95em;
color: #333;
}
.testimonial-tag {
font-size: 0.8em;
color: #666;
}
/* --- SLIDER ARROWS --- */
.slider-arrow {
background: rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
color: white;
width: 32px;
height: 32px;
font-size: 1em;
border: none;
cursor: pointer;
border-radius: 50%;
transition: background 0.3s;
}
.slider-arrow:hover {
background: rgba(0,0,0,0.7);
}
.slider-arrow.left { left: -12px; }
.slider-arrow.right { right: -12px; }
/* --- BUTTON --- */
.btn-primary {
display: inline-block;
background: #4A90E2;
color: white;
padding: 10px 18px;
border-radius: 6px;
text-decoration: none;
margin-top: 10px;
transition: background 0.3s ease;
}
.btn-primary:hover {
background: #4A90E2;
}
/* --- MISSION, VALUES, WHY CHOOSE, CTA SECTIONS --- */
.mission, .values, .why-choose, .cta {
background: #f9f9f9;
border: 1px solid #e6e6e6;
border-radius: 10px;
padding: 20px;
margin-top: 20px;
}
.mission h3, .values h3, .why-choose h3, .cta h3 {
color: #4A90E2;
font-weight: 600;
}
/* --- DARK MODE SUPPORT (optional) --- */
body.dark-mode {
background: #121212;
color: #e0e0e0;
}
body.dark-mode .main-content .card,
body.dark-mode .sidebar,
body.dark-mode .mission,
body.dark-mode .values,
body.dark-mode .why-choose,
body.dark-mode .cta {
background: #1e1e1e;
color: #e0e0e0;
}
body.dark-mode .slider-card {
background: #2c2c2c;
color: #ddd;
}
body.dark-mode .slider-arrow {
background: rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
}
/* --- CONTAINER SPACING --- */
.container {
max-width: 1200px;
margin: auto;
padding: 20px;
}
.star-box { display: inline-block; width: 20px; height: 20px; margin-right: 2px; text-align: center; line-height: 20px; border-radius: 3px; }
.star-box.filled { background: #00b67a; color: white; }
.star-box.empty { background: #d3d3d3; color: white; }
/* Collapsible menu */
.menu { display: none; flex-direction: column; }
.menu.active { display: flex; }
.menu a { padding: 8px 0; text-decoration: none; color: #333; }
.menu-toggle { font-size: 1.5em; cursor: pointer; }
@media(min-width: 768px){
.menu { display: flex !important; flex-direction: row; }
.menu a { margin-left: 15px; }
.menu-toggle { display: none; }
}
.about-flex {
max-width: 1000px;
margin: 0 auto;
padding: 20px;
}
.about-img {
float: left;
width: 400px;
height: 450px;
object-fit: cover;
margin-right: 20px; /* space between image and text */
border-radius: 8px; /* optional */
}
.about-text {
flex: 1;
min-width: 250px; /* ensure text doesn't get too narrow on small screens */
}
.about-text p {
text-align: justify; /* makes text flow neatly under the image */
overflow: hidden; /* ensure container wraps around floated image */
}
.fixed-footer {
position: fixed;
left: 0;
bottom: 0;
width: 100%;
background: #222;
text-align: center;
padding: 10px 0;
color: #fff;
z-index: 1000;
}
.fixed-footer p{
font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif !important;
font-size: 13px !important;
}
.footer-menu a {
margin: 0 10px;
text-decoration: none;
color: #fff;
font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif !important;
font-size: 13px !important;
}
.footer-menu a:hover {
text-decoration: underline;
}
.topbar {
display:flex;
justify-content:space-between;
align-items:center;
padding:10px 20px;
background:#007BFF;
color:white;
}
.logo {
font-size: 20px;
font-weight: bold;
display: flex;
align-items: center;
gap: 10px;
}
.logo-icon {
display: inline-flex;
align-items: center;
justify-content: center;
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #a2d4f5, #fefb72); /* light blue to lemon */
border-radius: 50%;
width: 36px;
height: 36px;
box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
margin-right: 8px;
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<div class="topbar">
<div class="logo"><div class="logo-icon"><i class="fas fa-shield-alt" style="color: skyblue; font-size: 25px; margin-left: 6px !important; text-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);"></i>
</div> REVIEW STREAM
</div>
<div class="menu-toggle" onclick="document.querySelector('.menu').classList.toggle('active')">
<i class="fas fa-bars"></i>
</div>
<div class="menu">
<a href="index.php">Home</a>
<a href="companies.php">Companies</a>
<a href="blog.php">Newsroom</a>
<?php if(isset($_SESSION['user_id'])): ?>
<a href="user-settings.php">My Settings</a>
<a href="logout.php">Logout</a>
<?php else: ?>
<a href="login.php">Login</a>
<?php endif; ?>
<button class="dark-mode-toggle" onclick="document.body.classList.toggle('dark-mode')">🌓</button>
</div>
</div>
<div class="banner">
<h1>About Us</h1>
<p>Discover who we are, what drives us, and why millions trust Review Stream.</p>
</div>
<div class="container">
<div class="content-layout">
<div class="main-content">
<div class="card">
<div class="about-flex">
<img src="images/about/comp-img.jpg" alt="About Review Stream" class="about-img">
<div class="about-text">
<div class="about-text">
<h2><i class="fas fa-info-circle"></i> About Review Stream</h2>
<p>
Welcome to <strong>Review Stream</strong> — your trusted online platform for authentic user reviews across thousands of companies worldwide.
Founded to empower consumers and businesses alike, we provide a transparent space where feedback flows freely.
Every opinion matters, helping people make smarter choices and businesses build trust.
</p>
<p>
Our mission goes beyond collecting reviews: we aim to create a global community rooted in honesty and constructive dialogue.
By sharing real stories and insights, users help shape better decisions and improve services across industries.
</p>
<p>
Together, we're making reviews more meaningful: strengthening trust, encouraging improvement, and connecting voices from around the world.
</p>
</div>
</div>
</div>
<h3><i class="fas fa-users"></i> What Users Are Saying About Review Stream</h3>
<div class="slider-wrapper">
<div class="slider-container" id="testimonialSlider">
<?php foreach($testimonials as $t): ?>
<div class="slider-card">
<p><?= nl2br(htmlspecialchars($t['testimonial'])) ?></p>
<small class="testimonial-tag"><i class="fas fa-user-check"></i> <?= htmlspecialchars($t['username']) ?></small>
</div>
<?php endforeach; ?>
</div>
</div>
<div class="mission">
<h3><i class="fas fa-bullseye"></i> Our Mission</h3>
<p>To bring transparency to the marketplace by connecting consumers and businesses through authentic reviews,
helping people make informed decisions and companies improve through real feedback.</p>
</div>
<div class="values">
<h3><i class="fas fa-handshake"></i> Our Values</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Trust:</strong> Integrity and honesty are at the core of what we do.</li>
<li><strong>Transparency:</strong> Open sharing of real user experiences.</li>
<li><strong>Empowerment:</strong> Giving voice to consumers and businesses alike.</li>
<li><strong>Innovation:</strong> Continuously improving our platform for better user experience.</li>
</ul>
</div>
<div class="why-choose">
<h3><i class="fas fa-check-circle"></i> Why Choose Review Stream?</h3>
<ul>
<li>Thousands of verified reviews updated daily</li>
<li>Easy-to-use interface with powerful search tools</li>
<li>Community-driven and unbiased ratings</li>
<li>Supports businesses in improving reputation</li>
</ul>
</div>
<div class="cta">
<h3><i class="fas fa-user-plus"></i> Join Our Community</h3>
<p>Sign up today to share your own reviews or discover what others are saying about the brands you care about most.</p>
<a href="register.php" class="btn-primary">Get Started</a>
</div>
</div>
</div>
<div class="sidebar">
<div class="sidebar-card">
<h4>Latest Reviews</h4>
<?php foreach($latestReviews as $rev): ?>
<p><strong><?= htmlspecialchars($rev['username']) ?></strong> on <em><?= htmlspecialchars($rev['company_name']) ?></em>:</p>
<div>
<?php for($i=1;$i<=5;$i++): ?>
<span class="star-box <?= $i<=$rev['rating'] ? 'filled' : 'empty' ?>">★</span>
<?php endfor; ?>
(<?= $rev['rating'] ?>/5)
</div>
<p style="margin-top:2px;"><?= htmlspecialchars(substr($rev['comment'],0,50)) ?>...</p>
<hr>
<?php endforeach; ?>
</div>
<div class="sidebar-card">
<h4>Top Rated Companies</h4>
<?php foreach($topCompanies as $top): ?>
<div style="display:flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;margin-bottom:5px;">
<img src="images/companies/<?= htmlspecialchars($top['image']) ?>" alt="<?= htmlspecialchars($top['name']) ?>" style="width:30px;height:30px;object-fit:contain;">
<span><?= htmlspecialchars($top['name']) ?> (<?= $top['avg_rating'] ?>/5)</span>
</div>
<?php endforeach; ?>
</div>
<div class="sidebar-card">
<h4>Latest Blog Posts</h4>
<?php foreach($latestBlogs as $b): ?>
<p><a href="blog_details.php?id=<?= $b['id'] ?>"><?= htmlspecialchars($b['title']) ?></a></p>
<?php endforeach; ?>
</div>
</div>
</div>
</div>
<?php include 'footer.php'; ?>
<script>
// Auto slide
const slider = document.getElementById('testimonialSlider');
let scrollAmount = 0;
setInterval(() => {
slider.scrollBy({ left: 1, behavior: 'smooth' });
scrollAmount += 1;
if (scrollAmount >= slider.scrollWidth - slider.clientWidth) scrollAmount = 0;
}, 20);
// Manual arrows
function scrollSlider(distance) {
slider.scrollBy({ left: distance, behavior: 'smooth' });
}
</script>
</body>
</html>