/* --- PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATIONS --- */
* {
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

/* Reduce motion for users who prefer it */
@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;
  }
}

/* --- PRELOADER --- */
#preloader {
  position: fixed;
  z-index: 9999;
  top: 0; left: 0; width: 100vw; height: 100vh;
  background: #181A1B;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  pointer-events: all;
  transition: opacity 0.6s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
}
#preloader.fade-out {
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.preloader-row {
  width: 100vw;
  overflow: hidden;
  height: 60px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  user-select: none;
}
.preloader-row--top .preloader-loading-text {
  display: flex;
  animation: loading-row-ltr 4s linear infinite;
}
.preloader-row--bottom .preloader-loading-text {
  display: flex;
  animation: loading-row-rtl 4s linear infinite;
}
.preloader-loading-text span {
  color: #fff;
  font-family: 'Poppins', 'Inter', sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.4em;
  margin: 0 2vw;
  opacity: 0.85;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 8px #000a;
}
@keyframes loading-row-ltr {
  0% { transform: translateX(-20vw); }
  100% { transform: translateX(20vw); }
}
@keyframes loading-row-rtl {
  0% { transform: translateX(20vw); }
  100% { transform: translateX(-20vw); }
}
.preloader-center {
  flex: 1 1 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}
#preloader-percentage {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 7vw;
  line-height: 2;
  min-width: 3ch;
  height: 2em;
  vertical-align: middle;
}
.preloader-percentage-outline,
.preloader-percentage-fill {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  font-size: inherit;
  font-family: inherit;
  font-weight: inherit;
  letter-spacing: inherit;
  line-height: 2em;
  text-align: center;
  pointer-events: none;
  user-select: none;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}
.preloader-percentage-outline {
  color: transparent;
  -webkit-text-stroke: 2.5px #fff;
  text-stroke: 2.5px #fff;
  opacity: 0.7;
  z-index: 2;
}
.preloader-percentage-fill {
  color: #fff;
  z-index: 1;
  overflow: hidden;
  white-space: nowrap;
  /* Animate vertical fill using a CSS variable, reveal from bottom */
  clip-path: inset(0 0 var(--preloader-fill-vert, 100%) 0);
  transition: clip-path 0.18s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .preloader-row { height: 36px; }
  #preloader-percentage { font-size: 14vw; }
}
/* --- END PRELOADER --- */

/* -------------------------------------------------------------
   Ross Preloader (Sleek-style clone)
   ------------------------------------------------------------- */
:root {
  --ross-preloader-bg: #1e211e;
  --ross-preloader-stroke-color: #ffffff;
  --ross-preloader-text-color: #ffffff;
  --ross-preloader-marquee-gap: 7rem;
  --ross-preloader-marquee-font-size: 1rem;
  --ross-preloader-marquee-letterspace: 4px;
  --ross-preloader-noise-opacity: 0.05;
  --ross-preloader-noise-img: url("https://assets.website-files.com/63711f8638b99b3cd326f3a4/6371272963d653cd3285f62a_Grain_overlay.gif");
  --ross-preloader-fade-duration: 500ms;
  --ross-preloader-marquee-duration: 16s;
  --ross-preloader-split-duration: 700ms;
}
.ross-preloader {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 9999;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  background: var(--ross-preloader-bg);
  width: 100vw;
  height: 100vh;
  overflow: hidden;
  pointer-events: all;
  opacity: 1;
  transition: opacity var(--ross-preloader-fade-duration) ease;
}
.ross-preloader.is-fading {
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  background:#000;
}
.ross-preloader.is-hidden {
  display: none !important;
}
.ross-preloader-trigger {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 0;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.ross-preloader-pct-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  height: 30vmin;
  line-height: 1;
}
.ross-preloader-pct-fill {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: flex-end;
  width: 100%;
  height: 0%;
  background-color: #fff;
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  color: var(--ross-preloader-text-color);
}
.ross-preloader-pct-num,
.ross-preloader-pct-sign {
  font-size: 30vmin;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -2px;
  color: transparent;
  -webkit-text-stroke: 1px var(--ross-preloader-stroke-color);
  text-stroke: 1px var(--ross-preloader-stroke-color);
  -webkit-font-smoothing: subpixel-antialiased;
}
.ross-preloader-noise {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  background-image: var(--ross-preloader-noise-img);
  background-size: auto;
  background-position: 0 0;
  opacity: var(--ross-preloader-noise-opacity);
}
.ross-preloader-marquee {
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  display: flex;
  padding-block: 1rem;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  flex-wrap: nowrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--ross-preloader-marquee-gap);
  font-size: var(--ross-preloader-marquee-font-size);
  letter-spacing: var(--ross-preloader-marquee-letterspace);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  line-height: 1;
  color: #fff;
  z-index: 5;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity:1;
  transform:none;
}
.ross-preloader-marquee.is-top{top:0;}
.ross-preloader-marquee.is-bottom{bottom:0;}
.ross-preloader-marquee-track {
  display: inline-flex;
  gap: var(--ross-preloader-marquee-gap);
  white-space: nowrap;
  will-change: transform;
}
@keyframes ross-marquee-ltr {
  0%   { transform: translateX(calc(-1 * var(--ross-marquee-shift, 50%))); }
  100% { transform: translateX(0); }
}
@keyframes ross-marquee-rtl {
  0%   { transform: translateX(0); }
  100% { transform: translateX(calc(-1 * var(--ross-marquee-shift, 50%))); }
}
.ross-preloader-marquee-track[data-direction="ltr"] {
  animation: ross-marquee-ltr var(--ross-preloader-marquee-duration) linear infinite;
}
.ross-preloader-marquee-track[data-direction="rtl"] {
  animation: ross-marquee-rtl var(--ross-preloader-marquee-duration) linear infinite;
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .ross-preloader-marquee-track { animation: none !important; transform: none !important; }
}
@media (max-width:600px){
  .ross-preloader-pct-num,
  .ross-preloader-pct-sign { font-size: 22vmin; }
  .ross-preloader-pct-wrapper { height: 22vmin; }
  .ross-preloader-marquee { padding-block: .5rem; }
}

/* ----- Split Gate (clone + vertical mask) ----- */
:root {
  --ross-preloader-split-duration: 700ms;
}

.ross-preloader-split {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 100;
  display: none;          /* revealed by JS at split */
  pointer-events: none;
}

.ross-preloader-split-half {
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;            /* full height – we mask each half with clip-path */
  overflow: hidden;
  will-change: transform;
  transform: translateY(0);
  transition: transform var(--ross-preloader-split-duration) cubic-bezier(.77,0,.18,1);
}

/* show only upper half of its content */
.ross-preloader-split-half.top {
  top: 0;
  clip-path: inset(0 0 50% 0);
}
/* show only lower half */
.ross-preloader-split-half.bottom {
  bottom: 0;
  clip-path: inset(50% 0 0 0);
}

/* the cloned full preloader lives inside each half */
.ross-preloader-split-inner {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
}

/* animate apart */
.ross-preloader-split.is-open .ross-preloader-split-half.top {
  transform: translateY(-100%);
}
.ross-preloader-split.is-open .ross-preloader-split-half.bottom {
  transform: translateY(100%);
}

/* hide the live preloader content when split starts */
.ross-preloader.split-active > *:not(.ross-preloader-split) {
  visibility: hidden;
}

:root {
  --ff-heading: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  --ff-body:     'Inter', sans-serif;
  --fs-base:     1rem;     /* 16px */
  --lh-base:     1.6;
  --fs-h2:       2.5rem;   /* Selected Projects */
  --fs-h3:       1.5rem;   /* Project titles */
  --fs-tech:     0.875rem; /* tech tags */
  
  /* Focus ring color */
  --focus-color: #4F46E5;
  --focus-ring: 0 0 0 3px rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.3);
}

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  font-size: 100%; 
  font-family: var(--ff-body); 
  line-height: var(--lh-base);
}

body {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  background: #0B0F1A;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

/* --- FOCUS STATES FOR ACCESSIBILITY --- */
*:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--focus-color);
  outline-offset: 2px;
  border-radius: 2px;
}

/* Custom focus for buttons and links */
.btn:focus-visible,
.contact-btn:focus-visible,
.btn-sm:focus-visible,
.btn-lg:focus-visible {
  box-shadow: var(--focus-ring);
  outline: none;
}

.nav-link:focus-visible {
  background: rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.1);
  border-radius: 8px;
  outline: none;
}

/* HERO SECTION */

.hero {
  min-height: 100vh;
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  background: #0B0F1A;
  padding-top: 100px;
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: 0; /* Force new stacking context so overlays cannot cover next section */
}

.hero-inner {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  height: 100vh;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.hero-inner::before {
  display: none;
}

/* Extended grid for entire hero section */
.hero::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%; /* Ensure grid only covers hero */
  transform-origin: top center;
  transform: perspective(800px) rotateX(65deg);
  background-image:
    repeating-linear-gradient(
      to right,
      rgba(79,70,229,0.18) 0,
      rgba(79,70,229,0.18) 2px,
      transparent 2px,
      transparent 48px
    ),
    repeating-linear-gradient(
      to bottom,
      rgba(79,70,229,0.18) 0,
      rgba(79,70,229,0.18) 2px,
      transparent 2px,
      transparent 48px
    );
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 8px #4F46E5);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Blur effect that increases towards the bottom */
.hero::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; top: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%; /* Ensure blur only covers hero */
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
  background:
    linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 50%, rgba(11,15,26,0.2) 70%, rgba(11,15,26,0.6) 85%, rgba(11,15,26,0.95) 100%),
    linear-gradient(to right, #0B0F1A 0%, transparent 10%, transparent 90%, #0B0F1A 100%);
  filter: blur(4px);
  opacity: 0.8;
}

/* NAVIGATION BAR */
.navigation-bar {
  position: fixed;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
  min-height: 64px;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  width: 100vw;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  top: 0;
  background: rgba(11, 15, 26, 0.32); /* transparent dark glassy background */
  backdrop-filter: blur(18px) saturate(180%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(18px) saturate(180%);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(30, 32, 54, 0.08);
  z-index: 1000;
}

.nav-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: nowrap;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 2rem;
}

.nav-menu {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: row;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  flex-wrap: nowrap;
  overflow-x: visible;
  min-width: 380px;
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.contact-btn {
  white-space: nowrap;
  margin-left: 0.5rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.logo {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-right: auto;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  height: 100%;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.logo:hover,
.logo:focus-visible {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.logo img {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  min-width: 36px;
  min-height: 36px;
  max-width: 40px;
  max-height: 40px;
  margin-right: 0;
}

.nav-link {
  position: relative;
  color: #fff;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  border-radius: 8px;
}

.nav-link:hover,
.nav-link:focus-visible {
  color: #4F46E5;
  background: rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.1);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.nav-link.active {
  color: #4F46E5;
  background: rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.15);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.contact-btn { 
  padding: 0.5rem 1.25rem; 
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.6); 
  border-radius: 24px; 
  color: #fff; 
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.contact-btn:hover,
.contact-btn:focus-visible {
  border-color: #4F46E5;
  background: rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.1);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.navigation-bar::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
  height: 12px;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 999;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(79,70,229,0.12) 0%, rgba(11,15,26,0.0) 100%);
  filter: blur(8px);
}

/* HERO CONTENT */
.hero-content {
  flex: 1 1 0;
  min-width: 0;
  z-index: 3;
  max-width:600px; margin:0 auto; padding:2rem; text-align:left; color:#fff;
}
.hero-badge {
  display:inline-block;
  font-size:0.75rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:0.05em;
  color:rgba(255,255,255,0.7); background:rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2); border-radius:999px;
  padding:0.25rem 0.75rem; opacity:0.8; margin-bottom:1rem;
}
.hero-title {
  font-size:3.5rem; line-height:1.1; font-weight:700; margin:0.5rem 0;
}
.highlight.gradient {
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,#4F46E5,#3B82F6);
  -webkit-background-clip:text; -webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;
}
.highlight.underline {
  position:relative; color:#fff;
}
.highlight.underline::after {
  content:""; position:absolute; left:0; bottom:-4px;
  width:100%; height:3px; background:linear-gradient(90deg,#4F46E5,#3B82F6);
  transform:scaleX(0); transform-origin:left; transition:transform .4s ease;
}
.highlight.underline:hover::after,
.highlight.underline:focus-visible::after {
  transform:scaleX(1);
}
.hero-subtitle { font-size:1.125rem; color:#CBD5E1; margin-bottom:1.5rem; }
.btn.hero-cta {
  display:inline-block; padding:0.75rem 1.5rem;
  font-size:1rem; font-weight:600;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,#4F46E5,#3B82F6);
  border-radius:12px;
  box-shadow:0 8px 24px rgba(79,70,229,0.4);
  color:#fff; text-decoration:none;
  transition:transform .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
}
.hero-cta-group {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.btn.hero-cta {
  display:inline-block; 
  padding:0.75rem 1.5rem;
  font-size:1rem; 
  font-weight:600;
  border-radius:12px;
  text-decoration:none;
  transition:transform .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
}

.btn.hero-cta.primary {
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,#4F46E5,#3B82F6);
  box-shadow:0 8px 24px rgba(79,70,229,0.4);
  color:#fff;
}

.btn.hero-cta.secondary {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
  color: #fff;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.btn.hero-cta:hover,
.btn.hero-cta:focus-visible { 
  transform:translateY(-2px); 
}

.btn.hero-cta.primary:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(79,70,229,0.5);
}

.btn.hero-cta.secondary:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  border-color: rgba(79,70,229,0.5);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(79,70,229,0.2);
}

/* FLOATING CARDS */
.hero-cards {
  flex: 0 0 340px;
  margin-left: 3rem;
  margin-right: 2rem;
  position: relative;
  height: 500px;
  display: block;
  z-index: 3;
}
.floating-card {
  z-index: 4;
  position: absolute;
  width: 100px;
  height: 100px;
  background:
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(79,70,229,0.18) 0%, rgba(59,130,246,0.10) 100%),
    rgba(11,15,26,0.85);
  border-radius: 20px;
  box-shadow:
    0 8px 32px 0 rgba(79,70,229,0.35),
    0 1.5px 8px 0 rgba(59,130,246,0.18),
    0 0 0 2px rgba(79,70,229,0.18) inset;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(79,70,229,0.18);
  transition:
    transform .3s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1),
    box-shadow .3s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1),
    background .3s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
  pointer-events: auto;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  backdrop-filter: blur(2px);
  /* 3D effect at rest */
  transform: perspective(600px) rotateY(-12deg) rotateX(6deg) scale(1);
}

.floating-card:hover,
.floating-card:focus-visible {
  transform: perspective(600px) translateY(-16px) scale(1.08) rotateY(-6deg) rotateX(2deg);
  box-shadow:
    0 16px 48px 0 rgba(79,70,229,0.45),
    0 2px 16px 0 rgba(59,130,246,0.22),
    0 0 16px 4px rgba(79,70,229,0.18) inset;
  border-color: #4F46E5;
  background:
    linear-gradient(120deg, rgba(79,70,229,0.28) 0%, rgba(59,130,246,0.18) 100%),
    rgba(11,15,26,0.92);
  outline: none;
}

.floating-card img {
  width:48px; height:48px; display:block; margin:auto;
}
.card-1 { top: 15%; right: 10%; }
.card-2 { top: 45%; right: 22%; }
.card-3 { top: 75%; right: 16%; }

.floating-card[title]:hover::after,
.floating-card[title]:focus::after {
  content: attr(title);
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%; bottom: 110%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  background: rgba(30,32,54,0.95);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  padding: 0.4em 1em;
  border-radius: 8px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 1;
  z-index: 10;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(79,70,229,0.18);
  transition: opacity 0.2s;
}
.floating-card[title]::after {
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.2s;
  pointer-events: none;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero-title { font-size:2.5rem; }
  .nav-inner { padding:0 1rem; }
  .hero-cards { display:none; }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .navigation-bar {
    padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
    min-height: 64px;
  }
  .nav-inner {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: row;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    position: relative;
    padding: 0 1rem;
    height: 64px;
    width: 100%;
  }
  .logo {
    position: static;
    left: unset;
    transform: none;
    margin: 0;
    z-index: 2;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex: 0 0 auto;
    min-width: 48px;
  }
  .burger-menu {
    display: flex;
    margin-left: 8px;
    position: static;
    z-index: 3;
    flex: 0 0 auto;
  }
  .nav-right {
    display: none;
  }
  .logo img {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    min-width: 36px;
    min-height: 36px;
    max-width: 40px;
    max-height: 40px;
  }
  .nav-menu {
    display: none;
    position: fixed;
    top: 64px;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    background: rgba(11,15,26,0.98);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    flex-direction: column;
    padding: 2rem 1rem;
    transform: translateY(-100%);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
    z-index: 999;
  }
  .nav-menu.active {
    display: flex;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
  .nav-menu a {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 1rem 0;
    text-align: center;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  }
  .nav-menu a:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
  }
  .nav-right {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    justify-content: flex-end;
  }
  .contact-btn {
    display: none;
  }
  .burger-menu {
    display: flex;
    order: -1;
    margin-right: auto;
  }
  .hero {
    min-height: 80vh;
    height: auto;
    padding-bottom: 1rem;
    padding-top: 56px;
  }
  .hero-inner {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    height: auto;
    padding: 1.5rem 0.5rem;
  }
  .hero-content {
    max-width: 100%;
    padding: 1rem 0.5rem;
    text-align: left;
  }
  .hero-title {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }
  .hero-cards {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: row;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: flex-end;
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    margin: 1.5rem 0 0 0;
    gap: 1rem;
  }
  .floating-card {
    position: static;
    width: 64px;
    height: 64px;
    margin: 0;
    transform: none !important;
  }
  .floating-card img {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
  }
  .card-1, .card-2, .card-3 {
    top: auto !important;
    right: auto !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .sticky-burger {
    position: fixed;
    top: 18px;
    right: 18px;
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    background: rgba(11, 15, 26, 0.32);
    backdrop-filter: blur(18px) saturate(180%);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(18px) saturate(180%);
    border-radius: 12px;
    z-index: 2000;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(30, 32, 54, 0.12);
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: transform 0.2s ease;
  }
  
  .sticky-burger:hover,
  .sticky-burger:focus-visible {
    transform: scale(1.1);
  }
  
  .sticky-burger span {
    display: block;
    width: 24px;
    height: 3px;
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 2px;
    margin: 3px 0;
    transition: all 0.3s;
  }
  /* Hide the default burger in nav-inner */
  .nav-inner .burger-menu { display: none !important; }
}

/* Skills Showcase Section */
.skills-showcase-section {
  background: #0A0D19;
  padding: 5rem 1.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  position: relative;
}

.skills-showcase-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: 
    repeating-linear-gradient(
      to right,
      rgba(79,70,229,0.02) 0,
      rgba(79,70,229,0.02) 2px,
      transparent 2px,
      transparent 64px
    );
  pointer-events: none;
}

.social-proof-title {
  font-family: var(--ff-heading);
  font-size: 2.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.stats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr));
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 4rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.stat-item {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border-radius: 16px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.stat-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  background: rgba(79,70,229,0.08);
  border-color: rgba(79,70,229,0.2);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(79,70,229,0.15);
}

.stat-number {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #4F46E5;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  line-height: 1;
}

.stat-label {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: #CBD5E1;
  font-weight: 500;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.client-testimonials {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
  gap: 2rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.testimonial {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 2rem;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.testimonial::before {
  content: '"';
  position: absolute;
  top: 1rem;
  left: 1.5rem;
  font-size: 4rem;
  color: rgba(79,70,229,0.2);
  font-family: serif;
  line-height: 1;
}

.testimonial:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: rgba(79,70,229,0.3);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(79,70,229,0.15);
}

.testimonial-content {
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.testimonial-content p {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #E2E8F0;
  margin: 0;
  font-style: italic;
}

.testimonial-author {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.author-name {
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.author-title {
  color: #94A3B8;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  opacity: 0.9;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .skills-showcase-section {
    padding: 4rem 1rem;
  }
  
  .social-proof-title {
    font-size: 1.875rem;
  }
  
  .stats-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1rem;
  }
  
  .stat-number {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }
  
  .client-testimonials {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }
  
  .testimonial {
    padding: 1.5rem;
  }
}

/* Process Section */
.process-section {
  background: #0B0F1A;
  padding: 6rem 1.5rem;
  position: relative;
}

.process-section .container {
  max-width: 1000px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.process-section .section-subtitle {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  color: #94A3B8;
  margin: 1rem auto 4rem;
  max-width: 600px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.process-steps {
  display: grid;
  gap: 3rem;
  margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

.process-step {
  display: flex;
  gap: 2rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 2.5rem;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.process-step::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(79,70,229,0.02) 0%, rgba(59,130,246,0.02) 100%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.process-step:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: rgba(79,70,229,0.3);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(79,70,229,0.15);
}

.process-step:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

.step-icon {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #4F46E5, #3B82F6);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(79,70,229,0.3);
}

.step-number {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: white;
}

.step-content {
  flex: 1;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.step-title {
  font-family: var(--ff-heading);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.step-description {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #CBD5E1;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.step-duration {
  display: inline-block;
  background: rgba(79,70,229,0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(79,70,229,0.2);
  border-radius: 999px;
  padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #A78BFA;
}

.process-cta {
  text-align: center;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 3rem 2rem;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.process-cta h3 {
  font-family: var(--ff-heading);
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.process-cta p {
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  color: #94A3B8;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .process-section {
    padding: 4rem 1rem;
  }
  
  .process-steps {
    gap: 2rem;
  }
  
  .process-step {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    padding: 2rem;
  }
  
  .step-icon {
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
  
  .process-cta {
    padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
  }
  
  .process-cta h3 {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
  }
}

/* Services Section */
.services-section {
  background: #0A0D19;
  padding: 6rem 1.5rem;
  padding-top: 3rem;
}
.services-section .container {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.section-title {
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  font-size: 2.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 4rem;
}
.services-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 2.5rem;
}
.service-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 2rem;
  text-align: center;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(79,70,229,0.2);
  min-height: 320px;
}
.service-card:hover,
.service-card:focus-within {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(79,70,229,0.35); /* pop on hover */
  border-color: rgba(79,70,229,0.4);
}
.service-icon {
  width: 64px;
  height: auto;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  transition: filter 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
}
.service-card:hover .service-icon {
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 8px #4F46E5);
  transform: scale(1.1);
}
.service-title {
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.375rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.service-desc {
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #CBD5E1;
}

.service-link {
  display: inline-block;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  text-decoration: none;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  transition: transform .2s ease;
}
.service-link:hover,
.service-link:focus-visible {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.underline-accent {
  color: #CBD5E1;
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 2px;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.underline-accent::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: #3B82F6;
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform .3s ease;
}
.underline-accent:hover::after,
.underline-accent:focus-visible::after {
  transform: scaleX(1);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .service-desc {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    line-height: 1.4;
  }
}

/* Portfolio Section */
.portfolio-section {
  background: #0B0F1A;
  padding: 6rem 1.5rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
  margin-top: 0;
}
.portfolio-section .container {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
}
.portfolio-section .section-title {
  font-family: var(--ff-heading);
  font-size: var(--fs-h2);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

/* Grid */
.portfolio-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 2.5rem;
  align-items: stretch;
}

/* Cards */
.project-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform .3s ease, box-shadow .3s ease, border-color .3s ease;
  min-height: 380px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
}
.project-card:hover,
.project-card:focus-within {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(79,70,229,0.3);
  border-color: rgba(79,70,229,0.4);
}

/* Thumbnail */
.project-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 180px;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.project-card:hover .project-img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.project-overlay {
  padding: 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
  text-align: left;
  position: relative;
}

.project-results {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.result-metric {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(79,70,229,0.15), rgba(59,130,246,0.15));
  border: 1px solid rgba(79,70,229,0.3);
  border-radius: 999px;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #A78BFA;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.project-title {
  font-family: var(--ff-heading);
  font-size: var(--fs-h3);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin: 0 0 0.5rem;
  color: #fff;
}
.project-tech {
  font-size: var(--fs-tech);
  color: #CBD5E1;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  font-weight: 500;
}
.project-description {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #CBD5E1;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.project-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

/* Small Buttons */
.btn-sm {
  padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
  background: #4F46E5;
  border-radius: 8px;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  transition: all .2s ease;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.btn-sm:hover,
.btn-sm:focus-visible {
  background: #3B82F6;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(79,70,229,0.3);
}
.btn-sm.outline {
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid #fff;
}
.btn-sm.outline:hover,
.btn-sm.outline:focus-visible {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  border-color: #4F46E5;
}

/* Portfolio CTA */
.portfolio-cta {
  margin-top: 4rem;
  text-align: center;
}

.btn-lg {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 1rem 2rem;
  background: #4F46E5;
  border-radius: 12px;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  transition: all .3s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(79,70,229,0.3);
}
.btn-lg:hover,
.btn-lg:focus-visible {
  background: #3B82F6;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(79,70,229,0.4);
}

/* About Section */
.about-section {
  background: #0A0D19;
  padding: 6rem 1rem;
}
.about-inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 250px 1fr;
  grid-gap: 3rem;
  align-items: center;
  max-width: 1000px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.about-photo img {
  width: 250px;
  height: 250px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 4px solid rgba(79,70,229,0.5);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(79,70,229,0.3);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}
.about-photo img:hover {
  transform: scale(1.05);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(79,70,229,0.4);
}
.about-text {
  color: #A1AFC0;
  max-width: 600px;
}
.about-text .section-title {
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  color: #fff;
}
.about-text p {
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}
.skills-list {
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}
.skills-list span {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 0.4rem 0.8rem;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
}
.skills-list span:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(79,70,229,0.2), rgba(59,130,246,0.2));
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  border-color: rgba(79,70,229,0.3);
}

/* Enhanced About Section Styles */
.about-philosophy,
.about-approach,
.about-personality {
  margin: 2rem 0;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border-radius: 16px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.about-philosophy:hover,
.about-approach:hover,
.about-personality:hover {
  background: rgba(79,70,229,0.05);
  border-color: rgba(79,70,229,0.2);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.about-philosophy h3,
.about-approach h3,
.about-personality h3 {
  font-family: var(--ff-heading);
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.about-philosophy p,
.about-approach p,
.about-personality p {
  color: #CBD5E1;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
}

.about-values {
  display: grid;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin: 2rem 0;
}

.value-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1rem;
  padding: 1rem;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.02);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  border-radius: 12px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.value-item:hover {
  background: rgba(79,70,229,0.05);
  border-color: rgba(79,70,229,0.2);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.value-icon {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
}

.value-item strong {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.value-item p {
  color: #94A3B8;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.4;
}
.about-actions {
  margin-top: 2rem;
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .about-inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .about-photo { 
    order: -1; 
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem; 
  }
  .about-actions {
    justify-content: center;
  }
}

.nav-right {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.burger-menu {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-around;
  width: 30px;
  height: 30px;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0;
  z-index: 10;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.burger-menu:hover,
.burger-menu:focus-visible {
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

.burger-menu span {
  width: 30px;
  height: 3px;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 10px;
  transition: all 0.3s linear;
  position: relative;
  transform-origin: 1px;
}

.burger-menu.active span:first-child {
  transform: rotate(45deg);
}

.burger-menu.active span:nth-child(2) {
  opacity: 0;
}

.burger-menu.active span:nth-child(3) {
  transform: rotate(-45deg);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .navigation-bar { display: none !important; }
  #mobile-nav { display: block !important; }
  .burger {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    position: fixed;
    top: 20px;
    right: 20px;
    border-radius: 18px;
    z-index: 2000;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.184);
    backdrop-filter: blur(18px) saturate(180%);
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(30, 32, 54, 0.12);
  }
  
  .burger:hover,
  .burger:focus-visible {
    background: rgba(79,70,229,0.2);
    transform: scale(1.05);
  }
  
  .burger span {
    position: relative;
    display: block;
    width: 30px;
    height: 3px;
    background: #2a2a2a;
    border-radius: 2px;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.785, 0.135, 0.15, 0.86);
  }
  .burger span:before,
  .burger span:after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    width: 30px;
    height: 3px;
    background: #2a2a2a;
    border-radius: 2px;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.785, 0.135, 0.15, 0.86);
  }
  .burger span:before { top: -10px; }
  .burger span:after { top: 10px; }
  .burger.clicked span { background: transparent; }
  .burger.clicked span:before {
    transform: translateY(10px) rotate(45deg);
    background: #000;
  }
  .burger.clicked span:after {
    transform: translateY(-10px) rotate(-45deg);
    background: #000;
  }
  #mobile-slide-nav {
    background: #2a2a2a;
    position: fixed;
    z-index: 1500;
    top: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 100%;
    max-width: 320px;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 100px 30px 60px 30px;
    overflow-y: auto;
    transform: translateX(100%);
    transition: transform .55s cubic-bezier(0.785, 0.135, 0.15, 0.86);
    box-shadow: -8px 0 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.18);
  }
  #mobile-slide-nav.show {
    transform: translateX(0);
  }
  #mobile-slide-nav ul.main {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
  }
  #mobile-slide-nav ul.main li {
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(40px);
    transition: all .3s cubic-bezier(0.785, 0.135, 0.15, 0.86);
  }
  #mobile-slide-nav.show ul.main li {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateX(0);
  }
  #mobile-slide-nav.show ul.main li:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 0.15s; }
  #mobile-slide-nav.show ul.main li:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 0.3s; }
  #mobile-slide-nav.show ul.main li:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 0.45s; }
  #mobile-slide-nav.show ul.main li:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 0.6s; }
  #mobile-slide-nav.show ul.main li:nth-child(5) { transition-delay: 0.75s; }
  #mobile-slide-nav ul.main li a {
    color: #fff;
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    text-decoration: none;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    display: block;
    padding: 10px 0;
    transition: color .3s;
  }
  #mobile-slide-nav ul.main li a:hover,
  #mobile-slide-nav ul.main li a:focus-visible {
    color: #b7ac7f;
  }
  #mobile-slide-nav .about {
    margin-top: 40px;
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 1rem;
    opacity: 0.8;
    transform: translateY(30px);
    transition: all .4s cubic-bezier(0.785, 0.135, 0.15, 0.86);
    opacity: 0;
  }
  #mobile-slide-nav.show .about {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
    transition-delay: 0.85s;
  }
  #mobile-slide-nav .social {
    margin-top: 40px;
    display: flex;
    gap: 18px;
    transform: translateY(30px);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: all .4s cubic-bezier(0.785, 0.135, 0.15, 0.86);
  }
  #mobile-slide-nav.show .social {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
    transition-delay: 0.85s;
  }
  #mobile-slide-nav .social a {
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color .3s;
    padding: 0.5rem;
    border-radius: 8px;
  }
  #mobile-slide-nav .social a:hover,
  #mobile-slide-nav .social a:focus-visible {
    color: #b7ac7f;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    transform: scale(1.1);
  }
  .overlay {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    z-index: 1000;
    width: 100vw;
    height: 100vh;
    background: #4f46e52e;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: opacity 0.3s, visibility 0.3s;
  }
  .overlay.show {
    opacity: 0.8;
    visibility: visible;
  }
  body.overflow {
    overflow: hidden;
  }
}
@media (min-width: 769px) {
  .burger, #mobile-slide-nav, .overlay { display: none !important; }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .burger {
    display: flex !important;
    position: fixed !important;
    z-index: 2000 !important;
    visibility: visible !important;
    opacity: 1 !important;
    background: rgba(79,70,229,0.10); /* subtle blue tint */
  }
  .burger span,
  .burger span:before,
  .burger span:after {
    background: #4F46E5;
  }
  .burger.clicked span:before,
  .burger.clicked span:after {
    background: #4F46E5;
  }
  #mobile-slide-nav {
    background: #0B0F1A !important;
    box-shadow: -8px 0 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.18);
  }
  #mobile-slide-nav ul.main li a {
    color: #fff;
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    text-decoration: none;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    display: block;
    padding: 10px 0;
    transition: color .3s;
  }
  #mobile-slide-nav ul.main li a:hover,
  #mobile-slide-nav ul.main li a:focus-visible {
    color: #4F46E5;
  }
  #mobile-slide-nav .about {
    color: #CBD5E1;
  }
  #mobile-slide-nav .social a {
    color: #fff;
    transition: color .3s;
  }
  #mobile-slide-nav .social a:hover,
  #mobile-slide-nav .social a:focus-visible {
    color: #3B82F6;
  }
  .overlay {
    background: rgba(79,70,229,0.18);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  #mobile-slide-nav ul.main li a {
    color: #fff !important;
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    padding: 22px 0;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.18);
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-align: left;
    border-radius: 8px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
  }
  #mobile-slide-nav ul.main li a:hover,
  #mobile-slide-nav ul.main li a:focus-visible {
    background: rgba(79,70,229,0.12);
    color: #4F46E5;
  }
}

/* Contact Modal Popup Styles */
.contact-modal {
  position: fixed;
  z-index: 3000;
  top: 0; left: 0; width: 100vw; height: 100vh;
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}
.contact-modal.active {
  display: flex;
}
.contact-modal__overlay {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; width: 100vw; height: 100vh;
  background: rgba(11,15,26,0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.35s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
}
.contact-modal.active .contact-modal__overlay {
  opacity: 1;
}
.contact-modal__container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  background: rgba(30,32,54,0.28); /* was 0.45, now more transparent */
  border-radius: 24px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 48px rgba(79,70,229,0.25), 0 1.5px 8px rgba(59,130,246,0.18);
  backdrop-filter: blur(18px) saturate(180%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(18px) saturate(180%);
  padding: 2.5rem 2rem 2rem 2rem;
  min-width: 320px;
  max-width: 90vw;
  animation: modalIn 0.5s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
}
@keyframes modalIn {
  from { transform: translateY(40px) scale(0.96); opacity: 0; }
  to { transform: translateY(0) scale(1); opacity: 1; }
}
.contact-modal__close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 18px; right: 18px;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 2rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  opacity: 0.7;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  z-index: 3;
  padding: 0.5rem;
  border-radius: 8px;
}
.contact-modal__close:hover,
.contact-modal__close:focus-visible { 
  opacity: 1; 
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  transform: scale(1.1);
}
.contact-modal__title {
  color: #fff;
  font-family: var(--ff-heading);
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  text-align: center;
}
.contact-modal__socials {
  display: flex;
  gap: 2rem;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
}
.contact-modal__social {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(79,70,229,0.10);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(79,70,229,0.10);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  position: relative;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.contact-modal__social img {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
}
.contact-modal__social:hover,
.contact-modal__social:focus-visible {
  transform: scale(1.12) translateY(-4px);
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, rgba(79,70,229,0.18), rgba(59,130,246,0.18));
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(79,70,229,0.18);
}
@media (max-width: 500px) {
  .contact-modal__container {
    min-width: 0;
    width: 95vw;
    padding: 1.2rem 0.5rem 1.5rem 0.5rem;
  }
  .contact-modal__title { font-size: 1.3rem; }
  .contact-modal__socials { gap: 1rem; }
  .contact-modal__social { width: 44px; height: 44px; }
  .contact-modal__social img { width: 24px; height: 24px; }
}
/* Animate Contact Me button */
.contact-btn {
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(79,70,229,0.10);
}
.contact-btn:hover, 
.contact-btn:focus-visible {
  transform: scale(1.07) translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(79,70,229,0.18);
  border-color: #4F46E5;
}

#gate-overlay{
  position:fixed;
  inset:0;
  z-index:10000;
  pointer-events:none;
  width:100vw;
  height:100vh;
  display:block;
  opacity:0;
  visibility:hidden;
  transition:none;
}
#gate-overlay.active{
  opacity:1;
  visibility:visible;
  pointer-events:all;
}
#gate-overlay.gate-open .gate-panel.top,
#gate-overlay.gate-open .gate-panel.bottom{
  height:0;
}
#gate-overlay .gate-panel{
  position:absolute;
  left:0;
  width:100%;
  background:#000;
  transition:height 700ms cubic-bezier(.77,0,.18,1);
}
#gate-overlay .gate-panel.top{
  top:0;
  height:50%;
}
#gate-overlay .gate-panel.bottom{
  bottom:0;
  height:50%;
}

/* --- FOOTER --- */
.footer {
  position: relative;
  background: rgba(24, 26, 27, 0.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px) saturate(160%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px) saturate(160%);
  box-shadow: 0 -8px 32px rgba(79,70,229,0.12);
  color: #CBD5E1;
  padding: 0 0 2.5rem 0;
  margin-top: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.footer-wave {
  position: absolute;
  top: -1px;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 60px;
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.footer-wave svg {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
}
.footer-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  padding-top: 3.5rem;
}
.footer-logo img {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(79,70,229,0.18);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.footer-logo img:hover,
.footer-logo img:focus-visible {
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(79,70,229,0.32);
  transform: scale(1.05);
}
.footer-socials {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin: 0.5rem 0 0.5rem 0;
}
.footer-socials a {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(79,70,229,0.10);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(79,70,229,0.10);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  position: relative;
}
.footer-socials a img {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
}
.footer-socials a:hover,
.footer-socials a:focus-visible {
  transform: scale(1.13) translateY(-4px);
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, rgba(79,70,229,0.18), rgba(59,130,246,0.18));
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(79,70,229,0.18);
}
.footer-copy {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: #A1AFC0;
  opacity: 0.85;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
  text-align: center;
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .footer-content {
    padding-top: 2rem;
    gap: 1rem;
  }
  .footer-logo img {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
  }
  .footer-socials a {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
  }
  .footer-socials a img {
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
  }
  .footer-copy {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
  }
  .footer-wave {
    height: 32px;
  }
}
/* Animated border effect */
.footer::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #4F46E5, #3B82F6, #4F46E5);
  background-size: 200% 100%;
  animation: footer-border-move 6s linear infinite;
  z-index: 4;
  opacity: 0.85;
}
@keyframes footer-border-move {
  0% { background-position: 0% 50%; }
  100% { background-position: 100% 50%; }
}

/* =========================================================
   FOOTER
   ========================================================= */
.site-footer {
  position: relative;
  margin-top: 0;
  background: #0A0D19;
  padding-top: 8rem;
  padding-bottom: 4rem;
  color: #fff;
  text-align: left;
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: 10;
  padding-left: 2.5rem;
  padding-right: 2.5rem;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .site-footer {
    padding-left: 1rem;
    padding-right: 1rem;
  }
}
.site-footer::before {
  /* soft top divider gradient (subtle wave vibe w/out heavy SVG) */
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  left:0; right:0; top:0;
  height: 120px;
  background:
    linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(255,255,255,0.05) 0%, rgba(10,13,25,0) 100%);
  pointer-events:none;
}
.site-footer__inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr auto auto;
  column-gap: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 6rem); /* slightly tighter than before */
  row-gap: 3rem;
  align-items: start;
  max-width: min(1400px, 95vw);  /* wider cap so right columns sit further right */
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 1.5rem 6rem;
}

/* Remove any grid-column overrides for availability & quick links */
/* .site-footer__availability { grid-column: unset; } */
/* .site-footer__quick-links { grid-column: unset; } */

/* Optional: nudge Availability a touch closer to Quick Links */
.site-footer__availability {
  margin-left: 200px;
  margin-right: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 2.5rem);
}

.site-footer__availability {
  justify-self: end;
}

.site-footer__cta {
  max-width: 480px;
}
.site-footer__title {
  font-family: 'Poppins',sans-serif;
  font-weight:700;
  font-size: clamp(2rem,4vw,2.75rem);
  line-height:1.15;
  margin:0 0 1.5rem 0;
}
.site-footer__title .gradient-text {
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,#4F46E5,#3B82F6);
  -webkit-background-clip:text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;
}
.site-footer__cta-btn {
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.site-footer__email-pill {
  --pill-bg: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  --pill-bg-hover: rgba(255,255,255,0.14);
  --pill-border: rgba(255,255,255,0.18);
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:.75rem;
  padding:.75rem 1.25rem;
  background:var(--pill-bg);
  border:1px solid var(--pill-border);
  border-radius:999px;
  cursor:pointer;
  user-select:none;
  transition:all .3s ease;
  font-family:'Inter',sans-serif;
  font-size:1rem;
  line-height:1;
}
.site-footer__email-pill:hover,
.site-footer__email-pill:focus-visible {
  background:var(--pill-bg-hover);
  transform:translateY(-1px);
  border-color: rgba(79,70,229,0.3);
}
.site-footer__email-pill:active {
  transform:scale(.98);
}
.site-footer__email-text {
  opacity:.9;
}
.site-footer__email-copy {
  font-weight:600;
  letter-spacing:.02em;
  opacity:.8;
}
.site-footer__email-copied {
  display:none;
  font-weight:600;
  color:#4F46E5;
}
.site-footer__email-pill.is-copied .site-footer__email-copy { display:none; }
.site-footer__email-pill.is-copied .site-footer__email-copied { display:inline; }

.site-footer__links {
  display:grid;
  grid-auto-flow:column;
  gap:4rem;
}
.site-footer__col-heading {
  font-family:'Inter',sans-serif;
  font-size:1.125rem;
  font-weight:600;
  margin:0 0 1rem;
  letter-spacing:.02em;
  color:#CBD5E1;
  text-transform:uppercase;
}
.site-footer__links ul {
  list-style:none;
  margin:0;
  padding:0;
}
.site-footer__links li {
  margin:0 0 .75rem;
}
.site-footer__links a {
  color:#fff;
  text-decoration:none;
  opacity:.8;
  transition:all .3s ease;
  padding: 0.25rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
}
.site-footer__links a:hover,
.site-footer__links a:focus-visible {
  opacity:1;
  transform:translateX(4px);
  color:#4F46E5;
  background: rgba(79,70,229,0.1);
}

.site-footer__bar {
  margin-top: 5rem;
  padding-top: 2rem;
  border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.02);
}
.site-footer__bar-inner {
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:space-between;
  gap:2rem;
  flex-wrap:wrap;
}
.site-footer__copy {
  font-size:.9375rem;
  opacity:.75;
}
.site-footer__socials {
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:1.25rem;
}
.site-footer__socials a {
  display:inline-flex;
  width:28px;
  height:28px;
  opacity:.8;
  transition:all .3s ease;
  padding: 0.25rem;
  border-radius: 50%;
}
.site-footer__socials a:hover,
.site-footer__socials a:focus-visible {
  opacity:1;
  transform:translateY(-2px) scale(1.05);
  background: rgba(79,70,229,0.1);
}
.site-footer__socials img {
  width:100%;
  height:100%;
  object-fit:contain;
}

/* =======================
   Footer Availability Column
   ======================= */
.site-footer__availability {
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
  max-width: 320px;
  color: #CBD5E1;
  font-size: 0.975rem;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.site-footer__availability-title {
  margin: 0 0 1rem;
  font-family: var(--ff-heading, 'Poppins', sans-serif);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: #fff;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}

.site-footer__availability-list {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0 0 1.25rem;
  padding: 0;
}
.site-footer__availability-list li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 1.25em;
  margin-bottom: 0.5em;
}
.site-footer__availability-list li::before {
  content: "•";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0;
  color: #4F46E5;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.site-footer__availability-slot {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 0.4em 0.9em;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(79,70,229,0.4);
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(79,70,229,0.1);
  color: #fff;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.site-footer__availability-slot:hover {
  background: rgba(79,70,229,0.2);
  border-color: rgba(79,70,229,0.6);
}

.site-footer__availability-slot-date {
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #3B82F6;
}

/* --- integrate into footer grid --- */
.site-footer__inner {
  /* existing container sizing already applied; we add grid */
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 3rem;
}

/* On >=768px: 3 columns (CTA / Availability / Links) */
@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .site-footer__inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr minmax(auto,220px) minmax(auto,300px);
    align-items: start;
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }
  .site-footer__cta {
    max-width: 480px;
  }
  .site-footer__availability {
    margin-top: 0; /* align with CTA top */
    justify-self: start;
  }
  .site-footer__links {
    justify-self: end;
    text-align: left;
  }
}

/* Footer layout: give Availability its own column and scoot it right */
@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .site-footer__inner {
    /* CTA | Availability | Quick Links */
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0,1fr) minmax(240px,300px) minmax(160px,220px);
    column-gap: clamp(3rem,6vw,8rem); /* increase space between CTA and Availability */
    align-items: start;
  }

  .site-footer__availability {
    margin-top: 0;          /* already set, just being explicit */
    justify-self: start;    /* start in its column (default) */
  }

  .site-footer__links {
    justify-self: end;      /* keep Quick Links hugging the right edge */
    text-align: left;
  }
}

/* responsive */
@media (max-width:768px){
  .site-footer {
    padding-top:5rem;
    padding-bottom:3rem;
    text-align:center;
  }
  .site-footer__inner {
    grid-template-columns:1fr;
    gap:3rem;
    justify-items:center;
  }
  .site-footer__cta { max-width:420px; }
  .site-footer__links {
    grid-auto-flow:row;
    gap:3rem;
  }
  .site-footer__col-heading { margin-bottom:.5rem; }
  .site-footer__links a:hover,
  .site-footer__links a:focus-visible {
    transform:none;
  }
  .site-footer__bar-inner {
    flex-direction:column;
    text-align:center;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .site-footer__availability {
    margin-left: 0 !important;
    margin-right: 0 !important;
    justify-self: unset !important;
  }
}

/* --- SKIP LINK FOR ACCESSIBILITY --- */
.skip-link {
  position: absolute;
  top: -40px;
  left: 6px;
  background: #4F46E5;
  color: white;
  padding: 8px;
  text-decoration: none;
  border-radius: 4px;
  z-index: 10000;
  transition: top 0.3s;
}

.skip-link:focus {
  top: 6px;
}

/* --- IMPROVE LOADING PERFORMANCE --- */
img {
  height: auto;
  max-width: 100%;
}

/* Lazy loading fallback */
img[loading="lazy"] {
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.3s;
}

img[loading="lazy"].loaded,
img[loading="lazy"]:not([loading]) {
  opacity: 1;
}

/* Technology Stack Section */
.tech-stack-section {
  background: #0A0D19;
  padding: 6rem 1.5rem;
  position: relative;
}

.tech-stack-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: 
    repeating-linear-gradient(
      135deg,
      rgba(79,70,229,0.02) 0,
      rgba(79,70,229,0.02) 2px,
      transparent 2px,
      transparent 32px
    );
  pointer-events: none;
}

.tech-stack-section .container {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.tech-stack-section .section-subtitle {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  color: #94A3B8;
  margin: 1rem auto 4rem;
  max-width: 600px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.tech-categories {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 3rem;
}

.tech-category {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 2rem;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.tech-category:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: rgba(79,70,229,0.3);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(79,70,229,0.15);
}

.tech-category-title {
  font-family: var(--ff-heading);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  text-align: center;
}

.tech-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 1rem;
}

.tech-item {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 1rem;
  text-align: center;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.tech-item::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(79,70,229,0.1) 0%, rgba(59,130,246,0.1) 100%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.tech-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  border-color: rgba(79,70,229,0.4);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(79,70,229,0.2);
}

.tech-item:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

.tech-icon {
  font-size: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.tech-name {
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.tech-level {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: #94A3B8;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.tech-level:before {
  content: '';
  display: inline-block;
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  margin-right: 0.5rem;
}

.tech-item:has(.tech-level:contains("Expert")) .tech-level:before {
  background: #10B981;
}

.tech-item:has(.tech-level:contains("Advanced")) .tech-level:before {
  background: #3B82F6;
}

.tech-item:has(.tech-level:contains("Intermediate")) .tech-level:before {
  background: #F59E0B;
}

/* Specific color coding for skill levels */
.tech-level {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 1rem;
}

.tech-level::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #10B981; /* Default green for Expert */
}

/* Override colors based on text content using CSS attribute selectors won't work, 
   so we'll style them differently */

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .tech-stack-section {
    padding: 4rem 1rem;
  }
  
  .tech-categories {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
  }
  
  .tech-category {
    padding: 1.5rem;
  }
  
  .tech-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 0.75rem;
  }
}

/* FAQ Section Styles */
.faq-section {
  padding: 6rem 0;
  background: var(--bg-color);
}

.faq-section .section-title {
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  text-align: center;
}

.faq-section .section-subtitle {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
  opacity: 0.8;
}

.faq-grid {
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.faq-item {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.faq-item:hover {
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
}

.faq-question {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  position: relative;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
  user-select: none;
}

.faq-question:hover {
  color: var(--accent-color, #4F46E5);
}

.faq-question::after {
  content: '+';
  position: absolute;
  right: 1.5rem;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 300;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-question::after {
  transform: translateY(-50%) rotate(45deg);
}

.faq-answer {
  padding: 0 1.5rem;
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-answer {
  max-height: 200px;
  padding: 0 1.5rem 1.5rem;
}

.faq-answer p {
  margin: 0;
  opacity: 0.9;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .faq-section {
    padding: 4rem 0;
  }
  
  .faq-question {
    font-size: 1rem;
    padding: 1.25rem;
  }
  
  .faq-question::after {
    right: 1.25rem;
  }
  
  .faq-item.active .faq-answer {
    padding: 0 1.25rem 1.25rem;
  }
}

/* --- Pricing Section --- */
.pricing-section {
  background: #0A0D19;
  padding: 6rem 1.5rem;
  position: relative;
}

.pricing-section .container {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
}

.pricing-section .section-subtitle {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  color: #94A3B8;
  margin: 1rem auto 4rem;
  max-width: 600px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.pricing-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 4rem;
  align-items: stretch;
}

.pricing-card {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.pricing-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(79,70,229,0.25);
  border-color: rgba(79,70,229,0.3);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
}

.pricing-card.featured-plan {
  border-color: #4F46E5;
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(79,70,229,0.12) 0%, rgba(59,130,246,0.08) 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(79,70,229,0.2);
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.pricing-card.featured-plan:hover {
  transform: scale(1.05) translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 25px 50px rgba(79,70,229,0.35);
}

.popular-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: -1px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #4F46E5, #3B82F6);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.5rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 0 0 12px 12px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  z-index: 2;
}

.pricing-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.pricing-title {
  font-family: var(--ff-heading);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.price-display {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.currency {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #4F46E5;
  margin-right: 0.25rem;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

.amount {
  font-size: 3.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #4F46E5;
  line-height: 1;
}

.pricing-subtitle {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: #94A3B8;
  margin: 0;
  opacity: 0.9;
}

.features-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  text-align: left;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.features-list li {
  color: #CBD5E1;
  font-size: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.checkmark {
  color: #10B981;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 0.125rem;
}

.pricing-btn {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 1rem 1.5rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #4F46E5, #3B82F6);
  color: #fff;
  text-decoration: none;
  border-radius: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1rem;
  text-align: center;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  border: none;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(79,70,229,0.3);
}

.pricing-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(79,70,229,0.4);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #3B82F6, #4F46E5);
}

/* Custom Projects CTA */
.custom-projects-cta {
  background: rgba(30, 41, 59, 0.3);
  border: 1px solid rgba(148, 163, 184, 0.15);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 3rem 2rem;
  text-align: center;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

.custom-projects-cta h3 {
  font-family: var(--ff-heading);
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.custom-projects-cta p {
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  color: #94A3B8;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.custom-projects-cta strong {
  color: #3B82F6;
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* Responsive Design */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .pricing-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }
  
  .pricing-card.featured-plan {
    transform: none;
  }
  
  .pricing-card.featured-plan:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .pricing-section {
    padding: 4rem 1rem;
  }
  
  .pricing-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }
  
  .pricing-card {
    padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
    max-width: 400px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
  
  .amount {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
  }
  
  .custom-projects-cta {
    padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
  }
  
  .custom-projects-cta h3 {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
  }
  
  .custom-projects-cta p {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }
}

/* --- CONTACT PAGE STYLES --- */
.contact-hero {
  background: #0B0F1A;
  padding: 8rem 0 4rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.contact-hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: 
    repeating-linear-gradient(
      to right,
      rgba(79,70,229,0.05) 0,
      rgba(79,70,229,0.05) 2px,
      transparent 2px,
      transparent 48px
    ),
    repeating-linear-gradient(
      to bottom,
      rgba(79,70,229,0.05) 0,
      rgba(79,70,229,0.05) 2px,
      transparent 2px,
      transparent 48px
    );
  pointer-events: none;
}

.contact-hero__content {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.contact-hero__title {
  font-family: var(--ff-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 3.5rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.contact-hero__subtitle {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: #94A3B8;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.contact-hero__features {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 2rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.feature-badge {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  background: rgba(79,70,229,0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(79,70,229,0.2);
  border-radius: 999px;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
  color: #CBD5E1;
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.feature-icon {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
}

/* Contact Form Section */
.contact-form-section {
  background: #0A0D19;
  padding: 6rem 0;
}

.contact-form-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr;
  gap: 4rem;
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  align-items: start;
}

.contact-form-wrapper {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 3rem;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.contact-form__title {
  font-family: var(--ff-heading);
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.contact-form__subtitle {
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  color: #94A3B8;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.contact-form {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.form-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.form-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.form-label {
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #E2E8F0;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.form-input,
.form-select,
.form-textarea {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 1rem;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 1rem;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  font-family: inherit;
}

.form-input:focus,
.form-select:focus,
.form-textarea:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: #4F46E5;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(79,70,229,0.2);
}

.form-textarea {
  resize: vertical;
  min-height: 120px;
}

.form-select {
  cursor: pointer;
}

.form-select option {
  background: #1a1a2e;
  color: #fff;
}

.checkbox-group {
  margin-top: 1rem;
}

.checkbox-label {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.checkbox-input {
  display: none;
}

.checkbox-custom {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
  border-radius: 4px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 0.125rem;
}

.checkbox-input:checked + .checkbox-custom {
  background: #4F46E5;
  border-color: #4F46E5;
}

.checkbox-input:checked + .checkbox-custom::after {
  content: '✓';
  color: white;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.checkbox-text {
  color: #CBD5E1;
}

.form-submit-btn {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #4F46E5, #3B82F6);
  color: #fff;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 1.25rem 2rem;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-top: 1rem;
}

.form-submit-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(79,70,229,0.4);
}

.form-submit-btn:disabled {
  opacity: 0.7;
  cursor: not-allowed;
  transform: none;
}

.btn-icon {
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.form-submit-btn:hover .btn-icon {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* Success Message */
.form-success {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 3rem 2rem;
}

.success-icon {
  width: 80px;
  height: 80px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #10B981, #059669);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  color: white;
  margin: 0 auto 2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.form-success h3 {
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.form-success p {
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  color: #94A3B8;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Contact Info Sidebar */
.contact-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.contact-info__card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 2rem;
  backdrop-filter: blur(5px);
}

.contact-info__card h3 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.contact-info__card p {
  color: #94A3B8;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.contact-methods {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.contact-method {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  padding: 1rem;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border-radius: 12px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.contact-method:hover {
  background: rgba(79,70,229,0.1);
  border-color: rgba(79,70,229,0.3);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.contact-method img {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  opacity: 0.8;
}

.method-title {
  display: block;
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.method-desc {
  display: block;
  color: #94A3B8;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

/* Process Steps */
.process-steps {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.process-step {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.step-number {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #4F46E5, #3B82F6);
  color: white;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.process-step strong {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.process-step p {
  color: #94A3B8;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

/* Availability Card */
.availability-card {
  border-color: rgba(16,185,129,0.3) !important;
  background: rgba(16,185,129,0.05) !important;
}

.availability-status {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #fff;
}

.status-indicator {
  width: 12px;
  height: 12px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.status-indicator.available {
  background: #10B981;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(16,185,129,0.3);
  animation: pulse 2s infinite;
}

@keyframes pulse {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 1; }
  50% { opacity: 0.5; }
}

.availability-card strong {
  color: #10B981;
}

.availability-card small {
  color: #64748B;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
}

/* Responsive Design */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .contact-form-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 3rem;
  }
  
  .contact-info {
    order: -1;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .contact-hero {
    padding: 6rem 0 3rem;
  }
  
  .contact-hero__features {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
  }
  
  .contact-form-section {
    padding: 4rem 0;
  }
  
  .contact-form-wrapper {
    padding: 2rem;
  }
  
  .contact-form__title {
    font-size: 1.75rem;
  }
  
  .form-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1rem;
  }
  
  .contact-info__card {
    padding: 1.5rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .contact-hero__title {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }
  
  .contact-hero__subtitle {
    font-size: 1.125rem;
  }
  
  .contact-form-wrapper {
    padding: 1.5rem;
  }
  
  .feature-badge {
    padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
  }
}