/* ==========================================================================
   STYLE SYSTEM - DESIGN TOKENS & SYSTEM VARIABLES
   ========================================================================== */
:root,
[data-theme="dark"] {
    /* Fonts */
    --font-heading: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, sans-serif;
    --font-body: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, sans-serif;
    --font-mono: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace;

    /* Theme - Dark (Default: Futuristic Midnight Space) */
    --bg-primary: #030408;
    --bg-secondary: #080a10;
    --bg-tertiary: #0f131f;
    --bg-surface: #0b0e18;
    --bg-surface-hover: #121828;

    --text-primary: #f8fafc;
    --text-secondary: #94a3b8;
    --text-muted: #64748b;

    --accent: #38bdf8;
    --accent-rgb: 56, 189, 248;
    --accent-hover: #60a5fa;
    --accent-glow: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.4);

    --border-subtle: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    --border-focus: #38bdf8;
    --card-border: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    --card-border-hover: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.5);
    --pill-border: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    --pill-border-hover: #38bdf8;
    --pill-bg: rgba(11, 14, 24, 0.8);
    --pill-bg-hover: #121828;

    --bg-header: rgba(3, 4, 8, 0.8);
    --bg-header-scrolled: rgba(3, 4, 8, 0.95);

    --ambient-glow-color: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.22);
    --ambient-glow-secondary: rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.18);

    /* UI Layout Variables */
    --header-height: 80px;
    --container-width: 1200px;
    --container-padding: 2rem;

    /* Transitions */
    --transition-fast: 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    --transition-smooth: 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1);
    --transition-slow: 0.75s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);

    /* Shadows */
    --shadow-sm: 0 1px 2px 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    --shadow-md: 0 4px 12px 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
    --shadow-lg: 0 12px 24px -4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), 0 4px 12px -2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    --shadow-premium: 0 25px 50px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
}

[data-theme="light"] {
    /* Theme - Light (Warm Editorial Off-White) */
    --bg-primary: #FAF9F6;
    --bg-secondary: #ffffff;
    --bg-tertiary: #f1f3f5;
    --bg-surface: #fcfbf9;
    --bg-surface-hover: #f3f2ef;

    --text-primary: #111111;
    --text-secondary: #4b5563;
    --text-muted: #8c939d;

    --accent: #2563eb;
    --accent-rgb: 37, 99, 235;
    --accent-hover: #1d4ed8;
    --accent-glow: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.3);

    --border-subtle: #e5e7eb;
    --border-focus: #111111;
    --card-border: #111111;
    --card-border-hover: #000000;
    --pill-border: #111111;
    --pill-border-hover: #000000;
    --pill-bg: #ffffff;
    --pill-bg-hover: #ffffff;

    --bg-header: rgba(250, 249, 246, 0.8);
    --bg-header-scrolled: rgba(250, 249, 246, 0.95);

    --ambient-glow-color: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.15);
    --ambient-glow-secondary: rgba(147, 197, 253, 0.08);

    --shadow-sm: 0 1px 2px 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
    --shadow-md: 0 4px 12px 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
    --shadow-lg: 0 12px 24px -4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03), 0 4px 12px -2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.01);
    --shadow-premium: 0 24px 48px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   RESET & BASE ENVIRONMENT
   ========================================================================== */
*,
*::before,
*::after {
    box-sizing: border-box;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
}

html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    font-size: 16px;
    -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;
}

body {
    background-color: var(--bg-primary);
    color: var(--text-primary);
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    line-height: 1.625;
    overflow-x: hidden;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

body,
header,
section,
footer,
nav,
.modal-overlay,
.modal-container,
.project-card-refined,
.timeline-card,
.skills-category-card,
.cert-card-refined,
.education-card,
.contact-form-container,
.contact-info-card,
.form-input,
.form-textarea,
.btn,
.spec-chip,
.intro-status-badge,
.intro-magnetic-btn,
.nav-resume-btn,
.theme-toggle-btn {
    transition: background-color var(--transition-smooth),
        color var(--transition-smooth),
        border-color var(--transition-smooth),
        box-shadow var(--transition-smooth);
}

body.no-scroll {
    overflow: hidden;
}

img {
    max-width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
}

a {
    color: inherit;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

button {
    font-family: inherit;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    outline: none;
    cursor: pointer;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CUSTOM INTERACTIVE CURSOR
   ========================================================================== */
.cursor-dot {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    background-color: var(--accent);
    border-radius: 50%;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 9999;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease, transform 0.1s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--accent-glow);
}

.cursor-ring {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.45);
    border-radius: 50%;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 9998;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    transition: width 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1),
        height 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1),
        background-color 0.25s ease,
        border-color 0.25s ease,
        opacity 0.3s ease;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

[data-theme="light"] .cursor-ring {
    border-color: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.5);
}

.cursor-ring.cursor-hover {
    width: 64px;
    height: 64px;
    background-color: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.12);
    border-color: var(--accent);
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px var(--accent-glow);
}

.cursor-label {
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    color: var(--accent);
    opacity: 0;
    transform: scale(0.8);
    transition: opacity 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.cursor-ring.cursor-hover .cursor-label {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1);
}

/* Hide custom cursor on mobile/touch devices */
@media (hover: none) and (pointer: coarse) {

    .cursor-dot,
    .cursor-ring {
        display: none !important;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   GLOBAL CONTINUOUS FUTURISTIC BACKGROUND SYSTEM (Dark & Light Mode)
   ========================================================================== */
.global-bg-system {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100vw;
    height: 100vh;
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    overflow: hidden;
    background-color: var(--bg-primary);
    transition: background-color var(--transition-smooth);
}

/* Interactive Starfield & Constellation Canvas */
.global-canvas {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    z-index: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* Technical Perspective Grid Background */
.global-grid-bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-size: 50px 50px;
    background-image:
        linear-gradient(to right, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.035) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.035) 1px, transparent 1px);
    mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 85% 85% at 50% 50%, black 30%, transparent 95%);
    -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 85% 85% at 50% 50%, black 30%, transparent 95%);
    z-index: 2;
    pointer-events: none;
    opacity: 0.85;
    transition: opacity var(--transition-smooth), background-image var(--transition-smooth);
}

[data-theme="light"] .global-grid-bg {
    background-image:
        linear-gradient(to right, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04) 1px, transparent 1px);
    opacity: 0.65;
}

/* Multi-layered Atmospheric Radial Glow Orbs */
.global-radial-glow {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(90px);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 2;
    opacity: 0.7;
    animation: globalGlowFloat 16s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.global-glow-1 {
    width: 650px;
    height: 650px;
    top: 10%;
    left: 15%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.22) 0%, rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.04) 70%, transparent 100%);
}

.global-glow-2 {
    width: 720px;
    height: 720px;
    bottom: 8%;
    right: 12%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.18) 0%, rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.04) 70%, transparent 100%);
    animation-delay: -6s;
}

.global-glow-3 {
    width: 480px;
    height: 480px;
    top: 52%;
    left: 48%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.14) 0%, transparent 70%);
    animation-delay: -3s;
}

[data-theme="light"] .global-glow-1 {
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.12) 0%, transparent 70%);
}

[data-theme="light"] .global-glow-2 {
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.1) 0%, transparent 70%);
}

[data-theme="light"] .global-glow-3 {
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
}

@keyframes globalGlowFloat {
    0% {
        transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1);
    }
    50% {
        transform: translate(35px, -30px) scale(1.08);
    }
    100% {
        transform: translate(-30px, 25px) scale(0.95);
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CINEMATIC INTRO SCREEN OVERLAY (Restored to exact reference layout)
   ========================================================================== */
.intro-screen {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100vw;
    height: 100vh;
    background-color: transparent;
    z-index: 3000;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: opacity 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
        visibility 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
        transform 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

[data-theme="light"] .intro-screen {
    background-color: transparent;
}

.intro-screen.fade-out {
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transform: scale(1.04);
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* Compatibility alias for intro canvas/glows */
.intro-canvas,
.intro-grid-bg,
.intro-radial-glow {
    display: none;
}

/* Intro Screen Top-Right Control Bar: Green Status Badge + Theme Toggle */
.intro-top-bar {
    position: absolute;
    top: 1.75rem;
    right: 2.25rem;
    z-index: 35;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.85rem;
}

.intro-status-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.55rem;
    padding: 0.4rem 1.05rem;
    background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.4);
    border-radius: 9999px;
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    color: #34d399;
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.15);
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.pulse-indicator {
    width: 7px;
    height: 7px;
    background-color: #10b981;
    border-radius: 50%;
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px #10b981;
    animation: pulseRing 1.8s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.6, 1) infinite;
}

@keyframes pulseRing {
    0%,
    100% {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: scale(1);
    }
    50% {
        opacity: 0.4;
        transform: scale(1.35);
    }
}

.intro-theme-toggle {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
    border-radius: 50%;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    cursor: pointer;
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
}

.intro-theme-toggle svg {
    width: 17px;
    height: 17px;
}

.intro-theme-toggle:hover {
    background: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.12);
    border-color: var(--accent);
    transform: scale(1.08);
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.25);
}

[data-theme="light"] .intro-theme-toggle {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}

[data-theme="light"] .intro-theme-toggle:hover {
    border-color: var(--accent);
    background: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.18);
}

/* Central Content Frame */
.intro-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
    max-width: 1000px;
    width: 92%;
    margin: 0 auto;
    text-align: center;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 2rem 1rem;
    transform-style: preserve-3d;
    perspective: 1000px;
}

/* Hero Typography: Name Display with Guaranteed Single-Line Presentation */
.intro-name-display {
    position: relative;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    padding: 0.25rem 0.5rem;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: scale(0.94);
    animation: introNameReveal 1s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.3s forwards;
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
}

.intro-hero-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 6.2vw, 5.2rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.1;
    letter-spacing: 0.01em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    white-space: nowrap;
    color: #ffffff;
    text-align: center;
    margin: 0;
    text-shadow: 0 0 35px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.35);
}

.intro-name-text,
.intro-name-line {
    display: inline-block;
    white-space: nowrap;
    color: #ffffff;
    background: none;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: initial;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 24px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.3));
    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
}

[data-theme="light"] .intro-name-text,
[data-theme="light"] .intro-name-line {
    color: #0f172a;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 15px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.15));
}

.intro-period {
    display: inline-block;
    color: #38bdf8;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 16px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.9)) drop-shadow(0 0 30px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.6));
    animation: periodPulse 2.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes periodPulse {
    0%,
    100% {
        filter: drop-shadow(0 0 14px #38bdf8) drop-shadow(0 0 25px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.8));
    }
    50% {
        filter: drop-shadow(0 0 22px #38bdf8) drop-shadow(0 0 45px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.9));
    }
}

/* Glowing Horizontal Accent Beam under Hero Name */
.intro-scan-beam {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -10px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 200px;
    height: 2.5px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.35) 15%, #38bdf8 45%, #ffffff 50%, #38bdf8 55%, rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.35) 85%, transparent);
    box-shadow: 0 0 16px #38bdf8, 0 0 30px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.7);
    border-radius: 9999px;
    animation: beamPulse 3s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes beamPulse {
    0% {
        width: 170px;
        opacity: 0.8;
        box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.7), 0 0 24px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.4);
    }
    100% {
        width: 230px;
        opacity: 1;
        box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(56, 189, 248, 1), 0 0 40px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.8);
    }
}

/* Role & Domain Definition Line */
.intro-role-descriptor {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 1.45vw, 1.2rem);
    font-weight: 500;
    color: #94a3b8;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    margin-bottom: 2.75rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.6rem 0.85rem;
    max-width: 820px;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(15px);
    animation: introFadeUp 0.9s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.5s forwards;
    line-height: 1.8;
}

[data-theme="light"] .intro-role-descriptor {
    color: #475569;
}

.role-segment {
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.role-separator {
    color: #38bdf8;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    opacity: 0.85;
}

/* Magnetic CTA Button with Orbit Glow */
.intro-cta-wrap {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(20px);
    animation: introFadeUp 0.9s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.7s forwards;
}

.intro-magnetic-btn {
    position: relative;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 0.88rem 2.4rem;
    background: rgba(3, 6, 14, 0.85);
    border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.45);
    border-radius: 9999px;
    cursor: pointer;
    overflow: hidden;
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    transition: transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
        border-color 0.3s ease,
        box-shadow 0.3s ease,
        background-color 0.3s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 0 25px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.2),
        inset 0 0 12px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.08);
}

[data-theme="light"] .intro-magnetic-btn {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.4);
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.15);
}

.btn-glow-layer {
    position: absolute;
    inset: -2px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at center, rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.4) 0%, transparent 70%);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.btn-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    color: #ffffff;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

[data-theme="light"] .btn-content {
    color: #0f172a;
}

.enter-arrow {
    width: 1.1rem;
    height: 1.1rem;
    color: #38bdf8;
    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}

.intro-magnetic-btn:hover {
    border-color: #38bdf8;
    background: rgba(8, 14, 28, 0.95);
    box-shadow: 0 0 35px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.4),
        0 0 15px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.3);
}

[data-theme="light"] .intro-magnetic-btn:hover {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-color: var(--accent);
    box-shadow: 0 0 25px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.25);
}

.intro-magnetic-btn:hover .btn-glow-layer {
    opacity: 1;
}

.intro-magnetic-btn:hover .enter-arrow {
    transform: translateX(5px);
}

.intro-magnetic-btn:active {
    transform: scale(0.96) !important;
}

/* Entrance Animations */
@keyframes introFadeDown {
    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

@keyframes introNameReveal {
    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: scale(1);
    }
}

@keyframes introFadeUp {
    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

/* Intro Responsive Tuning */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .intro-top-bar {
        top: 1.15rem;
        right: 1.15rem;
        gap: 0.55rem;
    }

    .intro-status-badge {
        font-size: 0.65rem;
        padding: 0.3rem 0.75rem;
        gap: 0.4rem;
    }

    .intro-content {
        padding: 1.5rem 0.75rem;
    }

    .intro-hero-title {
        font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 7.5vw, 2.5rem);
        white-space: nowrap;
    }

    .intro-name-text,
    .intro-name-line {
        white-space: nowrap;
    }

    .intro-role-descriptor {
        font-size: 0.88rem;
        gap: 0.35rem 0.5rem;
        margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
    }

    .intro-magnetic-btn {
        padding: 0.95rem 2rem;
    }
}

/* Respect Reduced Motion */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .intro-screen {
        display: none !important;
    }

    .intro-top-bar,
    .intro-name-display,
    .intro-role-descriptor,
    .intro-cta-wrap {
        opacity: 1 !important;
        transform: none !important;
        animation: none !important;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PORTFOLIO WRAPPER & HEADER NAVIGATION
   ========================================================================== */
.portfolio-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    background: transparent;
    opacity: 0;
    filter: blur(8px);
    transition: opacity var(--transition-slow), filter var(--transition-slow);
}

.portfolio-wrapper.active {
    opacity: 1;
    filter: blur(0);
}

.main-header {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: var(--header-height);
    background-color: var(--bg-header);
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    z-index: 1000;
    border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
    transition: background-color var(--transition-smooth), border-color var(--transition-smooth), height var(--transition-smooth);
}

.main-header.scrolled {
    height: 70px;
    border-color: var(--border-subtle);
    background-color: var(--bg-header-scrolled);
}

.nav-container {
    max-width: var(--container-width);
    height: 100%;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 var(--container-padding);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

.logo {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: transform var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast);
}

.logo:hover {
    color: var(--accent);
    transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.logo-dot {
    color: var(--accent);
}

.nav-links-desktop {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 2.25rem;
}

.nav-link {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    position: relative;
    padding: 0.5rem 0;
    transition: color var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.nav-link::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background-color: var(--accent);
    border-radius: 2px;
    transition: width 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
}

.nav-link:hover {
    color: var(--text-primary);
    transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.nav-link:hover::after,
.nav-link.active::after {
    width: 100%;
}

.nav-link.active {
    color: var(--text-primary);
    font-weight: 700;
}

/* Subtle scroll-based shadow */
.main-header.scrolled {
    box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}

.header-actions {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
}

/* Header Resume Preview Button */
.nav-resume-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.45rem;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    color: var(--text-primary);
    background-color: var(--bg-tertiary);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
    padding: 0.42rem 0.9rem;
    border-radius: 9999px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
    white-space: nowrap;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.nav-resume-btn:hover {
    color: #ffffff;
    background-color: var(--accent);
    border-color: var(--accent);
    transform: translateY(-1px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(var(--accent-rgb), 0.28);
}

.nav-resume-icon {
    width: 14px;
    height: 14px;
    stroke-width: 2.2;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.mobile-resume-link {
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--accent) !important;
}

/* Theme Toggle styles */
.theme-toggle-btn {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: var(--bg-tertiary);
    color: var(--text-primary);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.theme-toggle-btn:hover {
    background-color: var(--accent);
    color: #ffffff;
    transform: rotate(15deg);
}

.sun-icon {
    display: none;
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
}

.moon-icon {
    display: block;
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .sun-icon {
    display: block;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .moon-icon {
    display: none;
}

/* Mobile hamburger */
.mobile-hamburger {
    display: none;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    width: 24px;
    height: 16px;
    z-index: 1100;
}

.hamburger-line {
    width: 100%;
    height: 2px;
    background-color: var(--text-primary);
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.mobile-hamburger[aria-expanded="true"] .hamburger-line:nth-child(1) {
    transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg);
}

.mobile-hamburger[aria-expanded="true"] .hamburger-line:nth-child(2) {
    opacity: 0;
}

.mobile-hamburger[aria-expanded="true"] .hamburger-line:nth-child(3) {
    transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg);
}

/* Mobile drawer */
.mobile-drawer {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100vh;
    background-color: var(--bg-primary);
    z-index: 950;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: opacity var(--transition-smooth), visibility var(--transition-smooth);
}

.mobile-drawer.open {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
}

.mobile-nav-links {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 2.25rem;
}

.mobile-nav-link {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.mobile-nav-link:hover,
.mobile-nav-link.active {
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   LAYOUT CONTAINERS & GRIDS
   ========================================================================== */
.container {
    max-width: var(--container-width);
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 var(--container-padding);
}

.section-padding {
    padding: 120px 0;
}

.grid-split {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
    gap: 5rem;
    align-items: center;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HERO / FIRST SCREEN REDESIGN
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-section {
    min-height: 100vh;
    padding-top: calc(var(--header-height) + 60px);
    /* Comfortable vertical spacing below navigation */
    padding-bottom: 60px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    position: relative;
    background-color: transparent;
}

.hero-container {
    max-width: 1280px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 clamp(48px, 5vw, 64px);
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
    gap: 6rem;
    align-items: center;
    width: 100%;
}

.hero-text-content {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
}

.hero-eyebrow {
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--accent);
    letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.hero-title {
    font-size: clamp(3rem, 7vw, 4.75rem);
    line-height: 1.05;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: -0.04em;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.greeting-line {
    font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 2.5vw, 1.75rem);
    font-weight: 400;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.name-line {
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-weight: 800;
}

.text-accent {
    color: var(--accent);
}

.hero-subtitle {
    font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 2vw, 1.45rem);
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.hero-lead {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    max-width: 580px;
    margin-bottom: 2.75rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
}

.hero-cta-group {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
    width: 100%;
}

.btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    padding: 1.05rem 2.25rem;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    border-radius: 4px;
    transition: transform 0.28s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94),
        background-color 0.28s ease,
        border-color 0.28s ease,
        box-shadow 0.28s ease,
        color 0.28s ease;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.btn:active {
    transform: scale(0.98) translateY(-1px) !important;
}

.btn-primary {
    background-color: var(--text-primary);
    color: var(--bg-primary);
    border: 1px solid var(--text-primary);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
    background-color: var(--accent);
    border-color: var(--accent);
    color: #ffffff;
    transform: scale(1.02) translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(var(--accent-rgb), 0.18);
}

.btn-secondary {
    background-color: transparent;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
    border-color: var(--accent);
    background-color: var(--bg-secondary);
    transform: scale(1.02) translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(var(--accent-rgb), 0.08);
}

.btn-icon {
    width: 1.15rem;
    height: 1.15rem;
    transition: transform 0.28s ease;
}

.btn-secondary:hover .btn-icon {
    animation: downloadBounce 0.8s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes downloadBounce {

    0%,
    100% {
        transform: translateY(0);
    }

    50% {
        transform: translateY(3px);
    }
}

.hero-socials {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.95rem;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
    padding-top: 1.85rem;
    margin-top: 0.5rem;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 580px;
}

.hero-social-btn {
    position: relative;
    width: 45px;
    height: 45px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
    background-color: var(--bg-primary);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
    transition: transform 0.28s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
        border-color 0.28s ease,
        background-color 0.28s ease,
        box-shadow 0.28s ease,
        color 0.28s ease;
    text-decoration: none;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.hero-social-btn svg {
    width: 21px;
    height: 21px;
    fill: currentColor;
    display: block;
    transition: transform 0.28s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.hero-social-btn[data-platform="youtube"] svg {
    width: 23px;
    height: 23px;
}

.hero-social-btn[data-platform="youtube"] svg path.yt-bg {
    fill: #ff0000;
}

.hero-social-btn[data-platform="youtube"] svg path.yt-play {
    fill: #ffffff;
}

/* Brand Colors (Base state) */
.hero-social-btn[data-platform="github"] {
    color: #24292e;
}

.hero-social-btn[data-platform="linkedin"] {
    color: #0a66c2;
}

.hero-social-btn[data-platform="youtube"] {
    color: #ff0000;
}

.hero-social-btn[data-platform="twitter"] {
    color: #0f1419;
}

.hero-social-btn[data-platform="discord"] {
    color: #5865f2;
}

.hero-social-btn[data-platform="telegram"] {
    color: #24a1de;
}

.hero-social-btn[data-platform="email"] {
    color: var(--accent);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .hero-social-btn {
    background-color: var(--bg-secondary);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .hero-social-btn[data-platform="github"] {
    color: #f0f6fc;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .hero-social-btn[data-platform="twitter"] {
    color: #ffffff;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .hero-social-btn[data-platform="email"] {
    color: #60a5fa;
}

/* Hover States: translateY(-3px), scale(1.06), subtle shadow & brand glow */
.hero-social-btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.06);
}

.hero-social-btn[data-platform="github"]:hover {
    border-color: #24292e;
    background-color: rgba(36, 41, 46, 0.08);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(36, 41, 46, 0.2);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .hero-social-btn[data-platform="github"]:hover {
    border-color: #ffffff;
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
}

.hero-social-btn[data-platform="linkedin"]:hover {
    border-color: #0a66c2;
    background-color: rgba(10, 102, 194, 0.09);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(10, 102, 194, 0.25);
}

.hero-social-btn[data-platform="youtube"]:hover {
    border-color: #ff0000;
    background-color: rgba(255, 0, 0, 0.09);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(255, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

.hero-social-btn[data-platform="twitter"]:hover {
    border-color: #0f1419;
    background-color: rgba(15, 20, 25, 0.08);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(15, 20, 25, 0.2);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .hero-social-btn[data-platform="twitter"]:hover {
    border-color: #ffffff;
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
}

.hero-social-btn[data-platform="instagram"] {
    color: #e1306c;
}

.hero-social-btn[data-platform="instagram"]:hover {
    border-color: #e1306c;
    background-color: rgba(225, 48, 108, 0.09);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(225, 48, 108, 0.28);
}

.hero-social-btn[data-platform="discord"]:hover {
    border-color: #5865f2;
    background-color: rgba(88, 101, 242, 0.09);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(88, 101, 242, 0.28);
}

.hero-social-btn[data-platform="telegram"]:hover {
    border-color: #24a1de;
    background-color: rgba(36, 161, 222, 0.09);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(36, 161, 222, 0.28);
}

.hero-social-btn[data-platform="email"]:hover {
    border-color: var(--accent);
    background-color: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.09);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.25);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .hero-social-btn[data-platform="email"]:hover {
    border-color: #60a5fa;
    background-color: rgba(96, 165, 250, 0.14);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(96, 165, 250, 0.25);
}

/* Toast Copy Feedback */
.copy-feedback-toast {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 2rem;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(20px);
    background-color: var(--text-primary);
    color: var(--bg-primary);
    padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
    border-radius: 100px;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    z-index: 10000;
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.copy-feedback-toast.show {
    transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
    opacity: 1;
}

/* Portrait wrapper & glows */
.hero-image-content {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
}

.hero-portrait-container {
    position: relative;
    width: auto;
    height: 540px;
    /* Target range 520px–560px visible height */
    max-height: 540px;
    z-index: 1;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    overflow: visible;
    /* Ensure no overflow clipping */
}

.hero-portrait-wrapper {
    width: auto;
    height: 100%;
    overflow: visible;
    /* Prevent any clipping of the portrait */
    position: relative;
    background-color: transparent;
    border: none;
    box-shadow: none;
    transition: transform var(--transition-smooth);
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .hero-portrait-wrapper {
    background-color: transparent;
    border-color: transparent;
    box-shadow: none;
}

.hero-portrait-img {
    height: 540px;
    width: auto;
    max-height: 540px;
    object-fit: contain;
    display: block;
    animation: portraitFloat 6s ease-in-out infinite;
    transition: transform var(--transition-smooth);
}

@keyframes portraitFloat {

    0%,
    100% {
        transform: translateY(0px);
    }

    50% {
        transform: translateY(-12px);
    }
}

/* Portrait interactions – pause float on hover */
.hero-portrait-container:hover .hero-portrait-img {
    animation-play-state: paused;
    transform: scale(1.02);
}




/* ==========================================================================
   ABOUT SECTION REDESIGN
   ========================================================================== */
.about-section {
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
    background-color: transparent;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.grid-about {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.25fr;
    gap: 6rem;
    align-items: center;
}

.about-left-col {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
}

.about-image-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 500px;
    /* Increased from 420px to balance with hero scale */
    background-color: transparent;
    border: none;
    box-shadow: none;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: transform var(--transition-smooth);
}

.about-profile-img {
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 1/1;
    object-fit: contain;
    object-position: center;
    display: block;
    transition: transform var(--transition-smooth);
}

.about-image-wrapper:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.about-image-wrapper:hover .about-profile-img {
    transform: scale(1.02);
}

.about-right-col {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.about-section-header {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.about-num-accent {
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--accent);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.about-title-main {
    font-size: 2.25rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

.about-text-content {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.about-intro-paragraph {
    font-size: clamp(1.18rem, 1.85vw, 1.42rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.55;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.about-body-paragraph {
    font-size: clamp(0.98rem, 1.35vw, 1.08rem);
    font-weight: 400;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.7;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   EXPERIENCE SECTION — 2-COLUMN MODERN INTERACTIVE CARDS
   ========================================================================== */
.experience-section {
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
    background-color: transparent;
    position: relative;
}

.experience-section .section-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: baseline;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

.experience-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1.75rem;
}

.experience-card-item {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 14px;
    background: var(--bg-surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
        border-color 0.3s ease,
        box-shadow 0.35s ease,
        background-color 0.3s ease;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    overflow: hidden;
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
}

.experience-card-item::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent), #8b5cf6);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.35s ease;
}

.exp-card-inner {
    padding: 2rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    height: 100%;
}

.exp-card-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.exp-header-left {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 0;
}

.exp-company-logo-wrap {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    min-width: 48px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    background: #ffffff;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 4px;
    border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
    overflow: hidden;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.exp-company-logo-wrap.logo-dark-bg {
    background: #0d1117;
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}

.exp-company-logo {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: contain;
    display: block;
}

.exp-role-wrap {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.25rem;
    min-width: 0;
}

.exp-role-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    line-height: 1.25;
    letter-spacing: -0.015em;
    transition: color 0.25s ease;
}

.exp-company-name {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--accent);
    letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}

.exp-badge {
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    padding: 0.28rem 0.65rem;
    border-radius: 9999px;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.badge-parttime {
    background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.1);
    color: #10b981;
    border: 1px solid rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.3);
}

.badge-internship {
    background: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.1);
    color: var(--accent);
    border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.3);
}

.badge-lead {
    background: rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.12);
    color: #a78bfa;
    border: 1px solid rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.35);
}

[data-theme="light"] .badge-lead {
    background: rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.08);
    color: #6d28d9;
    border: 1px solid rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.25);
}

.exp-meta-row {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.1rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
    padding-bottom: 0.85rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.exp-meta-item {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 0.76rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-weight: 500;
}

.exp-meta-icon {
    width: 13px;
    height: 13px;
    color: var(--accent);
    opacity: 0.85;
}

.exp-card-desc {
    font-size: 0.91rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.exp-card-tags {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.45rem;
    margin-top: auto;
}

.exp-tag {
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    background: var(--pill-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--pill-border);
    padding: 0.22rem 0.6rem;
    border-radius: 6px;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    transition: transform 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease, background-color 0.2s ease;
}

.exp-tag:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    border-color: var(--accent);
    color: var(--text-primary);
    background: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.08);
}

/* Hover States for Interactive Cards */
.experience-card-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.015);
    border-color: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.55);
    box-shadow: 0 18px 38px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6),
        0 0 24px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.18),
        0 0 0 1px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.3);
}

[data-theme="light"] .experience-card-item:hover {
    border-color: #000000;
    box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.12),
        0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.experience-card-item:hover::before {
    opacity: 1;
}

.experience-card-item:hover .exp-role-title {
    color: var(--accent);
}

/* Staggered Entrance Animations */
.experience-card-item.scroll-trigger {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(24px);
    transition: opacity 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
        transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.experience-card-item.scroll-trigger.reveal {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.experience-card-item.scroll-trigger:nth-child(1) {
    transition-delay: 0.05s;
}

.experience-card-item.scroll-trigger:nth-child(2) {
    transition-delay: 0.12s;
}

.experience-card-item.scroll-trigger:nth-child(3) {
    transition-delay: 0.19s;
}

.experience-card-item.scroll-trigger:nth-child(4) {
    transition-delay: 0.26s;
}

.experience-card-item.scroll-trigger:nth-child(5) {
    transition-delay: 0.33s;
}

.experience-card-item.scroll-trigger:nth-child(6) {
    transition-delay: 0.40s;
}

/* Responsive adjustments */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .experience-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 1.25rem;
    }

    .exp-card-inner {
        padding: 1.5rem;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PROJECTS SECTION — PREMIUM EDITORIAL CARD REDESIGN
   ========================================================================== */
.projects-section {
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
    background-color: transparent;
}

.projects-section .section-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: baseline;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.section-lead-desc {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    max-width: 650px;
    margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

.projects-list-container {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem;
    width: 100%;
}

/* ── Card Shell ─────────────────────────────────────────── */
.project-card-refined {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    border-radius: 14px;
    background-color: var(--bg-surface);
    cursor: pointer;
    overflow: hidden;
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    transition:
        transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
        border-color 0.3s ease,
        box-shadow 0.35s ease,
        background-color 0.3s ease;
    isolation: isolate;
}

.project-card-refined:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.015);
    border-color: var(--card-border-hover);
    box-shadow:
        0 18px 38px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08),
        0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .project-card-refined {
    background-color: var(--bg-surface);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .project-card-refined:hover {
    border-color: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.55);
    box-shadow:
        0 20px 44px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65),
        0 0 0 1px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.3),
        0 0 28px rgba(var(--accent-rgb), 0.18);
}

/* ── Card Thumbnail Area ─────────────────────────────────── */
.project-thumb-container {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
    height: 165px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background-color: var(--bg-tertiary);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.project-thumb-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center;
    display: block;
    transition: transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.project-thumb-container:has(img[src*="wesafe"]),
.project-thumb-container[style*="#ede0e6"] {
    background-color: #ede0e6 !important;
}

.project-thumb-img[src*="wesafe"],
.project-thumb-img.thumb-contain {
    object-fit: contain !important;
    padding: 0.5rem 0.75rem;
    background-color: #ede0e6;
}

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

/* Clean placeholder when no image available */
.project-thumb-placeholder {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(var(--accent-rgb), 0.08), rgba(var(--accent-rgb), 0.02));
    padding: 1rem;
    text-align: center;
}

.project-placeholder-icon {
    font-size: 1.75rem;
    line-height: 1;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2));
    transition: transform 0.35s ease;
}

.project-card-refined:hover .project-placeholder-icon {
    transform: scale(1.1) translateY(-2px);
}

.project-placeholder-text {
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* Number index badge overlay */
.project-number-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0.75rem;
    right: 0.75rem;
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--accent);
    background: var(--bg-glass);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    padding: 0.2rem 0.5rem;
    border-radius: 6px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    z-index: 2;
    transition: border-color 0.25s ease, background 0.25s ease;
}

.project-card-refined:hover .project-number-badge {
    border-color: var(--accent);
}

/* ── Card Body & Typography ─────────────────────────────── */
.project-card-body {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    padding: 1.25rem 1.25rem 1.15rem;
    flex: 1;
}

.project-meta-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.project-logo-wrap {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    background-color: var(--bg-tertiary);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
    padding: 3px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.project-logo-wrap-empty {
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
}

.project-card-logo {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: contain;
    display: block;
}

.project-type-badge {
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 0.62rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    color: var(--accent);
    background: rgba(var(--accent-rgb), 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(var(--accent-rgb), 0.2);
    padding: 0.18rem 0.45rem;
    border-radius: 4px;
}

.project-name-title {
    font-size: 1.12rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: -0.015em;
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    line-height: 1.25;
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.project-card-refined:hover .project-name-title {
    color: var(--accent);
}

.project-tagline {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
    line-height: 1.35;
}

.project-summary {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-overflow: ellipsis;
}

.project-tags-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.35rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
}

.project-tag-pill {
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    background-color: var(--pill-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--pill-border);
    padding: 0.18rem 0.45rem;
    border-radius: 4px;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    transition: transform 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease, background-color 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease;
}

.project-tag-pill:hover {
    transform: translateY(-1px);
    border-color: var(--accent);
    color: var(--accent);
}

/* ── Card Action Buttons ─────────────────────────────────── */
.project-card-actions {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    margin-top: auto;
    padding-top: 0.85rem;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.proj-action-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.35rem;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    border-radius: 6px;
    padding: 0.45rem 0.8rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.proj-live-btn {
    background: var(--text-primary);
    color: var(--bg-primary);
    border: 1px solid var(--text-primary);
    flex: 1;
}

.proj-live-btn:hover {
    background: var(--accent);
    border-color: var(--accent);
    color: #ffffff;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(var(--accent-rgb), 0.3);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .proj-live-btn {
    background: #ffffff;
    color: #0d0f14;
    border-color: #ffffff;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .proj-live-btn:hover {
    background: var(--accent);
    color: #ffffff;
    border-color: var(--accent);
}

.proj-github-btn {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
    padding: 0.45rem 0.65rem;
}

.proj-github-btn svg {
    width: 14px;
    height: 14px;
    fill: currentColor;
    transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.proj-github-btn:hover {
    border-color: var(--text-primary);
    background: rgba(var(--accent-rgb), 0.08);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.proj-github-btn:hover svg {
    transform: rotate(8deg) scale(1.1);
}

.proj-btn-icon {
    width: 12px;
    height: 12px;
    transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.proj-live-btn:hover .proj-btn-icon {
    transform: translate(2px, -2px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PROJECT CASE-STUDY MODAL — PREMIUM PANEL (NO IMAGES)
   ========================================================================== */
.project-modal {
    position: fixed;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -48%) scale(0.96);
    width: 92%;
    max-width: 860px;
    max-height: 88vh;
    background-color: var(--bg-primary);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
    border-radius: 14px;
    box-shadow: 0 40px 80px -20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25), 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    overflow: hidden;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
        opacity 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.project-modal[open] {
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1);
    opacity: 1;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .project-modal {
    box-shadow: 0 40px 100px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7), 0 0 0 1px rgba(var(--accent-rgb), 0.08);
}

.modal-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.modal-close-btn {
    position: absolute;
    top: 1.25rem;
    right: 1.25rem;
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: var(--bg-secondary);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    z-index: 20;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.modal-close-btn:hover {
    background-color: var(--text-primary);
    color: var(--bg-primary);
    border-color: var(--text-primary);
    transform: rotate(90deg);
}

.modal-close-btn svg {
    width: 1rem;
    height: 1rem;
}

.modal-body-container {
    overflow-y: auto;
    max-height: 88vh;
    padding: 3rem 3.5rem 3.5rem;
}

/* Staggered content reveal */
.modal-body-container>* {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(12px);
    animation: modalItemReveal 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) forwards;
}

@keyframes modalItemReveal {
    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

/* Stagger delays */
.modal-header-hero {
    animation-delay: 0.05s;
}

.modal-divider-line {
    animation-delay: 0.12s;
}

.modal-meta-grid {
    animation-delay: 0.18s;
}

.modal-desc-section {
    animation-delay: 0.25s;
}

.modal-features-section {
    animation-delay: 0.32s;
}

.modal-tech-section {
    animation-delay: 0.38s;
}

.modal-action-row {
    animation-delay: 0.44s;
}

/* Modal header */
.modal-header-hero {
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    padding-right: 3rem;
    /* avoid close btn overlap */
}

.modal-header-top-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.modal-project-logo {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    object-fit: contain;
    border-radius: 8px;
}

.modal-num {
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--accent);
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.modal-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3vw, 2.25rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    line-height: 1.1;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

.modal-tagline {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--accent);
    font-weight: 500;
}

/* Thin accent divider */
.modal-divider-line {
    width: 100%;
    height: 1px;
    background-color: var(--border-subtle);
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

/* Meta grid */
.modal-meta-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
    padding: 1.5rem;
    background-color: var(--bg-secondary);
    border-radius: 8px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.meta-block-item {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.35rem;
}

.meta-block-label {
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
}

.meta-block-value {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    line-height: 1.3;
}

/* Content sections */
.modal-desc-section,
.modal-features-section,
.modal-tech-section {
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.modal-section-label {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.modal-desc-long {
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.75;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.feature-list {
    list-style: none;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.65rem;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
}

.feature-list li {
    font-size: 0.93rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.55;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0.75rem;
}

.feature-list li::before {
    content: '';
    width: 5px;
    height: 5px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: var(--accent);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    margin-top: 0.55em;
}

.modal-tech-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.tech-chip {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    background-color: var(--pill-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--pill-border);
    color: var(--text-primary);
    padding: 0.3rem 0.7rem;
    border-radius: 100px;
    letter-spacing: 0.03em;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: transform 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease, background-color 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}

.tech-chip:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    border-color: var(--pill-border-hover);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .tech-chip:hover {
    border-color: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

/* CTA row */
.modal-action-row {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
    padding-top: 2rem;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
    margin-top: 1rem;
}

.modal-btn-link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    padding: 0.9rem 1.75rem;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    border-radius: 6px;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.modal-btn-primary {
    background-color: var(--text-primary);
    color: var(--bg-primary);
    border: 1px solid var(--text-primary);
}

.modal-btn-primary:hover {
    background-color: var(--accent);
    border-color: var(--accent);
    color: #ffffff;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(var(--accent-rgb), 0.25);
}

.modal-btn-secondary {
    border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    background-color: transparent;
}

.modal-btn-secondary:hover {
    border-color: var(--accent);
    color: var(--accent);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Backdrop */
.project-modal::backdrop {
    background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55);
    backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}



/* ==========================================================================
   SKILLS & TECHNOLOGIES SECTION — GITHUB-INSPIRED TECH COLLECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.skills-section {
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.skills-groups-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 2.25rem;
    margin-top: 3rem;
}

/* Category Group */
.skill-category-group {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.1rem;
    padding-bottom: 2.25rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.skill-category-group:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
    padding-bottom: 0;
}

/* Category Header */
.skill-category-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.skill-category-num {
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--accent);
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.skill-category-dash {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
}

.skill-category-title {
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    margin: 0;
}

/* Pills Wrap */
.skill-pills-wrap {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    align-items: center;
}

/* Technology Pill */
.skill-pill {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.65rem;
    padding: 0.55rem 1.05rem;
    min-height: 42px;
    background-color: var(--pill-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--pill-border);
    border-radius: 8px;
    cursor: pointer;
    user-select: none;
    transition:
        transform 0.28s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
        border-color 0.28s ease,
        background-color 0.28s ease,
        box-shadow 0.28s ease;
}

/* Icon */
.skill-pill-icon {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    transition: transform 0.28s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.skill-pill-icon svg {
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
    stroke: currentColor;
    fill: none;
}

/* Name */
.skill-pill-name {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.86rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    letter-spacing: 0.01em;
    white-space: nowrap;
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

/* Hover Interaction: translateY(-3px), scale(1.03), subtle shadow, darker/brighter border */
.skill-pill:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.03);
    border-color: var(--pill-border-hover);
    background-color: var(--pill-bg-hover);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1), 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .skill-pill:hover {
    border-color: var(--pill-border-hover);
    background-color: var(--pill-bg-hover);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), 0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
}

.skill-pill:hover .skill-pill-icon {
    transform: scale(1.1) rotate(2deg);
}

.skill-pill:hover .skill-pill-name {
    color: var(--text-primary);
}


/* ==========================================================================
   EDUCATION SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.education-section {
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
    background-color: transparent;
}

.education-columns-wrapper {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 3.5rem;
}

.education-column-card {
    background-color: var(--bg-surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    padding: 3rem;
    border-radius: 14px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
        border-color 0.3s ease,
        box-shadow 0.35s ease,
        background-color 0.3s ease;
}

.education-column-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.015);
    border-color: var(--card-border-hover);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .education-column-card {
    background-color: var(--bg-surface);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .education-column-card:hover {
    border-color: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.55);
    box-shadow: 0 18px 42px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65), 0 0 24px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.18), 0 0 0 1px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.3);
}

.education-card-meta {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.education-meta-right {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
}

.education-logo-link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    padding: 3px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    transition: transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease;
    cursor: pointer;
    text-decoration: none;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.education-logo-link:hover {
    transform: scale(1.08);
    border-color: var(--accent);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(var(--accent-rgb), 0.35);
}

.education-inst-logo {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: contain;
    object-position: center;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: block;
}

.education-card-date {
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--accent);
}

.education-card-status,
.education-card-grade {
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    background-color: rgba(var(--accent-rgb), 0.08);
    color: var(--accent);
    padding: 0.25rem 0.6rem;
    border-radius: 4px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.education-card-degree {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    line-height: 1.25;
}

.education-card-inst {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    display: block;
}

.education-card-divider {
    height: 1px;
    background-color: var(--border-subtle);
    margin: 2rem 0;
}

.education-card-text {
    font-size: 0.98rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CERTIFICATIONS GALLERY — HORIZONTAL MARQUEE SHOWCASE
   ========================================================================== */
.certifications-section {
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
    background-color: transparent;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Filter Pill Buttons */
.cert-filters {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.65rem;
    margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
}

.cert-filter-btn {
    padding: 0.48rem 1.15rem;
    background-color: var(--pill-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--pill-border);
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    border-radius: 100px;
    cursor: pointer;
    user-select: none;
    transition: transform 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease, background-color 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease, color 0.25s ease;
}

.cert-filter-btn:hover {
    border-color: var(--pill-border-hover);
    color: var(--text-primary);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .cert-filter-btn:hover {
    border-color: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.cert-filter-btn.active {
    background-color: var(--text-primary);
    border-color: var(--text-primary);
    color: var(--bg-primary);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .cert-filter-btn.active {
    background-color: var(--text-primary);
    border-color: var(--text-primary);
    color: var(--bg-primary);
}

/* Horizontal Showcase Single Row Container */
.cert-marquee-container {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 0.5rem 0 1.25rem 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1rem;
    mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, black 4%, black 96%, transparent 100%);
    -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, black 4%, black 96%, transparent 100%);
}

.cert-marquee-fade {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    width: 60px;
    z-index: 10;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.cert-marquee-fade-left {
    left: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--bg-secondary) 0%, transparent 100%);
}

.cert-marquee-fade-right {
    right: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to left, var(--bg-secondary) 0%, transparent 100%);
}

/* Marquee Single Row & Track */
.cert-marquee-row {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    overflow-x: auto;
    overflow-y: hidden;
    display: flex;
    user-select: none;
    cursor: grab;
    scrollbar-width: none;
    -ms-overflow-style: none;
    padding: 0.5rem 0.5rem 0.75rem 0.5rem;
    scroll-behavior: auto;
}

.cert-marquee-row::-webkit-scrollbar {
    display: none;
}

.cert-marquee-row:active {
    cursor: grabbing;
}

.cert-marquee-track {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1.15rem;
    width: max-content;
    align-items: stretch;
}

/* Compact Certificate Showcase Card */
.cert-marquee-card {
    width: 270px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    background-color: var(--bg-primary);
    border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    border-radius: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
    transition: transform 0.28s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
        border-color 0.28s ease,
        box-shadow 0.28s ease,
        background-color 0.28s ease;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .cert-marquee-card {
    background-color: var(--bg-primary);
}

/* Thumbnail Area */
.cert-card-thumb-wrap {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 145px;
    background-color: var(--bg-tertiary);
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
    padding: 8px;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

.cert-card-thumb-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: contain;
    object-position: center;
    border-radius: 4px;
    transition: transform 0.38s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    display: block;
}

/* Hover Overlay */
.cert-card-thumb-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15) 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65) 100%);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.25s ease;
}

.cert-card-view-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.45rem;
    padding: 0.48rem 1rem;
    border-radius: 100px;
    background-color: #ffffff;
    color: #0f172a;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.74rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    transform: translateY(6px);
    transition: transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

/* Card Body */
.cert-card-body {
    padding: 0.85rem 1rem 0.95rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.32rem;
    background-color: var(--bg-primary);
}

.cert-card-meta-top {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.15rem;
}

.cert-card-cat-badge {
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--accent);
    background-color: rgba(var(--accent-rgb), 0.08);
    padding: 0.22rem 0.55rem;
    border-radius: 4px;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.cert-card-date-badge {
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.cert-card-title-text {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    line-height: 1.32;
    white-space: nowrap;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-overflow: ellipsis;
    margin: 0;
}

.cert-card-issuer-text {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    white-space: nowrap;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-overflow: ellipsis;
    margin: 0;
}

/* Card Hover States */
.cert-marquee-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.02);
    border-color: var(--accent);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(var(--accent-rgb), 0.18), 0 3px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
    z-index: 5;
}

.cert-marquee-card:hover .cert-card-thumb-img {
    transform: scale(1.04);
}

.cert-marquee-card:hover .cert-card-thumb-overlay {
    opacity: 1;
}

.cert-marquee-card:hover .cert-card-view-btn {
    transform: translateY(0);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .cert-marquee-card:hover {
    border-color: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.55);
    box-shadow: 0 18px 38px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7), 0 0 24px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.18), 0 0 0 1px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.3);
}

/* Responsive Breakpoints */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .cert-marquee-card {
        width: 255px;
    }

    .cert-card-thumb-wrap {
        height: 135px;
    }

    .cert-card-title-text {
        font-size: 0.86rem;
    }

    .cert-marquee-container {
        gap: 0.9rem;
    }
}


/* ==========================================================================
   INDUSTRY & TECH EVENTS SECTION — ALTERNATING HORIZONTAL SHOWCASE
   ========================================================================== */
.events-section {
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
    background-color: transparent;
}

.events-stack-container {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 3.5rem;
    margin-top: 2.5rem;
}

.event-horizontal-card {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr;
    gap: 3.5rem;
    align-items: center;
    background-color: var(--bg-surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 2.25rem;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
        border-color 0.35s ease,
        box-shadow 0.35s ease,
        background-color 0.35s ease;
}

/* Alternating layout (Content Left | Photo Right) */
.event-horizontal-card.event-reverse {
    grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr;
}

/* Media Column */
.event-col-media {
    width: 100%;
}

.event-photo-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 420px;
    border-radius: 18px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background-color: #0b0f19;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.event-photo-ambient {
    position: absolute;
    inset: -20px;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    filter: blur(28px) saturate(1.4) brightness(0.6);
    opacity: 0.85;
    transform: scale(1.1);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}

.event-hero-photo {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: contain;
    object-position: center center;
    display: block;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 10px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35));
    transition: transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.event-horizontal-card:hover .event-hero-photo {
    transform: scale(1.025);
}

/* Badges on Photo */
.event-date-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 1.15rem;
    left: 1.15rem;
    background-color: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.88);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    color: #ffffff;
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 0.74rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    padding: 0.4rem 0.85rem;
    border-radius: 100px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    z-index: 2;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

.event-corner-linkedin {
    position: absolute;
    top: 1.15rem;
    right: 1.15rem;
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.88);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #ffffff;
    z-index: 2;
    transition: transform 0.25s ease, background-color 0.25s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
    text-decoration: none;
}

.event-corner-linkedin svg {
    width: 16px;
    height: 16px;
}

.event-corner-linkedin:hover {
    background-color: #0a66c2;
    transform: scale(1.1);
    color: #ffffff;
}

/* Content Column */
.event-col-content {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
}

.event-content-inner {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.event-cat-tag {
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 0.76rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--accent);
    background-color: rgba(var(--accent-rgb), 0.08);
    padding: 0.35rem 0.75rem;
    border-radius: 6px;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    display: inline-block;
    width: fit-content;
    margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
}

.event-main-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(1.45rem, 2.4vw, 1.9rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.3;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    margin: 0 0 1.15rem 0;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.event-lead-desc {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 1.02rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    margin: 0 0 1.85rem 0;
}

.event-actions-bar {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.btn-event-view {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.65rem;
    padding: 0.75rem 1.6rem;
    border-radius: 100px;
    background-color: var(--text-primary);
    color: var(--bg-primary);
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: transform 0.28s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
        background-color 0.25s ease,
        box-shadow 0.25s ease,
        color 0.25s ease;
}

.event-btn-linkedin-icon {
    width: 16px;
    height: 16px;
}

.event-btn-arrow-icon {
    width: 14px;
    height: 14px;
    transition: transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

/* Hover States */
.event-horizontal-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.012);
    border-color: var(--accent);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 48px rgba(var(--accent-rgb), 0.15), 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
}

.btn-event-view:hover {
    background-color: #0a66c2;
    color: #ffffff;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(10, 102, 194, 0.4);
}

.btn-event-view:hover .event-btn-arrow-icon {
    transform: translate(2px, -2px);
}

/* Dark Theme Adjustments */
[data-theme="dark"] .event-horizontal-card {
    background-color: var(--bg-surface);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .event-horizontal-card:hover {
    border-color: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.55);
    box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7), 0 0 28px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.18), 0 0 0 1px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.3);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .btn-event-view {
    background-color: var(--text-primary);
    color: var(--bg-primary);
}

/* Responsive Media Queries */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .event-horizontal-card,
    .event-horizontal-card.event-reverse {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2rem;
        padding: 1.75rem;
    }

    .event-horizontal-card.event-reverse .event-col-media,
    .event-col-media {
        order: 1 !important;
    }

    .event-horizontal-card.event-reverse .event-col-content,
    .event-col-content {
        order: 2 !important;
    }

    .event-photo-wrapper {
        height: 320px;
    }

    .events-stack-container {
        gap: 2.5rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .event-horizontal-card {
        padding: 1.25rem;
        border-radius: 18px;
    }

    .event-photo-wrapper {
        height: 250px;
        border-radius: 14px;
    }

    .event-main-title {
        font-size: 1.35rem;
    }

    .event-lead-desc {
        font-size: 0.95rem;
    }

    .btn-event-view {
        width: 100%;
        justify-content: center;
    }
}


/* ==========================================================================
   OTHER INDUSTRY EVENTS — DUAL ROW HORIZONTAL MARQUEE SHOWCASE
   ========================================================================== */
.other-events-header {
    margin-top: 6.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 2.75rem;
    text-align: center;
}

.other-events-pill {
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 0.74rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--accent);
    background-color: rgba(var(--accent-rgb), 0.08);
    padding: 0.4rem 0.9rem;
    border-radius: 100px;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    display: inline-block;
    margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.other-events-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(1.65rem, 2.8vw, 2.35rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    margin: 0 0 0.65rem 0;
}

.other-events-desc {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 1.02rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    max-width: 620px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    line-height: 1.65;
}

/* Full-Width Marquee Wrapper */
.mini-events-marquee-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 1.25rem 0 2rem 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.85rem;
}

.mini-events-fade {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    width: 140px;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 5;
}

.mini-events-fade-left {
    left: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--bg-primary), transparent);
}

.mini-events-fade-right {
    right: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to left, var(--bg-primary), transparent);
}

/* Marquee Row & Track */
.mini-events-row {
    width: 100%;
    overflow-x: auto;
    overflow-y: hidden;
    scrollbar-width: none;
    -ms-overflow-style: none;
    display: flex;
    position: relative;
    user-select: none;
    -webkit-user-select: none;
    padding: 0.5rem 0;
    cursor: grab;
    scroll-behavior: auto;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
}

.mini-events-row::-webkit-scrollbar {
    display: none;
}

.mini-events-row.is-dragging {
    cursor: grabbing;
}

.mini-events-row.is-dragging .mini-event-card {
    pointer-events: none;
}

.mini-events-track {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1.85rem;
    width: max-content;
    will-change: transform;
}

/* Mini Event Card */
.mini-event-card {
    flex: 0 0 330px;
    width: 330px;
    background-color: var(--bg-surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-decoration: none;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
        border-color 0.3s ease,
        box-shadow 0.35s ease;
}

.mini-event-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.02);
    border-color: var(--accent);
    box-shadow: 0 18px 38px rgba(var(--accent-rgb), 0.18), 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .mini-event-card {
    background-color: var(--bg-surface);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .mini-event-card:hover {
    border-color: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.55);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 48px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8), 0 0 24px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.18), 0 0 0 1px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.3);
}

/* Card Media Wrap */
.mini-event-thumb-wrap {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 200px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background-color: #0b0f19;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.mini-event-ambient {
    position: absolute;
    inset: -15px;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    filter: blur(22px) saturate(1.4) brightness(0.6);
    opacity: 0.85;
    transform: scale(1.15);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}

.mini-event-img {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: contain;
    object-position: center center;
    display: block;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 6px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45));
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.mini-event-card:hover .mini-event-img {
    transform: scale(1.035);
}

/* Year Badge */
.mini-event-year {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0.85rem;
    left: 0.85rem;
    background-color: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.88);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    color: #ffffff;
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 0.3rem 0.7rem;
    border-radius: 100px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    z-index: 2;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

/* Corner LinkedIn Icon */
.mini-event-linkedin-icon {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0.85rem;
    right: 0.85rem;
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.88);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #ffffff;
    z-index: 2;
    transition: transform 0.25s ease, background-color 0.25s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

.mini-event-linkedin-icon svg {
    width: 14px;
    height: 14px;
}

.mini-event-card:hover .mini-event-linkedin-icon {
    background-color: #0a66c2;
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

/* Card Text Info */
.mini-event-info {
    padding: 1.15rem 1.25rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    flex-grow: 1;
    background-color: var(--bg-secondary);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .mini-event-info {
    background-color: var(--bg-primary);
}

.mini-event-cat {
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--accent);
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.mini-event-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.35;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    margin: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .mini-events-fade {
        width: 40px;
    }
    .mini-event-card {
        flex: 0 0 280px;
        width: 280px;
    }
    .mini-event-thumb-wrap {
        height: 170px;
    }
    .mini-event-title {
        font-size: 0.95rem;
    }
}


/* ==========================================================================
   CONTACT SECTION & FORM VALIDATION
   ========================================================================== */
.contact-section {
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
    background-color: transparent;
}

.contact-grid-wrapper {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
    gap: 6rem;
    align-items: stretch;
}

.contact-info-side {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
}

.contact-hero-title {
    font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.1;
    letter-spacing: -0.04em;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.contact-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

/* Direct Contact Items */
.contact-direct-items {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.direct-contact-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.15rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: inherit;
}

.direct-email-link {
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.direct-email-link:hover {
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

.contact-icon-circle {
    width: 46px;
    height: 46px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
    background-color: var(--bg-primary);
    color: var(--text-primary);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
}

.contact-icon-circle svg {
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
    stroke: currentColor;
    fill: none;
    transition: transform 0.25s ease, stroke 0.25s ease;
}

.direct-email-link:hover .email-icon-circle {
    border-color: var(--accent);
    color: var(--accent);
    background-color: var(--bg-primary);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(var(--accent-rgb), 0.18);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.direct-email-link:hover .email-val {
    color: var(--accent);
}

.contact-item-details {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.2rem;
}

.direct-label {
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.direct-val {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    line-height: 1.4;
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.location-val {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.contact-form-side {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.contact-form-element {
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.75rem;
    padding: 2.5rem;
    background: var(--bg-surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    border-radius: 18px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
    transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
        border-color 0.3s ease,
        box-shadow 0.35s ease;
}

.contact-form-element:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    border-color: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.5);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), 0 0 24px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.15);
}

[data-theme="light"] .contact-form-element:hover {
    border-color: #000000;
    box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}

.form-row {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.form-row label {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

.form-row input,
.form-row textarea {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 0.9rem 1.2rem;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
    background-color: var(--bg-primary);
    color: var(--text-primary);
    border-radius: 4px;
    font-family: inherit;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.form-row input:focus,
.form-row textarea:focus {
    border-color: var(--accent);
    background-color: var(--bg-secondary);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(var(--accent-rgb), 0.12), 0 2px 8px rgba(var(--accent-rgb), 0.06);
    outline: none;
    transition: border-color 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease, background-color 0.2s ease;
}

/* Connect Social Icons & Tooltips with Authentic Brand Colors */
.connect-social-container {
    margin-top: 3rem;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
    padding-top: 2rem;
}

.connect-social-icons {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-top: 1rem;
}

.social-connect-link {
    position: relative;
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
    background-color: var(--bg-primary);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: transform 0.28s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
        border-color 0.28s ease,
        background-color 0.28s ease,
        box-shadow 0.28s ease,
        color 0.28s ease;
    cursor: pointer;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
}

.social-connect-link svg {
    width: 19px;
    height: 19px;
    fill: currentColor;
    display: block;
    transition: transform 0.28s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.social-connect-link[data-platform="youtube"] svg path.yt-bg {
    fill: #ff0000;
}

.social-connect-link[data-platform="youtube"] svg path.yt-play {
    fill: #ffffff;
}

/* Brand Colors (Authentic, Vibrant & Recognizable) */
.social-connect-link[data-platform="linkedin"] {
    color: #0a66c2;
}

.social-connect-link[data-platform="github"] {
    color: #24292e;
}

.social-connect-link[data-platform="youtube"] {
    color: #ff0000;
}

.social-connect-link[data-platform="twitter"] {
    color: #0f1419;
}

.social-connect-link[data-platform="discord"] {
    color: #5865f2;
}

.social-connect-link[data-platform="telegram"] {
    color: #24a1de;
}

.social-connect-link[data-platform="instagram"] {
    color: #e4405f;
}

.social-connect-link[data-platform="email"] {
    color: var(--accent);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .social-connect-link[data-platform="github"] {
    color: #f0f6fc;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .social-connect-link[data-platform="twitter"] {
    color: #ffffff;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .social-connect-link[data-platform="email"] {
    color: #60a5fa;
}

/* Hover States with Brand-Specific Subtle Glow & Lift */
.social-connect-link:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.social-connect-link:hover svg {
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.social-connect-link[data-platform="linkedin"]:hover {
    border-color: #0a66c2;
    background-color: rgba(10, 102, 194, 0.06);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(10, 102, 194, 0.25);
}

.social-connect-link[data-platform="github"]:hover {
    border-color: #24292e;
    background-color: rgba(36, 41, 46, 0.06);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(36, 41, 46, 0.2);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .social-connect-link[data-platform="github"]:hover {
    border-color: #ffffff;
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.social-connect-link[data-platform="youtube"]:hover {
    border-color: #ff0000;
    background-color: rgba(255, 0, 0, 0.06);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(255, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

.social-connect-link[data-platform="twitter"]:hover {
    border-color: #0f1419;
    background-color: rgba(15, 20, 25, 0.06);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(15, 20, 25, 0.2);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .social-connect-link[data-platform="twitter"]:hover {
    border-color: #ffffff;
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.social-connect-link[data-platform="discord"]:hover {
    border-color: #5865f2;
    background-color: rgba(88, 101, 242, 0.06);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(88, 101, 242, 0.25);
}

.social-connect-link[data-platform="telegram"]:hover {
    border-color: #24a1de;
    background-color: rgba(36, 161, 222, 0.06);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(36, 161, 222, 0.25);
}

.social-connect-link[data-platform="email"]:hover {
    border-color: var(--accent);
    background-color: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.06);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.25);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .social-connect-link[data-platform="email"]:hover {
    border-color: #60a5fa;
    background-color: rgba(96, 165, 250, 0.12);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(96, 165, 250, 0.25);
}

/* Tooltip text styling */
.social-connect-link .tooltip-text {
    visibility: hidden;
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 125%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(5px);
    background-color: #111111;
    color: #ffffff;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 0.35rem 0.65rem;
    border-radius: 4px;
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
    white-space: nowrap;
    pointer-events: none;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    z-index: 10;
}

.social-connect-link .tooltip-text::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%;
    left: 50%;
    margin-left: -5px;
    border-width: 5px;
    border-style: solid;
    border-color: #111111 transparent transparent transparent;
}

.social-connect-link:hover .tooltip-text {
    visibility: visible;
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
}



.field-error-msg {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: #ef4444;
    display: none;
    margin-top: 0.25rem;
}

.form-row.error input,
.form-row.error textarea {
    border-color: #ef4444;
}

.form-row.error .field-error-msg {
    display: block;
}

.form-submit-btn {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 1.1rem 0;
}

/* Success Card overlay */
.form-success-card {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background-color: var(--bg-primary);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
    border-radius: 4px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 3rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: opacity var(--transition-smooth), visibility var(--transition-smooth);
    z-index: 5;
}

.form-success-card.active {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
}

.success-icon {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.1);
    color: #10b981;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.form-success-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.form-success-card p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.success-dismiss-btn {
    padding: 0.85rem 2rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FOOTER
   ========================================================================== */
.main-footer {
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
    padding: 5rem 0;
    background-color: transparent;
}

.footer-container {
    max-width: var(--container-width);
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 var(--container-padding);
}

.footer-upper {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

.footer-logo {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.footer-subtext {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-weight: 500;
}

.footer-lower {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
    padding-top: 2rem;
}

.footer-copyright {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.footer-social-links {
    display: flex;
    gap: 2rem;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.footer-social-links a:hover {
    color: var(--text-primary);
    text-decoration: underline;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   NATIVE DIALOG MODALS (PORTFOLIO INTERACTIVE LIGHTBOX)
   ========================================================================== */
dialog {
    border: none;
    background: transparent;
    max-width: 100vw;
    max-height: 100vh;
}

dialog::backdrop {
    background-color: rgba(5, 5, 5, 0.7);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    transition: opacity var(--transition-smooth);
}

/* Project Detail Modal */

/* Certificate Lightbox Modal */

/* Certificate Lightbox / PDF Viewer Modal */
.cert-lightbox {
    position: fixed;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(0.96);
    width: 92%;
    max-width: 960px;
    height: 86vh;
    background-color: var(--bg-primary);
    border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    border-radius: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 25px 50px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), 0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    overflow: hidden;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), opacity 0.35s ease;
    padding: 0;
}

.cert-lightbox[open] {
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1);
    opacity: 1;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .cert-lightbox {
    background-color: var(--bg-secondary);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
}

.lightbox-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

/* Lightbox Header Bar */
.lightbox-header-bar {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 1rem 1.5rem;
    background-color: var(--bg-secondary);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
    gap: 1rem;
}

.lightbox-header-info {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.15rem;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.lightbox-title-text {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    margin: 0;
    white-space: nowrap;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-overflow: ellipsis;
}

.lightbox-subtitle-text {
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 0.76rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.lightbox-controls {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.65rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.lightbox-ctrl-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.45rem;
    padding: 0.45rem 0.85rem;
    background-color: var(--bg-primary);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
    border-radius: 6px;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.76rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    text-decoration: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.lightbox-ctrl-btn:hover {
    background-color: var(--text-primary);
    border-color: var(--text-primary);
    color: var(--bg-primary);
}

.lightbox-close-btn {
    width: 34px;
    height: 34px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    background-color: var(--bg-primary);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
    color: var(--text-primary);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.lightbox-close-btn:hover {
    background-color: var(--text-primary);
    color: var(--bg-primary);
}

.lightbox-body {
    flex-grow: 1;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background-color: #0b0f19;
}

.lightbox-body iframe {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    border: none;
    background-color: #ffffff;
}

.lightbox-body img {
    max-width: 96%;
    max-height: 96%;
    object-fit: contain;
    border-radius: 4px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

/* Fallback digital credential styles */
.fallback-credential-card {
    background-color: var(--bg-primary);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
    padding: 3rem;
    border-radius: 6px;
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 480px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
}

.fallback-icon {
    font-size: 3rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.fallback-title {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.fallback-org {
    font-size: 0.98rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.fallback-meta {
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    background-color: var(--bg-tertiary);
    padding: 0.25rem 0.6rem;
    border-radius: 4px;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.fallback-notice {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.55;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.fallback-verify-btn {
    padding: 0.85rem 2rem;
    background-color: var(--text-primary);
    color: var(--bg-primary);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    border-radius: 4px;
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.fallback-verify-btn:hover {
    background-color: var(--accent);
    color: #ffffff;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SCROLL REVEAL STYLES & DELAYS
   ========================================================================== */
.scroll-trigger {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(28px);
    transition: opacity 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
        transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.scroll-trigger.reveal {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Stagger delays for card grids */
.projects-list-container .project-card-refined.scroll-trigger:nth-child(1) {
    transition-delay: 0s;
}

.projects-list-container .project-card-refined.scroll-trigger:nth-child(2) {
    transition-delay: 0.1s;
}

.projects-list-container .project-card-refined.scroll-trigger:nth-child(3) {
    transition-delay: 0.15s;
}

.projects-list-container .project-card-refined.scroll-trigger:nth-child(4) {
    transition-delay: 0.2s;
}

.projects-list-container .project-card-refined.scroll-trigger:nth-child(5) {
    transition-delay: 0.25s;
}

.projects-list-container .project-card-refined.scroll-trigger:nth-child(6) {
    transition-delay: 0.3s;
}

/* Education stagger */
.education-column-card.scroll-trigger:nth-child(2) {
    transition-delay: 0.15s;
}

/* Certifications stagger */
.certifications-grid-redesigned .cert-card-new.scroll-trigger:nth-child(1) {
    transition-delay: 0s;
}

.certifications-grid-redesigned .cert-card-new.scroll-trigger:nth-child(2) {
    transition-delay: 0.08s;
}

.certifications-grid-redesigned .cert-card-new.scroll-trigger:nth-child(3) {
    transition-delay: 0.16s;
}

.certifications-grid-redesigned .cert-card-new.scroll-trigger:nth-child(4) {
    transition-delay: 0.24s;
}

.certifications-grid-redesigned .cert-card-new.scroll-trigger:nth-child(5) {
    transition-delay: 0.32s;
}

.certifications-grid-redesigned .cert-card-new.scroll-trigger:nth-child(6) {
    transition-delay: 0.40s;
}

/* Hero elements reveal animation */
.hero-content-revealed .hero-text-content>* {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(20px);
    animation: fadeInUpStagger 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) forwards;
}

.hero-content-revealed .hero-text-content>.hero-eyebrow {
    animation-delay: 0.2s;
}

.hero-content-revealed .hero-text-content>.hero-title {
    animation-delay: 0.35s;
}

.hero-content-revealed .hero-text-content>.hero-subtitle {
    animation-delay: 0.5s;
}

.hero-content-revealed .hero-text-content>.hero-lead {
    animation-delay: 0.6s;
}

.hero-content-revealed .hero-text-content>.hero-cta-group {
    animation-delay: 0.7s;
}

.hero-content-revealed .hero-text-content>.hero-socials {
    animation-delay: 0.8s;
}

@keyframes fadeInUpStagger {
    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

/* Portrait reveal animations */
.hero-content-revealed .hero-portrait-wrapper {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: scale(0.97) translateY(15px);
    animation: portraitReveal 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.3s forwards;
}

@keyframes portraitReveal {
    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: scale(1) translateY(0);
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ACCESSIBILITY & UTILITIES
   ========================================================================== */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {

    body,
    html {
        scroll-behavior: auto !important;
    }

    *,
    *::before,
    *::after {
        animation-delay: -1ms !important;
        animation-duration: 1ms !important;
        animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
        background-attachment: initial !important;
        scroll-behavior: auto !important;
        transition-duration: 0s !important;
        transition-delay: 0s !important;
    }

    .intro-screen {
        transition: none !important;
    }
}

.sr-only {
    position: absolute;
    width: 1px;
    height: 1px;
    padding: 0;
    margin: -1px;
    overflow: hidden;
    clip: rect(0, 0, 0, 0);
    white-space: nowrap;
    border: 0;
}

a:focus-visible,
button:focus-visible,
dialog:focus-visible {
    outline: 2px solid var(--accent);
    outline-offset: 4px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   RESPONSIVE DESIGN MEDIA QUERIES
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
    :root {
        --container-width: 960px;
    }

    .hero-container {
        gap: 3.5rem;
        padding: 0 48px;
    }

    .grid-split {
        gap: 3.5rem;
    }

    .grid-about {
        gap: 4rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    :root {
        --container-width: 720px;
    }

    .hero-container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 4rem;
        text-align: center;
        padding: 0 32px;
    }

    .grid-split {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 4rem;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .hero-text-content {
        align-items: center;
    }

    .hero-title {
        align-items: center;
    }

    .hero-cta-group {
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .hero-socials {
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .hero-image-content {
        margin-bottom: 2rem;
    }

    .hero-portrait-container {
        width: auto;
        height: 340px;
        max-height: 340px;
    }

    .grid-about {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 3rem;
    }

    .projects-list-container {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 1.25rem;
    }

    .education-columns-wrapper {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2rem;
    }

    .certifications-grid-redesigned {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 1.5rem;
    }

    .contact-grid-wrapper {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 4rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    :root {
        --header-height: 70px;
        --container-padding: 1.5rem;
    }

    .section-padding {
        padding: 80px 0;
    }

    .nav-links-desktop {
        display: none;
    }

    .mobile-hamburger {
        display: flex;
    }

    .projects-list-container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .skills-groups-wrapper {
        gap: 1.75rem;
    }

    .skill-category-group {
        gap: 0.85rem;
        padding-bottom: 1.75rem;
    }

    .certifications-grid-redesigned {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 1.5rem;
    }

    .modal-editorial-content {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2rem;
    }

    .modal-body-container {
        padding: 2.25rem;
    }

    .modal-meta-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 1rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .section-title {
        font-size: 1.85rem;
    }

    .hero-title {
        font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 10vw, 3.25rem);
    }

    .hero-cta-group {
        flex-direction: column;
        width: 100%;
        gap: 1rem;
    }

    .hero-socials {
        gap: 0.75rem;
        flex-wrap: wrap;
    }

    .skill-pills-wrap {
        gap: 0.55rem;
    }

    .skill-pill {
        padding: 0.45rem 0.85rem;
        min-height: 38px;
    }

    .skill-pill-name {
        font-size: 0.8rem;
    }

    .education-column-card {
        padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
    }

    .cert-card-new {
        padding: 1.75rem;
    }

    .contact-direct-items {
        gap: 1.5rem;
    }

    .direct-val {
        font-size: 1.15rem;
    }

    .form-success-card {
        padding: 2rem 1rem;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ACCESSIBILITY — prefers-reduced-motion
   ========================================================================== */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {

    *,
    *::before,
    *::after {
        animation-duration: 0.01ms !important;
        animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
        transition-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    }

    .scroll-trigger {
        opacity: 1 !important;
        transform: none !important;
    }

    .hero-portrait-img {
        animation: none !important;
    }

    @keyframes portraitFloat {
        to {
            transform: none;
        }
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION TITLE — PREMIUM HEADING STYLE
   ========================================================================== */
.section-title {
    position: relative;
    display: inline-block;
}

.section-title::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    bottom: -6px;
    width: 2rem;
    height: 3px;
    background-color: var(--accent);
    border-radius: 2px;
    transition: width 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.section-header.reveal .section-title::after,
.section-header .section-title::after {
    width: 2rem;
}



/* Dark mode extra refinements */
[data-theme="dark"] .main-header.scrolled {
    box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .timeline-card-wrapper:hover .timeline-card {
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(var(--accent-rgb), 0.12);
}