/* ==========================================================================
   HARSHITA PATLE - EDITORIAL LUXURY PORTFOLIO DESIGN SYSTEM
   Inspired by Minimalist Dark Editorial Canva Template & Modern Web Standards
   ========================================================================== */

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Bebas+Neue&family=Plus+Jakarta+Sans:ital,wght@0,300;0,400;0,500;0,600;0,700;1,400&family=Syne:wght@600;700;800&family=JetBrains+Mono:wght@400;500;600&display=swap');

:root {
  /* Color Palette - Warm Obsidian Noir & Editorial Sand Gold */
  --bg-primary: #121110;
  --bg-secondary: #181715;
  --bg-tertiary: #201E1B;
  --bg-card: rgba(28, 26, 23, 0.75);
  --bg-card-hover: rgba(38, 35, 31, 0.95);
  --bg-pill: rgba(245, 239, 230, 0.04);
  --bg-pill-hover: #f5efe6;

  --text-primary: #F5EFE6;
  --text-secondary: #C8C0B5;
  --text-muted: #8E867B;
  --text-dark: #141312;

  --accent-gold: #D4AF37;
  --accent-gold-light: #E6CA65;
  --accent-gold-dim: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
  --accent-warm: #C9A980;
  --accent-cyan: #38bdf8;
  --accent-emerald: #10b981;

  --border-light: rgba(245, 239, 230, 0.12);
  --border-strong: rgba(245, 239, 230, 0.28);
  --border-gold: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35);

  --font-display: 'Bebas Neue', sans-serif;
  --font-heading: 'Syne', sans-serif;
  --font-body: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
  --font-mono: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace;

  --radius-sm: 6px;
  --radius-md: 12px;
  --radius-lg: 20px;
  --radius-xl: 32px;
  --radius-pill: 9999px;

  --transition-fast: 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --transition-smooth: 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --transition-bounce: 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);

  --shadow-subtle: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
  --shadow-glow: 0 0 50px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.12);
  --shadow-card: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
}

/* Base Reset */
*, *::before, *::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  font-size: 16px;
  background-color: var(--bg-primary);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  overflow-x: clip;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  line-height: 1.6;
  background-color: var(--bg-primary);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  overflow-x: hidden;
  position: relative;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

/* Custom Scrollbar */
::-webkit-scrollbar {
  width: 8px;
}
::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
  background: var(--bg-primary);
}
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
  background: var(--bg-tertiary);
  border-radius: 4px;
  border: 2px solid var(--bg-primary);
}
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover {
  background: var(--accent-warm);
}

::selection {
  background-color: var(--text-primary);
  color: var(--bg-primary);
}

/* Ambient Background Lights & Noise Texture */
.ambient-glow {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: -1;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.glow-orb-1 {
  position: absolute;
  top: -10%;
  left: 20%;
  width: 600px;
  height: 600px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(201, 169, 128, 0.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
  filter: blur(80px);
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: floatOrb 20s infinite alternate ease-in-out;
}

.glow-orb-2 {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 20%;
  right: 10%;
  width: 700px;
  height: 700px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.05) 0%, transparent 70%);
  filter: blur(100px);
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: floatOrb 25s infinite alternate-reverse ease-in-out;
}

.noise-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(245, 239, 230, 0.03) 1px, transparent 0);
  background-size: 24px 24px;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: -1;
}

@keyframes floatOrb {
  0% { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1); }
  100% { transform: translate(50px, 40px) scale(1.15); }
}

/* Layout Containers */
.container {
  max-width: 1320px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 2rem;
}

.container-narrow {
  max-width: 1080px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 2rem;
}

/* Editorial Frame & Corner Tags */
.editorial-frame {
  position: relative;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  padding: 6rem 0;
}

.corner-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.corner-tag .dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.corner-tag .dot.green {
  background-color: var(--accent-emerald);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--accent-emerald);
  animation: pulseGreen 2s infinite;
}

@keyframes pulseGreen {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
  50% { opacity: 0.5; transform: scale(0.85); }
}

/* Navigation Header */
.site-nav {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  z-index: 100;
  padding: 1.25rem 0;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
}

.site-nav.scrolled {
  background: rgba(18, 17, 16, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border-bottom-color: var(--border-light);
  padding: 0.85rem 0;
}

.nav-inner {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
}

.nav-brand {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.brand-monogram {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-strong);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  background: var(--bg-tertiary);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.nav-brand:hover .brand-monogram {
  background: var(--text-primary);
  color: var(--bg-primary);
  border-color: var(--text-primary);
}

.brand-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.brand-name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.brand-title {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.mobile-nav-toggle {
  display: none;
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 4px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  background: var(--bg-card);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.mobile-nav-toggle span {
  width: 16px;
  height: 2px;
  border-radius: 2px;
  background: currentColor;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), opacity var(--transition-fast);
}

.mobile-nav-toggle.is-open span:first-child { transform: translateY(6px) rotate(45deg); }
.mobile-nav-toggle.is-open span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.mobile-nav-toggle.is-open span:last-child { transform: translateY(-6px) rotate(-45deg); }

.nav-link {
  text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  padding: 0.5rem 0.9rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
  border: 1px solid transparent;
}

.nav-link:hover, .nav-link.active {
  color: var(--text-primary);
  background: rgba(245, 239, 230, 0.06);
  border-color: var(--border-light);
}

.nav-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

/* Audience Mode Switcher (Recruiter Mode vs Freelancer Mode) */
.mode-toggle-wrap {
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  padding: 3px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
}

.mode-btn {
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  padding: 0.4rem 0.9rem;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}

.mode-btn.active {
  background: var(--text-primary);
  color: var(--bg-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
}

.mode-btn:hover:not(.active) {
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

/* Buttons and Capsule Pills */
.pill-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.6rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  text-decoration: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-strong);
  background: var(--bg-pill);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.pill-btn:hover {
  background: var(--text-primary);
  color: var(--bg-primary);
  border-color: var(--text-primary);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-subtle);
}

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

.pill-btn.primary:hover {
  background: var(--accent-gold);
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
  color: var(--bg-primary);
}

.pill-btn.gold {
  background: var(--accent-gold-dim);
  border-color: var(--border-gold);
  color: var(--accent-gold-light);
}

.pill-btn.gold:hover {
  background: var(--accent-gold);
  color: var(--bg-primary);
}

.pill-btn.sm {
  padding: 0.45rem 1rem;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
}

.pill-btn.lg {
  padding: 1rem 2.25rem;
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.pill-btn svg {
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.pill-btn:hover svg.arrow-icon {
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HERO SECTION (Slide 1 Inspired Editorial Layout)
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-section {
  min-height: 100vh;
  padding-top: 7.5rem;
  padding-bottom: 4rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  position: relative;
}

.hero-meta-top {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  padding-bottom: 1rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.hero-main-centered,
.hero-main.centered-hero {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 960px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.hero-main-centered .hero-title-group,
.hero-main.centered-hero .hero-title-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 860px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.hero-subtitle-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--accent-warm);
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.hero-giant-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(3.8rem, 8.5vw, 8rem);
  line-height: 0.92;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  text-align: center;
}

.hero-giant-title .gold-span {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  display: block;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fce09c 0%, #d4af37 50%, #aa841c 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.hero-tagline {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-weight: 400;
  max-width: 660px;
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin: 0 auto 2.25rem;
  text-align: center;
}

.hero-tagline strong {
  color: var(--text-primary);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
}

.hero-skills-strip {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding-top: 1.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  max-width: 780px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.strip-label {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  margin-right: 0.5rem;
}

.badge-tag {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  background: var(--bg-tertiary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  padding: 0.3rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.badge-tag:hover {
  border-color: var(--border-strong);
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   BOUNDLESS CREATIVE 3D FLOATING PROJECT STREAM (Non-Card Panoramic Ribbon)
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-stream-stage {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 2.5rem 0 2rem;
  perspective: 1400px;
  overflow: hidden;
  /* Seamless left and right vignette fade mask */
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 1) 8%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 1) 92%, transparent 100%);
  mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 1) 8%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 1) 92%, transparent 100%);
}

.stream-glow-ambient {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 700px;
  height: 380px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(100px);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
  opacity: 0.28;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.45) 0%, rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.25) 45%, transparent 75%);
  animation: ambientStreamFloat 12s infinite ease-in-out alternate;
}

@keyframes ambientStreamFloat {
  0% { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(0.95); opacity: 0.22; }
  50% { transform: translate(-45%, -55%) scale(1.1); opacity: 0.35; }
  100% { transform: translate(-55%, -45%) scale(1); opacity: 0.28; }
}

.stream-badge-center {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  width: 100%;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
}

.stream-hud-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  background: rgba(15, 14, 13, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  padding: 0.4rem 1.1rem;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
  z-index: 3;
  position: relative;
}

.stream-hud-badge .hud-pulse-dot {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #10b981;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px #10b981;
  animation: pulseDot 2s infinite ease-in-out;
}

/* 3D Perspective Floating Viewport */
.stream-viewport-3d {
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  align-items: center;
  transform: perspective(1200px) rotateX(7deg);
  transform-origin: center center;
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  will-change: transform;
  padding: 1.25rem 0 2rem;
}

.stream-ribbon-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.75rem;
  width: max-content;
  will-change: transform;
  animation: infiniteStreamRoll 34s linear infinite;
  padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
}

.hero-stream-stage:hover .stream-ribbon-track {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}

@keyframes infiniteStreamRoll {
  0% {
    transform: translateX(0);
  }
  100% {
    transform: translateX(-50%);
  }
}

/* Floating Project Card (Glass Holographic Tile) */
.floating-project-card {
  background: rgba(22, 20, 18, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-strong);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 0.85rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  width: 320px;
  min-width: 320px;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65);
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.floating-project-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.03);
  z-index: 10;
}

/* Themed Glow Hover Accents */
.floating-project-card.theme-gold:hover {
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8), 0 0 30px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35);
}

.floating-project-card.theme-cyan:hover {
  border-color: #38bdf8;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8), 0 0 30px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.35);
}

.floating-project-card.theme-emerald:hover {
  border-color: #10b981;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8), 0 0 30px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.35);
}

.floating-project-card.theme-amber:hover {
  border-color: #f59e0b;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8), 0 0 30px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.35);
}

.floating-project-card.theme-violet:hover {
  border-color: #a855f7;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8), 0 0 30px rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.35);
}

.floating-project-card.theme-blue:hover {
  border-color: #3b82f6;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8), 0 0 30px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.35);
}

/* Visual Frame */
.floating-thumb-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 125px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--bg-tertiary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.floating-thumb {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), filter 0.4s ease;
  filter: contrast(1.05) brightness(0.95);
}

.floating-project-card:hover .floating-thumb {
  transform: scale(1.08);
  filter: contrast(1.1) brightness(1.02);
}

/* Badges */
.floating-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 6px;
  left: 6px;
  font-size: 0.64rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  background: rgba(15, 14, 13, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  padding: 0.2rem 0.55rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  z-index: 2;
}

.floating-badge.gold { color: var(--accent-gold); border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4); }
.floating-badge.cyan { color: #38bdf8; border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.4); }
.floating-badge.emerald { color: #10b981; border: 1px solid rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.4); }
.floating-badge.amber { color: #fbbf24; border: 1px solid rgba(251, 191, 36, 0.4); }
.floating-badge.violet { color: #c084fc; border: 1px solid rgba(192, 132, 252, 0.4); }
.floating-badge.blue { color: #60a5fa; border: 1px solid rgba(96, 165, 250, 0.4); }

.floating-holo-sweep {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: -120%;
  width: 70%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22), transparent);
  transform: skewX(-25deg);
  pointer-events: none;
  animation: hologramSweep 5s infinite linear;
}

/* Card Body */
.floating-body {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.25rem;
  text-align: left;
}

.floating-cat {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
}

.floating-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin: 0.1rem 0;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.floating-tags {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.3rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.floating-tags span {
  font-size: 0.64rem;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  padding: 0.15rem 0.45rem;
  border-radius: 3px;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.floating-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.floating-btn {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.7rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-strong);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  text-decoration: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.floating-btn.live {
  background: var(--accent-gold-dim);
  border-color: var(--border-gold);
  color: var(--accent-gold-light);
}

.floating-btn:hover {
  background: var(--text-primary);
  color: var(--bg-primary);
  border-color: var(--text-primary);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.floating-badge {
  position: absolute;
  background: rgba(24, 23, 21, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-strong);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-subtle);
  animation: floatBadge 6s infinite ease-in-out;
  z-index: 3;
}

.floating-badge.badge-top-right {
  top: -15px;
  right: -20px;
  animation-delay: 0s;
}

.floating-badge.badge-bottom-left {
  bottom: -20px;
  left: -20px;
  animation-delay: 3s;
}

.floating-badge .badge-icon {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: var(--bg-tertiary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
}

.floating-badge .badge-text-primary {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  display: block;
}

.floating-badge .badge-text-sub {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
}

@keyframes floatBadge {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
  50% { transform: translateY(-8px); }
}

.hero-meta-bottom {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-top: 2rem;
  padding-top: 1rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION (Slide 2 Inspired)
   ========================================================================== */
.toc-section {
  padding: 6rem 0;
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.toc-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

.section-label {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent-warm);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  display: block;
}

.section-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4.5rem);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  line-height: 1;
}

.section-desc {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 1rem;
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 0.75rem auto 0;
}

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

.toc-card {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  background: var(--bg-tertiary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.toc-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0;
  height: 100%;
  width: 3px;
  background: var(--accent-gold);
  transform: scaleY(0);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.toc-card:hover {
  background: var(--bg-card-hover);
  border-color: var(--border-strong);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-subtle);
}

.toc-card:hover::before {
  transform: scaleY(1);
}

.toc-card-number {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--accent-warm);
  margin-right: 1rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.toc-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  flex: 1;
}

.toc-card-arrow {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast);
}

.toc-card:hover .toc-card-arrow {
  transform: translateX(4px);
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ABOUT & IMPACT METRICS SECTION (Slide 3 & 4 Inspired)
   ========================================================================== */
.about-section {
  padding: 7rem 0;
}

.about-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 4rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.about-editorial-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem);
  line-height: 0.95;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.about-editorial-heading span {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  display: block;
}

.about-bio-text {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.about-highlight-box {
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--accent-gold);
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-md) var(--radius-md) 0;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.about-highlight-box p {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  font-style: italic;
}

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

.metric-card {
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
  text-align: center;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  position: relative;
}

.metric-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--border-gold);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-glow);
}

.metric-number {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 3.5rem;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.metric-label {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.metric-sub {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FREELANCE & RECRUITER DUAL FOCUS BANNER / SERVICES
   ========================================================================== */
.services-section {
  padding: 7rem 0;
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.services-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 3.5rem;
}

.service-card {
  background: var(--bg-tertiary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2.25rem 2rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.service-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--border-gold);
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}

.service-icon-wrap {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-strong);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.service-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.service-desc {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.service-features {
  list-style: none;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  padding-top: 1rem;
}

.service-features li {
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.service-features li::before {
  content: '✓';
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  font-weight: bold;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   RECRUITER FAST-TRACK & CONTINUOUS TECH VELOCITY MATRIX HUB
   ========================================================================== */
.velocity-matrix-hub {
  margin-top: 4.5rem;
  background: rgba(18, 17, 16, 0.78);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 3rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7), 0 0 45px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.08);
}

.velocity-hub-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto 2.5rem;
}

.velocity-badge-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  padding: 0.35rem 1rem;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.velocity-badge-pill .hud-pulse-dot {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #10b981;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px #10b981;
  animation: pulseDot 2s infinite ease-in-out;
}

.velocity-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.5vw, 2.4rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.velocity-subtitle {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Dual-Direction Continuous Rolling Tech Stack Marquee Ribbons */
.tech-marquee-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  margin: 2.25rem -3rem;
  padding: 0.5rem 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 1) 12%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 1) 88%, transparent 100%);
  mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 1) 12%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 1) 88%, transparent 100%);
}

.tech-marquee-lane {
  display: flex;
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}

.tech-marquee-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  width: max-content;
  will-change: transform;
}

.tech-marquee-lane.lane-left .tech-marquee-track {
  animation: marqueeLeft 28s linear infinite;
}

.tech-marquee-lane.lane-right .tech-marquee-track {
  animation: marqueeRight 30s linear infinite;
}

.tech-marquee-wrapper:hover .tech-marquee-track {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}

@keyframes marqueeLeft {
  0% { transform: translateX(0); }
  100% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

@keyframes marqueeRight {
  0% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
  100% { transform: translateX(0); }
}

.tech-chip {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  background: rgba(24, 22, 20, 0.9);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  padding: 0.55rem 1.15rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  white-space: nowrap;
  user-select: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.tech-chip .chip-icon {
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.tech-chip:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.05);
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), 0 0 15px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
  color: #ffffff;
}

/* 4 Superpowers Grid */
.superpowers-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin: 2.75rem 0 2.25rem;
}

.superpower-card {
  background: rgba(26, 24, 22, 0.75);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.4rem 1.2rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  position: relative;
}

.superpower-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--border-gold);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), 0 0 20px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.12);
}

.superpower-top {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.superpower-badge {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.2rem 0.55rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
}

.superpower-badge.gold { background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15); color: var(--accent-gold); border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3); }
.superpower-badge.violet { background: rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.15); color: #c084fc; border: 1px solid rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.3); }
.superpower-badge.blue { background: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.15); color: #60a5fa; border: 1px solid rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.3); }
.superpower-badge.emerald { background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.15); color: #10b981; border: 1px solid rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.3); }

.superpower-metric {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.superpower-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin: 0;
}

.superpower-desc {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin: 0;
}

/* 1-Click Fast-Track Recruiter Launchpad */
.velocity-launchpad {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  padding: 1.75rem 2rem;
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-strong);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  margin-top: 1rem;
}

.launchpad-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.25rem;
}

.launchpad-label {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
}

.launchpad-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin: 0;
}

.launchpad-sub {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  margin: 0;
}

.launchpad-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .superpowers-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .velocity-matrix-hub {
    padding: 1.75rem 1.25rem;
  }
  .tech-marquee-wrapper {
    margin: 1.75rem -1.25rem;
  }
  .superpowers-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .velocity-launchpad {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FEATURED PROJECTS SECTION (Slide 8 & 9 Inspired)
   ========================================================================== */
.projects-section {
  padding: 7rem 0;
}

.projects-filter-bar {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin: 3rem 0 3.5rem;
  padding-bottom: 1.5rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.projects-header-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-end;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

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

/* View Mode Switcher (Grid / Directory) */
.view-toggle-wrap {
  display: inline-flex;
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  padding: 3px;
  gap: 2px;
}

.view-toggle-btn {
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.4rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  cursor: pointer;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.view-toggle-btn.active {
  background: var(--text-primary);
  color: var(--bg-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.view-toggle-btn:hover:not(.active) {
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.projects-filter-bar {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin: 1.5rem 0 2rem;
  padding-bottom: 1.25rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.filter-pills-wrap {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.45rem;
}

.filter-pill {
  background: var(--bg-tertiary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.filter-pill:hover {
  color: var(--text-primary);
  border-color: var(--border-strong);
}

.filter-pill.active {
  background: var(--text-primary);
  color: var(--bg-primary);
  border-color: var(--text-primary);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.projects-counter-badge {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.08);
  padding: 0.3rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
}

/* Compact 3-Column Bento Grid */
.projects-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.project-card {
  background: rgba(26, 24, 22, 0.9);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
}

.project-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--border-gold);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), 0 0 20px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.12);
}

.project-card.is-hidden-archive {
  display: none !important;
}

.project-image-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 120px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--bg-tertiary);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.project-image-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.archive-ui {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.archive-ui-playfoliyo { color: #edf4ff; background: #f0f4f9; }
.playfoliyo-topbar { height: 1.55rem; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.65rem; padding: 0 0.65rem; color: #53627a; background: #fff; font-size: 0.42rem; box-shadow: 0 1px 5px rgba(35, 52, 77, 0.08); }
.playfoliyo-topbar b { color: #162741; font-size: 0.46rem; }.playfoliyo-topbar b span { display: inline-grid; width: 0.75rem; height: 0.75rem; place-items: center; border-radius: 50%; color: #fff; background: #2674f4; }
.playfoliyo-topbar div { flex: 1; }.playfoliyo-topbar small { display: grid; width: 0.85rem; height: 0.85rem; place-items: center; border-radius: 50%; color: #fff; background: #2582f8; font-size: 0.38rem; }
.playfoliyo-content { display: flex; gap: 0.45rem; padding: 0.38rem 0.55rem; }
.playfoliyo-welcome { flex: 1.4; display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; padding: 0.38rem 0.55rem; border-radius: 6px; background: linear-gradient(110deg, #0b1a33, #125578); }
.playfoliyo-welcome small { color: #6ce5eb; font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 0.34rem; }.playfoliyo-welcome b { margin-top: 0.1rem; font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 0.57rem; }.playfoliyo-welcome > span { color: #bfd0e5; font-size: 0.39rem; }
.playfoliyo-welcome div { display: flex; gap: 0.3rem; margin-top: 0.24rem; }.playfoliyo-welcome i { padding: 0.12rem 0.28rem; border-radius: 10px; color: #fff; background: #1689c6; font-size: 0.34rem; font-style: normal; }.playfoliyo-welcome i + i { background: #344962; }
.playfoliyo-cards { flex: 1; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.23rem; }.playfoliyo-cards section { flex: 1; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.3rem; padding: 0.2rem 0.35rem; border: 1px solid #e0e7ef; border-radius: 4px; color: #182940; background: #fff; }.playfoliyo-cards b { color: #2674f4; font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 0.53rem; }.playfoliyo-cards small { color: #738198; font-size: 0.37rem; }

.archive-ui-kshetra {
  padding: 0.55rem 0.7rem;
  color: #edf5e9;
  background: #17231e;
}

.archive-ui-topline, .archive-ui-caption, .verify-topbar, .verify-status {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
}

.archive-ui-topline strong { color: #b5e878; font-size: 0.6rem; }
.archive-ui-topline span { color: #91a69a; font-size: 0.43rem; }
.kshetra-map {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 1.65rem 0.7rem 0.45rem;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: #293c32;
  background-image: linear-gradient(24deg, transparent 47%, #788a63 48%, transparent 49%), linear-gradient(155deg, transparent 43%, #536c50 44%, transparent 45%), repeating-linear-gradient(0deg, transparent 0 18px, rgba(196, 216, 158, 0.08) 19px 20px), repeating-linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0 22px, rgba(196, 216, 158, 0.08) 23px 24px);
}
.kshetra-map .field { position: absolute; border: 1px solid rgba(208, 233, 151, 0.8); background: rgba(144, 187, 83, 0.35); }
.field-one { width: 38%; height: 50%; left: 9%; top: 22%; transform: rotate(-12deg); }
.field-two { width: 34%; height: 57%; left: 48%; top: 6%; transform: rotate(9deg); }
.field-three { width: 27%; height: 34%; left: 35%; top: 58%; transform: rotate(-5deg); }
.map-chip { position: absolute; z-index: 1; right: 0.3rem; top: 0.25rem; padding: 0.12rem 0.3rem; color: #18251b; background: #c3e995; border-radius: 3px; font-size: 0.46rem; }
.map-pin { position: absolute; z-index: 1; left: 46%; top: 45%; width: 0.42rem; height: 0.42rem; border: 2px solid #fff; border-radius: 50% 50% 50% 0; background: #ef7658; transform: rotate(-45deg); }
.archive-ui-caption { position: absolute; left: 0.7rem; right: 0.7rem; bottom: 0.52rem; font-size: 0.48rem; text-shadow: 0 1px 4px #101713; }
.archive-ui-caption b { color: #c5ec8b; }

.archive-ui-flowmetrics { display: flex; color: #e6ebf4; background: #0d1117; }
.flow-sidebar { width: 17%; padding: 0.55rem 0.4rem; border-right: 1px solid #252b35; }
.flow-sidebar b { color: #51dbc6; font-size: 0.64rem; }
.flow-sidebar b span { color: #eef3fa; }
.flow-sidebar i { display: block; width: 0.48rem; height: 0.3rem; margin-top: 0.55rem; border-radius: 2px; background: #273340; }
.flow-main { flex: 1; padding: 0.55rem 0.65rem; }
.flow-heading { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; font-size: 0.55rem; font-weight: 700; }
.flow-heading span { color: #51dbc6; font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 0.42rem; }
.flow-stats { display: flex; gap: 0.45rem; margin-top: 0.38rem; }
.flow-stats div { flex: 1; padding: 0.25rem 0.38rem; border: 1px solid #252b35; border-radius: 4px; background: #141a22; }
.flow-stats small, .flow-stats b { display: block; }
.flow-stats small { color: #8693a5; font-size: 0.4rem; }
.flow-stats b { margin-top: 0.07rem; font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 0.56rem; }
.flow-chart { height: 1.8rem; display: flex; align-items: end; gap: 3px; margin-top: 0.36rem; border-bottom: 1px solid #2b3945; background: repeating-linear-gradient(0deg, transparent 0 9px, rgba(143, 160, 180, 0.09) 10px); }
.flow-chart i { flex: 1; height: 45%; background: #31c7b2; border-radius: 2px 2px 0 0; }
.flow-chart i:nth-child(3n) { height: 75%; }.flow-chart i:nth-child(4n) { height: 58%; }.flow-chart i:nth-child(5n) { height: 92%; }

.archive-ui-verifyqr { padding: 0.5rem 0.7rem; color: #e8eaf0; background: #07090d; }
.verify-topbar b { font-size: 0.58rem; }.verify-topbar b span { color: #8a83ff; }
.verify-topbar small { color: #818a9d; font-size: 0.4rem; }
.verify-camera { position: absolute; left: 50%; top: 50%; width: 3.45rem; height: 3.15rem; display: grid; place-items: center; border: 1px solid #343b4c; border-radius: 5px; background: radial-gradient(ellipse, #22252a, #12151a); transform: translate(-50%, -43%); }
.verify-camera::before, .verify-camera::after { position: absolute; inset: 0.23rem; border: 2px solid #817cff; border-top-color: transparent; border-bottom-color: transparent; content: ''; }
.verify-camera::after { transform: rotate(90deg); }
.qr-mark { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 0.24rem); gap: 0.12rem; padding: 0.25rem; background: #e9eaf0; }
.qr-mark i { width: 0.24rem; height: 0.24rem; background: #14151a; }.qr-mark i:nth-child(2n) { background: transparent; }
.verify-status { position: absolute; left: 0.7rem; right: 0.7rem; bottom: 0.5rem; color: #55d994; font-size: 0.47rem; }
.verify-status i { width: 0.34rem; height: 0.34rem; margin-right: 0.3rem; border: 1px solid currentColor; border-radius: 50%; }
.verify-status small { margin-left: auto; color: #7c8492; font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 0.38rem; }

.archive-ui-vetpaw { color: #49352e; background: #f3efed; }
.vetpaw-nav { height: 1.55rem; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-around; background: #fff; font-size: 0.43rem; box-shadow: 0 1px 5px rgba(54, 37, 30, 0.1); }
.vetpaw-nav b { color: #318341; font-size: 0.55rem; }.vetpaw-nav b span { color: #725779; }
.vetpaw-content { margin: 0.48rem 0.65rem; padding: 0.4rem 0.5rem; border-radius: 6px; background: #fff; box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(54, 37, 30, 0.08); }
.vetpaw-heading { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; }
.vetpaw-heading small, .vetpaw-heading b { display: block; }.vetpaw-heading small { color: #788078; font-size: 0.37rem; }.vetpaw-heading b { margin-top: 0.08rem; font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 0.56rem; }
.vetpaw-heading > span { padding: 0.19rem 0.35rem; border-radius: 3px; color: #fff; background: #328443; font-size: 0.4rem; }
.vetpaw-form { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 0.3rem; margin-top: 0.34rem; }
.vetpaw-form div { padding: 0.22rem 0.28rem; border: 1px solid #e2d9d3; border-radius: 4px; }.vetpaw-form small, .vetpaw-form b { display: block; }.vetpaw-form small { color: #8b7f78; font-size: 0.33rem; }.vetpaw-form b { margin-top: 0.08rem; font-size: 0.44rem; }
.vetpaw-health { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.25rem; margin-top: 0.3rem; color: #397c49; font-size: 0.39rem; }.vetpaw-health i { width: 0.32rem; height: 0.32rem; border-radius: 50%; background: #5db66d; }.vetpaw-health b { margin-left: auto; font-size: 0.37rem; }

.project-card:hover .project-image-wrap img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.project-badge-corner {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0.45rem;
  left: 0.45rem;
  background: rgba(15, 14, 13, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  padding: 0.2rem 0.55rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
  z-index: 2;
}

.project-content {
  padding: 1rem 1.15rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex: 1;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 0.4rem;
}

.project-meta-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 0.15rem;
}

.project-date {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.project-category {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  color: var(--accent-warm);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.project-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.project-desc {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.project-tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.3rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.project-tag {
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  background: var(--bg-tertiary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  padding: 0.15rem 0.45rem;
  border-radius: 3px;
}

.project-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  padding-top: 0.75rem;
}

/* Progressive Expansion Toggle Wrap */
.projects-expand-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

.projects-expand-wrapper .pill-btn {
  padding: 0.65rem 1.6rem;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
}

/* Developer Directory / Table View */
.projects-directory-view {
  width: 100%;
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.directory-table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  text-align: left;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
}

.directory-table th {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.25rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.directory-row {
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  transition: background var(--transition-fast);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.directory-row:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}

.directory-row:hover {
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.06);
}

.directory-row td {
  padding: 0.85rem 1.25rem;
  vertical-align: middle;
}

.dir-num {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
}

.dir-title-cell {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.15rem;
}

.dir-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
}

.dir-meta {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  color: var(--accent-warm);
}

.dir-stack-tags {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.3rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.dir-status-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  padding: 0.2rem 0.6rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  background: var(--bg-tertiary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.dir-status-pill.gold { color: var(--accent-gold); border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3); }
.dir-status-pill.green { color: #10b981; border-color: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.3); }
.dir-status-pill.cyan { color: #38bdf8; border-color: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.3); }
.dir-status-pill.violet { color: #c084fc; border-color: rgba(192, 132, 252, 0.3); }

.dir-actions-cell {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  justify-content: flex-end;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   DYNAMIC PROJECT INGESTION BANNER & ANIMATIONS
   ========================================================================== */
.showcase-prompt-banner {
  margin-top: 2.25rem;
  background: rgba(26, 24, 22, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border: 1px dashed var(--border-gold);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1.6rem 2.25rem;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.showcase-prompt-banner:hover {
  border-style: solid;
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), 0 0 25px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
}

.prompt-banner-text {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 280px;
}

.prompt-banner-icon-title {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.prompt-icon {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
}

.prompt-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin: 0;
}

.prompt-sub {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin: 0;
}

.prompt-banner-action {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Newly Added Project Card Glow Animation */
.newly-added-pulse {
  animation: newlyAddedPulseGlow 2.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) forwards;
}

@keyframes newlyAddedPulseGlow {
  0% {
    transform: scale(0.94);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.85), 0 0 40px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.6);
    border-color: var(--accent-gold);
  }
  50% {
    transform: scale(1.02);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.5), 0 0 25px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
    border-color: var(--accent-gold);
  }
  100% {
    transform: scale(1);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), 0 0 20px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.12);
    border-color: var(--border-gold);
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   TECHNICAL ARSENAL & SKILLS (Slide 6 Inspired)
   ========================================================================== */
.skills-section {
  padding: 7rem 0;
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.skills-matrix {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 3.5rem;
}

.skill-domain-card {
  background: var(--bg-tertiary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2rem;
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
}

.skill-domain-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--border-strong);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-subtle);
}

.domain-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  padding-bottom: 1rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.domain-icon {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.domain-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.skill-chips-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.skill-chip {
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.skill-chip:hover {
  background: var(--text-primary);
  color: var(--bg-primary);
  border-color: var(--text-primary);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & LEADERSHIP (Slide 5 & 7 Inspired)
   ========================================================================== */
.experience-section {
  padding: 7rem 0;
}

.timeline-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  margin-top: 3.5rem;
}

.timeline-column h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 2rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.timeline-items {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  position: relative;
}

.timeline-card {
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.75rem;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  position: relative;
}

.timeline-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--border-strong);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.timeline-period {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
  display: block;
}

.timeline-role {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.timeline-org {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.timeline-points {
  list-style: disc inside;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.timeline-points li {
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CONTACT & BOOKEND SECTION (Slide 10 Inspired "THANK YOU")
   ========================================================================== */
.contact-section {
  padding: 8rem 0 4rem;
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.thankyou-giant-banner {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(4rem, 14vw, 15rem);
  line-height: 0.85;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(245, 239, 230, 0.05);
  text-align: center;
  user-select: none;
  pointer-events: none;
  margin-bottom: -2rem;
}

.contact-card-main {
  background: var(--bg-primary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-strong);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 4rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

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

.contact-info-col h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.contact-info-col h2 span {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  display: block;
}

.contact-info-col p {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

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

.direct-link-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  background: var(--bg-tertiary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.direct-link-row:hover {
  border-color: var(--border-gold);
  background: var(--bg-card-hover);
}

.direct-link-left {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.copy-btn-sm {
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  padding: 0.25rem 0.6rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.copy-btn-sm:hover {
  color: var(--text-primary);
  border-color: var(--text-primary);
}

/* Testimonials Showcase (Replacing Contact Form) */
.contact-testimonials-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.testimonials-header {
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.testimonials-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
}

.testimonials-grid {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.15rem;
  max-height: 560px;
  overflow-y: auto;
  padding-right: 0.5rem;
}

/* Custom Scrollbar for Testimonials List */
.testimonials-grid::-webkit-scrollbar {
  width: 5px;
}
.testimonials-grid::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
  background: var(--border-gold);
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.testimonial-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1.4rem 1.6rem;
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  position: relative;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}

.testimonial-card::before {
  content: '"';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0.25rem;
  right: 1.25rem;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 4.5rem;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  opacity: 0.12;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.testimonial-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--border-gold);
  background: var(--bg-card-hover);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), 0 0 25px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.12);
}

.testimonial-top {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.stars-row {
  color: #fbbf24;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
}

.testimonial-badge {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  padding: 0.2rem 0.6rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1);
  color: var(--accent-gold-light);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
}

.testimonial-quote {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  font-style: italic;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.testimonial-author {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  padding-top: 0.65rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(245, 239, 230, 0.08);
}

.author-avatar {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-gold), var(--accent-warm));
  color: var(--bg-primary);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
}

.author-name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.author-sub {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* Footer */
.site-footer {
  padding: 3rem 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.footer-inner {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   INTERACTIVE MODALS (Project Detail, Resume, Project Adder)
   ========================================================================== */
.modal-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(10, 9, 8, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  z-index: 1000;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 2rem;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.modal-overlay.active {
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.modal-container {
  background: var(--bg-primary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-strong);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 860px;
  max-height: 90vh;
  overflow-y: auto;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  transform: scale(0.95) translateY(20px);
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  padding: 2.5rem;
}

.modal-overlay.active .modal-container {
  transform: scale(1) translateY(0);
}

.modal-close-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1.5rem;
  right: 1.5rem;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--bg-tertiary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
  z-index: 10;
}

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

/* Toast Notifications */
.toast-notice {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 2rem;
  right: 2rem;
  background: var(--text-primary);
  color: var(--bg-primary);
  padding: 0.85rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  z-index: 2000;
  transform: translateY(100px);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.toast-notice.show {
  transform: translateY(0);
  opacity: 1;
}

/* Mode-Specific Highlight Styles */
body.mode-recruiter .highlight-recruiter {
  border-color: var(--accent-cyan) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 25px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.2);
}

body.mode-freelance .highlight-freelance {
  border-color: var(--accent-gold) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 25px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
}

/* Responsive Media Queries */
@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .mobile-nav-toggle { display: flex; }
  .nav-links { display: none; }
  .nav-links.is-open {
    position: absolute;
    top: calc(100% + 0.5rem);
    left: 1rem;
    right: 1rem;
    z-index: 2;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    gap: 0.25rem;
    padding: 0.5rem;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    background: rgba(18, 17, 16, 0.96);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .hero-main {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 3rem;
  }
  .hero-subtitle-tag, .hero-skills-strip {
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .hero-actions {
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .hero-tagline {
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
  }
  .hero-visual {
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
  .about-grid, .timeline-grid, .contact-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 3rem;
  }
  .projects-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero-giant-title {
    font-size: 3.5rem;
  }
  .projects-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .directory-table-wrap {
    overflow-x: auto;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  }
  .directory-table {
    min-width: 650px;
  }
  .estimator-card, .contact-card-main {
    padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
  }
  .floating-badge {
    display: none;
  }
  .hero-image-frame {
    height: 400px;
  }
  .resume-paper {
    padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .container, .container-narrow {
    padding-right: 1rem;
    padding-left: 1rem;
  }
  .modal-overlay { padding: 0.75rem; }
  .modal-container {
    padding: 1.25rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  }
  .modal-close-btn { top: 0.75rem; right: 0.75rem; width: 34px; height: 34px; }
  .hero-container {
    width: 100%;
    min-width: 0;
  }
  .hero-main-centered {
    min-width: 0;
  }
  .hero-subtitle-tag {
    max-width: 100%;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  }
  .nav-inner { gap: 0.5rem; }
  .nav-brand { min-width: 0; gap: 0.45rem; }
  .brand-text { min-width: 0; }
  .brand-name { font-size: 0.9rem; white-space: nowrap; }
  .brand-title { display: none; }
  .brand-monogram { width: 34px; height: 34px; flex: 0 0 34px; }
  .nav-actions { gap: 0; }
  .nav-actions .pill-btn { padding-right: 0.65rem; padding-left: 0.65rem; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   INTERACTIVE RESUME SHEET (Pixel-Perfect Document Replica)
   ========================================================================== */
.resume-paper {
  background: #ffffff;
  color: #1f2937;
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 2.75rem 3rem;
  font-family: 'Segoe UI', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55);
  line-height: 1.45;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  position: relative;
}

.resume-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
}

.resume-name {
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: #000000;
  margin: 0 0 0.45rem 0;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-family: 'Segoe UI', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Roboto, sans-serif;
}

.resume-contact-bar {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.75rem 1.25rem;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: #374151;
}

.resume-contact-bar a {
  color: #0a66c2;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.3rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: color 0.15s ease, text-decoration 0.15s ease;
}

.resume-contact-bar a:hover {
  text-decoration: underline;
  color: #004182;
}

.resume-contact-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  color: #374151;
}

.resume-sec-title {
  font-size: 1.12rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #000000;
  border-bottom: 1.5px solid #111827;
  padding-bottom: 0.2rem;
  margin-top: 1.15rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.55rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}

.resume-text {
  color: #374151;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  line-height: 1.48;
  margin: 0;
}

.resume-entry {
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.resume-entry-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: baseline;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.15rem;
}

.resume-entry-title {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #111827;
  font-size: 0.89rem;
}

.resume-proj-link {
  color: #0a66c2 !important;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.25rem;
  transition: all 0.15s ease;
}

.resume-proj-link:hover {
  text-decoration: underline;
  color: #004182 !important;
}

.resume-entry-date {
  font-size: 0.83rem;
  color: #374151;
  font-style: italic;
}

.resume-entry-subtitle {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: #374151;
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.resume-bullets {
  margin: 0.25rem 0 0 1.2rem;
  padding: 0;
  color: #374151;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  line-height: 1.45;
}

.resume-bullets li {
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.resume-bullets li::marker {
  color: #111827;
}

.resume-skills-grid {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: #374151;
  line-height: 1.45;
}

.resume-skills-grid strong {
  color: #111827;
}

/* Print Specific Rules */
@media print {
  body * {
    visibility: hidden;
  }
  .modal-overlay.active,
  .modal-overlay.active .modal-container,
  .modal-overlay.active .resume-paper,
  .modal-overlay.active .resume-paper * {
    visibility: visible;
  }
  .modal-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 0;
    width: 100%;
    background: #ffffff !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    overflow: visible !important;
    opacity: 1 !important;
    pointer-events: auto !important;
  }
  .modal-container {
    max-width: 100% !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
    border: none !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    overflow: visible !important;
    background: #ffffff !important;
    transform: none !important;
  }
  .modal-close-btn,
  .resume-modal-top-bar,
  .resume-modal-footer,
  .ambient-glow,
  .noise-overlay,
  .site-nav,
  .site-footer,
  main {
    display: none !important;
  }
  .resume-paper {
    box-shadow: none !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    color: #000000 !important;
    border-radius: 0 !important;
  }
  .resume-sec-title {
    border-bottom: 1.5px solid #000000 !important;
    color: #000000 !important;
  }
  .resume-name {
    color: #000000 !important;
  }
  .resume-proj-link, .resume-contact-bar a {
    color: #0a66c2 !important;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   DYNAMIC MOVEMENTS & INTERACTION SYSTEM (Inspired by rushu.me)
   ========================================================================== */

/* 1. Cosmic Canvas Background */
.cosmic-canvas {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100vw;
  height: 100vh;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
  opacity: 0.85;
}

/* 2. Top Scroll Progress Bar with Radiant Gradient */
.scroll-progress-bar {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  height: 3px;
  width: 0%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent-gold), #e6ca65, var(--accent-cyan), var(--accent-emerald), var(--accent-gold));
  background-size: 300% 100%;
  animation: progressGradientFlow 6s linear infinite;
  z-index: 1001;
  box-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.7), 0 0 24px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.4);
  transition: width 0.08s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

@keyframes progressGradientFlow {
  0% { background-position: 0% 50%; }
  100% { background-position: 300% 50%; }
}

/* 3. Smooth Glowing Cursor Aura */
.cursor-glow {
  position: fixed;
  width: 500px;
  height: 500px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.07) 0%, rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.035) 45%, transparent 70%);
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  z-index: 1;
  mix-blend-mode: screen;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
  will-change: left, top;
}

/* 4. Dynamic Role Rotator Badge */
.dynamic-role-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  background: rgba(24, 23, 21, 0.85);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.28);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  padding: 0.45rem 1.15rem;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.dynamic-role-tag::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2), transparent);
  transform: translateX(-100%);
  animation: roleTagShimmer 3.2s infinite ease-in-out;
}

@keyframes roleTagShimmer {
  0% { transform: translateX(-100%); }
  50%, 100% { transform: translateX(100%); }
}

.sparkle-icon {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  display: inline-block;
  animation: sparkleSpin 4s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes sparkleSpin {
  0% { transform: rotate(0deg) scale(1); }
  50% { transform: rotate(180deg) scale(1.2); }
  100% { transform: rotate(360deg) scale(1); }
}

.role-rotator-label {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-weight: 500;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
}

.role-rotator-viewport {
  display: inline-block;
  font-weight: 700;
  min-width: 250px;
}

.role-text-item {
  display: inline-block;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent-gold-light), #fff, var(--accent-cyan));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  transition: transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), opacity 0.45s ease, filter 0.45s ease;
  will-change: transform, opacity, filter;
}

.role-text-item.anim-out {
  transform: translateY(-20px);
  opacity: 0;
  filter: blur(6px);
}

.role-text-item.anim-in {
  transform: translateY(20px);
  opacity: 0;
  filter: blur(6px);
}

/* 5. Interactive 3D Card Tilt & Specular Lighting */
.project-card, .metric-card, .service-card, .timeline-card, .skill-domain-card, .hero-image-frame {
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
  will-change: transform, box-shadow;
  position: relative;
  transition: transform 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease;
}

.project-card::after, .service-card::after, .metric-card::after, .skill-domain-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: inherit;
  background: radial-gradient(550px circle at var(--mouse-x, 50%) var(--mouse-y, 50%), rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.14), transparent 45%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.35s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 3;
}

.project-card:hover::after, .service-card:hover::after, .metric-card:hover::after, .skill-domain-card:hover::after {
  opacity: 1;
}

.hero-giant-title .gold-span {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-gold-light) 0%, var(--accent-gold) 50%, var(--accent-warm) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  display: inline-block;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 35px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25));
  transition: filter 0.3s ease;
}

.hero-giant-title:hover .gold-span {
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 50px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.45));
}

/* 6. Magnetic Pill Buttons */
.pill-btn {
  will-change: transform;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.pill-btn::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%;
  left: -50%;
  width: 200%;
  height: 200%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2) 0%, transparent 60%);
  opacity: 0;
  transform: scale(0.5);
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.pill-btn:hover::after {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: scale(1);
}

/* 7. Floating Cosmic Ambient Sound Button */
.sound-floating-wrap {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 2rem;
  left: 2rem;
  z-index: 1000;
}

.sound-toggle-btn {
  background: rgba(24, 23, 21, 0.88);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  padding: 0.55rem 1.15rem;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.sound-toggle-btn:hover {
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
}

.sound-toggle-btn.active {
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.16);
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
  color: var(--accent-gold-light);
  box-shadow: 0 0 25px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
}

.sound-bars {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  gap: 2.5px;
  height: 14px;
}

.sound-bars .bar {
  width: 2.5px;
  background-color: var(--text-muted);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: height 0.2s ease, background-color 0.2s ease;
  height: 4px;
}

.sound-toggle-btn.active .sound-bars .bar {
  background-color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.sound-toggle-btn.active .bar-1 { height: 12px; animation: eqBar1 0.8s infinite ease-in-out alternate; }
.sound-toggle-btn.active .bar-2 { height: 6px; animation: eqBar2 0.7s infinite ease-in-out alternate 0.15s; }
.sound-toggle-btn.active .bar-3 { height: 14px; animation: eqBar3 0.9s infinite ease-in-out alternate 0.3s; }
.sound-toggle-btn.active .bar-4 { height: 8px; animation: eqBar4 0.65s infinite ease-in-out alternate 0.1s; }

@keyframes eqBar1 { 0% { height: 3px; } 100% { height: 14px; } }
@keyframes eqBar2 { 0% { height: 11px; } 100% { height: 4px; } }
@keyframes eqBar3 { 0% { height: 4px; } 100% { height: 15px; } }
@keyframes eqBar4 { 0% { height: 13px; } 100% { height: 5px; } }

/* 8. Scroll Stagger Reveal Animations */
.reveal-on-scroll {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(30px);
  transition: opacity 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  will-change: opacity, transform;
}

.reveal-on-scroll.is-revealed {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .sound-floating-wrap {
    bottom: 1.25rem;
    left: 1.25rem;
  }
  .cursor-glow {
    display: none;
  }
  .role-rotator-viewport {
    min-width: 180px;
  }
}