/* ==========================================================================
   GUNGUN SHRIVASTAV — PERSONAL PORTFOLIO
   Design System: Dark Luxury Cyber-Minimalism
   Technologies: Semantic HTML5 & Pure CSS3 (Zero JavaScript)
   ========================================================================== */

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Inter:wght@300;400;500;600;700&family=Space+Grotesk:wght@500;600;700;800&display=swap');

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   1. CSS Variables & Design Tokens
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
:root {
  --bg-primary: #080808;
  --bg-secondary: #0f0f14;
  --bg-card: #14141a;
  --bg-card-hover: #191924;
  --bg-card-glass: rgba(20, 20, 26, 0.75);

  --text-primary: #FFFFFF;
  --text-secondary: #A1A1AA;
  --text-muted: #71717A;

  --accent-purple: #A855F7;
  --accent-purple-light: #C084FC;
  --accent-purple-glow: rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.4);
  --accent-purple-soft: rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.12);

  --accent-blue: #38BDF8;
  --accent-blue-light: #7DD3FC;
  --accent-blue-glow: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.4);
  --accent-blue-soft: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.12);

  --accent-green: #34D399;
  --accent-green-soft: rgba(52, 211, 153, 0.15);

  --gradient-brand: linear-gradient(135deg, #A855F7 0%, #6366F1 50%, #38BDF8 100%);
  --gradient-brand-animated: linear-gradient(135deg, #A855F7, #6366F1, #38BDF8, #A855F7);
  --gradient-text: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFFFFF 20%, #C084FC 65%, #38BDF8 100%);

  --border-color: #24242e;
  --border-subtle: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  --border-glow: rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.4);

  --font-heading: 'Space Grotesk', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;
  --font-body: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;

  --radius-sm: 8px;
  --radius-md: 14px;
  --radius-lg: 22px;
  --radius-full: 9999px;

  --transition-fast: 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --transition-normal: 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --transition-slow: 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);

  --shadow-card: 0 14px 40px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.75);
  --shadow-glow: 0 0 35px -5px rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.4);

  --container-max: 1200px;
  --container-padding: 24px;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   2. Modern Reset & Animated Tech Background
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
*, *::before, *::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

html {
  font-size: 16px;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
  background-color: var(--bg-primary);
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  background-color: var(--bg-primary);
  /* Tech dot-grid pattern background */
  background-image: 
    radial-gradient(circle at 50% 0%, rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.16) 0%, transparent 45%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 85% 55%, rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.1) 0%, transparent 40%),
    radial-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 100% 100%, 100% 100%, 32px 32px;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.65;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
}

/* Moving Aurora Background Glow */
body::before {
  content: '';
  position: fixed;
  top: -160px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 900px;
  height: 520px;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.18) 0%, rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.08) 40%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
  animation: auroraBreath 10s infinite ease-in-out alternate;
}

main {
  flex: 1 0 auto;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

img, picture, svg {
  display: block;
  max-width: 100%;
}

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

button, input, textarea, select {
  font: inherit;
  color: inherit;
}

a:focus-visible,
button:focus-visible,
input:focus-visible,
textarea:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--accent-purple);
  outline-offset: 3px;
}

/* Scrollbar */
::-webkit-scrollbar {
  width: 8px;
}
::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
  background: var(--bg-primary);
}
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
  background: #262632;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover {
  background: var(--accent-purple);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   3. Typography & Utility Classes
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  line-height: 1.2;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.text-gradient {
  background: var(--gradient-brand-animated);
  background-size: 200% 200%;
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  display: inline-block;
  animation: gradientShift 6s ease infinite;
}

.text-purple { color: var(--accent-purple-light); }
.text-blue { color: var(--accent-blue); }
.text-green { color: var(--accent-green); }
.text-muted { color: var(--text-muted); }

.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--container-max);
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  padding-left: var(--container-padding);
  padding-right: var(--container-padding);
}

.section {
  padding: 95px 0;
  position: relative;
}

.section-sm {
  padding: 55px 0;
}

.section-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto 50px auto;
}

.section-title {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.8vw, 2.75rem);
  margin-top: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.section-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   4. Badges, Live Status & Animated Buttons
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  background: var(--accent-purple-soft);
  border: 1px solid rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.4);
  color: var(--accent-purple-light);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.badge:hover {
  border-color: var(--accent-purple);
  box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.35);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.badge-blue {
  background: var(--accent-blue-soft);
  border-color: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.4);
  color: var(--accent-blue);
}

.badge-blue:hover {
  border-color: var(--accent-blue);
  box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.35);
}

.badge-green {
  background: var(--accent-green-soft);
  border-color: rgba(52, 211, 153, 0.4);
  color: var(--accent-green);
}

.badge-dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--accent-purple);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--accent-purple);
  animation: pulseDot 2s infinite ease-in-out;
}

.badge-blue .badge-dot {
  background: var(--accent-blue);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--accent-blue);
}

/* Live Radar Status Pill */
.live-status {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 9px;
  padding: 7px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: rgba(14, 20, 16, 0.9);
  border: 1px solid rgba(52, 211, 153, 0.45);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: var(--accent-green);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), 0 0 15px rgba(52, 211, 153, 0.15);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.live-status:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), 0 0 20px rgba(52, 211, 153, 0.3);
}

.radar-ping {
  position: relative;
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--accent-green);
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--accent-green);
}

.radar-ping::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: -3px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--accent-green);
  animation: radarRipple 2s cubic-bezier(0, 0.2, 0.8, 1) infinite;
}

/* Premium Buttons with Shimmer & Sheen */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 13px 26px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  white-space: nowrap;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Button Shimmer / Sheen */
.btn::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: -120%;
  width: 60%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3), transparent);
  transform: skewX(-25deg);
  transition: none;
}

.btn:hover::before {
  left: 220%;
  transition: left 0.85s ease;
}

.btn-primary {
  background: var(--gradient-brand);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 25px -4px rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.55);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.02);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 35px -2px rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.8);
  filter: brightness(1.12);
}

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

.btn-secondary:hover {
  background: var(--bg-card-hover);
  border-color: var(--accent-purple);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px -4px rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.35);
}

.btn-outline {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  border-color: var(--border-color);
}

.btn-outline:hover {
  border-color: var(--accent-blue);
  color: var(--accent-blue);
  background: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.08);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.25);
}

.btn-sm {
  padding: 9px 18px;
  font-size: 0.775rem;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   5. Sticky Navigation Bar (CSS-Only Responsive Toggle)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.navbar {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  z-index: 1000;
  background: rgba(8, 8, 12, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.nav-container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 74px;
}

.logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.logo-symbol {
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  border-radius: 9px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1c152a, #0d121c);
  border: 1px solid rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.4);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--accent-purple-light);
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.25);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.logo:hover .logo-symbol {
  border-color: var(--accent-blue);
  color: var(--accent-blue-light);
  transform: rotate(6deg) scale(1.1);
  box-shadow: 0 0 22px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.55);
}

.nav-toggle-input {
  position: absolute;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.nav-toggle-label {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 5px;
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  padding: 8px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.nav-toggle-label span {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: var(--text-primary);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal), opacity var(--transition-normal);
}

.nav-menu {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 32px;
  list-style: none;
}

.nav-link {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  position: relative;
  padding: 6px 0;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.nav-link::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--gradient-brand);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: width var(--transition-normal);
}

.nav-link:hover { color: var(--text-primary); }
.nav-link:hover::after { width: 100%; }
.nav-link.active { color: #FFFFFF; }
.nav-link.active::after { width: 100%; }

.nav-cta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   6. Homepage Hero Section
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.hero-section {
  position: relative;
  padding: 80px 0 90px 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 50px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

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

.hero-meta-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  animation: fadeInDown 0.8s ease-out forwards;
}

.hero-title {
  font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 5.2vw, 4.2rem);
  line-height: 1.08;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  animation: fadeInUp 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) forwards;
}

.hero-tagline {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 2.4vw, 1.7rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  background: var(--gradient-brand);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  animation: fadeInUp 0.95s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) forwards;
}

.hero-desc {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  max-width: 560px;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
  animation: fadeInUp 1.05s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) forwards;
}

.hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 44px;
  animation: fadeInUp 1.15s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) forwards;
}

.hero-highlights {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 22px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  padding-top: 24px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  width: 100%;
  animation: fadeInUp 1.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) forwards;
}

.highlight-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.highlight-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.highlight-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--accent-purple);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--accent-purple);
}

.highlight-item:nth-child(2) .highlight-dot {
  background: var(--accent-blue);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--accent-blue);
}

.highlight-item:nth-child(3) .highlight-dot {
  background: var(--accent-green);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--accent-green);
}

/* Right Hero Column: Profile Photo Frame with Rotating Neon Rings */
.hero-media {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 30px;
  animation: fadeInScale 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) forwards;
}

.portrait-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  width: 340px;
  height: 430px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

/* Dual Orbit Rotating Neon Rings */
.ring-outer {
  position: absolute;
  width: 410px;
  height: 500px;
  border-radius: 36px;
  border: 1.5px dashed rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.4);
  pointer-events: none;
  animation: rotateRing 26s linear infinite;
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 25px rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.1);
}

.ring-inner {
  position: absolute;
  width: 375px;
  height: 465px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.35);
  pointer-events: none;
  animation: rotateRing 18s linear infinite reverse;
}

.portrait-frame {
  position: relative;
  width: 320px;
  height: 410px;
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.9), rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.6), rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.85));
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-glow), var(--shadow-card);
  z-index: 2;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal), box-shadow var(--transition-normal);
}

.portrait-frame:hover {
  transform: scale(1.025);
  box-shadow: 0 0 50px rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.6), var(--shadow-card);
}

.portrait-frame::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: 21px;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(8, 8, 12, 0.4) 0%, transparent 40%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.portrait-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center 25%;
  border-radius: 21px;
  display: block;
  transition: transform var(--transition-slow);
}

.portrait-wrapper:hover .portrait-img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* Floating Badges with Enhanced 3D Bobbing & Soft Glow */
.floating-badge {
  position: absolute;
  z-index: 4;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 9px;
  padding: 9px 16px;
  background: rgba(18, 18, 24, 0.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.775rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
}

.badge-float-marketing {
  top: 15px;
  left: -28px;
  border-color: rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.5);
  animation: floatBadge1 4.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.badge-float-seo {
  bottom: 60px;
  right: -38px;
  border-color: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.5);
  animation: floatBadge2 5.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.badge-float-webdev {
  bottom: -15px;
  left: 20px;
  border-color: rgba(52, 211, 153, 0.5);
  animation: floatBadge1 6.5s ease-in-out infinite reverse;
}

.floating-badge:hover {
  transform: scale(1.1) !important;
  border-color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8), 0 0 20px rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.5);
}

.floating-icon {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   7. Infinite Moving Marquee Ticker (Pure CSS3)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.marquee-container {
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: rgba(15, 15, 20, 0.8);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  padding: 16px 0;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 5;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.marquee-content {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 36px;
  animation: marqueeScroll 26s linear infinite;
}

.marquee-content:hover {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}

.marquee-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #D4D4D8;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.marquee-item:hover {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.marquee-item .spark {
  color: var(--accent-purple);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  animation: pulseDot 1.5s infinite ease-in-out;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   8. Cards & Grid Layouts with Animated Hover Glow
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.grid-3 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
}

.grid-2 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 32px;
}

.card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 34px 28px;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--gradient-brand);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-normal);
}

.card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.01);
  border-color: rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.55);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card), 0 0 35px -5px rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.25);
  background: var(--bg-card-hover);
}

.card:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

.card-icon {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.25);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  color: var(--accent-purple-light);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.card:hover .card-icon {
  background: var(--gradient-brand);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: transparent;
  transform: scale(1.12) rotate(-5deg);
  box-shadow: 0 0 25px rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.55);
}

.card-title {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

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

/* Clickable Cards & Interactive Prompts */
a.card,
a.skill-card,
a.project-card,
a.timeline-content,
a.highlight-item,
a.hero-tag,
a.tech-tag,
a.highlight-badge-inline,
a.marquee-item,
a.floating-badge {
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
  cursor: pointer;
}

a.card {
  display: block;
}

.card-link-prompt {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--accent-purple-light);
  margin-top: 18px;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal), color var(--transition-normal);
}

.card:hover .card-link-prompt {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: translateX(5px);
}

.skill-card-action {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 0.775rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--accent-purple-light);
  margin-top: 10px;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  opacity: 0.85;
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal), color var(--transition-normal), opacity var(--transition-normal);
}

.skill-card:hover .skill-card-action {
  opacity: 1;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: translateX(5px);
}

.skill-card-blue .skill-card-action {
  color: var(--accent-blue);
}

.skill-card-green .skill-card-action {
  color: var(--accent-green);
}

.floating-badge:hover {
  transform: scale(1.08) translateY(-4px) !important;
  border-color: #FFFFFF !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 25px rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.6) !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

.highlight-item {
  cursor: pointer;
}

.highlight-item:hover {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.hero-tag {
  cursor: pointer;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.hero-tag:hover {
  background: rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.25);
  border-color: rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.7);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.4);
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.05);
}

.highlight-badge-inline {
  cursor: pointer;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.highlight-badge-inline:hover {
  background: rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.3);
  border-color: var(--accent-purple);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.4);
}

.marquee-item {
  cursor: pointer;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast), text-shadow var(--transition-fast);
}

.marquee-item:hover {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  text-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.8);
}


/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   9. About Page: Authentic Bio, Flowing Timeline & Drives
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.about-hero-box {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(20, 20, 28, 0.95), rgba(26, 18, 38, 0.92));
  border: 1px solid rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.4);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 48px;
  margin-bottom: 60px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 50px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8), 0 0 35px -5px rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.2);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  animation: fadeInUp 1.1s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) forwards;
}

.about-hero-box:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.008);
  border-color: rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.75);
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9), 0 0 50px -5px rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.35);
}

/* Moving Light Beam on Card Top Border */
.about-hero-box::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: -100%;
  width: 60%;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #A855F7, #38BDF8, transparent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 15px #A855F7, 0 0 25px #38BDF8;
  animation: borderBeam 4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) infinite;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Ambient Pulsing Glow Blobs Inside Card */
.about-glow-orb {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
  filter: blur(50px);
  z-index: 0;
}

.about-glow-1 {
  top: -60px;
  right: -60px;
  width: 280px;
  height: 280px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.3) 0%, transparent 70%);
  animation: orbPulse1 7s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.about-glow-2 {
  bottom: -60px;
  left: 20%;
  width: 280px;
  height: 280px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.2) 0%, transparent 70%);
  animation: orbPulse2 9s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

/* Animated Corner Watermark Icon */
.about-watermark {
  position: absolute;
  top: 24px;
  right: 28px;
  width: 90px;
  height: 90px;
  opacity: 0.12;
  color: var(--accent-purple-light);
  pointer-events: none;
  animation: watermarkRotate 18s linear infinite;
  z-index: 1;
}

.about-intro-text {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  line-height: 1.85;
  color: #E4E4E7;
  max-width: 900px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* Highlighted Terms in Bio */
.highlight-term {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-weight: 600;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFFFFF 30%, #C084FC 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}

.highlight-badge-inline {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 1px 8px;
  border-radius: 5px;
  background: rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.35);
  color: var(--accent-purple-light);
  font-size: 0.95em;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.highlight-badge-inline:hover {
  background: var(--accent-purple);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px var(--accent-purple);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Animated Skill Pills inside About Hero */
.about-hero-tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-top: 28px;
  padding-top: 24px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.hero-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 7px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.35);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #E4E4E7;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  animation: tagFloat 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.hero-tag:nth-child(1) { animation-delay: 0s; }
.hero-tag:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 0.7s; border-color: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.35); }
.hero-tag:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 1.4s; }
.hero-tag:nth-child(4) { animation-delay: 2.1s; border-color: rgba(52, 211, 153, 0.35); }
.hero-tag:nth-child(5) { animation-delay: 2.8s; }

.hero-tag:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.05) !important;
  border-color: #FFFFFF;
  background: rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.2);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7), 0 0 20px rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.5);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.tag-spark {
  color: var(--accent-purple);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.hero-tag:nth-child(2) .tag-spark { color: var(--accent-blue); }
.hero-tag:nth-child(4) .tag-spark { color: var(--accent-green); }

.timeline {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 860px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 20px 0 20px 30px;
  border-left: 2px solid var(--border-color);
}

/* Animated timeline connector pulse */
.timeline::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: -2px;
  width: 2px;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, var(--accent-purple), var(--accent-blue), transparent);
  background-size: 100% 200%;
  animation: timelineFlow 4s linear infinite;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.timeline-item {
  position: relative;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}

.timeline-item:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.timeline-dot {
  position: absolute;
  left: -37px;
  top: 4px;
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--bg-primary);
  border: 2px solid var(--accent-purple);
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.7);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  z-index: 2;
}

.timeline-item:hover .timeline-dot {
  background: var(--accent-purple);
  transform: scale(1.4);
  box-shadow: 0 0 22px var(--accent-purple);
}

.timeline-content {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 22px 26px;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.timeline-content:hover {
  border-color: rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.55);
  transform: translateX(10px);
  background: var(--bg-card-hover);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px -5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7), 0 0 20px -5px rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.2);
}

.timeline-title {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.timeline-desc {
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.drives-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(20, 20, 28, 0.9), rgba(30, 18, 46, 0.8));
  border: 1px solid rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.45);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 48px;
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 860px;
  margin: 50px auto 0 auto;
  box-shadow: 0 0 45px -10px rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.3);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal);
}

.drives-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.drives-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--gradient-brand);
}

.drives-text {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  font-style: italic;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   10. Skills & Services Grid & Animations
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.skills-section {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Ambient Floating Glow Orbs for Skills page */
.skills-glow-orb {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
  filter: blur(100px);
  z-index: 0;
}

.skills-glow-1 {
  top: 40px;
  left: -80px;
  width: 480px;
  height: 480px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.28) 0%, transparent 70%);
  animation: orbPulse1 9s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.skills-glow-2 {
  top: 420px;
  right: -90px;
  width: 500px;
  height: 500px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.22) 0%, transparent 70%);
  animation: orbPulse2 11s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.skills-glow-3 {
  bottom: 80px;
  left: 20%;
  width: 420px;
  height: 420px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(52, 211, 153, 0.18) 0%, transparent 70%);
  animation: orbPulse1 13s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

/* Skills Header Accent Beam Underline */
.section-divider-beam {
  width: 140px;
  height: 3px;
  margin: 18px auto 0 auto;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--accent-purple), var(--accent-blue), transparent);
  border-radius: 999px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.section-divider-beam::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: -100%;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #FFFFFF, transparent);
  animation: borderBeam 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.skills-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 22px;
  margin-bottom: 55px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.skill-card {
  background: rgba(20, 20, 24, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 24px 22px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px -2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
  animation: cardEntrance 0.65s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) both;
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              box-shadow 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              border-color 0.35s ease,
              background 0.35s ease;
}

/* Glowing Top Edge Line (expands from center on hover) */
.skill-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--gradient-brand);
  transition: width 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  box-shadow: 0 0 14px var(--accent-purple);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Light Sheen Reflection Sweep */
.skill-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%;
  left: -120%;
  width: 80%;
  height: 200%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08), transparent);
  transform: skewX(-25deg);
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: left 0.75s ease;
  z-index: 2;
}

.skill-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.025);
  border-color: rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.55);
  background: rgba(26, 26, 34, 0.95);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 40px -8px rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.35), 
              0 0 0 1px rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.35),
              inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}

.skill-card:hover::after {
  width: 100%;
}

.skill-card:hover::before {
  left: 200%;
}

/* Staggered entrance animation delays for skills grid */
.skills-grid .skill-card:nth-child(1) { animation-delay: 0.04s; }
.skills-grid .skill-card:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 0.08s; }
.skills-grid .skill-card:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 0.12s; }
.skills-grid .skill-card:nth-child(4) { animation-delay: 0.16s; }
.skills-grid .skill-card:nth-child(5) { animation-delay: 0.20s; }
.skills-grid .skill-card:nth-child(6) { animation-delay: 0.24s; }
.skills-grid .skill-card:nth-child(7) { animation-delay: 0.28s; }
.skills-grid .skill-card:nth-child(8) { animation-delay: 0.32s; }
.skills-grid .skill-card:nth-child(9) { animation-delay: 0.36s; }

/* Staggered entrance for Web Dev & Programming */
.webdev-card:nth-child(1) { animation-delay: 0.1s; }
.webdev-card:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 0.2s; }
.webdev-card:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 0.3s; }
.prog-card { animation-delay: 0.15s; }

/* Skill Card Top Row: Icon + Competency Pill Tag */
.skill-card-top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  width: 100%;
}

.skill-pill {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.1);
  color: var(--accent-purple-light);
  border: 1px solid rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.25);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.skill-card:hover .skill-pill {
  background: rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.25);
  border-color: rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.6);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.4);
}

.skill-pill-blue {
  background: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.1);
  color: var(--accent-blue);
  border-color: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.25);
}

.skill-card:hover .skill-pill-blue {
  background: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.25);
  border-color: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.6);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.4);
}

.skill-pill-green {
  background: rgba(52, 211, 153, 0.1);
  color: var(--accent-green);
  border-color: rgba(52, 211, 153, 0.25);
}

.skill-card:hover .skill-pill-green {
  background: rgba(52, 211, 153, 0.25);
  border-color: rgba(52, 211, 153, 0.6);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(52, 211, 153, 0.4);
}

.skill-icon-wrap {
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.3);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--accent-purple-light);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.15);
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              background 0.35s ease,
              color 0.35s ease,
              box-shadow 0.35s ease,
              border-color 0.35s ease;
}

.skill-card:hover .skill-icon-wrap {
  background: var(--gradient-brand);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: transparent;
  transform: rotate(10deg) scale(1.15);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.6);
}

/* Blue variant for Web Development */
.skill-card-blue:hover {
  border-color: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.55);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 40px -8px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.35),
              0 0 0 1px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.3);
}

.skill-card-blue::after {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent-blue), #38bdf8);
  box-shadow: 0 0 14px var(--accent-blue);
}

.skill-card-blue:hover .skill-icon-wrap {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0284c7, var(--accent-blue));
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.6);
}

/* Green variant for C++ Programming */
.skill-card-green:hover {
  border-color: rgba(52, 211, 153, 0.55);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 40px -8px rgba(52, 211, 153, 0.35),
              0 0 0 1px rgba(52, 211, 153, 0.3);
}

.skill-card-green::after {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #10b981, var(--accent-green));
  box-shadow: 0 0 14px var(--accent-green);
}

.skill-card-green:hover .skill-icon-wrap {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #059669, var(--accent-green));
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(52, 211, 153, 0.6);
}

.skill-name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

/* Service Cards */
.service-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 100%;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              box-shadow 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              border-color 0.35s ease;
  animation: cardEntrance 0.65s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) both;
}

.service-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--gradient-brand);
  transition: width 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px var(--accent-purple);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.service-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.02);
  border-color: rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.55);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 40px -8px rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.35),
              0 0 0 1px rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.3);
}

.service-card:hover::after {
  width: 100%;
}

.service-card:hover .card-icon {
  background: var(--gradient-brand);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: scale(1.15) rotate(6deg);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.5);
}

.service-card-footer {
  margin-top: 26px;
  padding-top: 20px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.service-card .btn svg {
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.service-card:hover .btn {
  background: var(--gradient-brand);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: transparent;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.45);
}

.service-card:hover .btn svg {
  transform: translateX(6px);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   11. Projects Gallery & CSS-Only Modals
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.project-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.project-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px) scale(1.01);
  border-color: rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.65);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card), 0 0 40px -5px rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.35);
}

.project-media {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #111116;
}

.project-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--transition-slow);
}

.project-card:hover .project-img {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.project-badge-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px;
  left: 14px;
  z-index: 2;
}

.project-body {
  padding: 28px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.project-category {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent-purple-light);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.project-title {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.project-desc {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.project-techs {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.tech-tag {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  color: #D4D4D8;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.project-card:hover .tech-tag {
  border-color: rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.35);
  background: rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.08);
}

/* CSS-Only Modal Preview (:target pseudo-class) */
.modal-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(4, 4, 6, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  z-index: 2000;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 24px;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-normal);
}

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

.modal-content {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.5);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  max-width: 800px;
  width: 100%;
  max-height: 90vh;
  overflow-y: auto;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8), 0 0 45px rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.35);
  padding: 40px;
  transform: translateY(25px) scale(0.97);
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal);
}

.modal-overlay:target .modal-content {
  transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
}

.modal-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 20px;
  right: 20px;
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.modal-close:hover {
  background: var(--accent-purple);
  border-color: var(--accent-purple);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: rotate(90deg);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   12. Contact Page Layout & Form
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.15fr;
  gap: 40px;
  align-items: start;
}

.contact-info-card {
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 38px 32px;
}

.contact-method-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 20px;
  margin: 30px 0;
}

.contact-method-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 18px;
  padding: 16px;
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.contact-method-item:hover {
  border-color: var(--accent-purple);
  background: var(--bg-card-hover);
  transform: translateX(8px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px -3px rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.25);
}

.contact-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.25);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--accent-purple-light);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.contact-method-item:hover .contact-icon {
  background: var(--accent-purple);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

.contact-label {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.contact-value {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.contact-note {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  padding-top: 20px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* Contact Form */
.contact-form-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 40px 36px;
  position: relative;
}

.form-group {
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.form-label {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.form-control {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 13px 18px;
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.form-control:focus {
  border-color: var(--accent-purple);
  outline: none;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.3);
  background: #15151c;
}

textarea.form-control {
  resize: vertical;
  min-height: 130px;
}

.form-helper {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-top: 18px;
  line-height: 1.5;
  padding: 12px 14px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border: 1px dashed var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   13. Global Call To Action Banner
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.cta-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(20, 20, 30, 0.95), rgba(30, 18, 48, 0.95));
  border: 1px solid rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.45);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 60px 40px;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7), 0 0 45px -10px rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.3);
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal);
}

.cta-banner:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.cta-banner::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--gradient-brand);
}

.cta-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.85rem, 3.5vw, 2.5rem);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.cta-desc {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 0 auto 30px auto;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   14. Global Footer
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.footer {
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  padding: 70px 0 35px 0;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
}

.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 50px;
  margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.footer-brand .logo {
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.footer-tagline {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--accent-purple-light);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.footer-desc {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  max-width: 360px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.footer-nav-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.footer-links {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}

.footer-link {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer-link:hover {
  color: var(--accent-purple-light);
  transform: translateX(5px);
}

.footer-bottom {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-top: 30px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 16px;
}

.footer-location {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   15. Pure CSS Keyframe Animations
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@keyframes auroraBreath {
  0% {
    opacity: 0.6;
    transform: translateX(-50%) scale(0.95);
  }
  100% {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateX(-50%) scale(1.08);
  }
}

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

@keyframes fadeInDown {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(-20px);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

@keyframes fadeInUp {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(24px);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

@keyframes fadeInScale {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: scale(0.92);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1);
  }
}

@keyframes rotateRing {
  from {
    transform: rotate(0deg);
  }
  to {
    transform: rotate(360deg);
  }
}

@keyframes floatBadge1 {
  0%, 100% {
    transform: translateY(0) rotate(0deg);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7), 0 0 15px rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.2);
  }
  50% {
    transform: translateY(-12px) rotate(-2deg);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8), 0 0 25px rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.45);
  }
}

@keyframes floatBadge2 {
  0%, 100% {
    transform: translateY(0) rotate(0deg);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7), 0 0 15px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.2);
  }
  50% {
    transform: translateY(12px) rotate(2deg);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8), 0 0 25px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.45);
  }
}

@keyframes pulseDot {
  0%, 100% {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1);
  }
  50% {
    opacity: 0.4;
    transform: scale(0.75);
  }
}

@keyframes radarRipple {
  0% {
    transform: scale(1);
    opacity: 0.9;
  }
  100% {
    transform: scale(2.8);
    opacity: 0;
  }
}

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

@keyframes timelineFlow {
  0% {
    background-position: 0% 0%;
  }
  100% {
    background-position: 0% 200%;
  }
}

@keyframes borderBeam {
  0% {
    left: -100%;
  }
  100% {
    left: 200%;
  }
}

@keyframes orbPulse1 {
  0% {
    transform: scale(0.9) translate(0, 0);
    opacity: 0.6;
  }
  100% {
    transform: scale(1.15) translate(20px, 15px);
    opacity: 0.95;
  }
}

@keyframes orbPulse2 {
  0% {
    transform: scale(0.9) translate(0, 0);
    opacity: 0.5;
  }
  100% {
    transform: scale(1.2) translate(-25px, -15px);
    opacity: 0.9;
  }
}

@keyframes watermarkRotate {
  from {
    transform: rotate(0deg);
  }
  to {
    transform: rotate(360deg);
  }
}

@keyframes tagFloat {
  0%, 100% {
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
  50% {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
  }
}

@keyframes cardEntrance {
  0% {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(22px) scale(0.97);
  }
  100% {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
  }
}


/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   16. Responsive Breakpoints
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .hero-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 60px;
    text-align: center;
  }

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

  .hero-meta-bar {
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .hero-desc {
    max-width: 640px;
  }

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

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

  .grid-3 {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .nav-toggle-label {
    display: flex;
  }

  .nav-menu {
    position: fixed;
    top: 74px;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    background: rgba(10, 10, 15, 0.98);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    flex-direction: column;
    padding: 30px 24px;
    gap: 20px;
    max-height: 0;
    opacity: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: max-height 0.4s ease, opacity 0.3s ease;
  }

  .nav-toggle-input:checked ~ .nav-container .nav-toggle-label span:nth-child(1) {
    transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg);
  }
  .nav-toggle-input:checked ~ .nav-container .nav-toggle-label span:nth-child(2) {
    opacity: 0;
  }
  .nav-toggle-input:checked ~ .nav-container .nav-toggle-label span:nth-child(3) {
    transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg);
  }

  .nav-toggle-input:checked ~ .nav-container .nav-menu {
    max-height: 480px;
    opacity: 1;
    pointer-events: auto;
  }

  .nav-link {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    padding: 8px 0;
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .nav-cta {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-top: 10px;
  }

  .contact-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .grid-2 {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .section {
    padding: 70px 0;
  }

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

  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 36px;
  }

  .hero-media {
    padding: 10px;
  }

  .portrait-wrapper {
    width: 280px;
    height: 360px;
  }

  .ring-outer {
    width: 320px;
    height: 400px;
  }

  .ring-inner {
    width: 300px;
    height: 380px;
  }

  .portrait-frame {
    width: 270px;
    height: 350px;
  }

  .badge-float-marketing {
    top: 5px;
    left: -15px;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    padding: 7px 11px;
  }

  .badge-float-seo {
    bottom: 50px;
    right: -20px;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    padding: 7px 11px;
  }

  .badge-float-webdev {
    bottom: -15px;
    left: 10px;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    padding: 7px 11px;
  }

  .modal-content {
    padding: 26px 20px;
  }

  .about-hero-box {
    padding: 28px 20px;
  }

  .contact-form-card {
    padding: 28px 20px;
  }

  .contact-info-card {
    padding: 28px 20px;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   17. Accessibility & 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-behavior: auto !important;
  }

  .ring-outer, .ring-inner, .marquee-content, body::before, .timeline::after {
    display: none;
  }
}