:root{
  --bg:#060407;
  --panel:#0b0a0dcc;
  --noise-url: url("data:image/svg+xml;utf8,<svg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='200' height='200' viewBox='0 0 200 200'><filter id='n'><feTurbulence baseFrequency='0.9' numOctaves='2' stitchTiles='stitch' seed='2'/><feColorMatrix type='saturate' values='0'/></filter><rect width='100%' height='100%' filter='url(%23n)' opacity='0.06' /></svg>");
  --muted:#9a90a6;
  --accent:#8b5cf6; /* deep purple */
  --hero-pos:38%; /* tweak this to adjust vertical focus of hero background */
  --glass: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  --glass-2: rgba(255,255,255,0.02);
  --radius:14px;
  --max-width:1200px;
}
/* -----------------------------
   Welcome fullscreen intro
   - dark cinematic background, subtle glow
   - fade + slight zoom out on enter (400-700ms)
   ----------------------------- */
.welcome-intro{
  position:fixed;inset:0;z-index:99999;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  background:radial-gradient(1200px 600px at 20% 20%, rgba(139,92,246,0.12), transparent 28%),
             linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(3,2,6,0.98), rgba(6,4,10,0.98));
  color:#fff;backdrop-filter:blur(6px);padding:2rem;transition:opacity .56s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1), transform .56s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1);
  will-change:opacity,transform;opacity:1;}
.welcome-intro::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(120deg, rgba(0,0,0,0.48), rgba(6,4,8,0.56));pointer-events:none}
.welcome-inner{position:relative;z-index:2;max-width:980px;text-align:center;padding:3.6rem;border-radius:16px}
.welcome-title{font-family:Playfair Display, serif;font-size:clamp(2rem,6vw,5rem);margin:0 0 .4rem;letter-spacing:-0.02em}
.welcome-sub{color:var(--muted);font-size:1.05rem;margin:0 0 1.6rem}
.welcome-btn{font-size:1rem;padding:0.9rem 1.6rem;border-radius:12px}
.welcome-skip{position:absolute;right:18px;top:18px;background:transparent;border:0;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.6);font-size:20px;padding:8px;border-radius:8px}
.welcome-skip:hover{color:#fff}

/* hide state: fade out + slight zoom-out to content then remove */
.welcome-intro.welcome-hide{opacity:0;transform:scale(0.98);pointer-events:none}

/* Background layers inside intro */
.welcome-bg-layers{position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:1;pointer-events:none;overflow:hidden}
.welcome-noise{position:absolute;inset:0;opacity:0.06;background-image:var(--noise-url);mix-blend-mode:overlay}
.welcome-blobs{position:absolute;inset:-10%}
.welcome-blob{position:absolute;border-radius:50%;filter:blur(46px);opacity:0.08;transform-origin:center;will-change:transform,opacity}
.welcome-blob.b1{left:8%;top:6%;width:680px;height:420px;background:radial-gradient(circle at 30% 30%, rgba(139,92,246,0.18), rgba(99,58,220,0.08), transparent 60%);animation:blob-drift-1 18s linear infinite}
.welcome-blob.b2{right:6%;top:18%;width:520px;height:360px;background:radial-gradient(circle at 70% 40%, rgba(92,120,246,0.12), rgba(75,55,160,0.04), transparent 60%);animation:blob-drift-2 22s linear infinite}
.welcome-blob.b3{left:24%;bottom:6%;width:760px;height:480px;background:radial-gradient(circle at 40% 60%, rgba(120,80,200,0.10), rgba(60,40,130,0.03), transparent 60%);animation:blob-drift-3 26s linear infinite}

@keyframes blob-drift-1{0%{transform:translate3d(0,0,0) scale(1)}50%{transform:translate3d(18px,-22px,0) scale(1.04)}100%{transform:translate3d(0,0,0) scale(1)}}
@keyframes blob-drift-2{0%{transform:translate3d(0,0,0) scale(1)}50%{transform:translate3d(-28px,14px,0) scale(1.03)}100%{transform:translate3d(0,0,0) scale(1)}}
@keyframes blob-drift-3{0%{transform:translate3d(0,0,0) scale(1)}50%{transform:translate3d(26px,32px,0) scale(1.05)}100%{transform:translate3d(0,0,0) scale(1)}}

/* Text / button intro animations (initial state -> intro-in state) */
.welcome-title,.welcome-sub,.welcome-btn{opacity:0;transform:translateY(18px) scale(1);transition:opacity .64s var(--ease-premium), transform .64s var(--ease-premium)}
.welcome-btn{transform-origin:center;transition:opacity .56s var(--ease-premium), transform .56s var(--ease-premium)}
.welcome-intro.intro-in .welcome-title{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0);transition-delay:0.05s}
.welcome-intro.intro-in .welcome-sub{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0);transition-delay:0.22s}
.welcome-intro.intro-in .welcome-btn{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0) scale(1);transition-delay:0.42s}

/* Button visuals: stronger, premium */
.welcome-btn{background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--accent),#6f4af6);color:#fff;padding:1rem 1.8rem;font-weight:700;border-radius:14px;box-shadow:0 18px 48px rgba(139,92,246,0.12), 0 0 36px rgba(139,92,246,0.06)}
.welcome-btn:hover{transform:scale(1.05);filter:brightness(1.06);box-shadow:0 34px 90px rgba(139,92,246,0.22),0 0 56px rgba(139,92,246,0.12)}

/* minimalist skip X: reduce visual weight */
.welcome-skip{opacity:0.5;font-size:18px}

@media (max-width:800px){
  .welcome-inner{padding:1.6rem}
  .welcome-title{font-size:clamp(1.4rem,8vw,2.6rem)}
  .welcome-sub{font-size:1rem}
  .welcome-btn{width:100%;max-width:420px;padding:1.1rem 1.4rem}
  .welcome-blob{display:none}
}

@media (max-width:800px){
  .welcome-inner{padding:2rem}
  .welcome-title{font-size:clamp(1.6rem,8vw,2.4rem)}
}

*{box-sizing:border-box}
html,body{min-height:100%;overflow-x:hidden}

/* -----------------------------
   Custom Scrollbar
   Contact form styles
   - dark inputs, purple focus glow, subtle glass card
   ----------------------------- */
.contact-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 440px;gap:2rem;align-items:start}
@media (max-width:980px){.contact-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
.contact-copy h2{margin-top:0}
.contact-card{background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(10,8,12,0.6), rgba(8,6,10,0.55));border-radius:14px;padding:1.4rem;box-shadow:0 18px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.6);backdrop-filter:blur(6px);border:1px solid rgba(139,92,246,0.04)}
.contact-form{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:0.9rem}
.contact-form .form-row{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:0.4rem}
.contact-form label{font-size:13px;color:var(--muted)}
.contact-form input,.contact-form textarea{background:rgba(255,255,255,0.02);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.04);padding:12px 14px;border-radius:10px;color:inherit;outline:none;transition:box-shadow .18s, border-color .18s, transform .12s}
.contact-form input::placeholder,.contact-form textarea::placeholder{color:rgba(255,255,255,0.25)}
.contact-form input:focus,.contact-form textarea:focus{border-color:rgba(139,92,246,0.9);box-shadow:0 12px 40px rgba(139,92,246,0.08);transform:translateY(-1px)}
.contact-form textarea{resize:vertical;min-height:120px}
.contact-form .actions{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:1rem}
.form-submit{padding:0.7rem 1.1rem;border-radius:12px}
.form-submit{background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--accent),#6f4af6);color:#fff;box-shadow:0 12px 40px rgba(139,92,246,0.12)}
.form-submit:hover{transform:translateY(-3px);box-shadow:0 28px 70px rgba(139,92,246,0.18)}
.contact-success{color:#b4f0d0;background:rgba(12,20,12,0.12);padding:8px 12px;border-radius:10px;border:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.25)}
.input-error{color:#ff7b7b;font-size:13px;min-height:18px}

/* Contact email link color: use accent purple (not default blue) */
.contact-copy .contact-mail, .contact-mail{color:var(--accent);font-weight:600;text-decoration:none}
.contact-copy .contact-mail:hover, .contact-mail:hover{opacity:0.95;text-decoration:underline}

/* subtle divider under copy on small screens */
@media (max-width:980px){
  .contact-copy{order:2}
  .contact-card{order:1}
}

   - Thin, dark track with purple gradient thumb
   - Works in WebKit browsers; Firefox uses scrollbar-color/width
   ----------------------------- */
html{
  scroll-behavior:smooth; /* smooth scrolling */
}

/* WebKit (Chrome, Edge, Safari) */
::-webkit-scrollbar{width:10px;height:10px}
::-webkit-scrollbar-track{background:#060406;border-radius:999px}
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb{background:linear-gradient(180deg,var(--accent),#5b3df0);border-radius:999px;border:2px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.25);box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(139,92,246,0.12)}
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover{transform:scale(1.02);box-shadow:0 6px 20px rgba(139,92,246,0.18)}

/* Firefox */
*{scrollbar-width:thin;scrollbar-color:rgba(139,92,246,0.9) #060406}

/* Accessibility: ensure contrast for track/ thumb on dark theme */

/* -----------------------------
   Custom circular cursor (visual only)
   - Outline circle, transforms using only CSS transform (GPU)
   - Hidden on touch devices via media query
   ----------------------------- */

.custom-cursor{
  position:fixed;left:0;top:0;pointer-events:none;width:36px;height:36px;border-radius:50%;border:2px solid rgba(139,92,246,0.95);background:transparent;transform:translate(-50%,-50%) scale(1);transition:transform .14s cubic-bezier(.2,.9,.3,1), box-shadow .14s, border-color .14s;z-index:100001;mix-blend-mode:screen;
}
.custom-cursor.hidden{opacity:0;}
.custom-cursor.hover{transform:translate(-50%,-50%) scale(1.45);border-color:rgba(139,92,246,1);box-shadow:0 18px 50px rgba(139,92,246,0.06)}

/* remove inner fill on active; keep outline-only aesthetic */
.custom-cursor.active{background:transparent;}

/* Scrolling state: hollow circle with a moving dot inside; hide ring while scrolling */
.custom-cursor.scrolling{border-color:transparent;box-shadow:none;background:transparent}
.custom-cursor.scrolling::after{
  /* outer hollow ring (slightly larger) */
  content:"";
  position:absolute;left:50%;top:50%;
  width:26px;height:26px;transform:translate(-50%,-50%);
  border-radius:50%;border:2px solid rgba(139,92,246,0.9);background:transparent;opacity:1;
}
.custom-cursor.scrolling::before{
  /* small dot that travels downward inside the ring (slightly larger) */
  content:"";
  position:absolute;left:50%;top:28%;transform:translate(-50%,-50%);
  width:7px;height:7px;border-radius:50%;background:linear-gradient(180deg,var(--accent),#6f4af6);
  box-shadow:0 8px 18px rgba(139,92,246,0.18);opacity:0;animation:scrollDot 0.9s cubic-bezier(.2,.9,.3,1) infinite;
}

@keyframes scrollDot{
  0%{top:20%;opacity:0}
  18%{opacity:1}
  50%{top:68%;opacity:1}
  88%{opacity:0}
 100%{top:20%;opacity:0}
}

/* Hide custom cursor on touch devices / coarse pointers */
@media (hover: none), (pointer: coarse){
  .custom-cursor{display:none}
}

/* Only hide the native cursor on devices with precise pointers (desktop)
   and explicitly suppress native cursor on interactive elements to avoid
   the system cursor briefly appearing over buttons/links. */
@media (hover: hover) and (pointer: fine){
  a, button, .btn, [role="button"]{cursor:none !important}
    body{cursor:none}
}
body{
  margin:0;
  font-family:Inter,system-ui,Arial;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,#050306 0%, #0b0610 100%);
  color:#f5f3ff;
  -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing:grayscale;
}
.container{max-width:var(--max-width);margin:0 auto;padding:2rem}
.nav-wrap{position:sticky;top:18px;z-index:50;padding:0 1rem}
.nav{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:1rem;background:linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.02), rgba(255,255,255,0.01));padding:0.6rem 1rem;border-radius:12px;backdrop-filter:blur(8px);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.04)}
.nav{transition:box-shadow .24s ease, transform .24s ease}
.nav:hover{box-shadow:0 12px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.45);transform:translateY(-2px)}
.brand a{font-weight:800;color:var(--accent);text-decoration:none;letter-spacing:1px;transition:color .18s ease}
.nav-actions{display:flex;gap:1rem;align-items:center}
.lang-toggle button{background:transparent;border:0;color:var(--muted);padding:6px 8px;border-radius:8px;cursor:pointer}
.lang-toggle button.active{color:#fff;background:linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(139,92,246,0.18), rgba(139,92,246,0.08));box-shadow:0 6px 18px rgba(139,92,246,0.12)}
.mobile-nav-toggle{display:none}
/* Ensure mobile overlay is hidden by default on non-mobile viewports */
.mobile-nav-overlay{display:none}
.btn{display:inline-block;padding:0.6rem 1rem;border-radius:10px;text-decoration:none;color:inherit;border:1px solid transparent;cursor:pointer}
.btn.primary{background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--accent),#6f4af6);color:white;box-shadow:0 10px 30px rgba(139,92,246,0.12);}
.btn.outline{background:transparent;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06)}
.btn.ghost{background:transparent;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.04);padding:0.5rem 0.8rem}

.hero{position:relative;min-height:100vh;display:flex;align-items:center}
.hero-bg{position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:0;background-size:cover;background-position:center var(--hero-pos);filter:contrast(1.06) saturate(1.02) brightness(0.54);transition:transform 10s ease}
.hero-bg::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(120deg, rgba(6,2,18,0.56), rgba(6,4,8,0.46));pointer-events:none;z-index:1}
/* soft purple glow */
.hero-bg::after{content:"";position:absolute;left:10%;top:10%;width:70%;height:70%;background:radial-gradient(600px 300px at 20% 20%, rgba(139,92,246,0.18), rgba(139,92,246,0.06) 30%, transparent 60%);filter:blur(40px);mix-blend-mode:screen;pointer-events:none;z-index:1}
@keyframes shift{0%{background-position:0% 50%}50%{background-position:100% 50%}100%{background-position:0% 50%}}
.hero-inner{position:relative;z-index:3;padding:4.5rem 0;text-align:center;display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;align-items:center;gap:0.6rem}
/* glass backdrop and radial vignette behind headline */
.hero-inner::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;margin:auto;z-index:2;border-radius:20px;pointer-events:none;
  background:radial-gradient(600px 240px at 50% 18%, rgba(139,92,246,0.16), rgba(24,10,30,0.0) 40%);
  backdrop-filter:blur(8px) saturate(1.02);
  mix-blend-mode:screen;opacity:1;filter:blur(6px);
}
.title{max-width:1100px}
.personality{font-style:italic}

/* button microinteractions */
.btn{transition:transform .18s ease, box-shadow .18s ease}
.btn:hover{transform:translateY(-4px)}
.btn.primary:hover{box-shadow:0 30px 60px rgba(139,92,246,0.16),0 0 28px rgba(139,92,246,0.08)}
.btn.outline:hover{box-shadow:0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.45);border-color:rgba(139,92,246,0.08)}

/* Ensure animated elements are visible by default to avoid JS-hide bugs */
[data-animate]{opacity:1;transform:none;transition:none}

/* If JS is present, animation class will control transitions (non-blocking)
  IntersectionObserver will add the .in class to trigger transitions if desired. */
.js [data-animate]{transition:opacity .7s cubic-bezier(.2,.9,.3,1), transform .7s cubic-bezier(.2,.9,.3,1)}
.js [data-animate].in{opacity:1;transform:none}

/* subtle slow motion on background */
.hero-bg{animation:hero-pan 18s ease-in-out infinite}
@keyframes hero-pan{0%{transform:scale(1) translateY(0)}50%{transform:scale(1.03) translateY(-8px)}100%{transform:scale(1) translateY(0)}}
.title{font-family:Playfair Display, serif;font-size:clamp(2rem,5vw,4rem);margin:0 0 0.5rem}
.title{position:relative;z-index:4}
/* Make the hero main headline use the same sans font as CTA */
#hero .title{font-family:Inter, system-ui, Arial, sans-serif}
/* subtle micro glow on headline */
.title{text-shadow:0 6px 24px rgba(139,92,246,0.08), 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.35)}
.tagline{color:var(--muted);margin:0 0 1.2rem}
.hero-cta{display:flex;gap:1rem}

/* CTA: larger, neon purple glow */
.hero-cta .btn.primary{padding:0.95rem 1.6rem;font-size:1rem;border-radius:14px;box-shadow:0 18px 48px rgba(139,92,246,0.12), 0 0 28px rgba(139,92,246,0.06);transform:translateZ(0);transition:transform .18s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1), box-shadow .18s}
.hero-cta .btn.primary::after{content:"";position:absolute;left:50%;top:50%;transform:translate(-50%,-50%);width:140%;height:140%;border-radius:14px;pointer-events:none;background:radial-gradient(circle at center, rgba(139,92,246,0.12), transparent 40%);opacity:0;transition:opacity .24s}
.hero-cta .btn.primary:hover{transform:scale(1.06) translateY(-2px);box-shadow:0 34px 88px rgba(139,92,246,0.22),0 0 44px rgba(139,92,246,0.14)}
.hero-cta .btn.primary:hover::after{opacity:1}

.panel{padding:4rem 0}
.panel.dark{background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(11,7,17,0.6), rgba(6,4,8,0.6))}
.split{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 420px;gap:2rem;align-items:center}
.about-photo img{width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:12px;object-fit:cover;box-shadow:0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.6)}

/* ABOUT section layout and decorative elements */
#about .about-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 420px;gap:2.2rem;align-items:center;position:relative}
#about .about-bg-mark{position:absolute;left:4%;top:8%;font-weight:800;color:var(--accent);font-size:clamp(48px,14vw,220px);opacity:0.035;z-index:1;pointer-events:none;letter-spacing:6px}
#about .about-content{position:relative;z-index:3}
#about .accent-line{position:absolute;left:-28px;top:8%;width:3px;height:70%;border-radius:3px;background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(139,92,246,0.95), rgba(99,58,220,0.45));box-shadow:0 6px 30px rgba(139,92,246,0.06);filter:blur(.6px)}
#about .lead{color:var(--accent);font-weight:700}

/* portrait blob + hover */
#about .portrait{position:relative;display:inline-block;border-radius:14px;overflow:hidden}
#about .portrait::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:-10%;top:-8%;width:140%;height:140%;background:radial-gradient(400px 200px at 20% 20%, rgba(139,92,246,0.14), rgba(139,92,246,0.06) 28%, transparent 45%);filter:blur(36px);z-index:1;pointer-events:none}
#about .portrait img{position:relative;z-index:2;transition:transform .34s cubic-bezier(.2,.9,.3,1), box-shadow .34s}
#about .portrait:hover img{transform:scale(1.03);box-shadow:0 36px 80px rgba(139,92,246,0.12)}

/* ensure about content sits above the bg-mark */
#about .about-content, #about .about-media{z-index:3}

.panel-head{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:1rem;margin-bottom:2rem}


/* ---- Offer panel: expanded, centered, premium look ---- */
.offer-panel{padding-top:5rem;padding-bottom:6rem;position:relative;background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(6,5,9,0.45), rgba(6,3,12,0.6));overflow:hidden}
.offer-panel::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:50%;top:8%;transform:translateX(-50%);width:1200px;height:420px;background:radial-gradient(600px 220px at 50% 20%, rgba(139,92,246,0.06), transparent 40%);filter:blur(48px);opacity:1;pointer-events:none;z-index:0}
.offer-panel .container{position:relative;z-index:2;max-width:1400px;padding-left:2.5rem;padding-right:2.5rem}
.offer-panel .panel-head{justify-content:center;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;text-align:center}
.offer-panel .why-main{font-size:clamp(1.6rem,3.6vw,2.6rem);margin:0 0 .2rem}
.offer-sub{font-weight:600;color:var(--muted);font-size:1.02rem;margin-top:0.4rem;margin-bottom:1.6rem}
.offer-split{display:flex;width:100%;gap:0}
.offer-split{width:100vw;position:relative;left:50%;right:50%;margin-left:-50vw;margin-right:-50vw}
.offer-inner{max-width:1200px;margin:0 auto;display:flex;gap:3rem;width:100%;align-items:stretch;padding:0 1.25rem}
.offer-half{flex:1;min-height:420px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;padding:2.6rem 2.6rem;position:relative}
.offer-half.left{background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(6,4,8,0.0), rgba(6,3,12,0.0)), radial-gradient(600px 220px at 20% 20%, rgba(139,92,246,0.04), transparent 30%)}
.offer-half.right{background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(6,4,8,0.0), rgba(6,3,12,0.0)), radial-gradient(600px 220px at 80% 20%, rgba(99,58,220,0.035), transparent 30%)}
.offer-card{background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.02), rgba(255,255,255,0.01));border-radius:18px;padding:3rem;min-height:420px;border:1px solid rgba(139,92,246,0.06);box-shadow:0 34px 120px rgba(10,6,18,0.6),0 0 44px rgba(139,92,246,0.08);transition:transform .32s cubic-bezier(.2,.9,.3,1),box-shadow .32s,border-color .32s,filter .28s;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:1.4rem;width:100%;max-width:560px}
.offer-card .why-icon{width:64px;height:64px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;flex:0 0 64px;border-radius:12px;color:var(--accent);background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(139,92,246,0.06), rgba(139,92,246,0.03));box-shadow:inset 0 2px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.02);}
.offer-card .why-icon svg{width:26px;height:26px;stroke:currentColor;fill:none}
.offer-card .why-title{font-size:clamp(1.4rem,2.6vw,1.8rem);margin:0;font-weight:800}
.offer-card .why-desc{margin:0;color:var(--muted);font-weight:700}
.offer-card ul{margin:0.8rem 0 0;padding-left:1.25rem;color:var(--muted);line-height:1.6}
.offer-cta{margin-top:auto}
.offer-cta .btn{padding:0.64rem 1rem;border-radius:12px;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.04);background:transparent;color:inherit}
.offer-cta .btn.ghost{border:1px solid rgba(139,92,246,0.16);color:var(--accent);font-weight:700}
.offer-card:hover{transform:scale(1.02) translateY(-8px);box-shadow:0 80px 180px rgba(10,6,18,0.75),0 0 120px rgba(139,92,246,0.22);border-color:rgba(139,92,246,0.46);filter:brightness(1.03)}
.offer-card:focus-within{outline:2px solid rgba(139,92,246,0.08);outline-offset:8px}

@media (max-width:980px){
  .offer-split{flex-direction:column}
  .offer-inner{flex-direction:column;gap:1rem;padding:0 1rem}
  .offer-half{padding:1rem}
  .offer-card{min-height:initial;padding:1.4rem;border-radius:12px;width:100%;max-width:none}
  .offer-panel::before{display:none}
}



/* Socials section — premium CTA cards */
.socials-section .panel-head{display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;text-align:center;margin-bottom:1.6rem}
.socials-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:1rem;align-items:stretch}
.social-card{display:block;text-decoration:none;color:inherit}
.social-card .social-card-inner{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:1rem;padding:1rem;border-radius:12px;min-height:88px;background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.02), rgba(255,255,255,0.01));border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.04);box-shadow:0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.6);transition:transform .28s cubic-bezier(.2,.9,.3,1),box-shadow .28s,filter .28s}
.social-card .social-icon{width:48px;height:48px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;flex:0 0 48px;border-radius:10px;color:var(--accent);background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(139,92,246,0.08), rgba(139,92,246,0.03));box-shadow:inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.02)}
.social-card .social-meta{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:0.18rem}
.social-card .social-title{font-weight:700;margin:0;font-size:1.05rem}
.social-card .social-desc{margin:0;color:var(--muted);font-size:0.92rem}

/* Hover / focus states: lift + purple glow */
.social-card:hover .social-card-inner,.social-card:focus .social-card-inner{transform:translateY(-6px);box-shadow:0 36px 88px rgba(18,8,36,0.6),0 0 30px rgba(139,92,246,0.16);filter:brightness(1.02)}
.social-card:focus-visible .social-card-inner{outline:2px solid rgba(139,92,246,0.28);outline-offset:6px}
.social-card:hover .social-title{color:#fff}

/* Reduce spacing from previous section so block feels attached */
.socials-section{padding-top:2rem;padding-bottom:3rem}

@media (max-width:768px){
  .socials-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .panel-head{margin-bottom:1rem}
}


/* Premium pill button group used for navigation and project filters */
.pill-group{display:flex;align-items:center}
.pill-container{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:0.35rem;
  padding:0.35rem;
  border-radius:999px;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.055), rgba(255,255,255,0.025));
  border:1px solid rgba(139,92,246,0.12);
  box-shadow:inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.055),0 14px 42px rgba(0,0,0,0.34);
}
.pill{
  position:relative;
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  min-height:38px;
  padding:0.65rem 1.05rem;
  border-radius:999px;
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.055);
  background:rgba(9,8,13,0.74);
  color:rgba(245,243,255,0.76);
  font:600 0.88rem/1 Inter,system-ui,Arial,sans-serif;
  letter-spacing:0.02em;
  text-decoration:none;
  white-space:nowrap;
  cursor:pointer;
  box-shadow:inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.035);
  transition:background-color .24s ease,border-color .24s ease,color .24s ease,box-shadow .24s ease,transform .24s ease;
}
.pill:hover{
  color:#fff;
  background:rgba(22,19,31,0.92);
  border-color:rgba(139,92,246,0.34);
  box-shadow:inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.06),0 0 22px rgba(139,92,246,0.11);
  transform:translateY(-1px) scale(1.03);
}
.pill.active,
.pill[aria-selected="true"]{
  color:#fff;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(41,35,55,0.96), rgba(18,15,27,0.94));
  border-color:rgba(139,92,246,0.5);
  box-shadow:inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.075),0 0 0 1px rgba(139,92,246,0.06),0 10px 30px rgba(139,92,246,0.12);
}
.pill:focus-visible{
  outline:2px solid rgba(139,92,246,0.68);
  outline-offset:3px;
}
.nav-pill-group{flex:1;justify-content:center}
.nav-pill{min-width:82px}
.nav-pill[href="#why"],
.bottom-nav-pill[href="#why"]{min-width:118px}

/* Fixed controls keep the same dark glass/purple language as the nav pills */
.corner-control{
  position:fixed;
  left:1.25rem;
  bottom:1.25rem;
  z-index:90;
  width:48px;
  height:48px;
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  border-radius:999px;
  border:1px solid rgba(139,92,246,0.24);
  background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(22,19,31,0.94), rgba(8,7,12,0.9));
  color:#fff;
  font:700 1.2rem/1 Inter,system-ui,Arial,sans-serif;
  box-shadow:inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.06),0 18px 48px rgba(0,0,0,0.46),0 0 26px rgba(139,92,246,0.09);
  backdrop-filter:blur(12px);
  cursor:pointer;
  opacity:0;
  pointer-events:none;
  transform:translateY(8px);
  transition:opacity .24s ease,transform .24s ease,border-color .24s ease,box-shadow .24s ease,background-color .24s ease;
}
.corner-control.visible{opacity:1;pointer-events:auto;transform:translateY(0)}
.corner-control:hover{
  border-color:rgba(139,92,246,0.52);
  box-shadow:inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.08),0 22px 58px rgba(0,0,0,0.54),0 0 30px rgba(139,92,246,0.16);
  transform:translateY(-2px) scale(1.03);
}
.corner-control:focus-visible{
  outline:2px solid rgba(139,92,246,0.68);
  outline-offset:3px;
}
.bottom-section-nav{
  position:fixed;
  left:50%;
  bottom:1.25rem;
  z-index:90;
  transform:translateX(-50%) translateY(8px);
  backdrop-filter:blur(14px);
  opacity:0;
  pointer-events:none;
  transition:opacity .28s ease,transform .28s ease;
}
.bottom-section-nav.visible{
  opacity:1;
  pointer-events:auto;
  transform:translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
}

.grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(12,1fr);gap:1.2rem;align-items:start}
.card{background:var(--panel);border-radius:16px;overflow:hidden;cursor:pointer;border:0;transition:transform .42s cubic-bezier(.2,.9,.3,1), box-shadow .42s, border-color .28s,opacity .5s, transform .5s;position:relative;box-shadow:0 18px 48px rgba(0,0,0,0.6)}
.card:hover{transform:translateY(-12px);box-shadow:0 50px 110px rgba(0,0,0,0.68),0 0 60px rgba(139,92,246,0.10)}
.card-media{height:100%;min-height:160px;background-size:cover;background-position:center;transition:transform .9s cubic-bezier(.2,.9,.3,1),filter .5s}
.card-body{position:absolute;left:0;right:0;bottom:0;padding:1rem;background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(6,4,8,0), rgba(6,4,8,0.6));transform:translateY(18px);opacity:0;transition:transform .42s,opacity .42s}

/* Mixed layout spans for visual hierarchy */
.card{grid-column:span 4}
.card.featured{grid-column:span 8;grid-row:span 2;min-height:460px}
.card.medium{grid-column:span 6;min-height:340px}
.card.small{grid-column:span 3;min-height:220px}

@media (max-width:1100px){
  .card.featured{grid-column:span 6}
  .card.medium{grid-column:span 6}
  .card.small{grid-column:span 6}
}

/* Socials section: stronger, typographic feature cards (match 'Why' section feel) */
.socials-section{padding:3rem 0}
.socials-section .panel-head{max-width:820px;margin:0 auto 1rem;text-align:center}
.socials-section .panel-head h2{margin:0 0 6px;font-size:clamp(1.6rem,3.2vw,2.2rem);font-weight:700;color:#fff}
.socials-section .panel-head p{margin:0;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.86);font-weight:500}

.socials-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:32px;align-items:stretch}
.social-card{display:block;background:var(--panel);border-radius:12px;padding:16px;border:1px solid rgba(139,92,246,0.04);text-decoration:none;color:inherit;box-shadow:none;transition:transform .26s cubic-bezier(.2,.9,.3,1),box-shadow .26s,border-color .26s}
.social-card-inner{display:flex;gap:12px;align-items:center}
.social-icon{width:40px;height:40px;flex:0 0 40px;border-radius:8px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;color:var(--accent);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.02);background:transparent}
.social-meta{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:4px}
.social-title{margin:0;font-weight:700;font-size:1.06rem;color:#fff}
.social-desc{margin:0;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.82);font-size:0.95rem;font-weight:500}

/* Hover: subtle lift + purple border glow, no button-like effect */
.social-card:hover{transform:translateY(-6px);border-color:rgba(139,92,246,0.12);box-shadow:0 12px 34px rgba(139,92,246,0.06)}
.social-card:focus-visible{outline:2px solid rgba(139,92,246,0.08);outline-offset:5px}

/* ensure equal height cards */
.social-card{height:100%}

/* Responsive: 2 cols tablet, 1 col mobile */
@media (max-width:1200px){
  .socials-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
}
@media (max-width:700px){
  .socials-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .social-card{padding:14px}
  .social-icon{width:36px;height:36px;flex:0 0 36px}
  .social-title{font-size:1rem}
  .social-desc{font-size:0.95rem}
}

/* Overlay effect using pseudo element */
.card::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0,0,0,0.0), rgba(12,6,16,0.38));mix-blend-mode:normal;opacity:0;transition:opacity .36s}
.card:hover::before{opacity:1;background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(6,2,18,0.24), rgba(15,8,22,0.5))}
.card:hover .card-media{transform:scale(1.09)}
.card .card-media{will-change:transform}

/* Overlay content */
.card-overlay{position:absolute;left:0;right:0;bottom:0;padding:1.2rem;z-index:3;pointer-events:none;transform:translateY(8px);opacity:0;transition:opacity .32s ease, transform .32s ease}
.card:hover .card-overlay{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0)}
.overlay-meta{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:6px;align-items:flex-start}
.overlay-category{font-size:12px;color:var(--muted);text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:1px}
.overlay-title{margin:0;color:#fff;font-size:1.05rem;font-weight:700}

/* subtle glow border on hover */
.card:hover{box-shadow:0 36px 100px rgba(3,1,8,0.7),0 0 40px rgba(139,92,246,0.06)}

/* scroll reveal for cards */
.card{opacity:0;transform:translateY(12px);transition:opacity .6s ease, transform .6s ease}
.card.in{opacity:1;transform:none}

/* filtered-out state used by JS for smooth hide */
.card.filtered-out{opacity:0;transform:translateY(12px) scale(0.98);pointer-events:none}

/* cursor 'VIEW' state when hovering project cards */
.custom-cursor.view{transform:translate(-50%,-50%) scale(1.9);border-width:3px;border-color:rgba(139,92,246,1);box-shadow:0 30px 80px rgba(139,92,246,0.12)}

/* Navbar visual upgrade when scrolling */
.nav{transition:background-color .32s ease, box-shadow .32s ease, backdrop-filter .32s ease, transform .32s ease}
.nav.nav-scrolled{background:linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(8,6,12,0.68), rgba(8,6,12,0.48));backdrop-filter:blur(12px);box-shadow:0 10px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.6);transform:translateY(-1px)}

/* Slightly increased vertical spacing and better paragraph leading */
.panel{padding:5rem 0}
p{line-height:1.65}

/* Subtle section reveal helper: staggered children animation */
.js [data-animate].stagger-child{opacity:0;transform:translateY(14px);transition:opacity .6s ease, transform .6s ease}
.js [data-animate].stagger-child.in{opacity:1;transform:none}

/* subtle parallax: hero background uses CSS var --hero-pos updated by JS */
.hero-bg{background-position:center var(--hero-pos)}

.card:hover .card-body{transform:translateY(0);opacity:1}

/* Title within card-body */
.card-body h3{margin:0;color:#fff;transition:transform .36s,opacity .36s}
.card-body .muted{color:rgba(255,255,255,0.7)}

/* Responsive adjustments */
@media (max-width:1100px){
  .card.featured{grid-column:span 6}
  .card.tall{grid-row:span 1;min-height:320px}
}
@media (max-width:800px){
  .grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(6,1fr)}
  .card{grid-column:span 6}
  .card.featured{grid-column:span 6;grid-row:auto}
}
/* -------------------------------
  Mobile-first responsive overrides
  ------------------------------- */
@media (max-width:800px){
  /* Collapse desktop nav items, keep nav container and show hamburger */
  .nav{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;padding:0 1rem}
  .nav .pill-group{display:none}
  .nav .nav-actions .lang-toggle{display:none}
  .mobile-nav-toggle{display:inline-flex}

  /* ensure overlay is usable on mobile (overrides desktop hide) */
  .mobile-nav-overlay{display:flex}

  /* Remove bottom nav on mobile */
  .bottom-section-nav{display:none}

  /* Hero: smaller, centered, constrained text */
  /* make hero fill the full mobile viewport so About content starts off-screen */
  .hero{min-height:100vh;padding-top:28px;padding-bottom:28px}
  /* adjust hero text vertical position on small screens (slightly higher than before) */
  .hero-inner{padding:clamp(4rem,22vh,44vh) 1.2rem 2.4rem;text-align:center}
  .title{font-size:28px;line-height:1.18;max-width:90%;margin:0 auto}
  .tagline{font-size:14px;line-height:1.5;max-width:90%;margin:0 auto}
  .personality{display:none}
  .hero-cta{flex-direction:column;gap:0.9rem;align-items:center}
  .hero-cta .btn{
    display:inline-flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:center;
    width:100%;
    max-width:320px;
    border-radius:12px;
    padding:0.95rem 1.6rem;
    box-sizing:border-box;
    line-height:1;
    min-height:52px;
    position:relative; /* for ::after glow */
  }
  .hero-cta .btn.outline{
    opacity:0.87;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);background:transparent;padding:0.95rem 1.6rem;
  }

  /* Bigger gradient overlay on hero for contrast */
  .hero-bg::after{background:radial-gradient(900px 420px at 50% 10%, rgba(6,0,28,0.72), rgba(6,4,8,0.22) 40%);filter:blur(40px)}

  /* About: column layout on mobile */
  #about .about-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:1.2rem;padding:0 18px}
  /* nudge About section slightly lower so hero has breathing room */
  #about{padding-top:clamp(2rem,8vh,10vh)}
  #about .about-bg-mark{left:2%;top:2%;font-size:96px;opacity:0.04}
  #about .about-content{order:1;padding:20px 4px 20px 28px}
  #about .about-media{order:2;padding:0 18px 12px}
  #about .portrait img{width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:12px;display:block}
  /* less intrusive accent line on mobile: keep left padding so it doesn't overlap text */
  #about .accent-line{position:absolute;left:10px;top:14%;height:56%;width:3px;border-radius:2px;background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(139,92,246,0.95), rgba(99,58,220,0.45));box-shadow:0 6px 18px rgba(139,92,246,0.05);opacity:0.18;filter:none}

  /* Projects: single column, consistent aspect ratios */
  .grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:1rem}
  .card{grid-column:span 1;border-radius:12px}
  .card .card-media{min-height:0}
  .card .card-media img{aspect-ratio:16/9;height:auto}
  .card.small .card-media img{aspect-ratio:4/5}

  /* Section spacing */
  .panel{padding:60px 0}

  /* CTA: full width buttons and more spacing */
  .footer-cta{padding:48px 0}
  .cta-inner-centered{padding:18px}
  .cta-action .btn.primary{width:100%;max-width:320px}

  /* Typography: cap large headings */
  h1,h2,h3{word-break:keep-all}
  .title{font-weight:700}

  /* Remove mobile bottom nav visual footprint */
  .corner-control{display:none}

  /* mobile nav toggle (visible on mobile) */
  .mobile-nav-toggle{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;border:0;background:transparent;padding:8px;border-radius:8px}
  .mobile-nav-toggle svg{display:block}

  /* mobile overlay */
  .mobile-nav-overlay{position:fixed;inset:0;z-index:2000;display:flex;align-items:flex-start;justify-content:center;background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(2,2,4,0.88), rgba(6,4,8,0.9));backdrop-filter:blur(12px);opacity:0;pointer-events:none;transform:translateY(-6%);transition:opacity .28s ease, transform .28s ease}
  .mobile-nav-overlay[aria-hidden="false"]{opacity:1;pointer-events:auto;transform:none}
  .mobile-nav-inner{width:100%;max-width:420px;padding:28px}
  .mobile-nav-close{background:transparent;border:0;color:#fff;font-size:22px;position:absolute;right:18px;top:18px}
  .mobile-nav ul{list-style:none;padding:86px 0 20px;margin:0;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:18px;align-items:center}
  .mobile-nav a{color:#fff;font-weight:700;font-size:18px;text-decoration:none;padding:12px 18px;border-radius:10px}
  .mobile-lang{display:flex;gap:8px;justify-content:center;margin-top:22px}

  /* avoid horizontal scroll */
  html,body{overflow-x:hidden}
}
  .grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
  .card{grid-column:span 2}
}
.muted{color:var(--muted)}

.skills-grid{display:flex;gap:1rem;flex-wrap:wrap}
.skill{background:var(--glass);padding:1rem 1.2rem;border-radius:10px;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.02)}

.footer{border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.03);padding:1.5rem 0;margin-top:3rem}
.foot-inner{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center}
/* Footer CTA */
.footer-cta{padding:4.2rem 0 2.6rem;background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(12,6,20,0.4), rgba(6,4,8,0));border-top:1px solid rgba(139,92,246,0.04);text-align:center}
.cta-inner-centered{max-width:880px;margin:0 auto;display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;gap:12px;padding:6px 12px;animation:fadeInUp .56s ease both}
.cta-label{font-size:13px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:1.6px;color:var(--muted)}
.cta-head{font-size:clamp(1.6rem,2.6vw,2.2rem);margin:0;font-weight:700}
.cta-sub{font-size:1rem;opacity:0.86;max-width:720px}
.cta-action .btn{padding:0.9rem 1.6rem;box-shadow:0 18px 50px rgba(139,92,246,0.08)}
.cta-action .btn::after{content:"";position:absolute;left:50%;top:50%;transform:translate(-50%,-50%);width:120%;height:120%;background:radial-gradient(circle at center, rgba(139,92,246,0.12), transparent 40%);border-radius:12px;opacity:0;transition:opacity .28s}
.cta-action .btn:hover::after{opacity:1}

@keyframes fadeInUp{from{opacity:0;transform:translateY(10px)}to{opacity:1;transform:none}}

/* Footer main */
.footer{background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(8,4,14,0.82), rgba(4,2,6,0.98));border-top:1px solid rgba(139,92,246,0.06);padding:2.4rem 0;margin-top:3.2rem}
.footer-grid-2{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:2rem;align-items:start;align-content:center}
.footer-left .brand-footer{font-weight:800;color:var(--accent);font-size:1.05rem;text-decoration:none}
.footer-desc{margin-top:10px;opacity:0.8;font-size:0.96rem;line-height:1.5}

.footer-nav{margin-top:14px;display:flex;gap:18px;flex-wrap:wrap}
.footer-nav a{position:relative;color:var(--muted);text-decoration:none;padding-bottom:2px;transition:color .18s ease, transform .12s ease}
.footer-nav a::after{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;bottom:0;height:1px;width:0;background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--accent),#6f4af6);transition:width .26s ease}
.footer-nav a:hover{color:#fff}
.footer-nav a:hover::after{width:100%}

.footer-bottom.centered{text-align:center;margin-top:18px;color:var(--muted);font-size:13px;opacity:0.9}

/* responsive */
@media (max-width:980px){
  .footer-grid-2{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:1rem}
  .cta-inner-centered{padding:12px}
}

.modal{position:fixed;inset:0;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;background:rgba(2,1,6,0.7);backdrop-filter:blur(6px);z-index:3000;opacity:0;pointer-events:none;transform:translateY(8px) scale(0.995);transition:opacity .26s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1), transform .28s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1)}
.modal[aria-hidden="false"]{opacity:1;pointer-events:auto;transform:none}
.modal.closing{opacity:0;pointer-events:none;transform:translateY(8px) scale(0.985)}
.modal-dialog{background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(15,12,20,0.96), rgba(6,4,8,0.96));padding:0.9rem;border-radius:12px;max-width:1760px;width:99vw;max-height:98vh;overflow:auto;box-shadow:0 30px 80px rgba(0,0,0,0.8);border:1px solid rgba(139,92,246,0.12);transform-origin:center center}
.modal[aria-hidden="true"] .modal-close{opacity:0;visibility:hidden;pointer-events:none}
.modal-project-layout{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.7fr) minmax(260px,0.3fr);gap:0.9rem;align-items:start}
.modal-viewer{position:relative;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;min-height:min(90vh,920px);border-radius:10px;background:rgba(0,0,0,0.28);overflow:hidden}
.modal-project-side{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:1rem}
.modal img{width:100%;height:min(90vh,920px);object-fit:contain;border-radius:8px}
.modal-project-side img{height:300px}
.modal-close{position:absolute;right:18px;top:18px;background:transparent;border:0;color:#fff;font-size:18px;cursor:pointer;z-index:3010;pointer-events:auto;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;width:44px;height:44px;border-radius:999px;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);transition:transform .18s ease, background .18s ease, box-shadow .18s;backdrop-filter:blur(6px)}
.modal-close:hover{transform:scale(1.06);background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(139,92,246,0.08), rgba(139,92,246,0.04));box-shadow:0 10px 30px rgba(139,92,246,0.12)}
.modal-close:focus{outline:2px solid rgba(139,92,246,0.32);outline-offset:2px}
.modal-close .x-icon{font-size:18px;line-height:1;transform-origin:center center;display:block}
.modal-nav{position:absolute;top:50%;z-index:2;width:42px;height:42px;border-radius:999px;border:1px solid rgba(139,92,246,0.22);background:rgba(8,6,12,0.72);color:#fff;font-size:28px;line-height:1;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;cursor:pointer;backdrop-filter:blur(10px);transition:transform .2s ease,border-color .2s ease,background .2s ease}
.modal-nav:hover{transform:translateY(-50%) scale(1.05);border-color:rgba(139,92,246,0.55);background:rgba(21,16,30,0.9)}
.modal-prev{left:14px;transform:translateY(-50%)}
.modal-next{right:14px;transform:translateY(-50%)}
.modal-count{position:absolute;left:50%;bottom:14px;transform:translateX(-50%);padding:6px 10px;border-radius:999px;background:rgba(8,6,12,0.68);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);color:rgba(255,255,255,0.78);font-size:12px;backdrop-filter:blur(10px)}

/* small screens */
@media (max-width:880px){
  .split{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .nav{padding:0.5rem;align-items:flex-start;flex-wrap:wrap}
  .brand{padding:0.45rem 0}
  .nav-pill-group{order:3;width:100%;justify-content:flex-start;overflow-x:auto;padding-bottom:0.1rem}
  .nav-pill-group .pill-container{min-width:max-content}
  .nav-actions{margin-left:auto}
  .panel-head{align-items:flex-start;flex-direction:column}
  .card-media{height:auto}
  .modal-project-layout{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .modal-dialog{width:98vw;max-height:96vh;padding:0.75rem}
  .modal-viewer{min-height:70vh}
  .modal img{height:70vh}
  .modal-project-side img{height:260px}
}

@media (max-width:640px){
  .corner-control{left:0.9rem;bottom:0.9rem;width:44px;height:44px}
  .bottom-section-nav{right:0.9rem;left:auto;bottom:0.9rem;max-width:calc(100vw - 5rem);transform:translateY(8px);overflow-x:auto}
  .bottom-section-nav.visible{transform:translateY(0)}
  .bottom-section-nav .pill-container{min-width:max-content}
  .bottom-section-nav .pill{min-height:36px;padding:0.58rem 0.82rem;font-size:0.8rem}
}

/* -----------------------------
   About section enhancements
   - Keep general structure (text left, image right) but add depth, large bg mark, and subtle overlap
   ----------------------------- */
.about-panel{position:relative}
.about-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 520px;gap:3rem;align-items:center;position:relative}
@media (max-width:980px){.about-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:1.2rem}}
.about-bg-mark{position:absolute;right:6px;top:6px;font-weight:900;font-size:120px;line-height:1;color:rgba(139,92,246,0.04);pointer-events:none;z-index:0;user-select:none;letter-spacing:6px}
.about-content{position:relative;z-index:2;padding-right:1rem}
.about-title{font-family:Playfair Display, serif;font-size:clamp(1.8rem,3.4vw,2.6rem);margin:0 0 0.6rem;font-weight:700}
/* Use the same sans font as the CTA heading for the about section main line */
#about-heading{font-family:Inter, system-ui, Arial, sans-serif}
.lead{font-size:1.06rem;color:#efeaff;margin-bottom:0.8rem;line-height:1.6}
.about-decor{display:flex;gap:0.8rem;align-items:center;margin-top:1rem}
.decor-line{display:block;width:48px;height:2px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--accent),#6f4af6);border-radius:2px}
.decor-text{font-size:13px}

.about-media{position:relative;z-index:3;display:flex;justify-content:center}
.portrait{width:100%;max-width:620px;margin:0;border-radius:20px;overflow:hidden;position:relative;transform:translateZ(0);transition:transform .9s cubic-bezier(.2,.9,.3,1)}
.portrait img{display:block;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;transition:transform .9s cubic-bezier(.2,.9,.3,1),filter .5s}
.portrait:hover img{transform:scale(1.06)}
.portrait{box-shadow:0 40px 120px rgba(0,0,0,0.62),0 0 60px rgba(139,92,246,0.06)}
.portrait-rim{position:absolute;inset:0;border-radius:20px;pointer-events:none;mix-blend-mode:screen;opacity:0.22;background:radial-gradient(500px 200px at 12% 14%, rgba(139,92,246,0.12), transparent 30%)}

/* Floating/slow drift */
.portrait.float{animation:floaty 9s ease-in-out infinite}
@keyframes floaty{0%{transform:translateY(0) rotate(0.01deg)}50%{transform:translateY(-6px) rotate(0.02deg)}100%{transform:translateY(0) rotate(0.01deg)}}

/* Tilt container helper (JS will apply small rotate transforms) */
.portrait .tilt{transform-origin:center center}

/* Utility: visually-hide element but keep it accessible to screen readers */
.sr-only{position:absolute;width:1px;height:1px;padding:0;margin:-1px;overflow:hidden;clip:rect(0 0 0 0);white-space:nowrap;border:0}

/* Ensure figcaptions don't introduce visible spacing */
figure figcaption{margin:0;padding:0}

/* Slight overlap on wide screens for dynamic feel */
@media (min-width:1100px){
  .about-media{margin-top:-24px}
  .about-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 480px}
  .portrait{max-width:520px;border-radius:22px}
}

/* Entrance micro-animations: use existing .js [data-animate].subtle + .in */
.js [data-animate].about-elem{opacity:0;transform:translateY(18px);transition:opacity .7s ease, transform .7s ease}
.js [data-animate].about-elem.in{opacity:1;transform:none}

/* -----------------------------
   Why-me upgraded styles
   - glassmorphism cards, icons, hover lift, and staggered entrance
   ----------------------------- */
.why-panel{position:relative}
.why-header{max-width:820px;margin:0 auto 1.6rem;text-align:center}
.why-label{font-size:13px;color:var(--muted);letter-spacing:1px;text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:0.4rem}
.why-main{font-size:clamp(1.6rem,3.2vw,2.2rem);margin:0;color:#fff}
.why-accent{height:6px;width:60px;margin:18px auto 0;background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--accent),#6f4af6);border-radius:99px;opacity:0.12}

.why-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:1.25rem;margin-top:1.6rem}
@media (min-width:1100px){.why-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:1.6rem}}

.why-card{position:relative;padding:1.2rem;border-radius:14px;background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.02), rgba(255,255,255,0.01));backdrop-filter:blur(8px);border:1px solid rgba(139,92,246,0.04);box-shadow:0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.6);transition:transform .36s cubic-bezier(.2,.9,.3,1),box-shadow .36s,border-color .36s;overflow:hidden}
.why-card:hover{transform:translateY(-8px);box-shadow:0 30px 80px rgba(0,0,0,0.7),0 0 40px rgba(139,92,246,0.06);border-color:rgba(139,92,246,0.14)}
.why-card:focus{outline:2px solid rgba(139,92,246,0.08);outline-offset:6px}

.why-icon{width:48px;height:48px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;border-radius:10px;color:var(--accent);margin-bottom:0.6rem;transition:transform .36s,opacity .36s}
.why-card:hover .why-icon{transform:scale(1.06)}
.why-icon svg{opacity:0.95;stroke:currentColor;fill:none}

.why-title{font-size:0.95rem;margin:0 0 0.35rem;font-weight:600;line-height:1.12;letter-spacing:-0.01em}
.why-desc{margin:0;color:var(--muted);line-height:1.5;font-size:0.95rem}

/* Entrance animation for why cards (works with IntersectionObserver adding .in) */
.why-card{opacity:0;transform:translateY(12px)}
.why-card.in{opacity:1;transform:none}

/* Slightly larger cards for emphasis on wider screens */
@media (min-width:1400px){
  .why-card{padding:1.4rem;border-radius:16px}
}


/* Small screens: tighten spacing */
@media (max-width:560px){
  .about-bg-mark{font-size:72px;right:6px;top:6px}
  .portrait{max-width:100%;border-radius:14px}
}

/* -----------------------------
   Why-me section: persuasive cards
   - grid of cards, subtle purple glow, hover lift and stronger outline
   ----------------------------- */
.why-panel{position:relative;overflow:visible}
.why-panel::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;pointer-events:none;z-index:0;background:radial-gradient(800px 260px at 20% 10%, rgba(139,92,246,0.03), transparent 25%)}
.why-header{max-width:760px;margin-bottom:1.4rem;position:relative;z-index:2}
.why-title{font-size:clamp(1rem,1.8vw,1.2rem);margin:0 0 0.4rem;font-weight:600;line-height:1.12}
.why-sub{margin:0 0 1.2rem;color:var(--muted)}
.why-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:1.2rem;position:relative;z-index:2}
@media (min-width:1200px){.why-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr)}}
@media (max-width:900px){.why-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
.why-card{background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.02), rgba(255,255,255,0.01));padding:1.2rem;border-radius:12px;border:1px solid rgba(139,92,246,0.04);box-shadow:0 12px 36px rgba(0,0,0,0.6);transition:transform .28s cubic-bezier(.2,.9,.3,1), box-shadow .28s, border-color .28s}
.why-card:hover,.why-card:focus-within{transform:translateY(-8px);box-shadow:0 30px 80px rgba(0,0,0,0.65),0 0 38px rgba(139,92,246,0.06);border-color:rgba(139,92,246,0.14)}
.why-card:focus{outline:2px solid rgba(139,92,246,0.12);outline-offset:4px}
.why-icon{width:44px;height:44px;border-radius:10px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;color:var(--accent);margin-bottom:0.6rem}
.card-title{margin:0 0 0.4rem;font-weight:700}
.card-desc{margin:0;color:var(--muted);font-size:0.95rem}

/* small decorative accent for cards */
.why-card::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:12px;top:12px;width:calc(100% - 24px);height:1px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--accent),transparent);opacity:0.03;border-radius:2px}
.why-card{position:relative}

/* -----------------------------
   Premium polish layer
   - scoped refinements for depth, hierarchy and smoother interactions
   ----------------------------- */
:root{
  --ease-premium:cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1);
  --line:rgba(139,92,246,0.12);
}

.nav{
  background:linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(13,10,18,0.76), rgba(9,7,13,0.58));
  border-color:rgba(255,255,255,0.075);
  box-shadow:0 16px 52px rgba(0,0,0,0.38), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  backdrop-filter:blur(18px) saturate(1.18);
}
.nav.nav-scrolled{
  background:linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(9,7,14,0.86), rgba(10,7,15,0.7));
  border-color:rgba(139,92,246,0.13);
}

.bottom-section-nav{
  filter:saturate(0.95);
}
.bottom-section-nav .pill-container{
  background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(15,13,20,0.72), rgba(9,8,13,0.64));
  border-color:rgba(139,92,246,0.09);
  box-shadow:inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.035),0 12px 34px rgba(0,0,0,0.32);
}
.bottom-section-nav .pill{
  min-height:34px;
  padding:0.55rem 0.86rem;
  color:rgba(245,243,255,0.66);
}

.hero-bg{filter:contrast(1.1) saturate(1.04) brightness(0.48)}
.hero-bg::before{
  background:
    radial-gradient(680px 360px at 50% 42%, rgba(139,92,246,0.16), transparent 62%),
    linear-gradient(120deg, rgba(5,2,14,0.64), rgba(6,4,8,0.52));
}
.hero-inner::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  width:min(760px,86vw);
  height:300px;
  left:50%;
  top:50%;
  z-index:-1;
  transform:translate(-50%,-54%);
  background:radial-gradient(circle at center, rgba(139,92,246,0.15), rgba(139,92,246,0.055) 38%, transparent 72%);
  filter:blur(26px);
  pointer-events:none;
}
.title{
  text-shadow:0 2px 34px rgba(0,0,0,0.72);
  letter-spacing:0;
}
.tagline,.personality{
  color:rgba(237,232,246,0.78);
  max-width:720px;
}

.about-panel{
  overflow:hidden;
  background:
    radial-gradient(760px 260px at 78% 46%, rgba(139,92,246,0.075), transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(8,5,12,0.24), rgba(6,4,8,0));
}
.about-grid{
  grid-template-columns:minmax(0,0.92fr) minmax(420px,560px);
  gap:clamp(2rem,4vw,4.5rem);
}
.about-content{max-width:660px}
.about-content p{line-height:1.78}
.about-title{line-height:1.12}
.about-bg-mark{
  right:-0.1em;
  top:-0.08em;
  font-size:clamp(5.2rem,11vw,9rem);
  opacity:1;
}
.about-media::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset:8% -8% 4% -8%;
  z-index:-1;
  border-radius:32px;
  background:radial-gradient(circle at 50% 36%, rgba(139,92,246,0.18), rgba(139,92,246,0.045) 48%, transparent 72%);
  filter:blur(24px);
}
.portrait{
  max-width:580px;
  border:1px solid rgba(139,92,246,0.08);
}
.portrait img{min-height:520px}

#projects{
  position:relative;
  overflow:hidden;
}
#projects::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  pointer-events:none;
  background:radial-gradient(900px 260px at 24% 0%, rgba(139,92,246,0.055), transparent 56%);
}
#projects .container{position:relative;z-index:1}
.grid{
  grid-auto-flow:dense;
  gap:1rem;
}
.card{
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.045);
  background:#08060c;
  isolation:isolate;
  transform:translateY(14px);
  transition:opacity .7s var(--ease-premium), transform .7s var(--ease-premium), box-shadow .42s var(--ease-premium), border-color .42s var(--ease-premium);
}
.card.featured{grid-column:span 7;grid-row:span 2;min-height:520px}
.card.medium{grid-column:span 5;min-height:252px}
.card.small{grid-column:span 12;min-height:280px}
.card-media{min-height:inherit;filter:saturate(0.96) contrast(1.02)}
.card::before{
  z-index:2;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(6,2,18,0.02), rgba(9,4,16,0.78));
}
.card::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  z-index:2;
  border-radius:inherit;
  pointer-events:none;
  border:1px solid rgba(139,92,246,0);
  transition:border-color .36s var(--ease-premium), box-shadow .36s var(--ease-premium);
}
.card:hover,.card:focus-visible{
  border-color:rgba(139,92,246,0.18);
  box-shadow:0 34px 90px rgba(0,0,0,0.64),0 0 42px rgba(139,92,246,0.08);
  transform:translateY(-8px);
}
.card:hover::before,.card:focus-visible::before{
  opacity:1;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(34,14,73,0.1), rgba(10,4,19,0.82));
}
.card:hover::after,.card:focus-visible::after{
  border-color:rgba(139,92,246,0.2);
}
.card:hover .card-media,.card:focus-visible .card-media{transform:scale(1.06)}
.card-overlay{
  padding:1.25rem;
  transition:opacity .34s var(--ease-premium), transform .34s var(--ease-premium);
}
.card:focus-visible{outline:2px solid rgba(139,92,246,0.7);outline-offset:4px}

.why-panel::before{
  background:radial-gradient(760px 260px at 50% 0%, rgba(139,92,246,0.045), transparent 58%);
}
.why-card{
  border-color:rgba(139,92,246,0.075);
  box-shadow:0 14px 42px rgba(0,0,0,0.52);
  transition:opacity .62s var(--ease-premium), transform .34s var(--ease-premium), box-shadow .34s var(--ease-premium), border-color .34s var(--ease-premium);
}
.why-card::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  border-radius:inherit;
  pointer-events:none;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(139,92,246,0.12), transparent 34%);
  opacity:0;
  transition:opacity .34s var(--ease-premium);
}
.why-card:hover::after{opacity:0.18}

#contact{
  position:relative;
  background:
    radial-gradient(700px 260px at 12% 20%, rgba(139,92,246,0.06), transparent 58%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(6,4,8,0), rgba(11,7,17,0.42));
}
.contact-copy{
  position:relative;
  padding-left:1.2rem;
}
.contact-copy::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  left:0;
  top:0.3rem;
  bottom:0.3rem;
  width:2px;
  border-radius:99px;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg, var(--accent), rgba(139,92,246,0.08));
}
.contact-card{
  border-color:rgba(139,92,246,0.1);
  box-shadow:0 24px 70px rgba(0,0,0,0.56);
}
.contact-form{gap:1rem}
.contact-form input,.contact-form textarea{
  background:rgba(255,255,255,0.026);
  border-color:rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
}
.contact-form input:focus,.contact-form textarea:focus{
  border-color:rgba(139,92,246,0.72);
  box-shadow:0 0 0 1px rgba(139,92,246,0.12),0 16px 42px rgba(139,92,246,0.1);
}

a,.btn,.pill,.card,.why-card,.contact-form input,.contact-form textarea{
  transition-timing-function:var(--ease-premium);
}

@media (max-width:1100px){
  .card.featured,.card.medium{grid-column:span 6}
  .card.small{grid-column:span 6}
  .about-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr minmax(360px,480px)}
  .portrait img{min-height:440px}
}

@media (max-width:800px){
  .about-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .about-media{margin-top:0}
  .portrait{max-width:100%}
  .portrait img{min-height:auto}
  .card.featured,.card.medium,.card.small{grid-column:span 6;min-height:300px}
}

@media (max-width:480px){
  .card.featured,.card.medium,.card.small{grid-column:span 2;min-height:260px}
  .hero-cta{flex-direction:column;width:100%;max-width:280px}
  .hero-cta .btn{text-align:center}
}

/* Auto-generated photography project from /photos: photo1 cover, photo2+ in modal */
.photo-project-card.landscape{grid-column:span 6;min-height:320px}
.photo-project-card.portrait{grid-column:span 4;min-height:460px}
.photo-project-card .card-media{background-position:center center}
.adrianna-project-card{grid-column:span 6;min-height:340px}
.adrianna-project-card .card-media{background-position:center center}
.photo-project-card.landscape,
.photo-project-card.portrait,
.adrianna-project-card,
.card.featured,
.card.medium,
.card.small{min-height:0}
.card .card-media{
  background-color:#07050a;
  box-shadow:inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,0.025);
  height:auto;
  min-height:0;
  line-height:0;
}
.card .card-media img{
  display:block;
  width:100%;
  height:auto;
  object-fit:contain;
}
.card:hover .card-media,
.card:focus-visible .card-media{
  transform:none;
  filter:saturate(1.02) contrast(1.04);
}
.modal-gallery{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,minmax(0,1fr));gap:0.55rem;max-height:230px;overflow:auto;padding-right:2px}
.modal-gallery button{padding:0;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);border-radius:8px;background:rgba(255,255,255,0.025);cursor:pointer;overflow:hidden;opacity:0.58;transition:opacity .2s ease,border-color .2s ease,transform .2s ease}
.modal-gallery button:hover,.modal-gallery button.active{opacity:1;border-color:rgba(139,92,246,0.5);transform:translateY(-1px)}
.modal-gallery img{height:70px;border-radius:7px;object-fit:cover}
.modal img{object-fit:contain;background:rgba(0,0,0,0.26)}

@media (max-width:1100px){
  .photo-project-card.landscape,.photo-project-card.portrait{grid-column:span 6}
  .adrianna-project-card{grid-column:span 6}
}

@media (max-width:480px){
  .photo-project-card.landscape,.photo-project-card.portrait{grid-column:span 2;min-height:0}
  .adrianna-project-card{grid-column:span 2;min-height:0}
  .modal-gallery{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr));max-height:180px}
}

.card.featured,
.card.medium,
.card.small,
.photo-project-card.landscape,
.photo-project-card.portrait,
.adrianna-project-card{min-height:0}


/* legacy subtle entrance handled by .in when JS toggles it */
.js [data-animate].subtle{opacity:0;transform:translateY(18px);transition:opacity .6s ease, transform .6s ease}
.js [data-animate].subtle.in{opacity:1;transform:none}