/* ==========================================================================
   LOKESHKUMAR D — Agentic AI Engineer Portfolio
   Design v5: Space Grotesk hero display, dark hero section, vivid gradients,
              premium card surfaces, rich hover states.
   ========================================================================== */

/* ---------- CSS VARIABLES & DESIGN SYSTEM TOKENS ---------- */
:root {
    /* 1. Base Palette — Obsidian Luxury Theme */
    --bg-page: #050811;
    --bg-canvas: #070d1a;
    --bg-surface-solid: #0c1527;
    --bg-surface-elevated: #111d35;
    --bg-surface-subtle: #080f1e;
    --bg-glass-panel: rgba(12, 21, 39, 0.78);
    --bg-glass-panel-hover: rgba(17, 29, 53, 0.90);
    --bg-glass: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    --border-glass: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    --glass-blur: 24px;

    /* Hero dark palette */
    --hero-bg: #050811;
    --hero-surface: #0a1426;
    --hero-border: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);

    /* 2. Accent — Electric Sky Blue primary, radiant secondaries */
    --accent: #38bdf8;
    --accent-hover: #0284c7;
    --accent-soft: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.10);
    --accent-border: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.25);
    --accent-glow: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.25);

    /* Vivid gradient stops for hero headline */
    --grad-start: #38bdf8;
    --grad-mid:   #818cf8;
    --grad-end:   #c084fc;

    /* Legacy aliases */
    --neon-cyan: #38bdf8;
    --neon-cyan-glow: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.25);
    --neon-cyan-soft: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.08);
    --neon-cyan-border: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.25);
    --neon-purple: #818cf8;
    --neon-purple-glow: rgba(129, 140, 248, 0.22);
    --neon-purple-soft: rgba(129, 140, 248, 0.08);
    --neon-purple-border: rgba(129, 140, 248, 0.22);
    --neon-emerald: #10b981;
    --neon-emerald-glow: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.22);
    --neon-emerald-soft: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.08);
    --neon-emerald-border: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.22);
    --neon-amber: #fbbf24;
    --neon-amber-soft: rgba(251, 191, 36, 0.08);
    --neon-pink: #f472b6;
    --neon-pink-soft: rgba(244, 114, 182, 0.08);

    /* 3. Neutral Text Scale */
    --text-pure-white: #ffffff;
    --text-primary: #f1f5f9;
    --text-secondary: #94a3b8;
    --text-tertiary: #64748b;
    --text-muted: #64748b;

    /* Hero text scale (on dark bg) */
    --hero-text-primary: #ffffff;
    --hero-text-secondary: rgba(241, 245, 249, 0.65);

    /* 4. Borders */
    --border-subtle: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
    --border-medium: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    --border-strong: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.20);
    --border-neon: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.30);
    --nav-bg: rgba(5, 8, 17, 0.85);
    --nav-border: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);

    /* 5. Typography — Plus Jakarta Sans display + Inter body */
    --font-display: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'Outfit', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;
    --font-heading: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'Outfit', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;
    --font-body: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;
    --font-mono: 'JetBrains Mono', 'SF Mono', Menlo, Consolas, monospace;

    /* 6. Type scale */
    --text-hero:    clamp(3.2rem, 6vw, 5.4rem);
    --text-h2:      clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 3rem);
    --text-h3:      clamp(1.35rem, 2vw, 1.7rem);
    --text-body-lg: 1.12rem;
    --text-body:    1rem;
    --text-sm:      0.88rem;
    --text-xs:      0.76rem;
    --text-caption: 0.72rem;

    /* 7. Geometry */
    --container-max: 1220px;
    --container-narrow: 860px;
    --radius-sm: 8px;
    --radius-md: 12px;
    --radius-lg: 18px;
    --radius-xl: 24px;
    --radius-pill: 9999px;

    /* 8. Shadows */
    --shadow-sm:   0 1px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.2), 0 1px 2px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
    --shadow-md:   0 4px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.3), 0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
    --shadow-lg:   0 12px 36px rgba(0,0,0,0.4), 0 2px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
    --shadow-card-hover: 0 16px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.5), 0 3px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);

    /* 9. Easing & Duration */
    --ease-spring: cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    --ease-smooth: cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    --ease-out:    cubic-bezier(0.0, 0, 0.2, 1);
    --duration-fast:   160ms;
    --duration-normal: 300ms;
    --duration-slow:   480ms;
}


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

html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    scroll-padding-top: 90px;
    font-size: 16px;
    background-color: var(--bg-page);
    color-scheme: dark;
    -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;
}

body {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    background-color: var(--bg-page);
    color: var(--text-primary);
    line-height: 1.68;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
    overflow-x: hidden;
    position: relative;
    padding-top: env(safe-area-inset-top, 0);
    padding-bottom: env(safe-area-inset-bottom, 0);
    padding-left: env(safe-area-inset-left, 0);
    padding-right: env(safe-area-inset-right, 0);
}

/* =====================================================================
   HERO AMBIENT ORBS — scoped inside dark hero, vibrant glow
   ===================================================================== */
.hero-ambient-orb-a,
.hero-ambient-orb-b {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    pointer-events: none;
    will-change: transform;
    z-index: 0;
}

.hero-ambient-orb-a {
    width: clamp(500px, 60vw, 800px);
    height: clamp(500px, 60vw, 800px);
    top: -200px;
    right: -150px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(56,189,248,0.18) 0%, rgba(129,140,248,0.12) 40%, transparent 70%);
    animation: orbDrift 18s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.hero-ambient-orb-b {
    width: clamp(300px, 40vw, 600px);
    height: clamp(300px, 40vw, 600px);
    bottom: -100px;
    left: -80px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(192,132,252,0.12) 0%, rgba(56,189,248,0.08) 45%, transparent 70%);
    animation: orbDrift 24s ease-in-out infinite alternate-reverse;
}

@keyframes orbDrift {
    0%   { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1); }
    50%  { transform: translate(30px, -20px) scale(1.05); }
    100% { transform: translate(-20px, 30px) scale(0.97); }
}

/* Legacy orb classes — hidden */
.ambient-orb-top, .ambient-orb-mid, .ambient-orb-bottom { display: none; }


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

button {
    font-family: inherit;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    touch-action: manipulation;
}

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

code {
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 0.88em;
    background: rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.08);
    padding: 0.2em 0.45em;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-neon);
    color: var(--neon-cyan);
    font-weight: 600;
}

::selection {
    background: var(--neon-cyan);
    color: #ffffff;
}

/* Top Scroll Progress Indicator */
.scroll-progress-bar {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    height: 3px;
    width: 0%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--neon-cyan), var(--neon-purple));
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--neon-cyan-glow);
    z-index: 9999;
    transition: width 50ms linear;
}

/* Skip Link */
.skip-link {
    position: absolute;
    top: -60px;
    left: 24px;
    background: var(--neon-cyan);
    color: #ffffff;
    padding: 10px 20px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    z-index: 99999;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    transition: top var(--duration-fast);
}

.skip-link:focus {
    top: 24px;
}

/* ---------- 1. NAVIGATION BAR (Clean frosted strip — no glow, no gradient) ---------- */
.navbar {
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    z-index: 1000;
    background: var(--nav-bg);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(160%);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(160%);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--nav-border);
    transition: background var(--duration-normal), border-color var(--duration-normal);
}

.nav-shell {
    max-width: var(--container-max);
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 28px;
    height: 68px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 24px;
}

/* Monogram logo — clean, no glow */
.brand-logo {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 1.06rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    white-space: nowrap;
    color: var(--text-pure-white);
    text-decoration: none;
}

.brand-icon-box {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.15), rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.15));
    border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.35);
    color: #38bdf8;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.2);
}

.brand-title-group {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.brand-name {
    color: #ffffff;
    line-height: 1.2;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.015em;
}

.brand-role {
    display: inline-block;
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: rgba(241, 245, 249, 0.5);
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

/* Nav links — plain, clean, underline-slide on hover */
.nav-links {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
}

.nav-link {
    position: relative;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: rgba(241, 245, 249, 0.65);
    padding: 7px 14px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    transition: all var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-smooth);
    letter-spacing: 0;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.nav-link:hover {
    color: #ffffff;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}

.nav-link.active {
    color: #38bdf8;
    background: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.08);
}

/* Keep for compatibility */
.nav-link-resume { color: var(--accent) !important; font-weight: 600 !important; }

.nav-controls {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
}

/* Resume nav button */
.btn-nav-resume {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    font-size: 0.84rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: rgba(241, 245, 249, 0.8);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    padding: 7px 16px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    transition: all var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-spring);
    white-space: nowrap;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.btn-nav-resume:hover {
    color: #ffffff;
    border-color: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.35);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* Contact nav button */
.btn-nav-cta {
    font-size: 0.84rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0ea5e9, #6366f1);
    color: #ffffff !important;
    padding: 7px 18px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    transition: all var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-spring);
    white-space: nowrap;
    border: none;
    text-decoration: none;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.3);
}

.btn-nav-cta:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #38bdf8, #818cf8);
    color: #ffffff !important;
    transform: translateY(-1px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 22px rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.5);
}

.btn-nav-cta:active {
    transform: translateY(0) scale(0.98);
}

.mobile-toggle {
    display: none;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 5px;
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    cursor: pointer;
}

.mobile-toggle span {
    width: 18px;
    height: 1.5px;
    background-color: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 2px;
    transition: transform var(--duration-fast);
}

/* ---------- BUTTONS (Solid-state, luxury tactile feel) ---------- */
.btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 12px 26px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    transition: all var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-spring);
    white-space: nowrap;
    line-height: 1;
    cursor: pointer;
    letter-spacing: -0.005em;
    text-decoration: none;
}

/* Primary — gradient electric sky */
.btn-primary {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0ea5e9, #6366f1);
    color: #ffffff !important;
    border: none;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.35);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #38bdf8, #818cf8);
    color: #ffffff !important;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.5);
}

.btn-primary:active {
    transform: translateY(0) scale(0.98);
    box-shadow: none;
}

/* Secondary — obsidian glass, glowing border */
.btn-secondary {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    color: #ffffff !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
    box-shadow: none;
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-color: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.35);
    color: #ffffff !important;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-secondary:active {
    transform: translateY(0) scale(0.98);
}

/* Tertiary — text-only-like ghost */
.btn-tertiary {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
}

.btn-tertiary:hover {
    color: #ffffff;
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.btn-tertiary:active {
    transform: translateY(0) scale(0.98);
}

/* ---------- SECTION BASE ---------- */
.section {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    padding: 100px 0;
}

/* Dark section variant - deep obsidian for premium contrast */
.section-dark {
    background: #060c18;
    color: #f1f5f9;
}

/* Mid-dark section - slate-navy for visual rhythm */
.section-mid-dark {
    background: #080f1e;
    color: #f1f5f9;
}

/* Fallback */
.section-light {
    background: #060c18;
    color: #f1f5f9;
}

.section-dark .section-kicker,
.section-mid-dark .section-kicker {
    color: #38bdf8;
}

.section-dark .section-title,
.section-mid-dark .section-title {
    color: #f1f5f9;
}

.section-dark .section-subtitle,
.section-mid-dark .section-subtitle {
    color: rgba(241,245,249,0.6);
}

/* Section dividers - colored gradient lines between sections */
.section-dark + .section-light,
.section-light + .section-dark,
.section-dark + .section-mid-dark,
.section-mid-dark + .section-dark {
    border-top: none;
}

.section-container {
    max-width: var(--container-max);
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 36px;
}

.section-header {
    margin-bottom: 52px;
}

/* Kicker — plain uppercase text */
.section-kicker {
    display: block;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.14em;
    color: var(--accent);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

/* Section title — Space Grotesk bold, strong visual anchor */
.section-title {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: var(--text-h2);
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
    line-height: 1.12;
    color: var(--text-pure-white);
}

.section-subtitle {
    margin-top: 16px;
    font-size: var(--text-body-lg);
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    max-width: 640px;
    line-height: 1.68;
}

/* =====================================================================
   HERO SECTION — Dark background, vivid Space Grotesk headline
   ===================================================================== */
.hero-section {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: var(--hero-bg);
    padding: clamp(80px, 12vw, 140px) 0 clamp(64px, 9vw, 100px) 0;
    border-bottom: none;
}

/* =====================================================================
   DARK SECTION TEXTURE — subtle dot-grid for premium feel
   ===================================================================== */
.section-dark::before,
.section-mid-dark::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
    background-image:
        radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,255,255,0.05) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 36px 36px;
    mask-image: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0.4) 20%, rgba(0,0,0,0.4) 80%, transparent 100%);
    -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0.4) 20%, rgba(0,0,0,0.4) 80%, transparent 100%);
}

.section-dark > *,
.section-mid-dark > * {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* Accent glow orbs inside dark sections */
.section-dark::after,
.section-mid-dark::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
    border-radius: 50%;
}

#projects.section-dark::after {
    width: 600px;
    height: 600px;
    right: -200px;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(56,189,248,0.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
}

#skills.section-mid-dark::after {
    width: 500px;
    height: 500px;
    left: -100px;
    bottom: 0;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(129,140,248,0.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
}

#journey.section-dark::after {
    width: 400px;
    height: 400px;
    right: 0;
    top: 100px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(16,185,129,0.06) 0%, transparent 70%);
}

/* =====================================================================
   REVEAL / SCROLL ANIMATION SYSTEM
   ===================================================================== */
.reveal-fade-up {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(28px);
    transition: opacity 600ms var(--ease-spring), transform 600ms var(--ease-spring);
}

.reveal-fade-up.is-visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.reveal-scale {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: scale(0.94);
    transition: opacity 500ms var(--ease-spring), transform 500ms var(--ease-spring);
}

.reveal-scale.is-visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1);
}

.hero-container {
    max-width: var(--container-max);
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 36px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* Status badge on dark hero */
.hero-meta-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
    padding: 6px 16px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: rgba(241,245,249,0.75);
    margin-bottom: 32px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.hero-badge-divider, .hero-badge-location { display: none; }

.status-pulse-dot {
    width: 7px;
    height: 7px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: #10b981;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    animation: pulse-dot 2.4s ease-out infinite;
}

@keyframes pulse-dot {
    0%, 100% { opacity: 1; box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(16,185,129,0.4); }
    50%       { opacity: 0.9; box-shadow: 0 0 0 5px rgba(16,185,129,0); }
}

/* ── HERO HEADLINE: Space Grotesk bold, vivid gradient accent ── */
.hero-headline {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: var(--text-hero);
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: -0.035em;
    line-height: 1.05;
    color: var(--hero-text-primary);
    max-width: 1050px;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
}

/* Vivid sky-to-violet gradient on the accent span */
.hero-headline .text-gradient {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--grad-start) 0%, var(--grad-mid) 50%, var(--grad-end) 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
    font-style: normal;
}

/* Word-reveal wrapper (JS splits into .word spans) */
.word-reveal-wrap {
    display: inline-block;
    overflow: hidden;
    vertical-align: bottom;
    padding-bottom: 0.08em;
}

.word-reveal-wrap .word-inner {
    display: inline-block;
    transform: translateY(110%) rotate(2deg);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: transform var(--duration-slow) var(--ease-spring),
                opacity var(--duration-slow) var(--ease-spring);
    will-change: transform, opacity;
}

.word-reveal-wrap.is-revealed .word-inner {
    transform: translateY(0) rotate(0deg);
    opacity: 1;
}

.hero-summary {
    font-size: var(--text-body-lg);
    color: var(--hero-text-secondary);
    max-width: 640px;
    line-height: 1.72;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    font-weight: 400;
}

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

/* Two CTAs */
.hero-actions {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    margin-bottom: 60px;
}

/* Override button colors inside dark hero */
.hero-section .btn-primary {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0ea5e9, #6366f1);
    border-color: transparent;
    color: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(14,165,233,0.35);
}

.hero-section .btn-primary:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0284c7, #4f46e5);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(14,165,233,0.45);
}

.hero-section .btn-secondary {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
    border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.18);
    color: var(--hero-text-primary);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.hero-section .btn-secondary:hover {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
    border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.28);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Hide old cap-cards */
.hero-capabilities-grid { display: none; }
.cap-card, .cap-icon-box, .cap-content { display: none; }

/* Hero Proof Bar — dark variant at base of hero */
.hero-proof-bar {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0;
    padding: 24px 0;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    border-bottom: none;
}

.proof-card {
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 0 32px;
    border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
}

.proof-card:first-child { padding-left: 0; }

.proof-card:last-child {
    border-right: none;
}

.proof-metric {
    display: flex;
    align-items: baseline;
    gap: 6px;
    margin-bottom: 3px;
}

.proof-number {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 2.8vw, 2.8rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: -0.04em;
    color: #f1f5f9;
    line-height: 1;
}

.proof-unit {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.76rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #38bdf8;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
}

.proof-label {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: rgba(241,245,249,0.5);
    font-weight: 500;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

/* =====================================================================
   LIVE AGENT ORCHESTRATION CONSOLE (HERO ANCHOR)
   ===================================================================== */
.hero-console-card {
    margin-top: 48px;
    background: rgba(12, 21, 39, 0.75);
    border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.22);
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    padding: 24px 28px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.console-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 12px;
    padding-bottom: 18px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
}

.console-title {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    color: #38bdf8;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.pulse-emerald {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: #10b981;
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px #10b981;
    animation: pulse-dot 2s infinite;
}

.console-status-pill {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 0.74rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: rgba(241, 245, 249, 0.75);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    padding: 4px 12px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
}

.status-dot-mini {
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #10b981;
}

.console-pipeline-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr auto 1fr auto 1fr auto 1.15fr;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
}

.console-step {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 14px 16px;
    transition: all 260ms var(--ease-spring);
}

.console-step:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    border-color: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.35);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.console-step.highlight {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.12), rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.12));
    border-color: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.4);
    box-shadow: 0 0 24px rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.15);
}

.step-badge {
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #38bdf8;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.step-name {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.step-detail {
    font-size: 0.74rem;
    color: rgba(241, 245, 249, 0.6);
    line-height: 1.35;
}

.console-arrow {
    color: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.5);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: bold;
    user-select: none;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .console-pipeline-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .console-arrow {
        display: none;
    }
}

/* ---------- ABOUT SECTION ---------- */
.about-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.35fr 1fr;
    gap: 56px;
    align-items: start;
}

.about-narrative {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.about-pull-quote {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 2.2vw, 1.55rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-pure-white);
    line-height: 1.55;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    padding-left: 22px;
    border-left: 3.5px solid var(--neon-cyan);
}

.about-prose {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    line-height: 1.8;
}

.about-prose p {
    margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.about-prose strong {
    color: var(--text-pure-white);
    font-weight: 700;
}

.about-spec-list {
    margin-top: 32px;
    padding-top: 28px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 18px;
}

.spec-item {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 4px;
}

.spec-key {
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.spec-value {
    font-size: 1.02rem;
    color: var(--text-pure-white);
    font-weight: 700;
}

/* Profile Card */
.about-card-container {
    position: sticky;
    top: 110px;
}

.engineer-card {
    background: rgba(12, 21, 39, 0.75);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.09);
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    overflow: hidden;
    backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
    transition: transform var(--duration-fast), box-shadow var(--duration-fast), border-color var(--duration-fast);
    position: relative;
}

.engineer-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    border-color: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.35);
    box-shadow: 0 24px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), 0 0 24px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.12);
}

.engineer-photo-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
    background: #060c18;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.engineer-photo {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center 20%;
    transition: transform 0.6s var(--ease-smooth);
}

.engineer-card:hover .engineer-photo {
    transform: scale(1.03);
}

.photo-badge {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 16px;
    left: 16px;
    background: rgba(6, 12, 24, 0.85);
    color: #10b981;
    border: 1px solid rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.3);
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 0.76rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 4px 14px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.engineer-card-body {
    padding: 26px;
}

.engineer-name {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.45rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.engineer-title {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    color: #38bdf8;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.engineer-socials {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 10px;
}

.social-btn {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 11px 10px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    color: rgba(241, 245, 249, 0.8);
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: all var(--duration-fast);
    text-decoration: none;
}

.social-btn:hover {
    background: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.12);
    border-color: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.35);
    color: #ffffff;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* ---------- ARCHITECTURE FLOW GRID ---------- */
.architecture-flow-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 28px;
}

.arch-block {
    background: rgba(12, 21, 39, 0.75);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.09);
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    padding: 38px;
    position: relative;
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    transition: all var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-smooth);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

.arch-block:hover {
    border-color: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.35);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 44px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45), 0 0 24px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.1);
}

.arch-step {
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #38bdf8;
    background: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.25);
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 3px 10px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.15);
}

.arch-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    line-height: 1.35;
}

.arch-description {
    font-size: 0.94rem;
    color: rgba(241, 245, 249, 0.7);
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.arch-chips {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 8px;
}

.arch-chips span {
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 0.76rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.09);
    padding: 5px 12px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    color: rgba(241, 245, 249, 0.7);
}

/* ---------- 2. PROJECTS SECTION (STICKY PINNING CARD STACK WITH BACKGROUND BLUR) ---------- */
.projects-sticky-stack {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 32px;
    position: relative;
}

.project-sticky-tier {
    position: sticky;
    will-change: transform, filter, opacity;
    transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
                filter 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
                opacity 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
                box-shadow 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.project-sticky-tier.tier-1 {
    top: 90px;
    z-index: 1;
}

.project-sticky-tier.tier-2 {
    top: 106px;
    z-index: 2;
}

.project-sticky-tier.tier-3 {
    top: 122px;
    z-index: 3;
}

.project-sticky-tier.tier-4 {
    top: 138px;
    z-index: 4;
}

/* Background card blur when covered/overlapped by the next sliding tier */
.project-sticky-tier.is-underneath {
    filter: blur(6px) saturate(80%);
    opacity: 0.48;
    transform: scale(0.96) translateY(-8px);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.bento-dual-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
}

.projects-bento-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(12, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
}

/* =====================================================================
   PROJECTS — BENTO CARD SYSTEM
   Each card has a color-coded left accent bar and clean hover lift.
   Viya AI hero tile spans full width with an accent gradient wash.
   ===================================================================== */

.bento-tile {
    background: rgba(12, 21, 39, 0.75);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.09);
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    padding: clamp(26px, 3.2vw, 42px);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 24px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    transition: transform 380ms var(--ease-spring), box-shadow 380ms var(--ease-spring), border-color 260ms ease;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Left accent bar — unique colour per project */
.bento-tile::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 4px;
    bottom: 0;
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl) 0 0 var(--radius-xl);
    transform: scaleY(0);
    transform-origin: top;
    transition: transform 600ms var(--ease-spring);
}

.bento-tile.in-view::before,
.bento-tile:hover::before { transform: scaleY(1); }

/* Accent bar colours per project */
.bento-hero-tile::before    { background: linear-gradient(180deg, #38bdf8, #0284c7); }
.bento-vision-tile::before  { background: linear-gradient(180deg, #818cf8, #6366f1); }
.bento-medium-tile.kaizy-tile::before   { background: linear-gradient(180deg, #fbbf24, #d97706); }
.bento-medium-tile.mentixy-tile::before { background: linear-gradient(180deg, #38bdf8, #0ea5e9); }
.bento-medium-tile.kadai-tile::before   { background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f472b6, #db2777); }
.bento-medium-tile.aadhaar-tile::before { background: linear-gradient(180deg, #fb923c, #ea580c); }

/* Surface tints for hero and medium bento tiles */
.bento-hero-tile {
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 85% 20%, rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.12) 0%, rgba(12, 21, 39, 0.85) 60%);
    border-color: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.22);
}
.bento-vision-tile {
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 85% 20%, rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.12) 0%, rgba(12, 21, 39, 0.85) 60%);
    border-color: rgba(129, 140, 248, 0.22);
}
.bento-medium-tile.kaizy-tile   { background: radial-gradient(circle at 85% 20%, rgba(251, 191, 36, 0.08) 0%, rgba(12, 21, 39, 0.8) 70%); border-color: rgba(251, 191, 36, 0.18); }
.bento-medium-tile.mentixy-tile { background: radial-gradient(circle at 85% 20%, rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.08) 0%, rgba(12, 21, 39, 0.8) 70%); border-color: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.18); }
.bento-medium-tile.kadai-tile   { background: radial-gradient(circle at 85% 20%, rgba(244, 114, 182, 0.08) 0%, rgba(12, 21, 39, 0.8) 70%); border-color: rgba(244, 114, 182, 0.18); }
.bento-medium-tile.aadhaar-tile { background: radial-gradient(circle at 85% 20%, rgba(251, 146, 60, 0.08) 0%, rgba(12, 21, 39, 0.8) 70%); border-color: rgba(251, 146, 60, 0.18); }

.bento-tile:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
    box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55), 0 0 30px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.08);
}
.bento-hero-tile:hover   { border-color: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.4); box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.55), 0 0 35px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.18); }
.bento-vision-tile:hover { border-color: rgba(129, 140, 248, 0.4); box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.55), 0 0 35px rgba(129, 140, 248, 0.18); }

.bento-medium-tile {
    width: 100%;
}

/* Bento 2-Column Grid inside Flagship & Vision Tiles */
.bento-tile-grid-2col {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
    gap: 36px;
    align-items: center;
    width: 100%;
}

@media (max-width: 960px) {
    .bento-tile-grid-2col {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 28px;
    }
}

.bento-tile-info {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
}

.bento-tile-visual {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 100%;
}

/* Feature bullets list inside Flagship/Vision */
.bento-features-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 8px;
    margin: 6px 0 10px 0;
}

.feature-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: baseline;
    gap: 10px;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: rgba(241, 245, 249, 0.75);
    line-height: 1.45;
}

.feature-item strong {
    color: #ffffff;
}

.feature-icon {
    font-size: 1rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* =====================================================================
   RICH VISUAL UI SHOWCASES & MOCKUPS
   ===================================================================== */
.product-preview-shell {
    width: 100%;
    background: rgba(8, 14, 27, 0.92);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 48px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55);
}

.preview-chrome {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 10px 14px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.chrome-dots {
    display: flex;
    gap: 6px;
}
.chrome-dots span {
    width: 9px;
    height: 9px;
    border-radius: 50%;
}
.dot-red { background: #ef4444; }
.dot-yellow { background: #f59e0b; }
.dot-green { background: #10b981; }

.chrome-address {
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    color: rgba(241, 245, 249, 0.65);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    padding: 3px 10px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 4px;
}

.chrome-badge {
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    color: #10b981;
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* Viya AI Chat Preview */
.chat-preview-body {
    padding: 18px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
}

.chat-bubble {
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 12px 16px;
    font-size: 0.86rem;
    line-height: 1.45;
}

.user-bubble {
    align-self: flex-end;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.2), rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.2));
    border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.35);
    max-width: 90%;
}

.voice-waveform {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #ffffff;
}

.wave-bar {
    width: 3px;
    height: 14px;
    background: #38bdf8;
    border-radius: 2px;
    animation: wave-pulse 1.2s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
.wave-bar.w-1 { height: 16px; animation-delay: 0.1s; }
.wave-bar.w-2 { height: 22px; animation-delay: 0.25s; }
.wave-bar.w-3 { height: 12px; animation-delay: 0.4s; }
.wave-bar.w-4 { height: 18px; animation-delay: 0.15s; }

@keyframes wave-pulse {
    0% { transform: scaleY(0.4); opacity: 0.6; }
    100% { transform: scaleY(1.1); opacity: 1; }
}

.voice-text {
    margin-left: 4px;
    font-size: 0.84rem;
}

.chat-meta {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.66rem;
    color: rgba(241, 245, 249, 0.5);
    margin-top: 4px;
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
}

.ai-bubble {
    align-self: flex-start;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    max-width: 95%;
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
}

.ai-avatar-badge {
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0ea5e9, #6366f1);
    color: #ffffff;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.ai-content p {
    color: rgba(241, 245, 249, 0.9);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.ai-content strong {
    color: #38bdf8;
}

.financial-stat-chip {
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    padding: 8px 12px;
}

.stat-progress-bar {
    height: 6px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.stat-progress-fill {
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #10b981, #38bdf8);
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
}

.stat-meta {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    color: rgba(241, 245, 249, 0.6);
}

.stat-accent {
    color: #10b981;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.quick-chip-row {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding-top: 4px;
}

.quick-chip {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    padding: 4px 10px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    color: rgba(241, 245, 249, 0.75);
}

.latency-tag {
    margin-left: auto;
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    color: #38bdf8;
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* SmartDetect CCTV Dual Feed Mockup */
.cctv-dual-feed {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 14px;
    background: #02050b;
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .cctv-dual-feed {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

.cctv-screen {
    position: relative;
    background: #060d1b;
    border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.2);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    height: 155px;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 10px;
}

/* Scanlines overlay effect */
.cctv-screen::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    background: repeating-linear-gradient(
        0deg,
        rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2),
        rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2) 1px,
        transparent 1px,
        transparent 3px
    );
}

.cctv-hud-header {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    z-index: 2;
}

.cam-label {
    color: #38bdf8;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.rec-indicator {
    color: #ef4444;
    font-weight: 700;
    animation: rec-blink 1.5s infinite;
}

@keyframes rec-blink {
    0%, 100% { opacity: 1; }
    50% { opacity: 0.3; }
}

.tracking-box {
    position: absolute;
    top: 36px;
    left: 24px;
    width: 80px;
    height: 75px;
    border: 1.5px solid #10b981;
    border-radius: 4px;
    box-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.45);
    z-index: 2;
}

.tracking-box.cam2 {
    top: 40px;
    left: 44px;
    border-color: #818cf8;
    box-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(129, 140, 248, 0.45);
}

.bbox-tag {
    position: absolute;
    top: -18px;
    left: 0;
    background: #10b981;
    color: #02050b;
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 0.6rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    padding: 1px 5px;
    border-radius: 2px;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.tracking-box.cam2 .bbox-tag {
    background: #818cf8;
    color: #02050b;
}

.cctv-hud-footer {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 0.64rem;
    color: rgba(241, 245, 249, 0.5);
    z-index: 2;
}

.vision-match-bar {
    padding: 10px 14px;
    background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.08);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.2);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    font-size: 0.74rem;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.match-status {
    color: #10b981;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
}

.purge-timer {
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    color: rgba(241, 245, 249, 0.6);
}

/* Medium Bento Tiles Mini Visual Mockups */
.product-mini-preview {
    margin: 14px 0 18px 0;
    background: rgba(8, 14, 27, 0.75);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 14px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Kaizy Radar Dispatch Map */
.radar-map-container {
    position: relative;
    height: 115px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at center, #0c1c38 0%, #060b18 100%);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.radar-ring {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px dashed rgba(251, 191, 36, 0.25);
}
.radar-ring.ring-1 { width: 40px; height: 40px; }
.radar-ring.ring-2 { width: 85px; height: 85px; }
.radar-ring.ring-3 { width: 135px; height: 135px; }

.radar-sweep {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: conic-gradient(from 0deg at 50% 50%, rgba(251, 191, 36, 0.3) 0deg, transparent 60deg, transparent 360deg);
    animation: radar-spin 4s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes radar-spin {
    from { transform: rotate(0deg); }
    to { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}

.radar-pin {
    position: absolute;
    top: 28px;
    left: 58%;
    background: #fbbf24;
    color: #000;
    font-size: 0.66rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    padding: 3px 8px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 4px;
    box-shadow: 0 0 12px #fbbf24;
    z-index: 2;
}

.radar-caption {
    margin-top: 8px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    color: rgba(241, 245, 249, 0.6);
}

.escrow-pill {
    color: #fbbf24;
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* Mentixy CareerDNA & Claude Verdict */
.career-dna-card {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 8px;
}

.dna-bar-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    font-size: 0.74rem;
    color: rgba(241, 245, 249, 0.8);
}

.dna-progress {
    width: 60%;
    height: 6px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.dna-fill {
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #38bdf8, #818cf8);
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
}

.ai-verdict-box {
    margin-top: 6px;
    padding: 8px 12px;
    background: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.08);
    border-left: 3px solid #38bdf8;
    border-radius: 4px;
    font-size: 0.74rem;
    color: #e0f2fe;
}

/* KadaiGPT Kirana POS Bill */
.pos-bill-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    color: #0f172a;
    border-radius: 6px;
    padding: 12px 14px;
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.bill-header {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    font-weight: 800;
    border-bottom: 1px dashed #cbd5e1;
    padding-bottom: 6px;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.bill-badge {
    background: #0f172a;
    color: #fff;
    padding: 1px 5px;
    border-radius: 3px;
    font-size: 0.64rem;
}

.bill-line {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    margin-bottom: 3px;
}

.bill-line.total {
    border-top: 1px solid #0f172a;
    padding-top: 4px;
    margin-top: 4px;
    font-weight: 800;
}

.bill-meta {
    margin-top: 6px;
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    color: #64748b;
}

/* AadhaarAnalytics Chart */
.chart-bars-group {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-end;
    gap: 12px;
    height: 80px;
    padding-bottom: 6px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.chart-col {
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    height: 100%;
    justify-content: flex-end;
}

.chart-col .bar-fill {
    width: 100%;
    background: rgba(251, 146, 60, 0.3);
    border-radius: 3px 3px 0 0;
    transition: height 0.6s ease;
}

.chart-col.highlight .bar-fill {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #fb923c, #ea580c);
    box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(251, 146, 60, 0.5);
}

.chart-col span {
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    color: rgba(241, 245, 249, 0.6);
}

.chart-col.highlight span {
    color: #fb923c;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.chart-caption {
    margin-top: 8px;
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    color: rgba(241, 245, 249, 0.7);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
}
.pulse-amber {
    color: #fb923c;
    animation: rec-blink 1.5s infinite;
}

.bento-tile-header {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 10px;
}

.spread-badge-group {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.bento-title {
    color: #ffffff;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 1.8vw, 1.65rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: -0.022em;
    line-height: 1.25;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.bento-plain-line {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.98rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #38bdf8;
    line-height: 1.45;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.bento-pull-line {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    color: rgba(241, 245, 249, 0.65);
    line-height: 1.65;
}

.bento-pull-line strong {
    color: #ffffff;
}

.bento-callout-mini {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    border-left: 3px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.5);
    color: rgba(241, 245, 249, 0.6);
    padding: 10px 14px;
    border-radius: 0 var(--radius-sm) var(--radius-sm) 0;
    font-size: 0.86rem;
}

.bento-callout-mini strong { color: rgba(241, 245, 249, 0.9); }
.bento-project-index {
    position: absolute;
    top: 22px;
    right: 24px;
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 0.74rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: rgba(241, 245, 249, 0.25);
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
}

.bento-tile-footer {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 16px;
    margin-top: auto;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    padding-top: 18px;
}

.bento-tags {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 6px;
}

.bento-tag {
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.09);
    color: rgba(241, 245, 249, 0.65);
    padding: 4px 10px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    transition: all 180ms ease;
}

.bento-tile:hover .bento-tag {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.09);
    color: #ffffff;
    border-color: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.3);
}

.badge-flagship         { background: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.15); color: #38bdf8; border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.25); }
.badge-computer-vision  { background: rgba(129, 140, 248, 0.15); color: #818cf8; border: 1px solid rgba(129, 140, 248, 0.25); }
.badge-marketplace      { background: rgba(251, 191, 36, 0.15); color: #fbbf24; border: 1px solid rgba(251, 191, 36, 0.25); }
.badge-ai-career        { background: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.12); color: #7dd3fc; border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.22); }
.badge-retail           { background: rgba(244, 114, 182, 0.15); color: #f9a8d4; border: 1px solid rgba(244, 114, 182, 0.25); }
.badge-hackathon        { background: rgba(251, 146, 60, 0.15); color: #fdba74; border: 1px solid rgba(251, 146, 60, 0.25); }
.badge-status           { color: rgba(241, 245, 249, 0.5); font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 500; }

.bento-actions {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.bento-actions .btn {
    padding: 10px 22px;
    font-size: 0.86rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
}

.bento-actions .btn-primary {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0ea5e9, #6366f1);
    color: #ffffff;
    border: none;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.3);
}

.bento-actions .btn-primary:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #38bdf8, #818cf8);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 22px rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.45);
}

.bento-actions .btn-secondary {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
    color: rgba(241, 245, 249, 0.85);
}

.bento-actions .btn-secondary:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
    color: #ffffff;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}


/* =====================================================================
   SKILL CARDS — Glass treatment for dark mid section
   ===================================================================== */
/* =====================================================================
   SKILLS ARSENAL — BENTO CAPABILITY MATRIX & FILTER BAR
   ===================================================================== */
.skills-filter-bar {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 36px;
    justify-content: flex-start;
}

.skill-filter-btn {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    color: rgba(241, 245, 249, 0.7);
    padding: 8px 18px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.84rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 220ms var(--ease-spring);
    user-select: none;
}

.skill-filter-btn:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    color: #ffffff;
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.skill-filter-btn.is-active {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0ea5e9, #6366f1);
    border-color: transparent;
    color: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.35);
}

.skills-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
}

@media (max-width: 860px) {
    .skills-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

.skill-category-card {
    background: rgba(12, 21, 39, 0.75);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.09);
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    padding: 32px 30px;
    transition: transform 320ms var(--ease-spring), box-shadow 320ms var(--ease-spring), border-color 240ms ease, opacity 240ms ease;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

.skill-category-card.is-hidden {
    display: none !important;
}

/* Animated top accent line */
.skill-category-card::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #38bdf8, #818cf8);
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: left;
    transition: transform 400ms var(--ease-spring);
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl) var(--radius-xl) 0 0;
}

.skill-category-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    border-color: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.35);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 48px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45), 0 0 28px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.12);
}

.skill-category-card:hover::after {
    transform: scaleX(1);
}

.skill-card-top-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.skill-card-icon {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: all 260ms ease;
}

.skill-category-card:hover .skill-card-icon {
    background: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.15);
    border-color: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.35);
    transform: scale(1.06);
}

.category-meta-tag {
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #38bdf8;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.category-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.category-summary {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: rgba(241, 245, 249, 0.65);
    line-height: 1.55;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.category-tags-grid {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 8px;
}

.skill-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.09);
    padding: 6px 13px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: rgba(241, 245, 249, 0.8);
    transition: all 200ms var(--ease-spring);
}

.skill-badge:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.09);
    color: #ffffff;
    border-color: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.35);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.skill-badge.highlight {
    background: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.1);
    border-color: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.28);
    color: #7dd3fc;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.badge-dot {
    width: 5px;
    height: 5px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #38bdf8;
    box-shadow: 0 0 6px #38bdf8;
}


/* =====================================================================
   TRACK RECORD — EXECUTIVE MILESTONE ROADMAP
   ===================================================================== */
.timeline-track-container {
    max-width: 860px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 48px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 32px;
}

/* Glowing continuous track line */
.timeline-track-container::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 24px;
    bottom: 24px;
    left: 17px;
    width: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #38bdf8 0%, #818cf8 50%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) 100%);
}

.timeline-milestone-item {
    position: relative;
    transition: opacity 500ms var(--ease-spring), transform 500ms var(--ease-spring);
}

.timeline-dot-wrapper {
    position: absolute;
    left: -48px;
    top: 24px;
    z-index: 2;
}

.timeline-dot {
    width: 16px;
    height: 16px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #0c1527;
    border: 2px solid #818cf8;
    transition: all 260ms ease;
}

.timeline-dot.active-dot {
    background: #38bdf8;
    border-color: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.35);
    animation: pulse-dot 2.4s ease-out infinite;
}

.timeline-card {
    background: rgba(12, 21, 39, 0.75);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.09);
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    padding: 28px 32px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
    transition: transform 320ms var(--ease-spring), box-shadow 320ms var(--ease-spring), border-color 240ms ease;
    position: relative;
}

.timeline-card:hover {
    transform: translateX(4px);
    border-color: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.35);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 44px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45), 0 0 24px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.1);
}

.timeline-card-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.timeline-tag-group {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
}

.timeline-year-pill {
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 0.74rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #38bdf8;
    background: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.12);
    border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.28);
    padding: 3px 10px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.timeline-role-badge {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: rgba(241, 245, 249, 0.85);
}

.timeline-status-pill {
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #10b981;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
    background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.22);
    padding: 3px 10px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
}

.timeline-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.22rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    line-height: 1.35;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.timeline-desc {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    color: rgba(241, 245, 249, 0.65);
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

/* Three high-impact outcome pills */
.timeline-metrics-pills {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.t-metric-badge {
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #38bdf8;
    background: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.22);
    padding: 4px 10px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.timeline-tech-tags {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 6px;
    padding-top: 14px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
}

.timeline-tech-tags span {
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    padding: 3px 9px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    color: rgba(241, 245, 249, 0.55);
    transition: all 180ms ease;
}

.timeline-card:hover .timeline-tech-tags span {
    background: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.08);
    color: #7dd3fc;
    border-color: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.2);
}


/* ---------- 2-COLUMN SPLIT FAQ SECTION ---------- */
.faq-layout-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.35fr;
    gap: 48px;
    max-width: var(--container-max);
    margin: 0 auto;
    align-items: start;
}

.faq.faq-help-box {
    background: rgba(12, 21, 39, 0.75);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.09);
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    padding: 26px;
    margin-top: 32px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.faq-help-box::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #38bdf8, #818cf8);
}

.faq-help-icon {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.faq-help-box h4 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.faq-help-box p {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    color: rgba(241, 245, 249, 0.65);
    line-height: 1.55;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.faq-help-actions {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.btn-sm {
    padding: 8px 16px !important;
    font-size: 0.84rem !important;
}

.faq-accordion-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 16px;
    width: 100%;
}

.faq-item {
    background: rgba(12, 21, 39, 0.75);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.09);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
    transition: all var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-smooth);
}

.faq-item:hover {
    border-color: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.35);
    background: rgba(17, 29, 53, 0.85);
}

.faq-item.is-open {
    border-color: #38bdf8;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.15);
}

.faq-trigger {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 22px 26px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 16px;
    text-align: left;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    user-select: none;
}

.faq-index-number {
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 0.86rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #38bdf8;
    opacity: 0.85;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.faq-question-text {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.08rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #ffffff;
    line-height: 1.35;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.faq-icon-wrapper {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    color: rgba(241, 245, 249, 0.65);
    transition: all var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-spring);
}

.faq-item:hover .faq-icon-wrapper {
    border-color: #38bdf8;
    color: #38bdf8;
    background: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.1);
}

.faq-chevron {
    transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease-spring);
}

.faq-item.is-open .faq-chevron {
    transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.faq-item.is-open .faq-icon-wrapper {
    background: #38bdf8;
    color: #02050b;
    border-color: #38bdf8;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.4);
}

.faq-body-container {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-rows: 0fr;
    transition: grid-template-rows 0.3s var(--ease-spring);
}

.faq-item.is-open .faq-body-container {
    grid-template-rows: 1fr;
}

.faq-body-content {
    overflow: hidden;
}

.faq-answer-inner {
    padding: 0 26px 24px 26px;
    font-size: 0.94rem;
    color: rgba(241, 245, 249, 0.7);
    line-height: 1.75;
    border-top: 1px solid transparent;
}

.faq-item.is-open .faq-answer-inner {
    border-top-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    padding-top: 18px;
}

.faq-answer-inner strong {
    color: #ffffff;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.faq-answer-inner a {
    color: #38bdf8;
    text-decoration: underline;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.faq-answer-inner ul {
    margin: 12px 0 0 20px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 8px;
}

/* ---------- CONTACT SECTION ---------- */
/* Editorial display heading replaces mechanical section title */
.contact-editorial-heading {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5vw, 4.5rem);
    font-weight: 400;
    letter-spacing: -0.025em;
    line-height: 1.1;
    color: var(--text-pure-white);
    margin-bottom: 48px;
    max-width: 760px;
}

.contact-editorial-heading em {
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--accent);
}

/* 4-column contact card grid */
.contact-channels-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 16px;
    margin: 0 auto 36px auto;
}

.channel-card {
    background: rgba(12, 21, 39, 0.75);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.09);
    border-top: 2px solid transparent;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 20px 22px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 6px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    transition: all var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-spring);
    cursor: pointer;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.channel-card:hover {
    border-top-color: #38bdf8;
    background: rgba(17, 29, 53, 0.85);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

.highlight-channel {
    border-top-color: #38bdf8;
}

.channel-card-top {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.channel-icon-pill {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    color: #38bdf8;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.channel-icon-pill svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; stroke: #38bdf8; }

.channel-status-badge {
    font-size: 0.66rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #10b981;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.channel-type {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    color: rgba(241, 245, 249, 0.5);
}

.channel-value {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #ffffff;
    word-break: break-all;
    line-height: 1.35;
}

.channel-card-action {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    margin-top: 8px;
    padding-top: 10px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
}

.channel-action-link {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--accent);
}

.channel-copy-hint {
    font-size: 0.66rem;
    color: var(--text-tertiary);
}

/* Key Collaboration CTA Panel */
.contact-collab-banner, .contact-resume-banner {
    background: var(--bg-glass-panel);
    backdrop-filter: blur(var(--glass-blur)) saturate(150%);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(var(--glass-blur)) saturate(150%);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    padding: clamp(24px, 3.5vw, 36px) clamp(24px, 4.5vw, 44px);
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 28px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    max-width: 1140px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.contact-collab-banner::before, .contact-resume-banner::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--neon-cyan), var(--neon-purple), transparent);
}

.banner-content h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--text-pure-white);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.banner-content p {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.banner-actions {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* ---------- COMMAND PALETTE (MODAL) ---------- */
.cmd-palette-backdrop {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.45);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    z-index: 10000;
    display: none;
    align-items: flex-start;
    justify-content: center;
    padding-top: 15vh;
}

.cmd-palette-backdrop.is-open {
    display: flex;
}

.cmd-palette-modal {
    width: min(600px, 92vw);
    background: rgba(12, 21, 39, 0.95);
    border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.35);
    backdrop-filter: blur(28px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(28px);
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    box-shadow: 0 24px 70px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65), 0 0 35px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.15);
    overflow: hidden;
    animation: modal-pop 0.2s var(--ease-spring);
}

@keyframes modal-pop {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: scale(0.96) translateY(-10px); }
    to { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1) translateY(0); }
}

.cmd-search-input-wrap {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    padding: 18px 24px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.cmd-search-input {
    flex: 1;
    font-family: inherit;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    color: var(--text-pure-white);
    outline: none;
}

.cmd-results-list {
    list-style: none;
    max-height: 340px;
    overflow-y: auto;
    padding: 12px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 4px;
}

.cmd-result-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 12px 16px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all var(--duration-fast);
}

.cmd-result-item:hover, .cmd-result-item.is-focused {
    background: var(--neon-cyan-soft);
    color: var(--neon-cyan);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-neon);
}

.cmd-result-shortcut {
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
}

/* ---------- TOAST NOTIFICATION ---------- */
.toast-notice {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 32px;
    right: 32px;
    background: rgba(12, 21, 39, 0.92);
    border: 1px solid #38bdf8;
    color: #ffffff;
    padding: 12px 24px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    transition: all 0.3s var(--ease-spring);
    pointer-events: none;
}

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

/* ---------- 4. FOOTER ---------- */
.site-footer {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    background: var(--bg-canvas);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
    padding: 90px 0 40px 0;
}

.footer-container {
    max-width: var(--container-max);
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 28px;
}

.footer-cta-card {
    background: var(--bg-glass-panel);
    backdrop-filter: blur(var(--glass-blur)) saturate(150%);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(var(--glass-blur)) saturate(150%);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    padding: clamp(28px, 4.5vw, 48px);
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 32px;
    margin-bottom: 64px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.footer-cta-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--neon-cyan), var(--neon-purple), transparent);
}

.footer-cta-text h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.5vw, 1.85rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    color: var(--text-pure-white);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.footer-cta-text p {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

.footer-cta-buttons {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.footer-grid-layout {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 48px;
    padding-bottom: 56px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.footer-brand-col {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 16px;
}

.footer-brand-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
}

.footer-logo-box {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.12), rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.12));
    border: 1px solid var(--border-neon);
    color: var(--neon-cyan);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.15);
}

.footer-brand-name {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    color: var(--text-pure-white);
}

.footer-bio-desc {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.65;
    max-width: 340px;
}

.footer-status-pill {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 0.76rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--neon-emerald);
    background: var(--neon-emerald-soft);
    border: 1px solid var(--neon-emerald-border);
    padding: 4px 12px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    width: fit-content;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(5, 150, 105, 0.12);
}

.footer-col-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--text-pure-white);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

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

.footer-nav-list a {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.footer-nav-list a:hover {
    color: var(--neon-cyan);
}

.footer-bottom-bar {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    padding-top: 32px;
    font-size: 0.86rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.footer-ai-note {
    font-size: 0.84rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   5. AI CHATBOT WIDGET (LOKESH AI ASSISTANT)
   ========================================================================== */
.ai-chatbot-widget {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 28px;
    right: 28px;
    z-index: 99999;
}

/* Chat Trigger — minimal pill, no pulsing glow ring */
.ai-chatbot-trigger {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    height: 46px;
    padding: 0 18px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    background: var(--text-pure-white);
    color: #ffffff;
    border: none;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.16);
    cursor: pointer;
    position: relative;
    transition: all var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-spring);
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.86rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.ai-chatbot-trigger:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.22);
}

.ai-chatbot-trigger:active {
    transform: translateY(0) scale(0.97);
}

.ai-chatbot-avatar {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
}

/* Status dot — tiny, no animation glow ring */
.ai-chatbot-pulse {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: #10b981;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Chat Window Modal (Tall Expansive Modern Bot Drawer) */
.ai-chatbot-window {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 96px;
    right: 28px;
    width: min(420px, 92vw);
    height: min(680px, 86vh);
    background: rgba(10, 18, 34, 0.95);
    border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.3);
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    box-shadow: 0 28px 70px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65), 0 0 35px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.15);
    backdrop-filter: blur(28px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(28px);
    display: none;
    flex-direction: column;
    overflow: hidden;
    z-index: 100000;
    animation: chat-pop 0.25s var(--ease-spring);
}

.ai-chatbot-window.is-active {
    display: flex;
}

@keyframes chat-pop {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(20px) scale(0.95); }
    to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0) scale(1); }
}

/* Chat Window Header */
.ai-chat-header {
    background: rgba(6, 12, 24, 0.95);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    padding: 16px 20px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

.ai-chat-header-info {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
}

.ai-chat-avatar-large {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.2), rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.2));
    border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.35);
    color: #38bdf8;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.ai-chat-header-title {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.ai-chat-bot-name {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #ffffff;
}

.ai-chat-bot-status {
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #10b981;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 4px;
}

.ai-chat-header-actions {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

.ai-chat-btn-icon, .ai-chat-close-btn, .ai-chat-reset-btn {
    width: 30px;
    height: 30px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: rgba(241, 245, 249, 0.65);
    transition: all var(--duration-fast);
}

.ai-chat-btn-icon:hover, .ai-chat-close-btn:hover, .ai-chat-reset-btn:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    color: #ffffff;
}

/* Chat Suggestions */
.ai-chat-suggestions {
    display: flex;
    gap: 6px;
    padding: 10px 14px;
    overflow-x: auto;
    background: rgba(8, 14, 28, 0.95);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
    scrollbar-width: none;
}

.ai-chat-suggestions::-webkit-scrollbar {
    display: none;
}

.ai-chip-btn {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: rgba(241, 245, 249, 0.75);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    padding: 5px 12px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    white-space: nowrap;
    transition: all var(--duration-fast);
}

.ai-chip-btn:hover {
    border-color: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.35);
    color: #38bdf8;
    background: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.12);
}

/* Chat Messages Stream */
.ai-chat-messages {
    flex: 1;
    overflow-y: auto;
    padding: 16px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 14px;
    background: #060c18;
}

.chat-msg {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    max-width: 85%;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    line-height: 1.55;
    animation: msg-in 0.2s var(--ease-spring);
}

@keyframes msg-in {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(6px); }
    to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

.chat-msg-bot {
    align-self: flex-start;
}

.chat-msg-user {
    align-self: flex-end;
}

.chat-bubble {
    padding: 12px 16px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.chat-msg-bot .chat-bubble {
    background: rgba(18, 30, 54, 0.85);
    color: rgba(241, 245, 249, 0.85);
    border-bottom-left-radius: 4px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.chat-msg-bot .chat-bubble strong {
    color: #ffffff;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.chat-msg-bot .chat-bubble a {
    color: #38bdf8;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-decoration: underline;
}

.chat-msg-user .chat-bubble {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0ea5e9, #6366f1);
    color: #ffffff;
    border-bottom-right-radius: 4px;
}

/* Embedded Action Buttons in Chat Messages */
.chat-action-buttons {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 6px;
    margin-top: 10px;
    padding-top: 8px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.chat-action-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 4px;
    font-size: 0.76rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 4px 10px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    color: #38bdf8;
    border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.3);
    text-decoration: none !important;
    transition: all var(--duration-fast);
    box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.chat-action-btn:hover {
    background: #38bdf8;
    color: #02050b !important;
    border-color: #38bdf8;
    transform: translateY(-1px);
    box-shadow: 0 3px 8px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.35);
}

.chat-action-btn-primary {
    background: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.12);
    border-color: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.35);
}

.chat-msg-time {
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    color: rgba(241, 245, 249, 0.45);
    margin-top: 4px;
    align-self: flex-start;
}

.chat-msg-user .chat-msg-time {
    align-self: flex-end;
}

/* Typing Indicator Animation */
.ai-typing-indicator {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 4px;
    padding: 12px 16px;
    background: rgba(18, 30, 54, 0.85);
    border-radius: 16px;
    border-bottom-left-radius: 4px;
    width: fit-content;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.typing-dot {
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: rgba(241, 245, 249, 0.6);
    animation: typing-bounce 1.4s infinite ease-in-out;
}

.typing-dot:nth-child(1) { animation-delay: 0s; }
.typing-dot:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 0.2s; }
.typing-dot:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 0.4s; }

@keyframes typing-bounce {
    0%, 80%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); opacity: 0.4; }
    40% { transform: translateY(-5px); opacity: 1; background-color: #38bdf8; }
}

/* Chat Input Bar */
.ai-chat-input-form {
    padding: 12px 16px;
    background: rgba(8, 14, 28, 0.95);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

.ai-chat-input {
    flex: 1;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    padding: 10px 14px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    font-family: inherit;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: #ffffff;
    outline: none;
    transition: border-color var(--duration-fast);
}

.ai-chat-input:focus {
    border-color: #38bdf8;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.ai-chat-send-btn {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--neon-cyan), #0369a1);
    color: #ffffff;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: all var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-spring);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.25);
}

.ai-chat-send-btn:hover {
    transform: scale(1.08);
}

/* ---------- SCROLL REVEAL ANIMATIONS ---------- */
.reveal-fade-up {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(18px);
    transition: opacity 480ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
                transform 480ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    will-change: opacity, transform;
}

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

/* ---------- SVG PIPELINE DIAGRAM (Architecture section) ---------- */
.pipeline-diagram-wrapper {
    width: 100%;
    overflow-x: auto;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.09);
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    background: rgba(12, 21, 39, 0.75);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    padding: 48px 40px;
    box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.pipeline-svg {
    display: block;
    min-width: 720px;
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
}

.pipeline-svg rect {
    fill: rgba(18, 30, 54, 0.9) !important;
    stroke: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.25) !important;
}

.pipeline-svg text[fill="#1e293b"],
.pipeline-svg text[fill="#0c4a6e"] {
    fill: #ffffff !important;
}

.pipeline-svg text[fill="#64748b"],
.pipeline-svg text[fill="#0369a1"] {
    fill: #94a3b8 !important;
}

.pipeline-svg text[fill="#94a3b8"] {
    fill: #38bdf8 !important;
}

/* Animated data-flow dot on SVG paths */
.pipeline-flow-dot {
    r: 5;
    fill: #38bdf8;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 8px #38bdf8);
}

/* ---------- PREFERS REDUCED MOTION ---------- */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    *, *::before, *::after {
        animation: none !important;
        transition-duration: 0.01ms !important;
        scroll-behavior: auto !important;
    }

    .project-sticky-tier {
        position: static !important;
        top: auto !important;
    }

    .reveal-fade-up {
        opacity: 1 !important;
        transform: none !important;
        transition: none !important;
    }

    .word-reveal-wrap .word-inner {
        transform: none !important;
        opacity: 1 !important;
        transition: none !important;
    }

    .hero-ambient-orb-a,
    .hero-ambient-orb-b,
    .ambient-orb-top,
    .ambient-orb-mid,
    .ambient-orb-bottom {
        display: none !important;
    }

    .pipeline-flow-dot { display: none !important; }

    .bento-tile:hover, .arch-block:hover, .engineer-card:hover,
    .channel-card:hover, .timeline-card:hover {
        transform: none !important;
    }
}

/* ---------- RESPONSIVE BREAKPOINTS ---------- */
@media (max-width: 1080px) {
    .hero-proof-bar {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 0;
    }

    .proof-card {
        padding: 16px 20px;
        border-right: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
        border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
    }

    .proof-card:nth-child(2) { border-right: none; }
    .proof-card:nth-child(3), .proof-card:nth-child(4) { border-bottom: none; }
    .proof-card:nth-child(4) { border-right: none; }

    .bento-hero-tile, .bento-vision-tile, .bento-medium-tile {
        grid-column: span 12;
    }

    .bento-dual-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

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

    .about-card-container {
        position: static;
        max-width: 400px;
    }

    /* Skills grid stays 2-col at 1080px — already the default */

    .faq-layout-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; }
    .faq-info-col { position: static; }

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

    .footer-grid-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 40px; }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .nav-shell {
        padding: 0 20px;
        height: 68px;
    }

    .nav-links {
        display: none;
        position: absolute;
        top: 68px;
        left: 0;
        right: 0;
        background: rgba(8, 14, 28, 0.98);
        backdrop-filter: blur(28px);
        -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(28px);
        border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
        padding: 24px;
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 16px;
        border-radius: 0;
        box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
    }

    .nav-links.is-open {
        display: flex;
    }

    .mobile-toggle {
        display: flex;
    }

    .cmd-k-trigger, .btn-nav-cta, .btn-nav-resume {
        display: none;
    }

    .section {
        padding: 72px 0;
    }

    .section-container {
        padding: 0 20px;
    }

    .hero-container {
        padding: 0 20px;
    }

    .hero-actions {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: stretch;
        gap: 12px;
    }

    .hero-actions .btn {
        width: 100%;
    }

    .hero-proof-bar {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        gap: 0;
    }

    .proof-card {
        padding: 16px 16px;
        border-right: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
        border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
    }

    .proof-card:nth-child(2) { border-right: none; }
    .proof-card:nth-child(3), .proof-card:nth-child(4) { border-bottom: none; }
    .proof-card:nth-child(4) { border-right: none; }

    .architecture-flow-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

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

    .skill-category-card {
        padding: 22px 20px;
    }

    .timeline-track-container {
        padding-left: 36px;
    }

    .timeline-track-container::before {
        left: 12px;
    }

    .timeline-dot {
        left: -36px;
        width: 16px;
        height: 16px;
        top: 20px;
    }

    .timeline-card {
        padding: 20px 18px;
    }

    .bento-project-index {
        display: none;
    }

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

    .contact-collab-banner, .contact-resume-banner {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 20px;
    }

    .banner-actions {
        width: 100%;
        flex-direction: column;
    }

    .contact-collab-banner .btn, .contact-resume-banner .btn {
        width: 100%;
    }

    .footer-cta-card {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        padding: 28px 20px;
    }

    .footer-cta-buttons {
        width: 100%;
        flex-direction: column;
    }

    .footer-cta-buttons .btn {
        width: 100%;
    }

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

    .footer-bottom-bar {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 14px;
        align-items: flex-start;
    }

    .ai-chatbot-window {
        bottom: 80px;
        right: 16px;
        left: 16px;
        width: auto;
        height: 75vh;
    }

    .ai-chatbot-widget {
        bottom: 20px;
        right: 20px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .hero-proof-bar {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .proof-card {
        border-right: none;
        border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
        padding-bottom: 16px;
        padding-right: 0;
    }

    .proof-card:last-child {
        border-bottom: none;
        padding-bottom: 0;
    }

    .spec-row {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 4px;
    }

    .toast-notice {
        left: 20px;
        right: 20px;
        bottom: 20px;
        text-align: center;
    }
}