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

/* -------------------------------------------------------------
   DESIGN SYSTEM & GLOBAL RESET
   Inspired by Folioblox modern dark aesthetic with custom 3D canvas
   ------------------------------------------------------------- */
:root {
  --font-main: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;
  --font-display: 'Space Grotesk', var(--font-main);
  --font-secondary: 'Outfit', 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;
  
  --color-bg: #070709;
  --color-text-main: #ffffff;
  --color-text-muted: #ffffff;
  --color-text-subtle: #ffffff;
  
  --color-accent-orange: #ff5e28;
  --color-accent-orange-hover: #ff7547;
  --color-accent-orange-glow: rgba(255, 94, 40, 0.35);

  --glass-bg: rgba(15, 15, 20, 0.6);
  --glass-bg-hover: rgba(22, 22, 30, 0.75);
  --glass-border: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.09);
  --glass-border-hover: rgba(255, 94, 40, 0.3);

  --radius-sm: 8px;
  --radius-md: 14px;
  --radius-lg: 22px;
  --radius-xl: 32px;
  --radius-pill: 9999px;

  --max-w: 1280px;
}

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

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  font-family: var(--font-main);
  background-color: var(--color-bg);
  color: var(--color-text-main);
  scrollbar-width: none;
  -ms-overflow-style: none;
}

html::-webkit-scrollbar {
  display: none;
  width: 0;
  height: 0;
}

body {
  width: 100%;
  min-height: 100%;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  background-color: var(--color-bg);
  line-height: 1.5;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
}

/* -------------------------------------------------------------
   FIXED 3D ANIMATION CANVAS (DYNAMIC BACKGROUND LAYER)
   ------------------------------------------------------------- */
#sequence-canvas {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  display: block;
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
  /* Darken overlay subtly so white text is razor sharp */
  filter: brightness(0.92) contrast(1.05);
}

/* Content sits above the fixed background canvas */
#content-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
  width: 100%;
}

/* -------------------------------------------------------------
   HEADER / NAVBAR (Folioblox pill style)
   ------------------------------------------------------------- */
#site-header {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  z-index: 100;
  padding: 20px 32px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  background: rgba(8, 8, 12, 0.5);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  transition: padding 0.3s ease, background 0.3s ease;
}

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

.brand-logo {
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  color: #fff;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: baseline;
}

.brand-logo .dot {
  color: var(--color-accent-orange);
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  line-height: 1;
}

.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 36px;
}

.nav-link {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  transition: color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
}

.nav-link:hover {
  color: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* "Get in touch" pill button with orange arrow circle */
.btn-touch {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  background-color: #ffffff;
  color: #0b0b0e;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 8px 10px 8px 22px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease, background-color 0.2s ease;
}

.btn-touch:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  background-color: #f7f7f9;
}

.arrow-circle {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--color-accent-orange);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #ffffff;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, background-color 0.2s ease;
}

.arrow-circle svg {
  width: 15px;
  height: 15px;
}

.btn-touch:hover .arrow-circle {
  transform: rotate(45deg);
  background-color: var(--color-accent-orange-hover);
}

/* -------------------------------------------------------------
   SECTIONS GENERAL
   ------------------------------------------------------------- */
.section {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 120px 32px;
  position: relative;
}

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

.section-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  color: var(--color-accent-orange);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.section-title {
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4.5vw, 3.4rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.035em;
  line-height: 1.1;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.section-title .highlight {
  color: var(--color-accent-orange);
}

.section-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  max-width: 580px;
  margin-bottom: 48px;
}

.section-header-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-end;
  margin-bottom: 54px;
  gap: 32px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.glass-panel {
  background: transparent !important;
  backdrop-filter: none !important;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: none !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: none !important;
  transition: transform 0.32s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              border-color 0.32s ease,
              background 0.32s ease,
              backdrop-filter 0.32s ease,
              -webkit-backdrop-filter 0.32s ease,
              box-shadow 0.32s ease;
}

.glass-panel:hover {
  background: rgba(24, 27, 36, 0.42) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px) !important;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px) !important;
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.26) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35) !important;
}

/* Clean typography for primary headers & accent text (no shadow) */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6,
.hero-headline, .hero-eyebrow, .section-title, .spotlight-title, .exp-role,
.quote-title, .stat-val, .stat-value, .pillar-title, .brand-giant-cutout, .cert-title,
.modal-title, .giant-num, .c-code, .p-name, .concur-stats strong, .stat-num-72k, .stat-num-3m {
  text-shadow: none !important;
}

/* Secondary / Description text: Simple White with distinct modern Outfit font */
.section-subtitle,
.hero-name-subtitle,
.quote-desc,
.pillar-desc,
.trusted-sub,
.stat-lbl,
.stat-label,
.secondary-para,
.edu-school,
.indicator-slash,
.indicator-total,
.orbit-sep,
.orbit-total,
.orbit-hint-tag,
.orbit-hint-tag span,
.spotlight-desc,
.spot-stat .stat-lbl,
.spotlight-highlights-list li,
.modal-year,
.modal-desc,
.modal-bullets li,
.exp-company,
.exp-date,
.exp-bullets li,
.exp-extra,
.school-previous,
.cert-issuer,
.contact-subtitle,
.social-link,
.site-footer,
.nav-link,
.p-detail,
.opp-sub,
.c-sub,
.b-spec,
.concur-stats span,
.mono-pin,
.card-charcoal-process .p-detail,
.card-white-opportunity .opp-sub,
.card-obsidian-telemetry .t-stats span,
.card-obsidian-telemetry .t-pcts span,
.card-vermillion-brand .b-spec {
  color: #ffffff !important;
  font-family: var(--font-secondary) !important;
  text-shadow: none !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.015em;
}

/* -------------------------------------------------------------
   HERO SECTION (Replicating Reference Image Layout)
   ------------------------------------------------------------- */
.hero-section {
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding-top: 130px;
  padding-bottom: 60px;
}

.hero-content {
  max-width: var(--max-w);
  margin: 0 auto;
  width: 100%;
}

.hero-main-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.25fr 1fr;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 50px;
  margin-bottom: 70px;
}

.hero-eyebrow {
  display: block;
  font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 2vw, 1.6rem);
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  opacity: 0.9;
}

.hero-headline {
  font-size: clamp(3.4rem, 7.8vw, 7rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 0.94;
  letter-spacing: -0.045em;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.headline-accent {
  color: var(--color-accent-orange);
}

.hero-name-subtitle {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.badge-role {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.badge-dot {
  width: 5px;
  height: 5px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--color-accent-orange);
}

/* Hero Right: Quote & Values */
.hero-quote-card {
  background: transparent !important;
  backdrop-filter: none !important;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: none !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 40px;
  box-shadow: none !important;
  transition: background 0.32s ease, backdrop-filter 0.32s ease, -webkit-backdrop-filter 0.32s ease, border-color 0.32s ease, box-shadow 0.32s ease;
}

.hero-quote-card:hover {
  background: rgba(24, 27, 36, 0.42) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px) !important;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px) !important;
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.26) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35) !important;
}

.quote-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 2.8vw, 2.3rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  line-height: 1.2;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.quote-desc {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.hero-cta-group {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.hero-cta-primary {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background-color: var(--color-accent-orange);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 13px 26px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, background-color 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}

.hero-cta-primary svg {
  width: 17px;
  height: 17px;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.hero-cta-primary:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-accent-orange-hover);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px var(--color-accent-orange-glow);
}

.hero-cta-primary:hover svg {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.hero-cta-secondary {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 13px 24px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, background 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease;
}

.hero-cta-secondary svg {
  width: 17px;
  height: 17px;
}

.hero-cta-secondary:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Hero Social Quick Connect & Book Pill */
.hero-socials-strip {
  margin-top: 24px;
  padding-top: 20px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.hero-social-label {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-text-subtle);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
}

.hero-social-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.hero-social-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  color: #ffffff;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, background 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease;
}

.hero-social-btn svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
}

.hero-social-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  color: var(--color-accent-orange);
}

.hero-social-btn.book-pill-btn {
  width: auto;
  height: 40px;
  padding: 0 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  background: rgba(255, 94, 40, 0.12);
  border-color: rgba(255, 94, 40, 0.32);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.hero-social-btn.book-pill-btn:hover {
  background: var(--color-accent-orange);
  border-color: var(--color-accent-orange);
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px var(--color-accent-orange-glow);
}

/* Four Pillars Grid (#01, #02, #03, #04 from Reference) */
.hero-pillars-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
  margin-bottom: 50px;
  padding-top: 36px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.pillar-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 14px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  background: transparent !important;
  backdrop-filter: none !important;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: none !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
  transition: background 0.3s ease, backdrop-filter 0.3s ease, -webkit-backdrop-filter 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.pillar-col:hover {
  background: rgba(24, 27, 36, 0.40) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px) !important;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px) !important;
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.20) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.30) !important;
}

.pillar-num {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-accent-orange);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.pillar-name {
  font-size: 1.12rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.pillar-desc {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--color-text-subtle);
  line-height: 1.45;
}

/* Bottom Strip: Trusted By / Stacks (Exact Reference Bottom Bar) */
.trusted-strip {
  background: rgba(14, 14, 18, 0.75);
  backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  padding: 18px 36px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 30px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.trusted-label {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.trusted-label span {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.trusted-label .trusted-sub {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--color-text-subtle);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
}

.trusted-items {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 32px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.trusted-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 9px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #ffffff;
  opacity: 0.85;
  transition: opacity 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
}

.trusted-item:hover {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.brand-symbol {
  color: var(--color-accent-orange);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
}

/* -------------------------------------------------------------
   ABOUT SECTION
   ------------------------------------------------------------- */
.about-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 50px;
  align-items: start;
}

.stats-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  margin-top: 40px;
}

.stat-card {
  background: transparent !important;
  backdrop-filter: none !important;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: none !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 24px 20px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
  box-shadow: none !important;
  transition: background 0.32s ease, backdrop-filter 0.32s ease, -webkit-backdrop-filter 0.32s ease, border-color 0.32s ease, transform 0.32s ease, box-shadow 0.32s ease;
}

.stat-card:hover {
  background: rgba(24, 27, 36, 0.42) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px) !important;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px) !important;
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.26) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35) !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.stat-val {
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
}

.stat-lbl {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

/* -------------------------------------------------------------
   "OUT OF THE BOX" REFERENCE STAT CARD
   Exact visual implementation of user reference:
   - "OUT OF THE" straddles top border of rounded box
   - "BOX" straddles bottom border of rounded box
   - "Thinking" centered inside the box
   ------------------------------------------------------------- */
.stat-card.oob-card {
  position: relative;
  overflow: visible !important;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
  min-height: 114px;
  background: transparent !important;
  backdrop-filter: none !important;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: none !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 24px 14px;
  cursor: default;
  box-shadow: none !important;
  transition: background 0.32s ease, backdrop-filter 0.32s ease, -webkit-backdrop-filter 0.32s ease, transform 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}

.stat-card.oob-card:hover {
  background: rgba(24, 27, 36, 0.42) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px) !important;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px) !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

.oob-text-top {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  font-family: var(--font-main);
  font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 2vw, 1.35rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  white-space: nowrap;
  line-height: 1;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  text-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.95), 0 0 10px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  z-index: 3;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.oob-text-bottom {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, 50%);
  font-family: var(--font-main);
  font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 2.5vw, 1.6rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  white-space: nowrap;
  line-height: 1;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  text-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.95), 0 0 10px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  z-index: 3;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.stat-card.oob-card:hover .oob-text-top {
  transform: translate(-50%, -58%);
}

.stat-card.oob-card:hover .oob-text-bottom {
  transform: translate(-50%, 58%);
}

.oob-center-text {
  font-family: var(--font-secondary);
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  z-index: 2;
  user-select: none;
}

.about-card {
  padding: 44px;
}

.lead-para {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.lead-para strong {
  color: var(--color-accent-orange);
}

.secondary-para {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 34px;
}

.edu-snippet {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 18px;
  padding: 20px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease, background 0.2s ease;
}

.snippets-column {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
}

.edu-snippet.book-snippet {
  border-color: rgba(255, 94, 40, 0.28);
  background: rgba(255, 94, 40, 0.05);
}

.edu-snippet.book-snippet:hover {
  border-color: rgba(255, 94, 40, 0.5);
  background: rgba(255, 94, 40, 0.1);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.book-link-pill {
  color: var(--color-accent-orange);
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.book-link-pill:hover {
  color: var(--color-accent-orange-hover);
  text-decoration: underline;
}

.stat-card.stat-card-link {
  text-decoration: none;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.stat-card.stat-card-link:hover .stat-val {
  color: var(--color-accent-orange);
}

.edu-icon {
  font-size: 1.8rem;
}

.edu-degree {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 3px;
}

.edu-school {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--color-text-subtle);
}

/* -------------------------------------------------------------
   FEATURED PROJECTS: 3D ISOMETRIC PITCH DECK SHOWCASE
   (Inspired by Pitch Deck Slide Animations with reactive 3D tilt)
   ------------------------------------------------------------- */
.deck-header-row {
  align-items: center;
}

.deck-controls-toolbar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  background: rgba(18, 18, 24, 0.6);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  padding: 8px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
}

.deck-indicator {
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: 4px;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 0 8px;
}

#current-slide-num {
  color: var(--color-accent-orange);
}

.indicator-slash {
  color: var(--color-text-subtle);
  font-weight: 400;
}

.indicator-total {
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
}

.deck-nav-btns {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.deck-nav-btn {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  color: #ffffff;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.deck-nav-btn svg {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
}

.deck-nav-btn:hover {
  background: var(--color-accent-orange);
  border-color: var(--color-accent-orange);
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.deck-toggle-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.deck-toggle-btn:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
}

/* -------------------------------------------------------------
   FEATURED PROJECTS: 30% LEFT CIRCULAR 3D DECK + 70% RIGHT SPOTLIGHT
   (Lightweight, smooth circular scrolling 3D deck matching Pinterest reference)
   ------------------------------------------------------------- */
.projects-layout-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 340px 1fr;
  gap: 52px;
  align-items: start;
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
}

/* -------------------------------------------------------------
   LEFT COLUMN (30% Width): Sticks to the Left with Circular 3D Deck
   ------------------------------------------------------------- */
.projects-left-column {
  position: sticky;
  top: 100px;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 340px;
  align-self: flex-start;
  z-index: 20;
}

.sticky-orbit-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  width: 100%;
}

/* Mini Orbit Controls Bar - Transparent */
.orbit-top-controls {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 8px 14px;
  background: transparent !important;
  backdrop-filter: none !important;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: none !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  box-shadow: none !important;
}

.orbit-indicator {
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: 4px;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.orbit-live-dot {
  display: none !important;
}

#orbit-current-code {
  color: var(--color-accent-orange);
}

.orbit-sep {
  color: var(--color-text-subtle);
  font-weight: 400;
}

.orbit-total {
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
}

.orbit-nav-arrows {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
}

.orbit-arrow-btn {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  background: transparent;
  color: #ffffff;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.orbit-arrow-btn svg {
  width: 12px;
  height: 12px;
}

.orbit-arrow-btn:hover {
  background: var(--color-accent-orange);
  border-color: var(--color-accent-orange);
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.orbit-toggle-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.orbit-toggle-pill.active {
  background: rgba(255, 94, 40, 0.18) !important;
  border-color: rgba(255, 94, 40, 0.5) !important;
}

.orbit-toggle-pill .spin-dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-accent-orange);
  box-shadow: 0 0 6px var(--color-accent-orange);
}

/* -------------------------------------------------------------
   2D SEMICIRCLE ROTATING CARDS (Sticking to Left of Screen)
   Unending continuous loop + No auto-enlarging + Compact cards
   ------------------------------------------------------------- */
.semicircle-stage {
  position: relative;
  width: 320px;
  height: 540px;
  overflow: visible;
  user-select: none;
  cursor: grab;
  touch-action: pan-y;
}

.semicircle-stage:active {
  cursor: grabbing;
}

.semicircle-arc-guideline {
  display: none !important;
  visibility: hidden !important;
  opacity: 0 !important;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.semicircle-cards-track {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
}

/* 2D Semicircle Card: Compact (250px x 155px), Uniform scale, Click to open */
.semicircle-card,
.orbit-card {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 250px;
  height: 155px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  overflow: hidden;
  cursor: pointer;
  will-change: transform, opacity;
  box-shadow: none !important;
  transition: border-color 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}

.semicircle-card:hover,
.orbit-card:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 14px 34px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55) !important;
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45) !important;
}

.semicircle-card.is-active,
.orbit-card.is-active {
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4) !important;
  border-color: var(--color-accent-orange) !important;
}

/* Card Project Title Typography */
.card-proj-name {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.15;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  white-space: nowrap;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
}

.card-proj-name.dark {
  color: #101114;
}

.card-vermillion-metrics .card-proj-name {
  font-size: 1.16rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin: 2px 0 2px 0;
}

.card-charcoal-process .card-proj-name {
  font-size: 0.94rem;
}

.card-white-opportunity .card-proj-name {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.card-light-concurrency .card-proj-name {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
}

.card-obsidian-telemetry .card-proj-name {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
}

.c-meta-top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.c-code-badge {
  font-family: monospace;
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  opacity: 0.85;
}

.t-head-left {
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: 6px;
}

.orbit-hint-tag {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -6px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-text-subtle);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  white-space: nowrap;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Card Pin Markers */
.pin {
  position: absolute;
  font-family: monospace;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 300;
  line-height: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0.5;
  z-index: 10;
}

.pin.tl { top: 8px; left: 10px; }
.pin.tr { top: 8px; right: 10px; }
.pin.bl { bottom: 8px; left: 10px; }
.pin.br { bottom: 8px; right: 10px; }

.card-inner {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  position: relative;
}

/* Slide 0: Vermillion Metrics Slide */
.card-vermillion-metrics {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #eb4526 0%, #d8391b 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
}

.card-vermillion-metrics .card-inner {
  padding: 18px 20px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: stretch;
}

.card-vermillion-metrics .c-left {
  flex: 1;
  max-width: 165px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.card-vermillion-metrics .c-eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.card-vermillion-metrics .c-sub {
  font-size: 0.58rem;
  line-height: 1.45;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
}

.card-vermillion-metrics .c-pill {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.24);
  padding: 2px 8px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-size: 0.58rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.card-vermillion-metrics .c-right {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: center;
}

.card-vermillion-metrics .giant-num {
  font-family: 'Space Grotesk', var(--font-display), sans-serif;
  font-size: 5.6rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 0.82;
  letter-spacing: -0.06em;
  color: #ffffff;
  text-shadow: none !important;
}

.card-vermillion-metrics .num-lbl {
  font-size: 0.52rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  opacity: 0.8;
}

/* Slide 1: Charcoal Process Slide */
.card-charcoal-process {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #16171b 0%, #0e0f13 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
}

.card-charcoal-process .card-inner {
  padding: 16px 18px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.c-header-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: 8px;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
}

.c-header-row.dark {
  color: #101114;
}

.c-code {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  opacity: 0.65;
}

.c-title {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.c-process-rows {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.p-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 14px 72px 1fr;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 6px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  gap: 6px;
}

.p-row .p-num {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  opacity: 0.6;
}

.p-row .p-name {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.p-row .p-detail {
  font-size: 0.54rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
  white-space: nowrap;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
}

/* Slide 2: Architectural White Opportunity Slide with 3D Monolith */
.card-white-opportunity {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #ffffff 0%, #f6f7fa 100%);
  color: #101114;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
}

.card-white-opportunity .pin {
  color: #101114;
  opacity: 0.55;
}

.card-white-opportunity .card-inner {
  padding: 16px 18px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
}

.card-white-opportunity .c-left {
  flex: 1;
  padding-right: 14px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  height: 100%;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.opp-rows {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.14);
}

.opp-item {
  padding: 8px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.14);
}

.opp-label {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.opp-sub {
  font-size: 0.54rem;
  line-height: 1.35;
  color: #555864;
  display: block;
}

.mini-monolith {
  width: 68px;
  height: 122px;
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 6px;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 26px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2),
              0 0 18px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8),
              inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.mono-pin {
  position: absolute;
  right: 6px;
  font-size: 9px;
  font-family: monospace;
  color: #101114;
  opacity: 0.65;
}

.mono-pin.top { top: 8px; }
.mono-pin.mid { top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%); }
.mono-pin.btm { bottom: 8px; }

.mini-scanner {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
}

.reticle {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  border: 1px dashed rgba(235, 68, 35, 0.6);
  border-radius: 4px;
  position: relative;
}

.reticle::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 2px;
  border: 1px solid #eb4526;
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.reticle-tag {
  font-size: 0.5rem;
  font-family: monospace;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #eb4526;
}

/* Slide 3: Obsidian Telemetry Slide */
.card-obsidian-telemetry {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #131417 0%, #0a0b0e 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}

.card-obsidian-telemetry .card-inner {
  padding: 14px 18px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.t-top {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  padding-bottom: 6px;
}

.t-stats {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  font-size: 0.56rem;
  opacity: 0.8;
}

.t-stats strong {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
}

.t-mid {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 12px;
  margin: 6px 0;
}

.mini-waveform {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  gap: 3px;
  height: 20px;
}

.mini-waveform span {
  width: 3px;
  border-radius: 2px;
  background: var(--color-accent-orange);
}

.mini-waveform span:nth-child(1) { height: 40%; }
.mini-waveform span:nth-child(2) { height: 75%; }
.mini-waveform span:nth-child(3) { height: 100%; }
.mini-waveform span:nth-child(4) { height: 60%; }
.mini-waveform span:nth-child(5) { height: 85%; }
.mini-waveform span:nth-child(6) { height: 45%; }

.t-bars {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  flex: 1;
}

.t-72k {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
}

.bar-pair {
  display: flex;
  gap: 4px;
  flex: 1;
  height: 12px;
}

.bar-o { flex: 2; background: #eb4526; border-radius: 2px; }
.bar-w { flex: 1; background: #ffffff; border-radius: 2px; }

.t-btm {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-end;
}

.t-3m {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 0.9;
}

.t-pcts {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2px;
  font-family: monospace;
  font-size: 0.54rem;
  opacity: 0.85;
}

/* Slide 4: Vermillion Brand Slide */
.card-vermillion-brand {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #eb4526 0%, #d8391b 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.brand-specs {
  padding: 16px 18px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.b-pill {
  display: inline-block;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.24);
  padding: 2px 8px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-family: monospace;
  font-size: 0.58rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.b-spec {
  font-family: monospace;
  font-size: 0.58rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  opacity: 0.92;
}

.brand-giant-cutout {
  position: absolute;
  right: -14px;
  bottom: -20px;
  font-family: 'Space Grotesk', var(--font-display), sans-serif;
  font-size: 5.6rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 0.8;
  letter-spacing: -0.05em;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
  user-select: none;
  text-shadow: none !important;
}

/* Slide 5: Light Concurrency Slide */
.card-light-concurrency {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #f5f6f9 0%, #e8eaef 100%);
  color: #101114;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
}

.card-light-concurrency .card-inner {
  padding: 16px 18px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.concur-body {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}

.concur-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
}

.concur-stats {
  display: flex;
  gap: 20px;
}

.concur-stats strong {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  display: block;
}

.concur-stats span {
  font-size: 0.52rem;
  color: #656774;
}

/* Orbit Hint Tag */
.orbit-hint-tag {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 6px;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  pointer-events: none;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* -------------------------------------------------------------
   RIGHT COLUMN (70% Width): Live Active Project Spotlight Panel
   ------------------------------------------------------------- */
.projects-right-column {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 0;
}

.spotlight-card {
  background: transparent !important;
  backdrop-filter: none !important;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: none !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 40px 44px;
  margin-top: 24px;
  box-shadow: none !important;
  transition: border-color 0.32s ease, background 0.32s ease, backdrop-filter 0.32s ease, -webkit-backdrop-filter 0.32s ease, box-shadow 0.32s ease;
}

.spotlight-card:hover {
  background: rgba(24, 27, 36, 0.45) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px) !important;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px) !important;
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35) !important;
}

.spotlight-card.updating .spotlight-title,
.spotlight-card.updating .spotlight-tagline,
.spotlight-card.updating .spotlight-desc,
.spotlight-card.updating .spotlight-metrics-grid,
.spotlight-card.updating .spotlight-highlights-block,
.spotlight-card.updating .spotlight-chips {
  opacity: 0.15;
  transform: translateY(4px);
}

.spotlight-title,
.spotlight-tagline,
.spotlight-desc,
.spotlight-metrics-grid,
.spotlight-highlights-block,
.spotlight-chips {
  transition: opacity 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.spotlight-header {
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  padding-bottom: 22px;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.spotlight-meta-line {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.spotlight-code-badge {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-accent-orange);
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.spotlight-status-pill {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
}

.spotlight-title {
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.035em;
  line-height: 1.15;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  transition: opacity 0.25s ease;
}

.spotlight-tagline {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--color-accent-orange);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.spotlight-desc {
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

/* Key Metrics Grid in Spotlight */
.spotlight-metrics-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 18px;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.spot-stat {
  background: transparent !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 16px 20px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
  box-shadow: none !important;
  transition: background 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}

.spot-stat:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06) !important;
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.24) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25) !important;
}

.spot-stat .stat-val {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 1;
}

.spot-stat .stat-lbl {
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  color: var(--color-text-subtle);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
}

/* Engineering Highlights in Spotlight */
.spotlight-highlights-block {
  background: transparent !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 22px 24px;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  box-shadow: none !important;
  transition: background 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}

.spotlight-highlights-block:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) !important;
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.20) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25) !important;
}

.highlights-heading {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.spotlight-highlights-list {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}

.spotlight-highlights-list li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 18px;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.spotlight-highlights-list li::before {
  content: '▸';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  color: var(--color-accent-orange);
  font-weight: 800;
}

/* Spotlight Footer & Tech Chips */
.spotlight-footer-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  padding-top: 10px;
}

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

.spotlight-chips span {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 6px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
}

.spotlight-resume-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: var(--color-accent-orange);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 10px 22px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.spotlight-resume-btn svg {
  width: 15px;
  height: 15px;
}

.spotlight-resume-btn:hover {
  background: var(--color-accent-orange-hover);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(255, 94, 40, 0.4);
}

/* -------------------------------------------------------------
   SMOOTH-OPENING PROJECT INSPECTION MODAL
   Opens smoothly with cubic-bezier scale and backdrop blur
   ------------------------------------------------------------- */
.project-modal {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100vw;
  height: 100vh;
  z-index: 10000;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 24px;
  visibility: hidden;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: visibility 0s 0.32s, opacity 0.32s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.project-modal.is-open {
  visibility: visible;
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: auto;
  transition: visibility 0s 0s, opacity 0.32s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.project-modal-backdrop {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: rgba(5, 5, 8, 0.82);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
}

.project-modal-dialog {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 680px;
  max-height: 86vh;
  overflow-y: auto;
  background: rgba(11, 11, 16, 0.94);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  box-shadow: 0 35px 85px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.95), 0 0 50px rgba(255, 94, 40, 0.25);
  padding: 40px;
  transform: scale(0.9) translateY(30px);
  transition: transform 0.38s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.project-modal.is-open .project-modal-dialog {
  transform: scale(1) translateY(0);
}

.project-modal-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 24px;
  right: 24px;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  background: transparent;
  color: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.project-modal-close svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
}

.project-modal-close:hover {
  background: var(--color-accent-orange);
  border-color: var(--color-accent-orange);
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

.project-modal-header {
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.09);
  padding-bottom: 22px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.modal-badge-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.modal-badge {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-accent-orange);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.modal-year {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-text-subtle);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  padding: 2px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
}

.modal-title {
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.2;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.modal-tagline {
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  color: var(--color-accent-orange);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.project-modal-body {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 22px;
}

.modal-section-title {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.modal-desc {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.modal-prose {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.modal-prose p {
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.modal-prose ul {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
  margin-top: 6px;
}

.modal-prose ul li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 18px;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.modal-prose ul li::before {
  content: '▸';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  color: var(--color-accent-orange);
  font-weight: 800;
}

.modal-bullets {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
}

.modal-bullets li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 20px;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.modal-bullets li::before {
  content: '▸';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  color: var(--color-accent-orange);
  font-weight: 800;
}

.modal-metrics-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 14px;
}

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

.modal-tags span {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 6px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.project-modal-footer {
  margin-top: 28px;
  padding-top: 20px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.modal-cta-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: var(--color-accent-orange);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 10px 22px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.modal-cta-btn svg {
  width: 15px;
  height: 15px;
}

.modal-cta-btn:hover {
  background: var(--color-accent-orange-hover);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .deck-isometric-container {
    transform: rotateX(35deg) rotateZ(-15deg) scale(0.85);
  }
  .deck-stage-wrapper {
    height: 600px;
  }
  .deck-modal-body {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 24px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 650px) {
  .deck-stage-wrapper {
    height: 480px;
  }
  .deck-isometric-container {
    transform: rotateX(25deg) rotateZ(-8deg) scale(0.65);
  }
  .deck-stage-wrapper.grid-mode .deck-isometric-container {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* -------------------------------------------------------------
   EXPERIENCE & CERTIFICATIONS
   ------------------------------------------------------------- */
.timeline-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 30px;
  margin-bottom: 34px;
}

.exp-card {
  padding: 38px;
}

.card-header-flex {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-start;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  gap: 16px;
}

.role-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--color-accent-orange);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.exp-role {
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.exp-company {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.exp-date {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.exp-bullets {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
}

.exp-bullets li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 20px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.exp-bullets li::before {
  content: "▹";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  color: var(--color-accent-orange);
  font-weight: bold;
}

.exp-extra {
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.school-previous {
  padding: 14px 18px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--color-text-subtle);
}

.school-previous strong {
  color: #ffffff;
}

/* Certifications & Publications Grid */
.cert-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(230px, 1fr));
  gap: 20px;
}

.cert-item {
  padding: 24px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 16px;
  background: transparent !important;
  backdrop-filter: none !important;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: none !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: none !important;
  transition: background 0.32s ease, backdrop-filter 0.32s ease, -webkit-backdrop-filter 0.32s ease, border-color 0.32s ease, transform 0.32s ease, box-shadow 0.32s ease;
}

.cert-item.cert-item-featured {
  border-color: rgba(255, 94, 40, 0.36) !important;
  background: rgba(255, 94, 40, 0.06) !important;
  text-decoration: none;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.cert-item.cert-item-featured:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-accent-orange) !important;
  background: rgba(255, 94, 40, 0.14) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(255, 94, 40, 0.25) !important;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.cert-feat-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-accent-orange);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.cert-item:hover {
  background: rgba(24, 27, 36, 0.42) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px) !important;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px) !important;
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.26) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35) !important;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.cert-icon {
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  line-height: 1;
}

.cert-title {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.cert-issuer {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--color-text-subtle);
  line-height: 1.4;
}

/* -------------------------------------------------------------
   TECHNICAL EXPERTISE MATRIX
   ------------------------------------------------------------- */
.skills-categories-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

.skill-category-card {
  padding: 30px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 20px;
  background: transparent !important;
  backdrop-filter: none !important;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: none !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: none !important;
  transition: background 0.32s ease, backdrop-filter 0.32s ease, -webkit-backdrop-filter 0.32s ease, border-color 0.32s ease, transform 0.32s ease, box-shadow 0.32s ease;
}

.skill-category-card:hover {
  background: rgba(24, 27, 36, 0.42) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px) !important;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px) !important;
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.26) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35) !important;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.skill-cat-title {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
}

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

.skill-pills {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 9px;
}

.skill-pill {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #e0e3ea;
  background: transparent !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease, background 0.2s ease;
}

.skill-pill:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 94, 40, 0.14) !important;
  border-color: var(--color-accent-orange);
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* -------------------------------------------------------------
   CONTACT & FOOTER
   ------------------------------------------------------------- */
.contact-box {
  background: transparent !important;
  backdrop-filter: none !important;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: none !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 64px;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: none !important;
  transition: background 0.32s ease, backdrop-filter 0.32s ease, -webkit-backdrop-filter 0.32s ease, border-color 0.32s ease, box-shadow 0.32s ease;
}

.contact-box:hover {
  background: rgba(24, 27, 36, 0.45) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px) !important;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px) !important;
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35) !important;
}

.contact-header {
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 0 auto 40px auto;
}

.contact-main-title {
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5vw, 4rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -0.035em;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-top: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.contact-main-title .highlight {
  color: var(--color-accent-orange);
}

.contact-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.12rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.contact-actions {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 18px;
  margin-bottom: 54px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.contact-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 15px 30px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease, background 0.2s ease;
}

.contact-btn svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
}

.contact-btn.primary {
  background-color: var(--color-accent-orange);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.contact-btn.primary:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-accent-orange-hover);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px var(--color-accent-orange-glow);
}

.contact-btn.secondary {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.contact-btn.secondary:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.contact-btn.book-accent-btn {
  background: rgba(255, 94, 40, 0.14);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 94, 40, 0.42);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.contact-btn.book-accent-btn:hover {
  background: var(--color-accent-orange);
  border-color: var(--color-accent-orange);
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px var(--color-accent-orange-glow);
}

/* -------------------------------------------------------------
   CONTACT MESSAGING FORM (Direct dispatch to abhin@suhrud.online)
   ------------------------------------------------------------- */
.contact-form-wrapper {
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 0 auto 50px auto;
  text-align: left;
}

.contact-form-card {
  background: transparent !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 38px 40px;
  transition: background 0.32s ease, backdrop-filter 0.32s ease, -webkit-backdrop-filter 0.32s ease, border-color 0.32s ease, box-shadow 0.32s ease;
}

.contact-form-card:hover {
  background: rgba(24, 27, 36, 0.42) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px) !important;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px) !important;
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.26) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35) !important;
}

.form-card-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 26px;
  padding-bottom: 16px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.form-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.form-card-title svg {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  color: var(--color-accent-orange);
}

.form-card-badge {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-accent-orange);
  background: rgba(255, 94, 40, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 94, 40, 0.3);
  padding: 3px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
}

.form-grid-2 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

@media (max-width: 680px) {
  .form-grid-2 {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 16px;
  }
  .contact-form-card {
    padding: 24px 20px;
  }
}

.form-field {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.form-label {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
}

.form-label .req {
  color: var(--color-accent-orange);
}

.input-container {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.input-container svg {
  position: absolute;
  left: 16px;
  width: 17px;
  height: 17px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.38);
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.input-container.textarea-container {
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.input-container.textarea-container svg {
  top: 14px;
}

.form-input-control {
  width: 100%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 13px 16px 13px 44px;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-family: var(--font-secondary);
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  transition: border-color 0.2s ease, background 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
  outline: none;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.form-input-control:hover {
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}

.form-input-control:focus {
  border-color: var(--color-accent-orange);
  background: rgba(255, 94, 40, 0.05);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(255, 94, 40, 0.18);
}

.input-container:focus-within svg {
  color: var(--color-accent-orange);
}

.form-input-control::placeholder {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
}

textarea.form-input-control {
  resize: vertical;
  min-height: 110px;
  max-height: 260px;
  padding-top: 12px;
}

.form-footer-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: 24px;
}

.form-submit-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background-color: var(--color-accent-orange);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 14px 28px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, background-color 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}

.form-submit-btn .btn-text-content {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.form-submit-btn svg {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.form-submit-btn:hover:not(:disabled) {
  background-color: var(--color-accent-orange-hover);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px var(--color-accent-orange-glow);
}

.form-submit-btn:hover:not(:disabled) svg {
  transform: translate(2px, -2px);
}

.form-submit-btn:disabled {
  opacity: 0.65;
  cursor: not-allowed;
  transform: none !important;
}

.form-submit-spinner {
  display: none;
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  border-top-color: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: formSpin 0.7s infinite linear;
}

.form-submit-btn.is-loading .btn-text-content {
  display: none;
}

.form-submit-btn.is-loading .form-submit-spinner {
  display: inline-block;
}

@keyframes formSpin {
  to { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}

.form-target-note {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--color-text-subtle);
}

.form-target-note svg {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  color: var(--color-accent-orange);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.form-target-note strong {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
}

.form-alert-banner {
  display: none;
  margin-top: 18px;
  padding: 14px 18px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  animation: fadeInAlert 0.3s ease;
}

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

.form-alert-banner.success {
  display: flex;
  background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.14);
  border: 1px solid rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.4);
  color: #34d399;
}

.form-alert-banner.error {
  display: flex;
  background: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.14);
  border: 1px solid rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.4);
  color: #f87171;
}

.form-alert-banner svg {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.contact-footer-bar {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding-top: 32px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--color-text-subtle);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 20px;
}

.footer-meta .sep {
  margin: 0 8px;
}

.footer-socials {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.social-link {
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.social-link:hover {
  color: #ffffff;
}

.social-link.book-footer-link {
  color: var(--color-accent-orange);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.social-link.book-footer-link:hover {
  color: var(--color-accent-orange-hover);
  text-decoration: underline;
}

.back-to-top {
  color: var(--color-accent-orange);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.site-copyright {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 30px 0 10px 0;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--color-text-subtle);
}

/* -------------------------------------------------------------
   RESPONSIVE DESIGN BREAKPOINTS
   ------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .hero-main-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
  }
  .hero-pillars-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .about-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .timeline-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .cert-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .skills-categories-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .projects-layout-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 310px 1fr;
    gap: 36px;
  }
  .projects-left-column {
    max-width: 310px;
  }
  .circular-cards-ring {
    transform: rotateX(36deg) rotateZ(-22deg) rotateY(6deg) scale(0.92);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .projects-layout-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 32px;
  }
  .projects-left-column {
    position: relative;
    top: 0;
    max-width: 100%;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
  }
  .circular-orbit-stage {
    height: 420px;
  }
  .circular-cards-ring {
    transform: rotateX(34deg) rotateZ(-20deg) rotateY(6deg) scale(0.85);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  #site-header {
    padding: 16px 20px;
  }
  .nav-links {
    display: none; /* Mobile navigation */
  }
  .section {
    padding: 80px 20px;
  }
  .hero-pillars-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .skills-categories-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .cert-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .spotlight-card {
    padding: 26px 22px;
  }
  .spotlight-title {
    font-size: 1.65rem;
  }
  .spotlight-metrics-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 12px;
  }
  .spotlight-footer-row {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }
  .trusted-strip {
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }
  .contact-box {
    padding: 36px 20px;
  }
  .contact-footer-bar {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .stats-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 32px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .oob-text-top {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
  }
  .oob-text-bottom {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
  }
  .deck-isometric-container {
    scale: 0.46;
  }
  .deck-stage-wrapper {
    min-height: 520px;
    height: 540px;
  }
}