/* ==========================================================================
   CSS DESIGN SYSTEM - CYBER SECURITY PORTFOLIO (KRISH ATTRI)
   ========================================================================== */

:root {
    --bg-primary: #000000; /* Pure Black */
    --bg-secondary: #0A0B0E; /* Dark Card Grey */
    --bg-white: #ffffff;
    
    --accent-orange: #ffffff; /* White Theme Accent */
    --accent-orange-rgb: 255, 255, 255;
    --accent-orange-hover: #e5e5e5;
    
    --accent-cyan: #00E5FF;
    --accent-cyan-rgb: 0, 229, 255;
    
    --accent-green: #00FF88;
    --accent-green-rgb: 0, 255, 136;
    
    --accent-red: #FF3366;
    
    --border-color: #161616; /* Very subtle dark grey borders */
    --border-hover: #262626;
    
    --text-primary: #FFFFFF;
    --text-secondary: #B3C0D1;
    --text-muted: #8E9BAE;
    --text-dark: #1E2028;
    
    --font-header: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;
    --font-body: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;
    --font-code: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace;
    
    --transition-smooth: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    --border-radius-sm: 4px;
    --border-radius-md: 8px;
    --border-radius-lg: 16px;
}

/* Base resets & overlays */
* {
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

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

/* Tech-Grid & CRT Scanline Overlays */
.grid-overlay {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background-image: 
        linear-gradient(rgba(var(--accent-orange-rgb), 0.015) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(var(--accent-orange-rgb), 0.015) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 60px 60px;
    background-position: center center;
    z-index: -2;
    pointer-events: none;
    animation: gridMove 120s linear infinite;
}

.scanlines {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(
        rgba(18, 18, 18, 0) 50%, 
        rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25) 50%
    );
    background-size: 100% 4px;
    z-index: 999;
    pointer-events: none;
    opacity: 0.3;
}

#particles-canvas {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    z-index: -1;
    pointer-events: all;
    opacity: 0.45;
}

/* Custom Scrollbars */
::-webkit-scrollbar {
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
    background: var(--bg-primary);
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
    background: var(--border-color);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-sm);
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover {
    background: var(--accent-orange);
}

/* Common Typography & Helper classes */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
    font-family: var(--font-header);
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

.monospaced {
    font-family: var(--font-code);
}

.text-orange { color: var(--accent-orange); }
.text-cyan { color: var(--accent-cyan); }
.text-green { color: var(--accent-green); }
.text-red { color: var(--accent-red); }

.muted-text {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
}

/* Navigation Header */
.premium-nav {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 24px 60px;
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    z-index: 100;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.premium-nav.scrolled {
    position: fixed;
    background: rgba(5, 5, 5, 0.85);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px) saturate(180%);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px) saturate(180%);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    padding: 16px 60px;
}

.logo-signature {
    font-family: var(--font-code);
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.nav-links-center {
    display: flex;
    gap: 32px;
}

.nav-links-center a {
    text-decoration: none;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-family: var(--font-code);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    padding: 8px 0;
    position: relative;
}

.nav-links-center a:hover {
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

.nav-links-center a.active {
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

.nav-links-center a.active::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -2px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 4px;
    height: 4px;
    background-color: var(--accent-cyan);
    border-radius: 50%;
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--accent-cyan);
}

.get-in-touch-pill {
    text-decoration: none;
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 10px 22px;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: 30px;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.get-in-touch-pill:hover {
    border-color: var(--accent-orange);
    color: var(--text-primary);
    box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(var(--accent-orange-rgb), 0.2);
}

/* Hero Section (`hero-premium-v2`) */
.hero-premium-v2 {
    min-height: 100vh;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    position: relative;
    padding-top: var(--header-height);
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 10%, rgba(var(--accent-orange-rgb), 0.05), transparent 60%);
}

.hero-container-v2 {
    max-width: 1300px;
    width: 100%;
    margin: auto auto 20px auto;
    padding: 0 40px;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.9fr 0.95fr;
    gap: 32px;
    align-items: center;
    z-index: 10;
}

.hero-center {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: flex-end;
    z-index: 5;
}

.hero-portrait-wrap {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 320px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: flex-end;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    cursor: pointer;
}

.hero-portrait-wrap:hover {
    transform: scale(1.05) translateY(-6px);
}

.hero-portrait-main {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    object-fit: cover;
    z-index: 1;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.hero-portrait-fade {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 120px;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, #000000 15%, transparent 100%);
    z-index: 2;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-section-label {
    font-family: var(--font-code);
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    color: var(--accent-orange);
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.hero-title {
    font-size: 4.2rem;
    font-family: var(--font-header);
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
    line-height: 0.95;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    text-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.hero-bio-statement {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 1rem; /* 16px */
    font-weight: 400;
    line-height: 1.62;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    max-width: 65ch;
    margin-bottom: 32px;
}

/* Dynamic Live Switcher Console */
.hero-terminal-switcher {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    background: rgba(13, 14, 18, 0.55);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    padding: 12px 20px;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-sm);
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    box-shadow: inset 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.term-status-dot.pulse-green {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    background-color: var(--accent-green);
    border-radius: 50%;
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--accent-green);
    animation: statusPulse 2s infinite;
}

.term-prefix {
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.terminal-cursor {
    color: var(--accent-orange);
    animation: cursorBlink 1s infinite;
    font-weight: bold;
    margin-left: 2px;
}

/* Diagnostics Console Card */
.hero-diagnostics-console {
    background: rgba(10, 11, 14, 0.7);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    padding: 24px;
    border-radius: 0;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
}

.console-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    padding-bottom: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.console-header .badge-dot.green {
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    background: var(--accent-green);
    border-radius: 50%;
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--accent-green);
}

.console-stats {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.stat-row {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding-bottom: 2px;
}

.stat-label {
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.stat-value {
    color: var(--text-primary);
    font-weight: 500;
}

.console-stream {
    height: 80px;
    background: rgba(4, 5, 7, 0.8);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
    padding: 12px;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-sm);
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    line-height: 1.4;
    overflow-y: hidden;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 6px;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.hero-ctas-v2 {
    display: flex;
    gap: 16px;
}

.hero-ctas-v2 a {
    flex: 1;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 10px 18px;
    font-family: var(--font-header);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-sm);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.cta-icon {
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.cta-primary {
    background-color: #ffffff;
    color: #000000;
    border: 1.5px solid #ffffff;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.cta-primary:hover {
    background-color: #000000;
    color: #ffffff;
    border-color: #ffffff;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
}

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

.cta-secondary {
    background-color: transparent;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    border: 1.5px solid #ffffff;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.cta-secondary:hover {
    background-color: #ffffff;
    color: #000000;
    border-color: #ffffff;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

/* Portrait bottom frame */
.hero-image-bottom {
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-top: auto;
    z-index: 1;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-portrait-hud-container {
    position: relative;
    width: 320px;
    height: 320px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: flex-end;
}

.hero-portrait-bottom {
    width: 250px;
    height: auto;
    max-height: 310px;
    object-fit: cover;
    z-index: 2;
    transition: transform 0.5s ease;
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--border-color);
}

/* Target indicators on portrait bottom */
.portrait-hud-circle {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1.5px dashed rgba(var(--accent-orange-rgb), 0.15);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
}

.portrait-hud-circle.circle-1 {
    width: 290px;
    height: 290px;
    bottom: 15px;
    animation: rotateCW 40s linear infinite;
}

.portrait-hud-circle.circle-2 {
    width: 270px;
    height: 270px;
    bottom: 25px;
    border: 1px dotted rgba(var(--accent-cyan-rgb), 0.2);
    animation: rotateCCW 30s linear infinite;
}

.portrait-hud-circle.circle-3 {
    width: 250px;
    height: 250px;
    bottom: 35px;
    border: 1px dashed rgba(var(--accent-orange-rgb), 0.25);
    animation: rotateCW 20s linear infinite;
}

.portrait-hud-bracket {
    position: absolute;
    width: 14px;
    height: 14px;
    border-color: var(--accent-orange);
    border-style: solid;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 3;
}

.portrait-hud-bracket.top-left { top: 10px; left: 20px; border-width: 2px 0 0 2px; }
.portrait-hud-bracket.top-right { top: 10px; right: 20px; border-width: 2px 2px 0 0; }
.portrait-hud-bracket.bottom-left { bottom: 10px; left: 20px; border-width: 0 0 2px 2px; }
.portrait-hud-bracket.bottom-right { bottom: 10px; right: 20px; border-width: 0 2px 2px 0; }

.portrait-hud-scanner {
    position: absolute;
    width: 250px;
    height: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, var(--accent-orange), transparent);
    z-index: 3;
    pointer-events: none;
    animation: scannerSweepV2 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.portrait-hud-grid-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    width: 250px;
    height: 250px;
    bottom: 35px;
    background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(var(--accent-orange-rgb), 0.1) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 16px 16px;
    opacity: 0.35;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
}

.portrait-hud-status {
    position: absolute;
    top: -20px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    color: var(--accent-green);
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(0, 255, 136, 0.3);
}

.portrait-hud-coordinates {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -20px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    font-size: 0.62rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

@keyframes statusPulse {
    0%, 100% { opacity: 0.5; box-shadow: 0 0 4px var(--accent-green); }
    50% { opacity: 1; box-shadow: 0 0 12px var(--accent-green); }
}

@keyframes cursorBlink {
    0%, 100% { opacity: 1; }
    50% { opacity: 0; }
}

/* Projects/Services Section (`projects-premium`) */
.projects-premium {
    background-color: var(--bg-primary);
    padding: 90px 0;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.section-container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 40px;
}

.projects-header-split {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.25fr 0.75fr;
    gap: 40px;
    margin-bottom: 75px;
    align-items: flex-end;
}

.projects-label {
    font-family: var(--font-code);
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    color: var(--accent-orange);
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.projects-headline {
    font-size: 2.125rem; /* ~34px */
    line-height: 1.15;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.projects-intro {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-size: 1rem; /* 16px */
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    max-width: 65ch;
}

.explore-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-family: var(--font-code);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    padding: 10px 20px;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-sm);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.explore-btn:hover {
    border-color: var(--accent-orange);
    color: var(--accent-orange);
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(var(--accent-orange-rgb), 0.15);
}

.projects-static-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 28px;
}

.project-case-card {
    background-color: #0A0B0E;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    min-height: 520px;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.project-case-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--border-hover);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
}

.case-image-wrap {
    height: 190px;
    background: #040507;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
}

/* Custom CSS visual inside case cards */
.case-card-terminal {
    width: 90%;
    height: 80%;
    background: #090A0D;
    border: 1px solid #1D212E;
    border-radius: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.case-card-terminal .terminal-bar {
    background: #11141E;
    padding: 6px 12px;
    display: flex;
    gap: 5px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #1D212E;
}

.term-dot {
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #3A4454;
}

.case-card-terminal .terminal-body-code {
    padding: 12px;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    line-height: 1.4;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.progress-bar-term {
    width: 100%;
    height: 3px;
    background: #11141E;
    border-radius: 2px;
    margin-top: 6px;
}

.progress-bar-term .fill {
    height: 100%;
    border-radius: 2px;
}

.progress-bar-term .fill.green { background: var(--accent-green); }

.case-content {
    padding: 30px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.case-category {
    font-family: var(--font-code);
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    color: var(--accent-orange);
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    display: block;
}

.case-title {
    font-size: 1.125rem; /* ~18px */
    line-height: 1.3;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.case-desc {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-size: 1rem; /* 16px */
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    flex-grow: 1;
    max-width: 65ch;
}

.case-tech-stack {
    font-family: var(--font-code);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--accent-cyan);
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    padding-top: 14px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.case-footer {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    margin-top: auto;
}

.case-footer a {
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.case-link-primary {
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

.case-link-primary:hover {
    color: var(--accent-orange);
}

.case-link-secondary {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.case-link-secondary:hover {
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

/* Capabilities Section (`build-premium`) */
.build-premium {
    padding: 90px 0;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    background-color: var(--bg-primary);
}

.build-header-split {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.25fr 0.75fr;
    gap: 40px;
    margin-bottom: 75px;
    align-items: flex-end;
}

.build-label {
    font-family: var(--font-code);
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    color: var(--accent-orange);
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.build-headline {
    font-size: 2.125rem; /* ~34px */
    line-height: 1.15;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.build-intro {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-size: 1rem; /* 16px */
    line-height: 1.6;
    max-width: 65ch;
}

.premium-build-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 28px;
}

.premium-build-card {
    background-color: #0A0B0E;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    min-height: 420px;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.premium-build-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--border-hover);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
}

.premium-build-card .card-image-wrap {
    height: 160px;
    background: #040507;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
}

.build-card-graphic {
    width: 90%;
    height: 70%;
    border: 1px solid #1D212E;
    background: #090A0D;
    padding: 16px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.build-card-graphic.capability-terminal {
    height: 80%;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--border-color);
    background: #030304;
    padding: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    border-radius: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: inset 0 0 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
}

.capability-terminal .terminal-bar {
    background: #090a0d;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    padding: 8px 12px;
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    text-align: left;
}

.capability-terminal .terminal-output {
    padding: 12px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 6px;
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    line-height: 1.4;
    text-align: left;
    width: 100%;
}

.premium-build-card .card-body {
    padding: 30px;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.premium-build-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.125rem; /* ~18px */
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.premium-build-card p {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-size: 1rem; /* 16px */
    line-height: 1.6;
    max-width: 65ch;
}

.premium-build-card .card-footer {
    padding: 0 30px 30px 30px;
    margin-top: auto;
}

.card-arrow-circle {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--border-color);
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.premium-build-card:hover .card-arrow-circle {
    background-color: var(--accent-orange);
    border-color: var(--accent-orange);
    color: #ffffff;
}

/* Experience timeline section (`experience-premium`) */
.experience-premium {
    padding: 90px 0;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    background-color: var(--bg-primary);
}

.experience-header-split {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.25fr 0.75fr;
    gap: 40px;
    margin-bottom: 75px;
    align-items: flex-end;
}

.experience-label {
    font-family: var(--font-code);
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    color: var(--accent-orange);
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.experience-headline {
    font-size: 2.125rem; /* ~34px */
    line-height: 1.15;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.experience-intro {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-size: 1rem; /* 16px */
    line-height: 1.6;
    max-width: 65ch;
}

.premium-timeline {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
}

.premium-timeline-entry {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 80px 1fr 180px;
    gap: 30px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    padding: 40px 0;
    align-items: flex-start;
}

.premium-timeline-entry:first-child {
    padding-top: 0;
}

.entry-marker {
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-dark);
}

.entry-main {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.entry-header {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.entry-metrics-badge {
    font-family: var(--font-code);
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    color: var(--accent-green);
    background: rgba(0, 255, 136, 0.03);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 255, 136, 0.15);
    padding: 4px 10px;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-sm);
}

.entry-links {
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
}

.entry-link-btn {
    text-decoration: none;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    padding: 4px 10px;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-sm);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.entry-link-btn:hover {
    border-color: var(--accent-orange);
    color: var(--accent-orange);
}

.entry-link-btn.proof-btn {
    color: var(--accent-cyan);
    border-color: rgba(var(--accent-cyan-rgb), 0.15);
}

.entry-link-btn.proof-btn:hover {
    border-color: var(--accent-cyan);
}

.premium-timeline-entry h3 {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.entry-achievements-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding-left: 0;
    font-size: 1rem; /* 16px */
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    max-width: 65ch;
}

.entry-achievements-list li {
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 20px;
}

.entry-achievements-list li::before {
    content: '▪';
    color: var(--accent-orange);
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: -1px;
}

.entry-period {
    text-align: right;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    padding-top: 4px;
}

/* Process / Methodology (`build-process-premium`) */
.build-process-premium {
    padding: 90px 0;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    background-color: var(--bg-primary);
}

.process-header-split {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.25fr 0.75fr;
    gap: 40px;
    margin-bottom: 75px;
    align-items: flex-end;
}

.process-label {
    font-family: var(--font-code);
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    color: var(--accent-orange);
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.process-headline {
    font-size: 2.125rem; /* ~34px */
    line-height: 1.15;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.process-intro {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-size: 1rem; /* 16px */
    line-height: 1.6;
    max-width: 65ch;
}

.premium-process-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
}

.premium-process-step {
    position: relative;
    padding: 30px 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 20px;
}

.step-top {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
}

.step-count {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    font-weight: 700;
}

.step-icon-premium {
    color: var(--accent-orange);
}

.premium-process-step h3 {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.premium-process-step p {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.step-connector {
    position: absolute;
    top: 42px;
    right: -12px;
    width: 24px;
    border-top: 1px dashed var(--border-color);
}

.premium-process-step:last-child .step-connector {
    display: none;
}

/* Achievements section with floating bubbles */
.achievements-premium {
    height: 600px;
    background-color: var(--bg-primary);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
}

.achievements-marquee {
    position: absolute;
    width: 100%;
    white-space: nowrap;
    overflow: hidden;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
}

.achievements-bg-text {
    font-size: 12rem;
    font-family: var(--font-header);
    font-weight: 900;
    color: transparent;
    -webkit-text-stroke: 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.015);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    animation: marqueeText 45s linear infinite;
    display: inline-block;
}

/* Bubble frames floating styling */
/* Bubble frames floating styling */
.achievement-bubble {
    position: absolute;
    z-index: 2;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

/* Custom reveal for achievements to make them scale-in pop up */
.achievement-bubble.scroll-reveal {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: scale(0.7) translateY(40px);
    transition: opacity 0.9s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1), transform 0.9s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}

.achievement-bubble.scroll-reveal.active {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1) translateY(0);
}

.achievement-bubble .bubble-content {
    background: rgba(10, 11, 14, 0.75);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-md);
    padding: 24px;
    width: 320px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    transform-style: preserve-3d;
    will-change: transform;
}

/* Hover state: stops floating, scales, translates, and glows */
.achievement-bubble:hover {
    z-index: 10;
}

.achievement-bubble:hover .bubble-float-wrapper {
    animation-play-state: paused !important;
}

.achievement-bubble:hover .bubble-content {
    transform: scale(1.08) translateY(-15px) translateZ(0);
    border-color: #ffffff;
    background: rgba(15, 16, 22, 0.9);
    box-shadow: 0 25px 50px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

.quote-icon {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    color: var(--accent-orange);
    font-family: var(--font-header);
    line-height: 1;
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.achievement-detail {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.achievement-info {
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    padding-top: 12px;
}

.achievement-info strong {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    display: block;
}

.achievement-info span {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--accent-cyan);
}

/* Highlight bubble colors */
.achievement-bubble.highlight .bubble-content {
    border-color: rgba(var(--accent-orange-rgb), 0.3);
    background: rgba(var(--accent-orange-rgb), 0.03);
}

/* Absolute positions for bubbles (animations moved to bubble-float-wrapper child) */
.bubble-top { top: 60px; left: 15%; }
.bubble-top .bubble-float-wrapper { animation: floatUp 8s ease-in-out infinite alternate; }

.bubble-left { top: 220px; left: 45%; }
.bubble-left .bubble-float-wrapper { animation: floatLeft 10s ease-in-out infinite alternate; }

.bubble-right { top: 90px; right: 12%; }
.bubble-right .bubble-float-wrapper { animation: floatRight 9s ease-in-out infinite alternate; }

.bubble-bottom-left { bottom: 80px; left: 20%; }
.bubble-bottom-left .bubble-float-wrapper { animation: floatUp2 11s ease-in-out infinite alternate; }

.bubble-bottom-right { bottom: 120px; right: 25%; }
.bubble-bottom-right .bubble-float-wrapper { animation: floatRight2 8s ease-in-out infinite alternate; }

/* Beyond Code Section with infinite carousel */
.beyond-code-premium {
    padding: 90px 0;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    background-color: var(--bg-primary);
}

.beyond-header-split {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.25fr 0.75fr;
    gap: 40px;
    margin-bottom: 75px;
    align-items: flex-end;
}

.beyond-label {
    font-family: var(--font-code);
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    color: var(--accent-orange);
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.beyond-headline {
    font-size: 2.125rem; /* ~34px */
    line-height: 1.15;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.beyond-intro {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-size: 1rem; /* 16px */
    line-height: 1.6;
    max-width: 65ch;
}

/* Carousel tracks styles */
.beyond-marquee-container {
    width: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    padding: 40px 0;
}

.beyond-marquee-track {
    display: flex;
    gap: 28px;
    width: max-content;
    animation: scrollCards 32s linear infinite;
}

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

a.beyond-card {
    text-decoration: none;
    color: inherit;
    display: block;
}

.beyond-card {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 330px;
    background-color: #0A0B0E;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.beyond-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--border-hover);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.beyond-image-wrap {
    height: 180px;
    background: #040507;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.beyond-card-image {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.beyond-card:hover .beyond-card-image {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.beyond-placeholder-graphic {
    width: 80%;
    height: 70%;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-sm);
    box-shadow: inset 0 0 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
}

.beyond-placeholder-graphic.bg-orange {
    background: rgba(var(--accent-orange-rgb), 0.05);
    border: 1.5px solid var(--accent-orange);
    color: var(--accent-orange);
}

.beyond-placeholder-graphic.bg-cyan {
    background: rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.05);
    border: 1.5px solid var(--accent-cyan);
    color: var(--accent-cyan);
}

.beyond-placeholder-graphic.bg-green {
    background: rgba(0, 255, 136, 0.05);
    border: 1.5px solid var(--accent-green);
    color: var(--accent-green);
}

.beyond-placeholder-graphic.bg-purple {
    background: rgba(147, 51, 234, 0.05);
    border: 1.5px solid #9333ea;
    color: #9333ea;
}

.beyond-card-body {
    padding: 24px;
}

.beyond-card-header {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.beyond-category-label {
    font-family: var(--font-code);
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-weight: 700;
}

.beyond-card-title {
    font-size: 1.125rem; /* ~18px */
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.beyond-card-description {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-size: 1rem; /* 16px */
    line-height: 1.6;
    max-width: 65ch;
}

/* Contact Footer Section (`contact-premium`) */
.contact-premium {
    background-color: var(--bg-primary);
    padding: 90px 0 0 0;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.contact-top {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 60px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
}

.contact-title {
    font-size: 2.125rem; /* ~34px */
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.contact-human-line {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 1rem; /* 16px */
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    margin-top: 0px;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    max-width: 65ch;
}

.contact-pill-wrap {
    margin-bottom: 35px;
}

.email-pill {
    text-decoration: none;
    color: #000000;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    border: 1.5px solid #ffffff;
    padding: 14px 44px;
    border-radius: 40px;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    background: #ffffff;
    display: inline-block;
}

.email-pill:hover {
    border-color: #e5e5e5;
    color: #000000;
    background: #e5e5e5;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 20px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

.contact-social-links {
    display: flex;
    gap: 16px;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.social-link-btn {
    text-decoration: none;
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    padding: 10px 24px;
    border: 1.2px solid #222222;
    border-radius: 30px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    background: #000000;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.social-link-btn:hover {
    border-color: #ffffff;
    color: #ffffff;
    background: #000000;
}

/* Enclosed Contact Form inside Contact section */
.centered-form-wrap {
    max-width: 600px;
    width: 100%;
    margin: 40px auto 100px auto;
    padding: 40px;
    background-color: #08090C;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: 0;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.centered-form-wrap .card-glow {
    position: absolute;
    top: -50%;
    left: -50%;
    width: 200%;
    height: 200%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at center, rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.04) 0%, transparent 60%);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
    opacity: 0.8;
    animation: formGlowPulse 8s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes formGlowPulse {
    0% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 0.6; }
    100% { transform: scale(1.15); opacity: 0.9; }
}

/* Styling the HTML card brackets for diagnostics and form wrappers */
.card-corner-bracket {
    position: absolute;
    width: 10px;
    height: 10px;
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
    border-style: solid;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 5;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.card-corner-bracket.top-left {
    top: 10px;
    left: 10px;
    border-width: 1.5px 0 0 1.5px;
}

.card-corner-bracket.top-right {
    top: 10px;
    right: 10px;
    border-width: 1.5px 1.5px 0 0;
}

.card-corner-bracket.bottom-left {
    bottom: 10px;
    left: 10px;
    border-width: 0 0 1.5px 1.5px;
}

.card-corner-bracket.bottom-right {
    bottom: 10px;
    right: 10px;
    border-width: 0 1.5px 1.5px 0;
}

/* Hover bracket glow */
.card:hover .card-corner-bracket,
.centered-form-wrap:hover .card-corner-bracket {
    border-color: var(--accent-cyan);
    box-shadow: 0 0 5px rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.2);
}

.centered-form-wrap .form-header,
.centered-form-wrap .contact-form {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2; /* Sit above the background card-glow */
}

.centered-form-wrap .form-header {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    padding-bottom: 14px;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.centered-form-wrap .form-status {
    color: var(--accent-cyan);
}

/* Outlined Massive watermark Branding marquee */
.contact-massive-branding {
    width: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    padding: 60px 0;
    margin-top: 40px;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.marquee-content-branding {
    display: flex;
    width: max-content;
    animation: scrollMassiveText 24s linear infinite;
    gap: 40px;
}

.marquee-content-branding h1 {
    font-size: 9.5rem;
    font-family: var(--font-header);
    font-weight: 900;
    color: #ffffff;
    letter-spacing: 4px;
    white-space: nowrap;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.marquee-content-branding h1 span {
    font-size: 7.5rem;
    vertical-align: middle;
}

/* Footer elements */
.footer {
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    background-color: #030304;
    padding: 35px 0;
}

.footer-content {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ANIMATIONS & KEYFRAMES
   ========================================================================== */

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

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

@keyframes scannerSweepV2 {
    0%, 100% { top: 10px; }
    50% { top: 295px; }
}

@keyframes marquee {
    0% { transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0); }
    100% { transform: translate3d(-50%, 0, 0); }
}

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

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

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

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

@keyframes gridMove {
    0% { background-position: 0 0; }
    100% { background-position: 60px 60px; }
}

/* Bubbles float cycles */
@keyframes floatUp {
    0% { transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0) rotate(0.5deg); }
    100% { transform: translate3d(0, -14px, 0) rotate(-0.5deg); }
}

@keyframes floatLeft {
    0% { transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0); }
    100% { transform: translate3d(-12px, -8px, 0); }
}

@keyframes floatRight {
    0% { transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0) rotate(-0.5deg); }
    100% { transform: translate3d(14px, -12px, 0) rotate(0.5deg); }
}

@keyframes floatUp2 {
    0% { transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0); }
    100% { transform: translate3d(8px, -15px, 0); }
}

@keyframes floatRight2 {
    0% { transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0) rotate(0.5deg); }
    100% { transform: translate3d(12px, -6px, 0) rotate(-0.5deg); }
}

/* Scroll reveal class animations */
.scroll-reveal {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(30px);
    transition: opacity 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.scroll-reveal.active {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Professional Contact Form Styles */
.contact-form {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 24px;
}

.form-group {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    margin-top: 24px;
}

.form-group::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background-color: var(--accent-cyan);
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.8);
    transition: width 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
}

.form-group:focus-within::after {
    width: 100%;
}

.form-group input,
.form-group textarea {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 10px 0;
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    border-radius: 0;
    color: #ffffff;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    outline: none;
    transition: border-color 0.4s ease;
    box-shadow: none;
}

.form-group textarea {
    resize: vertical;
}

.form-group input:focus,
.form-group textarea:focus {
    border-bottom-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    background: transparent;
    box-shadow: none;
}

.form-group label {
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: -16px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-family: var(--font-code);
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.form-group input:focus ~ label,
.form-group textarea:focus ~ label {
    color: var(--accent-cyan);
}

.btn-submit {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 14px 28px;
    background-color: #ffffff;
    color: #000000;
    border: 1.5px solid #ffffff;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-sm);
    font-family: var(--font-header);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 10px;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.btn-submit::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: -100%;
    width: 50%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(
        90deg,
        transparent,
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4),
        transparent
    );
    transform: skewX(-25deg);
    transition: none;
}

.btn-submit:hover::before {
    left: 150%;
    transition: left 0.8s ease;
}

.btn-submit:hover {
    background-color: var(--accent-cyan);
    border-color: var(--accent-cyan);
    color: #000000;
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.4);
}

.btn-submit:disabled {
    opacity: 0.6;
    cursor: not-allowed;
}

/* High-Tech Page Skeleton Loader Overlay */
#skeleton-loader-overlay {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: #000000;
    z-index: 10000;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 40px;
    transition: opacity 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), visibility 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

#skeleton-loader-overlay.fade-out {
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.skeleton-loader-container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    position: relative;
}

/* Shimmer / Scanline Animation */
@keyframes shimmer {
    0% { background-position: -200% 0; }
    100% { background-position: 200% 0; }
}

.line-shine {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #07080a 25%, #141720 50%, #07080a 75%);
    background-size: 200% 100%;
    animation: shimmer 1.5s infinite linear;
}

/* Header skeleton */
.skeleton-header-nav {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 24px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
}

.skeleton-logo {
    width: 100px;
    height: 20px;
    border-radius: 4px;
}

.skeleton-nav-links {
    display: flex;
    gap: 30px;
}

.skeleton-nav-link {
    width: 70px;
    height: 14px;
    border-radius: 3px;
}

.skeleton-btn {
    width: 110px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: 30px;
}

/* Hero Skeleton */
.skeleton-hero-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr;
    gap: 60px;
    align-items: center;
    margin: auto 0;
}

.skeleton-left-side {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 20px;
}

.skeleton-line-title {
    width: 50%;
    height: 50px;
    border-radius: 6px;
}

.skeleton-line-subtitle {
    width: 80%;
    height: 24px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.skeleton-line-bio-1 { width: 100%; height: 16px; border-radius: 3px; }
.skeleton-line-bio-2 { width: 95%; height: 16px; border-radius: 3px; }
.skeleton-line-bio-3 { width: 90%; height: 16px; border-radius: 3px; }

.skeleton-switcher {
    width: 250px;
    height: 38px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    margin-top: 15px;
}

.skeleton-right-side {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 24px;
}

.skeleton-console-card {
    width: 100%;
    height: 210px;
    border-radius: 4px;
}

.skeleton-btn-row {
    display: flex;
    gap: 16px;
}

.skeleton-pill {
    flex: 1;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 4px;
}

/* Radar scanning element */
.skeleton-hud-scanner-container {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 20px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 200px;
    height: 200px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    pointer-events: none;
    opacity: 0.55;
}

.skeleton-radar-ring {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px dashed rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.skeleton-radar-ring.ring-1 {
    width: 180px;
    height: 180px;
    animation: rotateCW 20s linear infinite;
}

.skeleton-radar-ring.ring-2 {
    width: 140px;
    height: 140px;
    animation: rotateCCW 15s linear infinite;
}

.skeleton-radar-sweep {
    position: absolute;
    width: 180px;
    height: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25), transparent);
    animation: scannerSweepV2 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.skeleton-telemetry {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -30px;
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
    white-space: nowrap;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

/* Prevent scrolling while loading */
body.loading-active {
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   RESPONSIVE DESIGN (MEDIA QUERIES)
   ========================================================================== */

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .premium-nav {
        padding: 24px 30px;
    }
    
    .hero-container-v2 {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 30px;
        text-align: center;
        padding: 0 30px;
    }
    
    .hero-left {
        align-items: center;
    }
    
    .hero-ctas-v2 {
        flex-direction: row;
        justify-content: center;
    }
    
    .projects-header-split, .build-header-split, .experience-header-split, .process-header-split, .beyond-header-split {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 20px;
    }
    
    .projects-static-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
    
    .premium-build-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
    
    .premium-timeline-entry {
        grid-template-columns: 50px 1fr;
    }
    
    .entry-period {
        grid-column: 2;
        text-align: left;
    }
    
    .premium-process-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
    
    .beyond-marquee-track {
        animation-duration: 25s;
    }
    
    .marquee-content-branding h1 {
        font-size: 7rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .section-container {
        padding: 0 20px;
    }

    .premium-nav {
        padding: 16px 20px;
        background: #050505;
        border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
        position: fixed;
    }
    
    .nav-links-center {
        display: none; /* Collapses normal links */
    }
    
    .mobile-toggle {
        display: flex;
    }
    
    /* Mobile burger active */
    .mobile-toggle.active .bar:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(8px) rotate(45deg); }
    .mobile-toggle.active .bar:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
    .mobile-toggle.active .bar:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-8px) rotate(-45deg); }
    
    /* Expanded mobile overlay */
    .premium-nav.mobile-active {
        height: 100vh;
        flex-direction: column;
        justify-content: center;
        background: #050505;
        gap: 40px;
        padding: 100px 30px;
    }
    
    .premium-nav.mobile-active .nav-links-center {
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 30px;
    }
    
    .premium-nav.mobile-active .nav-links-center a {
        font-size: 1.25rem;
        padding: 12px 24px;
        display: block;
        min-height: 44px;
    }
    
    /* WCAG Touch Target Compliance (>= 44px) */
    .cta-primary, 
    .cta-secondary, 
    .get-in-touch-pill, 
    .explore-btn, 
    .case-link-primary, 
    .btn-watch-demo, 
    .social-link-btn, 
    .entry-link-btn, 
    .btn-submit,
    .video-close-btn,
    #close-modal,
    #close-error-modal,
    #close-video-modal {
        min-height: 44px;
        min-width: 44px;
        display: inline-flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
    }
    
    .hero-title {
        font-size: 2.8rem;
        margin-bottom: 16px;
    }
    
    .hero-bio-statement {
        font-size: 1rem; /* 16px */
        max-width: 100%;
        margin-bottom: 24px;
    }
    
    .hero-diagnostics-console {
        padding: 18px;
        margin-bottom: 20px;
    }
    
    .hero-image-bottom {
        padding-top: 40px;
    }
    
    .hero-portrait-hud-container {
        width: 250px;
        height: 250px;
    }
    
    .hero-portrait-bottom {
        width: 190px;
        max-height: 240px;
    }
    
    .portrait-hud-circle.circle-1 { width: 220px; height: 220px; }
    .portrait-hud-circle.circle-2 { width: 200px; height: 200px; }
    .portrait-hud-circle.circle-3 { width: 180px; height: 180px; }
    .portrait-hud-grid-overlay { width: 185px; height: 185px; bottom: 32px; }
    
    .projects-static-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    
    .premium-build-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    
    .premium-process-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    
    .step-connector {
        display: none;
    }
    
    /* Achievements timeline collapses on mobile */
    .achievements-premium {
        height: auto;
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 20px;
        padding: 80px 24px;
    }
    
    .achievements-marquee {
        display: none;
    }
    
    .achievement-bubble {
        position: static;
        animation: none !important;
    }
    
    .achievement-bubble .bubble-content {
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 480px;
    }
    
    .centered-form-wrap {
        padding: 24px !important;
        margin-bottom: 60px;
    }
    
    .marquee-content-branding h1 {
        font-size: 4.5rem;
    }
    
    .marquee-content-branding h1 span {
        font-size: 3rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .hero-ctas-v2 {
        flex-direction: column;
        width: 100%;
    }
    
    .hero-ctas-v2 a {
        width: 100%;
    }
    
    .projects-headline, .build-headline, .experience-headline, .process-headline, .beyond-headline, .contact-title {
        font-size: 1.85rem;
    }

    /* Stack experience timeline vertically on mobile viewport */
    .premium-timeline-entry {
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 12px;
        padding: 30px 0;
    }
    .entry-marker {
        font-size: 1.5rem;
        margin-bottom: 4px;
    }
    .entry-period {
        margin-top: 8px;
        text-align: left;
    }

    /* Wrap diagnostics console stats row safely */
    .stat-row {
        flex-wrap: wrap;
        gap: 4px;
    }
}

/* premium build card links overrides */
a.premium-build-card {
    text-decoration: none;
    color: inherit;
    display: flex;
}

/* Modal feedback dialog overrides */
.modal-overlay {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    z-index: 20000;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 20px;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.modal-overlay.active {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    pointer-events: all;
}

.modal-card {
    max-width: 480px;
    width: 100%;
    background-color: #08090C;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    padding: 30px;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-sm);
    position: relative;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
    transform: translateY(20px);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.modal-overlay.active .modal-card {
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.modal-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    font-family: var(--font-code);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    padding-bottom: 14px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.modal-header .badge-dot {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    border-radius: 50%;
}
.modal-header .badge-dot.green {
    background-color: var(--accent-green);
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--accent-green);
}
.modal-header .badge-dot.red {
    background-color: var(--accent-red);
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--accent-red);
}

.modal-body {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.modal-body button {
    margin-top: 15px;
    align-self: flex-end;
    padding: 10px 24px;
    font-family: var(--font-code);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    background-color: #ffffff;
    color: #000000;
    border: 1px solid #ffffff;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.modal-body button:hover {
    background-color: #e5e5e5;
    border-color: #e5e5e5;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   TOAST NOTIFICATION SYSTEM
   ========================================================================== */
.toast-container {
    position: fixed;
    top: 24px;
    right: 24px;
    z-index: 1000;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.toast-message {
    pointer-events: auto;
    background: rgba(10, 11, 14, 0.95);
    border: 1px solid var(--accent-cyan);
    box-shadow: 0 0 25px rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.15), inset 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
    padding: 16px 24px;
    border-radius: 0;
    color: #ffffff;
    font-family: var(--font-code);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    min-width: 320px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    transform: translateX(120%);
    transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275), opacity 0.5s ease;
    opacity: 0;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.toast-message.show {
    transform: translateX(0);
    opacity: 1;
}

.toast-message::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 3px;
    height: 100%;
    background-color: var(--accent-cyan);
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--accent-cyan);
}

.toast-icon {
    color: var(--accent-cyan);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    animation: statusPulse 2s infinite;
}

.toast-text {
    flex-grow: 1;
    line-height: 1.5;
    letter-spacing: 0.2px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   GSSOC CYBER BADGE STYLE
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-gssoc-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 6px 12px;
    background-color: rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.2);
    color: var(--accent-cyan);
    font-family: var(--font-code);
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    margin-top: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   VIDEO DEMO POPUP MODAL STYLING
   ========================================================================== */
#video-modal .video-modal-card {
    max-width: 800px;
    width: 100%;
    background-color: #0A0B0E;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    padding: 0;
    border-radius: 0;
    position: relative;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

#video-modal .video-modal-body {
    padding: 0;
    background: #000000;
    line-height: 0;
}

#video-modal video {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    max-height: 75vh;
    outline: none;
    background: #000000;
}

#video-modal .video-close-btn {
    background: none;
    border: none;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    padding: 0 5px;
    line-height: 1;
}

#video-modal .video-close-btn:hover {
    color: var(--accent-red);
}

/* Button style adjustments for Watch Demo in projects footer */
.btn-watch-demo {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    background: none;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 0;
}

.btn-watch-demo:hover {
    color: var(--accent-cyan);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   BLOG / TECHNICAL JOURNAL SECTION STYLING
   ========================================================================== */
.blog-premium {
    padding: 90px 0;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    background-color: var(--bg-primary);
}

.blog-header-split {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.25fr 0.75fr;
    gap: 40px;
    margin-bottom: 75px;
    align-items: flex-end;
}

.blog-label {
    font-family: var(--font-code);
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    color: var(--accent-orange);
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.blog-headline {
    font-size: 2.125rem; /* ~34px */
    line-height: 1.15;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.blog-intro {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-size: 1rem; /* 16px */
    line-height: 1.6;
    max-width: 65ch;
}

.blog-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 28px;
}

.blog-card {
    background-color: #0A0B0E;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    padding: 30px;
    border-radius: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    min-height: 380px;
    position: relative;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.blog-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--border-hover);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
}

.blog-card-header {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    align-items: center;
}

.blog-card-title {
    font-size: 1.125rem; /* ~18px */
    line-height: 1.35;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

.blog-card-desc {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-size: 1rem; /* 16px */
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    flex-grow: 1;
    max-width: 65ch;
}

.blog-card-footer {
    margin-top: auto;
}

.read-article-btn {
    font-family: var(--font-code);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--accent-cyan);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    padding: 0;
}

.read-article-btn:hover {
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

/* Responsive Overrides for Blog Section */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .blog-header-split {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 20px;
    }
    .blog-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .blog-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .read-article-btn {
        min-height: 44px;
        min-width: 44px;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   BLOG POPUP MODAL STYLING (STITCH PREMIUM CYBER AESTHETICS)
   ========================================================================== */
#blog-modal .blog-modal-card {
    max-width: 850px;
    width: 100%;
    background-color: #000000;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    padding: 0;
    border-radius: 0; /* Strict Stitch-style sharp corners */
    position: relative;
    box-shadow: 0 0 50px rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.12);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    max-height: 85vh;
    transform: translateY(20px);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.modal-overlay.active #blog-modal .blog-modal-card {
    transform: translateY(0);
}

#blog-modal .modal-header {
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    padding: 20px 24px;
    margin-bottom: 0;
    background-color: #050608;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
}

#blog-modal .blog-close-btn {
    background: none;
    border: none;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    line-height: 1;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 44px; /* Accessible touch target size */
    height: 44px;
    padding: 0;
    margin-right: -10px;
}

#blog-modal .blog-close-btn:hover {
    color: var(--accent-cyan);
}

#blog-modal .blog-modal-body {
    position: relative;
    padding: 0;
    background-color: #000000;
    flex-grow: 1;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    min-height: 350px;
}

/* Decryption Loader (High-tech line-sweep) */
.blog-modal-loader {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: #000000;
    z-index: 100;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 16px;
    font-family: var(--font-code);
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease, visibility 0.3s ease;
}

.blog-modal-loader.hidden {
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.pulse-cyan {
    color: var(--accent-cyan);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    animation: pulse-glow 1.5s infinite ease-in-out;
}

@keyframes pulse-glow {
    0%, 100% { opacity: 0.6; text-shadow: 0 0 5px rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.4); }
    50% { opacity: 1; text-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.8); }
}

.loader-line-sweep {
    width: 280px;
    height: 2px;
    background: rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.1);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.loader-line-sweep::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: -100%;
    top: 0;
    height: 100%;
    width: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--accent-cyan), transparent);
    animation: sweep 1.2s infinite linear;
}

@keyframes sweep {
    0% { left: -100%; }
    100% { left: 100%; }
}

/* Modal Content Scroll Area */
.blog-modal-content-wrap {
    padding: 40px 50px;
    overflow-y: auto;
    flex-grow: 1;
    max-height: calc(85vh - 84px);
}

/* Custom Scrollbar inside Modal Content */
.blog-modal-content-wrap::-webkit-scrollbar {
    width: 6px;
}
.blog-modal-content-wrap::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
    background: #000000;
    border-left: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}
.blog-modal-content-wrap::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
    background: rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.2);
    border-radius: 0;
}
.blog-modal-content-wrap::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover {
    background: var(--accent-cyan);
}

/* Dynamic Content Inject Styles */
#blog-modal-article {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-size: 1rem; /* 16px base font size for legibility */
    line-height: 1.7;
    max-width: 65ch; /* clamped line-length */
    margin: 0 auto;
}

#blog-modal-article .blog-header {
    margin-bottom: 35px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    padding-bottom: 24px;
}

#blog-modal-article .blog-tag {
    display: inline-block;
    font-family: var(--font-code);
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    padding: 4px 10px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.15);
    background: rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.03);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

#blog-modal-article .blog-tag {
    color: var(--accent-cyan);
    border-color: rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.15);
    background: rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.03);
}

/* Override tags based on color coding */
#blog-modal-article .blog-header:has(span:contains("OPEN")) .blog-tag,
#blog-modal-article .blog-tag[style*="accent-green"],
#blog-modal-article .blog-tag.green {
    color: var(--accent-green) !important;
    border-color: rgba(0, 255, 136, 0.15) !important;
    background: rgba(0, 255, 136, 0.03) !important;
}

#blog-modal-article .blog-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 2.125rem;
    line-height: 1.25;
    margin-top: 0;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

#blog-modal-article .blog-meta {
    font-family: var(--font-code);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

#blog-modal-article h2 {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    margin: 40px 0 16px 0;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    padding-bottom: 8px;
}

#blog-modal-article h3 {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    margin: 28px 0 12px 0;
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

#blog-modal-article p {
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    max-width: 65ch;
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
}

#blog-modal-article ul, #blog-modal-article ol {
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    padding-left: 20px;
}

#blog-modal-article li {
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
}

#blog-modal-article .blog-code-block {
    background-color: #050608;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    padding: 18px;
    font-family: var(--font-code);
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
    overflow-x: auto;
    margin: 28px 0;
    color: #E2E8F0;
    border-radius: 0;
}

#blog-modal-article .blog-highlight {
    color: var(--accent-cyan);
}

#blog-modal-article .formula-card {
    background: rgba(0, 255, 136, 0.01);
    border: 1px dashed rgba(0, 255, 136, 0.15);
    padding: 18px;
    margin: 28px 0;
    text-align: center;
    font-family: var(--font-code);
    color: var(--accent-green);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}

/* Responsive Overrides for Blog Modal on Mobile viewports */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    #blog-modal .blog-modal-card {
        max-height: 90vh;
        margin: 10px;
    }
    .blog-modal-content-wrap {
        padding: 30px 20px;
        max-height: calc(90vh - 65px);
    }
    #blog-modal-article .blog-title {
        font-size: 1.5rem;
    }
    #blog-modal-article h2 {
        font-size: 1.2rem;
        margin: 32px 0 12px 0;
    }
    #blog-modal-article .blog-code-block {
        padding: 14px;
        font-size: 0.78rem;
    }
}