/* ============================================================
   style.css — Harsh Gajipara Portfolio
   Senior WordPress Developer
   ============================================================ */

/* ── CSS Custom Properties ─────────────────────────────────── */
:root {
    --bg:           #050816;
    --bg2:          #080d27;
    --bg3:          #0c1235;
    --card:         rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
    --card-hover:   rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
    --a1:           #00E5FF;
    --a2:           #7B61FF;
    --a3:           #FF6B6B;
    --grad:         linear-gradient(135deg, #00E5FF 0%, #7B61FF 100%);
    --grad-r:       linear-gradient(135deg, #7B61FF 0%, #00E5FF 100%);
    --text:         #FFFFFF;
    --muted:        #9CA3AF;
    --border:       rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    --border-h:     rgba(0,229,255,0.3);
    --glass:        rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
    --glass-border: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    --shadow:       0 8px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
    --shadow-glow:  0 0 40px rgba(0,229,255,0.12);
    --radius:       16px;
    --radius-sm:    8px;
    --radius-lg:    24px;
    --transition:   all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    --font:         'Poppins', sans-serif;
    --container:    1200px;
    --hh:           80px;
}

/* ── Reset & Base ───────────────────────────────────────────── */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }

html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    font-size: 16px;
    -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;
}

body {
    font-family: var(--font);
    background-color: var(--bg);
    color: var(--text);
    line-height: 1.7;
    overflow-x: hidden;
    cursor: none;
}

body.loading { overflow: hidden; }

a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; transition: var(--transition); }
img { max-width: 100%; display: block; }
ul { list-style: none; }
button { cursor: none; border: none; background: none; font-family: var(--font); }
input, textarea, select { font-family: var(--font); }

/* ── Custom Scrollbar ───────────────────────────────────────── */
::-webkit-scrollbar { width: 4px; }
::-webkit-scrollbar-track { background: var(--bg2); }
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { background: var(--grad); border-radius: 4px; }

/* ── Custom Cursor ──────────────────────────────────────────── */
.cursor-dot {
    width: 8px; height: 8px;
    background: var(--a1);
    border-radius: 50%;
    position: fixed;
    top: 0; left: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 10000;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    transition: transform 0.1s ease, opacity 0.3s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--a1);
}

.cursor-ring {
    width: 36px; height: 36px;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(0,229,255,0.5);
    border-radius: 50%;
    position: fixed;
    top: 0; left: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 9999;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    transition: width 0.25s ease, height 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease;
}

.cursor-ring.hovered {
    width: 60px; height: 60px;
    border-color: var(--a2);
    background: rgba(123,97,255,0.06);
}

/* ── Reading Progress Bar ───────────────────────────────────── */
.reading-progress {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0; left: 0;
    height: 3px;
    width: 0%;
    background: var(--grad);
    z-index: 9998;
    transition: width 0.1s linear;
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--a1);
}

/* ── Preloader ──────────────────────────────────────────────── */
#preloader {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    background: var(--bg);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    z-index: 99999;
    transition: opacity 0.6s ease, visibility 0.6s ease;
}

#preloader.done { opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; }

.preloader-inner { text-align: center; }

.preloader-logo {
    font-size: 3rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    background: var(--grad);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
    letter-spacing: -2px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    animation: pulse 1.5s ease infinite;
}
.preloader-logo span { color: var(--a1); -webkit-text-fill-color: var(--a1); }

.preloader-bar {
    width: 200px; height: 3px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    border-radius: 4px;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin: 0 auto 12px;
}

.preloader-fill {
    height: 100%;
    background: var(--grad);
    border-radius: 4px;
    animation: preload-fill 2s ease forwards;
}

.preloader-text {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--muted);
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

@keyframes preload-fill { from { width: 0; } to { width: 100%; } }
@keyframes pulse { 0%,100% { opacity: 1; } 50% { opacity: 0.6; } }

/* ── Container ──────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.container {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: var(--container);
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 24px;
}

/* ── Section Base ───────────────────────────────────────────── */
.section { padding: 100px 0; position: relative; overflow: hidden; }

.section-head { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 64px; }

.section-tag {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--a1);
    background: rgba(0,229,255,0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0,229,255,0.2);
    padding: 6px 16px;
    border-radius: 100px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.section-title {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 2.8rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.2;
    letter-spacing: -1px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.section-sub {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--muted);
    max-width: 480px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* ── Gradient Text ──────────────────────────────────────────── */
.g-text {
    background: var(--grad);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
}

/* ── Glass Card ─────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.glass-card {
    background: var(--card);
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.glass-card:hover {
    background: var(--card-hover);
    border-color: var(--border-h);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-glow), var(--shadow);
}

/* ── Tech Tags ──────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.tech-tag {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    padding: 3px 10px;
    border-radius: 100px;
    background: rgba(0,229,255,0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0,229,255,0.2);
    color: var(--a1);
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

/* ── Buttons ────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 14px 28px;
    border-radius: 100px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
    transition: var(--transition);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    cursor: none;
}

.btn::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    border-radius: inherit;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
}

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

.btn-primary {
    background: var(--grad);
    color: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(0,229,255,0.25);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0,229,255,0.4);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-outline {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--text);
    border: 1.5px solid var(--glass-border);
}

.btn-outline:hover {
    border-color: var(--a1);
    color: var(--a1);
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(0,229,255,0.15);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-sm { padding: 8px 18px; font-size: 0.8rem; }
.btn-block { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }

/* Magnetic ripple effect */
.btn.magnetic { transform-style: preserve-3d; }

/* ── HEADER ─────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.header {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
    height: var(--hh);
    z-index: 1000;
    transition: background 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease, backdrop-filter 0.4s ease;
}

.header.scrolled {
    background: rgba(5,8,22,0.85);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.header-inner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    height: var(--hh);
    gap: 24px;
}

/* Logo */
.logo {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    letter-spacing: -1px;
    background: var(--grad);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    z-index: 1001;
}

.logo-dot { color: var(--a1); -webkit-text-fill-color: var(--a1); }

/* Nav */
.nav-list {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
}

.nav-link {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--muted);
    padding: 8px 14px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    position: relative;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.nav-link::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 4px; left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 0; height: 2px;
    background: var(--grad);
    border-radius: 2px;
    transition: width 0.3s ease;
}

.nav-link:hover,
.nav-link.active { color: var(--text); }

.nav-link:hover::after,
.nav-link.active::after { width: 60%; }

.btn-hire { margin-left: 8px; padding: 10px 22px; font-size: 0.85rem; }

/* Hamburger */
.hamburger {
    display: none;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 5px;
    padding: 8px;
    z-index: 1001;
}

.ham-line {
    display: block;
    width: 24px; height: 2px;
    background: var(--text);
    border-radius: 2px;
    transition: var(--transition);
    transform-origin: center;
}

.hamburger.open .ham-line:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); }
.hamburger.open .ham-line:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; transform: scaleX(0); }
.hamburger.open .ham-line:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); }

/* ── HERO ───────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.hero {
    min-height: 100vh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding-top: var(--hh);
}

#particles-js {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 0;
}

/* Animated background blobs */
.hero-blobs { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 1; overflow: hidden; pointer-events: none; }

.blob {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(80px);
    opacity: 0.18;
    animation: blobFloat 8s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.blob-1 {
    width: 500px; height: 500px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, #00E5FF, transparent);
    top: -100px; left: -100px;
    animation-delay: 0s;
}

.blob-2 {
    width: 400px; height: 400px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, #7B61FF, transparent);
    top: 50%; right: -80px;
    animation-delay: -3s;
}

.blob-3 {
    width: 300px; height: 300px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, #00E5FF, transparent);
    bottom: -50px; left: 40%;
    animation-delay: -6s;
}

@keyframes blobFloat {
    0%, 100% { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1); }
    33%       { transform: translate(30px, -30px) scale(1.05); }
    66%       { transform: translate(-20px, 20px) scale(0.95); }
}

.hero .container { position: relative; z-index: 2; }

.hero-layout {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 64px;
    min-height: calc(100vh - var(--hh));
    padding: 60px 0;
}

/* Hero Content */
.hero-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--a1);
    background: rgba(0,229,255,0.06);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0,229,255,0.2);
    padding: 6px 14px;
    border-radius: 100px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.badge-dot {
    width: 6px; height: 6px;
    background: var(--a1);
    border-radius: 50%;
    box-shadow: 0 0 6px var(--a1);
    animation: badgePulse 2s ease infinite;
}

@keyframes badgePulse {
    0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 0 6px var(--a1); }
    50% { box-shadow: 0 0 12px var(--a1), 0 0 20px var(--a1); }
}

.hero-title { margin-bottom: 20px; }

.hello-text {
    display: block;
    font-size: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.3rem);
    font-weight: 400;
    color: var(--muted);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
}

.name-text {
    display: block;
    font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem);
    font-weight: 900;
    line-height: 1.1;
    letter-spacing: -2px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fff 30%, #9CA3AF 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
}

.hero-typed-wrap {
    font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 2vw, 1.4rem);
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--muted);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    min-height: 36px;
}

.hero-typed-wrap .typed-cursor { color: var(--a1); }

.hero-typed-wrap span:first-child { color: var(--muted); }

#typed-el {
    background: var(--grad);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.hero-desc {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--muted);
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin-bottom: 32px;
    max-width: 480px;
}

.hero-desc strong { color: var(--a1); font-weight: 600; }

.hero-actions {
    display: flex;
    gap: 14px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-bottom: 36px;
}

.hero-social {
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
    align-items: center;
}

.social-icon {
    width: 42px; height: 42px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--card);
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    color: var(--muted);
    font-size: 1rem;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.social-icon:hover {
    background: rgba(0,229,255,0.1);
    border-color: var(--a1);
    color: var(--a1);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0,229,255,0.2);
}

/* Hero Visual */
.hero-img-wrap {
    position: relative;
    width: 380px;
    height: 380px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.hero-ring {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    animation: ringRotate 12s linear infinite;
}

.ring-outer {
    inset: -20px;
    border: 1px dashed rgba(0,229,255,0.2);
}

.ring-inner {
    inset: 10px;
    border: 1px dashed rgba(123,97,255,0.2);
    animation-direction: reverse;
    animation-duration: 8s;
}

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

.hero-avatar-circle {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 20px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: var(--bg2);
    border: 2px solid rgba(0,229,255,0.2);
    box-shadow: 0 0 60px rgba(0,229,255,0.15), inset 0 0 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
}

.hero-avatar-circle img {
    width: 100%; height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: top center;
}

.avatar-fallback {
    width: 100%; height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 4rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    background: var(--grad);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
}

/* Floating Badges */
.float-badge {
    position: absolute;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    background: rgba(5,8,22,0.9);
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    padding: 10px 16px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
    animation: floatBadge 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.float-badge i {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    background: var(--grad);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
}

.float-badge strong {
    display: block;
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1;
    background: var(--grad);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
}

.float-badge span { display: block; font-size: 0.7rem; color: var(--muted); }

.badge-exp { bottom: 30px; left: -30px; animation-delay: 0s; }
.badge-proj { top: 40px; right: -30px; animation-delay: -2s; }

@keyframes floatBadge {
    0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
    50% { transform: translateY(-10px); }
}

/* Scroll Hint */
.scroll-hint {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 30px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    z-index: 5;
}

.scroll-hint span {
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--muted);
}

.scroll-mouse {
    width: 22px; height: 36px;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    padding-top: 6px;
}

.scroll-wheel {
    width: 3px; height: 6px;
    background: var(--a1);
    border-radius: 2px;
    animation: scrollWheel 1.8s ease infinite;
}

@keyframes scrollWheel {
    0% { transform: translateY(0); opacity: 1; }
    100% { transform: translateY(12px); opacity: 0; }
}

/* ── ABOUT ──────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.about { background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--bg) 0%, var(--bg2) 100%); }

.about-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 80px;
}

.about-img-wrap {
    position: relative;
    padding: 20px;
}

.about-img-bg-shape {
    position: absolute;
    width: 320px; height: 420px;
    top: 0; left: 0;
    background: var(--grad);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    opacity: 0.08;
    filter: blur(30px);
}

.about-photo {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 360px;
    aspect-ratio: 4/5;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

.about-photo-fallback {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 360px;
    aspect-ratio: 4/5;
    background: var(--bg2);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 6rem;
    color: var(--border);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.about-exp-chip {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 30px; right: 0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    background: var(--bg2);
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    padding: 12px 18px;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
    z-index: 2;
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
}

.about-exp-chip i {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    background: var(--grad);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
}

.about-exp-chip strong { display: block; font-size: 0.9rem; font-weight: 700; }
.about-exp-chip span { font-size: 0.72rem; color: var(--muted); }

.about-heading {
    font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.3;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.about-text {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--muted);
    line-height: 1.9;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.about-text strong { color: var(--text); }

.about-checks {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 10px;
    margin: 24px 0;
}

.check-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--text);
}

.check-item i { color: var(--a1); font-size: 0.9rem; }

.about-meta {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 12px;
    margin: 24px 0 32px;
    padding: 20px;
    background: var(--card);
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
}

.meta-item {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 2px;
}

.meta-label { font-size: 0.72rem; color: var(--muted); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; }
.meta-value { font-size: 0.9rem; font-weight: 600; }
.status-open { color: #4ADE80; }
.status-dot {
    display: inline-block;
    width: 6px; height: 6px;
    background: #4ADE80;
    border-radius: 50%;
    margin-right: 4px;
    animation: badgePulse 2s ease infinite;
    box-shadow: 0 0 6px #4ADE80 !important;
}

/* ── EXPERIENCE TIMELINE ────────────────────────────────────── */
.experience { background: var(--bg2); }

.timeline {
    position: relative;
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 20px;
}

.timeline::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 50%;
    top: 0; bottom: 0;
    width: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, var(--a1), var(--a2), transparent);
    transform: translateX(-50%);
}

.tl-item {
    display: flex;
    width: 50%;
    padding-bottom: 48px;
    position: relative;
}

.tl-left { padding-right: 48px; }
.tl-right { padding-left: 48px; margin-left: auto; }

.tl-dot {
    position: absolute;
    width: 14px; height: 14px;
    background: var(--grad);
    border-radius: 50%;
    top: 20px;
    box-shadow: 0 0 12px var(--a1);
}

.tl-left .tl-dot { right: -7px; }
.tl-right .tl-dot { left: -7px; }
.tl-dot-intern { background: var(--a2); box-shadow: 0 0 12px var(--a2); }

.tl-card {
    padding: 24px;
    width: 100%;
}

.tl-head {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.tl-role {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.tl-company {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: var(--a1);
    font-weight: 500;
}

.tl-period {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--muted);
    white-space: nowrap;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    padding: 4px 10px;
    border-radius: 100px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.tl-list { padding-left: 0; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.tl-list li {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--muted);
    padding: 4px 0 4px 16px;
    position: relative;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.tl-list li::before {
    content: '›';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    color: var(--a1);
    font-weight: 700;
}

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

/* ── SKILLS ─────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.skills { background: var(--bg); }

.skills-filter {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-bottom: 48px;
}

.filter-tab {
    padding: 8px 20px;
    border-radius: 100px;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--muted);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    background: transparent;
    transition: var(--transition);
    cursor: none;
}

.filter-tab:hover { color: var(--text); border-color: var(--glass-border); }

.filter-tab.active {
    background: var(--grad);
    color: #fff;
    border-color: transparent;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0,229,255,0.25);
}

.skills-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 16px;
}

.skill-card {
    padding: 20px;
    text-align: center;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.skill-card.hidden { display: none; }

.skill-icon-wrap {
    font-size: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    background: var(--grad);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
}

.skill-name {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.skill-bar-wrap {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

.skill-bar {
    flex: 1;
    height: 4px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
    border-radius: 4px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.skill-fill {
    display: block;
    height: 100%;
    background: var(--grad);
    border-radius: 4px;
    width: 0%;
    transition: width 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.skill-pct {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    color: var(--muted);
    font-weight: 600;
    width: 32px;
    text-align: right;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ── SERVICES ───────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.services { background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--bg2) 0%, var(--bg) 100%); }

.services-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
}

.svc-card {
    padding: 28px 24px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.svc-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--grad);
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.svc-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }

.svc-icon {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    background: var(--grad);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
    display: inline-block;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.svc-card:hover .svc-icon { transform: scale(1.1) rotate(-5deg); }

.svc-card h3 {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.svc-card p {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: var(--muted);
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.svc-arrow {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--a1);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.svc-card:hover .svc-arrow { transform: translateX(6px); }

/* ── PROJECTS ───────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.projects { background: var(--bg2); }

.proj-filters {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-bottom: 48px;
}

.proj-tab {
    padding: 8px 22px;
    border-radius: 100px;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--muted);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    background: transparent;
    transition: var(--transition);
    cursor: none;
}

.proj-tab:hover { color: var(--text); border-color: var(--glass-border); }

.proj-tab.active {
    background: var(--grad);
    color: #fff;
    border-color: transparent;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0,229,255,0.25);
}

.projects-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
}

.proj-card {
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.proj-card.hidden { display: none; }

.proj-img-wrap {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    aspect-ratio: 16/10;
}

/* Project Thumbnails with CSS Gradients */
.proj-thumb {
    width: 100%; height: 100%;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.proj-card:hover .proj-thumb { transform: scale(1.05); }

.proj-thumb-content {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 12px;
}

.proj-domain {
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
    background: rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
    padding: 6px 14px;
    border-radius: 100px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
    backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}

/* Per-project gradient themes */
.proj-thumb-openxcell   { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0f1923 0%, #1a2f4a 40%, #0d3b6b 100%); }
.proj-thumb-teachbetter { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0f1e2e 0%, #1a3a2a 40%, #0d4d3d 100%); }
.proj-thumb-envitely    { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #102010 0%, #1e3a1e 40%, #2d5a2d 100%); }
.proj-thumb-idalko      { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1a0f2e 0%, #2d1a5e 40%, #3d2080 100%); }
.proj-thumb-deemees     { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2e0f1a 0%, #5e1a2d 40%, #8c1f3d 100%); }
.proj-thumb-jpc         { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2e1a0f 0%, #5e3a1a 40%, #8c5a2d 100%); }
.proj-thumb-skylarkseo  { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0a1628 0%, #0e2a4a 40%, #0a3d6e 100%); }
.proj-thumb-perthscrap  { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1a1208 0%, #3d2a0a 40%, #5c3d0c 100%); }

/* Decorative elements inside thumbs */
.proj-thumb::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    width: 120px; height: 120px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
    border-radius: 50%;
    top: -30px; right: -30px;
}

.proj-thumb::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    width: 80px; height: 80px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
    border-radius: 50%;
    bottom: 10px; left: 10px;
}

.proj-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(5,8,22,0.8);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.35s ease;
    backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}

.proj-img-wrap:hover .proj-overlay { opacity: 1; }

.proj-body { padding: 20px; }

.proj-title {
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.proj-desc {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: var(--muted);
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

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

/* ── STATISTICS ─────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.stats {
    padding: 80px 0;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: var(--bg);
}

.stats-bg-glow {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 50% at 50% 50%, rgba(0,229,255,0.04) 0%, transparent 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.stats::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0,229,255,0.03) 0%, rgba(123,97,255,0.03) 100%);
}

.stats-grid {
    position: relative;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 2px;
    background: var(--border);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.stat-item {
    padding: 48px 24px;
    text-align: center;
    background: var(--bg);
    position: relative;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.stat-item:hover { background: var(--bg2); }

.stat-icon {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    background: var(--grad);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
}

.stat-count-wrap {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 2px;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.stat-num {
    font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
    font-weight: 900;
    line-height: 1;
    background: var(--grad);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
    letter-spacing: -2px;
}

.stat-suffix {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--a1);
    align-self: flex-start;
    margin-top: 4px;
}

.stat-label {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: var(--muted);
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}

/* ── PROCESS ────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.process { background: var(--bg2); }

.process-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
}

.proc-card {
    padding: 28px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.proc-num {
    font-size: 4rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    background: var(--grad);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
    opacity: 0.15;
    position: absolute;
    top: 16px; right: 20px;
    line-height: 1;
    letter-spacing: -2px;
}

.proc-icon {
    font-size: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    background: var(--grad);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
    display: inline-block;
}

.proc-card h3 {
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.proc-card p {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: var(--muted);
    line-height: 1.7;
}

/* ── TESTIMONIALS ───────────────────────────────────────────── */
.testimonials { background: var(--bg); }

.testi-swiper {
    padding: 16px 0 60px !important;
    position: relative;
}

.testi-card {
    padding: 32px;
    height: auto;
}

.testi-stars {
    color: #FBBF24;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
}

.testi-text {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    color: var(--muted);
    line-height: 1.9;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    font-style: italic;
}

.testi-author {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
}

.testi-avatar {
    width: 44px; height: 44px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--grad);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: #fff;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.testi-info strong { display: block; font-size: 0.88rem; font-weight: 700; }
.testi-info span { font-size: 0.75rem; color: var(--muted); }

/* Swiper overrides */
.testi-swiper .swiper-pagination-bullet {
    background: var(--muted);
    opacity: 0.4;
}

.testi-swiper .swiper-pagination-bullet-active {
    background: var(--a1);
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1.3);
}

.testi-swiper .swiper-button-prev,
.testi-swiper .swiper-button-next {
    color: var(--a1);
    width: 40px; height: 40px;
    background: var(--card);
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    border-radius: 50%;
    top: auto;
    bottom: 0;
}

.testi-swiper .swiper-button-prev { left: calc(50% - 56px); }
.testi-swiper .swiper-button-next { right: calc(50% - 56px); }

.testi-swiper .swiper-button-prev::after,
.testi-swiper .swiper-button-next::after {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
}

/* ── CERTIFICATIONS ─────────────────────────────────────────── */
.certs { background: var(--bg2); }

.certs-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
}

/* Last row centering trick for 5 items in 3-col */
.certs-grid .cert-card:nth-child(4) { grid-column: 1; }
.certs-grid .cert-card:nth-child(5) { grid-column: 2; }

.cert-card {
    padding: 28px 24px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.cert-card::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: var(--grad);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.cert-card:hover::after { opacity: 0.04; }

.cert-icon-wrap {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    background: var(--grad);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
    display: inline-block;
}

.cert-card h3 {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.cert-card p {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: var(--muted);
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.cert-link {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--a1);
    font-weight: 500;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    transition: gap 0.3s ease;
}

.cert-link:hover { gap: 10px; }

.cert-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 4px 12px;
    border-radius: 100px;
    background: rgba(0,229,255,0.1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0,229,255,0.3);
    color: var(--a1);
}

/* ── CONTACT ────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.contact { background: var(--bg); }

.contact-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr;
    gap: 64px;
    align-items: start;
}

.contact-left h3 {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.contact-intro {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--muted);
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.contact-info-list { margin-bottom: 28px; }

.ci-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 14px;
    padding: 12px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.ci-item:last-child { border-bottom: none; }

.ci-icon {
    width: 36px; height: 36px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: 8px;
    background: rgba(0,229,255,0.08);
    color: var(--a1);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    margin-top: 2px;
}

.ci-text strong { display: block; font-size: 0.75rem; color: var(--muted); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; margin-bottom: 2px; }
.ci-text a, .ci-text span { font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--text); transition: color 0.3s ease; }
.ci-text a:hover { color: var(--a1); }

.contact-map-wrap {
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    filter: grayscale(0.8) invert(0.9) hue-rotate(180deg);
    opacity: 0.7;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease, filter 0.3s ease;
}

.contact-map-wrap:hover { opacity: 1; filter: grayscale(0.4) invert(0.9) hue-rotate(180deg); }

/* Contact Form */
.contact-form {
    padding: 36px;
}

.form-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 16px;
}

.form-group {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 6px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.form-group label {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--muted);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.form-group label span { color: var(--a1); }

.form-group input,
.form-group textarea {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    padding: 12px 16px;
    color: var(--text);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    transition: var(--transition);
    outline: none;
    resize: vertical;
}

.form-group input::placeholder,
.form-group textarea::placeholder { color: rgba(156,163,175,0.5); }

.form-group input:focus,
.form-group textarea:focus {
    border-color: var(--a1);
    background: rgba(0,229,255,0.04);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(0,229,255,0.08);
}

.form-group input.error,
.form-group textarea.error { border-color: var(--a3); }

.field-err {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--a3);
    display: none;
}

.field-err.show { display: block; }

.form-msg {
    margin-top: 16px;
    padding: 14px 18px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    display: none;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

.success-msg {
    background: rgba(74,222,128,0.1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(74,222,128,0.3);
    color: #4ADE80;
}

.form-msg.show { display: flex; }

/* ── FOOTER ─────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.footer { background: var(--bg2); }

.footer-top { padding: 72px 0 48px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); }

.footer-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1.5fr;
    gap: 48px;
}

.footer-brand { max-width: 280px; }

.footer-logo {
    font-size: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    display: inline-block;
}

.footer-brand p {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--muted);
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.footer-socials {
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
}

.footer-socials a {
    width: 38px; height: 38px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: 8px;
    background: var(--card);
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    color: var(--muted);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.footer-socials a:hover {
    background: rgba(0,229,255,0.1);
    border-color: var(--a1);
    color: var(--a1);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.footer-col h4 {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    color: var(--text);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    position: relative;
}

.footer-col h4::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -6px; left: 0;
    width: 24px; height: 2px;
    background: var(--grad);
    border-radius: 2px;
}

.footer-col ul { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; }

.footer-col ul li a {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--muted);
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.footer-col ul li a:hover {
    color: var(--a1);
    padding-left: 4px;
}

.footer-contact-list li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 10px;
    font-size: 0.83rem;
    color: var(--muted);
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.footer-contact-list li i { color: var(--a1); font-size: 0.8rem; margin-top: 3px; flex-shrink: 0; }

.footer-bottom {
    padding: 20px 0;
    display: flex;
}

.footer-bottom .container {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 8px;
}

.footer-bottom p {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--muted);
}

.footer-bottom i { color: #FF6B6B; }

/* ── BACK TO TOP ────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.back-top {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 32px; right: 32px;
    width: 46px; height: 46px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: var(--grad);
    border-radius: 50%;
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,229,255,0.3);
    z-index: 500;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transform: translateY(20px);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.back-top.visible {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.back-top:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(0,229,255,0.5);
}

/* ── CF7 Integration Fixes ──────────────────────────────────── */

/* Make CF7 control-wrap span behave as block so inputs stretch full width */
.contact-form .wpcf7-form-control-wrap {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
}

/* Stretch CF7 inputs and textarea to full width */
.contact-form .wpcf7-form-control-wrap input[type="text"],
.contact-form .wpcf7-form-control-wrap input[type="email"],
.contact-form .wpcf7-form-control-wrap textarea {
    width: 100%;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

/* Match textarea height to original design */
.contact-form .wpcf7-form-control-wrap textarea {
    min-height: 150px;
}

/* Style CF7 inline validation errors to match .field-err */
.contact-form .wpcf7-not-valid-tip {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--a3);
    margin-top: 4px;
    display: block;
}

/* Style CF7 response output banner */
.contact-form .wpcf7-response-output {
    margin: 16px 0 0;
    padding: 14px 18px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    border: none !important;
}

.contact-form .wpcf7-mail-sent-ok {
    background: rgba(74, 222, 128, 0.1);
    border-left: 3px solid #4ADE80 !important;
    color: #4ADE80;
}

.contact-form .wpcf7-validation-errors,
.contact-form .wpcf7-mail-sent-ng,
.contact-form .wpcf7-spam-blocked {
    background: rgba(255, 80, 80, 0.08);
    border-left: 3px solid var(--a3) !important;
    color: var(--a3);
}