/* =========================================================
   SUNNY SPIKY — High-End Parallax Portfolio Stylesheet
   ========================================================= */

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

:root {
  --bg-dark: #070606;
  --text-primary: #ffffff;
  --text-secondary: #a3a19e;
  --text-muted: #6e6c68;
  --accent-orange: #ff5e1a;
  --accent-orange-hover: #ff7538;
  --accent-glow: rgba(255, 94, 26, 0.35);
  --accent-cyan: #38bdf8;
  --card-bg: rgba(18, 16, 15, 0.65);
  --card-border: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  --font-display: 'Bebas Neue', sans-serif;
  --font-heading: 'Syne', sans-serif;
  --font-body: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;
  --font-serif: 'Italiana', serif;
}

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  background-color: var(--bg-dark);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 16px;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

body {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 100vh;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  background-color: var(--bg-dark);
  background-attachment: fixed;
}

/* --- Dynamic GPU Compositing Layer Promotion (VRAM Leak Prevention) --- */
.is-animating {
  will-change: transform, opacity !important;
}

/* --- Accessibility & SEO Screen-Reader Only Utility --- */
.sr-only,
.visually-hidden {
  position: absolute !important;
  width: 1px !important;
  height: 1px !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  margin: -1px !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  clip: rect(0, 0, 0, 0) !important;
  white-space: nowrap !important;
  border: 0 !important;
}

/* Base Transform Stabilization for Primary Glass Cards */
.glass-panel,
.project-card,
.journey-column,
.bento-card,
.testimonial-card,
.final-cta-card,
.start-project-modal-card {
  transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0);
  -webkit-transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0);
  backface-visibility: hidden;
  -webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;
}

/* =========================================================
   TOUCH-SAFE TARGET ENFORCEMENT (44px x 44px Minimum Clickable Area)
   ========================================================= */
button,
input,
select,
textarea,
.btn-primary,
.btn-ghost,
.cta-pill-btn,
.project-nav-btn,
.sp-modal-close-btn,
.sp-submit-btn,
.sp-secondary-btn,
.sp-primary-modal-btn,
.back-to-top-btn,
.social-pill-link,
.nav-item,
.testimonial-nav-btn {
  min-height: 44px;
  min-width: 44px;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.sp-pill-input,
.sp-select,
.sp-pill-textarea {
  min-height: 44px;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}



.footer-links li a,
.social-links li a {
  min-height: 44px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
}

/* =========================================================
   LAYOUT SHIFT (CLS) ELIMINATION & ASPECT-RATIO GUARDS
   ========================================================= */
.project-img-wrapper {
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
  min-height: 200px;
  width: 100%;
}

.project-screenshot {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.coverflow-card {
  aspect-ratio: 340 / 455;
}

.coverflow-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 340 / 455;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.testimonial-portrait-frame {
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
  min-height: 180px;
  width: 100%;
}

.testimonial-portrait-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.avatar {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
  min-height: 36px;
  min-width: 36px;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero-section { min-height: 100vh; min-height: 100dvh; }
  .about-container { min-height: 460px; }
  .projects-section { min-height: auto; }
  .process-section { min-height: auto; }
  .journey-section { min-height: 1050px; }
  .journey-grid { min-height: 820px; }
  .timeline-column { min-height: 380px; }
  .arsenal-column { min-height: 440px; }
  .philosophy-section { min-height: 420px; }
  .testimonials-section { min-height: 480px; }
  .final-cta-section { min-height: 360px; }
  .bento-card { min-height: 280px; }
  .testimonial-card { min-height: 280px; }
}

/* --- Fixed Canvas Layer (299-Frame Parallax) --- */
#canvas {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100vw;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100vh;
  height: 100dvh;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
  display: block;
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0);
  will-change: transform;
}

/* Buffering Progress Bar */
#progress-bar {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  height: 3px;
  width: 0%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #ff5e1a 0%, #38bdf8 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px var(--accent-orange);
  z-index: 9999;
  transition: width 0.12s ease-out, opacity 0.5s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
}

#progress-bar.done {
  opacity: 0;
}

/* --- Ambient Atmospheric Glows & Overlays --- */
.ambient-glow {
  position: fixed;
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
  filter: blur(100px);
}

.ambient-glow.top-left {
  top: -10vw;
  left: -5vw;
  width: 50vw;
  height: 45vw;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 94, 26, 0.28) 0%, rgba(255, 94, 26, 0) 70%);
}

.ambient-glow.top-right {
  top: -8vw;
  right: -5vw;
  width: 45vw;
  height: 40vw;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 115, 50, 0.22) 0%, rgba(255, 115, 50, 0) 70%);
}

.ambient-glow.footer-glow {
  bottom: -15vw;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 70vw;
  height: 35vw;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 94, 26, 0.18) 0%, transparent 70%);
}

.vignette-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, transparent 35%, rgba(7, 6, 6, 0.75) 90%),
              linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(7, 6, 6, 0.2) 0%, rgba(7, 6, 6, 0.65) 100%);
}

/* --- Main Content Container --- */
#content-container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1380px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 32px 0;
}

/* --- Navigation Header --- */
.header {
  position: fixed;
  top: 24px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: calc(100% - 64px);
  max-width: 1380px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  z-index: 999;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.header > * {
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.logo {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  text-decoration: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  user-select: none;
}

.logo-text {
  font-family: 'Outfit', var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  color: #ffffff;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

@media (hover: hover) and (pointer: fine) {
  .logo:hover .logo-text {
    color: #ff9d42;
  }

  .logo:hover .logo-ss-monogram {
    transform: scale(1.08) rotate(-2deg);
  }
}

@media (hover: none) {
  .logo:active .logo-ss-monogram {
    transform: scale(0.96);
  }
}

.logo-ss-monogram {
  display: block;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5));
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

/* Dynamic Glassmorphism DateTime Pill */
.datetime-glass-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: 50px;
  padding: 6px 16px;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', var(--font-body), sans-serif;
  line-height: 1;
  white-space: nowrap;
  user-select: none;
  pointer-events: auto;
  margin-left: 14px;
  margin-right: auto;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  transition: background-color 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

@media (hover: hover) and (pointer: fine) {
  .datetime-glass-pill:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  }

  .datetime-glass-pill:hover .datetime-icon svg {
    transform: rotate(8deg) scale(1.08);
  }
}

.datetime-icon {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  line-height: 1;
}

.datetime-icon svg {
  display: block;
  width: 15px;
  height: 15px;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.datetime-time {
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #ffffff;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.datetime-date {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  font-weight: 400;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.datetime-date::before {
  content: '•';
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  font-size: 11px;
}

.nav-pill {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  padding: 6px 8px;
  background: rgba(22, 18, 16, 0.7);
  backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.09);
  border-radius: 9999px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  transform: translateZ(0);
  margin-right: auto;
}

.nav-item {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  padding: 8px 18px;
  min-height: 44px;
  min-width: 44px;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  transition: color 0.25s ease, background 0.25s ease;
}

@media (hover: hover) and (pointer: fine) {
  .nav-item:hover {
    color: #ffffff;
  }
}

.nav-item.active {
  background: #ffffff;
  color: #0c0b0b;
  font-weight: 600;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

/* Pill Buttons */
.btn-primary {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background-color: var(--accent-orange);
  color: #ffffff;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 8px 12px 8px 20px;
  min-height: 44px;
  min-width: 44px;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(255, 94, 26, 0.35);
  transition: background-color 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.3s ease;
  touch-action: manipulation;
}

@media (hover: hover) and (pointer: fine) {
  .btn-primary:hover {
    background-color: var(--accent-orange-hover);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(255, 94, 26, 0.5);
  }

  .btn-primary:hover .btn-arrow {
    transform: rotate(45deg);
  }
}

@media (hover: none) {
  .btn-primary:active {
    transform: scale(0.97);
    background-color: var(--accent-orange-hover);
  }
}

.btn-arrow {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #ffffff;
  color: var(--accent-orange);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.btn-ghost {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  color: #ffffff;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  padding: 10px 18px;
  min-height: 44px;
  min-width: 44px;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  transition: opacity 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
  touch-action: manipulation;
}

@media (hover: hover) and (pointer: fine) {
  .btn-ghost:hover {
    opacity: 0.8;
    transform: translateX(3px);
  }
}

@media (hover: none) {
  .btn-ghost {
    opacity: 1;
  }
  .btn-ghost:active {
    opacity: 0.8;
  }
}

/* --- Hero Section --- */
.hero-section {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  padding-bottom: 40px;
  padding-top: 110px;
}

/* =========================================================
   LIQUID GLASS FLANKING HERO TYPOGRAPHY (LOWER ALIGNED, HORIZONTALLY LOCKED, PREMIUM FONT & COLOR)
   ========================================================= */

.hero-flank-glass-container {
  position: absolute;
  top: clamp(120px, 16vh, 180px);
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-start;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 3;
  padding: 0 8px;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.hero-flank-glass {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.hero-flank-glass.left-side {
  align-items: flex-start;
  text-align: left;
  max-width: 47%;
}

.hero-flank-glass.right-side {
  align-items: flex-end;
  text-align: right;
  max-width: 47%;
}

.hero-intro-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  height: 28px;
  line-height: 28px;
  margin: 0 0 6px 0;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

/* Mirror spacer on right column to guarantee pixel-identical horizontal alignment */
.hero-intro-tag.spacer-tag {
  visibility: hidden;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  user-select: none;
}

/* World-class Display Typography: Outfit 900 Ultra-Bold Geometric Sans */
.liquid-glass-text {
  font-family: 'Outfit', 'Syne', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;
  font-weight: 900;
  font-size: clamp(5.4rem, 11.2vw, 12.2rem);
  line-height: 0.85;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  user-select: none;
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

/* Left (Orange Atmospheric Smoke): Radiant Sunset Amber Glass */
.sunny-word {
  background: linear-gradient(
    145deg,
    #ffffff 0%,
    #ffe8d6 14%,
    #ff9d42 42%,
    #ff6214 74%,
    #e64a00 100%
  );
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  -webkit-text-stroke: 1.2px rgba(255, 185, 125, 0.5);
  filter: drop-shadow(0 14px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8))
         drop-shadow(0 0 32px rgba(255, 98, 20, 0.5))
         drop-shadow(0 0 65px rgba(255, 98, 20, 0.22));
}

/* Right (Blue Atmospheric Smoke): Luminous Glacial Ice Glass */
.spiky-word {
  background: linear-gradient(
    145deg,
    #ffffff 0%,
    #dcf4ff 14%,
    #38bdf8 42%,
    #0284c7 74%,
    #0369a1 100%
  );
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  -webkit-text-stroke: 1.2px rgba(95, 205, 255, 0.5);
  filter: drop-shadow(0 14px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8))
         drop-shadow(0 0 32px rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.5))
         drop-shadow(0 0 65px rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.22));
}

/* Small Role Badge Directly Underneath SPIKY */
.hero-role-small {
  margin-top: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.4;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  background: rgba(18, 16, 15, 0.75);
  padding: 6px 16px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
  transform: translateZ(0);
}

.hero-role-text {
  display: inline;
}

.role-name, .role-title {
  display: inline;
}

.role-sep {
  display: inline;
  margin: 0 4px;
}

.hero-dot-cyan {
  display: inline-block;
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: #38bdf8;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px #38bdf8;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.hero-pitch-block {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.hero-content-grid {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 5;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 40px;
  width: 100%;
}

.hero-left {
  max-width: 660px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.trust-badge, .section-indicator {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.orange-dot {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--accent-orange);
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--accent-orange);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.hero-tagline {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.85rem, 2.7vw, 2.85rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.18;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
}

/* Floating Satisfaction Card */
.hero-right {
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.glass-panel {
  background: var(--card-bg);
  backdrop-filter: blur(28px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(28px);
  border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
  border-radius: 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  transform: translateZ(0);
}

.satisfaction-card {
  padding: 22px 24px;
  max-width: 330px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
  transform: translateZ(0);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
}

@media (hover: hover) and (pointer: fine) {
  .satisfaction-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px) translateZ(0);
    border-color: rgba(255, 94, 26, 0.3);
  }
}

.avatar-stack {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.avatar-stack .avatar {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border: 2px solid #141211;
  margin-left: -10px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
}

.avatar-stack .avatar:first-child {
  margin-left: 0;
}

.satisfaction-text {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  line-height: 1.45;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
}

.satisfaction-text strong {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.satisfaction-badges {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.badge-pill {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
}

/* Mobile Social Proof Relocated Wrapper (Desktop Hidden) */
.mobile-social-proof-wrapper {
  display: none;
}

/* --- Marquee Ticker Section --- */
.marquee-section {
  position: relative;
  width: 100vw;
  margin-left: calc(-50vw + 50%);
  margin-right: calc(-50vw + 50%);
  padding: 22px 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  background: rgba(7, 6, 6, 0.55);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  transform: translateZ(0);
}

.marquee-track {
  display: flex;
  width: max-content;
  user-select: none;
}

.marquee-content {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 36px;
  padding-right: 36px;
  animation: scrollMarquee 28s linear infinite;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.7rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
}

.diamond {
  color: var(--accent-orange);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

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

/* --- About Me Section --- */
.about-section {
  padding: 95px 0 28px;
}

.about-container {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 240px 1fr;
  gap: 60px;
}

.indicator-line {
  width: 80px;
  height: 1px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  margin-top: 12px;
}

.about-statement {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.3vw, 2.1rem);
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.5;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  max-width: 900px;
}

.about-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
}

/* --- Product Ecosystem Bar (Infinite Hardware-Accelerated Marquee) --- */
.partners-section {
  position: relative;
  width: 100vw;
  margin-left: calc(-50vw + 50%);
  margin-right: calc(-50vw + 50%);
  padding: 16px 0 18px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, black 8%, black 92%, transparent 100%);
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, black 8%, black 92%, transparent 100%);
}

.partners-marquee-container {
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
}

.partners-track {
  display: flex;
  width: max-content;
  user-select: none;
  -webkit-user-select: none;
  animation: partnersMarqueeLoop 32s linear infinite;
  will-change: transform;
  transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0);
}

@media (hover: hover) and (pointer: fine) {
  .partners-track:hover {
    animation-play-state: paused;
  }
}

.partners-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 32px;
  padding-right: 32px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.product-eco-item {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(0.92rem, 1.25vw, 1.15rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
  transition: color 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), text-shadow 0.3s ease;
  user-select: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

@media (hover: hover) and (pointer: fine) {
  .product-eco-item:hover {
    color: #ffffff;
    text-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  }
}

.eco-separator {
  color: rgba(255, 140, 0, 0.35);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  user-select: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  text-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(255, 140, 0, 0.25);
}

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

/* =========================================================
   ABOUT ME / PHILOSOPHY SECTION (3D COVERFLOW ROTATING CAROUSEL)
   Strictly matched to 'image.jpeg' visual reference
   ========================================================= */
.philosophy-section {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 22px 0 80px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  scroll-margin-top: 90px;
}

.philosophy-bg-glow {
  position: absolute;
  top: 45%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 750px;
  height: 480px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(255, 94, 26, 0.12) 0%, rgba(255, 94, 26, 0.02) 55%, transparent 75%);
  filter: blur(90px);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

.philosophy-container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1400px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
}

/* Typography (Centered at top of section) */
.philosophy-header {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 1120px;
  margin: 0 auto 10px;
  padding: 12px 20px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3) 50%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 100%);
  border-radius: 20px;
}

.philosophy-header .section-indicator {
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

/* Main Heading (Unified Solid White Across All Lines) */
.philosophy-title {
  font-family: 'Italiana', 'Cinzel', 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  font-size: clamp(1.85rem, 3.1vw, 2.9rem);
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.25;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  color: #ffffff;
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: 0 auto 16px;
  text-align: center;
  text-shadow: 0px 4px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9), 0px 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 1);
}

.philosophy-title-line {
  display: block;
  color: #ffffff;
}

/* Subheading (Encapsulated in Glassmorphism Pill Container) */
.philosophy-subtitle {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 10px 24px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  background: rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.65);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: clamp(0.92rem, 1.05vw, 1.05rem);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
  line-height: 1.5;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
  font-weight: 400;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
  transform: translateZ(0);
}

/* 3D Coverflow Carousel Stage (Hardware Accelerated) */
.coverflow-stage {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: clamp(390px, 46vh, 500px);
  perspective: 1200px;
  perspective-origin: 50% 50%;
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-top: 18px;
  cursor: grab;
  user-select: none;
  -webkit-user-select: none;
  touch-action: pan-y;
  transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0);
}

.coverflow-stage:active,
.coverflow-stage.is-dragging {
  cursor: grabbing;
}

/* 3D Coverflow Card (Glassmorphism & GPU Accelerated) */
.coverflow-card {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  width: clamp(250px, 23vw, 340px);
  aspect-ratio: 1 / 1.34;
  min-height: 335px;
  margin-top: calc(-1 * clamp(250px, 23vw, 340px) * 1.34 / 2);
  margin-left: calc(-1 * clamp(250px, 23vw, 340px) / 2);
  border-radius: 28px;
  overflow: hidden;
  cursor: pointer;
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
  background: rgba(18, 16, 16, 0.6);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65), inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  user-select: none;
  -webkit-user-select: none;
  backface-visibility: hidden;
  -webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;
  transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0);
}

@media (hover: hover) and (pointer: fine) {
  .coverflow-card:hover {
    border-color: rgba(255, 140, 0, 0.45);
  }
}

.coverflow-card-inner {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: inherit;
  overflow: hidden;
  backface-visibility: hidden;
  -webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;
  transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0);
}

.coverflow-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 1 / 1.34;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center 20%;
  display: block;
  pointer-events: none;
  -webkit-user-drag: none;
  filter: contrast(106%) brightness(96%);
  backface-visibility: hidden;
  -webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;
  transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0);
}

/* Dark semi-transparent overlay on non-active cards (Immediate RAF update without transition lag) */
.coverflow-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(5, 5, 5, 0.85);
  border-radius: inherit;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0;
  z-index: 1;
}

.coverflow-glass-border {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: inherit;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  pointer-events: none;
  box-shadow: inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
}

/* Bottom editorial caption — distinct glassmorphism pill/box */
.coverflow-caption {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  background: rgba(15, 15, 15, 0.82);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  padding: 16px 20px;
  text-align: left;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 5;
  border-radius: 0 0 28px 28px;
  transform: translateZ(0);
}

.coverflow-title {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(0.85rem, 1.05vw, 1rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 1.4;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  display: block;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

/* ─── Social Media Glass Pill ─── */
.social-glass-pill {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 30px;
  margin: 40px auto 0;
  padding: 12px 34px;
  width: fit-content;
  min-height: 52px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: 50px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
  transform: translateZ(0);
}

.social-pill-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  padding: 8px 12px;
  min-height: 44px;
  min-width: 44px;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  transition: color 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease, background 0.3s ease;
  position: relative;
  touch-action: manipulation;
}

.social-pill-link svg {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: filter 0.3s ease;
}

/* ─── Desktop Mouse-Only Hover Effects ─── */
@media (hover: hover) and (pointer: fine) {
  .social-pill-link:hover {
    transform: scale(1.05);
  }

  .social-pill-link[data-brand="github"]:hover {
    color: #ffffff;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 12px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5));
  }

  .social-pill-link[data-brand="linkedin"]:hover {
    color: #0A66C2;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 12px rgba(10, 102, 194, 0.6));
  }

  .social-pill-link[data-brand="twitter"]:hover {
    color: #1DA1F2;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 12px rgba(29, 161, 242, 0.6));
  }

  .social-pill-link[data-brand="facebook"]:hover {
    color: #1877F2;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 12px rgba(24, 119, 242, 0.6));
  }

  .social-pill-link[data-brand="instagram"]:hover {
    color: #E1306C;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 12px rgba(225, 48, 108, 0.6));
  }
}

/* ─── Touch Device Resting State (Eliminates Sticky Hover) ─── */
@media (hover: none) {
  .social-pill-link {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95) !important;
    opacity: 1 !important;
  }

  .social-pill-link svg {
    opacity: 1 !important;
  }

  .social-pill-link[data-brand="github"] svg {
    color: #ffffff;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 6px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35));
  }

  .social-pill-link[data-brand="linkedin"] svg {
    color: #0A66C2;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 6px rgba(10, 102, 194, 0.45));
  }

  .social-pill-link[data-brand="twitter"] svg {
    color: #1DA1F2;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 6px rgba(29, 161, 242, 0.45));
  }

  .social-pill-link[data-brand="facebook"] svg {
    color: #1877F2;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 6px rgba(24, 119, 242, 0.45));
  }

  .social-pill-link[data-brand="instagram"] svg {
    color: #E1306C;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 6px rgba(225, 48, 108, 0.45));
  }

  .social-pill-link:active {
    transform: scale(0.95);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  }
}

/* ─── Mobile Responsive ─── */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .social-glass-pill {
    gap: 12px;
    padding: 10px 20px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    border-radius: 24px;
    margin-top: 30px;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
    box-sizing: border-box;
  }

  .social-pill-link {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    gap: 6px;
    padding: 8px 10px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 420px) {
  .social-glass-pill {
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 8px 12px;
  }

  .social-pill-link span {
    display: none;
  }

  .social-pill-link {
    padding: 8px;
  }

  .datetime-glass-pill {
    padding: 4px 8px;
    margin-left: 6px;
    font-size: 11px;
    gap: 4px;
  }
}

.projects-section {
  scroll-margin-top: 100px;
  padding: 60px 0 20px;
}

.projects-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}

.projects-header-left {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.projects-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 3.8vw, 3.6rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-top: 8px;
}

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

.project-nav-btn {
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(22, 18, 16, 0.75);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  color: #ffffff;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  transform: translateZ(0);
  transition: background 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), border-color 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}

@media (hover: hover) and (pointer: fine) {
  .project-nav-btn:hover {
    background: var(--accent-orange);
    border-color: var(--accent-orange);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(255, 94, 26, 0.45);
  }
}

@media (hover: none) {
  .project-nav-btn:active {
    transform: scale(0.94);
    background: var(--accent-orange);
  }
}

.projects-scroll-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.projects-scroll-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 36px;
  cursor: grab;
}

.projects-scroll-track.is-dragging {
  cursor: grabbing;
  user-select: none;
}

.projects-scroll-track .project-card {
  flex: 0 0 clamp(380px, 44vw, 560px);
  min-width: 0;
  margin-top: 0;
}

.projects-scroll-progress-bar {
  width: 100%;
  height: 4px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: 9999px;
  margin-top: 10px;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}

.scroll-progress-fill {
  height: 100%;
  width: 25%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent-orange), #ff9d42);
  border-radius: 9999px;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--accent-orange);
  transition: transform 0.15s ease-out;
}

/* Card Stack Darkening Overlay (Mobile Only - Hidden on Desktop) */
.card-stack-overlay {
  display: none;
}

/* Screenshot-based Project Card Links */
.project-card-link {
  display: block;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  min-height: 44px;
  touch-action: manipulation;
}

@media (hover: hover) and (pointer: fine) {
  .project-card-link:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.02);
  }

  .project-card-link:hover .project-img-wrapper {
    border-color: rgba(255, 120, 0, 0.6);
    box-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(255, 120, 0, 0.3);
  }

  .project-card-link:hover .project-screenshot {
    transform: scale(1.03);
  }
}

/* ─── Touch Device Resting State (Eliminates Sticky Hover) ─── */
@media (hover: none) {
  .project-card-link {
    transform: none !important;
    opacity: 1 !important;
  }

  .project-card-link .project-img-wrapper {
    border-color: rgba(255, 120, 0, 0.45);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(255, 120, 0, 0.2);
  }

  .project-card-link:active {
    transform: scale(0.98) !important;
  }

  .project-card-link:active .project-img-wrapper {
    border-color: rgba(255, 120, 0, 0.7);
  }
}

/* Interaction Hint */
.projects-interaction-hint {
  font-size: clamp(0.75rem, 0.72rem + 0.15vw, 0.88rem);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

/* Project Image Wrapper */
.project-img-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
  min-height: 237px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 20px;
  background: rgba(18, 16, 15, 0.7);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 120, 0, 0.4);
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(255, 120, 0, 0.15);
  transition: border-color 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease;
}

/* Screenshot Image */
.project-screenshot {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: top center;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.project-info {
  margin-top: 22px;
}

.project-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 1.05rem + 0.4vw, 1.45rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.project-desc {
  font-size: clamp(0.82rem, 0.8rem + 0.15vw, 0.95rem);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.tag-pill {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  padding: 4px 14px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
}

/* Card 1: Desktop Monitor Mockup */
.monitor-frame {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at center, #242220 0%, #100f0e 100%);
  flex-direction: column;
}

.monitor-screen {
  width: 82%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
  background: #1a1714;
  border: 4px solid #332f2b;
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
  position: relative;
}

.monitor-stand {
  width: 24px;
  height: 28px;
  background: #2b2724;
  margin-top: -1px;
}

.monitor-base {
  width: 100px;
  height: 8px;
  background: #3a3530;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.alexander-preview {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2b241e 0%, #151210 100%);
  padding: 16px;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.lawyer-header-text {
  position: absolute;
  top: -10px;
  left: 10px;
  font-family: serif;
  font-size: 3rem;
  opacity: 0.12;
  font-weight: 900;
}

.alexander-card-ui {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  height: 100%;
}

.ui-lawyer-top {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  opacity: 0.7;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
}

.ui-lawyer-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 10px;
  right: 10px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  padding: 4px 8px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  text-align: center;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.ui-lawyer-h1 {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-top: 14px;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.ui-lawyer-person {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  right: 20%;
  width: 110px;
  height: 100px;
}

.ui-lawyer-person img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 12px 12px 0 0;
}

.ui-lawyer-title {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 8px;
  left: 10px;
  font-family: serif;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* Card 2: Phone Mockup */
.phone-frame {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #1c2331 0%, #0d121c 100%);
}

.phone-bg-brand {
  position: absolute;
  top: 8%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 6rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.18);
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  user-select: none;
}

.phone-device {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  width: 170px;
  height: 270px;
  background: #000000;
  border: 7px solid #232a3b;
  border-radius: 36px;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.phone-notch {
  position: absolute;
  top: 4px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 44px;
  height: 12px;
  background: #232a3b;
  border-radius: 8px;
  z-index: 10;
}

.phone-screen {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: #ffffff;
  color: #0b1329;
  padding: 24px 12px 12px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.trava-pill {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: #0284c7;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.trava-hero-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.trava-hero-img img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.trava-h4 {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.25;
  color: #0f172a;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.trava-btn {
  background: #0284c7;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 6px 0;
  border-radius: 8px;
  margin-top: auto;
}

/* Card 3: Laptop Mockup */
.laptop-frame {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at center, #262420 0%, #12100e 100%);
  flex-direction: column;
}

.laptop-lid {
  width: 84%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
  background: #11100f;
  border: 6px solid #2e2a26;
  border-radius: 14px 14px 0 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
}

.laptop-screen {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: #ffffff;
  color: #1a1715;
}

.laptop-browser-nav {
  height: 18px;
  background: #f1f0ee;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  padding-left: 8px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #e0deda;
}

.browser-dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
}
.browser-dot.red { background: #ff5f56; }
.browser-dot.yellow { background: #ffbd2e; }
.browser-dot.green { background: #27c93f; }

.hebrew-site-body {
  padding: 18px;
  text-align: right;
  direction: rtl;
}

.clix-logo {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #84cc16;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  direction: ltr;
}

.hebrew-site-body h3 {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0f172a;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.hebrew-site-body p {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  color: #64748b;
  line-height: 1.4;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.hebrew-stat-circle {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 3px solid #84cc16;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #166534;
}

.laptop-base {
  width: 96%;
  height: 10px;
  background: #453f3a;
  border-radius: 0 0 10px 10px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
}

/* Card 4: Tablet Mockup */
.tablet-frame {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1d1b1a 0%, #0d0c0c 100%);
}

.tablet-bg-brand {
  position: absolute;
  top: 10%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  font-family: serif;
  font-size: 5rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  user-select: none;
}

.tablet-device {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  width: 250px;
  height: 180px;
  background: #11100f;
  border: 8px solid #2d2925;
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
}

.tablet-screen {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: #181615;
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 12px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.robert-nav {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-size: 0.6rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  opacity: 0.8;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.robert-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.55rem;
  opacity: 0.6;
}

.robert-center {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex: 1;
}

.robert-left-text small {
  font-size: 0.5rem;
  color: var(--accent-orange);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.robert-left-text h4 {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  line-height: 1.2;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.robert-avatar {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

.robert-avatar img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.robert-stats-bar {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-top: 6px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  text-align: center;
}

.robert-stats-bar small {
  font-size: 0.45rem;
  opacity: 0.6;
}

/* Footer Teaser */
.footer-teaser {
  margin-top: 36px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  max-width: 520px;
}

.teaser-text {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 2.5vw, 2.4rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.25;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

/* =========================================================
   WORK PROCESS SECTION (REPLICATING REFERENCE DESIGN)
   ========================================================= */
.process-section {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 28px;
  background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  padding: 75px 36px 55px;
  margin: 30px 0 60px;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
  scroll-margin-top: 90px;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  transform: translateZ(0);
}

/* Warm subtle radial orange glow in top right */
.process-bg-glow {
  position: absolute;
  top: -120px;
  right: -120px;
  width: 550px;
  height: 550px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 60% 40%, rgba(255, 94, 26, 0.16) 0%, rgba(255, 94, 26, 0.04) 45%, transparent 70%);
  filter: blur(75px);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
  transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0);
}

/* Header */
.process-header {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.process-badge-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.process-top-badge {
  background: #ffffff;
  color: #0b0908;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  box-shadow: 0 3px 10px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.process-sub-tag {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.process-headline {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.85rem, 2.8vw, 2.85rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.22;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.process-headline-accent {
  display: block;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #ff5e1a, #ff9d42);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 25px rgba(255, 94, 26, 0.3));
  margin-top: 4px;
  font-size: 0.95em;
}

.headline-icon {
  display: inline-flex;
  vertical-align: middle;
  margin: 0 4px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  transform: rotate(15deg);
}

/* Timeline Container */
.process-timeline-container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  margin-top: 65px;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

/* Steps Row: 4 columns with staggered vertical positions */
.process-steps-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  align-items: flex-end;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  min-height: 290px;
  padding: 0;
  gap: 16px;
}

.process-step {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: left;
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.process-step-header,
.process-step-num {
  display: none;
}

.process-step-content {
  max-width: 230px;
  width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  padding: 0 4px;
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateZ(0);
}

.step-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(0.92rem, 1.15vw, 1.05rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  word-break: break-word;
}

.step-desc {
  font-size: clamp(0.72rem, 0.85vw, 0.78rem);
  line-height: 1.48;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.68);
  word-break: break-word;
}

/* Vertical Connector Lines (Staggered Wave: High -> Low -> High -> Low) */
.process-connector-line {
  width: 1px;
  margin-top: 16px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255, 94, 26, 0.75) 0%, rgba(255, 94, 26, 0.15) 100%);
  transform-origin: bottom;
  transform: scaleY(0);
}

/* Exact height variations matching the reference image */
.process-connector-line.line-1 {
  height: 165px;
}

.process-connector-line.line-2 {
  height: 75px;
}

.process-connector-line.line-3 {
  height: 135px;
}

.process-connector-line.line-4 {
  height: 90px;
}

/* Horizontal Timeline Axis */
.process-timeline-axis {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin-top: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

/* Ruler Track with Precision Tick Stripes */
.timeline-ruler-track {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 14px;
  transform: translateY(-50%) scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  z-index: 1;
  background: repeating-linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    rgba(255, 94, 26, 0.45) 0px,
    rgba(255, 94, 26, 0.45) 2px,
    transparent 2px,
    transparent 6px
  );
}

/* Timeline Capsules Row */
.timeline-capsules-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  gap: 16px;
}

.capsule-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.timeline-capsule {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(20, 16, 14, 0.92);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 94, 26, 0.28);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 7px 14px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateZ(0);
  transition: border-color 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

@media (hover: hover) and (pointer: fine) {
  .timeline-capsule:hover,
  .timeline-capsule.active-glow {
    border-color: var(--accent-orange);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 22px rgba(255, 94, 26, 0.35);
  }
}

@media (hover: none) {
  .timeline-capsule.active-glow {
    border-color: var(--accent-orange);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 22px rgba(255, 94, 26, 0.35);
  }
}

.capsule-text {
  font-size: clamp(0.7rem, 0.68rem + 0.1vw, 0.82rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #ffffff;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.capsule-indicator {
  width: 12px;
  height: 12px;
  border-radius: 3px;
  background: var(--accent-orange);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--accent-orange);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* =========================================================
   JOURNEY & TECHNICAL ARSENAL SECTION
   ========================================================= */
.journey-section {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 28px;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  padding: 110px 0 20px;
  margin: 40px 0 0;
  scroll-margin-top: 100px;
}

.journey-bg-glow {
  position: absolute;
  top: -80px;
  left: -80px;
  width: 550px;
  height: 550px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 40% 40%, rgba(255, 94, 26, 0.16) 0%, rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.05) 45%, transparent 70%);
  filter: blur(80px);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
  transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0);
}

/* Header */
.journey-header {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  margin-bottom: 44px;
}

.journey-main-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.65rem, 1.4rem + 1.25vw, 2.85rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.2;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-top: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.journey-subtitle {
  font-size: clamp(0.88rem, 0.85rem + 0.2vw, 1rem);
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
  max-width: 580px;
}

/* Two-Column Grid */
.journey-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.25fr;
  gap: 32px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  align-items: stretch;
}

.journey-column {
  background: rgba(15, 15, 15, 0.25) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px) !important;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) !important;
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 38px 34px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0);
  transition: border-color 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

@media (hover: hover) and (pointer: fine) {
  .journey-column:hover {
    border-color: rgba(255, 94, 26, 0.3) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4), 0 0 20px rgba(255, 94, 26, 0.12);
  }
}

.column-header {
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.column-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--accent-orange);
  background: rgba(255, 94, 26, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 94, 26, 0.25);
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.column-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 1.05rem + 0.35vw, 1.55rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.column-desc {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  line-height: 1.45;
}

/* Left Column: Chronological Experience Timeline */
.timeline-items {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0;
  position: relative;
}

.timeline-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: 20px;
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 30px;
}

.timeline-item:last-child {
  padding-bottom: 0;
}

.timeline-marker {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.marker-dot {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--accent-orange);
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px var(--accent-orange);
  animation: pulseMarker 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes pulseMarker {
  0%, 100% {
    transform: scale(1);
    box-shadow: 0 0 12px var(--accent-orange);
  }
  50% {
    transform: scale(1.22);
    box-shadow: 0 0 22px rgba(255, 94, 26, 0.85);
  }
}

.marker-line {
  width: 2px;
  flex-grow: 1;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--accent-orange) 0%, rgba(255, 94, 26, 0.15) 100%);
  margin: 8px 0;
}

.timeline-content {
  flex-grow: 1;
  padding-bottom: 4px;
}

.timeline-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.timeline-period {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent-orange);
  background: rgba(255, 94, 26, 0.1);
  padding: 3px 8px;
  border-radius: 6px;
}

.timeline-role {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.timeline-entry-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.timeline-text {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
}

/* Right Column: Technical Arsenal Categories */
.arsenal-categories {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 22px;
  min-height: 320px;
}

.arsenal-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
  min-height: 72px;
}

.group-title {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

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

.skill-pills-wrap {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
  min-height: 40px;
}

.skill-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  min-height: 38px;
  padding: 7px 16px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  cursor: default;
  user-select: none;
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0);
  transition: background 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease, color 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease;
  animation: subtleFloat 3.8s ease-in-out infinite;
  animation-delay: var(--float-delay, 0s);
  animation-play-state: running;
}

@media (hover: hover) and (pointer: fine) {
  .skill-pill:hover {
    border-color: var(--accent-orange);
    background: rgba(255, 94, 26, 0.14);
    color: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(255, 94, 26, 0.35);
    transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.04) translate3d(0, 0, 0) !important;
  }
}

@media (hover: none) {
  .skill-pill {
    opacity: 1 !important;
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  }
}

.skill-pill.highlight-pill {
  background: rgba(255, 94, 26, 0.12);
  border-color: rgba(255, 94, 26, 0.3);
  color: #ff9d42;
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* Continuous subtle vertical floating animation */
@keyframes subtleFloat {
  0%, 100% {
    transform: translateY(0px);
  }
  50% {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
  }
}

/* Synchronous Layout Rendering (Zero Delayed Entrance Lag) */
.timeline-column,
.arsenal-column {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateZ(0);
  transition: none;
}

.journey-section.is-visible .timeline-column,
.journey-section.is-visible .arsenal-column {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateZ(0);
}

.journey-section.is-visible .skill-pill {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateZ(0);
  animation-play-state: running;
}

/* =========================================================
   THE ENGINEERING ADVANTAGE (ASYMMETRIC BENTO BOX GRID)
   ========================================================= */
.advantage-section {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding-top: 140px;
  padding-bottom: 100px;
  margin: 0;
  scroll-margin-top: 80px;
  width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.advantage-bg-glow {
  position: absolute;
  top: 20%;
  right: -100px;
  width: 580px;
  height: 580px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 94, 26, 0.12) 0%, rgba(255, 94, 26, 0.03) 50%, transparent 70%);
  filter: blur(85px);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
  transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0);
}

/* Header */
.advantage-header {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 780px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
}

.advantage-header .section-indicator {
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.advantage-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.65rem, 1.35rem + 1.5vw, 3.2rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-top: 4px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.advantage-subtitle {
  font-size: clamp(0.88rem, 0.85rem + 0.2vw, 1.02rem);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  line-height: 1.6;
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 0 auto 60px;
  text-align: center;
}

/* 3-Column Asymmetric Bento Grid (Eye-Catching Factor) */
.advantage-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 32px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

/* Parallax Outer Item Container */
.bento-item {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

/* Asymmetric Bento Span Utilities: 
   Top Row: Left (span 1), Right (span 2) = 3 cols
   Bottom Row: Left (span 2), Right (span 1) = 3 cols */
.bento-span-1 {
  grid-column: span 1;
}

.bento-span-2 {
  grid-column: span 2;
}

/* Card Base Styling (Dark Glassmorphism & Visual Depth) */
.bento-card {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
  border-radius: 28px;
  background: rgba(12, 12, 12, 0.7);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 140, 0, 0.16);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  padding: 40px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  min-height: 380px;
  height: 100%;
  width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0);
  will-change: transform;
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              border-color 0.4s ease,
              box-shadow 0.4s ease;
}

.advantage-section.is-visible .bento-card {
  opacity: 1;
}

/* Smooth Premium Hover State: Lifts -8px and inner orange glow intensifies */
@media (hover: hover) and (pointer: fine) {
  .bento-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    border-color: rgba(255, 140, 0, 0.48);
    box-shadow: 0 32px 65px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.75), 0 0 35px rgba(255, 94, 26, 0.2);
  }

  .bento-card:hover .bento-glow {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1.15);
    filter: blur(38px);
  }

  .bento-card:hover .bento-glow-bottom-center,
  .bento-card:hover .bento-glow-bottom-steps {
    transform: translateX(-50%) scale(1.15);
  }
}

@media (hover: none) {
  .bento-card {
    opacity: 1 !important;
    transform: none !important;
    border-color: rgba(255, 140, 0, 0.25) !important;
  }
}

/* Typography inside Cards */
.bento-card-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.bento-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 1.02rem + 0.35vw, 1.35rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.bento-text {
  font-size: clamp(0.82rem, 0.8rem + 0.15vw, 0.95rem);
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  max-width: 480px;
  margin: 0;
}

/* =========================================================
   WARM GLOWING ORANGE RADIAL GRADIENTS (HARDWARE OPTIMIZED)
   ========================================================= */
.bento-glow {
  position: absolute;
  pointer-events: none;
  border-radius: inherit;
  will-change: transform, opacity;
  transition: opacity 0.4s ease, transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), filter 0.4s ease;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Card 1: Bottom center intense amber glow */
.bento-glow-bottom-center {
  bottom: -40px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 320px;
  height: 220px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 60%, rgba(255, 115, 26, 0.45) 0%, rgba(255, 94, 26, 0.18) 40%, rgba(255, 94, 26, 0.04) 65%, transparent 80%);
}

/* Card 2: Top edge light bleed & top right warm glow */
.bento-glow-top-edge {
  top: -50px;
  left: 20%;
  width: 440px;
  height: 180px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 30%, rgba(255, 125, 30, 0.45) 0%, rgba(255, 94, 26, 0.18) 40%, rgba(255, 94, 26, 0.04) 65%, transparent 80%);
}

.bento-glow-top-right {
  top: -30px;
  right: -30px;
  width: 240px;
  height: 240px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 60% 40%, rgba(255, 100, 20, 0.4) 0%, rgba(255, 94, 26, 0.15) 40%, transparent 70%);
}

/* Card 3: Top-left flare and bottom-right sunset burst */
.bento-glow-top-left {
  top: -40px;
  left: -40px;
  width: 260px;
  height: 220px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 30% 30%, rgba(255, 120, 26, 0.4) 0%, rgba(255, 94, 26, 0.15) 40%, transparent 70%);
}

.bento-glow-bottom-right {
  bottom: -40px;
  right: -30px;
  width: 340px;
  height: 240px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 70% 70%, rgba(255, 110, 20, 0.45) 0%, rgba(255, 94, 26, 0.18) 40%, rgba(255, 94, 26, 0.05) 65%, transparent 80%);
}

/* Card 4: Top-right soft corner flare & bottom step radiance */
.bento-glow-top-right-soft {
  top: -30px;
  right: -30px;
  width: 220px;
  height: 220px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 60% 40%, rgba(255, 115, 26, 0.35) 0%, rgba(255, 94, 26, 0.12) 40%, transparent 70%);
}

.bento-glow-bottom-steps {
  bottom: -40px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 320px;
  height: 200px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 65%, rgba(255, 105, 20, 0.42) 0%, rgba(255, 94, 26, 0.15) 40%, rgba(255, 94, 26, 0.04) 65%, transparent 80%);
}

/* =========================================================
   BENTO VISUAL ASSETS & CONTINUOUS REEL/LOOP ANIMATIONS
   ========================================================= */
.bento-visual {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  margin-top: auto;
  min-height: 0;
  overflow: visible;
}

/* Visual 1: Concentric Rings & Core Portal */
.visual-portal {
  min-height: 0;
  max-height: 140px;
}
.portal-svg {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 260px;
  height: auto;
  max-height: 140px;
  overflow: visible;
}

/* Card 1 Reel Micro-Animations */
.portal-core-group {
  animation: portalCoreLoop 3.6s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
  transform-origin: 140px 115px;
}
@keyframes portalCoreLoop {
  0% {
    transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0) scale(1);
  }
  50% {
    transform: translate3d(0, -6px, 0) scale(1.03);
  }
  100% {
    transform: translate3d(0, 2px, 0) scale(0.98);
  }
}

.portal-arc.arc-outer {
  animation: arcDashPan 8s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes arcDashPan {
  to {
    stroke-dashoffset: -32;
  }
}

.portal-arc.arc-mid {
  animation: arcWaveFloat 4s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
@keyframes arcWaveFloat {
  0% {
    opacity: 0.35;
    transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0);
  }
  100% {
    opacity: 0.7;
    transform: translate3d(0, -3px, 0);
  }
}

/* Visual 2: Connected Dual Nodes & Traces */
.visual-circuit {
  min-height: 0;
  max-height: 130px;
}
.circuit-svg {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 420px;
  height: auto;
  max-height: 130px;
  overflow: visible;
}

.pulse-dash {
  animation: tracePulse 2.8s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes tracePulse {
  to {
    stroke-dashoffset: -40;
  }
}

/* Card 2 Reel Micro-Animations: Counter-floating dual nodes */
.circuit-node.node-left {
  animation: nodeReelLeft 3.8s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
  transform-origin: 140px 75px;
}
.circuit-node.node-right {
  animation: nodeReelRight 3.8s ease-in-out 1.9s infinite alternate;
  transform-origin: 280px 75px;
}
@keyframes nodeReelLeft {
  0% { transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0); }
  100% { transform: translate3d(0, -5px, 0); }
}
@keyframes nodeReelRight {
  0% { transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0); }
  100% { transform: translate3d(0, 5px, 0); }
}

/* Real-time Looping Data Packets Traversing Between Frontend & Backend */
.data-packet.packet-1 {
  animation: packetTransitLeftToRight 2.2s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) infinite;
}
.data-packet.packet-2 {
  animation: packetTransitRightToLeft 2.2s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) 1.1s infinite;
}
@keyframes packetTransitLeftToRight {
  0% { transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0); opacity: 0; }
  15% { opacity: 1; }
  85% { opacity: 1; }
  100% { transform: translate3d(90px, 0, 0); opacity: 0; }
}
@keyframes packetTransitRightToLeft {
  0% { transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0); opacity: 0; }
  15% { opacity: 1; }
  85% { opacity: 1; }
  100% { transform: translate3d(-90px, 0, 0); opacity: 0; }
}

/* Branching Circuit Trace Wave */
.circuit-trace {
  stroke-dasharray: 8 6;
  animation: traceDashPan 4s linear infinite;
}
.trace-left-1, .trace-right-1 { animation-duration: 3.5s; }
.trace-left-2, .trace-right-2 { animation-duration: 4.5s; }
@keyframes traceDashPan {
  to { stroke-dashoffset: -28; }
}

/* Visual 3: SaaS Performance Metric UI & Chart */
.visual-performance {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 20px;
  min-height: 0;
  max-height: 135px;
  width: 100%;
  position: relative;
}

.bento-metric-pill {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  background: rgba(18, 14, 12, 0.96);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 140, 0, 0.35);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  z-index: 3;
  animation: metricPillReel 4.2s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
@keyframes metricPillReel {
  0% { transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0); }
  100% { transform: translate3d(0, -5px, 0); }
}

.metric-pill-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 3px;
}

.metric-tag {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: #ff9d42;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.metric-trend-icon {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ff9d42;
}

.metric-pill-value {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.metric-num {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 1.15;
}

.metric-desc {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
}

.chart-svg {
  width: 58%;
  height: auto;
  max-height: 120px;
  overflow: visible;
}

/* Card 3 Reel Micro-Animations */
.chart-scan-pulse {
  animation: chartScanReel 3.2s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes chartScanReel {
  0% { stroke-dashoffset: 400; opacity: 0; }
  15% { opacity: 0.95; }
  85% { opacity: 0.95; }
  100% { stroke-dashoffset: -400; opacity: 0; }
}

.chart-beacon-group {
  animation: beaconPulseLoop 2.4s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
  transform-origin: 350px 35px;
}
@keyframes beaconPulseLoop {
  0% { transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0) scale(0.92); opacity: 0.8; }
  100% { transform: translate3d(0, -3px, 0) scale(1.12); opacity: 1; }
}

/* Visual 4: Minimalist Stepped Target Graphic */
.visual-steps {
  min-height: 0;
  max-height: 135px;
}
.steps-svg {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 250px;
  height: auto;
  max-height: 135px;
  overflow: visible;
}

/* Card 4 Reel Micro-Animations: Ascending Cascade Wave on Steps */
.step-plate {
  animation: stepAscendReel 2.8s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.step-plate.step-4 { animation-delay: 0s; }
.step-plate.step-3 { animation-delay: 0.7s; }
.step-plate.step-2 { animation-delay: 1.4s; }
.step-plate.step-1 { animation-delay: 2.1s; }
@keyframes stepAscendReel {
  0%, 100% {
    transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0);
    opacity: 0.75;
  }
  50% {
    transform: translate3d(0, -3px, 0);
    opacity: 1;
  }
}

.apex-target-group {
  animation: apexOrbitLoop 3.2s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
  transform-origin: 140px 36px;
}
@keyframes apexOrbitLoop {
  0% { transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0) scale(0.96); }
  100% { transform: translate3d(0, -5px, 0) scale(1.05); }
}

/* =========================================================
   TESTIMONIALS SECTION (CENTERED CAROUSEL)
   ========================================================= */
.testimonials-section {
  position: relative;
  padding: 100px 0;
  margin: 0;
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  scroll-margin-top: 80px;
}

/* Subtle background glow for Testimonials */
.testimonials-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 20%;
  right: -100px;
  width: 500px;
  height: 500px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 94, 26, 0.12) 0%, rgba(255, 94, 26, 0.03) 50%, transparent 70%);
  filter: blur(80px);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

/* Section Header */
.testimonials-header {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 0 auto 50px;
  padding: 0 20px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
}

.testimonials-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.8vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.15;
  color: #ffffff;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin: 12px 0 16px;
}

.testimonials-subtitle {
  font-size: clamp(0.92rem, 1.05vw, 1.02rem);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Carousel Viewport */
.testimonials-viewport {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 24px 0 32px;
  cursor: grab;
  user-select: none;
  -webkit-user-select: none;
  touch-action: pan-y;
}

.testimonials-viewport:active,
.testimonials-viewport.is-dragging {
  cursor: grabbing;
}

.testimonials-viewport.is-dragging .testimonials-track {
  transition: none !important;
}

/* Track holding cards */
.testimonials-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 32px;
  width: max-content;
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
  transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0);
  align-items: center;
}

/* Base Card (Adjacent / Inactive State: scaled to 0.85, opacity 0.3) */
.testimonial-card {
  flex: 0 0 clamp(340px, 70vw, 880px);
  box-sizing: border-box;
  background: rgba(15, 15, 15, 0.4);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: 28px;
  padding: 40px 44px;
  transform: scale(0.85) translateZ(0);
  opacity: 0.3;
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1),
              opacity 0.6s ease,
              filter 0.6s ease,
              border-color 0.4s ease;
  cursor: pointer;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  user-select: none;
  -webkit-user-select: none;
}

/* Inner ambient glow on active card */
.testimonial-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -60px;
  left: 20%;
  width: 320px;
  height: 180px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 94, 26, 0.22) 0%, transparent 70%);
  filter: blur(40px);
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.7s ease;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Active Center Card (Scale 1, Opacity 1) */
.testimonial-card.is-active {
  transform: scale(1) translateZ(0);
  opacity: 1;
  border-color: rgba(255, 140, 0, 0.32);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55), 0 0 35px rgba(255, 94, 26, 0.08);
  cursor: default;
}

.testimonial-card.is-active::after {
  opacity: 1;
}

/* Card 2-Column Inner Layout (55% Text Column, 45% Portrait Image) */
.testimonial-card-inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  display: flex;
  gap: 36px;
  align-items: center;
  width: 100%;
}

/* Left Content Column (55% width) */
.testimonial-content-col {
  flex: 0 0 calc(55% - 18px);
  width: calc(55% - 18px);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
}

.testimonial-brand {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.brand-icon-wrap {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #ff9d42;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.brand-name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  color: #ffffff;
}

/* 5-Star Rating Visual (Brand Orange with subtle ambient glow) */
.testimonial-rating {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  line-height: 1;
  color: #ff5e1a;
  text-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(255, 94, 26, 0.6), 0 0 16px rgba(255, 94, 26, 0.28);
  user-select: none;
  -webkit-user-select: none;
  margin: -4px 0 -2px;
}

.testimonial-rating .rating-star {
  display: inline-block;
  color: #ff5e1a;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 4px rgba(255, 94, 26, 0.55));
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

@media (hover: hover) and (pointer: fine) {
  .testimonial-card.is-active:hover .rating-star {
    transform: scale(1.06);
  }

  .testimonial-card.is-active:hover .testimonial-portrait-img {
    transform: scale(1.04);
  }

  .testimonial-nav-btn:hover {
    background: #ff5e1a;
    border-color: #ff5e1a;
    color: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 0 24px rgba(255, 94, 26, 0.5);
    transform: scale(1.08);
  }

  .testimonial-dot:hover:not(.is-active) {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    transform: scale(1.05);
  }
}

@media (hover: none) {
  .testimonial-nav-btn:active {
    transform: scale(0.94);
    background: #ff5e1a;
  }
}

.testimonial-headline {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 1.05rem + 0.35vw, 1.6rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.22;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin: 0;
}

.testimonial-quote {
  font-size: clamp(0.88rem, 0.84rem + 0.15vw, 1rem);
  line-height: 1.62;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
  margin: 0;
  font-style: normal;
}

.testimonial-author {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
  margin-top: 4px;
}

/* Centered Navigation Controls Below Slider */
.testimonials-nav-controls {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 20px;
  margin-top: 36px;
}

.testimonial-nav-btn {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  min-width: 44px;
  min-height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  color: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  outline: none;
  transition: background 0.25s ease,
              border-color 0.25s ease,
              color 0.25s ease,
              transform 0.2s ease,
              box-shadow 0.25s ease;
  touch-action: manipulation;
}

.testimonial-dots {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.testimonial-dot {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  min-width: 32px;
  min-height: 32px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-family: sans-serif;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  cursor: pointer;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  user-select: none;
  -webkit-user-select: none;
  touch-action: manipulation;
  outline: none;
}

.testimonial-dot.is-active {
  background: #ff5500;
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: scale(1.1);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(255, 85, 0, 0.4);
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .testimonials-nav-controls {
    gap: 8px;
    margin-top: 24px;
  }
  .testimonial-nav-btn {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    min-width: 36px;
    min-height: 36px;
  }
  .testimonial-dots {
    gap: 5px;
  }
  .testimonial-dot {
    width: 26px;
    height: 26px;
    min-width: 26px;
    min-height: 26px;
    font-size: 12px;
  }
}

/* =========================================================
   FINAL CALL-TO-ACTION (CTA) SECTION
   ========================================================= */
.final-cta-section {
  position: relative;
  padding: 60px 0 90px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  overflow: visible;
}

.final-cta-card {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1120px;
  padding: 85px 40px 75px;
  border-radius: 36px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 0%, rgba(25, 18, 14, 0.85) 0%, rgba(12, 10, 9, 0.95) 100%);
  backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  box-shadow: 0 35px 90px -15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85), 0 0 50px -10px rgba(255, 94, 26, 0.12);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0);
  transition: border-color 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.final-cta-card.is-visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0);
}

/* Sleek Glowing Abstract Tech Node / 'SS' Monogram Badge */
.cta-badge-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.cta-badge {
  width: 72px;
  height: 72px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 35% 30%, #2a1f18 0%, #130f0d 60%, #070605 100%);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 160, 60, 0.48);
  box-shadow: 
    0 0 30px rgba(255, 120, 0, 0.45),
    0 12px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65),
    inset 0 1px 2px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4),
    inset 0 -2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.4s ease;
}

/* Typography (Founder/Engineer Tone) */
.cta-headline {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.65rem, 1.35rem + 1.5vw, 3.4rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.18;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  color: #ffffff;
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 0 auto 18px;
  text-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
}

.cta-subheadline {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: clamp(0.92rem, 0.88rem + 0.25vw, 1.12rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.62;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.68);
  max-width: 670px;
  margin: 0 auto 38px;
}

/* Glowing Pill-Shaped Button */
.cta-actions {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
}

.cta-pill-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 14px 28px 14px 32px;
  min-height: 44px;
  min-width: 44px;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  color: #ffffff;
  text-decoration: none;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ff7e22 0%, #eb5b0e 48%, #be3c00 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 185, 115, 0.45);
  box-shadow: 
    inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55),
    inset 0 -2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35),
    0 0 28px rgba(255, 94, 26, 0.48),
    0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55);
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  touch-action: manipulation;
}

@media (hover: hover) and (pointer: fine) {
  .cta-badge:hover {
    transform: scale(1.06);
    box-shadow: 
      0 0 42px rgba(255, 140, 30, 0.7),
      0 14px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.75),
      inset 0 1px 2px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55),
      inset 0 -2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);
  }

  .cta-pill-btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.025);
    box-shadow: 
      inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7),
      inset 0 -2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25),
      0 0 42px rgba(255, 110, 20, 0.72),
      0 12px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65);
  }

  .cta-pill-btn:hover .cta-btn-arrow {
    transform: rotate(45deg);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28);
  }
}

@media (hover: none) {
  .cta-pill-btn:active {
    transform: translateY(0) scale(0.98);
    box-shadow: 
      inset 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45),
      0 0 20px rgba(255, 94, 26, 0.4);
  }
}

.cta-btn-arrow {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #ffffff;
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), background 0.3s ease;
}

/* Reduced Motion Fallback */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .final-cta-card {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: none;
    transition: none;
  }
  .cta-top-glow {
    animation: none;
    opacity: 0.8;
  }
}

/* =========================================================
   RICH FOOTER SECTION
   ========================================================= */
.site-footer {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 50;
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  min-height: 0;
  flex: none;
  padding: 80px 5% 30px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(0,0,0,0) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0.4) 40%, rgba(0,0,0,0.85) 100%);
  border-top: none;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  text-shadow: 0px 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
}

/* Footer Navigation Grid */
.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 40px;
  max-width: 1380px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.footer-logo {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.footer-bio {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  max-width: 320px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.footer-status-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.09);
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
}

.status-indicator {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: #22c55e;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px #22c55e;
}

.footer-col-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

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

.footer-links li a,
.footer-links li span {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.footer-links li a {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  transition: color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  min-height: 44px;
  gap: 6px;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.social-links li a {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  min-height: 44px;
  min-width: 44px;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

@media (hover: hover) and (pointer: fine) {
  .footer-links li a:hover {
    color: #ffffff;
    transform: translateX(3px);
  }

  .social-links li a:hover {
    color: var(--accent-orange);
  }

  .back-to-top-btn:hover {
    color: #ffffff;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
  }
}

@media (hover: none) {
  .back-to-top-btn:active {
    transform: scale(0.95);
  }
}

/* Footer Bottom Bar */
.footer-bottom-bar {
  margin-top: 60px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  padding-top: 25px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1380px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.footer-bottom-bar a {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.footer-bottom-bar a:hover {
  color: #ffffff;
  text-decoration: underline;
}

.footer-copy strong {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.footer-meta {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.back-to-top-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: color 0.25s ease, background 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease;
  padding: 10px 18px;
  min-height: 44px;
  min-width: 44px;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  touch-action: manipulation;
}

/* Footer Responsive Architecture */
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 1023px) {
  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
    gap: 40px !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .site-footer {
    height: auto !important;
    min-height: 0 !important;
    padding: 60px 5% 24px !important;
  }

  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 32px !important;
    text-align: left !important;
    padding-left: 0 !important;
    padding-right: 0 !important;
  }

  .footer-bottom-bar {
    flex-direction: column !important;
    text-align: center !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 15px !important;
    margin-top: 40px !important;
    padding-top: 25px !important;
    padding-left: 0 !important;
    padding-right: 0 !important;
  }
}

/* --- Responsive Media Queries --- */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .hero-flank-glass-container {
    top: clamp(90px, 12vh, 130px);
  }

  .liquid-glass-text {
    font-size: clamp(4.2rem, 10vw, 7.5rem);
  }

  .hero-role-small {
    font-size: 0.76rem;
    padding: 5px 12px;
  }

  .hero-content-grid {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }

  .about-container {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
  }

  .projects-scroll-track .project-card {
    flex: 0 0 clamp(320px, 58vw, 480px);
  }

  .process-section {
    padding: 60px 24px 50px;
    margin: 30px 0 60px;
  }

  .process-headline {
    font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 2.4vw, 2.3rem);
  }

  .process-steps-row {
    gap: 12px;
  }

  .process-step-content {
    max-width: 100%;
  }

  .step-title {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }

  .step-desc {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
  }

  .timeline-capsules-row {
    gap: 12px;
  }

  .timeline-capsule {
    padding: 6px 12px;
    gap: 8px;
  }

  .capsule-text {
    font-size: 0.74rem;
  }

  .journey-section {
    padding: 110px 0 55px;
  }

  .journey-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 30px;
  }

  .final-cta-section {
    padding: 30px 0 60px;
  }

  .final-cta-card {
    padding: 56px 24px 52px;
    border-radius: 26px;
  }

  .cta-badge {
    width: 64px;
    height: 64px;
  }

  .cta-headline {
    font-size: clamp(1.65rem, 5.5vw, 2.2rem);
    margin-bottom: 14px;
  }

  .cta-subheadline {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.55;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
  }

  .cta-pill-btn {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 300px;
    padding: 13px 24px;
    font-size: 0.98rem;
  }

  .advantage-section {
    padding-top: 110px;
    padding-bottom: 80px;
    margin: 0;
  }

  .advantage-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 2.6vw, 2.4rem);
  }

  .advantage-subtitle {
    margin-bottom: 40px;
  }

  .advantage-grid {
    gap: 24px;
  }

  .bento-card {
    padding: 32px 28px;
    min-height: 340px;
  }

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

/* --- Footer Tablet Architecture (under 992px) --- */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .site-footer {
    height: auto;
    min-height: 0;
    padding: 60px 5% 30px;
  }

  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
    gap: 40px !important;
    padding-left: 0 !important;
    padding-right: 0 !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
  }

  .footer-col-title {
    color: #ffffff !important;
    text-transform: uppercase !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em !important;
  }

  .footer-links li a,
  .footer-links li span,
  .footer-bio {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6) !important;
  }

  .footer-bottom-bar {
    padding-left: 0 !important;
    padding-right: 0 !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 16px;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
  }
}

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

  .header {
    width: calc(100% - 24px);
    top: 14px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 8px;
    box-sizing: border-box;
  }

  .nav-pill {
    display: none;
  }

  .logo {
    flex: 0 1 auto;
    min-width: 0;
    gap: 6px;
  }

  .logo-ss-monogram {
    width: 22px;
    height: 22px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }

  .logo-text {
    font-size: clamp(0.82rem, 2.8vw, 1rem);
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    white-space: nowrap;
  }

  .datetime-glass-pill {
    flex: 0 0 auto;
    margin-left: 0;
    margin-right: 0;
    padding: 4px 10px;
    font-size: 11px;
    gap: 5px;
  }

  .datetime-date {
    display: none !important;
  }

  .datetime-icon svg {
    width: 12px;
    height: 12px;
  }

  .header-btn.start-project-btn {
    flex: 0 0 auto;
    padding: 6px 12px 6px 14px;
    min-height: 38px;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    gap: 6px;
    white-space: nowrap;
  }

  .header-btn.start-project-btn .btn-arrow {
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
  }

  #canvas {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100% !important;
    height: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    max-height: 100% !important;
    object-fit: cover !important;
    object-position: center center !important;
    transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0);
  }

  .hero-section {
    min-height: 100vh;
    min-height: 100dvh;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding-top: clamp(74px, 10vh, 88px);
    padding-bottom: clamp(24px, 4vh, 32px);
    box-sizing: border-box;
  }

  .hero-flank-glass-container {
    position: relative;
    top: 0;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 0;
    padding: 0;
  }

  .hero-content-grid {
    width: 100%;
    margin-top: auto;
    padding-bottom: 0;
  }

  /* Completely hide floating satisfaction card from initial hero viewport on mobile */
  .hero-section .hero-right {
    display: none !important;
  }

  .hero-flank-glass.left-side,
  .hero-flank-glass.right-side {
    max-width: 100%;
    align-items: flex-start;
    text-align: left;
  }

  .liquid-glass-text {
    font-size: clamp(3.5rem, 16vw, 5.5rem);
  }

  .hero-greeting {
    font-size: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: -8px;
  }

  /* Hide desktop spacer-tag on mobile */
  .hero-intro-tag.spacer-tag {
    display: none !important;
  }

  /* Compact Two-Line Founder Badge on Mobile (Doesn't block the face or span full screen) */
  .hero-role-small {
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    max-width: fit-content !important;
    max-width: -moz-fit-content !important;
    width: auto !important;
    padding: 6px 14px 6px 10px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    margin-top: 6px;
    margin-bottom: 0;
    background: rgba(18, 16, 15, 0.85);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    transform: translateZ(0);
    white-space: normal !important;
    overflow: visible !important;
    text-overflow: unset !important;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }

  .hero-dot-cyan {
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    min-width: 6px;
    min-height: 6px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: #38bdf8;
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px #38bdf8;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    align-self: center;
  }

  .hero-role-text {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    align-items: flex-start !important;
    gap: 1px;
    text-align: left;
    white-space: normal !important;
    overflow: visible;
  }

  .hero-role-text .role-name {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.25;
    color: #ffffff;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    white-space: nowrap !important;
    display: block;
  }

  .hero-role-text .role-sep {
    display: none !important;
  }

  .hero-role-text .role-title {
    font-size: 0.60rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    line-height: 1.2;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78);
    letter-spacing: 0.01em;
    white-space: nowrap !important;
    display: block;
  }

  .hero-dot-cyan {
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    min-width: 6px;
    min-height: 6px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }

  .partners-row {
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 30px;
  }

  /* Relocated Social Proof Card naturally integrated before Selected Work */
  .mobile-social-proof-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 100%;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    padding: 0;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    contain: content;
  }

  .mobile-social-proof-wrapper .satisfaction-card {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    padding: 18px 20px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
    background: rgba(22, 18, 16, 0.82);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 94, 26, 0.24);
    border-radius: 20px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    transform: translateZ(0);
    will-change: transform;
    backface-visibility: hidden;
  }

  .mobile-social-proof-wrapper .avatar-stack {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
  }

  .mobile-social-proof-wrapper .avatar-stack .avatar {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
    border: 2px solid #141211;
    margin-left: -10px;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
  }

  .mobile-social-proof-wrapper .avatar-stack .avatar:first-child {
    margin-left: 0;
  }

  .mobile-social-proof-wrapper .satisfaction-text {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    line-height: 1.45;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
  }

  .mobile-social-proof-wrapper .satisfaction-text strong {
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 0.98rem;
    font-weight: 700;
  }

  .mobile-social-proof-wrapper .satisfaction-badges {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }

  .mobile-social-proof-wrapper .badge-pill {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    padding: 5px 12px;
    border-radius: 9999px;
  }

  .mobile-social-proof-wrapper .badge-pill:first-child {
    background: rgba(255, 94, 26, 0.14);
    border-color: rgba(255, 94, 26, 0.3);
    color: #ff9d66;
    font-weight: 600;
  }

  .projects-section {
    min-height: auto !important;
    padding: 40px 0 32px !important;
  }

  .projects-scroll-wrapper {
    overflow: visible !important;
    width: 100%;
  }

  /* Sticky Stacking Cards Track */
  .projects-scroll-track {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    transform: none !important;
    gap: 0 !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    position: relative !important;
    cursor: default !important;
    padding-bottom: clamp(60px, 12vh, 100px) !important;
  }

  /* Individual Sticky Project Card */
  .projects-scroll-track .project-card {
    position: -webkit-sticky !important;
    position: sticky !important;
    flex: 0 0 auto !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    margin: 0 0 clamp(40px, 8vh, 60px) 0 !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
    border-radius: 20px;
    background: #141110;
    box-shadow: 0 14px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
    transform-origin: top center;
    transform: translateZ(0);
    will-change: transform;
    backface-visibility: hidden;
    transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1);
  }

  .projects-scroll-track .project-card:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0 !important;
  }

  /* Incremental Top Offsets and Ascending Z-Index (Deck of Cards) */
  .projects-scroll-track .project-card[data-card-index="0"],
  .projects-scroll-track .project-card:nth-child(1) {
    top: 10vh !important;
    z-index: 10 !important;
  }

  .projects-scroll-track .project-card[data-card-index="1"],
  .projects-scroll-track .project-card:nth-child(2) {
    top: 13vh !important;
    z-index: 20 !important;
  }

  .projects-scroll-track .project-card[data-card-index="2"],
  .projects-scroll-track .project-card:nth-child(3) {
    top: 16vh !important;
    z-index: 30 !important;
  }

  .projects-scroll-track .project-card[data-card-index="3"],
  .projects-scroll-track .project-card:nth-child(4) {
    top: 19vh !important;
    z-index: 40 !important;
  }

  /* Hardware-Accelerated Zero-Lag Darkening Overlay */
  .projects-scroll-track .project-card .card-stack-overlay {
    display: block !important;
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    border-radius: 20px;
    background: #000000;
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 15;
    transition: opacity 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1);
    transform: translateZ(0);
    will-change: opacity;
  }

  /* Hardware-Accelerated Depth Effect: Scale down to 0.95 and darken when card behind is stacked over */
  .projects-scroll-track .project-card.is-stacked {
    transform: scale(0.95) translateZ(0) !important;
  }

  .projects-scroll-track .project-card.is-stacked .card-stack-overlay {
    opacity: 0.48 !important;
  }

  .projects-scroll-track .project-card[aria-hidden="true"] {
    display: none !important;
  }

  .projects-scroll-progress-bar,
  .projects-nav-arrows {
    display: none !important;
  }

  .footer-teaser {
    margin-top: 24px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    padding: 0 4px;
  }

  .teaser-text {
    font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 4.2vw, 1.75rem);
    line-height: 1.3;
  }

  .process-section {
    min-height: auto !important;
    padding: 36px 16px 28px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    margin: 20px 0 40px;
    scroll-margin-top: 80px;
  }

  .process-headline {
    font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 5vw, 1.7rem);
  }

  .process-bg-glow {
    width: 380px;
    height: 380px;
    right: -130px;
    top: -80px;
  }

  .process-timeline-container {
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
    overflow: visible !important;
    overflow-x: visible !important;
    overflow-y: visible !important;
    scroll-snap-type: none !important;
    margin-top: 24px !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
  }

  .process-timeline-container::-webkit-scrollbar {
    display: none !important;
  }

  .process-steps-row {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    min-width: 0 !important;
    gap: 14px !important;
    min-height: auto !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
  }

  .process-step,
  .process-step.step-1,
  .process-step.step-2,
  .process-step.step-3,
  .process-step.step-4 {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    align-items: flex-start !important;
    text-align: left !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    min-width: 0 !important;
    padding: 20px 18px !important;
    background: rgba(18, 16, 15, 0.88) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 94, 26, 0.22) !important;
    border-radius: 16px !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45) !important;
    backdrop-filter: blur(14px) !important;
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px) !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
    position: relative !important;
    scroll-snap-align: none !important;
    opacity: 1 !important;
    visibility: visible !important;
    transform: none !important;
    animation: none !important;
    transition: border-color 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease !important;
  }

  .process-step:hover,
  .process-step.is-active-step {
    border-color: rgba(255, 94, 26, 0.6) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(255, 94, 26, 0.2), 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6) !important;
  }

  .process-step-header {
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: space-between !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    margin-bottom: 12px !important;
    opacity: 1 !important;
    visibility: visible !important;
    transform: none !important;
  }

  .process-step-header .timeline-capsule {
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 8px !important;
    background: rgba(255, 94, 26, 0.12) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 94, 26, 0.35) !important;
    border-radius: 9999px !important;
    padding: 5px 12px !important;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(255, 94, 26, 0.2) !important;
    opacity: 1 !important;
    visibility: visible !important;
  }

  .process-step-header .capsule-text {
    font-size: 0.74rem !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em !important;
    text-transform: uppercase !important;
    color: #ff9d42 !important;
    opacity: 1 !important;
    visibility: visible !important;
  }

  .process-step-header .capsule-indicator {
    width: 7px !important;
    height: 7px !important;
    border-radius: 50% !important;
    background: #ff5e1a !important;
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px #ff5e1a !important;
    opacity: 1 !important;
    visibility: visible !important;
  }

  .process-step-num {
    display: inline-block !important;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.15rem !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25) !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em !important;
    opacity: 1 !important;
    visibility: visible !important;
  }

  /* Force Static Visibility on Mobile: strip flaky animations, guarantee immediate text render */
  .process-step-content,
  .phase-content,
  .process-step-content *,
  .phase-content *,
  .process-step .step-title,
  .process-step .step-desc,
  .step-1 .step-title,
  .step-1 .step-desc,
  .step-2 .step-title,
  .step-2 .step-desc,
  .step-3 .step-title,
  .step-3 .step-desc,
  .step-4 .step-title,
  .step-4 .step-desc {
    opacity: 1 !important;
    visibility: visible !important;
    transform: none !important;
    -webkit-transform: none !important;
    animation: none !important;
    transition: none !important;
    filter: none !important;
    -webkit-filter: none !important;
    will-change: auto !important;
    backface-visibility: visible !important;
    -webkit-backface-visibility: visible !important;
  }

  .process-step-content,
  .phase-content {
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    display: block !important;
  }

  .process-step-content .step-title,
  .phase-content .step-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading) !important;
    font-size: 1.05rem !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    margin-bottom: 6px !important;
    line-height: 1.3 !important;
    display: block !important;
  }

  .process-step-content .step-desc,
  .phase-content .step-desc {
    font-size: 0.82rem !important;
    line-height: 1.5 !important;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75) !important;
    display: block !important;
  }

  .process-connector-line {
    display: none !important;
  }

  .process-timeline-axis {
    display: none !important;
  }

  .journey-section {
    min-height: 1050px !important;
    padding: 80px 0 20px;
    border-radius: 24px;
    margin: 30px 0 0;
    scroll-margin-top: 100px;
  }

  .philosophy-section {
    padding: 24px 0 50px;
    scroll-margin-top: 80px;
  }

  .philosophy-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 5.2vw, 1.9rem);
    line-height: 1.25;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
  }

  .philosophy-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
  }

  .coverflow-stage {
    height: clamp(340px, 46vh, 420px);
    margin-top: 14px;
    perspective: 800px;
  }

  .coverflow-card {
    width: clamp(210px, 58vw, 260px);
    border-radius: 20px;
  }

  .coverflow-caption {
    padding: 12px 14px;
  }

  .coverflow-title {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
  }

  .advantage-section {
    min-height: auto;
    padding-top: 100px;
    padding-bottom: 60px;
    margin: 0;
    scroll-margin-top: 80px;
    max-height: none;
    height: auto;
  }

  .advantage-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 5vw, 2.1rem);
  }

  .advantage-subtitle {
    margin-bottom: 36px;
  }

  .advantage-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    grid-template-rows: auto;
    max-height: none;
    gap: 20px;
  }

  .bento-item.bento-span-1,
  .bento-item.bento-span-2 {
    grid-column: span 1;
  }

  .bento-card {
    min-height: auto;
    height: auto;
    padding: 28px 22px;
    border-radius: 20px;
  }

  .visual-performance {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }

  .chart-svg {
    width: 100%;
    margin-top: 12px;
  }

  .journey-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 28px !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    min-height: 820px !important;
  }

  .journey-column {
    padding: 28px 20px;
    width: 100% !important;
    box-sizing: border-box;
  }

  .timeline-column {
    min-height: 380px !important;
  }

  .arsenal-column {
    min-height: 440px !important;
  }

  .arsenal-categories {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    gap: 20px !important;
    width: 100% !important;
  }

  .arsenal-group {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    gap: 10px !important;
    width: 100% !important;
  }

  .skill-pills-wrap {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-wrap: wrap !important;
    gap: 8px !important;
    width: 100% !important;
  }

  .journey-bg-glow {
    width: 440px;
    height: 440px;
    left: -140px;
    top: -80px;
  }

  .testimonials-section {
    padding: 70px 0;
    margin: 0;
    scroll-margin-top: 100px;
  }

  .testimonials-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 5vw, 2.1rem);
  }

  .testimonials-track {
    gap: 16px;
  }

  .testimonial-card {
    flex: 0 0 88vw;
    padding: 28px 22px;
    border-radius: 22px;
    transform: scale(0.85);
    opacity: 0.3;
  }

  .testimonial-card.is-active {
    transform: scale(1);
    opacity: 1;
  }

  .testimonial-card-inner {
    flex-direction: column-reverse;
    gap: 20px;
  }

  .testimonial-content-col,
  .testimonial-image-col {
    flex: 0 0 100%;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .testimonial-portrait-frame {
    max-width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
    max-height: 220px;
  }

  .site-footer {
    height: auto !important;
    min-height: 0 !important;
    padding: 60px 5% 24px !important;
    width: 100%;
    box-sizing: border-box;
  }

  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 32px !important;
    min-height: 0 !important;
    padding-left: 0 !important;
    padding-right: 0 !important;
    padding-bottom: 0 !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
    text-align: left !important;
  }

  .footer-col {
    width: 100%;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    text-align: left;
  }

  .footer-col-title {
    color: #ffffff !important;
    text-transform: uppercase !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em !important;
    margin-bottom: 18px !important;
    text-align: left;
  }

  .footer-links {
    gap: 14px !important;
    text-align: left;
  }

  .footer-links li a,
  .footer-links li span,
  .footer-bio {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6) !important;
    text-align: left;
  }

  .footer-bottom-bar {
    flex-direction: column !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    text-align: center !important;
    gap: 15px !important;
    margin-top: 40px !important;
    padding-top: 25px !important;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) !important;
    padding-left: 0 !important;
    padding-right: 0 !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 420px) {
  .header {
    width: calc(100% - 16px);
    top: 10px;
    gap: 6px;
  }

  .logo-ss-monogram {
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
  }

  .logo-text {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  }

  .datetime-glass-pill {
    padding: 3px 6px;
    font-size: 10px;
    gap: 4px;
  }

  .header-btn.start-project-btn {
    padding: 5px 10px;
    min-height: 34px;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    gap: 4px;
  }

  .header-btn.start-project-btn .btn-arrow {
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
  }

  .hero-role-small {
    padding: 5px 12px 5px 8px;
    gap: 6px;
    white-space: normal !important;
  }

  .hero-role-text .role-name {
    font-size: 0.68rem;
  }

  .hero-role-text .role-title {
    font-size: 0.56rem;
  }

  .process-section {
    padding: 30px 12px 24px;
  }
}

/* =========================================================
   START PROJECT GLASSMORPHISM MODAL & FORM STYLES
   ========================================================= */

.start-project-modal-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100vw;
  height: 100vh;
  z-index: 99999;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 24px;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.75);
  backdrop-filter: blur(15px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(15px);
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.25s ease, visibility 0.25s ease;
  overflow-y: auto;
}

.start-project-modal-overlay.active,
.start-project-modal-overlay.is-active {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.start-project-modal-card {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 920px;
  background: rgba(14, 13, 12, 0.75);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 94, 26, 0.22);
  border-radius: 24px;
  box-shadow: 0 30px 70px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8),
              0 0 45px rgba(255, 94, 26, 0.15);
  backdrop-filter: blur(25px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(25px);
  overflow: hidden;
  transform: translateY(20px) scale(0.98) translateZ(0);
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
  margin: auto;
}

.start-project-modal-overlay.active .start-project-modal-card,
.start-project-modal-overlay.is-active .start-project-modal-card {
  transform: translateY(0) scale(1) translateZ(0);
}

.sp-modal-ambient-glow {
  position: absolute;
  top: -80px;
  left: -80px;
  width: 320px;
  height: 320px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 94, 26, 0.18) 0%, rgba(255, 94, 26, 0) 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

/* Close Button */
.sp-modal-close-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 20px;
  right: 20px;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  min-width: 44px;
  min-height: 44px;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  color: #a3a19e;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  z-index: 10;
  transition: color 0.25s ease, background 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease;
  touch-action: manipulation;
}

@media (hover: hover) and (pointer: fine) {
  .sp-modal-close-btn:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 94, 26, 0.15);
    border-color: rgba(255, 94, 26, 0.4);
    color: #ffffff;
    transform: rotate(90deg) scale(1.05);
  }
}

@media (hover: none) {
  .sp-modal-close-btn:active {
    transform: scale(0.92);
    background: rgba(255, 94, 26, 0.2);
  }
}

/* 50/50 CSS Grid Layout */
.sp-modal-grid {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 1fr;
  min-height: 500px;
}

/* Left Column: Information */
.sp-modal-info-col {
  padding: clamp(28px, 3.2vw, 42px) clamp(24px, 2.8vw, 36px);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(25, 22, 20, 0.5) 0%, rgba(12, 11, 10, 0.7) 100%);
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: clamp(14px, 1.8vh, 22px);
}

.sp-modal-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent-orange);
  background: rgba(255, 94, 26, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 94, 26, 0.25);
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  align-self: flex-start;
  margin-bottom: clamp(10px, 1.2vh, 16px);
}

.sp-pulse-dot {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--accent-orange);
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--accent-orange);
  animation: spPulse 2s infinite;
}

@keyframes spPulse {
  0% { transform: scale(0.9); opacity: 0.8; }
  50% { transform: scale(1.3); opacity: 1; box-shadow: 0 0 12px var(--accent-orange); }
  100% { transform: scale(0.9); opacity: 0.8; }
}

.sp-modal-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 1.15rem + 0.8vw, 2.1rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.15;
  color: #ffffff;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
  margin-bottom: clamp(8px, 1vh, 14px);
}

.sp-highlight-orange {
  color: var(--accent-orange);
  text-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(255, 94, 26, 0.4);
}

.sp-modal-subtext {
  font-size: clamp(0.82rem, 0.8rem + 0.15vw, 0.92rem);
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  margin-bottom: clamp(14px, 1.8vh, 22px);
}

.sp-contact-info-block {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: clamp(10px, 1.4vh, 14px);
  margin-bottom: clamp(10px, 1.4vh, 16px);
}

.sp-info-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  transition: background 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease;
}

.sp-info-icon {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  min-width: 42px;
  min-height: 42px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  color: var(--accent-orange);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: background 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease, color 0.25s ease;
}

@media (hover: hover) and (pointer: fine) {
  .sp-info-item:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border-color: rgba(255, 94, 26, 0.25);
    transform: translateY(-1px);
  }

  .sp-info-item:hover .sp-info-icon {
    background: rgba(255, 94, 26, 0.12);
    border-color: rgba(255, 94, 26, 0.35);
    color: #ff7538;
    transform: scale(1.05);
  }

  .sp-email-link:hover {
    color: var(--accent-orange);
  }
}

.sp-info-details {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.sp-info-label {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.2px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.sp-info-value {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.sp-email-link {
  color: #ffffff;
  text-decoration: none;
  position: relative;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
}

/* Horizontal Social Profiles Row */
.sp-modal-social-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: clamp(8px, 1.2vh, 14px);
}

.sp-social-row-label {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.2px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.sp-modal-social-pills {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 9px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.sp-modal-social-link {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  min-width: 38px;
  min-height: 38px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  color: #a3a19e;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: transform 0.22s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              background 0.22s ease,
              border-color 0.22s ease,
              color 0.22s ease,
              box-shadow 0.22s ease;
  touch-action: manipulation;
}

.sp-modal-social-link svg {
  width: 17px;
  height: 17px;
  transition: transform 0.22s ease;
}

@media (hover: hover) and (pointer: fine) {
  .sp-modal-social-link:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.05);
  }

  .sp-modal-social-link[data-brand="github"]:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
    color: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  }

  .sp-modal-social-link[data-brand="linkedin"]:hover {
    background: rgba(10, 102, 194, 0.16);
    border-color: rgba(10, 102, 194, 0.45);
    color: #0a66c2;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(10, 102, 194, 0.25);
  }

  .sp-modal-social-link[data-brand="instagram"]:hover {
    background: rgba(228, 64, 95, 0.16);
    border-color: rgba(228, 64, 95, 0.45);
    color: #e4405f;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(228, 64, 95, 0.25);
  }

  .sp-modal-social-link[data-brand="facebook"]:hover {
    background: rgba(24, 119, 242, 0.16);
    border-color: rgba(24, 119, 242, 0.45);
    color: #1877f2;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(24, 119, 242, 0.25);
  }

  .sp-modal-social-link[data-brand="twitter"]:hover {
    background: rgba(29, 161, 242, 0.16);
    border-color: rgba(29, 161, 242, 0.45);
    color: #1da1f2;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(29, 161, 242, 0.25);
  }
}

@media (hover: none) {
  .sp-modal-social-link:active {
    transform: scale(0.94);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  }
}

.sp-trust-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  padding: 8px 14px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

/* Right Column: Glassmorphism Form Card */
.sp-modal-form-col {
  position: relative;
  padding: 48px 40px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.sp-glass-card {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 440px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border-radius: 24px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  padding: 34px 28px;
  box-shadow: 0 0 45px rgba(255, 94, 26, 0.1),
              0 12px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
}

.sp-form-header {
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.sp-form-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.sp-form-subtitle {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.45;
  margin: 0;
}

.sp-honey-wrapper {
  position: absolute !important;
  left: -9999px !important;
  opacity: 0 !important;
  pointer-events: none !important;
}

/* Vertical stacked form layout */
.sp-glass-form {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.sp-glass-form.is-hidden {
  display: none;
}

.sp-form-stack {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

/* Pill-shaped input base */
.sp-pill-input {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 14px 22px;
  background: rgba(18, 16, 15, 0.65) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) !important;
  border-radius: 50px !important;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  outline: none;
  transition: border-color 0.25s ease, background 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
  box-shadow: inset 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

.sp-pill-input::placeholder {
  color: rgba(163, 161, 158, 0.55);
}

.sp-pill-input:focus {
  background: rgba(26, 22, 20, 0.85) !important;
  border-color: var(--accent-orange) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px rgba(255, 94, 26, 0.4),
              0 0 20px rgba(255, 94, 26, 0.25),
              inset 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

.sp-pill-input.is-invalid {
  border-color: #ef4444 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.4),
              0 0 16px rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.2) !important;
}

.sp-pill-select-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
}

.sp-pill-select {
  appearance: none;
  -webkit-appearance: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding-right: 48px;
}

.sp-select-arrow {
  position: absolute;
  right: 20px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  pointer-events: none;
  color: var(--accent-orange);
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.sp-pill-select:focus + .sp-select-arrow {
  color: var(--accent-orange);
  transform: translateY(-50%) rotate(180deg);
}

/* Pill-shaped textarea */
.sp-pill-textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 16px 22px;
  background: rgba(18, 16, 15, 0.65) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) !important;
  border-radius: 20px !important;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  outline: none;
  transition: border-color 0.25s ease, background 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
  box-shadow: inset 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  resize: vertical;
  min-height: 105px;
  max-height: 200px;
}

.sp-pill-textarea::placeholder {
  color: rgba(163, 161, 158, 0.55);
}

.sp-pill-textarea:focus {
  background: rgba(26, 22, 20, 0.85) !important;
  border-color: var(--accent-orange) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px rgba(255, 94, 26, 0.4),
              0 0 20px rgba(255, 94, 26, 0.25),
              inset 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2) !important;
}

.sp-pill-textarea.is-invalid {
  border-color: #ef4444 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.4),
              0 0 16px rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.2) !important;
}

/* Feedback Banner */
.sp-form-feedback {
  display: none;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  line-height: 1.4;
  animation: spFadeIn 0.3s ease;
}

.sp-form-feedback.is-error {
  display: block;
  background: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.35);
  color: #fca5a5;
}

.sp-form-feedback.is-success {
  display: block;
  background: rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.35);
  color: #86efac;
}

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

/* Core Brand High-Contrast Glowing Orange Submit Button — Matches Hero CTA Aesthetic */
.sp-submit-btn {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 12px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ff7e22 0%, #eb5b0e 48%, #be3c00 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 185, 115, 0.45);
  outline: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.2px;
  padding: 13px 24px;
  min-height: 44px;
  min-width: 44px;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  border-radius: 50px;
  box-shadow: 
    inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55),
    inset 0 -2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35),
    0 0 28px rgba(255, 94, 26, 0.55),
    0 8px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.3s ease, background 0.3s ease;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  touch-action: manipulation;
}

@media (hover: hover) and (pointer: fine) {
  .sp-submit-btn:hover:not(:disabled) {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ff9142 0%, #ff6b1a 48%, #d44300 100%);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 
      inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65),
      inset 0 -2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35),
      0 0 35px rgba(255, 94, 26, 0.75),
      0 12px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  }

  .sp-submit-btn:hover:not(:disabled)::before {
    left: 100%;
  }

  .sp-submit-btn:hover:not(:disabled) .sp-btn-arrow-circle {
    transform: rotate(45deg);
  }
}

@media (hover: none) {
  .sp-submit-btn:active:not(:disabled) {
    transform: scale(0.97);
  }
}

.sp-submit-btn:disabled {
  opacity: 0.75;
  cursor: not-allowed;
}

/* Shimmer sweep on hover */
.sp-submit-btn::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: -100%;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25), transparent);
  transition: left 0.5s ease;
}

.sp-btn-text {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* White circular arrow matching hero .btn-arrow */
.sp-btn-arrow-circle {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #ffffff;
  color: var(--accent-orange);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.sp-btn-spinner {
  display: none;
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  border-top-color: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: spSpin 0.7s linear infinite;
}

.sp-submit-btn.is-loading .sp-btn-text,
.sp-submit-btn.is-loading .sp-btn-arrow-circle {
  opacity: 0.4;
}

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

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

/* Success View */
.sp-success-view {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 30px 20px;
  animation: spFadeScale 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) forwards;
}

.sp-success-view.is-active {
  display: flex;
}

.sp-success-icon-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 80px;
  height: 80px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 94, 26, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 94, 26, 0.35);
  box-shadow: 0 0 35px rgba(255, 94, 26, 0.35);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.sp-success-ring {
  position: absolute;
  inset: -6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px dashed rgba(255, 94, 26, 0.35);
  animation: spSpin 15s linear infinite;
}

.sp-success-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.sp-success-message {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: #e5e5e5;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

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

.sp-success-subtext {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  max-width: 380px;
}

.sp-success-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
}

.sp-secondary-btn {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 10px 20px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease;
}

.sp-secondary-btn {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 10px 20px;
  min-height: 44px;
  min-width: 44px;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease;
  touch-action: manipulation;
}

.sp-primary-modal-btn {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ff7e22 0%, #eb5b0e 48%, #be3c00 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 185, 115, 0.45);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 10px 24px;
  min-height: 44px;
  min-width: 44px;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(255, 94, 26, 0.5);
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease, background 0.2s ease;
  touch-action: manipulation;
}

@media (hover: hover) and (pointer: fine) {
  .sp-secondary-btn:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  }

  .sp-primary-modal-btn:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ff9142 0%, #ff6b1a 48%, #d44300 100%);
    transform: translateY(-1px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(255, 94, 26, 0.65);
  }
}

@media (hover: none) {
  .sp-secondary-btn:active {
    transform: scale(0.96);
  }

  .sp-primary-modal-btn:active {
    transform: scale(0.96);
  }
}

@keyframes spFadeScale {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: scale(0.92); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
}

/* Responsive Handling */
@media (max-width: 850px) {
  .start-project-modal-overlay {
    padding: 16px 12px 64px !important;
    align-items: flex-start !important;
    overflow-y: auto !important;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch !important;
  }

  .start-project-modal-card {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto !important;
    max-height: none !important;
    overflow: visible !important;
    margin: 20px auto 48px !important;
  }

  .sp-modal-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    height: auto !important;
    min-height: auto !important;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .sp-modal-info-col {
    padding: 32px 22px 24px;
    border-right: none !important;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    width: 100%;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    height: auto !important;
  }

  .sp-modal-form-col {
    padding: 28px 20px 40px !important;
    width: 100%;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    height: auto !important;
    overflow: visible !important;
  }

  .sp-modal-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 4.5vw, 1.8rem);
  }

  .sp-contact-info-block {
    gap: 14px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
  }

  .sp-glass-card {
    padding: 28px 20px 36px !important;
    border-radius: 20px;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
    height: auto !important;
    overflow: visible !important;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    box-sizing: border-box;
  }

  .sp-glass-form {
    height: auto !important;
  }

  .sp-form-stack {
    margin-bottom: 22px;
  }

  .sp-pill-textarea {
    min-height: 90px;
    max-height: 180px;
  }

  .sp-submit-btn {
    min-height: 48px;
    margin-top: 4px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 520px) {
  .start-project-modal-overlay {
    padding: 12px 8px 56px !important;
    align-items: flex-start !important;
    overflow-y: auto !important;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch !important;
  }

  .start-project-modal-card {
    border-radius: 18px;
    height: auto !important;
    max-height: none !important;
    overflow: visible !important;
    margin: 14px auto 40px !important;
  }

  .sp-modal-info-col {
    padding: 24px 16px 20px !important;
    height: auto !important;
  }

  .sp-modal-form-col {
    padding: 20px 14px 44px !important;
    height: auto !important;
    overflow: visible !important;
  }

  .sp-glass-card {
    padding: 22px 14px 36px !important;
    border-radius: 18px;
    width: 100%;
    height: auto !important;
    overflow: visible !important;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    box-sizing: border-box;
  }

  .sp-pill-input {
    padding: 12px 18px;
    min-height: 44px;
    font-size: 16px; /* Prevents iOS auto-zoom */
  }

  .sp-select {
    min-height: 44px;
    font-size: 16px; /* Prevents iOS auto-zoom */
  }

  .sp-pill-textarea {
    padding: 14px 18px;
    min-height: 88px;
    font-size: 16px; /* Prevents iOS auto-zoom */
  }

  .sp-submit-btn {
    min-height: 48px;
    padding: 12px 20px;
    font-size: 0.94rem;
    margin-top: 4px;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
  }

  .sp-modal-social-pills {
    gap: 8px;
  }

  .sp-modal-social-link {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    min-width: 40px;
    min-height: 40px;
  }
}