/* ==========================================================================
    Mohammad Aliff Portfolio - Redesign (Framer "Majd" Inspired)
    Colors: #A31621 (Crimson), #FCF7F8 (Off-White Background), #CED3DC (Soft Gray Borders)
    ========================================================================== */

/* --- Custom Variables & Theme --- */
:root {
    --color-bg: #FCF7F8;
    --color-card-bg: #FFFFFF;
    --color-primary: #A31621;
    --color-primary-hover: #801019;
    --color-border: #CED3DC;
    --color-text: #1E2229;
    --color-text-secondary: #5C6479;
    
    /* Dark Theme (For Footer) */
    --color-dark-bg: #0F1115;
    --color-dark-text: #FCF7F8;
    --color-dark-border: rgba(206, 211, 220, 0.15);
    
    /* Fonts */
    --font-heading: 'Outfit', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, sans-serif;
    --font-body: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, sans-serif;
    
    /* Border Radii */
    --radius-lg: 24px;
    --radius-md: 16px;
    --radius-sm: 8px;
    
    /* Transitions */
    --transition-smooth: 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    --transition-fast: 0.2s ease;
}

/* Theme Toggle & Dark Mode Rules */
body.dark-mode {
    --color-bg: #0F1115;
    --color-card-bg: #161A22;
    --color-primary: #00f0ff;
    --color-primary-hover: #00b8cc;
    --color-border: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    --color-text: #F0F4F8;
    --color-text-secondary: #94A3B8;
}

.theme-toggle-btn {
    background: transparent;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    color: var(--color-text);
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-left: 10px;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.theme-toggle-btn:hover {
    border-color: var(--color-primary);
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* Status Pill in Hero */
.status-pill {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 6px 14px;
    background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.1);
    color: #10b981;
    border: 1px solid rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.3);
    border-radius: 20px;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

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

@keyframes pulseDot {
    0% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
    50% { opacity: 0.4; transform: scale(0.85); }
    100% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
}

/* Metric Tag Row in Project Cards */
.metric-tag-row {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 8px;
    margin: 8px 0 12px 0;
}

.metric-pill {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 4px 10px;
    background: rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.08);
    color: var(--color-primary);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.25);
    border-radius: 12px;
    letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}

body:not(.dark-mode) .metric-pill {
    background: rgba(163, 22, 33, 0.06);
    color: #A31621;
    border-color: rgba(163, 22, 33, 0.2);
}

/* Code Preview Banner for B2B Project Cards */
.code-preview-banner {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: #11141A;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 24px;
    gap: 8px;
    font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.code-preview-banner.cyan-theme {
    background: #091824;
    border-color: rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.2);
}

.code-preview-banner.dark-theme {
    background: #0A0C10;
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.code-tag {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.code-title {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-align: center;
}

/* --- Base & Reset Rules --- */
* {
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

body {
    background-color: var(--color-bg);
    color: var(--color-text);
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    overflow-x: hidden;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

/* Lock scroll while loading */
body:not(.loaded) {
    overflow: hidden !important;
}

/* --- Preloader Screen --- */
.preloader {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100vw;
    height: 100vh;
    background-color: var(--color-bg);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    z-index: 99999;
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transition: opacity 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), visibility 0.6s;
}

.preloader.fade-out {
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
}

.preloader-content {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
}

/* Splash Screen (Interaction Gate) */
.preloader-splash {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
    will-change: opacity, transform, filter;
    transition: transform 1.0s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), 
                opacity 0.8s ease-in, 
                filter 0.8s ease-out;
}

.splash-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 4.5vw, 2.5rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--color-text);
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    opacity: 0;
    animation: splashTitleReveal 1.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) forwards;
}

.splash-btn {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    background-color: var(--color-primary);
    color: var(--color-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-primary);
    padding: 14px 38px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    cursor: pointer;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(163, 22, 33, 0.25);
    opacity: 0;
    animation: splashBtnReveal 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.4s forwards;
    transition: background-color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}

.splash-btn:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-primary-hover);
    transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(163, 22, 33, 0.4);
}

.splash-btn:active {
    transform: translateY(0) scale(0.98) !important;
}

@keyframes splashTitleReveal {
    0% {
        opacity: 0;
        filter: blur(8px);
        letter-spacing: 0.06em;
        transform: translateY(18px) scale(0.95);
    }
    100% {
        opacity: 1;
        filter: blur(0);
        letter-spacing: -0.02em;
        transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
    }
}

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

.preloader-brand {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    color: var(--color-text);
    animation: preloaderPulse 1.5s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes preloaderPulse {
    0% { opacity: 0.6; }
    100% { opacity: 1; }
}

.preloader-gimmicks {
    margin-top: 30px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 16px;
    width: 320px;
}

.gimmick-item {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    width: 100%;
}

.gimmick-label {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-text-secondary);
    letter-spacing: 0.03em;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
    opacity: 0.85;
}

.preloader-bar-container {
    width: 100%;
    height: 6px;
    background-color: rgba(206, 211, 220, 0.35);
    border-radius: 4px;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
}

.preloader-bar {
    width: 0%;
    height: 100%;
}

.preloader-bar.bar-1 {
    background-color: var(--color-text-secondary); /* Soft Gray */
    transition: width 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.preloader-bar.bar-2 {
    background-color: var(--color-text); /* Dark Charcoal */
    transition: width 2.1s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.preloader-bar.bar-3 {
    background-color: var(--color-primary); /* Crimson */
    transition: width 3.0s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

/* Trigger transitions once page is loaded */
body.loaded .hero-big-text {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

body.loaded .hero-footer-row {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Grain/Noise Overlay Filter */
.grain-overlay {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100vw;
    height: 100vh;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 9999;
    opacity: 0.04;
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg viewBox='0 0 200 200' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cfilter id='noiseFilter'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.8' numOctaves='3' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23noiseFilter)'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
}

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.1;
    color: var(--color-text);
}

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

/* Divider Borders */
.border-top {
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

/* Common Container */
.section-container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 80px 24px;
}

.minimal-section-title {
    font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4.5vw, 3.5rem);
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    text-transform: none;
}

/* --- Floating Navigation Pill --- */
.main-header {
    position: fixed;
    top: 24px;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    z-index: 100;
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    transform: translateY(-20px);
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease, transform 0.4s ease;
}

.main-header.scrolled {
    opacity: 1;
    pointer-events: auto;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.nav-container {
    max-width: 750px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: 100px;
    padding: 10px 24px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(206, 211, 220, 0.25);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

/* Scroll shrinking navigation */
.main-header.scrolled .nav-container {
    max-width: 550px;
    padding: 6px 16px;
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
}

.nav-logo {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.nav-links {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 20px;
}

.nav-link {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-text-secondary);
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.nav-link:hover {
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

.nav-cta {
    background-color: var(--color-text);
    color: var(--color-bg) !important;
    padding: 6px 14px;
    border-radius: 100px;
    font-size: 0.8125rem;
}

.nav-cta:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-primary);
    transform: scale(1.02);
}

.mobile-menu-toggle {
    display: none;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    color: var(--color-text);
}

/* Mobile Nav Menu Drawer */
.mobile-nav-menu {
    position: fixed;
    top: 80px;
    left: 16px;
    right: 16px;
    background-color: var(--color-card-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 24px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 16px;
    z-index: 99;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.mobile-nav-menu.active {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.mobile-nav-link {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 8px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(206, 211, 220, 0.3);
}

.mobile-cta {
    background-color: var(--color-primary);
    color: var(--color-bg);
    text-align: center;
    padding: 10px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}

/* ==========================================================================
    Section 1: Hero Section (Majd Inspired Layout)
    ========================================================================== */
.hero-section {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100vh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background-color: var(--color-bg);
    z-index: 2;
}

.hero-container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 60px 24px 40px 24px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
}

.hero-title-group {
    flex-grow: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 100%;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.hero-big-text {
    font-size: clamp(3rem, 11vw, 7.5rem);
    font-weight: 900;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: -0.05em;
    line-height: 0.95;
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 12px;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(30px);
    transition: opacity 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.hero-big-text.second-row {
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

/* Sparkle Icons */
.sparkle-svg {
    width: clamp(2rem, 6vw, 4rem);
    height: clamp(2rem, 6vw, 4rem);
    animation: sparklePulse 3s infinite ease-in-out;
}

.sparkle-svg.s1 {
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

.sparkle-svg.s2 {
    color: var(--color-text);
    animation-delay: 1.5s;
}

@keyframes sparklePulse {
    0%, 100% {
        transform: scale(0.9) rotate(0deg);
        opacity: 0.8;
    }
    50% {
        transform: scale(1.1) rotate(90deg);
        opacity: 1;
    }
}

/* Hero Footer Flanking Row */
.hero-footer-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr auto 1fr;
    align-items: center;
    width: 100%;
    margin-top: 20px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    padding-top: 40px;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(20px);
    transition: opacity 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.25s, transform 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.25s;
}

.hero-footer-left {
    text-align: left;
}

.hero-footer-right {
    text-align: right;
}

.hero-meta-label {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(0.8125rem, 2vw, 1rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--color-text-secondary);
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

/* Square Hero Avatar Card */
.hero-avatar-card {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 0 40px;
}

.hero-intro-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 250vh; /* scroll track distance */
}

.sticky-viewport {
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    height: 100vh;
    width: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
    background-color: var(--color-bg);
}

.intro-section {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100vh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background-color: var(--color-bg);
    z-index: 1;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(40px);
}

.hero-avatar-slot {
    width: 150px;
    height: 150px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
}

.intro-avatar-slot {
    width: 380px;
    height: 380px;
    max-width: 100%;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
}

.morphing-avatar {
    position: absolute;
    z-index: 5;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    overflow: visible;
    background-color: var(--color-card-bg);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(206, 211, 220, 0.25);
    pointer-events: none;
    will-change: transform, top, left, width, height, opacity;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.25s;
}

body.loaded .morphing-avatar {
    opacity: 1;
}

.morphing-avatar-bg {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background-color: var(--color-primary);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    z-index: -1;
    opacity: 0;
}

.morphing-avatar-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    filter: grayscale(100%);
}

/* ==========================================================================
    Section 2: Hey! / Intro Grid
    ========================================================================== */
.intro-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr auto 1fr;
    gap: 48px;
    align-items: center;
}

.intro-left {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.intro-greeting {
    font-size: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 4.5rem);
    font-weight: 900;
    letter-spacing: -0.04em;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    line-height: 1;
}

.intro-teaser {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    color: var(--color-text);
    font-weight: 500;
}

/* Profile frame with offset red block */
.intro-center {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
}

.intro-center {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
}

.intro-right {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
}

.intro-narrative {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--color-text-secondary);
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    line-height: 1.65;
}

.btn-text {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    border-bottom: 2px solid transparent;
    padding-bottom: 2px;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
    cursor: pointer;
    background: none;
    border-top: none;
    border-left: none;
    border-right: none;
}

.btn-text:hover {
    border-bottom-color: var(--color-primary);
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
    Section 3: Quote Section
    ========================================================================== */
.quote-scroll-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 250vh; /* 2.5 page scroll track */
    background-color: var(--color-bg);
}

.quote-sticky-viewport {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.quote-sticky-viewport .section-container {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 0 24px;
}

.quote-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 20px 0;
}

.big-statement-quote {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 3.5vw, 2.3rem);
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 1.45;
    color: var(--color-text-secondary);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    font-style: italic;
}

.word {
    display: inline-block;
    will-change: transform, opacity, filter;
    transition: transform 0.15s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), opacity 0.15s ease-out, filter 0.15s ease-out;
}

.quote-author {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    will-change: opacity;
    transition: opacity 0.15s ease-out;
}

/* ==========================================================================
    Section 4: Services Row List
    ========================================================================== */
.services-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.service-row {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 32px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.service-row:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
}

.service-name {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 2.2vw, 1.6rem);
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--color-text);
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.service-details {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--color-text-secondary);
    text-align: right;
}

.service-details a {
    text-decoration: underline;
    text-underline-offset: 3px;
    color: inherit;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.service-details a:hover {
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

/* Hover highlights */
.service-row:hover {
    padding-left: 16px;
    border-bottom-color: var(--color-primary);
}

.service-row:hover .service-name {
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

/* ==========================================================================
    Section 5: Featured Projects Grid
    ========================================================================== */
.projects-section-header {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: baseline;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

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

/* Make primary research card full width width */
.project-card.large {
    grid-column: span 2;
}

.project-card {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    background-color: var(--color-card-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    will-change: transform, border-color, box-shadow;
}

.project-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    border-color: rgba(163, 22, 33, 0.25);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.project-card-image-wrapper {
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 8.5;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    background-color: #0a0b0d; /* Dark background to dim the preview image */
}

/* Cover Image Styling */
.project-card-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    opacity: 0.45; /* Dimmed by default */
    filter: brightness(0.65) contrast(1.15); /* Keep it dark but punchy */
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    will-change: transform, opacity, filter;
}

.project-card:hover .project-card-img {
    opacity: 0.65; /* Brighter on hover */
    filter: brightness(0.8) contrast(1.15);
    transform: scale(1.04);
}

/* Image Text Overlay */
.project-card-image-text {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    z-index: 3;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    padding: 24px;
    text-align: center;
}

.project-card-image-text h3 {
    font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 3vw, 1.85rem); /* Scaled down for side-by-side columns */
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    text-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);
}

.project-card-image-text p {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    text-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);
}

.project-card:hover .project-card-image-text {
    transform: scale(0.97);
}

/* Custom background graphics to mimic portfolio screenshots */
.project-card-image-bg {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(163, 22, 33, 0.05) 0%, rgba(206, 211, 220, 0.2) 100%);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.project-card-image-bg h3 {
    font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 2.5rem);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-weight: 900;
    letter-spacing: -0.04em;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.project-card-image-bg p {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.8125rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    color: var(--color-text-secondary);
}

.gemini-bg {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(30, 100, 220, 0.05) 0%, rgba(206, 211, 220, 0.2) 100%);
    color: #1A73E8;
}

.antigravity-bg {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(30, 150, 100, 0.05) 0%, rgba(206, 211, 220, 0.2) 100%);
    color: #0F9D58;
}

/* Card hover overlay */
.project-card-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background-color: rgba(163, 22, 33, 0.02);
    z-index: 2;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.project-card:hover .project-card-overlay {
    opacity: 1;
}

.project-card:hover .project-card-image-bg {
    transform: scale(1.02);
}

/* Project Info content */
.project-card-info {
    padding: 32px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.project-card-header-group {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    width: 100%;
}

.project-card-header-group h4 {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 0 !important;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    flex: 1;
}

.project-card-price-badge {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    background-color: rgba(163, 22, 33, 0.08);
    color: var(--color-primary);
    padding: 4px 12px;
    border-radius: 100px;
    white-space: nowrap;
    border: 1px solid rgba(163, 22, 33, 0.18);
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.project-card-desc {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--color-text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.project-card-tag {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 0.8125rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-text-secondary);
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    margin-top: auto; /* Push tags & actions to bottom for equal height look */
}

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

/* Purchase & Action Buttons */
.btn-purchase {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.8125rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--color-bg) !important;
    background-color: var(--color-primary);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-primary);
    padding: 10px 22px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(163, 22, 33, 0.18);
}

.btn-purchase:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-primary-hover);
    border-color: var(--color-primary-hover);
    transform: translateY(-1px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 15px rgba(163, 22, 33, 0.35);
}

.btn-purchase:active {
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.btn-visit {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.8125rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.btn-visit:hover {
    color: var(--color-text);
}

/* Double-image mockups slider for Write Genius */
.project-card-image-wrapper.double-image {
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 9.5;
}

.wg-image-container {
    display: flex;
    width: 200%;
    height: 100%;
    transition: transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    will-change: transform;
}

.wg-image-container .project-card-img {
    width: 50%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: top center;
}

.project-card:hover .wg-image-container {
    transform: translateX(-50%);
}

/* Modal Price Layout */
.modal-price-tag {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--color-text-secondary);
    align-self: center;
    margin-right: auto;
}

.modal-price-tag strong {
    color: var(--color-primary);
    font-size: 1.15rem;
}

.modal-footer .btn-purchase {
    margin-right: 8px;
}

/* Bento Performance Optimizations */
.bento-item {
    will-change: transform, box-shadow;
}

.btn-link {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    cursor: pointer;
    background: none;
    border: none;
}

.btn-link:hover {
    color: var(--color-text);
}

/* ==========================================================================
    Section 6: Bento Profile Grid (Credentials & Extra)
    ========================================================================== */
.bento-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
}

.bento-item {
    background-color: var(--color-card-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 32px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.bento-item:hover {
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    border-color: rgba(163, 22, 33, 0.2);
}

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

.bento-tag {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    display: inline-block;
}

.bento-item h3 {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.bento-item p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--color-text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Testimonial/Academic lists in bento */
.bento-list {
    list-style: none;
}

.bento-list li {
    padding: 10px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(206, 211, 220, 0.4);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--color-text-secondary);
}

.bento-list li:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
}

.bento-list li strong {
    color: var(--color-text);
}

/* Bento media frame */
.bento-media {
    margin-top: 24px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
}

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

/* Bento Facts Widget */
.bento-facts {
    background-color: var(--color-primary);
    color: var(--color-bg);
    cursor: pointer;
}

.bento-facts:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-primary-hover);
}

.bento-facts h3 {
    color: var(--color-bg);
}

.bento-facts .bento-tag {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
}

.bento-facts .fact-text {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    font-size: 1rem;
    min-height: 110px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.bento-facts .fact-action {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.8125rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
    margin-top: auto;
}

/* ==========================================================================
    Section 7: Let's Talk Split Form
    ========================================================================== */
.contact-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 60px;
}

.contact-info-col {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
}

.contact-main-title {
    font-size: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 4.5rem);
    font-weight: 900;
    letter-spacing: -0.04em;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    line-height: 1;
}

.contact-sub-desc {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: var(--color-text-secondary);
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    max-width: 480px;
}

/* Social link circles */
.social-links-row {
    display: flex;
    gap: 16px;
}

.social-icon-box {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--color-text-secondary);
    background-color: var(--color-card-bg);
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.social-icon-box:hover {
    color: var(--color-primary);
    border-color: var(--color-primary);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Clean transparent form */
.contact-form-col {
    background-color: var(--color-card-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 40px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.clean-form {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 24px;
}

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

.form-field label {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.8125rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    color: var(--color-text-secondary);
}

.form-field input,
.form-field textarea {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 12px 0;
    border: none;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--color-text);
    background: transparent;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.form-field input:focus,
.form-field textarea:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-bottom-color: var(--color-primary);
}

.btn-submit {
    align-self: flex-start;
    padding: 12px 28px;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.925rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    background-color: var(--color-text);
    color: var(--color-bg);
    border: none;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.btn-submit:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-primary);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.form-feedback {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-top: 10px;
    display: none;
}

.form-feedback.success {
    display: block;
    color: #2E7D32;
}

.form-feedback.error {
    display: block;
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

/* ==========================================================================
    Dark Footer (With ALIFF Outline Watermark)
    ========================================================================== */
.dark-footer {
    background-color: var(--color-dark-bg);
    color: var(--color-dark-text);
    padding: 80px 24px 0 24px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-dark-border);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.footer-grid {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr 1fr;
    gap: 48px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    padding-bottom: 60px;
}

.footer-left h2 {
    color: var(--color-dark-text);
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 2.5rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
    max-width: 420px;
}

.footer-center {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.footer-header {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.footer-links-grid {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
}

.footer-links-grid a {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer-links-grid a:hover {
    color: var(--color-primary);
    padding-left: 4px;
}

.footer-right {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
}

.footer-email {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 3vw, 1.5rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-dark-text);
    border-bottom: 2px solid transparent;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer-email:hover {
    color: var(--color-primary);
    border-bottom-color: var(--color-primary);
}

/* Giant Outline Watermark ALIFF */
.footer-watermark {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(6rem, 18vw, 16rem);
    font-weight: 900;
    text-align: center;
    line-height: 0.8;
    color: transparent;
    -webkit-text-stroke: 1.5px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    letter-spacing: -0.05em;
    pointer-events: none;
    user-select: none;
    margin-top: 20px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* ==========================================================================
    Research Detail Modal Component
    ========================================================================== */
.modal-overlay {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background-color: rgba(15, 17, 21, 0.6);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    z-index: 1000;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    padding: 24px;
}

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

.modal-container {
    background-color: var(--color-card-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 800px;
    max-height: calc(100vh - 80px);
    overflow-y: auto;
    position: relative;
    box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
    transform: scale(0.95) translateY(20px);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.modal-overlay.active .modal-container {
    transform: scale(1) translateY(0);
}

.modal-close-btn {
    position: absolute;
    top: 24px;
    right: 24px;
    background: var(--color-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    color: var(--color-text-secondary);
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
    z-index: 10;
}

.modal-close-btn:hover {
    color: var(--color-primary);
    transform: rotate(90deg);
    background-color: var(--color-accent-soft);
}

.modal-content {
    padding: 48px;
}

.modal-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.modal-content h3 {
    font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 2rem);
    font-weight: 900;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    padding-right: 40px;
}

.modal-author {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--color-text-secondary);
    margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.modal-section {
    margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.modal-section h4 {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    border-left: 3px solid var(--color-primary);
    padding-left: 12px;
}

.modal-section p {
    color: var(--color-text-secondary);
    font-size: 0.975rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

.themes-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 16px;
    margin-top: 16px;
}

.theme-card {
    background-color: var(--color-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 20px;
}

.theme-card h5 {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.theme-card p {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.modal-footer {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: flex-end;
    gap: 12px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    padding-top: 24px;
    margin-top: 40px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
    Responsive Styles (Breakpoints)
    ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .intro-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 32px;
    }
    
    .intro-center {
        order: -1;
    }
    
    .bento-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
    
    .bento-item.col-2 {
        grid-column: span 2;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 868px) {
    .hero-footer-row {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 24px;
        justify-items: center;
        text-align: center;
    }
    
    .hero-footer-left {
        text-align: center;
    }
    
    .hero-footer-right {
        text-align: center;
    }
    
    .hero-avatar-card {
        padding: 0;
    }
    
    .service-row {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 8px;
    }
    
    .service-details {
        text-align: left;
    }
    
    .projects-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    
    .project-card.large {
        grid-column: span 1;
    }
    
    .contact-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 40px;
    }
    
    .footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 32px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .section-container {
        padding: 60px 16px;
    }
    
    .nav-links {
        display: none;
    }
    
    .mobile-menu-toggle {
        display: block;
    }
    
    .bento-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    
    .bento-item.col-2 {
        grid-column: span 1;
    }
    
    .modal-content {
        padding: 24px;
    }
    
    .themes-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

/* Bento Academic Excellence Compact styling */
.bento-academic {
    padding: 24px !important;
}
.bento-academic h3 {
    font-size: 1.3rem !important;
    margin-bottom: 8px !important;
}
.bento-academic .bento-list li {
    padding: 6px 0 !important;
    font-size: 0.85rem !important;
}

/* Modal Buttons Styling (fixes Close Summary default browser layout) */
.modal-footer .btn {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.8125rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    padding: 10px 24px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border: 1px solid transparent;
}

.modal-footer .btn-secondary {
    background-color: #FFFFFF; /* white color as palette */
    color: var(--color-text);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.modal-footer .btn-secondary:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-bg);
    border-color: var(--color-text-secondary);
    color: var(--color-text) !important;
    transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* Toast Notification Style */
.toast-notification {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 30px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(100px);
    background-color: var(--color-dark-bg);
    color: var(--color-dark-text);
    padding: 14px 28px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
    z-index: 99999;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275), opacity 0.4s ease;
    pointer-events: none;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-dark-border);
}

.toast-notification.show {
    transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
    opacity: 1;
}