@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Alex+Brush&family=Inter:wght@400;700;900&family=Source+Sans+3:wght@300;400;600;700&display=swap');

:root {
  /* Purple Pastel Color Palette */
  --bg-main: #090312;        /* Deep Violet Black */
  --secondary-bg: #1A072E;   /* Dark Purple Plum */
  --accent: #5A189A;         /* Rich Violet Purple */
  --gold: #E0AAFF;           /* Primary Lavender (Headings) */
  --soft-gold: #C77DFF;      /* Soft Lavender */
  --border-gold: #9D4EDD;    /* Buttons & Borders */
  --hover-gold: #7B2CBF;     /* Hover Effects */
  --bg-word-color: rgba(224, 170, 255, 0.03); /* Background Decorative Text */
  --white: #FFFFFF;
  --muted: #E2DBEC;          /* Soft violetish-white for paragraph text */

  /* Violet Shades for Dynamic Gradient Backgrounds */
  --bg-deep-violet: #080310;   /* Deepest dark violet */
  --bg-dark-violet: #120624;   /* Dark violet */
  --bg-medium-dark: #1E0A3A;   /* Medium-dark violet */
  --bg-medium-violet: #2D0F54; /* Medium violet */
  --bg-rich-violet: #411776;   /* Rich purple/violet */

  --bg: var(--bg-deep-violet);
  --surface: var(--bg-dark-violet);
  --shadow: 0 24px 64px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55);
  --radius: 28px;
  --radius-sm: 18px;
  --transition: 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

/* Typography Overlay Classes (Inspired by Reference Video) */
.heading-container {
  position: relative;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 72px;
  padding-left: 24px;
}

.heading-container::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 4px;
  bottom: 4px;
  width: 2.5px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--border-gold) 0%, transparent 100%);
}

.bold-title {
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 900;
  font-size: clamp(3.2rem, 7vw, 6.8rem);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  line-height: 0.95;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  margin: 0;
}

.script-overlay {
  font-family: 'Alex Brush', cursive;
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5.5vw, 5.2rem);
  color: var(--gold);
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -52px;
  left: 110px;
  transform: rotate(-12deg) scale(0.75) translateY(10px);
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 5;
  text-transform: none;
  letter-spacing: normal;
  text-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(157, 78, 221, 0.6);
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: transform 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.3s, opacity 1.2s ease 0.3s;
}

.visible .script-overlay,
.visible.heading-container .script-overlay,
.active .script-overlay {
  transform: rotate(-3.5deg) scale(1) translateY(12px);
  opacity: 1;
}

/* Marquee Text Ribbon (Inspired by Reference Video) */
.marquee-ribbon {
  overflow: hidden;
  white-space: nowrap;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(157, 78, 221, 0.15) 50%, transparent);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(224, 170, 255, 0.15);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(224, 170, 255, 0.15);
  padding: 16px 0;
  margin-top: 56px;
  display: flex;
}

.marquee-content {
  display: inline-block;
  animation: marquee 20s linear infinite;
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 4px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--soft-gold);
}

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

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

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

body {
  min-height: 100%;
  color: var(--white);
  background: var(--bg-main);
  font-family: 'Source Sans 3', sans-serif;
  font-size: 20px;
  line-height: 1.8;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

/* Interactive Network Canvas */
#network-canvas {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100vw;
  height: 100vh;
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Page Panels that Blend Smoothly */
section {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.section-container {
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 100px 0;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* Squiggly Float Animation (Inspired by Reference Video) */
@keyframes floatSquiggle {
  0% { transform: translateY(0px) rotate(0deg); }
  50% { transform: translateY(-8px) rotate(2deg); }
  100% { transform: translateY(0px) rotate(0deg); }
}
.squiggly-line-float {
  animation: floatSquiggle 6s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

/* Purple Gradients for Smooth Alternating Transitions */
#hero {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 10% 20%, rgba(123, 44, 191, 0.25) 0%, transparent 60%),
              radial-gradient(circle at 90% 80%, rgba(157, 78, 221, 0.15) 0%, transparent 50%),
              var(--bg-deep-violet);
}

#about {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--bg-deep-violet) 0%, var(--bg-dark-violet) 100%);
}

#education {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--bg-dark-violet) 0%, var(--bg-medium-dark) 100%);
}

#skills {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--bg-medium-dark) 0%, var(--bg-medium-violet) 100%);
}

#projects {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--bg-medium-violet) 0%, var(--bg-rich-violet) 50%, var(--bg-medium-violet) 100%);
}

#experience {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--bg-medium-violet) 0%, var(--bg-medium-dark) 100%);
}

#certifications {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--bg-medium-dark) 0%, var(--bg-dark-violet) 100%);
}

#contact {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--bg-dark-violet) 0%, var(--bg-deep-violet) 100%);
}

/* Section Dividers with Floral Center Icon */
section:not(:last-of-type)::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 20%;
  right: 20%;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(157, 78, 221, 0.4) 50%, transparent);
  z-index: 10;
}

section:not(:last-of-type)::after {
  content: '✿';
  color: var(--soft-gold);
  font-size: 16px;
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, 50%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  background: var(--bg-main);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
  border-radius: 50%;
  z-index: 11;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(157, 78, 221, 0.2);
}

/* Header Accents */
.section-header::before {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--soft-gold) 0%, transparent 100%) !important;
  width: 2px;
}

.tag {
  background: var(--accent) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(224, 170, 255, 0.25) !important;
  color: var(--white) !important;
}

.tag:hover {
  background: rgba(157, 78, 221, 0.2) !important;
  border-color: var(--gold) !important;
}

img {
  display: block;
  max-width: 100%;
}

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

button,
input,
textarea {
  font: inherit;
}

button {
  cursor: pointer;
}

::selection {
  background: rgba(157, 78, 221, 0.3);
  color: var(--white);
}

.container {
  width: min(100%, 1560px);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 40px;
}

.section-header {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 64px;
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 24px;
}

.section-header::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 4px;
  bottom: 4px;
  width: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--gold) 0%, transparent 100%);
}

.section-label,
.timeline-date,
.contact-label,
.certification-category,
.skill-card-title,
.project-tag-featured {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  color: var(--soft-gold);
  letter-spacing: 4px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.editorial-title,
.hero-section h1,
#certifications-heading,
#projects-heading,
#experience-heading,
#contact-heading {
  font-family: 'Georgia', serif;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  line-height: 1.25;
  color: var(--white) !important;
}

.editorial-title {
  font-size: clamp(2.8rem, 4vw, 4rem);
}

.hero-name {
  font-size: clamp(3.7rem, 5.75vw, 5.75rem) !important;
  line-height: 1.15 !important;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.hero-name .first-name {
  color: var(--white) !important;
}

.hero-name .surname {
  color: var(--gold) !important;
  margin-left: 0.18em;
}

.body-copy,
.skill-card p,
.project-card p,
.timeline-content p,
.certification-details-container p {
  font-size: 21px;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: var(--muted);
}

/* Floating Navigation Bar (Futuristic Transparent Navbar) */
.floating-nav {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  transform: none;
  z-index: 50;
  width: 100%;
  background: transparent;
  backdrop-filter: none;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: none;
  border-bottom: none;
  box-shadow: none;
  transition: background 0.3s ease, border-bottom 0.3s ease, backdrop-filter 0.3s ease;
}

.floating-nav.scrolled {
  background: rgba(9, 3, 18, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(157, 78, 221, 0.18);
}

.floating-nav nav {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 24px;
  max-width: 1440px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 24px 40px;
}

.nav-brand .editorial-title {
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.3em;
  font-weight: 900;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--white) !important;
}

.nav-menu {
  display: flex;
  gap: 22px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.nav-link {
  color: var(--white);
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  transition: color var(--transition);
  position: relative;
  padding: 4px 0;
}

.nav-link::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  width: 100%;
  transform: scaleX(0);
  height: 2.5px;
  bottom: -2px;
  left: 0;
  background-color: var(--gold);
  transform-origin: bottom center;
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.nav-link:hover::after,
.nav-link:focus::after {
  transform: scaleX(1);
}

.nav-link:hover,
.nav-link:focus {
  color: var(--soft-gold);
}

.nav-actions .resume-button {
  padding: 12px 24px;
  background: var(--border-gold);
  color: var(--white);
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-weight: 700;
  transition: transform var(--transition), background var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
}

.nav-actions .resume-button:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  background: var(--hover-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(157, 78, 221, 0.35) !important;
}

main {
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

/* Hero Section Layout */
.hero-section {
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-section::before {
  display: none !important;
}

/* Kinetic Scrolling Marquee Hero Text (RTL/LTR Redesign) */
.kinetic-container {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  width: 100vw;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  gap: 15px;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.kinetic-track-1,
.kinetic-track-2 {
  display: flex;
  width: max-content;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.kinetic-track-1 {
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 900;
  font-size: clamp(4.5rem, 15vw, 12rem);
  color: var(--white);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
}

.kinetic-track-2 {
  font-family: 'Alex Brush', cursive;
  font-size: clamp(3.8rem, 11vw, 9.5rem);
  color: var(--gold);
  text-shadow: 0 0 25px rgba(224, 170, 255, 0.6);
  text-transform: none;
  margin-top: -65px; /* Overlaps PORTFOLIO text */
  z-index: 3;
}

.animate-ltr {
  display: inline-block;
  animation: scroll-ltr 28s linear infinite;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.animate-rtl {
  display: inline-block;
  animation: scroll-rtl 25s linear infinite;
  pointer-events: none;
}

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

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

/* Custom Cinematic Hero Layout (Matching Reference Screenshot) */
.hero-editorial-layout {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  min-height: 100vh;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 140px 40px 60px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.hero-top-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1280px;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-top: 20px;
  opacity: 0.85;
}

.hero-center-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  margin: auto 0;
}

.hero-main-title-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
  text-align: center;
}

.hero-portfolio-text {
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 900;
  font-size: clamp(4.2rem, 15vw, 12rem);
  color: var(--white);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  line-height: 0.9;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

.hero-creative-text {
  font-family: 'Alex Brush', cursive;
  font-size: clamp(3.8rem, 11vw, 9.5rem);
  color: var(--gold);
  text-shadow: 0 0 25px rgba(224, 170, 255, 0.6);
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -35%) rotate(-4deg);
  text-transform: none;
  white-space: nowrap;
  z-index: 3;
}

.hero-bottom-row {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1280px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-top: 40px;
}

.hero-pill-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 16px 48px;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
  border-radius: 999px;
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: clamp(0.8rem, 1.5vw, 1.05rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  max-width: 90%;
  text-align: center;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  transition: all var(--transition);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.hero-pill-badge:hover {
  border-color: var(--gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 25px rgba(157, 78, 221, 0.3);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Floating Orb & Orbiting Ring */
.orb-container {
  position: relative;
  width: 120px;
  height: 120px;
  margin: 35px auto;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  z-index: 4;
}

.glowing-orb {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 0 25px rgba(224, 170, 255, 0.8), 0 0 50px rgba(157, 78, 221, 0.8), 0 0 10px #ffffff;
  animation: floatOrb 4s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.orbiting-ring {
  position: absolute;
  width: 80px;
  height: 28px;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(224, 170, 255, 0.75);
  border-radius: 50%;
  transform: rotate(-15deg);
  box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(224, 170, 255, 0.4);
  animation: floatRing 4s ease-in-out infinite alternate-reverse;
}

@keyframes floatOrb {
  0% { transform: translateY(0px) scale(0.95); }
  100% { transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.05); }
}

@keyframes floatRing {
  0% { transform: rotate(-15deg) translateY(-4px) scale(0.95); }
  100% { transform: rotate(-15deg) translateY(4px) scale(1.05); }
}

/* Glassmorphic Explore Button */
.btn-glass-cta {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: rgba(157, 78, 221, 0.12) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(199, 125, 255, 0.45) !important;
  color: var(--white) !important;
  padding: 16px 36px;
  font-size: 1rem;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  font-weight: 700;
  border-radius: 999px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(157, 78, 221, 0.15);
  transition: transform var(--transition), border-color var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 5;
  position: relative;
}

.btn-glass-cta:hover {
  transform: scale(1.06) translateY(-2px);
  border-color: var(--gold) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(157, 78, 221, 0.45), 0 0 15px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 64px;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.hero-left-column {
  max-width: 680px;
}

.hero-left-column h1 {
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  font-size: clamp(3.2rem, 5vw, 5rem);
}

.hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-top: 36px;
}

.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 999px;
  padding: 14px 26px;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: transform var(--transition), background var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
}

.btn-primary,
.btn.btn-primary {
  background: var(--border-gold);
  color: var(--white);
  transition: transform var(--transition), background var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
}

.btn-primary:hover,
.btn.btn-primary:hover {
  background: var(--hover-gold);
}

.btn-secondary,
.btn.btn-secondary {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--gold);
  border: 1px solid rgba(157, 78, 221, 0.35);
}

.btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.hero-right-column {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
}

.hero-image-container-floating {
  animation: floatAnimation 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.hero-image-wrapper {
  width: 480px;
  height: 480px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(157, 78, 221, 0.3) 0%, transparent 70%);
  padding: 12px;
  border: 3.5px solid var(--border-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 45px rgba(157, 78, 221, 0.25), inset 0 0 20px rgba(157, 78, 221, 0.18);
  position: relative;
  transition: transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
}

/* Dual gold border */
.hero-image-wrapper::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -8px;
  left: -8px;
  right: -8px;
  bottom: -8px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border-gold);
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0.65;
  transition: transform var(--transition), opacity var(--transition), border-color var(--transition);
}

.hero-image-wrapper:hover {
  transform: scale(1.02);
  box-shadow: 0 0 60px rgba(157, 78, 221, 0.5), inset 0 0 30px rgba(157, 78, 221, 0.35);
}

.hero-image-wrapper:hover::before {
  transform: scale(1.015);
  opacity: 0.9;
  border-color: var(--gold);
}

.hero-profile-photo {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border: 2px solid var(--gold);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 90px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
  background: var(--bg-main);
  filter: brightness(0.88) contrast(1.03); /* slightly dimmed for default visual elegance */
  transition: filter var(--transition), transform var(--transition);
}

/* Photo highlighted and displayed clearly on hover */
.hero-image-wrapper:hover .hero-profile-photo {
  filter: brightness(1.08) contrast(1.08); /* highlighted & displayed clearly */
  transform: scale(1.045); /* subtle zoom */
}

@keyframes floatAnimation {
  0% { transform: translateY(0px); }
  50% { transform: translateY(-12px); }
  100% { transform: translateY(0px); }
}

/* About Section */
#about .editorial-title {
  font-size: clamp(3.5rem, 6vw, 6.5rem) !important;
  line-height: 0.95;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.about-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr;
  gap: 48px;
  align-items: center;
}

.about-left-column {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 26px;
}

.tag-cloud {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
}

.tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  padding: 10px 16px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  transition: border-color var(--transition), color var(--transition), background var(--transition);
}

.about-image-wrapper {
  border-radius: 32px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(157, 78, 221, 0.15), transparent 60%);
  padding: 14px;
  box-shadow: 0 32px 76px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.about-image-container {
  min-height: 450px;
  border-radius: 28px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent) 0%, var(--bg-main) 100%);
  border: 2px solid var(--gold);
}

/* Solid Gradient Cards Styling */
.skill-card,
.project-card,
.timeline-item,
.certificate-preview-container,
.certificate-details-container,
.contact-card,
.contact-form,
.certification-card {
  border-radius: 36px;
  padding: 48px;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35) !important;
  transition: transform var(--transition), border-color var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Glassmorphic Cards (Sitting on Darker Backgrounds) */
.card-glass {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(26, 7, 46, 0.65) 0%, rgba(90, 24, 154, 0.35) 100%) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(157, 78, 221, 0.28) !important;
}

/* Solid Deep Dark Cards (Sitting on Lighter/Richer Backgrounds for Contrast) */
.card-solid-dark {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--bg-deep-violet) 0%, var(--bg-dark-violet) 100%) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(157, 78, 221, 0.22) !important;
}

.skill-card:hover,
.project-card:hover,
.timeline-item:hover,
.certificate-preview-container:hover,
.certificate-details-container:hover,
.contact-card:hover,
.certification-card:hover,
.card-glass:hover,
.card-solid-dark:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px) !important;
  border-color: var(--soft-gold) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(157, 78, 221, 0.3), 0 0 20px rgba(157, 78, 221, 0.2) !important;
}

.skills-section .skills-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 32px;
}

.skill-card-title {
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  font-size: 1.28rem;
  color: var(--soft-gold);
}

.skill-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-top: 16px;
  list-style: none;
}

.skill-list li {
  padding: 10px 18px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(157, 78, 221, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(157, 78, 221, 0.15);
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  transition: all var(--transition);
  cursor: default;
}

.skill-list li:hover {
  background: var(--gold) !important;
  color: var(--bg-main) !important;
  border-color: var(--gold) !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(157, 78, 221, 0.25);
}

/* Projects Showcase */
#projects .featured-project-container {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  width: 100%;
}

#projects .featured-project {
  max-width: 950px;
  width: 100%;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.project-content {
  display: grid;
  gap: 24px;
}

.project-tag-featured {
  background: var(--accent);
  padding: 10px 16px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  color: var(--soft-gold);
}

.project-title {
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 2.7vw, 3.2rem);
  line-height: 1.05;
}

.project-tech-tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
}

.project-tech-tags .tag {
  background: var(--secondary-bg) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(157, 78, 221, 0.22) !important;
}

.project-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 16px;
}

.additional-projects-grid {
  display: none !important;
}

/* Experience Section */
.timeline-container {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 32px;
}

.timeline-container::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 16px;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--soft-gold), transparent);
}

.timeline-item {
  padding: 44px 40px;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.timeline-item::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: -30px;
  top: 42px;
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--soft-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(157, 78, 221, 0.1);
}

.timeline-meta {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 16px;
  color: var(--soft-gold);
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.timeline-company {
  font-weight: 700;
}

.timeline-role {
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

/* Certifications Section */
.category-filters {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 42px;
}

.filter-btn {
  padding: 12px 20px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(157, 78, 221, 0.22);
  background: var(--accent);
  color: var(--white);
  transition: transform var(--transition), border-color var(--transition), color var(--transition), background var(--transition);
}

.filter-btn.active,
.filter-btn:hover {
  background: var(--gold);
  border-color: var(--gold);
  color: var(--bg-main);
}

.certifications-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 0.95fr;
  gap: 36px;
  align-items: start;
}

.certificate-preview-container {
  padding: 40px;
  min-height: 540px;
}

.certificate-preview {
  width: 100%;
  min-height: 460px;
  border-radius: 26px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--bg-main), var(--accent));
  border: 1px solid rgba(157, 78, 221, 0.12);
}

.certificate-details-container {
  padding: 52px 48px;
}

.certificate-details-container .certification-category {
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.certificate-details-container .certification-title {
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 3vw, 3.5rem);
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.certificate-details-container p {
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.verified-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 12px 18px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(157, 78, 221, 0.1);
  color: var(--soft-gold);
  border: 1px solid rgba(157, 78, 221, 0.18);
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.certification-navigation {
  display: flex;
  gap: 18px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.certification-prev,
.certification-next {
  background: var(--border-gold) !important;
  color: var(--white) !important;
  border: none !important;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  padding: 16px 28px;
  min-width: 160px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  transition: transform var(--transition), background var(--transition);
}

.certification-prev:hover,
.certification-next:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  background: var(--hover-gold) !important;
}

.slider-dots {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.slider-dot {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(157, 78, 221, 0.25);
  background: transparent;
  transition: background var(--transition), transform var(--transition);
}

.slider-dot.active {
  background: var(--soft-gold);
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

.certification-card {
  background: var(--bg-main) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(157, 78, 221, 0.2) !important;
  border-radius: 28px;
  padding: 32px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

.certificate-preview-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  min-height: 100%;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 36px;
  gap: 24px;
  border-radius: 26px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(9, 3, 18, 0.98), rgba(90, 24, 154, 0.96));
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  color: var(--white);
}

.preview-pdf-wrapper {
  width: 100%;
  height: 420px;
  border-radius: 22px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.02);
}

.certificate-preview-pdf {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border: none;
}

.preview-image-wrapper {
  width: 100%;
  max-height: 360px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 24px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
}

.certificate-preview-image {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
}

.certificate-preview-card .preview-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
}

.certificate-preview-card .preview-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 12px 18px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  color: var(--soft-gold);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
}

.certificate-preview-card .preview-category {
  color: rgba(224, 170, 255, 0.75);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.certificate-preview-card h4 {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 2.4vw, 2.6rem);
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.certificate-preview-card .preview-description {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);
  line-height: 1.75;
}

.certificate-preview-card .preview-meta {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
  color: rgba(224, 170, 255, 0.72);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.certificate-preview-card .preview-meta span {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.certificate-preview-card .preview-footer {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
}

.certificate-preview-card .preview-footer .preview-issuer {
  color: rgba(224, 170, 255, 0.8);
}

/* Contact Section */
.contact-section {
  padding-top: 140px;
  padding-bottom: 140px;
}

.contact-section .section-label {
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.contact-section h2 {
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
  font-size: clamp(3.5rem, 6vw, 5.5rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 48px;
}

.contact-container {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 45fr 55fr;
  gap: 40px;
}

.contact-info-column,
.contact-form-column {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 24px;
}

.contact-card {
  padding: 26px 28px;
}

.contact-card .contact-label {
  color: var(--soft-gold);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  display: block;
}

.contact-link {
  color: var(--white);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.contact-form {
  padding: 36px;
}

.form-group {
  display: grid;
  gap: 10px;
}

label {
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 0.94rem;
}

input,
textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 18px 20px;
  border-radius: 18px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(157, 78, 221, 0.22);
  background: var(--bg-main);
  color: var(--white);
  transition: border-color var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
}

input:focus,
textarea:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--soft-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(157, 78, 221, 0.15);
}

.btn-submit {
  width: fit-content;
  padding: 16px 32px;
  background: var(--border-gold);
  color: var(--white);
  transition: transform var(--transition), background var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
}

.btn-submit:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  background: var(--hover-gold);
}

/* Footer Section */
.footer {
  padding: 48px 0 72px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(157, 78, 221, 0.2);
  background: var(--bg-main);
  scroll-snap-align: end;
}

.footer-container {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 20px;
}

.footer-brand {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
}

.footer-subtitle,
.copyright-text {
  color: var(--muted);
}

footer p {
  color: var(--muted);
}

.experience-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.85fr 1.15fr;
  gap: 64px;
  align-items: start;
  margin-top: 48px;
}

/* GPA Badge Design */
.gpa-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  margin-top: 12px;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(224, 170, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
  color: var(--gold);
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* Compact Projects Redesign */
.project-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 36px;
  align-items: center;
  margin-top: 24px;
}

.project-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
  text-align: left;
}

.project-desc {
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--muted);
}

.project-image-column {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 100%;
}

.project-image-wrapper {
  border-radius: 24px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border-gold);
  padding: 12px;
  background: rgba(157, 78, 221, 0.05);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 820px;
  transition: transform var(--transition);
}

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

.project-img {
  border-radius: 16px;
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
  object-fit: cover;
}

/* Certifications 3D Slider Showcase */
.cert-slider-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 100%;
  margin-top: 40px;
}

.cert-slider-container {
  display: flex;
  gap: 32px;
  overflow-x: auto;
  scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
  padding: 40px 20px;
  width: 100%;
  scrollbar-width: none;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
}

.cert-slider-container::-webkit-scrollbar {
  display: none;
}

.cert-slider-card {
  flex: 0 0 420px;
  scroll-snap-align: center;
  border-radius: 28px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(26, 7, 46, 0.75) 0%, rgba(90, 24, 154, 0.45) 100%) !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(157, 78, 221, 0.25) !important;
  padding: 24px;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4) !important;
  transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
  cursor: pointer;
  opacity: 0.5;
  transform: scale(0.92);
}

.cert-slider-card.active-slide {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: scale(1.05);
  border-color: var(--gold) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(157, 78, 221, 0.45), 0 0 25px rgba(224, 170, 255, 0.2) !important;
}

.cert-slider-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--soft-gold) !important;
}

.cert-nav-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(26, 7, 46, 0.85);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border-gold);
  color: var(--gold);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 10;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.cert-nav-btn:hover {
  background: var(--border-gold);
  color: var(--white);
  transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.1);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(157, 78, 221, 0.4);
}

.prev-btn {
  left: -28px;
}

.next-btn {
  right: -28px;
}

.cert-slider-dots {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-top: 24px;
}

/* Make slider highly optimized on mobile screen sizes */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .cert-slider-card {
    flex: 0 0 290px;
    padding: 16px;
  }
  
  .cert-nav-btn {
    display: none !important; /* Hide arrows on mobile, swipe is natural */
  }
  
  .cert-slider-container {
    padding: 20px 10px;
    gap: 16px;
  }
}

/* Lightbox Modal */
.cert-lightbox-modal {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100vw;
  height: 100vh;
  background: rgba(9, 3, 18, 0.96);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  z-index: 99999;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.35s ease;
}

.cert-lightbox-modal.active {
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.lightbox-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 24px;
  right: 24px;
  font-size: 3rem;
  color: var(--white);
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: color 0.3s;
}

.lightbox-close:hover {
  color: var(--gold);
}

.lightbox-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  max-width: 90%;
  max-height: 85%;
  gap: 20px;
}

.lightbox-content img {
  max-width: 100%;
  max-height: 70vh;
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
  object-fit: contain;
  border: 2px solid var(--border-gold);
}

#lightbox-caption {
  color: var(--white);
  text-align: center;
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
}

#lightbox-caption h4 {
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

#lightbox-caption p {
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

/* Back to Top Button */
.back-to-top-btn {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 30px;
  right: 30px;
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--secondary-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
  color: var(--gold);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 999;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(157, 78, 221, 0.25);
}

.back-to-top-btn:hover {
  background: var(--border-gold);
  color: var(--white);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(157, 78, 221, 0.45);
}

@media (max-width: 1120px) {
  .hero-grid,
  .about-grid,
  .project-grid,
  .experience-grid,
  .certifications-grid,
  .contact-container {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .experience-left-column {
    position: static !important;
    margin-bottom: 32px;
  }

  .skills-section .skills-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  }

  .section-container {
    padding: 80px 40px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 840px) {
  .hamburger-btn {
    display: none !important;
  }

  .nav-menu {
    position: static;
    width: auto;
    height: auto;
    background: transparent;
    backdrop-filter: none;
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: none;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: row;
    flex-wrap: nowrap !important;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px !important;
    z-index: auto;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0 4px;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    overflow-x: auto;
    white-space: nowrap;
    scrollbar-width: none; /* Firefox */
    -ms-overflow-style: none; /* IE 10+ */
    flex-grow: 1;
  }
  
  .nav-menu::-webkit-scrollbar {
    display: none; /* Safari and Chrome */
  }
  
  .nav-menu li {
    width: auto;
    text-align: left;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  
  .nav-link {
    font-size: 0.72rem !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px !important;
  }

  .floating-nav nav {
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 12px 16px;
  }

  .hero-left-column h1,
  .hero-name {
    font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 8vw, 4rem);
    white-space: normal;
  }

  .hero-image-wrapper {
    width: 320px;
    height: 320px;
  }

  .section-container {
    padding: 80px 0;
  }

  .category-filters {
    justify-content: center;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  html {
    scroll-snap-type: none !important;
  }
  section {
    scroll-snap-align: none !important;
    scroll-snap-stop: normal !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .floating-nav nav {
    padding: 12px 16px;
  }

  .nav-actions .resume-button {
    padding: 8px 16px !important;
    font-size: 0.85rem !important;
  }

  .container {
    padding: 0 16px;
  }

  .section-container {
    padding: 60px 16px;
  }

  .hero-portfolio-text {
    font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 12vw, 5rem) !important;
  }

  .hero-creative-text {
    font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 9vw, 4.5rem) !important;
  }

  .hero-pill-badge {
    padding: 12px 24px !important;
  }

  .bold-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 6.5vw, 1.8rem) !important;
  }

  .script-overlay {
    font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 7vw, 1.6rem) !important;
    left: 0 !important;
    bottom: -24px !important;
    transform: rotate(-3.5deg) scale(0.95) translateY(4px) !important;
  }

  .heading-container {
    margin-bottom: 48px !important;
    padding-left: 0 !important;
  }

  .heading-container::before {
    display: none !important;
  }

  .hero-grid,
  .about-grid,
  .project-grid,
  .experience-grid,
  .skills-grid,
  .certifications-gallery-grid,
  .contact-container {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 24px;
  }

  .skills-section .skills-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 24px;
  }

  .about-image-container {
    min-height: auto !important;
    aspect-ratio: 1 !important;
  }

  .hero-image-wrapper {
    width: 260px;
    height: 260px;
  }

  .editorial-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 6vw, 2.0rem) !important;
  }

  .project-card,
  .skill-card,
  .timeline-item,
  .certification-gallery-card,
  .certificate-details-container,
  .certificate-preview-container,
  .contact-card,
  .contact-form {
    padding: 24px;
    border-radius: 20px;
  }

  .btn {
    width: 100%;
  }

  .timeline-container {
    padding-left: 16px !important;
  }

  .timeline-container::before {
    left: 8px !important;
  }

  .timeline-item {
    padding: 20px 16px !important;
    margin-bottom: 20px !important;
  }

  .timeline-item::before {
    left: -20px !important;
    top: 24px !important;
    width: 12px !important;
    height: 12px !important;
  }

  #thank-you .bold-title {
    font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 10vw, 4rem) !important;
  }

  #thank-you .script-overlay {
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 8vw, 3.2rem) !important;
    left: 50% !important;
    transform: translate(-50%, 0) rotate(-3deg) !important;
    bottom: -20px !important;
  }

  .back-to-top-btn {
    width: 40px !important;
    height: 40px !important;
    bottom: 20px !important;
    right: 20px !important;
  }

  .back-to-top-btn svg {
    width: 16px !important;
    height: 16px !important;
  }

  .body-copy {
    font-size: 1.05rem !important;
    line-height: 1.7 !important;
  }

  .footer-container {
    flex-direction: column !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    text-align: center !important;
    gap: 16px !important;
  }

  .footer-brand {
    align-items: center !important;
    text-align: center !important;
  }
}

/* Background Design: Elegant Ambient Aurora Glow (Purple Tones) */
body::before {
  content: '';
  position: fixed;
  top: -50%;
  left: -50%;
  width: 200%;
  height: 200%;
  background: 
    radial-gradient(circle at 20% 30%, rgba(123, 44, 191, 0.07) 0%, transparent 45%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 80% 70%, rgba(157, 78, 221, 0.09) 0%, transparent 50%);
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  animation: ambientGlow 25s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes ambientGlow {
  0% { 
    transform: rotate(0deg) scale(1); 
  }
  100% { 
    transform: rotate(10deg) scale(1.15); 
  }
}

/* Subtle editorial corner accents */
.section-container::before, .section-container::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  border-color: rgba(157, 78, 221, 0.35);
  border-style: solid;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.section-container::before {
  top: 40px;
  left: 40px;
  border-width: 1px 0 0 1px;
}
.section-container::after {
  bottom: 40px;
  right: 40px;
  border-width: 0 1px 1px 0;
}
/* Scroll Animations */
.fade-up {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(150px);
  transition: opacity 1s ease-out, transform 1s ease-out;
}
.fade-up.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Hamburger Button */
.hamburger-btn {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  width: 30px;
  height: 21px;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0;
  z-index: 60;
}

.hamburger-btn span {
  width: 100%;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: var(--white);
  transition: all 0.3s ease-in-out;
  transform-origin: left center;
}

body.menu-open {
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Custom Cursor Styling */
html, body {
  cursor: none !important;
}
a, button, input, textarea, [role="button"], .slider-dot, .filter-btn, .about-image-wrapper, .experience-image-wrapper, .hover-highlight-photo {
  cursor: none !important;
}

/* Touch Device Overrides */
html.touch-device, html.touch-device * {
  cursor: auto !important;
}
html.touch-device .custom-cursor-dot,
html.touch-device .custom-cursor-outline {
  display: none !important;
}

.custom-cursor-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  background-color: var(--border-gold); /* Buttons & Borders */
  border-radius: 50%;
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 999999;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(157, 78, 221, 0.8);
  transition: width 0.2s, height 0.2s, background-color 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
}

.custom-cursor-outline {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(199, 125, 255, 0.45); /* Soft lavender semi-transparent */
  background-color: rgba(199, 125, 255, 0.04);
  border-radius: 50%;
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 999998;
  transition: width 0.25s, height 0.25s, border-color 0.25s, background-color 0.25s, box-shadow 0.25s;
}

body.cursor-hover .custom-cursor-dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  background-color: var(--gold); /* Hover Color */
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(224, 170, 255, 0.9);
}

body.cursor-hover .custom-cursor-outline {
  width: 58px;
  height: 58px;
  border-color: var(--gold);
  background-color: rgba(224, 170, 255, 0.08);
  box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(224, 170, 255, 0.25);
}

/* Social Icon Button Styling */
.social-icon-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(157, 78, 221, 0.3);
  color: var(--soft-gold);
  background: transparent;
  transition: transform var(--transition), border-color var(--transition), color var(--transition), background-color var(--transition);
}

.social-icon-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.1);
  border-color: var(--gold);
  color: var(--gold);
  background-color: rgba(157, 78, 221, 0.08);
  box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(157, 78, 221, 0.4);
}

.social-icon-btn svg {
  transition: transform var(--transition);
}

.social-icon-btn:hover svg {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

/* Photo Highlight Effect on Hover */
.hover-highlight-photo {
  filter: brightness(0.88) contrast(1.02);
  transition: filter 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.hover-highlight-photo:hover,
.about-image-wrapper:hover .hover-highlight-photo,
.experience-image-wrapper:hover .hover-highlight-photo {
  filter: brightness(1.08) contrast(1.05);
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

.experience-image-wrapper {
  transition: transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
}

.experience-image-wrapper:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 70px rgba(157, 78, 221, 0.45) !important;
}