/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# Font & Color Variables
# Help: https://bootstrapmade.com/color-system/
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
/* Google Fonts Import */
@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Fraunces:wght@300;400;500;600&family=Source+Sans+3:wght@300;400;500&display=swap');

:root {
  --logo-font: "Fraunces", serif;          /* Masthead style */
  --heading-font: "Fraunces", serif;       /* For H1–H3 */
  --default-font: "Source Sans 3", sans-serif; /* Body + nav */
  --nav-font: "Source Sans 3", sans-serif;
}

/* Logo */
.logo {
  font-family: var(--logo-font);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 2vw, 1.75rem);
}



/* --------------------------------------------------------------
# Global Colors
-------------------------------------------------------------- */
:root { 
  --background-color: #ffffff;   /* global site background */
  --default-color: #444444;      /* softer black for body text */
  --heading-color: #222222;      /* slightly stronger black for headings */
  --accent-color: #C1121F;       /* literary red accent */
  --surface-color: #ffffff;      /* white cards, boxes, surfaces */
  --contrast-color: #ffffff;     /* for text on dark or accent backgrounds */
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------
# Navigation Menu Colors
-------------------------------------------------------------- */
:root {
  --nav-color: #444444;  
  --nav-hover-color: #C1121F;  /* red accent on hover */
  --nav-mobile-background-color: #fafafa; 
  --nav-dropdown-background-color: #ffffff; 
  --nav-dropdown-color: #666666;  
  --nav-dropdown-hover-color: #C1121F;  
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------
# Section Presets
-------------------------------------------------------------- */

/* Cool light editorial — airy with subtle blue undertones */
.cool-light-background {
  --background-color: #F4F8FB;   /* near-white with a cool blue tint */
  --surface-color: #E3EBF0;      /* light pastel blue-gray (darker than bg) */
  --default-color: #222222;      /* near-black for comfortable reading */
  --heading-color: #111111;      /* crisp, high-contrast headings */
  --accent-color: #003049;       /* deep navy for links/buttons */
  --contrast-color: #ffffff;     /* white text on navy accents */
}

/* Cool muted — modern editorial feel */
.muted-background {
  --background-color: #E6EEF2;   /* soft muted blue-gray */
  --surface-color: #ffffff;      /* clean white cards */
  --default-color: #222222;      /* near-black for text */
  --heading-color: #111111;      /* strong but not harsh */
  --accent-color: #003049;       /* deep navy for buttons/links/icons */
  --contrast-color: #ffffff;     /* white text on navy accents */
}

.dark-muted-background {
  --background-color: #4A5058;   /* softened slate-gray base (lighter & smoother) */
  --surface-color: #5A616B;      /* slightly lighter surface tone */
  --default-color: #ECEFF2;      /* light cool gray body text */
  --heading-color: #FFFFFF;      /* crisp white headings */
  --accent-color: #9FB6C9;       /* soft desaturated blue accent */
  --contrast-color: #FFFFFF;     /* white contrast for buttons/links */
}

/* Dark anchor — for footer or dramatic sections */
.dark-background {
  --background-color: #1A1A1A;  /* soft black */
  --default-color: #f2f2f2;     /* light gray body text */
  --heading-color: #ffffff;     /* clean white headings */
  --surface-color: #252525;     /* slightly lighter dark surface */
  --contrast-color: #ffffff;    /* ensures buttons/links are legible */
}

/* Earthy green — organic companion */
.earthy-background {
  --background-color: #E9F2EA;   /* soft sage/pale green, calm + fresh */
  --surface-color: #ffffff;      /* white cards for balance */
  --default-color: #2F2F2F;      /* deep gray for readable body text */
  --heading-color: #1A1A1A;      /* strong heading contrast */
  --accent-color: #386641;       /* rich earthy green for buttons/links/icons */
  --contrast-color: #ffffff;     /* ensures white text on dark accents */
}

/* Smooth scroll */
:root {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# General Styling & Shared Classes
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
body {
  color: var(--default-color);
  background-color: var(--background-color);
  font-family: var(--default-font);
}

a {
  color: var(--accent-color);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: 0.3s;
}

a:hover {
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 25%);
  text-decoration: none;
}

h1,
h2,
h3,
h4,
h5,
h6 {
  color: var(--heading-color);
  font-family: var(--heading-font);
}

/* PHP Email Form Messages
------------------------------*/
.php-email-form .error-message {
  display: none;
  background: #df1529;
  color: #ffffff;
  text-align: left;
  padding: 15px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.php-email-form .sent-message {
  display: none;
  color: #ffffff;
  background: #059652;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 15px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.php-email-form .loading {
  display: none;
  background: var(--surface-color);
  text-align: center;
  padding: 15px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.php-email-form .loading:before {
  content: "";
  display: inline-block;
  border-radius: 50%;
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  margin: 0 10px -6px 0;
  border: 3px solid var(--accent-color);
  border-top-color: var(--surface-color);
  animation: php-email-form-loading 1s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes php-email-form-loading {
  0% {
    transform: rotate(0deg);
  }

  100% {
    transform: rotate(360deg);
  }
}

/* Headings */
h1, h2, h3, .display-heading {
  font-family: var(--heading-font);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

/* Body */
body {
  font-family: var(--default-font);
  font-weight: 300;
  line-height: 1.65;
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.1vw, 1.125rem);
}



/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# Global Header
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
/* ==============================
   HEADER BASE
   ============================== */
.header {
  --background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);
  color: var(--default-color);
  background-color: var(--background-color);
  padding: 15px 0;
  padding-left: clamp(8px, 2vw, 32px);
  transition: all 0.5s ease;
  z-index: 997;
}

.header .logo {
  line-height: 1;
}

/* ==============================
   LOGO IMAGE – FADE IN + HOVER
   ============================== */
.header .logo img {
  max-height: clamp(48px, 5vw, 200px)!important;
  margin-right: clamp(4px, 1vw, 12px);
  filter: brightness(0.55);
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  animation: logoFadeIn 0.8s ease-out forwards;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, filter 0.3s ease;
}

/* Fade-in animation */
@keyframes logoFadeIn {
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

/* Gentle hover effect */
.header .logo:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
  filter: brightness(0.7);
}

/* ==============================
   SCROLL EFFECT
   ============================== */
.header.scrolled .logo img {
  max-height: clamp(40px, 4vw, 90px);
  filter: brightness(0.8);
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

/* smooth background fade on scroll */
.header.scrolled {
  --background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

/* ==============================
   LOGO TEXT
   ============================== */
.header .logo h1 {
  font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 1.8vw, 1.75rem);
  margin: 0;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--heading-color);
}

/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# Navigation Menu
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
/* Navmenu */
.mobile-nav-toggle {
  background-color: var(--background-color);
  padding: 4px;
  color: var(--nav-color);
  position: fixed;
  top: 20px;
  right: 20px;
  font-size: 32px;
  line-height: 0;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: block !important;
  z-index: 998;
  transition: 0.3s;
}

.mobile-nav-toggle:hover {
  color: var(--nav-hover-color);
}

.navmenu {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  right: -300px;
  z-index: 997;
  transition: 0.3s;
  width: 300px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.navmenu ul {
  display: block;
  list-style: none;
  padding: 10px 0;
  margin: 0;
  overflow-y: auto;
  transition: 0.3s;
  z-index: 998;
}

.navmenu a,
.navmenu a:focus {
  color: var(--nav-dropdown-color);
  padding: 10px 20px;
  font-family: var(--nav-font);
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 400;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: 0.3s;
}

.navmenu a i,
.navmenu a:focus i {
  font-size: 12px;
  line-height: 0;
  margin-left: 5px;
  width: 30px;
  height: 30px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: 50%;
  transition: 0.3s;
  background-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 90%);
}

.navmenu a i:hover,
.navmenu a:focus i:hover {
  background-color: var(--accent-color);
  color: var(--contrast-color);
}

.navmenu a:hover,
.navmenu .active,
.navmenu .active:focus {
  color: var(--nav-dropdown-hover-color);
}

.navmenu .active i,
.navmenu .active:focus i {
  background-color: var(--accent-color);
  color: var(--contrast-color);
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.navmenu .dropdown ul {
  position: static;
  display: none;
  z-index: 99;
  padding: 10px 0;
  margin: 10px 20px;
  box-shadow: none;
  transition: all 0.5s ease-in-out;
}

.navmenu .dropdown>.dropdown-active {
  display: block;
  background-color: var(--nav-dropdown-background-color);
  border: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--nav-dropdown-color), transparent 90%);
}

.mobile-nav-active {
  overflow: hidden;
}

.mobile-nav-active .mobile-nav-toggle {
  right: 310px;
  font-size: 36px;
}

.mobile-nav-active .navmenu {
  position: fixed;
  overflow: hidden;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  right: 0;
  background-color: var(--nav-mobile-background-color);
  transition: 0.3s;
}

/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# Global Footer
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
.footer {
  color: var(--default-color);
  background-color: var(--background-color);
  font-size: 14px;
  padding: 40px 0;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: 0 5px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.footer .copyright p {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.footer .social-links {
  margin-top: 20px;
}

.footer .social-links a {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 50%);
  font-size: 16px;
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 50%);
  margin: 0 5px;
  transition: 0.3s;
}

.footer .social-links a:hover {
  color: var(--accent-color);
  border-color: var(--accent-color);
}

.footer .credits {
  margin-top: 10px;
  font-size: 13px;
  text-align: center;
}

/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# Preloader
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
#preloader {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 9999;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: var(--background-color);
  transition: all 0.6s ease-out;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

#preloader div {
  width: 13px;
  height: 13px;
  background-color: var(--accent-color);
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation-timing-function: cubic-bezier(0, 1, 1, 0);
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
}

#preloader div:nth-child(1) {
  left: calc(50% + 8px);
  animation: animate-preloader-1 0.6s infinite;
}

#preloader div:nth-child(2) {
  left: calc(50% + 8px);
  animation: animate-preloader-2 0.6s infinite;
}

#preloader div:nth-child(3) {
  left: calc(50% + 32px);
  animation: animate-preloader-2 0.6s infinite;
}

#preloader div:nth-child(4) {
  left: calc(50% + 56px);
  animation: animate-preloader-3 0.6s infinite;
}

@keyframes animate-preloader-1 {
  0% {
    transform: scale(0);
  }

  100% {
    transform: scale(1);
  }
}

@keyframes animate-preloader-3 {
  0% {
    transform: scale(1);
  }

  100% {
    transform: scale(0);
  }
}

@keyframes animate-preloader-2 {
  0% {
    transform: translate(0, 0);
  }

  100% {
    transform: translate(24px, 0);
  }
}

/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# Scroll Top Button
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
.scroll-top {
  position: fixed;
  visibility: hidden;
  opacity: 0;
  right: 15px;
  bottom: 15px;
  z-index: 99999;
  background-color: var(--accent-color);
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  transition: all 0.4s;
}

.scroll-top i {
  font-size: 24px;
  color: var(--contrast-color);
  line-height: 0;
}

.scroll-top:hover {
  background-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 20%);
  color: var(--contrast-color);
}

.scroll-top.active {
  visibility: visible;
  opacity: 1;
}

/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# Disable aos animation delay on mobile devices
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
@media screen and (max-width: 768px) {
  [data-aos-delay] {
    transition-delay: 0 !important;
  }
}

/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# Global Page Titles & Breadcrumbs
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
.page-title {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 20px 0;
}

.page-title .breadcrumbs {
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.page-title .breadcrumbs .breadcrumb {
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  background: none;
}

.page-title .breadcrumbs .breadcrumb .breadcrumb-item {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 30%);
}

.page-title .breadcrumbs .breadcrumb .breadcrumb-item.active {
  color: var(--accent-color);
}

.page-title .breadcrumbs .breadcrumb .breadcrumb-item a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
  font-weight: 300;
}

.page-title .breadcrumbs .breadcrumb .breadcrumb-item a:hover {
  color: var(--accent-color);
}

.page-title .breadcrumbs .breadcrumb .breadcrumb-item a i {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  margin-right: 0.2rem;
}

.page-title .breadcrumbs .breadcrumb .breadcrumb-item+.breadcrumb-item::before {
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 50%);
}

.page-title .title-wrapper {
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 1rem 0;
}

.page-title .title-wrapper h1 {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--heading-color);
}

.page-title .title-wrapper p {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 20%);
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .page-title .title-wrapper h1 {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }

  .page-title .title-wrapper p {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .page-title .title-wrapper h1 {
    font-size: 1.75rem;
  }
}

/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# Global Sections
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
section,
.section {
  color: var(--default-color);
  background-color: var(--background-color);
  padding: 60px 0;
  overflow: clip;
}

/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# Global Section Titles
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
.section-title {
  text-align: center;
  padding-bottom: 60px;
  position: relative;
}

.section-title h2 {
  font-size: 32px;
  font-weight: 400;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.section-title p {
  margin-bottom: 0;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 300;
}

/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# Hero Section
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
.hero {
  padding-top: 60px;
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding-bottom: 120px;
  /* Typographic system for hero */
  /* CTAs */
  /* Meta row */
  /* Portrait block */
  /* Gentle section visual calm */
  /* Spacing rhythm */
  /* Subtle parallax simulation for large screens */
  /* Responsive refinements */
}

.hero .intro .eyebrow .dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--accent-color);
  flex: 0 0 auto;
}

.hero .intro .eyebrow .text {
  font-family: var(--nav-font);
  font-size: 14px;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 30%);
}

.hero .intro .display-heading {
  font-family: var(--heading-font);
  font-weight: 300;
  font-size: clamp(36px, 5vw, 56px);
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.hero .intro .lead {
  font-size: 18px;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 10%);
  max-width: 58ch;
}

.hero .btn-ghost {
  --_border: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 80%);
  --_hover: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 85%);
  border: 1px solid var(--_border);
  color: var(--default-color);
  background-color: var(--surface-color);
  padding: 10px 18px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease-in-out;
}

.hero .btn-ghost:hover,
.hero .btn-ghost:focus {
  border-color: var(--accent-color);
  color: var(--accent-color);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 90%);
  outline: none;
}

.hero .btn-ghost:active {
  transform: translateY(1px);
}

.hero .link-underline {
  position: relative;
  color: var(--accent-color);
  font-weight: 400;
  padding-bottom: 2px;
  transition: color 0.3s ease-in-out;
}

.hero .link-underline:after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  bottom: -2px;
  width: 100%;
  height: 1px;
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 40%);
  transform: scaleX(0.6);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease-in-out, background 0.3s ease-in-out;
}

.hero .link-underline:hover,
.hero .link-underline:focus {
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 10%);
  outline: none;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.hero .link-underline:hover:after,
.hero .link-underline:focus:after {
  transform: scaleX(1);
  background: var(--accent-color);
}

.hero .meta .meta-item {
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 20%);
}

.hero .meta .meta-item i {
  color: var(--accent-color);
}

.hero .portrait-wrap .portrait-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  border-radius: 10px;
  display: block;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 60px color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 90%);
  transform: translateZ(0);
  transition: transform 0.4s ease-in-out, box-shadow 0.4s ease-in-out;
}

.hero .portrait-wrap:hover .portrait-img {
  transform: scale(1.015);
  box-shadow: 0 28px 80px color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 90%);
}

.hero .portrait-wrap .badge.note {
  position: absolute;
  right: 12px;
  bottom: 12px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 8px 12px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), var(--surface-color) 85%);
  color: var(--default-color);
  font-size: 13px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 88%);
}

.hero .portrait-wrap .badge.note i {
  color: var(--accent-color);
}

section .hero {
  background: var(--background-color);
}

.hero .cta-group {
  gap: 16px;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .hero .portrait-wrap {
    will-change: transform;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .hero .intro .lead {
    font-size: 17px;
  }

  .hero .portrait-wrap .badge.note {
    transform: scale(0.95);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .hero .intro .display-heading {
    font-size: 34px;
  }

  .hero .cta-group {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }
}


/* Hero container: tighter top spacing */
.hero {
  padding-top: clamp(1.5rem, 4vh, 2rem);   /* significantly reduced */
  padding-bottom: clamp(2rem, 5vh, 3rem);  /* balanced but smaller */
  min-height: auto;                        /* don’t force full viewport height */
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

/* Headline wrapper: only reserve the space needed */
.display-heading {
  min-height: 2.6em;   /* enough for ~2 lines */
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-top: 0;
  margin-bottom: 0.5em;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}


/* Portrait image refinement */
.hero .portrait-wrap .portrait-img {
  max-width: 420px;                 /* keeps image elegant, not oversized */
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  border-radius: 0;                 /* straight edges → editorial feel */
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: top center;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15); /* soft, timeless shadow */
  transition: transform 0.4s ease-in-out, box-shadow 0.4s ease-in-out;
}

.hero .portrait-wrap:hover .portrait-img {
  transform: scale(1.015);
  box-shadow: 0 28px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18);
}

/* Badge styling */
.hero .portrait-wrap .badge.note {
  position: absolute;
  right: 12px;
  bottom: 12px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 6px 12px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: clamp(0.75rem, 1.8vw, 0.85rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), var(--surface-color) 85%);
  color: var(--default-color);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}

.hero .portrait-wrap .badge.note i {
  color: var(--accent-color);
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.hero .portrait-wrap .portrait-img {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: none;             /* removes limit */
  height: auto;
  border-radius: 0;            /* keeps editorial edge */
  object-fit: cover;
  box-shadow: 0 18px 48px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
}

.hero {
  padding-bottom: 0;  /* reduce blockiness */
}

.hero .portrait-wrap {
  margin-bottom: -3rem; /* overlaps into next section */
  z-index: 2;
  position: relative;
}

#typewriter {
  display: inline-block;
  border-right: 2px solid var(--accent-color);
  white-space: normal;     /* allow wrapping */
  word-break: break-word;  /* wrap mid-word if needed */
  overflow: hidden;
  animation: blink-caret 0.7s step-end infinite;
  max-width: 100%;         /* stays within column */
}

/* Cursor blink */
@keyframes blink-caret {
  from, to { border-color: transparent; }
  50% { border-color: var(--accent-color); }
}

.fade {
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.6s ease-in-out;
}
.fade.in {
  opacity: 1;
}

.display-heading {
  min-height: 2.5em;     /* enough for 2–3 lines of headline */
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;   /* keeps it vertically centered */
}







.hero {
  overflow: visible; /* allow children to extend outside */
}





/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# About Section
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
.about {
  /* Layout rhythm */
  --maxw: 1200px;
  --space-1: 16px;
  --space-2: 24px;
  --space-3: 40px;
  --space-4: 64px;
  --radius-s: 6px;
  --shadow-soft: 0 10px 30px color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 92%);
}

.about .container {
  max-width: var(--maxw);
}

.about .intro-wrap {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

.about .intro-content .eyebrow {
  display: inline-block;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-size: 12px;
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 40%);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-1);
}

.about .intro-content .headline {
  font-family: var(--heading-font);
  font-weight: 300;
  line-height: 1.2;
  font-size: clamp(28px, 4vw, 44px);
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-2) 0;
}

.about .intro-content .lead {
  font-size: 18px;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 10%);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}

.about .intro-content p {
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 5%);
}

.about .intro-content .cta-group {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  align-items: center;
  margin-top: var(--space-2);
}

.about .intro-content .cta-group .btn-ghost {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 12px 18px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-s);
  color: var(--accent-color);
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 92%);
  border: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 70%);
  transition: 0.3s ease-in-out;
}

.about .intro-content .cta-group .btn-ghost:hover,
.about .intro-content .cta-group .btn-ghost:focus {
  color: var(--contrast-color);
  background: var(--accent-color);
  border-color: var(--accent-color);
  outline: none;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 70%);
}

.about .intro-content .cta-group .link-underline {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  position: relative;
  color: var(--accent-color);
  padding-bottom: 4px;
  transition: 0.3s ease-in-out;
}

.about .intro-content .cta-group .link-underline::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  height: 1px;
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 40%);
  transform: scaleX(0.4);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: 0.3s ease-in-out;
}

.about .intro-content .cta-group .link-underline:hover,
.about .intro-content .cta-group .link-underline:focus {
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 10%);
  outline: none;
}

.about .intro-content .cta-group .link-underline:hover::after,
.about .intro-content .cta-group .link-underline:focus::after {
  transform: scaleX(1);
}

.about .profile-figure {
  margin: 0;
}

.about .profile-figure .profile-photo {
  width: 88%;
  max-width: 440px;
  border-radius: 18px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
  transform: translateY(0);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease-in-out;
}

.about .profile-figure .profile-caption {
  margin-top: var(--space-2);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
}

.about .profile-figure .profile-caption .signature {
  max-width: 160px;
  filter: grayscale(100%);
  opacity: 0.85;
}

.about .profile-figure .profile-caption .meta {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 20%);
}

.about .profile-figure .profile-caption .meta .funfact {
  font-size: 13px;
  margin-top: 4px;
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 35%);
}

.about .profile-figure:hover .profile-photo {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.about .skills-wrap {
  margin-top: var(--space-4);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

.about .skills-wrap .skill-item {
  padding: var(--space-2);
  border-radius: var(--radius-s);
  transition: 0.3s ease-in-out;
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--surface-color), var(--accent-color) 2%);
  border: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 88%);
  height: 100%;
}

.about .skills-wrap .skill-item i {
  font-size: 24px;
  color: var(--accent-color);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-1);
  display: inline-block;
}

.about .skills-wrap .skill-item h3 {
  font-size: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.about .skills-wrap .skill-item p {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 25%);
}

.about .skills-wrap .skill-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 60%);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
}

.about .journey-wrap {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

.about .journey-wrap .timeline-item {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 26px;
}

.about .journey-wrap .timeline-item time {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 12px;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 45%);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.about .journey-wrap .timeline-item h4 {
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 400;
  margin: 0 0 6px;
}

.about .journey-wrap .timeline-item p {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 25%);
  margin: 0;
}

.about .journey-wrap .timeline-item .dot {
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 4px;
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--accent-color);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 80%);
}

.about .personal-quote {
  margin: var(--space-3) 0 var(--space-4);
  padding: var(--space-2) 0;
  text-align: center;
}

.about .personal-quote p {
  font-family: var(--heading-font);
  font-weight: 300;
  font-size: clamp(20px, 3vw, 28px);
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 5%);
  margin: 0 auto;
  max-width: 800px;
}

.about .facts-wrap .fact-pill {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 85%);
  background: var(--surface-color);
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 10%);
  transition: 0.3s ease-in-out;
}

.about .facts-wrap .fact-pill i {
  color: var(--accent-color);
}

.about .facts-wrap .fact-pill span {
  font-size: 14px;
}

.about .facts-wrap .fact-pill:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  border-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 60%);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
}

.about .facts-wrap .fact-pill:focus-within {
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 70%);
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .about .profile-figure {
    text-align: center !important;
  }

  .about .profile-figure .profile-photo {
    width: 72%;
  }

  .about .intro-content .cta-group {
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .about .profile-figure .profile-photo {
    width: 100%;
  }

  .about .skills-wrap {
    margin-top: var(--space-3);
  }
}

  .about .personal-quote {
  margin: 3rem auto;          /* centers horizontally */
  padding: 1.5rem 2rem;
  max-width: 800px;
  text-align: center;         /* centers text inside */
  border-left: none;
  border-top: 2px solid var(--accent-color);
  font-style: italic;
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 5%);
  background: transparent;
  display: block;             /* ensures it breaks free of grid alignment */
}

/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# Skills Section
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
.skills {
  padding-top: 60px;
  padding-bottom: 60px;
  /* Design tokens for this section */
  --radius: 8px;
  --muted: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 65%);
  --soft-border: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 85%);
  --soft-shadow: 0 8px 24px color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 94%);
  --accent-soft: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), var(--background-color) 85%);
  /* Focus styles for accessibility */
  /* Subtle divider behavior via spacing rhythm */
  /* Swiper compatibility snippet (kept global for any future slider inside) */
  /* Responsive tweaks */
}

.skills .skill-block {
  padding: 22px 6px 6px 6px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease-in-out, box-shadow 0.3s ease-in-out;
  position: relative;
}

.skills .skill-block:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.skills .skill-block header .skill-title {
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 400;
  margin: 0;
}

.skills .skill-block header .skill-badge {
  font-size: 12px;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  color: var(--accent-color);
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 92%);
  border: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 80%);
}

.skills .skill-block .skill-desc {
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.skills .skill-block .progress.slim {
  height: 6px;
  background-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 90%);
  border-radius: 999px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.skills .skill-block .progress.slim .progress-bar {
  width: 0%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent-color), color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 20%));
  transition: width 0.6s ease-in-out;
}

.skills .soft-card {
  background: var(--surface-color);
  border: 1px solid var(--soft-border);
  box-shadow: var(--soft-shadow);
}

.skills .soft-card .mini-head {
  font-weight: 400;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
  font-size: 16px;
  color: var(--heading-color);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.skills .soft-card .tool-list li {
  padding: 8px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px dashed color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 88%);
}

.skills .soft-card .tool-list li:last-child {
  border-bottom: 0;
}

.skills .soft-card .tool-list li i {
  color: var(--accent-color);
  font-size: 18px;
  line-height: 1;
}

.skills .soft-card .tool-list li span {
  color: var(--default-color);
}

.skills .note {
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.8;
}

.skills a:focus-visible,
.skills button:focus-visible,
.skills .skill-block:focus-visible,
.skills .soft-card:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--accent-color);
  outline-offset: 3px;
  border-radius: calc(var(--radius) - 2px);
}

.skills .alt-grid {
  margin-top: 60px;
}

.skills .swiper-wrapper {
  height: auto !important;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .skills .intro-wrap .headline {
    font-size: clamp(26px, 4.2vw, 36px);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .skills .soft-card {
    padding: 24px !important;
  }

  .skills .skill-block {
    padding-top: 18px;
  }
}

/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# Resume Section
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
.resume .resume-navigation {
  gap: 4rem;
  margin-bottom: 5rem;
  padding: 2rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 90%);
  border: none;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .resume .resume-navigation {
    padding: 0;
  }
}

.resume .resume-navigation .nav-item .nav-link {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 1rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 0;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  position: relative;
  color: var(--default-color);
}

.resume .resume-navigation .nav-item .nav-link .nav-number {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 300;
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 50%);
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.resume .resume-navigation .nav-item .nav-link .nav-label {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--default-color);
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.resume .resume-navigation .nav-item .nav-link::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -2rem;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%) scaleX(0);
  width: 100%;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--accent-color);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.resume .resume-navigation .nav-item .nav-link:hover,
.resume .resume-navigation .nav-item .nav-link.active {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  box-shadow: none;
}

.resume .resume-navigation .nav-item .nav-link:hover .nav-number,
.resume .resume-navigation .nav-item .nav-link.active .nav-number {
  color: var(--accent-color);
}

.resume .resume-navigation .nav-item .nav-link:hover .nav-label,
.resume .resume-navigation .nav-item .nav-link.active .nav-label {
  color: var(--accent-color);
}

.resume .resume-navigation .nav-item .nav-link:hover::after,
.resume .resume-navigation .nav-item .nav-link.active::after {
  transform: translateX(-50%) scaleX(1);
}

.resume .resume-navigation .nav-item .nav-link:focus {
  outline: none;
  box-shadow: none;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .resume .resume-navigation .nav-item .nav-link::after {
    display: none;
  }
}

.resume .resume-content .tab-pane {
  min-height: 400px;
}

.resume .resume-content .section-intro {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 0 auto 4rem;
}

.resume .resume-content .section-intro h2 {
  font-size: 2.25rem;
  font-weight: 300;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.resume .resume-content .section-intro p {
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 30%);
  font-weight: 300;
}

.resume .experience-grid {
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.resume .experience-grid .experience-item {
  padding: 2.5rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 92%);
}

.resume .experience-grid .experience-item:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}

.resume .experience-grid .experience-item .item-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-start;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.resume .experience-grid .experience-item .item-header .position-info h3 {
  font-size: 1.375rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.resume .experience-grid .experience-item .item-header .position-info .company {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--accent-color);
  font-weight: 400;
}

.resume .experience-grid .experience-item .item-header .period {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 40%);
  font-weight: 300;
  white-space: nowrap;
  margin-left: 2rem;
}

.resume .experience-grid .experience-item .item-content p {
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 25%);
  margin: 0;
  font-weight: 300;
}

.resume .education-list {
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.resume .education-list .education-entry {
  display: flex;
  gap: 3rem;
  padding: 2rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 92%);
}

.resume .education-list .education-entry:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}

.resume .education-list .education-entry .degree-year {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--accent-color);
  width: 80px;
}

.resume .education-list .education-entry .degree-details {
  flex: 1;
}

.resume .education-list .education-entry .degree-details h3 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.resume .education-list .education-entry .degree-details .institution {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 30%);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  font-weight: 300;
}

.resume .education-list .education-entry .degree-details p {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 35%);
  margin: 0;
  font-weight: 300;
}

.resume .skills-categories {
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.resume .skills-categories .skill-category {
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.resume .skills-categories .skill-category:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.resume .skills-categories .skill-category h3 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  text-align: center;
}

.resume .skills-categories .skill-category .skill-tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
  justify-content: center;
}

.resume .skills-categories .skill-category .skill-tags .skill-tag {
  background: var(--surface-color);
  border: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 85%);
  padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 300;
  color: var(--default-color);
  border-radius: 0;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.resume .skills-categories .skill-category .skill-tags .skill-tag:hover {
  border-color: var(--accent-color);
  color: var(--accent-color);
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .resume .resume-navigation {
    gap: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
  }

  .resume .resume-navigation .nav-item .nav-link {
    padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  }

  .resume .resume-navigation .nav-item .nav-link .nav-label {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
  }

  .resume .section-intro {
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
  }

  .resume .section-intro h2 {
    font-size: 1.875rem;
  }

  .resume .section-intro p {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }

  .resume .experience-grid .experience-item .item-header {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1rem;
  }

  .resume .experience-grid .experience-item .item-header .period {
    margin-left: 0;
  }

  .resume .education-list .education-entry {
    gap: 2rem;
  }

  .resume .education-list .education-entry .degree-year {
    width: 60px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .resume .resume-navigation {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1rem;
    align-items: center;
  }

  .resume .resume-navigation .nav-item {
    width: 100%;
  }

  .resume .resume-navigation .nav-item .nav-link {
    justify-content: center;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .resume .education-list .education-entry {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.5rem;
  }

  .resume .skills-categories .skill-category .skill-tags {
    gap: 0.75rem;
  }

  .resume .skills-categories .skill-category .skill-tags .skill-tag {
    padding: 0.6rem 1.2rem;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .resume .section-intro h2 {
    font-size: 1.625rem;
  }

  .resume .experience-grid .experience-item {
    padding: 2rem 0;
  }

  .resume .experience-grid .experience-item .item-header .position-info h3 {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
  }

  .resume .skills-categories .skill-category .skill-tags .skill-tag {
    padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
  }

  .resume .resume-navigation .nav-item .nav-link {
    padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
    gap: 0.5rem;
  }

  .resume .resume-navigation .nav-item .nav-link .nav-number {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
  }

  .resume .resume-navigation .nav-item .nav-link .nav-label {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
  }
}

/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# Portfolio Section
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
.portfolio .portfolio-filters-wrapper {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 80px;
}

.portfolio .portfolio-filters {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 40px;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  list-style: none;
  position: relative;
}

.portfolio .portfolio-filters::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -8px;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 1px;
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 90%);
}

.portfolio .portfolio-filters li {
  position: relative;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 12px 0;
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 30%);
  transition: all 0.4s ease-out;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.portfolio .portfolio-filters li::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -8px;
  left: 50%;
  width: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--accent-color);
  transition: all 0.4s ease-out;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
}

.portfolio .portfolio-filters li:hover {
  color: var(--default-color);
}

.portfolio .portfolio-filters li.filter-active {
  color: var(--default-color);
}

.portfolio .portfolio-filters li.filter-active::after {
  width: 100%;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .portfolio .portfolio-filters {
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 20px;
    justify-content: center;
  }
}

.portfolio .portfolio-card {
  background: var(--surface-color);
  transition: all 0.4s ease-out;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.portfolio .portfolio-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
}

.portfolio .portfolio-card:hover .image-container img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.portfolio .portfolio-card:hover .overlay {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}

.portfolio .portfolio-card:hover .content h3 {
  color: var(--accent-color);
}

.portfolio .image-container {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  aspect-ratio: 2/3;   /* portrait, like a book cover */
  border-radius: 4px;  /* tighter radius for book edges */
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.15); /* subtle book-like shadow */
}

.portfolio .image-container img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.6s ease-out;
}

.portfolio .image-container .overlay {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 50%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: all 0.4s ease-out;
  backdrop-filter: blur(2px);
}

.portfolio .image-container .overlay-content {
  display: flex;
  gap: 20px;
  transform: translateY(20px);
  transition: transform 0.4s ease-out 0.1s;
}

.portfolio-card:hover .portfolio .image-container .overlay-content {
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.portfolio .image-container .overlay-content a {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  background: var(--surface-color);
  color: var(--heading-color);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: 50%;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  font-size: 18px;
}

.portfolio .image-container .overlay-content a:hover {
  background: var(--accent-color);
  color: var(--contrast-color);
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

.portfolio .content {
  padding: 30px 0;
  text-align: center;
}

.portfolio .content h3 {
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 400;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}


.portfolio .content p {
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 40%);
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}


@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .portfolio .portfolio-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1200px) {
  .portfolio .portfolio-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 50px;
  }
}


/* Override for Portfolio Details section only */
#portfolio-details.section {
  padding: 20px 0;  /* smaller top/bottom padding */
}

/* Override for Portfolio Details section only */
#portfolio.section {
  padding: 20px 0;  /* smaller top/bottom padding */
}


/* Glass panel behind overlay text */
.portfolio .overlay-glass {
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4); /* dark semi-transparent */
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);     /* glass blur effect */
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px); /* Safari support */
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: 8px;
  max-width: 90%;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
}

/* Glass panel overlay */
.portfolio .overlay-glass {
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);       /* semi-transparent */
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 8px;
  max-width: 90%;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: left;                      /* align details like publisher/year */
  color: var(--contrast-color);
}

/* Overlay title */
.portfolio .overlay-glass h3 {
  font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 1rem + 0.4vw, 1.4rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  color: #fff;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

/* Overlay body */
.portfolio .overlay-glass p {
  font-size: clamp(0.9rem, 0.8rem + 0.3vw, 1rem);
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #f2f2f2;
  margin: 0;
}

.portfolio .overlay-glass p {
  font-size: clamp(0.9rem, 0.8rem + 0.3vw, 1rem);
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #f2f2f2;
  margin: 0 0 0.75rem 0; /* add spacing between lines */
}

.portfolio .overlay-glass p:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0; /* remove gap after the last one */
}




/* Testimonials section */
.testimonials {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 40px 20px;
  background: var(--background-color);
  color: var(--default-color);
}

.testimonial-wrapper {
  max-width: 800px;      /* contain width */
  margin: 0 auto;
  min-height: 220px;     /* keeps block height stable, no shifting */
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}

.testimonial-text {
  font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 1rem + 1vw, 3rem); /* ~20–28px */
  font-weight: 300;  /* normal body weight */
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--default-color);
}

.testimonial-author {
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 0.9rem + 0.6vw, 1.25rem); /* ~16–20px */
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--accent-color);
}


/* Testimonials section title */
.testimonials .section-title h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 1.25rem + 1.5vw, 2.5rem); /* ~28px → 40px */
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--heading-color);
  text-align: center;
}

.testimonials .section-title p {
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 0.9rem + 0.4vw, 1.25rem); /* ~16px → 20px */
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 30%);
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.testimonial-text::after {
  content: "|";
  display: inline-block;
  margin-left: 4px;
  color: var(--accent-color); /* matches your brand accent */
  animation: blink 1s step-start infinite;
}

@keyframes blink {
  50% {
    opacity: 0;
  }
}

/* --- Custom testimonial heading --- */
.testimonial-title {
  margin-top: clamp(3rem, 8vw, 7rem);
  margin-bottom: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 5rem);
  text-align: left;
  max-width: 900px;
  margin-left: clamp(2rem, 8vw, 12rem); /* shifts section off-center */
}

/* Gentle editorial tone — understated and elegant */
.testimonial-title h2 {
  font-family: "Fraunces", serif;
  font-weight: 300; /* very light for a delicate feel */
  font-style: normal; /* keep clean — less stylized */
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw + 0.25rem, 3.5rem); /* more modest scaling */
  letter-spacing: 0; /* natural letter spacing */
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--heading-color, #222) 75%, #777 25%); /* soft gray tone */
  line-height: 1.25;
  text-transform: none; /* ensures it stays conversational */
  opacity: 0.9; /* subtle fade to remove harshness */
}

.testimonial-title p {
  font-family: "Source Sans 3", sans-serif;
  font-weight: 300;
  color: var(--text-muted, #666);
  font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 2vw + 0.25rem, 1.5rem);
  margin-top: 0.75rem;
}

@media (min-width: 1440px) {
  .testimonial-title h2 {
    font-size: 5rem;
  }
}

.testimonial-title h2 {
  text-transform: none;
  font-style: italic;
  opacity: 0.95;
}

.testimonial-title h2::after {
  content: "";
  display: block;
  width: 60px;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: var(--accent-color, #b6546e);
  margin-top: 0.75rem;
  opacity: 0.6;
}

.testimonial-title {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(15px);
  animation: fadeInUp 1.1s ease-out forwards;
  animation-delay: 0.3s;
}

@keyframes fadeInUp {
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

.testimonial-title h2 {
  letter-spacing: 0.6px;
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--heading-color, #222), white 10%);
}

.testimonial-title p {
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--text-muted, #666), white 20%);
}


@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .testimonial-title {
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .testimonial-title h2::after {
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
  }
}


.testimonial-rotator {
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: clamp(4rem, 8vw, 6rem) auto;
  padding: clamp(1rem, 3vw, 2rem);
  text-align: left;
  font-family: "Source Sans 3", sans-serif;
  position: relative;
  min-height: clamp(16rem, 25vw, 22rem); /* keeps space steady for long quotes */
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}

/* Typing area */
#testimonial-text {
  font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 1.5vw, 1.4rem);
  color: var(--default-color, #222);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  min-height: 10rem; /* ensures consistent quote height */
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

#testimonial-author {
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.2vw, 1.15rem);
  color: var(--text-muted, #666);
  font-style: italic;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
  min-height: 1.5rem;
}

.testimonial-rotator {
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: clamp(4rem, 8vw, 6rem) auto;
  padding: clamp(1rem, 3vw, 2rem);
  text-align: left;
  font-family: "Source Sans 3", sans-serif;
  min-height: clamp(16rem, 25vw, 22rem);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}

#testimonial-text {
  font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 1.5vw, 1.4rem);
  color: var(--default-color, #222);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  opacity: 1;
}

#testimonial-author {
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.2vw, 1.15rem);
  color: var(--text-muted, #666);
  font-style: italic;
  opacity: 1;
}

/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# Services Section
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
.services {
  padding: 100px 0 80px;
}

.services .service-grid {
  gap: 60px 0;
}

.services .service-item {
  padding: 0;
  text-align: left;
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

.services .service-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
}

.services .service-item:hover .service-icon {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.services .service-item:hover .service-link a {
  color: var(--accent-color);
}

.services .service-item:hover .service-link a i {
  transform: translateX(5px);
}

.services .service-item .service-icon {
  width: 80px;
  height: 80px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 92%);
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

.services .service-item .service-icon i {
  font-size: 32px;
  color: var(--accent-color);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.services .service-item h3 {
  font-size: 24px;
  font-weight: 300;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.services .service-item h3 a {
  color: var(--heading-color);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.services .service-item h3 a:hover {
  color: var(--accent-color);
}

.services .service-item p {
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--default-color);
  margin-bottom: 32px;
  opacity: 0.85;
}

.services .service-item .service-link a {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--default-color);
  text-decoration: none;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.services .service-item .service-link a span {
  position: relative;
}

.services .service-item .service-link a i {
  font-size: 12px;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.services .service-item .service-link a:hover {
  color: var(--accent-color);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .services {
    padding: 60px 0;
  }

  .services .service-intro {
    font-size: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 60px;
  }

  .services .service-grid {
    gap: 50px 0;
  }

  .services .service-item .service-icon {
    width: 70px;
    height: 70px;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
  }

  .services .service-item .service-icon i {
    font-size: 28px;
  }

  .services .service-item h3 {
    font-size: 22px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
  }

  .services .service-item p {
    margin-bottom: 28px;
  }
}



.service-visual {
  height: clamp(400px, 60vh, 650px);  /* responsive portrait height */
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 8px;
}

.service-visual img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100% !important;  /* overrides .img-fluid */
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: top center;
  display: block;
}

/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# Faq Section
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
.faq .faq-item {
  margin-bottom: 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 90%);
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
}

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

.faq .faq-item.faq-active .faq-header .faq-number {
  color: var(--accent-color);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.faq .faq-item.faq-active .faq-header h4 {
  color: var(--accent-color);
}

.faq .faq-item.faq-active .faq-header .faq-toggle {
  color: var(--accent-color);
  transform: rotate(0deg);
}

.faq .faq-item.faq-active .faq-header .faq-toggle i.bi-plus {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: rotate(90deg);
}

.faq .faq-item.faq-active .faq-header .faq-toggle i.bi-dash {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: rotate(0deg);
}

.faq .faq-item.faq-active .faq-content {
  grid-template-rows: 1fr;
  visibility: visible;
  opacity: 1;
}

.faq .faq-item:not(.faq-active) .faq-header .faq-toggle i.bi-plus {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: rotate(0deg);
}

.faq .faq-item:not(.faq-active) .faq-header .faq-toggle i.bi-dash {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: rotate(-90deg);
}

.faq .faq-item .faq-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 40px 0;
  cursor: pointer;
  gap: 0;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.faq .faq-item .faq-header:hover .faq-number {
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

.faq .faq-item .faq-header:hover .faq-toggle {
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

.faq .faq-item .faq-header .faq-number {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 80px;
  font-family: var(--heading-font);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 300;
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 50%);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.faq .faq-item .faq-header h4 {
  flex: 1;
  margin: 0;
  font-family: var(--heading-font);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 300;
  color: var(--heading-color);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  line-height: 1.5;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  margin-right: 20px;
}

.faq .faq-item .faq-header .faq-toggle {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 40%);
  font-size: 18px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  position: relative;
}

.faq .faq-item .faq-header .faq-toggle i {
  position: absolute;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
}

.faq .faq-item .faq-content {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-rows: 0fr;
  transition: 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
  visibility: hidden;
  opacity: 0;
}

.faq .faq-item .faq-content .content-inner {
  padding: 0 80px 40px 80px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.faq .faq-item .faq-content .content-inner p {
  margin: 0;
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 25%);
  line-height: 1.8;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 300;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .faq .faq-item .faq-header {
    padding: 30px 0;
  }

  .faq .faq-item .faq-header .faq-number {
    width: 60px;
    font-size: 1rem;
  }

  .faq .faq-item .faq-header h4 {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    margin-right: 15px;
  }

  .faq .faq-item .faq-header .faq-toggle {
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
    font-size: 16px;
  }

  .faq .faq-item .faq-content .content-inner {
    padding: 0 60px 30px 60px;
  }

  .faq .faq-item .faq-content .content-inner p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .faq .faq-item .faq-header {
    padding: 25px 0;
  }

  .faq .faq-item .faq-header .faq-number {
    width: 50px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
  }

  .faq .faq-item .faq-header h4 {
    font-size: 1rem;
    margin-right: 10px;
  }

  .faq .faq-item .faq-content .content-inner {
    padding: 0 50px 25px 50px;
  }

  .faq .faq-item .faq-content .content-inner p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
  }
}

/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# Contact Section
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
.contact .contact-form-container {
  padding: 60px 0;
}

.contact .contact-form-container .form-intro {
  margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.contact .contact-form-container .form-intro h2 {
  font-size: 36px;
  font-weight: 300;
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  color: var(--heading-color);
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .contact .contact-form-container .form-intro h2 {
    font-size: 28px;
  }
}

.contact .contact-form-container .form-intro p {
  font-size: 18px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--default-color);
  margin-bottom: 0;
  opacity: 0.85;
}

.contact .contact-form-container .contact-form .row {
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.contact .contact-form-container .contact-form .row:last-of-type {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.contact .contact-form-container .contact-form .form-field {
  position: relative;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.contact .contact-form-container .contact-form .form-field.message-field {
  margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.contact .contact-form-container .contact-form .form-field .field-label {
  position: absolute;
  top: -10px;
  left: 0;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--heading-color);
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  opacity: 0.8;
}

.contact .contact-form-container .contact-form .form-field .form-input {
  width: 100%;
  border: none;
  border-bottom: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 80%);
  background: transparent;
  padding: 20px 0 15px 0;
  font-size: 16px;
  color: var(--default-color);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.contact .contact-form-container .contact-form .form-field .form-input:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-bottom-color: var(--accent-color);
  background: transparent;
}

.contact .contact-form-container .contact-form .form-field .form-input::placeholder {
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 60%);
  opacity: 1;
}

.contact .contact-form-container .contact-form .form-field .message-input {
  resize: vertical;
  min-height: 120px;
  font-family: inherit;
  padding-top: 25px;
}

.contact .contact-form-container .contact-form .send-button {
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid var(--accent-color);
  color: var(--accent-color);
  padding: 18px 40px;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 15px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.contact .contact-form-container .contact-form .send-button .button-arrow {
  font-size: 18px;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.contact .contact-form-container .contact-form .send-button:hover {
  background: var(--accent-color);
  color: var(--contrast-color);
}

.contact .contact-form-container .contact-form .send-button:hover .button-arrow {
  transform: translateX(5px);
}

.contact .contact-sidebar {
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 85%);
  height: 100%;
  padding: 60px 40px;
}

.contact .contact-sidebar .contact-header {
  margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.contact .contact-sidebar .contact-header h3 {
  font-size: 28px;
  font-weight: 300;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  color: var(--heading-color);
  letter-spacing: -0.3px;
}

.contact .contact-sidebar .contact-header p {
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--default-color);
  margin-bottom: 0;
  opacity: 0.85;
}

.contact .contact-sidebar .contact-methods {
  margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.contact .contact-sidebar .contact-method {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.contact .contact-sidebar .contact-method:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.contact .contact-sidebar .contact-method .contact-icon {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--accent-color);
}

.contact .contact-sidebar .contact-method .contact-icon i {
  font-size: 20px;
}

.contact .contact-sidebar .contact-method .contact-details {
  flex: 1;
}

.contact .contact-sidebar .contact-method .contact-details .method-label {
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--accent-color);
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.contact .contact-sidebar .contact-method .contact-details p {
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--default-color);
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.contact .contact-sidebar .connect-section {
  border-top: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 90%);
  padding-top: 40px;
}

.contact .contact-sidebar .connect-section .connect-label {
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--accent-color);
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.contact .contact-sidebar .connect-section .social-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 15px;
}

.contact .contact-sidebar .connect-section .social-links .social-link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  color: var(--default-color);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.contact .contact-sidebar .connect-section .social-links .social-link i {
  font-size: 16px;
}

.contact .contact-sidebar .connect-section .social-links .social-link:hover {
  color: var(--accent-color);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .contact .contact-form-container {
    padding: 40px 0;
  }

  .contact .contact-sidebar {
    padding: 40px 30px;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .contact .contact-form-container .form-intro {
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .contact .contact-form-container .contact-form .row {
    margin-bottom: 20px;
  }

  .contact .contact-form-container .contact-form .form-field {
    margin-bottom: 30px;
  }

  .contact .contact-sidebar {
    padding: 30px 25px;
  }

  .contact .contact-sidebar .contact-header,
  .contact .contact-sidebar .contact-methods {
    margin-bottom: 40px;
  }

  .contact .contact-sidebar .contact-method {
    margin-bottom: 30px;
  }
}

/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# Portfolio Details Section
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
.portfolio-details {
  --section-spacing: 5rem;
  --content-spacing: 4rem;
  --subtle-border: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 92%);
}

.portfolio-details {
  --section-spacing: -2rem;
  --content-spacing: 4rem;
  --subtle-border: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 92%);
}

.portfolio-details .project-hero {
  margin-bottom: var(--section-spacing);
}

.portfolio-details .project-hero .hero-content {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto 3rem;
}

.portfolio-details .project-hero .hero-content .project-category {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent-color);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.portfolio-details .project-hero .hero-content .project-title {
  font-size: 3.5rem;
  font-weight: 300;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--heading-color);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.portfolio-details .project-hero .hero-content .project-subtitle {
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 0.9rem + 0.6vw, 1.25rem); /* scales between ~16px–20px */
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 10%);
  max-width: 70ch;  /* keeps readable line length */
  margin: 0 auto;   /* centers block */
  text-align: center;
}

.portfolio-details .project-hero .project-meta-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr));
  gap: 2rem;
  padding-top: 3rem;
  border-top: var(--subtle-border);
}

.portfolio-details .project-hero .project-meta-grid .meta-column {
  text-align: center;
}

.portfolio-details .project-hero .project-meta-grid .meta-column .meta-label {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 50%);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.portfolio-details .project-hero .project-meta-grid .meta-column .meta-value {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--heading-color);
}

.portfolio-details .visual-showcase {
  margin-bottom: var(--section-spacing);
}

.portfolio-details .visual-showcase .main-visual {
  border-radius: 8px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.portfolio-details .visual-showcase .main-visual .swiper-wrapper {
  height: auto !important;
}

.portfolio-details .visual-showcase .main-visual .swiper-slide img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 600px;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.portfolio-details .visual-showcase .main-visual .swiper-button-next,
.portfolio-details .visual-showcase .main-visual .swiper-button-prev {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  background-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--contrast-color), transparent 10%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  color: var(--heading-color);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.portfolio-details .visual-showcase .main-visual .swiper-button-next::after,
.portfolio-details .visual-showcase .main-visual .swiper-button-prev::after {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.portfolio-details .visual-showcase .main-visual .swiper-button-next:hover,
.portfolio-details .visual-showcase .main-visual .swiper-button-prev:hover {
  background-color: var(--accent-color);
  color: var(--contrast-color);
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

.portfolio-details .visual-showcase .main-visual .swiper-button-prev {
  left: 30px;
}

.portfolio-details .visual-showcase .main-visual .swiper-button-next {
  right: 30px;
}

.portfolio-details .content-section {
  margin-bottom: var(--section-spacing);
}

.portfolio-details .content-section .project-overview {
  text-align: center;
}

.portfolio-details .content-section .project-overview h2 {
  font-size: 2.75rem;
  font-weight: 300;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  color: var(--heading-color);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.portfolio-details .content-section .project-overview .overview-text {
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 15%);
  margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

.portfolio-details .content-section .project-overview .challenge-solution {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 4rem;
  text-align: left;
}

.portfolio-details .content-section .project-overview .challenge-solution .challenge-block h3,
.portfolio-details .content-section .project-overview .challenge-solution .solution-block h3 {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  color: var(--heading-color);
}

.portfolio-details .content-section .project-overview .challenge-solution .challenge-block p,
.portfolio-details .content-section .project-overview .challenge-solution .solution-block p {
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 25%);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.portfolio-details .metrics-showcase {
  padding: 4rem 0;
  background-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--surface-color), transparent 50%);
  margin: var(--section-spacing) -15px;
  border-radius: 8px;
}

.portfolio-details .metrics-showcase .metrics-content h3 {
  font-size: 2.25rem;
  font-weight: 300;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  color: var(--heading-color);
}

.portfolio-details .metrics-showcase .metrics-content p {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 25%);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.portfolio-details .metrics-showcase .metrics-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 2rem;
}

.portfolio-details .metrics-showcase .metrics-grid .metric-item {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 1.5rem;
}

.portfolio-details .metrics-showcase .metrics-grid .metric-item .metric-number {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  font-weight: 300;
  color: var(--accent-color);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  line-height: 1;
}

.portfolio-details .metrics-showcase .metrics-grid .metric-item .metric-label {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 40%);
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.portfolio-details .technology-stack {
  margin-bottom: var(--section-spacing);
  padding-top: 3rem;
  border-top: var(--subtle-border);
}

.portfolio-details .technology-stack h3 {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--heading-color);
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.portfolio-details .technology-stack .tech-categories {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2rem;
}

.portfolio-details .technology-stack .tech-categories .tech-category .category-title {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--heading-color);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.portfolio-details .technology-stack .tech-categories .tech-category .tech-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.portfolio-details .technology-stack .tech-categories .tech-category .tech-list .tech-item {
  padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
  background-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 92%);
  color: var(--accent-color);
  border-radius: 20px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.portfolio-details .technology-stack .tech-categories .tech-category .tech-list .tech-item:hover {
  background-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 85%);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.portfolio-details .process-gallery {
  margin-bottom: var(--section-spacing);
}

.portfolio-details .process-gallery h3 {
  font-size: 2.25rem;
  font-weight: 300;
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
  color: var(--heading-color);
}

.portfolio-details .process-gallery .gallery-masonry {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.portfolio-details .process-gallery .gallery-masonry .gallery-item {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 8px;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

.portfolio-details .process-gallery .gallery-masonry .gallery-item.large {
  grid-row: span 2;
}

.portfolio-details .process-gallery .gallery-masonry .gallery-item img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: all 0.5s ease;
}

.portfolio-details .process-gallery .gallery-masonry .gallery-item .gallery-caption {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(transparent, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7));
  color: white;
  padding: 2rem 1.5rem 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  transform: translateY(100%);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.portfolio-details .process-gallery .gallery-masonry .gallery-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
}

.portfolio-details .process-gallery .gallery-masonry .gallery-item:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.portfolio-details .process-gallery .gallery-masonry .gallery-item:hover .gallery-caption {
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.portfolio-details .key-features-section {
  margin-bottom: var(--section-spacing);
}

.portfolio-details .key-features-section .features-intro {
  padding-right: 2rem;
}

.portfolio-details .key-features-section .features-intro h3 {
  font-size: 2.25rem;
  font-weight: 300;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  color: var(--heading-color);
}

.portfolio-details .key-features-section .features-intro p {
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 25%);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.portfolio-details .key-features-section .features-list .feature-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.portfolio-details .key-features-section .features-list .feature-row:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.portfolio-details .key-features-section .features-list .feature-row .feature-icon {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 90%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.portfolio-details .key-features-section .features-list .feature-row .feature-icon i {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: var(--accent-color);
}

.portfolio-details .key-features-section .features-list .feature-row .feature-content h4 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  color: var(--heading-color);
}

.portfolio-details .key-features-section .features-list .feature-row .feature-content p {
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 25%);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.portfolio-details .project-footer {
  padding-top: 3rem;
  border-top: var(--subtle-border);
}

.portfolio-details .project-footer .footer-navigation {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
}

.portfolio-details .project-footer .footer-navigation .nav-link {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.portfolio-details .project-footer .footer-navigation .nav-link.prev-project,
.portfolio-details .project-footer .footer-navigation .nav-link.next-project {
  color: var(--heading-color);
}

.portfolio-details .project-footer .footer-navigation .nav-link.prev-project .nav-direction,
.portfolio-details .project-footer .footer-navigation .nav-link.next-project .nav-direction {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 50%);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.portfolio-details .project-footer .footer-navigation .nav-link.prev-project .nav-title,
.portfolio-details .project-footer .footer-navigation .nav-link.next-project .nav-title {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.portfolio-details .project-footer .footer-navigation .nav-link.prev-project:hover,
.portfolio-details .project-footer .footer-navigation .nav-link.next-project:hover {
  color: var(--accent-color);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.portfolio-details .project-footer .footer-navigation .nav-link.next-project {
  text-align: right;
}

.portfolio-details .project-footer .footer-navigation .nav-link.all-projects {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: row;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
  border: 2px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 85%);
  border-radius: 25px;
  color: var(--heading-color);
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.portfolio-details .project-footer .footer-navigation .nav-link.all-projects i {
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.portfolio-details .project-footer .footer-navigation .nav-link.all-projects:hover {
  background-color: var(--accent-color);
  border-color: var(--accent-color);
  color: var(--contrast-color);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .portfolio-details .project-hero .hero-content .project-title {
    font-size: 3rem;
  }

  .portfolio-details .project-hero .project-meta-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .portfolio-details .content-section .project-overview .challenge-solution {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 3rem;
  }

  .portfolio-details .content-section .project-overview h2 {
    font-size: 2.25rem;
  }

  .portfolio-details .metrics-showcase .metrics-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }

  .portfolio-details .key-features-section .features-intro {
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    padding-right: 0;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .portfolio-details {
    --section-spacing: 3rem;
  }

  .portfolio-details .project-hero .hero-content .project-title {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
  }

  .portfolio-details .project-hero .project-meta-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }



  .portfolio-details .visual-showcase .main-visual .swiper-slide img {
    height: 400px;
  }

  .portfolio-details .visual-showcase .main-visual .swiper-button-next,
  .portfolio-details .visual-showcase .main-visual .swiper-button-prev {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
  }

  .portfolio-details .visual-showcase .main-visual .swiper-button-next::after,
  .portfolio-details .visual-showcase .main-visual .swiper-button-prev::after {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
  }

  .portfolio-details .visual-showcase .main-visual .swiper-button-prev {
    left: 15px;
  }

  .portfolio-details .visual-showcase .main-visual .swiper-button-next {
    right: 15px;
  }

  .portfolio-details .content-section .project-overview h2 {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }

  .portfolio-details .project-footer .footer-navigation {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 2rem;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .portfolio-details .project-footer .footer-navigation .nav-link.prev-project,
  .portfolio-details .project-footer .footer-navigation .nav-link.next-project {
    text-align: center;
  }

  .portfolio-details .project-footer .footer-navigation .nav-link.all-projects {
    order: -1;
  }

  .portfolio-details .technology-stack .tech-categories .tech-category .tech-list .tech-item {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    padding: 0.4rem 0.8rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .portfolio-details .gallery-masonry {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
  }

  .portfolio-details .gallery-masonry .gallery-item.large {
    grid-row: span 1;
  }

  .portfolio-details .metrics-showcase {
    margin-left: 0;
    margin-right: 0;
    border-radius: 0;
  }
}


/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# Book Portfolio – Scaled Down Layout
--------------------------------------------------------------*/

/* 1. Adjust overall card sizing */
.portfolio-card {
  max-width: 90%; /* reduce card width inside column */
  margin: 0 auto;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.portfolio-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

/* 2. Shrink the image container and image */
.portfolio-card .image-container {
  border-radius: 6px;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}

.portfolio-card .book-cover {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 2 / 3; /* maintain book shape */
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 4px;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.portfolio-card:hover .book-cover {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

/* 3. Reduce column width by changing grid breakpoints */
.col-lg-3 {
  flex: 0 0 22%;
  max-width: 22%;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .col-lg-3 {
    flex: 0 0 45%;
    max-width: 45%;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .col-lg-3 {
    flex: 0 0 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
  }
}

/* 4. Fine-tune overlay and text scaling */
.portfolio-card .overlay .overlay-content {
  padding: 1rem;
}

.portfolio-card .overlay-glass h3 {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.portfolio-card .overlay-glass p {
  font-size: clamp(0.75rem, 0.8vw, 0.95rem);
  line-height: 1.4;
}
/* 5. Adjust titles under each cover */
.portfolio-card .content h3 {
  font-size: 1rem;
  margin-top: 0.75rem;
}

.portfolio-card .content p {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 25%);
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# Portfolio Grid — Five Across Layout
--------------------------------------------------------------*/

/* Desktop: 5 across */
#portfolio .portfolio-grid .col-lg-3 {
  flex: 0 0 20%;
  max-width: 20%;
}

/* Medium screens: 3 across */
@media (max-width: 1199px) {
  #portfolio .portfolio-grid .col-lg-3 {
    flex: 0 0 33.3333%;
    max-width: 33.3333%;
  }
}

/* Tablets: 2 across */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  #portfolio .portfolio-grid .col-lg-3 {
    flex: 0 0 50%;
    max-width: 50%;
  }
}

/* Phones: 1 across */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  #portfolio .portfolio-grid .col-lg-3 {
    flex: 0 0 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
  }
}

.portfolio-card {
  max-width: 95%;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.portfolio-card .book-cover {
  border-radius: 4px;
  aspect-ratio: 2 / 3;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.portfolio-card .content h3 {
  font-size: .9rem;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

.portfolio-card .content p {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Base blue overlay (cool, readable, moderate blur) */
.portfolio-card .overlay {
  background: rgba(0, 75, 115, 0.45) !important;  /* soft blue overlay */
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}

/* Frosted glass inner box */
.portfolio-card .overlay-glass {
  background: rgba(0, 75, 115, 0.65) !important;  /* deep navy tint */
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  transition: background 0.3s ease, backdrop-filter 0.4s ease;
}

/* Hover effect – brighten + increase blur */
.portfolio-card:hover .overlay-glass {
  background: rgba(0, 90, 135, 0.75) !important;  /* slightly lighter blue */
  backdrop-filter: blur(26px) !important;          /* stronger frosted blur */
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(40px) !important;
}


/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# Service Details Section
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
.service-details .service-hero {
  margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

.service-details .service-hero .service-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.service-details .service-hero .service-meta .service-category {
    --accent-color: #004B73
; /* deep navy override */
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 85%);
  color: var(--accent-color);
  padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 20px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;

}

.service-details .service-hero .service-meta .reading-time {
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 50%);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 300;
}

.service-details .service-hero h1 {
  font-size: 3.5rem;
  font-weight: 300;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--heading-color);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.service-details .service-hero .service-description {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 25%);
  font-weight: 300;
  margin: 0;
}

.service-details .service-visual {
  margin-bottom: 4rem;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.service-details .service-visual img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 400px;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.service-details .service-visual img:hover {
  transform: scale(1.02);
}

.service-details .service-narrative {
  margin-bottom: 5rem;
}

.service-details .service-narrative h3 {
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 300;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  color: var(--heading-color);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.service-details .service-narrative p {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  color: var(--default-color);
  font-weight: 300;
}

.service-details .benefits-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 2.5rem;
  margin-top: 3rem;
}

.service-details .benefits-grid .benefit-card {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 0;
}

.service-details .benefits-grid .benefit-card .benefit-icon {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  background: color-mix(in srgb, #004B73, transparent 90%); /* subtle blue tint */
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 1.5rem;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.service-details .benefits-grid .benefit-card .benefit-icon i {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: #004B73; /* base blue */
}

.service-details .benefits-grid .benefit-card:hover .benefit-icon {
  background: #004B73; /* solid blue background on hover */
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.service-details .benefits-grid .benefit-card:hover .benefit-icon i {
  color: #ffffff; /* white icon for contrast */
}

.service-details .benefits-grid .benefit-card h4 {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  color: var(--heading-color);
}

.service-details .benefits-grid .benefit-card p {
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 30%);
  margin: 0;
}

.service-details .timeline-section {
  margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

.service-details .timeline-section h3 {
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 300;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
  color: var(--heading-color);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.service-details .timeline-section .timeline {
  position: relative;
}

.service-details .timeline-section .timeline::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 30px;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 1px;
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 85%);
}

.service-details .timeline-section .timeline .timeline-item {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 80px;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.service-details .timeline-section .timeline .timeline-item:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.service-details .timeline-section .timeline .timeline-item .timeline-marker {
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0;
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  background: var(--surface-color);
  border: 2px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 70%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  z-index: 1;
}

.service-details .timeline-section .timeline .timeline-item .timeline-marker span {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--accent-color);
}

.service-details .timeline-section .timeline .timeline-item .timeline-content h4 {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--heading-color);
}

.service-details .timeline-section .timeline .timeline-item .timeline-content p {
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  color: var(--default-color);
}

.service-details .timeline-section .timeline .timeline-item .timeline-content small {
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 40%);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.service-details .service-sidebar {
  padding-left: 2rem;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .service-details .service-sidebar {
    padding-left: 0;
    margin-top: 4rem;
  }
}

.service-details .overview-card,
.service-details .success-story,
.service-details .consultation-form {
  background: var(--surface-color);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 2.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  border: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 93%);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.service-details .overview-card:hover,
.service-details .success-story:hover,
.service-details .consultation-form:hover {
  border-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 80%);
}

.service-details .overview-card .overview-header h4 {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  color: var(--heading-color);
}

.service-details .overview-card .overview-stats {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.service-details .overview-card .overview-stats .stat-item {
  text-align: center;
}

.service-details .overview-card .overview-stats .stat-item .stat-number {
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 300;
  color: var(--accent-color);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.service-details .overview-card .overview-stats .stat-item .stat-label {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 40%);
  font-weight: 500;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.service-details .overview-card .overview-details {
  border-top: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 90%);
  padding-top: 1.5rem;
}

.service-details .overview-card .overview-details .detail-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.service-details .overview-card .overview-details .detail-row:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.service-details .overview-card .overview-details .detail-row .detail-label {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 30%);
  font-weight: 400;
}

.service-details .overview-card .overview-details .detail-row .detail-value {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--heading-color);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.service-details .success-story .story-quote p {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 20%);
  font-style: italic;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.service-details .success-story .story-author {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.service-details .success-story .story-author .author-avatar {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.service-details .success-story .story-author .author-details h5 {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
  color: var(--heading-color);
}

.service-details .success-story .story-author .author-details span {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 40%);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.service-details .success-story .story-author .author-details small {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 50%);
}

.service-details .success-story .story-metrics {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 1rem;
  padding-top: 1.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 90%);
}

.service-details .success-story .story-metrics .metric {
  text-align: center;
}

.service-details .success-story .story-metrics .metric .metric-value {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--accent-color);
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.service-details .success-story .story-metrics .metric .metric-label {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 40%);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.service-details .consultation-form .form-header {
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.service-details .consultation-form .form-header h4 {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--heading-color);
}

.service-details .consultation-form .form-header p {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 30%);
  margin: 0;
}

.service-details .consultation-form .form-group {
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.service-details .consultation-form .form-input {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 1rem;
  border: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 85%);
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  background: transparent;
}

.service-details .consultation-form .form-input:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--accent-color);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 90%);
}

.service-details .consultation-form input[type=text],
.service-details .consultation-form input[type=email],
.service-details .consultation-form input[type=tel],
.service-details .consultation-form select,
.service-details .consultation-form textarea {
  color: var(--default-color);
  background-color: var(--surface-color);
  font-size: 14px;
  border-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 80%);
}

.service-details .consultation-form input[type=text]:focus,
.service-details .consultation-form input[type=email]:focus,
.service-details .consultation-form input[type=tel]:focus,
.service-details .consultation-form select:focus,
.service-details .consultation-form textarea:focus {
  border-color: var(--accent-color);
}

.service-details .consultation-form input[type=text]::placeholder,
.service-details .consultation-form input[type=email]::placeholder,
.service-details .consultation-form input[type=tel]::placeholder,
.service-details .consultation-form select::placeholder,
.service-details .consultation-form textarea::placeholder {
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 70%);
}

.service-details .consultation-form .btn-consultation {
  background: #E27B73;   /* soft pastel red */
  color: #ffffff;        /* white text for contrast */
  border: none;
  padding: 1rem 2rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  text-transform: none;
}

.service-details .consultation-form .btn-consultation:hover {
  background: #D9605A;   /* slightly deeper version on hover */
}

.service-details .consultation-form .btn-consultation:hover {
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 10%);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.service-details .consultation-form .btn-consultation i {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .service-details .service-hero h1 {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
  }

  .service-details .service-hero .service-description {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
  }

  .service-details .service-visual img {
    height: 250px;
  }

  .service-details .benefits-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
  }

  .service-details .timeline-section .timeline::before {
    left: 20px;
  }

  .service-details .timeline-section .timeline .timeline-item {
    padding-left: 60px;
  }

  .service-details .timeline-section .timeline .timeline-item .timeline-marker {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
  }

  .service-details .timeline-section .timeline .timeline-item .timeline-marker span {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }

  .service-details .overview-card .overview-stats {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1rem;
  }
}

/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# Starter Section Section
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
.starter-section {
  /* Add your styles here */
}