/* =====================================================
   ALEX MERCER — Digital Marketing Portfolio
   style.css — Complete Styles
   ===================================================== */

/* ---------- CSS VARIABLES (Design Tokens) ---------- */
:root {
  --bg:           #0F0F0F;
  --bg-secondary: #181818;
  --card:         #1E1E1E;
  --accent:       #C8A96B;
  --accent-dim:   rgba(200,169,107,0.12);
  --accent-glow:  rgba(200,169,107,0.25);
  --text-primary: #F5F5F5;
  --text-secondary:#B0B0B0;
  --text-muted:   #666;
  --border:       rgba(200,169,107,0.15);
  --border-subtle:rgba(255,255,255,0.06);

  --font-main:    'Poppins', sans-serif;
  --font-display: 'Playfair Display', serif;

  --radius-sm:    8px;
  --radius-md:    14px;
  --radius-lg:    24px;
  --radius-full:  999px;

  --transition:   0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1);
  --transition-slow:0.6s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1);

  --shadow-card:  0 4px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
  --shadow-glow:  0 0 40px rgba(200,169,107,0.2);
  --max-w:        1240px;
}

/* ---------- RESET & BASE ---------- */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

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

body.loading { overflow: hidden; }

img { max-width: 100%; display: block; }
a { text-decoration: none; color: inherit; }
ul { list-style: none; }

::selection {
  background: var(--accent-dim);
  color: var(--accent);
}

/* ---------- SCROLLBAR ---------- */
::-webkit-scrollbar { width: 4px; }
::-webkit-scrollbar-track { background: var(--bg); }
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { background: var(--accent); border-radius: 2px; }

/* =====================================================
   LOADING SCREEN
   ===================================================== */
#loader {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 9999;
  background: var(--bg);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: opacity 0.6s ease, visibility 0.6s ease;
}

#loader.hide {
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.loader-inner {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
}

.loader-logo {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 3rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--accent);
  letter-spacing: 4px;
  animation: logoPulse 1s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes logoPulse {
  from { opacity: 0.6; transform: scale(0.97); }
  to   { opacity: 1;   transform: scale(1); }
}

.loader-bar {
  width: 220px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--border);
  border-radius: 2px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.loader-progress {
  height: 100%;
  background: var(--accent);
  border-radius: 2px;
  width: 0;
  animation: loadProgress 1.8s ease forwards;
}

@keyframes loadProgress {
  to { width: 100%; }
}

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

/* =====================================================
   CUSTOM CURSOR
   ===================================================== */
#cursor-dot {
  position: fixed;
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  background: var(--accent);
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 9998;
  transform: translate(-50%,-50%);
  transition: width 0.2s, height 0.2s, opacity 0.2s;
}

#cursor-ring {
  position: fixed;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(200,169,107,0.5);
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 9997;
  transform: translate(-50%,-50%);
  transition: transform 0.12s ease, width 0.25s, height 0.25s, border-color 0.25s;
}

#cursor-ring.cursor-hover {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  border-color: var(--accent);
  background: rgba(200,169,107,0.06);
}

@media (pointer: coarse) {
  #cursor-dot, #cursor-ring { display: none; }
  body { cursor: auto; }
}

/* =====================================================
   NAVIGATION
   ===================================================== */
#navbar {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  z-index: 900;
  padding: 20px 0;
  transition: background var(--transition), padding var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
}

#navbar.scrolled {
  background: rgba(15,15,15,0.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  padding: 14px 0;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 0 var(--border);
}

.nav-container {
  max-width: var(--max-w);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 40px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 40px;
}

.nav-logo {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.nav-logo span { color: var(--accent); }

.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 32px;
  margin-left: auto;
}

.nav-links a {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 4px;
  transition: color var(--transition);
}

.nav-links a::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0; left: 0;
  height: 1px;
  width: 0;
  background: var(--accent);
  transition: width var(--transition);
}

.nav-links a:hover { color: var(--accent); }
.nav-links a:hover::after { width: 100%; }

.nav-cta {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 10px 24px;
  border: 1px solid var(--accent);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--accent);
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  transition: background var(--transition), color var(--transition);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.nav-cta:hover {
  background: var(--accent);
  color: var(--bg);
}

.nav-hamburger {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: none;
  padding: 4px;
  margin-left: auto;
}

.nav-hamburger span {
  display: block;
  width: 24px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--text-primary);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.nav-hamburger.open span:nth-child(1) { transform: rotate(45deg) translate(5px,5px); }
.nav-hamburger.open span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.nav-hamburger.open span:nth-child(3) { transform: rotate(-45deg) translate(5px,-5px); }

/* Mobile Nav */
.mobile-nav {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(15,15,15,0.98);
  z-index: 800;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transform: translateX(100%);
  transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.76,0,0.24,1);
}

.mobile-nav.open { transform: translateX(0); }

.mobile-nav ul {
  text-align: center;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 28px;
}

.mobile-nav a {
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  transition: color var(--transition);
}

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

/* =====================================================
   REUSABLE LAYOUT & TYPOGRAPHY
   ===================================================== */
.container {
  max-width: var(--max-w);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 40px;
}

.section {
  padding: 120px 0;
}

.section-alt {
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
}

.section-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 72px;
}

.section-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 4px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent);
  padding: 6px 16px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.section-title {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.2;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.section-title em {
  font-style: normal;
  color: var(--accent);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
}

/* ---------- BUTTONS ---------- */
.btn-primary {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 16px 36px;
  background: var(--accent);
  color: var(--bg);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  border: none;
  cursor: none;
  transition: transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition), background var(--transition);
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  background: #d9bc80;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(200,169,107,0.35);
}

.btn-primary svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; transition: transform var(--transition); }
.btn-primary:hover svg { transform: translateX(4px); }

.btn-outline {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 16px 36px;
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  cursor: none;
  transition: border-color var(--transition), color var(--transition);
}

.btn-outline:hover {
  border-color: var(--accent);
  color: var(--accent);
}

/* ---------- ANIMATION CLASSES ---------- */
.reveal-up {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(30px);
}

.reveal-right {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(50px);
}

.fade-up {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(40px);
  transition: opacity 0.8s ease, transform 0.8s ease;
}

.fade-up.in-view {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* =====================================================
   HERO SECTION
   ===================================================== */
#hero {
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 140px 0 80px;
}

/* Background grid pattern */
.hero-grid {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(200,169,107,0.04) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(200,169,107,0.04) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 60px 60px;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Floating blobs */
.hero-bg-blobs { position: absolute; inset: 0; overflow: hidden; pointer-events: none; }

.blob {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(100px);
  animation: blobFloat 8s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.blob-1 {
  width: 500px; height: 500px;
  background: rgba(200,169,107,0.07);
  top: -100px; right: -100px;
  animation-duration: 10s;
}

.blob-2 {
  width: 400px; height: 400px;
  background: rgba(200,169,107,0.05);
  bottom: 100px; left: -150px;
  animation-duration: 12s;
  animation-delay: -3s;
}

.blob-3 {
  width: 300px; height: 300px;
  background: rgba(200,169,107,0.04);
  top: 50%; left: 40%;
  animation-duration: 15s;
  animation-delay: -6s;
}

@keyframes blobFloat {
  from { transform: translate(0,0) scale(1); }
  to   { transform: translate(30px,20px) scale(1.05); }
}

.hero-container {
  max-width: var(--max-w);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 40px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 80px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* --- Hero Text --- */
.hero-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.hero-eyebrow::before {
  content: '';
  display: block;
  width: 32px;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--accent);
}

.hero-name {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(3.5rem, 7vw, 6rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.05;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.hero-first { color: var(--text-primary); }

.hero-last {
  color: var(--accent);
  -webkit-text-stroke: 1px var(--accent);
}

.hero-title {
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.25rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  min-height: 2em;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.title-typed {
  color: var(--accent);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.title-cursor {
  color: var(--accent);
  animation: blink 0.8s step-end infinite;
  margin-left: 2px;
}

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

.hero-bio {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  max-width: 480px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
  line-height: 1.8;
}

.hero-cta {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 48px;
}

.hero-social {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
}

.social-icon {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  transition: border-color var(--transition), color var(--transition), transform var(--transition);
}

.social-icon:hover {
  border-color: var(--accent);
  color: var(--accent);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

/* --- Hero Visual --- */
.hero-visual {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
}

.hero-img-frame {
  position: relative;
  width: 420px;
  height: 520px;
}

.hero-img-glow {
  position: absolute;
  inset: -20px;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(200,169,107,0.15) 0%, transparent 70%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: glowPulse 4s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes glowPulse {
  from { opacity: 0.5; transform: scale(0.95); }
  to   { opacity: 1;   transform: scale(1.05); }
}

.hero-avatar {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: 40% 60% 60% 40% / 50% 40% 60% 50%;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  background: var(--card);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  animation: avatarMorph 8s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes avatarMorph {
  0%  { border-radius: 40% 60% 60% 40% / 50% 40% 60% 50%; }
  50% { border-radius: 60% 40% 40% 60% / 40% 60% 40% 60%; }
  100%{ border-radius: 40% 60% 60% 40% / 50% 40% 60% 50%; }
}

.avatar-shape {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(200,169,107,0.08) 0%, transparent 60%);
}

.avatar-initials {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: rgba(200,169,107,0.15);
  letter-spacing: 4px;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Floating badge chips */
.hero-badge {
  position: absolute;
  background: var(--card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 12px 18px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  animation: badgeFloat 5s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.badge-1 { top: 40px;  left: -60px;  animation-delay: 0s; }
.badge-2 { top: 200px; right: -50px; animation-delay: -1.5s; }
.badge-3 { bottom: 60px; left: -40px; animation-delay: -3s; }

@keyframes badgeFloat {
  from { transform: translateY(0px); }
  to   { transform: translateY(-10px); }
}

.badge-num {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--accent);
  line-height: 1;
}

.badge-label {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

/* Scroll hint */
.hero-scroll-hint {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 40px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  animation: scrollHintFade 2s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes scrollHintFade {
  from { opacity: 0.4; }
  to   { opacity: 0.9; }
}

.scroll-line {
  width: 1px;
  height: 48px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--accent), transparent);
}

/* =====================================================
   ABOUT SECTION
   ===================================================== */
.about-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 80px;
  align-items: start;
}

.about-lead {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.about-body {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.about-highlights {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 24px;
}

.highlight-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.highlight-icon {
  color: var(--accent);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.highlight-item strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.highlight-item p {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  margin: 0;
}

/* About stats */
.about-stats {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 20px;
}

.stat-card {
  background: var(--card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 36px 28px;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color var(--transition), transform var(--transition);
}

.stat-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--accent);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.stat-card:hover { border-color: var(--border); transform: translateY(-4px); }
.stat-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }

.stat-num {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 3rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--accent);
  line-height: 1;
}

.stat-suffix {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--accent);
}

.stat-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-top: 8px;
}

/* =====================================================
   SERVICES SECTION
   ===================================================== */
.services-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

.service-card {
  background: var(--card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 40px 32px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform var(--transition), border-color var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
  cursor: default;
}

.service-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-dim) 0%, transparent 60%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--transition);
}

.service-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  border-color: var(--border);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}

.service-card:hover::before { opacity: 1; }

.service-icon {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  background: var(--accent-dim);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  transition: background var(--transition);
}

.service-icon svg {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  stroke: var(--accent);
}

.service-card:hover .service-icon { background: rgba(200,169,107,0.2); }

.service-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.service-card p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.service-arrow {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  transition: color var(--transition), transform var(--transition);
}

.service-card:hover .service-arrow {
  color: var(--accent);
  transform: translateX(6px);
}

/* =====================================================
   SKILLS SECTION
   ===================================================== */
.skills-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.4fr;
  gap: 80px;
  align-items: start;
}

.skills-intro p {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.skills-tools {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
}

.tool-badge {
  padding: 6px 14px;
  background: var(--card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  transition: border-color var(--transition), color var(--transition);
}

.tool-badge:hover {
  border-color: var(--accent);
  color: var(--accent);
}

/* Skill bars */
.skills-bars {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 28px;
}

.skill-item {}

.skill-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.skill-header span {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.skill-pct {
  color: var(--accent) !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
}

.skill-track {
  width: 100%;
  height: 6px;
  background: var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: 3px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.skill-fill {
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent) 0%, #e8c87a 100%);
  border-radius: 3px;
  width: 0;
  transition: width 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1);
  position: relative;
}

.skill-fill::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  right: 0;
  top: -2px;
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  background: var(--accent);
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--accent-glow);
}

/* =====================================================
   PORTFOLIO SECTION
   ===================================================== */
.portfolio-filters {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 52px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.filter-btn {
  padding: 10px 24px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  font-family: var(--font-main);
  cursor: none;
  transition: all var(--transition);
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}

.filter-btn:hover, .filter-btn.active {
  background: var(--accent);
  color: var(--bg);
  border-color: var(--accent);
  font-weight: 600;
}

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

.portfolio-card {
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  cursor: none;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  transition: transform var(--transition), opacity 0.4s ease;
}

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

.portfolio-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
}

.portfolio-img {
  height: 260px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.portfolio-placeholder {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: hsl(var(--hue, 30), 15%, 12%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 3rem;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.portfolio-card:hover .portfolio-placeholder { transform: scale(1.05); }

.portfolio-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(10,10,10,0.95) 0%, rgba(10,10,10,0.4) 50%, transparent 100%);
  padding: 28px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  transform: translateY(20px);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

.portfolio-card:hover .portfolio-overlay {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.port-category {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.portfolio-overlay h4 {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.portfolio-overlay p {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.port-link {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--accent);
  transition: gap var(--transition);
}

/* =====================================================
   RESULTS SECTION
   ===================================================== */
.results-section {
  background: var(--bg);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.results-bg-text {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%,-50%);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(80px, 14vw, 160px);
  font-weight: 900;
  color: rgba(200,169,107,0.03);
  white-space: nowrap;
  pointer-events: none;
  user-select: none;
  letter-spacing: 10px;
}

.results-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.result-card {
  background: var(--card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 44px 28px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: transform var(--transition), border-color var(--transition);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.result-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--accent), transparent);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.result-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); border-color: var(--border); }
.result-card:hover::after { transform: scaleX(1); }

.result-num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 3.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--accent);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.result-label {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.result-desc {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* =====================================================
   TESTIMONIALS SECTION
   ===================================================== */
.testimonials-slider {
  position: relative;
}

.testimonials-track {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 100%);
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.76,0,0.24,1);
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Single-card view via overflow clip on parent */
.testimonials-slider {
  overflow: hidden;
}

.testimonials-track {
  display: flex;
}

.testimonial-card {
  min-width: 100%;
  background: rgba(30,30,30,0.6);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 52px;
  position: relative;
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.testimonial-quote {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 6rem;
  color: var(--accent-dim);
  line-height: 0.5;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  color: var(--accent);
  opacity: 0.3;
}

.testimonial-card > p {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  line-height: 1.8;
  font-style: italic;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
  max-width: 700px;
}

.testimonial-author {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.testimonial-avatar {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--accent-dim);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--accent);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.testimonial-author strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.testimonial-author span {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.testimonial-stars {
  color: var(--accent);
  font-size: 1rem;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
}

/* Slider controls */
.slider-controls {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 20px;
  margin-top: 32px;
}

.slider-btn {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-size: 1rem;
  cursor: none;
  transition: all var(--transition);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.slider-btn:hover {
  background: var(--accent);
  color: var(--bg);
  border-color: var(--accent);
}

.slider-dots {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
}

.slider-dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--text-muted);
  cursor: none;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}

.slider-dot.active {
  width: 24px;
  border-radius: 3px;
  background: var(--accent);
}

/* =====================================================
   CERTIFICATIONS SECTION
   ===================================================== */
.certs-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

.cert-card {
  background: var(--card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 40px 28px;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform var(--transition), border-color var(--transition);
}

.cert-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--accent), transparent);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--transition);
}

.cert-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); border-color: var(--border); }
.cert-card:hover::before { opacity: 1; }

.cert-badge {
  font-size: 2rem;
  color: var(--accent);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.cert-card h4 {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

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

.cert-year {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--accent);
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}

/* =====================================================
   BLOG SECTION
   ===================================================== */
.blog-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

.blog-card {
  background: var(--card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform var(--transition), border-color var(--transition);
}

.blog-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); border-color: var(--border); }

.blog-img {
  height: 200px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.blog-placeholder {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: hsl(var(--hue, 30), 15%, 11%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.blog-card:hover .blog-placeholder { transform: scale(1.05); }

.blog-tag {
  position: absolute;
  top: 16px; left: 16px;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  background: rgba(200,169,107,0.9);
  color: var(--bg);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.blog-body {
  padding: 28px;
}

.blog-date {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.blog-body h4 {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.blog-body p {
  font-size: 0.83rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.blog-link {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--accent);
  transition: gap var(--transition);
}

/* =====================================================
   CONTACT SECTION
   ===================================================== */
.contact-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.6fr;
  gap: 80px;
  align-items: start;
}

.contact-intro {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.contact-detail {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.contact-icon {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  background: var(--accent-dim);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.contact-detail a:hover { color: var(--accent); }

.contact-social {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-top: 40px;
}

.csoc-link {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  padding-bottom: 2px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
  transition: color var(--transition), border-color var(--transition);
}

.csoc-link:hover {
  color: var(--accent);
  border-color: var(--accent);
}

/* Contact form */
.contact-form {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 20px;
}

.form-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 20px;
}

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

.form-group label {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.form-group input,
.form-group select,
.form-group textarea {
  background: var(--card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 14px 18px;
  font-family: var(--font-main);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  transition: border-color var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
  outline: none;
  resize: vertical;
}

.form-group input::placeholder,
.form-group textarea::placeholder {
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.form-group select option {
  background: var(--card);
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.form-group input:focus,
.form-group select:focus,
.form-group textarea:focus {
  border-color: var(--accent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px var(--accent-dim);
}

.form-group input.error,
.form-group textarea.error {
  border-color: #e05a5a;
}

.form-error {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: #e05a5a;
  min-height: 1em;
}

.form-submit {
  align-self: flex-start;
  border: none;
  font-family: var(--font-main);
}

.form-success {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: #6fbf73;
  padding: 14px 18px;
  background: rgba(111,191,115,0.1);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid rgba(111,191,115,0.2);
  display: none;
}

.form-success.show { display: block; }

/* =====================================================
   FOOTER
   ===================================================== */
#footer {
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  padding: 80px 0 40px;
}

.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 60px;
  margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.footer-logo {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.footer-logo span { color: var(--accent); }

.footer-brand p {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 260px;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.footer-social {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
}

.footer-social a {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  transition: all var(--transition);
}

.footer-social a:hover {
  border-color: var(--accent);
  color: var(--accent);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.footer-links-group h5 {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

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

.footer-links-group a,
.footer-links-group span {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  transition: color var(--transition);
}

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

.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  padding-top: 28px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
}

.footer-bottom span {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* =====================================================
   BACK TO TOP
   ===================================================== */
#backToTop {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 36px;
  right: 36px;
  z-index: 800;
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--accent);
  color: var(--bg);
  border: none;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  cursor: none;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(200,169,107,0.4);
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(16px);
  transition: all var(--transition);
}

#backToTop.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

#backToTop:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(200,169,107,0.5);
}

/* =====================================================
   MAGNETIC BUTTON EFFECT
   ===================================================== */
.magnetic {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: inherit;
}

/* =====================================================
   RESPONSIVE — TABLET
   ===================================================== */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .hero-container { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 60px; padding: 0 32px; }
  .hero-visual { display: none; }
  .about-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 48px; }
  .about-stats { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }
  .services-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .results-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .certs-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 40px; }
  .skills-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 48px; }
  .contact-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 48px; }
}

/* =====================================================
   RESPONSIVE — MOBILE
   ===================================================== */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .section { padding: 80px 0; }
  .container { padding: 0 24px; }

  .nav-links, .nav-cta { display: none; }
  .nav-hamburger { display: flex; }
  .nav-container { padding: 0 24px; }

  .hero-container { padding: 0 24px; text-align: center; }
  .hero-cta { justify-content: center; }
  .hero-social { justify-content: center; }
  .hero-eyebrow { justify-content: center; }
  .hero-bio { margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }

  .about-stats { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }

  .services-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .portfolio-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .results-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .certs-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .blog-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

  .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 36px; }
  .footer-bottom { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; }

  .testimonial-card { padding: 32px 24px; }
  .section-title { font-size: 1.8rem; }

  #backToTop { bottom: 20px; right: 20px; }

  .portfolio-filters { gap: 8px; }
  .filter-btn { padding: 8px 16px; font-size: 0.78rem; }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .about-stats { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .results-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}