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

:root {
    --orange: #f97316;
    --orange-dim: #c45c0d;
    --orange-glow: rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.18);
    --bg: #0d0d0d;
    --surface: #181818;
    --surface2: #222222;
    --border: rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.18);
    --text: #ffffff;
    --muted: #9ca3af;
}

html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }

body {
    background: var(--bg);
    color: var(--text);
    font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
    min-height: 100vh;
    overflow-x: hidden;
}

/* Noise texture overlay */
body::before {
    content: '';
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg viewBox='0 0 256 256' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cfilter id='noise'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.9' numOctaves='4' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23noise)' opacity='0.04'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
    opacity: 0.5;
}

/* Hero */
#hero {
    position: relative;
    min-height: 100vh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 0 5vw;
}

.blob {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(120px);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}

.blob-1 {
    width: 600px;
    height: 600px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.12) 0%, transparent 70%);
    top: -100px;
    right: 10%;
    animation: blobFloat 8s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.blob-2 {
    width: 400px;
    height: 400px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.07) 0%, transparent 70%);
    bottom: 0;
    left: 5%;
    animation: blobFloat 11s ease-in-out infinite reverse;
}

@keyframes blobFloat {
    0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0) scale(1); }
    50% { transform: translateY(-30px) scale(1.04); }
}

.hero-inner {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 1280px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 4rem;
    padding: 6rem 0;
}

.hero-left { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1.6rem; }

.badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.1);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 999px;
    padding: 6px 16px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--orange);
    width: fit-content;
    opacity: 0;
    animation: fadeSlideUp 0.6s ease forwards 0.1s;
}

.badge-dot {
    width: 7px;
    height: 7px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--orange);
    animation: pulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes pulse {
    0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.6); }
    50% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 5px rgba(249, 115, 22, 0); }
}

.hero-title {
    font-family: 'Sora', sans-serif;
    font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5vw, 4rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.1;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    opacity: 0;
    animation: fadeSlideUp 0.7s ease forwards 0.25s;
}

.hero-title span { color: var(--orange); }

.role-line {
    font-family: 'Sora', sans-serif;
    font-size: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.25rem);
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--muted);
    opacity: 0;
    animation: fadeSlideUp 0.7s ease forwards 0.4s;
}

.role-line .role-highlight { color: var(--orange); }
#typewriter { border-right: 2px solid var(--orange); padding-right: 3px; }

.hero-desc {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--muted);
    line-height: 1.75;
    max-width: 480px;
    opacity: 0;
    animation: fadeSlideUp 0.7s ease forwards 0.55s;
}

.stats-row {
    display: flex;
    gap: 2rem;
    opacity: 0;
    animation: fadeSlideUp 0.7s ease forwards 0.65s;
}

.stat { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 2px; }

.stat-num {
    font-family: 'Sora', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--orange);
}

.stat-label { font-size: 0.75rem; color: var(--muted); }

.cta-row {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    opacity: 0;
    animation: fadeSlideUp 0.7s ease forwards 0.75s;
}

.btn-primary {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: var(--orange);
    color: #000;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    padding: 12px 28px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: transform 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s, background 0.2s;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.4);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    background: #fb923c;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.35);
}

.btn-secondary {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--text);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    padding: 12px 28px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    cursor: pointer;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: transform 0.2s, border-color 0.2s, background 0.2s;
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    border-color: var(--orange);
    background: rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.06);
}

.social-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    opacity: 0;
    animation: fadeSlideUp 0.7s ease forwards 0.9s;
}

.social-label { font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--muted); margin-right: 4px; }

.social-icon {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: var(--surface);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-radius: 8px;
    color: var(--muted);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    transition: border-color 0.2s, color 0.2s, transform 0.2s, background 0.2s;
}

.social-icon:hover {
    border-color: var(--orange);
    color: var(--orange);
    background: rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.08);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.hero-right {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    position: relative;
    opacity: 0;
    animation: fadeIn 1s ease forwards 0.5s;
}

.profile-wrap { position: relative; width: 380px; height: 380px; }

.ring {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px dashed rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.25);
    animation: spin linear infinite;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform-origin: center;
}

.ring-1 {
    width: 380px;
    height: 380px;
    margin-left: -190px;
    margin-top: -190px;
    animation-duration: 20s;
}

.ring-2 {
    width: 470px;
    height: 470px;
    margin-left: -235px;
    margin-top: -235px;
    border-style: dotted;
    animation-duration: 30s;
    animation-direction: reverse;
    border-color: rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.12);
}

@keyframes spin {
    from { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(0deg); }
    to { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(360deg); }
}

.ring-dot {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    width: 10px;
    height: 10px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--orange);
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--orange), 0 0 20px rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.5);
    transform: translate(-190px, -5px);
}

.photo-circle {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    width: 280px;
    height: 280px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 2.5px solid var(--orange);
    overflow: hidden;
    background: var(--surface);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.2), 0 0 60px rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.15), inset 0 0 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
    animation: photoPulse 4s ease-in-out infinite;
    z-index: 5;
}

@keyframes photoPulse {
    0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.2), 0 0 40px rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.12); }
    50% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.4), 0 0 70px rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.25); }
}

.photo-circle img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: top;
}

.float-card {
    position: absolute;
    background: var(--surface);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 10px 14px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    white-space: nowrap;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    z-index: 20;
}

.float-card.card-top {
    top: -10px;
    right: -30px;
    animation: floatY 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.float-card.card-bottom {
    bottom: 20px;
    left: -40px;
    animation: floatY 5s ease-in-out infinite reverse;
}

.float-card.card-left {
    top: 50%;
    left: -60px;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    animation: floatX 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes floatY {
    0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
    50% { transform: translateY(-8px); }
}

@keyframes floatX {
    0%, 100% { transform: translateY(-50%) translateX(0); }
    50% { transform: translateY(-50%) translateX(-6px); }
}

.card-icon {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    background: rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.15);
    border-radius: 8px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.card-text p:first-child { font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 700; color: #fff; }
.card-text p:last-child { font-size: 0.68rem; color: var(--muted); }

@keyframes fadeSlideUp {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(22px); }
    to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

@keyframes fadeIn {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: scale(0.95); }
    to { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .hero-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 3rem; text-align: center; padding: 5rem 0; }
    .hero-left { align-items: center; }
    .hero-desc { max-width: 600px; }
    .hero-right { width: 100%; }
    .float-card.card-top { right: -10px; }
    .float-card.card-bottom { left: -10px; }
    .float-card.card-left { display: none; }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
    #hero { padding: 0 1.25rem; }
    .hero-inner { padding: 4rem 0; }
    .hero-title { font-size: 2.2rem; }
    .profile-wrap { width: 280px; height: 280px; }
    .photo-circle { width: 210px; height: 210px; }
    .ring-1 { width: 280px; height: 280px; margin-left: -140px; margin-top: -140px; }
    .ring-2 { width: 350px; height: 350px; margin-left: -175px; margin-top: -175px; }
    .ring-dot { transform: translate(-140px, -5px); }
    .float-card.card-top { right: -5px; top: -5px; }
    .float-card.card-bottom { left: -5px; bottom: 10px; }
    .stats-row { gap: 1.25rem; }
    .cta-row { flex-direction: column; align-items: center; }
    .btn-primary, .btn-secondary { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
}


/* about us section css */


#about {
    position: relative;
    padding: 100px 5vw;
    background: var(--bg, #0d0d0d);
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Section background grid lines */
#about::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image:
        linear-gradient(rgba(249,115,22,0.03) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(249,115,22,0.03) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 60px 60px;
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* Ambient glow blob */
#about::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    width: 600px; height: 600px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(249,115,22,0.06) 0%, transparent 70%);
    top: 50%; left: 30%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    pointer-events: none;
    filter: blur(80px);
}

.about-inner {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    max-width: 1280px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5rem;
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════
   LEFT — ANIMATED IMAGE BLOCK
══════════════════════════════════════ */
.about-left {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    min-height: 480px;
}

/* ── Rotating dashed rings ── */
.a-ring {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    top: 50%; left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    pointer-events: none;
}
.a-ring-1 {
    width: 380px; height: 380px;
    border: 1.5px dashed rgba(249,115,22,0.3);
    animation: ringSpinCW 18s linear infinite;
}
.a-ring-2 {
    width: 460px; height: 460px;
    border: 1px dotted rgba(249,115,22,0.15);
    animation: ringSpinCCW 26s linear infinite;
}
.a-ring-3 {
    width: 310px; height: 310px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(249,115,22,0.08);
    animation: ringSpinCW 34s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes ringSpinCW  { to { transform: translate(-50%,-50%) rotate(360deg);  } }
@keyframes ringSpinCCW { to { transform: translate(-50%,-50%) rotate(-360deg); } }

/* ── Orbiting dots on rings ── */
.orbit-dot {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    top: 50%; left: 50%;
    pointer-events: none;
}
/* Dot 1 — ring-1, orange */
.orbit-dot-1 {
    width: 10px; height: 10px;
    background: var(--orange,#F97316);
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--orange,#F97316), 0 0 20px rgba(249,115,22,0.5);
    animation: orbitRing1 18s linear infinite;
    margin: -5px 0 0 -5px;
}
@keyframes orbitRing1 {
    from { transform: rotate(0deg)   translateX(190px) rotate(0deg);   }
    to   { transform: rotate(360deg) translateX(190px) rotate(-360deg); }
}
/* Dot 2 — ring-2, white */
.orbit-dot-2 {
    width: 7px; height: 7px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
    animation: orbitRing2 26s linear infinite reverse;
    margin: -3.5px 0 0 -3.5px;
}
@keyframes orbitRing2 {
    from { transform: rotate(90deg)  translateX(230px) rotate(-90deg);  }
    to   { transform: rotate(450deg) translateX(230px) rotate(-450deg); }
}
/* Dot 3 — ring-2 second dot */
.orbit-dot-3 {
    width: 5px; height: 5px;
    background: var(--orange,#F97316);
    opacity: 0.7;
    animation: orbitRing2b 26s linear infinite;
    margin: -2.5px 0 0 -2.5px;
}
@keyframes orbitRing2b {
    from { transform: rotate(270deg) translateX(230px) rotate(-270deg); }
    to   { transform: rotate(630deg) translateX(230px) rotate(-630deg); }
}

/* ── Corner bracket decorations ── */
.bracket {
    position: absolute;
    width: 28px; height: 28px;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 2;
}
.bracket-tl { top: calc(50% - 155px); left: calc(50% - 155px); border-top: 2px solid var(--orange,#F97316); border-left: 2px solid var(--orange,#F97316); border-radius: 3px 0 0 0; }
.bracket-tr { top: calc(50% - 155px); left: calc(50% + 127px); border-top: 2px solid var(--orange,#F97316); border-right: 2px solid var(--orange,#F97316); border-radius: 0 3px 0 0; }
.bracket-bl { top: calc(50% + 127px); left: calc(50% - 155px); border-bottom: 2px solid var(--orange,#F97316); border-left: 2px solid var(--orange,#F97316); border-radius: 0 0 0 3px; }
.bracket-br { top: calc(50% + 127px); left: calc(50% + 127px); border-bottom: 2px solid var(--orange,#F97316); border-right: 2px solid var(--orange,#F97316); border-radius: 0 0 3px 0; }

/* ── Main photo frame ── */
.photo-frame {
    position: relative;
    width: 290px; height: 290px;
    z-index: 3;
}

.photo-frame::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: -3px;
    border-radius: 24px;
    background: conic-gradient(from 0deg, #F97316, transparent 40%, #F97316 60%, transparent 80%, #F97316);
    animation: rotateBorder 4s linear infinite;
    z-index: -1;
}
@keyframes rotateBorder { to { transform: rotate(360deg); } }

.photo-frame::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: -1px;
    border-radius: 23px;
    background: var(--bg, #0d0d0d);
    z-index: -1;
}

.photo-img {
    width: 100%; height: 100%;
    border-radius: 22px;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: top;
    background: #1a1a1a;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.6), inset 0 0 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
    animation: photoFloat 5s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes photoFloat {
    0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
    50%       { transform: translateY(-10px); }
}

/* Placeholder initials if no image */
.photo-placeholder {
    width: 100%; height: 100%;
    display: flex; flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
    border-radius: 22px;
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, #1a1a1a, #222);
}
.photo-placeholder span:first-child {
    font-family: 'Sora', sans-serif;
    font-size: 5rem; font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--orange,#F97316);
    line-height: 1;
}
.photo-placeholder span:last-child {
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    color: #555;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
}

/* ── Floating skill chips ── */
.skill-chip {
    position: absolute;
    background: #161616;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 9px 13px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    white-space: nowrap;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
    backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
    z-index: 4;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #fff;
}
.chip-icon {
    width: 28px; height: 28px;
    border-radius: 7px;
    background: rgba(249,115,22,0.15);
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.chip-sub { font-size: 0.65rem; color: #666; font-weight: 400; }

.chip-1 { top: 10px; right: -20px; animation: chipFloat1 4.5s ease-in-out infinite; }
.chip-2 { bottom: 20px; left: -30px; animation: chipFloat2 5.5s ease-in-out infinite; }
.chip-3 { top: 50%; right: -40px; transform: translateY(-50%); animation: chipFloat3 6s ease-in-out infinite; }

@keyframes chipFloat1 { 0%,100%{transform:translateY(0)} 50%{transform:translateY(-8px)} }
@keyframes chipFloat2 { 0%,100%{transform:translateY(0)} 50%{transform:translateY(-6px)} }
@keyframes chipFloat3 { 0%,100%{transform:translateY(-50%) translateX(0)} 50%{transform:translateY(-50%) translateX(5px)} }

/* Experience badge */
.exp-badge {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -10px; right: -20px;
    width: 80px; height: 80px;
    background: var(--orange,#F97316);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex; flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    z-index: 4;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px #0d0d0d, 0 0 30px rgba(249,115,22,0.4);
    animation: badgePulse 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes badgePulse {
    0%,100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px #0d0d0d, 0 0 20px rgba(249,115,22,0.3); }
    50%      { box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px #0d0d0d, 0 0 40px rgba(249,115,22,0.6); }
}
.exp-badge span:first-child {
    font-family: 'Sora', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.3rem; font-weight: 800;
    color: #000; line-height: 1;
}
.exp-badge span:last-child { font-size: 0.55rem; font-weight: 700; color: #000; opacity: 0.7; text-align: center; }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════
   RIGHT — CONTENT
══════════════════════════════════════ */
.about-right {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

/* Section label */
.section-label {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.14em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--orange,#F97316);
}
.section-label::before {
    content: '';
    width: 32px; height: 2px;
    background: var(--orange,#F97316);
    border-radius: 2px;
}

/* Heading */
.about-heading {
    font-family: 'Sora', sans-serif;
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 3rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.1;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    color: #fff;
}
.about-heading em {
    font-style: normal;
    color: var(--orange,#F97316);
}

/* Description */
.about-text {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: #8a8a8a;
    line-height: 1.8;
}
.about-text + .about-text { margin-top: -0.5rem; }

/* Info grid */
.info-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 0.6rem 1.5rem;
}
.info-item {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 2px;
    padding: 10px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
}
.info-label { font-size: 0.7rem; color: #555; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.08em; }
.info-value { font-size: 0.85rem; color: #ddd; font-weight: 500; }
.info-value a { color: var(--orange,#F97316); text-decoration: none; }

/* Skill bars */
.skill-bars { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; }
.skill-bar-item {}
.skill-bar-top {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    margin-bottom: 5px;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: #bbb;
}
.skill-bar-track {
    height: 5px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
    border-radius: 99px;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.skill-bar-fill {
    height: 100%;
    border-radius: 99px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--orange,#F97316), #fb923c);
    width: 0;
    transition: width 1.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

/* Read More Button */
.read-more-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    background: transparent;
    color: #fff;
    font-family: 'Sora', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    padding: 13px 28px;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(249,115,22,0.4);
    border-radius: 10px;
    cursor: pointer;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    width: fit-content;
    transition: color 0.3s, border-color 0.3s;
}
.read-more-btn::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: var(--orange,#F97316);
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: left;
    transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    z-index: 0;
}
.read-more-btn:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
.read-more-btn:hover { color: #000; border-color: var(--orange,#F97316); }
.read-more-btn span, .read-more-btn svg { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.read-more-btn .btn-arrow { transition: transform 0.3s; }
.read-more-btn:hover .btn-arrow { transform: translateX(5px); }

/* Collapsed / expanded text */
.about-extra { display: none; }
.about-extra.visible { display: block; animation: expandFade 0.5s ease; }
@keyframes expandFade { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(8px); } to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); } }

/* ── SCROLL REVEAL ── */
.reveal { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(30px); transition: opacity 0.7s ease, transform 0.7s ease; }
.reveal.left  { transform: translateX(-30px); }
.reveal.right { transform: translateX(30px); }
.reveal.visible { opacity: 1; transform: translate(0); }

/* ── RESPONSIVE ── */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .about-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 3.5rem; }
    .about-left  { min-height: 420px; }
    .about-right { text-align: center; align-items: center; }
    .info-grid   { justify-items: center; }
    .section-label { align-self: center; }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
    #about { padding: 70px 1.25rem; }
    .about-left  { min-height: 340px; }
    .a-ring-1    { width: 280px; height: 280px; }
    .a-ring-2    { width: 340px; height: 340px; }
    .a-ring-3    { width: 230px; height: 230px; }
    .photo-frame { width: 220px; height: 220px; }
    @keyframes orbitRing1 {
        from { transform: rotate(0deg)   translateX(140px) rotate(0deg);   }
        to   { transform: rotate(360deg) translateX(140px) rotate(-360deg); }
    }
    @keyframes orbitRing2 {
        from { transform: rotate(90deg)  translateX(170px) rotate(-90deg);  }
        to   { transform: rotate(450deg) translateX(170px) rotate(-450deg); }
    }
    @keyframes orbitRing2b {
        from { transform: rotate(270deg) translateX(170px) rotate(-270deg); }
        to   { transform: rotate(630deg) translateX(170px) rotate(-630deg); }
    }
    .bracket { display: none; }
    .chip-3  { display: none; }
    .chip-1  { right: 0; }
    .chip-2  { left: 0; }
    .info-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .about-heading { font-size: 2rem; }
    .exp-badge { width: 68px; height: 68px; }
}



/* skills section css */
#skills {
    position: relative;
    padding: 110px 5vw;
    background: var(--bg, #0d0d0d);
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Grid lines */
#skills::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image:
        linear-gradient(rgba(249,115,22,0.025) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(249,115,22,0.025) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 72px 72px;
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* Ambient blobs */
.sk-blob {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(130px);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}
.sk-blob-1 { width:500px;height:500px;background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(249,115,22,0.07) 0%,transparent 70%);top:-80px;left:-100px; }
.sk-blob-2 { width:400px;height:400px;background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(249,115,22,0.05) 0%,transparent 70%);bottom:0;right:-80px; }

.skills-inner {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    max-width: 1280px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* ── Section Header ── */
.sk-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 70px;
}
.sk-label {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.14em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #F97316;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.sk-label::before, .sk-label::after {
    content: '';
    width: 28px; height: 2px;
    background: #F97316;
    border-radius: 2px;
}
.sk-title {
    font-family: 'Sora', sans-serif;
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #fff;
    line-height: 1.1;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.sk-title em { font-style: normal; color: #F97316; }
.sk-desc { font-size: 0.9rem; color: #666; max-width: 520px; margin: 0 auto; line-height: 1.7; }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════
   CATEGORY FILTER TABS
══════════════════════════════════════ */
.sk-tabs {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-bottom: 50px;
}
.sk-tab {
    padding: 8px 20px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    background: #161616;
    color: #666;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.25s;
    font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
}
.sk-tab:hover { border-color: rgba(249,115,22,0.3); color: #F97316; }
.sk-tab.active {
    background: #F97316;
    border-color: #F97316;
    color: #000;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(249,115,22,0.3);
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════
   MAIN SKILL CARDS GRID
══════════════════════════════════════ */
.sk-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(220px, 1fr));
    gap: 1.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 70px;
}

.sk-card {
    position: relative;
    background: #111;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
    border-radius: 18px;
    padding: 1.6rem 1.4rem 1.4rem;
    cursor: default;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: transform 0.3s, border-color 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(24px);
}
.sk-card.visible {
    animation: cardPop 0.5s ease forwards;
}
@keyframes cardPop {
    to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}
.sk-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 0%, rgba(249,115,22,0.08) 0%, transparent 60%);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.3s;
    border-radius: inherit;
}
.sk-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); border-color: rgba(249,115,22,0.3); box-shadow: 0 16px 48px rgba(0,0,0,0.4), 0 0 0 1px rgba(249,115,22,0.1); }
.sk-card:hover::before { opacity: 1; }

/* Glow corner */
.sk-card::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(249,115,22,0.5), transparent);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.3s;
}
.sk-card:hover::after { opacity: 1; }

/* Card icon circle */
.sk-card-icon {
    width: 52px; height: 52px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    transition: transform 0.3s;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.sk-card:hover .sk-card-icon { transform: scale(1.1) rotate(-5deg); }

.sk-card-name {
    font-family: 'Sora', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #fff;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
    position: relative; z-index: 1;
}
.sk-card-cat {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    color: #555;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    position: relative; z-index: 1;
}

/* Progress bar inside card */
.sk-bar-track {
    height: 4px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
    border-radius: 99px;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative; z-index: 1;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.sk-bar-fill {
    height: 100%;
    border-radius: 99px;
    width: 0;
    transition: width 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1);
    position: relative;
}
.sk-bar-fill::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    right: 0; top: 0; bottom: 0;
    width: 20px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
    border-radius: 99px;
    filter: blur(3px);
    animation: barShine 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes barShine { 0%,100%{opacity:0.4} 50%{opacity:1} }

.sk-bar-pct {
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    color: #555;
    text-align: right;
    position: relative; z-index: 1;
}

/* Level dot badge */
.sk-level {
    position: absolute;
    top: 14px; right: 14px;
    padding: 3px 9px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    font-size: 0.62rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}
.level-expert   { background:rgba(249,115,22,0.15); color:#F97316; border:1px solid rgba(249,115,22,0.25); }
.level-advanced { background:rgba(99,102,241,0.15); color:#818cf8; border:1px solid rgba(99,102,241,0.25); }
.level-good     { background:rgba(34,197,94,0.12);  color:#4ade80; border:1px solid rgba(34,197,94,0.2);  }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════
   TAG CLOUD
══════════════════════════════════════ */
.sk-tagcloud-wrap {
    margin-bottom: 70px;
}
.sk-tagcloud-title {
    font-family: 'Sora', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #F97316;
    margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
}
.sk-tagcloud-title::after { content:''; flex:1; height:1px; background:rgba(255,255,255,0.06); }

.sk-tagcloud {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 8px;
}
.sk-tag {
    padding: 6px 14px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
    background: #141414;
    color: #888;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    cursor: default;
    transition: all 0.22s;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.sk-tag::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(249,115,22,0.08);
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: left;
    transition: transform 0.22s;
}
.sk-tag:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
.sk-tag:hover { border-color: rgba(249,115,22,0.35); color: #F97316; transform: translateY(-2px); }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════
   STATS STRIP
══════════════════════════════════════ */
.sk-stats {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 1px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
    border-radius: 18px;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.sk-stat {
    background: #0d0d0d;
    padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    transition: background 0.3s;
}
.sk-stat:hover { background: #111; }
.sk-stat::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #F97316, transparent);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.3s;
}
.sk-stat:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
.sk-stat-num {
    font-family: 'Sora', sans-serif;
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #F97316;
    line-height: 1;
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.sk-stat-label { font-size: 0.78rem; color: #555; }

/* ── REVEAL ── */
.sk-reveal { opacity:0; transform:translateY(28px); transition:opacity 0.6s ease, transform 0.6s ease; }
.sk-reveal.visible { opacity:1; transform:translateY(0); }

/* ── RESPONSIVE ── */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .sk-stats { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
    #skills { padding: 70px 1.25rem; }
    .sk-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 0.85rem; }
    .sk-card { padding: 1.2rem 1rem; }
    .sk-card-icon { width: 42px; height: 42px; font-size: 1.2rem; }
    .sk-stats { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
    .sk-stat-num { font-size: 1.7rem; }
}
@media (max-width: 380px) {
    .sk-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}





#services {
    position: relative;
    padding: 110px 5vw;
    background: var(--bg, #0d0d0d);
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Subtle dot-grid background */
#services::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(249,115,22,0.07) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 36px 36px;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}

/* Ambient glows */
.srv-blob {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(140px);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}
.srv-blob-1 { width:550px;height:400px;background:radial-gradient(ellipse,rgba(249,115,22,0.08) 0%,transparent 70%);top:-60px;right:-80px; }
.srv-blob-2 { width:450px;height:400px;background:radial-gradient(ellipse,rgba(249,115,22,0.05) 0%,transparent 70%);bottom:0;left:-60px; }

.srv-inner {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    max-width: 1280px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* ── Section Header ── */
.srv-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 72px;
}
.srv-label {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.14em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #F97316;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.srv-label::before,.srv-label::after {
    content:'';width:28px;height:2px;
    background:#F97316;border-radius:2px;
}
.srv-title {
    font-family: 'Sora', sans-serif;
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #fff;
    line-height: 1.1;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.srv-title em { font-style:normal; color:#F97316; }
.srv-desc {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: #666;
    max-width: 520px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    line-height: 1.75;
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════
   FEATURED / HERO SERVICE (wide card)
══════════════════════════════════════ */
.srv-featured {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 0;
    background: #111;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
    border-radius: 22px;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    position: relative;
    transition: border-color 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
}
.srv-featured:hover {
    border-color: rgba(249,115,22,0.35);
    box-shadow: 0 24px 70px rgba(0,0,0,0.5), 0 0 0 1px rgba(249,115,22,0.08);
}
.srv-featured::before {
    content:'';
    position:absolute;
    top:0;left:0;right:0;height:2px;
    background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,#F97316 40%,#fb923c 60%,transparent);
    opacity:0;transition:opacity 0.3s;
}
.srv-featured:hover::before { opacity:1; }

.srv-featured-left {
    padding: 3rem 3rem 3rem 3rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 1.2rem;
}
.srv-featured-right {
    background: #0d0d0d;
    border-left: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
    display: flex;
    align-items: stretch;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 0;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    min-height: 320px;
}

/* Featured Right — Live Image */
.srv-feat-img-wrap {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    min-height: 320px;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: 0 16px 16px 0;
}
.srv-feat-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center;
    display: block;
    transition: transform 0.5s ease;
    filter: brightness(0.75) saturate(1.1);
}
.srv-featured:hover .srv-feat-img {
    transform: scale(1.04);
}
.srv-feat-img-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(249,115,22,0.18) 0%, rgba(13,13,13,0.55) 100%);
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-end;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    padding: 1.5rem;
}
.srv-feat-img-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: rgba(249,115,22,0.15);
    border: 1px solid rgba(249,115,22,0.35);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

/* Animated Laravel "L" graphic */
.srv-graphic {
    position: relative;
    width: 180px; height: 180px;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
}
.srv-graphic-ring {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px dashed rgba(249,115,22,0.2);
    top:50%;left:50%;
    animation: srvRingSpin 20s linear infinite;
}
.srv-graphic-ring:nth-child(1){ width:180px;height:180px;margin:-90px 0 0 -90px; }
.srv-graphic-ring:nth-child(2){ width:140px;height:140px;margin:-70px 0 0 -70px;animation-direction:reverse;animation-duration:14s;border-color:rgba(249,115,22,0.12); }
@keyframes srvRingSpin { to { transform:translate(-50%,-50%) rotate(360deg); } }

.srv-graphic-dot {
    position:absolute;
    border-radius:50%;
    top:50%;left:50%;
    width:8px;height:8px;
    margin:-4px 0 0 -4px;
    background:#F97316;
    box-shadow:0 0 10px #F97316,0 0 20px rgba(249,115,22,0.5);
    animation: srvDotOrbit 20s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes srvDotOrbit {
    from { transform:rotate(0deg) translateX(90px) rotate(0deg); }
    to   { transform:rotate(360deg) translateX(90px) rotate(-360deg); }
}
.srv-graphic-core {
    width: 90px; height: 90px;
    background: rgba(249,115,22,0.08);
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(249,115,22,0.3);
    border-radius: 22px;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    position: relative;
    animation: srvCoreFloat 4s ease-in-out infinite;
    z-index: 1;
}
@keyframes srvCoreFloat { 0%,100%{transform:translateY(0)} 50%{transform:translateY(-8px)} }

/* featured text pieces */
.srv-feat-badge {
    display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:7px;
    background:rgba(249,115,22,0.1);
    border:1px solid rgba(249,115,22,0.2);
    border-radius:999px;padding:4px 12px;
    font-size:0.7rem;font-weight:700;color:#F97316;
    width:fit-content;letter-spacing:0.08em;text-transform:uppercase;
}
.srv-feat-title {
    font-family:'Sora', sans-serif;
    font-size:clamp(1.4rem,2.5vw,2rem);
    font-weight:800;color:#fff;line-height:1.15;
}
.srv-feat-title em { font-style:normal;color:#F97316; }
.srv-feat-desc { font-size:0.875rem;color:#666;line-height:1.75;max-width:380px; }

.srv-feat-pills { display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:7px; }
.srv-pill {
    padding:5px 12px;border-radius:7px;
    border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
    background:#161616;color:#888;
    font-size:0.72rem;font-weight:500;
    transition:all 0.2s;cursor:default;
}
.srv-pill:hover { border-color:rgba(249,115,22,0.3);color:#F97316;background:rgba(249,115,22,0.06); }

.srv-feat-cta {
    display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;
    background:#F97316;color:#000;
    font-family:'Sora', sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:0.85rem;
    padding:11px 24px;border-radius:9px;border:none;
    text-decoration:none;cursor:pointer;width:fit-content;
    transition:background 0.25s,transform 0.2s,box-shadow 0.25s;
    position:relative;overflow:hidden;
}
.srv-feat-cta::before {
    content:'';position:absolute;top:0;left:-100%;width:100%;height:100%;
    background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,rgba(255,255,255,0.18),transparent);
    transition:left 0.4s;
}
.srv-feat-cta:hover::before { left:100%; }
.srv-feat-cta:hover { background:#fb923c;transform:translateY(-2px);box-shadow:0 8px 28px rgba(249,115,22,0.4); }
.srv-feat-cta .arr { transition:transform 0.2s; }
.srv-feat-cta:hover .arr { transform:translateX(4px); }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════
   REGULAR CARDS GRID
══════════════════════════════════════ */
.srv-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 1.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.srv-card {
    position: relative;
    background: #111;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 2rem 1.8rem;
    overflow: hidden;
    cursor: default;
    transition: transform 0.32s cubic-bezier(.2,0,.2,1), border-color 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(28px);
}
.srv-card.visible { animation: srvCardIn 0.55s ease forwards; }
@keyframes srvCardIn { to { opacity:1;transform:translateY(0); } }

/* Top accent line */
.srv-card::before {
    content:'';
    position:absolute;top:0;left:0;right:0;height:2px;
    background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,var(--card-color,#F97316),transparent);
    opacity:0;transition:opacity 0.3s;
}
.srv-card:hover::before { opacity:1; }

/* Radial glow on hover */
.srv-card::after {
    content:'';
    position:absolute;
    top:-60px;left:50%;transform:translateX(-50%);
    width:200px;height:200px;
    background:radial-gradient(circle, var(--card-glow,rgba(249,115,22,0.1)) 0%,transparent 70%);
    opacity:0;transition:opacity 0.35s;
    pointer-events:none;
}
.srv-card:hover::after { opacity:1; }

.srv-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.01);
    border-color: rgba(249,115,22,0.28);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.45), 0 0 0 1px rgba(249,115,22,0.06);
}

/* Number watermark */
.srv-num {
    position:absolute;
    top:1.2rem;right:1.4rem;
    font-family:'Sora', sans-serif;
    font-size:2.5rem;font-weight:800;
    color:rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
    line-height:1;
    transition:color 0.3s;
    user-select:none;
}
.srv-card:hover .srv-num { color:rgba(249,115,22,0.07); }

/* Icon box */
.srv-icon {
    width:54px;height:54px;
    border-radius:15px;
    display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
    font-size:1.55rem;
    margin-bottom:1.3rem;
    position:relative;z-index:1;
    transition:transform 0.32s cubic-bezier(.2,0,.2,1);
}
.srv-card:hover .srv-icon { transform:scale(1.12) rotate(-6deg); }

.srv-card-title {
    font-family:'Sora', sans-serif;
    font-size:1.05rem;font-weight:800;
    color:#fff;margin-bottom:0.5rem;
    position:relative;z-index:1;
}
.srv-card-desc {
    font-size:0.82rem;color:#5a5a5a;
    line-height:1.7;margin-bottom:1.2rem;
    position:relative;z-index:1;
}

/* Mini feature list */
.srv-list {
    list-style:none;
    display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:6px;
    position:relative;z-index:1;
    margin-bottom:1.4rem;
}
.srv-list li {
    display:flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;
    font-size:0.77rem;color:#555;
    transition:color 0.2s;
}
.srv-list li::before {
    content:'';
    width:5px;height:5px;
    border-radius:50%;
    background:var(--card-color,#F97316);
    flex-shrink:0;
    box-shadow:0 0 6px var(--card-color,#F97316);
}
.srv-card:hover .srv-list li { color:#888; }

/* Arrow link */
.srv-link {
    display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;
    font-size:0.8rem;font-weight:700;
    color:var(--card-color,#F97316);
    text-decoration:none;
    font-family:'Sora', sans-serif;
    position:relative;z-index:1;
    transition:gap 0.2s;
}
.srv-link:hover { gap:10px; }
.srv-link svg { transition:transform 0.2s; }
.srv-link:hover svg { transform:translateX(3px); }

/* ── Bottom 2-col strip ── */
.srv-strip {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 1.25rem;
}

/* ── CTA Banner ── */
.srv-cta-banner {
    grid-column: 1 / -1;
    margin-top: 1.25rem;
    background: linear-gradient(110deg, #111 0%, #161616 50%, #111 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(249,115,22,0.2);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 2.5rem 3rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 2rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: border-color 0.3s;
}
.srv-cta-banner:hover { border-color:rgba(249,115,22,0.45); }
.srv-cta-banner::before {
    content:'';position:absolute;
    top:-80px;right:-80px;
    width:280px;height:280px;
    background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(249,115,22,0.1) 0%,transparent 70%);
    pointer-events:none;
}
.srv-cta-banner::after {
    content:'';position:absolute;
    bottom:0;left:0;right:0;height:1px;
    background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,rgba(249,115,22,0.3),transparent);
}
.srv-cta-text h3 {
    font-family:'Sora', sans-serif;font-size:1.4rem;font-weight:800;
    color:#fff;margin-bottom:0.4rem;
}
.srv-cta-text h3 em { font-style:normal;color:#F97316; }
.srv-cta-text p { font-size:0.85rem;color:#666;max-width:420px;line-height:1.6; }
.srv-cta-btns { display:flex;gap:0.75rem;flex-wrap:wrap;flex-shrink:0; }
.srv-cta-btn-primary {
    display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;
    background:#F97316;color:#000;
    font-family:'Sora', sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:0.875rem;
    padding:12px 28px;border-radius:10px;border:none;
    text-decoration:none;cursor:pointer;
    transition:background 0.25s,transform 0.2s,box-shadow 0.25s;
    position:relative;overflow:hidden;
}
.srv-cta-btn-primary::before {
    content:'';position:absolute;top:0;left:-100%;width:100%;height:100%;
    background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,rgba(255,255,255,0.18),transparent);
    transition:left 0.4s;
}
.srv-cta-btn-primary:hover::before { left:100%; }
.srv-cta-btn-primary:hover { background:#fb923c;transform:translateY(-2px);box-shadow:0 8px 28px rgba(249,115,22,0.4); }
.srv-cta-btn-secondary {
    display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;
    background:transparent;color:#fff;
    font-family:'Sora', sans-serif;font-weight:600;font-size:0.875rem;
    padding:12px 28px;border-radius:10px;
    border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
    text-decoration:none;cursor:pointer;
    transition:border-color 0.25s,background 0.25s,transform 0.2s;
}
.srv-cta-btn-secondary:hover { border-color:rgba(249,115,22,0.4);background:rgba(249,115,22,0.06);transform:translateY(-2px); }

/* ── Reveal ── */
.srv-reveal { opacity:0;transform:translateY(28px);transition:opacity 0.65s ease,transform 0.65s ease; }
.srv-reveal.visible { opacity:1;transform:translateY(0); }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════
   RESPONSIVE
══════════════════════════════════════ */
@media (max-width:1024px) {
    .srv-grid { grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); }
    .srv-strip { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
    .srv-featured { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
    .srv-featured-right { display:none; }
    .srv-featured-left { padding:2.5rem 2rem; }
}
@media (max-width:640px) {
    #services { padding:70px 1.25rem; }
    .srv-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
    .srv-cta-banner { padding:2rem 1.5rem; }
    .srv-cta-banner { flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-start; }
    .srv-feat-title { font-size:1.5rem; }
    .srv-cta-btns { width:100%; }
    .srv-cta-btn-primary,.srv-cta-btn-secondary { width:100%;justify-content:center; }
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════
   CONTACT SECTION
══════════════════════════════════════ */
#contact {
    position: relative;
    padding: 100px 2rem;
    background: #0a0a0a;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(249,115,22,0.12);
}

/* ── Ambient blobs (same treatment as hero/services) ── */
.ct-blob {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(90px);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}
.ct-blob-1 {
    width: 460px; height: 460px;
    top: -140px; left: -140px;
    background: rgba(249,115,22,0.10);
    animation: blobFloat 15s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.ct-blob-2 {
    width: 400px; height: 400px;
    bottom: -130px; right: -110px;
    background: rgba(34,211,238,0.07);
    animation: blobFloat 18s ease-in-out infinite reverse;
}

.ct-inner {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* ── Header ── */
.ct-header { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 3rem; }
.ct-label {
    display: inline-block;
    font-family: 'Sora', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #F97316;
    padding: 6px 14px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(249,115,22,0.28);
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: rgba(249,115,22,0.06);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.ct-title {
    font-family: 'Sora', sans-serif;
    font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 4vw, 2.8rem);
    font-weight: 800; color: #fff;
    line-height: 1.15; margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}
.ct-title em { font-style: normal; color: #F97316; }
.ct-desc {
    font-size: 0.9rem; color: #666;
    max-width: 520px; margin: 0 auto; line-height: 1.7;
}

/* ── Grid ── */
.ct-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 0.85fr 1.15fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    align-items: start;
}

/* ── Left aside ── */
.ct-aside {
    background: linear-gradient(150deg, #121212 0%, #171717 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(249,115,22,0.18);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 2.25rem 2rem;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: border-color 0.3s;
}
.ct-aside:hover { border-color: rgba(249,115,22,0.4); }
.ct-aside::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -90px; right: -90px;
    width: 260px; height: 260px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(249,115,22,0.12) 0%, transparent 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.ct-status {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
    font-size: 0.74rem; font-weight: 600;
    color: #4ade80;
    background: rgba(74,222,128,0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(74,222,128,0.25);
    padding: 6px 13px; border-radius: 999px;
    margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
}
.ct-status-dot {
    width: 7px; height: 7px; border-radius: 50%;
    background: #4ade80;
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px #4ade80;
    animation: pulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.ct-aside-title {
    font-family: 'Sora', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.35rem; font-weight: 800;
    color: #fff; line-height: 1.3; margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}
.ct-aside-title em { font-style: normal; color: #F97316; }
.ct-aside-text {
    font-size: 0.85rem; color: #666;
    line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

/* ── Info list ── */
.ct-info-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.6rem; margin-bottom: 1.75rem; }
.ct-info-item {
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.85rem;
    padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.02);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
    border-radius: 12px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: border-color 0.25s, background 0.25s, transform 0.25s;
}
a.ct-info-item:hover {
    border-color: rgba(249,115,22,0.4);
    background: rgba(249,115,22,0.05);
    transform: translateX(4px);
}
.ct-info-ico {
    width: 36px; height: 36px; flex-shrink: 0;
    display: grid; place-items: center;
    border-radius: 10px;
    background: rgba(249,115,22,0.1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(249,115,22,0.22);
    color: #F97316; font-size: 0.95rem;
}
.ct-info-body { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 2px; min-width: 0; }
.ct-info-label {
    font-size: 0.66rem; text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em; color: #555; font-weight: 600;
}
.ct-info-value {
    font-size: 0.83rem; color: #ddd; font-weight: 500;
    white-space: nowrap; overflow: hidden; text-overflow: ellipsis;
}
.ct-info-arr { margin-left: auto; color: #F97316; opacity: 0; transition: opacity 0.25s, transform 0.25s; flex-shrink: 0; }
a.ct-info-item:hover .ct-info-arr { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(3px); }

/* ── Socials ── */
.ct-socials { border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06); padding-top: 1.35rem; }
.ct-socials-label {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.66rem; text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em; color: #555;
    font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.ct-socials-row { display: flex; gap: 0.55rem; }
.ct-social {
    width: 38px; height: 38px;
    display: grid; place-items: center;
    border-radius: 10px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    color: #888;
    transition: color 0.25s, border-color 0.25s, background 0.25s, transform 0.25s;
}
.ct-social:hover {
    color: #F97316;
    border-color: rgba(249,115,22,0.45);
    background: rgba(249,115,22,0.08);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

/* ── Form ── */
.ct-form-wrap {
    background: linear-gradient(150deg, #111 0%, #161616 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(249,115,22,0.18);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 2.25rem 2rem;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: border-color 0.3s;
}
.ct-form-wrap:hover { border-color: rgba(249,115,22,0.35); }
.ct-form-wrap::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(249,115,22,0.35), transparent);
}

/* Honeypot — visually hidden, still reachable for bots */
.ct-hp { position: absolute; left: -9999px; opacity: 0; height: 0; overflow: hidden; }

.ct-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 0 1rem; }

.ct-field { margin-bottom: 1.15rem; position: relative; }
.ct-field label {
    display: block;
    font-family: 'Sora', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em; text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #888; margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.ct-field label span { color: #F97316; }
.ct-field label .ct-opt { color: #555; text-transform: none; letter-spacing: 0; font-weight: 500; }

.ct-field input,
.ct-field select,
.ct-field textarea {
    width: 100%;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.025);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.09);
    border-radius: 11px;
    padding: 0.8rem 0.95rem;
    color: #fff;
    font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.87rem;
    transition: border-color 0.25s, box-shadow 0.25s, background 0.25s;
}
.ct-field textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 130px; line-height: 1.6; }
.ct-field select { cursor: pointer; }
.ct-field select option { background: #161616; color: #fff; }

.ct-field input::placeholder,
.ct-field textarea::placeholder { color: #4a4a4a; }

.ct-field input:focus,
.ct-field select:focus,
.ct-field textarea:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: #F97316;
    background: rgba(249,115,22,0.04);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(249,115,22,0.12);
}

.ct-meta { display: flex; justify-content: flex-end; margin-top: 0.4rem; }
.ct-count { font-size: 0.7rem; color: #555; }
.ct-count b { color: #888; font-weight: 600; }

.ct-err { color: #f87171; font-size: 0.74rem; margin-top: 0.4rem; }

/* ── Alerts ── */
.ct-alert {
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.6rem;
    padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
    border-radius: 12px;
    font-size: 0.84rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
    border: 1px solid;
    animation: expandFade 0.4s ease;
}
.ct-alert-ok { background: rgba(74,222,128,0.09); border-color: rgba(74,222,128,0.3); color: #4ade80; }
.ct-alert-err { background: rgba(248,113,113,0.09); border-color: rgba(248,113,113,0.3); color: #f87171; }

/* ── Submit (mirrors .srv-cta-btn-primary shine) ── */
.ct-submit {
    width: 100%;
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 8px;
    background: #F97316; color: #000;
    font-family: 'Sora', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.9rem;
    padding: 14px 28px;
    border-radius: 11px; border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    position: relative; overflow: hidden;
    transition: background 0.25s, transform 0.2s, box-shadow 0.25s;
}
.ct-submit::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute; top: 0; left: -100%;
    width: 100%; height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,0.22), transparent);
    transition: left 0.45s;
}
.ct-submit:hover::before { left: 100%; }
.ct-submit:hover { background: #fb923c; transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(249,115,22,0.4); }
.ct-submit:active { transform: translateY(0); }
.ct-submit svg { transition: transform 0.2s; }
.ct-submit:hover svg { transform: translateX(3px); }
.ct-submit.sending { opacity: 0.75; pointer-events: none; }

.ct-note { text-align: center; font-size: 0.72rem; color: #555; margin-top: 0.9rem; }

/* ── Reveal (same curve as .srv-reveal) ── */
.ct-reveal { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(28px); transition: opacity 0.65s ease, transform 0.65s ease; }
.ct-reveal.visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }

/* ── Responsive ── */
@media (max-width: 940px) {
    .ct-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
    #contact { padding: 70px 1.25rem; }
    .ct-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .ct-aside, .ct-form-wrap { padding: 1.75rem 1.35rem; }
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════
   HOMEPAGE PROJECTS SECTION
   Cards themselves come from projects.css (.pj-*)
══════════════════════════════════════ */
#projects {
    position: relative;
    padding: 100px 2rem;
    background: #0a0a0a;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(249,115,22,0.1);
}
.hp-blob {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(90px);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}
.hp-blob-1 {
    width: 440px; height: 440px;
    top: -140px; right: -130px;
    background: rgba(249,115,22,0.09);
    animation: blobFloat 16s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.hp-inner { max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto; position: relative; z-index: 1; }

.hp-header { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 3rem; }
.hp-title {
    font-family: 'Sora', sans-serif;
    font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 4vw, 2.8rem);
    font-weight: 800; color: #fff;
    line-height: 1.15; margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}
.hp-title em { font-style: normal; color: #F97316; }
.hp-desc {
    font-size: 0.9rem; color: #666;
    max-width: 520px; margin: 0 auto; line-height: 1.7;
}

.hp-grid { margin-bottom: 2.5rem; }
/* The wide 4th-card rhythm belongs to the archive page, not this preview */
.hp-grid .pj-card:nth-child(4n) { grid-column: span 1; }
.hp-grid .pj-card:nth-child(4n) .pj-card-media { aspect-ratio: 16 / 10; }

.hp-more { text-align: center; }

@media (max-width: 640px) {
    #projects { padding: 70px 1.25rem; }
}