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

:root {
  --bg-deep:    #000000;
  --bg-panel:   rgba(10, 8, 20, 0.85);
  --purple:     #1a0b2e;
  --violet:     #4b1fff;
  --indigo:     #05060a;
  --rose:       #8a2be2;
  --tx:         #f2eff8;
  --tx2:        #a39ebc;
  --tx3:        #524d73;
  --font-head:  'Space Grotesk', sans-serif;
  --font-body:  'Outfit', sans-serif;
  --grad:       linear-gradient(135deg, #4b1fff 0%, #8a2be2 50%, #00f2fe 100%);
  --ease:       cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1);
  --max-w:      1220px;
  --side-pad:   80px;
}

html { scroll-behavior: smooth; overflow-x: clip; background: var(--bg-deep); }

body {
  background-color: #000000;
  background-image:
    /* Highlight layer: minimal magenta */
    radial-gradient(circle at 50% 90%, rgba(138, 43, 226, 0.08) 0%, transparent 40%),
    /* Accent glow layer: soft neon violet */
    radial-gradient(circle at 50% 100%, rgba(75, 31, 255, 0.12) 0%, transparent 60%),
    /* Primary glow layer: smooth deep purple */
    radial-gradient(circle at 50% 110%, rgba(26, 11, 46, 0.55) 0%, transparent 75%),
    /* Deep layer: very dark navy */
    radial-gradient(circle at 50% 120%, rgba(5, 6, 10, 0.8) 0%, transparent 90%);
  background-attachment: fixed;
  color: var(--tx);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-weight: 300;
  /* overflow-x:clip instead of hidden — does NOT create a block formatting context
     so it never causes the browser to clip children vertically */
  overflow-x: clip;
}

@media (hover: hover) and (pointer: fine) { body { cursor: none; } }

/* ── Scrollbar ── */
::-webkit-scrollbar { width: 6px; }
::-webkit-scrollbar-track { background: var(--bg-deep); }
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { background: rgba(75, 31, 255, 0.3); border-radius: 3px; }
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover { background: var(--violet); }

/* ── Global heading safety: ZERO clipping on all headings ── */
h1, h2, h3, h4 {
  overflow: visible !important;
  -webkit-box-decoration-break: clone;
  box-decoration-break: clone;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
  text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
  /* 12px each side — large enough to fully clear ascenders, descenders
     and any sub-pixel rounding on bold/uppercase fonts */
  padding-top: 12px;
  padding-bottom: 12px;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  /* Prevent GPU compositing layer from creating a tight clip rect */
  will-change: auto;
}


/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════
   GRID BACKDROP & GLOWS (CLEAN UI COAT)
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.grid-backdrop {
  display: none; /* Removed grid pattern for ultra-clean look */
}

.noise-overlay {
  display: none; /* Removed noise grain texture */
}

#ambient-glow {
  position: fixed; width: 450px; height: 450px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(75, 31, 255, 0.10) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none; z-index: 2; transform: translate(-50%,-50%);
  will-change: left,top;
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════
   CUSTOM CURSOR
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
#cur {
  position: fixed; top:0; left:0; z-index:30000; pointer-events:none;
  width:10px; height:10px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--violet);
  transform:translate(-50%,-50%); transition:width .15s,height .15s;
  mix-blend-mode:difference; display:none;
}
#cur-trail {
  position: fixed; top:0; left:0; z-index:29999; pointer-events:none;
  width:36px; height:36px; border-radius:50%;
  border:1px solid rgba(168,85,247,.45);
  transform:translate(-50%,-50%); transition:width .22s,height .22s; display:none;
}
@media (hover:hover) and (pointer:fine) { #cur, #cur-trail { display:block; } }
#cur.hovered { width:5px; height:5px; background:var(--rose); }
#cur-trail.hovered { width:56px; height:56px; border-color:var(--rose); }

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════
   NAV
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
nav {
  position: fixed; top:0; left:0; right:0; z-index:500;
  padding: 22px var(--side-pad);
  display: flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between;
  transition: background .4s, backdrop-filter .4s;
  border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
}
nav.scrolled {
  background: rgba(3,2,12,.88); backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(180%);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(147,51,234,.14);
}
.nav-logo {
  font-family: var(--font-body); font-size:1.05rem; font-weight:700;
  letter-spacing:.1em; color:var(--tx); text-decoration:none;
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:8px;
}
.nav-logo-dot {
  width:7px; height:7px; border-radius:50%;
  background: var(--violet);
  box-shadow:0 0 10px var(--violet);
}
.nav-links {
  display:flex; gap:36px; list-style:none;
  position:absolute; left:50%; transform:translateX(-50%);
}
.nav-links a {
  font-size:.67rem; font-weight:400; letter-spacing:.22em; text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--tx2); text-decoration:none; transition:color .25s; position:relative;
}
.nav-links a::after {
  content:''; position:absolute; bottom:-4px; left:0; width:0; height:1px;
  background:var(--grad); transition:width .35s var(--ease);
}
.nav-links a:hover { color:var(--tx); }
.nav-links a:hover::after { width:100%; }
.nav-cta {
  font-size:.63rem; font-weight:500; letter-spacing:.18em; text-transform:uppercase;
  padding:10px 26px; border:1px solid rgba(147,51,234,.4); color:var(--tx);
  background:rgba(147,51,234,.05); text-decoration:none;
  position:relative; overflow:hidden; transition:border-color .3s;
}
.nav-cta::before {
  content:''; position:absolute; inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(147,51,234,.15),rgba(99,102,241,.1));
  transform:scaleX(0); transform-origin:left; transition:transform .4s var(--ease);
}
.nav-cta:hover::before { transform:scaleX(1); }
.nav-cta:hover { border-color:var(--violet); }

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════
   HERO (Two Columns Side-by-Side)
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
#hero {
  position: relative; z-index: 10; min-height: 100vh;
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; /* Equal columns layout */
  align-items: center; padding: 130px var(--side-pad) 80px; gap: 48px;
}
.hero-left {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start;
  text-align: left;
}
.hero-tag-bracket {
  font-size: 0.65rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.25em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--violet); margin-bottom: 18px; position: relative; padding-left: 14px;
}
.hero-tag-bracket::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; left: 0; top: -3px; width: 6px; height: 6px;
  border-left: 2px solid var(--violet); border-top: 2px solid var(--violet);
}
.hero-h1 {
  font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5vw, 4.4rem);
  font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.45; letter-spacing: -0.005em;
  color: var(--tx); margin-bottom: 0;
  padding-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px;
  overflow: visible !important;
}
.hero-title-line {
  width: 50px; height: 3px; background: var(--violet); margin: 18px 0;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--violet);
}
.hero-sub {
  font-size: clamp(0.88rem, 1.2vw, 1.0rem); line-height: 1.78; color: var(--tx2);
  max-width: 520px; margin: 0 0 12px 0;
}
.hero-mini-sub {
  font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.15em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--violet); margin-bottom: 28px;
}
.hero-btns { display: flex; gap: 14px; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: flex-start; }

.btn-glow {
  font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.2em; text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 16px 42px; text-decoration: none; /* Bigger premium padding */
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--purple), var(--violet), var(--indigo));
  color: #fff; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.25s, box-shadow 0.25s;
  box-shadow: 0 0 32px rgba(147, 51, 234, 0.55), 0 4px 20px rgba(147, 51, 234, 0.3); /* Stronger glow */
}
.btn-glow::before {
  content:''; position:absolute; inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(255,255,255,.2),transparent);
  transform:translateX(-100%); transition:transform .5s var(--ease);
}
.btn-glow:hover::before { transform:translateX(100%); }
.btn-glow:hover { transform:translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 8px 40px rgba(147,51,234,0.7), 0 0 24px rgba(147,51,234,0.4); }

.btn-ghost {
  font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 0.2em; text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 15px 40px; text-decoration: none;
  border: 1px solid rgba(168,85,247,.25); color: var(--tx2); transition: all .3s;
}
.btn-ghost:hover { border-color: var(--violet); color: var(--tx); background: rgba(168,85,247,0.06); }

.hero-right { width: 100%; display: flex; justify-content: flex-end; align-items: center; }

#canvas-container {
  width: 100%; max-width: 500px; height: 500px; /* Larger canvas box */
  position: relative; border-radius: 36px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.35);
  background: rgba(10, 8, 22, 0.45);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 64px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), 0 0 30px rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.15);
  overflow: hidden;
}
#webgl-canvas { width: 100%; height: 100%; position: absolute; inset: 0; }

#morph-tooltip {
  position: absolute; bottom: 22px; left: 22px; padding: 12px 18px;
  background: rgba(3, 2, 12, 0.8); backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(147, 51, 234, 0.3); border-radius: 14px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; z-index: 10; pointer-events: none;
}
.tooltip-row { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; }
.tooltip-dot {
  width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--violet);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--violet);
}
.tooltip-details { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 2px; }
.tooltip-label { font-size: 0.48rem; letter-spacing: 0.2em; color: var(--tx3); font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; }
.tooltip-value { font-size: 0.74rem; font-weight: 700; color: #fff; }

.hero-scroll-left {
  position: absolute; bottom: 48px; left: var(--side-pad);
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px;
  font-size: 0.58rem; letter-spacing: 0.28em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--tx2);
  z-index: 15;
}
.scroll-dot-wrap {
  width: 1px; height: 48px; background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  position: relative; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
}
.scroll-dot {
  width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--violet);
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--violet); position: absolute;
  animation: dotMove 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes dotMove {
  0% { top: 0; }
  50% { top: 42px; }
  100% { top: 0; }
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════
   SHARED SECTION STYLES
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.sec {
  position:relative; z-index:10;
  padding: 90px var(--side-pad); /* Balanced compact premium spacing */
  max-width: calc(var(--max-w) + var(--side-pad) * 2);
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* ── Symmetric section header ── */
.sec-header {
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:20px;
  margin-bottom:24px;
  overflow: visible;
}
.sec-divider-line {
  flex:1; height:1px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(147,51,234,.3), transparent);
}
.sec-header-inner {
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px; flex-shrink:0;
}
.sec-eyebrow-dot {
  width:5px; height:5px; border-radius:50%;
  background:var(--violet); box-shadow:0 0 8px var(--violet);
}
.sec-eyebrow-text {
  font-size:.58rem; font-weight:600; letter-spacing:.38em; text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--violet); white-space:nowrap;
}

.sec-h2 {
  font-family:var(--font-head);
  font-size:clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 3.2rem);
  font-weight:900; line-height:1.45; letter-spacing:0.005em;
  color:var(--tx); margin-bottom:52px;
  padding-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px;
  overflow: visible !important;
  -webkit-box-decoration-break: clone;
  box-decoration-break: clone;
}
.sec-h2.centered { text-align:center; }
.sec-h2 em {
  font-style:italic; font-weight:900;
  background:var(--grad);
  -webkit-background-clip:text; -webkit-text-fill-color:transparent; background-clip:text;
  /*
   * CRITICAL: -webkit-background-clip:text creates a tight gradient bounding box.
   * display:inline-block + generous padding on ALL sides ensures the gradient box
   * is always larger than the rendered glyphs — no edge letter (S/Y/K/S) is cropped.
   */
  display: inline-block;
  padding-top: 0.12em;
  padding-bottom: 0.18em;
  padding-right: 0.10em;
  padding-left: 0.04em;
  line-height: 1.45;
}

/* Motion reveal — overflow:visible ensures headings are never clipped mid-animation */
.up {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(36px);
  transition: opacity .8s var(--ease), transform .8s var(--ease);
  overflow: visible !important;
}
.in {
  opacity: 1 !important;
  transform: none !important;
  overflow: visible !important;
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════
   CAROUSEL SYSTEM — NETFLIX / APPLE TV+ STYLE
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* Outer section wrapper */
.projects-carousel-wrap {
  width: 100%;
  padding-bottom: 80px;
}

/* Ads divider header */
.advt-section-divider {
  width: 100%;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 0 24px;
}
.advt-section-divider .sec-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}
.advt-section-divider .sec-divider-line {
  flex: 1;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(147,51,234,.4), transparent);
}
.advt-section-divider .sec-header-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.advt-section-divider .sec-eyebrow-dot {
  width: 6px; height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--rose);
  display: inline-block;
}
.advt-section-divider .sec-eyebrow-text {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--tx2);
}

/* ── Carousel container (positions nav buttons) ── */
.carousel-container {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 32px 0 12px;
  user-select: none;
}

/* ── Viewport — clips overflow ── */
.carousel-viewport {
  overflow: hidden;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 24px 0; /* vertical breathing room for scale effects */
}

/* ── Track — moves left/right ── */
.carousel-track {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0;
  transition: transform 0.55s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
  will-change: transform;
}

/* ── Individual slide item ── */
.carousel-item {
  flex: 0 0 var(--card-width, 44vw);
  max-width: var(--card-width, 44vw);
  padding: 0 10px;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  transition:
    transform 0.55s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1),
    opacity  0.55s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
  transform-origin: center center;
}

/* Neighbor cards: slightly smaller, slightly faded */
.carousel-item {
  transform: scale(0.95);
  opacity: 0.78;
}

/* Active (centered) card: full size, full opacity */
.carousel-item.is-active {
  transform: scale(1);
  opacity: 1;
}

/* ── Card shell — 16:9 aspect ── */
.proj-card {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  cursor: pointer;
  background: #0a0812;
  border: 1px solid rgba(147, 51, 234, 0.18);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.7);
  transition:
    box-shadow 0.4s,
    border-color 0.35s;
}
.carousel-item.is-active .proj-card {
  border-color: rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.45);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 60px rgba(0,0,0,.85),
              0 0 0 1px rgba(168,85,247,.25),
              0 0 60px rgba(139,92,246,.15);
}
.proj-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.5);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 60px rgba(0,0,0,.9),
              0 0 0 1px rgba(168,85,247,.3);
}

/* Blurred background fill */
.proj-bg-video {
  position: absolute;
  inset: -15%;
  width: 130%;
  height: 130%;
  object-fit: cover;
  filter: blur(26px) brightness(0.42) saturate(1.5);
  transform: scale(1.1);
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Foreground video wrapper */
.proj-image-wrap {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  z-index: 1;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.proj-video {
  height: 100%;
  width: auto;
  max-width: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
  border-radius: 3px;
  box-shadow: 0 0 50px rgba(0,0,0,.6);
}

/* Cinematic framing lines */
.proj-image-wrap::before,
.proj-image-wrap::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 1px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  z-index: 3;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.proj-image-wrap::before { top: 7%; }
.proj-image-wrap::after  { bottom: 7%; }

/* Subtle glassmorphism corner tint */
.proj-glass-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    rgba(139,92,246,0.05) 0%,
    transparent 50%,
    rgba(59,130,246,0.04) 100%
  );
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.4s;
}
.proj-card:hover .proj-glass-overlay,
.carousel-item.is-active .proj-glass-overlay { opacity: 1; }

/* Below-card info row */
.proj-card-info {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  padding: 14px 4px 0;
}
.proj-card-num {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  font-style: italic;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  line-height: 1;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.proj-card-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2px;
}
.proj-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: clamp(0.75rem, 1.2vw, 0.95rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--tx);
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin: 0;
}
.proj-card-category {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: clamp(0.6rem, 0.9vw, 0.75rem);
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--tx2);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

/* ── Navigation Buttons ── */
.carousel-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  z-index: 20;
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.35);
  background: rgba(10, 8, 20, 0.75);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition:
    background 0.3s,
    border-color 0.3s,
    transform 0.3s,
    box-shadow 0.3s;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.5);
}
.carousel-btn:hover {
  background: rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.5);
  border-color: rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.8);
  box-shadow: 0 0 24px rgba(139,92,246,.4);
  transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.1);
}
.prev-btn { left: 12px; }
.next-btn { right: 12px; }

/* ── Legacy / unused elements ── */
.proj-body  { display: none; }
.proj-desc  { display: none; }
.proj-tags  { display: none; }
.proj-img   { display: none; }
.proj-overlay { display: none; }
.proj-play    { display: none; }
.proj-text-overlay { display: none; }
.proj-num-badge    { display: none; }
.proj-title        { display: none; }

/* ── Responsive ── */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  .carousel-item { flex: 0 0 52vw; max-width: 52vw; }
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .carousel-item { flex: 0 0 68vw; max-width: 68vw; }
  .carousel-btn  { width: 40px; height: 40px; }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .carousel-item { flex: 0 0 88vw; max-width: 88vw; padding: 0 6px; }
  .prev-btn { left: 4px; }
  .next-btn { right: 4px; }
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════
   BRAND VISUAL CREATIONS — CAROUSEL
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.brand-section {
  max-width: 1200px; /* Expanded for 5-column masonry */
  width: 100%;
  margin: 0 auto;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(8, 6, 18, 0.95) 0%, rgba(14, 10, 32, 0.9) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.16);
  border-radius: 28px;
  padding: 44px 44px 40px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.brand-header {
  display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:20px; margin-bottom:36px;
}
.brand-num-badge {
  font-family:var(--font-head); font-size:2.8rem; font-weight:900; font-style:italic;
  color:rgba(168,85,247,.2); line-height:1; flex-shrink:0;
}
.brand-header-text { flex:1; }
.brand-header-text .proj-type {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
}

.brand-title {
  font-family:var(--font-head); font-size:clamp(1.35rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
  font-weight:900; letter-spacing:0.005em; color:var(--tx); margin-top:6px; line-height:1.45;
  padding-top: 8px; padding-bottom: 8px; overflow: visible !important;
}

/* Uniform Grid Layout */
.masonry-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
  width: 100%;
  margin-top: 24px;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}

.masonry-item {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 14px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.15);
  cursor: default;
  background: #06050b;
  aspect-ratio: 3/4;
  transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.4s var(--ease), border-color 0.4s var(--ease);
}

.masonry-item::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at center, transparent 30%, rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.08));
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.4s var(--ease);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.masonry-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.02);
  border-color: rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.45);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85), 0 0 24px rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.25);
  z-index: 10;
}

.masonry-item:hover::after {
  opacity: 1;
}

/* Override Aspect Ratios to keep grid blocks uniform */
.masonry-item.ratio-landscape,
.masonry-item.ratio-portrait,
.masonry-item.ratio-2-3,
.masonry-item.ratio-1-1 {
  aspect-ratio: 3/4;
}

.masonry-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: filter 0.8s var(--ease), transform 0.6s var(--ease), opacity 0.8s var(--ease);
  filter: blur(20px);
  opacity: 0;
}

.masonry-img.loaded {
  filter: blur(0);
  opacity: 1;
}

.masonry-item:hover .masonry-img.loaded {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

/* Responsive Grid Layout */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .masonry-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  }
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .masonry-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .masonry-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}
@media (max-width: 400px) {
  .masonry-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}



/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════
   EVERVAULT GLOW CARD EFFECT
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.hover-glow-card { position:relative; }
.hover-glow-card::after {
  content:''; position:absolute; inset:-1px; border-radius:inherit;
  pointer-events:none; z-index:5; opacity:0; transition:opacity .3s;
  background:radial-gradient(350px circle at var(--mx,0) var(--my,0), rgba(168,85,247,.13), transparent 40%);
}
.hover-glow-card:hover::after { opacity:1; }

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════
   SERVICES
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.srv-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 32px; /* Perfectly evenly spaced horizontally and vertically */
  align-items: stretch;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--max-w);
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.srv-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(24, 18, 52, 0.6) 0%, rgba(9, 7, 24, 0.9) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.22);
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 44px 36px; /* Consistent inner padding */
  position: relative;
  overflow: visible; /* changed from hidden — srv-card uses border-radius only, headings inside must not clip */
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  backdrop-filter: blur(24px) saturate(120%);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08), 0 0 15px rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.06);
  transition: border-color 0.4s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.4s var(--ease), transform 0.4s var(--ease);
}

.srv-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.6);
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.75), 0 0 35px rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.35), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}
.srv-num {
  position: absolute; top: 32px; right: 32px;
  font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 2.6rem; font-style: italic; font-weight: 900;
  color: rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.45); /* Brightened and more readable numbers */
  text-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.3);
  line-height: 1;
  transition: color 0.4s var(--ease), text-shadow 0.4s var(--ease);
}
.srv-card:hover .srv-num {
  color: rgba(236, 72, 153, 0.95);
  text-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(236, 72, 153, 0.8), 0 0 8px rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.6);
}
.srv-title-gradient {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  line-height: 1.45;
  padding-top: 8px;
  padding-bottom: 8px;
  overflow: visible !important;
}
.srv-title-gradient em {
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 900;
  background: var(--grad);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  display: inline-block;
  padding-top: 0.05em;
  padding-bottom: 0.1em;
  padding-right: 0.06em;
  padding-left: 0.02em;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 12px rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.22));
}
.srv-desc { font-size: 0.86rem; line-height: 1.75; color: var(--tx2); }

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════
   PROCESS
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.proc-timeline {
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(5,1fr); gap:20px; position:relative;
}
.proc-timeline::before {
  content:''; position:absolute; top:36px; left:10%; right:10%; height:1px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,rgba(147,51,234,.25) 30%,rgba(147,51,234,.25) 70%,transparent);
}
.proc-step {
  display:flex; flex-direction:column; align-items:center;
  text-align:center; position:relative; z-index:5;
}
.proc-num {
  width:72px; height:72px; border-radius:50%;
  border:1px solid rgba(147,51,234,.35); background:var(--bg-deep);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  font-family:var(--font-body); font-size:1rem; font-weight:600; color:var(--violet);
  box-shadow:0 0 20px rgba(147,51,234,.12); margin-bottom:22px;
  transition:border-color .3s,transform .3s,box-shadow .3s;
}
.proc-step:hover .proc-num {
  border-color:var(--rose); transform:scale(1.06) rotate(5deg);
  box-shadow:0 0 24px rgba(236,72,153,.25);
}
.proc-title {
  font-family:var(--font-head); font-size:0.95rem; font-weight:800;
  color:var(--tx); margin-bottom:10px;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  line-height: 1.45;
  padding-top: 8px;
  padding-bottom: 8px;
  overflow: visible !important;
}
.proc-desc { font-size:.76rem; line-height:1.7; color:var(--tx2); max-width:190px; }

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════
   TESTIMONIALS
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.t-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:16px; }
.t-card {
  background:var(--bg-panel); border:1px solid rgba(147,51,234,.12);
  border-radius:22px; padding:36px;
  display:flex; flex-direction:column; justify-content:space-between;
  backdrop-filter:blur(15px);
}
.t-stars { font-size:.9rem; color:var(--violet); margin-bottom:16px; letter-spacing:.1em; }
.t-text {
  font-size:.88rem; line-height:1.85; color:var(--tx2); font-weight:300;
  font-style:italic; margin-bottom:28px; flex:1;
}
.t-author { display:flex; align-items:center; gap:14px; }
.ta-dot {
  width:10px; height:10px; border-radius:50%; flex-shrink:0;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--rose),var(--purple));
  box-shadow:0 0 8px var(--purple);
}
.ta-name { font-size:.80rem; font-weight:700; color:var(--tx); }
.ta-role { font-size:.68rem; color:var(--tx3); }

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════
   CONTACT
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.contact-sub {
  font-size:.95rem; line-height:1.75; color:var(--tx2);
  text-align:center; max-width:540px; margin:0 auto 56px;
}
.contact-layout {
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:38% 62%; gap:48px; align-items:start;
}
.contact-info { display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:32px; }
.ci-block { display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:8px; }
.ci-label { font-size:.54rem; letter-spacing:.22em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--tx3); font-weight:600; }
.ci-link {
  font-family:var(--font-head); font-size:1.25rem; font-weight:800;
  color:var(--tx); text-decoration:none; transition:color .3s;
}
.ci-link:hover {
  background:var(--grad); -webkit-background-clip:text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color:transparent; background-clip:text;
}
.ci-socials { display:flex; gap:18px; }
.ci-s-link {
  font-size:.76rem; letter-spacing:.14em; text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--tx2); text-decoration:none; transition:color .3s;
}
.ci-s-link:hover { color:var(--violet); }
.ci-available { display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px; font-size:.85rem; color:var(--tx2); }
.ci-pulse {
  width:8px; height:8px; border-radius:50%; background:#22c55e;
  box-shadow:0 0 10px #22c55e; animation:pulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes pulse { 0%,100% { opacity:1; } 50% { opacity:.4; } }

.cform { display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:12px; }
.cform-row input, .cform-row textarea {
  width:100%; background:var(--bg-panel);
  border:1px solid rgba(147,51,234,.15); border-radius:12px;
  color:var(--tx); font-family:var(--font-body); font-size:.85rem; font-weight:300;
  padding:15px 20px; outline:none; transition:border-color .3s,box-shadow .3s;
}
.cform-row input:focus, .cform-row textarea:focus {
  border-color:var(--violet); box-shadow:0 0 14px rgba(168,85,247,.12);
}
.cform-row textarea { height:120px; resize:none; }
.cform-submit {
  width:100%; background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--purple),var(--violet));
  color:#fff; border:none; font-family:var(--font-body); font-size:.68rem;
  font-weight:500; letter-spacing:.2em; text-transform:uppercase;
  padding:15px; cursor:pointer; border-radius:12px;
  transition:opacity .3s,transform .2s,box-shadow .3s;
}
.cform-submit:hover { opacity:.95; transform:translateY(-1px); box-shadow:0 5px 20px rgba(147,51,234,.35); }
.cform-success {
  display:none; text-align:center; padding:22px;
  border:1px solid rgba(147,51,234,.3); background:rgba(147,51,234,.05);
  color:var(--violet); font-size:.74rem; letter-spacing:.15em; text-transform:uppercase;
  border-radius:12px; margin-top:12px;
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════
   FOOTER
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
footer {
  background:#020108; border-top:1px solid rgba(147,51,234,.08);
  position:relative; z-index:10; padding:0 var(--side-pad);
}
.foot-inner {
  max-width:var(--max-w); margin:0 auto; padding:40px 0;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between;
}
.foot-logo {
  font-family:var(--font-body); font-size:.95rem; font-weight:700;
  letter-spacing:.1em; color:var(--tx2); text-decoration:none; opacity:.8;
}
.foot-divider { flex:1; height:1px; background:rgba(147,51,234,.08); margin:0 32px; }
.foot-copy { font-size:.56rem; letter-spacing:.14em; color:var(--tx3); }
.foot-links { display:flex; gap:22px; }
.foot-links a {
  font-size:.56rem; letter-spacing:.18em; text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--tx3); text-decoration:none; transition:color .25s;
}
.foot-links a:hover { color:var(--violet); }

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════
   RESPONSIVE
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  :root { --side-pad: 48px; }
  .t-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; }
  .gallery-item { width:calc(50% - 8px); }
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  :root { --side-pad: 28px; }
  nav { padding: 18px var(--side-pad); }
  .nav-links { display:none; }
  .sec { padding: 80px var(--side-pad); }
  #hero { padding:130px var(--side-pad) 40px; gap:40px; }
  #canvas-container { height:320px; max-width:320px; margin:0 auto; }
  .hero-h1 { font-size:clamp(2.2rem,8vw,3.2rem); line-height:1.45; padding-top:10px; padding-bottom:10px; overflow:visible !important; }
  .srv-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; }
  .proc-timeline { grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:32px; }
  .proc-timeline::before { display:none; }
  .t-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .contact-layout { grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:36px; }
  .brand-section { padding:28px; }
  .gallery-item { width:calc(100% - 0px); }
  .foot-inner { flex-direction:column; gap:20px; text-align:center; }
  .foot-divider { display:none; }
}

@media (max-width: 850px) {
  .proj-card {
    flex-direction: column;
    max-width: 580px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
  .proj-image-wrap, .proj-body {
    width: 100%;
  }
  .proj-body {
    padding: 28px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .srv-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .hero-btns { flex-direction:column; align-items:stretch; width: 100%; max-width: 280px; margin: 0 auto; }
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════
   VISUAL UI BUILDER & CMS DESIGN STYLES
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
body.edit-mode {
  padding-top: 60px;
  padding-right: 320px;
}
body.edit-mode #editor-bar {
  display: flex;
}
body.edit-mode #editor-sidebar {
  display: block;
}
body.edit-mode #floating-edit-btn {
  display: none !important;
}
body.edit-mode nav {
  top: 60px;
  right: 320px;
}
body.edit-mode #builder-panel {
  display: none !important; /* Hide old simple panel if active */
}

/* Grid snap backdrop overlay */
body.edit-mode.snap-grid::before {
  content: ''; position: fixed; inset: 60px 320px 0 0; pointer-events: none; z-index: 3;
  background-image: 
    radial-gradient(circle, rgba(147, 51, 234, 0.08) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 16px 16px;
}

/* Edit Mode Interactive Outlines */
body.edit-mode [contenteditable="true"],
body.edit-mode .proj-card,
body.edit-mode .srv-card,
body.edit-mode .t-card,
body.edit-mode .brand-section {
  position: relative;
  cursor: pointer !important;
}
body.edit-mode [contenteditable="true"]:hover {
  outline: 1px dashed rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.6);
  background: rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.05);
}
body.edit-mode .proj-card:hover,
body.edit-mode .srv-card:hover,
body.edit-mode .t-card:hover {
  outline: 1px dashed rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.6);
}

.selected-element {
  outline: 2px solid var(--violet) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.5) !important;
  border-color: var(--violet) !important;
}

/* Floating Edit Trigger Button */
#floating-edit-btn {
  position: fixed; bottom: 30px; right: 30px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--purple), var(--rose));
  border: none; border-radius: 30px; padding: 14px 28px;
  color: #fff; font-family: var(--font-body); font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer; z-index: 9998;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(147, 51, 234, 0.35), 0 0 15px rgba(236, 72, 153, 0.2);
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; font-size: 0.9rem;
  transition: transform 0.2s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.2s var(--ease);
}
#floating-edit-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.03);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(147, 51, 234, 0.5), 0 0 25px rgba(236, 72, 153, 0.4);
}



/* Editor Header Bar */
#editor-bar {
  position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 60px;
  background: rgba(8, 7, 18, 0.94); backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.25); z-index: 10000;
  display: none; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 0 24px; box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
  color: #fff; font-family: var(--font-body);
}
.eb-logo {
  font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.05rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em; color: var(--tx);
  background: var(--grad); -webkit-background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}
.eb-controls {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px;
}
.eb-mode-label {
  font-size: 0.76rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.05em; color: var(--tx2);
}
.eb-divider {
  width: 1px; height: 24px; background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}
.eb-snap-checkbox {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; font-size: 0.78rem; cursor: pointer; color: var(--tx2);
}
.eb-snap-checkbox input { accent-color: var(--violet); }

/* Switch Slider styling */
.eb-switch {
  position: relative; display: inline-block; width: 44px; height: 22px;
}
.eb-switch input { opacity: 0; width: 0; height: 0; }
.eb-slider {
  position: absolute; cursor: pointer; inset: 0; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  transition: .3s; border-radius: 34px; border: 1px solid rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.2);
}
.eb-slider:before {
  position: absolute; content: ""; height: 14px; width: 14px; left: 3px; bottom: 3px;
  background-color: white; transition: .3s; border-radius: 50%;
}
.eb-switch input:checked + .eb-slider { background-color: var(--violet); }
.eb-switch input:checked + .eb-slider:before { transform: translateX(22px); }

/* Editor Button Actions */
.eb-actions { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; }
.eb-btn {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06); border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  color: var(--tx); font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 0.76rem; font-weight: 500;
  padding: 8px 14px; border-radius: 8px; cursor: pointer; transition: all 0.2s;
}
.eb-btn:hover { background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12); border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2); }
.eb-btn-primary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--purple), var(--violet)); border: none;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.3);
}
.eb-btn-primary:hover {
  transform: translateY(-1px); box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.5);
}
.eb-btn-danger {
  background: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.15); border-color: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.3); color: #f87171;
}
.eb-btn-danger:hover {
  background: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.25); border-color: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.5);
}

/* Element Inspector Sidebar */
#editor-sidebar {
  position: fixed; top: 60px; right: 0; bottom: 0; width: 320px;
  background: rgba(10, 8, 22, 0.94); backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border-left: 1px solid rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.25); z-index: 9999;
  display: none; overflow-y: auto; padding: 24px; color: #fff; font-family: var(--font-body);
  box-shadow: -10px 0 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}
.es-title {
  font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 0.9rem; font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.05em; color: var(--tx);
  padding-bottom: 12px; margin-bottom: 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}
.es-title-sections {
  margin-top: 32px;
}
.es-no-selection {
  font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--tx2); line-height: 1.6; font-style: italic; text-align: center;
  padding: 24px 0; background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02); border-radius: 8px; border: 1px dashed rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}
.es-group {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 14px; margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.es-label {
  font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.08em; color: var(--violet);
}
.es-row {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 12px; font-size: 0.78rem;
}
.es-row span { color: var(--tx2); }
.es-row input[type="range"] {
  flex: 1; accent-color: var(--violet); height: 4px; background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1); border-radius: 2px;
}
.es-row select, .es-row input[type="color"] {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06); border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  color: var(--tx); font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 0.78rem; padding: 4px 8px; border-radius: 4px; outline: none;
}
.es-row input[type="color"] {
  width: 44px; height: 26px; padding: 2px; cursor: pointer;
}
.es-align-toggle {
  display: flex; border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12); border-radius: 4px; overflow: hidden;
}
.es-align-btn {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04); border: none; color: var(--tx);
  padding: 5px 10px; font-size: 0.72rem; cursor: pointer; transition: background 0.2s;
}
.es-align-btn:hover { background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1); }
.es-align-btn.active { background: var(--violet); }

.es-delete-btn {
  background: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.12); border: 1px solid rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.25);
  color: #f87171; font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 600;
  padding: 10px; border-radius: 8px; cursor: pointer; transition: all 0.2s; text-align: center;
}
.es-delete-btn:hover {
  background: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.25); border-color: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.5);
}

/* Sidebar Section Reorder List */
.es-section-list {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px;
}
.es-section-item {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03); border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  padding: 10px 12px; border-radius: 8px; font-size: 0.78rem;
}
.es-section-item span {
  font-weight: 500; overflow: hidden; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap; max-width: 140px;
}
.es-section-actions {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
}
.es-sec-btn {
  width: 24px; height: 24px; border-radius: 4px; border: none;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06); color: var(--tx2);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.72rem; cursor: pointer; transition: all 0.2s;
}
.es-sec-btn:hover {
  background: var(--violet); color: #fff;
}
.es-sec-btn-del {
  background: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.1); color: #f87171;
}
.es-sec-btn-del:hover {
  background: #ef4444; color: #fff;
}

/* Drag Handles & Selection Outlines */
.drag-handle-badge {
  position: absolute; top: -20px; left: 0; background: var(--violet);
  color: #fff; font-size: 0.55rem; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 2px 6px; border-radius: 4px 4px 0 0; font-family: var(--font-body);
  pointer-events: none; letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

/* Make layout elements absolute in drag state */
.draggable-edit {
  user-select: none;
}

/* TikTok Snapping Feed Mode Layout */
body.tiktok-mode {
  scroll-snap-type: y mandatory;
  overflow-y: scroll;
  height: 100vh;
}
body.tiktok-mode section.sec,
body.tiktok-mode section#hero {
  scroll-snap-align: start;
  scroll-snap-stop: always;
  height: 100vh !important;
  min-height: 100vh !important;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  padding: 80px var(--side-pad) !important;
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  margin: 0 auto !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
}
body.tiktok-mode #hero {
  padding-top: 100px !important;
}
body.tiktok-mode nav {
  background: rgba(3, 2, 12, 0.95) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px) !important;
}


/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════
   VIDEO LIGHTBOX MODAL
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.vl-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 9999;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  animation: vlFadeIn .25s var(--ease);
}
@keyframes vlFadeIn {
  from { opacity: 0; }
  to   { opacity: 1; }
}
.vl-overlay.vl-closing {
  animation: vlFadeOut .22s var(--ease) forwards;
}
@keyframes vlFadeOut {
  to { opacity: 0; }
}

.vl-backdrop {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.vl-container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  width: min(92vw, 1100px);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
  animation: vlSlideUp .3s var(--ease);
}
@keyframes vlSlideUp {
  from { transform: translateY(32px) scale(.97); opacity: 0; }
  to   { transform: none; opacity: 1; }
}

/* ── Close button ── */
.vl-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: -52px;
  right: 0;
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.15);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.07);
  color: #fff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background .2s, border-color .2s, transform .2s;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}
.vl-close:hover {
  background: rgba(168,85,247,.5);
  border-color: rgba(168,85,247,.8);
  transform: scale(1.1) rotate(90deg);
}

/* ── Meta (badge + title) ── */
.vl-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}
.vl-badge {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 2.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #a855f7;
  background: rgba(168,85,247,.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(168,85,247,.25);
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.vl-title {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: clamp(16px, 2vw, 22px);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--tx);
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin: 0;
}

/* ── Video player ── */
.vl-video-wrap {
  width: 100%;
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(147,51,234,.2);
  background: #000;
  box-shadow: 0 32px 80px rgba(0,0,0,.8), 0 0 60px rgba(147,51,234,.1);
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  position: relative; /* needed for spinner overlay */
}
.vl-video {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
  background: #000;
}

/* ── Loading spinner ── */
.vl-loader {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  display: none; /* shown by JS */
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: rgba(3, 2, 12, 0.65);
  z-index: 10;
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  animation: vlLoaderFadeIn 0.2s ease;
}
@keyframes vlLoaderFadeIn {
  from { opacity: 0; }
  to   { opacity: 1; }
}
.vl-loader-ring {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 3px solid rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.15);
  border-top-color: #a855f7;
  border-right-color: #00f2fe;
  animation: vlSpin 0.75s linear infinite;
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.35);
}
@keyframes vlSpin {
  to { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}


/* ── Navigation ── */
.vl-nav {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 20px;
}
.vl-nav-btn {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 8px 20px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  color: var(--tx2);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 500;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background .2s, border-color .2s, color .2s, transform .2s;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}
.vl-nav-btn:hover {
  background: rgba(168,85,247,.2);
  border-color: rgba(168,85,247,.5);
  color: #fff;
  transform: scale(1.04);
}
.vl-nav-btn:disabled {
  opacity: .3;
  cursor: not-allowed;
  transform: none;
}
.vl-counter {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--tx3);
  min-width: 60px;
  text-align: center;
}

/* ── Mobile tweaks ── */
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .vl-container { width: 96vw; gap: 12px; }
  .vl-close { top: -46px; width: 38px; height: 38px; }
  .vl-title { font-size: 15px; }
  .vl-nav-btn { padding: 7px 14px; font-size: 12px; }
}

/* cursor pointer on card thumbnails */
.proj-image-wrap { cursor: pointer; }


/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════
   ABOUT ME SECTION
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
#about {
  padding-top: 140px;
  padding-bottom: 140px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.about-content {
  max-width: 860px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
}
.about-grid {
  margin-top: 40px;
}
.about-lead {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 2.5vw, 1.6rem);
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  text-align: center;
  text-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}
.about-divider {
  width: 60px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--grad);
  margin: 0 auto 32px;
  border-radius: 1px;
}
.about-body-text {
  font-size: clamp(0.9rem, 1.8vw, 1.05rem);
  line-height: 1.85;
  color: var(--tx2);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  font-weight: 300;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  text-align: center;
}
.about-body-text:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Floating background glow elements */
.about-glow-wrap {
  position: absolute;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
  will-change: transform;
  transition: transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}
.about-glow-1 {
  position: absolute;
  top: 15%;
  left: 5%;
  width: 320px;
  height: 320px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.08) 0%, transparent 75%);
  filter: blur(40px);
  animation: floatOrb 18s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
.about-glow-2 {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 15%;
  right: 5%;
  width: 380px;
  height: 380px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(75, 31, 255, 0.08) 0%, transparent 75%);
  filter: blur(50px);
  animation: floatOrb 22s ease-in-out infinite alternate-reverse;
}
@keyframes floatOrb {
  0% { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1); }
  50% { transform: translate(40px, -60px) scale(1.1); }
  100% { transform: translate(-30px, 30px) scale(0.95); }
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  #about {
    padding-top: 100px;
    padding-bottom: 100px;
  }
}