/* ==========================================================================
   DESIGN SYSTEM & VARIABLES — Elite Professional Redesign v3.0
   ========================================================================== */
@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Plus+Jakarta+Sans:ital,wght@0,300;0,400;0,500;0,600;0,700;0,800;1,400&family=Outfit:wght@300;400;500;600;700;800;900&family=Bebas+Neue&family=Sacramento&family=JetBrains+Mono:wght@400;500;600&family=Orbitron:wght@700;900&display=swap');

:root {
  /* ---- Core Backgrounds ---- */
  --bg-main:        #04070f;
  --bg-surface:     #080d1a;
  --bg-card:        rgba(10, 15, 28, 0.75);
  --bg-card-hover:  rgba(16, 24, 44, 0.9);
  --bg-subtle:      rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
  --bg-overlay:     rgba(4, 7, 15, 0.92);

  /* ---- Brand Palette ---- */
  --primary:        #6d5ef5;
  --primary-light:  #9d91f8;
  --primary-dark:   #4a3dd4;
  --primary-glow:   rgba(109, 94, 245, 0.3);
  --secondary:      #00d4ff;
  --secondary-glow: rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.25);
  --accent:         #ff4d9e;
  --accent-glow:    rgba(255, 77, 158, 0.25);
  --accent-green:   #00e5a0;
  --accent-orange:  #ff8c42;
  --accent-yellow:  #ffd93d;

  /* ---- Text ---- */
  --text-main:      #eef1ff;
  --text-secondary: #b8c0d8;
  --text-muted:     #6b7699;
  --text-faint:     #2d3656;

  /* ---- Borders ---- */
  --border-color:   rgba(109, 94, 245, 0.2);
  --border-hover:   rgba(109, 94, 245, 0.5);
  --border-subtle:  rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  --border-bright:  rgba(255,255,255,0.12);

  /* ---- Gradients ---- */
  --gradient-main:   linear-gradient(135deg, #6d5ef5 0%, #00d4ff 100%);
  --gradient-hero:   linear-gradient(135deg, #6d5ef5 0%, #9d91f8 40%, #00d4ff 100%);
  --gradient-warm:   linear-gradient(135deg, #ff4d9e 0%, #ff8c42 100%);
  --gradient-cool:   linear-gradient(135deg, #00d4ff 0%, #00e5a0 100%);
  --gradient-bg:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 90% 80% at 0% 0%,   rgba(109,94,245,0.09) 0%, transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 60% at 100% 80%, rgba(0,212,255,0.07) 0%,  transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 40% at 50% 50%,  rgba(255,77,158,0.03) 0%, transparent 70%);

  /* ---- Shadows ---- */
  --shadow-sm:      0 2px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
  --shadow-card:    0 8px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.5), 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.05) inset;
  --shadow-neon:    0 0 24px rgba(109,94,245,0.25), 0 0 48px rgba(109,94,245,0.1);
  --shadow-neon-lg: 0 0 50px rgba(109,94,245,0.4), 0 0 100px rgba(0,212,255,0.15);
  --shadow-cyan:    0 0 24px rgba(0,212,255,0.25);
  --shadow-pink:    0 0 24px rgba(255,77,158,0.25);

  /* ---- Typography ---- */
  --font-heading: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
  --font-body:    'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
  --font-mono:    'JetBrains Mono', monospace;
  --font-condensed: 'Bebas Neue', sans-serif;
  --font-script:  'Sacramento', cursive;

  /* ---- Motion ---- */
  --ease-smooth: cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  --ease-spring: cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
  --ease-out:    cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --ease-expo:   cubic-bezier(0.19, 1, 0.22, 1);
  --transition:  all 0.35s var(--ease-smooth);

  /* ---- Spacing ---- */
  --radius-sm:  8px;
  --radius-md:  14px;
  --radius-lg:  20px;
  --radius-xl:  28px;
  --radius-pill: 999px;
}

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

html {
  font-size: 16px;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

body {
  background-color: var(--bg-main);
  background-image: var(--gradient-bg);
  background-attachment: fixed;
  color: var(--text-main);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  line-height: 1.7;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  line-height: 1.15;
}

a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; transition: var(--transition); }
img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }
li { list-style: none; }

/* Custom Scrollbar */
::-webkit-scrollbar { width: 6px; }
::-webkit-scrollbar-track { background: var(--bg-main); }
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--primary), var(--secondary));
  border-radius: 99px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CURSOR SPOTLIGHT
   ========================================================================== */
.cursor-spotlight {
  position: fixed;
  width: 500px;
  height: 500px;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(109,94,245,0.06) 0%, transparent 70%);
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  transition: transform 0.08s linear;
  will-change: transform;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   LAYOUT
   ========================================================================== */
.container {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 2rem;
}

section {
  padding: 7rem 0 6rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Section Header — Premium Design */
.section-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 4.5rem;
}

.section-num {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.25em;
  color: var(--primary);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  background: rgba(109,94,245,0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(109,94,245,0.18);
  padding: 0.3rem 0.9rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.section-header h2 {
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4.5vw, 3.2rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-main);
  display: inline-block;
  position: relative;
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
  background: var(--gradient-main);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}

.section-header p {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  max-width: 540px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  line-height: 1.8;
}

/* Glass Card — Premium */
.glass-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  backdrop-filter: blur(24px) saturate(1.6);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(24px) saturate(1.6);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.glass-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--border-color);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card), var(--shadow-neon);
  transform: translateY(-5px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HEADER & NAVIGATION — Floating Pill Design
   ========================================================================== */
.header {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 72px;
  z-index: 100;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  transition: all 0.5s var(--ease-smooth);
}

.header::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: transparent;
  border-bottom: none;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.header.scrolled::before {
  background: transparent;
  border-bottom-color: transparent;
}

.nav-container {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  width: 100%;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Logo */
.logo {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  background: var(--gradient-main);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  position: relative;
}

.logo i {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  background: var(--gradient-main);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}

.logo span {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  -webkit-text-fill-color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-weight: 400;
  opacity: 0.7;
}

/* Nav links */
.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.15rem;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.025);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  padding: 0.4rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
}

.nav-item a {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  padding: 0.42rem 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  position: relative;
  transition: var(--transition);
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.nav-item a:hover {
  color: var(--text-main);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
}

.nav-item.active a {
  color: white;
  background: var(--gradient-main);
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(109,94,245,0.35);
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* Hamburger */
.hamburger {
  display: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  outline: none;
  z-index: 110;
  padding: 4px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.hamburger:hover { background: var(--bg-subtle); }

.hamburger span {
  display: block;
  width: 24px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--text-secondary);
  margin: 5px 0;
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HERO SECTION — Cinematic
   ========================================================================== */
.hero {
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding-top: 72px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Mesh background orbs */
.hero-glow-1 {
  position: absolute;
  top: -15%;
  left: -10%;
  width: 800px;
  height: 800px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(109,94,245,0.22) 0%, rgba(0,212,255,0.08) 45%, transparent 70%);
  filter: blur(130px);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
  animation: orb-drift-1 18s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.hero-glow-2 {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -20%;
  right: -5%;
  width: 700px;
  height: 700px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0,212,255,0.18) 0%, rgba(0,229,160,0.06) 50%, transparent 70%);
  filter: blur(110px);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
  animation: orb-drift-2 14s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.hero-glow-3 {
  position: absolute;
  top: 40%;
  left: 40%;
  width: 400px;
  height: 400px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,77,158,0.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
  filter: blur(80px);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
  animation: orb-drift-1 22s ease-in-out infinite alternate-reverse;
}

@keyframes orb-drift-1 {
  0%   { transform: translate(0,0) scale(1); }
  100% { transform: translate(70px,50px) scale(1.15); }
}

@keyframes orb-drift-2 {
  0%   { transform: translate(0,0) scale(1.05); }
  100% { transform: translate(-60px,-40px) scale(0.9); }
}

/* Noise grid overlay */
.hero::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(109,94,245,0.025) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(109,94,245,0.025) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 60px 60px;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 80% at 50% 50%, black 30%, transparent 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

.hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr;
  gap: 8rem;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  padding: 3rem 0;
}

/* Hero content */
.hero-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.75rem;
}

.hero-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--secondary);
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,212,255,0.25);
  background: rgba(0,212,255,0.06);
  padding: 0.45rem 1.1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  width: fit-content;
}

.hero-tag::before {
  content: '';
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  background: var(--secondary);
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--secondary);
  animation: pulse-dot 2s ease-in-out infinite;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

@keyframes pulse-dot {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--secondary); }
  50% { opacity: 0.6; transform: scale(0.7); box-shadow: 0 0 4px var(--secondary); }
}

.hero-content h1 {
  font-size: clamp(3rem, 6.5vw, 5.5rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.06;
  color: var(--text-main);
  letter-spacing: -0.045em;
}

.hero-name {
  background: var(--gradient-hero);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  display: inline-block;
  position: relative;
}

.hero-name::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 4px;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--gradient-hero);
  border-radius: 2px;
  opacity: 0.4;
}

.hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 2.5vw, 1.65rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.typing-cursor {
  display: inline-block;
  width: 2px;
  height: 1.6rem;
  background: var(--primary);
  border-radius: 1px;
  animation: blink 0.8s step-end infinite;
  vertical-align: middle;
}

.hero-desc {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  max-width: 500px;
  line-height: 1.85;
  border-left: 2px solid rgba(109,94,245,0.3);
  padding-left: 0.75rem;
}

.hero-buttons {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* Buttons — Premium */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
  gap: 0.5rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  border: none;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.btn::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.12) 0%, transparent 60%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.btn:hover::before { opacity: 1; }

.btn-primary {
  background: var(--gradient-main);
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(109,94,245,0.4), 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.1) inset;
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 35px rgba(109,94,245,0.55), 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.1) inset;
  color: #fff;
}

.btn-secondary {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
  border-color: var(--border-color);
  background: rgba(109,94,245,0.08);
  color: var(--text-main);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-neon);
}

/* Avatar */
.hero-image-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
}

.avatar-ring {
  position: absolute;
  width: 380px;
  height: 380px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(109,94,245,0.12);
  animation: ring-spin 20s linear infinite;
  z-index: 1;
}

.avatar-ring-inner {
  position: absolute;
  width: 315px;
  height: 315px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px dashed rgba(0,212,255,0.1);
  animation: ring-spin 14s linear infinite reverse;
  z-index: 1;
}

@keyframes ring-spin {
  to { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}

.avatar-glow {
  position: absolute;
  width: 340px;
  height: 340px;
  border-radius: 40% 60% 55% 45% / 45% 40% 60% 55%;
  background: var(--gradient-main);
  filter: blur(55px);
  opacity: 0.28;
  animation: morph-glow 9s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
  z-index: 0;
}

.avatar-frame {
  width: 300px;
  height: 300px;
  border-radius: 40% 60% 55% 45% / 45% 40% 60% 55%;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 2px solid rgba(109,94,245,0.3);
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  z-index: 2;
  box-shadow:
    0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,0.04),
    var(--shadow-neon),
    0 30px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
  animation: morph-shape 9s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
  position: relative;
}

.avatar-frame::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(109,94,245,0.12) 0%, transparent 60%);
  z-index: 3;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.avatar-frame img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.8s var(--ease-smooth);
}

.avatar-frame:hover img { transform: scale(1.07); }

/* Floating icons */
.floating-icon {
  position: absolute;
  background: rgba(8, 12, 28, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(109,94,245,0.2);
  padding: 8px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.5), 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.05) inset;
  z-index: 5;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.floating-icon i { font-size: 0.9rem; }

.floating-icon:hover {
  border-color: var(--primary);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.6), var(--shadow-neon);
  transform: scale(1.08) translateY(-3px);
  color: var(--text-main);
}

.icon-flutter  { top: 8%;   left: -18%; animation: float-y-1 4s ease-in-out infinite; }
.icon-android  { top: 22%;  right: -18%; animation: float-y-2 4.5s ease-in-out infinite; border-color: rgba(164,198,57,0.3); }
.icon-firebase { bottom: 22%; left: -22%; animation: float-y-2 5s ease-in-out infinite; border-color: rgba(255,202,40,0.3); }
.icon-ux       { bottom: 12%; right: -20%; animation: float-y-1 4.8s ease-in-out infinite; border-color: rgba(255,77,158,0.3); }
.icon-api      { top: -10%; left: 22%;   animation: float-x-1 5.5s ease-in-out infinite; border-color: rgba(0,212,255,0.3); }
.icon-video    { bottom: -14%; right: 27%; animation: float-y-1 5.2s ease-in-out infinite; border-color: rgba(167,139,250,0.3); }

@keyframes float-y-1 { 0%,100%{transform:translateY(0)} 50%{transform:translateY(-12px)} }
@keyframes float-y-2 { 0%,100%{transform:translateY(0)} 50%{transform:translateY(12px)} }
@keyframes float-x-1 { 0%,100%{transform:translateX(0)} 50%{transform:translateX(-10px)} }

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .floating-icon { font-size: 0.72rem; padding: 6px 12px; }
  .icon-flutter  { left: -8%; }
  .icon-android  { right: -8%; }
  .icon-firebase { left: -10%; }
  .icon-ux       { right: -10%; }
  .icon-api      { top: -8%; left: 15%; }
  .icon-video    { bottom: -10%; right: 20%; }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .floating-icon span { display: none; }
  .floating-icon { padding: 10px; border-radius: 50%; }
  .floating-icon i { font-size: 0.95rem; }
  .icon-flutter  { left: -4%; top: 15%; }
  .icon-android  { right: -4%; top: 20%; }
  .icon-firebase { left: -4%; bottom: 25%; }
  .icon-ux       { right: -4%; bottom: 20%; }
  .icon-api      { top: -4%; left: 20%; }
  .icon-video    { bottom: -4%; right: 25%; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   DUAL CROSSING BANNER SYSTEM — v3.0
   Two diagonal banners cross each other in an X pattern.
   Back banner  : Matte black  — rotated -9°, scrolls LEFT → RIGHT
   Front banner : Navy blue    — rotated +9°, scrolls RIGHT → LEFT
   Banners run at constant speed with NO hover pause.
   ========================================================================== */

.dual-banner-container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
  height: 180px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* ---- Shared banner base ---- */
.db-banner {
  /* Both banners float absolutely and are centred vertically */
  position: absolute;
  left: -25%;
  width: 150%;        /* extra width to fill screen edge-to-edge when rotated */
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  cursor: default;
  /* pointer-events off on the container so normal page scroll isn't hijacked */
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* ============================================================
   BACK BANNER — Matte Black, tilted -9°
   Positioned slightly above centre so crossing looks natural
   ============================================================ */
.db-banner-back {
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%) rotate(-9deg);
  height: 62px;
  background: #0e0e0e;
  border-top:    1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  box-shadow:
    0  6px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.60),
    0 -6px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.40);
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Back banner text: blurred ghostly italic white */
.db-banner-back .db-items span:not(.db-dot) {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.32);
  filter: blur(1.6px);
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.30em;
}
.db-banner-back .db-dot {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

/* ============================================================
   FRONT BANNER — Navy Blue, tilted +9°
   Positioned slightly below centre so it crosses the back banner
   ============================================================ */
.db-banner-front {
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%) rotate(9deg);
  height: 66px;
  background: #1a2e6e;
  border-top:    2px solid rgba(120, 160, 255, 0.20);
  border-bottom: 2px solid rgba(120, 160, 255, 0.20);
  box-shadow:
    0  6px 32px rgba(10, 30, 120, 0.50),
    0 -6px 32px rgba(10, 30, 120, 0.30);
  z-index: 2;
}

/* Front banner text: bold crisp white with blue-tinted glow */
.db-banner-front .db-items span:not(.db-dot) {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.25em;
  text-shadow:
    0 0  8px rgba(100, 150, 255, 0.65),
    0 0 24px rgba(80,  140, 255, 0.20),
    0 1px 2px rgba(0,    0,   0, 0.60);
}
.db-banner-front .db-dot {
  color: rgba(130, 165, 255, 0.80);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  text-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(100, 150, 255, 0.55);
}

/* ============================================================
   SCROLLING TRACK
   The track div is the only element that moves (via translateX).
   The parent .db-banner stays still (just rotated).
   These transforms stack independently — no conflict.
   ============================================================ */
.db-track {
  display: flex;
  white-space: nowrap;
  width: max-content;
  will-change: transform;
}

/* Back banner: text scrolls continuously LEFT → RIGHT */
.db-track-ltr {
  animation: db-scroll-ltr 30s linear infinite;
}

/* Front banner: text scrolls continuously RIGHT → LEFT */
.db-track-rtl {
  animation: db-scroll-rtl 24s linear infinite;
}

/* ---- Items row ---- */
.db-items {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 3rem;
  padding: 0 3rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.db-items span:not(.db-dot) {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  display: inline-block;
}

.db-dot {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ============================================================
   KEYFRAMES
   Two .db-items per .db-track → 50% shift = one seamless loop.

   LTR (back banner — left to right):
     Track starts shifted left by 50% of its own width, animates
     back to 0%. Viewport sees content entering from the left and
     exiting to the right.

   RTL (front banner — right to left):
     Track starts at 0%, animates to -50% of its own width.
     Viewport sees content entering from the right and exiting left.
   ============================================================ */
@keyframes db-scroll-ltr {
  0%   { transform: translateX(-50%); }
  100% { transform: translateX(0%);   }
}

@keyframes db-scroll-rtl {
  0%   { transform: translateX(0%);   }
  100% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}
/* NOTE: NO hover-pause rules — banners run non-stop at all times */



/* ==========================================================================
   ABOUT & EDUCATION
   ========================================================================== */
.about {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 0%, rgba(109,94,245,0.015) 50%, transparent 100%);
}

.about-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.9fr 1.1fr;
  gap: 5rem;
  align-items: start;
}

.about-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.75rem;
}

.about-info h3 {
  font-size: 1.7rem;
  color: var(--text-main);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
}

.about-info p {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.97rem;
  line-height: 1.85;
}

.about-stats {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

.stat-item {
  padding: 1.6rem;
  text-align: center;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(109,94,245,0.08) 0%, rgba(0,212,255,0.04) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(109,94,245,0.12);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.stat-item::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--gradient-main);
  opacity: 0.6;
}

.stat-item:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(109,94,245,0.12) 0%, rgba(0,212,255,0.07) 100%);
  border-color: var(--border-color);
}

.stat-num {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.6rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  background: var(--gradient-main);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  line-height: 1;
}

.stat-label {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-top: 0.4rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
}

/* Timeline */
.timeline {
  position: relative;
  border-left: 1px solid rgba(109,94,245,0.15);
  padding-left: 2.25rem;
  margin-left: 0.75rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2.25rem;
}

.timeline-item { position: relative; }

.timeline-dot {
  position: absolute;
  left: calc(-2.25rem - 5px);
  top: 8px;
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--primary);
  border: 2px solid var(--bg-main);
  box-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(109,94,245,0.6);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.timeline-item:hover .timeline-dot {
  background: var(--secondary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 18px var(--secondary);
  transform: scale(1.4);
}

.timeline-date {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--primary-light);
  margin-bottom: 0.7rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.timeline-date::before {
  content: '';
  width: 16px;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--primary);
  opacity: 0.5;
}

.timeline-card {
  padding: 1.5rem 1.75rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(109,94,245,0.05) 0%, rgba(8,13,26,0.6) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(109,94,245,0.08);
}

.timeline-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(109,94,245,0.2);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(109,94,245,0.09) 0%, rgba(8,13,26,0.7) 100%);
}

.timeline-card h4 {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--text-main);
  margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.timeline-card h5 {
  font-size: 0.87rem;
  color: var(--primary-light);
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SKILLS SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.skills {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 0%, rgba(0,212,255,0.02) 50%, transparent 100%);
}

.skills-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.skill-card {
  padding: 2.25rem 2rem;
  text-align: left;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(109,94,245,0.05) 0%, rgba(8,13,26,0.85) 100%);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

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

.skill-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -60px;
  right: -60px;
  width: 120px;
  height: 120px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(109,94,245,0.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  transition: var(--transition);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.skill-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
.skill-card:hover::after { transform: scale(2); opacity: 0.6; }

.skill-card:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(109,94,245,0.1) 0%, rgba(8,13,26,0.92) 100%);
  border-color: var(--border-color);
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card), var(--shadow-neon);
}

.skill-icon {
  width: 54px;
  height: 54px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: rgba(109,94,245,0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(109,94,245,0.18);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--primary);
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.skill-card:hover .skill-icon {
  background: var(--gradient-main);
  color: #fff;
  border-color: transparent;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-neon);
  transform: scale(1.1) rotate(5deg);
}

.skill-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--text-main);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.skill-card p {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PROJECTS SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.projects {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 0%, rgba(255,77,158,0.015) 50%, transparent 100%);
}

.projects-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(330px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.project-card {
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  height: 100%;
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(109,94,245,0.05) 0%, var(--bg-card) 100%);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.project-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(109,94,245,0.04) 0%, transparent 50%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

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

.project-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--border-color);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card), var(--shadow-neon);
  transform: translateY(-6px);
}

.project-img-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  height: 230px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--bg-surface);
}

.project-img-wrapper img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.8s var(--ease-smooth);
}

.project-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(109,94,245,0.93) 0%, rgba(0,212,255,0.87) 100%);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.4s var(--ease-smooth);
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.project-card:hover .project-img-wrapper img { transform: scale(1.1); }
.project-card:hover .project-overlay { opacity: 1; }

.project-zoom-btn {
  width: 54px;
  height: 54px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  color: #fff;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.project-zoom-btn:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.28);
  transform: scale(1.12);
}

.project-overlay-text {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.project-info {
  padding: 1.6rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.8rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.project-date {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.73rem;
  color: var(--primary-light);
  font-weight: 600;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
}

.project-info h3 {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: var(--text-main);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
}

.project-info p {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.68;
}

.project-tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 0.5rem;
}

.project-tags span {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  padding: 0.24rem 0.7rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: rgba(109,94,245,0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(109,94,245,0.15);
  color: var(--primary-light);
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.project-tags span:hover {
  background: rgba(109,94,245,0.15);
  border-color: rgba(109,94,245,0.3);
}

.project-image-counter {
  position: absolute;
  top: 12px;
  right: 12px;
  background: rgba(4,7,15,0.85);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  z-index: 5;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.projects-more-container {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-top: 3.5rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   EXPERIENCE SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.experience {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 0%, rgba(0,229,160,0.015) 50%, transparent 100%);
}

.experience-timeline {
  max-width: 880px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.exp-item {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 3rem;
  padding-bottom: 3rem;
}

.exp-item:last-child { padding-bottom: 0; }

.exp-item::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 11px;
  top: 28px;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(109,94,245,0.4), rgba(109,94,245,0.05), transparent);
}

.exp-item:last-child::before { display: none; }

.exp-dot {
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 4px;
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 2px solid var(--primary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(109,94,245,0.4);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.exp-item:hover .exp-dot {
  border-color: var(--secondary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px var(--secondary);
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

.exp-content {
  padding: 2rem 2.25rem;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(109,94,245,0.05) 0%, var(--bg-card) 100%);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  transition: var(--transition);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.exp-content::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 3px;
  background: var(--gradient-main);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.exp-content:hover {
  border-color: var(--border-color);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card), var(--shadow-neon);
}

.exp-content:hover::before { opacity: 1; }

.exp-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-start;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.exp-header h3 {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  color: var(--text-main);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.exp-company {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--primary-light);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-top: 0.2rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
}

.exp-company::before {
  content: '●';
  font-size: 0.5rem;
  color: var(--secondary);
}

.exp-date {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.exp-details {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
}

.exp-details li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.7rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.exp-details li:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }

.exp-details li::before {
  content: '▸';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  color: var(--primary);
  font-weight: bold;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ADDITIONAL INFO (Interests & Languages)
   ========================================================================== */
.additional-info {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 0%, rgba(255,140,66,0.015) 50%, transparent 100%);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CONTACT SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.contact {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 0%, rgba(109,94,245,0.02) 50%, transparent 100%);
}

.contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.85fr 1.15fr;
  gap: 3rem;
}

.contact-info-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.contact-card {
  padding: 1.4rem 1.75rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(109,94,245,0.05) 0%, var(--bg-card) 100%);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  transition: var(--transition);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.contact-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  right: -20px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(109,94,245,0.06) 0%, transparent 70%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.contact-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--border-color);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-neon);
  transform: translateX(5px);
}

.contact-card:hover::after {
  transform: translateY(-50%) scale(2.5);
}

.contact-icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: rgba(109,94,245,0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(109,94,245,0.18);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--primary);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.contact-card:hover .contact-icon {
  background: var(--gradient-main);
  color: #fff;
  border-color: transparent;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-neon);
}

.contact-details h4 {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
}

.contact-details p,
.contact-details a {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.contact-details a:hover { color: var(--primary-light); }

.social-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.social-btn {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  background: var(--bg-subtle);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.social-btn::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: var(--gradient-main);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.social-btn:hover {
  color: #fff;
  border-color: transparent;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-neon);
}

.social-btn:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
.social-btn i { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

/* Form */
.contact-form {
  padding: 2.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(109,94,245,0.04) 0%, var(--bg-card) 100%);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.contact-form::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--gradient-main);
  opacity: 0.5;
}

.form-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.form-group label {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
}

.form-control {
  background: rgba(4,7,15,0.7);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  padding: 0.9rem 1.15rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  color: var(--text-main);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  outline: none;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.form-control::placeholder { color: var(--text-faint); }

.form-control:focus {
  border-color: var(--primary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(109,94,245,0.15);
  background: rgba(4,7,15,0.9);
}

textarea.form-control {
  resize: vertical;
  min-height: 120px;
}

/* Contact toast */
.contact-toast {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 2rem;
  right: 2rem;
  z-index: 9000;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1.2rem 1.5rem;
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,229,160,0.3);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.5), 0 0 20px rgba(0,229,160,0.1);
  min-width: 280px;
}

.toast-content {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.toast-icon { color: var(--accent-green); font-size: 1.6rem; }
.toast-message strong { color: var(--text-main); font-size: 0.95rem; }
.toast-message p { color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 0.82rem; margin-top: 0.15rem; }

/* ==========================================================================
   FOOTER — Redesigned
   ========================================================================== */
.footer {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  padding: 3rem 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--bg-surface) 0%, var(--bg-main) 100%);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.footer::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 300px;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--gradient-main);
  opacity: 0.4;
}

.footer-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.footer-text {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
}

.footer-credits {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--text-faint);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   LIGHTBOX
   ========================================================================== */
.lightbox {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(2, 4, 12, 0.97);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  z-index: 2000;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.4s var(--ease-smooth);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
}

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

.lightbox-content-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  max-width: 90%;
  max-height: 85%;
}

.lightbox-img {
  max-width: 100%;
  max-height: 72vh;
  object-fit: contain;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 80px rgba(0,0,0,0.8), var(--shadow-neon);
  transform: scale(0.9);
  transition: transform 0.5s var(--ease-out);
}

.lightbox.active .lightbox-img { transform: scale(1); }

.lightbox-caption {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.lightbox-counter {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--primary-light);
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

.lightbox-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: -55px;
  right: 0;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.lightbox-close:hover {
  background: rgba(255,77,158,0.15);
  border-color: rgba(255,77,158,0.3);
  color: var(--accent);
}

.lightbox-nav {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  background: rgba(8,13,26,0.88);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  z-index: 2010;
  transition: var(--transition);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.lightbox-nav:hover {
  background: var(--primary);
  color: #fff;
  border-color: transparent;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-neon);
}

.lightbox-prev { left: -80px; }
.lightbox-next { right: -80px; }
.lightbox-nav.hidden { display: none !important; }

/* ==========================================================================
   KEYFRAME ANIMATIONS
   ========================================================================== */
@keyframes marquee {
  0%   { transform: translateX(0); }
  100% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

@keyframes blink {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 1; }
  50%       { opacity: 0; }
}

@keyframes morph-glow {
  0%   { border-radius: 40% 60% 55% 45% / 45% 40% 60% 55%; }
  100% { border-radius: 55% 45% 40% 60% / 55% 60% 40% 45%; }
}

@keyframes morph-shape {
  0%   { border-radius: 40% 60% 55% 45% / 45% 40% 60% 55%; }
  100% { border-radius: 55% 45% 40% 60% / 55% 60% 40% 45%; }
}

@keyframes spin-slow {
  to { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}

@keyframes glow-pulse {
  0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(109,94,245,0.3); }
  50% { box-shadow: 0 0 40px rgba(109,94,245,0.6), 0 0 80px rgba(0,212,255,0.2); }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   REVEAL ANIMATIONS
   ========================================================================== */
.reveal-item {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(30px);
  transition: opacity 0.8s var(--ease-out), transform 0.8s var(--ease-out);
  will-change: transform, opacity;
}

.reveal-item.revealed {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.reveal-delay-1 { transition-delay: 0.1s; }
.reveal-delay-2 { transition-delay: 0.22s; }
.reveal-delay-3 { transition-delay: 0.35s; }
.reveal-delay-4 { transition-delay: 0.48s; }

/* ==========================================================================
   PROJECT ACTIONS (Manager overlay)
   ========================================================================== */
.project-actions {
  position: absolute;
  top: 12px;
  left: 12px;
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  z-index: 10;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.project-card:hover .project-actions { opacity: 1; }

.action-btn {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  background: rgba(4,7,15,0.9);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.action-btn-edit  { color: var(--primary); }
.action-btn-edit:hover  {
  background: var(--primary);
  color: #fff;
  border-color: transparent;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-neon);
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.action-btn-delete { color: var(--accent); }
.action-btn-delete:hover {
  background: var(--accent);
  color: #fff;
  border-color: transparent;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-pink);
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .project-actions { opacity: 1; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PAGE TRANSITIONS
   ========================================================================== */
.page-transition-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: var(--gradient-main);
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
  z-index: 9999;
}

.page-transition-overlay.active {
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.page-exit { animation: pageFadeOut 0.4s forwards; }

@keyframes pageFadeOut {
  from { opacity: 1; }
  to   { opacity: 0; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PROJECTS PAGE EXTRAS
   ========================================================================== */
.projects-section { background: var(--bg-main); }

.projects-header-container h1 {
  background: var(--gradient-main);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   MODAL (Manager)
   ========================================================================== */
.modal-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(2,4,12,0.90);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  z-index: 1000;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.3s var(--ease-smooth);
}

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

.modal-content {
  width: 90%;
  max-width: 640px;
  max-height: 90vh;
  overflow-y: auto;
  padding: 2.5rem;
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  box-shadow: 0 25px 70px rgba(0,0,0,0.65), var(--shadow-neon);
  transform: translateY(28px);
  transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease-spring);
}

.modal-overlay.active .modal-content { transform: translateY(0); }

.modal-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  padding-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.modal-header h3 {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--text-main);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.modal-close {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}

.modal-close:hover {
  background: rgba(255,77,158,0.1);
  color: var(--accent);
}

.form-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .form-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 0; }
}

.image-input-options {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .image-input-options { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

.image-option-card {
  border: 1px dashed rgba(109,94,245,0.25);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: rgba(8,13,26,0.4);
  transition: var(--transition);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 1.25rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-align: center;
}

.image-option-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--primary);
  background: rgba(109,94,245,0.07);
}

.file-upload-label {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  width: 100%;
}

.file-upload-label span {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-top: 0.3rem;
}

.image-preview-container {
  position: relative;
  text-align: center;
  background: rgba(2,4,12,0.6);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1rem;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

.form-help-text {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  display: block;
  margin-top: 0.3rem;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   INTRO SPLASH SCREEN — Premium v3
   ========================================================================== */
#intro-screen {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background-color: var(--bg-main);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  z-index: 10000;
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transition: opacity 0.9s var(--ease-smooth),
              visibility 0.9s var(--ease-smooth),
              transform 0.9s var(--ease-smooth),
              filter 0.9s var(--ease-smooth);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.intro-ambient-glow {
  position: absolute;
  width: 800px;
  height: 800px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(109,94,245,0.16) 0%, rgba(0,212,255,0.07) 50%, transparent 70%);
  filter: blur(110px);
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
  animation: introAmbientPulse 9s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes introAmbientPulse {
  0%   { transform: scale(0.9) translate(-20px,-20px); opacity: 0.7; }
  100% { transform: scale(1.1) translate(20px,20px); opacity: 1; }
}

.intro-bg-text-wrapper {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.intro-bg-text {
  font-family: var(--font-condensed);
  font-size: 35vh;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: transparent;
  -webkit-text-stroke: 1px rgba(109,94,245,0.04);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  line-height: 1;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  transform: rotate(-90deg);
  white-space: nowrap;
  opacity: 0;
  animation: introBgReveal 2s var(--ease-out) forwards 0.2s;
  user-select: none;
}

@keyframes introBgReveal {
  0%   { opacity: 0; transform: rotate(-90deg) scale(0.85); }
  100% { opacity: 1; transform: rotate(-90deg) scale(1); }
}

.intro-content {
  text-align: center;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  z-index: 3;
  width: 95%;
  max-width: 1400px;
  padding: 2rem;
  position: relative;
}

.intro-top-meta {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(-20px);
  animation: introFadeSlideDown 0.8s var(--ease-out) forwards 0.4s;
}

.intro-meta-line {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.35em;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.intro-meta-line.accent {
  color: var(--primary-light);
  text-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(109,94,245,0.6);
}

.intro-branding-group {
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
}

.intro-sub-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 2.2vw, 1.6rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: clamp(6px, 1.2vw, 18px);
  background: var(--gradient-main);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(15px);
  animation: introFadeSlideUp 0.8s var(--ease-out) forwards 0.5s;
}

.intro-main-title-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
  width: 100%;
}

.intro-main-title {
  font-family: var(--font-condensed);
  font-size: clamp(3.8rem, 14vw, 12rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--text-main);
  line-height: 0.85;
  letter-spacing: clamp(2px, 0.5vw, 8px);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin: 0;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(30px) scale(0.95);
  animation: introRevealMainTitle 1.2s var(--ease-out) forwards 0.6s;
}

@keyframes introRevealMainTitle {
  0%   { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(30px) scale(0.95); }
  100% { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0) scale(1); }
}

.intro-script-overlay {
  font-family: var(--font-script);
  font-size: clamp(3.2rem, 9.5vw, 8rem);
  color: var(--primary);
  text-shadow: 0 0 24px rgba(109,94,245,0.7), 0 0 48px rgba(109,94,245,0.3);
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -25px;
  right: -30px;
  transform: rotate(-12deg) scale(0.85);
  transform-origin: bottom right;
  opacity: 0;
  animation: introRevealScript 1.2s var(--ease-spring) forwards 1.2s;
  z-index: 4;
}

@keyframes introRevealScript {
  0%   { opacity: 0; transform: rotate(-12deg) scale(0.6) translateY(20px); }
  100% { opacity: 1; transform: rotate(-12deg) scale(1) translateY(0); }
}

.intro-description {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: clamp(0.68rem, 1vw, 0.85rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  letter-spacing: clamp(2px, 0.3vw, 4px);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  max-width: 720px;
  line-height: 1.9;
  margin: 0 auto 3.5rem;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(15px);
  animation: introFadeSlideUp 0.8s var(--ease-out) forwards 0.9s;
}

.intro-footer-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  opacity: 0;
  animation: introFadeIn 0.8s ease forwards 1.4s;
}

.intro-link {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.intro-link:hover {
  color: var(--primary-light);
  text-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(109,94,245,0.6);
}

.intro-link-separator {
  width: 5px;
  height: 5px;
  background: var(--primary);
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--primary);
}

.intro-loader {
  width: 200px;
  height: 2px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  border-radius: 2px;
  overflow: hidden;
  opacity: 0;
  animation: introFadeIn 0.8s ease forwards 1.5s;
}

.intro-progress {
  height: 100%;
  width: 0;
  background: var(--gradient-main);
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px var(--primary);
  border-radius: 2px;
  animation: introProgressLoad 2s var(--ease-smooth) forwards 1.5s;
}

.intro-action-btn {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 40px;
  background: rgba(8,13,26,0.55);
  backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(109,94,245,0.18);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 5;
  transition: all 0.4s var(--ease-out);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.35);
  opacity: 0;
}

.intro-btn-left {
  left: 40px;
  padding: 0.8rem 1.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  gap: 0.75rem;
  animation: introFadeSlideRight 0.8s var(--ease-out) forwards 1.6s;
}

.intro-btn-left span {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.intro-btn-left i { font-size: 0.78rem; transition: transform 0.3s ease; }

.intro-btn-left:hover {
  border-color: var(--primary);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-neon);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  background: rgba(109,94,245,0.12);
}

.intro-btn-left:hover i { transform: translateX(5px); }

.intro-btn-right {
  right: 40px;
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  font-size: 1rem;
  animation: introFadeSlideLeft 0.8s var(--ease-out) forwards 1.6s;
}

.intro-btn-right:hover {
  border-color: var(--primary);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-neon);
  transform: translateY(-2px) rotate(18deg);
  background: rgba(109,94,245,0.12);
  color: var(--primary);
}

#intro-screen.fade-out {
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: scale(1.1);
  filter: blur(14px);
}

/* Intro animation keyframes */
@keyframes introFadeIn       { to { opacity: 1; } }
@keyframes introFadeSlideUp  { 0%{opacity:0;transform:translateY(15px)} 100%{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0)} }
@keyframes introFadeSlideDown{ 0%{opacity:0;transform:translateY(-20px)} 100%{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0)} }
@keyframes introFadeSlideRight{ 0%{opacity:0;transform:translateX(-30px)} 100%{opacity:1;transform:translateX(0)} }
@keyframes introFadeSlideLeft { 0%{opacity:0;transform:translateX(30px)} 100%{opacity:1;transform:translateX(0)} }
@keyframes introProgressLoad { 0%{width:0} 20%{width:15%} 50%{width:55%} 80%{width:88%} 100%{width:100%} }

@media (max-height: 500px) {
  .intro-bg-text-wrapper, .intro-top-meta,
  .intro-description, .intro-footer-links, .intro-action-btn { display: none !important; }
  .intro-branding-group { margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   RESPONSIVE — MEDIA QUERIES
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .hero-grid { gap: 3rem; }
  .hero-content h1 { font-size: 3.5rem; }
  .lightbox-prev { left: -20px; }
  .lightbox-next { right: -20px; }
  .lightbox-nav  { width: 44px; height: 44px; font-size: 1.2rem; }
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .header { height: 64px; }

  .hamburger { display: block; }

  .hamburger.active span:nth-child(1) { transform: rotate(45deg) translate(5px,6px); }
  .hamburger.active span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
  .hamburger.active span:nth-child(3) { transform: rotate(-45deg) translate(5px,-6px); }

  .nav-links {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0; right: -100%;
    width: 280px;
    height: 100vh;
    background: rgba(4,7,15,0.98);
    backdrop-filter: blur(28px);
    border-left: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
    transition: right 0.4s var(--ease-smooth);
    z-index: 105;
    background: rgba(4,7,15,1);
    border-radius: 0;
  }

  .nav-links.active { right: 0; }

  .hero-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 3rem;
    padding-top: 2rem;
  }

  .hero-content { align-items: center; }
  .hero-desc    { margin: 0 auto; border-left: none; border-top: 2px solid rgba(109,94,245,0.3); padding-left: 0; padding-top: 1rem; }
  .hero-tag     { margin: 0 auto; }
  .hero-image-wrapper { order: -1; }

  .avatar-glow, .avatar-frame { width: 250px; height: 250px; }
  .avatar-ring { width: 300px; height: 300px; }
  .avatar-ring-inner { width: 260px; height: 260px; }

  .about-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 3rem; }
  .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2.5rem; }
  .contact-form { padding: 1.75rem; }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  section { padding: 5.5rem 0 4rem; }

  .hero-content h1 { font-size: 2.6rem; }
  .hero-title { font-size: 1.2rem; }
  .hero-buttons { flex-direction: column; width: 100%; }
  .btn { width: 100%; }

  .section-header h2 { font-size: 2rem; }

  .timeline     { padding-left: 1.5rem; }
  .timeline-dot { left: calc(-1.5rem - 5px); }

  .exp-item    { padding-left: 2rem; }
  .exp-content { padding: 1.35rem; }
  .exp-header  { flex-direction: column; gap: 0.5rem; }

  .stat-item   { padding: 1.25rem; }
  .stat-num    { font-size: 2.1rem; }

  .lightbox-close { top: -48px; width: 38px; height: 38px; font-size: 1.3rem; }

  .contact-form { padding: 1.35rem; }
  .skills-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

  .intro-btn-left { left: 20px; padding: 0.65rem 1.25rem; }
  .intro-btn-right { right: 20px; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   DIAGONAL SCROLLING TECH BANNER
   ========================================================================== */
/* ── Section wrapper ── */
.diag-banner-section {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 340px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 100% 80% at 10%  15%, rgba(0, 80,255,0.18) 0%, transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 80%  90% at 90%  85%, rgba(0, 50,200,0.16) 0%, transparent 55%),
    linear-gradient(175deg, #00040f 0%, #000824 45%, #00040f 100%);
  margin: 0;
  z-index: 0;
}

/* ── Floating particle canvas ── */
.diag-particles {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* ── Rotated stage ── */
.diag-stage {
  position: absolute;
  top:  -55%;
  left: -55%;
  width: 210%;
  height: 210%;
  z-index: 2;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 22px;
  transform: rotate(-12deg);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* ── Single band ── */
.diag-band {
  width: 100%;
  height: 90px;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  background: linear-gradient(
    180deg,
    rgba(0,  80,255,0.00)  0%,
    rgba(0, 115,255,0.22) 20%,
    rgba(0, 145,255,0.30) 50%,
    rgba(0, 115,255,0.22) 80%,
    rgba(0,  80,255,0.00) 100%
  );
  box-shadow:
    0  0  50px rgba(0,120,255,0.40),
    0  0 110px rgba(0, 90,255,0.18),
    inset 0 0  55px rgba(0,150,255,0.10);
  border-top:    2px solid rgba(60,165,255,0.55);
  border-bottom: 2px solid rgba(60,165,255,0.55);
  position: relative;
}

/* inner shimmer lines */
.diag-band::before,
.diag-band::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg,
    transparent 0%,
    rgba(120,210,255,0.75) 50%,
    transparent 100%
  );
  pointer-events: none;
}
.diag-band::before { top:    6px; }
.diag-band::after  { bottom: 6px; }

/* ── Scrolling track ── */
.diag-track {
  display: flex;
  white-space: nowrap;
  will-change: transform;
  animation: diagScroll 16s linear infinite;
}
.diag-band--reverse .diag-track {
  animation: diagScrollRev 14s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes diagScroll {
  from { transform: translateX(0); }
  to   { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}
@keyframes diagScrollRev {
  from { transform: translateX(-50%); }
  to   { transform: translateX(0); }
}

/* ── Text token ── */
.diag-tok {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: 'Orbitron', monospace;
  font-weight: 900;
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 2.2vw, 1.75rem);
  letter-spacing: 0.20em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0 3.2rem;
  color: #ddf0ff;
  text-shadow:
    0 0  10px rgba(100,200,255,1.00),
    0 0  26px rgba(0, 150,255,0.90),
    0 0  55px rgba(0, 100,255,0.55),
    0 0  95px rgba(0,  80,255,0.28);
  user-select: none;
}

/* ── Star separator ── */
.diag-star {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: clamp(0.9rem, 1.7vw, 1.4rem);
  padding: 0 1.2rem;
  color: #50c8ff;
  text-shadow:
    0 0  8px rgba(80,200,255,1.00),
    0 0 20px rgba(0, 160,255,0.95),
    0 0 45px rgba(0, 120,255,0.70);
  animation: diagStarBlink 2.4s ease-in-out infinite;
  user-select: none;
}
@keyframes diagStarBlink {
  0%,100% { opacity: 1;    filter: brightness(1.0); }
  50%      { opacity: 0.40; filter: brightness(0.5); }
}

/* ── Edge vignette ── */
.diag-vignette {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 3;
  pointer-events: none;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse 100% 100% at 50% 50%,
    transparent 25%,
    rgba(4,7,15,0.80) 100%
  );
}

/* ── Responsive ── */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .diag-banner-section { height: 240px; }
  .diag-band            { height: 70px; }
  .diag-stage           { gap: 16px; }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .diag-banner-section { height: 190px; }
  .diag-band            { height: 58px; }
  .diag-stage           { gap: 12px; }
}