/* =========================================
   1. Variables & Reset
   ========================================= */
:root {
    --primary: #f43f5e;
    /* Hot Pink */
    --primary-dark: #e11d48;
    --secondary: #06b6d4;
    /* Cyan */
    --bg-main: #0f172a;
    --bg-secondary: #1e293b;
    --bg-card: #1e293b;
    --text-main: #f8fafc;
    --text-light: #94a3b8;
    /* Colorful Rainbow Gradient */
    --gradient-main: linear-gradient(135deg, #f43f5e 0%, #d946ef 50%, #06b6d4 100%);
    --shadow-sm: 0 4px 6px -1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1), 0 2px 4px -1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
    --shadow-md: 0 10px 15px -3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1), 0 4px 6px -2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    --transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

* {
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

body {
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    background-color: var(--bg-main);
    color: var(--text-main);
    line-height: 1.6;
    overflow-x: hidden;
}

a {
    text-decoration: none;
    color: inherit;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

ul {
    list-style: none;
}

/* =========================================
   2. Typography & Utilities
   ========================================= */
h1,
h2,
h3,
h4 {
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

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

.section-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
    padding-top: 4rem;
    /* Added spacing for fixed nav */
    max-width: 800px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
    /* FORCE VISIBILITY */
    opacity: 1 !important;
    transform: none !important;
    visibility: visible !important;
}

/* FINAL SAFETY NET: Force Visibility on likely hidden containers */
section,
.section-spacer,
.get-in-touch,
.contact-form,
.about-text,
.profile-section,
.skills-wrapper {
    opacity: 1 !important;
    visibility: visible !important;
    transform: none !important;
}

.section-header h2 {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    color: #ffffff;
}

.page-header h1 {
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 3rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    text-align: center;
}

.page-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.section-header .sub-header {
    color: var(--text-light);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}

/* Feature Card Visibility Fixes */
.feature-card p,
.expertise-card p {
    color: #cbd5e1;
    /* Force visible text color */
}

/* Why Choose Me Section Visibility Fix */
.why-choose-me .feature-card h3,
.expertise-card h3 {
    color: #ffffff;
}


.btn {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 0.8rem 2rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-weight: 500;
    cursor: pointer;
    border: none;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.btn-primary {
    background: var(--primary);
    color: white;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.4);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
    background: var(--primary-dark);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-secondary {
    background: var(--secondary);
    color: white;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.4);
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
    background: #9333ea;
    /* Darker purple */
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    color: white;
}

/* Premium Glow Effects */
.bg-shape {
    position: absolute;
    width: 400px;
    height: 400px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.15) 0%, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0) 70%);
    border-radius: 50%;
    z-index: -1;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.shape-1 {
    top: -100px;
    left: -100px;
}

.shape-2 {
    bottom: 0;
    right: -100px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.15) 0%, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0) 70%);
}

.shape-3 {
    top: 40%;
    left: 30%;
    width: 200px;
    height: 200px;
    opacity: 0.5;
}

/* Modern Card Style (Bento-like) */
.project-card,
.skill-card,
.service-card,
.timeline-content {
    background: rgba(30, 41, 59, 0.7);
    /* Slightly transparent */
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    /* FORCE VISIBILITY FOR ALL CARDS */
    opacity: 1 !important;
    transform: none !important;
    visibility: visible !important;
}

.project-card:hover,
.skill-card:hover,
.service-card:hover {
    border-color: rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.4);
    box-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.15);
    transform: translateY(-5px);
}

/* Ensure text inside cards is visible */
.expertise-card h3,
.expertise-card p,
.service-card h3,
.service-card p {
    color: #ffffff;
    /* Force white text */
    opacity: 1;
}

.expertise-card p,
.service-card p {
    color: #cbd5e1;
    /* Slightly lighter for body text */
}

/* =========================================
   3. Navbar (Standard + New Color)
   ========================================= */
.navbar {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    z-index: 1000;
    padding: 1rem 0;
    transition: var(--transition);
    /* New Explicit Background Color as requested */
    background: #1e1b4b;
    /* Deep Indigo/Navy */
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.navbar.scrolled {
    background: rgba(30, 27, 75, 0.95);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    padding: 0.8rem 0;
}

.nav-container {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
}

.logo {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-weight: 700;
    /* Gradient Removed for Reliability */
    color: #a855f7;
}

.nav-links {
    display: flex;
    gap: 2rem;
}

.nav-links a {
    color: var(--text-light);
    font-weight: 500;
    position: relative;
}

.nav-links a:hover,
.nav-links a.active {
    color: var(--primary);
}

.nav-links a::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -5px;
    left: 0;
    width: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--primary);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.nav-links a:hover::after,
.nav-links a.active::after {
    width: 100%;
}

.hamburger {
    display: none;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.bar {
    display: block;
    width: 25px;
    height: 3px;
    margin: 5px auto;
    background-color: var(--text-main);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

/* =========================================
   4. Home Page Styles
   ========================================= */
/* =========================================
   4. Home Page Styles
   ========================================= */
.home-main {
    /* Removed global flex to allow natural stacking */
    position: relative;
    padding-bottom: 4rem;
}

.hero {
    min-height: 85vh;
    /* Takes up most of the screen */
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding-top: 60px;
    /* Offset for fixed navbar */
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
}

.home-container {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 4rem;
    width: 100%;
}

.profile-section img {
    width: 300px;
    height: 300px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
    border: 4px solid var(--primary);
    box-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.3);
    animation: float 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes float {
    0% {
        transform: translateY(0);
    }

    50% {
        transform: translateY(-20px);
    }

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

.home-content h1 {
    opacity: 1 !important;
    transform: none !important;
    font-size: 3.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.home-content .role {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.home-content .experience {
    color: var(--text-light);
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    max-width: 600px;
}

.cta-group {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.social-icon {
    width: 45px;
    height: 45px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    color: var(--text-main);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.social-icon:hover {
    background: var(--primary);
    color: white;
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

/* =========================================
   5. Projects Page Styles
   ========================================= */
.page-main {
    padding: 100px 0 50px;
}

.page-header {
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.page-header h1 {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
}

.filter-container {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
}

.filter-btn {
    background: transparent;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    color: var(--text-light);
    padding: 0.6rem 1.5rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.filter-btn.active,
.filter-btn:hover {
    background: var(--primary);
    color: white;
    border-color: var(--primary);
}

/* =========================================
   5. Projects Page Styles
   ========================================= */
.page-main {
    padding: 100px 0 50px;
}

.page-header {
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

/* ... (skipped lines) ... */

.projects-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    /* FORCED 3-COLUMN */
    gap: 2.5rem;
}

.project-card {
    background: #1e293b;
    /* Dark Slate Blue from image */
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 2.5rem;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    transition: var(--transition);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    height: 100%;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.project-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    border-color: rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.3);
}

.project-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
    color: #ffffff;
}

.project-card .desc {
    color: #94a3b8;
    /* Slate gray text */
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.tech-stack {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: #a78bfa;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.tech-stack i {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.tech-stack i:hover {
    color: #ffffff;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.project-links .btn-outline {
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    color: #cbd5e1;
    padding: 0.6rem 1.8rem;
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.project-links .btn-outline:hover {
    background: #ffffff;
    color: #0f172a;
    border-color: #ffffff;
}

/* Featured Section (Restored) */
.featured-project {
    display: flex;
    gap: 4rem;
    align-items: center;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.1), rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.05));
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 4rem;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

.featured-content {
    flex: 1;
}

.featured-image {
    flex: 1;
}

.featured-img-file {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    border-radius: 12px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

/* =========================================
   6. Contact Page Styles (Reconstructed)
   ========================================= */
/* Header Center Align */
.page-header.center-align {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 700px;
    margin: 0 auto 4rem auto;
}

/* Status Badge */
.status-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.1);
    color: #10b981;
    padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    border: 1px solid rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.2);
}

.status-dot {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    background: #10b981;
    border-radius: 50%;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.7);
    animation: pulse-green 2s infinite;
}

@keyframes pulse-green {
    0% {
        transform: scale(0.95);
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.7);
    }

    70% {
        transform: scale(1);
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0);
    }

    100% {
        transform: scale(0.95);
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(16, 185, 129, 0);
    }
}

/* Split Layout */
.contact-split-layout {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.5fr;
    gap: 4rem;
    margin-bottom: 6rem;
}

/* Left Column: Social & Info */
.contact-info-col h3 {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.section-desc {
    color: var(--text-light);
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.social-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.social-card {
    background: var(--bg-secondary);
    padding: 1.5rem;
    border-radius: 12px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.8rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: var(--text-main);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.social-card:hover {
    background: var(--bg-card);
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    border-color: var(--primary);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.social-card .icon {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
}

.direct-contact {
    padding: 1.5rem;
    background: rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.05);
    border-left: 3px solid var(--primary);
    border-radius: 4px;
}

.direct-contact a {
    color: var(--primary);
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* Right Column: Form */
.contact-form {
    background: var(--bg-secondary);
    padding: 2.5rem;
    border-radius: 16px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

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

.form-group label {
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--text-light);
}

.form-group input,
.form-group textarea {
    width: 100%;
    background: rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.08);
    /* Glassy Indigo */
    border: 1px solid rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.2);
    padding: 1rem;
    border-radius: 8px;
    color: var(--text-main);
    font-family: inherit;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.form-group input:focus,
.form-group textarea:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: #818cf8;
    background: rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.15);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.1);
}

.submit-btn {
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    font-size: 1rem;
}

/* Page Footer */
.site-footer {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 3rem 0;
    margin-top: 4rem;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    color: #cbd5e1;
    /* Brighter Gray */
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

/* CTA Section specific matching */
.cta-section {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #6366f1 0%, #a855f7 100%);
    padding: 4rem;
    border-radius: 20px;
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: 6rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.2);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.cta-section h2 {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    color: white;
}

.cta-section p {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.cta-section .btn {
    background: #ffffff;
    color: #6d28d9;
    border: none;
    font-weight: 600;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.cta-section .btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    background: #f8fafc;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 768px) {

    .home-container,
    .contact-split-layout,
    .featured-project,
    .projects-grid,
    .benefits-grid,
    .expertise-grid,
    .services-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        flex-direction: column;
    }

    .hamburger {
        display: block;
        z-index: 1001; /* Ensure button is always clickable above menu */
    }

    .nav-links {
        position: fixed;
        left: -100%;
        top: 0;
        height: 100vh;
        flex-direction: column;
        justify-content: center;
        background-color: var(--bg-main);
        width: 100%;
        text-align: center;
        transition: 0.3s;
        box-shadow: 0 10px 27px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
        gap: 0;
        padding: 2rem 0;
        z-index: 999;
    }

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

    .nav-links li {
        margin: 2rem 0;
    }
}

/* =========================================
   7. About Page Styles
   ========================================= */
.about-split {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.5fr;
    gap: 4rem;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 6rem;
}

.about-image {
    position: relative;
}

.about-img-file {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 400px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.about-img-file:hover {
    transform: scale(1.02) rotate(1deg);
}

.about-text p {
    color: #e2e8f0;
    /* Brighter for Visibility */
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

/* About Page Specific Responsive */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .about-split {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .about-img-file {
        margin: 0 auto 2rem auto;
    }

}

/* =========================================
   8. Skill Cards (Reference Design)
   ========================================= */
.skills-wrapper {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
    gap: 1.5rem;
    padding: 2rem 0;
    margin-top: 4rem;
}

.skill-card {
    background: rgba(30, 41, 59, 0.6);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    /* Subtle border */
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 1.5rem 2rem;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.skill-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    border-color: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.3);
    /* Green glow on hover */
}

.skill-info {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.skill-icon {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--text-main);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.skill-text {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.skill-text h3 {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    margin: 0;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-main);
}

.skill-level {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--text-light);
    margin-top: 2px;
}

.skill-percentage {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #10b981;
    /* Bright Green from image */
    text-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.2);
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .skills-wrapper {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

/* =========================================
   9. Home Page Hero Redesign (Reference)
   ========================================= */

/* Profile Image Update */
.profile-section img {
    border: 8px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    /* Subtle smooth border */
    box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
    /* Deep subtle shadow */
    animation: none;
    /* Removed float for stable look */
    width: 350px;
    height: 350px;
}

/* Typography Updates */
.home-content h1 {
    font-size: 3.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    color: #ffffff;
}

.home-content .role {
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--primary);
    /* Accent color */
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    display: inline-block;
}

.home-content .experience {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: #e2e8f0;
    /* Brighter for Visibility */
    max-width: 600px;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

/* Stats Strip */
.experience-strip {
    background: #1e293b;
    /* Dark Slate to contrast with main bg */
    width: 100%;
    padding: 2rem 0;
    margin-top: -2rem;
    /* Overlap effect if needed, or just positioning */
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.experience-container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-around;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 2rem;
}

.stat-item {
    text-align: center;
}

.stat-item h3 {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    /* Reduced size as requested */
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

/* Animations */
@keyframes fadeInUp {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(30px);
    }

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

.home-content {
    animation: fadeInUp 0.8s ease-out forwards;
}

.experience-strip {
    animation: fadeInUp 0.8s ease-out 0.3s forwards;
    /* Staggered delay */
    opacity: 0;
    /* Star hidden for animation */
}

.profile-section img {
    border: 8px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
    animation: float 6s ease-in-out infinite;
    /* Restored float animation */
    width: 380px;
    /* Slightly larger */
    height: 380px;
}

.stat-item p {
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--text-light);
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* Mobile Adjustments for Hero */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .home-container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        text-align: center;
        gap: 3rem;
    }

    .profile-section img {
        width: 250px;
        height: 250px;
        margin: 0 auto;
    }

    .home-content h1 {
        font-size: 2.5rem;
    }

    .experience-strip {
        margin-top: 2rem;
        padding: 2rem 0;
    }
}

/* =========================================
   10. Services Section (What I Do) - Redesign
   ========================================= */
.expertise-section {
    padding: 6rem 0;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.expertise-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    /* Forced 3 columns as requested */
    gap: 2rem;
}

.expertise-card {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    height: 100%;
    /* Added Background for Consistency & Visibility */
    background: #1e293b;
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 2.5rem;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    height: 100%;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    /* Animation Disabled */
    opacity: 1;
    transform: none;
}

/* Staggered Animations */
.expertise-card:nth-child(1) {
    animation-delay: 0.2s;
}

.expertise-card:nth-child(2) {
    animation-delay: 0.4s;
}

.expertise-card:nth-child(3) {
    animation-delay: 0.6s;
}

.expertise-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    border-color: rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.3);
}

.expertise-card .card-icon {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    background: rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.1);
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    color: #818cf8;
    /* Indigo accent */
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.expertise-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    color: #ffffff;
}

.expertise-card p {
    color: #94a3b8;
    line-height: 1.7;
    font-size: 1rem;
}

/* Responsive fallback */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .expertise-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
    }
}

/* =========================================
   11. Why Choose Me Section (Same Stacher)
   ========================================= */
.why-choose-section {
    padding: 6rem 0;
    position: relative;
}

.benefits-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    /* FORCED 3-COLUMN */
    gap: 2rem;
}

.benefit-card {
    background: #1e293b;
    /* SAME Dark Slate Blue */
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 2.5rem;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    transition: var(--transition);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    height: 100%;
}

.benefit-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    border-color: rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.3);
    /* Purple accent for variety */
}

.benefit-icon {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    background: rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.1);
    /* Purple tint */
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    color: #a855f7;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.benefit-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    color: #ffffff;
}

.benefit-card p {
    color: #94a3b8;
    line-height: 1.7;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

/* =========================================
   12. Get in Touch Section (CTA)
   ========================================= */
.get-in-touch {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #4f46e5 0%, #7c3aed 100%);
    padding: 6rem 2rem;
    border-radius: 24px;
    text-align: center;
    margin: 8rem auto 4rem auto;
    max-width: 1000px;
    box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.3);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.get-in-touch::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -50%;
    left: -50%;
    width: 200%;
    height: 200%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) 0%, transparent 60%);
    animation: rotate-bg 20s linear infinite;
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
}

@keyframes rotate-bg {
    0% {
        transform: rotate(0deg);
    }

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

.get-in-touch h2 {
    font-size: 3rem;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.get-in-touch p {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
    max-width: 700px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.btn-white {
    background: #ffffff;
    color: #6366f1;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 1.2rem 3rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    display: inline-block;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.btn-white:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    background: #f8fafc;
    color: #4f46e5;
}

/* =========================================
   13. Scroll Animation Utility
   ========================================= */
/* =========================================
   13. Scroll Animation Utility (Premium Feel)
   ========================================= */
.fade-on-scroll {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(40px) scale(0.98);
    transition: opacity 1s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1), transform 1s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
    will-change: opacity, transform;
}

.fade-on-scroll.visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
}

/* Staggered Delays for Grid Items */
.project-card:nth-child(1),
.service-card:nth-child(1),
.expertise-card:nth-child(1) {
    transition-delay: 0.1s;
}

.project-card:nth-child(2),
.service-card:nth-child(2),
.expertise-card:nth-child(2) {
    transition-delay: 0.2s;
}

.project-card:nth-child(3),
.service-card:nth-child(3),
.expertise-card:nth-child(3) {
    transition-delay: 0.3s;
}

.project-card:nth-child(4),
.service-card:nth-child(4),
.expertise-card:nth-child(4) {
    transition-delay: 0.4s;
}

.timeline-item:nth-child(odd) .timeline-content {
    transition-delay: 0.1s;
}

.timeline-item:nth-child(even) .timeline-content {
    transition-delay: 0.3s;
}

/* =========================================
   9. Services Section (About Page) - Updated to Match Home
   ========================================= */
.services-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    /* FORCED 3-COLUMN LIKE HOME */
    gap: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .services-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
    }
}

.service-card {
    background: #1e293b;
    /* Dark Slate Blue */
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 2.5rem;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    transition: var(--transition);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    height: 100%;
    /* Animation Disabled */
    opacity: 1;
    transform: none;
}

.service-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    border-color: rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.3);
}

.service-card .icon-box {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    background: rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.1);
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    color: #818cf8;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.service-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    color: #ffffff;
}

.service-card p {
    color: #94a3b8;
    line-height: 1.7;
    font-size: 1rem;
}

/* =========================================
   10. Journey/Experince Section - Bento Style
   ========================================= */
.timeline {
    position: relative;
    max-width: 1000px;
    /* Wider to accommodate cards */
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.timeline::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    width: 2px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    top: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 20px;
    margin-left: -1px;
}

.timeline-item {
    position: relative;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
    padding-left: 60px;
}

.timeline-dot {
    position: absolute;
    left: 11px;
    top: 0;
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--primary);
    border: 4px solid var(--bg-main);
    z-index: 1;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.2);
}

.timeline-content {
    background: #1e293b;
    /* Dark Slate Blue */
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 2.5rem;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    transition: var(--transition);
    /* Animation Disabled */
    opacity: 1;
    transform: none;
}




/* Force White Text on Dark Cards */
.timeline-content,
.service-card,
.project-card,
.benefit-card,
.expertise-card {
    color: #ffffff;
}

.timeline-content h3,
.service-card h3,
.project-card h3,
.benefit-card h3,
.expertise-card h3 {
    color: #ffffff !important;
}

.timeline-content p,
.service-card p,
.project-card p,
.benefit-card p,
.expertise-card p {
    color: #e2e8f0 !important;
    /* Very Light Gray */
}

/* Timeline Text Visibility */
.timeline-content h3 {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    color: #ffffff;
}

.timeline-content p {
    color: #94a3b8;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.timeline-date {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    color: #a78bfa;
    /* Light Purple */
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.timeline-role {
    display: block;
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: #cbd5e1;
    /* Lighter Gray */
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.timeline-list-wrapper h4 {
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.timeline-list li {
    color: #94a3b8;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 1.2rem;
}

.timeline-list li::before {
    content: '•';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    color: var(--primary);
}

/* =========================================
   14. About Page CTA
   ========================================= */
.about-cta {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1e293b 0%, #0f172a 100%);
    padding: 4rem 2rem;
    border-radius: 20px;
    text-align: center;
    margin: 4rem auto;
    max-width: 900px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.about-cta h2 {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.about-cta p {
    color: var(--text-light);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    max-width: 600px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
}

/* =========================================
   15. Testimonials Section
   ========================================= */
.testimonials-section {
    padding: 6rem 0;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.testimonials-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 2rem;
}

.testimonial-card {
    background: #1e293b;
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 2.5rem;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    height: 100%;
    color: #ffffff;
}

.testimonial-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    border-color: rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.3); /* Cyan highlight on hover */
}

.testimonial-content {
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.quote-icon {
    font-size: 2rem;
    color: var(--secondary);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    opacity: 0.8;
}

.testimonial-content p {
    color: #cbd5e1;
    font-style: italic;
    line-height: 1.8;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
}

.testimonial-author {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    padding-top: 1.5rem;
}

.author-avatar {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 2rem;
    color: #4f46e5;
}

.author-info h4 {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: #ffffff;
}

.author-info span {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--text-light);
}

/* =========================================
   16. Workflow Section (Projects Page)
   ========================================= */
.workflow-section {
    padding: 6rem 0;
    position: relative;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.workflow-steps {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 2rem;
    margin-top: 3rem;
}

.step {
    background: #1e293b;
    /* Dark Slate Blue */
    padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
    border-radius: 20px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    text-align: center;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    opacity: 0;
    /* For animation */
    animation: fadeInUp 0.8s ease-out forwards;
}

.step:nth-child(1) {
    animation-delay: 0.1s;
}

.step:nth-child(2) {
    animation-delay: 0.3s;
}

.step:nth-child(3) {
    animation-delay: 0.5s;
}

.step:nth-child(4) {
    animation-delay: 0.7s;
}

.step:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    border-color: rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.4);
    /* Primary Color Glow */
}

.step-icon {
    font-size: 3rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: 50%;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.step:hover .step-icon {
    transform: scale(1.1) rotate(5deg);
    background: rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.1);
}

.step h3 {
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.step p {
    color: #94a3b8;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .workflow-steps {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .workflow-steps {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .workflow-section {
        padding: 4rem 2rem;
    }
}

/* Force Mobile Grids (Fixing Order Override) */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .projects-grid,
    .benefits-grid,
    .expertise-grid,
    .services-grid,
    .testimonials-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    }
}