style.css

@font-face {
  font-family: 'Zero Master';
  src: url('./Zero Master Regular.ttf') format('truetype');
  font-weight: normal;
  font-style: normal;
  font-display: swap;
}

/* ========================================
   BASIC RESET & GLOBAL STYLES
======================================== */
* {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

body,
html {
  -webkit-user-select: none;
  user-select: none;
  min-height: 100vh;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  background: transparent;
}

html {
  background: #000; /* Foundational solid black */
}

.scroll-container {
  background: transparent !important;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.svg-defs {
  position: absolute;
}

/* Galaxy Background Container */
.galaxy-bg-container {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  z-index: -1;
  pointer-events: none;
  background: #000;
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *,
  *::before,
  *::after {
    animation-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
    transition-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    scroll-behavior: auto !important;
  }

  .particles,
  .retina-scan-line,
  .cursor-ring {
    display: none !important;
  }
}

/* Skip-to-Content Link for Accessibility */
.skip-to-content {
  position: absolute;
  top: -40px;
  left: 0;
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: #000;
  padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  z-index: 10001;
  font-weight: 700;
  border-radius: 0 0 4px 0;
}

.skip-to-content:focus {
  top: 0;
}

:where(a, button, input, textarea, select, [role="button"], [tabindex]):focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--color-primary);
  outline-offset: 4px;
}

/* ========================================
   CSS ROOT VARIABLES
======================================== */
:root {
  --font-heading: 'Zero Master', sans-serif;
  --font-subheading: 'Oxanium', sans-serif;
  --font-body: 'Exo 2', sans-serif;
  --font-mono: 'Space Mono', monospace;
  --font-glitch: 'Major Mono Display', monospace;
  --font-retro: 'VT323', monospace;
  --font-details: 'Zen Dots', 'Michroma';
  
  /* Colors - CHROME_CORE Palette */
  --color-primary: #00FFD1;      /* Electric Mint */
  --color-secondary: #CCFF00;    /* Phosphor Lime */
  --color-accent: #FFFFFF;       /* Pure White */
  --color-background: #000;
  --color-background-secondary: #000;
  --color-text-primary: #f2f2f2; /* Slate White (OLED-Safe) */
  --color-text-secondary: #94a3b8; /* Technical Slate */
  --color-text-muted: #64748b;   /* Deep Metadata */

  /* Neon Glow Colors */
  --color-neon-cyan: #00FFD1;
  --color-neon-blue: #00FFFF;
  --color-neon-purple: #CCFF00;
  --color-neon-pink: #FFFFFF;

  /* Spacing - Consistent Scale */
  --spacing-xs: 0.5rem; /* 8px */
  --spacing-sm: 0.75rem; /* 12px */
  --spacing-md: 1rem; /* 16px */
  --spacing-lg: 1.5rem; /* 24px */
  --spacing-xl: 2rem; /* 32px */
  --spacing-2xl: 2.5rem; /* 40px */
  --spacing-3xl: 3rem; /* 48px */
  --spacing-4xl: 3.75rem; /* 60px */

  /* Font Sizes */
  --font-xs: 0.75rem; /* 12px */
  --font-sm: 0.875rem; /* 14px */
  --font-base: 1rem; /* 16px */
  --font-lg: 1.25rem; /* 20px */
  --font-xl: 1.5rem; /* 24px */
  --font-2xl: 2rem; /* 32px */
  --font-3xl: 2.5rem; /* 40px */
  --font-4xl: 3.5rem; /* 56px */

  /* Border Radius */
  --radius-sm: 0.5rem; /* 8px */
  --radius-md: 0.625rem; /* 10px */
  --radius-lg: 1.25rem; /* 20px */
  --radius-xl: 1.875rem; /* 30px */
  --radius-full: 50%;

  /* Transitions */
  --transition-fast: 0.3s ease;
  --transition-normal: 0.5s ease;
  --transition-slow: 1s ease;

  /* Shadows */
  --shadow-sm: 0 0 12px rgba(0, 255, 209, 0.2);
  --shadow-md: 0 0 15px rgba(204, 255, 0, 0.2);
  --shadow-lg: 0 -2px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  --shadow-glow: 0 0 10px var(--color-primary), 0 0 20px var(--color-primary);

  /* Z-Index Scale */
  --z-navbar: 1000;
  --z-modal: 1001;
  --z-tooltip: 999;
  --z-toast: 10000;
  --z-loader: 9999;

  /* Container Widths */
  --container-sm: 11.25rem; /* 180px */
  --container-md: 21.875rem; /* 350px */
  --container-lg: 25rem; /* 400px */

  /* Animation Durations */
  --duration-fast: 0.8s;
  --duration-normal: 1.5s;
  --duration-slow: 2s;
  --duration-rotate: 12s;
  --project-card-height: 16.875rem;
  --project-card-image-height: 10.625rem;
  --project-card-image-height-mobile: 10rem;

  /* Section Rhythm */
  --section-padding-y: var(--spacing-4xl);
  --section-padding-x: var(--spacing-xl);
  --section-padding: var(--section-padding-y) var(--section-padding-x);
  --section-padding-y-mobile: var(--spacing-xl);
  --section-padding-x-mobile: var(--spacing-md);
  --section-title-size: clamp(1.8rem, 5vw, 2.5rem);
}

/* ========================================
   TOAST NOTIFICATIONS
======================================== */
.toast {
  position: fixed;
  top: var(--spacing-xl);
  right: var(--spacing-xl);
  min-width: 300px;
  padding: var(--spacing-lg) var(--spacing-xl);
  background: rgba(15, 15, 15, 0.95);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0, 255, 247, 0.3);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-primary);
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
  font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--spacing-md);
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(400px);
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.68, -0.55, 0.265, 1.55);
  z-index: var(--z-toast);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.toast.show {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateX(0);
  pointer-events: all;
}

.toast.success {
  border-color: #39ff14;
}

.toast.error {
  border-color: #ff4444;
}

.toast.info {
  border-color: #00fff7;
}

.toast.warning {
  border-color: #ffaa00;
}

.toast-message {
  flex: 1;
  font-size: var(--font-sm);
}

/* Tech Labels & Systematic Annotations */
.tech-label {
  font-family: var(--font-glitch);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  letter-spacing: 0.25rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  display: block;
  opacity: 0.85;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

/* ========================================
   BASIC STYLES CONTINUE
======================================== */

/* Loading Screen */
.loading-screen {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: #000;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  z-index: 10000;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Floating Particles */
.particles {
  position: absolute;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

.particles::before,
.particles::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  width: 4px;
  height: 4px;
  background: rgba(0, 255, 209, 0.6);
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 
    100px 200px 0 rgba(0, 255, 209, 0.4),
    300px 100px 0 rgba(255, 0, 110, 0.4),
    500px 300px 0 rgba(0, 255, 209, 0.4),
    700px 150px 0 rgba(255, 0, 110, 0.4),
    200px 400px 0 rgba(0, 255, 209, 0.4),
    900px 250px 0 rgba(255, 0, 110, 0.4),
    150px 500px 0 rgba(0, 255, 209, 0.4),
    600px 450px 0 rgba(255, 0, 110, 0.4),
    400px 50px 0 rgba(0, 255, 209, 0.4),
    800px 400px 0 rgba(255, 0, 110, 0.4),
    250px 300px 0 rgba(0, 255, 209, 0.4),
    950px 100px 0 rgba(255, 0, 110, 0.4);
  animation: particleFloat 15s linear infinite;
}

.particles::after {
  box-shadow: 
    150px 150px 0 rgba(255, 0, 110, 0.4),
    350px 250px 0 rgba(0, 255, 209, 0.4),
    550px 350px 0 rgba(255, 0, 110, 0.4),
    750px 200px 0 rgba(0, 255, 209, 0.4),
    250px 450px 0 rgba(255, 0, 110, 0.4),
    850px 300px 0 rgba(0, 255, 209, 0.4),
    100px 550px 0 rgba(255, 0, 110, 0.4),
    650px 500px 0 rgba(0, 255, 209, 0.4),
    450px 100px 0 rgba(255, 0, 110, 0.4),
    850px 450px 0 rgba(0, 255, 209, 0.4),
    300px 350px 0 rgba(255, 0, 110, 0.4),
    900px 150px 0 rgba(0, 255, 209, 0.4);
  animation: particleFloat 20s linear infinite reverse;
}

@keyframes particleFloat {
  0% { 
    transform: translateY(0) translateX(0);
    opacity: 0;
  }
  10% {
    opacity: 1;
  }
  90% {
    opacity: 1;
  }
  100% { 
    transform: translateY(-100vh) translateX(50px);
    opacity: 0;
  }
}

.loading-screen.hidden {
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: all 0.5s ease-out;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.loading-container {
  background: rgba(20, 20, 30, 0.4);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 255, 255, 0.3);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 2.5rem 1.5rem;
  width: 90%;
  max-width: 380px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0, 255, 255, 0.1),
              0 0 50px rgba(255, 0, 110, 0.2),
              inset 0 0 20px rgba(0, 255, 255, 0.05);
  text-align: center;
}

.loading-logo {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
}

.logo-part {
  width: 100px;
  height: 100px;
  opacity: 0;
  position: relative;
  fill: none; /* Prepare for tracing */
  stroke: var(--color-primary);
  stroke-width: 2;
  stroke-linecap: round;
  stroke-linejoin: round;
  stroke-dasharray: 2000;
  stroke-dashoffset: 2000;
  transition: fill 0.5s ease;
}

.logo-part.filled {
  fill: url(#chrome-gradient) !important;
  stroke: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
}

.logo-p {
  margin-right: -23px;
}

.logo-x {
  z-index: 2;
  margin-left: -15px;
  margin-right: -30px;
  margin-top: -23px;
  width: 75px;
  height: 75px;
}

.logo-4 {
  margin-left: -25px;
  margin-top: -48px;
  width: 100px;
  height: 100px;
  z-index: 3;
}

/* Desktop adjustments */
@media screen and (min-width: 769px) {
  .logo-part {
    width: 160px;
    height: 160px;
  }
  
  .logo-p {
    margin-right: -37px;
  }
  
  .logo-x {
    margin-left: -24px;
    margin-right: -48px;
    margin-top: -40px;
    width: 120px;
    height: 120px;
  }
  
  .logo-4 {
    margin-left: -40px;
    margin-top: -80px;
    width: 160px;
    height: 160px;
  }
}

/* Quantum Trace & Warp Speed Effects */
.warp-vision {
  filter: blur(20px) brightness(2) !important;
  transition: filter 0.4s ease-out;
}

@keyframes shake {
  0% { transform: translate(1px, 1px) rotate(0deg); }
  10% { transform: translate(-1px, -2px) rotate(-1deg); }
  20% { transform: translate(-3px, 0px) rotate(1deg); }
  30% { transform: translate(3px, 2px) rotate(0deg); }
  40% { transform: translate(1px, -1px) rotate(1deg); }
  50% { transform: translate(-1px, 2px) rotate(-1deg); }
  60% { transform: translate(-3px, 1px) rotate(0deg); }
  70% { transform: translate(3px, 1px) rotate(-1deg); }
  80% { transform: translate(-1px, -1px) rotate(1deg); }
  90% { transform: translate(1px, 2px) rotate(0deg); }
  100% { transform: translate(1px, -2px) rotate(-1deg); }
}

.screen-shake {
  animation: shake 0.3s infinite;
}


/* REDUNDANT ELEMENTS REMOVED BY USER REQUEST (MINIMALIST RE-DESIGN) */
.terminal-output,
.progress-container,
.progress-text {
  display: none !important;
}

/* ========================================
   GLITCH SLICER ANIMATIONS 
   ======================================== */

.logo-glitching {
  position: relative;
  animation: 
    glitch-slicer 0.2s linear infinite,
    glitch-color 0.1s linear infinite,
    glitch-shatter 0.6s cubic-bezier(1, 0, 0, 1) forwards;
  will-change: transform, clip-path, filter;
  z-index: 100;
}

@keyframes glitch-slicer {
  0%   { clip-path: polygon(0 2%, 100% 2%, 100% 5%, 0 5%); transform: translate(0); }
  20%  { clip-path: polygon(0 15%, 100% 15%, 100% 15%, 0 15%); transform: translate(-5px); }
  30%  { clip-path: polygon(0 10%, 100% 10%, 100% 20%, 0 20%); transform: translate(5px); }
  40%  { clip-path: polygon(0 1%, 100% 1%, 100% 2%, 0 2%); transform: translate(-5px); }
  50%  { clip-path: polygon(0 33%, 100% 33%, 100% 33%, 0 33%); transform: translate(0); }
  55%  { clip-path: polygon(0 44%, 100% 44%, 100% 44%, 0 44%); transform: translate(10px); }
  70%  { clip-path: polygon(0 50%, 100% 50%, 100% 20%, 0 20%); transform: translate(-10px); }
  80%  { clip-path: polygon(0 70%, 100% 70%, 100% 70%, 0 70%); transform: translate(0); }
  90%  { clip-path: polygon(0 80%, 100% 80%, 100% 80%, 0 80%); transform: translate(-5px); }
  100% { clip-path: polygon(0 2%, 100% 2%, 100% 5%, 0 5%); transform: translate(0); }
}

@keyframes glitch-color {
  0% { filter: drop-shadow(2px 0 0 #00f0ff) drop-shadow(-2px 0 0 #ff007a); }
  25% { filter: drop-shadow(-3px 0 0 #00f0ff) drop-shadow(3px 0 0 #ff007a); }
  50% { filter: drop-shadow(5px 0 0 #00f0ff) drop-shadow(-5px 0 0 #ff007a); }
  75% { filter: drop-shadow(-1px 0 0 #00f0ff) drop-shadow(1px 0 0 #ff007a); }
  100% { filter: drop-shadow(2px 0 0 #00f0ff) drop-shadow(-2px 0 0 #ff007a); }
}

@keyframes glitch-shatter {
  0% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1) rotate(0deg); }
  30% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1.1) rotate(2deg); }
  100% { opacity: 0; transform: scale(3) rotate(-10deg) translate(100px, -50px); filter: blur(20px); }
}

/* Logo transition animation */
@keyframes logoTransition {
  0% {
    transform: scale(1) translate(0, 0);
    opacity: 1;
  }
  50% {
    transform: scale(0.3) translate(0, 0);
    opacity: 0.7;
  }
  100% {
    transform: scale(0.35) translate(var(--logo-x), var(--logo-y));
    opacity: 1;
  }
}

.scroll-container {
  width: 100%;
}

.hero-section,
.about-section,
.skills-section,
.section-project {
  min-height: 100vh;
  width: 100%;
  position: relative;
}

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

::-webkit-scrollbar {
  display: none;
}

body {
  -ms-overflow-style: none;
}

a {
  text-decoration: none;
}

/* Utility sizes used by lord-icon elements (replaces inline styles) */
.icon-20 {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
}

.icon-24 {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
}

.icon-30 {
  width: 30px;
  height: 30px;
}

.sparkle-canvas {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 5;
}

/* ========================================
   1. NAVBAR SECTION
======================================== */
.navbar {
  position: fixed;
  width: 100%;
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  padding: var(--spacing-sm) var(--spacing-lg);
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  z-index: var(--z-navbar);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, background 0.3s ease, backdrop-filter 0.3s ease;
}



.glow-text {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  text-shadow: 0 0 5px var(--color-primary), 0 0 10px var(--color-primary);
}

.navbar .container {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  max-width: 100%;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

.nav-links {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.3rem;
  margin-left: auto;
}

.nav-links li {
  margin-left: var(--spacing-sm);
  position: relative;
}

.nav-links li a {
  color: rgba(0, 255, 247, 0.9);
  font-family: var(--font-details);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: clamp(0.75rem, 1.5vw, 0.9rem);
  padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
  display: inline-block;
  position: relative;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.nav-links li a::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--color-primary);
  transition: width 0.3s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--color-primary);
}

.nav-links li a:hover {
  color: #fff;
  text-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--color-primary);
}

.nav-links li a:hover::after {
  width: 80%;
}

.navbar-logo {
  width: 45px;
  height: auto;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 6px rgba(0, 255, 247, 0.5));
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.navbar-logo:hover {
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 12px rgba(0, 255, 247, 0.8));
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.menu-icon {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  cursor: pointer;
  width: 28px;
  height: 24px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10000;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

/* Expand clickable area for better mobile accessibility */
.menu-icon::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -15px;
  bottom: -15px;
  left: -15px;
  right: -15px;
}

/* Nav links hidden by default on all screen sizes */
.nav-links {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100vw;
  height: 100vh;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(15px);
  backdrop-filter: blur(15px);
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2rem;
  z-index: var(--z-loader);
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateX(100%);
  transition: transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1), opacity 0.32s ease, visibility 0.32s ease;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 0;
  list-style: none;
}

.nav-links::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%;
  left: -50%;
  width: 200%;
  height: 200%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.03) 0%, transparent 70%);
  animation: pulse 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes pulse {
  0%, 100% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 0.3; }
  50% { transform: scale(1.2); opacity: 0.6; }
}

.nav-links.show {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateX(0);
}

.nav-item {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(100%);
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
}

.nav-links li {
  margin-left: 0;
}

.nav-links li a {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 4vw, 2rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.2rem;
  text-shadow: none;
  position: relative;
  padding: 1rem 2rem;
  display: inline-block;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  background: transparent;
}

.nav-links li a::before {
  content: '>';
  position: absolute;
  left: -25px;
  opacity: 0;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  transform: translateX(-10px);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.nav-links li a:hover::before,
.nav-links li a:active::before {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateX(0);
}

.nav-links li a:hover,
.nav-links li a:active {
  color: var(--color-accent);
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.05), transparent);
  transform: translateX(8px);
  letter-spacing: 0.25rem;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--color-accent);
  padding-left: calc(2rem - 3px);
}

.nav-links li a:active {
  transform: translateX(8px) scale(0.98);
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.1), transparent);
}

/* Keyboard Navigation Focus States */
.nav-links li a:focus,
.nav-links li a:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--color-primary);
  outline-offset: 4px;
  border-radius: 2px;
}

/* Navbar Responsive - Keep mobile-specific adjustments */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .navbar-logo {
    width: 36px;
  }
}

/* Menu icon hamburger lines for all screen sizes */
.retina-scan-line {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--color-primary), var(--color-secondary), transparent);
  animation: retinaScan 4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) infinite;
  z-index: 2;
  box-shadow: 0 0 15px var(--color-primary);
}

.menu-line {
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--color-accent);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.menu-line:nth-child(1) {
  top: 0;
}

.menu-line:nth-child(2) {
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 70%;
  right: 0;
  left: auto;
}

.menu-line:nth-child(3) {
  bottom: 0;
}

/* Active state - Transform to X */
.menu-icon.active .menu-line:nth-child(1) {
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%) rotate(45deg);
}

.menu-icon.active .menu-line:nth-child(2) {
  opacity: 0;
  width: 100%;
  left: 0;
  transform: translateY(-50%) translateX(-20px);
}

.menu-icon.active .menu-line:nth-child(3) {
  bottom: 50%;
  transform: translateY(50%) rotate(-45deg);
}

.menu-icon:active {
  transform: scale(0.9);
}

.menu-icon:hover .menu-line,
.menu-icon:focus-visible .menu-line {
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(0, 255, 209, 0.7);
}

.menu-icon:focus,
.menu-icon:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--color-primary);
  outline-offset: 4px;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

/* ========================================
   2. HERO SECTION
======================================== */
.hero-section {
  background: transparent;
  min-height: 100vh;
  position: relative;
  padding: 140px 10%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr;
  gap: 4rem;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1400px;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.hero-content {
  text-align: left;
  opacity: 0;
  animation: revealLeft 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) forwards;
  animation-delay: 0.8s;
}

@keyframes revealLeft {
  0% { transform: translateX(-50px); opacity: 0; }
  100% { transform: translateX(0); opacity: 1; }
}

.hero-visual {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  opacity: 0;
  animation: revealRight 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) forwards;
  animation-delay: 1s;
}

@keyframes revealRight {
  0% { transform: translateX(50px); opacity: 0; }
  100% { transform: translateX(0); opacity: 1; }
}

.hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(3rem, 8vw, 6rem);
  line-height: 1;
  font-weight: 900;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.hero-title .pulse-text {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  text-shadow: 
    0 0 20px rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.4),
    0 0 40px rgba(99, 91, 255, 0.3);
  animation: textPulse 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes textPulse {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 1; filter: brightness(1); }
  50% { opacity: 0.8; filter: brightness(1.2); }
}

.hero-description {
  font-family: "Plus Jakarta Sans", sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.15rem);
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.8;
  max-width: 500px;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
  font-weight: 300;
}

.hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  align-items: center;
}

/* ========================================
   GLOBAL CYBER BUTTON SYSTEM
   ======================================== */

.btn-sleek,
.btn-outline,
.detail-nav-btn,
.send-btn,
.close-detail {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.8rem;
  padding: 1rem 2.2rem;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.15rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  text-decoration: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1);
  clip-path: polygon(18px 0%, 100% 0%, calc(100% - 18px) 100%, 0% 100%);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: none;
}

/* Base Slicer Layer for all buttons */
.btn-sleek::after,
.btn-outline::after,
.detail-nav-btn::after,
.send-btn::after,
.close-detail::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  background: var(--color-primary);
  opacity: 0;
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
  clip-path: polygon(18px 0%, 100% 0%, calc(100% - 18px) 100%, 0% 100%);
}

.btn-sleek {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: #000 !important;
  box-shadow: -5px 0 15px rgba(0, 255, 209, 0.2);
}

.btn-outline {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-primary);
}

.btn-sleek:hover,
.btn-outline:hover,
.detail-nav-btn:hover,
.send-btn:hover,
.close-detail:hover {
  background: #ff003c !important;
  color: #fff !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(255, 0, 60, 0.4);
  transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.02);
}


/* Slicer Animation Trigger */
.btn-sleek:hover::after,
.btn-outline:hover::after,
.detail-nav-btn:hover::after,
.send-btn:hover::after,
.close-detail:hover::after {
  opacity: 0.4;
  background: #fff;
  animation: glitch-slicer-stationary 0.3s steps(2, end) infinite;
}

.btn-sleek:hover,
.btn-outline:hover {
  text-shadow: 2px 0 0 #ff003c, -2px 0 0 #00fff7;
  animation: text-jitter 0.1s infinite;
}

@keyframes text-jitter {
  0% { text-shadow: 2px 0 0 #ff003c, -2px 0 0 #00fff7; }
  50% { text-shadow: -2px 0 0 #ff003c, 2px 0 0 #00fff7; }
  100% { text-shadow: 2px 0 0 #ff003c, -2px 0 0 #00fff7; }
}

@keyframes glitch-slicer-stationary {
  0%   { clip-path: polygon(0 10%, 100% 10%, 100% 11%, 0 11%); }
  20%  { clip-path: polygon(0 40%, 100% 40%, 100% 42%, 0 42%); }
  40%  { clip-path: polygon(0 60%, 100% 60%, 100% 61%, 0 61%); }
  60%  { clip-path: polygon(0 80%, 100% 80%, 100% 82%, 0 82%); }
  80%  { clip-path: polygon(0 20%, 100% 20%, 100% 22%, 0 22%); }
  100% { clip-path: polygon(0 50%, 100% 50%, 100% 51%, 0 51%); }
}


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

.hero-frame {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 340px;
  height: 400px;
  background: rgba(99, 91, 255, 0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(99, 91, 255, 0.1);
  padding: 1rem;
}

.hero-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
  mix-blend-mode: lighten;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 20px rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.2));
}

.frame-bracket {
  position: absolute;
  width: 30px;
  height: 30px;
  border: 2px solid var(--color-primary);
  z-index: 3;
}

.br-tl { top: -10px; left: -10px; border-right: none; border-bottom: none; }
.br-br { bottom: -10px; right: -10px; border-left: none; border-top: none; }

.frame-id {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 20px;
  left: 20px;
  font-family: "JetBrains Mono", monospace;
  font-size: 0.6rem;
  color: rgba(0, 255, 209, 0.5);
  letter-spacing: 0.3rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.subtitle {
  display: none;
}

/* Hero Section Responsive */
@media screen and (max-width: 1024px) {
  .hero-section {
    padding: 100px 5%;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .hero-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 3rem;
  }

  .hero-content {
    text-align: center;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
  }

  .hero-description {
    margin: 0 auto 3rem;
  }

  .hero-actions {
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .hero-frame {
    max-width: 320px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
}

@media screen and (max-width: 600px) {
  .hero-title {
    font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 12vw, 3.5rem);
  }

  .hero-actions {
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .btn-sleek, .btn-outline {
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
    justify-content: center;
  }

}

@media screen and (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    text-align: center;
  }
  
  .hero-visual {
    display: flex !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    margin-top: 2rem;
    order: 2; /* After buttons */
    width: 100%;
  }
  
  .hero-frame {
    width: 280px;
    height: 350px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
}

/* ========================================
   3. ABOUT SECTION - NEURAL_GRID
======================================== */
.about-section {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  min-height: 100vh;
  background: transparent;
  padding: var(--section-padding);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.about-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: repeating-linear-gradient(
    0deg,
    transparent,
    transparent 2px,
    rgba(0, 255, 255, 0.008) 2px,
    rgba(0, 255, 255, 0.008) 4px
  );
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

.hero-title {
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 8vw, 5rem);
  line-height: 1.1;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
}

/* Section Header System (Shared) */
.about-header,
.section-header,
.fusion-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-xl);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
}

.about-header-tag,
.tech-tag,
.fusion-header-tag {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-glitch);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  color: rgba(0, 255, 255, 0.5);
  letter-spacing: 0.25em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.section-title,
.about-title {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3.5rem);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  
  /* Color Shifting Gradient */
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg, 
    #00f0ff 0%, 
    #00ffc8 25%, 
    #7000ff 50%, 
    #00f0ff 75%,
    #00ffc8 100%
  );
  background-size: 400% auto;
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  animation: headerShine 12s linear infinite;

  /* Subtle, Reduced Glow */
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 5px rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.4));
}

@keyframes headerShine {
  0% { background-position: 0% center; }
  100% { background-position: 400% center; }
}

.about-header-line,
.header-line,
.fusion-header-line {
  width: 200px;
  height: 2px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--color-neon-cyan), var(--color-neon-purple), transparent);
  border-radius: 2px;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(0, 255, 209, 0.4);
}

/* About Content - Split Layout */
.about-content {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: flex-start; /* Aligned left to keep card readable */
  gap: 3rem;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1200px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none; /* Allow mouse interaction with canvas through container */
}

.neural-visualizer-spacer {
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  pointer-events: auto;
  min-height: 200px;
}

/* Operator Profile Card */
.operator-card {
  flex: 0 1 520px;
  background: rgba(10, 10, 15, 0.4);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.2);
  border-top: 2px solid var(--color-neon-cyan);
  padding: 2.5rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(15px);
  backdrop-filter: blur(15px);
  pointer-events: auto; /* Re-enable for card interactions */
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
}

.operator-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: repeating-linear-gradient(
    0deg,
    transparent,
    transparent 3px,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.008) 3px,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.008) 4px
  );
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

.operator-card-accent {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-neon-cyan), transparent);
}

.hero-logo-3d {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  cursor: grab;
}

.hero-logo-3d:active {
  cursor: grabbing;
}

.hero-logo-3d canvas {
  width: 100% !important;
  height: 100% !important;
  object-fit: contain;
}

/* Corner Bracket Decorations */
.corner-bracket {
  position: absolute;
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  z-index: 3;
}

.corner-tl {
  top: 8px;
  left: 8px;
  border-top: 2px solid var(--color-neon-cyan);
  border-left: 2px solid var(--color-neon-cyan);
}

.corner-tr {
  top: 8px;
  right: 8px;
  border-top: 2px solid var(--color-neon-cyan);
  border-right: 2px solid var(--color-neon-cyan);
}

.corner-bl {
  bottom: 8px;
  left: 8px;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--color-neon-cyan);
  border-left: 2px solid var(--color-neon-cyan);
}

.corner-br {
  bottom: 8px;
  right: 8px;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--color-neon-cyan);
  border-right: 2px solid var(--color-neon-cyan);
}

.operator-tag {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-glitch);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  color: rgba(0, 255, 209, 0.6);
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.operator-name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3rem);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.15rem;
  text-shadow: 
    0 0 15px rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.4),
    0 0 30px rgba(99, 91, 255, 0.3);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.operator-role {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  letter-spacing: 0.03rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.operator-bio {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: rgba(185, 202, 201, 0.7);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Stats Row */
.operator-stats {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.stat-block {
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 0.75rem 0.5rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.1);
  border-top: 2px solid var(--color-neon-cyan);
  background: rgba(14, 14, 14, 0.3);
}

.stat-block + .stat-block {
  border-left: none;
}

.operator-stats .stat-label {
  font-family: 'Courier New', monospace;
  font-size: 0.5rem;
  color: rgba(131, 148, 147, 0.6);
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
}

.operator-stats .stat-value {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-weight: 700;
  text-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.4);
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.stat-unit {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.6rem;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-top: 0.15rem;
}

/* =========================================
   NEURAL DATA FLOW VISUALIZER
========================================= */
/* Three.js Canvas Container */
.neural-canvas-container {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  z-index: 1;
}

@media screen and (max-width: 768px) {
  .neural-canvas-container {
    position: relative; /* User Request: Position below operator card */
    height: 380px; 
    width: 100%;
    margin-top: 2rem;
    z-index: 5;
    order: 2; /* Flow after content in flex column */
  }
}

canvas {
  width: 100% !important;
  height: 100% !important;
}

/* Data Ticker */
.data-ticker {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1200px;
  padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
  margin-top: var(--spacing-xl);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(58, 74, 73, 0.2);
  font-family: 'Courier New', monospace;
  font-size: 0.6rem;
  color: rgba(131, 148, 147, 0.4);
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* About Section Responsive */
@media screen and (max-width: 1024px) {
  .about-content {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 2rem;
  }

  .operator-card {
    flex: 0 1 auto;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 500px;
    background: rgba(10, 10, 15, 0.45); /* More transparent for visibility */
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  }

  .neural-visualizer-spacer {
    width: 100%;
    min-height: auto;
    margin-top: 2rem;
    order: 3; /* Position after operator card on mobile */
  }
}

@media screen and (max-width: 768px) {
  .about-section {
    min-height: 0;
    padding: var(--section-padding-y-mobile) var(--section-padding-x-mobile);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
  }

  .about-content {
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    display: flex;
  }

  .operator-card {
    padding: 1.5rem;
    order: 1;
  }

  .operator-name {
    font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 6vw, 2.5rem);
  }

  .neural-visualizer {
    width: 280px;
    height: 280px;
  }

  .node-label {
    font-size: 0.45rem;
  }

  .core-hexagon {
    width: 55px;
    height: 55px;
  }

  .core-ring-1 { width: 80px; height: 80px; }
  .core-ring-2 { width: 105px; height: 105px; }
  .core-ring-3 { width: 130px; height: 130px; }

  .stat-value {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
  }

  .data-ticker {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.25rem;
    text-align: center;
  }
}

/* ========================================
   4. PROJECTS SECTION
======================================== */
.project-section,
.section-project {
  display: none;
}

.project-vault {
  width: 100%;
  height: 55vh; /* Unified height with parent section */
  background-color: transparent;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}





/* ========================================
   4. PROJECT SPHERE HUB - ORBITAL SYSTEM
======================================== */
.project-sphere-section {
  width: 100%;
  min-height: 100vh;
  padding: 6rem var(--section-padding-x);
  background: transparent;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.project-sphere-section .section-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.project-canvas-container {
  width: 100%;
  height: 70vh;
  position: relative;
  cursor: grab;
  z-index: 5;
}

.project-canvas-container:active {
  cursor: grabbing;
}

.canvas-instructions {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 2rem;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  text-align: center;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 10;
}

.ui-glitch {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  letter-spacing: 0.2rem;
  position: relative;
}

/* Detail Overlay */
.project-detail-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  z-index: 2000;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.project-detail-overlay.active {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}

.detail-container {
  width: 95%;
  max-width: 1000px;
  background: rgba(15, 15, 20, 0.95);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.2);
  padding: 4rem 3rem 3rem; /* Extra top padding for close btn space */
  position: relative;
  transform: translateY(30px);
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
  max-height: 90vh;
  overflow-y: auto;
}

.project-detail-overlay.active .detail-container {
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.corner {
  position: absolute;
  width: 30px;
  height: 30px;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-primary);
  opacity: 0.5;
}
.corner.tl { top: 1rem; left: 1rem; border-right: none; border-bottom: none; }
.corner.tr { top: 1rem; right: 1rem; border-left: none; border-bottom: none; }
.corner.bl { bottom: 1rem; left: 1rem; border-right: none; border-top: none; }
.corner.br { bottom: 1rem; right: 1rem; border-left: none; border-top: none; }

.close-detail {
  position: absolute; /* User Request: Inside container */
  top: 1.5rem;
  right: 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.8rem;
  background: rgba(10, 10, 15, 0.4);
  padding: 6px 12px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.15);
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 100;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.close-detail:hover {
  background: rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.1);
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.close-text {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  letter-spacing: 0.1rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.detail-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.visual-frame {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 16/9;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

#detail-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.scanline {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(rgba(18, 16, 16, 0) 50%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 50%);
  background-size: 100% 4px;
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.detail-content h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  margin: 0.5rem 0 1.5rem;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  text-shadow: none; /* User Request: Remove Glow */
}

.detail-content p {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.detail-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .project-detail-overlay {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 1rem;
  }

  .detail-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .detail-container {
    width: 95%;
    height: auto;
    max-height: 85vh;
    padding: 4rem 1.5rem 2rem;
    border-radius: 4px;
    margin: auto;
    transform: none;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .detail-content {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .detail-content h3 {
    font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 5vw, 1.8rem);
    margin: 1rem 0;
    text-align: center;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .detail-content p {
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  }

  .detail-actions {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .detail-actions a {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 0.8rem;
  }

  .close-detail {
    top: 1rem;
    right: 1rem;
    padding: 6px 10px;
    background: rgba(10, 10, 15, 0.8);
  }

  .close-text {
    display: none;
  }

  .visual-frame {
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 16/9;
  }
}

/* ========================================
   5. CONTACT SECTION
======================================== */
/* ========================================
   5. CONTACT SECTION - FUSION GRID
 ======================================== */
.contact-fusion {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  background: transparent;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  min-height: 55vh; /* Reduced height to half */
  padding: 4rem var(--section-padding-x);
  justify-content: center;
}

.fusion-header {
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-xl);
  text-align: center;
}

.fusion-header-tag {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-glitch);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  color: rgba(0, 255, 255, 0.5);
  letter-spacing: 0.25em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.fusion-header-line {
  width: 200px;
  height: 2px;
  margin: 1.5rem auto 0;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--color-neon-cyan), var(--color-neon-purple), transparent);
  border-radius: 2px;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(0, 255, 209, 0.5);
}

.fusion-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 3rem; /* Reduced gap */
  align-items: start;
}

/* Portrait Frame */
.portrait-container {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
}

.portrait-frame {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 400px;
  aspect-ratio: 4/5;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: var(--transition-normal);
}

.portrait-frame:hover {
  border-color: rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.3);
  box-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.1);
}

.portrait-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
  filter: grayscale(100%) brightness(0.8);
  transition: var(--transition-normal);
}

.portrait-frame:hover .portrait-img {
  filter: grayscale(0%) brightness(1);
}

.scan-line {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--color-primary), transparent);
  z-index: 2;
  animation: retinaScan 4s linear infinite;
  box-shadow: 0 0 15px var(--color-primary);
  opacity: 0.6;
}

@keyframes retinaScan {
  0% { top: 0; }
  100% { top: 100%; }
}

.frame-decal {
  position: absolute;
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  border: 2px solid var(--color-primary);
  z-index: 3;
}

.bracket-tl {
  top: 15px;
  left: 15px;
  border-right: none;
  border-bottom: none;
}

.bracket-br {
  bottom: 15px;
  right: 15px;
  border-left: none;
  border-top: none;
}

.frame-label {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 15px;
  left: 15px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  color: rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.6);
  letter-spacing: 0.2rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  z-index: 3;
}

/* Connect Panel */
.connect-panel {
  background: var(--glass-bg);
  border: var(--glass-border);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(15px);
  backdrop-filter: blur(15px);
  padding: 2.5rem; /* Reduced padding */
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  max-width: 480px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.panel-content {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.connect-description {
  font-size: var(--font-lg);
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
  color: #94a3b8;
}

.send-icon:hover {
  transform: scale(1.12) rotate(10deg);
  color: var(--color-secondary);
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 12px var(--color-secondary));
}

.send-icon.sending {
  animation: send 0.5s ease-out forwards;
}

@keyframes send {
  0% {
    transform: translateX(0) rotate(0deg);
    opacity: 1;
  }
  100% {
    transform: translateX(50px) rotate(45deg) scale(0.5);
    opacity: 0;
  }
}

.social-matrix {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.social-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  color: #fff;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
  padding: 0.5rem 0;
}

.social-label {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.3rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.social-item:hover .social-label {
  color: #fff;
  text-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--color-neon-cyan);
  letter-spacing: 0.4rem;
}

.social-item:hover {
  transform: translateX(6px) scale(1.01);
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 8px rgba(0, 255, 209, 0.35));
}

.social-item:focus,
.social-item:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--color-primary);
  outline-offset: 4px;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

/* Terminal Input */
.terminal-input-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  padding: 0.5rem 0;
  padding-bottom: 1.35rem;
  position: relative;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.terminal-input-wrapper:focus-within {
  border-bottom-color: var(--color-primary);
}

.terminal-prefix {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  color: var(--color-accent);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
}

.message-label {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  display: block;
  cursor: text;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.terminal-input-wrapper:focus-within .message-label {
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.message-input {
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  color: #fff;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 1rem;
  flex: 1;
  outline: none;
}

.message-input:focus {
  outline: none;
}

.message-input[aria-invalid="true"] {
  color: #ff8fa3;
}

.message-error {
  position: absolute;
  left: 2.2rem;
  bottom: 0;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  color: #ff8fa3;
  letter-spacing: 0.04rem;
  min-height: 0.9rem;
}

.message-count {
  position: absolute;
  right: 4.2rem;
  bottom: 0;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.66rem;
  color: rgba(0, 255, 209, 0.65);
  letter-spacing: 0.04rem;
  min-height: 0.9rem;
}

.message-count.warning {
  color: #facc15;
}

.message-count.invalid {
  color: #ff8fa3;
}

.terminal-input-wrapper:focus-within {
  border-bottom-color: var(--color-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 1px 0 var(--color-primary);
}

.send-btn {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: #000;
}


.send-btn:focus,
.send-btn:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--color-primary);
  outline-offset: 4px;
}

/* Mobile Responsive */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .fusion-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 4rem;
    margin: 0 auto;
    place-items: center;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .connect-panel {
    padding: 2.5rem;
    order: 2;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 450px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }

  .portrait-container {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    order: 1;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    width: 100%;
  }
  
  .portrait-frame {
    max-width: 320px;
    height: 400px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .fusion-grid {
    margin: 0 auto;
    place-items: center;
  }

  .fusion-header {
    text-align: center;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .fusion-line {
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
  }

  .connect-panel {
    padding: 1.5rem;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 400px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }

  .portrait-container {
    width: 100%;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 430px) {
  .connect-panel {
    max-width: 360px;
    padding: 1.35rem;
  }

  .message-count {
    right: 3.8rem;
  }

  .nav-links li a {
    font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 5.2vw, 1.45rem);
    letter-spacing: 0.14rem;
    padding: 0.9rem 1.4rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 390px) {
  .connect-panel {
    max-width: 340px;
    padding: 1.2rem;
  }

  .terminal-input-wrapper {
    gap: 0.7rem;
  }

  .message-count {
    right: 3.5rem;
    font-size: 0.62rem;
  }

  .nav-links li a {
    font-size: clamp(1rem, 5vw, 1.35rem);
    letter-spacing: 0.12rem;
    padding: 0.8rem 1.2rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 360px) {
  .connect-panel {
    max-width: 320px;
    padding: 1rem;
  }

  .message-count {
    right: 3.1rem;
  }

  .nav-links {
    gap: 1.4rem;
  }

  .nav-links li a {
    font-size: 0.96rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.1rem;
  }
}

/* ========================================
   6. STAT CAPSULE (MORPHED HUD)
======================================== */
.stat-capsule {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 2rem;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  z-index: 1000;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  background: transparent;
  width: auto;
  min-width: 340px; /* Slimmed footprint */
  max-width: 90vw;
  transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.capsule-glass {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  /* Deep Liquid Glass Refraction */
  background: linear-gradient(165deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02) 100%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(50px) saturate(180%);
  backdrop-filter: blur(50px) saturate(180%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  border-radius: 100px;
  box-shadow: 
    0 20px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5),
    inset 0 1px 2px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2); /* Specular refractive edge */
  z-index: -1;
  transition: all 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1);
}

.stat-capsule.expanded .capsule-glass {
  border-radius: 20px;
  background: linear-gradient(165deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4) 100%);
}

.capsule-internal {
  padding: 0.4rem 2rem; /* Tightened height padding */
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Expanded Section */
.capsule-expanded-section {
  height: 0;
  opacity: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);
  transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1);
}

.stat-capsule.expanded .capsule-expanded-section {
  height: auto;
  padding-bottom: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.drawer-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin: 0.5rem 0 1.25rem 0;
}

.drawer-header-label {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 10px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
}

.drawer-header-status {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 9px;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  background: rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.1);
  padding: 2px 8px;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.technical-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border-radius: 8px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.tech-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: 0.4rem;
}

.tech-label {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 8px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}

.tech-value {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 10px;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-weight: bold;
}

.tech-divider {
  width: 1px;
  height: 8px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.drawer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem 0.75rem;
}

.drawer-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.25rem;
}

.d-label {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 9px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.d-value {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: #fff;
}

.drawer-footer {
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.d-footer-label {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 9px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}

.d-footer-value {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 9px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
}

/* Summary Bar Styles */
.capsule-summary-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  padding: 0.25rem 0;
}

.stat-pulse {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.2rem;
  min-width: 85px;
}

.pulse-label {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 9px;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
}

.pulse-value {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: #fff;
}

.capsule-divider {
  width: 1px;
  height: 20px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .stat-capsule {
    min-width: 320px;
    bottom: 1.5rem;
  }
  
  .capsule-internal {
    padding: 0.6rem 1.5rem;
  }
  
  .drawer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }
  
  .capsule-summary-bar {
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }
}

.capsule-content {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 0.75rem 2rem;
  gap: 2.5rem;
}

.stat-pulse {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.25rem;
  min-width: 80px;
  position: relative;
}

.pulse-label {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 9px;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.pulse-value {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: #fff;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.sparkline-container {
  height: 20px;
  width: 100%;
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
  opacity: 0.6;
}

.capsule-divider {
  width: 1px;
  height: 25px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1), transparent);
}

.sparkline-progress {
  width: 60px;
  height: 2px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
  border-radius: 2px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.spark-bar {
  height: 100%;
  width: 0%;
  background: var(--color-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--color-primary);
  transition: width 1s ease-out;
}

.capsule-toggle {
  width: 45px;
  height: 45px;
  margin-right: 5px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: 50%;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.capsule-toggle:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  transform: rotate(90deg);
}

.toggle-icon {
  width: 12px;
  height: 12px;
  border-right: 2px solid #fff;
  border-bottom: 2px solid #fff;
  transform: rotate(-45deg) translate(-2px, -2px);
}

/* Sparkline SVG styling */
.sparkline-svg {
  fill: none;
  stroke: var(--color-primary);
  stroke-width: 1.5;
  stroke-linecap: round;
  stroke-linejoin: round;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 5px var(--color-primary));
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .stat-capsule {
    bottom: 1.5rem;
    width: auto;
    max-width: 95%;
  }
  
  .capsule-content {
    padding: 0.6rem 1.5rem;
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }
  
  .stat-pulse {
    min-width: 60px;
  }
  
  .pulse-value {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
  }
}

.stat-item:hover {
  background: rgba(0, 255, 247, 0.08);
  border-color: rgba(0, 255, 247, 0.4);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.stats-grid .stat-label {
  color: var(--color-neon-cyan);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  min-width: 100px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

/* Language Stats */
.language-stat {
  grid-column: span 2;
  flex-wrap: nowrap;
}

.stat-bar-bg {
  flex: 1;
  height: 20px;
  background: rgba(0, 255, 247, 0.05);
  border-radius: 10px;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 255, 247, 0.2);
}

.stat-bar {
  width: 0%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-neon-cyan), var(--color-secondary));
  border-radius: 10px;
  transition: width 1s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.stat-bar::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: -100%;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    transparent,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3),
    transparent
  );
  animation: skillShimmer 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes skillShimmer {
  0% { left: -50%; }
  100% { left: 150%; }
}

.stat-percent {
  color: var(--color-neon-cyan);
  font-weight: bold;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  min-width: 45px;
  text-align: right;
  text-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--color-neon-cyan);
}

/* GitHub Stats */
.github-stat {
  justify-content: space-between;
  background: rgba(0, 255, 247, 0.05);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--color-neon-cyan);
}

.stats-grid .stat-value {
  color: var(--color-neon-cyan);
  font-weight: bold;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  text-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--color-neon-cyan);
}

/* Mobile Responsive */
@media screen and (max-width: 768px) {
  .bottom-tab {
    display: none;
  }
}

@media screen and (max-width: 1024px) {
  .tab-content {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }
  
  .stats-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  
  .language-stat {
    grid-column: span 1;
  }
}

/* ========================================
   7. SKILLS SECTION - KINETIC TERMINAL
======================================== */


/* Extra small mobile: Contact section 480px */
@media screen and (max-width: 480px) {
  /* Fusion Grid Contact Section - Extra small mobile */
  .fusion-grid {
    margin: 0 auto;
    place-items: center;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .connect-panel {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 350px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }

  .portrait-container {
    width: 100%;
  }

  .portrait-frame {
    max-width: 280px;
    height: 350px;
  }
}

/* Smooth Scroll Behavior */
html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

/* ========================================
   GLOBAL RESPONSIVE
======================================== */
@media screen and (max-width: 768px) {
  html,
  body {
    overflow-x: hidden;
    overflow-y: auto;
  }



  .contact-image {
    max-width: 90%;
    height: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
  }

  .project-card img {
    max-width: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
  }

  .right-image {
    max-width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
  }

  .project-section .cards-container,
  .section-project .cards-container {
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .hero-section,
  .about-section,
  .skills-section,
  .project-sphere-section,
  .contact-fusion {
    padding: 80px var(--section-padding-x-mobile);
    text-align: center;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
  }

  .about-content,
  .fusion-grid {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 2rem;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
  }

  .operator-card,
  .connect-panel {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
    margin: 0;
    text-align: center;
    align-items: center;
  }

  .social-matrix {
    justify-content: center;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .social-icons {
    justify-content: center;
  }
}

/* Send Icon Fly Away */
.send-icon.fly-away {
  animation: flyAway 0.8s ease forwards;
}

@keyframes flyAway {
  to {
    transform: translate(100px, -100px) rotate(45deg) scale(0);
    opacity: 0;
  }
}

/* CRT Screen Curvature Effect */
body::before {
  content: '';
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 9997;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, transparent 60%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3) 100%);
}

/* ========================= PARTICLE BURST CANVAS ========================= */
.particle-canvas {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 9999;
}



/* ========================= SCROLL REVEAL UTILITIES ========================= */
.reveal-up {
  opacity: 1;
}

.reveal-scale {
  opacity: 1;
}




/* ========================= LOADING OPTIMIZATION ========================= */
img[loading="lazy"] {
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.5s ease-in;
}

img[loading="lazy"].loaded {
  opacity: 1;
}

/* ========================================
   HUD TARGETING CURSOR
  ======================================== */
.hud-cursor {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 110000;
  mix-blend-mode: screen;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  display: flex; /* Always flex, controlled by opacity */
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  opacity: 0; /* Hidden until active */
  transition: width 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.19, 1, 0.22, 1),
              height 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.19, 1, 0.22, 1),
              opacity 0.25s ease,
              border-radius 0.2s ease;
}

.hud-cursor.active {
  opacity: 1;
}

@media screen and (min-width: 769px) {
  body, a, button, [role="button"], .nav-item a, .project-card, .social-item {
    cursor: none !important;
  }
}

.cursor-dot {
  width: 4px;
  height: 4px;
  background: var(--color-primary);
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--color-primary);
  z-index: 2;
}

.cursor-ring {
  position: absolute;
  width: 40px; /* Keep ring size stable */
  height: 40px;
  border: 1px dashed rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.4);
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: rotateHUD 8s linear infinite;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.cursor-brackets {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
}

.bracket {
  position: absolute;
  width: 12px;
  height: 12px;
  border: 2px solid var(--color-primary);
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 5px var(--color-primary));
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

/* Snap to edges precisely for framing */
.br-tl { top: 0; left: 0; border-right: none; border-bottom: none; }
.br-tr { top: 0; right: 0; border-left: none; border-bottom: none; }
.br-bl { bottom: 0; left: 0; border-right: none; border-top: none; }
.br-br { bottom: 0; right: 0; border-left: none; border-top: none; }

.cursor-coords {
  position: absolute;
  top: calc(100% + 15px);
  left: calc(100% + 5px);
  font-family: 'Courier New', monospace;
  font-size: 8px;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  opacity: 0.6;
  white-space: nowrap;
  padding: 2px 4px;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  border-left: 1px solid var(--color-primary);
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.cursor-coords span { display: block; }

/* Cursor States */
.hud-cursor.active {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
}

.hud-cursor.locked {
  /* Dimensions will be set via JS inline styles during lock-on */
  border-radius: 4px; /* Slightly rounded corners for framing square */
}

.hud-cursor.locked .bracket {
  border-color: var(--color-accent);
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 8px var(--color-accent));
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  border-width: 3px;
}

.hud-cursor.locked .cursor-dot {
  background: var(--color-accent);
  transform: scale(1.5);
}

.hud-cursor.locked .cursor-ring {
  opacity: 0.2; /* Fade ring when framing */
}

.hud-cursor.click-pulse {
  animation: cursorPulse 0.28s ease-out;
}

@keyframes rotateHUD {
  from { transform: rotate(0deg); }
  to { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}

@keyframes cursorPulse {
  0% { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1); opacity: 1; }
  100% { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.35); opacity: 0.35; }
}

/* ========================================
   JOURNEY TIMELINE STYLES (CRAZY LEVEL)
======================================== */
.journey-timeline-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100vw;
  height: 100vh;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 14% 18%, rgba(99, 228, 255, 0.24), transparent 26%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 80% 20%, rgba(255, 87, 226, 0.2), transparent 30%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 52% 84%, rgba(120, 160, 255, 0.18), transparent 36%),
    linear-gradient(145deg, #050a19 0%, #0b1433 40%, #2a1c4f 72%, #0c1f3f 100%);
  z-index: 10005;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: opacity 1.5s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1), visibility 1.5s linear;
  overflow: hidden;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px) saturate(125%);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px) saturate(125%);
  touch-action: none;
  -webkit-user-select: none;
  user-select: none;
}

.journey-timeline-overlay.active {
  visibility: visible;
  opacity: 1;
}

.timeline-trigger-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 100%;
}

.timeline-btn {
  padding: 14px 40px;
  font-family: "JetBrains Mono", monospace;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.4rem;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #3f70ff, #48d9ff);
  border: none;
  color: #fff;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(72, 217, 255, 0.34);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.timeline-btn:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #5f8dff, #73e9ff);
  letter-spacing: 0.5rem;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 32px rgba(95, 141, 255, 0.45);
  transform: translateY(-5px) scale(1.05);
}

.exit-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 40px;
  right: 40px;
  background: rgba(9, 16, 40, 0.52);
  border: 1px solid rgba(109, 182, 255, 0.35);
  color: #dff2ff;
  padding: 12px 24px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  font-family: "JetBrains Mono", monospace;
  font-weight: 400;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.2rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 10006;
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.exit-btn:hover {
  background: rgba(18, 34, 74, 0.86);
  color: #7fe7ff;
}

.construction-shell {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  margin: auto;
  width: min(92vw, 760px);
  height: fit-content;
  padding: clamp(24px, 4vw, 40px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(125, 214, 255, 0.28);
  border-radius: 26px;
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(7, 14, 34, 0.88), rgba(8, 18, 46, 0.78)),
    radial-gradient(circle at top, rgba(99, 228, 255, 0.16), transparent 42%);
  box-shadow:
    0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03) inset,
    0 28px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5),
    0 0 56px rgba(99, 228, 255, 0.12);
  text-align: center;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(18px) saturate(135%);
  backdrop-filter: blur(18px) saturate(135%);
}

.construction-shell::before,
.construction-shell::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: -1px;
  border-radius: 26px;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.construction-shell::before {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 191, 71, 0.14), transparent 28%, rgba(255, 191, 71, 0.12) 52%, transparent 78%);
  mix-blend-mode: screen;
  opacity: 0.95;
}

.construction-shell::after {
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 191, 71, 0.18);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 191, 71, 0.06) inset;
}

.construction-ribbon {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 18px;
  padding: 10px 18px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(255, 191, 71, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 191, 71, 0.34);
  color: #ffe7a6;
  font-family: "JetBrains Mono", monospace;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.28rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.construction-icon {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 10px;
  width: min(170px, 44vw);
  margin: 0 auto 24px;
}

.construction-icon span {
  display: block;
  height: 14px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 191, 71, 0.18), rgba(255, 191, 71, 0.95), rgba(255, 191, 71, 0.18));
  box-shadow: 0 0 18px rgba(255, 191, 71, 0.32);
  animation: constructionPulse 1.8s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.construction-icon span:nth-child(2) {
  animation-delay: 0.18s;
}

.construction-icon span:nth-child(3) {
  animation-delay: 0.36s;
}

.construction-kicker {
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  color: rgba(125, 214, 255, 0.88);
  font-family: "JetBrains Mono", monospace;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.52rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.construction-title {
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2.3rem, 7vw, 4.8rem);
  line-height: 0.92;
  letter-spacing: 0.12rem;
  color: #f7fbff;
  text-shadow: 0 0 18px rgba(99, 228, 255, 0.18);
}

.construction-copy {
  max-width: 44rem;
  margin: 0 auto 26px;
  color: rgba(223, 242, 255, 0.82);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
}

.construction-status {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.status-chip {
  padding: 10px 14px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(9, 16, 40, 0.62);
  border: 1px solid rgba(109, 182, 255, 0.24);
  color: rgba(223, 242, 255, 0.92);
  font-family: "JetBrains Mono", monospace;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.16rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.construction-meter {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 12px;
  width: min(340px, 72vw);
  margin: 0 auto 30px;
}

.construction-meter span {
  height: 10px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(99, 228, 255, 0.18), rgba(99, 228, 255, 0.92), rgba(255, 191, 71, 0.92));
  box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(99, 228, 255, 0.28);
  animation: meterSweep 2.2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.construction-meter span:nth-child(2) {
  animation-delay: 0.18s;
}

.construction-meter span:nth-child(3) {
  animation-delay: 0.36s;
}

.construction-meter span:nth-child(4) {
  animation-delay: 0.54s;
}

.construction-exit {
  position: relative;
  top: auto;
  right: auto;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 14px 28px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(18, 34, 74, 0.96), rgba(9, 16, 40, 0.92));
  border: 1px solid rgba(109, 182, 255, 0.32);
  box-shadow: 0 0 24px rgba(99, 228, 255, 0.14);
}

.construction-exit:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(30, 52, 104, 0.98), rgba(13, 24, 58, 0.96));
}

@keyframes constructionPulse {
  0%,
  100% {
    transform: scaleX(0.92);
    opacity: 0.6;
  }
  50% {
    transform: scaleX(1);
    opacity: 1;
  }
}

@keyframes meterSweep {
  0%,
  100% {
    transform: translateY(0);
    opacity: 0.55;
  }
  50% {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    opacity: 1;
  }
}

.timeline-hud {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 50px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  text-align: center;
  z-index: 10006;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hud-line {
  width: 150px;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(99, 228, 255, 0.12), rgba(99, 228, 255, 0.95), rgba(99, 228, 255, 0.12));
  margin: 0 auto 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(99, 228, 255, 0.46);
}

.hud-label {
  font-family: "JetBrains Mono", monospace;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  color: rgba(218, 242, 255, 0.92);
  letter-spacing: 0.6rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
}

body.timeline-active {
  overflow: hidden !important;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .journey-timeline-overlay {
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px) saturate(115%);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px) saturate(115%);
  }

  .exit-btn {
    top: 16px;
    right: 16px;
    padding: 10px 14px;
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: 0.62rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.12rem;
  }

  .timeline-hud {
    bottom: 18px;
    width: min(92vw, 320px);
  }

  .hud-line {
    width: 108px;
    height: 2px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
  }

  .hud-label {
    font-size: 0.56rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.26rem;
    line-height: 1.35;
  }
}