/* ==========================================================================
   Gaurav Raj - Personal Brand & Portfolio
   Design Tokens & Vanilla CSS Architecture
   ========================================================================== */

:root {
  /* Backgrounds */
  --bg: #0F172A;                 /* page background, dark navy */
  --bg-2: #151C2F;               /* darker sections */
  --bg-3: #181D2A;               /* deep cards / footer */
  --bg-mobile-menu: #0D1527;
  --cream: #F9F1E6;              /* cream profile/highlight card */
  --light: #F1F1F1;              /* light grey panels */
  --mint: #EFF5F2;               /* rare mint panels */
  --card: rgba(253, 253, 253, 0.05);
  --card-gradient: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(253, 253, 253, 0.016), rgba(253, 253, 253, 0.05));
  --chip: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  --chip-hover: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.11);
  --social-bar: linear-gradient(#F6F6F6, #E6E6E6);

  /* Borders */
  --border: rgba(226, 226, 226, 0.1);
  --divider: rgba(253, 253, 253, 0.06);

  /* Text */
  --text: #F1F1F1;
  --text-strong: #FFFFFF;
  --text-muted: #A8A8A8;
  --text-soft: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.68);
  --text-slate: #636A7C;
  --text-slate-2: #464D61;
  --text-on-light: #181D2A;
  --text-body-light: #5C5C5C;

  /* Accent */
  --accent: #E18D28;
  --accent-mid: #F0B05B;
  --accent-light: #FAC478;
  --accent-gradient: linear-gradient(135deg, #FAC478, #E18D28);
  --blue: #2575FC;               /* only for tiny secondary highlights */

  /* Typography */
  --font-main: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, sans-serif;
  --font-sub: 'DM Sans', var(--font-main);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CSS Reset & Base Styles
   ========================================================================== */
*, *::before, *::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  font-size: 16px;
  -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;
}

body {
  background-color: var(--bg);
  color: var(--text);
  font-family: var(--font-main);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.6;
  min-height: 100vh;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  position: relative;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

/* Background Ambient Lighting */
.bg-ambient {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.bg-ambient::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -150px;
  left: 20%;
  width: 600px;
  height: 600px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(225, 141, 40, 0.05) 0%, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0) 70%);
}

.bg-ambient::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 10%;
  right: 5%;
  width: 500px;
  height: 500px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(37, 117, 252, 0.03) 0%, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0) 70%);
}

a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 200ms ease;
}

img, svg {
  display: block;
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
}

button, input, select, textarea {
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: inherit;
}

/* Typography Hierarchy */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  color: var(--text-strong);
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

h1 {
  font-size: clamp(26px, 4vw, 36px);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

h2 {
  font-size: clamp(22px, 3vw, 32px);
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
}

h3 {
  font-size: clamp(18px, 2.5vw, 25px);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

h4 {
  font-size: clamp(16px, 2vw, 20px);
}

p {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 15px;
}

.label-dm {
  font-family: var(--font-sub);
  font-size: 13px;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

/* Layout Container */
.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1220px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Header & Navigation (Rectangular Floating Navbar)
   ========================================================================== */
.site-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 16px;
  margin-top: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  z-index: 100;
  padding: 0;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  transition: all 250ms ease;
}

.site-header.scrolled {
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
}

.nav-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
  background: #111A2E;
  background: rgba(17, 26, 46, 0.95);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 9px 18px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.38);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  transition: border-color 200ms ease, box-shadow 200ms ease;
}

.site-header.scrolled .nav-wrap {
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.48);
}

/* Logo */
.brand-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  font-size: 19px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  text-decoration: none;
  user-select: none;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.brand-logo .logo-orange {
  color: var(--accent);
}

.brand-logo .logo-white {
  color: var(--text-strong);
}

.brand-logo-img {
  max-height: 38px;
  max-width: 200px;
  width: auto;
  height: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
  transition: opacity 200ms ease, transform 200ms ease;
}

.brand-logo:hover .brand-logo-img {
  opacity: 0.92;
  transform: scale(1.02);
}

.brand-subline {
  display: block;
  font-size: 10px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent-light);
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  margin-top: 1px;
}

/* Nav Pills Menu (Center Links) */
.nav-island {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: transparent;
  padding: 0;
  border: none;
  backdrop-filter: none;
}

.nav-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 5px 16px 5px 6px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #94A3B8;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 200ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.nav-link .nav-icon-circle {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #182236;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-right: 8px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: all 200ms ease;
}

.nav-link .nav-icon-circle svg {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  stroke: #94A3B8;
  opacity: 0.85;
  transition: all 200ms ease;
}

.nav-link .nav-text {
  line-height: 1;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.nav-link:hover {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border-color: rgba(225, 141, 40, 0.3);
}

.nav-link:hover .nav-icon-circle {
  background: #1F2D48;
  border-color: rgba(225, 141, 40, 0.35);
}

.nav-link:hover .nav-icon-circle svg {
  stroke: #FFFFFF;
  opacity: 1;
}

/* Active Nav Link (Home, About, What I Do, etc.) */
.nav-link.active {
  background: #E18D28;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #E6912A, #D67C1C);
  border-color: transparent;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-weight: 600;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(225, 141, 40, 0.3);
}

.nav-link.active .nav-icon-circle {
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
  border-color: transparent;
  box-shadow: inset 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

.nav-link.active .nav-icon-circle svg {
  stroke: #FFFFFF;
  opacity: 1;
}

/* Header Right CTA Button ("Let's Connect") */
.site-header .btn-cta {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 8px 18px;
  background: #E18D28;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #E6912A, #D67C1C);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(225, 141, 40, 0.28);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: transform 200ms ease, box-shadow 200ms ease, background 200ms ease;
  white-space: nowrap;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.site-header .btn-cta:hover {
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(225, 141, 40, 0.4);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #EA9933, #DF8320);
}

.site-header .btn-cta:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--accent-light);
  outline-offset: 3px;
}

/* General Primary CTA Button across other page sections */
.btn-cta {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 10px 22px;
  background: var(--accent-gradient);
  color: var(--text-on-light);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 14px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(225, 141, 40, 0.22);
  transition: transform 250ms ease, box-shadow 250ms ease;
}

.btn-cta::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: -100%;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3), transparent);
  transition: left 500ms ease;
}

.btn-cta:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(225, 141, 40, 0.35);
}

.btn-cta:hover::after {
  left: 100%;
}

.btn-cta:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--accent-light);
  outline-offset: 3px;
}

/* Secondary Button (Chip style) */
.btn-chip {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 10px 20px;
  background-color: var(--text-strong);
  color: var(--text-on-light);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 14px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform 200ms ease, box-shadow 200ms ease;
}

.btn-chip:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.btn-chip:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--accent);
  outline-offset: 2px;
}

/* Mobile Hamburger Button */
.btn-menu-toggle {
  display: none;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: 10px;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 6px 8px;
  color: var(--text-strong);
  transition: all 200ms ease;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.btn-menu-toggle:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.btn-menu-toggle svg {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
}

/* Mobile Fullscreen Menu */
.mobile-nav-drawer {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background-color: var(--bg-mobile-menu);
  z-index: 200;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  padding: 24px;
  transform: translateX(100%);
  transition: transform 300ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  overflow-y: auto;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
}

.mobile-nav-drawer.open {
  transform: translateX(0);
}

.mobile-drawer-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.mobile-nav-links {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
}

.mobile-nav-links .nav-link {
  font-size: 18px;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  width: 100%;
}

.mobile-drawer-footer {
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 24px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Bento Grid Layout Engine
   ========================================================================== */
.bento-section {
  padding: 40px 0 0;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  overflow: visible;
  overflow-x: clip;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.bento-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(12, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  align-items: stretch;
}

/* Base Bento Card Definition */
.bento-card {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--card-gradient);
  background-color: var(--bg-2);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 28px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  transition: transform 300ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), 
              border-color 300ms ease, 
              box-shadow 300ms ease;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Subtle Cursor Spotlight Tracking */
.bento-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(
    380px circle at var(--mouse-x, -500px) var(--mouse-y, -500px),
    rgba(225, 141, 40, 0.08),
    transparent 80%
  );
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 300ms ease;
  z-index: 1;
}

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

.bento-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: rgba(225, 141, 40, 0.32);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35), 0 0 20px rgba(225, 141, 40, 0.06);
}

.bento-card-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

/* Card Header Strip */
.card-topbar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.card-title {
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-strong);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.card-link-see-all {
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--accent-mid);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  transition: color 200ms ease, transform 200ms ease;
}

.card-link-see-all:hover {
  color: var(--accent-light);
  transform: translateX(2px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Card Specific Styles
   ========================================================================== */

/* 1. Hero Profile Card (Signature Cream Card) */
.card-hero-profile {
  grid-column: span 4;
  background: var(--cream);
  border: 1px solid rgba(225, 141, 40, 0.18);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  color: var(--text-on-light);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  padding: 24px 24px 16px;
}

.card-hero-profile .bento-card-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  height: 100%;
}

.card-hero-profile::before {
  display: none; /* No dark spotlight on cream */
}

.card-hero-profile:hover {
  border-color: rgba(225, 141, 40, 0.4);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 48px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
}

.hero-avatar-box {
  width: 130px;
  height: 130px;
  margin: 0 auto 14px auto;
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
  background-color: var(--bg-2);
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  position: relative;
}

/* Avatar Frame Shapes */
.hero-avatar-box.avatar-shape-squircle {
  border-radius: 20px;
}
.hero-avatar-box.avatar-shape-circle {
  border-radius: 50%;
}
.hero-avatar-box.avatar-shape-rounded {
  border-radius: 34px;
}

/* Avatar Frame Sizes */
.hero-avatar-box.avatar-size-standard {
  width: 130px;
  height: 130px;
}
.hero-avatar-box.avatar-size-large {
  width: 152px;
  height: 152px;
}
.hero-avatar-box.avatar-size-compact {
  width: 112px;
  height: 112px;
}

/* Avatar Frame Borders */
.hero-avatar-box.avatar-border-none {
  border: none;
}
.hero-avatar-box.avatar-border-accent {
  border: 3.5px solid var(--accent);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(225, 141, 40, 0.32);
}
.hero-avatar-box.avatar-border-glow {
  border: 2.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  box-shadow: 0 0 24px rgba(225, 141, 40, 0.52), 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}
.hero-avatar-box.avatar-border-subtle {
  border: 2.5px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.18);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.16);
}

.hero-avatar-box img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

.hero-name {
  font-size: 26px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-on-light);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.wave-hand {
  display: inline-block;
  transform-origin: 70% 70%;
  animation: wave 2.2s infinite ease-in-out;
}

@keyframes wave {
  0% { transform: rotate(0deg); }
  10% { transform: rotate(14deg); }
  20% { transform: rotate(-8deg); }
  30% { transform: rotate(14deg); }
  40% { transform: rotate(-4deg); }
  50% { transform: rotate(10deg); }
  60% { transform: rotate(0deg); }
  100% { transform: rotate(0deg); }
}

.hero-tagline {
  color: var(--text-body-light);
  font-size: 13.5px;
  text-align: center;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.hero-bottom-actions {
  margin-top: auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}

/* Home Page specific refinement: larger avatar, aligned text, balanced buttons & follow-me spacing */
#about.card-hero-profile {
  padding: 26px 24px 22px;
}
#about.card-hero-profile .bento-card-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  height: 100%;
}
#about.card-hero-profile .hero-avatar-box {
  width: 152px;
  height: 152px;
  margin: 0 auto 16px auto;
  border-radius: 22px;
}
#about.card-hero-profile .hero-name {
  font-size: 27px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
#about.card-hero-profile .hero-tagline {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  max-width: 320px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}
#about.card-hero-profile .hero-bottom-actions {
  margin-top: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
}
#about.card-hero-profile .follow-me-strip {
  margin-top: 0;
}

.hero-buttons-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* 1. Book a Call Button (Soft Off-White Pill matching Client Screenshot) */
.btn-hero-call {
  flex: 1;
  height: 44px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 0 16px;
  background: #F4EFEB;
  color: #1E293B;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: transform 200ms ease, box-shadow 200ms ease, background 200ms ease, color 200ms ease, border-color 200ms ease;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.btn-hero-call svg {
  stroke: #1E293B;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: stroke 200ms ease;
}

.btn-hero-call:hover,
.btn-hero-call:focus,
.btn-hero-call:active {
  background: var(--accent-gradient) !important;
  color: var(--text-on-light) !important;
  border-color: transparent !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(225, 141, 40, 0.35);
}

.btn-hero-call:hover svg,
.btn-hero-call:focus svg,
.btn-hero-call:active svg {
  stroke: var(--text-on-light) !important;
}

/* 2. Send Mail Button (Same Gold-Amber Gradient as Let's Connect CTA) */
.btn-hero-mail {
  flex: 1;
  height: 44px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 0 16px;
  background: var(--accent-gradient);
  color: var(--text-on-light) !important;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  border: none;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(225, 141, 40, 0.25);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: transform 200ms ease, box-shadow 200ms ease, filter 200ms ease;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.btn-hero-mail svg {
  stroke: var(--text-on-light) !important;
  color: var(--text-on-light) !important;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.btn-hero-mail:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(225, 141, 40, 0.38);
  filter: brightness(1.04);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Blog Archive & Single Article Styles
   ========================================================================== */

/* Blog Archive Header */
.blog-header-section {
  padding: 48px 0 32px;
  text-align: center;
}

.blog-hero-title {
  font-size: clamp(30px, 4.5vw, 44px);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-strong);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.blog-hero-sub {
  font-size: 16px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 0 auto 28px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.blog-search-container {
  max-width: 640px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.blog-search-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  background: rgba(21, 28, 47, 0.85);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 9999px;
  padding: 6px 8px 6px 20px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  transition: all 250ms ease;
  position: relative;
}

.blog-search-bar:focus-within {
  border-color: var(--accent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 25px rgba(225, 141, 40, 0.25), 0 8px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  background: rgba(21, 28, 47, 0.98);
}

.blog-search-icon {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  color: var(--accent-light);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.blog-search-input {
  flex: 1;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  outline: none;
  color: var(--text-strong);
  font-size: 15px;
  padding: 8px 12px;
  min-width: 0;
  -webkit-appearance: none;
  appearance: none;
}

.blog-search-input::-webkit-search-decoration,
.blog-search-input::-webkit-search-cancel-button,
.blog-search-input::-webkit-search-results-button,
.blog-search-input::-webkit-search-results-decoration {
  display: none;
  -webkit-appearance: none;
}

.blog-search-input::placeholder {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
  font-weight: 400;
}

.blog-search-clear {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: all 180ms ease;
  margin-right: 4px;
}

.blog-search-clear:hover {
  color: var(--text-strong);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.btn-search-submit {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  background: var(--accent-gradient);
  color: #0F172A;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 14px;
  padding: 10px 22px;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 200ms ease;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.btn-search-submit:hover {
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(225, 141, 40, 0.35);
  color: #000000;
}

/* Quick Filter Pills */
.blog-filter-pills {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-top: 18px;
}

.filter-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  border-radius: 9999px;
  padding: 7px 18px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 500;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 200ms ease;
}

.filter-pill:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.09);
  color: var(--text-strong);
  border-color: rgba(225, 141, 40, 0.4);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.filter-pill.active {
  background: rgba(225, 141, 40, 0.15);
  border-color: var(--accent);
  color: var(--accent-light);
  font-weight: 600;
  box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(225, 141, 40, 0.2);
}

/* Search Status / Active Filter Bar */
.blog-search-status {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-top: 24px;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.blog-search-status strong {
  color: var(--accent-light);
}

.btn-clear-filter {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  padding: 4px 14px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 12px;
  transition: all 180ms ease;
}

.btn-clear-filter:hover {
  background: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.15);
  border-color: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.4);
  color: #F87171;
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .blog-search-bar {
    padding: 5px 6px 5px 14px;
  }
  .btn-search-submit span {
    display: none;
  }
  .btn-search-submit {
    padding: 8px 12px;
  }
  .blog-filter-pills {
    gap: 6px;
  }
  .filter-pill {
    padding: 6px 13px;
    font-size: 12px;
  }
}

/* Blog Archive Grid */
.blog-archive-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  margin-top: 36px;
  margin-bottom: 48px;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .blog-archive-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .blog-archive-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* Pagination Strip */
.pagination-strip {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.page-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  min-width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  padding: 0 14px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background-color: var(--chip);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  color: var(--text);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: all 200ms ease;
}

.page-btn:hover {
  background-color: var(--chip-hover);
  color: var(--text-strong);
  border-color: rgba(225, 141, 40, 0.3);
}

.page-btn.active {
  background: var(--accent-gradient);
  color: var(--text-on-light);
  font-weight: 600;
  border-color: transparent;
}

.page-btn.disabled {
  opacity: 0.4;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Single Post Article Layout
   ========================================================================== */
.post-container {
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 36px 0 60px;
}

.post-breadcrumbs {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.post-breadcrumbs a:hover {
  color: var(--accent-light);
}

.post-title {
  font-size: clamp(28px, 4.2vw, 42px);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-strong);
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.post-meta-strip {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.post-meta-strip .badge-cat {
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  background: rgba(225, 141, 40, 0.15);
  color: var(--accent-light);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 12px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(225, 141, 40, 0.25);
}

.post-cover-frame {
  width: 100%;
  max-height: 420px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  background-color: var(--bg-2);
  margin-bottom: 36px;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

.post-cover-frame img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

/* Editorial Body Typography */
.article-content {
  color: var(--text);
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.8;
}

.article-content p {
  color: var(--text);
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.article-content h2 {
  font-size: clamp(22px, 3vw, 28px);
  color: var(--text-strong);
  margin: 40px 0 18px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 14px;
}

.article-content h2::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 4px;
  bottom: 4px;
  width: 4px;
  border-radius: 2px;
  background: var(--accent-gradient);
}

.article-content h3 {
  font-size: clamp(18px, 2.4vw, 22px);
  color: var(--text-strong);
  margin: 32px 0 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.article-content ul, 
.article-content ol {
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  padding-left: 24px;
}

.article-content li {
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  color: var(--text);
}

.article-content blockquote {
  background: rgba(225, 141, 40, 0.05);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--accent);
  border-radius: 0 16px 16px 0;
  padding: 20px 24px;
  margin: 32px 0;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--cream);
  font-size: 17px;
  line-height: 1.65;
}

.article-content a {
  color: var(--accent-light);
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-underline-offset: 3px;
  transition: color 200ms ease;
}

.article-content a:hover {
  color: var(--accent);
}

.article-content img {
  border-radius: 16px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  margin: 32px 0;
  max-width: 100%;
}

/* Social Share Strip */
.post-share-strip {
  margin: 48px 0;
  padding: 24px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 16px;
}

.share-label {
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-strong);
}

.share-buttons-group {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.share-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 8px 14px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  background-color: var(--chip);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  color: var(--text-soft);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 500;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 200ms ease;
}

.share-btn svg {
  width: 15px;
  height: 15px;
}

.share-btn:hover {
  background-color: var(--chip-hover);
  color: var(--text-strong);
  border-color: rgba(225, 141, 40, 0.35);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* 404 Error State Card */
.error-404-card {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 80px 24px;
  max-width: 580px;
  margin: 60px auto;
  border-radius: 24px;
  background: var(--card-gradient);
  background-color: var(--bg-2);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

.error-404-code {
  font-size: 72px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--accent);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
}

.error-404-title {
  font-size: 24px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-strong);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.error-404-desc {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.follow-me-strip {
  background: #FAF7F2;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 8px 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  margin-top: 0;
}

.follow-me-label {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #1E293B;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  white-space: nowrap;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.social-icons-group {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  row-gap: 5px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  min-width: 0;
}

.social-icon-btn {
  width: 29px;
  height: 29px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background-color: #EAE4DA;
  color: #334155;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  transition: transform 200ms ease, background-color 200ms ease, color 200ms ease, box-shadow 200ms ease;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.social-icon-btn svg {
  width: 14.5px;
  height: 14.5px;
  max-width: 14.5px;
  max-height: 14.5px;
  display: block;
}

.social-icon-btn img {
  width: 14.5px;
  height: 14.5px;
  max-width: 14.5px;
  max-height: 14.5px;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
}

.social-icon-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  background-color: #E18D28;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(225, 141, 40, 0.3);
}

/* 2. Initiatives Card (Showcase Layout matching Client Website) */
.card-initiatives {
  grid-column: span 4;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  padding: 24px 24px 14px;
}

.card-initiatives .bento-card-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  height: 100%;
}

.card-link-see-all-white {
  color: #CBD5E1;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 500;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 200ms ease;
}

.card-link-see-all-white:hover {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.card-link-see-all-orange {
  color: #E18D28;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-underline-offset: 4px;
  transition: color 200ms ease;
}

.card-link-see-all-orange:hover {
  color: #FAC478;
}

.initiatives-showcase-stack {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
  overflow-y: auto;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  flex: 1;
  max-height: 385px;
  padding: 4px 6px 8px 6px;
  margin: -4px -6px 0 -6px;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  scrollbar-width: none; /* Firefox: completely hide scrollbar */
  -ms-overflow-style: none; /* IE and Edge: completely hide scrollbar */
}

.initiatives-showcase-stack::-webkit-scrollbar {
  display: none; /* Chrome, Safari, Opera: completely hide scrollbar */
  width: 0;
  height: 0;
}

.initiative-showcase-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.025);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 14px;
  transition: transform 250ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), 
              border-color 250ms ease, 
              background-color 250ms ease,
              box-shadow 250ms ease;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.initiative-showcase-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.045);
  border-color: rgba(225, 141, 40, 0.32);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.initiative-showcase-thumb {
  width: 100%;
  border-radius: 14px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: #0E1626;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.initiative-showcase-thumb img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 350ms ease;
}

.initiative-showcase-card:hover .initiative-showcase-thumb img {
  transform: scale(1.02);
}

.initiative-showcase-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-top: 14px;
  padding: 2px 4px 2px;
}

.initiative-showcase-info {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 0;
}

.initiative-showcase-title {
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin: 0 0 4px 0;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  white-space: nowrap;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
}

.initiative-showcase-date {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: #94A3B8;
  display: block;
}

.initiative-showcase-arrow {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #E18D28;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  transition: all 250ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.initiative-showcase-arrow svg {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  stroke: currentColor;
  transition: stroke 200ms ease;
}

.initiative-showcase-card:hover .initiative-showcase-arrow,
.initiative-showcase-arrow:hover {
  background: var(--accent-gradient) !important;
  color: #0F172A !important;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(225, 141, 40, 0.5) !important;
  transform: rotate(45deg) scale(1.08);
}

.initiative-showcase-card:hover .initiative-showcase-arrow svg,
.initiative-showcase-arrow:hover svg {
  stroke: #0F172A !important;
}

/* 3. What I Do Card (Minimal List Layout matching Client Website) */
.card-what-i-do {
  grid-column: span 4;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  padding: 24px;
}

.what-i-do-service-list {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 4px 0 0 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
}

.service-list-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  padding: 8px 14px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  box-shadow: none;
  transition: background-color 200ms ease, 
              border-color 200ms ease, 
              box-shadow 200ms ease, 
              transform 200ms ease;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.service-list-item:hover {
  background: #1A2338;
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.service-list-icon {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #8896AB;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: color 200ms ease;
}

.service-list-icon svg {
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
  stroke: currentColor;
  transition: stroke 200ms ease;
}

.service-list-item:hover .service-list-icon {
  color: #FFA000;
}

.service-list-item:hover .service-list-icon svg {
  stroke: #FFA000;
}

.service-list-title {
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #CBD5E1;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  transition: color 200ms ease, font-weight 200ms ease;
}

.service-list-item:hover .service-list-title {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* 4. Core Areas Card (Dynamic Sizing & Adaptive Layout) */
.card-core-areas {
  grid-column: span 4;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.card-core-areas .bento-card-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  height: 100%;
  justify-content: flex-start;
}

.core-areas-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 12px;
  width: 100%;
  max-height: 232px;
  overflow-y: auto;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  padding: 6px 6px 6px 4px;
  margin: -6px -6px -6px -4px;
  overscroll-behavior: contain;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  scrollbar-width: thin;
  scrollbar-color: rgba(225, 141, 40, 0.45) transparent;
}

.core-areas-grid::-webkit-scrollbar {
  width: 5px;
}

.core-areas-grid::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
  background: transparent;
}

.core-areas-grid::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
  background: rgba(225, 141, 40, 0.4);
  border-radius: 8px;
}

.core-areas-grid::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover {
  background: rgba(225, 141, 40, 0.7);
}

.core-area-tile {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 12px 14px;
  min-width: 0;
  transition: all 250ms ease;
  position: relative;
}

.core-area-tile:hover {
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border-color: rgba(225, 141, 40, 0.32);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  z-index: 2;
}

.core-icon-bubble {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--bg-3);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.core-icon-bubble svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
}

.core-icon-bubble img {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  object-fit: contain;
}

.core-area-name {
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-strong);
  min-width: 0;
  overflow-wrap: break-word;
  word-break: break-word;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

/* 5. Experience Card (Dynamic Sizing & Flexible Timeline) */
.card-experience {
  grid-column: span 4;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.card-experience .bento-card-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  height: 100%;
  justify-content: flex-start;
}

.experience-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  width: 100%;
  max-height: 216px;
  overflow-y: auto;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  padding-right: 6px;
  overscroll-behavior: contain;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  scrollbar-width: thin;
  scrollbar-color: rgba(225, 141, 40, 0.45) transparent;
}

.experience-list::-webkit-scrollbar {
  width: 5px;
}

.experience-list::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
  background: transparent;
}

.experience-list::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
  background: rgba(225, 141, 40, 0.4);
  border-radius: 8px;
}

.experience-list::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover {
  background: rgba(225, 141, 40, 0.7);
}

.experience-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  padding: 13px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--divider);
  min-width: 0;
  transition: background-color 200ms ease;
}

.experience-item:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
  padding-bottom: 0;
}

.experience-badge {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--accent-mid);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.experience-badge img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.experience-info {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 0;
}

.experience-company {
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-strong);
  margin-bottom: 2px;
  line-height: 1.3;
  overflow-wrap: break-word;
  word-break: break-word;
}

.experience-role {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.35;
  overflow-wrap: break-word;
  word-break: break-word;
}

/* 6. Let's Connect Card (Cream Highlight Bento Card) */
.card-lets-connect {
  grid-column: span 4;
  background: var(--cream);
  border: 1px solid rgba(225, 141, 40, 0.2);
  color: var(--text-on-light);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 38px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  padding: 32px 26px 22px;
}

.card-lets-connect .bento-card-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  height: 100%;
}

.card-lets-connect::before {
  display: none;
}

.card-lets-connect .card-title {
  color: var(--text-on-light);
  font-size: 26px;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-top: 0;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  text-align: center;
}

.card-lets-connect p {
  color: var(--text-body-light);
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.55;
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 325px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.card-lets-connect .btn-cta {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 13px 20px;
  font-size: 14.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-top: auto;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

/* 7. Latest Blog Posts Card (Full Width Span 12) */
.card-latest-blog {
  grid-column: span 12;
  margin-top: 10px;
}

.blog-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  margin-top: 8px;
}

.blog-card-item {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 18px;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform 300ms ease, border-color 300ms ease, background-color 300ms ease;
}

.blog-card-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: rgba(225, 141, 40, 0.3);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
}

.blog-thumbnail-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 175px;
  background-color: var(--bg-3);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.blog-thumbnail-wrapper img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center top;
  transition: transform 400ms ease;
}

.blog-card-item:hover .blog-thumbnail-wrapper img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.blog-category-tag {
  position: absolute;
  top: 16px;
  right: 16px;
  left: auto;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  background-color: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--accent-light);
  z-index: 2;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

.blog-card-body {
  padding: 20px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex: 1;
}

.blog-card-meta {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--text-slate);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.blog-card-title {
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-strong);
  line-height: 1.4;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.blog-card-excerpt {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.blog-card-cta {
  margin-top: auto;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--accent-mid);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  width: fit-content;
  transition: transform 200ms ease, color 200ms ease;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.blog-card-cta:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--accent);
  outline-offset: 4px;
}

.blog-card-item:hover .blog-card-cta {
  color: var(--accent-light);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Footer (Floating Rectangular Bar matching Navbar)
   ========================================================================== */
.site-footer {
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  padding: 40px 0 16px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
}

.footer-wrap,
.footer-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 20px;
  background: #111A2E;
  background: rgba(17, 26, 46, 0.95);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 11px 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.38);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  transition: border-color 200ms ease, box-shadow 200ms ease;
}

.footer-wrap:hover,
.footer-inner:hover {
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.48);
}

.footer-copy {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: #94A3B8;
  line-height: 1.4;
  text-align: center;
}

.footer-copy strong {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.footer-socials {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.footer-social-link {
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  border-radius: 9px;
  background-color: #182236;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #94A3B8;
  transition: all 200ms ease;
}

.footer-social-link svg {
  width: 15px;
  height: 15px;
}

.footer-social-link:hover {
  background-color: #E18D28;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: #E18D28;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(225, 141, 40, 0.35);
}

.footer-disclaimer-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.footer-disclaimer-link {
  color: #94A3B8;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 500;
  text-decoration: none;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  padding: 4px 0;
  transition: color 200ms ease;
  cursor: pointer;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}

.footer-disclaimer-link:hover {
  color: #E18D28;
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-underline-offset: 4px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Disclaimer Page Styles
   ========================================================================== */
.disclaimer-main-panel {
  background: var(--card-gradient);
  background-color: var(--bg-2);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-bento);
  padding: 44px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.disclaimer-header-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(225, 141, 40, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(225, 141, 40, 0.28);
  color: var(--accent);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.disclaimer-heading {
  font-size: 32px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-strong);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin: 0 0 8px 0;
}

.disclaimer-subtitle {
  font-size: 14.5px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin: 0 0 28px 0;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.disclaimer-content-body {
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.85;
  color: #CBD5E1;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding-top: 26px;
}

.disclaimer-content-body p {
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.disclaimer-regulatory-box {
  background: rgba(225, 141, 40, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(225, 141, 40, 0.25);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--accent);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 18px 22px;
  margin: 28px 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 14px;
}

.disclaimer-regulatory-box svg {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  color: var(--accent);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.disclaimer-regulatory-box p {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #E2E8F0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Motion & Scroll Reveal
   ========================================================================== */
.fade-up {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(24px);
  transition: opacity 600ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), 
              transform 600ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.fade-up.in-view {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

@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;
  }
  .fade-up {
    opacity: 1 !important;
    transform: none !important;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Form Inputs & Interactive Controls
   ========================================================================== */
.form-group {
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.form-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-soft);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}

.form-control {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  background-color: var(--bg-2);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 12px;
  color: var(--text-strong);
  font-family: var(--font-main);
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.5;
  transition: border-color 200ms ease, box-shadow 200ms ease, background-color 200ms ease;
}

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

.form-control:hover {
  border-color: rgba(226, 226, 226, 0.2);
}

.form-control:focus,
.form-control:focus-visible {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--accent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(225, 141, 40, 0.25);
  background-color: var(--bg-3);
}

/* Global Keyboard Navigation Focus States */
:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--accent);
  outline-offset: 3px;
}

a:focus-visible,
button:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--accent-light);
  outline-offset: 2px;
}

/* Contact Layout Columns */
.contact-form-col {
  grid-column: span 7;
}

.contact-info-col {
  grid-column: span 5;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 20px;
}

/* Google Map Embed Card */
.contact-map-card {
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 20px;
  background-color: var(--bg-2);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

.map-header-strip {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 16px 20px;
  background-color: var(--bg-3);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.map-header-location {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.map-directions-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  background: var(--chip);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--accent-light);
  transition: background-color 200ms ease, border-color 200ms ease;
}

.map-directions-link:hover {
  background: var(--chip-hover);
  border-color: var(--accent);
}

.map-iframe-container {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 380px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: var(--bg-3);
}

.map-iframe-container iframe {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border: 0;
  /* Premium Dark Map Theme matching the dark navy site theme */
  filter: invert(90%) hue-rotate(180deg) contrast(95%);
  transition: filter 300ms ease;
}

.map-iframe-container:hover iframe {
  filter: invert(88%) hue-rotate(180deg) contrast(100%);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   About Page Layout & Component Architecture (Matching Screenshot)
   ========================================================================== */
.about-grid-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 377px 1fr;
  gap: 24px;
  align-items: start;
  min-width: 0;
  max-width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.about-sidebar-col {
  position: sticky;
  top: 96px;
  align-self: start;
  min-width: 0;
  max-width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

/* Outer Dark Panel enclosing all content on the right */
.about-main-panel,
.what-i-do-main-panel,
.initiatives-main-panel,
.contact-main-panel,
.disclaimer-main-panel {
  background: var(--bg-2);
  background-color: #111A2E;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 28px;
  padding: 36px 36px 40px;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  position: relative;
  min-width: 0;
  max-width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

/* 1. Header Section in About */
.about-hero-avatar-bubble {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #1A253D;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 22px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

.about-hero-heading {
  font-size: 32px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.about-hero-heading .text-name-gold {
  color: #E18D28;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.about-hero-subheading {
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.about-hero-bio {
  font-size: 14.5px;
  color: #94A3B8;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

/* 2. Credentials Strip */
.about-credentials-strip {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 14px 16px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.cred-strip-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  flex: 1;
  padding: 0 12px;
}

.cred-strip-divider {
  width: 1px;
  height: 38px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.cred-strip-icon {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #94A3B8;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.cred-strip-icon svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
}

.cred-strip-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.cred-strip-title {
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.cred-strip-sub {
  font-size: 11.5px;
  color: #64748B;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

/* 3. Inner Card (Experience & Core Areas) */
.about-inner-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 24px 28px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.about-inner-card-title {
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin: 0 0 20px 0;
}

/* Experience List */
.about-experience-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
}

.about-exp-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
}

.about-exp-badge {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.about-exp-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.about-exp-company {
  font-size: 14.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin: 0;
}

.about-exp-role {
  font-size: 12.5px;
  color: #64748B;
  margin: 2px 0 0 0;
}

/* Core Areas Grid (2 Columns x 3 Rows matching Screenshot) */
.core-areas-grid-2col {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 16px 28px;
}

.core-area-row-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
}

.core-area-row-icon {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.core-area-row-label {
  font-size: 14.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #CBD5E1;
}

/* 4. What Clients Say Testimonial Section */
.about-testimonials-section {
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.about-section-heading {
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin: 0 0 16px 0;
}

/* Testimonial Section & Horizontal Carousel */
.about-testimonials-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
}

.t-nav-controls {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.t-counter {
  font-size: 11.5px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  margin-right: 4px;
}

.t-nav-btn {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 180ms ease;
  padding: 0;
}

.t-nav-btn:hover {
  background: var(--accent);
  border-color: var(--accent);
  color: #0E1626;
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.about-testimonials-slider-wrap {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 20px;
  width: 100%;
}

.about-testimonials-track {
  display: flex;
  width: 100%;
  transition: transform 450ms cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
  will-change: transform;
}

.testimonial-slide {
  flex: 0 0 100%;
  min-width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.testimonial-showcase-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 26px 32px;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  transition: border-color 200ms ease;
}

.testimonial-showcase-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}

.testimonial-showcase-card.full-width-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.t-card-top-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.t-stars {
  color: #F59E0B;
  font-size: 15px;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
}

.t-quote-icon {
  color: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.3);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.t-showcase-quote {
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: #CBD5E1;
  margin: 0;
  font-weight: 400;
}

.t-showcase-bar {
  width: 36px;
  height: 3px;
  background: #38BDF8;
  border-radius: 2px;
  margin: 18px 0 14px;
}

.t-author-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.t-author-avatar {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.25), rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.25));
  border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.4);
  color: #38BDF8;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 13px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.t-author-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.t-showcase-author {
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin: 0;
}

.t-showcase-role {
  font-size: 12.5px;
  color: #64748B;
  display: block;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.t-slider-dots-wrap {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-top: 14px;
}

.t-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  border: none;
  padding: 0;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 250ms ease;
}

.t-dot.active {
  width: 24px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: var(--accent);
}

.t-showcase-frame {
  width: 100%;
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.t-showcase-frame svg {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
}

/* 5. What I Do Page: 2-Column Service Grid */
.what-i-do-heading {
  font-size: 32px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin: 0 0 28px 0;
}

.what-i-do-cards-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}

.service-box-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 26px 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  min-height: 200px;
  transition: transform 250ms ease, border-color 250ms ease, background-color 250ms ease, box-shadow 250ms ease;
  cursor: default;
}

.service-box-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.045);
  border-color: rgba(225, 141, 40, 0.35);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

.service-box-icon {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.service-box-icon svg {
  width: 30px;
  height: 30px;
}

.service-box-title {
  font-size: 17px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin: 0 0 8px 0;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.service-box-desc {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: #94A3B8;
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin: 0 0 20px 0;
}

.service-box-arrow {
  color: #CBD5E1;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  transition: transform 200ms ease, color 200ms ease;
}

.service-box-card:hover .service-box-arrow {
  transform: translateX(4px);
  color: #E18D28;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Initiatives Page Dedicated Showcase Layout
   ========================================================================== */
.initiatives-main-panel {
  background: var(--card-gradient);
  background-color: var(--bg-2);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 36px 32px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.initiatives-header-strip {
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.initiatives-heading {
  font-size: 32px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin: 0 0 10px 0;
}

.initiatives-subheading {
  font-size: 14.5px;
  color: #94A3B8;
  line-height: 1.6;
  max-width: 640px;
  margin: 0;
}

.initiatives-cards-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 22px;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}

.initiatives-empty-state {
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 48px 24px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
  border: 1px dashed rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: 18px;
  color: #94A3B8;
  font-size: 15px;
}

.initiative-page-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform 300ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), 
              border-color 300ms ease, 
              box-shadow 300ms ease, 
              background-color 300ms ease;
}

.initiative-page-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.045);
  border-color: rgba(225, 141, 40, 0.4);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4), 0 0 24px rgba(225, 141, 40, 0.08);
}

.initiative-card-thumb-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  background: #080D1A;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.initiative-card-thumb-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 400ms ease;
}

.initiative-page-card:hover .initiative-card-thumb-wrap img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

.initiative-card-category-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px;
  left: 14px;
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  color: #E18D28;
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(225, 141, 40, 0.3);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.initiative-card-body {
  padding: 22px 20px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex: 1;
}

.initiative-card-date {
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #94A3B8;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  display: inline-block;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.initiative-card-title {
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin: 0 0 8px 0;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.initiative-card-desc {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: #94A3B8;
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin: 0 0 20px 0;
  flex: 1;
}

.initiative-card-action {
  margin-top: auto;
}

.btn-initiative-visit {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 10px 18px;
  background: rgba(225, 141, 40, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(225, 141, 40, 0.32);
  color: #E18D28 !important;
  border-radius: 12px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 200ms ease;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.btn-initiative-visit:hover {
  background: #E18D28;
  color: #0E1626 !important;
  border-color: #E18D28;
  transform: translateX(3px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(225, 141, 40, 0.3);
}

.btn-initiative-visit.btn-initiative-disabled {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  color: #64748B !important;
  cursor: default;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* 6. Universal Bottom Callout CTA */
.page-bottom-cta {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 24px 20px 10px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  margin-top: 20px;
}

.page-bottom-cta-title {
  font-size: 24px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.page-bottom-cta-desc {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: #94A3B8;
  max-width: 520px;
  margin: 0 auto 24px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.btn-schedule-consultation {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 12px 30px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  background: var(--accent-gradient);
  color: var(--text-on-light) !important;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(225, 141, 40, 0.25);
  transition: transform 200ms ease, box-shadow 200ms ease, filter 200ms ease;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.btn-schedule-consultation:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(225, 141, 40, 0.38);
  filter: brightness(1.05);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Contact / Let's Connect Page Layout (Matching Client Screenshot)
   ========================================================================== */
.contact-top-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 340px;
  gap: 24px;
  align-items: start;
}

.contact-form-title {
  font-size: 28px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin: 0 0 20px 0;
}

.contact-form-dark {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}

.form-group-dark {
  width: 100%;
}

.contact-input-dark {
  width: 100%;
  background: rgba(10, 16, 28, 0.7);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 13px 18px;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-family: inherit;
  outline: none;
  transition: border-color 200ms ease, box-shadow 200ms ease;
}

.contact-input-dark:focus {
  border-color: #E18D28;
  box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(225, 141, 40, 0.25);
}

.contact-input-dark::placeholder {
  color: #64748B;
}

.contact-select-dark {
  appearance: none;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='16' height='16' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='%2394A3B8' stroke-width='2' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'%3E%3Cpolyline points='6 9 12 15 18 9'%3E%3C/polyline%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-position: right 14px center;
  padding-right: 38px;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.contact-select-dark option {
  background: #0E1626;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

/* Custom Scrollable Select Dropdown */
.custom-select-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
}

.custom-select-trigger {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-align: left;
  user-select: none;
  background: rgba(10, 16, 28, 0.7);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 13px 18px;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-family: inherit;
  outline: none;
  transition: border-color 200ms ease, box-shadow 200ms ease;
}

.custom-select-wrapper.is-open .custom-select-trigger,
.custom-select-trigger:focus-visible {
  border-color: #E18D28;
  box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(225, 141, 40, 0.25);
}

.custom-select-label {
  white-space: nowrap;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
  flex: 1;
}

.custom-select-label.is-placeholder {
  color: #64748B;
}

.custom-select-arrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #94A3B8;
  transition: transform 220ms ease, color 200ms ease;
  pointer-events: none;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-left: 10px;
}

.custom-select-wrapper.is-open .custom-select-arrow {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
  color: #E18D28;
}

.custom-select-menu {
  position: absolute;
  top: calc(100% + 4px);
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  background: #0E1626;
  border: 1px solid rgba(225, 141, 40, 0.35);
  border-radius: 10px;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65);
  z-index: 100;
  /* Exactly 4 items visible so Submit button is never hidden */
  max-height: 140px;
  overflow-y: auto;
  overscroll-behavior: contain;
  display: none;
  padding: 0;
}

.custom-select-wrapper.is-open .custom-select-menu {
  display: block;
  animation: selectMenuFadeIn 180ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

@keyframes selectMenuFadeIn {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(-4px);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

.custom-select-option {
  padding: 0 16px;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: #CBD5E1;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background 120ms ease, color 120ms ease;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  user-select: none;
  height: 35px;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.custom-select-option.is-placeholder-option {
  color: #64748B;
}

.custom-select-option:hover,
.custom-select-option.is-highlighted {
  background: #1976D2;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.custom-select-option.is-selected {
  background: rgba(225, 141, 40, 0.16);
  color: #E18D28;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.custom-select-option.is-selected:hover {
  background: #1976D2;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

/* Custom sleek scrollbar for dropdown */
.custom-select-menu::-webkit-scrollbar {
  width: 6px;
}
.custom-select-menu::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border-radius: 999px;
}
.custom-select-menu::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
  background: rgba(225, 141, 40, 0.45);
  border-radius: 999px;
}
.custom-select-menu::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover {
  background: rgba(225, 141, 40, 0.75);
}

.contact-textarea-dark {
  resize: vertical;
  min-height: 110px;
}

.btn-contact-submit {
  width: 100%;
  height: 46px;
  background: var(--accent-gradient);
  color: var(--text-on-light) !important;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 14.5px;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 10px;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(225, 141, 40, 0.25);
  transition: transform 200ms ease, box-shadow 200ms ease, filter 200ms ease;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.btn-contact-submit:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(225, 141, 40, 0.38);
  filter: brightness(1.05);
}

/* Right Channel Cards Stack inside enclosing container */
.contact-cards-container {
  background: #0E1626;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border-radius: 22px;
  padding: 22px 18px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
}

.contact-channel-card {
  background: #141E33;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 16px 20px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  transition: transform 200ms ease, box-shadow 200ms ease, background-color 200ms ease, border-color 200ms ease;
}

.contact-channel-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(225, 141, 40, 0.25);
  background-color: #17233B;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.contact-channel-icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: #0C1423;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  box-shadow: inset 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.contact-channel-icon svg {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  fill: #FFFFFF;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.contact-channel-details {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  min-width: 0;
  flex: 1;
}

.contact-channel-label {
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.contact-channel-value {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: #8F9CAE;
  line-height: 1.45;
  word-break: break-word;
  overflow-wrap: anywhere;
}

.contact-channel-value a {
  color: #8F9CAE;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 200ms ease;
  word-break: break-word;
  overflow-wrap: anywhere;
}

.contact-channel-value a:hover {
  color: #E18D28;
}

/* Embedded Google Maps Container */
.contact-map-wrapper {
  margin-top: 24px;
  border-radius: 18px;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  height: 330px;
  background: #0E1626;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.contact-map-iframe {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border: none;
  filter: invert(90%) hue-rotate(180deg) contrast(95%);
}

.contact-map-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px;
  left: 14px;
  background: rgba(8, 12, 22, 0.95);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 14px 18px;
  z-index: 2;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
  min-width: 210px;
}

.map-badge-title {
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.map-badge-sub {
  font-size: 11.5px;
  color: #94A3B8;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.map-badge-btn-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.map-badge-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: var(--accent-gradient);
  color: var(--text-on-light) !important;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 7px 14px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  text-decoration: none;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(225, 141, 40, 0.25);
  transition: transform 180ms ease, box-shadow 180ms ease;
}

.map-badge-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(225, 141, 40, 0.4);
}

.map-badge-btn svg {
  width: 12px;
  height: 12px;
  stroke: var(--text-on-light);
}

.map-badge-icon-btn {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: rgba(14, 22, 38, 0.9);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  color: #F59E0B;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.map-badge-icon-btn svg {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  fill: #F59E0B;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Premium UI Animations & Keyframe Dynamics
   ========================================================================== */

/* Shimmer Sweep Animation on Highlights */
@keyframes cardShimmerSweep {
  0% {
    transform: translateX(-150%) skewX(-20deg);
  }
  30%, 100% {
    transform: translateX(250%) skewX(-20deg);
  }
}

.card-hero-profile::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 50%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    transparent,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05),
    transparent
  );
  transform: translateX(-150%) skewX(-20deg);
  pointer-events: none;
  animation: cardShimmerSweep 7s infinite ease-in-out;
}

/* Professional Badge Pulse */
@keyframes proBadgePulse {
  0%, 100% {
    transform: scale(1);
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 0 rgba(225, 141, 40, 0));
  }
  50% {
    transform: scale(1.05);
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 6px rgba(225, 141, 40, 0.45));
  }
}

.pro-verified-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  vertical-align: middle;
  margin-left: 6px;
  animation: proBadgePulse 3.5s infinite ease-in-out;
}

.pro-spark-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  vertical-align: middle;
  margin-left: 6px;
  animation: proBadgePulse 4s infinite ease-in-out;
}

/* Gentle Floating Motion */
@keyframes gentleFloat {
  0%, 100% {
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
  50% {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
  }
}

.hero-avatar-box img {
  animation: gentleFloat 5s infinite ease-in-out;
}

/* Slide In Fade for Testimonials */
@keyframes fadeInSlide {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(12px);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

/* Interactive Card Elevation & Micro-Lifts */
.core-area-tile:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  background-color: var(--chip-hover);
  border-color: rgba(225, 141, 40, 0.35);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.initiative-item:hover {
  transform: translateX(4px);
  border-color: rgba(225, 141, 40, 0.35);
  background: var(--chip-hover);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Responsive Breakpoints
   ========================================================================== */

/* ==========================================================================
   Responsive Breakpoints & Screen Adaptations
   ========================================================================== */

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   1. Universal Mobile & Tablet Optimizations (Max 1024px)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  /* Disable scroll delay / blank spaces on touch & smaller screens */
  .fade-up {
    opacity: 1 !important;
    transform: none !important;
    transition: none !important;
  }

  .container {
    padding: 0 20px;
  }

  .site-header {
    top: 14px;
    margin-top: 14px;
    margin-bottom: 0;
    padding: 0;
  }

  .bento-section {
    padding: 30px 0 0;
  }

  .site-footer {
    padding: 30px 0 14px;
  }

  /* Bento Grid 2 Columns on Tablet */
  .bento-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 18px;
  }

  .card-hero-profile {
    grid-column: span 2;
    grid-row: auto;
  }

  .card-hero-profile .bento-card-content {
    max-width: 480px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .card-initiatives {
    grid-column: span 1;
  }

  .card-what-i-do {
    grid-column: span 1;
  }

  .card-core-areas {
    grid-column: span 1;
  }

  .card-experience {
    grid-column: span 1;
  }

  .card-lets-connect {
    grid-column: span 2;
  }

  .card-latest-blog {
    grid-column: span 2;
  }

  /* Inner Page 1-Column Stacking for Sidebar */
  .about-grid-layout {
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
    min-width: 0;
    max-width: 100%;
  }

  .about-sidebar-col {
    position: static;
    max-width: 540px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    width: 100%;
    min-width: 0;
    box-sizing: border-box;
  }

  .blog-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
    gap: 18px;
  }

  /* Contact Top Grid on Tablet */
  .contact-top-grid {
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
    min-width: 0;
    max-width: 100%;
  }

  .contact-form-column,
  .contact-form-col,
  .contact-info-col,
  .contact-cards-container {
    grid-column: span 1;
    min-width: 0;
    max-width: 100%;
    box-sizing: border-box;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   2. Medium Tablet & Small Laptop (768px - 900px)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .nav-island, 
  .site-header .btn-cta {
    display: none;
  }

  .btn-menu-toggle {
    display: inline-flex;
  }

  .about-main-panel,
  .what-i-do-main-panel,
  .contact-main-panel {
    padding: 28px 24px 32px;
    border-radius: 24px;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   3. Mobile Phones & Phablets (Max 767px) - 1 Column Stack
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .container {
    padding: 0 14px;
  }

  .site-header {
    top: 12px;
    margin-top: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 0;
    padding: 0;
  }

  .bento-section {
    padding: 20px 0 0;
  }

  /* Bento Grid 1 Column on Mobile */
  .bento-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 14px;
  }

  .bento-card {
    padding: 20px 16px;
    border-radius: 20px;
  }

  .card-hero-profile,
  .card-initiatives,
  .card-what-i-do,
  .card-core-areas,
  .card-experience,
  .card-lets-connect,
  .card-latest-blog {
    grid-column: span 1;
  }

  /* Hero Profile Card on Mobile */
  .hero-avatar-box {
    width: 110px;
    height: 110px;
    border-radius: 18px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
  }
  .hero-avatar-box.avatar-shape-circle {
    border-radius: 50% !important;
  }
  .hero-avatar-box.avatar-shape-rounded {
    border-radius: 28px !important;
  }
  .hero-avatar-box.avatar-size-large {
    width: 130px;
    height: 130px;
  }
  .hero-avatar-box.avatar-size-compact {
    width: 95px;
    height: 95px;
  }

  .hero-name {
    font-size: 24px;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
  }

  .hero-tagline {
    font-size: 13px;
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    padding: 0 6px;
  }

  .hero-buttons-row {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: row;
    gap: 10px;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .btn-hero-call,
  .btn-hero-mail {
    height: 42px;
    font-size: 13px;
    padding: 0 12px;
    gap: 6px;
    flex: 1;
  }

  .follow-me-strip {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: row;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 8px 12px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    gap: 8px;
  }

  .follow-me-label {
    font-size: 12.5px;
    white-space: nowrap;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }

  .social-icons-group {
    gap: 5px;
    row-gap: 5px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: flex-end;
  }

  .social-icon-btn {
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
    border-radius: 7px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }

  .social-icon-btn svg,
  .social-icon-btn img {
    width: 14px;
    height: 14px;
  }

  /* Initiatives Card on Mobile */
  .initiative-showcase-title {
    font-size: 16px;
  }

  .initiative-showcase-arrow {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
  }

  .initiative-showcase-arrow svg {
    width: 14px;
    height: 14px;
  }

  /* Core Areas on Mobile */
  .core-areas-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
    gap: 10px;
  }

  .core-area-tile {
    padding: 10px 12px;
    gap: 10px;
    border-radius: 14px;
  }

  .core-icon-bubble {
    width: 34px;
    height: 34px;
  }

  .core-area-name {
    font-size: 13px;
  }

  /* Experience on Mobile */
  .experience-item {
    padding: 11px 0;
    gap: 12px;
  }

  .experience-badge {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    font-size: 12px;
  }

  .experience-company {
    font-size: 13.5px;
  }

  .experience-role {
    font-size: 11.5px;
  }

  /* Let's Connect Bento Card on Mobile */
  .card-lets-connect {
    padding: 28px 20px 24px !important;
    text-align: center;
    border-radius: 20px;
    box-sizing: border-box;
  }

  .card-lets-connect .bento-card-content {
    height: auto;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .card-lets-connect .card-title,
  .card-lets-connect .connect-headline {
    font-size: 22px;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-top: 0;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    color: var(--text-on-light);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
    line-height: 1.25;
  }

  .card-lets-connect p,
  .card-lets-connect .connect-subline {
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.55;
    color: var(--text-body-light);
    margin: 0 auto 20px auto;
    max-width: 320px;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .card-lets-connect .btn-cta {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 300px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 13px 24px;
    font-size: 14.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
    box-sizing: border-box;
  }

  /* Blog Cards on Mobile */
  .blog-grid,
  .blog-archive-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 14px;
  }

  /* Inner Panels Padding on Mobile */
  .about-main-panel,
  .what-i-do-main-panel,
  .initiatives-main-panel,
  .contact-main-panel,
  .disclaimer-main-panel {
    padding: 22px 16px 26px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    min-width: 0;
    max-width: 100%;
    box-sizing: border-box;
  }

  /* About Page on Mobile */
  .about-hero-heading {
    font-size: 24px;
    line-height: 1.3;
    word-break: break-word;
    overflow-wrap: break-word;
  }

  .about-hero-subheading {
    font-size: 16.5px;
    line-height: 1.4;
    word-break: break-word;
    overflow-wrap: break-word;
  }

  .about-hero-bio {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    word-break: break-word;
    overflow-wrap: break-word;
  }

  .about-credentials-strip {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 14px 16px;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    max-width: 100%;
  }

  .cred-strip-divider {
    width: 100%;
    height: 1px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  }

  .cred-strip-item {
    padding: 4px 0;
    min-width: 0;
  }

  .about-inner-card {
    padding: 18px 16px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    max-width: 100%;
  }

  .about-exp-item {
    gap: 12px;
    padding: 12px 0;
    min-width: 0;
  }

  .about-exp-info {
    min-width: 0;
    flex: 1;
  }

  .about-exp-company {
    font-size: 14px;
    word-break: break-word;
  }

  .about-exp-role {
    font-size: 12px;
    word-break: break-word;
  }

  .core-areas-grid-2col {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
    gap: 10px;
    box-sizing: border-box;
  }

  .core-area-row-item {
    min-width: 0;
    gap: 10px;
  }

  .core-area-row-name {
    font-size: 13px;
    word-break: break-word;
  }

  .about-testimonials-slider-wrap {
    max-width: 100%;
    width: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-sizing: border-box;
  }

  .testimonial-slide {
    box-sizing: border-box;
    max-width: 100%;
  }

  .testimonial-showcase-card {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 16px;
    padding: 18px 16px;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    max-width: 100%;
  }

  .t-showcase-quote {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    line-height: 1.55;
    word-break: break-word;
  }

  .t-showcase-image-col {
    display: none;
  }

  /* What I Do Page on Mobile */
  .what-i-do-heading {
    font-size: 26px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
  }

  .what-i-do-cards-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 14px;
    margin-bottom: 26px;
  }

  .service-box-card {
    padding: 20px 18px;
    min-height: auto;
    border-radius: 16px;
  }

  .service-box-title {
    font-size: 17px;
  }

  .service-box-desc {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
  }

  /* Initiatives Page on Mobile */
  .initiatives-heading {
    font-size: 26px;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
  }

  .initiatives-cards-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 26px;
  }

  .initiative-page-card {
    border-radius: 18px;
  }

  .initiative-card-body {
    padding: 18px 16px;
  }

  .initiative-card-title {
    font-size: 17px;
  }

  .initiative-card-desc {
    font-size: 13px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
  }

  /* Contact Page on Mobile */
  .contact-form-title {
    font-size: 24px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    word-break: break-word;
  }

  .contact-top-grid {
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
    min-width: 0;
    max-width: 100%;
  }

  .contact-form-dark,
  .form-group-dark {
    box-sizing: border-box;
    max-width: 100%;
  }

  .contact-input-dark {
    box-sizing: border-box;
    max-width: 100%;
    padding: 12px 14px;
    font-size: 13.5px;
  }

  .contact-cards-container {
    padding: 16px 14px;
    border-radius: 18px;
    gap: 10px;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    max-width: 100%;
  }

  .contact-channel-card {
    padding: 12px 14px;
    gap: 12px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    max-width: 100%;
    min-width: 0;
  }

  .contact-channel-icon {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }

  .contact-channel-icon svg {
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
  }

  .contact-channel-details {
    min-width: 0;
    flex: 1;
    overflow: hidden;
  }

  .contact-channel-label {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
  }

  .contact-channel-value {
    font-size: 12.5px;
    line-height: 1.4;
    word-break: break-word;
    overflow-wrap: anywhere;
  }

  .contact-channel-value a {
    word-break: break-word;
    overflow-wrap: anywhere;
  }

  .btn-contact-submit {
    height: 46px;
    font-size: 14px;
  }

  .contact-map-wrapper {
    height: 240px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    margin-top: 18px;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    max-width: 100%;
  }

  .contact-map-badge {
    top: 8px;
    left: 8px;
    right: 8px;
    min-width: 0;
    padding: 10px 12px;
    box-sizing: border-box;
  }

  .map-badge-btn-row {
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 6px;
  }

  .map-badge-btn {
    padding: 6px 10px;
    font-size: 11.5px;
  }

  /* Footer on Mobile */
  .site-footer {
    padding: 20px 0 12px;
  }

  .footer-wrap,
  .footer-inner {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 16px;
    padding: 18px 16px;
  }

  .footer-socials {
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   4. Extra Small Phones (Max 400px)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 400px) {
  /* Maintain side-by-side buttons and one-line Follow Me across all pages */
  .hero-buttons-row {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: row;
    gap: 8px;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .btn-hero-call,
  .btn-hero-mail {
    height: 38px;
    font-size: 12px;
    padding: 0 8px;
    gap: 4px;
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 0;
  }

  .follow-me-strip {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: row;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 7px 10px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    gap: 6px;
  }

  .follow-me-label {
    font-size: 12px;
    white-space: nowrap;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }

  .social-icons-group {
    justify-content: flex-end;
    gap: 4px;
    row-gap: 4px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }

  .social-icon-btn {
    width: 26px;
    height: 26px;
    border-radius: 6px;
  }

  .social-icon-btn svg,
  .social-icon-btn img {
    width: 13px;
    height: 13px;
  }

  .core-areas-grid,
  .core-areas-grid-2col {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
    gap: 8px;
  }
}