/*
Theme Name: Not Just a Designer
Theme URI: https://www.notjustadesigner.me/
Author: Gajendra Vishwakarma
Author URI: https://www.notjustadesigner.me/
Description: Custom portfolio theme for Gajendra Vishwakarma, rebuilt from the original portfolio design. Lightweight, responsive, plugin-friendly and WordPress-native.
Version: 2.3.1
Requires at least: 6.0
Requires PHP: 7.4
License: GPL v2 or later
Text Domain: notjustadesigner
*/



:root{--bg:#f5f4f0;--ink:#11110f;--muted:#77746d;--line:#d9d7d0;--card:#e9e7e0;--accent:#e16a35;--max:1240px}*{box-sizing:border-box}html{scroll-behavior:smooth}body{margin:0;background:var(--bg);color:var(--ink);font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;line-height:1.5;-webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased}a{color:inherit;text-decoration:none}img{max-width:100%;display:block}.wrap{width:min(var(--max),calc(100% - 64px));margin:auto}.eyebrow{font-size:10px;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--muted)}.nav{height:80px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between}.logo{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;width:48px;height:48px;border-radius:50%;overflow:hidden;flex:0 0 48px;border:1px solid rgba(17,17,15,.14);background:#fff;box-shadow:0 8px 24px rgba(17,17,15,.10);transition:transform .35s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1),box-shadow .35s ease}.logo 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/* Modern motion system */
:root{--ease:cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1);--ease-soft:cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1)}
body{overflow-x:hidden}
::selection{background:var(--ink);color:#fff}
.nav{position:sticky;top:0;z-index:50;background:rgba(245,244,240,.72);backdrop-filter:blur(18px) saturate(130%);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(18px) saturate(130%);transition:background .4s ease,box-shadow .4s ease,border-color .4s ease}
.nav.scrolled{background:rgba(245,244,240,.92);box-shadow:0 10px 35px rgba(17,17,15,.06)}
.logo{transition:transform .4s var(--ease)}
.logo:hover{transform:translateX(3px)}
.navlinks a{position:relative;transition:color .3s ease}
.navlinks a:after{content:'';position:absolute;left:0;bottom:-6px;width:100%;height:1px;background:var(--accent);transform:scaleX(0);transform-origin:right;transition:transform .4s var(--ease)}
.navlinks a:hover:after{transform:scaleX(1);transform-origin:left}
.navcta,.btn{position:relative;overflow:hidden;transition:transform .45s var(--ease),background .35s ease,border-color .35s ease,color .35s ease,box-shadow .35s ease}
.navcta:hover,.btn:hover{transform:translateY(-3px);box-shadow:0 12px 28px rgba(17,17,15,.10)}
.btn:before{content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;background:var(--accent);transform:translateY(105%);transition:transform .5s var(--ease);z-index:0}
.btn>*{position:relative;z-index:1}.btn{isolation:isolate}.btn.primary:before{background:var(--accent)}
.btn.primary:hover:before{transform:translateY(0)}
.btn:not(.primary):before{background:var(--ink)}
.btn:not(.primary):hover{color:#fff}
.btn:not(.primary):hover:before{transform:translateY(0)}
.hero{position:relative}
.hero:before{content:'';position:absolute;width:520px;height:520px;border-radius:50%;right:4%;top:7%;background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(225,106,53,.10),transparent 68%);filter:blur(4px);pointer-events:none;animation:ambientPulse 7s ease-in-out infinite}
.hero-photo{will-change:transform;transition:transform .8s var(--ease),filter .8s ease;box-shadow:0 35px 80px rgba(17,17,15,.10)}
.hero-photo:hover{transform:translateY(-8px) scale(1.012)}

.work,.tool,.client,.service{will-change:transform}
.work{transition:transform .6s var(--ease),box-shadow .6s ease,border-color .4s ease}
.work:hover{transform:translateY(-9px);box-shadow:0 22px 50px rgba(17,17,15,.09);border-color:#c7c4bc}
.art:after{animation:artFloat 7s ease-in-out infinite}.work:nth-child(2) .art:after{animation-delay:-1.5s}.work:nth-child(3) .art:after{animation-delay:-3s}.work:nth-child(4) .art:after{animation-delay:-4.5s}
.service{transition:background .45s ease,padding-left .45s var(--ease),padding-right .45s var(--ease)}
.service:hover{background:rgba(255,255,255,.42)}
.service h3{transition:transform .45s var(--ease)}.service:hover h3{transform:translateX(6px)}
.tool{transition:transform .5s var(--ease),box-shadow .5s ease,border-color .4s ease}.tool:hover{transform:translateY(-8px) scale(1.035);box-shadow:0 18px 35px rgba(17,17,15,.10);border-color:#c5c1b8}
.tool img{transition:transform .5s var(--ease)}.tool:hover img{transform:scale(1.12) rotate(-3deg)}
.client{transition:background .4s ease,color .4s ease,padding-left .45s var(--ease)}.client:hover{background:#eceae4;padding-left:22px}
.step{position:relative;transition:transform .5s var(--ease)}.step:hover{transform:translateY(-5px)}
.faq-q{transition:padding-left .4s var(--ease),color .3s ease}.faq-q:hover{padding-left:7px;color:var(--accent)}
.faq-icon{transition:transform .45s var(--ease),background .3s ease,color .3s ease}.faq-item.open .faq-icon{transform:rotate(45deg);background:var(--ink);color:#fff}
.faq-a{animation:faqOpen .45s var(--ease)}
.contact{position:relative;overflow:hidden}.contact:before{content:'';position:absolute;width:420px;height:420px;border-radius:50%;left:50%;top:25%;transform:translate(-50%,-50%);background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(225,106,53,.08),transparent 70%);pointer-events:none}
.social{transition:transform .4s var(--ease),background .3s ease,border-color .3s ease}.social:hover{transform:translateY(-5px) rotate(-4deg);background:#fff;border-color:#c4c0b8}
/* Scroll reveal: content stays visible if JS is unavailable */
.reveal{opacity:1;transform:none}
.motion-ready .reveal{opacity:0;transform:translateY(42px);transition:opacity .9s var(--ease),transform .9s var(--ease)}
.motion-ready .reveal.is-visible{opacity:1;transform:none}
.motion-ready .reveal-left{opacity:0;transform:translateX(-45px);transition:opacity .9s var(--ease),transform .9s var(--ease)}
.motion-ready .reveal-left.is-visible{opacity:1;transform:none}
.motion-ready .reveal-scale{opacity:0;transform:scale(.94);transition:opacity .9s var(--ease),transform 1s var(--ease)}
.motion-ready .reveal-scale.is-visible{opacity:1;transform:scale(1)}
.stagger>*{--delay:0ms}
.motion-ready .stagger>*{opacity:0;transform:translateY(25px);transition:opacity .75s var(--ease),transform .75s var(--ease);transition-delay:var(--delay)}
.motion-ready .stagger.is-visible>*{opacity:1;transform:none}
.stagger>*:nth-child(1){--delay:40ms}.stagger>*:nth-child(2){--delay:100ms}.stagger>*:nth-child(3){--delay:160ms}.stagger>*:nth-child(4){--delay:220ms}.stagger>*:nth-child(5){--delay:280ms}.stagger>*:nth-child(6){--delay:340ms}.stagger>*:nth-child(7){--delay:400ms}.stagger>*:nth-child(8){--delay:460ms}
@keyframes ambientPulse{0%,100%{transform:scale(.92);opacity:.55}50%{transform:scale(1.08);opacity:1}}
@keyframes artFloat{0%,100%{transform:translate3d(0,0,0) rotate(0)}50%{transform:translate3d(-10px,14px,0) rotate(5deg)}}
@keyframes faqOpen{from{opacity:0;transform:translateY(-7px)}to{opacity:1;transform:none}}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){html{scroll-behavior:auto}.hero:before,.art:after{animation:none!important}.motion-ready .reveal,.motion-ready .reveal-left,.motion-ready .reveal-scale,.motion-ready .stagger>*{opacity:1!important;transform:none!important;transition:none!important}.nav,.btn,.work,.tool,.client,.service,.step,.social{transition:none!important}}

/* ===== MODERN GLASS + MOTION UPGRADE ===== */
:root{
  --glass:rgba(255,255,255,.42);
  --glass-strong:rgba(255,255,255,.64);
  --glass-dark:rgba(17,17,15,.86);
  --glass-border:rgba(255,255,255,.58);
  --shadow-glass:0 24px 70px rgba(17,17,15,.10), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.62);
  --shadow-hover:0 32px 90px rgba(17,17,15,.15), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.72);
  --ease-glass:cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1);
}
html{scroll-padding-top:100px}
body{
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 12% 8%,rgba(225,106,53,.09),transparent 24%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 88% 18%,rgba(255,255,255,.9),transparent 25%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 50% 82%,rgba(225,106,53,.055),transparent 28%),
    var(--bg);
  position:relative;
}
body:before{
  content:"";
  position:fixed;
  inset:0;
  z-index:-4;
  pointer-events:none;
  opacity:.38;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(17,17,15,.035) 1px,transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(17,17,15,.035) 1px,transparent 1px);
  background-size:64px 64px;
  mask-image:linear-gradient(to bottom,black,transparent 90%);
}
body:after{
  content:"";
  position:fixed;
  width:420px;height:420px;
  left:var(--mx,50%);top:var(--my,50%);
  transform:translate(-50%,-50%);
  border-radius:50%;
  pointer-events:none;
  z-index:40;
  background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(225,106,53,.075),transparent 68%);
  filter:blur(18px);
  transition:left .18s ease-out,top .18s ease-out;
}
::selection{background:var(--accent);color:#fff}
.site{position:relative;isolation:isolate}
.site:before,.site:after{
  content:"";
  position:fixed;
  width:240px;height:240px;
  border-radius:50%;
  pointer-events:none;
  z-index:-2;
  filter:blur(8px);
  opacity:.45;
}
.site:before{
  top:18%;left:-90px;
  background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(225,106,53,.16),transparent 68%);
  animation:orbOne 14s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.site:after{
  right:-100px;top:55%;
  background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(120,110,95,.12),transparent 68%);
  animation:orbTwo 17s ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* glass navigation */
.nav{
  width:min(var(--max),calc(100% - 48px));
  height:68px;
  margin:14px auto 0;
  padding:0 10px 0 20px;
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.62);
  border-radius:22px;
  background:rgba(245,244,240,.48);
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-glass);
  backdrop-filter:blur(24px) saturate(150%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(24px) saturate(150%);
  position:sticky;
  top:14px;
}
.nav.scrolled{
  background:rgba(245,244,240,.74);
  box-shadow:0 18px 55px rgba(17,17,15,.11),inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.75);
}
.logo{font-size:14px}
.navcta{
  border-color:rgba(17,17,15,.7);
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.24);
  box-shadow:inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.6);
}
.navcta:hover{background:var(--ink);color:#fff}

/* ==========================================================================
   LIQUID GLASS ENGINE, LIVE BACKGROUND ANIMATIONS & ULTRA-PREMIUM CURSOR
   ========================================================================== */

/* Ambient Liquid Background Container */
.liquid-bg-container {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: -2;
  overflow: hidden;
  will-change: transform;
}

.liquid-blob {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(75px);
  -webkit-filter: blur(75px);
  mix-blend-mode: multiply;
  opacity: 0.60;
  will-change: transform, border-radius;
}

.blob-1 {
  width: 580px;
  height: 580px;
  left: -80px;
  top: -40px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(225, 106, 53, 0.42) 0%, rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.22) 45%, transparent 70%);
  animation: liquidMorph1 18s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.blob-2 {
  width: 660px;
  height: 660px;
  right: -100px;
  top: 15%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.32) 0%, rgba(236, 72, 153, 0.16) 45%, transparent 70%);
  animation: liquidMorph2 24s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.blob-3 {
  width: 720px;
  height: 720px;
  left: 15%;
  bottom: -120px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(251, 191, 36, 0.32) 0%, rgba(225, 106, 53, 0.18) 50%, transparent 75%);
  animation: liquidMorph3 22s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.blob-4 {
  width: 500px;
  height: 500px;
  right: 22%;
  bottom: 20%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25) 40%, transparent 70%);
  filter: blur(50px);
  mix-blend-mode: overlay;
  opacity: 0.5;
  animation: liquidMorph1 15s ease-in-out infinite alternate-reverse;
}

.liquid-noise {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg viewBox='0 0 200 200' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cfilter id='noiseFilter'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.8' numOctaves='3' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23noiseFilter)' opacity='0.04'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0.4;
  mix-blend-mode: overlay;
}

@keyframes liquidMorph1 {
  0% {
    border-radius: 42% 58% 70% 30% / 45% 45% 55% 55%;
    transform: translate(0, 0) rotate(0deg) scale(1);
  }
  33% {
    border-radius: 70% 30% 50% 50% / 30% 30% 70% 70%;
    transform: translate(45px, 60px) rotate(45deg) scale(1.06);
  }
  66% {
    border-radius: 100% 60% 60% 100% / 100% 100% 60% 60%;
    transform: translate(-30px, 85px) rotate(90deg) scale(0.95);
  }
  100% {
    border-radius: 42% 58% 70% 30% / 45% 45% 55% 55%;
    transform: translate(0, 0) rotate(0deg) scale(1);
  }
}

@keyframes liquidMorph2 {
  0% {
    border-radius: 50% 50% 30% 70% / 50% 70% 30% 50%;
    transform: translate(0, 0) rotate(0deg) scale(1);
  }
  50% {
    border-radius: 65% 35% 60% 40% / 40% 50% 50% 60%;
    transform: translate(-50px, -40px) rotate(-60deg) scale(1.08);
  }
  100% {
    border-radius: 50% 50% 30% 70% / 50% 70% 30% 50%;
    transform: translate(0, 0) rotate(0deg) scale(1);
  }
}

@keyframes liquidMorph3 {
  0% {
    border-radius: 60% 40% 55% 45% / 50% 45% 55% 50%;
    transform: translate(0, 0) rotate(0deg) scale(1);
  }
  50% {
    border-radius: 35% 65% 40% 60% / 60% 35% 65% 40%;
    transform: translate(70px, -35px) rotate(70deg) scale(1.05);
  }
  100% {
    border-radius: 60% 40% 55% 45% / 50% 45% 55% 50%;
    transform: translate(0, 0) rotate(0deg) scale(1);
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   TRANSPARENT REALISTIC LIQUID GLASS WATER CURSOR & FLUID LENS ENGINE
   ========================================================================== */

.cursor-glow, .cursor-ring, .cursor-dot {
  position: fixed;
  left: 0;
  top: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  border-radius: 50%;
  opacity: 0;
  will-change: transform, opacity, border-radius;
  transition: opacity 0.35s ease;
}

body.cursor-visible .cursor-glow,
body.cursor-visible .cursor-ring,
body.cursor-visible .cursor-dot {
  opacity: 1;
}

/* Atmospheric Ambient Transparent Water Refraction Aura */
.cursor-glow {
  width: 340px;
  height: 340px;
  z-index: 9996;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14) 0%, rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.08) 32%, rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.04) 50%, transparent 70%);
  filter: blur(38px);
  -webkit-filter: blur(38px);
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  transition: width 0.35s ease, height 0.35s ease, opacity 0.35s ease;
}

/* Transparent Crystal Liquid Glass Droplet Lens */
.cursor-ring {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  z-index: 9998;
  border: 1.2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 32% 28%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.38) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06) 45%, rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.03) 100%);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px) saturate(180%) contrast(108%) brightness(106%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px) saturate(180%) contrast(108%) brightness(106%);
  box-shadow: inset 0 2px 4px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95), 
              inset 0 -2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08), 
              0 12px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08), 
              0 0 16px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
  transition: width 0.32s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), 
              height 0.32s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), 
              background 0.3s ease, 
              border-color 0.3s ease, 
              box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

/* Micro Specular Glint Bead (Sunbeam reflection on water droplet) */
.cursor-dot {
  width: 5px;
  height: 5px;
  z-index: 9999;
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px #ffffff, 0 0 14px rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.6), inset 0 1px 1px #fff;
  opacity: 0.9;
  transition: transform 0.08s ease, width 0.25s ease, height 0.25s ease, opacity 0.25s ease;
}

/* State 1: Hovering Interactive Buttons & Links (Liquid Enveloping) */
body.cursor-hover .cursor-ring,
body.cursor-button-hover .cursor-ring {
  width: 76px;
  height: 76px;
  border-color: rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.7);
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 32% 28%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.42) 0%, rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.12) 60%, rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.08) 100%);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px) saturate(200%) contrast(112%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px) saturate(200%) contrast(112%);
  box-shadow: inset 0 2px 6px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95), 
              0 16px 36px rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.25), 
              0 0 20px rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.35);
}

body.cursor-hover .cursor-dot,
body.cursor-button-hover .cursor-dot {
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.4);
  background: #ea580c;
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px #ea580c, 0 0 4px #fff;
}

/* State 2: Hovering Text / Typography (Elongated Water Magnifying Slit) */
body.cursor-text-hover .cursor-ring {
  width: 86px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 100px !important;
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 30% 25%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) 60%, transparent 100%);
  backdrop-filter: blur(5px) saturate(190%) contrast(115%) brightness(110%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(5px) saturate(190%) contrast(115%) brightness(110%);
  box-shadow: inset 0 2px 5px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95), 
              0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1), 
              0 0 20px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
}

body.cursor-text-hover .cursor-dot {
  opacity: 0.35;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(0.6);
}

/* State 3: Hovering Images / Visual Media (Crystal Optical Viewfinder) */
body.cursor-media-hover .cursor-ring {
  width: 96px;
  height: 96px;
  border-radius: 50% !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 35% 25%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.32) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) 50%, rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.05) 100%);
  backdrop-filter: blur(2px) saturate(220%) contrast(112%) brightness(112%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(2px) saturate(220%) contrast(112%) brightness(112%);
  box-shadow: inset 0 2px 6px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95), 
              0 20px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2), 
              0 0 24px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
}

body.cursor-media-hover .cursor-dot {
  opacity: 0.25;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(0.5);
}

/* Mouse Down: Surface Tension Water Compression */
body.cursor-down .cursor-ring {
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(0.82) !important;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 32% 28%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5) 0%, rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.2) 70%, transparent 100%);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px) saturate(220%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px) saturate(220%);
}

/* Transparent Water Ripple Wave on Click */
.cursor-water-ripple {
  position: fixed;
  left: 0;
  top: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  border-radius: 50%;
  width: 80px;
  height: 80px;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28) 0%, rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.12) 40%, transparent 72%);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px) saturate(180%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px) saturate(180%);
  z-index: 9997;
  animation: waterRippleWave 0.68s cubic-bezier(0.1, 0.8, 0.2, 1) forwards;
  will-change: transform, opacity, filter;
}

@keyframes waterRippleWave {
  0% {
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(0.2);
    opacity: 1;
    filter: blur(1px);
    -webkit-filter: blur(1px);
  }
  50% {
    opacity: 0.7;
    filter: blur(4px);
    -webkit-filter: blur(4px);
  }
  100% {
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(2.8);
    opacity: 0;
    filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-filter: blur(12px);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 900px), (pointer: coarse) {
  .cursor-glow, .cursor-ring, .cursor-dot, .cursor-water-ripple {
    display: none !important;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ENHANCED LIQUID GLASSMORPHISM STYLES FOR ALL CARDS
   ========================================================================== */

/* Frosted Liquid Glass Cards */
.work, .service, .tool, .cert-card, .post-card, .project-cta {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(160%) !important;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(160%) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(17, 17, 15, 0.05), inset 0 1px 2px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95) !important;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1), box-shadow 0.5s ease, border-color 0.4s ease !important;
}

.work:hover, .post-card:hover, .tool:hover, .cert-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.012) !important;
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 30px 75px rgba(17, 17, 15, 0.12), inset 0 1px 2px #fff !important;
}

/* Liquid Glass Reflection Highlights */
.work::after, .post-card::after, .cert-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04) 40%, transparent 100%);
  border-radius: inherit;
}

/* Navbar Ultra-Glass */
.nav {
  background: rgba(245, 244, 240, 0.65) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(24px) saturate(160%) !important;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(24px) saturate(160%) !important;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(17, 17, 15, 0.03) !important;
}

.nav.scrolled {
  background: rgba(245, 244, 240, 0.88) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 40px rgba(17, 17, 15, 0.08) !important;
}

/* Pill CTA & Glass Badges */
.navcta, .btn {
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px) !important;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(17, 17, 15, 0.08), inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4) !important;
}

/* Glass Modal */
.talk-form-dialog {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(35px) saturate(170%) !important;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(35px) saturate(170%) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 35px 100px rgba(17, 17, 15, 0.2), inset 0 1px 2px #fff !important;
}


/* animated hero */
.hero{
  min-height:calc(100vh - 100px);
  padding-top:84px;
}
.hero:before{
  width:620px;height:620px;
  right:0;top:4%;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 45% 42%,rgba(225,106,53,.16),transparent 48%),
    radial-gradient(circle,rgba(255,255,255,.8),transparent 68%);
  filter:blur(2px);
}
.hero h1{position:relative}
.hero h1 em{
  display:inline-block;
  background:linear-gradient(120deg,var(--ink) 20%,var(--accent) 48%,#7c6757 72%,var(--ink));
  background-size:240% auto;
  -webkit-background-clip:text;
  background-clip:text;
  color:transparent;
  animation:textShimmer 8s linear infinite;
}
.hero-intro{max-width:620px}
.hero-visual:before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  width:74%;height:78%;
  border-radius:50%;
  background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(255,255,255,.72),rgba(255,255,255,0) 68%);
  filter:blur(2px);
  animation:heroHalo 8s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.hero-photo{
  position:relative;
  z-index:2;
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.65);
  box-shadow:0 40px 100px rgba(17,17,15,.16),inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.7);
}
.tag,.status{
  z-index:4;
  border:1px solid var(--glass-border);
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-glass);
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.48);
  backdrop-filter:blur(22px) saturate(145%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(22px) saturate(145%);
}
.status{
  background:rgba(17,17,15,.80);
  border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.18);
}

/* section atmosphere */
.section,.intro{
  position:relative;
}
.section:before,.intro:before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  left:50%;top:0;
  width:1px;height:100%;
  background:linear-gradient(to bottom,rgba(17,17,15,.08),transparent 25%,transparent 75%,rgba(17,17,15,.05));
  pointer-events:none;
}

/* glass work cards */
.work{
  position:relative;
  overflow:hidden;
  background:linear-gradient(145deg,rgba(255,255,255,.62),rgba(233,231,224,.44));
  border:1px solid var(--glass-border);
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-glass);
  backdrop-filter:blur(18px) saturate(125%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(18px) saturate(125%);
}
.work:before,.service:before,.tool:before,.client:before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  pointer-events:none;
  opacity:0;
  background:linear-gradient(120deg,transparent 25%,rgba(255,255,255,.55) 50%,transparent 75%);
  transform:translateX(-100%);
  transition:opacity .2s ease;
}
.work:hover:before,.service:hover:before,.tool:hover:before,.client:hover:before{
  opacity:1;
  animation:glassSweep 1s var(--ease-glass);
}
.art{
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.42);
  box-shadow:inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.55);
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 20% 30%,rgba(255,255,255,.75),transparent 28%),
    linear-gradient(135deg,#d2cec5,#f4f2ec);
}
.art:before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset:-50%;
  background:conic-gradient(from 0deg,transparent,rgba(255,255,255,.32),transparent 28%);
  animation:artSpin 12s linear infinite;
}
.art:after{z-index:2;box-shadow:0 20px 50px rgba(17,17,15,.13)}

/* glass services/tools/clients */
.service{
  position:relative;
  overflow:hidden;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.16);
  transition:background .5s ease,transform .5s var(--ease-glass),box-shadow .5s ease;
}
.service:hover{
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.48);
  box-shadow:inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.6);
  transform:translateY(-3px);
}
.tool{
  position:relative;
  overflow:hidden;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.38);
  border-color:var(--glass-border);
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-glass);
  backdrop-filter:blur(15px) saturate(130%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(15px) saturate(130%);
}
.client{
  position:relative;
  overflow:hidden;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.22);
  border-color:rgba(217,215,208,.7);
}
.client:hover{
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.55);
  box-shadow:inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.7);
}

/* glass contact */
.contact{
  margin-top:30px;
  border:1px solid var(--glass-border);
  border-radius:34px;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 50% 0%,rgba(225,106,53,.10),transparent 38%),
    rgba(255,255,255,.30);
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-glass);
  backdrop-filter:blur(22px) saturate(140%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(22px) saturate(140%);
  overflow:hidden;
}
.contact:after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  pointer-events:none;
  background:linear-gradient(115deg,transparent 20%,rgba(255,255,255,.32) 48%,transparent 72%);
  transform:translateX(-100%);
  animation:contactShine 8s ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* buttons */
.btn.primary{
  box-shadow:0 12px 32px rgba(17,17,15,.16);
}
.btn:hover{box-shadow:0 18px 42px rgba(17,17,15,.16)}
.btn,.navcta,.social,.circle{
  backdrop-filter:blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(10px);
}

/* progress + floating clock */
.scroll-progress{
  position:fixed;
  left:0;top:0;
  width:0;height:3px;
  z-index:200;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--accent),#111);
  box-shadow:0 0 16px rgba(225,106,53,.45);
}

/* reveal refinements */
.motion-ready .reveal{
  transform:translateY(55px) scale(.985);
  filter:blur(5px);
  transition:opacity 1s var(--ease-glass),transform 1s var(--ease-glass),filter 1s ease;
}
.motion-ready .reveal.is-visible{
  transform:none;
  filter:none;
}
.motion-ready .reveal-left{
  transform:translateX(-55px);
  filter:blur(4px);
  transition:opacity 1s var(--ease-glass),transform 1s var(--ease-glass),filter 1s ease;
}
.motion-ready .reveal-left.is-visible{filter:none}
.motion-ready .reveal-scale{
  transform:scale(.94) translateY(18px);
  filter:blur(6px);
  transition:opacity 1.15s var(--ease-glass),transform 1.15s var(--ease-glass),filter 1.15s ease;
}
.motion-ready .reveal-scale.is-visible{filter:none}
.motion-ready .stagger>*{
  transform:translateY(34px) scale(.98);
  filter:blur(3px);
  transition:opacity .85s var(--ease-glass),transform .85s var(--ease-glass),filter .85s ease;
}
.motion-ready .stagger.is-visible>*{filter:none}

/* keyframes */
@keyframes textShimmer{
  0%{background-position:0% center}
  100%{background-position:240% center}
}
@keyframes heroHalo{
  0%,100%{transform:scale(.92);opacity:.55}
  50%{transform:scale(1.08);opacity:.95}
}
@keyframes orbOne{
  0%,100%{transform:translate(0,0) scale(1)}
  50%{transform:translate(80px,60px) scale(1.25)}
}
@keyframes orbTwo{
  0%,100%{transform:translate(0,0) scale(1)}
  50%{transform:translate(-90px,-70px) scale(.8)}
}
@keyframes glassSweep{
  from{transform:translateX(-100%)}
  to{transform:translateX(100%)}
}
@keyframes artSpin{
  to{transform:rotate(360deg)}
}
@keyframes contactShine{
  0%,55%,100%{transform:translateX(-100%);opacity:0}
  65%{opacity:1}
  82%{transform:translateX(100%);opacity:0}
}
@media(max-width:900px){
  .nav{width:calc(100% - 28px);margin-top:10px}
  .hero{padding-top:54px}
  .section:before,.intro:before{display:none}
  .contact{border-radius:24px;margin-top:10px}
}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  body:after, .site:before, .site:after, .hero:before, .hero-visual:before, .art:before, .contact:after { animation: none !important; }
}

/* Modern cursive brand mark */
.logo{
  font-family:'Allura',cursive;
  font-size:27px;
  font-weight:400;
  letter-spacing:.01em;
  line-height:1;
  white-space:nowrap;
  text-transform:none;
  display:inline-block;
  transform-origin:left center;
  transition:transform .45s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1),opacity .3s ease;
}
.logo:hover{
  transform:translateY(-1px) scale(1.02);
  opacity:.88;
}

.portfolio-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr));gap:18px}
.portfolio-grid .work{min-height:0;padding:18px;border-radius:22px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.46);backdrop-filter:blur(16px);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(16px);border:1px solid rgba(17,17,15,.10);box-shadow:0 12px 40px rgba(17,17,15,.06)}
.portfolio-grid .work:hover{transform:translateY(-8px);box-shadow:0 22px 55px rgba(17,17,15,.12)}
.portfolio-grid .art{height:390px;background:#ebe9e2;border-radius:16px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;overflow:hidden;position:relative}
.portfolio-grid .art:after{display:none}
.portfolio-grid .art img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:contain;display:block;transition:transform .65s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1);background:#ebe9e2}
.portfolio-grid .work:hover .art img{transform:scale(1.035)}
.portfolio-grid .work-bottom{padding-top:16px;gap:12px}
.portfolio-grid .work h3{font-size:21px;line-height:1.05;margin:0 0 7px}
.portfolio-grid .work p{font-size:8px;line-height:1.5}
.portfolio-grid .num{margin-bottom:10px}
.instagram-floating{animation:igFloat 4s ease-in-out infinite}.instagram-floating:hover{animation-play-state:paused}@keyframes igFloat{0%,100%{transform:translateY(0)}50%{transform:translateY(-6px)}}@media (max-width:900px){.instagram-floating{left:8px;bottom:7%}}
@media (max-width:980px){.portfolio-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr))}.portfolio-grid .art{height:340px}}
@media (max-width:640px){.portfolio-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}.portfolio-grid .art{height:430px}.portfolio-grid .work{padding:14px}}

/* Floating WhatsApp chat */
.whatsapp-float{position:fixed;right:24px;bottom:24px;width:58px;height:58px;border-radius:50%;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;background:#25D366;color:#fff;z-index:9998;box-shadow:0 14px 34px rgba(0,0,0,.24);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.35);transition:transform .35s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1),box-shadow .35s ease}
.whatsapp-float:hover{transform:translateY(-5px) scale(1.06);box-shadow:0 18px 40px rgba(37,211,102,.32)}
.whatsapp-float svg{width:30px;height:30px;display:block}
.whatsapp-float:after{content:'';position:absolute;inset:-5px;border-radius:50%;border:1px solid rgba(37,211,102,.28);animation:whatsappPulse 2.4s ease-out infinite}
@keyframes whatsappPulse{0%{transform:scale(.92);opacity:.8}70%,100%{transform:scale(1.22);opacity:0}}
@media(max-width:640px){.whatsapp-float{right:16px;bottom:16px;width:54px;height:54px}.whatsapp-float svg{width:28px;height:28px}}


/* Dynamic Blog section */
.blog-section{padding:110px 0}.blog-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:18px;margin-top:48px}.blog-card{position:relative;display:flex;flex-direction:column;min-height:0;border:1px solid rgba(30,30,27,.12);border-radius:24px;overflow:hidden;background:rgba(255,255,255,.42);backdrop-filter:blur(18px);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(18px);box-shadow:0 18px 45px rgba(17,17,15,.05);transition:transform .55s var(--ease),box-shadow .55s ease,border-color .4s ease}.blog-card:hover{transform:translateY(-8px);box-shadow:0 28px 65px rgba(17,17,15,.10);border-color:rgba(30,30,27,.24)}.blog-thumb{height:245px;background:#e8e6df;overflow:hidden;display:block}.blog-thumb img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;display:block;transition:transform .8s var(--ease)}.blog-card:hover .blog-thumb img{transform:scale(1.045)}.blog-content{padding:20px 22px 23px}.blog-card h3{font-size:21px;line-height:1.12;letter-spacing:-.035em;margin:0}.blog-card:hover h3{text-decoration:underline;text-decoration-thickness:1px;text-underline-offset:5px}.blog-empty{grid-column:1/-1;padding:40px;border:1px dashed var(--line);border-radius:20px;color:var(--muted);text-align:center}.blog-more{margin-top:34px;text-align:center}@media(max-width:900px){.blog-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}}@media(max-width:560px){.blog-section{padding:85px 0}.blog-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}.blog-thumb{height:220px}}

/* Certifications */
.certifications-section{padding:110px 0}.certifications-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:18px;margin-top:48px}.cert-card{position:relative;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:22px;min-height:150px;padding:28px;border:1px solid rgba(30,30,27,.12);border-radius:24px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.42);backdrop-filter:blur(18px);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(18px);box-shadow:0 18px 45px rgba(17,17,15,.05);color:inherit;text-decoration:none;transition:transform .55s var(--ease),box-shadow .55s ease,border-color .4s ease}.cert-card:hover{transform:translateY(-7px);box-shadow:0 28px 65px rgba(17,17,15,.10);border-color:rgba(30,30,27,.24)}.cert-icon{width:64px;height:64px;min-width:64px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;border:1px solid rgba(30,30,27,.10);border-radius:16px;background:#fff;padding:14px}.cert-icon img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:contain;display:block}.cert-info{padding-right:30px}.cert-provider{display:block;margin-bottom:7px;font-size:12px;line-height:1;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--muted)}.cert-info h3{margin:0;font-size:21px;line-height:1.15;letter-spacing:-.035em}.cert-info p{margin:8px 0 0;font-size:14px;line-height:1.5;color:var(--muted)}.cert-arrow{position:absolute;right:25px;top:50%;width:21px;height:21px;transform:translateY(-50%);opacity:.55;transition:transform .35s ease,opacity .35s ease}.cert-card:hover .cert-arrow{transform:translate(4px,-50%);opacity:1}@media(max-width:700px){.certifications-section{padding:85px 0}.certifications-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:14px;margin-top:35px}.cert-card{min-height:130px;padding:22px;gap:17px}.cert-icon{width:55px;height:55px;min-width:55px;padding:12px}.cert-info h3{font-size:18px}.cert-info p{font-size:13px}}

.talk-form-wrap{display:none;margin-top:34px;text-align:left}.talk-form-wrap.show,.talk-form-wrap:target{display:block}.talk-form{max-width:780px;margin:0 auto;padding:34px;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.22);border-radius:24px;background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(255,255,255,.16),rgba(255,255,255,.05));backdrop-filter:blur(22px);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(22px);box-shadow:0 24px 70px rgba(0,0,0,.18);position:relative;overflow:hidden}.talk-form:before{content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(120deg,rgba(255,255,255,.12),transparent 45%);pointer-events:none}.talk-form>*{position:relative;z-index:1}.form-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:18px}.talk-form label{display:block;font-size:11px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.14em;margin:0 0 8px;opacity:.75}.talk-form input,.talk-form select,.talk-form textarea{width:100%;box-sizing:border-box;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.22);border-radius:12px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.08);color:inherit;padding:14px 15px;font:inherit;outline:none;margin-bottom:18px;transition:border-color .25s ease,background .25s ease,box-shadow .25s ease}.talk-form select{appearance:none;-webkit-appearance:none;padding-right:42px;background-image:linear-gradient(45deg,transparent 50%,currentColor 50%),linear-gradient(135deg,currentColor 50%,transparent 50%);background-position:calc(100% - 20px) 19px,calc(100% - 14px) 19px;background-size:6px 6px,6px 6px;background-repeat:no-repeat}.talk-form select option{background:#1b1b1b;color:#fff}.talk-form input::placeholder,.talk-form textarea::placeholder{color:currentColor;opacity:.45}.talk-form input:focus,.talk-form select:focus,.talk-form textarea:focus{border-color:currentColor;background:rgba(255,255,255,.13);box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(255,255,255,.06)}.talk-form textarea{resize:vertical;min-height:130px}.form-actions{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:14px;flex-wrap:wrap}.form-close{background:rgba(255,255,255,.08);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.18);border-radius:999px;margin:0;padding:12px 18px;cursor:pointer;color:inherit;text-decoration:none}.form-close:hover{background:rgba(255,255,255,.14)}@media(max-width:640px){.form-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}.talk-form{padding:22px;border-radius:20px}.form-actions{align-items:stretch}.form-actions .btn,.form-actions .form-close{width:100%;text-align:center;box-sizing:border-box}}


/* CLEAN GLASS CONTACT FORM */
.talk-form-wrap{margin-top:28px}
.talk-form{
  position:relative;
  padding:30px;
  border-radius:26px;
  overflow:hidden;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.58);
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.72);
  box-shadow:0 24px 70px rgba(0,0,0,.12);
  backdrop-filter:blur(24px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(24px);
}
.talk-form>*{position:relative;z-index:1}
.talk-form label{
  display:block;
  color:#333;
  opacity:1;
  font-size:11px;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  letter-spacing:.14em;
  margin:0 0 9px;
}
.talk-form input,
.talk-form select,
.talk-form textarea{
  width:100%;
  box-sizing:border-box;
  border:1px solid rgba(40,40,40,.10);
  border-radius:14px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.48);
  color:#222;
  padding:15px 16px;
  font:inherit;
  outline:none;
  margin-bottom:18px;
  box-shadow:inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.55);
  transition:border-color .25s ease,background .25s ease,box-shadow .25s ease;
}
.talk-form input::placeholder,
.talk-form textarea::placeholder{color:rgba(40,40,40,.45)}
.talk-form input:focus,
.talk-form select:focus,
.talk-form textarea:focus{
  border-color:rgba(20,20,20,.28);
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.72);
  box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(20,20,20,.05);
}
.talk-form textarea{resize:vertical;min-height:145px}
.talk-form .form-field{width:100%;margin-bottom:0}
.talk-form .select-wrap{position:relative;width:100%}
.talk-form .select-wrap select{
  height:54px;
  appearance:none;
  -webkit-appearance:none;
  padding:0 48px 0 16px;
  cursor:pointer;
  color:#222;
}
.talk-form .select-wrap select option{
  background:#fff;
  color:#222;
}
.talk-form .select-wrap select:invalid{color:rgba(40,40,40,.45)}
.talk-form .select-arrow{
  position:absolute;
  right:18px;
  top:50%;
  width:8px;
  height:8px;
  border-right:2px solid #222;
  border-bottom:2px solid #222;
  transform:translateY(-65%) rotate(45deg);
  pointer-events:none;
}
.talk-form .form-actions{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:20px;
  margin-top:2px;
}
.talk-form .form-close{
  color:#222;
  text-decoration:none;
  font-size:14px;
}
.talk-form .form-close:hover{text-decoration:underline}
@media(max-width:640px){
  .talk-form{padding:22px;border-radius:20px}
  .form-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .talk-form .form-actions{align-items:stretch}
  .talk-form .form-actions .btn,
  .talk-form .form-actions .form-close{width:100%;text-align:center;box-sizing:border-box}
}


/* V2 VISUAL CUSTOMIZER + CTA CONTACT MODAL */
.talk-form-modal{position:fixed;inset:0;z-index:99999;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;padding:24px;opacity:0;visibility:hidden;pointer-events:none;transition:opacity .25s ease,visibility .25s ease}
.talk-form-modal.is-open{opacity:1;visibility:visible;pointer-events:auto}
.talk-form-backdrop{position:absolute;inset:0;background:rgba(17,17,15,.48);backdrop-filter:blur(8px);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(8px)}
.talk-form-dialog{position:relative;z-index:1;width:min(680px,100%);max-height:90vh;overflow:auto;padding:34px;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.75);border-radius:28px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.76);box-shadow:0 30px 100px rgba(0,0,0,.22);backdrop-filter:blur(30px);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(30px);transform:translateY(18px) scale(.98);transition:transform .3s ease}
.talk-form-modal.is-open .talk-form-dialog{transform:none}
.talk-form-dialog h3{font-size:clamp(38px,6vw,62px);line-height:.92;letter-spacing:-.05em;margin:12px 50px 28px 0}
.form-modal-close{position:absolute;right:20px;top:18px;width:42px;height:42px;border:1px solid rgba(17,17,15,.12);border-radius:50%;background:rgba(255,255,255,.6);font-size:27px;line-height:1;cursor:pointer}
.form-modal-close:hover{background:var(--ink);color:#fff}
.talk-form{padding:0;background:none;border:0;box-shadow:none;backdrop-filter:none;-webkit-backdrop-filter:none}
.talk-form input,.talk-form select,.talk-form textarea{background:rgba(255,255,255,.64);color:var(--ink);border:1px solid rgba(17,17,15,.12)}
.talk-form input::placeholder,.talk-form textarea::placeholder{color:rgba(17,17,15,.45)}
.talk-form .select-wrap select option{background:#fff;color:#111}
.talk-form .select-arrow{position:absolute;right:18px;top:50%;width:8px;height:8px;border-right:2px solid var(--ink);border-bottom:2px solid var(--ink);transform:translateY(-65%) rotate(45deg);pointer-events:none}
body.form-open{overflow:hidden}
@media(max-width:640px){.talk-form-modal{padding:12px}.talk-form-dialog{padding:24px 20px;border-radius:22px}.talk-form-dialog h3{font-size:42px}.form-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* V2.1 CONTACT CTA + PLUGIN FORM */
.contact-actions{margin-top:24px}
.contact-actions .btn{min-height:48px;position:relative;z-index:2;opacity:1!important;visibility:visible!important;color:#fff!important;background:#11110f!important;border-color:#11110f!important}
.contact-actions .btn:hover{background:var(--accent)!important;border-color:var(--accent)!important}
.nd-plugin-form{margin-top:6px}
.nd-plugin-form input,.nd-plugin-form select,.nd-plugin-form textarea{border-radius:14px!important}
.nd-plugin-form button[type=submit],.nd-plugin-form .ff-btn-submit,.nd-plugin-form .frm_button_submit{border-radius:999px!important;padding:13px 22px!important;background:#11110f!important;color:#fff!important;border:1px solid #11110f!important}
.nd-plugin-form button[type=submit]:hover,.nd-plugin-form .ff-btn-submit:hover,.nd-plugin-form .frm_button_submit:hover{background:var(--accent)!important;border-color:var(--accent)!important}


/* V2.2 single modern contact CTA */
.contact-actions{display:flex;justify-content:center;align-items:center;margin-top:30px}
.contact-main-btn{min-width:152px;min-height:58px!important;padding:0 24px!important;border-radius:999px!important;display:inline-flex!important;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:14px;cursor:pointer;box-shadow:0 16px 34px rgba(17,17,15,.16);transition:transform .35s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1),box-shadow .35s ease,background .25s ease!important}
.contact-main-btn .arrow{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;width:25px;height:25px;border-radius:50%;background:rgba(255,255,255,.12);font-size:15px;line-height:1}
.contact-main-btn:hover{transform:translateY(-3px)!important;box-shadow:0 22px 44px rgba(17,17,15,.22)}
.nd-plugin-form{margin-top:6px}
.nd-plugin-form .ff-message-success,.nd-plugin-form .wpforms-confirmation-container{border-radius:16px;padding:16px 18px;margin:10px 0 18px}
@media(max-width:640px){.contact-main-btn{width:auto;min-width:145px}}


/* ==========================================================================
   MODERN EXTENSIONS: ACCESSIBILITY, MOBILE DRAWER, INNER TEMPLATES & WPCS
   ========================================================================== */

/* Accessibility Skip Link */
.screen-reader-text {
  border: 0;
  clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);
  clip-path: inset(50%);
  height: 1px;
  margin: -1px;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 0;
  position: absolute !important;
  width: 1px;
  word-wrap: normal !important;
}
.screen-reader-text:focus {
  background-color: #fff;
  border-radius: 3px;
  box-shadow: 0 0 2px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
  clip: auto !important;
  clip-path: none;
  color: #111;
  display: block;
  font-size: 14px;
  height: auto;
  left: 5px;
  line-height: normal;
  padding: 15px 23px 14px;
  text-decoration: none;
  top: 5px;
  width: auto;
  z-index: 100000;
}

/* Header & Mobile Toggle */
.nav-right {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
}
.menu-toggle {
  display: none;
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 50%;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  cursor: pointer;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 5px;
  padding: 0;
  transition: all 0.3s var(--ease);
}
.menu-toggle:hover {
  border-color: var(--ink);
  background: rgba(17,17,15,.04);
}
.menu-toggle .bar {
  display: block;
  width: 18px;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: var(--ink);
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease), opacity 0.3s ease;
}
.menu-toggle.is-active .bar:nth-child(1) {
  transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg);
}
.menu-toggle.is-active .bar:nth-child(2) {
  opacity: 0;
}
.menu-toggle.is-active .bar:nth-child(3) {
  transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg);
}
.mobile-drawer {
  position: fixed;
  top: 80px;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  background: rgba(245, 244, 240, 0.98);
  backdrop-filter: blur(25px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(25px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  padding: 30px 0;
  display: none;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(-10px);
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
  z-index: 49;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(17,17,15,.08);
}
.mobile-drawer.is-open {
  display: block;
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}
.mobile-navlinks {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 20px;
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 500;
}
.mobile-navlinks a {
  transition: color 0.25s ease;
}
.mobile-navlinks a:hover {
  color: var(--accent);
}
.mobile-drawer-actions {
  margin-top: 25px;
  padding-top: 20px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.full-width {
  width: 100%;
  justify-content: center;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .menu-toggle {
    display: flex;
  }
}

/* Inner Page Layout Containers */
.page-container, 
.single-post-container, 
.single-project-container, 
.archive-container, 
.index-container, 
.error-404-container, 
.search-container {
  padding: 80px 0 120px;
}
.entry-header, 
.project-header, 
.archive-header, 
.index-header, 
.search-header {
  margin-bottom: 45px;
}
.entry-thumbnail, 
.project-hero-image {
  margin: 35px 0 45px;
  border-radius: 24px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(17,17,15,.08);
}
.entry-thumbnail img, 
.project-hero-image img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
}

/* Project Detail Template */
.project-top-nav {
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}
.back-link {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-weight: 500;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  transition: color .25s ease;
}
.back-link:hover {
  color: var(--accent);
}
.project-meta-bar {
  display: flex;
  gap: 40px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: 28px;
  padding: 24px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.meta-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
}
.meta-label {
  font-size: 10px;
  letter-spacing: .15em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--muted);
}
.meta-val {
  font-size: 16px;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.btn-sm {
  padding: 9px 18px;
  font-size: 12px;
}
.project-post-navigation, 
.post-navigation {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-top: 60px;
  padding-top: 30px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.project-cta {
  margin-top: 90px;
  padding: 60px 40px;
  background: var(--card);
  border-radius: 28px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  text-align: center;
}
.project-cta h2 {
  font-size: clamp(32px, 5vw, 56px);
  letter-spacing: -.05em;
  margin: 15px auto 28px;
  max-width: 600px;
}

/* Post Meta & Tags */
.post-meta {
  margin-top: 15px;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--muted);
}
.meta-sep {
  margin: 0 8px;
}
.entry-tags {
  margin-top: 40px;
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.entry-tags a {
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: var(--card);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  font-size: 12px;
  transition: all .25s ease;
}
.entry-tags a:hover {
  background: var(--accent);
  border-color: var(--accent);
  color: #fff;
}

/* Blog Posts Grid */
.posts-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 30px;
}
.post-card {
  background: var(--card);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 24px;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform .35s var(--ease), box-shadow .35s ease;
}
.post-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(17,17,15,.08);
}
.post-card-thumb img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 240px;
  object-fit: cover;
}
.post-card-body {
  padding: 28px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}
.post-card .post-date {
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .1em;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.post-card .post-title {
  font-size: 24px;
  margin: 0 0 14px;
  letter-spacing: -.03em;
}
.read-more-link {
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 18px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ink);
  transition: color .2s ease;
}
.read-more-link:hover {
  color: var(--accent);
}

/* Pagination */
.pagination-wrap {
  margin-top: 60px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
}
.pagination .nav-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
}
.pagination .page-numbers {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  min-width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  padding: 0 14px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  font-size: 13px;
  background: #fff;
  transition: all .25s ease;
}
.pagination .page-numbers.current, 
.pagination .page-numbers:hover {
  background: var(--ink);
  border-color: var(--ink);
  color: #fff;
}

/* 404 & Search */
.error-404-content {
  padding: 60px 0;
  text-align: center;
}
.error-title {
  margin: 20px auto 25px;
}
.max-width-center {
  max-width: 540px;
  margin: 0 auto 35px;
}
.search-form-wrap {
  max-width: 500px;
  margin-top: 25px;
}
.search-form-wrap input[type="search"] {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 14px 20px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.7);
  font-size: 15px;
}

/* Comments */
.comments-area {
  margin-top: 80px;
  padding-top: 45px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.comments-title, 
.comment-reply-title {
  font-size: 28px;
  letter-spacing: -.03em;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}
.comment-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 0 50px;
}
.comment-list .comment-body {
  padding: 24px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.comment-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 15px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  font-size: 13px;
}
.comment-author img {
  border-radius: 50%;
}
.comment-form input, 
.comment-form textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 14px 18px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.6);
  font-family: inherit;
}
.comment-form-comment label, 
.comment-form-author label, 
.comment-form-email label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .posts-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}


/* ==========================================================================
   FOOTER SOCIAL MEDIA ICONS & AESTHETIC TEXT GRADIENTS
   ========================================================================== */

/* Social Media Icons */
.socials {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.social {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  color: var(--ink);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(17, 17, 15, 0.05), inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1), 
              background 0.3s ease, 
              color 0.3s ease, 
              border-color 0.3s ease, 
              box-shadow 0.3s ease;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  flex: 0 0 42px;
}

.social svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
}

.social:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.08);
  background: var(--ink);
  color: #fff;
  border-color: var(--ink);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(17, 17, 15, 0.18);
}

.social:hover svg {
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   REFINED FAQ ACCORDION SECTION (MODERN LIQUID GLASS STACK)
   ========================================================================== */

.faq {
  max-width: 860px;
  margin: 0 auto !important;
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  gap: 14px !important;
}

.faq-item {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.52) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(150%) !important;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(150%) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75) !important;
  border-radius: 20px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(17, 17, 15, 0.03), inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9) !important;
  padding: 0 28px !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  transition: background 0.35s ease, border-color 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease, transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1) !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
}

.faq-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 35px rgba(17, 17, 15, 0.06), inset 0 1px 2px #fff !important;
}

.faq-item[open] {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78) !important;
  border-color: rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.38) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.08), inset 0 1px 2px #fff !important;
}

.faq-q {
  width: 100% !important;
  border: 0 !important;
  background: none !important;
  padding: 24px 0 !important;
  display: flex !important;
  justify-content: space-between !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  text-align: left !important;
  cursor: pointer !important;
  font-size: 19px !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em !important;
  color: var(--ink) !important;
  list-style: none !important;
  user-select: none !important;
  transition: color 0.25s ease !important;
}

.faq-q::-webkit-details-marker {
  display: none !important;
}
.faq-q::marker {
  display: none !important;
}

.faq-q:hover {
  color: #ea580c !important;
}

.faq-icon {
  width: 36px !important;
  height: 36px !important;
  border-radius: 50% !important;
  background: rgba(17, 17, 15, 0.05) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(17, 17, 15, 0.1) !important;
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  flex: 0 0 36px !important;
  font-size: 20px !important;
  line-height: 1 !important;
  color: var(--ink) !important;
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1), 
              background 0.3s ease, 
              color 0.3s ease, 
              border-color 0.3s ease,
              box-shadow 0.3s ease !important;
}

.faq-item[open] .faq-icon {
  transform: rotate(45deg) !important;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ea580c 0%, #f97316 100%) !important;
  color: #fff !important;
  border-color: transparent !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.35) !important;
}

.faq-a {
  display: block !important;
  max-height: none !important;
  overflow: visible !important;
  padding: 0 0 24px 0 !important;
  color: #55524d !important;
  font-size: 15px !important;
  line-height: 1.65 !important;
  opacity: 1 !important;
  animation: faqOpenAnim 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1) !important;
}

@keyframes faqOpenAnim {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(-8px);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SLOW LIQUID FILL PURE-ORANGE TEXT GRADIENTS
   ========================================================================== */

@keyframes orangeLiquidFill {
  0% {
    background-position: 0% 50%;
  }
  50% {
    background-position: 100% 50%;
  }
  100% {
    background-position: 0% 50%;
  }
}

@keyframes slowLiquidFill {
  0% {
    background-position: 0% 50%;
  }
  50% {
    background-position: 100% 50%;
  }
  100% {
    background-position: 0% 50%;
  }
}

@keyframes liveOrangeFlow {
  0% {
    background-position: 0% 50%;
  }
  50% {
    background-position: 100% 50%;
  }
  100% {
    background-position: 0% 50%;
  }
}

/* Headings Italic Accents (Georgia Serif) with Slow Molten Liquid Orange Fill */
.hero h1 em, 
.display em, 
.section-title em, 
.contact h2 em,
.project-title em,
.error-title em {
  font-family: Georgia, serif !important;
  font-weight: 400 !important;
  font-style: italic !important;
  display: inline-block !important;
  vertical-align: baseline !important;
  background: linear-gradient(
    95deg,
    #9a3412 0%,
    #c2410c 15%,
    #ea580c 30%,
    #f97316 45%,
    #fed7aa 55%,
    #f97316 65%,
    #ea580c 80%,
    #c2410c 92%,
    #9a3412 100%
  ) !important;
  background-size: 300% 100% !important;
  -webkit-background-clip: text !important;
  background-clip: text !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent !important;
  color: transparent !important;
  animation: orangeLiquidFill 6s ease-in-out infinite !important;
  -webkit-animation: orangeLiquidFill 6s ease-in-out infinite !important;
  will-change: background-position !important;
  transform: translateZ(0) !important;
  -webkit-transform: translateZ(0) !important;
  backface-visibility: hidden !important;
  padding-right: 0.08em !important;
  transition: filter 0.35s ease !important;
}

.hero h1 em:hover, 
.display em:hover, 
.section-title em:hover, 
.contact h2 em:hover,
.project-title em:hover,
.error-title em:hover {
  filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 16px rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.45)) !important;
}

/* Primary Display Headlines (Solid ink so child em has clear independent masking) */
.hero h1,
.display,
.section-title,
.contact h2,
.project-title,
.error-title {
  letter-spacing: -0.06em !important;
  color: #11110f !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #11110f !important;
  background: none !important;
  -webkit-background-clip: initial !important;
  background-clip: initial !important;
}

/* Numbers with Slow Liquid Orange Fill */
.num, 
.service-num, 
.step-num {
  display: inline-block !important;
  background: linear-gradient(
    95deg, 
    #9a3412 0%, 
    #c2410c 18%, 
    #ea580c 35%, 
    #f97316 50%, 
    #fed7aa 65%, 
    #f97316 80%, 
    #ea580c 100%
  ) !important;
  background-size: 300% 100% !important;
  -webkit-background-clip: text !important;
  background-clip: text !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent !important;
  color: transparent !important;
  animation: orangeLiquidFill 7s ease-in-out infinite !important;
  -webkit-animation: orangeLiquidFill 7s ease-in-out infinite !important;
  will-change: background-position !important;
  transform: translateZ(0) !important;
  -webkit-transform: translateZ(0) !important;
  backface-visibility: hidden !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em !important;
}

/* Glowing Pulsing Orange Dot on Eyebrows */
.eyebrow {
  font-size: 11px !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em !important;
  text-transform: uppercase !important;
  color: var(--muted) !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 8px !important;
}

.eyebrow::before {
  content: '' !important;
  display: inline-block !important;
  width: 7px !important;
  height: 7px !important;
  border-radius: 50% !important;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ea580c 0%, #f97316 100%) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.7) !important;
  animation: pulseDot 2.8s ease-in-out infinite !important;
  flex: 0 0 7px !important;
}

@keyframes pulseDot {
  0%, 100% {
    transform: scale(1);
    opacity: 0.85;
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.6);
  }
  50% {
    transform: scale(1.35);
    opacity: 1;
    box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.95);
  }
}

/* Contact Heading Layout & Aesthetic Size */
.contact h2 {
  font-size: clamp(48px, 8.5vw, 105px) !important;
  line-height: 0.88 !important;
  letter-spacing: -0.06em !important;
  max-width: 950px !important;
  margin: 25px auto 30px !important;
}

.contact .email {
  display: inline-block !important;
  background: linear-gradient(
    95deg, 
    #11110f 0%, 
    #7c2d12 18%, 
    #c2410c 35%, 
    #ea580c 50%, 
    #f97316 68%, 
    #fed7aa 80%, 
    #11110f 100%
  ) !important;
  background-size: 300% 100% !important;
  -webkit-background-clip: text !important;
  background-clip: text !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent !important;
  color: transparent !important;
  animation: orangeLiquidFill 8s ease-in-out infinite !important;
  -webkit-animation: orangeLiquidFill 8s ease-in-out infinite !important;
  will-change: background-position !important;
  transform: translateZ(0) !important;
  -webkit-transform: translateZ(0) !important;
  backface-visibility: hidden !important;
  border-bottom: 2px solid rgba(17, 17, 15, 0.2) !important;
  transition: border-color 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease, filter 0.3s ease !important;
}
.contact .email:hover {
  border-color: #ea580c !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 14px rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.4)) !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   REFINED SERVICES SECTION (MODERN LIQUID GLASS GRID)
   ========================================================================== */

.services {
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
  gap: 24px !important;
  border: none !important;
  margin-top: 36px !important;
}

.service {
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  justify-content: space-between !important;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.58) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(25px) saturate(150%) !important;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(25px) saturate(150%) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82) !important;
  border-radius: 24px !important;
  padding: 36px 32px !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(17, 17, 15, 0.03), inset 0 1px 1px #fff !important;
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1),
              background 0.35s ease,
              border-color 0.35s ease,
              box-shadow 0.4s ease !important;
  position: relative !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
}

.service:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px) !important;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85) !important;
  border-color: rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.38) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.1), inset 0 1px 2px #fff !important;
}

.service-top {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: space-between !important;
  margin-bottom: 24px !important;
}

.service-top .service-num {
  font-size: 15px !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em !important;
}

.service-arrow {
  width: 38px !important;
  height: 38px !important;
  border-radius: 50% !important;
  background: rgba(17, 17, 15, 0.04) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(17, 17, 15, 0.08) !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  color: var(--ink) !important;
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1),
              background 0.3s ease,
              color 0.3s ease,
              border-color 0.3s ease,
              box-shadow 0.3s ease !important;
}

.service:hover .service-arrow {
  transform: translate(3px, -3px) !important;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ea580c 0%, #f97316 100%) !important;
  color: #fff !important;
  border-color: transparent !important;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.35) !important;
}

.service-body h3 {
  font-size: 26px !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em !important;
  color: var(--ink) !important;
  margin: 0 0 12px 0 !important;
  line-height: 1.18 !important;
  transition: color 0.3s ease !important;
}

.service:hover .service-body h3 {
  color: #ea580c !important;
}

.service-body p {
  font-size: 15px !important;
  line-height: 1.65 !important;
  color: #55524d !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .services {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 16px !important;
  }
  .service {
    padding: 28px 24px !important;
    border-radius: 20px !important;
  }
  .service-body h3 {
    font-size: 22px !important;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   RESPONSIVE FAQ & CONTACT REFINEMENTS
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .faq {
    gap: 12px !important;
  }
  .faq-item {
    padding: 0 20px !important;
    border-radius: 16px !important;
  }
  .faq-q {
    padding: 18px 0 !important;
    font-size: 16px !important;
    gap: 12px !important;
  }
  .faq-icon {
    width: 32px !important;
    height: 32px !important;
    flex: 0 0 32px !important;
    font-size: 18px !important;
  }
  .faq-a {
    font-size: 14px !important;
    line-height: 1.6 !important;
    padding: 0 0 20px 0 !important;
  }
  .contact h2 {
    font-size: clamp(38px, 11vw, 56px) !important;
    line-height: 0.94 !important;
    margin: 20px auto 24px !important;
  }
}


/* ==========================================================================
   DUAL-ROW CROSS-SLIDING WORK CAROUSEL (NATURAL ASPECT RATIO & ZERO IMAGE TEXT)
   ========================================================================== */

.work-section {
  position: relative !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  padding: 70px 0 90px !important;
}

/* Dual-Row Cross Container */
.work-cross-container {
  width: 100vw !important;
  margin-left: calc(50% - 50vw) !important;
  position: relative !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  padding: 25px 0 35px !important;
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  gap: 24px !important;
}

/* Left and Right Edge Gradient Masks for Smooth Fading */
.work-cross-container::before,
.work-cross-container::after {
  content: '' !important;
  position: absolute !important;
  top: 0 !important;
  bottom: 0 !important;
  width: 130px !important;
  z-index: 5 !important;
  pointer-events: none !important;
}

.work-cross-container::before {
  left: 0 !important;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, rgba(245, 244, 240, 0.98) 20%, transparent 100%) !important;
}

.work-cross-container::after {
  right: 0 !important;
  background: linear-gradient(to left, rgba(245, 244, 240, 0.98) 20%, transparent 100%) !important;
}

.work-cross-row {
  overflow: hidden !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  display: flex !important;
  position: relative !important;
}

.work-cross-track {
  display: flex !important;
  gap: 24px !important;
  width: max-content !important;
  will-change: transform !important;
  cursor: grab !important;
  user-select: none !important;
  padding: 8px 0 !important;
}

.work-cross-track:hover {
  animation-play-state: paused !important;
}

/* Row 1: Sliding Left */
.track-left {
  animation: crossSlideLeft 40s linear infinite !important;
}

@keyframes crossSlideLeft {
  0% {
    transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0);
  }
  100% {
    transform: translate3d(-50%, 0, 0);
  }
}

/* Row 2: Sliding Right (Cross Style) */
.track-right {
  animation: crossSlideRight 40s linear infinite !important;
}

@keyframes crossSlideRight {
  0% {
    transform: translate3d(-50%, 0, 0);
  }
  100% {
    transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0);
  }
}

/* 3D Floating Glass Object Card */
.work-object-card {
  flex: 0 0 auto !important;
  width: auto !important;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(150%) !important;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(150%) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88) !important;
  border-radius: 24px !important;
  padding: 14px 14px 16px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(17, 17, 15, 0.04), inset 0 1px 1px #fff !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1), 
              box-shadow 0.4s ease, 
              border-color 0.35s ease, 
              background 0.35s ease !important;
  transform: translateZ(0) !important;
}

.work-object-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.02) !important;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92) !important;
  border-color: rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.45) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 55px rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.12), inset 0 1px 2px #fff !important;
}

/* Pristine Media Box — ZERO TEXT ON TOP, FULL ORIGINAL ASPECT RATIO */
.work-card-media {
  height: 250px !important;
  width: auto !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  border-radius: 16px !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  background: rgba(17, 17, 15, 0.02) !important;
  position: relative !important;
}

.work-card-media img {
  height: 250px !important;
  width: auto !important;
  max-width: 320px !important;
  object-fit: contain !important;
  display: block !important;
  border-radius: 14px !important;
  transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1) !important;
}

.work-object-card:hover .work-card-media img {
  transform: scale(1.04) !important;
}

/* Clean, Minimalist Text Container BELOW the Image */
.work-card-caption {
  padding-top: 12px !important;
  padding-left: 4px !important;
  padding-right: 4px !important;
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  gap: 4px !important;
}

.work-caption-row {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: space-between !important;
  gap: 8px !important;
}

.work-caption-title {
  font-size: 13.5px !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em !important;
  color: var(--ink, #11110f) !important;
  white-space: nowrap !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  text-overflow: ellipsis !important;
  max-width: 250px !important;
  transition: color 0.25s ease !important;
}

.work-object-card:hover .work-caption-title {
  color: #ea580c !important;
}

.work-caption-arrow {
  width: 20px !important;
  height: 20px !important;
  border-radius: 50% !important;
  background: rgba(17, 17, 15, 0.05) !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  color: var(--ink) !important;
  flex: 0 0 20px !important;
  transition: background 0.25s ease, color 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease !important;
}

.work-object-card:hover .work-caption-arrow {
  background: #ea580c !important;
  color: #fff !important;
  transform: translate(2px, -2px) !important;
}

.work-caption-meta {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 6px !important;
  font-size: 10.5px !important;
  color: var(--muted, #77746d) !important;
  text-transform: uppercase !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em !important;
  font-weight: 500 !important;
}

.work-caption-num {
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  color: #ea580c !important;
}

.work-caption-dot {
  opacity: 0.5 !important;
}

.work-caption-cat {
  white-space: nowrap !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  text-overflow: ellipsis !important;
  max-width: 220px !important;
}

/* Mobile Responsive */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .work-cross-container {
    gap: 16px !important;
  }
  .work-cross-track {
    gap: 16px !important;
    animation-duration: 32s !important;
  }
  .work-card-media {
    height: 190px !important;
  }
  .work-card-media img {
    height: 190px !important;
    max-width: 240px !important;
  }
  .work-object-card {
    padding: 10px 10px 12px !important;
    border-radius: 20px !important;
  }
  .work-caption-title {
    font-size: 12.5px !important;
    max-width: 190px !important;
  }
}


/* ==========================================================================
   CINEMATIC SECTION-TO-SECTION SCROLL TRANSITIONS & MOTION SYSTEM
   ========================================================================== */

/* Glowing Top Scroll Progress Bar */
.scroll-progress {
  position: fixed !important;
  left: 0 !important;
  top: 0 !important;
  width: 0% !important;
  height: 3.5px !important;
  z-index: 99999 !important;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #c2410c 0%, #ea580c 35%, #f97316 70%, #f59e0b 100%) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.85), 0 0 28px rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.45) !important;
  pointer-events: none !important;
  transition: width 0.12s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1) !important;
}

/* Floating Section Transition Pill Indicator */
.floating-section-pill {
  position: fixed !important;
  bottom: 26px !important;
  right: 26px !important;
  z-index: 100 !important;
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 10px !important;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(24px) saturate(160%) !important;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(24px) saturate(160%) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9) !important;
  border-radius: 100px !important;
  padding: 8px 18px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(17, 17, 15, 0.08), inset 0 1px 2px #fff !important;
  pointer-events: none !important;
  user-select: none !important;
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), opacity 0.4s ease !important;
}

.floating-section-pill.is-hidden {
  opacity: 0 !important;
  transform: translateY(18px) scale(0.95) !important;
  pointer-events: none !important;
}

.pill-dot {
  width: 7px !important;
  height: 7px !important;
  border-radius: 50% !important;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ea580c 0%, #f97316 100%) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.8) !important;
  animation: pulseDot 2.2s ease-in-out infinite !important;
  flex: 0 0 7px !important;
}

.pill-label {
  font-size: 11px !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em !important;
  text-transform: uppercase !important;
  color: var(--ink, #11110f) !important;
  transition: transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), opacity 0.25s ease !important;
  display: inline-block !important;
}

/* Section Ambient Arrival Glow & Light Divider */
.section,
.intro,
.contact {
  position: relative !important;
  transition: opacity 0.6s ease !important;
}

.section::before,
.intro::before,
.contact::before {
  content: '' !important;
  position: absolute !important;
  top: 0 !important;
  left: 10% !important;
  right: 10% !important;
  height: 1px !important;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.5) 50%, transparent 100%) !important;
  opacity: 0 !important;
  transform: scaleX(0.3) !important;
  transition: opacity 0.9s ease, transform 1.1s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
  pointer-events: none !important;
}

.section.is-in-view::before,
.intro.is-in-view::before,
.contact.is-in-view::before {
  opacity: 1 !important;
  transform: scaleX(1) !important;
}

/* Section Head Reveal & 3D Perspective Lift */
.section .head,
.intro .grid-intro,
.contact {
  perspective: 1000px !important;
}

.section .head .eyebrow,
.intro .grid-intro .eyebrow,
.contact .eyebrow {
  opacity: 0 !important;
  transform: translateY(16px) !important;
  transition: opacity 0.75s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 0.75s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
}

.section.is-in-view .head .eyebrow,
.intro.is-in-view .grid-intro .eyebrow,
.contact.is-in-view .eyebrow {
  opacity: 1 !important;
  transform: translateY(0) !important;
}

.section .head .section-title,
.intro .grid-intro .display,
.contact h2 {
  opacity: 0 !important;
  transform: translateY(32px) scale(0.975) !important;
  transition: opacity 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.08s, 
              transform 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.08s !important;
  will-change: transform, opacity !important;
}

.section.is-in-view .head .section-title,
.intro.is-in-view .grid-intro .display,
.contact.is-in-view h2 {
  opacity: 1 !important;
  transform: translateY(0) scale(1) !important;
}

.section .head .count {
  opacity: 0 !important;
  transform: perspective(600px) rotateX(-50deg) translateY(14px) !important;
  transition: opacity 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.16s, 
              transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.16s !important;
  transform-origin: top center !important;
}

.section.is-in-view .head .count {
  opacity: 1 !important;
  transform: perspective(600px) rotateX(0deg) translateY(0) !important;
}

/* Staggered Frosted Crystallization Reveal on Cards */
.stagger > * {
  opacity: 0 !important;
  transform: translateY(38px) scale(0.96) !important;
  filter: blur(5px) !important;
  transition: opacity 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), 
              transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), 
              filter 0.8s ease,
              background 0.35s ease,
              border-color 0.35s ease,
              box-shadow 0.35s ease !important;
  will-change: transform, opacity, filter !important;
}

.section.is-in-view .stagger > *,
.is-in-view.stagger > * {
  opacity: 1 !important;
  transform: translateY(0) scale(1) !important;
  filter: blur(0) !important;
}

.section.is-in-view .stagger > *:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 0.08s !important; }
.section.is-in-view .stagger > *:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 0.16s !important; }
.section.is-in-view .stagger > *:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 0.24s !important; }
.section.is-in-view .stagger > *:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 0.32s !important; }
.section.is-in-view .stagger > *:nth-child(5) { transition-delay: 0.40s !important; }
.section.is-in-view .stagger > *:nth-child(6) { transition-delay: 0.48s !important; }
.section.is-in-view .stagger > *:nth-child(7) { transition-delay: 0.56s !important; }
.section.is-in-view .stagger > *:nth-child(8) { transition-delay: 0.64s !important; }

/* Active Nav Indicator Highlight */
.navlinks a.active {
  color: var(--ink, #11110f) !important;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65) !important;
  border-radius: 100px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(17, 17, 15, 0.06), inset 0 1px 1px #fff !important;
  position: relative !important;
}

.navlinks a.active::after {
  content: '' !important;
  position: absolute !important;
  bottom: 4px !important;
  left: 50% !important;
  transform: translateX(-50%) !important;
  width: 4px !important;
  height: 4px !important;
  border-radius: 50% !important;
  background: #ea580c !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 6px rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.8) !important;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .floating-section-pill {
    bottom: 18px !important;
    right: 18px !important;
    padding: 6px 14px !important;
  }
  .pill-label {
    font-size: 10px !important;
  }
}


/* ==========================================================================
   LUXURY DARK FROSTED GLASS OPENING PRELOADER & FADE DISSOLVE
   ========================================================================== */

.site-preloader {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 999999;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  font-family: var(--font-sans, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, sans-serif);
  color: #fff;
  pointer-events: auto;
  user-select: none;
}

.site-preloader.is-hidden {
  display: none !important;
  pointer-events: none !important;
  visibility: hidden !important;
}

/* Luxury Dark Frosted Glass Dissolving Backdrop */
.preloader-glass-backdrop {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: #0c0c0b;
  z-index: 1;
  transition: opacity 0.88s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), filter 0.88s ease, -webkit-filter 0.88s ease;
  will-change: opacity, filter;
}

/* Ambient Monochrome Soft Moonlight Diffusion */
.preloader-ambient-glow {
  position: absolute;
  width: 580px;
  height: 580px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02) 40%, transparent 70%);
  filter: blur(80px);
  -webkit-filter: blur(80px);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 2;
  animation: preloaderPulseGlow 3s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

/* Central Welcome Card */
.preloader-welcome-card {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 4;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 90vw;
  padding: 24px;
  transition: opacity 0.55s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), 
              transform 0.65s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), 
              filter 0.6s ease,
              -webkit-filter 0.6s ease;
  will-change: opacity, transform, filter;
}

/* Circular Avatar Image with Pure Frosted Glass Rim (No Dot) */
.preloader-avatar-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 84px;
  height: 84px;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.preloader-avatar-img {
  width: 84px;
  height: 84px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  box-shadow: 0 0 24px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12), 
              0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65), 
              inset 0 2px 4px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

/* Greeting Text Group */
.preloader-text-group {
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.preloader-greeting {
  display: block;
  font-size: 15px;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  font-weight: 400;
}

.preloader-name-title {
  font-size: clamp(28px, 4.8vw, 42px);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fafaf9;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin: 0;
}

.preloader-name-title em {
  font-family: var(--font-serif, Georgia, serif);
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #ffffff !important;
  background: none !important;
  text-shadow: 0 0 18px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
}

/* Small Minimal Loading Animation (Monochrome) */
.preloader-mini-loader {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
}

.preloader-mini-track {
  width: 140px;
  height: 3px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: 100px;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: inset 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.preloader-mini-fill {
  height: 100%;
  width: 0%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4) 0%, #ffffff 100%);
  border-radius: 100px;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85), 0 0 2px #ffffff;
  transition: width 0.06s linear;
  will-change: width;
}

.preloader-mini-num {
  font-family: var(--font-mono, monospace);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
  margin-top: 10px;
}

/* Minimal Skip Button (Monochrome) */
.preloader-skip-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 26px;
  right: 26px;
  z-index: 10;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  padding: 5px 12px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: 100px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
  font-size: 10px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  cursor: pointer;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.preloader-skip-btn:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  color: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   STATE TRIGGERS: 100% REACHED -> LUXURY GLASS FADE EFFECT
   ========================================================================== */

/* State 1: 100% Reached — Subtle scale & hold */
.site-preloader.preloader-finishing .preloader-welcome-card {
  transform: scale(1.025);
  opacity: 0.95;
}

.site-preloader.preloader-finishing .preloader-skip-btn {
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* State 2: Premium Glass Blur Dissolve & Veil Clearing */
.site-preloader.is-revealed .preloader-welcome-card {
  transform: translateY(-18px) scale(1.06);
  opacity: 0;
  filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-filter: blur(14px);
}

.site-preloader.is-revealed .preloader-glass-backdrop {
  opacity: 0;
  filter: blur(30px);
  -webkit-filter: blur(30px);
}

/* Hero Section Entrance Choreography */
.nav {
  transition: transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), opacity 0.8s ease, background 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease !important;
}

body:not(.preloader-done) .nav {
  transform: translateY(-28px);
  opacity: 0;
}

body.preloader-done .nav {
  transform: translateY(0);
  opacity: 1;
}

body:not(.preloader-done) .hero-content .eyebrow {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(-14px);
}

body.preloader-done .hero-content .eyebrow {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
  transition: opacity 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.15s, transform 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.15s;
}

body:not(.preloader-done) .hero-content h1 {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(35px);
}

body.preloader-done .hero-content h1 {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
  transition: opacity 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.25s, transform 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.25s;
}

body:not(.preloader-done) .hero-intro {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(20px);
}

body.preloader-done .hero-intro {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
  transition: opacity 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.35s, transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.35s;
}

body:not(.preloader-done) .hero .actions {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(16px) scale(0.97);
}

body.preloader-done .hero .actions {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
  transition: opacity 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.45s, transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.45s;
}

body:not(.preloader-done) .hero-visual .hero-photo {
  transform: scale(1.08);
  filter: blur(4px);
  opacity: 0.7;
}

body.preloader-done .hero-visual .hero-photo {
  transform: scale(1);
  filter: blur(0);
  opacity: 1;
  transition: transform 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.1s, 
              filter 1s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.1s, 
              opacity 0.9s ease 0.1s;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   MODERN SMOOTH SCROLLING (LENIS) & VELOCITY PHYSICS
   ========================================================================== */

html.lenis, html.lenis body {
  height: auto;
}

.lenis.lenis-smooth {
  scroll-behavior: auto !important;
}

.lenis.lenis-smooth [data-lenis-prevent] {
  overscroll-behavior: contain;
}

.lenis.lenis-stopped {
  overflow: hidden;
}

.lenis.lenis-scrolling iframe {
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Velocity Skew and Elastic Physics Container */
.velocity-skew-active {
  will-change: transform;
  transition: transform 0.16s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  transform-origin: center center;
}

/* Parallax Depth Layering */
.hero-visual {
  will-change: transform;
}

.hero-photo {
  will-change: transform;
}