body {
	font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
	color: #111;
	background: #fff;
	margin: 0;
}
.project-filters {
	display: flex;
	flex-wrap: wrap;
	gap: 12px;
	margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.project-filters button {
	padding: 10px 18px;
	border: 1px solid #ddd;
	background: #fff;
	cursor: pointer;
	border-radius: 6px;
	font-size: 14px;
}

.project-filters button:hover {
	background: #f5f5f5;
}

.projects-grid {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
	gap: 30px;
}

.project-card {
	border: 1px solid #eee;
	padding: 20px;
	border-radius: 10px;
}
.portfolio-testimonials-section {
	padding: 80px 0;
}

.testimonials-slider {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
	gap: 30px;
}

.testimonial-card {
	padding: 30px;
	border: 1px solid #eee;
	border-radius: 10px;
}

/* ===== Global Container ===== */
.container {
	width: 82%;
	max-width: 1440px;
	margin: 0 auto;
}

/* ===== Premium Header ===== */
.site-header {
	position: sticky;
	top: 0;
	background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
	backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
	border-bottom: 4px solid #ef5539;
	padding: 20px 0;
	z-index: 999;
}

/* ===== Premium Dark Header ===== */
.site-header {
	position: sticky;
	top: 0;
	background: #0F172A;
	border-bottom: 4px solid #ef5539;
	padding: 20px 0;
	z-index: 999;
	box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18);
}

.header-inner {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: space-between;
}

/* ===== Logo ===== */
.header-logo a {
	text-decoration: none;
	font-size: 32px;
	font-weight: 800;
	color: #ffffff;
	letter-spacing: -1.5px;
}

/* ===== Navigation ===== */
.header-nav ul {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 42px;
	list-style: none;
	margin: 0;
	padding: 0;
}

.header-nav ul li a {
	text-decoration: none;
	color: #ffffff;
	font-size: 15px;
	font-weight: 600;
	position: relative;
	transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.header-nav ul li a::after {
	content: "";
	position: absolute;
	left: 0;
	bottom: -8px;
	width: 0;
	height: 2px;
	background: #38BDF8;
	transition: width 0.3s ease;
}

.header-nav ul li a:hover::after {
	width: 100%;
}

/* ===== CTA Button ===== */
.header-btn {
	display: inline-block;
	padding: 14px 26px;
	background: #38BDF8;
	color: #0F172A;
	text-decoration: none;
	border-radius: 50px;
	font-size: 14px;
	font-weight: 700;
	box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.25);
	transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.header-btn:hover {
	transform: translateY(-2px);
	box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.35);
}
.menu-toggle {
	display: none;
}



.site-footer {
	background: #0F172A;
	color: #CBD5E1;
	padding: 80px 0 30px;
    border-top: 4px solid #ef5539;
}

.footer-grid {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
	gap: 50px;
}

.footer-column h3 {
	color: #fff;
	margin-bottom: 20px;
	font-size: 20px;
}

.footer-column p,
.footer-links li,
.footer-socials a {
	margin-bottom: 12px;
	font-size: 15px;
	color: #CBD5E1;
	text-decoration: none;
}

.footer-links {
	list-style: none;
	padding: 0;
	margin: 0;
}

.footer-links li a {
	color: #CBD5E1;
	text-decoration: none;
}

.footer-socials {
	display: flex;
	gap: 18px;
	align-items: center;
	flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.footer-socials a {
	width: 48px;
	height: 48px;
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
	border-radius: 50%;
	font-size: 22px;
	text-decoration: none;
	transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

/* Individual Brand Colors */
.footer-socials a:nth-child(1) {
	color: #ffffff; /* GitHub */
}

.footer-socials a:nth-child(2) {
	color: #0A66C2; /* LinkedIn */
}

.footer-socials a:nth-child(3) {
	color: #25D366; /* WhatsApp */
}

.footer-socials a:nth-child(4) {
	color: #EA4335; /* Gmail */
}

.footer-socials a:hover {
	transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.05);
	background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
}
.footer-bottom{
    border-top: 4px solid #ef5539;
}
.footer-bottom p{
    text-align: center;
}

.hero-section {
    position: relative;
    min-height: 100vh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0f172a, #1e293b, #0f172a);
    color: #fff;
    padding: 100px 0;
}

.hero-wrapper {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr;
    gap: 60px;
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.hero-content h1 {
    font-size: 68px;
    line-height: 1.1;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    font-weight: 800;
}

.hero-content h2 {
    font-size: 34px;
    color: #38bdf8;
    min-height: 50px;
}

.hero-subtitle {
    color: #94a3b8;
    font-size: 18px;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.hero-description {
    font-size: 18px;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: #cbd5e1;
    margin: 25px 0;
    max-width: 600px;
}

.hero-buttons {
    display: flex;
    gap: 18px;
    margin-top: 35px;
}

.btn-primary,
.btn-secondary {
    padding: 15px 30px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: 0.35s ease;
}

.btn-primary {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #38bdf8, #0ea5e9);
    color: white;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.3);
}

.btn-secondary {
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
    color: white;
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.btn-primary:hover,
.btn-secondary:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.hero-stats {
    display: flex;
    gap: 24px;
    margin-top: 55px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.stat-card {
    position: relative;
    min-width: 200px;
    padding: 24px 30px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    box-shadow: 
        0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18),
        inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all 0.35s ease;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.stat-card::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(
        135deg,
        rgba(56,189,248,0.12),
        rgba(139,92,246,0.08)
    );
    opacity: 0;
    transition: 0.35s ease;
}

.stat-card::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    width: 140px;
    height: 140px;
    top: -60px;
    right: -40px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(56,189,248,0.12);
    filter: blur(30px);
}

.stat-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.03);
    box-shadow: 
        0 18px 45px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.18),
        0 0 30px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.08);
}

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

.stat-card h3 {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    font-size: 34px;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #38bdf8, #8b5cf6);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    line-height: 1;
}

.stat-card p {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    color: #cbd5e1;
    font-size: 15px;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.hero-image {
    position: relative;
    text-align: center;
}

.hero-image img {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 430px;
    border-radius: 24px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    animation: floatImage 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.image-glow {
    position: absolute;
    width: 420px;
    height: 420px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(56,189,248,0.35), transparent 70%);
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    filter: blur(30px);
    z-index: 1;
}

.hero-bg-shape {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(80px);
    opacity: 0.4;
}

.shape-1 {
    width: 300px;
    height: 300px;
    background: #38bdf8;
    top: 80px;
    left: -80px;
}

.shape-2 {
    width: 260px;
    height: 260px;
    background: #8b5cf6;
    bottom: 60px;
    right: -60px;
}

@keyframes floatImage {
    0%,100% { transform: translateY(0); }
    50% { transform: translateY(-15px); }
}



.about-section {
    position: relative;
    padding: 120px 0;
    background: #0f172a;
    color: #fff;
}

.about-wrapper {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr;
    gap: 70px;
    align-items: center;
}

.about-image {
    position: relative;
    text-align: center;
}

.about-image img {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 420px;
    border-radius: 24px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.about-image-glow {
    position: absolute;
    width: 380px;
    height: 380px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(56,189,248,0.25), transparent 70%);
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    filter: blur(30px);
}

.experience-badge {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 20px;
    right: 0;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    padding: 20px 24px;
    border-radius: 18px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    z-index: 3;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
}

.experience-badge h3 {
    font-size: 32px;
    margin-bottom: 5px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #38bdf8, #8b5cf6);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.section-subtitle {
    color: #38bdf8;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.about-content h2 {
    font-size: 48px;
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.about-description {
    color: #cbd5e1;
    line-height: 1.8;
    font-size: 17px;
    margin-bottom: 35px;
}

.skills-wrapper {
    margin-bottom: 35px;
}

.skill-item {
    margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.skill-info {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    font-size: 15px;
}

.skill-bar {
    height: 10px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    border-radius: 30px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.skill-progress {
    height: 100%;
    border-radius: 30px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #38bdf8, #8b5cf6);
}

.wordpress { width: 95%; }
.fullstack { width: 90%; }
.ai { width: 88%; }

.tech-stack {
    display: flex;
    gap: 14px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-bottom: 35px;
}

.tech-stack span {
    padding: 10px 18px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
    border-radius: 30px;
    font-size: 14px;
    transition: 0.3s ease;
}

.tech-stack span:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    background: rgba(56,189,248,0.15);
}





.services-section {
    position: relative;
    padding: 120px 0;
    background: #111827;
    color: #fff;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.section-heading {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 750px;
    margin: 0 auto 70px;
}

.section-heading h2 {
    font-size: 48px;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.section-description {
    color: #cbd5e1;
    line-height: 1.8;
    font-size: 17px;
}

.services-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 28px;
}

.service-card {
    position: relative;
    padding: 32px;
    border-radius: 22px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
    backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
    transition: all 0.35s ease;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
}

.service-card::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(
        135deg,
        rgba(255,255,255,0.05),
        rgba(255,255,255,0)
    );
    opacity: 0;
    transition: 0.35s ease;
}

.service-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(56,189,248,0.12);
    border-color: rgba(56,189,248,0.25);
}

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

.service-icon {
    width: 70px;
    height: 70px;
    border-radius: 18px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 28px;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f59e0b, #ef4444);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(245,158,11,0.2);
}

.service-tag {
    display: inline-block;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    font-size: 13px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.8px;
    color: #fbbf24;
}

.service-card h3 {
    font-size: 24px;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.service-card p {
    color: #cbd5e1;
    line-height: 1.8;
    font-size: 15px;
}





.projects-section {
    padding: 120px 0;
    background: #0f172a;
    color: #fff;
}

.projects-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 30px;
}

.project-card {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
    border-radius: 24px;
    overflow: hidden;
    backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
    transition: all 0.35s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
}

.project-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(56,189,248,0.12);
}

.project-image {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.project-image img {
    width: 100%;
    display: block;
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.project-card:hover .project-image img {
    transform: scale(1.06);
}

.project-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 18px;
    left: 18px;
    background: rgba(0,0,0,0.55);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    color: #fff;
    padding: 8px 14px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    font-size: 13px;
}

.project-content {
    padding: 28px;
}

.project-content h3 {
    font-size: 26px;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.project-content p {
    color: #cbd5e1;
    line-height: 1.8;
    font-size: 15px;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.project-tech {
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.project-tech span {
    padding: 8px 14px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
    font-size: 13px;
}

.project-links {
    display: flex;
    gap: 14px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}




.testimonials-section {
    padding: 120px 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #111827, #0f172a);
    color: #fff;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.testimonial-slider {
    max-width: 1100px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    position: relative;
}

.testimonial-track {
    display: flex;
    gap: 24px;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: stretch;
}

.testimonial-card {
    flex: 0 0 32%;
    padding: 36px 28px;
    border-radius: 24px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
    backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    text-align: center;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
    opacity: 0.65;
    transform: scale(0.92);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
    position: relative;
}

.testimonial-card.active {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1);
    border-color: rgba(245,158,11,0.25);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(245,158,11,0.12);
}

.testimonial-card.active::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    border-radius: 24px;
    background: linear-gradient(
        135deg,
        rgba(245,158,11,0.08),
        rgba(255,255,255,0)
    );
    pointer-events: none;
}

.stars {
    font-size: 20px;
    color: #fbbf24;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.testimonial-card p {
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: #d1d5db;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.testimonial-card h4 {
    font-size: 22px;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.testimonial-card span {
    color: #9ca3af;
    font-size: 14px;
}

.testimonial-dots {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-top: 32px;
}

.dot {
    width: 12px;
    height: 12px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: 0.3s ease;
}

.dot.active {
    background: #f59e0b;
    transform: scale(1.2);
}




/* ===============================
   CONTACT SECTION PREMIUM STYLE
================================= */
.contact-section {
    padding: 120px 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #0b1220, #111827);
    color: #fff;
}

.contact-form-wrapper {
    max-width: 760px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 40px 0;
}

.custom-contact-form .form-group {
    margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.custom-contact-form input,
.custom-contact-form select,
.custom-contact-form textarea {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 14px 0;
    border: none;
    border-bottom: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.18);
    background: transparent;
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 16px;
    outline: none;
    border-radius: 0;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

/* focus effect */
.custom-contact-form input:focus,
.custom-contact-form select:focus,
.custom-contact-form textarea:focus {
    border-bottom-color: #f59e0b;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 12px -8px rgba(245,158,11,0.45);
}

/* placeholder */
.custom-contact-form input::placeholder,
.custom-contact-form textarea::placeholder {
    color: #94a3b8;
}

/* textarea */
.custom-contact-form textarea {
    resize: vertical;
    min-height: 120px;
}

/* dropdown fix */
.custom-contact-form select {
    appearance: none;
    -webkit-appearance: none;
    -moz-appearance: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    color: #ffffff;
}

/* dropdown options visible */
.custom-contact-form select option {
    background: #111827;
    color: #ffffff;
}

/* button */
.custom-contact-form button {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 14px 34px;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f59e0b, #ef4444);
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 600;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.35s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(245,158,11,0.22);
}

.custom-contact-form button:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 18px 35px rgba(239,68,68,0.28);
}



/* ===============================
   THANK YOU PAGE
================================= */
.thank-you-section {
    min-height: 80vh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #0b1220, #111827);
    color: #fff;
    padding: 100px 0;
}

.thank-you-card {
    max-width: 700px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 60px 40px;
    border-radius: 28px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
    backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.18);
}

.thank-you-icon {
    width: 90px;
    height: 90px;
    margin: 0 auto 25px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #22c55e, #16a34a);
    font-size: 40px;
    font-weight: 700;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(34,197,94,0.25);
}

.thank-you-card h1 {
    font-size: 48px;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.thank-you-card p {
    font-size: 18px;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: #cbd5e1;
    max-width: 550px;
    margin: 0 auto 35px;
}

.thank-you-actions {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 18px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}




/* ===============================
   ADVANCED ABOUT HERO
================================= */
.about-page-hero {
    position: relative;
    padding: 150px 0 120px;
    background:
        radial-gradient(circle at top right, rgba(124,58,237,0.18), transparent 35%),
        radial-gradient(circle at bottom left, rgba(245,158,11,0.12), transparent 30%),
        linear-gradient(180deg, #0b1220, #111827);
    color: #fff;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.about-page-hero::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(
        135deg,
        rgba(124,58,237,0.04),
        rgba(245,158,11,0.03)
    );
    pointer-events: none;
}

.about-page-hero-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 1fr;
    gap: 70px;
    align-items: center;
}

.about-page-content h1 {
    font-size: 62px;
    line-height: 1.1;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #ffffff, #c4b5fd, #fcd34d);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.about-page-description {
    font-size: 18px;
    line-height: 1.9;
    color: #cbd5e1;
    margin-bottom: 38px;
    max-width: 650px;
}

.about-page-actions {
    display: flex;
    gap: 18px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-bottom: 48px;
}

/* advanced button style */
.about-page-actions .btn-primary {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #7c3aed, #f59e0b);
    box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(124,58,237,0.25);
}

.about-page-actions .btn-primary:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.about-page-metrics {
    display: flex;
    gap: 20px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.metric-card {
    padding: 24px 28px;
    border-radius: 22px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
    min-width: 180px;
    transition: all 0.35s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
}

.metric-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    border-color: rgba(245,158,11,0.25);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(124,58,237,0.18);
}

.metric-card h3 {
    font-size: 32px;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    color: #fcd34d;
}

.metric-card p {
    color: #cbd5e1;
    font-size: 14px;
}

.about-page-visual {
    position: relative;
}

.about-page-visual::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: -18px;
    border-radius: 34px;
    background: linear-gradient(
        135deg,
        rgba(124,58,237,0.18),
        rgba(245,158,11,0.12)
    );
    filter: blur(24px);
    z-index: -1;
}

.about-page-visual img {
    width: 100%;
    display: block;
    border-radius: 30px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.28);
}


/* ===============================
   ABOUT JOURNEY SECTION
================================= */
.about-journey-section {
    position: relative;
    padding: 120px 0;
    background:
        radial-gradient(circle at top left, rgba(124,58,237,0.12), transparent 30%),
        radial-gradient(circle at bottom right, rgba(245,158,11,0.08), transparent 30%),
        linear-gradient(180deg, #111827, #0b1220);
    color: #fff;
}

.journey-timeline {
    position: relative;
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 60px auto 0;
    padding-left: 40px;
}

.journey-timeline::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 10px;
    top: 0;
    width: 2px;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #7c3aed, #f59e0b);
}

.journey-item {
    position: relative;
    margin-bottom: 45px;
}

.journey-dot {
    position: absolute;
    left: -38px;
    top: 24px;
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #7c3aed, #f59e0b);
    box-shadow: 0 0 18px rgba(124,58,237,0.35);
}

.journey-card {
    padding: 28px 30px;
    border-radius: 22px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
    box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.18);
    transition: all 0.35s ease;
}

.journey-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    border-color: rgba(245,158,11,0.2);
}

.journey-year {
    display: inline-block;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #fcd34d;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.journey-card h3 {
    font-size: 28px;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.journey-card p {
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: #cbd5e1;
}


/* ===============================
   ABOUT EXPERTISE ORBIT
================================= */
.about-expertise-section {
    position: relative;
    padding: 130px 0;
    background:
        radial-gradient(circle at center, rgba(124,58,237,0.12), transparent 35%),
        radial-gradient(circle at top right, rgba(245,158,11,0.08), transparent 25%),
        linear-gradient(180deg, #0b1220, #111827);
    color: #fff;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.expertise-orbit-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    width: 700px;
    height: 700px;
    margin: 80px auto 0;
}

.expertise-center {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    width: 220px;
    height: 220px;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 30px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #7c3aed, #f59e0b);
    box-shadow: 0 0 40px rgba(124,58,237,0.25);
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.orbit {
    position: absolute;
    width: 180px;
    padding: 16px 18px;
    border-radius: 18px;
    text-align: center;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0,0,0,0.18);
    transition: all 0.35s ease;
}

.orbit:hover {
    transform: scale(1.06);
    border-color: rgba(245,158,11,0.2);
}

.orbit-1 { top: 0; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%); }
.orbit-2 { top: 18%; right: 0; }
.orbit-3 { bottom: 18%; right: 0; }
.orbit-4 { bottom: 0; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%); }
.orbit-5 { bottom: 18%; left: 0; }
.orbit-6 { top: 18%; left: 0; }



/* ===============================
   ABOUT TECH STACK MATRIX
================================= */
.about-tech-stack-section {
    position: relative;
    padding: 130px 0;
    background:
        radial-gradient(circle at top left, rgba(124,58,237,0.08), transparent 25%),
        radial-gradient(circle at bottom right, rgba(245,158,11,0.08), transparent 25%),
        linear-gradient(180deg, #111827, #0b1220);
    color: #fff;
}

.tech-stack-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 22px;
    margin-top: 70px;
}

.tech-card {
    position: relative;
    padding: 26px 22px;
    text-align: center;
    border-radius: 22px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: all 0.35s ease;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 16px 35px rgba(0,0,0,0.18);
}

.tech-card::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(
        135deg,
        rgba(124,58,237,0.08),
        rgba(245,158,11,0.06)
    );
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.35s ease;
}

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

.tech-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    border-color: rgba(245,158,11,0.22);
    box-shadow: 0 22px 45px rgba(124,58,237,0.18);
}



/* ===============================
   ABOUT PHILOSOPHY 3D SECTION
================================= */
.about-philosophy-section {
    position: relative;
    padding: 130px 0;
    background:
        radial-gradient(circle at center, rgba(124,58,237,0.08), transparent 30%),
        radial-gradient(circle at bottom left, rgba(245,158,11,0.08), transparent 30%),
        linear-gradient(180deg, #0b1220, #111827);
    color: #fff;
    perspective: 1200px;
}

.philosophy-3d-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 34px;
    margin-top: 70px;
}

.philosophy-cube {
    position: relative;
    padding: 38px 34px;
    min-height: 220px;
    border-radius: 26px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
    transform-style: preserve-3d;
    transform: rotateX(8deg) rotateY(-6deg);
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
    box-shadow:
        0 25px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.18),
        0 10px 20px rgba(124,58,237,0.08);
}

.philosophy-cube::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    border-radius: 26px;
    background: linear-gradient(
        135deg,
        rgba(124,58,237,0.08),
        rgba(245,158,11,0.06)
    );
    transform: translateZ(-1px);
}

.philosophy-cube:hover {
    transform: rotateX(0deg) rotateY(0deg) translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow:
        0 35px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.22),
        0 18px 35px rgba(245,158,11,0.12);
}

.philosophy-cube h3 {
    font-size: 30px;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    color: #fcd34d;
}

.philosophy-cube p {
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.9;
    color: #cbd5e1;
}



/* ===============================
   ABOUT FINAL CTA + FORM SECTION
================================= */
.about-final-cta-section {
    position: relative;
    padding: 140px 0;
    background:
        radial-gradient(circle at top right, rgba(124,58,237,0.1), transparent 30%),
        radial-gradient(circle at bottom left, rgba(245,158,11,0.08), transparent 30%),
        linear-gradient(180deg, #111827, #0b1220);
    color: #fff;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.final-cta-wrapper {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
    gap: 60px;
    align-items: start;
}

.final-cta-content h2 {
    font-size: 56px;
    line-height: 1.1;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #ffffff, #c4b5fd, #fcd34d);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.final-cta-content p {
    font-size: 18px;
    line-height: 1.9;
    color: #cbd5e1;
    margin-bottom: 35px;
    max-width: 620px;
}

/* embedded form */
.final-cta-form {
    margin-top: 35px;
    padding: 30px;
    border-radius: 28px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
    backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(0,0,0,0.16);
}

/* make form fit nicely */
.final-cta-form .custom-contact-form button {
    width: auto;
    min-width: 220px;
}

/* trust stack */
.final-trust-stack {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 22px;
    perspective: 1200px;
}

.trust-card {
    padding: 26px 28px;
    border-radius: 24px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
    box-shadow: 0 22px 45px rgba(0,0,0,0.18);
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: all 0.35s ease;
}

.trust-card-1 {
    transform: rotateX(6deg) rotateY(-4deg);
}

.trust-card-2 {
    transform: rotateX(4deg) rotateY(3deg);
}

.trust-card-3 {
    transform: rotateX(5deg) rotateY(-2deg);
}

.trust-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    border-color: rgba(245,158,11,0.22);
}






/* ===============================
   EXPERIENCE HERO
================================= */
.experience-hero-section {
    position: relative;
    padding: 150px 0 120px;
    background:
        radial-gradient(circle at top right, rgba(124,58,237,0.12), transparent 30%),
        radial-gradient(circle at bottom left, rgba(245,158,11,0.08), transparent 30%),
        linear-gradient(180deg, #0b1220, #111827);
    color: #fff;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.experience-hero-wrapper {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
    gap: 60px;
    align-items: center;
}

.experience-hero-content h1 {
    font-size: 62px;
    line-height: 1.1;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #ffffff, #c4b5fd, #fcd34d);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.experience-hero-description {
    font-size: 18px;
    line-height: 1.9;
    color: #cbd5e1;
    max-width: 650px;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.experience-stats {
    display: flex;
    gap: 18px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.experience-stat-card {
    padding: 24px 28px;
    min-width: 180px;
    border-radius: 22px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
    box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.18);
}

.experience-stat-card h3 {
    font-size: 30px;
    color: #fcd34d;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.experience-stat-card p {
    color: #cbd5e1;
}

.experience-hero-visual {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 22px;
    perspective: 1200px;
}

.experience-visual-card {
    padding: 28px 30px;
    border-radius: 24px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    transform: rotateX(5deg) rotateY(-4deg);
    box-shadow: 0 22px 45px rgba(0,0,0,0.18);
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: 600;
}








/* ===============================
   EXPERIENCE ROADMAP SECTION
================================= */
.experience-roadmap-section {
    position: relative;
    padding: 130px 0;
    background:
        radial-gradient(circle at top left, rgba(124,58,237,0.08), transparent 25%),
        radial-gradient(circle at bottom right, rgba(245,158,11,0.08), transparent 25%),
        linear-gradient(180deg, #111827, #0b1220);
    color: #fff;
}

.career-roadmap {
    position: relative;
    margin-top: 80px;
}

.career-roadmap::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 50%;
    top: 0;
    width: 4px;
    height: 100%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #7c3aed, #f59e0b);
    border-radius: 999px;
}

.roadmap-item {
    position: relative;
    width: 50%;
    padding: 0 40px 50px;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

.roadmap-item.left {
    left: 0;
    text-align: right;
}

.roadmap-item.right {
    left: 50%;
    text-align: left;
}

.roadmap-node {
    position: absolute;
    top: 20px;
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #7c3aed, #f59e0b);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-weight: 700;
    box-shadow: 0 0 25px rgba(124,58,237,0.25);
    z-index: 2;
}

.roadmap-item.left .roadmap-node {
    right: -40px;
}

.roadmap-item.right .roadmap-node {
    left: -40px;
}

.roadmap-card {
    padding: 30px;
    border-radius: 24px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
    box-shadow: 0 22px 45px rgba(0,0,0,0.18);
    transition: all 0.35s ease;
}

.roadmap-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    border-color: rgba(245,158,11,0.22);
}

.roadmap-card h3 {
    font-size: 28px;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.roadmap-card p {
    color: #cbd5e1;
    line-height: 1.8;
}



/* ===============================
   EXPERIENCE DOMAIN GRID
================================= */
.experience-domains-section {
    position: relative;
    padding: 130px 0;
    background:
        radial-gradient(circle at top right, rgba(124,58,237,0.08), transparent 25%),
        radial-gradient(circle at bottom left, rgba(245,158,11,0.08), transparent 25%),
        linear-gradient(180deg, #0b1220, #111827);
    color: #fff;
}

.domain-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
    margin-top: 70px;
    perspective: 1200px;
}

.domain-card {
    position: relative;
    padding: 32px 24px;
    min-height: 150px;
    border-radius: 24px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: 600;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(0,0,0,0.18);
    transform: rotateX(8deg) rotateY(-6deg);
    transition: all 0.35s ease;
}

.domain-card:nth-child(even) {
    transform: rotateX(6deg) rotateY(5deg);
}

.domain-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    border-color: rgba(245,158,11,0.22);
    box-shadow: 0 28px 55px rgba(124,58,237,0.18);
}



/* ===============================
   EXPERIENCE IMPACT DASHBOARD
================================= */
.experience-impact-section {
    position: relative;
    padding: 130px 0;
    background:
        radial-gradient(circle at top left, rgba(124,58,237,0.08), transparent 25%),
        radial-gradient(circle at bottom right, rgba(245,158,11,0.08), transparent 25%),
        linear-gradient(180deg, #111827, #0b1220);
    color: #fff;
}

.impact-dashboard-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 28px;
    margin-top: 70px;
}

.impact-metric-card {
    padding: 34px 30px;
    border-radius: 26px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
    box-shadow: 0 22px 45px rgba(0,0,0,0.18);
    transform: rotateX(6deg) rotateY(-4deg);
    transition: all 0.35s ease;
}

.impact-metric-card:nth-child(even) {
    transform: rotateX(5deg) rotateY(4deg);
}

.impact-metric-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    border-color: rgba(245,158,11,0.22);
    box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(124,58,237,0.18);
}

.metric-label {
    display: block;
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #cbd5e1;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.impact-metric-card h3 {
    font-size: 54px;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
    color: #fcd34d;
}

.metric-bar {
    width: 100%;
    height: 8px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.metric-bar span {
    display: block;
    width: 78%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #7c3aed, #f59e0b);
    border-radius: 999px;
}


/* ===============================
   EXPERIENCE FINAL CTA SECTION
================================= */
.experience-final-section {
    position: relative;
    padding: 140px 0;
    background:
        radial-gradient(circle at top right, rgba(124,58,237,0.1), transparent 30%),
        radial-gradient(circle at bottom left, rgba(245,158,11,0.08), transparent 30%),
        linear-gradient(180deg, #0b1220, #111827);
    color: #fff;
}

.experience-final-wrapper {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 60px;
    align-items: start;
}

.experience-final-content h2 {
    font-size: 54px;
    line-height: 1.1;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #ffffff, #c4b5fd, #fcd34d);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.experience-final-content p {
    font-size: 18px;
    line-height: 1.9;
    color: #cbd5e1;
    margin-bottom: 35px;
}

.experience-proof-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 18px;
}

.proof-item {
    padding: 22px 24px;
    border-radius: 22px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 600;
    box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.18);
}

/* reusable contact form panel */
.experience-final-form {
    padding: 30px;
    border-radius: 28px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
    backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
    box-shadow: 0 22px 45px rgba(0,0,0,0.18);
}



/* ===============================
   PROJECTS HERO
================================= */
.projects-hero-section {
    position: relative;
    padding: 150px 0 120px;
    background:
        radial-gradient(circle at top right, rgba(124,58,237,0.12), transparent 30%),
        radial-gradient(circle at bottom left, rgba(245,158,11,0.08), transparent 30%),
        linear-gradient(180deg, #0b1220, #111827);
    color: #fff;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.projects-hero-wrapper {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
    gap: 60px;
    align-items: center;
}

.projects-hero-content h1 {
    font-size: 62px;
    line-height: 1.1;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #ffffff, #c4b5fd, #fcd34d);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.projects-hero-description {
    font-size: 18px;
    line-height: 1.9;
    color: #cbd5e1;
    max-width: 650px;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.projects-hero-metrics {
    display: flex;
    gap: 18px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.project-metric-card {
    padding: 24px 28px;
    min-width: 180px;
    border-radius: 22px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
    box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.18);
}

.project-metric-card h3 {
    font-size: 30px;
    color: #fcd34d;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.projects-hero-visual {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 22px;
    perspective: 1200px;
}

.project-preview-card {
    padding: 28px 30px;
    border-radius: 24px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    transform: rotateX(5deg) rotateY(-4deg);
    box-shadow: 0 22px 45px rgba(0,0,0,0.18);
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: 600;
}



/* ===============================
   FEATURED CASE STUDIES
================================= */
.featured-case-studies-section {
    position: relative;
    padding: 130px 0;
    background:
        radial-gradient(circle at top left, rgba(124,58,237,0.08), transparent 25%),
        radial-gradient(circle at bottom right, rgba(245,158,11,0.08), transparent 25%),
        linear-gradient(180deg, #111827, #0b1220);
    color: #fff;
}

.case-study-stack {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 40px;
    margin-top: 70px;
}

.case-study-panel {
    position: relative;
    padding: 0;
    perspective: 1200px;
}

.case-study-layer {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 14px -14px -14px 14px;
    border-radius: 28px;
    background: linear-gradient(
        135deg,
        rgba(124,58,237,0.12),
        rgba(245,158,11,0.08)
    );
    filter: blur(12px);
    z-index: 1;
}

.case-study-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    padding: 42px 38px;
    border-radius: 28px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
    box-shadow: 0 24px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.18);
    transform: rotateX(5deg) rotateY(-4deg);
    transition: all 0.35s ease;
}

.case-study-panel.alt .case-study-content {
    transform: rotateX(4deg) rotateY(4deg);
}

.case-study-content:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    border-color: rgba(245,158,11,0.22);
}

.case-study-tag {
    display: inline-block;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    padding: 8px 14px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: rgba(124,58,237,0.12);
    color: #fcd34d;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.case-study-content h3 {
    font-size: 34px;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.case-study-content p {
    font-size: 17px;
    line-height: 1.9;
    color: #cbd5e1;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.case-outcomes {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 14px;
}

.case-outcomes span {
    padding: 12px 16px;
    border-radius: 18px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
    font-size: 14px;
}



/* ===============================
   PROJECT SPECTRUM FLOW
================================= */
.project-spectrum-section {
    position: relative;
    padding: 130px 0;
    background:
        radial-gradient(circle at top right, rgba(124,58,237,0.08), transparent 25%),
        radial-gradient(circle at bottom left, rgba(245,158,11,0.08), transparent 25%),
        linear-gradient(180deg, #0b1220, #111827);
    color: #fff;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.spectrum-flow {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 22px;
    margin-top: 70px;
}

.spectrum-band {
    position: relative;
    padding: 24px 36px;
    font-size: 22px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #fff;
    border-radius: 999px;
    width: fit-content;
    max-width: 100%;
    box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.18);
    transition: all 0.35s ease;
}

/* staggered flow positions */
.band-1 { margin-left: 0; background: linear-gradient(90deg, #7c3aed, rgba(124,58,237,0.35)); }
.band-2 { margin-left: 10%; background: linear-gradient(90deg, #8b5cf6, rgba(139,92,246,0.35)); }
.band-3 { margin-left: 20%; background: linear-gradient(90deg, #a855f7, rgba(245,158,11,0.25)); }
.band-4 { margin-left: 30%; background: linear-gradient(90deg, #f59e0b, rgba(245,158,11,0.35)); }
.band-5 { margin-left: 40%; background: linear-gradient(90deg, #fbbf24, rgba(251,191,36,0.35)); }

.spectrum-band:hover {
    transform: translateX(12px);
}




/* ===============================
   PROJECT PROCESS PATHWAY
================================= */
.project-process-section {
    position: relative;
    padding: 130px 0;
    background:
        radial-gradient(circle at top left, rgba(124,58,237,0.08), transparent 25%),
        radial-gradient(circle at bottom right, rgba(245,158,11,0.08), transparent 25%),
        linear-gradient(180deg, #111827, #0b1220);
    color: #fff;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.process-pathway {
    position: relative;
    margin-top: 80px;
    min-height: 420px;
}

.process-pathway::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 8%;
    right: 8%;
    top: 50%;
    height: 6px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #7c3aed, #f59e0b);
    transform: translateY(-50%);
}

.path-step {
    position: absolute;
    padding: 18px 24px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 600;
    box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.18);
    transition: all 0.35s ease;
}

.path-step:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    border-color: rgba(245,158,11,0.22);
}

/* curved visual positions */
.step-1 { top: 0; left: 0; }
.step-2 { top: 28%; left: 22%; }
.step-3 { top: 58%; left: 45%; }
.step-4 { top: 28%; right: 20%; }
.step-5 { top: 0; right: 0; }



/* ===============================
   PROJECTS FINAL LAUNCH CONSOLE
================================= */
.projects-final-section {
    position: relative;
    padding: 140px 0;
    background:
        radial-gradient(circle at top right, rgba(124,58,237,0.1), transparent 30%),
        radial-gradient(circle at bottom left, rgba(245,158,11,0.08), transparent 30%),
        linear-gradient(180deg, #0b1220, #111827);
    color: #fff;
}

.projects-final-wrapper {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 60px;
    align-items: start;
}

.projects-launch-console h2 {
    font-size: 54px;
    line-height: 1.1;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #ffffff, #c4b5fd, #fcd34d);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.projects-launch-console p {
    font-size: 18px;
    line-height: 1.9;
    color: #cbd5e1;
    margin-bottom: 35px;
}

.launch-status-strip {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 18px;
}

.launch-status-strip span {
    padding: 22px 24px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 600;
    box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.18);
}

/* reusable contact form */
.projects-launch-form {
    padding: 30px;
    border-radius: 28px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
    backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
    box-shadow: 0 22px 45px rgba(0,0,0,0.18);
}



/* ===============================
   CONTACT HERO
================================= */
.contact-hero-section {
    position: relative;
    padding: 150px 0 120px;
    background:
        radial-gradient(circle at top right, rgba(124,58,237,0.12), transparent 30%),
        radial-gradient(circle at bottom left, rgba(245,158,11,0.08), transparent 30%),
        linear-gradient(180deg, #0b1220, #111827);
    color: #fff;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.contact-hero-wrapper {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 0.95fr;
    gap: 60px;
    align-items: start;
}

.contact-hero-content h1 {
    font-size: 62px;
    line-height: 1.1;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #ffffff, #c4b5fd, #fcd34d);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.contact-hero-description {
    font-size: 18px;
    line-height: 1.9;
    color: #cbd5e1;
    max-width: 650px;
    margin-bottom: 35px;
}

.contact-trust-chips {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 18px;
}

.contact-trust-chips span {
    padding: 20px 22px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 600;
    box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.18);
}

/* form panel */
.contact-form-console {
    padding: 30px;
    border-radius: 28px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
    backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
    box-shadow: 0 22px 45px rgba(0,0,0,0.18);
}


.contact-process-section {
    padding: 120px 20px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at top, #10172d, #060b18 70%);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.contact-process-section .container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: auto;
}

.process-heading {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 700px;
    margin: 0 auto 80px;
}

.process-heading span {
    color: #4da6ff;
    font-size: 14px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.process-heading h2 {
    font-size: 52px;
    color: #fff;
    margin: 18px 0;
    line-height: 1.2;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.process-heading p {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
    font-size: 17px;
    line-height: 1.8;
}

.process-timeline {
    position: relative;
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: auto;
}

.process-timeline::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    width: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #6a5cff, #00d4ff);
    top: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    border-radius: 10px;
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(0,212,255,0.4);
}

.timeline-item {
    position: relative;
    width: 50%;
    margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.timeline-item.left {
    left: 0;
    padding-right: 50px;
}

.timeline-item.right {
    left: 50%;
    padding-left: 50px;
}

.timeline-content {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
    padding: 35px;
    border-radius: 24px;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
    transition: all 0.35s ease;
    position: relative;
}

.timeline-content:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    border-color: rgba(0,212,255,0.4);
    box-shadow: 0 25px 50px rgba(0,212,255,0.12);
}

.timeline-content span {
    display: inline-block;
    width: 55px;
    height: 55px;
    line-height: 55px;
    text-align: center;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #6a5cff, #00d4ff);
    color: white;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    font-size: 18px;
}

.timeline-content h3 {
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 24px;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.timeline-content p {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
    line-height: 1.8;
    font-size: 16px;
}