/* ==========================================================================
   PORTFOLIO DESIGN SYSTEM — ABYSSAL TERMINAL & BIOLUMINESCENT DATA ORBS
   Chirudeva Reddy Butukuri | AI/ML Engineer & Computer Science Scholar
   Theme: Dark
   ========================================================================== */

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Space+Grotesk:wght@400;500;600;700&family=Outfit:wght@400;500;600&family=Plus+Jakarta+Sans:ital,wght@0,300;0,400;0,500;0,600;0,700;1,400&family=JetBrains+Mono:wght@400;500&display=swap');

:root {
	/* 1. Colors & Surfaces */
	--color-liquid-abyss: #012624;
	--color-liquid-deep: #011d1c;
	--color-liquid-kelp: #003734;
	--color-liquid-kelp-hover: #004d49;
	--color-liquid-mist: #edfffe;
	--color-platinum: #ffffff;
	--color-silver-mist: #bbc7c6;
	--color-ash: #f2f2f2;
	--color-slate-deep: #707777;
	--color-lavender-phosphor: #fde9ff;

	--color-bioluminescent-gradient: #00827c;
	--gradient-bioluminescent-gradient: linear-gradient(90deg, rgb(0, 130, 124) 0%, rgb(203, 255, 252) 100%);
	--color-aurora-gradient: #cbfffc;
	--gradient-aurora-gradient: linear-gradient(90deg, rgb(203, 255, 252) 0%, rgb(237, 255, 254) 26.25%, rgb(255, 253, 250) 47.57%, rgb(250, 209, 255) 88.96%);

	/* Surfaces */
	--surface-liquid-abyss: #012624;
	--surface-liquid-deep: #011d1c;
	--surface-liquid-kelp: #003734;
	--surface-slate-deep: #707777;

	/* 2. Typography — Font Families */
	--font-matter: 'Space Grotesk', 'Outfit', 'Plus Jakarta Sans', ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, sans-serif;
	--font-arial: 'Arial', ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, sans-serif;
	--font-mono: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace;

	/* Typography — Scale */
	--text-caption: 10px;
	--leading-caption: 1.4;
	--tracking-caption: 1.5px;
	--text-body: 16px;
	--leading-body: 1.4;
	--text-subheading: 24px;
	--leading-subheading: 1.3;
	--tracking-subheading: -0.48px;
	--text-heading: 36px;
	--leading-heading: 1;
	--text-heading-lg: 61px;
	--leading-heading-lg: 1;
	--tracking-heading-lg: -2.44px;
	--text-display: 96px;
	--leading-display: 1;
	--tracking-display: -3.84px;

	/* Typography — Weights */
	--font-weight-regular: 400;
	--font-weight-medium: 500;

	/* 3. Spacing */
	--spacing-unit: 4px;
	--spacing-12: 12px;
	--spacing-16: 16px;
	--spacing-20: 20px;
	--spacing-24: 24px;
	--spacing-28: 28px;
	--spacing-32: 32px;
	--spacing-36: 36px;
	--spacing-40: 40px;
	--spacing-48: 48px;
	--spacing-64: 64px;
	--spacing-80: 80px;
	--spacing-120: 120px;
	--spacing-140: 140px;
	--spacing-160: 160px;
	--spacing-164: 164px;

	/* Layout */
	--page-max-width: 1440px;
	--section-gap: 68px;
	--card-padding: 36px;
	--element-gap: 20px;

	/* 4. Border Radius */
	--radius-cards: 16px;
	--radius-small: 6px;
	--radius-buttons: 6px;
	--radius-pill: 9999px;

	/* Borders */
	--border-hairline: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
	--border-kelp: rgba(0, 130, 124, 0.35);
}

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

html {
	font-family: var(--font-matter);
	font-size: 15px;
	background-color: var(--color-liquid-abyss);
	color: var(--color-silver-mist);
	scroll-behavior: smooth;
	-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
	-moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

body, html {
	width: 100%;
	min-height: 100%;
	overscroll-behavior-y: none;
}

body {
	overflow-x: hidden !important;
	background-color: var(--color-liquid-abyss);
	color: var(--color-silver-mist);
	cursor: none;
	position: relative;
}

body::-webkit-scrollbar {
	display: none;
	width: 0;
	height: 0;
}

a, button, input, select, textarea {
	cursor: none;
	touch-action: manipulation;
}

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

ul, ol {
	list-style: none;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Custom Precision Interactive Cursor
   ========================================================================== */
#custom-cursor {
	position: fixed;
	top: 0;
	left: 0;
	pointer-events: none;
	z-index: 2147483647;
}

.cursor-glow {
	width: 320px;
	height: 320px;
	background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 130, 124, 0.25) 0%, rgba(203, 255, 252, 0.08) 35%, transparent 70%);
	border-radius: 50%;
	position: fixed;
	pointer-events: none;
	transform: translate3d(-50%, -50%, 0);
	will-change: transform;
	filter: blur(24px);
	mix-blend-mode: screen;
	transition: width 0.3s, height 0.3s, opacity 0.3s;
}

.cursor-dot {
	width: 7px;
	height: 7px;
	background-color: var(--color-aurora-gradient);
	border-radius: 50%;
	position: fixed;
	transform: translate3d(-50%, -50%, 0);
	will-change: transform;
	box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(46, 244, 235, 0.8);
	transition: width 0.2s, height 0.2s, background-color 0.2s;
}

.cursor-ring {
	width: 34px;
	height: 34px;
	border: 1px solid rgba(203, 255, 252, 0.45);
	border-radius: 50%;
	position: fixed;
	transform: translate3d(-50%, -50%, 0);
	will-change: transform;
	transition: width 0.25s, height 0.25s, border-color 0.25s, background-color 0.25s;
}

.cursor-label {
	position: fixed;
	transform: translate3d(-50%, -50%, 0);
	font-family: var(--font-mono);
	font-size: 10px;
	font-weight: 500;
	letter-spacing: 0.12em;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	color: #011d1c;
	background: var(--color-aurora-gradient);
	padding: 2px 8px;
	border-radius: 4px;
	pointer-events: none;
	opacity: 0;
	transition: opacity 0.2s;
	margin-top: -26px;
	margin-left: 26px;
	white-space: nowrap;
}

body.cursor-hover .cursor-ring {
	width: 52px;
	height: 52px;
	border-color: var(--color-aurora-gradient);
	background: rgba(0, 130, 124, 0.18);
}

body.cursor-hover .cursor-dot {
	background-color: var(--color-lavender-phosphor);
	box-shadow: 0 0 12px var(--color-lavender-phosphor);
}

body.cursor-hover .cursor-label:not(:empty) {
	opacity: 1;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Monogram Terminal Preloader
   ========================================================================== */
#preloader {
	position: fixed;
	inset: 0;
	background-color: var(--color-liquid-deep);
	z-index: 99990;
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	transition: opacity 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.76, 0, 0.24, 1), transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.76, 0, 0.24, 1);
}

#preloader.preloader--loaded {
	opacity: 0;
	transform: translateY(-100%);
	pointer-events: none;
}

.preloader__content {
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	align-items: center;
	text-align: center;
	max-width: 440px;
	padding: 24px;
}

.preloader__logo-wrap {
	margin-bottom: 16px;
	animation: preloader-pulse 2s infinite ease-in-out;
}

@keyframes preloader-pulse {
	0%, 100% { transform: scale(1); filter: drop-shadow(0 0 8px rgba(46, 244, 235, 0.4)); }
	50% { transform: scale(1.08); filter: drop-shadow(0 0 20px rgba(46, 244, 235, 0.8)); }
}

.preloader__subtitle {
	font-family: var(--font-mono);
	font-size: 11px;
	font-weight: 500;
	letter-spacing: 0.16em;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	color: var(--color-liquid-mist);
	margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.preloader__bar-container {
	width: 220px;
	height: 2px;
	background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
	border-radius: 2px;
	overflow: hidden;
	margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.preloader__bar {
	width: 100%;
	height: 100%;
	background: var(--gradient-aurora-gradient);
	transform: scaleX(0);
	transform-origin: left center;
	transition: transform 0.1s linear;
}

.preloader__counter {
	font-family: var(--font-mono);
	font-size: 14px;
	font-weight: 500;
	color: var(--color-lavender-phosphor);
	letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   3D WebGL Particle Sphere Canvas (Centered Brand Element)
   ========================================================================== */
#hero-canvas {
	position: fixed;
	inset: 0;
	width: 100vw;
	height: 100vh;
	pointer-events: none;
	z-index: 1;
	opacity: 0.95;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   NEW REDESIGNED HEADER (Matching User Reference Image)
   ========================================================================== */
.site-header {
	position: fixed;
	top: 0;
	left: 0;
	width: 100%;
	height: 72px;
	z-index: 1000;
	background: rgba(1, 38, 36, 0.92);
	backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
	-webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
	border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: space-between;
	padding: 0 48px;
	transition: background 0.3s, border-color 0.3s;
}

/* Center Bottom Glowing Cyan Indicator Node on Header Border */
.header-center-node {
	position: absolute;
	bottom: -3.5px;
	left: 50%;
	transform: translateX(-50%);
	width: 7px;
	height: 7px;
	border-radius: 50%;
	background-color: #2ef4eb;
	box-shadow: 0 0 10px #2ef4eb, 0 0 18px rgba(46, 244, 235, 0.7);
	pointer-events: none;
	z-index: 10;
}

.site-header__brand {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	text-decoration: none;
	color: var(--color-platinum);
}

.brand-logo-wrap {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
}

.header-logo-icon {
	width: 28px;
	height: 28px;
	transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.site-header__brand:hover .header-logo-icon {
	transform: scale(1.08) rotate(6deg);
}

.brand-divider {
	width: 1px;
	height: 26px;
	background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
	margin: 0 16px;
}

.brand-info {
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
}

.brand-info__name {
	font-family: var(--font-matter);
	font-size: 15px;
	font-weight: 500;
	letter-spacing: -0.02em;
	color: var(--color-platinum);
	line-height: 1.2;
}

.brand-info__role {
	font-family: var(--font-matter);
	font-size: 10.5px;
	font-weight: 500;
	letter-spacing: 0.12em;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	color: var(--color-silver-mist);
	margin-top: 1px;
}

/* Ghost Navigation Link */
.site-header__nav {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 28px;
}

.nav-link {
	font-family: var(--font-matter);
	font-size: 12px;
	font-weight: 500;
	letter-spacing: 0.12em;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	color: var(--color-silver-mist);
	text-decoration: none;
	transition: color 0.2s, opacity 0.2s;
	position: relative;
	padding: 6px 0;
}

.nav-link:hover, .nav-link.active {
	color: var(--color-platinum);
}

.nav-link.active::after {
	content: '';
	position: absolute;
	bottom: -4px;
	left: 0;
	width: 100%;
	height: 2px;
	background: #2ef4eb;
	box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(46, 244, 235, 0.8);
	border-radius: 1px;
}

.site-header__actions {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 16px;
}

.social-link {
	width: 34px;
	height: 34px;
	border-radius: var(--radius-buttons);
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	color: var(--color-silver-mist);
	background: transparent;
	border: 1px solid transparent;
	text-decoration: none;
	font-size: 15px;
	transition: color 0.2s, border-color 0.2s, background 0.2s;
}

.social-link:hover {
	color: var(--color-platinum);
	border-color: var(--border-hairline);
	background: var(--color-liquid-kelp);
}

/* Header GET IN TOUCH Outlined Pill Button (Matching Image 1) */
.btn-header-touch {
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	gap: 6px;
	padding: 8px 20px;
	border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
	background: rgba(0, 55, 52, 0.5);
	border: 1px solid var(--color-bioluminescent-gradient);
	color: var(--color-aurora-gradient);
	font-family: var(--font-matter);
	font-size: 12.5px;
	font-weight: 500;
	letter-spacing: 0.08em;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	text-decoration: none;
	white-space: nowrap;
	transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.btn-header-touch:hover {
	background: rgba(0, 130, 124, 0.35);
	border-color: #2ef4eb;
	color: #ffffff;
	box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(46, 244, 235, 0.3);
	transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.btn-header-touch:active {
	transform: scale(0.98);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Button Components (Gradient Pill Button & Kelp Actions)
   ========================================================================== */
.btn-aurora {
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	gap: 8px;
	padding: 12px 26px;
	border-radius: var(--radius-buttons);
	background: var(--gradient-aurora-gradient);
	color: #011d1c;
	font-family: var(--font-arial);
	font-size: 14px;
	font-weight: 600;
	letter-spacing: 0.08em;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	text-decoration: none;
	border: none;
	outline: none;
	white-space: nowrap;
	transition: transform 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.2s, opacity 0.2s;
}

.btn-aurora:hover {
	transform: translateY(-1px);
	box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(203, 255, 252, 0.35);
}

.btn-aurora:active {
	transform: scale(0.98);
}

.btn-kelp {
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	gap: 10px;
	padding: 11px 22px;
	border-radius: var(--radius-buttons);
	background: var(--color-liquid-kelp);
	color: var(--color-platinum);
	border: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
	font-family: var(--font-matter);
	font-size: 13px;
	font-weight: 500;
	letter-spacing: 0.08em;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	text-decoration: none;
	white-space: nowrap;
	transition: background 0.2s, border-color 0.2s, transform 0.2s;
}

.btn-kelp:hover {
	background: var(--color-liquid-kelp-hover);
	border-color: var(--border-kelp);
	transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.btn-kelp:active {
	transform: scale(0.98);
}

.btn-arrow-icon {
	width: 32px;
	height: 32px;
	border-radius: var(--radius-buttons);
	background: rgba(3, 81, 75, 0.5);
	border: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	color: var(--color-platinum);
	text-decoration: none;
	font-size: 13px;
	transition: background 0.2s, transform 0.2s, border-color 0.2s;
	flex-shrink: 0;
}

.btn-arrow-icon:hover {
	background: var(--color-bioluminescent-gradient);
	border-color: var(--color-aurora-gradient);
	transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Smooth Wrapper & Main Content Shell
   ========================================================================== */
#smooth-wrapper {
	position: relative;
	width: 100%;
	z-index: 2;
}

#smooth-content {
	position: relative;
	width: 100%;
	max-width: var(--page-max-width);
	margin: 0 auto;
	padding: 0 48px;
}

.section-container {
	padding: var(--section-gap) 0;
	position: relative;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 1: HERO
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-section {
	min-height: 100dvh;
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	text-align: center;
	padding-top: 100px;
	padding-bottom: 60px;
	position: relative;
}

.hero-centered-content {
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	align-items: center;
	text-align: center;
	max-width: 920px;
	gap: 28px;
	z-index: 10;
	margin: 0 auto;
}

.hero-eyebrow {
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 10px;
	font-family: var(--font-matter);
	font-size: 12px;
	font-weight: 500;
	letter-spacing: 0.14em;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	color: var(--color-liquid-mist);
	padding: 6px 14px;
	border-radius: var(--radius-small);
	background: rgba(0, 55, 52, 0.45);
	border: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
}

.hero-eyebrow__dot {
	width: 6px;
	height: 6px;
	border-radius: 50%;
	background-color: #2ef4eb;
	box-shadow: 0 0 8px #2ef4eb;
	animation: pulse-dot 2s infinite ease-in-out;
}

@keyframes pulse-dot {
	0%, 100% { opacity: 0.6; transform: scale(1); }
	50% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1.3); }
}

.hero-title {
	font-family: var(--font-matter);
	font-size: clamp(3rem, 6.2vw, 5.4rem);
	font-weight: 500;
	line-height: 1.0;
	letter-spacing: -0.04em;
	color: var(--color-platinum);
}

.hero-title .title-accent {
	background: var(--gradient-aurora-gradient);
	-webkit-background-clip: text;
	-webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.hero-subtext {
	font-family: var(--font-matter);
	font-size: var(--text-body);
	line-height: var(--leading-body);
	color: var(--color-silver-mist);
	max-width: 68ch;
	margin: 0 auto;
}

.hero-subtext strong {
	color: var(--color-liquid-mist);
	font-weight: 500;
}

.hero-actions {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	gap: 16px;
	flex-wrap: wrap;
	margin-top: 8px;
}

.hero-status-pill {
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 8px;
	font-family: var(--font-mono);
	font-size: 11px;
	letter-spacing: 0.1em;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	color: var(--color-liquid-mist);
	margin-top: 8px;
}

.status-indicator-dot {
	width: 6px;
	height: 6px;
	border-radius: 50%;
	background-color: var(--color-aurora-gradient);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 2: SIGNATURE BENTO BOXES METRIC GRID
   ========================================================================== */
.bento-metrics-section {
	padding: 48px 0 68px 0;
	position: relative;
}

.bento-metrics-grid {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 1fr 1fr;
	grid-template-rows: minmax(180px, auto) minmax(180px, auto);
	gap: 16px;
	width: 100%;
}

.bento-box-tall-highlight {
	grid-column: 1 / 2;
	grid-row: 1 / 3;
	background-color: var(--color-lavender-phosphor);
	background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(1, 38, 36, 0.18) 1.5px, transparent 1.5px);
	background-size: 24px 24px;
	border-radius: var(--radius-cards);
	padding: 40px 36px;
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	justify-content: space-between;
	min-height: 420px;
	position: relative;
	overflow: hidden;
	color: var(--color-liquid-abyss);
	transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.bento-box-tall-highlight .bento-box-label {
	font-family: var(--font-matter);
	font-size: 13px;
	font-weight: 500;
	letter-spacing: 0.12em;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	color: var(--color-liquid-abyss);
	line-height: 1.35;
	max-width: 22ch;
}

.bento-box-tall-highlight .bento-box-stat {
	font-family: var(--font-matter);
	font-size: clamp(4.2rem, 7vw, 6.8rem);
	font-weight: 500;
	line-height: 1.0;
	letter-spacing: -0.046em;
	color: var(--color-liquid-abyss);
	margin-top: auto;
	padding-top: 24px;
}

.bento-box-tall-highlight .bento-box-sub {
	font-family: var(--font-matter);
	font-size: 13px;
	font-weight: 500;
	color: rgba(1, 38, 36, 0.8);
	margin-top: 8px;
	line-height: 1.35;
}

.bento-box-wide {
	grid-column: 2 / 4;
	grid-row: 1 / 2;
	background-color: var(--color-liquid-kelp);
	background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(203, 255, 252, 0.12) 1.5px, transparent 1.5px);
	background-size: 24px 24px;
	border-radius: var(--radius-cards);
	border: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
	padding: 36px 32px;
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	justify-content: space-between;
	min-height: 195px;
	position: relative;
	overflow: hidden;
	transition: background 0.25s, border-color 0.25s, transform 0.25s;
}

.bento-box-wide:hover, .bento-box-small:hover {
	background-color: var(--color-liquid-kelp-hover);
	border-color: var(--border-kelp);
}

.bento-box-wide .bento-box-label,
.bento-box-small .bento-box-label {
	font-family: var(--font-matter);
	font-size: 12px;
	font-weight: 500;
	letter-spacing: 0.12em;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	color: var(--color-liquid-mist);
	line-height: 1.35;
}

.bento-box-wide .bento-box-stat {
	font-family: var(--font-matter);
	font-size: clamp(3.2rem, 5.8vw, 5.2rem);
	font-weight: 500;
	line-height: 1.0;
	letter-spacing: -0.046em;
	color: var(--color-lavender-phosphor);
	margin-top: 14px;
}

.bento-box-wide .bento-box-sub,
.bento-box-small .bento-box-sub {
	font-size: 12.5px;
	color: var(--color-silver-mist);
	margin-top: 6px;
}

.bento-box-small {
	background-color: var(--color-liquid-kelp);
	background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(203, 255, 252, 0.12) 1.5px, transparent 1.5px);
	background-size: 24px 24px;
	border-radius: var(--radius-cards);
	border: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
	padding: 30px 28px;
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	justify-content: space-between;
	min-height: 195px;
	position: relative;
	overflow: hidden;
	transition: background 0.25s, border-color 0.25s, transform 0.25s;
}

.bento-box-small .bento-box-stat {
	font-family: var(--font-matter);
	font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 4.4vw, 4rem);
	font-weight: 500;
	line-height: 1.0;
	letter-spacing: -0.046em;
	color: var(--color-lavender-phosphor);
	margin-top: 14px;
}

.bento-box-small.stat-platinum .bento-box-stat {
	color: var(--color-platinum);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 3: ABOUT & RESEARCH
   ========================================================================== */
.surface-card {
	background: var(--color-liquid-kelp);
	border-radius: var(--radius-cards);
	padding: var(--card-padding);
	border: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
	position: relative;
	overflow: hidden;
}

.about-layout {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
	gap: 48px;
	align-items: center;
}

.about-content {
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	gap: 20px;
}

.section-label {
	font-family: var(--font-matter);
	font-size: 12px;
	font-weight: 500;
	letter-spacing: 0.12em;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	color: var(--color-silver-mist);
}

.section-heading {
	font-family: var(--font-matter);
	font-size: var(--text-heading);
	font-weight: 500;
	line-height: var(--leading-heading);
	letter-spacing: -0.02em;
	color: var(--color-platinum);
}

.about-paragraphs {
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	gap: 16px;
	font-family: var(--font-matter);
	font-size: var(--text-body);
	line-height: var(--leading-body);
	color: var(--color-silver-mist);
}

.about-paragraphs strong {
	color: var(--color-platinum);
	font-weight: 500;
}

.about-molecular-graphic {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	position: relative;
}

.molecular-svg {
	width: 100%;
	max-width: 360px;
	height: auto;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 4: TECHNICAL MATRIX & COMPETENCIES
   ========================================================================== */
.matrix-grid {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
	gap: 20px;
	margin-top: 36px;
}

.matrix-card {
	background: var(--color-liquid-kelp);
	border-radius: var(--radius-cards);
	padding: 28px;
	border: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	justify-content: space-between;
	gap: 20px;
	position: relative;
	transition: background 0.25s, border-color 0.25s;
}

.matrix-card:hover {
	background: var(--color-liquid-kelp-hover);
	border-color: var(--border-kelp);
}

.matrix-card__top {
	display: flex;
	align-items: flex-start;
	justify-content: space-between;
}

.matrix-icon-badge {
	width: 44px;
	height: 44px;
	border-radius: var(--radius-small);
	background: rgba(0, 130, 124, 0.25);
	border: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	color: var(--color-aurora-gradient);
	font-size: 18px;
}

.matrix-card__tag {
	font-family: var(--font-matter);
	font-size: 10px;
	font-weight: 500;
	letter-spacing: 0.15em;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	color: var(--color-liquid-mist);
	background: rgba(1, 29, 28, 0.6);
	padding: 4px 8px;
	border-radius: 4px;
}

.matrix-card__body {
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	gap: 8px;
}

.matrix-card__title {
	font-family: var(--font-matter);
	font-size: var(--text-subheading);
	font-weight: 500;
	line-height: var(--leading-subheading);
	letter-spacing: var(--tracking-subheading);
	color: var(--color-platinum);
}

.matrix-card__desc {
	font-family: var(--font-matter);
	font-size: 14px;
	line-height: 1.45;
	color: var(--color-silver-mist);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 5: FEATURED PROJECTS SHOWCASE
   ========================================================================== */
.projects-header-row {
	display: flex;
	align-items: flex-end;
	justify-content: space-between;
	margin-bottom: 36px;
}

.project-counter-badge {
	font-family: var(--font-mono);
	font-size: 13px;
	font-weight: 500;
	letter-spacing: 0.1em;
	color: var(--color-lavender-phosphor);
	background: var(--color-liquid-kelp);
	padding: 6px 14px;
	border-radius: var(--radius-small);
	border: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
}

.projects-list {
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	gap: 28px;
	overflow: hidden;
}

.project-item-card {
	background: var(--color-liquid-kelp);
	border-radius: var(--radius-cards);
	border: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
	padding: 32px;
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
	gap: 36px;
	align-items: center;
	transition: background 0.3s, border-color 0.3s;
	cursor: pointer;
	will-change: transform, opacity;
}

.project-item-card:hover {
	background: var(--color-liquid-kelp-hover);
	border-color: var(--border-kelp);
}

.project-card-info {
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	gap: 16px;
}

.project-meta-row {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 12px;
}

.project-category-tag {
	font-family: var(--font-matter);
	font-size: 11px;
	font-weight: 500;
	letter-spacing: 0.14em;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	color: var(--color-aurora-gradient);
}

.project-item-title {
	font-family: var(--font-matter);
	font-size: var(--text-subheading);
	font-weight: 500;
	line-height: var(--leading-subheading);
	letter-spacing: var(--tracking-subheading);
	color: var(--color-platinum);
}

.project-item-desc {
	font-family: var(--font-matter);
	font-size: var(--text-body);
	line-height: var(--leading-body);
	color: var(--color-silver-mist);
}

.project-actions-row {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 12px;
	margin-top: 6px;
}

.project-code-terminal {
	background: var(--color-liquid-deep);
	border-radius: var(--radius-small);
	border: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
	padding: 18px;
	font-family: var(--font-mono);
	font-size: 12px;
	line-height: 1.6;
	color: var(--color-silver-mist);
	overflow-x: auto;
}

.code-header {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: space-between;
	margin-bottom: 12px;
	padding-bottom: 8px;
	border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
	font-size: 10.5px;
	letter-spacing: 0.08em;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	color: var(--color-liquid-mist);
}

.code-keyword { color: #fde9ff; font-weight: 500; }
.code-func { color: #cbfffc; }
.code-comment { color: var(--color-slate-deep); font-style: italic; }
.code-string { color: #8df0cc; }

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 6: EXPERIENCE & CAREER TIMELINE
   ========================================================================== */
.timeline-stack {
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	gap: 20px;
	margin-top: 36px;
}

.timeline-card {
	background: var(--color-liquid-kelp);
	border-radius: var(--radius-cards);
	border: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
	padding: 28px 32px;
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	gap: 16px;
	transition: background 0.25s, border-color 0.25s;
}

.timeline-card:hover {
	background: var(--color-liquid-kelp-hover);
	border-color: var(--border-kelp);
}

.timeline-card__header {
	display: flex;
	align-items: flex-start;
	justify-content: space-between;
	gap: 16px;
}

.timeline-role-title {
	font-family: var(--font-matter);
	font-size: var(--text-subheading);
	font-weight: 500;
	line-height: var(--leading-subheading);
	letter-spacing: var(--tracking-subheading);
	color: var(--color-platinum);
}

.timeline-org {
	font-family: var(--font-matter);
	font-size: 12px;
	letter-spacing: 0.08em;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	color: var(--color-liquid-mist);
	margin-top: 2px;
}

.timeline-date-badge {
	font-family: var(--font-mono);
	font-size: 11px;
	font-weight: 500;
	letter-spacing: 0.1em;
	color: var(--color-lavender-phosphor);
	background: rgba(1, 29, 28, 0.8);
	padding: 6px 12px;
	border-radius: var(--radius-small);
	border: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
	white-space: nowrap;
}

.timeline-card__bullets {
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	gap: 8px;
	font-family: var(--font-matter);
	font-size: 14.5px;
	line-height: 1.45;
	color: var(--color-silver-mist);
}

.timeline-card__bullets li {
	position: relative;
	padding-left: 18px;
}

.timeline-card__bullets li::before {
	content: '›';
	position: absolute;
	left: 0;
	top: -1px;
	color: var(--color-aurora-gradient);
	font-size: 16px;
}

.timeline-card__bullets strong {
	color: var(--color-liquid-mist);
	font-weight: 500;
}

.timeline-tags-row {
	display: flex;
	flex-wrap: wrap;
	gap: 8px;
	margin-top: 4px;
}

.tech-pill {
	font-family: var(--font-matter);
	font-size: 10.5px;
	letter-spacing: 0.08em;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	color: var(--color-liquid-mist);
	background: rgba(1, 29, 28, 0.6);
	padding: 4px 9px;
	border-radius: 4px;
	border: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 7: REDESIGNED DARK GREEN SUNKEN FOOTER (Matching Image 2 & 3)
   ========================================================================== */
.footer-section-wrap {
	width: 100%;
	padding: 80px 32px 0 32px;
	position: relative;
	z-index: 2;
}

.footer-sunken-card {
	width: 100%;
	max-width: var(--page-max-width);
	margin: 0 auto;
	background-color: var(--color-liquid-deep);
	background-image: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 18%, rgba(0, 130, 124, 0.28) 0%, rgba(1, 29, 28, 0.95) 60%);
	border-radius: 36px 36px 0 0;
	border: 1px solid rgba(0, 130, 124, 0.35);
	border-bottom: none;
	padding: 64px 48px 40px 48px;
	position: relative;
	overflow: hidden;
	box-shadow: 0 -20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.footer-marquee-wrap {
	overflow: hidden;
	white-space: nowrap;
	padding: 12px 0 48px 0;
	border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
	margin-bottom: 56px;
	position: relative;
}

.marquee-track {
	display: flex;
	width: max-content;
	animation: marquee-slide 32s linear infinite;
}

.marquee-track span {
	font-family: var(--font-matter);
	font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4.2vw, 3.4rem);
	font-weight: 500;
	letter-spacing: -0.03em;
	color: rgba(237, 255, 254, 0.26);
	text-transform: uppercase;
	padding-right: 28px;
}

.marquee-track span.marquee-accent {
	color: var(--color-lavender-phosphor);
	opacity: 0.9;
}

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

.footer-grid {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: 1.5fr repeat(3, 1fr);
	gap: 48px;
	margin-bottom: 56px;
}

.footer-brand-col {
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	gap: 16px;
}

.footer-brand-badge {
	width: 46px;
	height: 46px;
	border-radius: var(--radius-small);
	background: rgba(0, 55, 52, 0.7);
	border: 1px solid var(--border-kelp);
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	color: #2ef4eb;
	box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(0, 130, 124, 0.25);
	transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), border-color 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
	cursor: pointer;
}

.footer-brand-badge:hover {
	transform: scale(1.08) rotate(4deg);
	border-color: #2ef4eb;
	box-shadow: 0 0 24px rgba(46, 244, 235, 0.45);
}

.footer-logo-icon {
	width: 26px;
	height: 26px;
	transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.footer-brand-col p {
	font-size: 14px;
	line-height: 1.5;
	color: var(--color-silver-mist);
	max-width: 32ch;
}

.footer-col-title {
	font-family: var(--font-matter);
	font-size: 11px;
	font-weight: 500;
	letter-spacing: 0.14em;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	color: var(--color-liquid-mist);
	margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.footer-links-list {
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	gap: 10px;
}

.footer-link-item {
	font-size: 13.5px;
	color: var(--color-silver-mist);
	text-decoration: none;
	transition: color 0.2s;
}

.footer-link-item:hover {
	color: var(--color-platinum);
}

.footer-bottom-bar {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: space-between;
	padding-top: 32px;
	border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
	font-family: var(--font-matter);
	font-size: 11px;
	letter-spacing: 0.08em;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	color: var(--color-slate-deep);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Project Detail Modal Dialog
   ========================================================================== */
.project-modal {
	position: fixed;
	inset: 0;
	z-index: 100000;
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	opacity: 0;
	pointer-events: none;
	transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.project-modal.is-open {
	opacity: 1;
	pointer-events: auto;
}

.project-modal__backdrop {
	position: absolute;
	inset: 0;
	background: rgba(1, 29, 28, 0.85);
	backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
}

.project-modal__panel {
	position: relative;
	width: 90%;
	max-width: 680px;
	background: var(--color-liquid-kelp);
	border-radius: var(--radius-cards);
	border: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
	padding: 40px;
	z-index: 2;
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	gap: 18px;
	transform: scale(0.95);
	transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.project-modal.is-open .project-modal__panel {
	transform: scale(1);
}

.project-modal__close {
	position: absolute;
	top: 24px;
	right: 24px;
	background: transparent;
	border: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
	color: var(--color-silver-mist);
	padding: 6px 14px;
	border-radius: var(--radius-buttons);
	font-family: var(--font-matter);
	font-size: 11.5px;
	letter-spacing: 0.08em;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	transition: color 0.2s, background 0.2s;
}

.project-modal__close:hover {
	color: var(--color-platinum);
	background: var(--color-liquid-kelp-hover);
}

.project-modal__category {
	font-family: var(--font-matter);
	font-size: 11px;
	font-weight: 500;
	letter-spacing: 0.12em;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	color: var(--color-aurora-gradient);
}

.project-modal__panel h2 {
	font-family: var(--font-matter);
	font-size: 1.8rem;
	font-weight: 500;
	letter-spacing: -0.02em;
	color: var(--color-platinum);
}

.project-modal__description {
	font-size: 14.5px;
	line-height: 1.55;
	color: var(--color-silver-mist);
}

.project-modal__index {
	font-family: var(--font-mono);
	font-size: 11px;
	color: var(--color-lavender-phosphor);
	letter-spacing: 0.1em;
	text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Responsive Breakpoints & Reduced Motion Gates
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
	.site-header { padding: 0 24px; }
	#smooth-content { padding: 0 24px; }
	.footer-section-wrap { padding: 60px 16px 0 16px; }
	.footer-sunken-card { padding: 48px 24px 32px 24px; }
	.bento-metrics-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; grid-template-rows: auto; }
	.bento-box-tall-highlight { grid-column: 1 / -1; grid-row: auto; min-height: 280px; }
	.bento-box-wide { grid-column: 1 / -1; grid-row: auto; }
	.about-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; }
	.matrix-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
	.project-item-card { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 24px; }
	.footer-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 36px; }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
	.site-header__nav { display: none; }
	.hero-title { font-size: 2.6rem; }
	.bento-metrics-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
	.bento-box-tall-highlight { grid-column: 1; }
	.bento-box-wide { grid-column: 1; }
	.matrix-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
	.footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 28px; }
	.footer-bottom-bar { flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; text-align: center; }
	body { cursor: auto; }
	#custom-cursor { display: none; }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
	*, *::before, *::after {
		animation-duration: 0.01ms !important;
		animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
		transition-duration: 0.01ms !important;
		scroll-behavior: auto !important;
	}
	#hero-canvas { opacity: 0.3; }
	#custom-cursor { display: none; }
	body { cursor: auto; }
}