/* =========================================
   NIKHIL SHAKYA PORTFOLIO — PROFESSIONAL
   Palette inspired by his formal attire:
   • Charcoal slate blazer  → --dark / --primary
   • Warm sandy beige shirt → --accent / --cream
   • Soft sky-blue shirt    → --primary-mid / --primary-pale
   ========================================= */

/* ---- CSS VARIABLES ---- */
:root {
  /* Dark (hero / footer) — charcoal blazer tones */
  --dark:        #1C1E24;
  --dark-mid:    #2A2D36;
  --dark-soft:   #363944;

  /* Primary brand — slate charcoal (blazer) */
  --primary:     #3D3F52;
  --primary-mid: #5B7FA6;
  --primary-pale: #EAF0F7;

  /* Accent — warm sandy beige (inner shirt) */
  --accent:      #C9A97A;
  --accent-dark: #A8834D;

  /* Backgrounds */
  --white:       #FFFFFF;
  --pure-white:  #FFFFFF;
  --off-white:   #F7F5F2;
  --light-gray:  #EFF2F5;
  --cream:       #F5EDE1;

  /* Text */
  --text-dark:   #1C1E24;
  --text-mid:    #3A3D4A;
  --text-light:  #5E6475;
  --text-muted:  #8E95A5;

  /* Borders & Shadows */
  --border:      #DDD8D0;
  --border-dark: rgba(255,255,255,0.10);
  --shadow-sm:   0 1px 6px rgba(28,30,36,0.07);
  --shadow-md:   0 4px 20px rgba(28,30,36,0.11);
  --shadow-lg:   0 12px 40px rgba(28,30,36,0.16);

  /* Other */
  --radius:      10px;
  --radius-sm:   6px;
  --transition:  0.28s ease;
  --nav-h:       68px;
}

/* ---- DARK MODE VARIABLES ---- */
body.dark-mode {
  --off-white:   #1C1E24;
  --light-gray:  #2A2D36;
  --white:       #2A2D36;
  --cream:       #363944;
  --text-dark:   #EEE8DC;
  --text-mid:    #C8C0B0;
  --text-light:  #8E95A5;
  --text-muted:  #5E6475;
  --border:      rgba(255,255,255,0.09);
  --shadow-sm:   0 1px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.22);
  --shadow-md:   0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.38);
  --shadow-lg:   0 12px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.48);
}

/* ---- RESET & BASE ---- */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; font-size: 16px; scroll-snap-type: y mandatory; }
body {
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  background: var(--off-white);
  color: var(--text-dark);
  line-height: 1.7;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
img {
  max-width: 100%; display: block;
  image-rendering: -webkit-optimize-contrast;
  -ms-interpolation-mode: bicubic;
}

ul { list-style: none; }
button { cursor: pointer; border: none; background: none; font-family: inherit; }

.container { max-width: 1180px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 28px; width: 100%; }
.section {
  padding: 96px 0;
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  scroll-snap-align: start;
  scroll-snap-stop: always;
}
.hidden { display: none !important; }

/* ---- PRELOADER ---- */
#preloader {
  position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 9999;
  background: var(--dark);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  transition: opacity 0.6s ease, visibility 0.6s ease;
}
#preloader.done { opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; pointer-events: none; }
.preloader-inner {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  width: 100%; padding: 0 24px;
}
.preloader-name {
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
  font-size: 3.6rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 8px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: transparent;
  text-align: center;
  -webkit-text-stroke: 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--pure-white) 50%, transparent 50%);
  background-size: 200% 100%;
  background-position: 100% 0;
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  animation: fillText 1.6s ease-in-out forwards;
}

@keyframes fillText {
  to {
    background-position: 0 0;
    -webkit-text-stroke: 1px transparent;
    text-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .preloader-name {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    letter-spacing: 5px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .preloader-name {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
  }
}

/* ---- SCROLL PROGRESS BAR ---- */
#scrollProgress {
  position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; z-index: 9998;
  height: 3px; width: 0%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #5B7FA6, var(--accent), #C9A97A);
  transition: width 0.1s linear;
  border-radius: 0 2px 2px 0;
}

/* ---- NAVBAR ---- */
#navbar {
  position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: var(--nav-h); z-index: 1000;
  transition: background var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
}
#navbar.scrolled {
  background: rgba(15,23,42,0.97);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
}
.nav-container {
  max-width: 1180px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 28px;
  height: 100%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
}
.nav-logo {
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.4rem;
  color: var(--pure-white);
  letter-spacing: -0.3px;
}
.nav-logo span { color: var(--accent); }
.nav-links { display: flex; gap: 4px; align-items: center; }
.nav-link {
  padding: 7px 15px; border-radius: 6px;
  font-weight: 500; font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
  transition: color var(--transition), background var(--transition);
}
.nav-link:hover, .nav-link.active {
  color: var(--pure-white);
  background: rgba(59,130,246,0.18);
}
.hamburger { display: none; flex-direction: column; gap: 5px; padding: 4px; }
.hamburger span {
  display: block; width: 24px; height: 2px;
  background: var(--white); border-radius: 2px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.hamburger.open span:nth-child(1) { transform: rotate(45deg) translate(5px, 5px); }
.hamburger.open span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.hamburger.open span:nth-child(3) { transform: rotate(-45deg) translate(5px, -5px); }

/* Dark mode toggle */
.nav-actions { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; }
.dark-toggle {
  width: 36px; height: 36px; border-radius: 8px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
  cursor: pointer;
}
.dark-toggle:hover {
  background: rgba(59,130,246,0.25);
  color: var(--accent);
  border-color: var(--accent);
}

/* ---- HERO ---- */
.hero {
  min-height: 100vh;
  background: linear-gradient(155deg, var(--dark) 0%, #22252F 45%, var(--dark-mid) 75%, #2F3242 100%);
  display: flex; align-items: center;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  padding-top: var(--nav-h);
  scroll-snap-align: start;
  scroll-snap-stop: always;
}

/* Particle canvas */
.particle-canvas {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none; z-index: 0;
}
.hero::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 70px;
  background: var(--off-white);
  clip-path: ellipse(55% 100% at 50% 100%);
}
/* Subtle diagonal lines for texture */
.hero-bg {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none;
  background-image: repeating-linear-gradient(
    -45deg,
    rgba(255,255,255,0.018) 0px,
    rgba(255,255,255,0.018) 1px,
    transparent 1px,
    transparent 48px
  );
}
.hero-content {
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
  max-width: 1180px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 28px;
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 80px; align-items: center; width: 100%;
  padding-bottom: 80px;
}
.hero-greeting {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--accent);
  letter-spacing: 3px; text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.hero-greeting::before {
  content: '';
  display: block; width: 32px; height: 2px;
  background: var(--accent);
}
.hero-name {
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 5vw, 4rem);
  font-weight: 800; line-height: 1.15;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.hero-name .accent { color: var(--accent); }
.hero-title {
  font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 500;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  min-height: 1.6em;
}

/* Typewriter */
.typewriter { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65); }
.typewriter-cursor {
  display: inline-block;
  color: var(--accent);
  font-weight: 300;
  animation: blink 0.9s step-end infinite;
  margin-left: 2px;
}
@keyframes blink { 0%, 100% { opacity: 1; } 50% { opacity: 0; } }
.hero-divider {
  width: 40px; height: 2px;
  background: var(--accent);
  border-radius: 2px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.hero-bio {
  font-size: 1rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
  max-width: 480px; line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}
.hero-buttons { display: flex; gap: 14px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 40px; }

/* Buttons */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  padding: 13px 28px; border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.92rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
  letter-spacing: 0.2px;
}
.btn-primary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-mid) 0%, #4A6D8F 100%);
  color: var(--pure-white);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(91,127,166,0.35);
}
.btn-primary:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-dark) 0%, #8A6030 100%);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(168,131,77,0.45);
}
.btn-outline {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--pure-white);
  border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.25);
}
.btn-outline:hover {
  border-color: var(--accent);
  color: var(--accent);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.btn-outline-dark {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--primary);
  border: 2px solid var(--primary);
}
.btn-outline-dark:hover {
  background: var(--primary);
  color: var(--pure-white);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Social icons */
.hero-socials, .contact-socials, .footer-socials { display: flex; gap: 10px; }
.social-icon {
  width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: 8px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.social-icon:hover {
  background: var(--primary-mid);
  border-color: var(--primary-mid);
  color: var(--white);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Profile frame — professional, with subtle glow ring */
.hero-image { display: flex; justify-content: center; align-items: center; }
.profile-frame {
  position: relative;
  width: 340px; height: 380px;
}
.profile-glow-ring {
  position: absolute;
  inset: -12px;
  border-radius: calc(var(--radius) + 4px);
  background: conic-gradient(from 0deg, var(--accent), #8BAFC4, var(--accent-dark), #8BAFC4, var(--accent));
  opacity: 0.45;
  animation: glowRotate 4s linear infinite;
  z-index: 0;
}
.profile-glow-ring::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 4px;
  background: var(--dark-mid);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
}
@keyframes glowRotate { to { transform: rotate(360deg); } }
.profile-photo {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center top;
  image-rendering: -webkit-optimize-contrast;
  image-rendering: crisp-edges;
  -ms-interpolation-mode: bicubic;
  filter: contrast(1.04) brightness(1.02) saturate(1.05);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 64px rgba(0,0,0,0.45);
  transition: filter 0.4s ease;
}
.profile-frame:hover .profile-photo {
  filter: contrast(1.07) brightness(1.03) saturate(1.08);
}
.profile-badge {
  position: absolute; bottom: -16px; right: -16px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #3D3F52 0%, #5B7FA6 100%);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 13px 18px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 600;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(61,63,82,0.45);
}
.profile-badge i { font-size: 1.1rem; }

/* Accent box behind profile */
.profile-frame::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; top: -14px; left: -14px;
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  border: 2px solid var(--accent);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  opacity: 0.5;
  z-index: 0;
}
.profile-photo { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

.scroll-down {
  position: absolute; bottom: 90px; left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
  animation: bounce 2s ease-in-out infinite;
  z-index: 2; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 500;
}
.scroll-down i { font-size: 0.9rem; }
@keyframes bounce {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0); }
  50% { transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(6px); }
}

/* ---- SECTION HEADER ---- */
.section-header { margin-bottom: 56px; }
.section-header.center { text-align: center; }
.section-tag {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  font-size: 0.75rem; font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 3px; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--primary-mid);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.section-tag::before {
  content: '';
  display: block; width: 24px; height: 2px;
  background: var(--primary-mid);
}
.section-title {
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.5vw, 2.5rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  line-height: 1.2;
}
.section-title.white { color: var(--white); }
.section-subtitle {
  margin-top: 12px;
  font-size: 1rem; color: var(--text-mid);
  max-width: 560px;
}

/* ---- CARD BASE ---- */
.card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: box-shadow 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1), 
              transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1), 
              border-color 0.4s ease;
}
.card:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.12);
  transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.02);
  border-color: var(--accent);
}

/* ---- ABOUT ---- */
.about { background: var(--off-white); }

.about-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 300px 1fr;
  gap: 52px; align-items: start;
}

/* Photo column */
.about-photo-col { position: relative; }
.about-photo-frame {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: visible;
}
.about-photo-frame::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; top: -10px; left: -10px;
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  border: 2px solid var(--accent);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  opacity: 0.55;
  z-index: 0;
}
.about-photo-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 380px;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: top center;
  image-rendering: -webkit-optimize-contrast;
  image-rendering: crisp-edges;
  -ms-interpolation-mode: bicubic;
  filter: contrast(1.05) brightness(1.02) saturate(1.06);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 48px rgba(28,30,36,0.18);
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease, box-shadow 0.5s ease, filter 0.4s ease;
}
.about-photo-frame:hover .about-photo-img {
  transform: scale(1.02) translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 64px rgba(28,30,36,0.24);
  filter: contrast(1.08) brightness(1.04) saturate(1.09);
}
.about-photo-tag {
  position: absolute; bottom: -14px; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-dark), var(--accent));
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 8px 20px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 700;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(168,131,77,0.4);
  z-index: 2;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

/* Right column (cards + text) */
.about-right-col { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 32px; }

.about-cards {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 14px;
}
.about-card {
  padding: 20px;
  display: flex; gap: 14px; align-items: flex-start;
}
.about-card-icon {
  width: 42px; height: 42px; min-width: 42px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: var(--primary-pale);
  color: var(--primary);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1rem;
}
.about-card h4 {
  font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.8px;
}
.about-card p { font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--text-dark); font-weight: 500; }
.about-card a { color: var(--primary); }
.about-card a:hover { color: var(--accent-dark); }

.about-text h3 {
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.5rem; font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-dark); margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.about-text p {
  color: var(--text-mid); margin-bottom: 16px; font-size: 0.97rem;
}
.about-stats {
  display: flex; gap: 36px;
  margin-top: 32px; padding-top: 32px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.stat-num {
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
  font-size: 2.2rem; font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary);
}
.stat-plus { font-size: 1.4rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--accent-dark); }
.stat p { font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--text-light); margin-top: 4px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px; font-weight: 600; }

/* ---- TIMELINE ---- */
.timeline-section { background: var(--dark); }
.timeline {
  position: relative; padding: 20px 0;
}
.timeline::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; left: 50%; top: 0; bottom: 0;
  width: 1px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  transform: translateX(-50%);
}
.timeline-item {
  display: flex; width: 50%; padding: 0 56px 36px;
  position: relative;
  opacity: 0; transform: translateY(24px);
  transition: opacity 0.5s ease, transform 0.5s ease;
}
.timeline-item.visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
.timeline-item[data-side="left"] { justify-content: flex-end; }
.timeline-item[data-side="right"] { justify-content: flex-start; margin-left: 50%; }

.timeline-dot {
  position: absolute;
  width: 14px; height: 14px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--accent);
  border: 3px solid var(--dark);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(59,130,246,0.2);
  top: 4px;
}
.timeline-item[data-side="left"] .timeline-dot { right: -7px; }
.timeline-item[data-side="right"] .timeline-dot { left: -7px; }

.timeline-card {
  max-width: 420px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 22px 24px;
  transition: background var(--transition), border-color var(--transition);
}
.timeline-card:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  border-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.35);
}
.active-card {
  background: rgba(59,130,246,0.10) !important;
  border-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.4) !important;
}
.timeline-date {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
  font-size: 0.75rem; font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--accent);
  text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.8px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.timeline-card h4 {
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
  font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.timeline-org {
  font-size: 0.82rem; font-weight: 500;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
}
.timeline-card p {
  font-size: 0.86rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45); line-height: 1.6;
}
.present-badge {
  display: inline-block; margin-top: 10px;
  padding: 3px 10px; border-radius: 4px;
  background: var(--accent); color: var(--white);
  font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px;
}

/* ---- SKILLS ---- */
.skills-section { background: var(--light-gray); }

/* ---- SERVICES ---- */
.services-section { background: var(--off-white); }
.services-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}
.service-card {
  padding: 32px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.service-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #5B7FA6, var(--accent), #8BAFC4);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}
.service-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
.service-icon {
  width: 56px; height: 56px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: var(--primary-pale);
  color: var(--primary);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  transition: background var(--transition), color var(--transition);
}
.service-card:hover .service-icon {
  background: var(--primary);
  color: var(--white);
}
.service-card h3 {
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.service-card > p {
  font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--text-mid);
  line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.service-list {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px;
  list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0;
}
.service-list li {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--text-light); font-weight: 500;
}
.service-list li i {
  color: var(--accent); font-size: 0.75rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ---- SKILLS GRID ---- */
.skills-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
}
.skill-card { padding: 28px 32px; }
.skill-header {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.skill-icon {
  width: 52px; height: 52px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: var(--dark);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.3rem; color: var(--accent);
}
.skill-card h3 {
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text-dark);
}
.skill-bar-wrap {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.skill-bar {
  flex: 1; height: 5px; border-radius: 5px;
  background: var(--border); overflow: hidden;
}
.skill-fill {
  height: 100%; width: 0; border-radius: 5px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #5B7FA6, var(--accent));
  transition: width 1.4s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.skill-fill::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; top: 0; left: -100px; bottom: 0; width: 60px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4), transparent);
  animation: shineScan 3s infinite;
}
@keyframes shineScan {
  0% { left: -100px; }
  60%, 100% { left: 100%; }
}
.skill-pct {
  font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--primary);
  white-space: nowrap; min-width: 36px; text-align: right;
}
.skill-card p { font-size: 0.86rem; color: var(--text-mid); line-height: 1.6; }

/* ---- CERTIFICATES ---- */
.certs-section { background: var(--off-white); }

.cert-filters {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}
.cert-filter-btn {
  padding: 7px 18px; border-radius: 6px;
  font-size: 0.82rem; font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-mid);
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.cert-filter-btn:hover {
  border-color: var(--primary);
  color: var(--primary);
}
.cert-filter-btn.active {
  background: var(--primary);
  color: var(--white);
  border-color: var(--primary);
}
.filter-count {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  min-width: 20px; height: 18px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.25);
  border-radius: 10px;
  font-size: 0.68rem; font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0 5px;
  margin-left: 4px;
  line-height: 1;
}
.cert-filter-btn:not(.active) .filter-count {
  background: var(--primary-pale);
  color: var(--primary);
}
.certs-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(320px, 1fr));
  gap: 16px;
}
.cert-card {
  padding: 20px 22px;
  display: flex; gap: 16px; align-items: flex-start;
}
.cert-icon {
  width: 46px; height: 46px; min-width: 46px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  background: var(--primary);
  color: var(--white);
}
.cert-info { flex: 1; }
.cert-cat {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.68rem; font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px;
  padding: 2px 8px; border-radius: 4px;
  margin-bottom: 7px;
}
.cert-cat.cloud     { background: #EBF8FF; color: #2B6CB0; }
.cert-cat.marketing { background: #FFF5F5; color: #C53030; }
.cert-cat.it        { background: #F0FFF4; color: #276749; }
.cert-cat.management{ background: #FFFFF0; color: #744210; }
.cert-cat.programming{ background: #FAF5FF; color: #553C9A; }

.cert-info h4 {
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.93rem; font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-dark); margin-bottom: 5px; line-height: 1.4;
}
.cert-source {
  font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px;
}
.cert-link {
  font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--primary);
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.cert-link:hover { color: var(--accent-dark); gap: 8px; }

/* ---- BLOGS ---- */
.blogs-section { background: var(--light-gray); }
.blogs-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 44px;
}
.blog-card { display: flex; flex-direction: column; overflow: hidden; }
.blog-img-wrap { position: relative; overflow: hidden; height: 200px; }
.blog-img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}
.blog-card:hover .blog-img { transform: scale(1.05); }
.blog-category {
  position: absolute; top: 14px; left: 14px;
  padding: 4px 10px; border-radius: 4px;
  font-size: 0.68rem; font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px;
  background: var(--primary); color: var(--white);
}
.blog-content {
  padding: 22px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex: 1;
}
.blog-meta {
  display: flex; gap: 16px;
  font-size: 0.76rem; color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.blog-meta span { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px; }
.blog-title {
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
  font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-dark); margin-bottom: 10px; line-height: 1.4;
}
.blog-excerpt {
  font-size: 0.86rem; color: var(--text-mid);
  line-height: 1.65; flex: 1; margin-bottom: 16px;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
  line-clamp: 3;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.blog-read-more {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
  font-size: 0.82rem; font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--primary);
  transition: var(--transition);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding-bottom: 2px;
  width: fit-content;
}
.blog-read-more:hover { color: var(--accent-dark); border-color: var(--accent-dark); gap: 9px; }
.blogs-cta { text-align: center; margin-top: 8px; }

/* ---- CONTACT ---- */
.contact-section { background: var(--off-white); }
.contact-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.5fr;
  gap: 56px; align-items: start;
}
.contact-info-wrap h3 {
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.4rem; font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-dark); margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.contact-info-wrap > p { color: var(--text-mid); margin-bottom: 32px; }
.contact-details { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 20px; margin-bottom: 32px; }
.contact-item { display: flex; gap: 16px; align-items: flex-start; }
.contact-icon {
  width: 42px; height: 42px; min-width: 42px; border-radius: 8px;
  background: var(--primary); color: var(--white);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}
.contact-item h5 {
  font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px;
  color: var(--text-muted); margin-bottom: 3px;
}
.contact-item p, .contact-item a { font-size: 0.92rem; color: var(--text-dark); }
.contact-item a:hover { color: var(--primary); }

.contact-socials .social-icon {
  background: var(--primary);
  border-color: var(--primary);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
}
.contact-socials .social-icon:hover {
  background: var(--primary-mid); border-color: var(--primary-mid); color: var(--white);
}

/* Contact form */
.contact-form { padding: 32px 36px; }
.form-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 16px; }
.form-group { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 6px; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.form-group label {
  font-size: 0.82rem; font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-mid);
  text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}
.form-group input, .form-group textarea {
  background: var(--off-white);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 12px 14px;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  font-family: inherit; font-size: 0.93rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
  outline: none; resize: none;
}
.form-group input:focus, .form-group textarea:focus {
  border-color: var(--primary-mid);
  background: var(--white);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(29,78,216,0.1);
}
.form-group input::placeholder, .form-group textarea::placeholder { color: var(--text-muted); }
.contact-form .btn-primary { color: var(--white); background: var(--primary); box-shadow: none; }
.contact-form .btn-primary:hover { background: var(--primary-mid); }
.form-success {
  margin-top: 14px; padding: 12px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: #F0FFF4; color: #276749;
  font-size: 0.88rem; font-weight: 600;
  border: 1px solid #C6F6D5;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
}
.form-error {
  margin-top: 14px; padding: 12px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: #FFF5F5; color: #C53030;
  font-size: 0.88rem; font-weight: 600;
  border: 1px solid #FED7D7;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
}

/* ---- FOOTER ---- */
.footer {
  background: var(--dark);
  padding: 40px 28px;
  scroll-snap-align: end;
}
.footer-inner {
  max-width: 1180px; margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center; gap: 14px; text-align: center;
}
.footer-logo {
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.6rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--white);
}
.footer-logo span { color: var(--accent); }
.footer-nav {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center;
  gap: 6px 20px;
}
.footer-nav a {
  font-size: 0.82rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45);
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: color var(--transition);
}
.footer-nav a:hover { color: var(--accent); }
.footer-copy { font-size: 0.82rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35); }
.footer-socials .social-icon { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); }

/* ---- BACK TO TOP ---- */
#backToTop {
  position: fixed; bottom: 24px; right: 24px;
  width: 46px; height: 46px; border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: var(--primary);
  color: var(--white); font-size: 0.9rem;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(29,78,216,0.25);
  opacity: 0; pointer-events: none;
  transform: translateY(16px);
  transition: var(--transition);
  z-index: 999;
}
#backToTop.visible { opacity: 1; pointer-events: auto; transform: translateY(0); }
#backToTop:hover { background: var(--accent-dark); color: var(--white); }

/* ---- ROLE TAGS (hero) ---- */
.hero-roles { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; margin-bottom: 22px; }
.role-tag {
  padding: 4px 12px; border-radius: 4px;
  font-size: 0.76rem; font-weight: 600;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

/* ---- RESPONSIVE ---- */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .hero-content { gap: 48px; }
  .about-grid { grid-template-columns: 240px 1fr; gap: 36px; }
  .about-photo-img { height: 300px; }
  .about-cards { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .skills-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .blogs-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .section { padding: 64px 0; }

  .nav-links {
    position: fixed; top: var(--nav-h); left: 0; right: 0;
    background: var(--dark);
    flex-direction: column; gap: 0; padding: 12px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    transform: translateY(-12px);
    opacity: 0; pointer-events: none;
    transition: var(--transition);
  }
  .nav-links.open { transform: translateY(0); opacity: 1; pointer-events: auto; }
  .nav-link { padding: 13px 16px; border-radius: 8px; }
  .hamburger { display: flex; }

  .hero-content { grid-template-columns: 1fr; text-align: center; gap: 40px; padding-bottom: 100px; }
  .hero-text { order: 2; }
  .hero-image { order: 1; }
  .hero-buttons, .hero-socials, .hero-roles, .hero-divider { justify-content: center; }
  .hero-bio { margin: 0 auto 32px; }
  .hero-greeting { justify-content: center; }
  .profile-frame { width: 260px; height: 290px; }

  .timeline::before { left: 20px; }
  .timeline-item { width: 100%; padding-left: 56px; padding-right: 0; }
  .timeline-item[data-side="right"] { margin-left: 0; }
  .timeline-item[data-side="left"] { justify-content: flex-start; }
  .timeline-dot { left: 13px !important; right: auto !important; }
  .timeline-card { max-width: 100%; }

  .skills-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .about-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .about-photo-col { display: none; }
  .about-cards { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .about-stats { gap: 24px; }
  .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .blogs-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .section-header { margin-bottom: 40px; }
  .services-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer-nav { gap: 6px 14px; }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .hero-name { font-size: 2.4rem; }
  .profile-frame { width: 220px; height: 240px; }
  .certs-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .cert-filters { gap: 6px; }
  .cert-filter-btn { padding: 6px 12px; font-size: 0.78rem; }
  .contact-form { padding: 24px 20px; }
}

/* ==========================================================
   BILINGUAL & DATE CONVERTER ADDITIONS
   ========================================================== */

/* ---- LANGUAGE TOGGLE BUTTON ---- */
.lang-toggle {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  color: var(--pure-white); font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 700;
  cursor: pointer; transition: var(--transition);
  margin-right: 8px;
}
.lang-toggle:hover {
  background: var(--accent); border-color: var(--accent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.4);
}
#navbar.scrolled .lang-toggle {
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
}

/* ---- NAVBAR DATE CONVERTER BUTTON ---- */
.nav-date-btn {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  padding: 8px 16px; border-radius: 20px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  color: var(--pure-white); font-size: 0.82rem; font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer; transition: var(--transition);
  margin-right: 8px;
}
.nav-date-btn:hover {
  background: var(--accent); border-color: var(--accent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.4);
}
#navbar.scrolled .nav-date-btn {
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
}
.nav-date-text {
  white-space: nowrap;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .nav-date-btn {
    width: 40px; height: 40px; padding: 0; border-radius: 50%; justify-content: center;
  }
  .nav-date-text {
    display: none;
  }
}

/* ---- NEPALI FONT STYLING ---- */
body.nepali-font {
  font-family: 'Noto Sans Devanagari', 'Inter', sans-serif;
  letter-spacing: 0.2px;
}
body.nepali-font h1,
body.nepali-font h2,
body.nepali-font h3,
body.nepali-font h4,
body.nepali-font h5,
body.nepali-font h6,
body.nepali-font .nav-logo,
body.nepali-font .footer-logo {
  font-family: 'Noto Sans Devanagari', 'Outfit', sans-serif;
}
body.nepali-font .role-tag {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  padding: 4px 10px;
}

/* ---- FLOATING DATE CONVERTER BUTTON ---- */
#converterFloatBtn {
  position: fixed; bottom: 82px; right: 24px;
  width: 46px; height: 46px; border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #5B7FA6, var(--accent));
  color: var(--pure-white); font-size: 1.1rem;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(201, 169, 122, 0.35);
  cursor: pointer; transition: var(--transition);
  z-index: 998;
  animation: floatBtnPulse 3s infinite;
}
#converterFloatBtn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.05);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.55);
}
#converterFloatBtn::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: -4px;
  border-radius: inherit; border: 2px solid var(--accent);
  opacity: 0; transform: scale(0.9);
  transition: var(--transition);
}
#converterFloatBtn:hover::before {
  opacity: 1; transform: scale(1);
}

/* ---- DATE CONVERTER MODAL ---- */
.date-modal {
  position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 10000;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.6);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  opacity: 0; pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.35s ease;
  padding: 20px;
}
.date-modal.active {
  opacity: 1; pointer-events: auto;
}
.date-modal-container {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  max-width: 520px; width: 100%;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  max-height: 90vh;
  transform: scale(0.92) translateY(20px);
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}
.date-modal.active .date-modal-container {
  transform: scale(1) translateY(0);
}
.date-modal-header {
  background: var(--dark);
  padding: 20px 24px; color: var(--pure-white);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
}
.date-modal-header h3 {
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif; font-size: 1.25rem; font-weight: 700;
}
.date-modal-close {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); font-size: 1.25rem;
  transition: color var(--transition);
}
.date-modal-close:hover {
  color: var(--pure-white);
}
.date-modal-body {
  padding: 24px;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  overflow-y: auto;
}
.date-modal-desc {
  font-size: 0.86rem; color: var(--text-light); margin-bottom: 20px;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* ---- TAB SWITCHER ---- */
.converter-tabs {
  display: flex; gap: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  margin-bottom: 20px; padding-bottom: 8px;
}
.converter-tab-btn {
  flex: 1; padding: 10px; font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-light); border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: var(--transition); text-align: center;
}
.converter-tab-btn:hover {
  background: var(--light-gray); color: var(--text-dark);
}
.converter-tab-btn.active {
  background: var(--primary-pale); color: var(--accent-dark);
}
body.dark-mode .converter-tab-btn.active {
  background: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.15); color: var(--accent);
}

/* ---- FORM CONTROLS ---- */
.converter-form-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.converter-group {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 6px;
}
.converter-group label {
  font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--text-mid);
}
.converter-input {
  padding: 10px 12px; border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--border); background: var(--off-white);
  color: var(--text-dark); font-size: 0.9rem; font-weight: 500;
  outline: none; transition: var(--transition);
  width: 100%;
}
.converter-input option {
  background: var(--white);
  color: var(--text-dark);
}
.converter-input:focus {
  border-color: var(--accent); box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(59,130,246,0.15);
}

/* ---- CONVERT BUTTON ---- */
.btn-convert {
  width: 100%; padding: 12px; border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: var(--primary-mid); color: var(--pure-white);
  font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.95rem; text-align: center;
  transition: var(--transition); display: flex; align-items: center;
  justify-content: center; gap: 8px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  margin-top: 8px;
}
.btn-convert:hover {
  background: var(--accent-dark);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(37,99,235,0.25);
}

/* ---- RESULT CARD ---- */
.result-card {
  margin-top: 24px; padding: 16px 20px;
  background: var(--cream);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--accent);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  animation: slideUp 0.3s ease;
}
.result-info h5 {
  font-size: 0.74rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  color: var(--text-light); margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.result-value {
  font-size: 1.15rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text-dark);
}
.btn-copy {
  color: var(--text-light); font-size: 1.1rem; padding: 6px;
  border-radius: 4px; transition: var(--transition);
}
.btn-copy:hover {
  color: var(--accent-dark); background: rgba(59,130,246,0.1);
}

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

@media (max-width: 540px) {
  .converter-form-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 16px;
  }
  .date-modal-container {
    max-width: 100%;
  }
}

/* ---- TYPEWRITER CURSOR BLINK ---- */
.typewriter-cursor {
  color: var(--accent);
  font-weight: 500;
  animation: blinkCursor 0.8s steps(2, start) infinite;
}
@keyframes blinkCursor {
  to { opacity: 0; }
}

/* ---- FLOATING BUTTON PULSE ---- */
@keyframes floatBtnPulse {
  0%, 100% {
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(201, 169, 122, 0.3);
  }
  50% {
    box-shadow: 0 4px 28px rgba(201, 169, 122, 0.65), 0 0 0 6px rgba(201, 169, 122, 0.15);
  }
}

/* ---- ACTIVE SLIDE TRANSITIONS ---- */
.section .container, .hero .hero-content, .footer .footer-inner {
  opacity: 0.15;
  transform: scale(0.96) translateY(30px);
  transition: opacity 1s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), 
              transform 1s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}
.section-active .container, .section-active.hero .hero-content, .section-active.footer .footer-inner {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: scale(1) translateY(0);
}