/* =========================================================
   Vatsal Kathiriya — Portfolio
   Custom CSS · Dark + Neon Theme
   ========================================================= */

/* ---------- 1. VARIABLES ---------- */
:root {
  /* Warm, earthy dark base — adventure + trust */
  --bg: #0c0e0a;
  --bg-2: #12150f;
  --bg-3: #1a1e16;
  --surface: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  --surface-2: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  --border: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.09);
  --border-glow: rgba(255, 154, 46, 0.4);

  --text: #f1ede3;
  --text-dim: #aaa79a;
  --text-faint: #6c6a5e;

  /* Youth · Social Impact · Adventure palette */
  --neon: #ff9a2e;       /* saffron / amber — energy, adventure, India */
  --neon-2: #25c07d;     /* emerald — growth, youth, climate, impact */
  --neon-3: #ffc24b;     /* warm gold — highlights */
  --grad: linear-gradient(120deg, #ffc24b 0%, #ff9a2e 45%, #25c07d 100%);
  --grad-soft: linear-gradient(120deg, rgba(255,154,46,.15), rgba(37,192,125,.15));

  --radius: 18px;
  --radius-sm: 12px;
  --shadow-glow: 0 0 40px rgba(255, 154, 46, 0.28);
  --ease: cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --font-head: 'Sora', sans-serif;
  --font-body: 'Space Grotesk', sans-serif;
}

/* ---------- 2. RESET / BASE ---------- */
* { margin: 0; padding: 0; box-sizing: border-box; }

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  scroll-padding-top: 80px;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  width: 100%;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  background: var(--bg);
  color: var(--text);
  line-height: 1.7;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  position: relative;
  cursor: none;
}

/* Prevent flex/grid children from forcing horizontal scroll
   (do NOT cap .container width — Bootstrap needs its responsive max-widths) */
[class*="col-"] { min-width: 0; }

@media (max-width: 991px) { body { cursor: auto; } }

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 { font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.15; }

a { text-decoration: none; color: inherit; transition: color .3s var(--ease); }

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

section { position: relative; }

::selection { background: var(--neon); color: #000; }

/* Scrollbar */
::-webkit-scrollbar { width: 10px; }
::-webkit-scrollbar-track { background: var(--bg-2); }
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { background: linear-gradient(var(--neon), var(--neon-2)); border-radius: 10px; }

/* ---------- 3. UTILITY ---------- */
.section { padding: 110px 0; }

.gradient-text {
  background: var(--grad);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.section-head { max-width: 680px; margin: 0 auto 50px; }
.section-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: .85rem; letter-spacing: 3px; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--neon); margin-bottom: 14px; font-weight: 600;
}
.section-title { font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3.2rem); margin-bottom: 16px; }
.section-desc { color: var(--text-dim); font-size: 1.05rem; }

/* ---------- 4. BUTTONS ---------- */
.btn-glow, .btn-outline-glow {
  position: relative; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  padding: 14px 30px; border-radius: 50px; font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-weight: 600; font-size: .98rem; border: none; cursor: none;
  transition: transform .35s var(--ease), box-shadow .35s var(--ease);
  overflow: hidden; z-index: 1;
}
.btn-glow {
  background: var(--grad); color: #04060c;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(255, 154, 46, 0.32);
  background-size: 180% 180%;
}
.btn-glow:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(37, 192, 125, 0.5); color: #04060c; animation: gradShift 3s ease infinite; }
@keyframes gradShift { 0%,100%{background-position:0% 50%;} 50%{background-position:100% 50%;} }

.btn-outline-glow {
  background: transparent; color: var(--text);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
}
.btn-outline-glow:hover {
  border-color: var(--neon); color: var(--neon);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-glow); transform: translateY(-3px);
}

/* ---------- 5. PRELOADER ---------- */
#preloader {
  position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 99999;
  background: var(--bg); display: grid; place-items: center;
  transition: opacity .6s ease, visibility .6s ease;
}
#preloader.hidden { opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; }
.loader-wrap { position: relative; display: grid; place-items: center; text-align: center; }
.loader-ring {
  width: 90px; height: 90px; border-radius: 50%;
  border: 3px solid transparent; border-top-color: var(--neon);
  border-right-color: var(--neon-2);
  animation: spin 1s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes spin { to { transform: rotate(360deg); } }
.loader-logo {
  position: absolute; top: 32px; font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-weight: 800; font-size: 1.4rem; color: var(--neon);
}
.loader-text { margin-top: 28px; color: var(--text-dim); font-size: .9rem; letter-spacing: 1px; }
.loader-text .dots::after { content: ''; animation: dots 1.4s steps(4) infinite; }
@keyframes dots { 0%{content:'';}25%{content:'.';}50%{content:'..';}75%{content:'...';} }

/* ---------- 6. CUSTOM CURSOR ---------- */
.cursor-dot, .cursor-outline {
  position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none; z-index: 99998; transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
}
.cursor-dot { width: 7px; height: 7px; background: var(--neon); }
.cursor-outline {
  width: 38px; height: 38px; border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,154,46,.5);
  transition: width .25s, height .25s, background .25s, border-color .25s;
}
.cursor-outline.hovering { width: 60px; height: 60px; background: rgba(255,154,46,.1); border-color: var(--neon-2); }
@media (max-width: 991px) { .cursor-dot, .cursor-outline { display: none; } }

/* ---------- 7. SCROLL PROGRESS ---------- */
.scroll-progress {
  position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; height: 3px; width: 0%;
  background: var(--grad); z-index: 9999; box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--neon);
}

/* ---------- 8. 3D CANVAS ---------- */
#bg-canvas {
  position: fixed; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;
  z-index: 0; pointer-events: none; opacity: .9;
}
.section, .footer, .navbar, .hero { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

/* ---------- 9. NAVBAR ---------- */
.custom-navbar {
  padding: 18px 0; transition: all .4s var(--ease);
  background: transparent;
}
.custom-navbar.scrolled {
  padding: 12px 0; background: rgba(5, 6, 10, 0.75);
  backdrop-filter: blur(18px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.4);
}
.navbar-brand { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 800; font-size: 1.35rem; color: var(--text); }
.brand-mark {
  width: 38px; height: 38px; display: grid; place-items: center;
  background: var(--grad); color: #04060c; border-radius: 10px;
  font-weight: 800; box-shadow: var(--shadow-glow);
}
.brand-accent { color: var(--neon); }
.navbar-nav .nav-link {
  color: var(--text-dim); font-weight: 500; font-size: .96rem;
  padding: 8px 16px !important; position: relative;
}
.navbar-nav .nav-link::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; bottom: 2px; left: 16px; right: 16px;
  height: 2px; background: var(--neon); transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform .3s var(--ease);
}
.navbar-nav .nav-link:hover, .navbar-nav .nav-link.active { color: var(--text); }
.navbar-nav .nav-link:hover::after, .navbar-nav .nav-link.active::after { transform: scaleX(1); }
.btn-nav {
  background: var(--surface); border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 50px; color: var(--text) !important;
}
.btn-nav::after { display: none; }
.btn-nav:hover { border-color: var(--neon); box-shadow: var(--shadow-glow); }

/* Custom toggler */
.navbar-toggler { border: none; padding: 6px; }
.navbar-toggler:focus { box-shadow: none; }
.toggler-bar { display: block; width: 26px; height: 2px; background: var(--text); margin: 5px 0; border-radius: 2px; transition: .3s; }
.navbar-toggler[aria-expanded="true"] .toggler-bar:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); }
.navbar-toggler[aria-expanded="true"] .toggler-bar:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.navbar-toggler[aria-expanded="true"] .toggler-bar:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); }

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .navbar-collapse {
    background: rgba(10, 13, 22, 0.96); backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
    margin-top: 14px; padding: 18px; border-radius: var(--radius);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
  }
  .navbar-nav .nav-link::after { display: none; }
  .btn-nav { display: inline-block; margin-top: 8px; text-align: center; }
}

/* ---------- 10. HERO ---------- */
.hero {
  min-height: 100vh; display: flex; align-items: center; overflow: hidden;
  padding-top: 90px; padding-bottom: 40px; /* clear fixed navbar + balance centering */
}
.hero-glow {
  position: absolute; top: -10%; left: -5%;
  width: min(600px, 80vw); height: min(600px, 80vw); max-width: 600px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,154,46,.18), transparent 70%);
  filter: blur(40px); z-index: -1; pointer-events: none;
  animation: floatGlow 9s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes floatGlow { 0%,100%{transform:translate(0,0);} 50%{transform:translate(40px,30px);} }

.hero-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  font-size: .9rem; color: var(--text-dim); margin-bottom: 22px;
  padding: 7px 16px; border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: 50px;
  background: var(--surface);
}
.status-dot { width: 9px; height: 9px; border-radius: 50%; background: #2bff88; box-shadow: 0 0 10px #2bff88; animation: pulse 1.6s infinite; }
@keyframes pulse { 0%,100%{opacity:1;transform:scale(1);} 50%{opacity:.5;transform:scale(.8);} }

.hero-title {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 8vw, 4.6rem); font-weight: 800; margin-bottom: 22px;
  overflow-wrap: break-word; word-break: break-word; hyphens: auto;
}
.typed { color: var(--neon); }
.hero-sub { font-size: clamp(1rem, 2.6vw, 1.12rem); color: var(--text-dim); max-width: 540px; margin-bottom: 34px; }
.hero-cta { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 16px; margin-bottom: 38px; }
.hero-socials { display: flex; gap: 14px; }
.hero-socials a {
  width: 46px; height: 46px; display: grid; place-items: center;
  border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: 12px; color: var(--text-dim);
  background: var(--surface); font-size: 1.05rem; transition: all .3s var(--ease);
}
.hero-socials a:hover { color: var(--neon); border-color: var(--neon); transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-glow); }

/* Hero visual card */
.hero-visual { display: flex; justify-content: center; }
.hero-card {
  width: 100%; max-width: 360px; padding: 34px;
  background: var(--surface); border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 26px; backdrop-filter: blur(14px); text-align: center;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,.5);
}
.hero-avatar { position: relative; width: 170px; height: 170px; margin: 0 auto 26px; }
.avatar-glow {
  position: absolute; inset: -6px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--grad); filter: blur(14px); opacity: .7; animation: rotateGlow 6s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes rotateGlow { to { transform: rotate(360deg); } }
.avatar-initials {
  position: relative; width: 100%; height: 100%; border-radius: 50%;
  display: grid; place-items: center; font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 3.4rem; color: var(--text);
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, var(--bg-3), var(--bg-2));
  border: 2px solid var(--border);
}
.avatar-photo {
  position: relative; width: 100%; height: 100%; border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover; object-position: center 20%;
  border: 3px solid var(--bg-3); box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.5);
}
.hero-card-stats { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; gap: 8px; padding-top: 22px; border-top: 1px solid var(--border); }
.mini-stat { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; flex: 1; }
.mini-top { display: inline-flex; align-items: baseline; }
.mini-num { font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 800; font-size: 1.5rem; color: var(--neon); line-height: 1; }
.mini-stat .plus { color: var(--neon); font-weight: 800; font-size: 1.1rem; }
.mini-stat small { color: var(--text-faint); font-size: .75rem; margin-top: 6px; }

/* Scroll indicator */
.scroll-indicator {
  position: absolute; bottom: 28px; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  color: var(--text-faint); font-size: .75rem; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase;
}
.mouse { width: 24px; height: 40px; border: 2px solid var(--text-faint); border-radius: 14px; display: flex; justify-content: center; padding-top: 6px; }
.wheel { width: 4px; height: 8px; background: var(--neon); border-radius: 4px; animation: wheel 1.5s infinite; }
@keyframes wheel { 0%{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0);} 100%{opacity:0;transform:translateY(14px);} }

/* ---------- 11. ABOUT ---------- */
.about-img-wrap { position: relative; max-width: 380px; margin: 0 auto; }
.about-img {
  aspect-ratio: 1; border-radius: var(--radius); overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, var(--bg-3), var(--bg-2));
  border: 1px solid var(--border); display: grid; place-items: center;
  position: relative;
}
.about-img::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 2; pointer-events: none;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 55%, rgba(12,14,10,.55));
}
.about-initials { position: relative; font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 800; font-size: 5rem; color: var(--text); opacity: .9; }
.about-photo { position: relative; z-index: 1; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; object-position: center 18%; }
.about-badge {
  position: absolute; bottom: -18px; right: -10px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;
  background: var(--bg-3); border: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: 14px 18px; border-radius: var(--radius-sm); box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.5);
}
.about-badge i { color: var(--neon); font-size: 1.4rem; }
.about-badge strong { display: block; font-size: .9rem; }
.about-badge span { font-size: .76rem; color: var(--text-faint); }

.about-heading { font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2rem); margin-bottom: 20px; }
.about-text { color: var(--text-dim); margin-bottom: 16px; }
.about-text strong { color: var(--text); }
.about-info-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 14px; margin-top: 26px; }
.info-item { padding: 14px 18px; background: var(--surface); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius-sm); }
.info-item span { display: block; font-size: .76rem; color: var(--text-faint); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; }
.info-item strong { font-size: .95rem; }

/* ---------- 12. STATS STRIP ---------- */
.stats-strip {
  padding: 60px 0; margin: 0; position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, var(--bg-2), transparent);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.stat-num { font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 800; font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 5vw, 3.2rem); background: var(--grad); -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent; }
.stats-strip p { color: var(--text-dim); margin: 0; font-size: .95rem; }

/* ---------- 13. SKILLS ---------- */
.skill-bar-item { margin-bottom: 26px; }
.skill-bar-head { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; margin-bottom: 10px; font-weight: 500; font-size: .95rem; }
.skill-bar-head span:last-child { color: var(--neon); }
.skill-track { height: 8px; background: var(--surface-2); border-radius: 50px; overflow: hidden; border: 1px solid var(--border); }
.skill-fill { height: 100%; width: 0; background: var(--grad); border-radius: 50px; box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(255,154,46,.5); transition: width 1.4s var(--ease); }

.tech-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 14px; }
.tech-chip {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  padding: 22px 10px; background: var(--surface); border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm); transition: all .35s var(--ease); cursor: none;
}
.tech-chip i { font-size: 2rem; color: var(--text-dim); transition: all .35s var(--ease); }
.tech-chip span { font-size: .82rem; color: var(--text-faint); }
.tech-chip:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); border-color: var(--neon); background: var(--surface-2); box-shadow: var(--shadow-glow); }
.tech-chip:hover i { color: var(--neon); transform: scale(1.15); }
.tech-chip:hover span { color: var(--text); }

@media (max-width: 575px) { .tech-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }

/* ---------- 14. PROJECTS ---------- */
.project-filters { display: flex; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; margin-bottom: 44px; }
.filter-btn {
  padding: 9px 24px; border-radius: 50px; background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border); color: var(--text-dim); font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-weight: 500; font-size: .9rem; cursor: none; transition: all .3s var(--ease);
}
.filter-btn:hover { color: var(--text); border-color: var(--neon); }
.filter-btn.active { background: var(--grad); color: #04060c; border-color: transparent; box-shadow: var(--shadow-glow); }

.project-col { transition: opacity .4s, transform .4s; }
.project-col.hide { display: none; }

.project-card {
  height: 100%; background: var(--surface); border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius); overflow: hidden; transition: all .4s var(--ease);
}
.project-card:hover { transform: translateY(-8px); border-color: var(--border-glow); box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,.5), var(--shadow-glow); }
.project-thumb {
  height: 200px; position: relative; display: flex; align-items: flex-start; padding: 16px;
  background-size: cover; background-position: center;
}
.project-thumb::after { content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 40%, rgba(5,6,10,.85)); }
.thumb-1 { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f2994a, #b53d1f); }   /* campaign — warm energy */
.thumb-2 { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0f9b6e, #2bb673); }   /* expedition — green */
.thumb-3 { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1e3c72, #2a5298); }   /* policy — trust navy */
.thumb-4 { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1d976c, #3cba54); }   /* training — growth */
.thumb-5 { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2c3e50, #4ca1af); }   /* mountaineering — peaks */
.thumb-6 { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #16a085, #2c5364); }   /* climate — earth */
.project-cat {
  position: relative; z-index: 1; font-size: .72rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-transform: uppercase; padding: 5px 12px; border-radius: 50px;
  background: rgba(5,6,10,.6); backdrop-filter: blur(8px); border: 1px solid var(--border); color: var(--neon);
}
.project-body { padding: 24px; }
.project-body h3 { font-size: 1.25rem; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.project-body p { color: var(--text-dim); font-size: .92rem; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.project-tags { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.project-tags span { font-size: .74rem; padding: 4px 12px; border-radius: 50px; background: var(--surface-2); border: 1px solid var(--border); color: var(--text-dim); }
.project-links { display: flex; gap: 18px; }
.project-links a { font-size: .85rem; font-weight: 500; color: var(--text-dim); display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; }
.project-links a:hover { color: var(--neon); }

/* ---------- 15. SERVICES ---------- */
.service-card {
  position: relative; height: 100%; padding: 34px 28px;
  background: var(--surface); border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius); transition: all .4s var(--ease); overflow: hidden;
}
.service-card::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 3px;
  background: var(--grad); transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left; transition: transform .4s var(--ease);
}
.service-card:hover { transform: translateY(-8px); border-color: var(--border-glow); box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,.5); }
.service-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
.service-card.featured { background: var(--surface-2); border-color: var(--border-glow); box-shadow: var(--shadow-glow); }
.popular-badge {
  position: absolute; top: 18px; right: 18px; font-size: .7rem; font-weight: 600;
  padding: 4px 12px; border-radius: 50px; background: var(--grad); color: #04060c; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px;
}
.service-icon {
  width: 64px; height: 64px; display: grid; place-items: center; border-radius: 16px;
  background: var(--grad-soft); border: 1px solid var(--border);
  font-size: 1.6rem; color: var(--neon); margin-bottom: 22px;
}
.service-card h3 { font-size: 1.3rem; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.service-card > p { color: var(--text-dim); font-size: .92rem; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.service-list { list-style: none; }
.service-list li { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; color: var(--text-dim); font-size: .88rem; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.service-list i { color: var(--neon); font-size: .8rem; }

/* ---------- 16. TIMELINE ---------- */
.timeline { position: relative; max-width: 820px; margin: 0 auto; padding-left: 0; }
.timeline::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; left: 50%; top: 0; bottom: 0; width: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(var(--neon), var(--neon-2), var(--neon-3)); transform: translateX(-50%);
}
.timeline-item { position: relative; width: 50%; padding: 0 44px 44px 0; }
.timeline-item:nth-child(even) { left: 50%; padding: 0 0 44px 44px; }
.timeline-dot {
  position: absolute; top: 6px; right: -9px; width: 18px; height: 18px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--bg); border: 3px solid var(--neon); box-shadow: 0 0 14px var(--neon); z-index: 2;
}
.timeline-item:nth-child(even) .timeline-dot { left: -9px; right: auto; }
.timeline-content {
  padding: 24px; background: var(--surface); border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius); transition: all .35s var(--ease);
}
.timeline-content:hover { border-color: var(--border-glow); transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: 0 14px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.4); }
.timeline-date { display: inline-block; font-size: .78rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--neon); padding: 4px 12px; border-radius: 50px; background: var(--grad-soft); margin-bottom: 12px; }
.timeline-content h3 { font-size: 1.2rem; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.timeline-org { display: block; color: var(--text-faint); font-size: .85rem; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.timeline-content p { color: var(--text-dim); font-size: .9rem; margin: 0; }

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .timeline::before { left: 9px; }
  .timeline-item, .timeline-item:nth-child(even) { width: 100%; left: 0; padding: 0 0 36px 40px; }
  .timeline-dot, .timeline-item:nth-child(even) .timeline-dot { left: 0; right: auto; }
}

/* ---------- 17. CONTACT ---------- */
.contact-info { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 18px; }
.contact-item {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px; padding: 18px 20px;
  background: var(--surface); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: all .35s var(--ease);
}
.contact-item:hover { border-color: var(--border-glow); transform: translateX(6px); }
.contact-ic { width: 48px; height: 48px; display: grid; place-items: center; border-radius: 12px; background: var(--grad-soft); color: var(--neon); font-size: 1.2rem; flex-shrink: 0; }
.contact-item span { font-size: .76rem; color: var(--text-faint); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; }
.contact-item strong { font-size: .98rem; }
.contact-socials { display: flex; gap: 12px; margin-top: 10px; }
.contact-socials a { width: 46px; height: 46px; display: grid; place-items: center; border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: 12px; background: var(--surface); color: var(--text-dim); transition: all .3s var(--ease); }
.contact-socials a:hover { color: var(--neon); border-color: var(--neon); transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-glow); }

.contact-form { padding: 34px; background: var(--surface); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius); }
.form-floating-custom { position: relative; }
.form-control-custom {
  width: 100%; padding: 20px 16px 8px; background: var(--bg-2);
  border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius-sm); color: var(--text);
  font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: .95rem; resize: vertical; transition: border-color .3s, box-shadow .3s; cursor: none;
}
.form-control-custom:focus { outline: none; border-color: var(--neon); box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(255,154,46,.12); }
.form-floating-custom label {
  position: absolute; top: 14px; left: 16px; color: var(--text-faint); font-size: .95rem;
  pointer-events: none; transition: all .25s var(--ease);
}
.form-control-custom:focus + label,
.form-control-custom:not(:placeholder-shown) + label { top: 6px; font-size: .7rem; color: var(--neon); }
.form-control-custom::placeholder { color: transparent; }
.form-status { margin-top: 16px; font-size: .9rem; text-align: center; min-height: 22px; }
.form-status.success { color: #2bff88; }
.form-status.error { color: #ff5470; }

/* ---------- 18. FOOTER ---------- */
.footer { padding: 60px 0 30px; background: var(--bg-2); border-top: 1px solid var(--border); }
.footer-top { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 24px; }
.footer-brand { font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 800; font-size: 1.5rem; }
.footer-nav { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 24px; list-style: none; }
.footer-nav a { color: var(--text-dim); font-size: .92rem; }
.footer-nav a:hover { color: var(--neon); }
.footer-socials { display: flex; gap: 12px; }
.footer-socials a { width: 42px; height: 42px; display: grid; place-items: center; border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: 10px; color: var(--text-dim); transition: all .3s var(--ease); }
.footer-socials a:hover { color: var(--neon); border-color: var(--neon); transform: translateY(-3px); }
.footer-divider { border-color: var(--border); margin: 32px 0 24px; opacity: 1; }
.footer-bottom { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: space-between; gap: 10px; color: var(--text-faint); font-size: .86rem; }
.footer-bottom i { color: var(--neon-3); }

/* ---------- 19. BACK TO TOP ---------- */
.back-to-top {
  position: fixed; bottom: 28px; right: 28px; width: 52px; height: 52px;
  display: grid; place-items: center; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--grad);
  color: #04060c; z-index: 999; opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; transform: translateY(20px);
  transition: all .4s var(--ease); box-shadow: var(--shadow-glow); cursor: none;
}
.back-to-top.show { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: translateY(0); }
.back-to-top:hover { transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.08); color: #04060c; }

/* ---------- 19b. MARQUEE TICKER ---------- */
.marquee {
  overflow: hidden; white-space: nowrap; padding: 22px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,154,46,.04), rgba(37,192,125,.04));
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 12%, #000 88%, transparent);
  mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 12%, #000 88%, transparent);
}
.marquee-track { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 26px; animation: marquee 26s linear infinite; }
.marquee-track span { font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.5rem; color: var(--text); opacity: .85; }
.marquee-track .dot { color: var(--neon); font-size: 1rem; }
.marquee:hover .marquee-track { animation-play-state: paused; }
@keyframes marquee { from { transform: translateX(0); } to { transform: translateX(-50%); } }

/* ---------- 19c. PROCESS ---------- */
.process-card {
  position: relative; height: 100%; padding: 34px 26px; text-align: center;
  background: var(--surface); border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius); transition: all .4s var(--ease); overflow: hidden;
}
.process-card:hover { transform: translateY(-8px); border-color: var(--border-glow); box-shadow: 0 18px 44px rgba(0,0,0,.5); }
.process-num {
  position: absolute; top: 14px; right: 18px; font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-weight: 800; font-size: 3rem; line-height: 1;
  background: var(--grad); -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent; opacity: .18;
}
.process-icon {
  width: 64px; height: 64px; margin: 0 auto 20px; display: grid; place-items: center;
  border-radius: 16px; background: var(--grad-soft); border: 1px solid var(--border);
  font-size: 1.5rem; color: var(--neon);
}
.process-card h3 { font-size: 1.2rem; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.process-card p { color: var(--text-dim); font-size: .9rem; margin: 0; }

/* ---------- 19d. TESTIMONIALS ---------- */
.testi-marquee {
  overflow: hidden; padding: 10px 0; margin-top: 14px;
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 8%, #000 92%, transparent);
  mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 8%, #000 92%, transparent);
}
.testi-track { display: flex; gap: 22px; width: max-content; animation: testiScroll 40s linear infinite; }
.testi-marquee:hover .testi-track { animation-play-state: paused; }
@keyframes testiScroll { from { transform: translateX(0); } to { transform: translateX(-50%); } }
.testi-card {
  width: 360px; max-width: 80vw; flex-shrink: 0; margin: 0; padding: 28px;
  background: var(--surface); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius);
  transition: border-color .3s var(--ease);
}
.testi-card:hover { border-color: var(--border-glow); }
.testi-stars { color: #ffc861; font-size: .9rem; margin-bottom: 14px; display: flex; gap: 3px; }
.testi-card blockquote { font-size: 1rem; color: var(--text); line-height: 1.6; margin: 0 0 20px; }
.testi-card figcaption { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; }
.testi-av {
  width: 46px; height: 46px; flex-shrink: 0; display: grid; place-items: center; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--grad); color: #04060c; font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 800; font-size: .95rem;
}
.testi-card figcaption strong { display: block; font-size: .95rem; }
.testi-card figcaption small { color: var(--text-faint); font-size: .82rem; }

/* ---------- 19e. PRICING ---------- */
.price-card {
  position: relative; height: 100%; padding: 38px 30px;
  background: var(--surface); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius);
  transition: all .4s var(--ease);
}
.price-card:hover { transform: translateY(-8px); border-color: var(--border-glow); box-shadow: 0 18px 44px rgba(0,0,0,.5); }
.price-card.popular { background: var(--surface-2); border-color: var(--border-glow); box-shadow: var(--shadow-glow); }
.price-badge {
  position: absolute; top: -13px; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%);
  font-size: .72rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 1px; text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 6px 16px; border-radius: 50px; background: var(--grad); color: #04060c; white-space: nowrap;
}
.price-name { font-size: 1.4rem; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.price-for { color: var(--text-faint); font-size: .88rem; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.price-amount {
  font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 800; font-size: 3rem; line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 24px; padding-bottom: 24px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); color: var(--text);
}
.price-amount.custom { font-size: 2.4rem; background: var(--grad); -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent; }
.price-amount .cur { font-size: 1.4rem; vertical-align: super; color: var(--neon); }
.price-amount small { font-size: .95rem; font-weight: 500; color: var(--text-faint); }
.price-list { list-style: none; margin-bottom: 28px; }
.price-list li { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; padding: 8px 0; color: var(--text-dim); font-size: .92rem; }
.price-list li i { font-size: .82rem; color: var(--neon); }
.price-list li.muted { color: var(--text-faint); }
.price-list li.muted i { color: var(--text-faint); }

/* ---------- 19f. FAQ ---------- */
.faq-wrap { max-width: 800px; margin: 0 auto; }
.faq-item { border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius-sm); margin-bottom: 14px; background: var(--surface); overflow: hidden; transition: border-color .3s; }
.faq-item.open { border-color: var(--border-glow); }
.faq-q {
  width: 100%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 16px;
  padding: 20px 24px; background: transparent; border: none; cursor: none;
  font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 600; font-size: 1.02rem; color: var(--text); text-align: left;
}
.faq-q i { color: var(--neon); transition: transform .35s var(--ease); flex-shrink: 0; }
.faq-item.open .faq-q i { transform: rotate(135deg); }
.faq-a { max-height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition: max-height .4s var(--ease); }
.faq-a p { padding: 0 24px 22px; margin: 0; color: var(--text-dim); font-size: .95rem; }

/* ---------- 19g. BLOG ---------- */
.blog-card {
  height: 100%; background: var(--surface); border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius); overflow: hidden; transition: all .4s var(--ease);
}
.blog-card:hover { transform: translateY(-8px); border-color: var(--border-glow); box-shadow: 0 18px 44px rgba(0,0,0,.5); }
.blog-thumb { display: block; height: 180px; position: relative; padding: 16px; }
.blog-thumb::after { content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 40%, rgba(5,6,10,.7)); }
.blog-1 { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2c3e50, #4ca1af); }   /* leadership / adventure */
.blog-2 { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f2994a, #b53d1f); }   /* social impact */
.blog-3 { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1d976c, #2c5364); }   /* climate */
.blog-tag {
  position: relative; z-index: 1; font-size: .72rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 1px; text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 5px 12px; border-radius: 50px; background: rgba(5,6,10,.6); backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1px solid var(--border); color: var(--neon);
}
.blog-body { padding: 24px; }
.blog-meta { font-size: .8rem; color: var(--text-faint); margin-bottom: 12px; }
.blog-meta span { margin: 0 6px; }
.blog-body h3 { font-size: 1.2rem; margin-bottom: 10px; line-height: 1.3; }
.blog-body h3 a:hover { color: var(--neon); }
.blog-body p { color: var(--text-dim); font-size: .9rem; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.blog-link { font-size: .88rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--neon); display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; }
.blog-link i { transition: transform .3s var(--ease); }
.blog-link:hover i { transform: translateX(5px); }

/* ---------- 19h. CTA BANNER ---------- */
.cta-banner { padding: 40px 0 100px; }
.cta-inner {
  position: relative; text-align: center; padding: 64px 40px; overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, var(--bg-3), var(--bg-2));
  border: 1px solid var(--border-glow); border-radius: 28px;
  box-shadow: 0 0 60px rgba(255,154,46,.12);
}
.cta-glow {
  position: absolute; top: 50%; left: 50%; transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 500px; height: 500px; max-width: 90%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(37,192,125,.18), transparent 65%);
  filter: blur(30px); pointer-events: none; z-index: 0;
}
.cta-inner > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.cta-inner h2 { font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 5vw, 2.8rem); margin-bottom: 14px; }
.cta-inner p { color: var(--text-dim); max-width: 520px; margin: 0 auto 30px; font-size: 1.05rem; }
.cta-actions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 16px; justify-content: center; }

/* ---------- 20. RESPONSIVE TWEAKS ---------- */

/* Tablet & below */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .section { padding: 80px 0; }
  .hero .row { min-height: auto !important; }
  .hero-content { text-align: center; display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; }
  .hero-eyebrow, .hero-cta, .hero-socials { justify-content: center; }
  .hero-title, .hero-sub { margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
  .hero-visual { margin-top: 50px; }
  .about-img-wrap { margin-bottom: 56px; }
  .footer-top { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; }
  .scroll-indicator { display: none; }
}

/* Landscape phones / small tablets */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .section { padding: 70px 0; }
  .container { padding-left: 22px; padding-right: 22px; }
  .hero { padding-top: 90px; }
  .hero .row { padding-top: 0 !important; padding-bottom: 30px !important; }
  .hero-eyebrow { font-size: .82rem; }
  .section-title { font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 7vw, 2.4rem); }
  .timeline-content { padding: 20px; }
}

/* Phones */
@media (max-width: 575px) {
  .section { padding: 60px 0; }
  .container { padding-left: 18px; padding-right: 18px; }
  .about-info-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hero-cta { flex-direction: column; width: 100%; }
  .hero-cta .btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
  .hero-socials a { width: 42px; height: 42px; font-size: 1rem; }
  .hero-card { max-width: 300px; padding: 26px; }
  .hero-avatar { width: 140px; height: 140px; }
  .avatar-initials { font-size: 2.8rem; }
  .contact-form { padding: 20px; }
  .service-card { padding: 28px 22px; }
  .footer-nav { gap: 14px; }
  .marquee-track span { font-size: 1.15rem; }
  .marquee-track { gap: 18px; }
  .cta-inner { padding: 44px 22px; }
  .cta-actions { flex-direction: column; }
  .cta-actions .btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
  .price-card { padding: 32px 24px; }
  .testi-card { width: 300px; padding: 24px; }
  .back-to-top { width: 46px; height: 46px; bottom: 18px; right: 18px; }
  /* Disable heavy hover transforms on touch screens to avoid layout shift */
  .tilt { transform: none !important; }
}

/* Very small phones */
@media (max-width: 360px) {
  .hero-title { font-size: 1.85rem; }
  .brand-text { display: none; }
}

/* Reduced motion */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *, *::before, *::after { animation-duration: .001ms !important; transition-duration: .001ms !important; }
  html { scroll-behavior: auto; }
}