
html[data-theme="dark"]{
  --ink: #e8eefc;
  --ink-dim: #c7d2ff;
  --card: #0e162e;
  --edge: #3a52a0;
  --bg-0: #0b1020;
  --bg-1: #101735;
  --glow: #5b7bff;
}

html{scroll-behavior:smooth}
body{
  color: var(--ink);
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
}

/* Wider canvas with breathing room */
.wrap{max-width: 1200px; margin-inline:auto; padding-inline: 28px}

/* Sticky, translucent header with pill nav */
header[role="banner"]{
  position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 80;
  backdrop-filter: saturate(130%) blur(10px);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(10,16,40,.75), rgba(10,16,40,.45));
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(120,160,255,.12);
}
.masthead{display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; gap:20px; padding-block:12px}
.brand{display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px}
.brand img{height:34px; width:auto; filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 10px rgba(80,120,255,.25))}

nav[aria-label="Primary"] ul{display:flex; gap:18px; margin:0; padding:0; list-style:none; flex-wrap:wrap}
nav[aria-label="Primary"] a{
  display:inline-block; padding:10px 12px; border-radius:999px;
  text-decoration:none; color:inherit; opacity:.96;
  transition: transform .12s ease, background-color .12s ease, opacity .12s ease;
}
nav[aria-label="Primary"] a:hover{opacity:1; transform: translateY(-1px); background: rgba(120,160,255,.10)}
nav[aria-label="Primary"] a.active{background: rgba(120,160,255,.16); box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(120,160,255,.25)}

/* Typography */
h1{font-size: clamp(30px, 2.2vw + 1rem, 44px); line-height:1.14; margin: 18px 0 10px}
h2{font-size: clamp(20px, 1.1vw + .9rem, 26px); line-height:1.22; margin: 12px 0 8px}
p, li{color: var(--ink); line-height:1.7}
.muted{color: var(--ink-dim)}

/* Free‑flowing sections: remove heavy card boxes */
.card{
  background: transparent !important;
  border: 0 !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
}

/* Instead, use gentle separators and spacing */
.grid{display: grid; gap: 26px}
@media (min-width: 760px){
  .grid{grid-template-columns: repeat(12, minmax(0,1fr))}
  .grid > * {grid-column: span 6}
}
/* Each item gets a soft halo and bottom divider, not a box */
.grid > * > .pair{
  padding: 14px 0 20px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(140,180,255,.18);
}
.grid > *:last-child > .pair{border-bottom: 0}

.pair{display:flex; gap:14px; align-items:flex-start}
.pair img{width:32px; height:32px; filter: drop-shadow(0 0 10px rgba(120,160,255,.28))}

/* Document tiles and modal: lighten surfaces, keep readability */
[class*="tile"], [data-pdf], .doc, .document-card{
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(18,26,52,.35), rgba(16,22,44,.25)) !important;
  border: 0 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.40) !important;
  border-radius: 16px !important;
}
.modal[open]{backdrop-filter: blur(3px)}

/* Subtle section glow on first block only */
main.wrap > :first-child{
  /* remove legacy white outline box & extra padding */
  background: transparent;
  padding: 0;
  border-radius: 0;
  box-shadow: none;
}

/* Links */
a:not([class]){color: inherit; text-decoration-color: rgba(160,200,255,.6); text-underline-offset: 2px}
a:not([class]):hover{opacity:.96}

/* HR divider */
hr{border:0; height:1px; background:linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(120,160,255,.22), transparent); margin:24px 0}



/* === Home page layout (no borders, arcane bands) === */
.home .hero{
  position: relative;
  padding: clamp(32px, 4vw, 80px) 0 clamp(16px, 2vw, 32px);
  background:
    radial-gradient(1200px 600px at 120% -20%, rgba(120,160,255,.16), transparent 40%),
    radial-gradient(1000px 500px at -10% 20%, rgba(80,140,255,.12), transparent 40%);
  border-radius: 20px;
}
.hero .sub{font-size: clamp(16px, .9vw + .8rem, 20px); color: var(--ink-dim); max-width: 62ch}
.cta-row{display:flex; gap:12px; flex-wrap:wrap; margin-top: 14px}
.btn{cursor:pointer; text-decoration:none}
.btn.pill{
  border-radius:999px; padding:12px 16px;
  background: radial-gradient(120% 120% at 120% -20%, rgba(120,160,255,.26), rgba(120,160,255,.18));
  color: var(--ink);
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(140,180,255,.28), 0 10px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.35);
  transition: transform .12s ease;
}
.btn.pill:hover{transform: translateY(-1px)}
.btn.ghost{
  border-radius:999px; padding:12px 16px;
  background: rgba(120,160,255,.08);
  color: var(--ink);
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(140,180,255,.22);
}

/* Bands: full-bleed feel without boxes */
.band{margin-top: clamp(26px, 4vw, 48px)}
.band .band-inner{
  padding: clamp(16px, 2vw, 28px);
  border-radius: 20px;
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(18,26,52,.60), rgba(16,22,44,.55)),
    radial-gradient(1200px 600px at 120% -20%, rgba(120,160,255,.10), transparent 40%);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 48px rgba(0,0,0,.45);
}
.features .band-inner{display:grid; gap:22px}
@media (min-width: 840px){
  .features .band-inner{grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0,1fr))}
}
.f{display:flex; gap:14px}
.f img{width:36px; height:36px; filter: drop-shadow(0 0 12px rgba(120,160,255,.32))}
.f h2{margin:2px 0 6px}

/* Quick links — flowing tiles without borders */
.grid-3{display:grid; gap:16px}
@media (min-width: 840px){ .grid-3{grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0,1fr))} }
.q{
  display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:4px; padding:16px 18px; border-radius:16px;
  text-decoration:none; color:var(--ink);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(18,26,52,.45), rgba(16,22,44,.35));
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.40);
  transition: transform .12s ease, box-shadow .12s ease, filter .12s ease;
}
.q .kicker{font-size:12px; letter-spacing:.3px; text-transform:uppercase; color: var(--ink-dim)}
.q .hint{color: var(--ink-dim); font-size: 14px}
.q:hover{transform: translateY(-2px); filter: drop-shadow(0 0 10px rgba(120,160,255,.22))}

/* Callout */
.callout .band-inner{ text-align:center }
.callout .cta-row{ justify-content:center }


/* Legacy content smoothing on Home */
.home.legacy .card,
.home.legacy [class*="card"]{
  background: transparent !important;
  border: 0 !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
}
.home.legacy section, 
.home.legacy .section, 
.home.legacy .wrap-inner{
  border: 0 !important;
}



/* === Home Rev3: restructure with original content preserved === */
.home.rev3 .hero--rev3{
  padding: clamp(44px, 6vw, 128px) 0 clamp(24px, 3vw, 48px);
  background:
    radial-gradient(1200px 600px at 120% -20%, rgba(120,160,255,.18), transparent 40%),
    radial-gradient(1000px 500px at -10% 20%, rgba(80,140,255,.12), transparent 40%);
  border-radius: 20px;
}
.home.rev3 .features--rev3 .band-inner{display:grid; gap:22px}
@media (min-width: 880px){
  .home.rev3 .features--rev3 .band-inner{grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0,1fr))}
}
.home.rev3 .content-flow{
  /* strip borders/boxes from legacy nodes and create breathing rhythm */
  --flow: 18px;
}
.home.rev3 .content-flow > * + *{margin-top: var(--flow)}
.home.rev3 .content-flow h1,
.home.rev3 .content-flow h2,
.home.rev3 .content-flow h3{margin-top: calc(var(--flow) * 1.2)}
.home.rev3 .content-flow .card,
.home.rev3 .content-flow [class*="card"],
.home.rev3 .content-flow [class*="box"],
.home.rev3 .content-flow [class*="panel"]{
  background: transparent !important;
  border: 0 !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
}
.home.rev3 .legacy-content .band-inner{
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(18,26,52,.58), rgba(16,22,44,.50)),
    radial-gradient(1200px 600px at 120% -20%, rgba(120,160,255,.08), transparent 40%);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 48px rgba(0,0,0,.45);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: clamp(16px, 2vw, 28px);
}
/* Keep readable ink */
.home.rev3 .content-flow, 
.home.rev3 .content-flow p, 
.home.rev3 .content-flow li{color: var(--ink)}

/* Spacing + hover affordances for quicklinks remain from v2 */



/* === Immersive Narrative Homepage (no CTAs/links added) === */
.home.immersive .story{
  display:block;
  margin-top: clamp(18px, 3vw, 36px);
}
.home.immersive .slice{
  position: relative;
  /* less vertical gap between sections */
  margin: clamp(8px, 1.8vw, 20px) 0;
  padding: 0;
  border: 0;
}
.home.immersive .slice-inner{
  padding: clamp(10px, 2vw, 18px) clamp(8px, 1.8vw, 16px);
  border-radius: 18px;
  background:
    radial-gradient(900px 420px at 110% -10%, rgba(120,160,255,.10), transparent 40%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(18,26,52,.55), rgba(16,22,44,.45));
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.38);
}
/* Alternate glow intensity to avoid a repetitive feel */
.home.immersive .slice:nth-of-type(2n) .slice-inner{
  background:
    radial-gradient(900px 420px at -10% 10%, rgba(120,160,255,.08), transparent 40%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(18,26,52,.48), rgba(16,22,44,.40));
}
/* Typography & readability */
.home.immersive .slice-inner p{ 
  color: var(--ink);
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin: 0;
}
/* First paragraph gets a lede treatment (styling only) */
.home.immersive .slice:first-of-type .slice-inner p{
  font-size: clamp(18px, 1.1vw + .95rem, 22px);
}
/* Optional drop cap for the very first paragraph */
.home.immersive .slice:first-of-type .slice-inner p::first-letter{
  float: left;
  font-size: 2.6em;
  line-height: .9;
  padding-right: .06em;
  color: var(--glow);
  font-weight: 700;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 8px rgba(120,160,255,.3));
}
/* Headings & other blocks preserved if present */
.home.immersive .slice-inner h1,
.home.immersive .slice-inner h2,
.home.immersive .slice-inner h3{margin: 0 0 8px; color: var(--header-text)}
.home.immersive .slice-inner ul, 
.home.immersive .slice-inner ol{margin: 6px 0 0 1.2em}
.home.immersive .slice-inner img{max-width:100%; height:auto; display:block; margin: 6px 0}

/* Remove any residual borders from legacy classes inside */
.home.immersive .slice-inner .card,
.home.immersive .slice-inner [class*="card"],
.home.immersive .slice-inner [class*="box"],
.home.immersive .slice-inner [class*="panel"]{
  background: transparent !important;
  border: 0 !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
}



/* === Immersive (Strict) — No extra CTAs/links injected === */
.home.immersive.strict .story{margin-top: clamp(18px, 3vw, 36px)}
.home.immersive.strict .slice{position:relative; margin: clamp(60px, 8vw, 140px) 0}
.home.immersive.strict .slice-inner{
  padding: clamp(10px, 2vw, 18px) clamp(8px, 1.8vw, 16px);
  border-radius: 18px;
  background:
    radial-gradient(900px 420px at 110% -10%, rgba(120,160,255,.10), transparent 40%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(18,26,52,.55), rgba(16,22,44,.45));
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.38);
}
.home.immersive.strict .slice:nth-of-type(2n) .slice-inner{
  background:
    radial-gradient(900px 420px at -10% 10%, rgba(120,160,255,.08), transparent 40%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(18,26,52,.48), rgba(16,22,44,.40));
}
.home.immersive.strict .slice-inner p,
.home.immersive.strict .slice-inner li{color: var(--ink); line-height:1.75; margin:0}
.home.immersive.strict .slice-inner h1,
.home.immersive.strict .slice-inner h2,
.home.immersive.strict .slice-inner h3{margin: 0 0 8px; color: var(--ink)}
.home.immersive.strict .slice-inner img{max-width:100%; height:auto; display:block; margin: 6px 0}

/* Remove any legacy borders/shadows that might sneak in */
.home.immersive.strict .slice-inner .card,
.home.immersive.strict .slice-inner [class*="card"],
.home.immersive.strict .slice-inner [class*="box"],
.home.immersive.strict .slice-inner [class*="panel"]{
  background: transparent !important;
  border: 0 !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
}


/* Subtle marker styling for retained headings */
.home.immersive.strict.curated .slice-inner h2{
  opacity:.9;
  letter-spacing:.2px;
}
.home.immersive.strict.curated .slice-inner h2:after{
  content:"";
  display:block;
  margin-top:8px;
  height:1px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(120,160,255,.22), transparent);
}


/* === Site-wide immersive narrative wrappers === */
main.wrap.immersive.site-wide .story{margin-top: clamp(18px, 3vw, 36px)}
main.wrap.immersive.site-wide .slice{position:relative; margin: clamp(12px, 2.6vw, 28px) 0}
main.wrap.immersive.site-wide .slice-inner{
  padding: clamp(10px, 2vw, 18px) clamp(8px, 1.8vw, 16px);
  border-radius: 18px;
  background:
    radial-gradient(900px 420px at 110% -10%, rgba(120,160,255,.10), transparent 40%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(18,26,52,.55), rgba(16,22,44,.45));
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.38);
}
main.wrap.immersive.site-wide .slice:nth-of-type(2n) .slice-inner{
  background:
    radial-gradient(900px 420px at -10% 10%, rgba(120,160,255,.08), transparent 40%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(18,26,52,.48), rgba(16,22,44,.40));
}
main.wrap.immersive.site-wide .slice-inner p,
main.wrap.immersive.site-wide .slice-inner li{color: var(--ink); line-height:1.75; margin:0}
main.wrap.immersive.site-wide .slice-inner h1,
main.wrap.immersive.site-wide .slice-inner h2,
main.wrap.immersive.site-wide .slice-inner h3{margin: 0 0 8px; color: var(--ink)}
main.wrap.immersive.site-wide .slice-inner img{max-width:100%; height:auto; display:block; margin: 6px 0}


/* Demo gallery */
.demo-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 2rem 0;
  display: grid;
  gap: 2rem;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));
}
.demo-item img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 220px;
  max-width: 100%;
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: block;
  margin: 0 auto 0.75rem;
  object-fit: cover;
}
.demo-item p {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

/* Links + timeline layout */
.links-layout {
  display: grid;
  gap: 2rem;
}
@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .links-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }
}
.quick-links-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 1rem 0 0 0;
}
.quick-links-list li + li {
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
}
.timeline-image {
  max-width: 100%;
  border-radius: 8px;
  display: block;
  margin-top: 1rem;
}

/* Added enhancements */
..home #hero {
  position: relative;
  /* tighter hero so content starts higher */
  padding: clamp(20px, 3vw, 48px) 0 clamp(12px, 2vw, 24px);
  background:
    radial-gradient(1200px 600px at 120% -20%, rgba(120,160,255,.16), transparent 40%),
    radial-gradient(1000px 500px at -10% 20%, rgba(80,140,255,.12), transparent 40%);
  border-radius: 20px;
}
#hero .hero-subtitle {
  font-size: clamp(16px, .9vw + .8rem, 20px);
  color: var(--ink-dim);
  max-width: 62ch;
}
.home.immersive .slice-inner,
main.wrap.immersive.site-wide .slice-inner {
  /* keep subtle inner padding but remove card look */
  background: transparent !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
  border-radius: 0 !important;
  border: 0 !important;
}

/* === Technologies page layout & visuals === */

.tech-page .page-title{
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.tech-page .lede{
  max-width: 70ch;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  color: var(--ink-dim);
}

/* Tech cards grid */
.tech-grid{
  display:grid;
  gap:18px;
  margin-top: 8px;
}
@media (min-width: 860px){
  .tech-grid{
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  }
}
@media (max-width: 600px){
  .tech-grid{
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
  }
}

.tech-card{
  position:relative;
  padding:16px 16px 18px;
  border-radius:18px;
  background:
    linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(102,168,255,0.98), rgba(60,126,230,0.99));
  box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.60);
  border: 1px solid rgba(91,123,255,.40);
  overflow:hidden;
  transition: transform .18s ease, box-shadow .18s ease, border-color .18s ease, background .18s ease;
}
.tech-card::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset:-20%;
  opacity:0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at top left, rgba(91,123,255,.35), transparent 55%);
  transition: opacity .20s ease;
  pointer-events:none;
}
.tech-card:hover{
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 26px 60px rgba(0,0,0,.75);
  border-color: rgba(132,162,255,.85);
}
.tech-card:hover::before{
  opacity:1;
}

.tech-card-header{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:12px;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.tech-tagline{
  margin:0;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--ink-dim);
}

/* Simple icon chips instead of vendor logos */
.tech-icon{
  width:42px;
  height:42px;
  border-radius:14px;
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  font-size:18px;
  font-weight:600;
  letter-spacing:.03em;
  box-shadow: 0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,.75);
}
.tech-android{
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 20% 0, #a4c639, #4b8b1e);
}
.tech-compose{
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 20% 0, #55e0ff, #3054ff);
}
.tech-aws{
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 20% 0, #ffe082, #ff9800);
}
.tech-room{
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 20% 0, #ffab91, #ff7043);
}
.tech-python{
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 20% 0, #ffd54f, #1976d2);
}
.tech-webflow{
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 20% 0, #c5b3ff, #673ab7);
}

/* Architecture band */
.architecture-section.band{
  margin-top: 24px;
}
.architecture-layout{
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  gap:18px;
}
.architecture-copy p{
  color: var(--ink-dim);
}
.architecture-figure{
  margin:0;
}
.architecture-figure img{
  max-width:100%;
  height:auto;
  border-radius:20px;
  display:block;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 48px rgba(0,0,0,.60);
}
.architecture-figure figcaption{
  margin-top:8px;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--ink-dim);
  text-align:center;
}
@media (min-width: 900px){
  .architecture-layout{
    flex-direction:row;
    align-items:center;
    gap:26px;
  }
  .architecture-copy{
    flex: 1 1 0;
  }
  .architecture-figure{
    flex: 1 1 0;
  }
}

/* === Soft scroll-in animations === */

.reveal-up{
  opacity:0;
  transform: translateY(80px);
  transition: opacity .9s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1), transform .9s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1);
}
.reveal-up.is-visible{
  opacity:1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}


/* Directional variants for home hero + slice headers */
.slide-from-left.reveal-up{
  transform: translateX(-140px);
}
.slide-from-right.reveal-up{
  transform: translateX(140px);
}
.slide-from-left.reveal-up.is-visible,
.slide-from-right.reveal-up.is-visible{
  transform: translateX(0);
}

/* Staggered reveal delays */
.reveal-delay-1{
  transition-delay: .15s;
}
.reveal-delay-2{
  transition-delay: .3s;
}
.reveal-delay-3{
  transition-delay: .45s;
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
  .reveal-up,
  .slide-from-left.reveal-up,
  .slide-from-right.reveal-up{
    opacity: 1 !important;
    transform: none !important;
    transition: none !important;
  }
}


/* === Full-width feel: remove boxed wrap background === */
.wrap{
  background: transparent !important;
  border-radius: 0 !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
}

/* === Home slices: dramatic spacing & alternating slide directions === */
.home.immersive .story{
  margin-top: clamp(24px, 4vw, 48px);
}

.home.immersive .slice{
  position: relative;
  margin: clamp(60px, 10vh, 160px) 0 !important;
}

/* Alternate slide-in direction for each slice block on the home page */
.home.immersive .story .slice:nth-of-type(odd) .slice-inner.reveal-up{
  transform: translateX(-220px);
}
.home.immersive .story .slice:nth-of-type(even) .slice-inner.reveal-up{
  transform: translateX(220px);
}
.home.immersive .story .slice .slice-inner.reveal-up.is-visible{
  transform: translateX(0);
}

/* Ensure slice headings inside animated blocks inherit the motion */
.home.immersive .story .slice .slice-inner.reveal-up h2{
  margin-top: 0;
}

/* Respect reduced motion preference for these too */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
  .home.immersive .story .slice .slice-inner.reveal-up{
    transform: none !important;
  }
}


/* === Global: remove boxy slice-inner background/frame for full-page feel === */
.slice-inner{
  background: transparent !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
  border-radius: 0 !important;
  border: 0 !important;
}


/* === Hybrid hero card + carousel styling === */

.hero-section .hero-card{
  position: relative;
  padding: clamp(22px, 3vw, 30px) clamp(22px, 3.5vw, 36px);
  border-radius: 22px;
  background:
    radial-gradient(900px 420px at 110% -10%, rgba(120,160,255,.18), transparent 40%),
    radial-gradient(900px 420px at -10% 80%, rgba(90,120,255,.12), transparent 40%),
    linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(102,168,255,0.98), rgba(60,126,230,0.99));
  box-shadow: 0 26px 80px rgba(0,0,0,.82);
  border: 1px solid rgba(124,152,255,.55);
  overflow:hidden;
}

.hero-card-chip{
  position:absolute;
  top:14px;
  left:16px;
  width:34px;
  height:34px;
  border-radius:12px;
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  font-size:18px;
  background: rgba(8,14,36,.92);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px rgba(124,152,255,.65), 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.8);
}

.hero-card h1{
  margin-left: 52px;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.hero-card .hero-subtitle{
  margin-left: 52px;
  margin-top: 0;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  color: var(--ink-dim);
}

.hero-intro-copy{
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--ink-dim);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* Hero carousel layout */
.hero-carousel-section .slice-inner{
  border-radius: 22px;
  background:
    linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(102,168,255,0.98), rgba(60,126,230,0.99));
  box-shadow: 0 22px 70px rgba(0,0,0,.85);
  border: 1px solid rgba(124,152,255,.5);
}

.hero-carousel{
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.hero-carousel-track{
  display:flex;
  gap: 18px;
  overflow-x:auto;
  scroll-snap-type:x mandatory;
  padding: 14px 4px 10px;
  scroll-behavior:smooth;
}

.hero-carousel-track::-webkit-scrollbar{
  height: 6px;
}
.hero-carousel-track::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb{
  background: rgba(124,152,255,.55);
  border-radius: 999px;
}

.hero-carousel-card{
  position: relative;
  min-width: min(260px, 80vw);
  max-width: 300px;
  padding: 16px 16px 18px;
  border-radius: 18px;
  background:
    linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(102,168,255,0.98), rgba(60,126,230,0.99));
  box-shadow: 0 18px 46px rgba(0,0,0,.78);
  border: 1px solid rgba(91,123,255,.45);
  scroll-snap-align: center;
  transition:
    transform .18s ease-out,
    box-shadow .18s ease-out,
    border-color .18s ease-out,
    background .18s ease-out,
    opacity .18s ease-out;
  opacity:.72;
}

.hero-carousel-card .hero-card-chip{
  position: static;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  width: 30px;
  height: 30px;
  font-size: 16px;
  border-radius: 999px;
}

.hero-carousel-card h3{
  margin: 0 0 4px;
  font-size: 16px;
}
.hero-card-tagline{
  margin:0 0 8px;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--ink-dim);
}
.hero-card-body{
  margin:0;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--ink-dim);
}

/* Active card emphasis */
.hero-carousel-card.is-active{
  opacity:1;
  transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.03);
  box-shadow: 0 26px 70px rgba(0,0,0,.95);
  border-color: rgba(159,190,255,.95);
}

/* Carousel nav buttons */
.hero-carousel-nav{
  border:none;
  background: rgba(6,10,28,.9);
  color: var(--ink);
  width:32px;
  height:32px;
  border-radius:999px;
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  font-size:18px;
  cursor:pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px rgba(124,152,255,.6), 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.9);
  transition: background .15s ease-out, transform .15s ease-out, box-shadow .15s ease-out;
}
.hero-carousel-nav:hover{
  background: rgba(18,26,60,1);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 34px rgba(0,0,0,.95);
}

@media (max-width: 720px){
  .hero-carousel{
    gap: 8px;
  }
  .hero-carousel-nav{
    display:none;
  }
  .hero-card h1,
  .hero-card .hero-subtitle{
    margin-left: 0;
  }
  .hero-card-chip{
    position: static;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
  }
}


/* === Alternating timeline cards with status bars === */

.timeline-section .slice-inner{
  position:relative;
}

.timeline-shell{
  position:relative;
  margin-top: 8px;
  padding: 20px 0 10px;
}

.timeline-line{
  position:absolute;
  left:50%;
  top:0;
  bottom:0;
  width:3px;
  transform:translateX(-50%);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(124,152,255,.2), rgba(124,152,255,.85), rgba(124,152,255,.2));
  box-shadow: 0 0 18px rgba(124,152,255,.6);
  pointer-events:none;
}

.timeline-rows{
  position:relative;
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  gap: 14px;
}

.timeline-row{
  position:relative;
  display:flex;
  align-items:flex-start;
  gap: 16px;
}

.timeline-row[data-side="left"]{
  justify-content:flex-start;
}
.timeline-row[data-side="right"]{
  justify-content:flex-end;
}

/* Node aligned on center line */
.timeline-node{
  position:absolute;
  left:50%;
  transform:translateX(-50%);
  width:16px;
  height:16px;
  border-radius:999px;
  background: #9ab0ff;
  box-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(154,176,255,.9);
}

/* Card container that matches hero/tech style but more compact */
.timeline-card{
  position:relative;
  max-width: 420px;
  padding: 14px 14px 16px;
  border-radius: 18px;
  background:
    linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(102,168,255,0.98), rgba(60,126,230,0.99));
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,.82);
  border: 1px solid rgba(124,152,255,.55);
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  gap:4px;
}

.timeline-card .hero-card-chip{
  position: static;
  width:28px;
  height:28px;
  font-size:15px;
  border-radius:999px;
  margin-bottom:4px;
}

.timeline-card h3{
  margin:0 0 2px;
  font-size: 15px;
}

.timeline-date{
  margin:0 0 6px;
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--ink-dim);
}

/* Status pill bar */
.timeline-status-pill{
  align-self:flex-start;
  margin-top:4px;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight:600;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  letter-spacing:.08em;
  border:1px solid transparent;
  box-shadow:0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,.04), 0 0 16px rgba(0,0,0,.7);
}

.timeline-status-pill.completed{
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #00d88a, #00ffb0);
  border-color: rgba(0,255,176,.9);
  box-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(0,255,176,.75);
  color:#021a10;
}

.timeline-status-pill.not-completed{
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #ff4b4b, #ff7a5f);
  border-color: rgba(255,122,111,.9);
  box-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(255,105,105,.8);
  color:#2b0505;
}

/* Responsive: collapse to single column on small screens */
@media (max-width: 780px){
  .timeline-line{
    left:12px;
    transform:none;
  }
  .timeline-node{
    left:12px;
    transform:none;
  }
  .timeline-row{
    justify-content:flex-start !important;
    padding-left: 32px;
  }
  .timeline-card{
    max-width: 100%;
  }
}

.timeline-status-pill.in-progress{
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #ffce3a, #ffb300);
  border-color: rgba(255,200,80,.9);
  box-shadow:0 0 14px rgba(255,200,80,.8);
  color:#3a2400;
}


/* === Home info panel: merged Sponsor + Quick Links === */

.home-info-panel{
  position:relative;
  border-radius: 22px;
  background:
    radial-gradient(900px 420px at 110% -10%, rgba(120,160,255,.16), transparent 40%),
    radial-gradient(900px 420px at -10% 80%, rgba(90,120,255,.12), transparent 40%),
    linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(102,168,255,0.98), rgba(60,126,230,0.99));
  box-shadow: 0 26px 80px rgba(0,0,0,.82);
  border: 1px solid rgba(124,152,255,.55);
  overflow:hidden;
  padding: 18px 18px 20px;
}

.home-info-layout{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.1fr) minmax(0, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  align-items:flex-start;
}

.home-info-col{
  position:relative;
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  gap: 8px;
}

.home-info-col .hero-card-chip{
  position: static;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  width: 30px;
  height: 30px;
  font-size: 16px;
  border-radius: 999px;
}

.home-info-col h2{
  margin: 0 0 6px;
  font-size: 18px;
}

.home-info-col p{
  margin: 0 0 10px;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--ink-dim);
}

/* Quick links styling inside the panel */
.home-info-col .quick-links-list{
  list-style:none;
  padding:0;
  margin:0;
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  gap:4px;
}

.home-info-col .quick-links-list a{
  font-size: 14px;
  text-decoration:none;
  color: var(--ink);
  opacity:.9;
}

.home-info-col .quick-links-list a:hover{
  text-decoration:underline;
  opacity:1;
}

/* Pill-style external link button */
.pill-link{
  align-self:flex-start;
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(159,190,255,.9);
  background: rgba(12,20,54,.9);
  font-size: 13px;
  text-decoration:none;
  color: var(--ink);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.85);
  transition:
    background .18s ease-out,
    transform .18s ease-out,
    box-shadow .18s ease-out,
    border-color .18s ease-out;
}

.pill-link:hover{
  background: rgba(28,46,104,1);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.95);
  border-color: rgba(191,210,255,1);
}

@media (max-width: 840px){
  .home-info-layout{
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
    gap: 16px;
  }
}


/* === Project page visual overhaul === */

.project-page .story{
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  gap: 22px;
}

/* Hero card at top of project page */
.project-hero-card{
  position:relative;
  padding: clamp(22px, 3vw, 30px) clamp(22px, 3.5vw, 36px);
  border-radius: 22px;
  background:
    radial-gradient(900px 420px at 110% -10%, rgba(120,160,255,.18), transparent 40%),
    radial-gradient(900px 420px at -10% 80%, rgba(90,120,255,.12), transparent 40%),
    linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(102,168,255,0.98), rgba(60,126,230,0.99));
  box-shadow: 0 26px 80px rgba(0,0,0,.82);
  border: 1px solid rgba(124,152,255,.55);
  overflow:hidden;
}

.project-hero-card .hero-card-chip{
  position:absolute;
  top:16px;
  left:18px;
  width:34px;
  height:34px;
  border-radius:12px;
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  font-size:18px;
  background: rgba(8,14,36,.92);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px rgba(124,152,255,.65), 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.8);
}

.project-hero-card h1{
  margin-left: 56px;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.project-hero-tagline{
  margin: 0 0 10px;
  margin-left: 56px;
  color: var(--ink-dim);
  max-width: 60ch;
}

.project-hero-meta{
  display:flex;
  flex-wrap:wrap;
  gap: 6px;
  margin-left: 56px;
}

.project-pill{
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius:999px;
  font-size: 11px;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  letter-spacing:.08em;
  border:1px solid rgba(159,190,255,.85);
  background: rgba(8,14,36,.95);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0,0,0,.85);
}

/* Project content grid */
.project-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 18px;
  margin-top: 6px;
}

.project-card{
  position:relative;
  padding: 16px 16px 18px;
  border-radius: 18px;
  background:
    linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(102,168,255,0.98), rgba(60,126,230,0.99));
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,.82);
  border: 1px solid rgba(124,152,255,.55);
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  gap: 6px;
  transition:
    transform .18s ease-out,
    box-shadow .18s ease-out,
    border-color .18s ease-out,
    background .18s ease-out;
}

.project-card h2{
  margin: 0 0 4px;
  font-size: 17px;
}

.project-card p,
.project-card ul{
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--ink-dim);
}

.project-card ul{
  padding-left: 18px;
}

/* Hover lift for project cards */
.project-card:hover{
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 26px 70px rgba(0,0,0,.9);
  border-color: rgba(159,190,255,.95);
  background:
    linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(102,168,255,0.98), rgba(60,126,230,0.99));
}

/* Responsive: stack project cards on small screens */
@media (max-width: 900px){
  .project-grid{
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
  }
  .project-hero-card h1,
  .project-hero-tagline,
  .project-hero-meta{
    margin-left: 0;
  }
  .project-hero-card .hero-card-chip{
    position: static;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
  }
}


/* === Project page: chapter-based narrative layout === */

.project-page .project-story{
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  gap: 20px;
}

/* Chapter general card styling */
.project-chapter-card{
  position:relative;
  border-radius: 22px;
  background:
    linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(102,168,255,0.98), rgba(60,126,230,0.99));
  box-shadow: 0 24px 70px rgba(0,0,0,.88);
  border: 1px solid rgba(124,152,255,.65);
  padding: clamp(20px, 2.4vw, 26px) clamp(20px, 3vw, 32px);
}

.project-chapter .hero-card-chip{
  position:absolute;
  top:16px;
  left:18px;
  width:32px;
  height:32px;
  border-radius:12px;
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  font-size:18px;
  background: rgba(8,14,36,.95);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px rgba(124,152,255,.65), 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.8);
}

.project-chapter-intro .hero-card-chip{
  top:18px;
}

.project-chapter-intro .chapter-title{
  margin-left: 56px;
}
.project-chapter-intro .chapter-lead,
.project-chapter-intro .chapter-highlights{
  margin-left: 56px;
}

.chapter-kicker{
  margin: 0 0 4px;
  font-size: 11px;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  letter-spacing:.16em;
  color: rgba(191,210,255,.75);
}

.chapter-title{
  margin: 0 0 8px;
}

.chapter-lead{
  margin:0 0 10px;
  color: var(--ink-dim);
}

.chapter-highlights{
  display:flex;
  flex-wrap:wrap;
  gap: 6px;
}

.chapter-pill{
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius:999px;
  font-size: 11px;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  letter-spacing:.08em;
  border:1px solid rgba(159,190,255,.85);
  background: rgba(8,14,36,.98);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0,0,0,.85);
}

/* Generic chapter layouts */
.chapter-layout{
  margin-top: 6px;
}

.chapter-layout.two-column{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.1fr) minmax(0, 1fr);
  gap: 18px;
}

.chapter-layout.feature-rows{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 14px;
  margin-top: 8px;
}

.chapter-layout.stretch-tags{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 14px;
  margin-top: 8px;
}

.chapter-column{
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  gap: 4px;
}

.chapter-points ul{
  margin:0;
  padding-left: 18px;
}

/* Mini feature cards used inside chapters */
.mini-feature-card,
.tag-card{
  border-radius: 16px;
  background:
    linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(102,168,255,0.98), rgba(60,126,230,0.99));
  box-shadow: 0 16px 46px rgba(0,0,0,.85);
  border: 1px solid rgba(98,130,245,.7);
  padding: 10px 12px 12px;
}

.mini-feature-card h3,
.tag-card h3{
  margin:0 0 4px;
  font-size: 14px;
}

.mini-feature-card ul,
.tag-card ul{
  margin:0;
  padding-left: 18px;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--ink-dim);
}

.chapter-footnote{
  margin-top: 10px;
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--ink-dim);
}

/* Responsive behavior */
@media (max-width: 960px){
  .chapter-layout.two-column{
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
  }
  .chapter-layout.feature-rows{
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
  }
  .chapter-layout.stretch-tags{
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
  }
  .project-chapter .hero-card-chip{
    position: static;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
  }
  .project-chapter-intro .chapter-title,
  .project-chapter-intro .chapter-lead,
  .project-chapter-intro .chapter-highlights{
    margin-left: 0;
  }
}


/* === Project page: Blueprint theme (medium intensity) === */

.project-page .blueprint-page{
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  gap: 20px;
}

/* Panel container */
.blueprint-panel{
  position:relative;
  border-radius: 22px;
  background:
    radial-gradient(900px 420px at 110% -10%, rgba(74,112,204,0.18), transparent 40%),
    radial-gradient(900px 420px at -10% 80%, rgba(64,92,196,0.14), transparent 40%),
    linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(102,168,255,0.98), rgba(60,126,230,0.99));
  box-shadow: 0 24px 70px rgba(0,0,0,0.9);
  border: 1px solid rgba(120,158,255,0.85);
  overflow:hidden;
  padding: clamp(18px, 2.4vw, 24px) clamp(20px, 3vw, 30px);
}

/* Faint grid overlay inside panel */
.blueprint-panel::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(transparent 11px, rgba(140,170,255,0.05) 12px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 11px, rgba(140,170,255,0.05) 12px);
  background-size: 12px 12px;
  opacity:0.35;
  pointer-events:none;
  mix-blend-mode:soft-light;
}

/* Wireframe corner brackets */
.blueprint-corners::before,
.blueprint-corners::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset:10px;
  border-radius:18px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(140,170,255,0.45);
  border-top:none;
  border-bottom:none;
  pointer-events:none;
}
.blueprint-corners::after{
  inset:16px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  border: 1px dashed rgba(140,170,255,0.32);
  border-left:none;
  border-right:none;
}

/* Header row */
.blueprint-header{
  position:relative;
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:space-between;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  z-index:1;
}

.blueprint-header-left{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.blueprint-icon{
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  width:30px;
  height:30px;
  border-radius:999px;
  font-size:16px;
  background: rgba(7,11,30,0.95);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px rgba(148,176,255,0.85), 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.86);
}

.blueprint-header-label{
  font-size: 11px;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  letter-spacing:0.18em;
  color: rgba(191,210,255,0.86);
}



/* Body */
.blueprint-body{
  position:relative;
  z-index:1;
}

.blueprint-body-hero{
  margin-top: 8px;
}

.blueprint-title{
  margin: 0 0 8px;
}

.blueprint-lead{
  margin:0 0 10px;
  color: var(--ink-dim);
}





/* Layouts inside panels */
.blueprint-layout{
  margin-top: 6px;
}

.blueprint-layout.two-col{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.1fr) minmax(0, 1fr);
  gap: 18px;
}

.blueprint-layout.three-col{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 16px;
  margin-top: 6px;
}

.blueprint-col{
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  gap: 6px;
}

.blueprint-spec-list ul{
  margin:0;
  padding-left: 18px;
  font-size:14px;
  color: var(--ink-dim);
}

/* Internal spec cards */
.spec-card{
  border-radius: 16px;
  background:
    linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(102,168,255,0.98), rgba(60,126,230,0.99));
  box-shadow: 0 16px 48px rgba(0,0,0,0.88);
  border: 1px solid rgba(106,138,245,0.8);
  padding: 10px 12px 12px;
}

.spec-card h3{
  margin:0 0 4px;
  font-size:14px;
}

.spec-card ul{
  margin:0;
  padding-left: 18px;
  font-size:13px;
  color: var(--ink-dim);
}

/* Footnote */
.blueprint-footnote{
  margin-top: 12px;
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--ink-dim);
}

/* Blueprint hero slight emphasis */
.blueprint-panel-hero .blueprint-panel{
  /* no-op; hero uses same class but we might boost margin in HTML */
}

/* Responsive behavior */
@media (max-width: 960px){
  .blueprint-layout.two-col{
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
  }
  .blueprint-layout.three-col{
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
  }
  .blueprint-header{
    flex-direction:column;
    align-items:flex-start;
  }
}


/* === Code & Demo page styling === */

.code-story{ gap:2px;
}

/* Hero for Code & Demo */
.code-hero-card{
  position:relative;
  padding: clamp(22px, 3vw, 30px) clamp(22px, 3.2vw, 34px);
  border-radius: 22px;
  background:
    radial-gradient(900px 420px at 110% -10%, rgba(120,160,255,.18), transparent 40%),
    radial-gradient(900px 420px at -10% 80%, rgba(90,120,255,.12), transparent 40%),
    linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(102,168,255,0.98), rgba(60,126,230,0.99));
  box-shadow: 0 26px 80px rgba(0,0,0,.82);
  border: 1px solid rgba(124,152,255,.55);
  overflow:hidden;
}

.code-hero-card .hero-card-chip{
  position:absolute;
  top:16px;
  left:18px;
  width:34px;
  height:34px;
  border-radius:12px;
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  font-size:18px;
  background: rgba(8,14,36,.92);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px rgba(124,152,255,.65), 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.8);
}

.code-hero-card h1{
  margin-left: 56px;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.code-hero-lead{
  margin: 0;
  margin-left: 56px;
  max-width: 60ch;
  color: var(--ink-dim);
}

/* Gallery wrapper */
.code-gallery-card{
  border-radius: 22px;
  background:
    linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(102,168,255,0.98), rgba(60,126,230,0.99));
  box-shadow: 0 22px 70px rgba(0,0,0,.85);
  border: 1px solid rgba(124,152,255,.5);
  padding: clamp(20px, 2.2vw, 26px) clamp(20px, 3vw, 32px);
}

.code-gallery-card h2{
  margin-top:0;
  margin-bottom:4px;
}
.code-gallery-lead{
  margin:0 0 12px;
  color: var(--ink-dim);
}

/* Demo grid */
.demo-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(320px, 1fr));
  gap: 16px;
  margin-top: 8px;
}

.demo-card{
  position:relative;
  border-radius: 18px;
  background:
    linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(102,168,255,0.98), rgba(60,126,230,0.99));
  box-shadow: 0 18px 48px rgba(0,0,0,.82);
  border: 1px solid rgba(124,152,255,.60);
  overflow:hidden;
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
}

/* Thumbnail: unified sizing */
.demo-thumb-wrap{
  position:relative;
  width:100%;
  max-height: 600px;
  overflow:hidden;
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
}
.demo-thumb-wrap img{
  max-width:100%;
  max-height:100%;
  width:auto;
  height:auto;
  object-fit:contain;
  display:block;
}

/* Caption */
.demo-card figcaption{
  padding: 10px 12px 12px;
}
.demo-card h3{
  margin:0 0 4px;
  font-size: 15px;
}
.demo-card p{
  margin:0;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--ink-dim);
}

/* Hover effect */
.demo-card:hover{
  box-shadow: 0 26px 70px rgba(0,0,0,.9);
  border-color: rgba(159,190,255,.95);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  transition:
    transform .18s ease-out,
    box-shadow .18s ease-out,
    border-color .18s ease-out;
}

/* Responsive hero alignment */
@media (max-width: 840px){
  .code-hero-card h1,
  .code-hero-lead{
    margin-left: 0;
  }
  .code-hero-card .hero-card-chip{
    position: static;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
  }
}


/* Contact Page Enhancements */
.contact-story{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:14px;}
.contact-hero-card{
  border-radius:22px;
  background:linear-gradient(160deg,rgba(10,16,40,.98),rgba(6,10,30,.98));
  box-shadow:0 26px 80px rgba(0,0,0,.82);
  border:1px solid rgba(124,152,255,.55);
  padding:28px;
  text-align:center;
}
.contact-grid-inner{
  border-radius:22px;
  background:linear-gradient(160deg,rgba(12,18,46,.96),rgba(6,10,30,.99));
  box-shadow:0 22px 70px rgba(0,0,0,.85);
  border:1px solid rgba(124,152,255,.5);
  padding:26px;
}
.contact-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(240px,1fr));
  gap:16px;
}
.contact-card{
  background:linear-gradient(160deg,rgba(18,26,52,.92),rgba(10,18,40,.98));
  border:1px solid rgba(124,152,255,.6);
  border-radius:18px;
  padding:14px;
  box-shadow:0 18px 48px rgba(0,0,0,.82);
}


/* === Decked Out: brighter card surfaces for key content === */
/* Homepage hero cards, roadmap timeline, project specs, and technologies grid */
.hero-carousel-card,
.timeline-card,
.spec-card,
.tech-card,
.contact-card {
  background:
    linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(102,168,255,0.98), rgba(60,126,230,0.99)) !important;
  border-color: rgba(142,200,255,0.92) !important;
}


/* === Even Brighter Card Surfaces (High‑Contrast Blue) === */
.hero-carousel-card,
.timeline-card,
.spec-card,
.tech-card,
.contact-card {
  background:
    linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(102,168,255,0.98), rgba(60,126,230,0.99)) !important;
  border-color: rgba(165,220,255,0.96) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 22px 55px rgba(0,0,0,0.75) !important;
}


/* === GLOBAL ENHANCEMENTS PACKAGE === */

/* 1. Softer swirl background for better contrast */
body::before,
body::after {
  opacity: 0.65 !important;
}

/* 2. Header hierarchy refinement */
.page-title, .hero-title {
  color: var(--header-text) !important;
  text-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(101,202,246,0.45);
}
section h2 {
  color: var(--ink-dim) !important;
}
.card h3 {
  color: var(--header-text) !important;
}

/* 3. Card inner glow */
.hero-carousel-card,
.timeline-card,
.spec-card,
.tech-card,
.contact-card {
  position: relative;
}
.hero-carousel-card::after,
.timeline-card::after,
.spec-card::after,
.tech-card::after,
.contact-card::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: inherit;
  pointer-events: none;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 30%, rgba(255,255,255,0.07), transparent 75%);
  opacity: 0.9;
}

/* 4. Blueprint/grid subtle texture */
.slice-inner {
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,0.015) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.015) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 32px 32px;
}

/* 5. Nav hover animation */
.nav-links a {
  position: relative;
}
.nav-links a::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  bottom: -4px;
  width: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--glow);
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}
.nav-links a:hover::after {
  width: 100%;
  left: 0;
}

/* 6. Subtle top strip on cards */
.hero-carousel-card::before,
.timeline-card::before,
.spec-card::before,
.tech-card::before,
.contact-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.12), transparent);
  border-radius: 18px 18px 0 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* 7. Differentiated timeline brightness */
.timeline-card {
  background:
    linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(102,168,255,0.98), rgba(60,126,230,0.99)) !important;
}

/* 8. CTA & link interactions */
a:hover {
  text-shadow: 0 0 6px rgba(101,202,246,0.65);
}


/* Force homepage headers colored */
.hero-subtitle,
.home-info-panel h2,
.home-info-col h2 {
  color: var(--header-text) !important;
  text-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(101,202,246,0.35);
}


/* Timeline & architecture section headers use full header effect */
.timeline-section .slice-inner > h2,
.architecture-copy > h2 {
  color: var(--header-text) !important;
  text-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(101,202,246,0.45);
}

/* Timeline event titles: keep colored but without glow */
.timeline-card h3 {
  text-shadow: none !important;
}


/* === Card-specific typography: white body text, dark-blue card titles === */
.hero-carousel-card,
.timeline-card,
.spec-card,
.tech-card,
.contact-card {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.hero-carousel-card h2,
.hero-carousel-card h3,
.timeline-card h3,
.spec-card h3,
.tech-card h2,
.contact-card h3 {
  color: #0F2C6A !important; /* darker blue than card bg, distinct from cyan headers */
  text-shadow: none !important;
}

/* === TEST OVERRIDE: FORCE ALL TEXT INSIDE CARDS TO BLACK === */
.hero-carousel-card *,
.timeline-card *,
.spec-card *,
.tech-card *,
.contact-card * {
    color: #000000 !important;
}


/* Home video card section */
.home-video-section {
  margin-top: 56px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}
.home-video-section .slice-inner {
  max-width: 960px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.video-card {
  background:
    linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(18,26,52,0.96), rgba(10,18,40,0.99));
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 20px 20px 24px;
  box-shadow: 0 18px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.85);
  border: 1px solid rgba(124,152,255,0.6);
}
.video-header {
  margin: 0 0 16px;
  font-size: clamp(20px, 1.2vw + 1rem, 26px);
  color: var(--header-text);
  text-align: left;
}
.video-frame-wrapper {
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.video-frame-wrapper iframe {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  border: 0;
}
