/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   SIDDHANT KUMAR — Ultra-Premium Portfolio
   Design System & Global Styles
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/* ── Custom Properties ─────────────────────────────────── */
:root {
  /* Colours */
  --c-midnight:   #060c1a;
  --c-navy:       #0b1530;
  --c-deep-blue:  #0d1f4a;
  --c-royal:      #122260;
  --c-indigo:     #1e3a7a;
  --c-gold:       #c9a84c;
  --c-gold-light: #e8c87a;
  --c-gold-dim:   #a07830;
  --c-ivory:      #f4f0e6;
  --c-white:      #ffffff;
  --c-slate:      #8090b0;
  --c-slate-dim:  #4a5880;
  --c-glass:      rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  --c-glass-border: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);

  /* Typography */
  --f-serif:  'Cormorant Garamond', 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  --f-display:'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  --f-sans:   'Inter', system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif;

  /* Spacing */
  --space-xs:  0.5rem;
  --space-sm:  1rem;
  --space-md:  2rem;
  --space-lg:  4rem;
  --space-xl:  7rem;
  --space-2xl: 10rem;

  /* Motion */
  --ease-out:      cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
  --ease-in-out:   cubic-bezier(0.65, 0, 0.35, 1);
  --ease-elastic:  cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
  --dur-fast:   0.3s;
  --dur-med:    0.6s;
  --dur-slow:   1s;
  --dur-slower: 1.4s;

  /* Sizes */
  --nav-h: 72px;
  --max-w: 1240px;

  /* Shadows */
  --shadow-gold: 0 0 40px rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.2), 0 0 80px rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.08);
  --shadow-card: 0 8px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.4), 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
  --shadow-deep: 0 24px 80px rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
}

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

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  font-size: 16px;
  -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;
}

body {
  background-color: var(--c-midnight);
  color: var(--c-ivory);
  font-family: var(--f-sans);
  font-weight: 300;
  line-height: 1.75;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  cursor: none;
}

/* ── Typography ────────────────────────────────────────── */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5 {
  font-family: var(--f-display);
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

em { font-style: italic; color: var(--c-gold-light); }

p { max-width: 65ch; }

a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
}

img, svg { display: block; }

::selection {
  background: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.25);
  color: var(--c-ivory);
}

/* ── Scroll Bar ─────────────────────────────────────────── */
::-webkit-scrollbar { width: 5px; }
::-webkit-scrollbar-track { background: var(--c-midnight); }
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--c-gold), var(--c-gold-dim));
  border-radius: 100px;
}

/* ── Scroll Progress ────────────────────────────────────── */
#scroll-progress {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0; left: 0;
  height: 2px;
  width: 0%;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--c-gold-dim), var(--c-gold-light), var(--c-gold));
  z-index: 9999;
  transition: width 0.1s linear;
}

/* ── Custom Cursor ─────────────────────────────────────── */
#cursor {
  position: fixed;
  width: 10px; height: 10px;
  background: var(--c-gold);
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 999999 !important; /* Force to absolute top */
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  transition: transform 0.08s var(--ease-out), opacity 0.3s, width 0.3s var(--ease-elastic), height 0.3s var(--ease-elastic);
  mix-blend-mode: screen;
}

#cursor-trail {
  position: fixed;
  width: 32px; height: 32px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.4);
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 999998 !important;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  transition: transform 0.2s var(--ease-out), opacity 0.3s;
}

body:has(a:hover) #cursor,
body:has(button:hover) #cursor {
  width: 20px; height: 20px;
}

/* Hide system cursor on forms and morph custom cursor */
input, textarea, button, select {
  cursor: none !important;
}

body:has(input:hover) #cursor,
body:has(textarea:hover) #cursor {
  width: 4px;
  height: 24px;
  border-radius: 2px;
  mix-blend-mode: normal;
}

body:has(input:hover) #cursor-trail,
body:has(textarea:hover) #cursor-trail {
  opacity: 0;
}

@media (hover: none) {
  #cursor, #cursor-trail { display: none; }
  body { cursor: auto; }
}

/* ── Loader ─────────────────────────────────────────────── */
#loader {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: var(--c-midnight);
  z-index: 99999;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: opacity 0.8s var(--ease-out), visibility 0.8s;
}

#loader.hidden {
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.loader-inner {
  text-align: center;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.loader-monogram {
  font-family: var(--f-serif);
  font-size: clamp(3rem, 8vw, 5rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--c-gold-light), var(--c-gold), var(--c-gold-dim));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  animation: loaderPulse 1.6s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.loader-line {
  width: 0;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, var(--c-gold), transparent);
  animation: loaderLine 1.4s var(--ease-out) forwards 0.3s;
}

.loader-text {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.25em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--c-slate);
  opacity: 0;
  animation: fadeInUp 0.8s var(--ease-out) forwards 0.6s;
}

@keyframes loaderPulse {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 0.6; transform: scale(1); }
  50% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1.04); }
}
@keyframes loaderLine {
  to { width: 160px; }
}
@keyframes fadeInUp {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(12px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

/* ── Navigation ─────────────────────────────────────────── */
#navbar {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: var(--nav-h);
  z-index: 1000;
  transition: background 0.5s var(--ease-out), box-shadow 0.5s;
}

#navbar.scrolled {
  background: rgba(6, 12, 26, 0.82);
  backdrop-filter: blur(24px) saturate(1.4);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(24px) saturate(1.4);
  box-shadow: 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.05), 0 8px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
}

.nav-inner {
  max-width: var(--max-w);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 2rem;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 2rem;
}

.nav-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.logo-monogram {
  width: 38px; height: 38px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--c-gold);
  border-radius: 6px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--f-serif);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--c-gold);
  transition: box-shadow 0.3s, background 0.3s;
}

.nav-logo:hover .logo-monogram {
  box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(201,168,76,0.4);
  background: rgba(201,168,76,0.08);
}

.logo-name {
  font-family: var(--f-serif);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  color: var(--c-ivory);
  transition: color 0.3s;
}

.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  list-style: none;
  gap: 0.25rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.nav-link {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(244,240,230,0.65);
  padding: 0.5rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  transition: color 0.3s, background 0.3s;
  position: relative;
}

.nav-link::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 2px; left: 50%;
  width: 0; height: 1px;
  background: var(--c-gold);
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  transition: width 0.3s var(--ease-out);
}

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

.nav-link:hover::after,
.nav-link.active::after {
  width: 60%;
}

.nav-link-cta {
  background: rgba(201,168,76,0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.3);
  color: var(--c-gold-light) !important;
  border-radius: 6px;
  transition: background 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s, border-color 0.3s;
}

.nav-link-cta:hover {
  background: rgba(201,168,76,0.2);
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(201,168,76,0.2);
  border-color: rgba(201,168,76,0.6);
}

.nav-link-cta::after { display: none; }

/* Mobile Nav Toggle */
.nav-toggle {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 8px;
  z-index: 10;
}

.nav-toggle span {
  display: block;
  width: 24px; height: 1.5px;
  background: var(--c-ivory);
  transition: transform 0.3s, opacity 0.3s;
  transform-origin: center;
}

.nav-toggle.open span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(6.5px) rotate(45deg); }
.nav-toggle.open span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; transform: scaleX(0); }
.nav-toggle.open span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-6.5px) rotate(-45deg); }

/* ── Reveal Animations ──────────────────────────────────── */
.reveal-up,
.reveal-left,
.reveal-right {
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--dur-slow) var(--ease-out),
              transform var(--dur-slow) var(--ease-out);
  transition-delay: var(--delay, 0s);
}

.reveal-up    { transform: translateY(40px); }
.reveal-left  { transform: translateX(-40px); }
.reveal-right { transform: translateX(40px); }

.reveal-up.visible,
.reveal-left.visible,
.reveal-right.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translate(0);
}

/* ── Buttons ─────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-family: var(--f-sans);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0.9rem 2rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease-elastic), box-shadow 0.3s, background 0.3s, color 0.3s;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.btn::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.3s;
}

.btn:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
.btn:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); }
.btn:active { transform: translateY(0); }

.btn-primary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--c-gold), var(--c-gold-dim));
  color: var(--c-midnight);
  font-weight: 600;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(201,168,76,0.3);
}
.btn-primary:hover { box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(201,168,76,0.5); }

.btn-secondary {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  color: var(--c-ivory);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
}
.btn-secondary:hover { border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.28); }

.btn-outline {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--c-gold-light);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.4);
}
.btn-outline:hover {
  border-color: var(--c-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(201,168,76,0.15);
  color: var(--c-gold-light);
}

.btn-gold {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--c-gold), var(--c-gold-dim));
  color: var(--c-midnight);
  font-weight: 600;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(201,168,76,0.3);
}
.btn-gold:hover { box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(201,168,76,0.5); }

.btn-outline-gold {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--c-gold-light);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.4);
}
.btn-outline-gold:hover {
  border-color: var(--c-gold);
  background: rgba(201,168,76,0.07);
}

.btn-full { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }

/* ── Container & Section Base ───────────────────────────── */
.container {
  max-width: var(--max-w);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 2rem;
}

.section {
  position: relative;
  padding: var(--space-xl) 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.section-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}

.section-label {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.3em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--c-gold);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  position: relative;
  padding: 0 1.5rem;
}

.section-label::before,
.section-label::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  width: 40px; height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, var(--c-gold));
  transform: translateY(-50%);
}
.section-label::before { right: 100%; background: linear-gradient(to left, transparent, var(--c-gold)); }
.section-label::after  { left: 100%; background: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, var(--c-gold)); }

.section-title {
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5vw, 3.8rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--c-ivory);
  line-height: 1.12;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.section-divider {
  width: 60px; height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--c-gold-dim), var(--c-gold-light));
  margin: 0 auto 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 100px;
}

.section-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--c-slate);
  max-width: 50ch;
  margin: 0 auto;
  line-height: 1.8;
}

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   HERO SECTION
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.hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--c-midnight);
  padding: var(--nav-h) 2rem 0;
}

#starCanvas {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
}

.hero-bg-gradient {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 60% at 50% 20%, rgba(18, 34, 96, 0.5) 0%, transparent 70%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 40% at 80% 80%, rgba(30, 58, 122, 0.25) 0%, transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 30% 30% at 20% 70%, rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.04) 0%, transparent 50%);
}

.hero-wave {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 200px;
  overflow: hidden;
  opacity: 0.15;
}

#waveCanvas {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
}

.hero-monogram {
  position: absolute;
  right: 8%;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: clamp(200px, 30vw, 380px);
  opacity: 0.25;
  animation: monogramFloat 8s ease-in-out infinite;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.constellation-svg { width: 100%; height: auto; }
.monogram-text { animation: monogramGlow 4s ease-in-out infinite alternate; }
@keyframes monogramFloat {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(-50%) rotate(-2deg); }
  50% { transform: translateY(calc(-50% - 16px)) rotate(2deg); }
}
@keyframes monogramGlow {
  from { filter: drop-shadow(0 0 8px rgba(201,168,76,0.3)); }
  to   { filter: drop-shadow(0 0 24px rgba(201,168,76,0.7)); }
}

.hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 720px;
  text-align: left;
  padding-bottom: 4rem;
}

.hero-eyebrow {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.35em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--c-gold);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.hero-name {
  font-size: clamp(3.5rem, 9vw, 7rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.0;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.name-first {
  display: block;
  color: var(--c-ivory);
}

.name-last {
  display: block;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--c-gold-light) 0%, var(--c-gold) 50%, var(--c-gold-dim) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}

.hero-roles {
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 2.2vw, 1.3rem);
  font-family: var(--f-serif);
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--c-slate);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  min-height: 2rem;
}

.typewriter {
  color: var(--c-gold-light);
  font-style: normal;
  font-family: var(--f-sans);
  font-weight: 400;
  font-size: inherit;
}

.typewriter-cursor {
  color: var(--c-gold);
  animation: blink 1s step-end infinite;
  font-style: normal;
}

@keyframes blink {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 1; }
  50% { opacity: 0; }
}

.hero-intro {
  font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 1.5vw, 1.1rem);
  color: rgba(244, 240, 230, 0.6);
  line-height: 1.85;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  max-width: 55ch;
}

.hero-cta {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

.hero-scroll-cue {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--c-slate);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.scroll-mouse {
  width: 22px; height: 36px;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  border-radius: 11px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  padding-top: 6px;
}

.scroll-wheel {
  width: 3px; height: 6px;
  background: var(--c-gold);
  border-radius: 100px;
  animation: scrollWheel 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes scrollWheel {
  0% { transform: translateY(0); opacity: 1; }
  80% { transform: translateY(10px); opacity: 0; }
  100% { transform: translateY(0); opacity: 0; }
}

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   ABOUT SECTION
════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.about-section {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--c-midnight) 0%, var(--c-navy) 50%, var(--c-midnight) 100%);
}

.section-bg-accent {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; right: 0;
  width: 50%; height: 100%;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 80% 30%, rgba(18,34,96,0.3) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.about-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 5rem;
  align-items: start;
}

.about-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.about-lead {
  font-family: var(--f-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 1.8vw, 1.35rem);
  color: var(--c-ivory);
  line-height: 1.7;
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 400;
}

.about-text p {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: rgba(244,240,230,0.65);
  line-height: 1.9;
  max-width: 52ch;
}

.about-cards {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.trait-card {
  background: var(--c-glass);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-glass-border);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease-out), background 0.4s, border-color 0.4s, box-shadow 0.4s;
  animation-delay: calc(var(--i) * 0.1s);
}

.trait-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.01);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  border-color: rgba(201,168,76,0.2);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.4), 0 0 0 1px rgba(201,168,76,0.08);
}

.trait-card:last-child:nth-child(odd) {
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
}

.trait-icon {
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  background: rgba(201,168,76,0.06);
  border-radius: 8px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.12);
}

.trait-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--f-serif);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--c-ivory);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.trait-card p {
  font-size: 0.83rem;
  color: rgba(244,240,230,0.55);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   SCHOOL SECTION
════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.school-section {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--c-midnight) 0%, #080e20 100%);
}

.school-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 40% 60% at 10% 50%, rgba(12,28,72,0.4) 0%, transparent 70%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 40% at 90% 60%, rgba(18,34,96,0.2) 0%, transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.school-content {
  display: block;
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.mobile-school-logo {
  display: block !important; 
}

.school-logo-img {
  max-width: 60px;
  height: auto;
  opacity: 0.85;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
}

.school-name {
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.5vw, 2.8rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--c-ivory);
  margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
}

.school-location {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--c-gold);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.school-tagline {
  font-family: var(--f-serif);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: rgba(244,240,230,0.5);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.school-description {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: rgba(244,240,230,0.6);
  line-height: 1.9;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  max-width: 60ch;
}

.school-values {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
}

.school-value {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: var(--c-slate);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.value-dot {
  width: 5px; height: 5px;
  background: var(--c-gold);
  border-radius: 50%;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   BOOKS SECTION
════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.books-section {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--c-midnight) 0%, var(--c-navy) 60%, var(--c-midnight) 100%);
}

.author-reflection {
  font-family: var(--f-serif);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: rgba(244,240,230,0.45);
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

.books-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2.5rem;
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.book-card {
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.book-card-inner {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 2.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2rem;
  transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease-out), box-shadow 0.4s, border-color 0.4s;
  height: 100%;
}

.book-card.published .book-card-inner {
  border-color: rgba(201,168,76,0.15);
  background: rgba(201,168,76,0.03);
}

.book-card-inner:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-deep);
  border-color: rgba(201,168,76,0.3);
}

.book-cover-wrap {
  position: relative;
  perspective: 800px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
}

.book-cover {
  position: relative;
  width: 160px;
  height: 220px;
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
  transition: transform 0.6s var(--ease-out);
  cursor: pointer;
  display: block;
  text-decoration: none;
  -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;
}

.book-card-inner:hover .book-cover {
  transform: rotateY(-15deg) rotateX(4deg);
}

.book-cover-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 0;
}

.book-spine {
  position: absolute;
  left: -12px; top: 4px;
  width: 12px; height: calc(100% - 8px);
  background: linear-gradient(to right, rgba(0,0,0,0.6), rgba(0,0,0,0.2));
  transform: rotateY(-90deg) translateZ(6px);
  border-radius: 2px 0 0 2px;
}

.book-face {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: 4px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow:
    4px 8px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
}

.book-cover-1 .book-face { background: none; }
.book-cover-2 .book-face { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1a0d0d 0%, #3a1a0a 40%, #0d0a0a 100%); }
.book-cover-3 .book-face { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #111111 0%, #2a2a2a 40%, #050505 100%); }

.book-texture {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    repeating-linear-gradient(0deg, transparent, transparent 2px, rgba(255,255,255,0.01) 2px, rgba(255,255,255,0.01) 4px),
    repeating-linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, transparent 4px, rgba(255,255,255,0.01) 4px, rgba(255,255,255,0.01) 8px);
}

.book-title-art {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  padding: 1rem;
  text-align: center;
}

.book-cover-1 .book-title-art h4 {
  font-family: var(--f-serif);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--c-gold-light);
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.book-cover-2 .book-title-art h4 {
  font-family: var(--f-serif);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(232,200,122,0.8);
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.book-ornament { color: var(--c-gold); font-size: 0.7rem; opacity: 0.7; }

.book-author-tag {
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: rgba(201,168,76,0.6);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.book-cs-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(10,10,10,0.55);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  z-index: 2;
}

.book-cs-overlay span {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(201,168,76,0.7);
  text-align: center;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.book-shadow {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -16px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%) rotateX(60deg);
  width: 140px; height: 40px;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse, rgba(0,0,0,0.5) 0%, transparent 70%);
}

.book-info { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.9rem; }

.book-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.8rem;
  border-radius: 100px;
  width: fit-content;
}

.published-badge { background: rgba(201,168,76,0.12); border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.3); color: var(--c-gold-light); }
.coming-badge { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12); color: var(--c-slate); }
.publishing-badge { background: rgba(201,168,76,0.06); border: 1px dashed rgba(201,168,76,0.4); color: var(--c-gold); }

.book-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 2vw, 1.5rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--c-ivory);
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.book-genre {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--c-gold);
}

.book-desc {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: rgba(244,240,230,0.55);
  line-height: 1.8;
  max-width: 100%;
}

.book-meta {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--c-slate-dim);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.book-actions { margin-top: 0.5rem; }

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   ACHIEVEMENTS & TIMELINE
════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.achievements-section { background: var(--c-midnight) !important; }
.achievements-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 50% at 50% 0%, rgba(18,34,96,0.3) 0%, transparent 60%);
  opacity: 0.3;
}

.stats-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 5rem;
  padding: 2.5rem;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.025);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  border-radius: 16px;
}

.stat-item {
  text-align: center;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.stat-number {
  font-family: var(--f-serif);
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--c-gold-light), var(--c-gold));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}

.stat-label {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--c-slate);
}

.timeline {
  position: relative;
  padding: 2rem 0;
  max-width: 1040px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.timeline::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  top: 0; bottom: 0;
  width: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent, rgba(201,168,76,0.3) 5%, rgba(201,168,76,0.5) 50%, rgba(201,168,76,0.1) 95%, transparent);
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(201,168,76,0.2);
}

.timeline-item {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 60px 1fr;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  align-items: start;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  width: 100%;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

@media (min-width: 1025px) {
  .timeline-item:not(:first-child) {
    margin-top: -4.5rem;
  }
}

.timeline-item:hover { z-index: 10; }

.timeline-item:nth-child(odd) .timeline-content { grid-column: 1; text-align: right; }
.timeline-item:nth-child(odd) .timeline-skills { justify-content: flex-end; }
.timeline-item:nth-child(odd) .timeline-content::before {
  right: -16px; top: 20px;
  border-left-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}
.timeline-item:nth-child(odd):hover .timeline-content {
  transform: translateX(-8px) translateY(-4px);
  border-right-color: var(--c-gold);
}
.timeline-item:nth-child(odd):hover .timeline-content::before { border-left-color: var(--c-gold); }

.timeline-item:nth-child(even) .timeline-content { grid-column: 3; text-align: left; }
.timeline-item:nth-child(even) .timeline-content::before {
  left: -16px; top: 20px;
  border-right-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}
.timeline-item:nth-child(even):hover .timeline-content {
  transform: translateX(8px) translateY(-4px);
  border-left-color: var(--c-gold);
}
.timeline-item:nth-child(even):hover .timeline-content::before { border-right-color: var(--c-gold); }

.timeline-dot-wrap {
  grid-column: 2;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-top: 1.2rem;
  z-index: 2;
}

.timeline-dot {
  width: 16px; height: 16px;
  background: var(--c-midnight);
  border: 3px solid var(--c-gold);
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(201,168,76,0.5), inset 0 0 4px rgba(201,168,76,0.8);
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}

.timeline-item:hover .timeline-dot {
  transform: scale(1.6);
  background: var(--c-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 25px var(--c-gold-light);
}

.timeline-content {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 1.5rem 1.8rem;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
  position: relative;
}

.timeline-content::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  border: 8px solid transparent;
  transition: border-color 0.4s;
}

.timeline-item:hover .timeline-content {
  background: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.04);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 48px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), 0 0 24px rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.1);
}

.timeline-year {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--f-sans);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--c-gold-light);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.9rem;
  background: rgba(201,168,76,0.08);
  border-radius: 100px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.15);
}

.timeline-content h3 { font-size: 1.25rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--c-ivory); margin-bottom: 0.6rem; }
.timeline-content p { font-size: 0.9rem; color: rgba(244, 240, 230, 0.65); line-height: 1.7; }

.timeline-skills {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  padding-top: 1rem;
  margin-top: 0.75rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}

.timeline-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--c-slate);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  padding: 0.4rem 0.8rem;
  border-radius: 100px;
  transition: all 0.3s;
}

.timeline-item:hover .timeline-tag {
  color: var(--c-gold);
  border-color: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.3);
  background: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.06);
}

.achievements-cta {
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 3rem;
}/* ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   TESTIMONIALS (Premium Editorial UX)
════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.testimonials-section {
  background: var(--c-midnight) !important;
}

.testimonials-carousel {
  max-width: 1000px; 
  margin: 0 auto;
  position: relative;
  padding: 0 4rem 3rem 4rem; 
}

.testimonials-track {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center; 
  gap: 0; 
  transition: transform 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.35, 1);
  will-change: transform;
}

/* ── Card Styling ── */
.testimonial-card {
  flex: 0 0 100%;
  width: 100%;
  height: max-content;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at top left, rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.05) 0%, transparent 60%), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.015);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.2);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 3rem 3.5rem; 
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
  
  /* Start faded and small */
  opacity: 0.3;
  transform: scale(0.92);
  transition: all 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.35, 1);
}

/* Javascript triggers this to make it fully visible */
.testimonial-card.active-slide {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: scale(1);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.testimonial-quote-mark {
  position: absolute;
  top: -10px;
  left: 15px;
  font-family: var(--f-serif);
  font-size: 10rem; 
  line-height: 1;
  color: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.05);
  pointer-events: none;
  user-select: none;
}

/* ── READ MORE UX LOGIC ── */
.testimonial-text-wrap {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.6s ease;
}

.testimonial-text-wrap.collapsed {
  max-height: 160px; /* Shows roughly 5-6 lines */
}

.testimonial-text-wrap.expanded {
  max-height: 1500px; /* Big enough to fit Yogi Adityanath's review */
}

.testimonial-text {
  font-family: var(--f-serif);
  font-size: 1.05rem; 
  color: rgba(244, 240, 230, 0.95);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 2rem; 
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  white-space: normal;
}

.testimonial-text-wrap .testimonial-text {
  margin-bottom: 0; /* Clears margin inside the wrapper */
}

/* The dark fade and badge over the text */
.read-more-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 80px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(6, 12, 26, 0), rgba(6, 12, 26, 1) 85%); 
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  padding-bottom: 5px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: opacity 0.3s;
  z-index: 10;
}

.testimonial-text-wrap.expanded .read-more-overlay {
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.read-more-badge {
  font-family: var(--f-sans);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--c-gold-light);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
}

.read-more-overlay:hover .read-more-badge {
  color: var(--c-gold);
}

.read-less-btn {
  display: none;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  font-family: var(--f-sans);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--c-slate);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  cursor: pointer;
  margin-top: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  text-align: left;
  transition: color 0.3s;
}

.read-less-btn:hover {
  color: var(--c-gold-light);
}

.testimonial-text-wrap.expanded + .read-less-btn {
  display: block;
}

/* ── Author Styling ── */
.testimonial-author {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08); 
  padding-top: 1.25rem; 
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  margin-top: auto; /* Pushes author to the bottom */
}

.author-avatar {
  width: 50px; height: 50px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.4); 
  padding: 2px; 
  background: var(--c-midnight);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.reviewer-img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: block;
}

.author-info { flex: 1; }

.author-name {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--f-sans);
  font-size: 0.95rem; 
  color: var(--c-gold-light);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  font-style: normal;
}

.author-role {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.75rem; 
  color: var(--c-slate);
  line-height: 1.4;
  margin-top: 0.2rem;
  font-style: normal;
}

.testimonial-stars {
  color: var(--c-gold);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  align-self: flex-start;
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
}

/* ── Desktop Side Arrows ── */
.carousel-controls {
  position: absolute;
  top: 45%; left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between; 
  pointer-events: none; 
  z-index: 100;
}

.carousel-btn {
  pointer-events: auto; 
  width: 48px; height: 48px;
  background: rgba(6, 12, 26, 0.6); 
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.4);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--c-gold-light);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s;
}

.carousel-btn:hover {
  background: var(--c-gold);
  color: var(--c-midnight);
  transform: scale(1.1); 
}

.carousel-dots { 
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0; left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  display: flex; gap: 0.5rem; 
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.carousel-dot {
  width: 6px; height: 6px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
  border-radius: 50%;
  cursor: pointer;
  border: none;
  transition: background 0.3s, transform 0.3s, width 0.3s;
}

.carousel-dot.active {
  background: var(--c-gold);
  width: 20px;
  border-radius: 3px;
}

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   CONTACT
════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.contact-section {
  background: var(--c-midnight) !important;
}

.contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.4fr;
  gap: 5rem;
  align-items: start;
  max-width: 960px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.contact-info { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 2rem; }

.contact-detail { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 1rem; }

.contact-icon {
  width: 42px; height: 42px;
  background: rgba(201,168,76,0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.15);
  border-radius: 8px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.contact-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--c-gold);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.contact-value {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: rgba(244,240,230,0.8);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.3s;
}

.contact-value:hover { color: var(--c-gold-light); }

.social-label {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--c-slate);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.social-links { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.75rem; }

.social-link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: rgba(244,240,230,0.6);
  padding: 0.6rem 1rem;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  border-radius: 8px;
  transition: color 0.3s, background 0.3s, border-color 0.3s, transform 0.3s;
}

.social-link:hover {
  color: var(--c-gold-light);
  background: rgba(201,168,76,0.06);
  border-color: rgba(201,168,76,0.2);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.contact-form {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.025);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 2.5rem;
}

.form-group { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.5rem; }

.form-label {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--c-slate);
}

.form-input {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.1rem;
  font-family: var(--f-sans);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--c-ivory);
  transition: border-color 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s, background 0.3s;
  width: 100%;
  appearance: none;
  -webkit-appearance: none;
}

.form-input::placeholder { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.25); }

.form-input:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: rgba(201,168,76,0.5);
  background: rgba(201,168,76,0.04);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(201,168,76,0.1), 0 0 20px rgba(201,168,76,0.08);
}

.form-textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 120px; }

.form-success {
  display: none; /* FIX: Hides the message when the page loads */
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--c-gold-light);
  padding: 1rem;
  background: rgba(201,168,76,0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.2);
  border-radius: 8px;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

/* JavaScript will add this class only AFTER the email sends */
.form-success.show {
  display: flex;
}

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   FOOTER
════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.site-footer {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--c-midnight);
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 0;
}

#footerCanvas {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  opacity: 0.3;
}

.footer-wave-top { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.footer-wave-top svg { width: 100%; height: 80px; display: block; }

.footer-inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  padding-top: 4rem;
  padding-bottom: 4rem;
  text-align: center;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2rem;
}

.footer-monogram {
  font-family: var(--f-serif);
  font-size: 3rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--c-gold-light), var(--c-gold), var(--c-gold-dim));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  line-height: 1;
}

.footer-tagline {
  font-family: var(--f-serif);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--c-ivory);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.footer-sub {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--c-slate);
}

.footer-nav { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; gap: 0.5rem 2rem; }

.footer-nav a {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--c-slate);
  transition: color 0.3s;
}

.footer-nav a:hover { color: var(--c-gold-light); }

.footer-closing {
  font-family: var(--f-serif);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: rgba(244,240,230,0.3);
  max-width: 50ch;
}

.footer-copyright {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: rgba(244,240,230,0.2);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   MODAL (POPUP) STYLES
════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.modal {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 100000;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 1rem;
  pointer-events: none;
  visibility: hidden;
}

.modal.active {
  pointer-events: all;
  visibility: visible;
}

.modal-backdrop {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(6, 12, 26, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.4s var(--ease-out);
}

.modal.active .modal-backdrop { opacity: 1; }

.modal-content {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--c-midnight);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.2);
  border-radius: 16px;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 500px;
  padding: 2.5rem;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8), 0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(20px) scale(0.98);
  transition: opacity 0.4s var(--ease-out), transform 0.4s var(--ease-out);
}

.modal.active .modal-content {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
}

.modal-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1.5rem;
  right: 1.5rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  color: var(--c-slate);
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s;
}

.modal-close:hover {
  background: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.15);
  color: var(--c-gold-light);
  border-color: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.4);
  transform: rotate(90deg);
}

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   GLOBAL RESPONSIVE & OVERRIDES
════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  /* Layout Grids */
  .about-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 3rem; }
  .about-text p { max-width: 100%; }
  .school-content { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2rem; }
  
  .mobile-school-logo { display: none !important; } 
  
  .books-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); max-width: 800px; }
  
  /* Timeline */
  .timeline::before { left: 24px; transform: none; }
  .timeline-item { grid-template-columns: 48px 1fr; gap: 1rem; margin-bottom: 2.5rem !important; }
  .timeline-dot-wrap { grid-column: 1; justify-content: flex-start; margin-left: 16px; margin-top: 1.5rem; }
  .timeline-item:nth-child(odd) .timeline-content,
  .timeline-item:nth-child(even) .timeline-content { grid-column: 2; text-align: left; }
  .timeline-item:nth-child(odd) .timeline-skills { justify-content: flex-start; }

  .timeline-item:nth-child(odd) .timeline-content::before,
  .timeline-item:nth-child(even) .timeline-content::before {
    left: -16px; right: auto; top: 24px;
    border-color: transparent;
    border-right-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  }
  
  .timeline-item:nth-child(odd):hover .timeline-content::before,
  .timeline-item:nth-child(even):hover .timeline-content::before {
    border-right-color: var(--c-gold);
    border-left-color: transparent;
  }
  .timeline-item:nth-child(odd):hover .timeline-content,
  .timeline-item:nth-child(even):hover .timeline-content {
    transform: translateX(8px) translateY(-4px);
    border-right-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border-left-color: var(--c-gold);
  }

  .stats-row { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 3rem; }
  .quotes-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hero-monogram { display: none; }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  :root { --nav-h: 64px; }

  .nav-toggle { display: flex; }
  .logo-name { display: none; }

  .nav-links {
    position: fixed;
    top: var(--nav-h);
    left: 0; right: 0;
    background: rgba(6,12,26,0.96);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    flex-direction: column;
    padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    transform: translateY(-110%);
    transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease-out);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
    z-index: 999;
  }

  .nav-links.open { transform: translateY(0); }
  .nav-link { padding: 0.75rem 1rem; width: 100%; font-size: 0.9rem; }
  .hero-content { padding: 2rem 0 4rem; }

  /* ── BOOKS MOBILE SWIPE ── */
  .books-grid {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-wrap: nowrap;
    overflow-x: auto;
    overflow-y: hidden;
    scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    margin: 0 -1.5rem; 
    padding: 0 1.5rem 2rem 1.5rem; 
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    scrollbar-width: none; 
  }
  .books-grid::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }
  .book-card { flex: 0 0 85%; scroll-snap-align: center; }
  .book-card-inner { padding: 2rem 1.5rem; gap: 1.5rem; }
  .book-cover { width: 130px; height: 180px; }
  .book-title { font-size: 1.25rem; }
  .book-desc { font-size: 0.88rem; line-height: 1.6; }

  .books-section .section-header::after {
    content: 'Swipe to explore \2192'; 
    display: block;
    font-family: var(--f-sans);
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--c-gold);
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
    opacity: 0.7;
    animation: swipeHint 2s ease-in-out infinite;
  }

  @keyframes swipeHint {
    0%, 100% { transform: translateX(0); opacity: 0.5; }
    50% { transform: translateX(6px); opacity: 1; }
  }

  /* ── TESTIMONIALS MOBILE (SIDE ARROWS UX) ── */
  .testimonials-carousel {
    padding: 0 1rem 3rem 1rem !important; /* Smaller padding on phones */
  }
  .testimonial-card { padding: 2.5rem 1.5rem; }
  .testimonial-text { font-size: 0.95rem; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
  .testimonial-author { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 0.75rem; }
  .testimonial-quote-mark { font-size: 6rem; }
  
  .carousel-controls {
    width: calc(100% - 10px); /* Pulls arrows inward slightly so they don't clip off the screen */
    left: 5px;
  }
  
  .carousel-btn {
    width: 36px; 
    height: 36px;
    background: rgba(6, 12, 26, 0.85); /* Solid dark circle so it covers text behind it */
    border: 1px solid var(--c-gold);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .stats-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 1rem; padding: 1.5rem; }
  .contact-form { padding: 1.5rem; }
  .quote-card { padding: 1.75rem; }
  
  .timeline { padding: 1rem 0 2rem 0.5rem; }
  .timeline::before { left: 18px; }
  .timeline-item { grid-template-columns: 32px 1fr; gap: 1rem; margin-bottom: 2rem !important; }
  .timeline-dot-wrap { margin-left: 10px; margin-top: 1.2rem; }
  .timeline-content { padding: 1.5rem; }
}

/* ── Reduced motion ───────────────────────────────────────── */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *, *::before, *::after {
    animation-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
    transition-duration: 0.01ms !important;
  }
  html { scroll-behavior: auto; }
  .reveal-up, .reveal-left, .reveal-right {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: none;
  }
}