/* ============================================
   TOKENS
============================================ */
:root{
  --bg: #fbf8f2;
  --bg-elev: #ffffff;
  --surface: rgba(33,27,14,0.035);
  --surface-strong: rgba(33,27,14,0.06);
  --border: rgba(33,27,14,0.1);
  --purple: #b8860b;
  --purple-light: #8a6415;
  --purple-dim: #f1e2b8;
  --gold: #9c6b12;
  --gold-dim: #6e4c0e;
  --text: #211c12;
  --text-muted: #6b5f47;
  --text-faint: #9c917a;
  --on-surface-faint: rgba(33,27,14,0.03);
  --on-surface-weak: rgba(33,27,14,0.055);
  --on-surface-hairline: rgba(33,27,14,0.05);
  --shadow-soft: rgba(120,95,30,0.18);
  --cursor-glow-color: 184,134,11;
  --nav-bg: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
  --nav-bg-scrolled: rgba(255,255,255,0.92);
  --font-display: 'Space Grotesk', sans-serif;
  --font-body: 'Sora', sans-serif;
  --font-ui: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  --radius-lg: 28px;
  --radius-md: 20px;
  --radius-sm: 12px;
  --ease: cubic-bezier(.16,.84,.44,1);
}

*{ box-sizing:border-box; margin:0; padding:0; }
html{ scroll-behavior:auto; }
body{
  background:var(--bg);
  color:var(--text);
  font-family:var(--font-body);
  overflow-x:hidden;
  line-height:1.6;
  -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;
  transition: background-color .5s var(--ease), color .5s var(--ease);
  cursor:none;
}
@media (max-width:900px), (pointer:coarse){
  body{ cursor:auto; }
}
img{ max-width:100%; display:block; }
a{ color:inherit; text-decoration:none; }
button{ font-family:var(--font-ui); cursor:pointer; border:none; background:none; color:inherit; }
ul{ list-style:none; }

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
  *{ animation-duration:0.01ms !important; animation-iteration-count:1 !important; transition-duration:0.01ms !important; }
}

::selection{ background:var(--purple); color:#fffaf0; }

/* applied briefly to <html> for a smooth cross-fade of colors on load */
html.theme-transition, html.theme-transition *{
  transition: background-color .5s ease, border-color .5s ease, color .5s ease, box-shadow .5s ease !important;
}

/* scrollbar */
::-webkit-scrollbar{ width:9px; }
::-webkit-scrollbar-track{ background:var(--bg); }
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb{ background:linear-gradient(var(--purple), var(--gold)); border-radius:10px; }

/* ============================================
   UTILITIES
============================================ */
.section-inner{
  max-width:1240px;
  margin:0 auto;
  padding:0 clamp(20px, 5vw, 64px);
  position:relative;
  z-index:2;
}
.eyebrow-pill{
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:8px;
  font-family:var(--font-ui);
  font-size:0.72rem;
  font-weight:600;
  letter-spacing:0.14em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--purple-light);
  background:rgba(184,134,11,0.12);
  border:1px solid rgba(184,134,11,0.35);
  padding:8px 18px;
  border-radius:999px;
  margin-bottom:20px;
}
.section-title{
  font-family:var(--font-display);
  font-size:clamp(2rem, 4.2vw, 3.4rem);
  font-weight:700;
  line-height:1.08;
  letter-spacing:-0.01em;
  margin-bottom:1rem;
}
.section-sub{
  color:var(--text-muted);
  font-size:1.02rem;
  max-width:620px;
  margin-bottom:2.5rem;
}
.italic-accent{
  font-style:italic;
  font-weight:600;
  background:linear-gradient(100deg, var(--purple-light), var(--gold));
  -webkit-background-clip:text;
  background-clip:text;
  color:transparent;
}
.text-gold{ color:var(--gold); }

.btn{
  font-family:var(--font-ui);
  font-weight:600;
  font-size:0.92rem;
  padding:14px 30px;
  border-radius:999px;
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:8px;
  transition:transform .35s var(--ease), box-shadow .35s var(--ease), background .35s;
}
.btn-primary{
  background:linear-gradient(135deg, #d4af37, #9c6b12);
  color:#2a2013;
  box-shadow:0 8px 30px rgba(184,134,11,0.35);
}
.btn-primary:hover{ transform:translateY(-3px); box-shadow:0 14px 40px rgba(184,134,11,0.5); }
.btn-outline{
  border:1.5px solid var(--gold);
  color:var(--gold);
}
.btn-outline:hover{ background:rgba(156,107,18,0.1); transform:translateY(-3px); }
.btn-block{ width:100%; justify-content:center; }

.chip{
  font-family:var(--font-ui);
  font-size:0.76rem;
  font-weight:600;
  padding:7px 16px;
  border-radius:999px;
  background:var(--surface);
  border:1px solid var(--border);
  color:var(--text-muted);
  backdrop-filter:blur(8px);
}
.chip-gold{ color:var(--gold); border-color:rgba(156,107,18,0.4); }

.glass-card{
  background:linear-gradient(145deg, var(--on-surface-weak), var(--on-surface-faint));
  border:1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius:var(--radius-lg);
  backdrop-filter:blur(18px);
  box-shadow:0 20px 60px -20px var(--shadow-soft);
}

[data-reveal]{
  opacity:0;
  transform:translateY(40px);
}

/* noise overlay */
.noise-overlay{
  position:fixed; inset:0; pointer-events:none; z-index:9998;
  opacity:0.035; mix-blend-mode:overlay;
  background-image:url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='120' height='120'%3E%3Cfilter id='n'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.9' numOctaves='2' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23n)'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
}

/* custom cursor: ambient glow + ring + dot, all lerped from real position in JS */
.cursor-glow{
  position:fixed; top:0; left:0; width:420px; height:420px; border-radius:50%;
  background:radial-gradient(circle, rgba(var(--cursor-glow-color),0.10), transparent 70%);
  transform:translate(-50%,-50%);
  pointer-events:none; z-index:3; will-change:transform;
}
.cursor-ring{
  position:fixed; top:0; left:0; width:30px; height:30px; border-radius:50%;
  border:1.4px solid rgba(var(--cursor-glow-color),0.65);
  transform:translate(-50%,-50%);
  pointer-events:none; z-index:9997; will-change:transform, width, height, opacity;
  transition:width .3s var(--ease), height .3s var(--ease), border-color .3s, background .3s;
  mix-blend-mode:difference;
}
.cursor-ring.hover{
  width:14px; height:14px;
  background:rgba(var(--cursor-glow-color),0.12);
  border-color:var(--gold);
}
.cursor-dot{
  position:fixed; top:0; left:0; width:6px; height:6px; border-radius:50%;
  background:var(--gold);
  box-shadow:0 0 10px rgba(156,107,18,0.8);
  transform:translate(-50%,-50%);
  pointer-events:none; z-index:9998; will-change:transform;
}
@media (max-width:900px), (pointer:coarse){
  .cursor-glow, .cursor-ring, .cursor-dot{ display:none; }
}

/* scroll progress */
.scroll-progress{
  position:fixed; top:0; left:0; height:3px; width:0%;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg, var(--purple), var(--gold));
  z-index:9999; box-shadow:0 0 12px rgba(184,134,11,0.8);
}

/* ============================================
   LOADER
============================================ */
.loader{
  position:fixed; inset:0; z-index:10000;
  background:radial-gradient(circle at 50% 45%, #fdf3d9 0%, #fbf8f2 70%);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  overflow:hidden;
}
.loader-glow{
  position:absolute; width:600px; height:600px; border-radius:50%;
  background:radial-gradient(circle, rgba(184,134,11,0.25), transparent 65%);
  animation:pulseGlow 2.6s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes pulseGlow{
  0%,100%{ opacity:0.55; transform:scale(1); }
  50%{ opacity:1; transform:scale(1.12); }
}
.loader-inner{ position:relative; z-index:2; text-align:center; }

/* logo "liquid fill" — a dim outline of the mark sits behind a
   colored copy that reveals from bottom to top in sync with
   the actual load progress (see script.js) */
.loader-logo-fill{
  position:relative;
  width:clamp(92px, 20vw, 138px);
  aspect-ratio:1270/1239;
  margin:0 auto 22px;
  filter:drop-shadow(0 8px 26px rgba(184,134,11,0.35));
  animation:logoDropIn .95s cubic-bezier(.31,1.35,.56,1) both;
  transform-origin:50% 0%;
}
@keyframes logoDropIn{
  0%{ opacity:0; transform:translateY(-140px) scale(0.9) rotate(-4deg); }
  55%{ opacity:1; transform:translateY(6px) scale(1.04) rotate(1deg); }
  72%{ transform:translateY(-4px) scale(0.99) rotate(-0.5deg); }
  86%{ transform:translateY(2px) scale(1.01); }
  100%{ opacity:1; transform:translateY(0) scale(1) rotate(0deg); }
}
.loader-logo-fill::before{
  content:'';
  position:absolute; left:50%; bottom:-6px; width:60%; height:10px;
  transform:translateX(-50%) scaleX(0.3);
  background:radial-gradient(ellipse, rgba(33,27,14,0.22), transparent 72%);
  border-radius:50%;
  opacity:0;
  animation:logoShadowPulse .95s cubic-bezier(.31,1.35,.56,1) both;
}
@keyframes logoShadowPulse{
  0%{ opacity:0; transform:translateX(-50%) scaleX(0.15); }
  55%{ opacity:0.9; transform:translateX(-50%) scaleX(0.55); }
  100%{ opacity:0.6; transform:translateX(-50%) scaleX(0.3); }
}
.logo-mask{
  position:absolute; inset:0;
  -webkit-mask-image:url('logo1-mask.webp');
  mask-image:url('logo1-mask.webp');
  -webkit-mask-size:contain; mask-size:contain;
  -webkit-mask-repeat:no-repeat; mask-repeat:no-repeat;
  -webkit-mask-position:center; mask-position:center;
}
.logo-mask-outline{ background:rgba(33,27,14,0.13); }
.logo-mask-fill{
  background:linear-gradient(195deg, var(--gold) 0%, var(--purple) 55%, var(--purple-light) 100%);
  clip-path:inset(100% 0 0 0);
  transition:clip-path .15s linear;
  overflow:hidden;
}
.logo-mask-fill::after{
  content:'';
  position:absolute; inset:-50%;
  background:linear-gradient(115deg, transparent 42%, rgba(255,255,255,0.6) 50%, transparent 58%);
  background-size:220% 220%;
  animation:logoShine 2.2s linear infinite;
  mix-blend-mode:overlay;
}
@keyframes logoShine{
  0%{ background-position:0% 0%; }
  100%{ background-position:100% 100%; }
}
.loader-logo-fill.done{ animation:logoPop .5s var(--ease); }
@keyframes logoPop{
  0%{ transform:scale(1); }
  45%{ transform:scale(1.1); }
  100%{ transform:scale(1); }
}
.loader-brand{
  font-family:var(--font-display); font-weight:600;
  font-size:0.92rem; letter-spacing:0.16em; text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--text); opacity:0.82; margin-bottom:24px;
}
.loader-status{
  font-family:var(--font-ui);
  font-size:0.85rem;
  letter-spacing:0.08em;
  color:var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom:22px;
  min-height:1.2em;
}
.loader-bar-track{
  width:min(320px, 60vw); height:6px; border-radius:99px;
  background:rgba(33,27,14,0.08); overflow:hidden; margin:0 auto;
  border:1px solid rgba(33,27,14,0.1);
}
.loader-bar-fill{
  height:100%; width:0%; border-radius:99px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg, var(--purple), var(--gold));
  box-shadow:0 0 16px rgba(156,107,18,0.6);
}
.loader-percent{
  margin-top:14px; font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:1rem; color:var(--gold); letter-spacing:0.05em;
}
.loader-particles{ position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:1; }
.loader-particles span{
  position:absolute; width:3px; height:3px; border-radius:50%;
  background:var(--purple-light); opacity:0.6;
  animation:floatUp linear infinite;
}
@keyframes floatUp{
  from{ transform:translateY(0); opacity:0; }
  10%{ opacity:0.8; }
  100%{ transform:translateY(-120vh); opacity:0; }
}
.loader.hide{ animation:fadeOutLoader .8s var(--ease) forwards; pointer-events:none; }
@keyframes fadeOutLoader{ to{ opacity:0; visibility:hidden; } }

/* ============================================
   NAVIGATION
============================================ */
.nav{
  position:fixed; top:0; left:0; right:0; z-index:900;
  padding:18px clamp(16px,4vw,40px);
  transition:padding .35s var(--ease), background .35s;
}
.nav-inner{
  max-width:1240px; margin:0 auto;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between;
  background:var(--nav-bg, rgba(255,255,255,0.7));
  border:1px solid var(--border);
  backdrop-filter:blur(20px);
  padding:12px 22px;
  border-radius:999px;
  box-shadow:0 10px 40px -14px var(--shadow-soft);
}
.nav.scrolled .nav-inner{ background:var(--nav-bg-scrolled, rgba(255,255,255,0.92)); }
.nav-logo{ font-family:var(--font-display); font-weight:700; font-size:1.15rem; display:flex; align-items:center; }
.nav-logo-img{
  height:38px; width:auto;
  filter:drop-shadow(0 2px 6px rgba(156,107,18,0.28));
  transition:transform .35s var(--ease);
}
.nav-logo:hover .nav-logo-img{ transform:scale(1.06); }
.eye{ filter:drop-shadow(0 0 6px rgba(156,107,18,0.7)); }
.nav-links{ display:flex; gap:6px; }
.nav-link{
  font-family:var(--font-ui); font-size:0.85rem; font-weight:500;
  color:var(--text-muted); padding:9px 16px; border-radius:999px;
  transition:color .3s, background .3s;
}
.nav-link:hover, .nav-link.active{ color:var(--text); background:rgba(33,27,14,0.06); }
.nav-toggle{ display:none; flex-direction:column; gap:5px; width:26px; }
.nav-toggle span{ height:2px; background:var(--text); border-radius:2px; transition:transform .3s, opacity .3s; }

@media (max-width:900px){
  .nav-links{
    position:fixed; top:78px; right:16px; left:16px;
    flex-direction:column; background:rgba(255,255,255,0.97);
    border:1px solid var(--border); border-radius:20px; padding:10px;
    backdrop-filter:blur(20px);
    transform:translateY(-12px); opacity:0; pointer-events:none;
    transition:all .35s var(--ease);
  }
  .nav-links.open{ transform:translateY(0); opacity:1; pointer-events:auto; }
  .nav-link{ padding:12px 16px; }
  .nav-toggle{ display:flex; }
}

/* ============================================
   HERO
============================================ */
.hero{
  position:relative; min-height:100vh; display:flex; align-items:center;
  padding:120px clamp(20px,5vw,64px) 60px;
  overflow:hidden;
}
.hero-canvas{ position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:0; opacity:0.7; }
.aurora{
  position:absolute; border-radius:50%; filter:blur(90px); z-index:0; pointer-events:none;
}
.aurora-1{
  width:600px; height:600px; background:radial-gradient(circle, rgba(184,134,11,0.35), transparent 70%);
  top:-10%; left:-10%; animation:auroraMove1 16s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.aurora-2{
  width:500px; height:500px; background:radial-gradient(circle, rgba(156,107,18,0.18), transparent 70%);
  bottom:-10%; right:-5%; animation:auroraMove2 18s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes auroraMove1{ 0%,100%{ transform:translate(0,0); } 50%{ transform:translate(60px,40px); } }
@keyframes auroraMove2{ 0%,100%{ transform:translate(0,0); } 50%{ transform:translate(-50px,-30px); } }
.hero-grid{
  position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(var(--on-surface-hairline) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, var(--on-surface-hairline) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size:56px 56px;
  mask-image:radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 60% at 50% 40%, black 40%, transparent 100%);
}
.hero-inner{
  position:relative; z-index:2; max-width:1240px; margin:0 auto; width:100%;
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.05fr 0.95fr; gap:40px; align-items:center;
}
.hero-badges{ display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:8px; margin-bottom:22px; }
.hero-eyebrow{ font-family:var(--font-ui); color:var(--text-muted); font-size:1rem; margin-bottom:6px; }
.hero-title{
  font-family:var(--font-display); font-weight:700; letter-spacing:-0.02em;
  font-size:clamp(2.6rem, 6vw, 4.6rem); line-height:1.02; margin-bottom:14px;
}
.hero-roles{ height:2em; overflow:hidden; margin-bottom:16px; }
.role-text{
  font-family:var(--font-ui); font-weight:600; font-size:1.15rem; color:var(--purple-light);
  display:inline-block;
}
.hero-tagline{
  font-family:var(--font-body); font-size:1.15rem; color:var(--text-muted);
  max-width:480px; margin-bottom:30px;
}
.hero-cta{ display:flex; gap:16px; flex-wrap:wrap; }

.hero-right{ position:relative; height:560px; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; }
.portrait-glow{
  position:absolute; width:360px; height:360px; border-radius:50%;
  background:radial-gradient(circle, rgba(156,107,18,0.35), rgba(184,134,11,0.2) 55%, transparent 75%);
  filter:blur(40px); animation:pulseGlow 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.portrait-wrap{
  position:relative; width:min(360px, 70vw); z-index:2;
  animation:floatY 5s ease-in-out infinite;
  filter:drop-shadow(0 20px 50px rgba(120,95,30,0.28));
}

@keyframes floatY{ 0%,100%{ transform:translateY(0px); } 50%{ transform:translateY(-18px); } }
.portrait-svg .eye-glow{ filter:drop-shadow(0 0 8px rgba(156,107,18,0.9)); animation:blinkGlow 3.2s ease-in-out infinite; }
@keyframes blinkGlow{ 0%,90%,100%{ opacity:1; } 94%{ opacity:0.2; } }

.float-badge{
  position:absolute; width:52px; height:52px; border-radius:16px;
  background:var(--surface); border:1px solid var(--border);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  backdrop-filter:blur(10px); box-shadow:0 10px 30px -8px var(--shadow-soft);
  z-index:3;
}
.float-badge img{ width:26px; height:26px; }
.emoji-badge{ font-size:1.4rem; }
.fb-1{ top:8%; left:2%; animation:floatBadge 6s ease-in-out infinite; }
.fb-2{ top:18%; right:0%; animation:floatBadge 7s ease-in-out infinite 0.5s; }
.fb-3{ bottom:22%; left:-4%; animation:floatBadge 5.5s ease-in-out infinite 1s; }
.fb-4{ bottom:6%; right:8%; animation:floatBadge 6.5s ease-in-out infinite 1.5s; }
.fb-5{ top:48%; left:-8%; animation:floatBadge 7s ease-in-out infinite 0.8s; }
.fb-6{ top:4%; right:22%; animation:floatBadge 6s ease-in-out infinite 2s; }
.fb-7{ bottom:36%; right:-6%; animation:floatBadge 6.8s ease-in-out infinite 1.2s; }
.fb-8{ bottom:0%; left:30%; animation:floatBadge 5s ease-in-out infinite 0.3s; }
@keyframes floatBadge{ 0%,100%{ transform:translateY(0) rotate(0deg); } 50%{ transform:translateY(-14px) rotate(4deg); } }

.scroll-indicator{
  position:absolute; bottom:26px; left:50%; transform:translateX(-50%);
  display:flex; flex-direction:column; align-items:center; gap:8px;
  font-family:var(--font-ui); font-size:0.7rem; letter-spacing:0.14em; text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--text-faint); z-index:3;
}
.scroll-line{ width:1px; height:46px; background:var(--on-surface-weak); position:relative; overflow:hidden; }
.scroll-dot{ width:5px; height:5px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--gold); position:absolute; left:-2px; animation:scrollDot 2s ease-in-out infinite; }
@keyframes scrollDot{ 0%{ top:-6px; } 100%{ top:46px; } }

@media (max-width:900px){
  .hero{ padding-bottom:90px; }
  .hero-inner{ grid-template-columns:1fr; text-align:center; row-gap:8px; }

  /* Reorder mobile content: badges/eyebrow/title -> image+badges -> roles/tagline/cta */
  .hero-left{ display:contents; }
  .hero-badges{ order:1; justify-content:center; }
  .hero-eyebrow{ order:1; }
  .hero-title{ order:1; margin-bottom:6px; }

  .hero-right{ order:2; height:440px; margin:22px auto 26px; overflow:visible; }

  .hero-roles{ order:3; margin-bottom:10px; }
  .hero-tagline{ order:3; margin:0 auto 22px; }
  .hero-cta{ order:3; justify-content:center; }

  .float-badge{ width:44px; height:44px; border-radius:13px; }
  .float-badge img{ width:22px; height:22px; }
  .emoji-badge{ font-size:1.15rem; }
  .fb-1{ top:2%; left:6%; }
  .fb-2{ top:12%; right:4%; }
  .fb-3{ bottom:20%; left:4%; }
  .fb-4{ bottom:2%; right:12%; }
  .fb-5{ top:46%; left:0%; }
  .fb-6{ top:0%; right:24%; }
  .fb-7{ bottom:34%; right:2%; }
  .fb-8{ bottom:0%; left:30%; }

  .scroll-indicator{ bottom:18px; }
}

@media (max-width:600px){
  .hero-right{ height:380px; margin:18px auto 22px; }
  .float-badge{ width:38px; height:38px; border-radius:11px; }
  .float-badge img{ width:20px; height:20px; }
  .emoji-badge{ font-size:1rem; }
  .fb-1{ top:0%; left:2%; }
  .fb-2{ top:10%; right:0%; }
  .fb-3{ bottom:22%; left:0%; }
  .fb-4{ bottom:0%; right:8%; }
  .fb-5{ display:none; }
  .fb-6{ top:0%; right:20%; }
  .fb-7{ display:none; }
  .fb-8{ bottom:0%; left:26%; }

  .scroll-indicator{ bottom:12px; }
  .scroll-line{ height:34px; }
  @keyframes scrollDot{ 0%{ top:-6px; } 100%{ top:34px; } }
}

@media (max-width:380px){
  .hero{ padding-bottom:80px; }
  .hero-right{ height:340px; margin:14px auto 18px; }
  .float-badge{ width:32px; height:32px; border-radius:9px; }
  .float-badge img{ width:17px; height:17px; }
  .emoji-badge{ font-size:0.85rem; }
  .scroll-indicator{ bottom:8px; }
}

/* ============================================
   ABOUT
============================================ */
.about{ padding:140px 0 100px; position:relative; }
.about-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.6fr 1fr; gap:24px; margin-bottom:40px; }
.about-card{ padding:2.4rem; border-radius:var(--radius-lg); background:var(--surface); border:1px solid var(--border); backdrop-filter:blur(16px); }
.about-desc{ color:var(--text-muted); font-size:1.05rem; margin-top:16px; margin-bottom:26px; }
.about-portrait{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; align-items:center; justify-content:center; text-align:center; gap:14px; }
.mini-portrait{ width:275px; }
.mini-caption{ color:var(--text-faint); font-size:0.85rem; }

/* portrait auto-slider */
.portrait-slider{
  position:relative; width:100%; aspect-ratio:3/4;
  border-radius:15%; overflow:hidden;
  border:1px solid var(--border);
  box-shadow:0 20px 50px -18px var(--shadow-soft);
  background:var(--surface);
}
.portrait-slider .slide{
  position:absolute; inset:0; width:100%; height:100%;
  object-fit:cover; opacity:0; transform:scale(1.03);
  transition:opacity 1.1s var(--ease), transform 6s linear;
  pointer-events:none;
}
.portrait-slider .slide.active{
  opacity:1; transform:scale(1); z-index:1;
}
.slider-dots{
  position:absolute; left:0; right:0; bottom:12px; z-index:2;
  display:flex; justify-content:center; gap:8px;
}
.slider-dots .dot{
  width:8px; height:8px; border-radius:50%;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
  border:1px solid rgba(33,27,14,0.25);
  cursor:pointer;
  transition:background .3s, transform .3s;
}
.slider-dots .dot.active{
  background:var(--gold);
  transform:scale(1.25);
  box-shadow:0 0 10px rgba(184,134,11,0.7);
}

.social-row{ display:flex; gap:10px; flex-wrap:wrap; }
.social-glass{
  width:42px; height:42px; border-radius:14px; background:var(--surface);
  border:1px solid var(--border); display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  transition:transform .3s var(--ease), box-shadow .3s, border-color .3s;
}
.social-glass img{ width:18px; height:18px; opacity:0.85; }
.social-glass:hover{ transform:translateY(-4px) scale(1.06); box-shadow:0 10px 24px -6px rgba(184,134,11,0.5); border-color:var(--purple); }

.stats-row{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); gap:18px; margin-bottom:40px; }
.stat-card{
  padding:1.8rem 1.2rem; text-align:center; border-radius:var(--radius-md);
  background:var(--surface); border:1px solid var(--border);
}
.stat-num{ font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:2.2rem; font-weight:700; color:var(--text); }
.stat-plus{ font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:1.4rem; color:var(--gold); }
.stat-infinity{ font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:2.2rem; color:var(--purple-light); }
.stat-label{ display:block; font-size:0.78rem; color:var(--text-muted); margin-top:6px; letter-spacing:0.03em; }

.philosophy-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.3fr 1fr; gap:20px; }
.philosophy-card{
  padding:2.2rem; border-radius:var(--radius-lg); background:var(--surface); border:1px solid var(--border);
}
.tiny-badge{ display:inline-block; background:rgba(184,134,11,0.15); color:var(--purple-light); border-radius:999px; padding:5px 14px; font-size:0.72rem; margin-bottom:16px; }
.philosophy-card h3{ font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:1.7rem; margin-bottom:10px; }
.philosophy-card p{ color:var(--text-muted); }
.philosophy-side{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:16px; }
.mini-stat-card{ flex:1; background:linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(184,134,11,0.28), rgba(184,134,11,0.08)); border:1px solid rgba(184,134,11,0.3); border-radius:var(--radius-md); padding:1.6rem; display:flex; flex-direction:column; justify-content:center; }
.mini-stat-num{ font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:1.9rem; font-weight:700; }
.mini-stat-label{ font-size:0.75rem; color:var(--text-muted); letter-spacing:0.05em; text-transform:uppercase; margin-top:4px; }
.resource-card{ background:var(--bg-elev); border:1px solid var(--border); border-radius:var(--radius-md); padding:1.4rem; }
.tiny-label{ font-size:0.68rem; color:var(--text-faint); text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:0.1em; }
.resource-logos{ display:flex; gap:10px; margin:12px 0; }
.resource-logos img{ width:26px; height:26px; background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--border); border-radius:50%; padding:5px; }

@media (max-width:800px){
  .about-grid, .philosophy-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .stats-row{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); }
}

/* ============================================
   STUDENT REVIEWS
============================================ */
.reviews{ padding:80px 0; }

.reviews-grid{
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:18px;
}
.review-card{
  padding:1.8rem 1.5rem; border-radius:var(--radius-md); text-align:left;
  background:var(--surface); border:1px solid var(--border);
  transition:transform .4s var(--ease), border-color .4s, box-shadow .4s;
  display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:12px;
}
.review-card:hover{ transform:translateY(-6px); border-color:var(--gold-dim); box-shadow:0 20px 40px -14px rgba(156,107,18,0.25); }
.review-card-img{
  width:64px; height:64px; border-radius:50%; object-fit:cover;
  border:2px solid var(--gold-dim);
}
.review-card-stars{ color:var(--gold); font-size:1.05rem; letter-spacing:2px; }
.review-card-text{ font-family:var(--font-body); color:var(--text); font-size:0.95rem; line-height:1.55; }
.review-card-name{ font-family:var(--font-ui); font-weight:600; font-size:0.9rem; margin-top:auto; padding-top:4px; }

@media (max-width:900px){ .reviews-grid{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); } }
@media (max-width:600px){ .reviews-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }

/* ============================================
   EDUCATION (horizontal scroll)
============================================ */
.education{ position:relative; padding:120px 0 100px; overflow:hidden; }
.edu-bg-text{
  position:absolute; top:20px; left:0; width:100%; text-align:center;
  font-family:var(--font-display); font-weight:700; font-size:clamp(5rem, 18vw, 13rem);
  color:transparent; -webkit-text-stroke:1px var(--on-surface-hairline);
  white-space:nowrap; z-index:0; pointer-events:none; letter-spacing:0.02em;
}
.edu-eyebrow{ position:relative; z-index:2; margin-left:clamp(20px,5vw,64px); }
.edu-track-wrap{ position:relative; z-index:2; margin-top:50px; overflow:hidden; }
.edu-track{
  display:flex; gap:26px; padding:20px clamp(20px,5vw,64px) 40px;
  width:max-content;
}
.edu-card{
  position:relative; width:min(340px, 78vw); flex-shrink:0;
  background:linear-gradient(160deg, var(--on-surface-weak), var(--on-surface-faint));
  border:1px solid var(--border); border-radius:var(--radius-lg);
  padding:2.2rem; backdrop-filter:blur(14px);
  transition:transform .4s var(--ease), border-color .4s;
}
.edu-card:hover{ border-color:rgba(184,134,11,0.5); }
.edu-icon{ font-size:2rem; margin-bottom:14px; }
.edu-tag{ display:inline-block; font-size:0.7rem; letter-spacing:0.1em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--purple-light); margin-bottom:10px; }
.edu-card h3{ font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:1.35rem; margin-bottom:8px; line-height:1.25; }
.edu-school{ color:var(--gold); font-size:0.88rem; font-weight:600; margin-bottom:12px; }
.edu-desc{ color:var(--text-muted); font-size:0.92rem; margin-bottom:22px; }
.edu-dots{ display:flex; gap:6px; margin-bottom:10px; }
.edu-dots span{ width:14px; height:4px; border-radius:99px; background:var(--on-surface-weak); }
.edu-dots span.active{ background:var(--gold); width:22px; }
.edu-num{ position:absolute; bottom:18px; right:22px; font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:2.6rem; font-weight:700; color:var(--on-surface-faint); }
.edu-card-final{ background:linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(184,134,11,0.22), rgba(156,107,18,0.06)); border-color:rgba(156,107,18,0.35); display:flex; flex-direction:column; justify-content:center; }
.edu-hint{ text-align:center; color:var(--text-faint); font-size:0.75rem; letter-spacing:0.08em; text-transform:uppercase; position:relative; z-index:2; }

/* Student Result Cards Styling */
.student-card {
  min-width: 320px;
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 24px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
  border: 1px solid #eaeaea;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 18px;
  color: #333;
}

.student-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
}

.student-avatar {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border: 2px solid #eee;
}

.student-title h3 {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #1a1a1a;
}

.student-school {
  margin: 4px 0 0;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #666;
}

.rank-container {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-around;
  background: #f9f9fb;
  padding: 12px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  text-align: center;
}

.rank-box {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.rank-label {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: #777;
}

.rank-badge {
  padding: 2px 14px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  font-weight: bold;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.island-badge {
  background: #fff4d8;
  color: #d97706;
}

.inst-badge {
  background: #e0e7ff;
  color: #4338ca;
}

.marks-container {
  text-align: center;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.marks-label {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: #666;
}

.marks-badge {
  background: #d1fae5;
  color: #065f46;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 8px 30px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  width: fit-content;
}

.institute-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #555;
  border-top: 1px solid #f0f0f0;
  padding-top: 12px;
}


/* ============================================
  telegram
============================================ */
.telegram-section {
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 40px 20px;
  font-family: 'Sora', sans-serif;
}

.telegram-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.telegram-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(300px, 1fr));
  gap: 20px;
}

.tg-card {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  padding: 16px 20px;
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 20px;
  border: 1px solid #f0f0f5;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.tg-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.tg-avatar {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.tg-details h3 {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #111111;
}

.tg-details p {
  margin: 4px 0 0;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #71717a;
}
.telegram-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.telegram-header h2 {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 12px;
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text);
}

.tg-title-logo {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  object-fit: contain;
  vertical-align: middle;
}
/* ============================================
   TOOLBOX
============================================ */
.toolbox{ padding:100px 0; }
.tool-groups{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:20px; }
.tool-group{
  background:var(--surface); border:1px solid var(--border); border-radius:var(--radius-md);
  padding:1.7rem;
}
.tool-group h3{ font-family:var(--font-ui); font-size:0.98rem; margin-bottom:16px; padding-bottom:10px; border-bottom:1px solid var(--border); }
.tool-icons{ display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:12px; }
.tool-icon{
  width:74px; display:flex; flex-direction:column; align-items:center; gap:8px;
  padding:12px 6px; border-radius:14px; background:var(--on-surface-faint);
  transition:transform .35s var(--ease), background .35s, box-shadow .35s;
}
.tool-icon:hover{ transform:translateY(-6px) scale(1.06); background:rgba(184,134,11,0.12); box-shadow:0 12px 26px -10px rgba(184,134,11,0.5); }
.tool-icon img{ width:26px; height:26px; object-fit:contain; }
.tool-icon span{ font-size:0.62rem; text-align:center; color:var(--text-muted); line-height:1.2; }
@media (max-width:900px){ .tool-groups{ grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; } }
@media (max-width:560px){ .tool-groups{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Poppins:wght@500;600;700&family=Noto+Sans+Sinhala:wght@400;500&display=swap');

.process-section {
  padding: 80px 20px;
  font-family: 'Poppins', 'Noto Sans Sinhala', sans-serif;
  text-align: center;
}

.process-title {
  font-size: 4rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #111827;
  margin-bottom: 60px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.process-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 40px 30px;
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.process-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  padding: 0 10px;
}

.card-title {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #1f2937;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.card-desc {
  font-size: 1 rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: #6b7280;
  margin: 0;
  text-align: center;
}

/* Horizontal connectors for desktop view */
@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .process-card:not(:nth-child(3n)):after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    right: -20px;
    top: 12px;
    width: 25px;
    height: 1px;
    background-color: #d1d5db;
  }
}

/* Responsive Breakpoints */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .process-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .process-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 35px;
  }
}
/* ============================================
   STACKED CASE STUDIES
============================================ */
.stacked-cases{ position:relative; padding:100px 0 40px; }
.stacked-inner{ margin-bottom:40px; }
.stack-track{ position:relative; max-width:800px; margin:0 auto; padding:0 clamp(20px,5vw,64px); }
.stack-slot{ position:relative; height:78vh; min-height:420px; }
.stack-card{
  position:sticky; top:110px; margin:0 auto; max-width:760px;
  background:linear-gradient(150deg, rgba(184,134,11,0.14), rgba(255,251,240,0.94));
  border:1px solid rgba(184,134,11,0.35); border-radius:var(--radius-lg);
  padding:2.6rem; backdrop-filter:blur(16px);
  box-shadow:0 30px 70px -20px var(--shadow-soft);
  z-index:calc(var(--i) + 1);
  transform-origin:top center;
  will-change:transform, opacity;
}
.stack-num{ font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:0.85rem; color:var(--gold); }
.stack-card h3{ font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:1.7rem; margin:10px 0; }
.stack-card p{ color:var(--text-muted); margin-bottom:14px; max-width:560px; }
.stack-meta{ font-size:0.78rem; color:var(--purple-light); letter-spacing:0.03em; }

/* ============================================
   GALLERY (class photo slideshow)
============================================ */
.gallery{ padding:100px 0; }

.gallery-slideshow{
  position:relative; max-width:920px; margin:0 auto;
  aspect-ratio:16/9; border-radius:var(--radius-lg); overflow:hidden;
  background:var(--surface); border:1px solid var(--border);
  box-shadow:0 30px 70px -24px var(--shadow-soft);
}
.gallery-track{ position:relative; width:100%; height:100%; }
.gallery-slide{
  position:absolute; inset:0; opacity:0; z-index:1;
  transition:opacity 1s var(--ease);
}
.gallery-slide.active{ opacity:1; z-index:2; }
.gallery-slide img{
  width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; display:block;
  transform:scale(1); animation:none;
}
.gallery-slide.active img{ animation:kenBurns 6s ease-in-out forwards; }
@keyframes kenBurns{
  from{ transform:scale(1) translate(0,0); }
  to{ transform:scale(1.14) translate(-1%,-1%); }
}
.gallery-slide::after{
  content:''; position:absolute; inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 60%, rgba(20,15,5,0.55) 100%);
  pointer-events:none;
}

.gallery-arrow{
  position:absolute; top:50%; transform:translateY(-50%); z-index:5;
  width:44px; height:44px; border-radius:50%; border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
  background:rgba(20,15,5,0.35); color:#fff; font-size:1.1rem; cursor:pointer;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  backdrop-filter:blur(6px); transition:background .3s, transform .3s;
}
.gallery-arrow:hover{ background:rgba(184,134,11,0.75); transform:translateY(-50%) scale(1.08); }
.gallery-prev{ left:16px; }
.gallery-next{ right:16px; }

.gallery-bottom{
  position:absolute; left:0; right:0; bottom:0; z-index:5;
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:14px;
  padding:14px 20px; color:#fff;
}
.gallery-counter{ font-family:var(--font-ui); font-size:0.8rem; letter-spacing:0.06em; min-width:64px; }
.gallery-progress{
  flex:1; height:4px; border-radius:99px; background:rgba(255,255,255,0.25); overflow:hidden;
}
.gallery-progress-fill{
  height:100%; width:0%; background:linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), var(--purple-light));
}
.gallery-progress-fill.animating{ animation:galleryProgress 4.2s linear forwards; }
@keyframes galleryProgress{ from{ width:0%; } to{ width:100%; } }
.gallery-play{
  width:32px; height:32px; border-radius:50%; border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
  background:rgba(20,15,5,0.35); color:#fff; font-size:0.85rem; cursor:pointer;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; flex-shrink:0;
  transition:background .3s;
}
.gallery-play:hover{ background:rgba(184,134,11,0.75); }

@media (max-width:700px){
  .gallery-slideshow{ aspect-ratio:4/5; border-radius:var(--radius-md); }
  .gallery-arrow{ width:36px; height:36px; font-size:0.95rem; }
  .gallery-counter{ font-size:0.72rem; min-width:54px; }
}

/* ============================================
   CONTACT
============================================ */
.contact{ position:relative; padding:120px 0; overflow:hidden; }
.contact-particles{ position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:0; }
.contact-title{ text-align:left; }

.quick-connect{
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:18px;
  margin:28px 0 40px; position:relative; z-index:1;
}
.connect-btn{
  position:relative; display:flex; align-items:center; gap:14px;
  padding:1.2rem 1.4rem; border-radius:var(--radius-md);
  background:var(--surface); border:1px solid var(--border);
  text-decoration:none; color:var(--text); overflow:hidden;
  animation:connectRise .6s var(--ease) both;
  animation-delay:calc(var(--i) * 0.12s);
  transition:transform .35s var(--ease), border-color .35s, box-shadow .35s;
}
@keyframes connectRise{
  from{ opacity:0; transform:translateY(22px); }
  to{ opacity:1; transform:translateY(0); }
}
.connect-btn:hover{ transform:translateY(-6px); box-shadow:0 20px 40px -16px var(--shadow-soft); }
.connect-icon{
  position:relative; flex-shrink:0; width:48px; height:48px; border-radius:50%;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; font-size:1.4rem;
}
.connect-icon img{ width:24px; height:24px; }
.connect-icon::before{
  content:''; position:absolute; inset:-6px; border-radius:50%;
  border:2px solid currentColor; opacity:0.5;
  animation:connectPulse 2.4s ease-out infinite;
}
.connect-text{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:2px; }
.connect-label{ font-family:var(--font-ui); font-weight:600; font-size:0.98rem; }
.connect-sub{ font-family:var(--font-ui); font-size:0.74rem; color:var(--text-muted); }

.connect-whatsapp .connect-icon{ background:#25D366; color:#25D366; }
.connect-telegram .connect-icon{ background:#229ED9; color:#229ED9; }
.connect-phone .connect-icon{ background:linear-gradient(135deg, var(--purple), var(--gold)); color:var(--gold); }

@keyframes connectPulse{
  0%{ transform:scale(1); opacity:0.55; }
  100%{ transform:scale(1.45); opacity:0; }
}

@media (max-width:800px){
  .quick-connect{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
}

.contact-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:0.8fr 1.2fr; gap:24px; margin-top:20px; }
.contact-info{ padding:2.2rem; }
.contact-info h4{ font-family:var(--font-ui); margin-bottom:20px; }
.info-row{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:14px; margin-bottom:18px; }
.info-icon{
  width:38px; height:38px; border-radius:12px; background:rgba(184,134,11,0.18);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; flex-shrink:0;
}
.info-label{ display:block; font-size:0.7rem; color:var(--text-faint); text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:0.06em; }
.info-value{ display:block; font-weight:600; font-size:0.92rem; }

.contact-form{ padding:2.4rem; }
.form-row{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:16px; }
.contact-form label{ display:block; font-size:0.75rem; color:var(--text-muted); margin-bottom:16px; letter-spacing:0.04em; }
.contact-form input, .contact-form textarea{
  width:100%; margin-top:8px; padding:13px 16px; border-radius:12px;
  background:var(--on-surface-faint); border:1px solid var(--border); color:var(--text);
  font-family:var(--font-body); font-size:0.92rem; resize:vertical;
  transition:border-color .3s, box-shadow .3s, background .3s;
}
.contact-form input:focus, .contact-form textarea:focus{
  outline:none; border-color:var(--purple); box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(184,134,11,0.2);
}
.form-note{ margin-top:14px; font-size:0.85rem; color:var(--gold); min-height:1.2em; }
@media (max-width:800px){ .contact-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } .form-row{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }

/* ============================================
   FOOTER
============================================ */
.footer{ position:relative; padding:60px 0 40px; border-top:1px solid var(--border); }
.footer-inner{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; align-items:center; gap:22px; text-align:center; }
.footer-logo{ font-family:var(--font-display); font-weight:700; font-size:1.4rem; }
.footer-nav{ display:flex; gap:20px; flex-wrap:wrap; justify-content:center; }
.footer-nav a{ font-size:0.85rem; color:var(--text-muted); transition:color .3s; }
.footer-nav a:hover{ color:var(--gold); }
.footer-copy{ font-size:0.8rem; color:var(--text-faint); line-height:1.7; }
.back-to-top{
  position:fixed; bottom:26px; right:26px; width:48px; height:48px; border-radius:50%;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg, var(--purple), #6e4c0e); color:#fff; font-size:1.2rem;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; z-index:500;
  box-shadow:0 12px 30px -8px rgba(184,134,11,0.6);
  opacity:0; pointer-events:none; transform:translateY(10px);
  transition:opacity .3s, transform .3s;
}
.back-to-top.show{ opacity:1; pointer-events:auto; transform:translateY(0); }

/* generic section spacing rhythm on mobile */
@media (max-width:700px){
  section{ padding-left:0; padding-right:0; }
  .about, .reviews, .validation, .toolbox, .playground, .stacked-cases, .gallery, .contact{ padding-top:70px; padding-bottom:70px; }
}
