/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   1. RESET & INITIAL CONFIGURATION
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
*,
*::before,
*::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

html {
  font-size: 16px;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
  text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
  scroll-behavior: auto;
  -ms-overflow-style: none;
  scrollbar-width: none;
}

html::-webkit-scrollbar,
body::-webkit-scrollbar,
*::-webkit-scrollbar {
  display: none !important;
  width: 0 !important;
  height: 0 !important;
}

/* Hide default cursor everywhere */
*, *::before, *::after {
  cursor: none !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CUSTOM CURSOR — ROTATING TEXT RING
   ========================================================================== */

.cursor_wrap {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0; left: 0;
  width: 70px;
  height: 70px;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 99999;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  will-change: transform, left, top;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

/* Tiny sharp dot at center */
.cursor_center {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%; left: 50%;
  width: 4px; height: 4px;
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  transition: transform 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.16,1,0.3,1),
              background 0.2s ease,
              width 0.2s ease, height 0.2s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0px rgba(255,255,255,0);
}

/* SVG ring with rotating text */
.cursor_svg {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0;
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  animation: cursorSpin 8s linear infinite;
}

.cursor_rotating_text {
  font-family: 'Space Mono', monospace;
  font-size: 7.2px;
  font-weight: 700;
  fill: #ffffff;
  letter-spacing: 1.2px;
}

:root[data-theme="light"] .cursor_rotating_text {
  fill: #000000;
}
:root[data-theme="light"] .cursor_center {
  background: #111111;
}

@keyframes cursorSpin {
  from { transform: rotate(0deg); }
  to   { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}

/* --- Hover state: dot grows, text speeds up & brightens --- */
body.cursor_hover .cursor_center {
  width: 6px; height: 6px;
  background: #e4e4e4;
  box-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
}

body.cursor_hover .cursor_svg {
  animation-duration: 3s;
}

body.cursor_hover .cursor_rotating_text {
  fill: rgba(255, 255, 255, 1);
}

/* --- Click state: dot pulses --- */
body.cursor_click .cursor_center {
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(2.2);
  background: #00ffc8;
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px #00ffc8;
}

/* --- Hide when off screen --- */
.cursor_wrap.is_hidden {
  opacity: 0;
}

/* Color Tokens & Theme Architecture */
:root {
  --light: #e4e4e4;
  --dark: #111111;

  --background: var(--dark);
  --text: var(--light);
  --border: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  --card-bg: #181818;
  --card-text: #ffffff;
  --accent: #ffffff;

  --font-sans: 'Inter', system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif;
  --font-display: 'Syne', 'Inter', sans-serif;
  --font-mono: 'Space Mono', monospace;

  --ease-custom: cubic-bezier(0.819, 0.077, 0, 1);
  --ease-out-expo: cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

/* Light Mode Overrides */
:root[data-theme="light"],
html.is-light {
  --background: var(--light);
  --text: var(--dark);
  --border: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  --card-bg: #ffffff;
  --card-text: var(--dark);
  --accent: #000000;
}

body {
  background-color: var(--background);
  color: var(--text);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  line-height: 1.5;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  transition: background-color 0.4s ease, color 0.4s ease;
}

/* Disable transitions during theme load */
.no-theme-transitions,
.no-theme-transitions * {
  transition: none !important;
}

/* Utility Mono Font Class */
.text-mono {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* Container */
.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1400px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 4vw;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   2. PRELOADER OVERLAY
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.preloader {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 9999;
  background-color: var(--dark);
  color: var(--light);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.4s ease, visibility 0.4s ease;
  visibility: hidden;
}

.preloader-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.preloader-spinner {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  border-top-color: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: spin 0.8s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes spin {
  to {
    transform: rotate(360deg);
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   3. NAVIGATION BARS (TOP & BOTTOM)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.nav-top {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 1.8rem 4vw;
  mix-blend-mode: difference;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.nav-brand {
  color: #ffffff;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
}

.sahiko_logo {
  display: block;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 28px;
  height: auto;
}

.nav-controls {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.theme-toggle-btn,
.menu-toggle-btn,
.menu-close-btn,
.nav-back-btn {
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 0.6rem 1.2rem;
  border-radius: 100px;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  transition: background 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
}

.theme-toggle-btn:hover,
.menu-toggle-btn:hover,
.menu-close-btn:hover,
.nav-back-btn:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border-color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.pwa-install-btn {
  background: rgba(0, 255, 209, 0.15) !important;
  border-color: #00ffd1 !important;
  color: #00ffd1 !important;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(0, 255, 209, 0.25);
}

.pwa-install-btn:hover {
  background: #00ffd1 !important;
  color: #0d0e12 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(0, 255, 209, 0.6);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.nav-bottom {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 1.2rem 4vw;
  mix-blend-mode: difference;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   4. 3D SKEW MENU OVERLAY
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.nav-menu {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 2000;
  background-color: #111111;
  color: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  clip-path: polygon(0% 0%, 100% 0%, 100% 0%, 0% 0%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.nav-menu_component {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1200px;
  height: 100vh;
  padding: 4vw;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.menu-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
}

.menu-header-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.nav-menu_list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

.nav-menu_link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: 2rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 5.5rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1;
  transition: color 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
}

.nav-menu_link:hover,
.nav-menu_link.active {
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateX(20px);
}

.link_num {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
}

.menu-footer {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-end;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  padding-top: 2rem;
}

.menu-email {
  display: block;
  color: #ffffff;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

.menu-socials {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .menu-socials {
    display: none !important;
  }
}

.menu-socials a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.menu-socials a:hover {
  color: #ffffff;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   5. MAIN CONTENT WRAPPER (3D TRANSFORM CONTAINER)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.page-main {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  background-color: var(--background);
  color: var(--text);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   6. HERO SECTION
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.section_hero {
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  padding-top: 8rem;
  padding-bottom: 4rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Ambient Subtle Section Lighting */
.section_hero,
.section_intro,
.section_cta,
.section_projects {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.section_process {
  position: relative;
}

.section_hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 5%;
  right: -5%;
  width: 45vw;
  height: 45vw;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 255, 209, 0.09) 0%, rgba(160, 0, 255, 0.04) 50%, transparent 70%);
  filter: blur(90px);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

.section_intro::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0%;
  left: -8%;
  width: 50vw;
  height: 50vw;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(160, 0, 255, 0.07) 0%, rgba(0, 180, 255, 0.03) 60%, transparent 75%);
  filter: blur(100px);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

.section_process::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 15%;
  right: 2%;
  width: 42vw;
  height: 42vw;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 255, 209, 0.07) 0%, rgba(255, 0, 150, 0.03) 60%, transparent 70%);
  filter: blur(95px);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

.section_projects::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 10%;
  left: 5%;
  width: 48vw;
  height: 48vw;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 0, 150, 0.06) 0%, rgba(0, 255, 209, 0.04) 50%, transparent 70%);
  filter: blur(105px);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

.section_hero > .container,
.section_intro > .container,
.section_process > .container,
.section_cta > .container,
.section_projects > .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.hero_badge {
  display: none !important;
}

.hero_badge .dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  background-color: #00ff66;
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px #00ff66;
}

.hero_title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2.8rem, 6.8vw, 7.2rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 0.95;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
  max-width: 100%;
}

.hero_scroll_hint {
  opacity: 0.6;
}

/* Line Reveal Mask Helper */
.line-mask {
  display: block;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding-right: 0.4em;
  margin-right: -0.4em;
}

.animated-line {
  display: block;
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0);
  will-change: transform, opacity;
  padding-right: 0.3em;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   7. INTRO SECTION
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.section_intro {
  padding: 8rem 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.intro_grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 300px 1fr;
  gap: 4rem;
}

.intro_label {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
}

:root[data-theme="light"] .intro_label {
  color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
}

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

.quote_text {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.5vw, 3.2rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.25;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.quote_subtext {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  opacity: 0.8;
  max-width: 850px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   8. PINNED STEP-BY-STEP FAN OUT SECTION
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.steps_pin {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 250vh;
  /* Smooth, proportional scroll distance for timeline sequence */
}

.steps_component {
  position: relative;
  height: 100vh;
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.steps_container {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 400px 1fr;
  gap: 4rem;
  align-items: center;
  height: 100%;
}

.steps_left {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 3rem;
}

.steps_heading {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 3.8rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.steps_list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.step_nav_item {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  transition: color 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
}

:root[data-theme="light"] .step_nav_item {
  color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.step_nav_item.active {
  color: var(--text);
  font-weight: 700;
  transform: translateX(10px);
}

/* Fan Out Cards Array Right Side */
.steps_wrapper {
  position: relative;
  height: 520px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  will-change: transform;
}

.step_wrapper {
  position: absolute;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 520px;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform-origin: 50% 120%;
  will-change: transform;
}

.step_card {
  background-color: var(--card-bg);
  color: var(--card-text);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 3rem;
  box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  will-change: transform, rotation;
}

.step_card_header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  opacity: 0.6;
}

.step_card_title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 2.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.step_card_desc {
  font-size: 1rem;
  opacity: 0.85;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.step_card_badge {
  align-self: flex-start;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  padding: 0.4rem 0.8rem;
  border-radius: 100px;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
}

:root[data-theme="light"] .step_card {
  background-color: #111111 !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

:root[data-theme="light"] .step_card_header {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6) !important;
}

:root[data-theme="light"] .step_card_title {
  color: #ffffff !important;
}

:root[data-theme="light"] .step_card_desc {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85) !important;
}

:root[data-theme="light"] .step_card_badge {
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3) !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
}



/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   9. STACKED PROCESS CARDS SECTION
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.section_process {
  padding: 10rem 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.process_intro {
  margin-bottom: 5rem;
}

.process_badge {
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  opacity: 0.6;
}

.process_heading {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 5rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.cards_stack {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4rem;
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 5vh;
}

.process_card {
  position: sticky;
  top: calc(14vh + (var(--card-index) * 35px));
  z-index: var(--card-index);
  background-color: var(--card-bg);
  color: var(--card-text);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 28px;
  padding: 4rem;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 200px 1fr;
  gap: 4rem;
  box-shadow: 0 -25px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.card_num {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
}

.card_body h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.card_body p {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  max-width: 700px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Light Mode Overrides for Process Cards (Always Black Card with White Text) */
:root[data-theme="light"] .process_card {
  background-color: #111111 !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 -25px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4) !important;
}

:root[data-theme="light"] .process_card .card_num {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6) !important;
}

:root[data-theme="light"] .process_card .card_body h3 {
  color: #ffffff !important;
}

:root[data-theme="light"] .process_card .card_body p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85) !important;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   10. MARQUEE & CTA SECTION
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.section_cta {
  padding: 10rem 0 6rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.cta_container {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto 6rem;
  text-align: center;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2rem;
  padding: 0 4vw;
}

.cta_title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(3.5rem, 8vw, 8.5rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 0.95;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.cta_subtitle {
  max-width: 600px;
  opacity: 0.7;
}

.cta_action {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.8rem;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: 1.2rem;
}

.cta_button {
  display: inline-block;
  background-color: var(--text);
  color: var(--background);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 1.4rem 3.5rem;
  border-radius: 100px;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.cta_button:hover {
  transform: scale(1.05);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

/* Marquee Ticker */
.marquee_wrapper {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  overflow: hidden;
  user-select: none;
  padding: 2rem 0;
  border-y: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.marquee_track {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2rem;
  white-space: nowrap;
  animation: marquee 25s linear infinite;
  will-change: transform;
}

.marquee_item {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
}

.marquee_star {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  opacity: 0.4;
}

@keyframes marquee {
  0% {
    transform: translateX(0%);
  }

  100% {
    transform: translateX(-100%);
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   11. FOOTER & CLOCKS
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.footer_component {
  padding: 6rem 0 8rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  background-color: var(--background);
}

.footer_grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1.5fr 1fr;
  gap: 4rem;
}

.footer_logo {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

:root[data-theme="light"] .footer_logo .sahiko_logo path {
  stroke: #ff002e !important;
  filter: none !important;
}

:root[data-theme="light"] .footer_logo .sahiko_logo rect {
  fill: #ff002e !important;
  filter: none !important;
}

.footer_copy {
  opacity: 0.5;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
}

.col_title {
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  opacity: 0.5;
}

.clock_list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.8rem;
}

.clock_item span {
  float: right;
  opacity: 0.7;
}

.footer_links {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.8rem;
}

.footer_links a {
  color: var(--text);
  text-decoration: none;
  opacity: 0.7;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.footer_links a:hover {
  opacity: 1;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   12. RESPONSIVE BREAKPOINTS
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .intro_grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
  }

  .steps_container {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 3rem;
  }

  .steps_left {
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }

  .process_card {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    padding: 2.5rem;
  }

  .footer_grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 3rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .nav-controls {
    display: none !important;
  }

  .nav-brand {
    cursor: pointer;
  }

  .hero_title {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 8.5vw, 3.5rem) !important;
    word-break: normal !important;
    overflow-wrap: normal !important;
    word-wrap: normal !important;
  }

  .projects_title,
  .process_heading,
  .cta_title {
    font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 6.8vw, 2.8rem) !important;
    word-break: normal !important;
    overflow-wrap: normal !important;
    word-wrap: normal !important;
  }

  .nav-bottom {
    display: none;
    /* Hidden on mobile */
  }

  .step_card {
    padding: 2rem;
  }

  .nav-menu_link {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
  }

  .cta_button {
    padding: 1.05rem 2.4rem !important;
    font-size: 0.98rem !important;
  }

  .cta_action {
    gap: 1.5rem !important;
    margin-top: 1.8rem !important;
  }

  .section_wordmark {
    display: none !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .hero_title {
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 8vw, 3rem) !important;
  }

  .projects_title,
  .process_heading,
  .cta_title {
    font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 6.2vw, 2.4rem) !important;
  }

  .cta_button {
    padding: 0.95rem 2rem !important;
    font-size: 0.92rem !important;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   13. FEATURED PROJECTS SECTION
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.section_projects {
  padding: 8rem 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  position: relative;
}

.projects_header {
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.projects_badge {
  opacity: 0.6;
}

.projects_title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4.8rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.projects_subtitle {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  opacity: 0.8;
  max-width: 700px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Category Filter Bar */
.projects_filter_bar {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

.filter_btn {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--text);
  opacity: 0.5;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: 0.6rem 1.4rem;
  border-radius: 100px;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-weight: 700;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.filter_btn:hover,
.filter_btn.active {
  opacity: 1;
  border-color: var(--text);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

:root[data-theme="light"] .filter_btn:hover,
:root[data-theme="light"] .filter_btn.active {
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}

/* Projects Grid */
#homepageProjectsGrid {
  overflow: visible;
  /* cards animate outside grid bounds */
}

.section_projects {
  overflow-x: hidden;
  /* clip horizontal overflow from fly-in cards */
}

.projects_grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2.5rem;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .projects_grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .projects_grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
  }
}

/* Project Card */
.project_card {
  background-color: var(--card-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 2.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1.8rem;
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), border-color 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.project_card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

:root[data-theme="light"] .project_card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.project_card_top {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
}

.project_category_badge {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 100px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  opacity: 0.7;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.project_status {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  color: #22c55e;
}

.status_dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: #22c55e;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px #22c55e;
}

.project_icon_box {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
}

.project_card_body {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.8rem;
}

.project_card_title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.project_card_desc {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  opacity: 0.8;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.project_tech_tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

.tech_tag {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.6rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  opacity: 0.7;
}

:root[data-theme="light"] .tech_tag {
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}

.project_action_btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 1rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 100px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--text);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.project_action_btn:hover {
  background: var(--text);
  color: var(--background);
  border-color: var(--text);
}

/* View More Container & Button */
.view_more_container {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-top: 4rem;
}

.view_more_btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.8rem;
  background-color: var(--text);
  color: var(--background);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 1.2rem 3rem;
  border-radius: 100px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.view_more_btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.03);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

:root[data-theme="light"] .view_more_btn:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

/* Dedicated Projects Page Specific Styles */
.projects_page_hero {
  padding: 10rem 0 4rem;
}

.search_container {
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
  max-width: 600px;
}

.search_input {
  width: 100%;
  background: var(--card-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  color: var(--text);
  padding: 1.1rem 1.8rem;
  border-radius: 100px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  outline: none;
  transition: border-color 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.search_input:focus {
  border-color: var(--text);
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

/* Light Mode Overrides for Project Cards (Always Black Card with White Text) */
:root[data-theme="light"] .project_card {
  background-color: #111111 !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

:root[data-theme="light"] .project_card_title {
  color: #ffffff !important;
}

:root[data-theme="light"] .project_card_desc {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8) !important;
}

:root[data-theme="light"] .project_category_badge {
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3) !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
}

:root[data-theme="light"] .tech_tag {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
}

:root[data-theme="light"] .project_action_btn {
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3) !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
}

:root[data-theme="light"] .project_action_btn:hover {
  background: #ffffff !important;
  color: #111111 !important;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   14. CONTACT PAGE & SOCIAL MEDIA CARDS
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.contact_page_hero {
  padding: 10rem 0 6rem;
}

.contact_grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 4rem;
  margin-bottom: 6rem;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .contact_grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 3rem;
  }
}

.contact_form_box {
  background: #111111;
  color: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border-radius: 28px;
  padding: 3rem;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.contact_form {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

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

.form_label {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  opacity: 0.7;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.form_input,
.form_textarea,
.form_select {
  width: 100%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 1rem 1.2rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  outline: none;
  transition: border-color 0.3s ease, background 0.3s ease;
}

.form_select {
  appearance: none;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.form_select option {
  background: #111111;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.form_input:focus,
.form_textarea:focus,
.form_select:focus {
  border-color: #ffffff;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.contact_submit_btn {
  background: #ffffff;
  color: #111111;
  border: none;
  padding: 1.2rem 2.5rem;
  border-radius: 100px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease, background 0.3s ease;
  align-self: flex-start;
  margin-top: 1rem;
}

.contact_submit_btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.contact_info_box {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
  gap: 2.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 6rem;
}

.info_card {
  background: #111111;
  color: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 2.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.info_card_title {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  opacity: 0.6;
}

.info_card_val {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  text-decoration: none;
}

/* Social Media Grid */
.social_section {
  margin-top: 4rem;
}

.social_title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.social_cards_grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .social_cards_grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .social_cards_grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.social_card {
  background: #111111;
  color: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 2rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.2rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.social_card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.social_card_top {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
}

.social_tag {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  opacity: 0.6;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  padding: 0.2rem 0.5rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.social_arrow {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.social_card:hover .social_arrow {
  transform: translate(3px, -3px);
}

.social_name {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.social_handle {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  opacity: 0.7;
}

/* Theme-Consistent Back Button Component */
.theme_back_btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  padding: 0.7rem 1.4rem;
  border-radius: 100px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  background: #111111;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease, background 0.3s ease;
}

.theme_back_btn:hover {
  transform: translateX(-4px);
  border-color: #ffffff;
  background: #ffffff;
  color: #111111;
}

:root[data-theme="light"] .theme_back_btn {
  background: #111111 !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2) !important;
}

:root[data-theme="light"] .theme_back_btn:hover {
  background: #ffffff !important;
  color: #111111 !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   GIANT WORDMARK SECTION — SAHIKO
   ========================================================================== */

.section_wordmark {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: center;
  overflow: visible;
  padding: 8rem 0 0;
  position: relative;
}

.wordmark_text {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  font-family: 'Anton', 'Syne', sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(23vw, 26.5vw, 30vw);
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  line-height: 0.82;
  color: var(--text);
  text-align: center;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transform-origin: 50% 100%;
  will-change: transform;
  user-select: none;
}

/* Light mode: solid black */
:root[data-theme="light"] .wordmark_text {
  color: #111111;
  -webkit-text-stroke: 0px transparent;
}

:root[data-theme="dark"] .wordmark_text {
  color: #e4e4e4;
  -webkit-text-stroke: 0px transparent;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   NEON ORB BACKGROUND ANIMATION
   ========================================================================== */

.neon_orb {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(80px);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
  opacity: 0;
  animation-timing-function: ease-in-out;
  animation-iteration-count: infinite;
  animation-direction: alternate;
}

.neon_orb--1 {
  width: 35vw;
  height: 35vw;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 255, 200, 0.45) 0%, transparent 70%);
  top: -10%;
  left: -5%;
  animation: neonFloat1 7s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.neon_orb--2 {
  width: 30vw;
  height: 30vw;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(160, 0, 255, 0.4) 0%, transparent 70%);
  top: 20%;
  right: -5%;
  animation: neonFloat2 9s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.neon_orb--3 {
  width: 25vw;
  height: 25vw;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 0, 150, 0.35) 0%, transparent 70%);
  bottom: 0%;
  left: 30%;
  animation: neonFloat3 6s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.neon_orb--4 {
  width: 20vw;
  height: 20vw;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 180, 255, 0.3) 0%, transparent 70%);
  top: 10%;
  left: 45%;
  animation: neonFloat4 11s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes neonFloat1 {
  0%   { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1);     opacity: 0.6; }
  50%  { transform: translate(4vw, 3vw) scale(1.15); opacity: 0.9; }
  100% { transform: translate(2vw, 6vw) scale(0.9);  opacity: 0.5; }
}

@keyframes neonFloat2 {
  0%   { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1);        opacity: 0.5; }
  50%  { transform: translate(-5vw, 4vw) scale(1.2); opacity: 0.85; }
  100% { transform: translate(-2vw, 7vw) scale(0.85); opacity: 0.45; }
}

@keyframes neonFloat3 {
  0%   { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1);       opacity: 0.55; }
  50%  { transform: translate(3vw, -4vw) scale(1.1); opacity: 0.8; }
  100% { transform: translate(-4vw, -2vw) scale(1.3); opacity: 0.5; }
}

@keyframes neonFloat4 {
  0%   { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1);       opacity: 0.4; }
  50%  { transform: translate(-3vw, 5vw) scale(1.2); opacity: 0.75; }
  100% { transform: translate(5vw, 2vw) scale(0.9);  opacity: 0.35; }
}

/* Ensure wordmark sits above orbs */
.wordmark_text {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}