/* ─────────────────────────────────────────
   MICROSOFT FABRIC LIGHT THEME
   Font: Plus Jakarta Sans (professional, used by Linear/Vercel)
   Palette: Fabric teal-green #00B294 · deep #116B4C · mid #038387
───────────────────────────────────────── */
:root {
  --bg:           #F5FDFB;
  --bg2:          #FFFFFF;
  --bg3:          #EBF8F3;
  --card:         #FFFFFF;
  --card-hover:   #F0FAF7;
  --border:       #CBE8DF;
  --border2:      #A8D8CC;
  --accent:       #00B294;
  --accent-dark:  #116B4C;
  --accent-mid:   #038387;
  --accent-light: #C3EBE4;
  --accent-xlight:#E6F7F3;
  --accent-glow:  rgba(0,178,148,.15);
  --accent-dim:   rgba(0,178,148,.1);
  --text:         #0A1F1A;
  --text2:        #2E5E52;
  --text3:        #7AADA2;
  --radius:       14px;
  --radius-sm:    8px;
  --shadow-sm:    0 2px 12px rgba(0,100,80,.07);
  --shadow:       0 6px 32px rgba(0,100,80,.1);
  --shadow-lg:    0 16px 56px rgba(0,100,80,.14);
  --transition:   .25s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
  --font:         'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
}

/* ─── RESET ─── */
*, *::before, *::after { margin:0; padding:0; box-sizing:border-box; }
html { scroll-behavior:smooth; font-size:16px; -webkit-text-size-adjust:100%; }
body { font-family:var(--font); background:var(--bg); color:var(--text); overflow-x:hidden; line-height:1.65; }
img  { display:block; max-width:100%; }
a    { color:inherit; text-decoration:none; }
button { cursor:pointer; border:none; background:none; font:inherit; }
ul   { list-style:none; }
strong { font-weight:700; color:var(--accent-dark); }

.container { width:min(1180px,100%); margin:0 auto; padding:0 28px; }
.section   { padding:120px 0; }
.dot       { color:var(--accent); }

/* ─── TYPOGRAPHY ─── */
h1,h2,h3,h4 { font-family:var(--font); line-height:1.12; letter-spacing:-.025em; color:var(--text); }

.section-label {
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:8px;
  font-size:.73rem; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:.2em; text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--accent); margin-bottom:16px;
}
.section-label::before {
  content:''; display:block; width:18px; height:2px;
  background:var(--accent); border-radius:2px;
}

.section-title { font-size:clamp(2rem,4vw,2.9rem); font-weight:800; margin-bottom:18px; }
.section-sub   { font-size:1.05rem; color:var(--text2); max-width:520px; margin-bottom:60px; line-height:1.75; }

/* ─── REVEAL ─── */
.reveal-up { opacity:0; transform:translateY(28px); transition:opacity .55s ease,transform .55s ease; }
.reveal-up.visible { opacity:1; transform:translateY(0); }

/* ─── BUTTONS ─── */
.btn {
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:8px;
  padding:13px 30px; border-radius:100px;
  font-size:.9rem; font-weight:700; font-family:var(--font);
  transition:var(--transition); white-space:nowrap;
}
.btn-primary {
  background:var(--accent); color:#fff;
  box-shadow:0 4px 20px var(--accent-glow);
}
.btn-primary:hover { background:var(--accent-dark); box-shadow:0 6px 28px rgba(0,178,148,.28); transform:translateY(-2px); }
.btn-ghost {
  border:1.5px solid var(--border2); color:var(--text2); background:transparent;
}
.btn-ghost:hover { border-color:var(--accent); color:var(--accent); background:var(--accent-xlight); transform:translateY(-2px); }

/* ─── NAV ─── */
.nav { position:fixed; top:0; left:0; right:0; z-index:100; transition:background var(--transition),box-shadow var(--transition); }
.nav.scrolled {
  background:rgba(245,253,251,.93); backdrop-filter:blur(20px); -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(20px);
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--border); box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);
}
.nav-inner {
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between;
  height:72px; padding:0 44px; max-width:1280px; margin:0 auto;
}
.logo { font-family:var(--font); font-size:1.35rem; font-weight:800; letter-spacing:-.04em; color:var(--text); }

.nav-links { display:flex; align-items:center; gap:36px; }
.nav-links a {
  font-size:.88rem; font-weight:600; color:var(--text2);
  transition:color var(--transition); position:relative;
}
.nav-links a::after {
  content:''; position:absolute; bottom:-3px; left:0; right:0;
  height:2px; background:var(--accent); border-radius:2px;
  transform:scaleX(0); transition:transform var(--transition); transform-origin:left;
}
.nav-links a:hover { color:var(--accent-dark); }
.nav-links a:hover::after { transform:scaleX(1); }

.nav-cta {
  padding:9px 22px !important; background:var(--accent) !important;
  color:#fff !important; border-radius:100px; font-weight:700 !important;
  box-shadow:0 2px 12px var(--accent-glow);
  transition:background var(--transition),transform var(--transition) !important;
}
.nav-cta::after { display:none !important; }
.nav-cta:hover  { background:var(--accent-dark) !important; color:#fff !important; transform:translateY(-1px); }

.burger { display:none; flex-direction:column; gap:5px; padding:4px; }
.burger span { display:block; width:24px; height:2px; background:var(--text); border-radius:2px; transition:var(--transition); }
.burger.open span:nth-child(1) { transform:translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); }
.burger.open span:nth-child(2) { opacity:0; }
.burger.open span:nth-child(3) { transform:translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); }

/* ─── HERO ─── */
.hero {
  position:relative; min-height:100vh;
  display:flex; align-items:center;
  padding:140px 28px 100px; overflow:hidden; background:var(--bg);
}
.hero-bg { position:absolute; inset:0; pointer-events:none; overflow:hidden; }
.hero-orb { position:absolute; border-radius:50%; filter:blur(80px); }
.hero-orb-1 {
  width:800px; height:800px; top:-300px; left:50%; transform:translateX(-40%);
  background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(0,178,148,.13) 0%,rgba(3,131,135,.06) 50%,transparent 70%);
}
.hero-orb-2 {
  width:500px; height:500px; bottom:-100px; right:-80px;
  background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(17,107,76,.08) 0%,transparent 65%);
}
.hero-orb-3 {
  width:300px; height:300px; top:60%; left:-80px;
  background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(195,235,228,.5) 0%,transparent 70%); filter:blur(60px);
}
.hero-grid {
  position:absolute; inset:0;
  background-image:linear-gradient(rgba(0,178,148,.055) 1px,transparent 1px),linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(0,178,148,.055) 1px,transparent 1px);
  background-size:56px 56px;
  mask-image:radial-gradient(ellipse 75% 70% at 50% 10%,black 0%,transparent 80%);
  -webkit-mask-image:radial-gradient(ellipse 75% 70% at 50% 10%,black 0%,transparent 80%);
}
.hero-content { position:relative; z-index:1; max-width:800px; margin:0 auto; text-align:center; }
.hero-greeting { font-size:.85rem; font-weight:700; color:var(--accent); letter-spacing:.22em; text-transform:uppercase; margin-bottom:20px; transition-delay:.05s; }
.hero-name     { font-size:clamp(3.2rem,8vw,6.5rem); font-weight:800; line-height:1; margin-bottom:20px; letter-spacing:-.04em; transition-delay:.1s; }
.hero-role     { font-size:clamp(1.05rem,2.5vw,1.4rem); font-weight:400; color:var(--text2); margin-bottom:24px; transition-delay:.15s; }

/* ── HERO CYCLING TEXT ── */
.hc-wrap {
  display: inline-block;
  position: relative;
}
.hc {
  display: inline-block;
  color: var(--accent-dark);
  font-weight: 700;
  position: relative;
  transition: opacity .3s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1), transform .3s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
/* animated underline — sweeps in from left on each entry */
.hc::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; bottom: -3px;
  height: 2px;
  width: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent), var(--accent-dark));
  border-radius: 2px;
  transform-origin: left center;
  transform: scaleX(1);
  transition: transform .4s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1) .22s; /* sweeps in after text arrives */
}
.hc.is-in::after  { transform: scaleX(0); }   /* start collapsed */
.hc.is-out::after { transform: scaleX(0); transition-delay: 0s; } /* snap out instantly */

/* exit: slide up & fade */
.hc.is-out {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(-10px);
  pointer-events: none;
}
/* enter: prime below viewport, then transition to normal */
.hc.is-in {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(10px);
}

/* ── HERO DESC CYCLING ── */
.hero-desc {
  transition: opacity .32s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1), transform .32s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
}
.hero-desc.is-out {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(-7px);
}
.hero-desc.is-in {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(7px);
}
.hero-desc     { font-size:1.02rem; color:var(--text2); max-width:540px; margin:0 auto 40px; line-height:1.8; transition-delay:.2s; }
.hero-actions  { display:flex; justify-content:center; gap:16px; flex-wrap:wrap; margin-bottom:52px; transition-delay:.25s; }
.hero-chips    { display:flex; justify-content:center; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:10px; transition-delay:.3s; }
.hero-chips span {
  padding:7px 18px; border-radius:100px; border:1.5px solid var(--border2);
  font-size:.8rem; font-weight:600; color:var(--text2);
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.7); backdrop-filter:blur(8px);
  transition:border-color var(--transition),color var(--transition),background var(--transition);
}
.hero-chips span:hover { border-color:var(--accent); color:var(--accent-dark); background:var(--accent-xlight); }

.hero-scroll-hint {
  position:absolute; bottom:36px; left:50%; transform:translateX(-50%);
  display:flex; flex-direction:column; align-items:center; gap:8px;
  color:var(--text3); font-size:.7rem; letter-spacing:.14em; text-transform:uppercase;
}
.scroll-line { width:1.5px; height:48px; background:linear-gradient(to bottom,var(--accent),transparent); animation:scrollPulse 2.2s ease-in-out infinite; }
@keyframes scrollPulse { 0%,100%{opacity:.35} 50%{opacity:1} }

/* ─── SECTION STRIPE ─── */
.section-stripe { height:3px; background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--accent-xlight),var(--accent-light),var(--accent),var(--accent-mid),var(--accent-dark)); }

/* ─── ABOUT ─── */
.about { background:var(--bg2); }
.about-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.15fr .85fr; gap:80px; align-items:start; margin-top:52px; }
.about-text p { color:var(--text2); margin-bottom:20px; font-size:1rem; line-height:1.8; }

.skill-tags { display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:8px; margin-top:32px; }
.skill-tags span {
  padding:6px 16px; border-radius:100px; border:1.5px solid var(--border2);
  font-size:.8rem; font-weight:600; color:var(--accent-dark); background:var(--accent-xlight);
  transition:border-color var(--transition),background var(--transition);
}
.skill-tags span:hover { border-color:var(--accent); background:var(--accent-light); }

.about-stats { display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:20px; }
.stat-card {
  background:var(--bg3); border:1.5px solid var(--border); border-radius:var(--radius);
  padding:32px 24px; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:8px;
  transition:border-color var(--transition),transform var(--transition),box-shadow var(--transition);
}
.stat-card:hover { border-color:var(--accent); transform:translateY(-4px); box-shadow:var(--shadow); }
.stat-num  { font-size:2.5rem; font-weight:800; color:var(--text); line-height:1; letter-spacing:-.03em; }
.stat-num em { font-style:normal; color:var(--accent); }
.stat-label { font-size:.82rem; font-weight:600; color:var(--text2); }

/* ─── SERVICES ─── */
.services { background:var(--bg); }
.services-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:24px; margin-top:20px; }
.svc-card {
  background:var(--card); border:1.5px solid var(--border); border-radius:var(--radius);
  padding:36px 28px; transition:border-color var(--transition),transform var(--transition),box-shadow var(--transition);
  position:relative; overflow:hidden;
}
.svc-card::before {
  content:''; position:absolute; top:0; left:0; right:0; height:3px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--accent),var(--accent-mid));
  transform:scaleX(0); transform-origin:left; transition:transform var(--transition);
}
.svc-card:hover { border-color:var(--accent-light); transform:translateY(-6px); box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg); }
.svc-card:hover::before { transform:scaleX(1); }
.svc-icon {
  width:50px; height:50px; background:var(--accent-xlight); border:1.5px solid var(--accent-light);
  border-radius:var(--radius-sm); display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  margin-bottom:22px; color:var(--accent); transition:background var(--transition),border-color var(--transition);
}
.svc-card:hover .svc-icon { background:var(--accent-light); border-color:var(--accent); }
.svc-icon svg { width:22px; height:22px; }
.svc-card h3 { font-size:1.08rem; font-weight:700; margin-bottom:10px; }
.svc-card p  { font-size:.9rem; color:var(--text2); line-height:1.75; margin-bottom:20px; }
.svc-tags    { display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:6px; }
.svc-tags span { padding:3px 11px; border-radius:100px; background:var(--accent-xlight); border:1px solid var(--accent-light); font-size:.73rem; font-weight:600; color:var(--accent-dark); }

/* ─── PORTFOLIO ─── */
.portfolio { background:var(--bg2); }

.filters { display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:10px; margin-bottom:48px; }
.filter {
  padding:8px 20px; border-radius:100px; border:1.5px solid var(--border2);
  font-size:.83rem; font-weight:600; font-family:var(--font); color:var(--text2); background:transparent;
  transition:var(--transition);
}
.filter:hover  { border-color:var(--accent); color:var(--accent-dark); background:var(--accent-xlight); }
.filter.active { background:var(--accent); border-color:var(--accent); color:#fff; box-shadow:0 4px 16px var(--accent-glow); }

.proj-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:24px; }

.proj-card {
  display:flex; flex-direction:column;
  background:var(--card); border:1.5px solid var(--border); border-radius:var(--radius);
  overflow:hidden; transition:border-color var(--transition),transform var(--transition),box-shadow var(--transition);
  text-decoration:none; color:inherit;
}
.proj-card:hover { border-color:var(--accent-light); transform:translateY(-5px); box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg); }
.proj-card.hidden { display:none; }

/* Taller thumb gives more room for the image */
.proj-thumb {
  height:200px; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  position:relative; flex-shrink:0;
}
.proj-thumb svg { width:56px; height:56px; opacity:.6; }
.proj-thumb img { width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; display:block; border-radius:var(--radius) var(--radius) 0 0; }

.t-powerbi  { background:linear-gradient(135deg,#E6F7F3 0%,#C3E8DC 100%); color:var(--accent); }
.t-etl      { background:linear-gradient(135deg,#E0F2F8 0%,#BAE2F0 100%); color:var(--accent-mid); }
.t-modeling { background:linear-gradient(135deg,#EEF2FA 0%,#D8E2F7 100%); color:#5C6BC0; }
.t-sql      { background:linear-gradient(135deg,#E6F5EC 0%,#C3E8D0 100%); color:var(--accent-dark); }
.t-reports  { background:linear-gradient(135deg,#FDF0F7 0%,#F5D4EA 100%); color:#9C27B0; }

.proj-body  { padding:22px 24px 24px; display:flex; flex-direction:column; flex:1; }
.proj-cat   { font-size:.7rem; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:.14em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--accent); margin-bottom:8px; display:block; }
.proj-body h3 { font-size:1rem; font-weight:700; margin-bottom:8px; }

/* 2-line clamp */
.proj-desc {
  font-size:.86rem; color:var(--text2); line-height:1.65; margin-bottom:14px;
  display:-webkit-box; -webkit-line-clamp:2; -webkit-box-orient:vertical; overflow:hidden;
}

.proj-tags  { display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:6px; margin-bottom:16px; }
.proj-tags span { padding:3px 10px; border-radius:100px; border:1px solid var(--border); font-size:.72rem; font-weight:500; color:var(--text2); background:var(--bg3); }

.proj-link  { font-size:.82rem; font-weight:700; color:var(--accent); margin-top:auto; display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:4px; transition:gap var(--transition),color var(--transition); }
.proj-card:hover .proj-link { color:var(--accent-dark); gap:8px; }

/* ─── BI RESCUE SECTION ─── */
.rescue {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #0d5c42 0%, var(--accent-dark) 45%, #083d2b 100%);
}

/* Subtle grid overlay */
.rescue-bg { position:absolute; inset:0; pointer-events:none; }
.rescue-grid-overlay {
  position:absolute; inset:0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.045) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,.045) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 52px 52px;
}
.rescue-orb {
  position:absolute; border-radius:50%; filter:blur(80px); pointer-events:none;
}
.rescue-orb-1 {
  width:560px; height:560px; top:-180px; right:-120px;
  background:radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0,178,148,.22) 0%, transparent 65%);
}
.rescue-orb-2 {
  width:400px; height:400px; bottom:-150px; left:-80px;
  background:radial-gradient(circle, rgba(110,230,200,.15) 0%, transparent 65%);
}

/* Header */
.rescue-eyebrow {
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:8px;
  font-size:.72rem; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:.18em; text-transform:uppercase;
  color:rgba(255,255,255,.55); margin-bottom:20px;
}
.rescue-eyebrow::before {
  content:''; display:block; width:24px; height:2px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.35); border-radius:2px;
}
.rescue-title {
  font-size:clamp(2rem,4.5vw,3.2rem); font-weight:800;
  color:#fff; line-height:1.15; margin-bottom:20px; max-width:700px;
}
.rescue-title em {
  font-style:normal;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,#7ff2d4,#b4fce8);
  -webkit-background-clip:text; -webkit-text-fill-color:transparent; background-clip:text;
}
.rescue-sub {
  font-size:1.02rem; color:rgba(255,255,255,.68); line-height:1.8;
  max-width:640px; margin-bottom:56px;
}

/* Cards grid */
.rescue-grid {
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:20px; margin-bottom:52px;
}
.rescue-card {
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.07);
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.13);
  border-radius:var(--radius);
  padding:32px 28px;
  backdrop-filter:blur(12px);
  transition:background var(--transition), border-color var(--transition), transform var(--transition);
  display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:0;
}
.rescue-card:hover {
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.13);
  border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.28);
  transform:translateY(-5px);
}
.rescue-icon {
  width:48px; height:48px; border-radius:12px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  margin-bottom:22px; color:#7ff2d4; flex-shrink:0;
}
.rescue-icon svg { width:24px; height:24px; }
.rescue-card h3 { font-size:1.08rem; font-weight:800; color:#fff; margin-bottom:12px; }
.rescue-card > p { font-size:.88rem; color:rgba(255,255,255,.65); line-height:1.78; margin-bottom:20px; flex:1; }

.rescue-list { list-style:none; margin:0 0 22px; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:8px; }
.rescue-list li {
  font-size:.83rem; font-weight:600; color:rgba(255,255,255,.72);
  padding-left:4px; line-height:1.5;
}
.rescue-list li::first-line { }

.rescue-tags { display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:6px; margin-top:auto; }
.rescue-tags span {
  padding:4px 12px; border-radius:100px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.1); border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.16);
  font-size:.73rem; font-weight:700; color:rgba(255,255,255,.75);
  letter-spacing:.04em;
}

/* CTA */
.rescue-cta {
  text-align:center; padding-top:4px;
}
.rescue-cta > p {
  font-size:.95rem; color:rgba(255,255,255,.6); margin-bottom:20px;
}
.rescue-btn {
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:8px;
  background:#fff; color:var(--accent-dark);
  border:2px solid #fff; border-radius:100px;
  padding:14px 34px; font-weight:800; font-size:.95rem;
  font-family:inherit; cursor:pointer; text-decoration:none;
  transition:background var(--transition), transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.25);
}
.rescue-btn:hover {
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.9);
  transform:translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow:0 8px 32px rgba(0,0,0,.3);
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width:1024px) {
  .rescue-grid { grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); }
  .rescue-title { font-size:clamp(1.8rem,4vw,2.6rem); }
}
@media (max-width:640px) {
  .rescue-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .rescue-card { padding:24px 20px; }
  .rescue-title { font-size:clamp(1.6rem,6vw,2.2rem); }
}

/* ─── PORTFOLIO CAROUSEL — SIDE ARROWS ─── */

/* Outer wrapper: arrows flank the grid */
.proj-carousel-outer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-top: 32px;
}
.proj-carousel-outer .proj-grid {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 0;   /* prevent flex blowout */
  margin-top: 0;
}

/* Arrow buttons */
.proj-arrow {
  width: 48px; height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border2);
  background: var(--card);
  color: var(--text2);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: border-color var(--transition), color var(--transition),
              background var(--transition), transform var(--transition),
              box-shadow var(--transition), opacity var(--transition);
}
.proj-arrow:hover:not(:disabled) {
  border-color: var(--accent);
  color: var(--accent-dark);
  background: var(--accent-xlight);
  transform: scale(1.1);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 5px var(--accent-xlight), var(--shadow-sm);
}
.proj-arrow:disabled {
  opacity: .25;
  cursor: not-allowed;
  transform: none;
  box-shadow: none;
}

/* Dots + count row below the carousel */
.proj-carousel-footer {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-top: 22px;
}
.proj-dots {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
}
.proj-dot {
  height: 7px;
  width: 7px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  border: none;
  padding: 0;
  background: var(--border2);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: width .3s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1), background .25s ease, transform .2s ease;
}
.proj-dot.active {
  width: 26px;
  background: var(--accent);
}
.proj-dot:hover:not(.active) {
  background: var(--text3);
  transform: scale(1.25);
}
.proj-count {
  font-size: .78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text3);
  letter-spacing: .03em;
}

/* Tighten gap on small screens */
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .proj-carousel-outer { gap: 10px; }
  .proj-arrow { width: 40px; height: 40px; }
}

/* ─── TESTIMONIALS ─── */
.testimonials { background:var(--bg); position:relative; overflow:hidden; }

/* giant decorative quote watermark */
.testimonials::before {
  content:'\201C';
  position:absolute; top:-60px; right:6%;
  font-size:480px; font-weight:800; line-height:1;
  color:var(--accent-dim); pointer-events:none; user-select:none;
  letter-spacing:-.05em; z-index:0;
}

.testi-inner { position:relative; z-index:1; }

/* track — flex row; JS shows/hides individual cards */
.testi-track {
  display:flex; gap:24px; margin-top:0;
}

.testi-card {
  flex:0 0 calc((100% - 48px) / 3);
  background:var(--card); border:1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius:var(--radius); padding:36px 32px;
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm); display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:0;
  transition:border-color var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition), transform var(--transition);
}
.testi-card:hover {
  border-color:var(--accent-light); box-shadow:var(--shadow);
  transform:translateY(-5px);
}
.testi-card.hidden { display:none; }

/* stars */
.testi-stars { color:#F59E0B; font-size:1rem; letter-spacing:3px; margin-bottom:20px; }

/* opening quote mark */
.testi-qmark {
  font-size:3.8rem; line-height:.7; font-weight:800;
  color:var(--accent-light); display:block; margin-bottom:10px;
  font-family:Georgia, serif;
}

/* quote body */
.testi-quote {
  font-size:.93rem; line-height:1.78; color:var(--text2);
  flex:1; margin-bottom:28px;
}

/* divider */
.testi-divider { height:1px; background:var(--border); margin-bottom:24px; }

/* author row */
.testi-author { display:flex; align-items:center; gap:14px; }
.testi-avatar {
  width:50px; height:50px; border-radius:50%; flex-shrink:0;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--accent-xlight),var(--accent-light));
  border:2px solid var(--accent-light);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  font-size:.78rem; font-weight:800; color:var(--accent-dark);
  letter-spacing:.03em;
}
.testi-name { font-size:.9rem; font-weight:700; color:var(--text); }
.testi-role { font-size:.76rem; color:var(--text3); margin-top:2px; line-height:1.4; }

/* Source filter tabs */
.testi-filters { display:flex; gap:8px; flex-wrap:wrap; margin-bottom:44px; }
.testi-filter {
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:6px;
  padding:8px 18px; border-radius:100px;
  border:1.5px solid var(--border); background:var(--card);
  font-size:.8rem; font-weight:700; color:var(--text2); cursor:pointer;
  transition:all var(--transition); font-family:var(--font);
}
.testi-filter:hover { border-color:var(--accent-light); background:var(--accent-xlight); color:var(--accent-dark); }
.testi-filter.active { border-color:var(--accent); background:var(--accent-xlight); color:var(--accent-dark); }
.testi-filter-count {
  background:var(--border); color:var(--text2); border-radius:100px;
  padding:1px 7px; font-size:.68rem; font-weight:700;
  transition:background var(--transition), color var(--transition);
}
.testi-filter.active .testi-filter-count { background:var(--accent-light); color:var(--accent-dark); }

/* Relationship tag (LinkedIn cards, instead of stars) */
.testi-rel {
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:7px;
  font-size:.7rem; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:.1em; text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--text3); margin-bottom:18px;
}
.testi-rel::before { content:''; width:20px; height:2px; background:var(--border2); border-radius:2px; flex-shrink:0; }

/* Upwork badge */
.testi-badge {
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:5px; margin-top:5px;
  font-size:.63rem; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:.07em; text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--accent-dark); background:var(--accent-xlight);
  border:1px solid var(--accent-light); border-radius:100px; padding:2px 9px;
}

/* LinkedIn badge variant */
.testi-badge.li { color:#0077B5; background:#EBF3FB; border-color:#BED6ED; }

/* footer: dots left, arrows right */
.testi-footer {
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between;
  margin-top:44px;
}
.testi-dots { display:flex; gap:6px; align-items:center; }
.testi-dot {
  width:7px; height:7px; border-radius:4px; background:var(--border2);
  border:none; padding:0; transition:width .3s, background .3s; cursor:pointer;
}
.testi-dot.active { width:24px; background:var(--accent); }

.testi-arrows { display:flex; gap:10px; }
.testi-arrow {
  width:46px; height:46px; border-radius:50%;
  border:1.5px solid var(--border2); background:var(--card);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm); color:var(--text2);
  transition:border-color var(--transition), background var(--transition),
             color var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
}
.testi-arrow:hover {
  border-color:var(--accent); background:var(--accent-xlight);
  color:var(--accent-dark); box-shadow:var(--shadow);
}
.testi-arrow:disabled { opacity:.28; cursor:not-allowed; box-shadow:none; }
.testi-arrow:disabled:hover { border-color:var(--border2); background:var(--card); color:var(--text2); }

/* responsive card widths */
@media (max-width:1024px) {
  .testi-card { flex-basis:calc((100% - 24px) / 2); }
}
@media (max-width:640px) {
  .testi-card { flex-basis:100%; }
  .testimonials::before { font-size:280px; top:-20px; right:0; }
}

/* ─── CONTACT ─── */
.contact { background:var(--bg); }
.contact-inner { text-align:center; max-width:640px; margin:0 auto; }
.contact-desc  { font-size:1.02rem; color:var(--text2); margin-bottom:52px; line-height:1.8; }
.contact-links { display:flex; justify-content:center; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:16px; }
.clink {
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:10px; padding:13px 30px; border-radius:100px;
  font-size:.9rem; font-weight:700; border:1.5px solid var(--border2); color:var(--text2);
  background:var(--card); transition:var(--transition); box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);
}
.clink svg { width:18px; height:18px; flex-shrink:0; }
.clink:hover { transform:translateY(-3px); box-shadow:var(--shadow); }
.clink-linkedin:hover { border-color:#0a66c2; color:#0a66c2; background:#f0f5ff; }
.clink-upwork:hover   { border-color:#14a800; color:#14a800; background:#f0fff2; }
.clink-github:hover   { border-color:#1a1a2e; color:#1a1a2e; background:#f5f5ff; }

/* ─── FOOTER ─── */
.footer { background:var(--accent-dark); padding:40px 28px; }
.footer .container { display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:16px; }
.footer .logo { color:#fff; }
.footer .dot  { color:var(--accent-light); }
.footer p     { font-size:.83rem; color:rgba(255,255,255,.5); }

/* ─── RESPONSIVE ─── */
@media (max-width:1024px) {
  .services-grid { grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); }
  .proj-grid     { grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); }
  .about-grid    { grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:52px; }
  .about-stats   { grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); }
}
@media (max-width:768px) {
  .section { padding:80px 0; }
  .container { padding:0 20px; }
  .nav-inner { padding:0 20px; }
  .burger { display:flex; }
  .nav-links {
    position:fixed; top:72px; left:0; right:0;
    background:rgba(245,253,251,.97); backdrop-filter:blur(20px); -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(20px);
    border-bottom:1px solid var(--border); box-shadow:var(--shadow);
    flex-direction:column; align-items:flex-start; padding:24px 28px 32px; gap:24px;
    transform:translateY(-110%); transition:transform var(--transition);
  }
  .nav-links.open { transform:translateY(0); }
  .nav-links a  { font-size:1.05rem; }
  .nav-cta      { align-self:stretch; text-align:center; justify-content:center; }
  .hero         { padding:120px 20px 80px; }
  .hero-actions { flex-direction:column; align-items:center; }
  .about-stats  { grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); }
  .services-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .proj-grid    { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .filters      { gap:8px; }
  .filter       { padding:7px 14px; font-size:.78rem; }
  .contact-links{ flex-direction:column; align-items:stretch; }
  .clink        { justify-content:center; }
  .footer .container { flex-direction:column; text-align:center; }
}
@media (max-width:480px) {
  .about-stats { grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; }
  .stat-num    { font-size:2rem; }
}