:root {
    --bg-color: #050505;
    --card-bg: #111;
    --text-primary: #ffffff;
    --text-secondary: #a0a0a0;
    --accent-color: #ffffff;
    /* White accent for premium look, or keep teal if preferred. Let's go white/monochrome with subtle accents */
    --accent-secondary: #64ffda;
    --font-body: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    --font-heading: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
}

* {
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

/* Osty Style Hero CSS Overhaul & Layout Fixes */

body {
    background-color: #1c1c1c;
    /* Lighter charcoal background */
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg width='60' height='60' viewBox='0 0 60 60' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cg fill='none' fill-rule='evenodd'%3E%3Cg fill='%23333' fill-opacity='0.2'%3E%3Cpath d='M36 34v-4h-2v4h-4v2h4v4h2v-4h4v-2h-4zm0-30V0h-2v4h-4v2h4v4h2V6h4V4h-4zM6 34v-4H4v4H0v2h4v4h2v-4h4v-2H6zM6 4V0H4v4H0v2h4v4h2V6h4V4H6z'/%3E%3C/g%3E%3C/g%3E%3C/svg%3E");
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    color: var(--text-primary);
    overflow-x: hidden;
    overflow-y: auto;
    cursor: url('../assets/cursor.svg') 5 4, auto;
    /* Custom SVG Arrow with Hotspot */
    /* Custom SVG Arrow Cursor */
}

/* Custom Cursor styles removed */


/* Background Grain Texture */
.bg-grain-overlay {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    z-index: -2;
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg viewBox='0 0 200 200' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cfilter id='noiseFilter'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.8' numOctaves='3' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23noiseFilter)' opacity='0.07'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
    opacity: 0.6;
    pointer-events: none;
    mix-blend-mode: overlay;
}

/* Background Typography Container */
.bg-typography-container {
    position: fixed;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(-5deg);
    width: 150vw;
    height: 150vh;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0px;
    z-index: -5;
    pointer-events: none;
    user-select: none;
}

/* Individual Text Rows */
.bg-text-row {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 13vw;
    font-weight: 900;
    line-height: 0.85;
    white-space: nowrap;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #ffffff 0%, #8a8a8a 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    opacity: 0.03;
    letter-spacing: -2px;
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
}

/* Alternate row alignments */
.row-1 {
    margin-left: -20vw;
}

.row-2 {
    margin-left: 10vw;
}

.row-3 {
    margin-left: -15vw;
}

.row-4 {
    margin-left: 5vw;
}

/* Obsolete */
.bg-text {
    display: none;
}

.main-wrapper {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 1600px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 40px;
}

section {
    padding: 80px 0;
    /* Consistent spacing between sections */
    position: relative;
    /* Ensure section is above fixed bg-text if needed, or let bg-text sit behind */
    z-index: 1;
}

.hero-section {
    min-height: 100vh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 40px 0 !important;
}

/* Grid Layout for Hero */
.hero-layout-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 350px 1fr;
    /* Fixed Brand width, flexible card width */
    gap: 60px;
    width: 100%;
    align-items: center;
}

/* Left Side Branding - Character Title Style */
.hero-brand-column {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 5;
}

.brand-name {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(60px, 8vw, 100px);
    font-weight: 900;
    color: #fff;
    line-height: 0.85;
    letter-spacing: -4px;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    text-shadow: 4px 4px 0px #000;
    /* Hard shadow for title */
    -webkit-text-stroke: 1px transparent;
}

/* Design-heavy subtext - Comic Caption Style */
.brand-subtext {
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    /* Clean contrast */
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: #fff;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.4;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    background: #000;
    padding: 10px 15px;
    display: inline-block;
    /* Wraps tightly */
    align-self: flex-start;
    box-shadow: 4px 4px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    transform: rotate(-2deg);
    /* Dynamic tilt */
}

.brand-highlight {
    color: var(--accent-secondary);
    font-weight: 900;
}

/* White Hero Card Container - Comic Panel Style */
.hero-card-container {
    background-color: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 12px;
    /* Slight roundness, mostly sharp */
    border: 3px solid #000;
    /* Thick comic border */
    padding: 60px 70px;
    box-shadow: 12px 12px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 1);
    /* Hard solid shadow */
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 800px;
    z-index: 10;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    height: auto;
    min-height: auto;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.hero-card-container:hover {
    transform: translate(-2px, -2px);
    box-shadow: 14px 14px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 1);
}

/* Hero Header / Nav */
.hero-header {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    /* Centered alignment */
    align-items: center;
    padding-bottom: 30px;
    border-bottom: 3px solid #000;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.logo-mini {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 900;
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    color: #000;
    letter-spacing: -1px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.hero-nav ul {
    display: flex;
    gap: 30px;
    list-style: none;
}

.hero-nav a {
    color: #000;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    transition: all 0.2s;
    position: relative;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.hero-nav a::after {
    content: '';
    display: block;
    width: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: #000;
    transition: width .3s;
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -5px;
    left: 0;
}

.hero-nav a:hover::after {
    width: 100%;
}

/* Main Hero Content */
.hero-content-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    padding-top: 10px;
}

.hero-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(32px, 4vw, 56px);
    font-weight: 900;
    color: #000;
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    letter-spacing: -2px;
    max-width: 700px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    /* Force uppercase for impact */
}

.hero-subtitle {
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: #000;
    /* Solid black for contrast */
    max-width: 550px;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    font-weight: 500;
    border-left: 4px solid var(--accent-secondary);
    /* Accent line */
    padding-left: 15px;
    text-align: left;
    /* Magazine/Manga text block feel */
    align-self: center;
}

.hero-buttons {
    display: flex;
    gap: 20px;
    justify-content: center;
    z-index: 5;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

/* Anime Action Buttons */
.btn {
    padding: 16px 40px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    /* Sharp corners */
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.1s ease;
    text-decoration: none;
    display: inline-block;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    border: 3px solid #000;
    /* Strong border */
    position: relative;
}

.btn-primary {
    background-color: #000;
    color: #fff;
    box-shadow: 6px 6px 0px var(--accent-secondary);
    /* Accent shadow */
}

.btn-primary:hover {
    background: #222;
    transform: translate(-2px, -2px);
    box-shadow: 8px 8px 0px var(--accent-secondary);
}

.btn-primary:active {
    transform: translate(2px, 2px);
    box-shadow: 2px 2px 0px var(--accent-secondary);
}

.btn-secondary {
    background-color: #fff;
    color: #000;
    box-shadow: 6px 6px 0px #000;
    /* Hard black shadow */
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
    background: var(--accent-secondary);
    border-color: #000;
    transform: translate(-2px, -2px);
    box-shadow: 8px 8px 0px #000;
}

.btn-secondary:active {
    transform: translate(2px, 2px);
    box-shadow: 2px 2px 0px #000;
}

/* Visual Cluster Removed */

/* Mobile Responsiveness for Split Layout */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
    .hero-layout-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 30px;
    }

    .hero-brand-column {
        text-align: center;
        align-items: center;
    }

    .brand-name {
        font-size: 60px;
        margin-bottom: 10px;
    }

    .hero-nav ul {
        display: none;
        /* Hide nav links on tablet/mobile size for simplicity, or use hamburger if added back */
    }

    .hero-card-container {
        padding: 40px 20px;
        min-height: auto;
    }

    .hero-title {
        font-size: 32px;
    }
}


/* Section Headers */
.section-title {
    font-size: clamp(30px, 5vw, 50px);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    margin-bottom: 50px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    letter-spacing: -2px;
}

.section-title span {
    color: var(--accent-secondary);
    margin-right: 15px;
    font-family: monospace;
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: normal;
    letter-spacing: 0;
}

.section-title::after {
    display: none;
}

/* About Section - Comic Profile Style */
.about-section {
    position: relative;
    padding: 100px 0;
}

.about-profile-wrapper {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 350px 1fr;
    gap: 60px;
    align-items: start;
}

/* Profile Left: Image Frame */
.profile-card-left {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 20px;
}

.profile-frame {
    position: relative;
    border: 3px solid #000;
    background: #fff;
    padding: 10px;
    box-shadow: 10px 10px 0px #000;
    transition: transform 0.2s;
}

.profile-frame:hover {
    transform: translate(-3px, -3px);
    box-shadow: 13px 13px 0px #000;
}

.info-img-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 2px solid #000;
}

.info-img-wrapper img {
    width: 100%;
    display: block;
    filter: grayscale(100%) contrast(1.1);
    /* Manga style B&W */
    transition: filter 0.3s;
}

.profile-frame:hover img {
    filter: none;
}

/* Stats Block */
.profile-stats {
    background: #000;
    color: #fff;
    padding: 20px;
    border: 3px solid #000;
    box-shadow: 8px 8px 0px var(--accent-secondary);
}

.stat-row {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 8px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px dashed #333;
    font-family: 'monospace';
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.stat-row:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
}

.stat-label {
    color: #888;
}

.stat-value {
    color: var(--accent-secondary);
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* Profile Right: Panels */
.profile-card-right {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 40px;
}

.bio-panel,
.tech-panel {
    border-left: 5px solid #000;
    padding-left: 30px;
    position: relative;
}

.panel-header {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #000;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    background: #fff;
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 5px 10px;
    border: 2px solid #000;
    box-shadow: 4px 4px 0px #000;
}

.bio-text {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: #ccc;
    /* Light text on dark bg context */
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    max-width: 700px;
}

.bio-text strong {
    color: #fff;
    font-weight: 700;
}

/* Tech Grid */
.tech-grid {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 15px;
}

.tech-item {
    background: #111;
    border: 1px solid #333;
    color: #fff;
    padding: 8px 16px;
    font-family: monospace;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    transition: all 0.2s;
}

.tech-item:hover {
    background: var(--accent-secondary);
    color: #000;
    border-color: var(--accent-secondary);
    box-shadow: 0 0 15px var(--accent-secondary);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Mobile Responsiveness for About */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .about-profile-wrapper {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 40px;
    }

    .profile-card-left {
        max-width: 350px;
        margin: 0 auto;
    }
}

/* Skills Section - Anime Arsenal Style */
.skills-arsenal-wrapper {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
    gap: 40px;
}

.skill-category-panel {
    background: #fff;
    border: 3px solid #000;
    padding: 0;
    box-shadow: 8px 8px 0px #000;
    transition: transform 0.2s;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.skill-category-panel:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 12px 12px 0px #000;
}

.category-header {
    background: #000;
    color: #fff;
    padding: 15px 20px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 15px;
    border-bottom: 3px solid #000;
}

.category-icon {
    font-family: monospace;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    color: var(--accent-secondary);
    border: 1px solid var(--accent-secondary);
    padding: 2px 6px;
}

.category-header h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    margin: 0;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.ability-grid {
    padding: 25px;
    display: grid;
    gap: 15px;
}

.ability-card {
    background: #f0f0f0;
    border: 2px solid #000;
    padding: 12px 20px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    transition: all 0.2s;
    /* cursor: default; Removed to allow custom cursor */
    position: relative;
    /* Context for pseudo-element */
}

/* Fix for hover glitch - extends hit area */
.ability-card::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: -10px;
    z-index: -1;
}

.ability-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px) scale(1.02);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.ability-name {
    font-family: monospace;
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #000;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.ability-card i {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: #000;
    transition: color 0.2s, text-shadow 0.2s;
}

.ability-card:hover i {
    color: #000;
    text-shadow: 0 0 15px var(--accent-secondary);
    transform: scale(1.1);
    /* Slight pop for the icon too since it's staying black */
}

/* Styles for Image Icons (e.g. PowerBI) */
.skill-icon-img {
    width: 24px;
    height: 24px;
    object-fit: contain;
    transition: transform 0.2s, filter 0.2s;
    /* Optional: filter to grayscale if desired initially, or keep natural color */
    /* filter: grayscale(100%); */
}

.ability-card:hover .skill-icon-img {
    transform: scale(1.1);
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 5px var(--accent-secondary));
}

/* Projects Section - Comic Case Files */
.projects-case-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 50px;
}

.case-file-panel {
    background: #fff;
    border: 3px solid #000;
    box-shadow: 10px 10px 0px #000;
    transition: transform 0.2s;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.case-file-panel:hover {
    transform: translate(-3px, -3px);
    box-shadow: 13px 13px 0px #000;
}

.case-header {
    background: #000;
    color: #fff;
    padding: 12px 25px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    border-bottom: 3px solid #000;
}

.case-id {
    font-family: monospace;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--accent-secondary);
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.case-status {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    background: #fff;
    color: #000;
    padding: 2px 8px;
    border-radius: 2px;
}

.case-body {
    padding: 30px;
}

.case-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: #000;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    line-height: 1;
}

.case-brief {
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: #333;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    border-left: 4px solid var(--accent-secondary);
    padding-left: 15px;
}

.case-specs {
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.spec-label {
    display: block;
    font-family: monospace;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #888;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.tech-tags {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 10px;
}

.tag {
    background: #000;
    color: #fff;
    font-family: monospace;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    padding: 4px 10px;
    border: 1px solid #000;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.case-actions {
    display: flex;
    gap: 15px;
    margin-top: 30px;
    border-top: 2px dashed #ccc;
    padding-top: 20px;
}

.btn-action {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    text-decoration: none;
    background: #fff;
    color: #000;
    border: 2px solid #000;
    padding: 10px 20px;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    transition: all 0.2s;
    box-shadow: 4px 4px 0px #000;
}

.btn-action:hover {
    background: #000;
    color: #fff;
    box-shadow: 6px 6px 0px var(--accent-secondary);
    transform: translate(-2px, -2px);
}

.btn-action i {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}

/* Contact Section - Comic Interface */
.contact-section {
    padding: 100px 0;
}

.contact-panel-wrapper {
    background: #fff;
    border: 3px solid #000;
    box-shadow: 12px 12px 0px #000;
    padding: 50px;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 60px;
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Decoration lines for panel */
.contact-panel-wrapper::before {
    content: "/// COMMS-LINK ACTIVE";
    position: absolute;
    top: -25px;
    left: 0;
    font-family: monospace;
    font-weight: 700;
    background: #000;
    color: #fff;
    padding: 2px 10px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.contact-heading {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 3.5rem;
    line-height: 0.9;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: #000;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: -1px;
}

.contact-brief {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: #444;
    font-weight: 500;
    max-width: 400px;
}

/* Comic Form Styles */
.comic-form {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 20px;
}

.form-group {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 8px;
}

.form-group label {
    font-family: monospace;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: #000;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.comic-form input,
.comic-form textarea {
    background: #111;
    border: 2px solid #000;
    color: #fff;
    padding: 12px 15px;
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    border-radius: 4px;
    transition: all 0.2s;
}

.comic-form input:focus,
.comic-form textarea:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--accent-secondary);
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(100, 255, 218, 0.2);
    background: #000;
}

.comic-form input::placeholder,
.comic-form textarea::placeholder {
    color: #555;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.comic-form textarea {
    resize: none;
    /* Prevent manual resize breaking layout */
}

.submit-btn {
    width: 100%;
    margin-top: 10px;
    justify-content: center;
    border-width: 2px;
}

/* Mobile Responsiveness for Contact */
@media (max-width: 800px) {
    .contact-panel-wrapper {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        padding: 30px;
        gap: 40px;
    }

    .contact-heading {
        font-size: 2.5rem;
    }
}

/* Mobile Nav Adjustments */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .nav-links li {
        margin: 16px 0;
    }

    header {
        padding: 20px;
    }
}

/* Footer - Cyber Ending */
footer {
    padding: 80px 20px 40px;
    text-align: center;
    color: #666;
    margin-top: 50px;
    background: transparent;
    border-top: none;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 20px;
}

.footer-system-label {
    font-family: monospace;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--accent-secondary);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    opacity: 0.6;
    border-bottom: 2px solid rgba(100, 255, 218, 0.2);
    padding-bottom: 5px;
    display: inline-block;
}

.social-links {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 40px;
    margin: 10px 0;
}

.social-links a {
    font-size: 22px;
    color: #888;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.social-links a:hover {
    color: #fff;
    transform: scale(1.15);
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 8px var(--accent-secondary));
}

.footer-signature {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: #555;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    margin-top: 10px;
}

/* System Loader */
#system-loader {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100vw;
    height: 100dvh;
    /* Fix: Dynamic viewport height */
    min-height: 100%;
    /* Fallback */
    background: #0a0a0a;
    z-index: 9999;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    flex-direction: column;
    transition: opacity 0.5s ease-out, visibility 0.5s;
}

#system-loader.loaded {
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
}

.loader-content {
    font-family: monospace;
    text-align: center;
}

.loader-text {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--accent-secondary);
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.loader-bar {
    width: 200px;
    height: 2px;
    background: #333;
    margin: 0 auto;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.loader-bar::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: -100%;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: var(--accent-secondary);
    animation: loadProgress 1s linear forwards;
}

@keyframes loadProgress {
    0% {
        left: -100%;
    }

    100% {
        left: 0;
    }
}

/* Terminal Alert Style - Cyberpunk */
.terminal-alert {
    font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-top: 5px;
    padding: 5px 10px;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    animation: flashAlert 0.3s;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    border-left: 3px solid;
}

.terminal-alert.error {
    color: #ff3333;
    /* Red error */
    border-color: #ff3333;
    background: rgba(255, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.terminal-alert.success {
    color: #33ff33;
    /* Green success */
    border-color: #33ff33;
    background: rgba(0, 255, 0, 0.1);
}

@keyframes flashAlert {
    0% {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateX(-5px);
    }

    100% {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateX(0);
    }
}

/* --- Responsive Navigation & Hamburger --- */
.hamburger {
    display: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    z-index: 1001;
    /* Above mobile menu */
}

.bar {
    display: block;
    width: 25px;
    height: 3px;
    margin: 5px auto;
    -webkit-transition: all 0.3s ease-in-out;
    transition: all 0.3s ease-in-out;
    background-color: #000;
}

/* Hamburger Animation */
.hamburger.active .bar:nth-child(1) {
    transform: translateY(8px) rotate(45deg);
}

.hamburger.active .bar:nth-child(2) {
    opacity: 0;
}

.hamburger.active .bar:nth-child(3) {
    transform: translateY(-8px) rotate(-45deg);
}

/* Mobile Nav Drawer (Hidden by default on Desktop) */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .hamburger {
        display: block;
    }

    .nav-links {
        position: fixed;
        left: -100%;
        top: 0;
        gap: 0;
        flex-direction: column;
        background-color: #fff;
        width: 100%;
        height: 100vh;
        /* Full screen */
        text-align: center;
        transition: 0.4s ease;
        z-index: 1000;
        padding-top: 100px;
        box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
    }

    .nav-links.active {
        left: 0;
    }

    .nav-links li {
        margin: 20px 0;
    }

    .nav-links a {
        font-size: 1.5rem;
    }
}


/* --- Enhanced Responsiveness Overrides --- */

/* Tablet & Small Desktop (Max 1199px) */
@media (max-width: 1199px) {
    .hero-layout-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
        gap: 40px;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .hero-brand-column {
        align-items: center;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .hero-card-container {
        padding: 40px 30px;
        max-width: 100%;
    }

    /* Skills: 2 Columns */
    .skills-arsenal-wrapper {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
    }

    /* About: Stack */
    .about-profile-wrapper {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
        gap: 40px;
    }

    .profile-card-left {
        margin: 0 auto;
    }
}

/* Mobile (Max 767px) */
@media (max-width: 767px) {

    /* Fonts */
    .brand-name {
        font-size: clamp(48px, 12vw, 70px) !important;
    }

    .hero-title {
        font-size: clamp(28px, 8vw, 40px) !important;
    }

    .section-title {
        font-size: clamp(28px, 6vw, 36px) !important;
    }

    /* Hero */
    .hero-buttons {
        flex-direction: column;
        width: 100%;
        gap: 15px;
    }

    .btn {
        width: 100%;
        display: block;
        text-align: center;
    }

    /* Skills: 1 Column */
    .skills-arsenal-wrapper {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    }

    /* Projects */
    .case-header,
    .case-actions {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 15px;
        align-items: flex-start;
    }

    .case-actions {
        width: 100%;
    }

    .case-status {
        font-size: 0.7rem;
        align-self: flex-start;
    }

    .btn-action {
        /* Assuming class name */
        width: 100%;
        display: block;
        text-align: center;
        margin-bottom: 10px;
    }

    .case-actions a {
        width: 100%;
        text-align: center;
        display: block;
    }

    /* Mobile Menu Fixes */
    .nav-links {
        padding-top: 120px;
        /* Ensure space for header */
        background-color: #ffffff;
        z-index: 999;
    }
}


/* --- Fixes for Mobile UI Bugs --- */

@media (max-width: 767px) {

    /* 1. Fix Title Alignment */
    .hero-brand-column {
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center !important;
        text-align: center !important;
    }

    .brand-subtext {
        align-self: center !important;
        transform: rotate(-2deg) !important;
        /* Keep the tilt but center it */
        margin-top: 10px;
    }

    /* 2. Fix Background Text Fading/Scaling */
    .bg-text-row {
        font-size: 8vh !important;
        /* Smaller, relative to viewport height */
        line-height: 1;
        opacity: 0.04;
        /* Slightly more visible if needed, or keep subtle */
        width: auto;
        /* Allow natural width */
        white-space: nowrap;
    }

    .bg-typography-container {
        width: 200vh;
        /* Ensure it covers rotation */
        left: -50vh;
        /* Re-center somewhat */
    }

    /* 3. Fix Hamburger Menu Visibility */
    .hero-nav ul {
        display: none;
        /* Hide default list layout */
    }

    .hero-nav ul.nav-links {
        display: flex;
        /* Restore flex for the drawer when active */
    }

    /* Ensure the hamburger itself is clickable */
    .hamburger {
        display: block !important;
        position: relative;
        /* Ensure it catches clicks */
    }
}


/* --- Fixes for Mobile Menu & Background Filling --- */

@media (max-width: 767px) {

    /* 1. Fix Menu clipping: Remove transform from parent to allow fixed child to cover screen */
    .hero-card-container {
        transform: none !important;
        transition: none !important;
        box-shadow: 10px 10px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 1) !important;
        /* Keep shadow static */
    }

    /* 2. Ensure Menu covers 100% of viewport */
    .nav-links {
        width: 100vw !important;
        height: 100vh !important;
        /* Fallback */
        height: 100dvh !important;
        /* Modern mobile height */
        left: -100vw !important;
        /* Move fully off-screen */
        top: 0 !important;
        position: fixed !important;
        display: flex !important;
        /* Ensure flex is active for active state */
    }

    .nav-links.active {
        left: 0 !important;
    }

    /* 3. Make Background Text HUGE and Fill Screen like Desktop */
    .bg-text-row {
        font-size: 18vw !important;
        /* Large, fills width */
        opacity: 0.05;
        /* Subtle but visible */
        line-height: 0.9;
        margin-left: 0 !important;
        /* Reset offsets to prevent horizontal scroll issues if any */
        width: 100%;
    }

    .bg-typography-container {
        width: 100%;
        left: 0;
        transform: rotate(-10deg) scale(1.5);
        /* Rotate whole container to fill */
        top: 40%;
    }

    /* 4. Refine Title alignment (less tilt for better center perception) */
    .brand-subtext {
        transform: rotate(-1deg) !important;
        margin-top: 15px;
    }
}


/* --- Fix for Mobile Background Centering & Coverage --- */

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .bg-typography-container {
        width: 300vw !important;
        /* Massive width to ensure rotation doesn't show edges */
        height: 300vh !important;
        /* Massive height */
        top: 50% !important;
        left: 50% !important;
        transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(-15deg) !important;
        /* Perfect center + rotation */
        display: flex !important;
        flex-direction: column !important;
        justify-content: center !important;
        /* Center text vertically in container */
        align-items: center !important;
        /* Center text horizontally */
        gap: 20px !important;
        /* Space between lines */
    }

    .bg-text-row {
        width: 100% !important;
        text-align: center !important;
        margin-left: 0 !important;
        font-size: 15vh !important;
        /* Scaling based on height to ensure fill */
        opacity: 0.05 !important;
        white-space: nowrap !important;
    }
}


/* --- Final Polish: Professional Glass Modal Menu --- */

@media (max-width: 767px) {

    /* Reset full screen properties */
    .nav-links {
        width: 85% !important;
        height: auto !important;
        /* Short, fit to content */
        min-height: auto !important;
        left: 50% !important;
        top: 90px !important;
        /* Below header */
        bottom: auto !important;
        transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(-20px) scale(0.95) !important;
        /* Start slightly off */

        /* Glass Effect */
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85) !important;
        backdrop-filter: blur(16px) !important;
        -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px) !important;
        border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6) !important;
        box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15) !important;
        border-radius: 24px !important;

        padding: 40px 0 !important;
        opacity: 0 !important;
        visibility: hidden !important;
        transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
        /* Smooth apple-like spring */
    }

    .nav-links.active {
        opacity: 1 !important;
        visibility: visible !important;
        transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0) scale(1) !important;
        left: 50% !important;
        /* Keep centered */
    }

    .nav-links li {
        margin: 15px 0 !important;
    }

    .nav-links a {
        color: #000;
        font-weight: 800;
        font-size: 1.2rem !important;
        /* Slightly smaller for compactness */
        text-transform: uppercase;
        letter-spacing: 1px;
    }

    /* Ensure hamburger stays on top but not mixed in */
    .hamburger {
        z-index: 1002 !important;
        position: relative !important;
    }
}


/* --- Ultimate Mobile Menu Polish --- */

@media (max-width: 767px) {

    /* 1. Hamburger: Always on Top, Fixed Position */
    .hamburger {
        position: fixed !important;
        top: 25px !important;
        right: 25px !important;
        z-index: 2002 !important;
        /* Highest priority */
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
        /* Tiny backing plate for visibility */
        padding: 8px;
        border-radius: 6px;
        box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    }

    /* 2. Glass Menu: Clearer Transparency */
    .nav-links {
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4) !important;
        /* More transparent */
        backdrop-filter: blur(24px) !important;
        -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(24px) !important;
        border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3) !important;
        top: 80px !important;
        /* Lower it slightly */
        box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15) !important;
    }

    /* Ensure links pop */
    .nav-links a {
        color: #000 !important;
        text-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    }
}


/* --- Smart Scroll Animation --- */
.hamburger {
    transition: transform 0.3s ease-in-out, opacity 0.3s ease-in-out;
}

.hamburger.scrolled-down {
    transform: translateY(-200%) !important;
    /* Slide up and out */
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    /* Prevent clicks when hidden */
}


/* --- Fix Visual Artifacts in Menu --- */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .nav-links {
        list-style: none !important;
        /* Remove the 4 dots */
        margin: 0 !important;
        padding: 40px 0 !important;
        /* Ensure padding is consistent */
    }

    .nav-links a {
        text-decoration: none !important;
        /* Remove underlines */
        border-bottom: none !important;
        /* Just in case */
    }
}


/* --- Mobile Profile Scroll-to-Color Effect --- */
@media (max-width: 767px) {

    /* Default state: Grayscale (assuming it's applied, if not, applying it here to ensure effect works) */
    .profile-frame img {
        filter: grayscale(100%);
        transition: filter 0.5s ease-in-out;
    }

    /* Active state: Full Color */
    .profile-frame img.active-color {
        filter: grayscale(0%) !important;
    }
}


/* --- Polish Text Alignment --- */
.case-brief,
.profile-text,
/* Assuming this class based on conventions, verified in step below */
.about-brief,
/* Covering bases */
.contact-brief {
    text-align: justify !important;
    text-justify: inter-word !important;
    /* Proper spacing */
    hyphens: auto !important;
    /* Clean breaks on mobile */
}


/* --- Polish Text Alignment (Corrected) --- */
.bio-text,
.case-brief,
.contact-brief {
    text-align: justify !important;
    text-justify: inter-word !important;
    hyphens: auto !important;
    max-width: 100%;
    /* Ensure it uses full width */
}

/* Optional: improve readability for justified text on very small screens */
@media (max-width: 400px) {

    .bio-text,
    .case-brief {
        text-align: left !important;
        /* Fallback for very narrow screens if justify looks bad */
    }
}


/* --- Fix Hero Card White Space on Mobile --- */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .hero-header {
        display: none !important;
        /* Hide empty space since menu is floating */
        margin-bottom: 0 !important;
        padding-bottom: 0 !important;
        border-bottom: none !important;
    }

    .hero-card-container {
        padding-top: 50px !important;
        /* Reduced from default to crop space */
    }

    /* Ensure title sits nicely */
    .hero-title {
        margin-top: 0 !important;
    }
}


/* --- Further Tighten Hero Card Alignment on Mobile --- */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .hero-card-container {
        padding-top: 25px !important;
        /* Aggressively reduced from 50px */
        padding-bottom: 30px !important;
        justify-content: center !important;
        /* Center vertically if space allows */
    }

    .hero-title {
        margin-top: 0 !important;
        line-height: 0.9 !important;
        /* Tighter line height for impact */
        margin-bottom: 15px !important;
    }

    /* Ensure the subtitle is also tight */
    .hero-subtitle {
        margin-bottom: 25px !important;
    }
}


/* --- Reduce Mobile Section Spacing --- */
@media (max-width: 767px) {

    /* Reduce vertical gap between sections */
    section {
        padding: 40px 0 !important;
        /* Was likely 80px or 100px */
    }

    .section-title {
        margin-bottom: 30px !important;
        /* Tighten title to content */
        margin-top: 0 !important;
    }

    /* Specific fix for Skills top gap */
    #skills {
        padding-top: 0 !important;
        /* Pull it up specifically if needed */
        margin-top: -20px !important;
        /* Negative margin to pull closer to About if padding isn't enough */
    }

    .about-profile-wrapper {
        gap: 20px !important;
        /* Reduce internal gap in About */
    }
}


/* --- Fix Project Card Text & Buttons on Mobile --- */
@media (max-width: 767px) {

    /* Hide Live Demo button on mobile */
    .case-actions a[aria-label='Demo'] {
        display: none !important;
    }

    /* Fix Title Word Breaking */
    .case-title {
        font-size: 1.5rem !important;
        /* Reduce from default */
        line-height: 1.1 !important;
        overflow-wrap: break-word !important;
        /* Force wrap if too long */
        word-wrap: break-word !important;
        hyphens: auto !important;
        /* Add hyphens for cleaner break */
    }

    /* Ensure container doesn't overflow */
    .case-body {
        width: 100% !important;
        box-sizing: border-box;
    }
}


/* --- Refined Mobile Typography (About Section) --- */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .bio-text {
        font-size: 1rem !important;
        /* Stable REM size, no VW */
        line-height: 1.7 !important;
        /* Relaxed reading */
        max-width: 38ch !important;
        /* Optimal line length (approx 40 chars) */
        margin-left: auto !important;
        /* Center the block */
        margin-right: auto !important;
        padding: 0 15px !important;
        /* Prevent edge touching */

        /* Disable ugly breaks */
        hyphens: none !important;
        word-break: normal !important;
        overflow-wrap: break-word !important;
        /* Soft wrap only */

        /* Color tweaks */
        color: #ddd !important;
        /* Slightly brighter for contrast against reduced bg */
    }

    /* Reduce Background Noise */
    .bg-text-row {
        opacity: 0.025 !important;
        /* Extremely subtle on mobile */
    }
}


/* --- Compact Mobile Contact Section (Mission Console) --- */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .contact-section {
        padding: 40px 0 !important;
        /* Reduced from 100px */
    }

    .contact-panel-wrapper {
        padding: 25px 20px !important;
        /* Tighter container */
        gap: 20px !important;
        display: flex !important;
        flex-direction: column !important;
        box-shadow: 8px 8px 0px #000 !important;
        /* Slightly smaller shadow */
    }

    /* Heading: Compact & Bold */
    .contact-heading {
        font-size: 2rem !important;
        /* Much smaller than 3.5rem */
        line-height: 1 !important;
        margin-bottom: 10px !important;
    }

    .contact-brief {
        font-size: 0.95rem !important;
        margin-bottom: 15px !important;
        line-height: 1.4 !important;
    }

    /* Form: High Density */
    .comic-form {
        gap: 12px !important;
        /* Tighter field spacing */
    }

    .form-group label {
        font-size: 0.7rem !important;
        /* Smaller labels */
        margin-bottom: 4px !important;
    }

    .comic-form input,
    .comic-form textarea {
        padding: 10px !important;
        /* Slimmer inputs */
        font-size: 0.95rem !important;
        height: auto !important;
    }

    .comic-form textarea {
        height: 80px !important;
        /* Shorter text area default */
    }

    /* Button: Full Width thumb target */
    .submit-btn {
        width: 100% !important;
        padding: 14px 0 !important;
        margin-top: 5px !important;
    }

    /* Adjust decoration line position for tighter padding */
    .contact-panel-wrapper::before {
        top: -20px !important;
        font-size: 0.7rem !important;
    }
}


/* --- Refined Mobile Project Card Layout --- */
@media (max-width: 767px) {

    /* Container & Layout */
    .case-file-panel {
        padding: 0 !important;
        /* Reset internal padding */
        display: flex !important;
        flex-direction: column !important;
        box-shadow: 6px 6px 0px #000 !important;
        /* Reduced shadow */
        margin-bottom: 30px !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        max-width: 100% !important;
    }

    .case-header,
    .case-body {
        padding: 20px !important;
        /* Consistent padding */
        width: 100% !important;
        box-sizing: border-box !important;
    }

    .case-header {
        border-bottom: 2px solid #000;
        padding-bottom: 15px !important;
        display: flex !important;
        flex-direction: row !important;
        /* Keep ID and status side-by-side if they fit, or wrap */
        justify-content: space-between !important;
        align-items: center !important;
        gap: 10px;
    }

    /* Typography fixes */
    .case-title {
        font-size: 1.6rem !important;
        line-height: 1.2 !important;
        margin-bottom: 15px !important;
        margin-top: 0 !important;

        /* Prevent ugly breaks */
        hyphens: none !important;
        word-break: normal !important;
        overflow-wrap: break-word !important;
    }

    .case-brief {
        font-size: 0.95rem !important;
        line-height: 1.65 !important;
        margin-bottom: 20px !important;

        /* Clean reading */
        hyphens: none !important;
        text-align: left !important;
        /* Reset justify if it causes weird gaps on small col */
    }

    /* Tech Specs & Tags */
    .case-specs {
        margin-bottom: 25px !important;
    }

    .tech-tags {
        gap: 8px !important;
    }

    .tag {
        font-size: 0.75rem !important;
        padding: 4px 8px !important;
    }

    /* Actions & Buttons */
    .case-actions {
        margin-top: 0 !important;
        padding-top: 20px !important;
        border-top: 1px dashed #ccc !important;
        flex-direction: column !important;
        gap: 12px !important;
    }

    .btn-action {
        width: 100% !important;
        justify-content: center !important;
        min-height: 48px !important;
        /* Large tap target */
        margin: 0 !important;
        font-size: 1rem !important;
    }
}


/* --- Mobile Skills Loadout Refinement --- */
@media (max-width: 767px) {

    /* Stack Vertically */
    .skills-arsenal-wrapper {
        display: flex !important;
        flex-direction: column !important;
        gap: 30px !important;
    }

    /* Category Card Polish */
    .skill-category-panel {
        box-shadow: 6px 6px 0px #000 !important;
        /* Reduced shadow */
        transform: none !important;
        /* No hover movement */
        transition: none !important;
        width: 100% !important;
    }

    .category-header {
        padding: 12px 15px !important;
    }

    .category-header h3 {
        font-size: 1rem !important;
    }

    /* Skill Items List */
    .ability-grid {
        display: flex !important;
        flex-direction: column !important;
        gap: 10px !important;
        padding: 15px !important;
    }

    .ability-card {
        width: 100% !important;
        box-sizing: border-box !important;
        min-height: 48px !important;
        /* Touch friendly target */
        margin: 0 !important;
        padding: 10px 15px !important;

        /* Layout */
        display: flex !important;
        justify-content: space-between !important;
        align-items: center !important;

        /* Visuals */
        box-shadow: none !important;
        transform: none !important;
        /* Disable hover scale */
        border: 1px solid #ddd !important;
        /* Softer border */
        background: #f9f9f9 !important;
    }

    /* Disable hover effects */
    .ability-card:hover {
        transform: none !important;
        box-shadow: none !important;
        background: #f9f9f9 !important;
    }

    .ability-name {
        font-size: 0.9rem !important;
        font-weight: 600 !important;
        color: #333 !important;
    }

    .ability-card i,
    .skill-icon-img {
        font-size: 1.2rem !important;
        color: #000 !important;
        width: 20px !important;
        /* Fix img size */
        height: auto !important;
        transform: none !important;
        /* No zoom */
        filter: none !important;
        /* No glow */
    }

    /* Ensure no unwanted hover states trigger on touch */
    .skill-category-panel:hover {
        transform: none !important;
        box-shadow: 6px 6px 0px #000 !important;
    }
}


/* --- Dark Tech Mobile Menu Redesign --- */
@media (max-width: 767px) {

    /* 1. Modal Container: Dark & Sharp */
    .nav-links {
        background: #0d0d0d !important;
        /* Solid dark */
        border: 1px solid #333 !important;
        /* Tech border */
        border-radius: 12px !important;
        /* Sharp/Tech corners */
        box-shadow: 0 40px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8) !important;

        /* Centering */
        position: fixed !important;
        top: 50% !important;
        left: 50% !important;
        width: 85% !important;
        max-width: 350px !important;
        height: auto !important;
        padding: 40px 20px !important;

        /* Animation State */
        transform: translate(-50%, -60%) scale(0.95) !important;
        opacity: 0 !important;
        visibility: hidden !important;
        transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1) !important;
        backdrop-filter: none !important;
        /* Remove glass */
        z-index: 2005 !important;
    }

    .nav-links.active {
        transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1) !important;
        opacity: 1 !important;
        visibility: visible !important;
    }

    /* 2. Menu Items: Bold & Spaced */
    .nav-links ul {
        display: flex !important;
        flex-direction: column !important;
        gap: 0 !important;
        width: 100% !important;
    }

    .nav-links li {
        width: 100% !important;
        margin: 10px 0 !important;
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateX(-10px);
        transition: all 0.3s ease 0.1s;
    }

    .nav-links.active li {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateX(0);
    }

    .nav-links a {
        display: block !important;
        font-family: var(--font-heading) !important;
        font-size: 1.5rem !important;
        /* Big & Bold */
        font-weight: 800 !important;
        color: #666 !important;
        /* Dimmed default */
        text-transform: uppercase;
        text-decoration: none !important;
        padding: 5px 0 5px 15px !important;
        border-left: 3px solid transparent !important;
        transition: all 0.2s !important;
        text-shadow: none !important;
    }

    /* Active/Hover State */
    .nav-links a:hover,
    .nav-links a.active {
        color: #fff !important;
        border-left-color: var(--accent-secondary) !important;
        padding-left: 20px !important;
        /* Slide visual */
        background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) 0%, transparent 100%);
    }

    /* 3. Internal Close Button (Injected via JS) */
    .menu-close-btn {
        position: absolute !important;
        top: 15px !important;
        right: 15px !important;
        width: 40px !important;
        height: 40px !important;
        border-radius: 50% !important;
        background: #1a1a1a !important;
        border: 1px solid #333 !important;
        display: flex !important;
        justify-content: center !important;
        align-items: center !important;
        cursor: pointer !important;
        z-index: 2010 !important;
    }

    .menu-close-btn::before,
    .menu-close-btn::after {
        content: '';
        position: absolute;
        width: 16px;
        height: 2px;
        background: #fff;
        transform: rotate(45deg);
    }

    .menu-close-btn::after {
        transform: rotate(-45deg);
    }

    /* Hide External Hamburger when Menu is Open */
    body.menu-open .hamburger {
        opacity: 0 !important;
        pointer-events: none !important;
    }
}


/* --- Add Hover Pop to Contact Section --- */
.contact-panel-wrapper {
    transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
    /* Ensure smooth transition */
}

.contact-panel-wrapper:hover {
    transform: translate(-3px, -3px);
    box-shadow: 16px 16px 0px #000;
    /* Increased shadow for pop effect */
}

/* On mobile, disable this hover if needed, or keep it subtle */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .contact-panel-wrapper:hover {
        transform: none !important;
        box-shadow: 8px 8px 0px #000 !important;
        /* Reset to static mobile state */
    }
}


/* --- Restore Input Field Hover Animation --- */
.comic-form input:hover,
.comic-form textarea:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 4px 4px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    border-color: #666;
}

/* Ensure focus state overrides or combines nicely */
.comic-form input:focus,
.comic-form textarea:focus {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 6px 6px 0px var(--accent-secondary);
    border-color: var(--accent-secondary);
}


/* --- Compact Desktop Project Card Layout --- */
@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .case-body {
        padding: 20px 25px !important;
        /* Tighter padding */
    }

    .case-title {
        font-size: 1.8rem !important;
        margin-bottom: 8px !important;
    }

    .case-brief {
        margin-bottom: 15px !important;
        line-height: 1.5 !important;
        font-size: 0.95rem !important;
        /* Optional: limit lines if user wants strict height */
        /* display: -webkit-box; -webkit-line-clamp: 3; -webkit-box-orient: vertical; overflow: hidden; */
    }

    /* Layout Change: Specs and Actions on same row to save height */
    .case-specs {
        margin-bottom: 0 !important;
        flex: 1;
        /* Take available width */
    }

    .tech-tags {
        margin-bottom: 10px;
        /* Spacer if wrapping occurs */
    }

    .case-actions {
        margin-top: 15px !important;
        /* Reduced from 30px */
        padding-top: 15px !important;
        border-top: 1px dashed #ccc !important;

        /* Attempt to inline if wide enough, otherwise just tight stack */
        display: flex !important;
        align-items: center !important;
        justify-content: space-between !important;
    }

    /* If we want Specs and Actions side-by-side, we need a wrapper or grid. 
       Since HTML structure is fixed, let's keep them stacked but VERY tight.
       Or... .case-body is a block. 
       Actually, I can't easily grid them without changing HTML structure 
       (Title, Brief, Specs, Actions are siblings).
       
       Let's just tighten vertical rhythm aggressively.
    */
}


/* --- Compact Desktop Project Card Layout (Grid Optimized) --- */
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .case-body {
        display: grid !important;
        grid-template-areas:
            'title title'
            'brief brief'
            'specs actions';
        grid-template-columns: 1fr auto !important;
        /* Specs take space, Actions hug content */
        gap: 15px !important;
        padding: 25px !important;
        align-items: end !important;
        /* Bottom align footer items */
    }

    .case-title {
        grid-area: title !important;
        margin-bottom: 0 !important;
        font-size: 1.8rem !important;
    }

    .case-brief {
        grid-area: brief !important;
        margin-bottom: 0 !important;
        font-size: 0.95rem !important;
        line-height: 1.5 !important;
        /* Limit to 3 lines visually for compact feel */
        display: -webkit-box;
        -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
        line-clamp: 3;
        -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
        overflow: hidden;
    }

    .case-specs {
        grid-area: specs !important;
        margin-bottom: 0 !important;
    }

    .case-actions {
        grid-area: actions !important;
        margin-top: 0 !important;
        padding-top: 0 !important;
        border-top: none !important;
        /* Remove separator line in this layout */
        justify-self: end !important;
        display: flex !important;
        gap: 10px !important;
    }

    .tech-tags {
        gap: 6px !important;
    }

    .tag {
        font-size: 0.75rem !important;
        padding: 3px 8px !important;
    }

    .btn-action {
        padding: 8px 16px !important;
        font-size: 0.85rem !important;
    }
}


/* --- Compact Desktop Contact Section --- */
@media (min-width: 769px) {
    .contact-panel-wrapper {
        max-width: 800px !important;
        /* Reduced width */
        padding: 35px 40px !important;
        /* Reduced padding (vertical/horizontal) */
        gap: 40px !important;
        /* Tighter gap */
    }

    .contact-heading {
        font-size: 3rem !important;
        /* Slightly smaller */
        margin-bottom: 15px !important;
    }

    .contact-brief {
        font-size: 1rem !important;
        max-width: 100% !important;
        /* Let it fill the smaller column */
    }

    /* Ensure form is tight too */
    .comic-form {
        gap: 15px !important;
    }

    .comic-form input,
    .comic-form textarea {
        padding: 10px 12px !important;
    }
}


/* --- Profile Image: Scroll & Hover Color Effect (Global) --- */
.profile-frame img {
    filter: grayscale(100%);
    transition: filter 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.33, 1, 0.68, 1);
    /* Smooth transition */
}

/* Colorize on Hover OR when Centered (active-color) */
.profile-frame img:hover,
.profile-frame img.active-color {
    filter: grayscale(0%) !important;
}


/* --- Desktop Sticky Navigation --- */
@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .desktop-sticky-header {
        position: fixed;
        top: 0;
        left: 0;
        width: 100%;
        display: flex;
        justify-content: center;
        /* Center navigation */
        padding: 25px 0;
        z-index: 2000;
        transition: all 0.3s ease-in-out;
        /* Initial transparent state */
        background: transparent;
    }

    /* Scrolled State: Compact Command Bar */
    .desktop-sticky-header.scrolled {
        background: rgba(13, 13, 13, 0.95);
        /* Near black */
        backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
        padding: 15px 0;
        border-bottom: 1px solid var(--accent-secondary);
        box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
    }

    /* Ensure nav links flow horizontally */
    .desktop-sticky-header .nav-links {
        display: flex !important;
        flex-direction: row !important;
        gap: 40px !important;
        align-items: center;
        margin: 0;
        padding: 0;
        list-style: none;
        background: transparent !important;
        /* Remove any mobile bg */
        box-shadow: none !important;
        position: static !important;
        /* Not absolute */
        width: auto !important;
        height: auto !important;
    }

    .desktop-sticky-header .nav-links li {
        margin: 0 !important;
        opacity: 1 !important;
        /* Ensure visible */
        transform: none !important;
    }

    .desktop-sticky-header .nav-links a {
        color: #fff;
        /* White text on dark bg */
        font-family: var(--font-heading);
        font-size: 0.9rem;
        font-weight: 700;
        text-transform: uppercase;
        letter-spacing: 1px;
        text-decoration: none;
        position: relative;
        transition: color 0.2s;
        text-shadow: none !important;
    }

    .desktop-sticky-header .nav-links a:hover {
        color: var(--accent-secondary);
    }

    /* Active Link Indicator (Need generic class or simply hover style) */
    .desktop-sticky-header .nav-links a::after {
        content: '';
        position: absolute;
        bottom: -5px;
        left: 0;
        width: 0%;
        height: 2px;
        background: var(--accent-secondary);
        transition: width 0.2s;
    }

    .desktop-sticky-header .nav-links a:hover::after {
        width: 100%;
    }
}


/* --- Desktop Scroll-Triggered Sticky Header --- */
@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .desktop-sticky-header {
        position: fixed;
        top: 0;
        left: 0;
        width: 100%;
        display: flex;
        justify-content: center;
        padding: 15px 0;
        /* Compact padding */
        z-index: 2000;

        /* Dark System Style (Always Active for this element) */
        background: rgba(13, 13, 13, 0.95);
        backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
        border-bottom: 1px solid var(--accent-secondary);
        box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);

        /* Hidden by default (Slide out of view) */
        transform: translateY(-100%);
        transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    }

    /* Reveal when triggered */
    .desktop-sticky-header.visible {
        transform: translateY(0);
    }

    /* Child link styling (same as before) */
    .desktop-sticky-header .sticky-cloned-nav {
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: row;
        gap: 40px;
        align-items: center;
        margin: 0;
        padding: 0;
        list-style: none;
    }

    .desktop-sticky-header a {
        color: #fff;
        font-family: var(--font-heading);
        font-size: 0.9rem;
        font-weight: 700;
        text-transform: uppercase;
        letter-spacing: 1px;
        text-decoration: none;
        position: relative;
        transition: color 0.2s;
    }

    .desktop-sticky-header a:hover {
        color: var(--accent-secondary);
    }

    .desktop-sticky-header a::after {
        content: '';
        position: absolute;
        bottom: -5px;
        left: 0;
        width: 0%;
        height: 2px;
        background: var(--accent-secondary);
        transition: width 0.2s;
    }

    .desktop-sticky-header a:hover::after {
        width: 100%;
    }
}


/* --- Refined Sticky Header Integration (No Slide) --- */
@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .desktop-sticky-header {
        /* Reset transform to avoid slide */
        transform: none !important;
        /* Use opacity for seamless merge */
        opacity: 0;
        pointer-events: none;
        transition: opacity 0.3s ease !important;
    }

    /* Reveal instantly or smoothly */
    .desktop-sticky-header.visible {
        transform: none !important;
        opacity: 1;
        pointer-events: auto;
    }
}


/* --- Staggered Sticky Nav Animation --- */
@media (min-width: 768px) {

    /* Initial State for Cloned Items */
    .desktop-sticky-header .sticky-cloned-nav li {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(20px);
        /* Start slightly down */
        transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    }

    /* Active State (When Header is Visible) */
    .desktop-sticky-header.visible .sticky-cloned-nav li {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }

    /* Stagger delays for 'follow' effect */
    .desktop-sticky-header.visible .sticky-cloned-nav li:nth-child(1) {
        transition-delay: 0.05s;
    }

    .desktop-sticky-header.visible .sticky-cloned-nav li:nth-child(2) {
        transition-delay: 0.1s;
    }

    .desktop-sticky-header.visible .sticky-cloned-nav li:nth-child(3) {
        transition-delay: 0.15s;
    }

    .desktop-sticky-header.visible .sticky-cloned-nav li:nth-child(4) {
        transition-delay: 0.2s;
    }

    .desktop-sticky-header.visible .sticky-cloned-nav li:nth-child(5) {
        transition-delay: 0.25s;
    }
}


/* --- Active Navigation Link Glow --- */
.nav-links a.active-section,
.sticky-cloned-nav a.active-section {
    color: #fff !important;
    text-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--accent-secondary), 0 0 15px var(--accent-secondary);
}

/* Force underline on active state for sticky nav */
.desktop-sticky-header a.active-section::after {
    width: 100% !important;
}


/* --- Refined Nav Logic (User Request) --- */

/* 1. Disable Active Glow in Hero Card (White Box) */
.nav-links a.active-section {
    color: inherit !important;
    text-shadow: none !important;
    border-bottom: none !important;
}

/* 2. Enable Glow ONLY in Sticky Nav */
.sticky-cloned-nav a.active-section {
    color: #fff !important;
    text-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--accent-secondary), 0 0 15px var(--accent-secondary) !important;
}

/* 3. Hide Contact Link in Hero Card (Desktop Only) */
@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .hero-nav .nav-links li:last-child {
        display: none;
    }

    /* Ensure it IS visible in sticky nav */
    .sticky-cloned-nav li:last-child {
        display: block;
    }
}


/* --- FORCE FIX: Navigation Visibility & Glow --- */

/* 1. DESKTOP HERO NAV (White Box) - CLEAN STATE */
@media (min-width: 768px) {

    /* Hide Contact Link in White Box */
    .hero-nav .nav-links li:last-child {
        display: none !important;
    }

    /* Remove ANY Active Glow/Color in White Box */
    .hero-nav .nav-links a.active-section {
        color: inherit !important;
        text-shadow: none !important;
        background: none !important;
        border: none !important;
    }

    .hero-nav .nav-links a.active-section::after {
        width: 0 !important;
        /* Kill underline */
    }
}

/* 2. DESKTOP STICKY NAV (Command Bar) - ACTIVE STATE */
@media (min-width: 768px) {

    /* Show Contact Link in Command Bar */
    .desktop-sticky-header .sticky-cloned-nav li:last-child {
        display: block !important;
    }

    /* Enable Active Glow in Command Bar */
    .desktop-sticky-header .sticky-cloned-nav a.active-section {
        color: #fff !important;
        text-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--accent-secondary), 0 0 15px var(--accent-secondary) !important;
    }

    /* Enable Active Underline in Command Bar */
    .desktop-sticky-header .sticky-cloned-nav a.active-section::after {
        width: 100% !important;
    }
}


/* --- ULTIMATE NAV FIX: CLASS BASED & COLOR CORRECTION --- */

@media (min-width: 768px) {

    /* 1. Force Hide Contact in White Box */
    .hero-nav .nav-contact-item {
        display: none !important;
    }

    /* 2. Force Show Contact in Command Bar */
    .desktop-sticky-header .sticky-cloned-nav .nav-contact-item {
        display: block !important;
    }

    /* 3. FIX INVISIBLE ACTIVE LINK (White Box) */
    .hero-nav .nav-links a.active-section {
        color: #000 !important;
        /* Force BLACK text on white background */
        text-shadow: none !important;
        background: none !important;
        border-bottom: none !important;
        font-weight: 800 !important;
        /* Maintain bold weight */
        opacity: 1 !important;
    }

    .hero-nav .nav-links a.active-section::after {
        width: 0 !important;
    }

    /* 4. Command Bar Active State (Glow) */
    .sticky-cloned-nav a.active-section {
        color: #fff !important;
        text-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--accent-secondary), 0 0 15px var(--accent-secondary) !important;
    }
}


/* --- PROFESSIONAL SYSTEM COMMAND BAR (STICKY NAV) --- */
@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .desktop-sticky-header {
        /* 1. Compact & Engineered Base */
        background: rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.98) !important;
        /* Deep dark, almost solid */
        backdrop-filter: blur(8px) !important;
        border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) !important;
        /* Subtle divider */
        box-shadow: none !important;
        /* Clean, no shadow */
        padding: 10px 0 !important;
        /* Reduced vertical padding */
        height: auto !important;
    }

    /* 2. Link Typography & Interaction */
    .sticky-cloned-nav a {
        color: #fff !important;
        /* Always White */
        font-family: var(--font-heading);
        font-size: 0.85rem !important;
        /* Slightly smaller, precise */
        font-weight: 600 !important;
        letter-spacing: 1.5px !important;
        /* Wider tracking */
        opacity: 0.8;
        transition: opacity 0.2s ease;
    }

    .sticky-cloned-nav a:hover {
        opacity: 1;
        color: #fff !important;
        /* No color shift */
    }

    /* 3. Center-Out Underline Animation */
    .sticky-cloned-nav a::after {
        content: '';
        position: absolute;
        bottom: -4px;
        left: 0;
        width: 100%;
        height: 2px;
        background: var(--accent-secondary);
        transform: scaleX(0);
        /* Hidden */
        transform-origin: center;
        /* Center out */
        transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1);
    }

    .sticky-cloned-nav a:hover::after {
        transform: scaleX(1);
        /* Reveal */
    }

    /* 4. Active State: Persistent Glow & Underline */
    .sticky-cloned-nav a.active-section {
        opacity: 1 !important;
        text-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(100, 255, 218, 0.6) !important;
        /* Soft Glow */
    }

    .sticky-cloned-nav a.active-section::after {
        transform: scaleX(1) !important;
        /* Persistent underline */
        box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(100, 255, 218, 0.6);
        /* Glow on line too */
    }

    /* 5. Ensure Contact Link Logic Persists */
    .desktop-sticky-header .sticky-cloned-nav .nav-contact-item {
        display: block !important;
    }
}


/* --- Fix Home Link Hover Animation in White Box --- */
@media (min-width: 768px) {

    /* Allow hover underline even if active-section class is present */
    .hero-nav .nav-links a.active-section:hover::after {
        width: 100% !important;
        background: #000 !important;
        /* Ensure black underline on white bg */
    }
}


/* --- Refined Sticky Nav Transparency --- */
@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .desktop-sticky-header {
        background: rgba(13, 13, 13, 0.85) !important;
        /* increased transparency from 0.95 */
        backdrop-filter: blur(12px) !important;
        /* slightly stronger blur to compensate */
    }
}


/* --- Mobile Sticky Header Bar (Glassmorphism) --- */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .mobile-sticky-bar {
        position: fixed;
        top: 0;
        left: 0;
        width: 100%;
        height: 70px;
        /* Comfortable touch height */
        display: flex;
        justify-content: space-between;
        align-items: center;
        padding: 0 20px;
        z-index: 2001;
        /* Below modal (2005), above content */
        transition: all 0.3s ease;
        box-sizing: border-box;

        /* Initial State: Transparent */
        background: transparent;
        backdrop-filter: none;
        border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
    }

    /* Scrolled State: Dark Glass */
    .mobile-sticky-bar.visible {
        background: rgba(13, 13, 13, 0.85);
        backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
        -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
        border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
        box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
    }

    /* Mobile Brand (Left Side) */
    .mobile-brand {
        font-family: var(--font-heading);
        font-size: 1.5rem;
        font-weight: 800;
        color: #fff;
        text-transform: uppercase;
        letter-spacing: 1px;
        text-decoration: none;
        /* Ensure no underline when it becomes a link */
        cursor: pointer;
        pointer-events: auto;
        opacity: 0;
        /* Hidden initially, fades in */
        transform: translateY(-10px);
        transition: all 0.3s ease;
        text-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);

        /* FIX: Prevent Overlap */
        margin-right: 20px;
        position: relative;
        z-index: 2010;
        /* Definitely above nav (2000) */
        flex-shrink: 0;
    }

    .mobile-sticky-bar.visible .mobile-brand {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }

    /* Hamburger Adjustment when inside Bar */
    .mobile-sticky-bar .hamburger {
        position: relative !important;
        /* Reset fixed positioning */
        top: auto !important;
        right: auto !important;
        background: transparent !important;
        /* Remove white backing plate */
        box-shadow: none !important;
        padding: 0 !important;
        margin: 0 !important;
    }

    /* Ensure hamburger bars are visible against dark/light */
    .mobile-sticky-bar .hamburger .bar {
        background-color: #000;
        /* Default (on light hero) - wait, hero is white card? */
        transition: background-color 0.3s;
    }

    /* When bar is dark, make bars white */
    .mobile-sticky-bar.visible .hamburger .bar {
        background-color: #fff;
    }
}


/* --- Mobile Horizontal Scroll Nav (User Request) --- */
@media (max-width: 767px) {

    /* 1. Hide Hamburger Completely */
    .hamburger {
        display: none !important;
    }

    /* 2. Style Horizontal Nav List */
    .mobile-scroll-nav {
        display: flex;
        /* Horizontal Layout */
        flex: 1;
        /* Take remaining space */
        justify-content: flex-end;
        /* Align right */
        align-items: center;
        gap: 15px;
        /* Spacing between links */
        position: relative;
        z-index: 2000;
        /* Ensure below brand (2010) */
        list-style: none;
        margin: 0;
        padding: 0 0 0 15px;
        /* Left padding for separation */
        overflow-x: auto;
        /* Allow scrolling if tight */
        white-space: nowrap;
        /* No wrapping */
        scrollbar-width: none;
        /* Hide scrollbar Firefox */
        -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
        /* Smooth scroll */

        /* Polish: Fade out content as it hits the logo */
        mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, black 20px);
        -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, black 20px);
    }

    /* FIX: Hide 'Home' link in mobile nav as requested */
    .mobile-scroll-nav li:first-child {
        display: none;
    }

    .mobile-scroll-nav::-webkit-scrollbar {
        display: none;
        /* Hide scrollbar Chrome/Safari */
    }

    /* 3. Link Styling */
    .mobile-scroll-nav li {
        margin: 0;
        flex-shrink: 0;
    }

    .mobile-scroll-nav a {
        color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7) !important;
        font-family: var(--font-heading);
        font-size: 0.75rem !important;
        /* Compact size */
        font-weight: 600;
        text-transform: uppercase;
        letter-spacing: 0.5px;
        text-decoration: none;
        position: relative;
        padding: 5px 0;
        transition: all 0.3s ease;
    }

    /* 4. Active State (Glow) */
    .mobile-scroll-nav a.active-section {
        color: #fff !important;
        opacity: 1 !important;
        text-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--accent-secondary);
    }

    .mobile-scroll-nav a.active-section::after {
        content: '';
        position: absolute;
        bottom: 0;
        left: 0;
        width: 100%;
        height: 2px;
        background: var(--accent-secondary);
        box-shadow: 0 0 5px var(--accent-secondary);
    }

    /* Ensure Contact is visible */
    .mobile-scroll-nav .nav-contact-item {
        display: block !important;
    }
}


/* --- Fix Mobile Scroll Nav Visibility --- */
@media (max-width: 767px) {

    /* Initially Hidden (Float up slightly) */
    .mobile-scroll-nav {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(-10px);
        transition: all 0.3s ease;
        pointer-events: none;
        /* Prevent clicks when hidden */
    }

    /* Visible on Scroll */
    .mobile-sticky-bar.visible .mobile-scroll-nav {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
        pointer-events: auto;
    }
}


/* --- Desktop Sticky Brand (SD.) --- */
@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .desktop-brand {
        position: absolute;
        left: 40px;
        /* Aligned left */
        top: 50%;
        transform: translateY(-50%);
        font-family: var(--font-heading);
        font-size: 1.5rem;
        font-weight: 800;
        color: #fff;
        text-transform: uppercase;
        letter-spacing: 1px;
        text-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
        opacity: 0;
        transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
    }

    /* Reveal only when sticky header is visible */
    .desktop-sticky-header.visible .desktop-brand {
        opacity: 1;
    }
}


/* --- Desktop Sticky CTA (Right Side) --- */
@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .desktop-cta {
        position: absolute;
        right: 40px;
        /* Aligned right */
        top: 50%;
        transform: translateY(-50%);
        font-family: var(--font-heading);
        font-size: 0.85rem;
        font-weight: 700;
        color: #fff;
        text-transform: uppercase;
        letter-spacing: 1px;
        text-decoration: none;
        padding: 8px 16px;
        border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
        border-radius: 4px;
        transition: all 0.3s ease;
        opacity: 0;
        /* Hidden initially */
    }

    /* Reveal only when sticky header is visible */
    .desktop-sticky-header.visible .desktop-cta {
        opacity: 1;
    }

    .desktop-cta:hover {
        background: #fff;
        color: #000;
        box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    }

    /* Hide duplicate Contact link in the centered nav */
    .sticky-cloned-nav .nav-contact-item {
        display: none !important;
    }
}


/* --- Desktop Sticky Header Layout Update (Option 1: Logo Left, Nav Right) --- */
@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .desktop-sticky-header {
        /* Align Items: Space Between (Brand Left, Nav Right) */
        justify-content: space-between !important;
        padding: 15px 5% !important;
        /* Horizontal Padding */
        box-sizing: border-box;
    }

    .desktop-brand {
        /* Reset Absolute Positioning */
        position: relative !important;
        left: auto !important;
        top: auto !important;
        transform: none !important;

        /* Ensure Visibility Transitions work */
        opacity: 0;
        transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
        margin-right: 20px;
        /* Spacing just in case */
    }

    .desktop-sticky-header.visible .desktop-brand {
        opacity: 1;
    }

    /* Ensure Nav is Right Aligned (Flex behavior handles this with Space-Between) */
    .sticky-cloned-nav {
        margin: 0 !important;
        justify-content: flex-end !important;
        flex: 1;
        /* Take remaining space if needed */
    }
}

/* --- OPTIMIZED MOBILE TYPOGRAPHY & SPACING --- */
@media (max-width: 767px) {

    html,
    body {
        font-size: 16px;
        /* Base for REM */
    }

    /* Readable Body Text with Safe Spacing */
    p,
    .about-text,
    .bio-text,
    .case-brief {
        font-size: 1rem !important;
        line-height: 1.6 !important;
        padding-left: 5px !important;
        padding-right: 5px !important;
    }

    /* Scaled Down Headings */
    h1,
    .hero-title {
        font-size: 2.4rem !important;
        line-height: 1.1 !important;
        margin-bottom: 15px !important;
    }

    h2,
    .section-title {
        font-size: 1.8rem !important;
        margin-bottom: 25px !important;
    }

    h3,
    .case-title {
        font-size: 1.5rem !important;
    }

    /* Standard Container Spacing */
    .container,
    .hero-container,
    section {
        /* padding-left: 20px !important;
        padding-right: 20px !important; */
        box-sizing: border-box !important;
    }
}

/* --- TEXT ALIGNMENT & SINGLE LINE HEADERS --- */
@media (max-width: 767px) {

    p,
    .about-text,
    .bio-text,
    .case-brief,
    .contact-brief {
        text-align: justify !important;
        /* Re-applied Justify */
        text-justify: inter-word !important;
        hyphens: auto !important;
        /* Re-enable hyphenation for better spacing */
        font-size: 0.85rem !important;
        /* Smaller body text */
        line-height: 1.5 !important;
    }

    /* Compact Headers (Allow Wrap) */
    h1,
    h2,
    h3,
    .hero-title,
    .section-title,
    .case-title {
        white-space: normal !important;
        /* Allow wrapping */
        overflow: visible !important;
        text-overflow: clip !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        display: block !important;
    }

    /* Aggressive scaling for titles */
    h1,
    .hero-title {
        font-size: 1.8rem !important;
        /* Much smaller */
        line-height: 1.1 !important;
    }

    h2,
    .section-title {
        font-size: 1.5rem !important;
        margin-bottom: 15px !important;
    }
}

/* --- HANGING INDENT FOR NUMBERED TITLES --- */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .section-title {
        display: flex !important;
        align-items: baseline !important;
        gap: 12px !important;
        white-space: normal !important;
        /* Allow wrap */
        width: 100% !important;
    }

    .section-title span {
        flex-shrink: 0 !important;
        /* Prevent number from squishing */
    }
}

/* --- SPECIFIC SPACING FOR WHAT'S NEXT --- */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    #contact .section-title {
        margin-bottom: 45px !important;
        /* Visual 'extra line' */
    }
}

/* --- MOBILE REFINEMENTS (FINAL) --- */
@media (max-width: 767px) {

    /* 1. Slimmer Navigation */
    .mobile-sticky-bar {
        height: 60px !important;
        padding: 0 15px !important;
    }

    .mobile-brand {
        font-size: 1.2rem !important;
        left: 30px !important;
        /* Adjust if hamburger is near */
    }

    /* 2. About Section Refinement */
    .about-profile-wrapper {
        flex-direction: column !important;
        align-items: center !important;
        gap: 30px !important;
    }

    .profile-card-left {
        width: 100% !important;
        display: flex;
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .profile-frame {
        /* max-width removed to Restore Original Size */
        width: 100% !important;
        border: 2px solid #222 !important;
        /* Soften border */
        transform: none !important;
        box-shadow: 6px 6px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2) !important;
    }

    /* 3. Typography Readability */
    p,
    .bio-text,
    .about-text {
        font-size: 0.9rem !important;
        line-height: 1.8 !important;
        max-width: 100% !important;
        letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    }

    /* 4. Fix Hamburger Position if needed for 60px bar */
    .mobile-sticky-bar .hamburger {
        transform: scale(0.8);
    }
}

/* --- MOBILE HEADERS & FOOTER STANDARDIZATION --- */
@media (max-width: 767px) {

    /* Force all numbered headers (01-04) to same size */
    .section-title {
        font-size: 1.5rem !important;
        line-height: 1.3 !important;
    }

    /* Reduce Footer Signature */
    .footer-signature {
        font-size: 0.7rem !important;
        opacity: 0.6 !important;
        letter-spacing: 0.5px !important;
        margin-top: 15px !important;
    }
}

/* --- FINAL MOBILE TEXT REFINEMENTS --- */
@media (max-width: 767px) {

    /* Shrink ESTABLISH CONNECTION */
    .contact-heading {
        font-size: 1.5rem !important;
        /* Was 2rem */
        letter-spacing: 0.5px !important;
        line-height: 1.1 !important;
    }

    /* Force Footer to One Line & Center */
    .footer-signature {
        font-size: 0.75rem !important;
        /* Increased visibility */
        text-align: center !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        white-space: nowrap !important;
        overflow: hidden !important;
        text-overflow: ellipsis !important;
        display: block !important;
        opacity: 0.8 !important;
    }
}

/* --- MOBILE TEXT READABILITY (LEFT ALIGN REVISION) --- */
@media (max-width: 767px) {

    p,
    .bio-text,
    .about-text,
    .case-brief,
    .contact-brief,
    .hero-subtitle,
    li:not(.nav-links li):not(.mobile-scroll-nav li) {
        text-align: justify !important;
        /* Force Justify */
        text-justify: inter-word !important;
        hyphens: auto !important;

        font-size: 0.95rem !important;
        line-height: 1.75 !important;

        max-width: 100% !important;
        /* Restore full width */
        margin-left: 0 !important;
        margin-right: 0 !important;
        display: block !important;
    }

    /* Ensure container allows centering */
    .about-profile-wrapper,
    .case-body,
    .contact-content-left {
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
    }
}

/* --- FIX CASE TITLE WRAPPING --- */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .case-title {
        font-size: 1.4rem !important;
        hyphens: manual !important;
        word-break: normal !important;
        overflow-wrap: break-word !important;
    }
}
/* --- FIX BIO PANEL WIDTH --- */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .bio-panel {
        border-left: none !important;
        padding-left: 0 !important;
        width: 100% !important;
    }
}

/* --- ENABLE SMOOTH SCROLLING --- */
html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth !important;
}