/* --- PRELOADER STYLES --- */
#preloader {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background-color: var(--darker); /* Deep blue background */
    z-index: 99999; /* Sits on top of everything */
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    transition: opacity 0.8s ease-out, visibility 0.8s ease-out;
}

.loader-content {
    text-align: center;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 20px;
}

.loader-logo {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    background: var(--gradient-1);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
    opacity: 0;
    animation: logoFadeIn 1s ease forwards;
}

.loader-bar {
    width: 150px;
    height: 4px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-radius: 10px;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
}

.loader-progress {
    width: 0%;
    height: 100%;
    background: var(--gradient-1);
    border-radius: 10px;
    animation: progressFill 1.5s ease-in-out forwards;
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--primary);
}

/* Hide Scrollbar while loading */
body.loading {
    overflow: hidden !important;
}

/* Animations */
@keyframes logoFadeIn {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(20px); }
    to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

@keyframes progressFill {
    0% { width: 0%; }
    50% { width: 70%; }
    100% { width: 100%; }
}

/* --- FADE OUT CLASS --- */
#preloader.hide {
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
}

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

:root {
    --primary: #00f0ff;
    --secondary: #ff006e;
    --accent: #8338ec;
    --dark: #0a0e27;
    --darker: #060818;
    --light: #ffffff;
    --gray: #8892b0;
    --card-bg: rgba(17, 25, 40, 0.7);
    --gradient-1: linear-gradient(135deg, #00f0ff 0%, #8338ec 100%);
    --gradient-2: linear-gradient(135deg, #ff006e 0%, #8338ec 100%);
}

html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    overflow-x: hidden;
    height: auto; 
    overflow-x: hidden; /* Only hide X on HTML */
    overflow-y: scroll; /* Force Y scrollbar to avoid layout jumping */
    
    /* 2. Modern Smooth Scroll */
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    
    /* 3. Prevent "Bouncing" that locks scroll on iOS */
    overscroll-behavior-y: none;
}

body {
    font-family: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;
    background: var(--darker);
    color: var(--light);
    line-height: 1.6;
    overflow-x: hidden;
    position: relative;
    scroll-margin-top: 110px; /* Global offset for fixed header */   
    /* 4. Ensure Body grows with content */
    min-height: 100vh;
    width: 100%;
    overflow-x: hidden; /* Double safety */ 
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
}

/* Animated Background */
.bg-animation {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    z-index: -1;
    background: var(--darker);
    overflow: hidden;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.bg-animation::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    width: 200%;
    height: 200%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.1) 0%, transparent 50%);
    animation: pulse 15s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes pulse {
    0%, 100% { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1); opacity: 0.5; }
    50% { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.5); opacity: 0.8; }
}

.floating-shapes {
    position: fixed;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    z-index: -1;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.shape {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(60px);
    opacity: 0.3;
    animation: float 20s infinite ease-in-out;
}

.shape-1 {
    width: 400px;
    height: 400px;
    background: var(--gradient-1);
    top: 10%;
    left: -10%;
    animation-delay: 0s;
}

.shape-2 {
    width: 300px;
    height: 300px;
    background: var(--gradient-2);
    top: 60%;
    right: -10%;
    animation-delay: 5s;
}

.shape-3 {
    width: 250px;
    height: 250px;
    background: var(--accent);
    bottom: 10%;
    left: 50%;
    animation-delay: 10s;
}

@keyframes float {
    0%, 100% { transform: translate(0, 0) rotate(0deg); }
    25% { transform: translate(100px, -100px) rotate(90deg); }
    50% { transform: translate(200px, 50px) rotate(180deg); }
    75% { transform: translate(-50px, 100px) rotate(270deg); }
}

/* Header */
header {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    width: 100%;
    z-index: 1000;
    padding: 1.5rem 0;
    background: rgba(6, 8, 24, 0.8);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

header.scrolled {
    padding: 1rem 0;
    background: rgba(6, 8, 24, 0.95);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

nav {
    max-width: 1400px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 3rem;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
}

.logo {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    background: var(--gradient-1);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.logo:hover {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.nav-links {
    display: flex;
    gap: 3rem;
    list-style: none;
    align-items: center;
}

.nav-links a {
    color: var(--gray);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    position: relative;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.nav-links a::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -5px;
    left: 0;
    width: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--gradient-1);
    transition: width 0.3s ease;
}

.nav-links a:hover {
    color: var(--primary);
}

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

.nav-cta {
    padding: 0.8rem 2rem;
    background: var(--gradient-1);
    border: none;
    border-radius: 50px;
    color: var(--dark);
    font-weight: 600;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.nav-cta::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: -100%;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: var(--gradient-2);
    transition: left 0.3s ease;
    z-index: -1;
}

.nav-cta:hover::before {
    left: 0;
}

.nav-cta:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.3);
}

.mobile-menu {
    display: none;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 6px;
    cursor: pointer;
    z-index: 1001;
}

.mobile-menu span {
    width: 30px;
    height: 3px;
    background: var(--primary);
    border-radius: 3px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.mobile-menu.active span:nth-child(1) {
    transform: rotate(45deg) translate(8px, 8px);
}

.mobile-menu.active span:nth-child(2) {
    opacity: 0;
}

.mobile-menu.active span:nth-child(3) {
    transform: rotate(-45deg) translate(8px, -8px);
}

/* Hero Section */
.hero {
    min-height: 100vh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 8rem 3rem 4rem;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-content {
    max-width: 1400px;
    width: 100%;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 4rem;
    align-items: center;
    opacity: 0;      /* Start invisible */
    animation: none; /* Do not animate yet */

}

@keyframes fadeInUp {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(30px);
    }
    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

.hero-text h1 {
    font-size: 4.5rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    line-height: 1.1;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    background: var(--gradient-1);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
    opacity: 0;      /* Start invisible */
    animation: none; /* Do not animate yet */
}

.hero-text .subtitle {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    /* 1. Reserve height for 2 lines of text (prevents jumping up) */
    min-height: 3.6rem; 
    
    /* 2. Align text vertically so single lines sit in the middle (optional) */
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    
    /* 3. Default alignment for Desktop */
    justify-content: flex-start;
    opacity: 0;      /* Start invisible */
    animation: none; /* Do not animate yet */
}

/* --- TYPING EFFECT CSS --- */
.cursor {
    display: inline-block;
    margin-left: 2px;
    color: var(--primary);
    animation: blink 1s infinite;
    
    /* --- CONTROLS FOR CURSOR SIZE --- */
    font-weight: 200;   /* Makes it thin (like a real cursor) */
    font-size: 2.5rem;  /* Increases the height/length */
    line-height: 1;     /* Prevents it from messing up spacing */
    vertical-align: sub; /* Moves it down slightly to align with text */
    transform: translateY(-5px);
}

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

.hero-text p {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    color: var(--gray);
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    opacity: 0;      /* Start invisible */
    animation: none; /* Do not animate yet */
}

.hero-buttons {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    opacity: 0;      /* Start invisible */
    animation: none; /* Do not animate yet */
}

.btn {
    padding: 1rem 2.5rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 1rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    border: none;
    text-decoration: none;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.btn-primary {
    background: var(--gradient-1);
    color: var(--dark);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.4);
}

.btn-secondary {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--light);
    border: 2px solid var(--primary);
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
    background: rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.1);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.2);
}

.hero-visual {
    position: relative;
    opacity: 0;      /* Start invisible */
    animation: none; /* Do not animate yet */
}

/* When JS adds .animate-hero, these animations fire */
.hero.animate-hero .hero-content { 
    animation: fadeInUp 1s ease forwards; 
}

.hero.animate-hero .hero-text h1 { 
    animation: fadeInUp 1s ease 0.2s forwards; 
}

.hero.animate-hero .hero-text .subtitle { 
    animation: fadeInUp 1s ease 0.4s forwards; 
}

.hero.animate-hero .hero-text p { 
    animation: fadeInUp 1s ease 0.6s forwards; 
}

.hero.animate-hero .hero-buttons { 
    animation: fadeInUp 1s ease 0.8s forwards; 
}

.hero.animate-hero .hero-visual { 
    animation: fadeInUp 1s ease 0.4s forwards; 
}

.hero-image-container {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 500px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.floating-card {
    position: absolute;
    background: var(--card-bg);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 2.5rem;
    align-items: center !important;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    text-decoration: none;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: background 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.floating-card:hover {
    background: rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.1);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.2);
} 

@keyframes floatCard-1 {
    0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0) rotate(0deg) scale(1.1); }
    50% { transform: translateY(-20px) rotate(2deg) scale(1.1); }
}
@keyframes floatCard-2 {
    0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0) rotate(0deg) scale(0.9); }
    50% { transform: translateY(-15px) rotate(-1deg) scale(0.9); }
}
@keyframes floatCard-3 {
    0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0) rotate(0deg) scale(1.2); }
    50% { transform: translateY(-25px) rotate(1deg) scale(1.2); }
}
@keyframes floatCard-4 {
    0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0) rotate(0deg) scale(0.8); }
    50% { transform: translateY(-10px) rotate(-2deg) scale(0.8); }
}

.card-1 {
    top: 35%;
    left: 15%;
    right: auto;
    transform: scale(1.1);
    bottom: auto;
    animation: floatCard-1 6s ease-in-out infinite;
    animation-delay: 0s;
}

.card-2 {
    top: 10%;
    right: 10%;
    transform: scale(0.9);
    left: auto;
    bottom: auto;
    animation: floatCard-2 5s ease-in-out infinite;
    animation-delay: 1.5s;
}

.card-3 {
    bottom: 10%;
    right: 34%;
    top: auto;
    left: auto;
    transform: scale(1.2);
    animation: floatCard-3 7s ease-in-out infinite;
    animation-delay: 3s;
}

.card-4 {
    top: 15%;
    left: 5%;
    transform: scale(0.8);
    right: auto;
    bottom: auto;
    animation: floatCard-4 8s ease-in-out infinite;
    animation-delay: 4.5s;
}

.floating-card h4 {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    text-align: center;
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.floating-card p {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    text-align: center;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--light);
}

.tech-icon {
    width: 75px;
    height: 75px;
    background: var(--gradient-1);
    border-radius: 15px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    margin-bottom: 0.7rem;
    color: var(--dark);
}
.tech-icon svg {
    width: 35px;
    height: 35px;
}

.whatsapp-text{
    font-size: 1rem !important;
}

/* Section Styles */
section {
    padding: 6rem 3rem;
    max-width: 1400px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    scroll-margin-top: 40px;
}

.section-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 4rem;
    animation: fadeInUp 1s ease;
}

.section-title {
    font-size: 3.5rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    background: var(--gradient-1);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.section-description {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    color: var(--gray);
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* About Section */
.about-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.9fr 1fr;
    gap: 4rem;
    align-items: center;
    max-width: 1100px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.skills-container {
    max-width: 1100px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.about-content {
    background: var(--card-bg);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 2.5rem;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.about-content h3 {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    background: var(--gradient-1);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
}

.about-content p {
    color: var(--gray);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.about-content p:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.about-content:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.2);
}

.about-content::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 0;
    width: 3px;
    height: 100%;
    background: var(--gradient-1);
    transform: scaleY(0);
    transform-origin: top;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.about-content:hover::before {
    transform: scaleY(1);
}

.about-image {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
}

.image-placeholder {
    width: 350px;
    height: 350px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--card-bg);
    border: 3px solid var(--primary);
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 0 40px rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.3);
    animation: pulse-image 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.image-placeholder img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: 50%;
}

.image-placeholder svg {
    width: 150px;
    height: 150px;
    color: var(--primary);
    opacity: 0.5;
}

.image-placeholder::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: -100%;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1), transparent);
    animation: shimmer-image 5s infinite;
}

@keyframes pulse-image {
    0%, 100% {
        transform: scale(1);
        box-shadow: 0 0 40px rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.3);
    }
    50% {
        transform: scale(1.03);
        box-shadow: 0 0 60px rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.5);
    }
}

@keyframes shimmer-image {
    0% {
        left: -100%;
    }
    100% {
        left: 100%;
    }
}

.stats-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 2rem;
}

.stat-card {
    background: var(--card-bg);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 2rem;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.stat-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 3px;
    background: var(--gradient-1);
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: center;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.stat-card:hover::before {
    transform: scaleX(1);
}

.stat-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.2);
}

.stat-number {
    font-size: 3rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    background: var(--gradient-1);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.stat-label {
    color: var(--gray);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

/* ... inside <style> ... */

.skill-tag {
    background: var(--card-bg);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.2);
    padding: 0.6rem 1.4rem; /* Slight adjustment for visual balance */
    border-radius: 50px;
    color: var(--primary);
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    cursor: pointer;
    
    /* --- NEW FLEX PROPERTIES FOR LOGO ALIGNMENT --- */
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px; /* Space between logo and text */
}

/* --- NEW RULE FOR THE LOGO IMAGE --- */
.skill-tag img {
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
    object-fit: contain;
}

.skill-tag:hover {
    background: rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.1);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.2);
}

.skills-cloud {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 1rem;
    justify-content: center;
}

#skills .skills-cloud {
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.skill-tag {
    background: var(--card-bg);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.2);
    padding: 0.8rem 1.5rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    color: var(--primary);
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.skill-tag:hover {
    background: rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.1);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.2);
}

/* Projects Section */
.projects-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
    gap: 2.5rem;
    margin-top: 3rem;
}

.project-card {
    background: var(--card-bg);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border-radius: 25px;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
    cursor: pointer;
    position: relative;
    /* --- NEW FLEX PROPERTIES --- */
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    height: 100%; /* Forces cards to be equal height in the grid */
}

.project-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: var(--gradient-1);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
    z-index: 0;
}

.project-card:hover::before {
    opacity: 0.05;
}

.project-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    box-shadow: 0 30px 80px rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.3);
    border-color: rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.3);
}

/* GALLERY STYLES */
.project-gallery {
    display: flex;
    height: 250px;
    overflow-x: auto;
    scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    scrollbar-width: none; /* Firefox */
    -ms-overflow-style: none;  /* IE 10+ */
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.project-gallery::-webkit-scrollbar {
    display: none; /* Chrome/Safari */
}

.gallery-item {
    min-width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    scroll-snap-align: start;
    
    object-fit: contain; /* Shows full image, might leave black/white bars */
    /* object-fit: cover; <--- Old setting (Crops to fill) */
    
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: bold;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    background: var(--darker);
}

.emoji-cover {
    font-size: 4rem;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.2), rgba(131, 56, 236, 0.2));
    /* --- NEW LINES TO FIX DULLNESS --- */
    color: #ffffff !important; 
    opacity: 1 !important;
    text-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.3); /* Adds sharpness */
}


/* --- GALLERY NAVIGATION CONTROLS --- */
.gallery-wrapper {
    position: relative; /* Acts as the anchor for absolute buttons */
    overflow: hidden;
    border-top-left-radius: 25px;
    border-top-right-radius: 25px;
}

/* Navigation Arrows */
.nav-btn {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
    color: white;
    border: none;
    width: 30px;
    height: 30px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    opacity: 0; /* Hidden by default, shown on hover */
    z-index: 10;
}

.project-card:hover .nav-btn {
    opacity: 1;
}

.nav-btn:hover {
    background: var(--primary);
    color: var(--dark);
}

.prev-btn { left: 10px; }
.next-btn { right: 10px; }

/* Pagination Dots */
.dots-container {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 10px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    display: flex;
    gap: 5px;
    z-index: 10;
}

.dot {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.dot.active {
    background: var(--primary);
    transform: scale(1.2);
}

/* Optional visual cue */
.project-card:hover .gallery-item {
    opacity: 0.95;
}


.project-content {
    padding: 2rem;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    /* --- NEW FLEX PROPERTIES --- */
    flex: 1; /* Takes up all remaining space */
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.project-title {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    text-align: center;
    color: var(--light);
}

.project-description {
    color: var(--gray);
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    text-align: center;
}

.project-tech {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
    justify-content: center; 
}

.tech-badge {
    background: rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.1);
    color: var(--primary);
    padding: 0.4rem 1rem;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.2);
}

/* 1. Adjust spacing container */
.project-links {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
    justify-content: center;
    /* --- NEW SPACING PROPERTIES --- */
    margin-top: auto; /* Pushes buttons to the very bottom */
    padding-top: 1.5rem; /* Adds breathing room from the tech badges */
}

/* 2. Make buttons smaller to fit inside cards */
.project-links .btn {
    padding: 0.5rem 1.2rem;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
}

/* 3. Style the SVGs inside buttons */
.project-links .btn svg {
    width: 16px;
    height: 16px;
    fill: currentColor; /* Inherits text color */
}

.project-link:hover {
    color: var(--light);
    transform: translateX(5px);
}

.view-all-projects {
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: 4rem;
}

/* Education Section */
.timeline {
    position: relative;
    padding: 2rem 0;
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.timeline::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 50%;
    top: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    width: 2px;
    background: var(--gradient-1);
    transform: translateX(-50%);
}

.timeline-item {
    display: flex;
    margin-bottom: 4rem;
    position: relative;
    opacity: 0;
    animation: slideIn 0.8s ease forwards;
}

.timeline-item:nth-child(odd) {
    flex-direction: row;
    animation-delay: 0.2s;
}

.timeline-item:nth-child(even) {
    flex-direction: row-reverse;
    animation-delay: 0.4s;
}

@keyframes slideIn {
    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(20px);
    }
}

.timeline-content {
    flex: 1;
    background: var(--dark);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 2rem;
    margin: 0 2rem;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    position: relative;
}

.timeline-content::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
    background: var(--primary);
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 4px solid var(--darker);
    transform: translateY(-50%);
}

.timeline-item:nth-child(odd) .timeline-content::before {
    right: -62px;
}

.timeline-item:nth-child(even) .timeline-content::before {
    left: -62px;
}

.timeline-content:hover {
    transform: scale(1.02);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.2);
}

.timeline-year {
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    background: var(--gradient-1);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.timeline-title {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    color: var(--light);
}

.timeline-subtitle {
    color: var(--primary);
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.timeline-description {
    color: var(--gray);
    line-height: 1.7;
}

/* Contact Section */
.contact-container {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 4rem;
    margin-top: 3rem;
}

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

.contact-card {
    background: var(--card-bg);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 2rem;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.contact-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.2);
}

.contact-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--light);
}

.contact-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--gray);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.contact-item:hover {
    color: var(--primary);
    transform: translateX(5px);
}

.contact-icon {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    background: var(--gradient-1);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
}

.social-links {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-top: 1rem;
}

.social-link {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    background: var(--card-bg);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--primary);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.social-link:hover {
    background: var(--gradient-1);
    color: var(--dark);
    transform: translateY(-5px) rotate(360deg);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.3);
}

/* Contact Form */
.contact-form {
    background: var(--card-bg);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 2.5rem;
}

.form-group {
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.form-group label {
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    color: var(--light);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.form-group input,
.form-group textarea,
.form-group select {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 1rem 1.5rem;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-radius: 12px;
    color: var(--light);
    font-size: 1rem;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    font-family: inherit;
}

.form-group input:focus,
.form-group textarea:focus,
.form-group select:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--primary);
    background: rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.05);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.1);
}

.form-group textarea {
    resize: vertical;
    min-height: 150px;
}

.form-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.submit-btn {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 1.2rem;
    background: var(--gradient-1);
    border: none;
    border-radius: 12px;
    color: var(--dark);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    margin-top: 1rem;
}

.submit-btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.4);
}

/* --- EXPERT FLEXBOX FOOTER LAYOUT --- */
footer {
    background: var(--darker);
    padding: 4rem 0 2rem;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

/* THE CONTAINER ENGINE */
.footer-content {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 2rem;
    
    /* 1. Force Horizontal Layout */
    display: flex; 
    flex-direction: row; 
    
    /* 2. Space items apart evenly */
    justify-content: space-between; 
    
    /* 3. Align everything to the top */
    align-items: flex-start; 
    
    /* 4. Safety wrap: allows stacking ONLY if screen is too small */
    flex-wrap: wrap; 
    gap: 3rem;
}

/* SECTION 1: BRAND (Wider) */
.footer-brand {
    flex: 2; /* Takes up 2 portions of space (approx 40-50%) */
    min-width: 300px; /* Prevents it from getting too squashed */
    padding-right: 2rem; /* Breathing room before the links */
}

/* SECTIONS 2 & 3: LINKS & CONNECT (Narrower) */
.footer-column {
    flex: 1; /* Takes up 1 portion of space (approx 25%) */
    min-width: 150px; /* Ensures columns don't collapse */
}

/* --- TYPOGRAPHY & STYLING --- */
.footer-brand h2 {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    background: var(--gradient-1);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    display: inline-block;
}

.footer-brand p {
    color: var(--gray);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin: 0;
}

.footer-heading {
    color: var(--light);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.footer-links-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.8rem;
}

.footer-links-list a {
    color: var(--gray);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    display: inline-block;
}

.footer-links-list a:hover {
    color: var(--primary);
    padding-left: 5px;
}

/* FOOTER BOTTOM BAR */
.footer-bottom {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 3rem auto 0;
    padding: 1.5rem 2rem 0;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    color: var(--gray);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.footer-heart {
    color: var(--secondary);
    animation: pulse 2s infinite;
}

/* Scroll Animations */
.fade-in {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(30px);
    transition: all 1s ease;
}

.fade-in.active {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Responsive Design */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .hero-content {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .hero-text h1 {
        font-size: 3.5rem;
    }

    .hero-text .subtitle {
        font-size: 1.5rem;
            /* --- MOBILE FIX --- */
        justify-content: center; /* Force center alignment on mobile */
        min-height: 3rem; /* Slightly smaller reserved height for mobile font */
        margin-bottom: 1rem; /* Adjust spacing if needed */
    }
    .hero-buttons {
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .about-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .about-image {
        margin-top: 2rem;
    }


    .contact-container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .timeline::before {
        left: 30px;
    }

    .timeline-item {
        flex-direction: row !important;
    }

    .timeline-content {
        margin-left: 4rem;
    }

    .timeline-item:nth-child(odd) .timeline-content::before,
    .timeline-item:nth-child(even) .timeline-content::before {
        left: -62px;
    }

    @media (hover: none) and (pointer: coarse) {
        .cursor {
            display: none !important;
        }
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    nav {
        padding: 0 1.5rem;
    }
    .fade-in {
        opacity: 1 !important;
        transform: none !important;
        animation: none !important;
        transition: none !important;
        visibility: visible !important;
    }

    @media (hover: none) and (pointer: coarse) {
        .cursor {
            display: none !important;
        }
    }

    .nav-links {
        position: fixed;
        top: 0;
        right: -100%;
        width: 70%;
        height: 100vh;
        background: rgba(6, 8, 24, 0.98);
        backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
        flex-direction: column;
        padding: 6rem 2rem;
        gap: 2rem;
        transition: right 0.4s ease;
        border-left: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    }

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

    .mobile-menu {
        display: flex;
    }

    section {
        padding: 4rem 1.5rem;
        scroll-margin-top: 60px;
    }
    
    .hero {
        padding: 6rem 1.5rem 3rem;
        min-height: auto;
    }

    .hero-text h1 {
        font-size: 2.5rem;
        margin-top: 2rem;
    }

    .hero-text .subtitle {
        font-size: 1.3rem;
    }

    .hero-text p {
        font-size: 1rem;
    }

    .hero-buttons {
        flex-direction: column;
        width: 100%;
    }

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

    .hero-image-container {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; /* Two equal columns */
        gap: 15px; /* Space between cards */
        
        height: auto; /* Remove fixed height */
        width: 100%;
        padding: 0 1rem; /* Slight padding from screen edges */
        margin-top: 2rem;
    }

    .section-title {
        font-size: 2.5rem;
    }

    .image-placeholder svg {
        width: 100px;
        height: 100px;
    }

    /* =========================================
       3. ABOUT SECTION STABILIZATION
       ========================================= */

    /* 1. Fix Layout Shift & Delay */
    .about-grid {
        /* Force vertical stack */
        display: flex !important;
        flex-direction: column !important;
        gap: 2rem !important;
        
        /* Instant Visibility */
        opacity: 1 !important;
        animation: none !important;
        transform: none !important;
        transition: none !important;
    }

    /* 2. Optimize the Text Card (Remove Lag) */
    .about-content {
        /* A. Instant Show */
        opacity: 1 !important;
        visibility: visible !important;
        
        /* B. Kill Physics */
        transform: none !important;
        animation: none !important;
        transition: none !important;
        
        /* C. Render Optimization (Fixes "Black Blocks") */
        /* Removing blur here allows the text to render instantly */
        backdrop-filter: none !important; 
        -webkit-backdrop-filter: none !important;
        background: rgba(17, 25, 40, 0.95) !important; /* Solid dark tint */
        border: none !important;
        box-shadow: none !important;
        
        /* D. Paint Isolation */
        contain: content; 
        /* --- PROFESSIONAL JUSTIFICATION --- */
        text-align: left;       /* Aligns text to both edges */
    }
    
    /* Restore the Side-Line (Static & Visible) */
    .about-content::before {
        content: '' !important;
        display: block !important;
        position: absolute !important;
        left: 0 !important;
        top: 0 !important;
        
        /* Visible Specs */
        width: 4px !important;
        height: 100% !important;
        
        /* Force Visible (No hover needed) */
        transform: scaleY(1) !important; 
        
        /* Neon Color */
        background: var(--gradient-1) !important;
        
        /* Rounded edges for the line */
        border-top-left-radius: 20px; 
        border-bottom-left-radius: 20px;
    }

    /* 3. Stabilize the Image Container */
    .about-image {
        /* Move to top */
        order: -1 !important; 
        margin-top: 0 !important;
        margin-bottom: 2rem !important;
        
        /* Physics Reset */
        opacity: 1 !important;
        animation: none !important;
        transform: none !important;
    }

    /* 4. Fix the Image Placeholder (The Source of "Empty Space") */
    .image-placeholder {
        /* A. Fixed Size Constraints */
        width: 250px !important;
        height: 250px !important;
        
        /* B. Kill Heavy Animations */
        animation: none !important; /* Stop the "Pulse" - major lag killer */
        box-shadow: none !important; /* Remove heavy glow */
        border: 3px solid var(--primary) !important;
        
        /* C. Render Isolation */
        contain: strict; /* Tells browser: "Nothing inside here affects outside" */
        
        /* D. Remove Shimmer (CPU Saver) */
        background: var(--card-bg) !important;
    }
    
    .image-placeholder::before {
        display: none !important; /* Remove the "Shine" animation */
    }

    .stats-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .projects-grid {
        /* Switch to Flex Column for rock-solid stability on mobile */
        display: flex !important; 
        flex-direction: column !important;
        gap: 2.5rem !important;
        
        /* Remove container-level delays */
        animation: none !important; 
        transition: none !important;
        opacity: 1 !important; /* Ensure grid itself is visible */
    }

    .project-card {
        /* A. Layout Physics */
        height: auto !important; /* Critical: Lets card grow naturally, prevents squashing */
        min-height: auto !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        
        /* B. Instant Visibility (Fixes the Delay/Stuck issue) */
        opacity: 1 !important;
        visibility: visible !important;
        
        /* C. Kill Performance Killers */
        transform: none !important; /* Stop the card from moving/floating */
        animation: none !important; /* Stop the "FadeInUp" on individual cards */
        transition: none !important; /* Remove hover lag */
        
        /* D. Mobile Styling */
        box-shadow: none !important;
        border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15) !important;
        background: rgba(17, 25, 40, 0.85) !important;
    }

    /* 3. ENSURE INNER CONTENT IS SOLID */
    .project-content {
        flex: 1 !important; /* Fixes potential flexbox crushing */
        height: auto !important;
        opacity: 1 !important;
    }
    .projects-section.animate-projects .projects-grid {
        animation: none !important; /* Override the 0.2s delay from desktop */
        opacity: 1 !important;
    }

        /* 5. REMOVE HOVER EFFECTS (Prevents sticky distortion on tap) */
    .project-card:hover {
        transform: none !important;
        box-shadow: none !important;
        border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15) !important;
    }
    /* 5. OVERRIDE ANY "FADE-IN" CLASSES ON THESE CARDS */
    .project-card.fade-in {
        opacity: 1 !important;
        transform: none !important;
        animation: none !important;
    }

    /* 1. Shrink the Card Padding */
    .contact-card, .contact-form {
        padding: 1.4rem !important; /* Reduced from 2.5rem */
        width: 100%; /* Ensure it stays within parent */
    }

    /* 2. Shrink Contact Icons (Email, Phone, Map) */
    .contact-icon {
        width: 40px !important;  /* Reduced from 50px */
        height: 40px !important; /* Reduced from 50px */
        font-size: 1.1rem !important;
        flex-shrink: 0; /* Prevents icon from getting squashed */
    }

    /* 3. Shrink Social Buttons (Github, LinkedIn, etc) */
    .social-link {
        width: 40px !important;  /* Reduced from 50px */
        height: 40px !important; /* Reduced from 50px */
    }
    
    .social-link svg {
        width: 18px !important;
        height: 18px !important;
    }

    /* 4. Fix Text Sizing & Long Email */
    .contact-item {
        gap: 0.8rem; /* Reduce gap between icon and text */
    }

    .contact-item div p {
        font-size: 0.85rem !important; /* Smaller text */
        /* CRITICAL FIX FOR EMAIL: */
        word-break: break-all; /* Forces long email to wrap on small screens */
        line-height: 1.4;
    }

    .contact-card h3 {
        font-size: 1.3rem; /* Slightly smaller header */
    }

    /* 5. Tighter Form Inputs */
    .form-group input, 
    .form-group select, 
    .form-group textarea {
        padding: 0.8rem 1rem !important; /* Less padding inside inputs */
        font-size: 0.9rem !important;
    }
    .form-row {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    @keyframes floatCard-Mobile {
    0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0) rotate(0deg); }
    50% { transform: translateY(-10px) rotate(0deg); }
    }

    .floating-card {
        /* Reset absolute positioning so they snap to grid */
        position: relative !important;
        top: auto !important;
        left: auto !important;
        right: auto !important;
        bottom: auto !important;
        transform: none !important;
        animation: none !important; /* Stop floating */
        
        /* Make them look like nice buttons */
        background: rgba(17, 25, 40, 0.6);
        border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
        border-radius: 15px;
        padding: 1rem !important;
        
        /* Center content horizontally */
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: row;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        gap: 10px;
        
        box-shadow: none;
        width: 100%;
    }

    .floating-card:hover {
        background: rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.1);
        box-shadow: 0 5px 20px rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.2);
    } 

    .tech-icon {
        width: 24px;
        height: 24px;
        margin: 0;
        background: transparent;
        border-radius: 0;
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        color: var(--primary);
    }

    .tech-icon svg {
        width: 20px;
        height: 20px;
    }

    .floating-card p {
        font-size: 0.9rem;
        font-weight: 600;
        margin: 0;
        color: var(--light);
    }

    .floating-card h4 {
        display: none;
    }

    .whatsapp-text{
        font-size: 0.9rem !important;
    }


    /* Custom Scrollbar */
    ::-webkit-scrollbar {
        width: 10px;
    }

    ::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
        background: var(--darker);
    }

    ::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
        background: var(--gradient-1);
        border-radius: 10px;
    }

    ::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover {
        background: var(--primary);
    }

    /* Loading Animation */
    @keyframes shimmer {
        0% {
            background-position: -1000px 0;
        }
        100% {
            background-position: 1000px 0;
        }
    }

    .loading {
        animation: shimmer 2s infinite linear;
        background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.1), transparent);
        background-size: 1000px 100%;
    }

    footer {
        padding: 2rem 1.5rem; /* Reduced padding for mobile */
    }

    .footer-content {
        flex-direction: column;  /* Stack columns vertically */
        align-items: center;     /* Center align everything */
        text-align: center !important;      /* Center text */
        gap: 3rem;               /* Space between stacked sections */
    }

    .footer-brand {
        flex: none;              /* Reset flex ratio */
        width: 100%;             /* Full width */
        min-width: auto;         /* Allow it to shrink */
        padding-right: 0;        /* Remove right padding */
    }
    .footer-column {
        flex: auto;              /* Reset flex ratio */
        width: 100%;             /* Full width */
        min-width: auto;
    }

    .footer-brand p {
/* CRITICAL FIX 2: Center the text block itself */
        margin: 0.2rem auto 0 !important; 
        max-width: 400px; /* Keep it readable */
        color: var(--gray);
        line-height: 1.6;
    }

    .footer-links-list {
        align-items: center;     /* Center list items */
    }
    
    /* Fix hover effect on mobile to not slide sideways */
    .footer-links-list a:hover {
        transform: none;
        color: var(--primary);
    }

    /* Stack the bottom bar copyright and credits */
    .footer-bottom {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 1rem;
        font-size: 0.8rem;
        text-align: center;
        margin-top: 3rem;
        padding: 1rem 0 0 0;
    }
    .footer-heart {
        font-size: 1.2rem;
    }

    .project-card, 
    .about-content, 
    .stat-card, 
    .contact-card, 
    .contact-form, 
    .nav-links, 
    header {
        /* Reduce blur radius (easier for CPU) */
        backdrop-filter: blur(5px) !important; 
        -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(5px) !important;
        
        /* Increase opacity slightly to compensate for less blur */
        background: rgba(17, 25, 40, 0.85) !important;
    }

    /* 2. Pause background shapes on scroll to save resources */
    .shape {
        animation-play-state: paused; /* Shapes won't move while you fight for scroll fps */
        opacity: 0.2; /* Lower opacity looks cleaner static */
    }
    
    /* 3. Disable heavy box-shadows on scroll */
    .project-card, .contact-card {
        box-shadow: none !important;
        border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15); /* Use border instead of shadow for depth */
    }
    /* Remove hardware acceleration on mobile to prevent memory overload */
    .project-card, 
    .about-content, 
    .contact-card, 
    .stat-card,
    header,
    .hero-content {
        will-change: auto !important;
        transform: none !important; /* Removes the 3D hack that might cause flickering */
    }

    /* 1. Fix the Vertical Line Position */
    .timeline::before {
        left: 30px; /* Anchors line strictly to the left */
    }

    /* 2. Reset the Item Container */
    .timeline-item {
        /* Force simple row layout - NO reversing */
        flex-direction: row !important; 
        /* Stop flexbox from squishing content (Fixes Distortion) */
        align-items: flex-start; 
        width: 100%;
        /* Remove any animations that might cause popping */
        animation: none !important;
        opacity: 1 !important;
        transform: none !important;
        visibility: visible !important;
    }

    /* 3. Reset the Content Card */
    .timeline-content {
        /* Push content clear of the dot */
        margin-left: 4rem !important; 
        margin-right: 0 !important;
        /* Ensure width is stable */
        width: auto;
        flex: 1;
        /* Disable hover effects on mobile (causes jumping) */
        transform: none !important;
    }

    /* 4. Fix the Dot Position */
    /* Target BOTH odd and even items to align them identically */
    .timeline-item:nth-child(odd) .timeline-content::before,
    .timeline-item:nth-child(even) .timeline-content::before {
        left: -65px !important; /* Hard lock the dot position */
        right: auto !important;
        top: center; /* Anchor to top (stable) instead of center (unstable) */
        transform: none; /* Remove centering transform */
    }
    .timeline-item:nth-child(odd),
    .timeline-item:nth-child(even) {
        animation-delay: 0s !important;
        transition-delay: 0s !important;
    }
    /* --- RENDER ISOLATION --- */
    .about-content,
    .stat-card,
    .project-card {
        contain: content;
        contain-intrinsic-size: 1px 400px; /* Approximate height */
        content-visibility: auto;
    }

    /* =========================================
       1. SKILLS SECTION STABILIZATION
       ========================================= */
    
    /* Stop the container from fading in late */
    .skills-container, 
    .skills-cloud {
        opacity: 1 !important;
        transform: none !important;
        animation: none !important;
        visibility: visible !important;
        
    }
    .skills-cloud {
        /* 1. Switch from messy "Flex Wrap" to structured "Grid" */
        display: grid !important;
        
        /* 2. Create 2 Equal Columns (The "Card" Look) */
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important; 
        
        /* 3. Clean Spacing */
        gap: 15px !important;
        padding: 0 2px !important;
        
        /* Reset older styles */
        justify-content: stretch !important;
        opacity: 1 !important;
        transform: none !important;
        animation: none !important;
    }
    /* Fix the individual "Black Blocks" (Skill Tags) */
    .skill-tag {
        /* A. Instant Visibility */
        opacity: 1 !important;
        visibility: visible !important;

        /* D. Paint Isolation */
        /* Tells browser: "Paint this simple box instantly" */
        contain: content; 
        width: 100% !important;
        height: 60px !important; /* Uniform height for alignment */
        display: flex !important;
        align-items: center !important;
        justify-content: center !important; /* Center the text & icon */
        
        /* C. Render Optimization (The "Black Block" Fix) */
        /* Removing blur on tiny items saves massive GPU power */
        backdrop-filter: none !important; 
        -webkit-backdrop-filter: none !important;
        background: rgba(17, 25, 40, 0.95) !important; /* Slightly clearer background */
        border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15) !important;
        border-radius: 22px !important; /* Slightly boxier than pills */
        
        /* C. Text Styling */
        font-size: 0.9rem !important;
        color: var(--primary) !important;
        margin: 0 !important; /* Remove random margins */
        
        /* D. Performance */
        box-shadow: none !important;
        animation: none !important;
        transition: none !important;
        contain: content;
    }
    
    .skill-tag {
        box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4) !important;
    }

    .skill-tag img {
        width: 25px !important;
        height: 25px !important;
        margin-right: 1px !important;
    }
    /* Disable hover jitter on touch */
    .skill-tag:hover {
        transform: none !important;
        background: rgba(17, 25, 40, 0.9) !important;
    }

    /* =========================================
       2. STATS CARDS STABILIZATION
       ========================================= */
    
    /* Force vertical stack instead of grid to prevent squashing */
    .stats-grid {
        display: flex !important;
        flex-direction: column !important;
        gap: 1.5rem !important;
        
        /* Instant Visibilty */
        opacity: 1 !important;
        animation: none !important;
    }

    .stat-card {
        /* A. Physics Reset */
        width: 100% !important;
        height: auto !important;
        min-height: auto !important;
        
        /* B. Visual Stability */
        opacity: 1 !important;
        visibility: visible !important;
        transform: none !important;
        animation: none !important;
        
        /* C. Mobile Styling */
        margin: 0 !important;
        box-shadow: none !important;
        border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15) !important;
        
        /* D. Render Isolation */
        contain: content;
        padding-left: 2rem !important; 
        position: relative !important;
    }
    
    /* Remove the hover line animation on mobile (causes repaints) */
    /* Restore the Side-Line (Static & Visible) */
    /* This overrides the rule that usually hides ::before on mobile */
    .stat-card::before {
        content: '' !important;
        display: block !important;
        position: absolute !important;
        left: 0 !important;
        top: 0 !important;
        
        /* Visible Specs */
        width: 4px !important;
        height: 100% !important;
        
        /* Force Visible (No hover needed) */
        transform: scaleY(1) !important; 
        
        /* Neon Color */
        background: var(--gradient-1) !important;
        
        /* Ensure it sits on top of background */
        z-index: 1 !important;
    }
    
    .stat-card:hover {
        transform: none !important;
    }
    /* =========================================
       3. DARKER CARD THEME
       ========================================= */
    /* A. The "Stealth Dark" Look */
    .about-content,
    .stat-card,
    .contact-card,
    .timeline-content,
    .project-card {
        border: none !important;
        
        /* 1. Darker Gradient (Deep Navy to almost Black) */
        /* This removes the "Grey" look and keeps it Deep Blue */
        background: linear-gradient(
            180deg, 
            rgba(20, 27, 45, 0.95) 0%, 
            rgba(10, 14, 30, 0.98) 100%
        ) !important;
        
        /* 2. Fainter Highlight */
        /* Reduced opacity from 0.15 to 0.08 so it's barely there */
        box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) !important;
        
        border-radius: 16px !important;
    }

    /* C. Inputs (Darker background) */
    .form-group input,
    .form-group textarea,
    .form-group select {
        border: none !important;
        border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15) !important;
        /* Make input background darker too */
        background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2) !important; 
        border-radius: 0 !important;
    }

}

/* Custom Scrollbar */
::-webkit-scrollbar { width: 10px; }
::-webkit-scrollbar-track { background: var(--darker); }
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { background: var(--gradient-1); border-radius: 10px; }
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover { background: var(--primary); }

/* --- HIDE CUSTOM CURSOR ON TOUCH DEVICES --- */
@media (hover: none) and (pointer: coarse) {
    /* Targets the JS-created cursor div */
    .custom-cursor-element, 
    .cursor { 
        display: none !important;
        visibility: hidden !important;
        opacity: 0 !important;
    }
    
    /* Reset standard cursor just in case */
    * {
        cursor: auto !important;
    }
}


/* --- PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATIONS (GPU ACCELERATION) --- */

/* 1. Promote heavy elements to their own layer */
.project-card, 
.about-content, 
.contact-card, 
.stat-card,
header,
.hero-content {
    /* Tells browser: "This will move/change, get ready" */
    will-change: transform, opacity;
    /* Hardware acceleration hacks */
    transform: translateZ(0);
    -webkit-transform: translateZ(0);
    backface-visibility: hidden;
    -webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;
    perspective: 1000px;
}

/* 2. Optimize the Background Animation */
.bg-animation::before {
    /* Stop the browser from calculating blur on the background constantly */
    will-change: transform;
}

/* 3. Fix Text Rendering during scroll */
body {
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
    text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
}

/* --- FINAL HEADER VISIBILITY FIX (MOBILE) --- */
/* Placed at the bottom to override all previous rules */

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    
    /* 1. Target ID and Class to override the generic "header" rule */
    #header, 
    header.scrolled, 
    header {
        /* FORCE SOLID DARK COLOR */
        /* This is your --darker color (#060818) at 99% opacity */
        background-color: #060818 !important; 
        background: rgba(6, 8, 24, 0.99) !important;
        
        /* Reset any blur that might be making it light */
        backdrop-filter: none !important;
        -webkit-backdrop-filter: none !important;
        
        /* Add a strong bottom border so you see where header ends */
        border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15) !important;
        
        /* Add a shadow to separate it from content */
        box-shadow: 0 5px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9) !important;
    }

    /* 2. Ensure the dropdown menu is also solid dark */
    .nav-links {
        background-color: #060818 !important;
        background: rgba(6, 8, 24, 0.99) !important;
    }
}