/* ===== RESET & BASE ===== */
    *, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
    html { scroll-behavior: smooth; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; }
    body { font-family: var(--font-body, 'Inter', sans-serif); background: var(--page-bg); color: var(--page-text); line-height: 1.6; overflow-x: hidden; }
    img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }
    a { text-decoration: none; color: inherit; }
    ul, ol { list-style: none; }
    button { cursor: pointer; border: none; background: none; font: inherit; }

    /* ===== CSS VARIABLES ===== */
    :root {
      /* ── Base palette: LIGHT THEME ── */
      --teal: #1a3c3c;
      --teal-light: #2a5252;
      --teal-dark: #0f2424;
      --gold: #e8c84a;
      --gold-dark: #c9a82e;
      --white: #ffffff;
      --off-white: #fafaf8;
      --light-gray: #f4f4f0;
      --gray: #e8e8e4;
      --text: #1a1a1a;
      --text-muted: #666;
      --text-light: #999;
      --radius: 0.75rem;
      --radius-lg: 1.25rem;
      --radius-xl: 2rem;
      --shadow-sm: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
      --shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
      --shadow-lg: 0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.16);
      --transition: var(--transition-speed, 0.3s) ease;
      --max-w: var(--max-width, 1200px);
      /* ── Semantic theme tokens (light defaults) ── */
      --page-bg: #fafaf8;
      --page-text: #1a1a1a;
      --badge-bg: rgba(26,60,60,0.08);
      --badge-fg: var(--teal);
      --title-fg: var(--teal);
      --cta-bg: var(--teal);
      --cta-fg: #ffffff;
      --cta-hover-bg: var(--teal-light);
      --cta-shadow: rgba(26,60,60,0.25);
      --cta-shadow-hover: rgba(26,60,60,0.3);
      --btn-gold-bg: var(--gold);
      --btn-gold-fg: var(--teal);
      --btn-gold-shadow: rgba(232,200,74,0.35);
      --outline-border: var(--teal);
      --outline-fg: var(--teal);
      --outline-hover-bg: var(--teal);
      --outline-hover-fg: #ffffff;
      --nav-bg: rgba(26,60,60,0.95);
      --hire-btn-fg: var(--teal);
      --submit-bg: var(--teal);
      --submit-fg: #ffffff;
      --submit-hover-bg: var(--teal-light);
      --submit-shadow: rgba(38,43,50,0.25);
      --filter-active-fg: #ffffff;
      --icon-bg: rgba(26,60,60,0.08);
      --icon-fg: var(--teal);
      --social-hover-bg: var(--teal);
      --social-hover-fg: #ffffff;
      --overlay-bg: rgba(26,60,60,0.85);
      --overlay-cta-bg: rgba(26,60,60,0.85);
      --overlay-cta-fg: var(--gold);
      --service-icon-bg: rgba(26,60,60,0.08);
      --service-icon-hover-bg: rgba(26,60,60,0.12);
      --tag-bg: rgba(26,60,60,0.08);
      --tag-fg: var(--teal);
      --skill-fill: var(--teal);
      --show-more-fg: var(--teal);
      --btn-arrow-bg: rgba(26,60,60,0.1);
      --scroll-top-bg: var(--teal);
      --scroll-top-hover: var(--teal-light);
      --lightbox-tag-bg: rgba(26,60,60,0.1);
      --lightbox-tag-fg: var(--teal);
      --lightbox-title-fg: var(--teal);
      --testi-arrow-bg: var(--white);
      --testi-arrow-hover-bg: var(--teal);
      --testi-arrow-hover-fg: var(--white);
      --testi-dot-active: var(--teal);
    }

    /* ══════════════════════════════════════
       DARK THEME overrides
    ══════════════════════════════════════ */
    [data-theme="dark"] {
      --teal: #3D4450;       /* lighter blue-gray surface (was #262B32) */
      --teal-light: #474F5C; /* hover / elevated surface */
      --teal-dark: #090C11;  /* page background */
      --gold: #FFD300;
      --gold-dark: #e0b800;
      --white: #262B32;      /* card / panel surface (step darker than --teal) */
      --off-white: #090C11;  /* page background */
      --light-gray: #1a1f27; /* subtle section variant */
      --gray: #3D4450;       /* borders / dividers (same as --teal so they blend) */
      --text: #F0F2F5;
      --text-muted: #9ba3ab;
      --text-light: #757B81;
      --shadow-sm: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
      --shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
      --shadow-lg: 0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.8);
      /* semantic overrides */
      --page-bg: #090C11;
      --page-text: #F0F2F5;
      --badge-bg: rgba(255,211,0,0.10);
      --badge-fg: var(--gold);
      --title-fg: var(--text);
      --cta-bg: var(--gold);
      --cta-fg: #090C11;
      --cta-hover-bg: var(--gold-dark);
      --cta-shadow: rgba(255,211,0,0.3);
      --cta-shadow-hover: rgba(255,211,0,0.4);
      --btn-gold-bg: var(--teal-light);
      --btn-gold-fg: var(--gold);
      --btn-gold-shadow: rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
      --outline-border: var(--gold);
      --outline-fg: var(--gold);
      --outline-hover-bg: var(--gold);
      --outline-hover-fg: #090C11;
      --nav-bg: rgba(9,12,17,0.97);
      --hire-btn-fg: #090C11;
      --submit-bg: var(--gold);
      --submit-fg: #090C11;
      --submit-hover-bg: var(--gold-dark);
      --submit-shadow: rgba(255,211,0,0.3);
      --filter-active-fg: #090C11;
      --icon-bg: rgba(255,211,0,0.10);
      --icon-fg: var(--gold);
      --social-hover-bg: var(--gold);
      --social-hover-fg: #090C11;
      --overlay-bg: rgba(9,12,17,0.92);
      --overlay-cta-bg: rgba(255,211,0,1);
      --overlay-cta-fg: #090C11;
      --service-icon-bg: rgba(255,211,0,0.10);
      --service-icon-hover-bg: rgba(255,211,0,0.18);
      --tag-bg: rgba(255,211,0,0.10);
      --tag-fg: var(--gold);
      --skill-fill: var(--gold);
      --show-more-fg: var(--gold);
      --btn-arrow-bg: rgba(255,211,0,0.12);
      --scroll-top-bg: var(--gold);
      --scroll-top-hover: var(--gold-dark);
      --lightbox-tag-bg: rgba(255,211,0,0.12);
      --lightbox-tag-fg: var(--gold);
      --lightbox-title-fg: var(--text);
      --testi-arrow-bg: var(--white);
      --testi-arrow-hover-bg: var(--gold);
      --testi-arrow-hover-fg: #090C11;
      --testi-dot-active: var(--gold);
    }

    /* ===== UTILITIES ===== */
    .container { max-width: var(--max-w); margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 1.5rem; }
    .section-badge {
      display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem;
      padding: 0.375rem 1rem; border-radius: 99px;
      background: var(--badge-bg); color: var(--badge-fg);
      font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase;
      margin-bottom: 1rem;
    }
    .section-badge::before { content: ''; width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--badge-fg); }
    .section-title {
      font-family: var(--font-heading, 'Outfit', sans-serif); font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.5vw, 2.8rem);
      font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.15; letter-spacing: -0.02em; color: var(--title-fg);
      margin-bottom: 1rem;
    }
    .section-desc { color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.7; max-width: 480px; }
    .btn-primary {
      display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem;
      padding: 0.875rem 2rem; border-radius: 99px;
      background: var(--cta-bg); color: var(--cta-fg);
      font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.9rem; transition: all var(--transition);
      box-shadow: 0 4px 16px var(--cta-shadow);
    }
    .btn-primary:hover { background: var(--cta-hover-bg); transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: var(--hover-shadow, 0 8px 24px var(--cta-shadow-hover)); }
    .btn-gold {
      display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem;
      padding: 0.875rem 2rem; border-radius: 99px;
      background: var(--btn-gold-bg); color: var(--btn-gold-fg);
      font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.9rem; transition: all var(--transition);
      box-shadow: 0 4px 16px var(--btn-gold-shadow);
    }
    .btn-gold:hover { background: var(--cta-hover-bg); transform: translateY(-2px); }
    .btn-outline {
      display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem;
      padding: 0.75rem 1.75rem; border-radius: 99px;
      border: 2px solid var(--outline-border); color: var(--outline-fg);
      font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.875rem; transition: all var(--transition);
    }
    .btn-outline:hover { background: var(--outline-hover-bg); color: var(--outline-hover-fg); }

    /* ===== SCROLL ANIMATIONS ===== */
    .reveal { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(32px); transition: opacity 0.7s ease, transform 0.7s ease; }
    .reveal.visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
    .reveal-left { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(-32px); transition: opacity 0.7s ease, transform 0.7s ease; }
    .reveal-left.visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }
    .reveal-right { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(32px); transition: opacity 0.7s ease, transform 0.7s ease; }
    .reveal-right.visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }
    .delay-1 { transition-delay: 0.1s; }
    .delay-2 { transition-delay: 0.2s; }
    .delay-3 { transition-delay: 0.3s; }
    .delay-4 { transition-delay: 0.4s; }
    .delay-5 { transition-delay: 0.5s; }

    /* ===== NAVBAR ===== */
    .navbar {
      position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; z-index: 1000;
      padding: 1rem 0;
      transition: all var(--transition);
    }
    .navbar.scrolled {
      background: var(--nav-bg); backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
      padding: 0.75rem 0; box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
    }
    .navbar__inner {
      max-width: var(--max-w); margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 1.5rem;
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
    }
    .nav__logo {
      font-family: var(--font-heading, 'Outfit', sans-serif); font-size: 1.5rem; font-weight: 800;
      color: #ffffff; letter-spacing: -0.03em;
    }
    .nav__logo span { color: var(--gold); }
    .nav__links { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.25rem; }
    .nav__link {
      padding: 0.5rem 0.875rem; border-radius: 99px;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8); font-size: 0.875rem; font-weight: 500;
      transition: all var(--transition);
    }
    .nav__link:hover { color: var(--white); background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); }
    .nav__link.active { color: var(--white); background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15); }
    .nav__hire-btn {
      padding: 0.625rem 1.5rem; border-radius: 99px;
      background: var(--gold); color: var(--hire-btn-fg);
      font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.875rem;
      transition: all var(--transition);
    }
    .nav__hire-btn:hover { background: var(--gold-dark); transform: translateY(-1px); }
    .nav__toggle { display: none; color: var(--white); padding: 0.5rem; }
    .nav__toggle svg { width: 1.5rem; height: 1.5rem; }
    /* Theme toggle button */
    .nav__theme-toggle {
      width: 2.1rem; height: 2.1rem; border-radius: 50%;
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85); background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
      transition: all var(--transition); cursor: pointer;
    }
    .nav__theme-toggle:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.2); color: #fff; }
    .theme-icon { width: 1rem; height: 1rem; display: none; }
    .theme-icon--moon { display: block; }   /* default: show moon (switch to dark) */
    [data-theme="dark"] .theme-icon--moon { display: none; }
    [data-theme="dark"] .theme-icon--sun  { display: block; }

    /* Mobile Menu */
    .mobile-nav {
      display: none; position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 1001;
      background: var(--teal); flex-direction: column; padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
    }
    .mobile-nav.open { display: flex; animation: slideInLeft 0.3s ease; }
    @keyframes slideInLeft { from { transform: translateX(-100%); } to { transform: translateX(0); } }
    .mobile-nav__header { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 3rem; }
    .mobile-nav__close { color: var(--white); padding: 0.5rem; }
    .mobile-nav__close svg { width: 1.5rem; height: 1.5rem; }
    .mobile-nav__links { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0; }
    .mobile-nav__link {
      font-family: var(--font-heading, 'Outfit', sans-serif); font-size: 1.75rem; font-weight: 700;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); padding: 1rem 0;
      border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
      transition: color var(--transition);
    }
    .mobile-nav__link:hover { color: var(--white); }
    .mobile-nav__btn { margin-top: 2.5rem; }

    /* ===== HERO ===== */
    .hero {
      min-height: 100vh;
      background: var(--teal);
      position: relative; overflow: hidden;
      display: flex; align-items: center;
    }
    .hero__bg-pattern {
      position: absolute; inset: 0;
      background-image: radial-gradient(circle at 20% 50%, rgba(255,211,0,0.08) 0%, transparent 50%),
                        radial-gradient(circle at 80% 20%, rgba(255,255,255,0.04) 0%, transparent 40%),
                        radial-gradient(circle at 60% 80%, rgba(255,211,0,0.05) 0%, transparent 40%);
    }
    .hero__grid-lines {
      position: absolute; inset: 0; opacity: 0.04;
      background-image: linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,0.04) 1px, transparent 1px),
                        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.04) 1px, transparent 1px);
      background-size: 60px 60px;
    }
    .hero__inner {
      position: relative; z-index: 2; width: 100%;
      padding: 8rem 1.5rem 5rem;
      max-width: var(--max-w); margin: 0 auto;
      display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 4rem; align-items: center;
    }
    .hero__tag {
      display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.6rem;
      padding: 0.45rem 1rem; border-radius: 99px;
      background: #faf9f4; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
      color: #1a1a1a; font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.06em;
      margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
      box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
    }
    /* Green online dot with ripple ring */
    .hero__tag::before {
      content: ''; flex-shrink: 0;
      width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%;
      background: #22c55e;
      box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(34,197,94,0.6);
      animation: online-ping 1.8s ease-out infinite;
    }
    @keyframes online-ping {
      0%   { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(34,197,94,0.6); }
      60%  { box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(34,197,94,0); }
      100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(34,197,94,0); }
    }
    @keyframes pulse { 0%, 100% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); } 50% { opacity: 0.5; transform: scale(1.3); } }
    .hero__greeting { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
    .hero__title {
      font-family: var(--font-heading, 'Outfit', sans-serif); font-size: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5.5rem);
      font-weight: 800; line-height: 1.0; letter-spacing: -0.03em; color: var(--white);
      margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    }
    .hero__title .highlight { color: var(--gold); display: block; }
    .hero__subtitle { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); font-size: 1.1rem; line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 2.5rem; max-width: 440px; }
    .hero__cta-group { display: flex; gap: 1rem; flex-wrap: wrap; }
    .hero__stats { display: flex; gap: 2rem; margin-top: 3rem; padding-top: 2rem; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1); }
    .hero__stat-number {
      font-family: var(--font-heading, 'Outfit', sans-serif); font-size: 2rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--gold);
      line-height: 1;
    }
    .hero__stat-label { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); font-size: 0.8rem; margin-top: 0.25rem; }
    .hero__image-side { position: relative; }
    .hero__image-card {
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05); backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1); border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
      overflow: hidden; aspect-ratio: 4/5;
      box-shadow: 0 40px 80px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
    }
    .hero__image-card img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
    .hero__floating-badge {
      position: absolute; bottom: -1rem; left: -1.5rem;
      background: var(--white); border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
      padding: 0.875rem 1.25rem;
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
      display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.75rem;
      animation: float 3s ease-in-out infinite;
    }
    @keyframes float { 0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); } 50% { transform: translateY(-8px); } }
    .hero__floating-badge .icon { font-size: 1.5rem; }
    .hero__floating-badge .text { font-family: var(--font-heading, 'Outfit', sans-serif); font-weight: 700; color: var(--teal); font-size: 0.875rem; }
    .hero__floating-badge .sub { font-size: 0.7rem; color: var(--text-muted); }


    /* ===== ABOUT ===== */
    #about { padding: 6rem 0; background: var(--white); }
    .about__inner { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 5rem; align-items: center; }
    .about__image-wrap { position: relative; }
    .about__image {
      border-radius: var(--radius-xl); overflow: hidden;
      aspect-ratio: 4/5; box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    }
    .about__image img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
    .about__image-accent {
      position: absolute; top: -1.5rem; right: -1.5rem; z-index: -1;
      width: 80%; height: 80%; background: var(--gold);
      border-radius: var(--radius-xl); opacity: 0.2;
    }
    .about__exp-badge {
      position: absolute; bottom: 2rem; right: -2rem;
      background: var(--teal); color: var(--white);
      border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
      text-align: center; box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    }
    .about__exp-num { font-family: var(--font-heading, 'Outfit', sans-serif); font-size: 2.5rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--gold); line-height: 1; }
    .about__exp-label { font-size: 0.8rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); margin-top: 0.25rem; }
    .about__skills { margin-top: 2rem; }
    .about__skill-item { margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }
    .about__skill-header { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
    .about__skill-name { font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--text); }
    .about__skill-pct { font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.875rem; color: var(--teal); }
    .about__skill-bar { height: 8px; background: var(--gray); border-radius: 99px; overflow: hidden; }
    .about__skill-fill {
      height: 100%; border-radius: 99px;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--teal), var(--teal-light));
      width: 0; transition: width 1.2s ease 0.3s;
    }
    .about__skill-fill.gold { background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold-dark), var(--gold)); }

    /* ===== SERVICES ===== */
    #services { padding: 6rem 0; background: var(--off-white); }
    .services__header { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 4rem; }
    .services__header .section-desc { margin: 0 auto; }
    .services__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 1.5rem; }
    .service-card {
      background: var(--white); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
      border: 1px solid transparent; transition: all var(--transition);
      position: relative; overflow: hidden;
    }
    .service-card::before {
      content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 3px;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--teal), var(--gold));
      transform: scaleX(0); transition: transform var(--transition);
    }
    .service-card:hover { border-color: var(--gray); box-shadow: var(--shadow); transform: translateY(-4px); }
    .service-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
    .service-card.featured { background: var(--teal); color: var(--white); }
    .service-card.featured .service-card__title { color: var(--white); }
    .service-card.featured .service-card__desc { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); }
    .service-card__icon {
      width: 3.5rem; height: 3.5rem; border-radius: var(--radius);
      background: var(--service-icon-bg); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      font-size: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; transition: all var(--transition);
    }
    .service-card.featured .service-card__icon { background: rgba(255,211,0,0.2); }
    .service-card:hover .service-card__icon { background: var(--teal); font-size: 1.75rem; }
    .service-card:hover:not(.featured) .service-card__icon { background: var(--service-icon-hover-bg); }
    .service-card__title { font-family: var(--font-heading, 'Outfit', sans-serif); font-size: 1.2rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--teal); margin-bottom: 0.75rem; }
    .service-card__desc { color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 0.9rem; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
    .service-card__link { font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--teal); display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.375rem; transition: gap var(--transition); }
    .service-card.featured .service-card__link { color: var(--gold); }
    .service-card:hover .service-card__link { gap: 0.625rem; }

    /* ===== BLOG ===== */
    #blog { padding: 6rem 0; background: var(--white); }
    .blog__header { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: flex-end; margin-bottom: 3rem; }
    .blog__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.6fr 1fr; gap: 2rem; }
    .blog-card {
      border-radius: var(--radius-lg); overflow: hidden;
      background: var(--off-white); border: 1px solid var(--gray);
      transition: all var(--transition);
    }
    .blog-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow); transform: translateY(-4px); }
    .blog-card__img { width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 16/9; overflow: hidden; }
    .blog-card__img img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform 0.5s ease; }
    .blog-card:hover .blog-card__img img { transform: scale(1.05); }
    .blog-card__body { padding: 1.5rem; }
    .blog-card__tag {
      display: inline-block; padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem; border-radius: 99px;
      background: var(--badge-bg); color: var(--badge-fg);
      font-size: 0.75rem; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.06em;
      margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    }
    .blog-card__title { font-family: var(--font-heading, 'Outfit', sans-serif); font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text); line-height: 1.3; margin-bottom: 0.75rem; }
    .blog-card.large .blog-card__title { font-size: 1.4rem; }
    .blog-card__excerpt { color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 0.875rem; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
    .blog-card__meta { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1rem; font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--text-light); }
    .blog-side { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1.5rem; }
    .blog-mini-card { display: flex; gap: 1rem; align-items: flex-start; padding: 1rem; border-radius: var(--radius); background: var(--off-white); border: 1px solid var(--gray); transition: all var(--transition); }
    .blog-mini-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); background: var(--white); }
    .blog-mini-card__img { width: 5rem; height: 5rem; border-radius: 0.5rem; overflow: hidden; flex-shrink: 0; }
    .blog-mini-card__img img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
    .blog-mini-card__title { font-family: var(--font-heading, 'Outfit', sans-serif); font-size: 0.9rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text); line-height: 1.3; margin-bottom: 0.375rem; }
    .blog-mini-card__date { font-size: 0.75rem; color: var(--text-light); }

    /* ===== PROJECT SHOWCASE ===== */
    .project-section { padding: 6rem 0; }
    .project-section:nth-child(odd) { background: var(--off-white); }
    .project-section:nth-child(even) { background: var(--white); }
    .project-section--ui { background: var(--white); }
    .project-section--ux { background: var(--off-white); }
    .project-section--graphic { background: var(--white); }
    .project-section--logo { background: var(--off-white); }
    .project-section__header { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: flex-end; margin-bottom: 2.5rem; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 1rem; }
    .project-section__meta { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1rem; margin-top: 0.5rem; }
    .project-section__count {
      display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.4rem;
      padding: 0.3rem 0.875rem; border-radius: 99px;
      background: var(--badge-bg); color: var(--badge-fg);
      font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 700;
    }
    .project-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 1.5rem; }
    .proj-card {
      border-radius: var(--radius-lg); overflow: hidden; cursor: pointer;
      background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--gray);
      transition: all 0.35s ease; position: relative;
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    }
    .project-section--ux .proj-card,
    .project-section--logo .proj-card { background: var(--off-white); }
    .proj-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow); transform: translateY(-6px); border-color: transparent; }
    .proj-card__thumb {
      width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 4/3; overflow: hidden; position: relative;
      background: var(--gray);
    }
    .proj-card__thumb img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform 0.5s ease; }
    .proj-card:hover .proj-card__thumb img { transform: scale(1.07); }
    .proj-card__overlay {
      position: absolute; inset: 0;
      background: linear-gradient(to top, var(--overlay-bg) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0.15) 50%, transparent 100%);
      opacity: 0; transition: opacity 0.35s ease;
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    }
    .proj-card:hover .proj-card__overlay { opacity: 1; }
    .proj-card__view {
      width: 3rem; height: 3rem; border-radius: 50%;
      background: var(--gold); color: #090C11;
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      font-size: 1.25rem; font-weight: 700;
      transform: scale(0.7); transition: transform 0.3s ease;
      box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
    }
    .proj-card:hover .proj-card__view { transform: scale(1); }
    .proj-card__type-badge {
      position: absolute; top: 0.875rem; left: 0.875rem;
      padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem; border-radius: 99px;
      background: var(--overlay-cta-bg); color: var(--overlay-cta-fg);
      font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.06em;
      backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
    }
    .proj-card__body { padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem 1.5rem; }
    .proj-card__title {
      font-family: var(--font-heading, 'Outfit', sans-serif); font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--text); margin-bottom: 0.4rem; line-height: 1.3;
      transition: color var(--transition);
    }
    .proj-card:hover .proj-card__title { color: var(--teal); }
    .proj-card__desc { color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 0.82rem; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
    .proj-card__tags { display: flex; gap: 0.4rem; flex-wrap: wrap; }
    .proj-card__tag {
      padding: 0.2rem 0.6rem; border-radius: 99px;
      background: var(--badge-bg); color: var(--badge-fg);
      font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 600;
    }
    /* Hidden cards (show more) */
    .proj-card.hidden-card {
      display: none;
    }
    .proj-card.hidden-card.revealed {
      display: block;
      animation: cardReveal 0.45s ease forwards;
    }
    @keyframes cardReveal {
      from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(20px); }
      to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
    }
    .show-more-wrap { text-align: center; margin-top: 2.5rem; }
    .show-more-btn {
      display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.625rem;
      padding: 0.875rem 2.5rem; border-radius: 99px;
      border: 2px solid var(--teal); color: var(--teal);
      font-family: var(--font-heading, 'Outfit', sans-serif); font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.9rem;
      cursor: pointer; background: transparent; transition: all var(--transition);
    }
    .show-more-btn:hover { background: var(--teal); color: var(--white); }
    .show-more-btn .btn-arrow {
      display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      width: 1.5rem; height: 1.5rem; border-radius: 50%;
      background: rgba(38,43,50,0.1); transition: all var(--transition);
      font-size: 0.75rem;
    }
    .show-more-btn:hover .btn-arrow { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.2); transform: translateY(2px); }
    .show-more-btn.expanded .btn-arrow { transform: rotate(180deg); }
    .show-more-btn.expanded:hover .btn-arrow { transform: rotate(180deg) translateY(2px); }

    /* ===== ABOUT-TESTI (compact strip inside About section) ===== */
    .about-testi { margin-top: 3rem; padding-top: 2rem; border-top: 1px solid var(--gray); }
    .about-testi__label {
      font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--text-light); margin-bottom: 1rem;
    }
    /* Slider viewport – clips overflow so cards don't bleed */
    .about-testi__slider { overflow: hidden; width: 100%; }
    /* Track: flex row, no wrap, no gap so cards sit flush then translateX shifts them */
    .about-testi__track {
      display: flex; flex-wrap: nowrap;
      transition: transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1);
    }
    /* Each card takes exactly 100% of the slider viewport */
    .about-testi__card {
      flex: 0 0 100%; width: 100%;
      background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--gray);
      border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 1.1rem 1.25rem;
      box-sizing: border-box;
    }
    .about-testi__stars { color: var(--gold); font-size: 0.8rem; margin-bottom: 0.45rem; letter-spacing: 1px; }
    .about-testi__quote {
      font-size: 0.82rem; line-height: 1.55; color: var(--text-muted);
      font-style: italic; margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
      display: -webkit-box; -webkit-line-clamp: 3; -webkit-box-orient: vertical; overflow: hidden;
    }
    .about-testi__author { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.6rem; }
    .about-testi__avatar {
      width: 2rem; height: 2rem; border-radius: 50%; flex-shrink: 0;
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      color: #fff; font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.75rem;
    }
    .about-testi__name { font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text); }
    .about-testi__role { font-size: 0.7rem; color: var(--text-light); }
    /* Controls row – hidden; arrows revealed on hover (desktop only) */
    .about-testi__controls { display: none; }
    .about-testi__dots { display: none; }
    /* Slider wrapper: relative so arrows can float over it */
    .about-testi__slider-wrap { position: relative; }
    /* Arrow buttons: absolutely positioned, hidden by default */
    .about-testi__arrow {
      position: absolute; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%);
      width: 2rem; height: 2rem; border-radius: 50%; z-index: 2;
      border: 1.5px solid var(--gray); background: var(--white);
      font-size: 1.1rem; line-height: 1; color: var(--teal);
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      cursor: pointer; transition: opacity 0.25s, background 0.2s, border-color 0.2s;
      opacity: 0; pointer-events: none;
      box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.10);
    }
    .about-testi__arrow--prev { left: -1.1rem; }
    .about-testi__arrow--next { right: -1.1rem; }
    .about-testi__arrow:hover { background: var(--testi-arrow-hover-bg); border-color: var(--testi-arrow-hover-bg); color: var(--testi-arrow-hover-fg); }
    /* Reveal arrows when hovering the whole testi block (desktop) */
    @media (hover: hover) and (pointer: fine) {
      .about-testi:hover .about-testi__arrow {
        opacity: 1; pointer-events: auto;
      }
    }
    /* Tablet & mobile: never show arrows */
    @media (max-width: 1024px) {
      .about-testi__arrow { display: none !important; }
    }

    /* ===== PORTFOLIO ===== */
    #portfolio { padding: 6rem 0; background: var(--white); }
    .portfolio__header { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: flex-end; margin-bottom: 2.5rem; }
    .portfolio__filters { display: flex; gap: 0.5rem; margin-bottom: 2rem; flex-wrap: wrap; }
    .portfolio__filter-btn {
      padding: 0.5rem 1.25rem; border-radius: 99px;
      border: 2px solid var(--gray); background: transparent;
      font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--text-muted);
      cursor: pointer; transition: all var(--transition);
    }
    .portfolio__filter-btn:hover, .portfolio__filter-btn.active {
      background: var(--cta-bg); border-color: var(--cta-bg); color: var(--cta-fg);
    }
    .portfolio__grid {
      display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 1.25rem;
    }
    .portfolio-item {
      border-radius: var(--radius-lg); overflow: hidden; position: relative;
      cursor: pointer; background: var(--gray);
      transition: all var(--transition);
    }
    .portfolio-item:nth-child(1), .portfolio-item:nth-child(5) { grid-row: span 2; }
    .portfolio-item__img { width: 100%; height: 100%; min-height: 220px; }
    .portfolio-item__img img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform 0.5s ease; }
    .portfolio-item:hover .portfolio-item__img img { transform: scale(var(--hover-scale, 1.05)); }
    .portfolio-item:hover { box-shadow: var(--hover-shadow, 0 10px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.1)); transform: translateY(-4px); transition: var(--transition); z-index: 2; position: relative; }
    .portfolio-item__overlay {
      position: absolute; inset: 0;
      background: linear-gradient(to top, var(--overlay-bg) 0%, transparent 60%);
      opacity: 0; transition: opacity var(--transition);
      display: flex; align-items: flex-end; padding: 1.5rem;
    }
    .portfolio-item:hover .portfolio-item__overlay { opacity: 1; }
    .portfolio-item__info { transform: translateY(10px); transition: transform var(--transition); }
    .portfolio-item:hover .portfolio-item__info { transform: translateY(0); }
    .portfolio-item__cat { font-size: 0.75rem; color: var(--gold); font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.06em; margin-bottom: 0.25rem; }
    .portfolio-item__title { font-family: var(--font-heading, 'Outfit', sans-serif); font-weight: 700; font-size: 1rem; color: var(--white); }

    /* Portfolio Lightbox */
    .lightbox {
      display: none; position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 2000;
      background: rgba(0,0,0,0.9); backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
      align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      padding: 2rem;
    }
    .lightbox.open { display: flex; animation: fadeIn 0.3s ease; }
    @keyframes fadeIn { from { opacity: 0; } to { opacity: 1; } }
    .lightbox__panel {
      max-width: 900px; width: 100%; max-height: 90vh; overflow-y: auto;
      background: var(--white); border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
      overflow: hidden; animation: scaleUp 0.3s ease;
    }
    @keyframes scaleUp { from { transform: scale(0.9); opacity: 0; } to { transform: scale(1); opacity: 1; } }
    .lightbox__slider { position: relative; width: 100%; flex: 2; overflow: hidden; background: var(--gray); }
    .lightbox__slider img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: contain; }
    .lightbox__arrow {
      position: absolute; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%);
      width: 2.5rem; height: 2.5rem; border-radius: 50%; background: rgba(0,0,0,0.5); color: #fff;
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; transition: all 0.3s;
      z-index: 10;
    }
    .lightbox__arrow:hover { background: rgba(0,0,0,0.8); }
    .lightbox__arrow--prev { left: 1rem; }
    .lightbox__arrow--next { right: 1rem; }
    .lightbox__dots {
      position: absolute; bottom: 1rem; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%);
      display: flex; gap: 0.5rem; z-index: 10;
    }
    .lightbox__dot { width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.4); transition: all 0.3s; }
    .lightbox__dot.active { background: #fff; transform: scale(1.2); }
    .lightbox__body { padding: 2rem; flex: 1; overflow-y: auto; display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center; }
    .lightbox__tag { display: inline-block; padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem; border-radius: 99px; background: rgba(255,211,0,0.12); color: var(--gold); font-size: 0.75rem; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.06em; margin-bottom: 0.75rem; }
    .lightbox__title { font-family: var(--font-heading, 'Outfit', sans-serif); font-size: 1.75rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--lightbox-title-fg); margin-bottom: 0.75rem; }
    .lightbox__desc { color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.7; }
    .lightbox__close {
      position: fixed; top: 1.5rem; right: 1.5rem;
      width: 3rem; height: 3rem; border-radius: 50%;
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); color: var(--white);
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      font-size: 1.5rem; cursor: pointer; z-index: 2001;
      transition: background var(--transition);
    }
    .lightbox__close:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.2); }

    /* ===== CONTACT ===== */
    #contact { padding: 6rem 0; background: var(--off-white); }
    .contact__inner { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr; gap: 5rem; align-items: start; }
    .contact__info-item { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 1rem; margin-bottom: 1.75rem; }
    .contact__info-icon {
      width: 3rem; height: 3rem; border-radius: var(--radius);
      background: var(--icon-bg); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      font-size: 1.25rem; flex-shrink: 0; color: var(--icon-fg);
    }
    .contact__info-label { font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--text-light); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.06em; margin-bottom: 0.25rem; }
    .contact__info-value { font-weight: 600; color: var(--text); }
    .contact__social { display: flex; gap: 0.75rem; margin-top: 2rem; }
    .contact__social-btn {
      width: 2.75rem; height: 2.75rem; border-radius: 50%;
      background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--gray);
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      font-size: 1.1rem; color: var(--icon-fg);
      transition: all var(--transition); text-decoration: none;
    }
    .contact__social-btn:hover { background: var(--social-hover-bg); color: var(--social-hover-fg); border-color: var(--social-hover-bg); transform: translateY(-2px); }
    .contact-form { background: var(--white); border-radius: var(--radius-xl); padding: 2.5rem; box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
    .form-group { margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }
    .form-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 1.25rem; }
    .form-label { display: block; font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--text); margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
    .form-input {
      width: 100%; padding: 0.875rem 1rem; border-radius: var(--radius);
      border: 1.5px solid var(--gray); background: var(--white);
      font-family: var(--font-body, 'Inter', sans-serif); font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--text);
      transition: all var(--transition); outline: none;
    }
    .form-input:focus { border-color: var(--outline-border); background: var(--white); box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px var(--cta-shadow); }
    .form-input::placeholder { color: var(--text-light); }
    textarea.form-input { min-height: 140px; resize: vertical; }
    .form-submit {
      width: 100%; padding: 1rem; border-radius: 99px;
      background: var(--submit-bg); color: var(--submit-fg);
      font-family: var(--font-heading, 'Outfit', sans-serif); font-weight: 700; font-size: 1rem;
      cursor: pointer; border: none; transition: all var(--transition);
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 0.5rem;
    }
    .form-submit:hover { background: var(--submit-hover-bg); transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 8px 24px var(--submit-shadow); }
    .form-success {
      display: none; text-align: center; padding: 2rem;
      animation: fadeIn 0.4s ease;
    }
    .form-success.show { display: block; }
    .form-success__icon { font-size: 3rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
    .form-success__title { font-family: var(--font-heading, 'Outfit', sans-serif); font-size: 1.5rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--title-fg); margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
    .form-success__msg { color: var(--text-muted); }

    /* ===== FOOTER ===== */
    footer { background: var(--footer-bg, var(--teal-dark)); color: var(--footer-text, var(--white)); padding: 5rem 0 2rem; }
    .footer__inner { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.8fr 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap: 3rem; margin-bottom: 4rem; }
    .footer__brand-logo { font-family: var(--font-heading, 'Outfit', sans-serif); font-size: 1.75rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 1rem; }
    .footer__brand-logo span { color: var(--gold); }
    .footer__tagline { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); font-size: 0.9rem; line-height: 1.6; max-width: 260px; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
    .footer__newsletter { display: flex; gap: 0.5rem; }
    .footer__nl-input {
      flex: 1; padding: 0.75rem 1rem; border-radius: 99px;
      border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15); background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
      color: var(--white); font-size: 0.85rem; outline: none;
      transition: border-color var(--transition);
    }
    .footer__nl-input::placeholder { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4); }
    .footer__nl-input:focus { border-color: var(--gold); }
    .footer__nl-btn {
      padding: 0.75rem 1.25rem; border-radius: 99px;
      background: var(--gold); color: #090C11;
      font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.85rem; cursor: pointer; border: none;
      transition: all var(--transition); white-space: nowrap;
    }
    .footer__nl-btn:hover { background: var(--gold-dark); }
    .footer__col-title { font-family: var(--font-heading, 'Outfit', sans-serif); font-weight: 700; font-size: 1rem; color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }
    .footer__links { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.625rem; }
    .footer__link { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); font-size: 0.875rem; transition: color var(--transition); }
    .footer__link:hover { color: var(--white); }
    .footer__bottom {
      padding-top: 2rem; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
      display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; gap: 1rem;
    }
    .footer__copyright { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4); font-size: 0.85rem; }
    .footer__socials { display: flex; gap: 0.75rem; }
    .footer__social {
      width: 2.5rem; height: 2.5rem; border-radius: 50%;
      border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15); background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); font-size: 0.9rem;
      transition: all var(--transition); text-decoration: none;
    }
    .footer__social:hover { background: var(--gold); border-color: var(--gold); color: var(--teal); }

    /* ===== SCROLL TO TOP ===== */
    .scroll-top {
      position: fixed; bottom: 2rem; right: 2rem; z-index: 999;
      width: 3rem; height: 3rem; border-radius: 50%;
      background: var(--teal); color: var(--white);
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      box-shadow: var(--shadow); cursor: pointer;
      opacity: 0; pointer-events: none;
      transition: all var(--transition);
    }
    .scroll-top.visible { opacity: 1; pointer-events: auto; }
    .scroll-top:hover { background: var(--teal-light); transform: translateY(-3px); }
    .scroll-top svg { width: 1.25rem; height: 1.25rem; }

    /* ===== RESPONSIVE ===== */
    @media (max-width: 1024px) {
      .hero__inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; text-align: center; }
      .hero__subtitle { margin: 0 auto 2.5rem; }
      .hero__cta-group { justify-content: center; }
      .hero__stats { justify-content: center; }
      .hero__image-side { display: none; }
      .services__grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
      .blog__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
      .blog-side { flex-direction: row; }
      .project-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
      .portfolio__grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
      .portfolio-item:nth-child(1), .portfolio-item:nth-child(5) { grid-row: span 1; }
      .contact__inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
      .footer__inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
      .about__inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    }
    @media (max-width: 768px) {
      .nav__links, .nav__hire-btn { display: none; }
      .nav__toggle { display: block; }
      /* Services: 2-col compact grid so 4 cards show at once */
      .services__grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 0.75rem; }
      .service-card { padding: 1.25rem 1rem; }
      .service-card__icon { width: 2.5rem; height: 2.5rem; font-size: 1.1rem; margin-bottom: 0.875rem; }
      .service-card__title { font-size: 0.95rem; margin-bottom: 0.4rem; }
      .service-card__desc { font-size: 0.78rem; line-height: 1.45; margin-bottom: 0.875rem; }
      .service-card__link { font-size: 0.78rem; }
      .portfolio__grid, .project-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
      .testimonial-card { min-width: 100%; }
      .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
      .footer__inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2rem; }
      .footer__bottom { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; }
      .blog__header { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 1rem; }
      .blog-side { flex-direction: column; }
      .portfolio__header { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 1rem; }
      .project-section__header { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
    }

    /* ===== FLOATING HIRE ME (mobile only) ===== */
    .float-hire {
      display: none;
    }
    @media (max-width: 768px) {
      .float-hire {
        display: flex;
        position: fixed;
        bottom: 1.25rem;
        left: 50%;
        transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
        z-index: 998;
        background: var(--gold);
        color: var(--teal);
        font-family: var(--font-heading, 'Outfit', sans-serif);
        font-weight: 800;
        font-size: 0.95rem;
        padding: 0.875rem 2.5rem;
        border-radius: 99px;
        box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(255,211,0,0.5), 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
        align-items: center;
        gap: 0.5rem;
        text-decoration: none;
        transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1), box-shadow 0.35s ease, opacity 0.35s ease;
        white-space: nowrap;
      }
      .float-hire.hidden {
        transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(120%);
        opacity: 0;
        pointer-events: none;
      }
      .float-hire__dot {
        width: 7px;
        height: 7px;
        border-radius: 50%;
        background: var(--teal);
        animation: pulse 2s infinite;
      }
    }