/* === MAIN — Onyx & Platinum === */
/* Palette: #0e0e10 #16161a #eceae4 #9a988f #d6d3cb */
:root {
  --bg: #0e0e10;
  --surface: #16161a;
  --text: #eceae4;
  --muted: #9a988f;
  --accent: #d6d3cb;
  --border: rgba(214,211,203,0.08);
  --font-display: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  --font-serif: 'Marcellus', Georgia, serif;
  --font-body: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  /* Single hover system used everywhere — cards, links, buttons. */
  --hover-lift: -4px;
  --hover-ease: cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
  --hover-time: 0.35s;
}
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
em, i, cite, q, dfn, address, var { font-style: normal; }
html { font-size: 16px; scroll-behavior: smooth; }
body {
  font-family: var(--font-body); font-weight: 400; color: var(--text);
  background: var(--bg); line-height: 1.8; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}
h1, h2, h3 { font-family: var(--font-serif); font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 0.03em; line-height: 1.2; color: var(--text); }
h1 { font-size: clamp(2.75rem, 6vw, 4.5rem); letter-spacing: 0.06em; }
h2 { font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3.5rem); letter-spacing: 0.04em; }
h3 { font-size: 1.25rem; }
h4 { font-size: 0.5625rem; font-family: var(--font-display); letter-spacing: 0.25em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--accent); font-weight: 500; }
p { margin-bottom: 1.5rem; font-size: 1rem; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.8; font-weight: 300; }
a { color: var(--text); text-decoration: none; transition: color 0.4s; }
a:hover { color: var(--accent); }
.label { font-size: 0.5625rem; letter-spacing: 0.3em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--accent); margin-bottom: 0.75rem; }
.container { max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 24px; }
::selection { background: var(--accent); color: var(--bg); }
[id] { scroll-margin-top: 6rem; }
/* ─── Buttons ─── */
.btn { display: inline-block; padding: 14px 32px; border-radius: 0; font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 0.6875rem; letter-spacing: 0.2em; text-transform: uppercase; border: none; cursor: pointer; transition: all 0.3s; text-decoration: none; line-height: 1; }
.btn-primary { background: var(--accent); color: var(--bg); position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.btn-primary::after { content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.1) 0%, transparent 50%); opacity: 0; transition: opacity 0.4s; }
.btn-primary:hover::after { opacity: 1; }
.btn-primary:hover { background: var(--accent); color: var(--bg); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.btn-primary:active { transform: scale(0.97); }
/* ─── Brand Bar ─── */
.brand-bar { min-height: 56vh; display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; justify-content: center; text-align: center; padding: 24px 2rem 3rem; position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.brand-bar-bg { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0; background: var(--bg); }
.brand-bar-image { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; background-size: cover; background-position: left center; background-repeat: no-repeat; animation: heroPan 18s linear infinite alternate; will-change: transform; transform: scale(1); transform-origin: left center; filter: grayscale(0.78) contrast(1.04) brightness(0.92); }
@keyframes heroPan {
  0%   { transform: scale(1) translate3d(0, 0, 0); }
  50%  { transform: scale(1.06) translate3d(-0.6%, -0.5%, 0); }
  100% { transform: scale(1) translate3d(0, 0, 0); }
}
.brand-bar-overlay { position: absolute; inset: 0; background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(14,14,16,0.25) 0%, rgba(14,14,16,0.55) 60%, rgba(14,14,16,0.85) 100%); }
.brand-bar-inner { position: relative; z-index: 2; max-width: 720px; }
.brand-bar h1 { margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.brand-headline {
  font-size: clamp(2.25rem, 5vw, 3.5rem);
  line-height: 1.05;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.brand-tagline { font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 1.6vw, 1rem); color: var(--muted); font-weight: 300; line-height: 1.65; margin-bottom: 0; max-width: 560px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
/* ─── Hero Pillars (3 practice areas) ─── */
.brand-pillars {
  list-style: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 auto 1rem;
  background: rgba(14,14,16,0.45);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(214,211,203,0.18);
  border-radius: 999px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.brand-pillars li {
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text);
  font-weight: 500;
  padding: 0.4rem 1rem;
  position: relative;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.brand-pillars li + li::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 25%;
  height: 50%;
  width: 1px;
  background: rgba(214,211,203,0.25);
}
/* ─── Hero Credentials (mark + label pairs {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem 1.25rem;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 1.25rem auto 0;
  max-width: 640px;
}
/* ─── Hero Portrait (circular crop, thin gold ring frame) ─── */
.brand-portrait-frame {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 1.25rem;
  width: 160px;
  height: 160px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid rgba(214,211,203,0.65);
  overflow: hidden;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 28px rgba(214,211,203,0.20))
          drop-shadow(0 14px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.50));
}
.brand-portrait {
  display: block;
  width: 160px;
  height: 160px;
  object-fit: cover;
  margin: 0;
  background: transparent;
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {.brand-portrait-frame { width: 140px; height: 140px; }
.brand-portrait { width: 140px; height: 140px; }

}
@media (max-width: 600px) {.brand-pillars { font-size: 0.625rem; }
.brand-pillars li { padding: 0.45rem 0.75rem; font-size: 0.625rem; }
.brand-pillars li + li::before { display: none; }

}
/* ─── Scroll Indicator ─── */
.scroll-indicator { position: absolute; bottom: 1.5rem; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%); display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 8px; }
.scroll-indicator-text { font-size: 0.5rem; letter-spacing: 0.3em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--muted); }
/* Arrow = pure border trick. Use border-box sizing so the visible chevron
   matches the stated 20×20 (no empty content area showing as background).
   `background: transparent` prevents the rotated box from rendering as a
   grey square when borders fail to draw on certain backdrops. */
.scroll-indicator-arrow {
    display: block;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
    background: transparent;
    border: 0;
    border-right: 1.5px solid var(--muted);
    border-bottom: 1.5px solid var(--muted);
    transform: rotate(45deg);
    animation: scroll-bounce 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes scroll-bounce { 0%,100% { transform: rotate(45deg) translateY(0); opacity: 0.4; } 50% { transform: rotate(45deg) translateY(6px); opacity: 1; } }
/* ─── Section ─── */
.section { padding: 40px 24px; }
.section-dark { background: var(--surface); }
.section-header { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 48px; max-width: 640px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
.section-header h2 { margin-bottom: 12px; }
/* Single big section header — same family/weight/size as `.section-header h2`
   so sections that drop the eyebrow read identical to ones that keep it. */
.section-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3.4vw, 2.5rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  line-height: 1.2;
  text-align: center;
  margin: 0 auto 2.5rem;
  max-width: 1000px;
  color: var(--text);
}
.top-btn svg { width: 20px; height: 20px; }
.mobile-panel.active { opacity: 1; pointer-events: all; }
.mobile-panel.active .mobile-panel-content { transform: scale(1); }
.menu-toggle.active .menu-toggle-icon { transform: rotate(90deg); }
/* ─── Scroll Reveal ───
   Default state: visible (opacity 1). Only hide when JS is available
   and has explicitly opted in by adding `.js-reveal` to <html>. This
   means: if JS fails / is blocked, all content is visible; with JS, the IntersectionObserver flips each .reveal to opacity 0 first and
   then animates back in when it enters the viewport. */
.reveal { opacity: 1; transform: none; transition: opacity 0.8s, transform 0.8s; }
/* Specificity (0, 2, 0) so this rule wins over .reveal alone but loses
   to the same-specificity .js-reveal .reveal.reveal-visible below. */
.js-reveal .reveal { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(40px); }
/* Specificity (0, 3, 0) — must beat .js-reveal .reveal (0, 2, 0) so that
   elements flipped to visible after IntersectionObserver fires actually
   become visible. Without this, all .reveal elements stay opacity:0. */
.js-reveal .reveal.reveal-visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
/* Same rule for non-js-reveal pages (e.g. when JS fails to load). */
.reveal.reveal-visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
.reveal-delay-1 { transition-delay: 0.1s; }
.reveal-delay-2 { transition-delay: 0.2s; }
.reveal-delay-3 { transition-delay: 0.3s; }
/* ─── Grain ─── */
body::after { content: ''; position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 99999; pointer-events: none; opacity: 0.02; background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg viewBox='0 0 256 256' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cfilter id='n'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.9' numOctaves='4' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23n)'/%3E%3C/svg%3E"); background-repeat: repeat; background-size: 256px 256px; }
/* ─── Responsive ─── */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .project-strip { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 1rem; }
  .services-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
  .about-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2rem; }
  .mega-footer-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 2rem; }
  .mega-footer-brand { grid-column: span 2; }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {.brand-bar { min-height: 50vh; padding: 60px 1.5rem 72px; }

}
/* ─── Reduced Motion ─── */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *, *::before, *::after { animation-duration: 0.01ms !important; transition-duration: 0.01ms !important; scroll-behavior: auto !important; }
  .reveal { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
  body::after { display: none; }
}
/* ─── Blog Page ─── */
.blog-hero { padding: 8rem 1.5rem 3rem; text-align: center; }
.blog-hero-inner { max-width: 800px; margin: 0 auto; }
.blog-hero-title { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem); letter-spacing: 0.02em; margin: 0 0 0.5rem; color: var(--text); }
.blog-header { padding: 7rem 1.5rem 3rem; text-align: center; }
.blog-header-label { font-size: 0.625rem; color: var(--accent); letter-spacing: 0.3em; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 0.75rem; }
.blog-header-title { font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem); margin: 0; color: var(--text); }
.blog-content { max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 1.5rem 4rem; }
.blog-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(320px, 1fr)); gap: 2rem; }
.blog-card { }
.blog-card-image { display: block; overflow: hidden; aspect-ratio: 16/9; }
.blog-card:hover .blog-card-img { transform: scale(1.05); }
.blog-card-body { padding: 1.5rem; }
.blog-card-meta { display: flex; gap: 1rem; font-size: 0.6875rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.1em; color: var(--muted); margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.blog-card-title { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.125rem; line-height: 1.3; margin: 0 0 0.75rem; }
.blog-card-title a { color: var(--text); text-decoration: none; }
.blog-card-title a:hover { color: var(--accent); }
.blog-card-excerpt { font-size: 0.875rem; line-height: 1.6; color: var(--muted); margin: 0 0 1rem; }
.blog-card-link { font-size: 0.75rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.1em; color: var(--accent); text-decoration: none; }
.blog-card-link:hover { opacity: 0.8; }
.blog-empty { grid-column: 1 / -1; text-align: center; color: var(--muted); padding: 4rem 0; }
.blog-empty { grid-column: 1 / -1; text-align: center; color: var(--muted); padding: 4rem 0; }
.blog-pagination { margin-top: 3rem; display: flex; justify-content: center; }
.blog-pagination ul { display: flex; list-style: none; gap: 0.5rem; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
.blog-pagination li { margin: 0; }
.blog-pagination a, .blog-pagination span { display: block; padding: 0.5rem 1rem; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1); border-radius: 0; font-size: 0.8125rem; color: var(--text); text-decoration: none; transition: all 0.2s; }
.blog-pagination a:hover { border-color: var(--accent); color: var(--accent); }
.blog-pagination .current span { background: var(--accent); border-color: var(--accent); color: var(--bg); }
@media (max-width: 768px) {.blog-hero { padding: 6rem 1rem 2rem; }
.blog-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
 
}
/* ─── Main Desktop Nav ─── */

/* ─── Navigation ─── */

/* ─── SPA Smooth Transitions ─── */
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; scroll-padding-top: 80px; }
/* .reveal and .reveal-visible are defined earlier (L176-178) with
   progressive enhancement: content visible by default, hidden only after
   `.js-reveal` class is added to <html> by main.js. Do NOT redefine
   .reveal here — doing so will override the default-visible behavior. */
.reveal-delay-1 { transition-delay: 0.1s; }
.reveal-delay-2 { transition-delay: 0.2s; }
.reveal-delay-3 { transition-delay: 0.3s; }
.reveal-delay-4 { transition-delay: 0.4s; }
.reveal-delay-5 { transition-delay: 0.5s; }
/* ─── Bottom Bar (mobile only) ─── */
.bottom-bar { display: flex; position: fixed; bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0; z-index: 9997; background: rgba(10,10,10,0.95); backdrop-filter: blur(24px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(24px); border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06); justify-content: center; align-items: center; gap: 0; padding: 8px 0; padding-bottom: max(8px, env(safe-area-inset-bottom)); }
.bottom-item { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 2px; color: var(--muted); font-size: 9px; letter-spacing: 0.5px; text-decoration: none; transition: color 0.3s; padding: 4px 16px; border: none; background: none; cursor: pointer; }
.bottom-item svg { width: 20px; height: 20px; }
.bottom-item:hover, .bottom-item.active { color: var(--accent); }
@media (min-width: 769px) {.bottom-bar { display: none; }
 
}
.top-btn { position: fixed; bottom: 80px; right: 20px; z-index: 9996; width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: 50%; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1); background: rgba(10,10,10,0.8); color: var(--muted); font-size: 1.25rem; cursor: pointer; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; transition: all 0.3s; opacity: 0; pointer-events: none; }
.top-btn.visible { opacity: 1; pointer-events: auto; }
.top-btn:hover { color: var(--accent); border-color: var(--accent); }
/* ─── Inline Nav ─── */
.inline-nav { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; gap: 0.25rem; margin: 0.75rem 0 1.25rem; }
.inline-nav-link { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 0.6875rem; letter-spacing: 0.14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--text); text-decoration: none; transition: color 0.3s; padding: 0.25rem 0.5rem; }
.inline-nav-link:hover { color: var(--accent); }
.inline-nav-dot { color: var(--muted); opacity: 0.3; font-size: 0.75rem; }
@media (max-width: 768px) {.inline-nav { gap: 0; }
.inline-nav-link { font-size: 0.625rem; padding: 0.25rem; }
 
}
/* ─── Sticky Nav (scroll-triggered) ─── */
.sticky-nav { position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; z-index: 9999; background: rgba(10,10,10,0.92); backdrop-filter: blur(24px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(24px); border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06); padding: 0 1.5rem; height: 0; overflow: hidden; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; transition: height 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25,0.46,0.45,0.94), opacity 0.3s; opacity: 0; }
.woocommerce-cart .sticky-nav, .woocommerce-checkout .sticky-nav, .woocommerce-account .sticky-nav { height: 48px !important; opacity: 1 !important; }
.sticky-nav.visible { height: 48px; opacity: 1; }
.sticky-nav-inner { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; max-width: 1200px; width: 100%; padding: 0 1.5rem; position: relative; }
.sticky-nav-left { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.25rem; }
.sticky-nav-link { font-size: 0.6875rem; letter-spacing: 0.15em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--muted); text-decoration: none; transition: color 0.3s; padding: 0.5rem 1rem; }
.sticky-nav-link:hover { color: var(--accent); }
.sticky-nav-dot { color: var(--muted); opacity: 0.2; font-size: 0.75rem; }
@media (max-width: 768px) {.sticky-nav { display: none; }
 
}
/* ─── Extra Animations ─── */
@keyframes fadeUp { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(30px); } to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); } }
@keyframes fadeIn { from { opacity: 0; } to { opacity: 1; } }
@keyframes slideDown { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-20px); } to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); } }
@keyframes pulse { 0%,100% { opacity: 1; } 50% { opacity: 0.5; } }
@keyframes shimmer { 0% { background-position: -200% 0; } 100% { background-position: 200% 0; } }
/* Hero image slow zoom in/out — continuous */

/* Section transitions */
.section { animation: fadeIn 0.8s ease forwards; }
.text-accent { color: #eceae4; font-weight: 700; }
@keyframes blink { 50% { border-color: transparent; } }
/* ─── Projects Grid ─── */
.projects-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 1.5rem; max-width: 1000px; margin: 0 auto; }
.project-card { background: rgba(214,211,203,0.045); border: 1px solid rgba(214,211,203,0.16); border-radius: 0; overflow: hidden; transition: transform var(--hover-time) var(--hover-ease), border-color var(--hover-time) var(--hover-ease), box-shadow var(--hover-time) var(--hover-ease); }
.project-card:hover { transform: translateY(var(--hover-lift)); border-color: rgba(214,211,203,0.45); box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.3); background: rgba(214,211,203,0.07); }
.project-card-image { position: relative; aspect-ratio: 16/10; overflow: hidden; background: rgba(0,0,0,0.3); }
.project-card-image img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform var(--hover-time) var(--hover-ease); }
.project-card:hover .project-card-image img { transform: scale(1.05); }
.project-card-body { padding: 1.25rem; }
.project-card-body h3 { font-size: 1rem; margin-bottom: 0.25rem; }
.project-card-body p { font-size: 0.8125rem; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.5; }
.project-card-link { display: inline-block; margin-top: 0.5rem; font-size: 0.6875rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.1em; color: var(--accent, #d6d3cb); text-decoration: none; }
.project-card-link:hover { opacity: 0.8; }
@media (max-width: 768px) {.projects-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
 
}
.projects-grid-github .project-card-image { aspect-ratio: 1/1; background: linear-gradient(180deg, #16161a, #0e0e10); }
.projects-grid-github .project-card-image img { object-fit: cover; }
.projects-grid-github .project-card-image::after { content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 10px; border: 1px solid rgba(214,211,203,0.25); border-radius: 0; pointer-events: none; }
/* ─── Intake Form (Contact Form 7) ─── */
.intake-form { max-width: 780px; margin: 0 auto; text-align: left; }
.intake-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 24px 32px; }
.intake-field { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; min-width: 0; }
.intake-field.is-full { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
.intake-field .wpcf7-form-control-wrap { margin: 0; }
.intake-label { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 0.625rem; font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: 0.22em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--muted); }
.intake-req { color: var(--accent); }
.intake-input { width: 100%; background: rgba(14,14,16,0.55); border: 1px solid rgba(214,211,203,0.16); border-radius: 0; color: var(--text); font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 0.9375rem; font-weight: 300; padding: 13px 16px; transition: border-color 0.3s; }
.intake-input::placeholder { color: rgba(154,152,143,0.55); }
.intake-input:focus { outline: none; border-color: var(--accent); }
.intake-input.wpcf7-not-valid { border-color: #c96a5f; }
.intake-select { appearance: none; background-image: linear-gradient(45deg, transparent 50%, var(--muted) 50%), linear-gradient(135deg, var(--muted) 50%, transparent 50%); background-position: calc(100% - 20px) 50%, calc(100% - 14px) 50%; background-size: 6px 6px; background-repeat: no-repeat; padding-right: 44px; cursor: pointer; }
.intake-select option { background: var(--surface); color: var(--text); }
.intake-textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 150px; }
.intake-hp { position: absolute; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow: hidden; left: -6000px; opacity: 0; }
.intake-actions { display: flex; align-items: center; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 18px; margin-top: 34px; }
.intake-fine { font-size: 0.75rem; font-weight: 300; color: var(--muted); letter-spacing: 0.04em; }
/* CF7 field errors + response output */
.intake-form .wpcf7-not-valid-tip { color: #d98b81; font-size: 0.75rem; font-weight: 300; letter-spacing: 0.04em; }
.intake-form .wpcf7-response-output { margin: 24px 0 0; padding: 14px 18px; border: 1px solid rgba(214,211,203,0.16); border-radius: 0; background: rgba(14,14,16,0.55); color: var(--text); font-size: 0.8125rem; font-weight: 300; letter-spacing: 0.04em; text-align: center; }
.intake-form .wpcf7 form.sent .wpcf7-response-output { border-color: var(--accent); }
.intake-form .wpcf7 form.invalid .wpcf7-response-output,
.intake-form .wpcf7 form.failed .wpcf7-response-output,
.intake-form .wpcf7 form.spam .wpcf7-response-output { border-color: #c96a5f; }
@media (max-width: 720px) { .intake-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ─── Author Info ─── */
.author-info {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
    padding: 2rem;
    background: var(--surface);
    border: 1px solid rgba(214,211,203,0.06);
}
.author-avatar img {
    width: 100px;
    height: 100px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
    border: 2px solid rgba(214,211,203,0.1);
}
.author-name {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    margin: 0 0 0.5rem;
    color: var(--text);
}
.author-bio {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: var(--muted);
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin: 0;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {.author-info {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
    }

}
/* === ACCESSIBILITY === */
.skip-link { position: absolute; left: -9999px; top: 0; z-index: 999; padding: 1rem; background: #000; color: #fff; text-decoration: none; }
.skip-link:focus { left: 0; clip: auto; width: auto; height: auto; overflow: visible; }
:focus-visible { outline: 2px solid var(--accent, #d6d3cb); outline-offset: 2px; }
button:focus-visible, a:focus-visible, input:focus-visible, select:focus-visible, textarea:focus-visible { outline: 2px solid var(--accent, #d6d3cb); outline-offset: 2px; }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {*, *::before, *::after { animation-duration: 0.01ms !important; transition-duration: 0.01ms !important; scroll-behavior: auto !important; }
 
}
.woocommerce div.product .woocommerce-tabs ul.tabs li.active a {
    color: var(--accent);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--accent);
}
/* ─── Checkout ─── */

/* ─── Store Header ─── */
.store-header {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 60px 1.5rem 20px;
}
.store-header h1 {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3.5rem);
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    color: var(--text);
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.store-header p {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--muted);
    max-width: 500px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}
/* ─── Responsive ─── */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .woocommerce ul.products {
    display: grid !important;
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .woocommerce div.product .product_title {
    color: var(--text) !important;
        font-size: 1.5rem;
    }
}
/* ─── Shop Page ─── */
.woocommerce-page .page-title {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3.5rem);
    color: var(--text);
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}
.woocommerce ul.products li.product .button {
    display: inline-block !important;
    margin: 0 1.25rem 1.25rem !important;
    padding: 10px 20px !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(214,211,203,0.2) !important;
    border-radius: 0 !important;
    font-family: var(--font-display) !important;
    font-size: 0.6875rem !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.2em !important;
    text-transform: uppercase !important;
    background: transparent !important;
    color: var(--accent) !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
    transition: all 0.3s !important;
}
.woocommerce ul.products li.product .button:hover {
    background: var(--accent) !important;
    color: var(--bg) !important;
    border-color: var(--accent) !important;
}
.woocommerce div.product .cart .quantity {
    margin-right: 1rem;
}
.woocommerce div.product .woocommerce-tabs ul.tabs li.active a {
    color: var(--accent) !important;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--accent);
}
.woocommerce-cart .woocommerce-cart-form {
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    padding: 0;
}
.woocommerce-cart table.cart {
    border: none !important;
    border-spacing: 0 !important;
    display: block;
}
.woocommerce-cart .cart thead {
    display: none;
}
.woocommerce-cart .cart tbody {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1px;
}
.woocommerce-cart .cart tr {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    align-items: center;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.02);
    border: 1px solid rgba(214,211,203,0.08);
    padding: 1.5rem 2rem;
    gap: 1.5rem;
}
.woocommerce-cart .cart td {
    border: none !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    vertical-align: middle;
    background: transparent;
}
.woocommerce-cart .cart .product-remove {
    order: -1;
    flex: 0 0 auto;
}
.woocommerce-cart .cart .product-remove a {
    color: #e63946 !important;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 300;
    opacity: 0.6;
    transition: opacity 0.3s;
    text-decoration: none;
}
.woocommerce-cart .cart .product-remove a:hover {
    opacity: 1;
}
.woocommerce-cart .cart .product-thumbnail {
    flex: 0 0 80px;
}
.woocommerce-cart .cart .product-thumbnail img {
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: 0;
}
.woocommerce-cart .cart .product-name {
    flex: 2;
    min-width: 150px;
}
.woocommerce-cart .cart .product-name a {
    color: var(--text) !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 1.125rem;
}
.woocommerce-cart .cart .product-name a:hover {
    color: var(--accent) !important;
}
.woocommerce-cart .cart .product-price {
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 80px;
    color: var(--muted) !important;
    font-size: 0.9375rem;
}
.woocommerce-cart .cart .product-quantity {
    flex: 0 0 auto;
}
.woocommerce-cart .cart .quantity input {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04) !important;
    border: 1px solid var(--border) !important;
    border-radius: 0 !important;
    color: var(--text) !important;
    padding: 10px 12px !important;
    width: 70px !important;
    font-size: 0.9375rem !important;
}
.woocommerce-cart .cart .product-subtotal {
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 80px;
    color: var(--accent) !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
    font-size: 1.125rem;
    text-align: right;
}
.woocommerce-cart .cart .actions {
    flex: 0 0 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 1rem;
    padding-top: 1rem !important;
    margin-top: 0.5rem;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(214,211,203,0.06) !important;
}
.woocommerce-cart .cart .actions .button {
    background: var(--accent) !important;
    color: var(--bg) !important;
    border: none !important;
    border-radius: 0 !important;
    padding: 14px 28px !important;
    font-family: var(--font-display) !important;
    font-size: 0.6875rem !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.2em !important;
    text-transform: uppercase !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
    cursor: pointer !important;
    transition: opacity 0.3s;
}
.woocommerce-cart .cart .actions .button:hover {
    opacity: 0.85 !important;
}
.woocommerce-cart .coupon {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    flex: 1;
}
.woocommerce-cart .coupon input {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04) !important;
    border: 1px solid var(--border) !important;
    border-radius: 0 !important;
    color: var(--text) !important;
    padding: 14px !important;
    font-size: 0.875rem !important;
    width: 180px !important;
    font-family: var(--font-display) !important;
}
.woocommerce-cart .cart-collaterals {
    margin-top: 2rem;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: flex-end;
}
.woocommerce-cart .cart-collaterals .cart_totals {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.02);
    border: 1px solid rgba(214,211,203,0.08);
    border-radius: 0;
    padding: 2rem;
    width: 400px !important;
    max-width: 100%;
    float: none !important;
}
.woocommerce-cart .cart-collaterals .cart_totals h2 {
    font-family: var(--font-serif) !important;
    font-size: 1.25rem !important;
    color: var(--text) !important;
    border: none !important;
}
.woocommerce-cart .cart-collaterals .cart_totals table {
    border: none !important;
}
.woocommerce-cart .cart-collaterals .cart_totals th, .woocommerce-cart .cart-collaterals .cart_totals td {
    border: none !important;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(214,211,203,0.06) !important;
    color: var(--muted) !important;
}
.woocommerce-cart .cart-collaterals .cart_totals .amount {
    color: var(--accent) !important;
    font-weight: 600;
}
.woocommerce-checkout .shop_table {
    border: none !important;
    background: transparent !important;
}
.woocommerce-checkout .shop_table th {
    font-family: var(--font-display) !important;
    font-size: 0.6875rem !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.2em !important;
    text-transform: uppercase !important;
    color: var(--muted) !important;
    border: none !important;
    padding: 1rem 0.5rem !important;
}
.woocommerce-checkout .shop_table td {
    border: none !important;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(214,211,203,0.06) !important;
    padding: 1rem 0.5rem !important;
    color: var(--muted) !important;
}
.woocommerce-checkout .shop_table .amount {
    color: var(--accent) !important;
    font-weight: 600;
}
/* ─── Store Header ─── */
.store-header {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 60px 1.5rem 20px;
}
.store-header h1 {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3.5rem);
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    color: var(--text);
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.store-header p {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--muted);
    max-width: 500px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}
/* ─── Responsive ─── */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .woocommerce ul.products {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    }
    .woocommerce div.product .product_title {
        font-size: 1.5rem !important;
    }
    .woocommerce-cart .cart th {
        font-size: 0.5625rem !important;
    }
    .woocommerce-cart .coupon {
        flex-direction: column;
    }
    .woocommerce-cart .coupon input {
        width: 100% !important;
    }
}
/* ─── WooCommerce — Main Styled ─── */
.woocommerce-page .page-title {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    color: var(--text);
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3.5rem);
}
.woocommerce ul.products li.product .button {
    border: 1px solid rgba(214,211,203,0.2) !important;
    border-radius: 0 !important;
    color: var(--accent) !important;
    background: transparent !important;
    font-family: var(--font-display) !important;
    font-size: 0.6875rem !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.2em !important;
    text-transform: uppercase !important;
    margin: 0 1.25rem 1.25rem !important;
}
.woocommerce ul.products li.product .button:hover {
    background: var(--accent) !important;
    color: var(--bg) !important;
    border-color: var(--accent) !important;
}
.woocommerce-cart .woocommerce-cart-form {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.02);
    border: 1px solid rgba(214,211,203,0.08);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 1.5rem;
}
.woocommerce-cart .cart th {
    color: var(--muted) !important;
    font-family: var(--font-display) !important;
    font-size: 0.6875rem !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.2em !important;
    text-transform: uppercase !important;
    border: none !important;
}
.woocommerce-cart .cart td {
    border: none !important;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(214,211,203,0.06) !important;
}
.woocommerce-cart .cart .product-subtotal {
    color: var(--accent) !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
}
.woocommerce-cart .cart .actions .button {
    background: var(--accent) !important;
    color: var(--bg) !important;
    border: none !important;
    border-radius: 0 !important;
    font-family: var(--font-display) !important;
    font-size: 0.6875rem !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.2em !important;
    text-transform: uppercase !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
}
.woocommerce-cart .cart .actions .button:hover {
    opacity: 0.85 !important;
}
.woocommerce-cart .coupon input {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04) !important;
    border: 1px solid var(--border) !important;
    border-radius: 8px !important;
    color: var(--text) !important;
    padding: 12px !important;
    font-family: var(--font-display) !important;
}
.woocommerce-cart .cart-collaterals .cart_totals {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.02);
    border: 1px solid rgba(214,211,203,0.08);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 1.5rem;
}
.woocommerce-message .button {
    background: var(--accent) !important;
    color: var(--bg) !important;
    border: none !important;
    border-radius: 0 !important;
    font-family: var(--font-display) !important;
    font-size: 0.6875rem !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.2em !important;
    text-transform: uppercase !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
    padding: 10px 20px !important;
}
.button.alt, .button.wc-forward, a.button, button.button, .woocommerce button.button, .woocommerce button.button.alt {
    background: var(--accent) !important;
    color: var(--bg) !important;
    border: none !important;
    border-radius: 0 !important;
    font-family: var(--font-display) !important;
    font-size: 0.6875rem !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.2em !important;
    text-transform: uppercase !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
    padding: 14px 32px !important;
}
.button.alt:hover, a.button:hover, button.button:hover, .woocommerce button.button.alt:hover {
    background: var(--accent) !important;
    color: var(--bg) !important;
}
.woocommerce-info {
    font-family: var(--font-display) !important;
    border-radius: 12px !important;
    padding: 1rem !important;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.02) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(214,211,203,0.08) !important;
    color: var(--text) !important;
}
.woocommerce-message .button, .woocommerce-info .button {
    background: var(--accent) !important;
    color: var(--bg) !important;
    border: none !important;
    border-radius: 0 !important;
    font-family: var(--font-display) !important;
    font-size: 0.6875rem !important;
    text-transform: uppercase !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
    padding: 10px 20px !important;
}
.woocommerce-info::before {
    color: var(--accent) !important;
}
.woocommerce form .form-row input.input-text {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04) !important;
    border: 1px solid var(--border) !important;
    border-radius: 8px !important;
    color: var(--text) !important;
    padding: 12px 16px !important;
    font-family: var(--font-display) !important;
}
/* ─── Ultra-specific WooCommerce Button Overrides ─── */
a.checkout-button.button.alt.wc-forward {
    background-color: var(--accent) !important;
    color: var(--bg) !important;
    border: none !important;
    border-radius: 0 !important;
    font-family: var(--font-display) !important;
    font-size: 0.6875rem !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.2em !important;
    text-transform: uppercase !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
    padding: 14px 32px !important;
}
/* ─── Blog ─── */
.blog-content p {
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--text);
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
}
.blog-content h2 {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin: 2.5rem 0 1rem;
  color: var(--text);
}
.blog-content h3 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  margin: 2rem 0 0.75rem;
  color: var(--text);
}
.blog-content pre {
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 1.25rem;
  overflow-x: auto;
  margin: 1.5rem 0;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}
.blog-content code {
  font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', 'Fira Code', monospace;
  color: var(--text);
}
.blog-content p code {
  background: var(--surface);
  padding: 0.15em 0.4em;
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-size: 0.875em;
}
.blog-content img {
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  border-radius: 8px;
  margin: 1.5rem 0;
}
.blog-content figure {
  margin: 1.5rem 0;
}
.blog-content figcaption {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
}
.blog-content ul, .blog-content ol {
  margin: 1rem 0;
  padding-left: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--text);
}
.blog-content li {
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.blog-content blockquote {
  border-left: 3px solid var(--accent);
  padding-left: 1.25rem;
  margin: 1.5rem 0;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-style: normal;
}
.blog-card h3 a:hover {
  color: var(--accent) !important;
}
.blog-nav a {
  color: var(--muted);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.3s;
}
.blog-nav a:hover {
  color: var(--accent);
}
/* ─── Portfolio: Background (3 disciplines) ─── */
.background-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
/* ─── Discipline order: Software left · Formal Study center · Courier right (2026-09-13) ─── */
.background-grid > .background-card:nth-child(1) { order: 2; }
.background-grid > .background-card:nth-child(2) { order: 1; }
.background-grid > .background-card:nth-child(3) { order: 3; }
.background-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.02);
  border: 1px solid rgba(214,211,203,0.08);
  border-radius: 0;
  padding: 2rem 1.75rem;
  text-align: left;
  transition: transform var(--hover-time) var(--hover-ease),
              border-color var(--hover-time) var(--hover-ease),
              box-shadow var(--hover-time) var(--hover-ease),
              background var(--hover-time) var(--hover-ease);
  will-change: transform;
}
.background-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(var(--hover-lift));
  border-color: rgba(214,211,203,0.35);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
}
.background-eyebrow {
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: var(--accent);
  margin: 0 0 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 500;
}
.background-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.875rem;
  line-height: 1.35;
}
.background-card p {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin: 0 0 1rem;
}
.background-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}
.background-list li {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.65;
  padding: 0.4rem 0 0.4rem 1rem;
  position: relative;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(214,211,203,0.06);
}
.background-list li:first-child { border-top: 0; }
.background-list li::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0.85rem;
  width: 4px;
  height: 4px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--accent);
  opacity: 0.6;
}
/* Upsilon Pi Epsilon honor block — sits between card eyebrow+title and the list. */
.background-honor {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.875rem;
  padding: 0.875rem 0;
  margin: 0 0 1rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(214,211,203,0.12);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(214,211,203,0.12);
}
.background-honor-roundel {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 3.25rem;
  height: 3.25rem;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(214,211,203,0.65);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(214,211,203,0.22), rgba(214,211,203,0.08));
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.35);
}
.background-honor-mark {
  display: block;
  width: 1.5rem;
  height: auto;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 1px 3px rgba(214,211,203,0.25));
}
.background-honor-text {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-style: normal;
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {.background-honor { gap: 0.625rem; }
.background-honor-roundel { width: 2.75rem; height: 2.75rem; }
.background-honor-mark { width: 1.25rem; }
.background-honor-text { font-size: 0.7rem; }

}
/* ─── Portfolio: Featured site cards (whole-card link) ─── */
.project-card-link-wrap {
  display: block;
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.project-card-link-wrap:hover { color: inherit; }
/* ─── Portfolio: Footer ─── */
.site-footer {
  background: var(--bg);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: 2.5rem 1.5rem calc(4.5rem + env(safe-area-inset-bottom));
}
.site-footer-inner {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem;
}
.site-footer-name {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: var(--text);
}
.site-footer-tag {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.625rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--muted);
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
}
.site-footer-links { display: flex; gap: 1.25rem; align-items: center; }
.site-footer-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--muted);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--hover-time) var(--hover-ease);
}
.site-footer-link:hover { color: var(--accent); }
.site-footer-link-icon {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  padding: 3px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(214,211,203,0.35);
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 30% 30%, rgba(214,211,203,0.18), rgba(214,211,203,0.04));
  color: var(--accent, #d6d3cb);
  transition: transform var(--hover-time) var(--hover-ease), border-color var(--hover-time) var(--hover-ease);
}
.site-footer-link:hover .site-footer-link-icon {
  border-color: var(--accent, #d6d3cb);
  transform: rotate(-4deg);
}
.site-footer-copy {
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--muted);
  opacity: 0.9;
}
/* ─── Hide any floating "Design by" credit badge (clips over mobile menus) ─── */
[class*="design-by"], [id*="design-by"], [class*="designby"], [id*="designby"], [class*="credit-badge"], [class*="watermark"], [class*="powered-by"] { display: none !important; }
/* ─── Responsive ─── */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .credential-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .operations-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .background-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .site-footer-inner { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; gap: 1.25rem; }
}
@media (min-width: 769px) {.site-footer { padding-bottom: 2.5rem; }

}
/* ─── Link-in-text-block clarity (WCAG 1.4.1) ─── */
.page-content a { color: var(--accent); text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset: 3px; }
slim side-dot section indicator, active-link highlighting. Motion respects prefers-reduced-motion. */

/* Section sheen divider: a thin steel gradient hairline that separates
   each dark section, so the page reads as one continuous piece. */
.section-dark { position: relative; }
.section-dark + .section-dark::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 50%;
  width: min(880px, 78%);
  height: 1px;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, rgba(214,211,203,0.28) 22%, rgba(214,211,203,0.5) 50%, rgba(214,211,203,0.28) 78%, transparent 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
/* Soft glow beneath the hairline for the "steel sheen" feel. */
.section-dark + .section-dark::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 50%;
  width: min(620px, 56%);
  height: 26px;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at top, rgba(214,211,203,0.06), transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
/* GitHub open-source cards: quiet kind label over the cover art. */
.project-card-kind {
  position: absolute;
  /* 1.375rem clears the 10px inset frame drawn by
     .projects-grid-github .project-card-image::after — the badge used to
     sit ON the frame line and collide with it. */
  bottom: 1.375rem; left: 1.375rem;
  z-index: 1;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: 0;
  background: rgba(14,14,16,0.72);
  border: 1px solid rgba(214,211,203,0.35);
  color: var(--accent, #d6d3cb);
  font-size: 0.625rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}
/* Slim side-dot section indicator (desktop only). */
.main-side-nav {
  position: fixed;
  right: 18px; top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  z-index: 9998;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  padding: 10px 6px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(10,10,10,0.42);
  border: 1px solid rgba(214,211,203,0.08);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
}
.main-side-dot {
  position: relative;
  width: 8px; height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(214,211,203,0.28);
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  transition: background 0.3s, transform 0.3s, border-color 0.3s;
}
.main-side-dot:hover { background: rgba(214,211,203,0.6); }
.main-side-dot.active {
  background: var(--accent, #d6d3cb);
  transform: scale(1.35);
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(214,211,203,0.35);
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {.main-side-nav { display: none; }
 
}
/* Sticky-nav + bottom-bar active section link highlight. */
.sticky-nav-link.active { color: var(--accent); }
.sticky-nav-link.active::after {
  content: "";
  display: block;
  margin: 3px auto 0;
  width: 14px; height: 1px;
  background: var(--accent);
}
.bottom-item.active svg { filter: drop-shadow(0 0 6px rgba(214,211,203,0.4)); }
/* Hero: keep pan-zoom but make the scroll cue fade as you leave the hero
   so the transition into the education scene feels continuous. */
.js-reveal .reveal { will-change: opacity, transform; }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {.brand-bar-image { animation: none !important; } .main-side-dot, .sticky-nav-link { transition: none !important; }

}
/* Focus discipline: every interactive element gets a visible steel focus ring */
a:focus-visible, button:focus-visible, input:focus-visible, textarea:focus-visible, select:focus-visible, .main-side-dot:focus-visible {
    outline: 1px solid var(--accent, #d6d3cb);
    outline-offset: 3px;
    border-radius: 0;
}
/* Project / GitHub cards: pin the action row to the card bottom so uneven
   descriptions never break the grid line */
.project-card { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.project-card .project-card-link-wrap { flex: 1 1 auto; }
.project-card .project-card-body { display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex: 1 1 auto; }
.project-card .project-card-link, .project-card .project-card-footer { margin-top: auto; }
.project-card .project-card-link { padding-top: 0.75rem; }
/* Card body separated from the image by a hairline, tighter rhythm */
.project-card .project-card-body { border-top: 1px solid rgba(214,211,203,0.14); }
/* Education cards: accent tick above the label, hairline column separation */
.background-card { position: relative; }
.background-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -1px; left: 0;
    width: 34px; height: 1px;
    background: var(--accent, #d6d3cb);
    opacity: 0.6;
}
/* Side rail: tighter tooltip, hover ring on dots */
.main-side-dot { transition: transform 0.25s ease, background 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease; }
.main-side-dot:hover { background: rgba(214, 211, 203, 0.75); transform: scale(1.25); }
/* Sticky nav + bottom bar focus/hover parity */
.sticky-nav-link:focus-visible, .bottom-item:focus-visible, .inline-nav-link:focus-visible { outline-offset: 2px; }
.bottom-item { transition: color 0.3s ease, opacity 0.3s ease; }
.bottom-item:hover { color: var(--accent, #d6d3cb); }
.bottom-item:hover svg { filter: drop-shadow(0 0 6px rgba(214, 211, 203, 0.5)); }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {.project-card, .main-side-dot, .bottom-item, .project-card .project-card-image img {
        transition: none !important;
    }

}


/* ─── Blog / writing surface ─── */
.post-hero { min-height: 30vh; padding-top: 80px; position: relative; overflow: hidden; display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; justify-content: center; text-align: center; }
.post-hero .brand-bar-overlay { background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(14,14,16,0.3) 0%, rgba(14,14,16,0.9) 100%); }
.post-meta { font-size: 0.75rem; color: var(--muted); letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 0.75rem; }
.post-hero h1 { color: var(--text); margin: 0; }
.post-section { padding: 4rem 1.5rem; }
.post-container { max-width: 720px; margin: 0 auto; }
.post-thumb { margin-bottom: 2.5rem; border-radius: 8px; overflow: hidden; }
.post-thumb img { width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }
.blog-list { max-width: 800px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 1.5rem; }
.blog-list-item { padding: 2.5rem 0; }
.blog-list-row { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: flex-start; gap: 2rem; }
.blog-list-main { flex: 1; }
.blog-list-title { margin: 0; font-size: 1.25rem; line-height: 1.4; }
.blog-list-title a { color: var(--text); text-decoration: none; transition: color 0.3s; }
.blog-list-title a:hover { color: var(--accent); }
.blog-list-read { flex-shrink: 0; padding: 10px 24px; background: var(--accent); color: var(--bg); font-size: 0.6875rem; text-decoration: none; letter-spacing: 0.15em; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: 600; border-radius: 2px; transition: opacity 0.3s; }
.blog-list-read:hover { opacity: 0.85; }
.blog-card { padding: 2rem 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); }
.blog-card time { font-size: 0.75rem; color: var(--muted); letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; display: block; margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.blog-card h3 { margin: 0 0 0.75rem; font-size: 1.5rem; }
.blog-card h3 a { color: var(--text); text-decoration: none; transition: color 0.3s; }
.blog-card h3 a:hover { color: var(--accent); }
.blog-card p { color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.9375rem; line-height: 1.7; margin: 0; }
.blog-card .read-more { display: inline-block; margin-top: 1rem; color: var(--accent); font-size: 0.8125rem; text-decoration: none; letter-spacing: 0.05em; transition: color 0.3s; }
.blog-card .read-more:hover { color: var(--text); }
.post-body { line-height: 1.8; color: var(--text); }
.post-body p { margin: 0 0 1.4em; }
.post-nav { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; gap: 1rem; padding: 3rem 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--border); margin-top: 3rem; }
.post-nav a { color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.875rem; text-decoration: none; transition: color 0.3s; }
.post-nav a:hover { color: var(--accent); }
.archive-nav { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; padding: 2rem 0; gap: 1rem; }
.archive-nav a, .archive-nav span { color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.8125rem; }
.archive-empty { text-align: center; color: var(--muted); padding: 4rem 0; }

/* ─── Intake Form link — sticky nav right + bottom bar ─── */
.sticky-nav-right { position: absolute; right: 1.5rem; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%); }
.sticky-nav-intake { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem; font-size: 0.6875rem; letter-spacing: 0.15em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--muted); text-decoration: none; transition: color 0.3s; padding: 0.5rem 0; }
.sticky-nav-intake:hover { color: var(--accent); }
.px-ico { width: 18px; height: 18px; border-radius: 4px; display: block; }
.bottom-item .px-ico { width: 20px; height: 20px; }
.bottom-item:hover .px-ico { filter: drop-shadow(0 0 5px rgba(214,211,203,0.4)); }
.projects-grid-sites { grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr); max-width: 1200px; }
@media (max-width: 1180px) {.projects-grid-sites { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {.projects-grid-sites { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}