:root {
    --yellow: #FFD200;
    --yellow-dim: #c9a700;
    --bg: #0a0a0a;
    --bg2: #111111;
    --bg3: #161616;
    --border: #222;
    --text: #e8e8e8;
    --muted: #666;
    --card: #141414;
  }

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

  html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }

  body {
    background: var(--bg);
    color: var(--text);
    font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif;
    overflow-x: hidden;
    cursor: none;
  }

  /* CURSOR */
  .cursor {
    position: fixed; width: 12px; height: 12px;
    background: var(--yellow); border-radius: 50%;
    pointer-events: none; z-index: 9999;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    transition: width .2s, height .2s, background .2s;
    mix-blend-mode: difference;
  }
  .cursor-ring {
    position: fixed; width: 36px; height: 36px;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--yellow);
    border-radius: 50%; pointer-events: none; z-index: 9998;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    transition: transform .08s ease, width .2s, height .2s;
    opacity: .6;
  }

  /* NOISE OVERLAY */
  body::before {
    content: '';
    position: fixed; inset: 0;
    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='.9' numOctaves='4' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23n)' opacity='.04'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
    pointer-events: none; z-index: 0; opacity: .5;
  }

  /* NAV */
  nav {
    position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; z-index: 100;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 1.4rem 4rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
    transition: border-color .3s, background .3s, backdrop-filter .3s;
  }
  nav.scrolled {
    background: rgba(10,10,10,.85);
    backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
    border-color: var(--border);
  }
  .nav-logo {
    font-family: 'Bebas Neue', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.6rem; color: var(--yellow);
    letter-spacing: 2px; text-decoration: none;
  }
  .nav-links { display: flex; gap: 2.5rem; list-style: none; }
  .nav-links a {
    font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace;
    font-size: .78rem; font-weight: 400;
    color: var(--muted); text-decoration: none;
    letter-spacing: .08em; text-transform: uppercase;
    transition: color .2s;
    position: relative;
  }
  .nav-links a::after {
    content: ''; position: absolute; bottom: -4px; left: 0;
    width: 0; height: 1px; background: var(--yellow);
    transition: width .3s;
  }
  .nav-links a:hover { color: var(--yellow); }
  .nav-links a:hover::after { width: 100%; }

  /* SECTIONS COMMON */
  section { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

  /* ── HERO ── */
  #home {
    min-height: 100vh;
    display: grid; grid-template-rows: 1fr auto;
    padding: 0 4rem;
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  .hero-content {
    display: flex; flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    padding-top: 8rem;
    max-width: 900px;
  }
  .hero-label {
    font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace;
    font-size: .75rem; color: var(--yellow);
    letter-spacing: .2em; text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
    opacity: 0; animation: fadeUp .6s .2s forwards;
  }
  .hero-name {
    font-family: 'Bebas Neue', sans-serif;
    font-size: clamp(4rem, 10vw, 9.5rem);
    line-height: .92; letter-spacing: 2px;
    color: var(--text);
    opacity: 0; animation: fadeUp .7s .35s forwards;
  }
  .hero-name span { color: var(--yellow); }
  .hero-tagline {
    font-size: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.25rem);
    color: var(--muted); font-weight: 600;
    margin-top: 1.6rem; max-width: 560px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    opacity: 0; animation: fadeUp .7s .5s forwards;
  }
  .hero-tagline em { color: var(--text); font-style: normal; }
  .hero-cta {
    display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 1rem; margin-top: 2.8rem;
    opacity: 0; animation: fadeUp .7s .65s forwards;
  }
  .btn {
    padding: .75rem 1.8rem;
    font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace;
    font-size: .78rem; font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: .1em;
    text-transform: uppercase; text-decoration: none;
    border: 1px solid; cursor: pointer;
    transition: all .25s; display: inline-block;
  }
  .btn-primary {
    background: var(--yellow); color: #000;
    border-color: var(--yellow);
  }
  .btn-primary:hover { background: transparent; color: var(--yellow); }
  .btn-outline {
    background: transparent; color: var(--text);
    border-color: var(--border);
  }
  .btn-outline:hover { border-color: var(--yellow); color: var(--yellow); }

  /* Hero Deco — outer ring is the image frame */
  .hero-deco {
    position: absolute; right: 4rem; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: 340px; height: 340px;
    border: 2px solid var(--yellow);
    border-radius: 50%;
    overflow: hidden;                        /* clips image to circle */
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    opacity: 0; animation: fadeIn 1s .8s forwards;
    box-shadow: 0 0 40px rgba(255,210,0,.15);
  }

  /* remove the ::before inner ring since image fills the space */
  .hero-deco::before { display: none; }

  /* keep the subtle yellow glow pulse behind image */
  .hero-deco::after {
    content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,210,0,.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
    border-radius: 50%;
    animation: pulse 3s ease-in-out infinite;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
  }

  /* inner wrapper — fills the full outer circle */
  .hero-deco-inner {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    border-radius: 50%;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  }

  .hero-deco-inner img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: block;
  }

  .hero-scroll {
    padding: 2rem 0; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1rem;
    opacity: 0; animation: fadeUp .5s 1s forwards;
  }
  .hero-scroll span {
    font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace;
    font-size: .68rem; color: var(--muted); letter-spacing: .15em; text-transform: uppercase;
  }
  .scroll-line {
    width: 60px; height: 1px; background: var(--border);
    position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  }
  .scroll-line::after {
    content: ''; position: absolute; left: -100%;
    width: 100%; height: 100%; background: var(--yellow);
    animation: scrollLine 2s 1.2s ease-in-out infinite;
  }

  /* ── ABOUT ── */
  #about {
    padding: 8rem 4rem;
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 6rem;
    align-items: center;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  }
  .section-label {
    font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace;
    font-size: .72rem; color: var(--yellow);
    letter-spacing: .2em; text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: .8rem;
  }
  .section-title {
    font-family: 'Bebas Neue', sans-serif;
    font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4.5rem);
    line-height: 1; letter-spacing: 1px;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
  }
  .about-text p {
    color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.85;
    font-size: .98rem; margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
  }
  .about-text p em { color: var(--text); font-style: normal; font-weight: 600; }
  .about-stats {
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 2px;
    margin-top: 2rem;
  }
  .stat-box {
    background: var(--bg2); border: 1px solid var(--border);
    padding: 1.5rem; transition: border-color .3s;
  }
  .stat-box:hover { border-color: var(--yellow); }
  .stat-num {
    font-family: 'Bebas Neue', sans-serif;
    font-size: 2.8rem; color: var(--yellow); line-height: 1;
  }
  .stat-label {
    font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace;
    font-size: .68rem; color: var(--muted);
    letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-top: .3rem;
  }
  .about-visual {
    position: relative; display: flex;
    align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  }
  .about-grid {
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 2px;
    width: 100%;
  }
  .ag-cell {
    background: var(--bg2); border: 1px solid var(--border);
    padding: 2rem; text-align: center;
    transition: all .3s;
  }
  .ag-cell:hover { background: var(--bg3); border-color: var(--yellow); transform: scale(1.02); }
  .ag-cell:first-child { grid-column: span 2; }
  .ag-icon { font-size: 2rem; margin-bottom: .8rem; }
  .ag-label {
    font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace;
    font-size: .72rem; color: var(--muted); letter-spacing: .1em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
  }
  .ag-value {
    font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text);
    margin-top: .3rem;
  }

  /* ── SKILLS ── */
  #skills {
    padding: 8rem 4rem;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
    background: var(--bg2);
  }
  .skills-header { margin-bottom: 4rem; }
  .skills-grid {
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(280px, 1fr));
    gap: 2px;
  }
  .skill-group {
    background: var(--bg); border: 1px solid var(--border);
    padding: 2.2rem; transition: border-color .3s;
  }
  .skill-group:hover { border-color: var(--yellow); }
  .sg-title {
    font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace;
    font-size: .72rem; color: var(--yellow);
    letter-spacing: .15em; text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .6rem;
  }
  .sg-title::before {
    content: ''; display: inline-block;
    width: 24px; height: 1px; background: var(--yellow);
  }
  .skill-tags { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: .5rem; }
  .skill-tag {
    padding: .4rem .9rem;
    font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace;
    font-size: .72rem; font-weight: 500;
    border: 1px solid var(--border); color: var(--muted);
    transition: all .2s; letter-spacing: .05em;
  }
  .skill-tag:hover {
    border-color: var(--yellow); color: var(--yellow);
    background: rgba(255,210,0,.05);
  }

  /* ── PROJECTS ── */
  #projects {
    padding: 8rem 4rem;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  }
  .projects-header {
    display: flex; align-items: flex-end; justify-content: space-between;
    margin-bottom: 4rem;
  }
  .projects-grid {
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(350px, 1fr));
    gap: 2px;
  }
  .project-card {
    background: var(--card); border: 1px solid var(--border);
    padding: 2.5rem; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
    transition: border-color .3s, transform .3s;
    display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  }
  .project-card::before {
    content: ''; position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 2px;
    background: var(--yellow);
    transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left;
    transition: transform .4s;
  }
  .project-card:hover { border-color: var(--yellow); transform: translateY(-4px); }
  .project-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
  .project-num {
    font-family: 'Bebas Neue', sans-serif;
    font-size: 4rem; color: var(--border);
    line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 1rem;
    transition: color .3s;
  }
  .project-card:hover .project-num { color: rgba(255,210,0,.15); }
  .project-name {
    font-size: 1.3rem; font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--text); margin-bottom: .8rem;
  }
  .project-desc {
    font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace;
    font-size: .78rem; color: var(--muted);
    line-height: 1.7; flex: 1;
  }
  .project-tags { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: .4rem; margin-top: 1.5rem; }
  .project-tag {
    padding: .25rem .7rem;
    font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace;
    font-size: .65rem; background: rgba(255,210,0,.08);
    color: var(--yellow); border: 1px solid rgba(255,210,0,.2);
    letter-spacing: .05em;
  }
  .project-link {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .5rem;
    margin-top: 2rem; color: var(--yellow);
    font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace;
    font-size: .75rem; text-decoration: none;
    letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase;
    transition: gap .2s;
  }
  .project-link:hover { gap: .9rem; }
  .project-link svg { width: 14px; height: 14px; }

  /* ── FLAGSHIP SHOWCASE CARD (Waste2Worth) ── */
  .flagship-card {
    background: var(--card);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    padding: 3.2rem;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: border-color .3s, transform .3s;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
  }
  .flagship-card::before {
    content: ''; position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--yellow), #ffa200);
    transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left;
    transition: transform .4s;
  }
  .flagship-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--yellow);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
  }
  .flagship-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }

  .flagship-badge {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .5rem;
    padding: .35rem .9rem;
    font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace;
    font-size: .68rem; font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--yellow);
    background: rgba(255,210,0,.1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,210,0,.3);
    letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  }
  .flagship-header {
    display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: flex-start;
    flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  }
  .flagship-title {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.2rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--text);
    line-height: 1.1;
  }
  .flagship-tagline {
    font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace;
    font-size: .82rem; color: var(--yellow);
    margin-top: .4rem; letter-spacing: .04em;
  }
  .flagship-desc {
    font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace;
    color: var(--muted);
    font-size: .88rem; line-height: 1.8;
    max-width: 950px; margin-bottom: 2rem;
  }

  /* 6 Key feature cards grid inside Flagship */
  .flagship-features {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(310px, 1fr));
    gap: 1rem;
    margin: 2rem 0;
  }
  .feature-pill-card {
    background: var(--bg2);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    padding: 1.3rem 1.4rem;
    transition: all .25s ease;
    display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: space-between;
  }
  .feature-pill-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--yellow);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    background: var(--bg3);
  }
  .feature-pill-title {
    font-size: .88rem; font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text); margin-bottom: .6rem;
  }
  .feature-pill-desc {
    font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace;
    font-size: .73rem; color: var(--muted);
    line-height: 1.65; flex: 1;
  }
  .feature-pill-desc strong {
    color: var(--text);
  }
  .feature-pill-desc code {
    background: rgba(255,210,0,.1);
    color: var(--yellow);
    padding: .1rem .35rem;
    border-radius: 2px;
    font-size: .75rem;
  }
  .feature-pill-tags {
    display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: .35rem; margin-top: .9rem;
  }
  .feature-micro-tag {
    font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace;
    font-size: .62rem; padding: .18rem .5rem;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.04); color: #aaa;
    border: 1px solid #282828;
    letter-spacing: .04em;
  }

  .flagship-actions {
    display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; gap: 1.2rem;
    margin-top: 2rem; padding-top: 1.8rem;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  }

  /* ── CLIENT WORK ── */
  #client-work {
    padding: 8rem 4rem;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
    background: var(--bg2);
  }

  /* ── APPRECIATION ── */
  #appreciation {
    padding: 8rem 4rem;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
    background: var(--bg);
  }
  .appreciation-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(420px, 1fr));
    gap: 2rem;
  }
  .appreciation-card {
    background: var(--card);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    transition: border-color .3s, transform .3s;
  }
  .appreciation-card::before {
    content: ''; position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 3px;
    background: var(--yellow);
    transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left;
    transition: transform .4s;
    z-index: 2;
  }
  .appreciation-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--yellow);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
  }
  .appreciation-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }

  .appreciation-img-wrap {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 380px;
    background: #000;
    overflow: hidden;
    cursor: pointer;
  }
  .appreciation-img-wrap img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center top;
    transition: transform .5s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1);
    display: block;
  }
  .appreciation-card:hover .appreciation-img-wrap img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
  }
  .appreciation-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(10,10,10,.45);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity .3s ease;
  }
  .appreciation-img-wrap:hover .appreciation-overlay {
    opacity: 1;
  }
  .appreciation-zoom-btn {
    font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace;
    font-size: .75rem;
    color: #000;
    background: var(--yellow);
    padding: .55rem 1.3rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: .08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    transform: translateY(10px);
    transition: transform .3s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
  }
  .appreciation-img-wrap:hover .appreciation-zoom-btn {
    transform: translateY(0);
  }

  .appreciation-content {
    padding: 2.2rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex: 1;
  }
  .appreciation-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: .4rem;
    padding: .3rem .8rem;
    font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace;
    font-size: .65rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--yellow);
    background: rgba(255,210,0,.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,210,0,.25);
    letter-spacing: .1em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    align-self: flex-start;
    margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
  }
  .appreciation-card-title {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text);
    margin-bottom: .9rem;
    line-height: 1.35;
  }
  .appreciation-card-desc {
    font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace;
    font-size: .78rem;
    color: var(--muted);
    line-height: 1.75;
    margin-bottom: 1.8rem;
    flex: 1;
  }
  .appreciation-card-desc strong {
    color: var(--text);
  }
  .appreciation-meta {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: .8rem;
    padding-top: 1.4rem;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  }
  .meta-item {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: .2rem;
  }
  .meta-label {
    font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace;
    font-size: .62rem;
    color: var(--muted);
    letter-spacing: .12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
  }
  .meta-val {
    font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace;
    font-size: .75rem;
    color: var(--yellow);
    font-weight: 500;
  }

  /* LIGHTBOX MODAL */
  .lightbox-modal {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(0,0,0,.92);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    z-index: 10000;
    display: none;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 2rem;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity .3s ease;
  }
  .lightbox-modal.active {
    display: flex;
    opacity: 1;
  }
  .lightbox-content {
    position: relative;
    max-width: 90vw;
    max-height: 90vh;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
  }
  .lightbox-img {
    max-width: 100%;
    max-height: 75vh;
    object-fit: contain;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,.8);
  }
  .lightbox-caption {
    font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace;
    font-size: .82rem;
    color: var(--text);
    margin-top: 1.2rem;
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 750px;
    line-height: 1.6;
  }
  .lightbox-close {
    position: absolute;
    top: -2.8rem;
    right: 0;
    font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace;
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    color: var(--yellow);
    background: none;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    line-height: 1;
    padding: .2rem;
    transition: transform .2s;
  }
  .lightbox-close:hover {
    transform: scale(1.2);
  }

  /* ── GITHUB ── */
  #github {
    padding: 8rem 4rem;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
    background: var(--bg2);
    text-align: center;
  }
  .github-inner { max-width: 700px; margin: 0 auto; }
  .github-icon {
    width: 72px; height: 72px;
    background: var(--card); border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    margin: 0 auto 2rem;
    transition: border-color .3s;
  }
  .github-icon:hover { border-color: var(--yellow); }
  .github-icon svg { width: 36px; height: 36px; fill: var(--text); }
  .github-title {
    font-family: 'Bebas Neue', sans-serif;
    font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 5rem);
    letter-spacing: 2px; margin-bottom: 1rem;
  }
  .github-desc {
    color: var(--muted); font-size: .95rem;
    line-height: 1.75; margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  }
  .github-url {
    font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace;
    font-size: .8rem; color: var(--muted);
    display: block; margin-bottom: 2rem; letter-spacing: .08em;
  }

  /* ── CONTACT ── */
  #contact {
    padding: 8rem 4rem;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  }
  .contact-grid {
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 6rem;
    align-items: start;
  }
  .contact-left .section-title { font-size: clamp(3rem, 7vw, 6rem); }
  .contact-left p {
    color: var(--muted); font-size: .95rem; line-height: 1.75;
    margin-top: 1.5rem; max-width: 420px;
  }
  .contact-info { margin-top: 3rem; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1rem; }
  .contact-item {
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1rem;
    padding: 1.2rem 1.5rem;
    background: var(--bg2); border: 1px solid var(--border);
    text-decoration: none; color: var(--text);
    transition: border-color .3s, color .3s;
    font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace; font-size: .82rem;
  }
  .contact-item:hover { border-color: var(--yellow); color: var(--yellow); }
  .contact-item-label {
    font-size: .65rem; color: var(--muted);
    letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: .15rem;
  }
  /* FORM */
  .contact-form { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1rem; }
  .form-group { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: .5rem; }
  .form-label {
    font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace;
    font-size: .68rem; color: var(--muted);
    letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase;
  }
  .form-input, .form-textarea {
    background: var(--bg2); border: 1px solid var(--border);
    color: var(--text); padding: .9rem 1.2rem;
    font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif; font-size: .9rem;
    outline: none; transition: border-color .2s; resize: none;
    cursor: none;
  }
  .form-input:focus, .form-textarea:focus { border-color: var(--yellow); }
  .form-textarea { min-height: 120px; }
  .form-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 1rem; }

  /* ── FOOTER ── */
  footer {
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
    padding: 2rem 4rem;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
    font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace;
    font-size: .7rem; color: var(--muted);
    background: var(--bg);
  }
  footer a { color: var(--muted); text-decoration: none; transition: color .2s; }
  footer a:hover { color: var(--yellow); }

  /* REVEAL ANIMATIONS */
  .reveal {
    opacity: 0; transform: translateY(30px);
    transition: opacity .7s ease, transform .7s ease;
  }
  .reveal.visible { opacity: 1; transform: none; }

  @keyframes fadeUp {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(24px); }
    to { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
  }
  @keyframes fadeIn {
    from { opacity: 0; }
    to { opacity: 1; }
  }
  @keyframes pulse {
    0%, 100% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 1; }
    50% { transform: scale(1.15); opacity: .5; }
  }
  @keyframes scrollLine {
    0% { left: -100%; }
    50% { left: 0; }
    100% { left: 100%; }
  }
  @keyframes spin {
    to { transform: rotate(360deg); }
  }

  /* ── RESPONSIVE ── */
  @media (max-width: 900px) {
    nav { padding: 1.2rem 2rem; }
    .nav-links { display: none; }
    #home, #about, #skills, #projects, #client-work, #appreciation, #github, #contact, footer {
      padding-left: 2rem; padding-right: 2rem;
    }
    .flagship-card { padding: 2rem 1.4rem; }
    .flagship-features { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .appreciation-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .appreciation-img-wrap { height: 260px; }
    #about, .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 3rem; }

    /* Show photo on mobile, but smaller, centered below hero text */
    .hero-deco {
      display: flex;
      position: relative;
      right: auto; top: auto; transform: none;
      width: 180px; height: 180px;
      margin: 2rem auto 0;
    }

    /* Stack hero content + photo vertically */
    #home {
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      align-items: center;
      text-align: center;
      padding-top: 0;
    }
    .hero-content {
      align-items: center;
      padding-top: 7rem;
      max-width: 100%;
    }
    .hero-cta { justify-content: center; }

    .projects-header { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 1rem; }
    .about-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
    .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  }

  @media (max-width: 480px) {
    .hero-deco {
      width: 140px; height: 140px;
    }
  }