#about {
    min-height: 100vh;
    height: 100vh;
    scroll-snap-align: start;
    scroll-snap-stop: always;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center; /* center block vertically to avoid appearing too low */
    padding-top: 0;
    padding-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Fresh subtle visuals for About: soft radial grid dots with vignette */

#about::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 100%, rgba(0,0,0,0.28) 0%, transparent 60%);
    opacity: 0.25;
    z-index: -1;
}

.about-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.5fr auto 1fr; /* left, divider, right */
    gap: var(--spacing-xl);
    align-items: start;
    margin-top: 0;
}

.about-left {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--spacing-sm);
    align-content: start;
}

.about-paragraph.card {
    background: var(--color-3-4-mid);
    border: 1px solid var(--accent-dim);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 0.7rem 1rem;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
    color: var(--fg-secondary);
}

.about-paragraph.card p {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

/* alternating offset */
.about-left .p-offset { transform: none; }
/* patterned alternating offsets for paragraph cards */
.about-left .about-paragraph { transform: translateX(0); transition: transform var(--t-fast); }
.about-left > .about-paragraph:nth-child(2) { transform: translateX(-8px); }
.about-left > .about-paragraph:nth-child(3) { transform: translateX(8px); }
.about-left > .about-paragraph:nth-child(4) { transform: translateX(-8px); }
.about-left > .about-paragraph:nth-child(5) { transform: translateX(8px); }

.about-divider {
    width: 2px;
    background: var(--accent-primary);
    opacity: 0.7;
    border-radius: 2px;
    align-self: center;
    height: 90%; /* shorter than full page to avoid looking odd */
}

.about-right {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-rows: auto auto auto 1fr;
    gap: var(--spacing-lg);
    align-content: start;
}

.stack-cards {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(1, minmax(0, 1fr));
    gap: var(--spacing-sm);
}

.stack-card {
    background: hsla(0,0%,0%,0.06);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 0.55rem 0.9rem;
}

.stack-card h4 {
    margin: 0 0 0.1rem 0;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--accent-primary);
}

.stack-items { font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--color-5); }

.chip-groups { margin-top: var(--spacing-xs); text-align: center; }

.chips { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; gap: 0.3rem; }
.chip {
    background: var(--bg-primary);
    color: var(--accent-primary);
    border: 1.2px solid var(--accent-dim);
    border-radius: 18px;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    padding: 0.3rem 0.8rem;
}

.experience { margin-top: var(--spacing-xs); }
.experience h4 { margin: 0 0 0.2rem 0; font-size: 1.4rem; color: var(--accent-primary); text-align: center; }
.exp { margin: 0.3rem 0 0; font-size: 1.1rem; color: var(--fg-secondary); text-align: center; }
.exp.past { opacity: 0.5; }
.exp.current { opacity: 0.9; }

.about-section-title {
    margin: 0 0 0.3 0;
    color: var(--color-1);
    font-size: 1.9rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}

/* responsive tweaks */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .about-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .about-divider { display: none; }
    .about-left .p-offset { transform: none;}
    .about-grid { transform: none; }
}
/*
 * WEBSITE COLOR PALETTE REFERENCE
 * ================================
 * This website uses a 5-color dark-with-accent theme:
 * 
 * --color-1: #F4DFC8 (Light cream/neutral) - Main text and highlights
 * --color-2: #CE1212 (Primary accent red) - Main accent color for interactive elements
 * --color-3: #3a3a3a (Medium gray) - Card backgrounds and secondary surfaces
 * --color-4: #232323 (Dark background) - Main page background
 * --color-5: #1a1a1a (Darkest background) - Deepest elements and shadows
 * 
 * To modify the color scheme, update the 5 color variables below.
 * All other colors are derived from these base colors for consistency.
 */

:root {
    /* 5-Color Palette System - Dark with Accent Theme */
    --color-1: #1a1d21;   /* Light cream/neutral - text & highlights */
    --color-2:  #e46525;   /* Primary accent red - main accent */
    --color-3: #cfc5b0;   /* Medium gray - card backgrounds */
    --color-4: #bcb5a7;   /* Dark background - main background */    --color-5: #232323;   /* Darkest background - deeper elements */
    /* Mid-tone between color-3 and color-4 for subtle square backgrounds */
    --color-3-4-mid: #cfc5b0;
    
    /* Logo-specific colors */
    --logo-j-color: #ffffff;     /* White for J in logo */
    --logo-s-color: #1a1d21;     /* Dark for S in logo */
    
    --logo-primary: var(--color-1);
    --logo-secondary: var(--color-1);
    /* Semantic color mapping using only the 5-color system */
    --bg-primary: var(--color-4);      /* Main background */
    --bg-secondary: var(--color-5);    /* Darker background areas */
    --bg-panel: var(--color-3);        /* Card backgrounds */
    --fg-primary: var(--color-1);      /* Main text */
    --fg-secondary: #171212;  /* Secondary text - derived from color-1 */
    --accent-primary: var(--color-2);  /* Main accent */
    --accent-secondary:  #fa8347;  /* Lighter accent variant - derived from color-2 */
    --accent-dim: #a34212;  /* Dimmed accent - derived from color-2 */
    --accent-hover: #b76a44;  /* Hover accent - derived from color-2 */
    
    /* Design system variables */
    --radius-sm: 4px;
    --radius-md: 12px;
    --radius-lg: 20px;
    --radius-xl: 25px;
    --max-width: min(1200px, 95vw);
    --max-width-text: min(980px, 92vw);
    --spacing-xs: 0.25rem;
    --spacing-sm: 0.5rem;
    --spacing-md: 0.8rem;
    --spacing-lg: 2rem;
    --spacing-xl: 4rem;
    --ease: cubic-bezier(.4, 0, .2, 1);
    --ease-bounce: cubic-bezier(0.68, -0.55, 0.265, 1.55);
    --t-fast: 160ms var(--ease);
    --t-medium: 300ms var(--ease);
    --t-slow: 600ms var(--ease);
    
    /* Typography */
    --font-primary: "Quicksand", sans-serif;
    --font-mono: 'Fira Code', monospace;
    --font-size-xs: 0.7rem;
    --font-size-sm: 0.9rem;
    --font-size-base: 1rem;
    --font-size-lg: 1.2rem;
    --font-size-xl: 1.5rem;
    --font-size-2xl: 2rem;
    --font-size-3xl: 2.5rem;
    
    /* Mobile-first responsive variables */
    --mobile-padding: 0.75rem;
    --mobile-gap: 0.5rem;
    --tablet-padding: 1rem;
    --tablet-gap: 0.75rem;
    
    /* Touch target sizes */
    --touch-target-min: 44px;
    
    /* Breakpoint-specific font scaling */
    --font-scale-mobile: 0.9;
    --font-scale-tablet: 0.95;
}

html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    scroll-snap-type: y mandatory;
    height: 100%;
    font-size: 16px; /* Base font size */
}

/* Enhanced responsive base font scaling */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
    html {
        font-size: 15px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    html {
        font-size: 14px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    html {
        font-size: 12px;
    }
    
    :root {
        --max-width: 100%;
        --max-width-text: 95vw;
        --spacing-xs: 0.15rem;
        --spacing-sm: 0.3rem;
        --spacing-md: 0.6rem;
        --spacing-lg: 1.2rem;
        --spacing-xl: 2.5rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    html {
        font-size: 11px;
    }
    
    :root {
        --spacing-xs: 0.1rem;
        --spacing-sm: 0.2rem;
        --spacing-md: 0.4rem;
        --spacing-lg: 0.8rem;
        --spacing-xl: 2rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 320px) {
    html {
        font-size: 10px;
    }
}

body {
    margin: 0;
    font-family: var(--font-primary);
    background: var(--bg-primary);
    color: var(--fg-primary);
    line-height: 1.55;
    letter-spacing: -.015em;
    overflow-x: hidden;
    height: 100%;
    font-size: var(--font-size-base);
}

/* Minimal footer credits styling (desktop + mobile) */
footer {
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 0.6rem 0.8rem;
}
.credits {
    color: var(--fg-secondary);
    opacity: 0.65;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
}
.credits a { color: var(--fg-secondary); text-decoration: underline; }
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .credits { font-size: 0.85rem; opacity: 0.8; }
}

a {
    color: var(--accent-primary);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: var(--t-fast);
}

a:hover {
    opacity: .86
}

code,
pre {
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
}

.container {
    width: var(--max-width-text);
    margin-inline: auto;
    padding-inline: var(--spacing-md);
}

/* Responsive container */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .container {
        padding-inline: var(--spacing-sm);
    }
}

.btn {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: var(--spacing-sm) var(--spacing-lg);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    background: var(--accent-primary);
    color: var(--color-1);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--t-medium);
    text-align: center;
    font-family: var(--font-primary);
}

.btn-primary {
    background: var(--accent-primary);
    border: none;
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
    padding: var(--spacing-sm) var(--spacing-lg);
}

.btn-secondary {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--accent-primary);
    border: 2px solid var(--accent-primary);
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
    padding: var(--spacing-sm) var(--spacing-lg);
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
    background: var(--accent-primary);
    color: var(--color-1);
}

.btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px var(--accent-dim);
    background: var(--accent-secondary);
}

/* Responsive button sizing */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .btn {
        padding: var(--spacing-xs) var(--spacing-sm);
        font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
        min-height: 36px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .btn {
        padding: var(--spacing-xs) var(--spacing-sm);
        font-size: 0.7rem;
        min-height: 32px;
    }
}

header {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    z-index: 1000;
    padding: var(--spacing-lg);
    background: transparent;
    transition: var(--t-fast);
}

/* Responsive header */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    header {
        padding: var(--spacing-md);
    }
}

.simple-nav {
    width: auto;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
}

.simple-nav .logo-container {
    position: relative;
    width: 100px;
    height: 100px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    background: transparent;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px var(--accent-dim), 0 0 15px var(--accent-dim);
    transition: var(--t-medium);
    overflow: hidden;
    cursor: pointer;
    border: 1px solid var(--accent-primary);
}

/* Responsive logo */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .simple-nav .logo-container {
        width: 60px;
        height: 60px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .simple-nav .logo-container {
        width: 50px;
        height: 50px;
    }
}

.simple-nav .logo-container::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(25deg, transparent, var(--accent-dim), transparent);
    transform: translateX(-150%);
    transition: transform var(--t-medium);
}

.simple-nav .logo-container:hover::before {
    transform: translateX(100%);
}

.simple-nav .logo-container:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px) rotate(2deg) scale(1.05);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px var(--accent-primary), 0 0 30px var(--accent-dim);
    border-color: var(--accent-primary);
}

/* Logo and JS text inside container */
.logo {
    width: 115px;
    height: 115px;
    object-fit: fill;
    transition: var(--t-fast);
}

/* Responsive logo sizing */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .logo {
        width: 45px;
        height: 45px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .logo {
        width: 35px;
        height: 35px;
    }
}

.js-text {
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 28px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    opacity: 0.9;
    transition: var(--t-fast);
    text-shadow: 0 1px 3px var(--bg-secondary);
    margin-top: -30px;
}

/* Responsive JS text */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .js-text {
        font-size: 14px;
        margin-top: -10px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .js-text {
        font-size: 12px;
        margin-top: -8px;
    }
}

.js-text .j {
    color: var(--color-1);
}

.js-text .s {
    color: var(--accent-primary);
}

/* Scroll Progress Indicator */
/* Sidebar navigation (right side) */
.sidebar-nav {
    position: fixed;
    left: 1.4rem;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    z-index: 600;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: var(--spacing-xs);
    opacity: 0.8; /* slightly subdued overall */
    mix-blend-mode: normal; /* prevent background blending */
}

/* Minimal brand above sidebar */
.sidebar-brand {
    position: fixed;
    left: 1rem;
    top: calc(95%);
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    z-index: 601;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 2.5px;
    pointer-events: none;
}


.sidebar-brand .brand-line {
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.15em;
    line-height: 1;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    opacity: 1;
    display: flex;
    gap: 6px;
}

.sidebar-brand .j { color: #000; }
.sidebar-brand .s { color: var(--accent-primary); }

.sidebar-brand .ch {
    display: inline-block;
    animation: ripple 3.2s ease-in-out infinite;
    animation-delay: calc(var(--i) * 120ms);
}

@keyframes ripple {
    0%, 80%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); opacity: 0.85; }
    40% { transform: translateY(-1px); opacity: 1; }
}

.sidebar-icons {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.1rem;
    padding: 0;
    z-index: 1; /* ensure icons + labels sit above progress line */
}

/* Wrapper for each icon + label */
.side-item {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0;
    position: relative;
}

/* Text label under each sidebar icon */
.side-label {
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    line-height: 1;
    color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6); /* semi-transparent black */
    user-select: none;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 3; /* above circle and progress line */
    margin-top: 8px; /* sit beneath the circle */
    pointer-events: none; /* clicks pass through to the button */
}

/* vertical indicator track and fill */
.sidebar-nav::before,
.sidebar-nav::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 30px; /* align line with icon center (half of 52px) */
    width: 3px;
    top: 0;
    bottom: 0; /* end at last icon */
    border-radius: 2px;
    z-index: 0; /* place line behind the icons and labels */
}

.sidebar-nav::before { background: var(--color-3); opacity: 1; }

.sidebar-nav::after {
    background: var(--accent-primary);
    transform-origin: top;
    transform: translateX(-50%) scaleY(var(--lineFill, 0));
}

/* Slight opacity on components to reduce dominance */
.side-dot { opacity: 0.9; }
.side-dot .icon { opacity: 0.9; }
.sidebar-copy { opacity: 0.7; }

.side-dot {
    position: relative;
    width: 60px; /* slightly smaller circle */
    height: 60px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 3px solid var(--color-3);
    background: var(--color-3); /* match the track color so background doesn't show through */
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: none;
    z-index: 1; /* keep dots above the line */
}

.side-dot .icon {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    color: var(--color-1);
    font-size: 44px;
}

/* Remove vertical progress track entirely */
.sidebar-nav::before,
.sidebar-nav::after {
    display: none !important;
    content: none !important;
}

.side-dot .fill {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: var(--accent-primary);
    transform-origin: bottom;
    transform: scaleY(0);
    transition: transform var(--t-medium);
    z-index: 1;
}

.side-dot.active {
    border-color: var(--accent-primary);
}

.side-dot.active .fill {
    transform: scaleY(1);
}

.side-dot.active .icon {
    color: var(--color-1);
}

/* Persistently filled state for icons representing progress */
.side-dot.filled { border-color: var(--accent-primary); }
.side-dot.filled .fill { transform: scaleY(1); }
.side-dot.filled .icon { color: var(--color-1); }

@media(max-width:768px) {
    .sidebar-nav { display: none; }
}

.sidebar-copy {
    position: fixed;
    left: calc(var(--spacing-md) - 2px);
    bottom: 1%;
    color: var(--fg-secondary);
    opacity: 0.7;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 2px;
}

.sidebar-copy .c { line-height: 1; }
.sidebar-copy .n { line-height: 1; padding-left: 4px; }

.logo-text {
    font-family: 'Fira Code', monospace;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 15px;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
    margin-top: 0.9px;
    text-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.8);
}

.logo-j {
    color: black;
    font-size: 1.9rem;
}

.logo-s {
    color: var(--logo-s-color);
    font-size: 1.9rem;
}

/* USF Theme Colors using main palette */
.skill-tag.usf-theme {
    background: rgba(0, 103, 71);
    color: #CFC493;
    border: 1px solid #CFC493;
    font-weight: 500;;
}

.skill-tag.usf-theme:hover {
    background: rgba(0, 103, 71, 0.2);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.hero-compact {
    padding: 0;
    justify-content: center;
    min-height: 100vh;
    height: 100vh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    scroll-snap-align: start;
    scroll-snap-stop: always;
    /* Enhanced scroll snap support */
    -webkit-scroll-snap-align: start;
    -ms-scroll-snap-align: start;
}

/* New Home hero (text-only) */
.hero {
    position: relative;
    min-height: 100vh;
    height: 100vh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    scroll-snap-align: start;
    scroll-snap-stop: always;
}


.hero-inner {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    text-align: center;
    padding-inline: var(--spacing-lg);
}

.hero-logo {
    width: 125px;
    height: 125px;
    display: block;
    margin: 0 auto -0.5rem auto;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.25));
}

.home-title {
    font-size: clamp(3.4rem, 8vw, 5.6rem);
    line-height: 1.4;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin: 0 0 0.6rem 0;
    display: inline-block;
}

.home-title span { color: var(--accent-primary); }

.accent-line {
    display: inline-block;
    vertical-align: middle;
    width: 56px;
    height: 7px;
    background: var(--accent-primary);
    margin-right: 16px;
    border-radius: 4px;
}

.home-sub {
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 5vw, 2.4rem);
    color: var(--fg-secondary);
    margin: 0 0 1.1rem 0;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.hero-blurb {
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto 1.6rem auto;
    color: var(--fg-secondary);
    font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 2vw, 1.3rem);
    padding: 0.85rem 1.1rem;
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: hsla(0, 0.00%, 0.00%, 0.06);
    box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
}

.btn-cta {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    border: 2px solid var(--accent-primary);
    color: var(--color-1);
    padding: 0.3rem 1.4rem 0.3rem 1.2rem;
    border-radius: 40px;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 700;
    transition: var(--t-medium);
}

.btn-cta .icon-circle {
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--accent-primary);
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
}

.btn-cta:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 6px 18px var(--accent-dim); }

/* About section as second full-screen panel for now */
#about {
    min-height: 90vh;
    height: 90vh;
    scroll-snap-align: start;
    scroll-snap-stop: always;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.about-layout {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: var(--spacing-lg);
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .about-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

.hero-layout {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr;
    gap: var(--spacing-lg);
    max-width: 1100px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    width: 100%;
}

/* Responsive hero layout */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .hero-layout {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        gap: var(--spacing-md);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .hero-layout {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: var(--spacing-lg);
        max-width: 600px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .hero-layout {
        gap: var(--spacing-md);
    }
}

.hero-content {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: var(--spacing-lg);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-lg);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 5;
}

/* Responsive hero content */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .hero-content {
        flex-direction: row;
        align-items: flex-start;
        text-align: left;
        gap: var(--spacing-md);
    }
    
    .hero-text {
        flex: 1;
    }
    
    .hero-photo {
        flex-shrink: 0;
    }
}

.hero-text {
    flex: 1;
}

.hero-photo {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
    pointer-events: auto;
    width: 158px;
    height: 158px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid var(--accent-primary);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 10px var(--accent-dim);
    transition: var(--t-medium);
    cursor: pointer;
}

/* Responsive photo sizing */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .hero-photo {
        width: 110px;
        height: 110px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .hero-photo {
        width: 90px;
        height: 90px;
    }
}

.hero-photo:hover {
    box-shadow: 0px 5px 20px var(--accent-dim);
    transform: scale(1.05);
    z-index: 0;
}

.profile-photo {
    width: 185px;
    height: 185px;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center 20%;
    transition: var(--t-fast);
    position: relative;
    left: 50%;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
}

.profile-photo:hover {
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.1);
}

.hero-left {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: var(--spacing-lg);
}

.hero-right {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: var(--spacing-sm);
}

/* Responsive hero sections */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .hero-left,
    .hero-right {
        gap: var(--spacing-md);
    }
}

.hero-cta-section {
    margin-top: var(--spacing-sm);
    text-align: center;
}

.hero-cta {
    display: flex;
    gap: var(--spacing-sm);
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.hero-card {
    background: var(--bg-panel);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: var(--spacing-lg);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px var(--bg-secondary);
    transition: var(--t-medium);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Responsive card padding */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .hero-card {
        padding: var(--spacing-sm);
    }
    
    .main-card {
        padding: var(--spacing-sm);
    }
    
    .contact-card {
        padding: var(--spacing-xs);
        min-height: 200px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .hero-card {
        padding: var(--spacing-xs);
    }
    
    .main-card {
        padding: var(--spacing-xs);
    }
    
    .contact-card {
        padding: var(--spacing-xs);
        min-height: 180px;
    }
}

.hero-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: var(--accent-dim);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity var(--t-fast);
}

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

.hero-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 0 var(--accent-dim);
}

.main-card {
    border: 1px solid var(--accent-dim);
    padding: 1.8rem;
    /* Use the mid-tone color for distinct yet cohesive look */
    background: var(--color-3-4-mid);
}

.about-card {
    border: 1px solid rgba(244, 223, 200, 0.1);
    max-width: 500px;
    padding: var(--spacing-lg);
    opacity: 0.8;
}

.about-card h3 {
    color: var(--accent-primary);
    font-size: var(--font-size-base);
    margin: 0 0 var(--spacing-sm) 0;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.about-card p {
    color: var(--fg-secondary);
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin: 0;
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
}

.contact-card {
    border: 1px solid var(--accent-dim);
    height: fit-content;
    min-height: 320px;
    margin-top: 8rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: var(--spacing-lg);
    /* Use the mid-tone color for distinct yet cohesive look */
    background: var(--color-3-4-mid);
}

.contact-card h3 {
    color: var(--accent-primary);
    font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 3.2vw, 2rem);
    margin: 0 0 0 0;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.contact-card p {
    color: var(--fg-secondary);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin: 0 0 0 0;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
}

.contact-form {
    margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
}

.form-row {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.form-input {
    flex: 1;
    background: var(--bg-page);
    border: 1px solid var(--fg-secondary);
    border-radius: 6px;
    padding: 0.6rem 0.8rem;
    color: var(--fg-primary);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-family: inherit;
    transition: var(--t-fast);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
    pointer-events: auto;
}

.form-input:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--accent-primary);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px var(--accent-dim);
}

.form-input::placeholder {
    color: var(--fg-secondary);
}

.form-content-row {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    align-items: flex-start;
}

.form-textarea {
    flex: 1;
    background: var(--bg-page);
    border: 1px solid var(--fg-secondary);
    border-radius: 6px;
    padding: 0.6rem 0.8rem;
    color: var(--fg-primary);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-family: inherit;
    resize: vertical;
    min-height: 90px;
    max-height: 160px;
    transition: var(--t-fast);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
    pointer-events: auto;
}

.form-textarea:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--accent-primary);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px var(--accent-dim);
}

.form-textarea::placeholder {
    color: var(--fg-secondary);
}

.contact-card .contact-btn {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--fg-secondary);
    border: 1px solid var(--fg-secondary);
    font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
    padding: var(--spacing-xs) var(--spacing-sm);
    transition: var(--t-fast);
    cursor: pointer;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}

.contact-card .contact-btn:hover {
    background: var(--fg-secondary);
    color: var(--bg-panel);
    transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.socials-text {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    color: var(--fg-secondary);
    margin: 0.5rem 0 0.3rem 0 !important;
    text-align: center;
}

.contact-card .socials {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    margin-top: auto;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
}

.contact-card .socials i {
    color: var(--fg-secondary);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--t-fast);
    padding: 0.3rem;
    border-radius: 8px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
    pointer-events: auto;
}

.contact-card .socials i:hover {
    color: var(--accent-primary);
    background: var(--accent-dim);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Inline divider and email next to socials on contact card */
.socials-inline-divider {
    display: inline-block;
    width: 12px;
    height: 12px;
    background: var(--accent-primary);
    border-radius: 2px;
    transform: rotate(45deg);
    align-self: center;
    margin: 0 8px 0 10px;
}

.socials-email {
    color: var(--accent-primary);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    align-self: center;
    background: hsla(0, 0%, 0%, 0.06);
    padding: 0.18rem 0.5rem;
    border-radius: 10px;
    box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
}

.contact-card .socials i.fa-linkedin:hover {
    color: var(--accent-primary);
}

.contact-card .socials i.fa-github:hover {
    color: var(--fg-primary);
}

.contact-card .socials i.fa-youtube:hover {
    color: var(--accent-primary);
}

.contact-card .socials i.fa-instagram:hover {
    color: var(--accent-primary);
}

.about-card {
    border: 1px solid rgba(244, 223, 200, 0.1);
    max-width: 500px;
    padding: 1.2rem;
}

.about-card h3 {
    color: var(--accent-primary);
    font-size: 1rem;
    margin: 0 0 0.6rem 0;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.about-card p {
    color: var(--fg-secondary);
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.hero-title {
    font-size: clamp(var(--font-size-xl), 6vw, var(--font-size-3xl));
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin: 0 0 1rem 1rem;
}

.hero-title span {
    color: var(--accent-primary);
}

.hero-sub {
    color: var(--fg-secondary);
    font-size: clamp(var(--font-size-lg), 1.5vw, var(--font-size-base));
    margin: 0 0 2.7rem 0.5rem;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.hero-sub .highlight {
    color: var(--color-1);
    font-weight: 600;
    background: var(--accent-primary);
    padding: 0.2em 0.3em;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
}

.skill-tag {
    background: var(--accent-dim);
    color: var(--color-1);
    padding: var(--spacing-xs) var(--spacing-sm);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
    font-weight: 500;
    border: 0.8px solid var(--accent-primary);
    transition: var(--t-medium);
    display: inline-block;
}

.skill-tag:hover {
    background: var(--accent-primary);
    color: var(--color-1);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Responsive skill tags */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .skill-tag {
        font-size: 0.6rem;
        padding: 0.2rem 0.4rem;
    }
}

.hero-job {
    margin: -0.5rem 0 0.6rem 0;
}

.job-title {
    background: var(--bg-primary);
    color: var(--fg-secondary);
    padding: var(--spacing-xs) var(--spacing-sm);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
    font-weight: 500;
    border: 1px solid var(--fg-secondary);
    display: inline-block;
    transition: var(--t-fast);
    opacity: 0.8;
}

.job-title:hover {
    background: var(--fg-secondary);
    color: var(--bg-primary);
    transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.hero-skills {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
}

.skill-tag {
    background: var(--color-3-4-mid);
    color: var(--accent-primary);
    padding: 0.4rem 0.4rem;
    border-radius: 14px;
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    border: 2px solid var(--accent-dim);
    transition: var(--t-fast);
}

.skill-tag:hover {
    background: var(--accent-secondary);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.hero-cta {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.8rem;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.btn-primary {
    background: var(--accent-primary);
    border: none;
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
    padding: var(--spacing-sm) var(--spacing-lg);
}

.btn-secondary {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--accent-primary);
    border: 2px solid var(--accent-primary);
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
    padding: var(--spacing-sm) var(--spacing-lg);
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
    background: var(--accent-primary);
    color: var(--color-1);
}

#about {
    padding: 4rem 0 4rem; /* balanced vertical padding */
    margin-top: 0;
}

.about-inner {
    max-width: 710px;
    margin-inline: auto;
    text-align: center
}

/* Projects title hidden by default */
.projects-title-hidden {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(-20px);
    transition: all 0.6s ease;
    margin-top: 3rem;
}

.projects-title-visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Section separator */
#projects::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 60%;
    height: 1px;
    background: var(--accent-dim);
    margin-top: -1px;
}

#projects {
    padding: var(--spacing-xl) 0 var(--spacing-sm);
    margin-top: 0;
    min-height: 100vh;
    height: 100vh;
    position: relative;
    scroll-snap-align: start;
    scroll-snap-stop: always;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    overflow: hidden;
    /* Enhanced scroll snap support */
    -webkit-scroll-snap-align: start;
    -ms-scroll-snap-align: start;
}

/* Subtle decorative background for Projects */
#projects::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: -14%; /* extend beyond so origin is off-screen */
    pointer-events: none;
    background:
      linear-gradient(66deg, transparent 94%, rgba(0,0,0,0.15) 94.1%, transparent 94.2%),
      linear-gradient(66deg, var(--accent) 0%, var(--accent) 7%, transparent 7%),
      repeating-linear-gradient(45deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.018) 0 1px, transparent 1px 22px),
      repeating-linear-gradient(-45deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.012) 0 1px, transparent 1px 26px);
    opacity: 0.085;
    z-index: -1;
    -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(160% 140% at 90% -5%, rgba(0,0,0,1) 60%, rgba(0,0,0,0) 100%);
            mask-image: radial-gradient(160% 140% at 90% -5%, rgba(0,0,0,1) 60%, rgba(0,0,0,0) 100%);
}

/* Ensure projects content sits above decorative background */
#projects .project-grid, #projects h2 { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

/* Crisp dark divider and wedge on About section (right side), subtle lines */
#about::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: -14%;
    pointer-events: none;
    background:
      linear-gradient(254deg, transparent 90.5%, rgba(0,0,0,0.9) 90.8%, transparent 91.1%),
      linear-gradient(254deg, var(--accent-dim) 0%, var(--accent-dim) 9%, transparent 9%),
      repeating-linear-gradient(-45deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.016) 0 1px, transparent 1px 24px),
      repeating-linear-gradient(45deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.01) 0 1px, transparent 1px 28px);
    opacity: 0.085;
    z-index: -1;
    -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(150% 130% at 110% 10%, rgba(0,0,0,1) 65%, rgba(0,0,0,0) 100%);
            mask-image: radial-gradient(150% 130% at 110% 10%, rgba(0,0,0,1) 65%, rgba(0,0,0,0) 100%);
}

/* Contact section mirrors full-screen panels */
#contact {
    min-height: 100vh;
    height: 100vh;
    scroll-snap-align: start;
    scroll-snap-stop: always;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start; /* top align content */
    padding-top: var(--spacing-xl);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Subtle decorative background for Contact */
#contact::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: -12%; /* originate from off-screen */
    pointer-events: none;
    background:
      linear-gradient(196deg, transparent 90.5%, rgba(0,0,0,0.9) 90.8%, transparent 91.1%),
      linear-gradient(196deg, var(--accent-dim) 0%, var(--accent-dim) 9%, transparent 9%),
      repeating-linear-gradient(-45deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.016) 0 1px, transparent 1px 24px),
      repeating-linear-gradient(45deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.01) 0 1px, transparent 1px 28px);
    opacity: 0.075;
    z-index: -1;
    -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(170% 150% at -10% 110%, rgba(0,0,0,1) 60%, rgba(0,0,0,0) 100%);
            mask-image: radial-gradient(170% 150% at -10% 110%, rgba(0,0,0,1) 60%, rgba(0,0,0,0) 100%);
}

/* Make contact page container fill height so we can push divider/text to bottom */
#contact .container {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    min-height: calc(100vh - var(--spacing-xl));
}

/* Divider and thanks below the contact card */
.contact-divider {
    width: 70%;
    height: 2px;
    margin: auto auto -10rem; /* sit near bottom above thanks */
    background: var(--accent-primary);
    border-radius: 2px;
}

.contact-thanks-text {
    text-align: center;
    opacity: 0.35;
    font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 4.5vw, 1.6rem);
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #000;
    margin: auto 0 var(--spacing-lg) 0; /* push toward bottom */
}

/* Responsive projects section */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    #projects {
        padding: var(--spacing-sm) 0 var(--spacing-xs);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    #projects {
        padding: var(--spacing-xs) 0;
    }
}

#projects::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 60%;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--accent-dim), transparent);
    margin-top: -1px;
}

#projects h2 {
    font-size: clamp(var(--font-size-lg), 3vw, var(--font-size-2xl));
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
    margin-top: var(--spacing-md);
    text-align: center;
    color: var(--fg-primary);
}

.project-grid {
    display: grid;
    gap: var(--spacing-md);
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
    margin-top: var(--spacing-md);
    flex: 1;
    align-content: start;
}

/* Responsive project grid */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .project-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));
        gap: var(--spacing-xs);
        margin-top: var(--spacing-xs);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .project-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: var(--spacing-xs);
        margin-top: var(--spacing-xs);
    }
}

.card {
    background: var(--bg-panel);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: var(--spacing-lg) var(--spacing-md) var(--spacing-md);
    box-shadow: 0 0px 1px var(--bg-secondary);
    transition: var(--t-medium);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: var(--spacing-sm);
    border: 1px solid var(--accent-dim);
}

/* Responsive card padding */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .card {
        padding: var(--spacing-sm) var(--spacing-xs) var(--spacing-xs);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .card {
        padding: var(--spacing-xs);
    }
}

.card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 8px var(--accent-dim);
    border-color: var(--accent-primary);
}

.card-title {
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: var(--font-size-lg);
    margin: 0;
    color: var(--fg-primary);
}

.stack {
    font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
    color: var(--fg-secondary);
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
}

.card p {
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
    flex: 1;
    margin: 0;
    color: var(--fg-secondary);
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Projects section credits */
.projects-credits {
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: 0;
    padding-top: -5rem;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--accent-dim);
}

.projects-credits p {
    font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
    color: var(--fg-secondary);
    margin:-5rem;
    opacity: 0.5;
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
}

/* Responsive credits */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .projects-credits {
        padding-top: var(--spacing-md);
    }
    
    .projects-credits p {
        font-size: 0.6rem;
    }
}

section {
    padding: 3.5rem 0
}

section.panel {
    background: var(--bg-panel);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, .28)
}

h2 {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.7rem;
    text-align: center
}

/* Default visibility for all elements */
.main-card,
.about-card,
.contact-card,
.logo-container,
.name {
    opacity: 1;
}

/* Only hide elements briefly for animation when JS is ready */
.js .animate-in .main-card,
.js .animate-in .about-card,
.js .animate-in .contact-card {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(30px);
}

.js .animate-in .logo-container,
.js .animate-in .name {
    opacity: 0;
}

/* Custom smooth scroll effects */
.smooth-wrapper {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    will-change: transform;
}

.scroll-content {
    will-change: transform;
}

/* Parallax elements */
.parallax-bg {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 120%;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(206, 18, 18, 0.03) 0%, transparent 70%);
    will-change: transform;
    z-index: -1;
}

/* Section transition effects */
.section-fade-in {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(50px);
    transition: all 0.1s cubic-bezier(0.16, 2, 0.3, 1);
}

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

/* Enhanced mobile form responsiveness */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .form-row {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: var(--spacing-xs);
    }
    
    .form-content-row {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: var(--spacing-xs);
    }
    
    .form-input,
    .form-textarea {
        font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
        padding: var(--spacing-xs);
        min-height: 36px;
    }
    
    .contact-btn {
        width: 100%;
        min-height: 36px;
        padding: var(--spacing-xs);
        font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
    }
    
    .form-textarea {
        min-height: 40px;
        max-height: 60px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .form-input,
    .form-textarea {
        padding: var(--spacing-xs);
        font-size: 0.7rem;
        min-height: 32px;
    }
    
    .contact-btn {
        min-height: 32px;
        font-size: 0.7rem;
    }
    
    .form-textarea {
        min-height: 35px;
        max-height: 50px;
    }
}

/* Enhanced mobile and accessibility improvements */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    /* Ensure adequate spacing for touch targets */
    .btn {
        min-height: 36px;
        padding: var(--spacing-xs) var(--spacing-sm);
    }
    
    /* Improve skill tag mobile layout */
    .hero-skills {
        justify-content: flex-start;
        gap: var(--spacing-xs);
    }
    
    .skill-tag {
        min-height: 32px;
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        padding: var(--spacing-xs);
        font-size: 0.65rem;
    }
    
    /* Improve social icons for mobile */
    .contact-card .socials {
        gap: var(--spacing-sm);
    }
    
    .contact-card .socials i {
        min-width: 46px;
        min-height: 46px;
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        font-size: 1.2rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    /* Ultra-mobile optimizations */
    .hero-title {
        font-size: var(--font-size-lg);
        line-height: 1.1;
        margin-bottom: var(--spacing-xs);
    }
    
    .hero-sub {
        font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
        margin-bottom: var(--spacing-xs);
    }
    
    .card-title {
        font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
    }
    
    .card p {
        font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
    }
    
    .skill-tag {
        font-size: 0.6rem;
        padding: 0.15rem 0.3rem;
        min-height: 28px;
    }
    
    .contact-card .socials i {
        min-width: 32px;
        min-height: 32px;
        font-size: 1rem;
    }
}

/* High-density display optimizations */
@media (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 2), (min-resolution: 192dpi) {
    .logo,
    .profile-photo {
        image-rendering: -webkit-optimize-contrast;
        image-rendering: crisp-edges;
    }
}

/* Landscape mobile optimizations */
@media (max-height: 500px) and (orientation: landscape) {
    :root {
        --spacing-xs: 0.1rem;
        --spacing-sm: 0.2rem;
        --spacing-md: 0.4rem;
        --spacing-lg: 0.8rem;
        --spacing-xl: 1.5rem;
    }
    
    .hero-compact {
        min-height: auto;
        height: auto;
        padding: var(--spacing-sm) 0;
    }
    
    .hero-layout {
        gap: var(--spacing-sm);
        max-width: 95vw;
    }
    
    .hero-card {
        padding: var(--spacing-sm);
    }
    
    .main-card {
        padding: var(--spacing-sm);
    }
    
    .contact-card {
        padding: var(--spacing-sm);
        min-height: auto;
    }
    
    .hero-photo {
        width: 60px;
        height: 60px;
    }
    
    .btn {
        padding: var(--spacing-xs) var(--spacing-sm);
        font-size: 0.7rem;
    }
    
    .scroll-progress {
        display: none;
    }
    
    header {
        padding: var(--spacing-sm);
    }
    
    .simple-nav .logo-container {
        width: 30px;
        height: 30px;
    }
    
    .logo {
        width: 30px;
        height: 30px;
    }
    
    .js-text {
        font-size: 10px;
        margin-top: -10px;
    }
}

/* Dark mode support (for future enhancement) */
@media (prefers-color-scheme: dark) {
    /* Already optimized for dark mode */
}

/* Reduced motion support */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    *,
    *::before,
    *::after {
        animation-duration: 0.01ms !important;
        animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
        transition-duration: 0.01ms !important;
        scroll-behavior: auto !important;
    }
}
/* Square background for hero main & contact cards */
.main-card,
.contact-card {
    /* Use the mid-tone color for distinct yet cohesive look */
    background: var(--color-3-4-mid);
}

/* === Advanced Mobile Refinements (July-2025) ============================= */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  /* Let the header scroll with content so it no longer blocks hero */
  header {
    position: static;
    padding: var(--spacing-sm) var(--spacing-xs);
  }

  /* Ensure hero section isn't hidden under header */
  .hero-compact {
    padding-top: var(--spacing-lg);
  }

  /* Mobile: convert sidebar to top bar */
  .sidebar-nav {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    transform: none;
    z-index: 700;
    padding: 0.35rem 0.3rem 0.3rem;
    background: rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
    backdrop-filter: blur(2px);
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr auto 1fr; /* brand | icons | spacer */
    align-items: center;
    justify-items: center;
    gap: 0.6rem;
  }
  .sidebar-icons { display: flex; flex-direction: row; left: 4%; align-items: center; gap: 0.8rem; margin: 0; }
  .side-item { gap: 2.3px; }
  .side-dot { width: 52px; height: 52px; border-width: 2px; }
  .side-dot .icon { font-size: 28px; }
  .side-label { font-size: 0.62rem; margin-top: 2px; }
  .sidebar-nav::before, .sidebar-nav::after { display: none !important; content: none !important; }
  .sidebar-brand { position: static; justify-self: start; margin-left: 0.6rem; transform: none; gap: 0; grid-column: 1; }
  .sidebar-brand .brand-line { font-size: 1.1rem; letter-spacing: 0.02em; }
  .mobile-disclaimer { position: sticky; align-self: center; max-width: 96vw; text-align: center; color:rgb(183, 20, 20); text-decoration: underline; font-style: italic; bottom: 17%; font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.95rem; opacity: 0.9; margin: 2rem auto 0; z-index: 1; }

  /* Mobile hero spacing */
  /* Balance hero vertically under the top bar */
  .hero { min-height: 100vh; padding-top: 5.4rem; padding-bottom: 3.2rem; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; }
  .hero-inner { padding-inline: var(--spacing-sm); }
  .hero-logo { width: 90px; height: 90px; margin: 0 auto 0.4rem; }
  .home-title { font-size: clamp(2.3rem, 9vw, 3rem); margin: 0.9rem 0 0.5rem; }
  .home-sub { font-size: 1.1rem; margin: 0 0 1.2rem; }
  .hero-blurb { font-size: 0.95rem; padding: 0.7rem 0.9rem; margin-top: 0.6rem; margin-bottom: 1.3rem; }
  .btn-cta { padding: 0.5rem 0.5rem; }
  .btn-cta .icon-circle { width: 30px; height: 30px; }

  /* Mobile projects grid spacing and buttons */
  #projects { padding-top: 8rem; padding-bottom: 1.5rem; height: auto; min-height: 100vh; }
  .project-grid { gap: 0.9rem; margin-top: 0.9rem; }
  .card { padding: 0.7rem; gap: 0.5rem; }
  .card .btn { width: 100%; max-width: 260px; align-self: center; padding: 0.5rem 0.9rem; }

  /* Mobile contact layout */
  #contact { padding-top: 4.8rem; height: auto; min-height: 100vh; align-items: flex-start; }
  /* Flatten the card on mobile */
  .contact-card { background: transparent; border: 0; box-shadow: none; padding: 0; gap: 0.4rem; min-height: auto; }
  /* Stack fields vertically with comfortable width */
  .form-row { flex-direction: column; gap: 0.7rem; }
  .form-input, .form-textarea { min-height: 44px; font-size: 1rem; width: 92%; margin-inline: auto; box-sizing: border-box; }
  .form-textarea { min-height: 110px; max-height: 220px; }
  .form-content-row { flex-direction: column; gap: 0.7rem; }
  .contact-card .contact-btn { width: 92%; margin-inline: auto; padding: 0.8rem 0.9rem; font-size: 1rem; }
  .contact-card .socials { gap: 0.8rem; }
  .contact-card .socials i { font-size: 2.8rem; min-width: 44px; min-height: 44px; }
  #contact .container { display: flex; flex-direction: column; min-height: calc(100vh - 4.2rem); }
  .contact-divider { width: 52%; margin: 30rem auto 1rem; }
  .contact-thanks-text { margin: 0 0 1.6rem 0; font-size: 1.45rem; }

  /* Mobile footer/copyright + brand */
  .sidebar-copy { position: fixed; top: 0.55rem; right: 6.3rem; left: auto; bottom: auto; opacity: 0.85; flex-direction: row; gap: 4px; z-index: 705; }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  /* Extra-small devices */
  .hero-photo {
    width: 120px;
    height: 120px;
  }

  /* Reduce padding so content fits vertically */
  .hero-card {
    padding: var(--spacing-sm);
  }

  /* Skill tags wrap more tightly */
  .hero-skills {
    justify-content: center;
    gap: var(--spacing-xs);
  }

  /* Prevent progress bar from stealing horizontal space */
  .scroll-progress {
    display: none;
  }
}

/* Fine-tune button proportions */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .btn,
  .contact-card .contact-btn {
    min-width: 110px;
    padding: var(--spacing-xs) var(--spacing-sm);
    font-size: var(--font-size-base);
  }

  /* Slightly narrower side gutters */
  .container {
    padding-inline: var(--spacing-sm);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  /* Extra tweaks for ultra-small devices */
  .btn,
  .contact-card .contact-btn {
    min-width: 100px;
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
    padding: var(--spacing-xs) var(--spacing-xs);
  }

  .container {
    padding-inline: var(--spacing-xs);
  }
}

/* === Contact card layout overrides (subtle style + compact layout) === */
.about-right .contact-card {
    background: hsla(0, 0%, 0%, 0.06);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
    box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
    gap: var(--spacing-sm);
    /* Make card slightly wider than neighbors without hitting divider */
    margin-left: -4px;
    margin-right: -4px;
    
}

/* Hide home disclaimer on desktop/tablet */
@media (min-width: 769px) {
    .mobile-disclaimer { display: none !important; }
}

.about-right .contact-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 3px 0 var(--accent-dim);
}

/* Remove legacy socials line in embedded card */
.about-right .socials-text { display: none; }
.about-right .contact-card .socials { display: none; }

/* New structured layout */
.about-right .contact-form {
    display: grid;
    gap: var(--spacing-sm);
}

.about-right .contact-top {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 340px auto;
    align-items: start;
    gap: var(--spacing-sm);
}

.about-right .contact-inputs {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    max-width: 340px;
}

.about-right .socials-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 34px);
    grid-template-rows: repeat(2, 34px);
    gap: 6px;
    align-content: start;
    justify-content: center;
}

.about-right .socials-grid i {
    color: var(--fg-secondary);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--t-fast);
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    width: 34px;
    height: 34px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-size: 1.4rem;
}

.about-right .socials-grid i:hover {
    color: var(--accent-primary);
    background: var(--accent-dim);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.about-right .contact-message .form-textarea {
    width: 100%;
    min-height: 110px;
    max-height: 220px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.about-right .contact-actions {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: flex-start;
}

/* Responsive: stack socials below inputs on small screens */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .about-right .contact-top {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .about-right .contact-inputs { max-width: 100%; }
  .about-right .socials-grid { justify-content: start; }
}