/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   HERO SECTION — Aurora Night Edition (Balanced & Centered)
══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.hero {
  min-height: 100vh;
  min-height: 100dvh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: visible;
  padding-top: 116px;
  padding-bottom: 36px;
  background: transparent;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

/* ── BOTTOM FADE — removed per user request ── */
.hero-vignette { display: none; }


/* ── HERO TWO-COLUMN GRID (Harmoniously Centered) ── */
.hero-inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 40px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1300px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 10px 40px 20px;
}

/* ── LEFT PANEL — clean layout, text floats over cinematic vignette ── */
.hero-content {
  max-width: 640px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
}

/* ── STATUS PILL BADGE ── */
.hero-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 8px 18px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(6, 28, 20, 0.88) 0%, rgba(4, 16, 32, 0.92) 100%);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(52, 211, 153, 0.55);
  border-radius: var(--r-full);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65), 0 0 18px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.25), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}
.badge-dot {
  width: 8px; height: 8px;
  background: #34d399;
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: dotPulse 2.2s ease-in-out infinite;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.badge-status {
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #34d399;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.badge-sep {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  font-weight: 400;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
}
.badge-location {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  color: #94a3b8;
  font-size: 0.80rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}
.badge-location svg {
  color: #38bdf8;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 4px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.6));
}
@keyframes dotPulse {
  0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(52, 211, 153, 0.85); }
  50%       { box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px rgba(52, 211, 153, 0); }
}

/* ── HERO TITLE (Display Font: Outfit) ── */
.hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(3.2rem, 5.8vw, 4.8rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.06;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  position: relative;
}
.title-name {
  display: inline-block;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #ffffff !important;
  text-shadow:
    0 4px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.98),
    0 0 35px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.5),
    0 0 75px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.25);
}

/* ── TYPEWRITER ROLE (Vibrant Cyan secondary headline) ── */
.hero-role {
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 2vw, 1.35rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #38bdf8;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  min-height: 1.6em;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.95), 0 0 24px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.6);
}
.typewriter::after {
  content: '|';
  animation: blink 1s step-end infinite;
  color: #fbbf24;
  margin-left: 3px;
  font-weight: 900;
}
@keyframes blink { 50% { opacity: 0; } }

/* ── BIO SUBTEXT (Crisp, light slate with high contrast) ── */
.hero-sub {
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  color: #f1f5f9;
  line-height: 1.72;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  max-width: 580px;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.95), 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 1);
}
.hero-sub strong {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 1);
}
.hero-sub em {
  color: #38bdf8;
  font-style: normal;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.5);
}

/* ── STATS BOX (Crisp luxury fintech glass widget) ── */
.hero-stats {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0;
  margin-bottom: 26px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(8, 20, 48, 0.86) 0%, rgba(3, 10, 24, 0.92) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.35);
  border-top: 1.5px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.65);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 16px 24px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(24px) saturate(1.6);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(24px) saturate(1.6);
  box-shadow:
    0 18px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85),
    0 0 30px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.16),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.hero-stats::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 10%; right: 10%;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.8), transparent);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.stat {
  flex: 1;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 2px 6px;
  transition: transform 0.28s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0, 0, 1);
}
.stat:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.stat-num {
  display: block;
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  font-family: var(--mono);
  color: #ffffff;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9), 0 0 20px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.45);
  transition: color 0.28s ease, text-shadow 0.28s ease;
}
.stat:hover .stat-num {
  color: #38bdf8;
  text-shadow: 0 0 24px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.85);
}
.stat-label {
  font-size: 0.70rem;
  color: #94a3b8;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);
}
.stat-divider {
  width: 1px;
  height: 38px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.35), transparent);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ── HERO ACTIONS CONTAINER (CTAs + Social Links inline) ── */
.hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* ── CTA BUTTONS ── */
.hero-ctas {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.hero-ctas .btn-primary {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f59e0b 0%, #d97706 100%) !important;
  color: #020617 !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  font-size: 0.95rem !important;
  padding: 13px 28px !important;
  border-radius: var(--r-full) !important;
  border: none !important;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 28px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.55), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45) !important;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0, 0, 1) !important;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}
.hero-ctas .btn-primary::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: -100%;
  width: 60%; height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35), transparent);
  transform: skewX(-22deg);
  transition: left 0.75s ease;
}
.hero-ctas .btn-primary:hover::after {
  left: 140%;
}
.hero-ctas .btn-primary:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.02) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.8), 0 0 35px rgba(251, 191, 36, 0.55) !important;
}
.hero-ctas .btn-ghost {
  background: rgba(6, 16, 38, 0.85) !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.50) !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  font-size: 0.95rem !important;
  padding: 13px 28px !important;
  border-radius: var(--r-full) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px) !important;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15) !important;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0, 0, 1) !important;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}
.hero-ctas .btn-ghost:hover {
  border-color: #38bdf8 !important;
  background: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.18) !important;
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.02) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 32px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.45) !important;
}

/* ── ACTIONS DIVIDER ── */
.hero-actions-divider {
  width: 1px;
  height: 34px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22), transparent);
  margin: 0 2px;
}
@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .hero-actions-divider { display: none; }
}

/* ── HERO SOCIAL LINKS (High-contrast, crystal-clear visibility) ── */
.hero-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}
.hero-links .social-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: var(--r-full);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(8, 20, 48, 0.92) 0%, rgba(4, 12, 30, 0.95) 100%);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.45);
  color: #ffffff !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65), 0 0 14px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.18), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0, 0, 1);
  cursor: pointer;
  position: relative;
}
.hero-links .social-link svg {
  width: 21px;
  height: 21px;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  stroke: currentColor;
  transition: all 0.3s var(--ease);
  filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7));
}
.hero-links .social-link svg[fill="currentColor"] {
  stroke: none;
  fill: #ffffff !important;
}
.hero-links .social-link:hover {
  background: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.28) !important;
  border-color: #38bdf8 !important;
  color: #38bdf8 !important;
  transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.08) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.55), 0 0 24px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.45) !important;
}
.hero-links .social-link:hover svg {
  color: #38bdf8 !important;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 12px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.95));
}
.hero-links .social-link:hover svg[fill="currentColor"] {
  fill: #38bdf8 !important;
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════
   RIGHT PANEL — Hex Portrait & Achievement Chips (Aligned)
══════════════════════════════════════════ */
.hero-visual {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 28px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 5;
}

/* ── Hexagon Stage (Photo + Animated Orbits) ── */
.hero-portrait-stage {
  position: relative;
  width: 280px;
  height: 280px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ── AMBIENT GLOW UNDER PHOTO ── */
.visual-glow-base {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -6px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 280px; height: 50px;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center,
    rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.60) 0%,
    rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.30) 60%,
    transparent 85%
  );
  filter: blur(24px);
  pointer-events: none;
  animation: glowPulse 4s ease-in-out infinite;
  z-index: 1;
}
@keyframes glowPulse {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 0.6; transform: translateX(-50%) scaleX(1.0); }
  50%       { opacity: 1.0; transform: translateX(-50%) scaleX(1.15); }
}

/* ── HEXAGONAL PORTRAIT ── */
.hex-frame {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 4;
  width: 275px;
  height: 275px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.hex-border {
  position: absolute;
  inset: -4.5px;
  clip-path: polygon(50% 0%, 93% 25%, 93% 75%, 50% 100%, 7% 75%, 7% 25%);
  background: linear-gradient(145deg,
    #38bdf8 0%,
    #0ea5e9 25%,
    #fbbf24 50%,
    #f59e0b 75%,
    #a855f7 100%
  );
  background-size: 280% 280%;
  animation: hexGradient 6s ease infinite;
  z-index: -1;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 25px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.5))
          drop-shadow(0 0 45px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.35));
}
@keyframes hexGradient {
  0%, 100% { background-position: 0% 50%; }
  50%       { background-position: 100% 50%; }
}
.hex-clip {
  width: 275px; height: 275px;
  clip-path: polygon(50% 0%, 93% 25%, 93% 75%, 50% 100%, 7% 75%, 7% 25%);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #04080f;
}
.hex-photo {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center top;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.55s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0, 0, 1);
}
.hex-frame:hover .hex-photo { transform: scale(1.06); }

/* ── ORBIT RINGS ── */
.orbit-ring {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%; left: 50%;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  animation: orbitSpin linear infinite;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.orbit-ring-1 {
  width: 320px; height: 320px;
  border-color: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.22);
  animation-duration: 24s;
}
.orbit-ring-2 {
  width: 380px; height: 380px;
  border-color: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.18);
  animation-duration: 36s;
  animation-direction: reverse;
  border-style: dashed;
}
.orbit-ring-3 {
  width: 440px; height: 440px;
  border-color: rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.12);
  animation-duration: 52s;
  border-style: dotted;
}
@keyframes orbitSpin {
  from { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(0deg); }
  to   { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(360deg); }
}

/* ── ORBITING GLOWING DOTS ── */
.orbit-dot {
  position: absolute; top: 50%; left: 50%;
  width: 320px; height: 320px;
  animation: orbitSpin 24s linear infinite;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.orbit-dot::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -6px; left: 50%;
  width: 12px; height: 12px;
  background: var(--clr-gold);
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 0 18px var(--clr-gold), 0 0 36px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.7);
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(-50%);
}
.orbit-dot-2 {
  position: absolute; top: 50%; left: 50%;
  width: 380px; height: 380px;
  animation: orbitSpin 36s linear infinite reverse;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.orbit-dot-2::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -5px; left: 50%;
  width: 10px; height: 10px;
  background: var(--clr-primary);
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 0 16px var(--clr-primary), 0 0 30px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.7);
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(50%);
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════
   ACHIEVEMENT CHIPS COLUMN — Perfectly Aligned Alongside Photo
══════════════════════════════════════════ */
.hero-chips-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
  z-index: 8;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  justify-content: center;
}

.float-chip {
  position: relative;
  min-width: 228px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(8, 20, 48, 0.88) 0%, rgba(4, 12, 30, 0.94) 100%);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 12px 18px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(24px) saturate(1.6);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(24px) saturate(1.6);
  white-space: nowrap;
  box-shadow:
    0 14px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.75),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0, 0, 1);
  cursor: default;
}
.float-chip:hover {
  transform: translateX(-6px) translateY(-2px) scale(1.02);
}

/* 1st Place — gold tint */
.float-chip.chip-1 {
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.55);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.70), 0 0 22px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.25);
  animation: chipBobA 5.0s ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* ⭐ CGPA — sky-blue tint */
.float-chip.chip-3 {
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.55);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.70), 0 0 22px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.25);
  animation: chipBobB 6.0s ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* CCNA — emerald tint */
.float-chip.chip-2 {
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.55);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.70), 0 0 22px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.25);
  animation: chipBobC 4.6s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes chipBobA {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0px); }
  50%       { transform: translateY(-5px); }
}
@keyframes chipBobB {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0px); }
  50%       { transform: translateY(-6px); }
}
@keyframes chipBobC {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0px); }
  50%       { transform: translateY(-5px); }
}

.chip-inner { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; }

/* ── Icon Box for Executive Chips ── */
.chip-icon-box {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0, 0, 1);
}
.chip-1 .chip-icon-box {
  background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.16);
  border: 1px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.40);
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.25);
}
.chip-3 .chip-icon-box {
  background: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.16);
  border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.40);
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.25);
}
.chip-2 .chip-icon-box {
  background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.16);
  border: 1px solid rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.40);
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.25);
}
.float-chip:hover .chip-icon-box {
  transform: scale(1.12) rotate(4deg);
}

.chip-emoji {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  line-height: 1;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.6));
}
.chip-text  { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 3px; }
.chip-top {
  font-size: 0.90rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 1.2;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
}
.chip-sub {
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #94a3b8;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}

/* ── Scroll Indicator ── */
.scroll-indicator {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 12px; left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  color: rgba(148, 163, 184, 0.75);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 700;
  z-index: 12;
  transition: color 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
}
.scroll-indicator:hover {
  color: #38bdf8;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(-2px);
}
.scroll-mouse {
  width: 22px; height: 36px;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  padding-top: 5px;
}
.scroll-wheel {
  width: 3px; height: 8px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--clr-primary), var(--clr-amber));
  border-radius: 2px;
  animation: scrollWheelAnim 2.2s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes scrollWheelAnim {
  0%   { transform: translateY(0);    opacity: 1; }
  80%  { transform: translateY(10px); opacity: 0; }
  100% { transform: translateY(0);    opacity: 0; }
}


/* ════════════════════════════════════════
   SKILLS TICKER STRIP
════════════════════════════════════════ */
.ticker-section {
  background: rgba(4, 10, 26, 0.78);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  padding: 14px 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
}
.ticker-section::before,
.ticker-section::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; bottom: 0;
  width: 120px;
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.ticker-section::before {
  left: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(4, 10, 26, 0.95), transparent);
}
.ticker-section::after {
  right: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(-90deg, rgba(4, 10, 26, 0.95), transparent);
}
.ticker-track {
  display: flex;
  animation: tickerMove 34s linear infinite;
  width: max-content;
}
.ticker-track:hover { animation-play-state: paused; }
@keyframes tickerMove {
  from { transform: translateX(0); }
  to   { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}
.ticker-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 0 30px;
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--clr-text3);
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: color 0.3s;
}
.ticker-item:hover { color: var(--clr-text); }
.ticker-dot {
  width: 4px; height: 4px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--clr-amber);
  opacity: 0.6;
}

/* ════════════════════════════════════════
   PROOF OF WORK & CERTIFICATIONS CAROUSEL
   (Pixel-matched to uploaded user reference)
════════════════════════════════════════ */
.pow-section {
  padding: 54px 0 58px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: rgba(4, 10, 26, 0.88);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

/* Subtle top glow as seen in the user screenshot */
.pow-ambient-glow {
  position: absolute;
  top: -80px; left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 700px; height: 280px;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse, rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.12) 0%, rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.05) 50%, transparent 70%);
  filter: blur(50px);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Centered Header block matching user's image */
.pow-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0 auto 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* Pill badge on top: HIGHLIGHTS & CERTIFICATIONS */
.pow-badge-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 9px;
  padding: 6px 18px;
  background: rgba(13, 22, 35, 0.85);
  border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.3);
  border-radius: var(--r-full);
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.15);
}
.pow-badge-dot {
  width: 7px; height: 7px;
  background: #10b981;
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px #10b981;
}

/* Main title */
.pow-title {
  font-size: clamp(2.3rem, 5.2vw, 3.6rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.pow-title .accent-cyan {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #38bdf8 0%, #67e8f9 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}

/* Subtitle */
.pow-sub {
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  color: var(--clr-text2);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

/* Carousel controls bar */
.pow-controls-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-top: 4px;
}
.pow-arrow-btn {
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  color: var(--clr-text2);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  transition: var(--t);
  cursor: pointer;
}
.pow-arrow-btn svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; }
.pow-arrow-btn:hover {
  border-color: var(--clr-primary);
  color: #ffffff;
  background: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.15);
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.3);
  transform: scale(1.06);
}
.pow-arrow-btn:disabled { opacity: 0.3; cursor: not-allowed; transform: none; }

/* Status counter indicator (e.g. 1 / 6 or circular dot) */
.pow-indicator {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: var(--r-full);
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--clr-text2);
}
.pow-indicator-dot {
  width: 6px; height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--clr-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 6px var(--clr-primary);
}

/* ── CAROUSEL VIEWPORT & TRACK ── */
.pow-viewport {
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  padding: 10px 0 20px;
  cursor: grab;
  user-select: none;
}
.pow-viewport:active { cursor: grabbing; }

/* Fade edges on viewport sides for clean overflow */
.pow-viewport::before,
.pow-viewport::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; bottom: 0;
  width: 50px;
  z-index: 5;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.pow-viewport::before {
  left: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(4, 10, 26, 0.75), transparent);
}
.pow-viewport::after {
  right: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(-90deg, rgba(4, 10, 26, 0.75), transparent);
}

.pow-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 22px;
  transition: transform 0.55s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
  will-change: transform;
  padding: 0 28px;
}

/* ── CAROUSEL CARD (Matching uploaded screenshot) ── */
.pow-card {
  flex: 0 0 350px; /* ~3.3 cards visible on 1200px container */
  max-width: 350px;
  min-width: 300px;
  background: rgba(6, 12, 24, 0.82);
  backdrop-filter: blur(18px) saturate(1.3);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(18px) saturate(1.3);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0, 0, 1), border-color 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55);
  position: relative;
}
.pow-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.35);
  transform: translateY(-7px);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7), 0 0 35px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.18);
}
.pow-card.active-card {
  border-color: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.30);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 44px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65), 0 0 24px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.12);
}

/* Image preview section */
.pow-card-img-wrap {
  position: relative;
  height: 205px;
  margin: 12px 12px 0;
  border-radius: 14px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #141b2b;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.pow-card-img-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center top;
  transition: transform 0.5s var(--ease);
  display: block;
}
.pow-card:hover .pow-card-img-wrap img { transform: scale(1.05); }

/* Inset subtle gradient overlay */
.pow-img-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15) 0%, transparent 40%, rgba(13, 17, 26, 0.4) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* ── OVERLAY PILL BADGES (Matching screenshot) ── */
.pow-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 12px; left: 12px;
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 5px 13px;
  border-radius: var(--r-full);
  color: #ffffff;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
  z-index: 2;
}
/* Sky-blue (DESKTOP APP / WEB PLATFORM) */
.pow-badge.blue {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0284c7, #0ea5e9);
  border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.4);
}
/* Emerald (CISCO VERIFIED) */
.pow-badge.emerald {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #059669, #10b981);
  border: 1px solid rgba(52, 211, 153, 0.4);
}
/* Purple (INTERNSHIP) */
.pow-badge.purple {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #7c3aed, #9333ea);
  border: 1px solid rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.4);
}
/* Gold / Amber (ORACLE CERTIFIED / 1ST PLACE) */
.pow-badge.gold {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #b45309, #f59e0b);
  border: 1px solid rgba(251, 191, 36, 0.4);
}
/* Cyan (PROJECTS / WORKSHOPS) */
.pow-badge.cyan {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0f766e, #06b6d4);
  border: 1px solid rgba(103, 232, 249, 0.4);
}

/* Zoom preview indicator on hover */
.pow-zoom-hint {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 10px; right: 10px;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border-radius: var(--r-full);
  padding: 4px 10px;
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-family: var(--mono);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.3s;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.pow-card:hover .pow-zoom-hint { opacity: 1; }

/* ── Card Content (Bottom area) ── */
.pow-card-body {
  padding: 18px 20px 22px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
  flex: 1;
}

/* Card Title (Bold white) */
.pow-card-title {
  font-size: 1.06rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 1.3;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

/* Metadata Row: 2 micro-icon tags */
.pow-meta-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 7px;
  margin-top: auto;
}
.pow-meta-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-family: var(--font);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--clr-text2);
  font-weight: 400;
}
.pow-meta-item svg {
  width: 15px; height: 15px;
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Interactive Dots Pagination */
.pow-dots {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-top: 22px;
}
.pow-dot {
  width: 8px; height: 8px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.35s var(--ease);
}
.pow-dot.active {
  width: 32px;
  background: var(--clr-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.5);
}
.pow-dot:hover:not(.active) { background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35); }

/* ════════════════════════════════════════
   HIGHLIGHTS SECTION (Why Choose Pratik)
════════════════════════════════════════ */
.highlights {
  background: transparent;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.highlights::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -200px; right: -100px;
  width: 600px; height: 600px;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse, rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.05) 0%, transparent 65%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.highlights-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  position: relative;
}
.hcard {
  background: rgba(4, 10, 26, 0.72);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  border-radius: var(--r-xl);
  padding: 32px 26px;
  transition: var(--t);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  cursor: default;
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px) saturate(1.3);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px) saturate(1.3);
}
.hcard::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #38bdf8, #fbbf24);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease);
}
.hcard:hover {
  border-color: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.25);
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), 0 0 30px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.06);
}
.hcard:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }

.hc-icon {
  width: 52px; height: 52px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  background: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.16);
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.hc-icon svg { width: 24px; height: 24px; color: var(--clr-primary); }
.hcard h3 { font-size: 1.04rem; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 10px; color: #ffffff; }
.hcard p  { font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--clr-text2); line-height: 1.7; }

/* ════════════════════════════════════════
   CTA BANNER
════════════════════════════════════════ */
.cta-banner {
  background: rgba(4, 10, 26, 0.85);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}
.cta-banner::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 80% at 50% 50%, rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.08) 0%, rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.04) 50%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.cta-inner {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 660px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
}
.cta-inner h2 {
  font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 4.8vw, 3.4rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
}
.cta-inner p { color: var(--clr-text2); margin-bottom: 22px; font-size: 1.06rem; }

/* ════════════════════════════════════════
   IMAGE LIGHTBOX (Click to expand)
════════════════════════════════════════ */
.pow-lightbox {
  position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 9999;
  background: rgba(4, 6, 11, 0.94);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  opacity: 0; pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.3s var(--ease);
  padding: 24px;
}
.pow-lightbox.open { opacity: 1; pointer-events: auto; }
.pow-lb-content {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 92vw;
  max-height: 90vh;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  transform: scale(0.92);
  transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease);
}
.pow-lightbox.open .pow-lb-content { transform: scale(1); }
.pow-lb-img {
  max-width: 90vw; max-height: 82vh;
  object-fit: contain;
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 90px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8), 0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}
.pow-lb-caption {
  color: var(--clr-text);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-top: 14px;
  text-align: center;
}
.pow-lb-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: -46px; right: 0;
  width: 40px; height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  color: #ffffff;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--t);
}
.pow-lb-close:hover { background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25); }

/* ════════════════════════════════════════
   FLAGSHIP PROJECTS SECTION
════════════════════════════════════════ */
.section-label-dot {
  display: inline-block;
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #38bdf8;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px #38bdf8;
  margin-right: 6px;
  vertical-align: middle;
}

.feat-projects-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 26px;
  margin-top: 28px;
}
.feat-card {
  background: linear-gradient(175deg, rgba(8, 20, 48, 0.85) 0%, rgba(4, 12, 30, 0.94) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.20);
  border-radius: 22px;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0, 0, 1),
              border-color 0.35s ease,
              box-shadow 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0, 0, 1);
  position: relative;
  backdrop-filter: blur(24px) saturate(1.5);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(24px) saturate(1.5);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.70), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}

/* ── Top Themed Accent Line ── */
.feat-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 2.5px;
  z-index: 5;
  transition: opacity 0.4s ease, height 0.3s ease;
  opacity: 0.65;
}
.feat-card-shield::before {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #f59e0b, #fbbf24, #d97706);
}
.feat-card-nexus::before {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #38bdf8, #0ea5e9, #818cf8);
}
.feat-card-dutreyaj::before {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #10b981, #34d399, #059669);
}

.feat-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.01);
}
.feat-card:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
  height: 3px;
}

.feat-card-shield:hover {
  border-color: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.55);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85), 0 0 35px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.22);
}
.feat-card-nexus:hover {
  border-color: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.55);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85), 0 0 35px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.22);
}
.feat-card-dutreyaj:hover {
  border-color: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.55);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85), 0 0 35px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.22);
}

/* ── Image Stage & Vignette ── */
.feat-card-img-wrap {
  position: relative;
  height: 200px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: rgba(2, 6, 20, 0.95);
}
.feat-card-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0, 0, 1), filter 0.4s ease;
  filter: brightness(0.96) contrast(1.05);
}
.feat-card:hover .feat-card-img {
  transform: scale(1.08);
  filter: brightness(1.04) contrast(1.08);
}
.feat-img-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg,
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15) 0%,
    transparent 40%,
    rgba(4, 12, 30, 0.75) 80%,
    rgba(4, 12, 30, 1) 100%
  );
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* ── Floating Badges ── */
.feat-card-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px;
  left: 14px;
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--r-full);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  z-index: 2;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
}
.feat-badge-dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: currentColor;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px currentColor;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.feat-card-badge.gold {
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.60);
  color: #fde68a;
  background: rgba(26, 18, 4, 0.90);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65), 0 0 16px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.30);
}
.feat-card-badge.cyan {
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.60);
  color: #bae6fd;
  background: rgba(4, 20, 40, 0.90);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65), 0 0 16px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.30);
}
.feat-card-badge.emerald {
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.60);
  color: #a7f3d0;
  background: rgba(4, 26, 18, 0.90);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65), 0 0 16px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.30);
}

/* ── Card Body & Header ── */
.feat-card-body {
  padding: 22px 24px 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}
.feat-card-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.feat-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}
.feat-card:hover .feat-card-title {
  color: #38bdf8;
}
.feat-card-shield:hover .feat-card-title {
  color: #fbbf24;
}
.feat-card-dutreyaj:hover .feat-card-title {
  color: #34d399;
}

.feat-card-arrow {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #94a3b8;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0, 0, 1);
  text-decoration: none;
}
.feat-card-arrow svg {
  width: 15px;
  height: 15px;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}
.feat-card:hover .feat-card-arrow {
  background: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.2);
  border-color: #38bdf8;
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: scale(1.1);
  box-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.5);
}
.feat-card:hover .feat-card-arrow svg {
  transform: translate(2px, -2px);
}

.feat-card-sub {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #38bdf8;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.feat-card-shield .feat-card-sub {
  color: #f59e0b;
}
.feat-card-dutreyaj .feat-card-sub {
  color: #34d399;
}

.feat-card-desc {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  line-height: 1.62;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

/* ── Themed Bullets with Glowing Pips ── */
.feat-card-bullets {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 0 18px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 9px;
}
.feat-card-bullets li {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: #e2e8f0;
  line-height: 1.52;
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 18px;
}
.feat-card-bullets li::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 7px;
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #38bdf8;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px #38bdf8;
}
.feat-card-shield .feat-card-bullets li::before {
  background: #f59e0b;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px #f59e0b;
}
.feat-card-dutreyaj .feat-card-bullets li::before {
  background: #10b981;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px #10b981;
}

/* ── Tech Stack Tags ── */
.feat-card-techs {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 7px;
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 16px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}
.feat-tech-tag {
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--r-full);
  background: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.07);
  border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.22);
  color: #e2e8f0;
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0, 0, 1);
}
.feat-card:hover .feat-tech-tag {
  background: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.12);
  border-color: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.35);
}
.feat-tech-tag:hover {
  background: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.28) !important;
  border-color: #38bdf8 !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.4);
}

.section-action-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-top: 32px;
}

/* ── View All Projects CTA Button ── */
.feat-cta-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(8, 24, 52, 0.9) 0%, rgba(4, 16, 36, 0.95) 100%) !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.45) !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  font-size: 0.92rem !important;
  padding: 13px 28px !important;
  border-radius: var(--r-full) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px) !important;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65), 0 0 20px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.18) !important;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0, 0, 1) !important;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.feat-cta-btn:hover {
  background: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.18) !important;
  border-color: #38bdf8 !important;
  color: #38bdf8 !important;
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.02) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.45), 0 0 25px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.35) !important;
}
.feat-cta-btn svg {
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}
.feat-cta-btn:hover svg {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* ════════════════════════════════════════
   EXPERIENCE & LEADERSHIP SUMMARY
════════════════════════════════════════ */
.exp-lead-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 28px;
  margin-top: 28px;
}
.exp-lead-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
}

/* ── Column Headers with Themed Icon Boxes ── */
.exp-lead-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  padding-bottom: 12px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}
.exp-header-icon-box {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.exp-header-icon-box.cyan {
  background: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.14);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.40);
  color: #38bdf8;
  box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.22);
}
.exp-header-icon-box.gold {
  background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.14);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.40);
  color: #fbbf24;
  box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.22);
}
.exp-lead-header h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.20rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
  line-height: 1.2;
}
.exp-header-sub {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: #94a3b8;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
}

/* ── Work Experience Cards (Cyan Theme Milestone) ── */
.exp-item-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(8, 20, 48, 0.85) 0%, rgba(4, 12, 30, 0.94) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.18);
  border-left: 3.5px solid #38bdf8;
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 20px 22px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(1.5);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(1.5);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0, 0, 1);
  position: relative;
}
.exp-item-card:hover {
  transform: translateX(6px) translateY(-2px);
  border-color: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.55);
  border-left-color: #38bdf8;
  box-shadow: 0 18px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.82), 0 0 30px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.20);
}
.exp-item-top {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-start;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  gap: 12px;
}
.exp-item-title-wrap {
  flex: 1;
}
.exp-item-role {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  display: block;
}
.exp-item-org {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: #94a3b8;
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-top: 3px;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}
.exp-item-date {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #38bdf8;
  background: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.10);
  border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.30);
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--r-full);
  white-space: nowrap;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.exp-date-dot {
  width: 5px;
  height: 5px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #38bdf8;
  box-shadow: 0 0 6px #38bdf8;
}

.exp-item-bullets {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
}
.exp-item-bullets li {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: #e2e8f0;
  line-height: 1.52;
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 18px;
}
.exp-item-bullets li::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 7px;
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #38bdf8;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px #38bdf8;
}

/* ── Accolade Cards (Gold Milestone) ── */
.accolade-card {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  align-items: flex-start;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(8, 20, 48, 0.84) 0%, rgba(4, 12, 30, 0.94) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.20);
  border-left: 3.5px solid #f59e0b;
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 18px 20px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(1.5);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(1.5);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0, 0, 1);
  position: relative;
}
.accolade-card.accolade-cyan {
  border-color: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.20);
  border-left-color: #38bdf8;
}
.accolade-card.accolade-emerald {
  border-color: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.20);
  border-left-color: #10b981;
}
.accolade-card.accolade-bronze {
  border-color: rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.20);
  border-left-color: #d97706;
}

.accolade-card:hover {
  transform: translateX(6px) translateY(-2px);
  border-color: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.60);
  border-left-color: #f59e0b;
  box-shadow: 0 18px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.82), 0 0 30px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.20);
}
.accolade-card.accolade-cyan:hover {
  border-color: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.60);
  border-left-color: #38bdf8;
  box-shadow: 0 18px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.82), 0 0 30px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.20);
}
.accolade-card.accolade-emerald:hover {
  border-color: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.60);
  border-left-color: #10b981;
  box-shadow: 0 18px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.82), 0 0 30px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.20);
}
.accolade-card.accolade-bronze:hover {
  border-color: rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.60);
  border-left-color: #d97706;
  box-shadow: 0 18px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.82), 0 0 30px rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.20);
}

/* Accolade Icon Badge Box */
.accolade-icon-box {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0, 0, 1);
}
.accolade-icon-box.gold {
  background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.16);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.45);
  box-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.25);
}
.accolade-icon-box.cyan {
  background: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.16);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.45);
  box-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.25);
}
.accolade-icon-box.emerald {
  background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.16);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.45);
  box-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.25);
}
.accolade-icon-box.bronze {
  background: rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.16);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.45);
  box-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.25);
}
.accolade-card:hover .accolade-icon-box {
  transform: scale(1.12) rotate(5deg);
}

.accolade-info {
  flex: 1;
}
.accolade-top-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}
.accolade-info h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.accolade-badge {
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 2px 8px;
  border-radius: var(--r-full);
  white-space: nowrap;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.accolade-badge.gold {
  background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.40);
  color: #fde68a;
}
.accolade-badge.cyan {
  background: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.40);
  color: #bae6fd;
}
.accolade-badge.emerald {
  background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.40);
  color: #a7f3d0;
}
.accolade-badge.bronze {
  background: rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.40);
  color: #fed7aa;
}

.accolade-event {
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #fbbf24;
  margin-bottom: 5px;
}
.accolade-card.accolade-cyan .accolade-event {
  color: #38bdf8;
}
.accolade-card.accolade-emerald .accolade-event {
  color: #34d399;
}
.accolade-card.accolade-bronze .accolade-event {
  color: #fb923c;
}
.accolade-desc {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* ── Experience Section CTA Button ── */
.exp-cta-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(8, 24, 52, 0.9) 0%, rgba(4, 16, 36, 0.95) 100%) !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.45) !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  font-size: 0.92rem !important;
  padding: 13px 28px !important;
  border-radius: var(--r-full) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px) !important;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65), 0 0 20px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.18) !important;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0, 0, 1) !important;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.exp-cta-btn:hover {
  background: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.18) !important;
  border-color: #38bdf8 !important;
  color: #38bdf8 !important;
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.02) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.45), 0 0 25px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.35) !important;
}
.exp-cta-btn svg {
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}
.exp-cta-btn:hover svg {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* ════════════════════════════════════════
   ACADEMIC & EDUCATION SECTION
════════════════════════════════════════ */
.edu-card-glass {
  background: rgba(4, 10, 26, 0.76);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: var(--r-xl);
  padding: 30px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  margin-top: 24px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.edu-card-glass::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #38bdf8, #fbbf24);
}
.edu-top-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-start;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.edu-inst {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.edu-degree {
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  font-weight: 600;
}
.edu-scores-badge-row {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.edu-score-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.28);
  color: var(--clr-primary);
}
.edu-score-pill.gold {
  background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.1);
  border-color: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.28);
  color: #fbbf24;
}
.edu-pedigree-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 14px;
  margin: 18px 0;
  padding: 16px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}
.edu-pedigree-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 3px;
}
.edu-pedigree-label {
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--clr-text3);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
}
.edu-pedigree-val {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
}
.edu-coursework-wrap {
  margin-top: 12px;
}
.edu-coursework-title {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--clr-text3);
  font-family: var(--mono);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.edu-course-tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
}
.edu-course-tag {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  color: var(--clr-text2);
}

/* ════════════════════════════════════════
   RESPONSIVE STYLES & CROSS-DEVICE COMPATIBILITY
════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* Laptop & compact height viewports (1366x768, 1080p scaled) */
@media (max-height: 820px) and (min-width: 861px) {
  .hero {
    min-height: calc(100vh - 40px);
    padding-top: 108px;
    padding-bottom: 30px;
  }
  .hero-inner {
    padding: 8px 36px 20px;
    gap: 36px;
  }
  .hero-title {
    font-size: clamp(2.8rem, 4.8vw, 3.8rem);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
  }
  .hero-role {
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
  }
  .hero-sub {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
  }
  .hero-stats {
    padding: 12px 20px;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
  }
  .stat-num { font-size: 1.55rem; }
  .stat-label { font-size: 0.68rem; }
  .stat-divider { height: 32px; }
  .hero-portrait-stage {
    width: 240px;
    height: 240px;
  }
  .hex-frame, .hex-clip {
    width: 235px;
    height: 235px;
  }
  .orbit-ring-1, .orbit-dot   { width: 275px; height: 275px; }
  .orbit-ring-2, .orbit-dot-2 { width: 330px; height: 330px; }
  .orbit-ring-3 { width: 385px; height: 385px; }
  .hero-chips-col { gap: 10px; }
  .float-chip {
    min-width: 195px;
    padding: 10px 14px;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 1120px) {
  .hero-inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 36px;
    padding: 24px 28px 40px;
  }
  .hero-content {
    max-width: 680px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
  .hero-sub { margin: 0 auto 24px; }
  .hero-stats {
    margin: 0 auto 26px;
    max-width: 540px;
  }
  .hero-actions { justify-content: center; }
  .hero-ctas, .hero-links { justify-content: center; }
  .hero-visual {
    order: -1;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 24px;
  }
  .highlights-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .pow-card { flex: 0 0 320px; min-width: 280px; }
  .feat-projects-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}

@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .hero {
    min-height: auto;
    padding-top: 100px;
    padding-bottom: 40px;
  }
  .hero-inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 28px;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 20px 20px 40px;
  }
  .hero-content {
    max-width: 100%;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
  .hero-visual {
    order: -1;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 18px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
  .hex-frame, .hex-clip { width: 220px; height: 220px; }
  .hero-portrait-stage { width: 220px; height: 220px; }
  .orbit-ring-1, .orbit-dot   { width: 250px; height: 250px; }
  .orbit-ring-2, .orbit-dot-2 { width: 295px; height: 295px; }
  .orbit-ring-3 { width: 340px; height: 340px; }
  .hero-chips-col {
    flex-direction: row;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 10px;
  }
  .float-chip {
    min-width: auto;
    max-width: 280px;
    padding: 9px 14px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
  }
  .hero-stats {
    justify-content: center;
    max-width: 520px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
  }
  .hero-sub { margin: 0 auto 22px; }
  .hero-actions {
    justify-content: center;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
  .hero-ctas, .hero-links { justify-content: center; }
  .highlights-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .pow-card { flex: 0 0 300px; min-width: 280px; }
  .feat-projects-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .exp-lead-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .edu-pedigree-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 10px; }
}

@media (max-width: 540px) {
  .hero {
    padding-top: 92px;
    padding-bottom: 30px;
  }
  .hero-title { font-size: 2.3rem; }
  .hero-portrait-stage { width: 200px; height: 200px; }
  .hex-frame, .hex-clip { width: 195px; height: 195px; }
  .orbit-ring-1, .orbit-dot   { width: 225px; height: 225px; }
  .orbit-ring-2, .orbit-dot-2 { width: 265px; height: 265px; }
  .orbit-ring-3 { display: none; }
  .hero-chips-col {
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 290px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    gap: 8px;
  }
  .float-chip {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
    padding: 8px 14px;
  }
  .hero-ctas {
    width: 100%;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 10px;
  }
  .hero-ctas .btn {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .hero-actions {
    width: 100%;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 14px;
  }
  .hero-links {
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 14px;
  }
  .pow-viewport::before,
  .pow-viewport::after { width: 20px; }
  .pow-card { flex: 0 0 86vw; max-width: 86vw; min-width: 86vw; }
  .pow-track { padding: 0 16px; gap: 14px; }
  .edu-top-row { flex-direction: column; }
  .edu-scores-badge-row { width: 100%; }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .hero-inner {
    padding: 14px 12px 28px;
    gap: 22px;
  }
  .hero-badge {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    padding: 6px 12px;
    gap: 6px;
    max-width: 100%;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
  }
  .badge-status {
    font-size: 0.70rem;
  }
  .badge-location {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
  }
  .hero-title {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 9vw, 2.35rem);
  }
  .hero-role {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
  }
  .hero-sub {
    font-size: 0.94rem;
    line-height: 1.68;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
  }
  /* 2x2 grid for stats on mobile for maximum legibility */
  .hero-stats {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 12px 8px;
    padding: 16px 14px;
    max-width: 330px;
    margin: 0 auto 24px;
  }
  .hero-stats .stat-divider {
    display: none;
  }
  .stat {
    padding: 2px 4px;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .stat-num {
    font-size: 1.45rem;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
  }
  .stat-label {
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  }
  .hero-portrait-stage {
    width: 180px;
    height: 180px;
  }
  .hex-frame, .hex-clip {
    width: 175px;
    height: 175px;
  }
  .orbit-ring-1, .orbit-dot   { width: 200px; height: 200px; }
  .orbit-ring-2, .orbit-dot-2 { width: 235px; height: 235px; }
  .hero-chips-col {
    max-width: 280px;
  }
  .float-chip {
    padding: 8px 12px;
  }
  .pow-card {
    flex: 0 0 calc(100vw - 44px);
    max-width: calc(100vw - 44px);
    min-width: calc(100vw - 44px);
  }
  .pow-card-img-wrap {
    height: 180px;
  }
  .pow-card-body {
    padding: 14px 14px 18px;
    gap: 10px;
  }
  .pow-card-title {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }
  .pow-meta-item {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
  }
  .pow-controls {
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 10px;
  }
  .cta-inner h2 {
    font-size: 1.85rem;
  }
  .feat-projects-grid {
    gap: 20px;
  }
  .feat-card-img-wrap {
    height: 175px;
  }
  .feat-card-body {
    padding: 18px 18px 20px;
  }
  .feat-card-title {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
  }
  .feat-cta-btn {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 0.84rem !important;
    padding: 12px 16px !important;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .exp-lead-layout {
    gap: 20px;
  }
  .exp-item-card {
    padding: 16px 16px;
  }
  .exp-item-top {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 8px;
  }
  .accolade-card {
    padding: 15px 16px;
    gap: 12px;
  }
  .accolade-icon-box {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
  }
  .exp-cta-btn {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 0.84rem !important;
    padding: 12px 16px !important;
    text-align: center;
  }
}