/* ============================================
   SHAHAB FAROOQ PORTFOLIO - PROFESSIONAL CSS
   Color Palette: #DC2C55 #296374 #629FAD #EDEDCE
   ============================================ */

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


:root {
   
  --primary: #1E1E2E;
    --primary-dark: #0A0A0F;
    --primary-light: #2D2D3A;
    --primary-rgb: 30, 30, 46;
    
    --secondary: #6748BC;
    --secondary-dark: #4F3690;
    --secondary-light: #8A6FCF;
    --secondary-rgb: 103, 72, 188;
    
    --accent: #0F172A;
    --accent-dark: #0F172A;
    --accent-light:#0F172A;
    --accent-rgb: 44, 122, 110;
    
   
    --highlight: #F5F0FF;
    --highlight-dark: #E8E0FF;
    --highlight-light: #FAF5FF;
    --highlight-rgb: 245, 240, 255;
 
    --white: #FFFFFF;
    --black: #000000;
    
    --gray-50: #FAFAFC;
    --gray-100: #F4F4F7;
    --gray-200: #E8E8ED;
    --gray-300: #D4D4DD;
    --gray-400: #B0B0BD;
    --gray-500: #8A8A9A;
    --gray-600: #686877;
    --gray-700: #4A4A57;
    --gray-800: #2F2F3A;
    --gray-900: #1A1A22;
    
 
    --success: #10B981;
    --warning: #F59E0B;
    --error: #EF4444;
    --info: var(--secondary);
    

    --text-primary: var(--gray-900);    
    --text-secondary: var(--gray-900);  
    --text-tertiary: var(--gray-900);   
    --text-inverse: var(--white);  
    
    --light: var(--gray-50);
    --light-rgb: 248, 250, 252;
    --dark: var(--gray-900);
    --dark-light: var(--gray-700);
    --gray: var(--gray-900);
    --gray-light: var(--gray-200);
    
   
    --gradient-primary: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--secondary));
    --gradient-secondary: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--secondary), var(--accent));
    --gradient-accent: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent), var(--highlight));
    --gradient-light: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gray-50), var(--white));
    --gradient-dark: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gray-800), var(--gray-900));
    --gradient-futuristic: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--accent), var(--secondary));
    
    --font-primary: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;
    --font-secondary: 'Poppins', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;
    --font-mono: 'SF Mono', 'Monaco', 'Inconsolata', 'Fira Code', monospace;
    
    --space-xs: 0.5rem;
    --space-sm: 1rem;
    --space-md: 1.5rem;
    --space-lg: 3rem;
    --space-xl: 6rem;
    
    --radius-sm: 6px;
    --radius-md: 12px;
    --radius-lg: 20px;
    --radius-xl: 32px;
    --radius-full: 9999px;
 
    --shadow-sm: 0 2px 6px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
    --shadow-md: 0 8px 20px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06);
    --shadow-lg: 0 15px 40px rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.10);
    --shadow-xl: 0 25px 60px rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.15);
    
    --shadow-primary: 0 10px 40px rgba(var(--primary-rgb), 0.25);
    --shadow-secondary: 0 10px 40px rgba(var(--secondary-rgb), 0.25);
    --shadow-accent: 0 10px 40px rgba(var(--accent-rgb), 0.25);
    --shadow-glow: 0 0 50px rgba(var(--highlight-rgb), 0.35);
    
    --glass-bg: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    --glass-border: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    --glass-backdrop: blur(20px);
    
    --footer-bg: var(--gray-900);
    --footer-text: var(--gray-400);
    --footer-heading: var(--white);
    --footer-border: var(--gray-800);
    --footer-link: var(--gray-400);
    --footer-link-hover: var(--white);
    
    --container-max: 1200px;
    --container-padding: 1rem;
    
    --transition-fast: 150ms cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    --transition-base: 300ms cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    --transition-slow: 500ms cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    --transition-smooth: 600ms cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}
.home-hero-title {
    color: var(--primary-dark);
}

.home-title-highlight {
    color: var(--secondary);
}

.home-highlight-gradient {
    background: linear-gradient(
        120deg,
        var(--primary),
        var(--secondary),
        var(--accent)
    );
    background-size: 200% auto;
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    animation: gradientFlow 6s linear infinite;
}

.home-section-title::after {
    background: var(--gradient-primary);
}

.home-btn-primary {
    background: var(--gradient-primary);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-primary);
}

.home-btn-secondary {
    background: var(--gradient-secondary);
}

.home-project-result {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
}

.home-result-stat {
    color: var(--primary);
}

.home-project-category {
    background: rgba(var(--primary-rgb), 0.12);
    color: var(--primary);
}

.home-project-tech span {
    background: rgba(var(--secondary-rgb), 0.12);
    color: var(--secondary);
}

.home-project-tech span:hover {
    background: var(--secondary);
    color: var(--white);
}

.home-contact-cta-section {
    background: var(--gradient-dark);
}
/* ==================== BASE STYLES ==================== */
html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    font-size: 16px;
}

body {
    font-family: var(--font-primary);
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--dark);
    background-color: var(--white);
    overflow-x: hidden;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

/* ==================== TYPOGRAPHY ==================== */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
    font-family: var(--font-secondary);
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    color: var(--dark);
}




.home-section-title::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -10px;
    left: 0;
    /* width: 60px;
    height: 4px; */
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary), var(--secondary));
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
}

h3 {
    font-size: 1.75rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

p {
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    color: var(--gray);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

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

a:hover {
    color: var(--light);
}

/* ==================== LAYOUT & CONTAINER ==================== */
.home-main-container {
    min-height: 100vh;
    position: relative;
}

.home-container {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: var(--container-max);
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 var(--container-padding);
}

/* ==================== HERO SECTION ==================== */
.home-hero-section {
    min-height: 100vh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, 
        rgba(237, 237, 206, 0.1) 0%,
        rgba(41, 99, 116, 0.05) 50%,
        rgba(220, 44, 85, 0.03) 100%);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.home-hero-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background: 
        radial-gradient(circle at 20% 80%, rgba(98, 159, 173, 0.1) 0%, transparent 50%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 80% 20%, rgba(220, 44, 85, 0.08) 0%, transparent 50%);
    animation: home-float 20s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes home-float {
    0%, 100% {
        transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1);
    }
    33% {
        transform: translate(-30px, -30px) scale(1.05);
    }
    66% {
        transform: translate(30px, 30px) scale(0.95);
    }
}

.home-hero-background {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    z-index: -1;
}

.home-background-gradient {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(45deg, 
        rgba(237, 237, 206, 0.1) 0%,
        rgba(41, 99, 116, 0.08) 50%,
        rgba(220, 44, 85, 0.05) 100%);
}

.home-hero-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    padding: var(--space-lg) 0;
}

.home-value-proposition {
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.home-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 0.5rem 1.25rem;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary), var(--secondary));
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    animation: home-badge-pulse 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes home-badge-pulse {
    0%, 100% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(220, 44, 85, 0.4);
    }
    50% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 10px rgba(220, 44, 85, 0);
    }
}
/* HERO TITLE */
.home-hero-title {
    font-size: clamp(2.8rem, 5vw, 4.5rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.1;
    color: var(--primary-dark);
}

/* Typing cursor */
.typing-line::after {
    content: '|';
    margin-left: 6px;
    opacity: 0.7;
    animation: blink 1.2s infinite;
}

/* SUBLINE */
.home-title-highlight {
    margin-top: 0.75rem;
    font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 3vw, 2.4rem);
    font-weight: 500;
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    align-items: center;
}

/* Static word */
.static-text {
    opacity: 0.85;
}

/* Rotating word */
.rotating-text {
    min-width: 14ch;
    transition: opacity 0.6s ease, transform 0.6s ease;
}

/* Gradient word */
.home-highlight-gradient {
    background: linear-gradient(
        120deg,
        var(--primary),
        var(--secondary),
        var(--primary)
    );
    background-size: 200% auto;
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    animation: gradientFlow 6s linear infinite;
}

/* Animations */
@keyframes blink {
    0%, 50%, 100% { opacity: 1; }
    25%, 75% { opacity: 0; }
}

@keyframes gradientFlow {
    to { background-position: 200% center; }
}

/* 
@keyframes home-underline-reveal {
    to {
        transform: scaleX(1);
        transform-origin: left;
    }
} */

.home-hero-description {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: var(--space-md) 0;
    color: var(--secondary-dark);
}

.home-hero-description strong {
    color: var(--primary);
    font-weight: 700;
}

/* ==================== BUTTONS ==================== */
.home-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    padding: 1rem 2rem;
    font-family: var(--font-primary);
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.home-btn::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    width: 0;
    height: 0;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(54, 53, 53, 0.2);
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    transition: width 0.6s, height 0.6s;
}

.home-btn:hover::before {
    width: 300px;
    height: 300px;
}

.home-btn-primary {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--primary-dark));
    color: var(--white);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.home-btn-primary:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.home-btn-secondary {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--secondary), var(--secondary-dark));
    color: var(--white);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.home-btn-secondary:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.home-btn-outline {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--secondary);
    border: 2px solid var(--secondary);
}

.home-btn-outline:hover {
    background: var(--secondary);
    color: var(--white);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.home-btn-large {
    padding: 1.25rem 2.5rem;
    font-size: 1.125rem;
}

.home-btn-small {
    padding: 0.5rem 1.5rem;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
}

.home-hero-cta {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin: var(--space-lg) 0;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* ==================== TRUST INDICATORS ==================== */
.home-trust-indicators {
    display: flex;
    gap: 2rem;
    margin: var(--space-md) 0;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.home-trust-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    padding: 0.75rem 1.25rem;
    background: rgba(var(--light-rgb), 0.5);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(var(--light-rgb), 0.2);
}

.home-trust-item i {
    color: var(--primary);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
}

.home-trust-item span {
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--secondary-dark);
}

/* ==================== SOCIAL PROOF ==================== */
.home-social-proof-logos {
    margin-top: var(--space-lg);
}

.home-logos-title {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    color: var(--gray);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    text-align: center;
}

.home-logos-container {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 3rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.home-logo-placeholder {
    padding: 1rem 2rem;
    background: rgba(var(--light-rgb), 0.3);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    color: var(--secondary);
    font-weight: 600;
    border: 1px solid rgba(41, 99, 116, 0.1);
    transition: all var(--transition-base);
}

.home-logo-placeholder:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    border-color: var(--accent);
}

/* ==================== SCROLL INDICATOR ==================== */
.home-scroll-indicator {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 2rem;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.home-scroll-text {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: var(--secondary);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    animation: home-fade-in-out 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes home-fade-in-out {
    0%, 100% { opacity: 0.5; }
    50% { opacity: 1; }
}

.home-scroll-arrow {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    animation: home-bounce 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes home-bounce {
    0%, 20%, 50%, 80%, 100% {
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
    40% {
        transform: translateY(-10px);
    }
    60% {
        transform: translateY(-5px);
    }
}

/* ==================== SECTION COMMON STYLES ==================== */
section {
    padding: var(--space-xl) 0;
    position: relative;
}

.home-section-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}

.home-section-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: var(--gray);
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto var(--space-md);
}



.home-featured-work-section {
    position: relative;
    /* background:
        radial-gradient(circle at 20% 20%, rgba(220,44,85,0.08), transparent 40%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 80% 80%, rgba(41,99,116,0.08), transparent 40%); */
}

/* Grid */
.home-projects-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(340px, 1fr));
    gap: var(--space-lg);
    margin: var(--space-lg) 0;
}

/* Card */
.home-project-card {
    background: var(--white);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid rgba(var(--light-rgb), 0.4);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
    transition:
        transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1),
        box-shadow 0.6s ease;
}

.home-project-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-12px) scale(1.015);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
}

/* Image */
.home-project-image {
    height: 250px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.home-project-image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.8s ease;
}

.home-project-card:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.08);
}

/* Light sweep */
.home-project-image::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(
        120deg,
        transparent 35%,
        rgba(255,255,255,0.25),
        transparent 65%
    );
    transform: translateX(-120%);
    transition: transform 0.8s ease;
    z-index: 2;
}

.home-project-card:hover .home-project-image::before {
    transform: translateX(120%);
}

/* Overlay */
.home-project-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(
        to bottom,
        rgba(0,0,0,0.2),
        rgba(0,0,0,0.55)
    );
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.5s ease;
    z-index: 3;
}

.home-project-card:hover .home-project-overlay {
    opacity: 1;
}

/* Result Badge */
.home-project-result {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.95);
    padding: 1.4rem 1.6rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    text-align: center;
    animation: floatPulse 3.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes floatPulse {
    0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
    50% { transform: translateY(-6px); }
}

.home-result-stat {
    font-size: 2.4rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--primary);
}

.home-result-label {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--gray);
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* Content */
.home-project-content {
    padding: var(--space-md);
}

.home-project-category {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 0.3rem 0.8rem;
    background: rgba(220,44,85,0.12);
    color: var(--primary);
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.6px;
}

.home-project-title {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
    color: var(--dark);
}

.home-project-description {
    color: var(--gray);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

/* Tech */
.home-project-tech {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.home-project-tech span {
    padding: 0.25rem 0.7rem;
    background: rgba(41,99,116,0.12);
    color: var(--secondary);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, background 0.3s ease;
}

.home-project-tech span:hover {
    background: var(--secondary);
    color: #fff;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Link */
.home-project-link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    color: var(--primary);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.home-project-link i {
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.home-project-link:hover i {
    transform: translateX(6px);
}

/* CTA */
.home-section-cta {
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: var(--space-lg);
}

/* ==================== SERVICES PREVIEW ==================== */
.home-services-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
    gap: var(--space-lg);
    margin: var(--space-lg) 0;
}

.home-service-card {
    background: var(--white);
    padding: var(--space-md);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
    border: 2px solid rgba(var(--dark-light), 0.5);
    transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.home-service-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary), var(--secondary));
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: left;
    transition: transform var(--transition-smooth);
}

.home-service-card:hover::before {
    transform: scaleX(1);
}

.home-service-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
}

.home-service-icon {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--secondary));
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
}

.home-service-features {
    margin: 1.5rem 0;
    list-style: none;
}

.home-service-features li {
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    padding-left: 1.5rem;
    position: relative;
    color: var(--gray);
}

.home-service-features li::before {
    content: '✓';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    color: var(--primary);
    font-weight: bold;
}

.home-service-cta {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
    padding-top: 1.5rem;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(var(--light-rgb), 0.5);
}

.home-btn-link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    color: var(--primary);
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: gap var(--transition-base);
}

.home-btn-link:hover {
    gap: 1rem;
}

.home-service-time {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: var(--gray);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.home-services-cta {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--secondary), var(--secondary-dark));
    padding: var(--space-lg);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    margin-top: var(--space-lg);
    color: var(--white);
    text-align: center;
}

.home-services-cta h3 {
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: 2rem;
}

.home-services-cta p {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto var(--space-md);
}

.home-cta-content h3 {
    color: var(--white);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

/* ==================== TESTIMONIALS ==================== */
.home-testimonials-section {
    /* background: linear-gradient(135deg, 
        rgba(237, 237, 206, 0.2) 0%,
        rgba(41, 99, 116, 0.1) 100%); */
}

.home-testimonials-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
    gap: var(--space-lg);
}

.home-testimonial-card {
    background: var(--white);
    padding: var(--space-md);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
    border: 2px solid rgba(var(--dark-light), 0.5);
    transition: transform var(--transition-base);
}

.home-testimonial-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
}

.home-testimonial-content {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: var(--dark);
    font-style: italic;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    position: relative;
}

.home-testimonial-content::before {
    content: '"';
    position: absolute;
    top: -10px;
    left: -10px;
    font-size: 4rem;
    color: var(--primary);
    opacity: 0.2;
    font-family: Georgia, serif;
}

.home-testimonial-author {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.home-author-avatar {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--secondary));
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--white);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
}

.home-author-info h4 {
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
    color: var(--dark);
}

.home-author-info p {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: var(--gray);
}

.home-testimonials-cta {
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: var(--space-lg);
}


.home-process-section {
    padding: var(--space-xl) 0;
    position: relative;
}

.process-badge {
    color: var(--primary);
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.modern-process-container {
    position: relative;
    max-width: 1200px;  /* Increased from 900px */
    margin: 60px auto 0;
    padding: 0 20px;
}

/* The Connecting Line (Circuit Look) */
.process-track {
    position: absolute;
    left: 50%;
    top: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    width: 3px;  /* Slightly thicker */
    background: rgba(41, 99, 116, 0.1);
    transform: translateX(-50%);
}

.process-fill {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--primary), var(--secondary));
    transform-origin: top;
    transform: scaleY(0.2); 
    transition: transform 1s ease;
}

.process-grid {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 30px;  /* Reduced from 40px */
}

.modern-step-item {
    display: flex;
    width: 100%;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.modern-step-item:nth-child(even) {
    justify-content: flex-end;
}

/* Enhanced Card Design - Wider */
.step-card {
    width: 48%;  /* Increased from 45% */
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    padding: 35px;  /* Slightly increased padding */
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    border: 1px solid rgba(41, 99, 116, 0.1);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(41, 99, 116, 0.08);
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
}

/* Even items slightly shifted for better balance */
.modern-step-item:nth-child(even) .step-card {
    width: 48%;
    margin-right: 0;
}

.step-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);  /* Slightly reduced hover movement */
    border-color: var(--primary);
    background: white;
    box-shadow: 0 25px 45px rgba(220, 44, 85, 0.12);
}

.step-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 20px;  /* Increased gap */
    margin-bottom: 20px;  /* Increased margin */
}

.step-number-glitch {
    font-size: 2rem;  /* Slightly larger */
    font-weight: 900;
    color: var(--primary);
    position: relative;
    font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;
    line-height: 1;
}

.step-card h3 {
    color: var(--secondary);
    font-size: 1.35rem;  /* Slightly larger */
    margin: 0;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.step-card p {
    color: var(--secondary-dark);
    font-size: 1rem;  /* Increased from 0.95rem */
    line-height: 1.7;  /* Slightly increased line height */
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.step-footer {
    margin-top: 25px;  /* Increased from 20px */
    font-size: 0.7rem;  /* Slightly larger */
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--secondary);
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(41, 99, 116, 0.08);
    padding-top: 15px;  /* Increased from 10px */
    opacity: 0.7;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* Optional: Add decorative elements */
.step-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 4px;
    height: 0;
    background: var(--primary);
    transition: height 0.3s ease;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg) 0 0 var(--radius-lg);
}

.step-card:hover::before {
    height: 100%;
}

/* Add connecting dots on the track */
.modern-step-item::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 50%;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    width: 14px;
    height: 14px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--primary);
    border: 3px solid white;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(41, 99, 116, 0.2);
    z-index: 3;
    opacity: 0.8;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.modern-step-item:hover::after {
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.3);
    background: var(--secondary);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 5px rgba(41, 99, 116, 0.15);
}

/* Responsive Design */
@media (min-width: 1400px) {
    .modern-process-container {
        max-width: 1300px;  /* Even wider on large screens */
    }
    
    .step-card {
        width: 47%;
        padding: 40px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .step-card {
        width: 47%;
        padding: 30px;
    }
    
    .step-card h3 {
        font-size: 1.25rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .process-track { 
        left: 30px;  /* Adjusted from 20px */
    }
    
    .modern-process-container {
        padding: 0 15px;
    }
    
    .step-card { 
        width: calc(100% - 50px);  /* Better width calculation */
        margin-left: 50px !important;  /* Increased margin */
    }
    
    .modern-step-item:nth-child(even) { 
        justify-content: flex-start; 
    }
    
    .modern-step-item:nth-child(even) .step-card {
        width: calc(100% - 50px);
    }
    
    .modern-step-item::after {
        left: 30px;  /* Align with track */
    }
    
    .process-grid {
        gap: 25px;  /* Slightly reduced gap on mobile */
    }
    
    .step-card {
        padding: 25px;
    }
    
    .step-header {
        gap: 15px;
    }
    
    .step-number-glitch {
        font-size: 1.8rem;
    }
}

/* Small phones */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .step-card { 
        width: calc(100% - 40px);
        margin-left: 40px !important;
        padding: 20px;
    }
    
    .modern-step-item:nth-child(even) .step-card {
        width: calc(100% - 40px);
    }
    
    .step-header {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 8px;
    }
    
    .step-number-glitch {
        font-size: 1.6rem;
    }
    
    .step-card h3 {
        font-size: 1.2rem;
    }
    
    .process-grid {
        gap: 20px;
    }
}

/* Optional: Animation for the fill line on scroll */
.modern-process-container.in-view .process-fill {
    transform: scaleY(1);
}

/* Glitch effect for step numbers on hover */
.step-card:hover .step-number-glitch {
    animation: glitch 0.3s ease infinite;
}

@keyframes glitch {
    0% {
        transform: translate(0);
        text-shadow: -2px 0 var(--secondary), 2px 0 var(--primary);
    }
    25% {
        transform: translate(-2px);
        text-shadow: -2px 0 var(--secondary), 2px 0 var(--primary);
    }
    50% {
        transform: translate(2px);
        text-shadow: 2px 0 var(--secondary), -2px 0 var(--primary);
    }
    75% {
        transform: translate(-1px);
        text-shadow: -1px 0 var(--secondary), 1px 0 var(--primary);
    }
    100% {
        transform: translate(0);
        text-shadow: -2px 0 var(--secondary), 2px 0 var(--primary);
    }
}

/* ==================== EXPERTISE SECTION ==================== */

.home-expertise-section {
    position: relative;
    padding: 100px 0;
    /* background-color: #f8f9fa; */
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Blueprint Grid Background */
.expertise-grid-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;
    background-image: 
        linear-gradient(rgba(41, 99, 116, 0.05) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(41, 99, 116, 0.05) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 30px 30px;
    z-index: 1;
}

.expertise-tag {
    color: var(--primary);
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 4px;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.home-expertise-categories {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
    gap: 30px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

/* Modern Card Design */
.home-category-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    padding: 40px 30px;
    border-radius: 24px;
    border: 2px solid rgba(41, 99, 116, 0.1);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(41, 99, 116, 0.05);
    transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.home-category-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-15px) rotateX(5deg);
    border-color: var(--primary);
    box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(220, 44, 85, 0.15);
}

.card-glow {
    position: absolute;
    top: -50%; left: -50%; width: 200%; height: 200%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(220, 44, 85, 0.05) 0%, transparent 70%);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.5s;
}

.home-category-card:hover .card-glow {
    opacity: 1;
}

.home-category-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    color: var(--secondary);
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
}

.home-category-card h3 i {
    color: var(--primary);
}

/* Tech Pills with Micro-Animations */
.home-tech-orbit {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 12px;
}

.tech-pill {
    background: white;
    padding: 10px 16px;
    border-radius: 100px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--secondary-dark);
    border: 1px solid rgba(41, 99, 116, 0.1);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    cursor: default;
}

.tech-pill i {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.tech-pill:hover {
    background: var(--secondary);
    color: white;
    transform: scale(1.1) rotate(2deg);
    border-color: var(--secondary);
}

/* Floating Animation for Cards */
@keyframes float {
    0% { transform: translateY(0px); }
    50% { transform: translateY(-10px); }
    100% { transform: translateY(0px); }
}

.home-category-card:nth-child(odd) {
    animation: float 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.home-category-card:nth-child(even) {
    animation: float 8s ease-in-out infinite;
}
/* ==================== CONTACT CTA ==================== */
.home-contact-cta-section {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--secondary), var(--secondary-dark));
    color: var(--white);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.home-contact-cta-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background: 
        radial-gradient(circle at 10% 20%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) 0%, transparent 50%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 90% 80%, rgba(220, 44, 85, 0.1) 0%, transparent 50%);
}

.home-cta-content-wrapper {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-lg);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.home-cta-title {
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.home-cta-description {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.home-cta-features {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    margin: 2rem 0;
}

.home-feature {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
}

.home-feature i {
    color: var(--accent-light);
}

.home-cta-buttons {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin: 2rem 0;
}

.home-response-time {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    color: var(--accent-light);
    font-size: 0.875rem;
}

.home-cta-sidebar {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 2rem;
}

.home-availability-card,
.home-contact-methods {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    padding: 1.5rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.home-availability-card h4,
.home-contact-methods h4 {
    color: var(--white);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
}

.home-availability-status {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.home-available .home-status-dot {
    width: 10px;
    height: 10px;
    background: #4CAF50;
    border-radius: 50%;
    animation: home-status-pulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes home-status-pulse {
    0%, 100% { opacity: 1; }
    50% { opacity: 0.5; }
}

.home-contact-method {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    padding: 0.75rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    transition: background var(--transition-base);
}

.home-contact-method:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.home-contact-method i {
    width: 24px;
    text-align: center;
    color: var(--accent-light);
}

.home-contact-method a {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    text-decoration: none;
}

.home-contact-method a:hover {
    color: var(--white);
    text-decoration: underline;
}

/* ==================== ANIMATION CLASSES ==================== */
.home-fade-in {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(20px);
    animation: home-fade-in-up 0.8s var(--transition-smooth) forwards;
}

@keyframes home-fade-in-up {
    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

/* ==================== RESPONSIVE DESIGN ==================== */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    :root {
        --space-xl: 4rem;
    }
    
    .home-cta-content-wrapper {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    
    .home-hero-cta {
        flex-direction: column;
    }
    
    .home-hero-cta .home-btn {
        width: 100%;
        text-align: center;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    :root {
        --space-lg: 2rem;
        --space-md: 1.5rem;
    }
    
    .home-projects-grid,
    .home-services-grid,
    .home-testimonials-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    
    .home-expertise-categories {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    
    .home-trust-indicators {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 1rem;
    }
    
    .home-process-steps::before {
        left: 40px;
    }
    
    .home-step-number {
        width: 80px;
        height: 40px;
        font-size: 1.5rem;
    }
    
    .home-logos-container {
        gap: 1rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .home-hero-cta {
        flex-direction: column;
    }
    
    .home-cta-buttons {
        flex-direction: column;
    }
    
    .home-cta-buttons .home-btn {
        width: 100%;
    }
    
    .home-process-step {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 1rem;
    }
    
    .home-process-steps::before {
        display: none;
    }
}

/* ==================== ACCESSIBILITY ==================== */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    *,
    *::before,
    *::after {
        animation-duration: 0.01ms !important;
        animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
        transition-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    }
}

/* ==================== PRINT STYLES ==================== */
@media print {
    .home-hero-cta,
    .home-scroll-indicator,
    .home-project-overlay,
    .home-btn,
    .home-availability-card,
    .home-contact-methods {
        display: none !important;
    }
    
    section {
        padding: 1rem 0 !important;
        break-inside: avoid;
    }
    
    .home-project-card,
    .home-service-card,
    .home-testimonial-card {
        box-shadow: none !important;
        border: 1px solid #ddd !important;
    }
}

/* ==================== UTILITY CLASSES ==================== */
.text-center { text-align: center; }
.mb-1 { margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.mb-2 { margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.mb-3 { margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.mb-4 { margin-bottom: 2rem; }
.mb-5 { margin-bottom: 3rem; }

.mt-1 { margin-top: 0.5rem; }
.mt-2 { margin-top: 1rem; }
.mt-3 { margin-top: 1.5rem; }
.mt-4 { margin-top: 2rem; }
.mt-5 { margin-top: 3rem; }