/* ==========================================================================
   ARYAN KHAIRE — DUSSEHRA CINEMATIC VIDEO EDITING PORTFOLIO
   Design System, Mobile-First Layout, and Component Styles
   ========================================================================== */

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   1. CSS Custom Properties (Design Tokens)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
:root {
  /* Color Palette — Dussehra Cinematic Identity */
  --bg-base: #08090d;
  --bg-surface: #0e1017;
  --bg-card: #141722;
  --bg-card-hover: #1b1e2c;
  --bg-input: #10121a;

  /* Accent: Rich Maroon / Deep Crimson */
  --crimson-base: #851424;
  --crimson-deep: #560a15;
  --crimson-bright: #b81e35;
  --crimson-glow: rgba(133, 20, 36, 0.45);

  /* Highlight: Antique Gold / Warm Amber */
  --gold-primary: #d4af37;
  --gold-light: #f5e297;
  --gold-dark: #8c6a1e;
  --gold-glow: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35);
  --gold-gradient: linear-gradient(135deg, #f7e69c 0%, #d4af37 50%, #8c6a1e 100%);
  --gold-gradient-hover: linear-gradient(135deg, #fff1b8 0%, #e5c14e 50%, #9e7924 100%);

  /* Typography Colors: Soft Ivory & Silvers */
  --text-primary: #f5f3ef;
  --text-secondary: #c0bdc7;
  --text-muted: #82808c;
  --text-inverse: #08090d;

  /* Borders & Dividers */
  --border-subtle: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
  --border-card: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.22);
  --border-hover: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.6);
  --border-focus: #f5e297;

  /* Feedback Colors */
  --color-success: #2ec4b6;
  --color-success-bg: rgba(46, 196, 182, 0.12);
  --color-error: #ff5a5f;
  --color-error-bg: rgba(255, 90, 95, 0.12);
  --color-whatsapp: #25d366;
  --color-whatsapp-hover: #1ebe57;

  /* Typography Stacks */
  --font-display: 'Cinzel', Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;
  --font-body: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;

  /* Layout & Sizing */
  --container-max: 1200px;
  --header-height: 76px;
  --radius-sm: 8px;
  --radius-md: 14px;
  --radius-lg: 20px;
  --radius-full: 9999px;

  /* Transitions */
  --transition-fast: 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --transition-smooth: 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --transition-spring: 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   2. Reset & Base Styles
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
*,
*::before,
*::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

html {
  font-size: 16px;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  scroll-padding-top: calc(var(--header-height) + 16px);
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

body {
  background-color: var(--bg-base);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  position: relative;
  min-height: 100vh;
}

img,
svg,
video,
canvas {
  display: block;
  max-width: 100%;
}

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

button,
input,
select,
textarea {
  font: inherit;
  color: inherit;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  outline: none;
}

button {
  cursor: pointer;
}

ul, ol {
  list-style: none;
}

/* Accessibility: Visually Hidden but Screen-Reader Accessible */
.sr-only {
  position: absolute;
  width: 1px;
  height: 1px;
  padding: 0;
  margin: -1px;
  overflow: hidden;
  clip: rect(0, 0, 0, 0);
  white-space: nowrap;
  border-width: 0;
}

/* Skip to Content Link */
.skip-link {
  position: absolute;
  top: -60px;
  left: 20px;
  background: var(--gold-primary);
  color: var(--bg-base);
  padding: 10px 18px;
  font-weight: 700;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  z-index: 9999;
  transition: top var(--transition-fast);
}
.skip-link:focus {
  top: 16px;
  outline: 3px solid #fff;
}

/* Universal Focus States */
:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--gold-light);
  outline-offset: 3px;
}

/* Container */
.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--container-max);
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  padding-left: 20px;
  padding-right: 20px;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .container {
    padding-left: 32px;
    padding-right: 32px;
  }
}

.text-center {
  text-align: center;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   3. Typography & Section Headers
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.section-eyebrow {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  color: var(--gold-primary);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.section-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.85rem, 4vw, 2.75rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.section-lead {
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.15rem);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  max-width: 680px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  font-style: italic;
  font-family: Georgia, serif;
}

.gradient-text {
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  display: inline-block;
}

/* Dussehra Decorative Divider */
.dussehra-divider {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 16px;
  margin: 0 auto 16px auto;
  max-width: 380px;
}

.divider-line {
  flex: 1;
  height: 1px;
}
.divider-line.left {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4) 100%);
}
.divider-line.right {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4) 0%, transparent 100%);
}

.divider-emblem {
  color: var(--gold-primary);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   4. Buttons & Badges
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 13px 26px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  text-decoration: none;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.btn-primary {
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  color: var(--bg-base);
  font-weight: 700;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.28);
}
.btn-primary:hover {
  background: var(--gold-gradient-hover);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 26px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.42);
}
.btn-primary:active {
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.btn-secondary {
  background: rgba(20, 23, 34, 0.7);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-card);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}
.btn-secondary:hover {
  background: rgba(30, 34, 50, 0.9);
  border-color: var(--gold-primary);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  color: var(--gold-light);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.btn-sm {
  padding: 9px 18px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.btn-hire {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15) 0%, rgba(133, 20, 36, 0.3) 100%);
  border: 1px solid var(--gold-primary);
  color: var(--gold-light);
  padding: 8px 20px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}
.btn-hire:hover {
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  color: var(--bg-base);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px var(--gold-glow);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   5. SECTION A: Navigation
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.site-header {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: var(--header-height);
  z-index: 1000;
  transition: background-color var(--transition-smooth), border-color var(--transition-smooth), backdrop-filter var(--transition-smooth);
  background: transparent;
  border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
}

.site-header.scrolled {
  background: rgba(8, 9, 13, 0.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.nav-container {
  max-width: var(--container-max);
  height: 100%;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 20px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .nav-container {
    padding: 0 32px;
  }
}

/* Brand Wordmark */
.nav-brand {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  text-decoration: none;
  z-index: 1002;
}

.brand-crest {
  color: var(--gold-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(133, 20, 36, 0.4) 0%, rgba(8, 9, 13, 0.8) 100%);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-card);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast);
}
.nav-brand:hover .brand-crest {
  transform: rotate(-10deg) scale(1.05);
  border-color: var(--gold-primary);
}

.brand-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.brand-name {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.brand-subtitle {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  color: var(--gold-primary);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* Desktop Navigation Menu */
.nav-menu {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 28px;
}

.nav-list {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 24px;
}

.nav-link {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  position: relative;
  padding: 6px 2px;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.nav-link::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 0%;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  transition: width var(--transition-fast);
}

.nav-link:hover,
.nav-link.active {
  color: var(--gold-light);
}

.nav-link:hover::after,
.nav-link.active::after {
  width: 100%;
}

/* Hamburger Toggle for Mobile */
.nav-toggle {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  padding: 0;
  background: rgba(20, 23, 34, 0.6);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  z-index: 1002;
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast);
}
.nav-toggle:hover {
  border-color: var(--gold-primary);
}

.hamburger-bar {
  width: 22px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--text-primary);
  border-radius: 2px;
  margin: 3px 0;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.nav-toggle.open .hamburger-bar:nth-child(1) {
  transform: translateY(8px) rotate(45deg);
  background: var(--gold-primary);
}
.nav-toggle.open .hamburger-bar:nth-child(2) {
  opacity: 0;
}
.nav-toggle.open .hamburger-bar:nth-child(3) {
  transform: translateY(-8px) rotate(-45deg);
  background: var(--gold-primary);
}

/* Mobile Drawer Behavior */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .nav-toggle {
    display: flex;
    z-index: 1003;
  }

  .nav-menu {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    right: -100%;
    width: 82%;
    max-width: 360px;
    height: 100vh;
    background: #0f121b;
    border-left: 1px solid var(--border-card);
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: flex-start;
    padding: 80px 36px 40px 36px;
    gap: 32px;
    z-index: 1002;
    transition: right 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    box-shadow: -10px 0 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);
  }

  .nav-menu.open {
    right: 0;
  }

  .nav-list {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 22px;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .nav-link {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-weight: 600;
  }

  .nav-cta {
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 12px;
    font-size: 1rem;
  }

  /* Backdrop */
  .nav-backdrop {
    display: block;
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(4, 5, 8, 0.65);
    backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
    z-index: 999;
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
  }

  .nav-backdrop.open {
    opacity: 1;
    pointer-events: auto;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   6. SECTION B: Hero Section
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.hero-section {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  padding: calc(var(--header-height) + 30px) 0 60px 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 30%, #151825 0%, var(--bg-base) 80%);
}

/* Atmosphere & Ember Canvas */
.hero-atmosphere {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: 1;
}

.ember-canvas {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  z-index: 2;
}

.glow-orb {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(100px);
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0.6;
}

.glow-top-left {
  top: 5%;
  left: 10%;
  width: 320px;
  height: 320px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15) 0%, transparent 70%);
}

.glow-center-crimson {
  top: 35%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 480px;
  height: 480px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--crimson-glow) 0%, transparent 70%);
}

.glow-bottom-gold {
  bottom: 0%;
  right: 15%;
  width: 300px;
  height: 300px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.12) 0%, transparent 70%);
}

/* Decorative Dussehra Motif Watermark */
.hero-motif-bg {
  position: absolute;
  top: 48%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  color: var(--gold-primary);
  opacity: 0.045;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
  animation: slowSpin 140s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes slowSpin {
  from { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(0deg); }
  to { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(360deg); }
}

/* Hero Content */
.hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 900px;
}

/* Eyebrow Badge */
.hero-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: rgba(20, 23, 34, 0.7);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-card);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  padding: 6px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  color: var(--gold-light);
}

.badge-dot {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  background: var(--gold-primary);
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--gold-primary);
  animation: pulseDot 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes pulseDot {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 0.6; transform: scale(0.9); }
  50% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1.2); }
}

.badge-icon {
  color: var(--gold-primary);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

/* Main Name */
.hero-name {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 8vw, 5.25rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  line-height: 1.05;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  text-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
}

/* Main Headline */
.hero-headline {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 3.2vw, 2.1rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

/* Supporting Description */
.hero-description {
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.15rem);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 0 auto 36px auto;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* Hero Action Buttons */
.hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 48px;
}

/* Quick Proof Highlights */
.hero-stats {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 16px;
  background: rgba(14, 16, 23, 0.75);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  padding: 10px 24px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.stat-pill {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.stat-value {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--gold-light);
}

.stat-label {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.stat-divider {
  width: 4px;
  height: 4px;
  background: var(--gold-dark);
  border-radius: 50%;
}

/* Scroll Cue */
.scroll-cue {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 24px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.25em;
  font-weight: 700;
  z-index: 3;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}
.scroll-cue:hover {
  color: var(--gold-primary);
}

.scroll-cue-arrow {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  border-right: 2px solid var(--gold-primary);
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--gold-primary);
  transform: rotate(45deg);
  animation: bounceCue 2s infinite;
}

@keyframes bounceCue {
  0%, 20%, 50%, 80%, 100% { transform: translateY(0) rotate(45deg); }
  40% { transform: translateY(6px) rotate(45deg); }
  60% { transform: translateY(3px) rotate(45deg); }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .hero-stats {
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 14px 20px;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 320px;
  }
  .stat-divider {
    display: none;
  }
  .scroll-cue {
    display: none;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   7. SECTION C: Portfolio Introduction
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.intro-section {
  padding: 80px 0 30px 0;
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--bg-base) 0%, var(--bg-surface) 100%);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   8. SECTION D: YouTube Video Gallery
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.gallery-section {
  padding: 20px 0 90px 0;
  background-color: var(--bg-surface);
  position: relative;
}

.gallery-header {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.gallery-count-label {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

#visibleVideoCount {
  color: var(--gold-light);
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* Filter Bar */
.filter-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
}

.filter-btn {
  padding: 8px 18px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: rgba(20, 23, 34, 0.7);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.filter-btn:hover {
  border-color: var(--gold-primary);
  color: var(--gold-light);
}

.filter-btn.active {
  background: var(--gold-primary);
  border-color: var(--gold-primary);
  color: var(--bg-base);
  font-weight: 700;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
}

/* Responsive Video Grid: 3 cols (desktop), 2 cols (tablet), 1 col (mobile) */
.video-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(1, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}

@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .video-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .video-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
}

/* Video Card Structure */
.video-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-card);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform var(--transition-smooth), border-color var(--transition-smooth), box-shadow var(--transition-smooth);
  position: relative;
}

.video-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: var(--border-hover);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), 0 0 24px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.16);
}

/* Video Card Thumbnail Wrapper — Fixed 16:9 Aspect Ratio */
.video-thumb-link {
  position: relative;
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  background: #090a0f;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.video-thumb-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), filter 0.5s ease;
}

.video-card:hover .video-thumb-img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
  filter: brightness(1.06);
}

/* Play Icon Overlay */
.video-play-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(8, 9, 13, 0.2) 0%, rgba(8, 9, 13, 0.65) 100%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: background 0.3s ease;
}

.video-card:hover .video-play-overlay {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(8, 9, 13, 0.1) 0%, rgba(133, 20, 36, 0.45) 100%);
}

.play-button-circle {
  width: 58px;
  height: 58px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(14, 16, 23, 0.85);
  border: 2px solid var(--gold-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
  transition: transform var(--transition-spring), background var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
}

.play-icon {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  fill: currentColor;
  margin-left: 3px; /* visual center for play triangle */
}

.video-card:hover .play-button-circle {
  transform: scale(1.15);
  background: var(--gold-primary);
  color: var(--bg-base);
  box-shadow: 0 0 25px var(--gold-glow);
}

/* Category Badge on Card Thumbnail */
.card-category-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 12px;
  left: 12px;
  background: rgba(14, 16, 23, 0.85);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  color: var(--gold-light);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  z-index: 2;
}

/* YouTube Watch Indicator */
.card-yt-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 12px;
  right: 12px;
  background: rgba(8, 9, 13, 0.88);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 3px 8px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  z-index: 2;
  transition: background var(--transition-fast);
}
.card-yt-badge svg {
  fill: #ff0000;
}

/* Video Card Info Body */
.video-card-body {
  padding: 18px 20px 22px 20px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex: 1;
}

.video-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.video-card:hover .video-card-title {
  color: var(--gold-light);
}

.video-card-desc {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.video-card-action {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  color: var(--gold-primary);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.video-card-action svg {
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}
.video-card:hover .video-card-action svg {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* Gallery Footer Note */
.gallery-footer-note {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  background: rgba(20, 23, 34, 0.4);
  border: 1px dashed var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 12px 20px;
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.note-icon {
  margin-right: 6px;
}

/* Fallback when JS is disabled */
.no-js-notice {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-card);
  padding: 24px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.no-js-list {
  margin-top: 14px;
  display: grid;
  gap: 10px;
}
.no-js-list a {
  color: var(--gold-light);
  text-decoration: underline;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   9. SECTION E: About Aryan
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.about-section {
  padding: 90px 0;
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--bg-surface) 0%, var(--bg-base) 100%);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.about-card {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 10% 20%, #1c1f2e 0%, var(--bg-card) 90%);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-card);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 36px 24px;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .about-card {
    padding: 56px 48px;
  }
}

.about-decor {
  position: absolute;
  color: var(--gold-primary);
  opacity: 0.15;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.about-decor.top-right {
  top: 16px;
  right: 16px;
}

.about-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 40px;
  align-items: center;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .about-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
    gap: 60px;
  }
}

.section-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  color: var(--gold-primary);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.tag-sparkle {
  color: var(--gold-primary);
}

.about-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 2.75rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.about-quote {
  font-family: Georgia, serif;
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 2vw, 1.2rem);
  font-style: italic;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--gold-primary);
  padding-left: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.about-body {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.about-cta-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 16px;
}

.link-social-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  background: rgba(20, 23, 34, 0.8);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}
.link-social-pill:hover {
  border-color: var(--gold-primary);
  color: var(--gold-light);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Three Highlight Pillars */
.about-pillars {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 18px;
}

.pillar-card {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 16px;
  background: rgba(14, 16, 23, 0.85);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 18px;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.pillar-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--border-hover);
  background: rgba(20, 23, 34, 0.95);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.pillar-icon-box {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(133, 20, 36, 0.4) 0%, rgba(14, 16, 23, 0.9) 100%);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-card);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--gold-primary);
}

.pillar-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.pillar-desc {
  font-size: 0.8375rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   10. SECTIONS F, G, H, I: Contact & Direct Connect
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.contact-section {
  padding: 80px 0 100px 0;
  position: relative;
  background-color: var(--bg-surface);
}

.contact-header {
  margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.contact-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 36px;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .contact-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 0.9fr 1.1fr;
    gap: 48px;
  }
}

/* Left: Direct Connect Card */
.connect-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-card);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 32px 24px;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .connect-card {
    padding: 40px 32px;
  }
}

.connect-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.connect-card-subtitle {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.direct-links-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.direct-link-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  padding: 16px;
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.direct-link-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  border-color: var(--gold-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.direct-icon-wrap {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  background: rgba(20, 23, 34, 0.8);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.whatsapp-btn .direct-icon-wrap {
  color: var(--color-whatsapp);
  background: rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.12);
  border-color: rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.3);
}

.instagram-btn .direct-icon-wrap {
  color: #e1306c;
  background: rgba(225, 48, 108, 0.12);
  border-color: rgba(225, 48, 108, 0.3);
}

.email-btn .direct-icon-wrap {
  color: var(--gold-primary);
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.12);
  border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
}

.direct-link-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex: 1;
}

.direct-link-badge {
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold-primary);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
}

.direct-link-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.direct-link-val {
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.direct-link-arrow {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast);
}

.direct-link-item:hover .direct-link-arrow {
  color: var(--gold-light);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.response-pledge {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  background: rgba(14, 16, 23, 0.8);
  border: 1px dashed var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 14px 18px;
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  margin-top: auto;
}

.pledge-icon {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
}

/* Right: Contact Form Card */
.contact-form-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-card);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 32px 24px;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .contact-form-card {
    padding: 40px 36px;
  }
}

.form-header {
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.form-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.form-card-subtitle {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.contact-form {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 18px;
}

.form-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
}

.form-label {
  font-size: 0.8375rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.required-star {
  color: var(--crimson-bright);
}

.optional-pill {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  padding: 2px 8px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

.input-wrap,
.select-wrap,
.textarea-wrap {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--bg-input);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
}

.input-wrap:focus-within,
.select-wrap:focus-within,
.textarea-wrap:focus-within {
  border-color: var(--gold-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
}

.form-input,
.form-select,
.form-textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  background: transparent;
}

.form-input::placeholder,
.form-textarea::placeholder {
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.form-select {
  appearance: none;
  -webkit-appearance: none;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.form-select option {
  background-color: #141722;
  color: #f5f3ef;
  padding: 8px;
}

.select-arrow {
  position: absolute;
  right: 16px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  color: var(--gold-primary);
  pointer-events: none;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.form-textarea {
  resize: vertical;
  min-height: 100px;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* Field Validation Errors */
.field-error {
  font-size: 0.775rem;
  color: var(--color-error);
  min-height: 18px;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.input-wrap.has-error,
.select-wrap.has-error,
.textarea-wrap.has-error {
  border-color: var(--color-error);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px rgba(255, 90, 95, 0.2);
}

/* hCaptcha Verification Container */
.captcha-container {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  margin: 6px 0 10px 0;
  min-height: 78px;
}

/* Dual Submission Buttons */
.form-actions-dual {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-top: 12px;
}

@media (min-width: 600px) {
  .form-actions-dual {
    grid-template-columns: 1.25fr 1fr;
    gap: 16px;
  }
}

.btn-submit {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 14px 22px;
  min-height: 48px;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.btn-submit .btn-text {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.btn-spinner {
  display: none;
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  border: 2px solid rgba(8, 9, 13, 0.3);
  border-top-color: var(--bg-base);
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: spin 0.8s linear infinite;
  margin-right: 8px;
}

.btn-submit.loading .btn-spinner {
  display: inline-block;
}
.btn-submit.loading {
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0.8;
}

@keyframes spin {
  to { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}

.btn-whatsapp-dual {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 14px 22px;
  min-height: 48px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-whatsapp);
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.btn-whatsapp-dual:hover {
  background: var(--color-whatsapp);
  color: #08090d;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.35);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* Form Status Banner */
.form-status {
  padding: 14px 18px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  animation: fadeIn 0.3s ease;
}

.form-status.success {
  background: var(--color-success-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-success);
  color: #a4f5eb;
}

.form-status.error {
  background: var(--color-error-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-error);
  color: #ffadb0;
}

.form-status.info {
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid var(--gold-primary);
  color: var(--gold-light);
}

.form-disclaimer {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-top: 4px;
}

/* Floating WhatsApp Quick Action Button */
.floating-whatsapp {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 24px;
  right: 24px;
  width: 58px;
  height: 58px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-whatsapp);
  color: #fff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.45);
  z-index: 999;
  transition: transform var(--transition-spring), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
}

.floating-whatsapp:hover {
  transform: scale(1.1);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.6);
}

.floating-tooltip {
  position: absolute;
  right: 68px;
  background: rgba(14, 16, 23, 0.95);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-card);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 6px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  white-space: nowrap;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transform: translateX(8px);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.floating-whatsapp:hover .floating-tooltip {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateX(0);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   11. SECTION J: Footer
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.site-footer {
  background-color: #06070a;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  padding: 50px 0 30px 0;
  position: relative;
}

.footer-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 36px;
}

.footer-top {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 24px;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .footer-top {
    flex-direction: row;
    justify-content: space-between;
    text-align: left;
  }
}

.footer-logo {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  text-decoration: none;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.footer-crest {
  color: var(--gold-primary);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.footer-name {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.footer-tagline {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-style: italic;
  font-family: Georgia, serif;
}

.footer-nav {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 20px;
}

.footer-link {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}
.footer-link:hover {
  color: var(--gold-light);
}

.footer-socials {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.social-icon-btn {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.social-icon-btn:hover {
  border-color: var(--gold-primary);
  color: var(--gold-light);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
}

.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  padding-top: 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .footer-bottom {
    flex-direction: row;
    justify-content: space-between;
  }
}

.craft-line {
  color: var(--gold-dark);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   12. Entrance & Scroll Reveal Animations
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.reveal-item {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(22px);
  transition: opacity 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.reveal-item.is-visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

@keyframes fadeIn {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(8px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   13. Accessibility: Reduced Motion Support
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *,
  *::before,
  *::after {
    animation-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
    transition-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    scroll-behavior: auto !important;
  }

  .ember-canvas {
    display: none !important;
  }

  .hero-motif-bg {
    animation: none !important;
  }

  .reveal-item {
    opacity: 1 !important;
    transform: none !important;
  }

  .video-card:hover {
    transform: none !important;
  }

  .video-thumb-img {
    transition: none !important;
  }

  .play-button-circle {
    transition: none !important;
  }
}