:root {
  --sand:    #f5ede0;
  --cream:   #faf7f2;
  --gold:    #c8963e;
  --gold-lt: #e8b96a;
  --dusk:    #1a1612;
  --muted:   #7a6a58;
}
*, *::before, *::after { margin: 0; padding: 0; box-sizing: border-box; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }
body { font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif; background: var(--cream); color: var(--dusk); overflow-x: hidden; }
body::before {
  content: ''; position: fixed; inset: 0; pointer-events: none; z-index: 999; opacity: .4;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg viewBox='0 0 200 200' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cfilter id='n'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.9' numOctaves='4' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23n)' opacity='0.05'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
}

/* ─── HERO ─── */
.hero { min-height: 100vh; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; position: relative; overflow: hidden; }

.hero-left {
  background: var(--dusk); display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center; padding: 80px 70px 80px 80px; position: relative; z-index: 1; overflow: hidden;
}
.hero-left::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; right: -60px; top: 0; bottom: 0; width: 120px;
  background: var(--dusk); clip-path: polygon(0 0,50% 0,100% 50%,50% 100%,0 100%); z-index: 2;
}

/* Dot grid */
.hero-dots {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none; z-index: 0;
  background-image: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(200,150,62,.09) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 28px 28px;
  animation: shimmer 9s ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* Decoration container — full panel, z-index:0 so text (z-index:1) always on top */
.hero-deco {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none; z-index: 0;
}

/* Browser chrome — top-right */
.hero-deco .deco-browser {
  position: absolute; top: 18px; right: 18px; width: 120px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(200,150,62,.10); border-radius: 5px; overflow: hidden; opacity: .18;
  animation: floatY 8s ease-in-out infinite 1s;
}
.hero-deco .deco-browser-bar {
  height: 14px; background: rgba(200,150,62,.05); display: flex; align-items: center;
  padding: 0 6px; gap: 3px; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(200,150,62,.07);
}
.hero-deco .deco-dot { width: 4px; height: 4px; border-radius: 50%; }
.hero-deco .deco-browser-body { padding: 6px; }
.hero-deco .deco-line { height: 2px; border-radius: 2px; background: rgba(200,150,62,.09); margin-bottom: 4px; }

/* Floating code tags */
.hero-deco .deco-tag {
  position: absolute; font-family: monospace; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(200,150,62,.18); border: 1px solid rgba(200,150,62,.08);
  padding: 3px 8px; border-radius: 3px; white-space: nowrap; background: rgba(200,150,62,.02);
  animation: tagSlide 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* Large bracket characters */
.hero-deco .deco-bracket {
  position: absolute;
  font-family: monospace; font-weight: 700; line-height: 1;
  color: rgba(200,150,62,.09); animation: bracketPulse 5s ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* SVG bezier curves */
.hero-deco .deco-svg { position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 160px; overflow: visible; }
.hero-deco .deco-path {
  fill: none; stroke: rgba(200,150,62,.09); stroke-width: 1.5;
  stroke-dasharray: 1000; stroke-dashoffset: 1000; animation: drawLine 4s ease-out forwards;
}

/* Glow nodes */
.hero-deco .deco-node {
  position: absolute; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gold); animation: glowPulse 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.hero-deco .deco-node::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: -5px; border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(200,150,62,.15); animation: pulseDot 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* Blinking cursor */
.hero-deco .deco-cursor {
  position: absolute; width: 2px; background: rgba(200,150,62,.25);
  animation: blink 1s step-end infinite;
}

/* Hide ALL hero-left decorations on mobile */
@media (max-width: 860px) { .hero-dots, .hero-deco { display: none; } }

/* Hero-left text content — always z-index:1 */
.eyebrow {
  font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 4px; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 28px; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;
  animation: fadeUp .8s ease both; position: relative; z-index: 1;
}
.eyebrow::before { content: ''; width: 32px; height: 1px; background: var(--gold); }
h1.hero-name {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: clamp(38px,4.5vw,62px);
  line-height: 1.07; color: #fff; margin-bottom: 24px;
  animation: fadeUp .8s .15s ease both; position: relative; z-index: 1;
}
h1.hero-name em { font-style: italic; color: var(--gold-lt); }
.hero-tagline {
  font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.8; color: rgba(255,255,255,.6);
  max-width: 380px; margin-bottom: 48px; font-weight: 300;
  animation: fadeUp .8s .3s ease both; position: relative; z-index: 1;
}
.hero-cta { display: flex; gap: 16px; flex-wrap: wrap; animation: fadeUp .8s .45s ease both; position: relative; z-index: 1; }

.btn-primary {
  background: var(--gold); color: var(--dusk); padding: 14px 32px; text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 12px; font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: 1.5px; text-transform: uppercase;
  transition: all .3s; position: relative; overflow: hidden; display: inline-block;
}
.btn-primary::after { content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; background: rgba(255,255,255,.15); transform: translateX(-100%); transition: transform .3s; }
.btn-primary:hover::after { transform: translateX(0); }
.btn-primary:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(200,150,62,.35); }
.btn-ghost {
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.3); color: rgba(255,255,255,.8); padding: 14px 32px;
  text-decoration: none; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 1.5px; text-transform: uppercase;
  transition: all .3s; display: inline-block;
}
.btn-ghost:hover { border-color: var(--gold); color: var(--gold); }

.hero-right {
  background: var(--sand); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  padding: 80px 80px 80px 60px; position: relative;
}
.hero-right::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; width: 500px; height: 500px; border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid var(--gold); opacity: .15; top: 50%; left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%,-50%); animation: pulse-ring 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.hero-right::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; width: 340px; height: 340px; border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid var(--gold); opacity: .2; top: 50%; left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%,-50%); animation: pulse-ring 6s ease-in-out infinite 1s;
}
@keyframes pulse-ring {
  0%,100% { transform: translate(-50%,-50%) scale(1); opacity: .15; }
  50%      { transform: translate(-50%,-50%) scale(1.06); opacity: .3; }
}

.hero-stats { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 36px; z-index: 1; animation: fadeUp .8s .3s ease both; }
.stat-item { text-align: center; }
.stat-number { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 58px; font-weight: 900; color: var(--dusk); line-height: 1; display: inline-block; }
.stat-number sup { font-size: 24px; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: super; color: var(--gold); }
.stat-label { font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: 3px; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--muted); margin-top: 8px; }
.stat-divider { width: 40px; height: 1px; background: var(--gold); opacity: .5; margin: 0 auto; }
.location-badge {
  position: absolute; bottom: 40px; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%);
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--muted); z-index: 1; white-space: nowrap;
}

/* ─── LAYOUT ─── */
section { padding: 100px 0; }
.container { max-width: 1100px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 40px; }
.section-header { display: flex; align-items: flex-end; justify-content: space-between; margin-bottom: 60px; padding-bottom: 32px; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.08); }
.section-label { font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: 4px; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 12px; }
.section-title { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: clamp(28px,3.6vw,44px); line-height: 1.12; color: var(--dusk); }
.section-title em { font-style: italic; color: var(--muted); }
.section-count { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 80px; font-weight: 900; color: rgba(0,0,0,.04); line-height: 1; flex-shrink: 0; }

/* ─── ABOUT ─── */
.about { background: var(--dusk); position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.about .section-label { color: var(--gold); }
.about .section-title { color: #fff; }
.about .section-title em { color: var(--gold-lt); }
.about .section-header { border-bottom-color: rgba(255,255,255,.1); }
.about-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr; gap: 80px; align-items: center; }
.about-body { font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.9; color: rgba(255,255,255,.6); font-weight: 300; margin-top: 24px; }
.about-body p + p { margin-top: 18px; }
.highlight-text { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 20px; font-style: italic; line-height: 1.55; color: rgba(255,255,255,.9); border-left: 3px solid var(--gold); padding-left: 24px; margin: 32px 0; }
.about-pillars { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 1px; background: rgba(255,255,255,.08); }
.pillar { background: rgba(255,255,255,.04); padding: 30px 26px; transition: background .3s; }
.pillar:hover { background: rgba(200,150,62,.08); }
.pillar-icon { font-size: 26px; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.pillar-title { font-size: 11px; font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: 1.5px; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold-lt); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.pillar-desc { font-size: 13px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.45); line-height: 1.7; }

/* ─── SKILLS ─── */
.skills-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: 2px; background: rgba(0,0,0,.07); }
.skill-card { background: var(--cream); padding: 36px 32px; position: relative; overflow: hidden; transition: all .3s; cursor: default; }
.skill-card::before { content: ''; position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 3px; background: var(--gold); transform: scaleX(0); transition: transform .3s; }
.skill-card:hover { background: #fff; transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,.08); }
.skill-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
.skill-number { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 42px; font-weight: 900; color: rgba(0,0,0,.05); position: absolute; top: 16px; right: 20px; line-height: 1; }
.skill-icon { font-size: 28px; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.skill-title { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 19px; color: var(--dusk); margin-bottom: 10px; }
.skill-desc { font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.8; color: var(--muted); }
.skill-tags { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 5px; margin-top: 16px; }
.tag { font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: 1.5px; text-transform: uppercase; padding: 3px 8px; border: 1px solid rgba(200,150,62,.35); color: var(--gold); }
.skill-bar-wrap { margin-top: 20px; }
.skill-bar-label { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: 1px; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--muted); margin-bottom: 6px; }
.skill-bar { height: 3px; background: rgba(0,0,0,.08); overflow: hidden; }
.skill-bar-fill { height: 100%; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-lt)); width: 0; transition: width 1.2s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1); }

/* ─── EXPERIENCE ─── */
.experience { background: var(--sand); position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.timeline { position: relative; padding-left: 40px; }
.timeline::before { content: ''; position: absolute; left: 8px; top: 0; bottom: 0; width: 1px; background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--gold), transparent); }
.timeline-item { position: relative; padding-bottom: 52px; opacity: 0; transform: translateX(-20px); transition: all .6s ease; }
.timeline-item.visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }
.timeline-dot { position: absolute; left: -36px; top: 6px; width: 12px; height: 12px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--gold); border: 3px solid var(--sand); box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px var(--gold); }
.timeline-year { font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: 3px; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.timeline-role { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 22px; color: var(--dusk); margin-bottom: 4px; }
.timeline-company { font-size: 13px; color: var(--muted); font-weight: 500; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.timeline-desc { font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.8; color: #5a4e42; max-width: 560px; }

/* ─── SERVICES ─── */
.services-list { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 2px; background: rgba(0,0,0,.07); }
.service-item { background: var(--cream); padding: 38px 34px; display: flex; gap: 22px; align-items: flex-start; transition: background .3s; }
.service-item:hover { background: #fff; }
.service-num { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 42px; font-weight: 900; color: rgba(0,0,0,.06); line-height: .9; flex-shrink: 0; }
.service-title { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 18px; color: var(--dusk); margin-bottom: 9px; }
.service-desc { font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.8; color: var(--muted); }

/* ─── CONTACT ─── */
.contact { background: var(--dusk); position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.contact .section-label { color: var(--gold); }
.contact .section-title { color: #fff; }
.contact .section-title em { color: var(--gold-lt); }
.contact .section-header { border-bottom-color: rgba(255,255,255,.1); }
.contact-layout { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr; gap: 80px; align-items: start; }
.contact-intro { font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.9; color: rgba(255,255,255,.55); margin-top: 24px; font-weight: 300; }
.contact-details { margin-top: 40px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 18px; }
.contact-item { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px; font-size: 14px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.7); text-decoration: none; transition: color .2s; }
.contact-item:hover { color: var(--gold); }
.contact-item-icon { width: 40px; height: 40px; flex-shrink: 0; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.15); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; transition: border-color .2s, background .2s; }
.contact-item:hover .contact-item-icon { border-color: var(--gold); background: rgba(200,150,62,.1); }
.contact-form-side { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 14px; }
.form-group { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 6px; }
.form-label { font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase; color: rgba(255,255,255,.4); }
.form-input, .form-textarea { background: rgba(255,255,255,.05); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1); color: #fff; padding: 13px 15px; font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; outline: none; transition: border-color .2s, background .2s; resize: none; width: 100%; }
.form-input::placeholder, .form-textarea::placeholder { color: rgba(255,255,255,.25); }
.form-input:focus, .form-textarea:focus { border-color: var(--gold); background: rgba(200,150,62,.05); }
.form-textarea { height: 120px; }
.form-submit { background: var(--gold); color: var(--dusk); border: none; padding: 14px 36px; font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase; cursor: pointer; transition: all .3s; align-self: flex-start; }
.form-submit:hover { background: var(--gold-lt); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.form-submit:disabled { opacity: .6; cursor: not-allowed; transform: none; }
.grecaptcha-badge { visibility: hidden !important; }
/* .grecaptcha-badge { bottom: 80px !important; opacity: .2; transition: opacity .3s; }
.grecaptcha-badge:hover { opacity: 1; } */

/* ─── FOOTER ─── */
footer { background: #0f0d0a; padding: 32px 40px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.footer-logo { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 18px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.6); }
.footer-logo span { color: var(--gold); }
.footer-copy { font-size: 11px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.25); text-align: center; }
.footer-socials { display: flex; gap: 10px; }
.social-link { width: 36px; height: 36px; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; color: rgba(255,255,255,.4); font-size: 12px; font-weight: 600; text-decoration: none; transition: all .2s; }
.social-link:hover { border-color: var(--gold); color: var(--gold); }

/* ─── FLOATING CONTACT ME BUTTON ─── */
.fab-wrap {
  position: fixed; bottom: 28px; right: 28px; z-index: 9000;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  opacity: 0; transform: translateY(16px);
  transition: opacity .4s ease, transform .4s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.fab-wrap.fab-show { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); pointer-events: auto; }

.fab-btn {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 9px;
  background: var(--gold); color: var(--dusk); text-decoration: none;
  padding: 13px 20px 13px 16px;
  font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px; text-transform: uppercase;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(200,150,62,.45);
  transition: background .2s, transform .2s, box-shadow .2s;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.fab-btn:hover { background: var(--gold-lt); transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(200,150,62,.55); }
.fab-btn svg { width: 14px; height: 14px; flex-shrink: 0; }

.stt-btn {
  width: 44px; height: 44px; background: rgba(15,13,10,.88);
  border: 1px solid rgba(200,150,62,.3); color: var(--gold);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer; backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  transition: background .2s, border-color .2s, color .2s;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.stt-btn:hover { background: var(--gold); color: var(--dusk); border-color: var(--gold); }
.stt-btn svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; }

/* Mobile: FAB becomes circle icon only, scroll-top stacks above */
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .fab-wrap { flex-direction: column-reverse; bottom: 20px; right: 20px; align-items: flex-end; gap: 8px; }
  .fab-btn { padding: 0; width: 52px; height: 52px; justify-content: center; border-radius: 50%; }
  .fab-label { display: none; }
  .fab-btn svg { width: 20px; height: 20px; }
  .stt-btn { width: 40px; height: 40px; }
}

/* ─── ANIMATIONS ─── */
@keyframes fadeUp    { from { opacity:0; transform:translateY(24px); } to { opacity:1; transform:translateY(0); } }
@keyframes pulse-ring { 0%,100% { transform:translate(-50%,-50%) scale(1); opacity:.15; } 50% { transform:translate(-50%,-50%) scale(1.06); opacity:.3; } }
@keyframes orbit-cw  { from { transform:translate(-50%,-50%) rotate(0deg); } to { transform:translate(-50%,-50%) rotate(360deg); } }
@keyframes orbit-ccw { from { transform:translate(-50%,-50%) rotate(0deg); } to { transform:translate(-50%,-50%) rotate(-360deg); } }
@keyframes floatY    { 0%,100%{ transform:translateY(0); } 50%{ transform:translateY(-14px); } }
@keyframes floatX    { 0%,100%{ transform:translateX(0); } 50%{ transform:translateX(10px); } }
@keyframes floatDiag { 0%,100%{ transform:translate(0,0); } 50%{ transform:translate(8px,-10px); } }
@keyframes spinSlow  { from { transform:rotate(0deg); } to { transform:rotate(360deg); } }
@keyframes pulseDot  { 0%,100%{ transform:scale(1); opacity:.5; } 50%{ transform:scale(1.6); opacity:1; } }
@keyframes shimmer   { 0%,100%{ opacity:.05; } 50%{ opacity:.13; } }
@keyframes driftUp   { 0%{ transform:translateY(0) scale(1); opacity:.18; } 100%{ transform:translateY(-130px) scale(.5); opacity:0; } }
@keyframes drawLine  { from { stroke-dashoffset:800; } to { stroke-dashoffset:0; } }
@keyframes glowPulse { 0%,100%{ box-shadow:0 0 4px 1px rgba(200,150,62,.35); } 50%{ box-shadow:0 0 12px 3px rgba(200,150,62,.65); } }
@keyframes tagSlide  { 0%,100%{ transform:translateX(0); opacity:.6; } 50%{ transform:translateX(5px); opacity:1; } }
@keyframes bracketPulse { 0%,100%{ opacity:.07; } 50%{ opacity:.13; } }
@keyframes blink     { 0%,100%{ opacity:1; } 50%{ opacity:0; } }

.reveal { opacity:0; transform:translateY(32px); transition:opacity .7s ease,transform .7s ease; }
.reveal.visible { opacity:1; transform:translateY(0); }

/* hero-right rings */
.hero-ring { position:absolute; border-radius:50%; border:1px solid var(--gold); top:50%; left:50%; pointer-events:none; }
.hero-ring-a { width:640px; height:640px; opacity:.07; animation:orbit-cw 28s linear infinite; }
.hero-ring-a::before { content:''; position:absolute; width:6px; height:6px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--gold); top:50%; left:0; transform:translateY(-50%); box-shadow:0 0 8px 2px var(--gold); }
.hero-ring-a::after  { content:''; position:absolute; inset:-1px; border-radius:50%; border:2px solid transparent; border-top-color:var(--gold-lt); opacity:.4; animation:spinSlow 8s linear infinite reverse; }
.hero-ring-b { width:220px; height:220px; opacity:.18; animation:pulse-ring 4s ease-in-out infinite 2s; }
.hero-particle { position:absolute; border-radius:50%; background:var(--gold); pointer-events:none; animation:driftUp 6s ease-in infinite; }

/* bg orbs */
.bg-orb { position:absolute; border-radius:50%; pointer-events:none; background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(200,150,62,.12) 0%,transparent 70%); filter:blur(40px); }

/* experience diamonds */
.exp-diamond { position:absolute; width:8px; height:8px; background:var(--gold); opacity:.12; transform:rotate(45deg); pointer-events:none; animation:floatY 5s ease-in-out infinite; }

/* skill card shimmer */
.card-shimmer { position:absolute; top:-40px; right:-40px; width:120px; height:120px; border-radius:50%; background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(200,150,62,.1) 0%,transparent 70%); pointer-events:none; animation:pulseDot 4s ease-in-out infinite; }

/* services crosses */
#services { position:relative; overflow:hidden; }
.svc-cross { position:absolute; pointer-events:none; opacity:.06; animation:floatDiag 7s ease-in-out infinite; }
.svc-cross::before,.svc-cross::after { content:''; position:absolute; background:var(--gold); border-radius:2px; }
.svc-cross::before { width:2px; height:28px; top:0; left:50%; transform:translateX(-50%); }
.svc-cross::after  { width:28px; height:2px; top:50%; left:0; transform:translateY(-50%); }

/* footer */
.footer-line { position:absolute; top:0; left:0; height:1px; width:100%; background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,var(--gold),transparent); animation:floatX 6s ease-in-out infinite; opacity:.3; }

/* ─── RESPONSIVE ─── */
@media (max-width: 1020px) { .skills-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }
@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .hero { grid-template-columns: 1fr; min-height: auto; }
  .hero-left { padding: 80px 40px 60px; }
  .hero-left::after { display: none; }
  .hero-right { padding: 60px 40px 80px; }
  .hero-stats { flex-direction: row; justify-content: center; gap: 40px; }
  .about-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
  /* Form comes FIRST on mobile */
  .contact-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 48px; }
  .contact-form-side { order: -1; }
  footer { flex-direction: column; gap: 20px; text-align: center; }
}
@media (max-width: 620px) {
  .container { padding: 0 20px; }
  section { padding: 72px 0; }
  .hero-left { padding: 60px 20px 48px; }
  .hero-right { padding: 48px 20px 72px; }
  .hero-stats { flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 24px; }
  .skills-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .services-list { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .section-header { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 8px; }
  .about-pillars { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .section-count { display: none; }
}