@charset "UTF-8";
/* ==========================================================================
   Vasumithra Therli, Personal Site
   Aesthetic: "Espresso & Copper" - editorial luxury, warm dark roast + cream
   ========================================================================== */

:root {
  --font-display: "Fraunces", Georgia, serif;
  --font-head: "Libre Franklin", -apple-system, sans-serif;
  --font-body: "Libre Franklin", -apple-system, sans-serif;
  --font-mono: "IBM Plex Mono", monospace;

  --ease-out: cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
  --radius: 18px;
}

/* ---------- Themes ---------- */
html[data-theme="dark"] {
  --bg: #171009;
  --bg-alt: #1f1610;
  --bg-card: #241a12;
  --bg-card-hover: #2c2016;
  --text: #f3ead9;
  --text-dim: #b3a48d;
  --accent: #d99a4e;
  --accent-strong: #e8b26a;
  --accent-soft: rgba(217, 154, 78, 0.14);
  --line: rgba(243, 234, 217, 0.12);
  --shadow: 0 24px 60px -24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65);
  --orb-1: rgba(217, 154, 78, 0.20);
  --orb-2: rgba(140, 82, 45, 0.22);
  --text-soft: #ddd2bd;
  --on-accent: #1d130a;
  color-scheme: dark;
}

html[data-theme="light"] {
  --bg: #f7f0e3;
  --bg-alt: #efe5d2;
  --bg-card: #fffaf0;
  --bg-card-hover: #fff5e2;
  --text: #2a1d10;
  --text-dim: #7c6a51;
  --accent: #b06f24;
  --accent-strong: #8f5417;
  --accent-soft: rgba(176, 111, 36, 0.12);
  --line: rgba(42, 29, 16, 0.14);
  --shadow: 0 24px 60px -30px rgba(90, 62, 30, 0.35);
  --orb-1: rgba(217, 154, 78, 0.35);
  --orb-2: rgba(233, 196, 143, 0.5);
  --text-soft: #443521;
  --on-accent: #fff8ec;
  color-scheme: light;
}

/* ---------- Base ---------- */
* { margin: 0; padding: 0; box-sizing: border-box; }

html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }

body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  background: var(--bg);
  color: var(--text);
  font-size: 1.0325rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  /* Disable Fraunces' wonky/soft alternates wherever the display font appears */
  font-variation-settings: "SOFT" 0, "WONK" 0;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  transition: background 0.5s ease, color 0.5s ease;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

::selection { background: var(--accent); color: var(--bg); }

img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; }
a { color: inherit; }

/* Franklin headings everywhere; the hero keeps the creative serif */
h1, h2, h3 { font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.18; letter-spacing: -0.01em; }
h2 { font-size: clamp(1.85rem, 4vw, 2.9rem); }
h2 em, h1 em {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--accent);
}

/* Grain overlay */
.grain {
  position: fixed;
  inset: -50%;
  width: 200%;
  height: 200%;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 999;
  opacity: 0.05;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,<svg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='300' height='300'><filter id='n'><feTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.75' numOctaves='2'/></filter><rect width='300' height='300' filter='url(#n)'/></svg>");
  animation: grain-shift 9s steps(6) infinite;
}
@keyframes grain-shift {
  0%, 100% { transform: translate(0, 0); }
  20% { transform: translate(-3%, 2%); }
  40% { transform: translate(2%, -3%); }
  60% { transform: translate(-2%, -2%); }
  80% { transform: translate(3%, 3%); }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   NAV
   ========================================================================== */
.nav {
  position: fixed;
  top: 18px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: min(1060px, calc(100% - 32px));
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
  padding: 10px 14px 10px 18px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--bg) 72%, transparent);
  backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
  z-index: 100;
  transition: box-shadow 0.4s ease, background 0.4s ease, top 0.4s var(--ease-out);
}
.nav.scrolled { box-shadow: var(--shadow); top: 10px; }

.nav-brand {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 11px;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.brand-mark {
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--accent);
  color: var(--on-accent);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}
.brand-name {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}

.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
}
.nav-links a {
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--text-dim);
  padding: 8px 14px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  transition: color 0.25s, background 0.25s;
}
.nav-links a:hover { color: var(--text); background: var(--accent-soft); }
.nav-links a.nav-cta {
  color: var(--bg);
  background: var(--text);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-left: 6px;
}
.nav-links a.nav-cta:hover { background: var(--accent); color: var(--on-accent); }

.nav-actions { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; }

.theme-toggle {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--text);
  cursor: pointer;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  transition: background 0.25s, transform 0.4s var(--ease-out);
}
.theme-toggle:hover { background: var(--accent-soft); transform: rotate(24deg); }
.theme-toggle svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; }
html[data-theme="dark"] .icon-moon { display: none; }
html[data-theme="light"] .icon-sun { display: none; }

.nav-burger {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 5px;
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  background: transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.nav-burger span {
  display: block;
  width: 16px;
  height: 2px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  background: var(--text);
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease-out);
}
.nav-burger.open span:first-child { transform: translateY(3.5px) rotate(45deg); }
.nav-burger.open span:last-child { transform: translateY(-3.5px) rotate(-45deg); }

/* ==========================================================================
   HERO
   ========================================================================== */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 100svh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 140px 24px 80px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-bg { position: absolute; inset: 0; }
.orb {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(90px);
}
.orb-1 {
  width: 55vw;
  height: 55vw;
  background: var(--orb-1);
  top: -18%;
  right: -12%;
  animation: drift 16s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
.orb-2 {
  width: 42vw;
  height: 42vw;
  background: var(--orb-2);
  bottom: -20%;
  left: -14%;
  animation: drift 20s ease-in-out infinite alternate-reverse;
}
@keyframes drift {
  from { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1); }
  to { transform: translate(-6%, 7%) scale(1.12); }
}

.ring {
  position: absolute;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  top: 50%;
  translate: -50% -50%;
}
.ring-1 { width: 46vmax; height: 46vmax; animation: spin 60s linear infinite; }
.ring-2 { width: 62vmax; height: 62vmax; animation: spin 90s linear infinite reverse; border-style: dashed; opacity: 0.6; }
.ring-3 { width: 80vmax; height: 80vmax; animation: spin 130s linear infinite; opacity: 0.35; }
.ring::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -4px;
  left: 50%;
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--accent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 14px var(--accent);
}
@keyframes spin { to { rotate: 360deg; } }

.hero-inner {
  position: relative;
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 980px;
  z-index: 2;
}

.hero-eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-dim);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 9px 18px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 100px;
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--bg-card) 55%, transparent);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  white-space: nowrap;
  max-width: 100%;
}
.dot {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--accent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 55%, transparent);
  animation: pulse 2.2s infinite;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
@keyframes pulse {
  0% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 50%, transparent); }
  70% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px transparent; }
  100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 transparent; }
}

.hero-avatar {
  width: 152px;
  height: 152px;
  margin: 0 auto 26px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  padding: 4px;
  background: conic-gradient(from 180deg, var(--accent), transparent 40%, var(--accent) 70%, var(--accent-strong));
  box-shadow: 0 18px 45px -18px color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 65%, transparent);
}
.hero-avatar img {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: 50% 22%;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 3px solid var(--bg);
}

.hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(3.2rem, 11vw, 7.6rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  line-height: 0.98;
  margin: 30px 0 26px;
}
.hero-title .line { display: block; }
.line-accent { font-style: italic; font-weight: 400; color: var(--accent); }
.title-period { color: var(--text); }

.hero-tagline {
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 2vw, 1.3rem);
  color: var(--text-dim);
  max-width: 560px;
  margin: 0 auto 38px;
}
.hero-tagline em {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--accent);
  font-size: 1.1em;
}

.hero-ctas { display: flex; gap: 14px; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; }

.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 9px;
  padding: 15px 30px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease-out), box-shadow 0.3s, background 0.3s, color 0.3s;
}
.btn-solid {
  background: var(--accent);
  color: var(--on-accent);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px -12px color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 70%, transparent);
}
.btn-solid:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 40px -14px color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 80%, transparent);
  background: var(--accent-strong);
}
.btn-ghost {
  border-color: var(--line);
  color: var(--text);
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--bg-card) 40%, transparent);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}
.btn-ghost:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); border-color: var(--accent); color: var(--accent); }
.btn-arrow { transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease-out); }
.btn:hover .btn-arrow { transform: translateX(5px); }
.btn-full { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }

.hero-stats {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0;
  margin-top: 64px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  padding-top: 34px;
}
.stat {
  padding: 0 34px;
  text-align: center;
  border-right: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.stat:last-child { border-right: none; }
.stat-num {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 4vw, 2.8rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--accent);
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
}
.stat-label {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: var(--text-dim);
}

.hero-featured {
  margin-top: 30px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-dim);
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-block;
  transition: color 0.25s;
}
.hero-featured:hover { color: var(--accent); }
.hero-featured strong { color: var(--text-soft); font-weight: 500; }

.scroll-hint {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 26px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 1px;
  height: 56px;
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: 2;
}
.scroll-line {
  display: block;
  width: 1px;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(var(--accent), transparent);
  animation: scroll-drop 2s var(--ease-out) infinite;
}
@keyframes scroll-drop {
  from { transform: translateY(-100%); }
  to { transform: translateY(100%); }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   MARQUEE
   ========================================================================== */
.marquee {
  overflow: hidden;
  border-block: 1px solid var(--line);
  padding: 16px 0;
  background: var(--bg-alt);
  transition: background 0.5s ease;
}
.marquee-track {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 34px;
  width: max-content;
  animation: marquee 32s linear infinite;
}
.marquee span {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--text-dim);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.marquee i { color: var(--accent); font-style: normal; font-size: 0.8rem; }
@keyframes marquee { to { transform: translateX(-50%); } }

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTIONS
   ========================================================================== */
.section {
  padding: 110px 24px;
  max-width: 1120px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.section-alt {
  max-width: none;
  background: var(--bg-alt);
  transition: background 0.5s ease;
}
.section-alt > * { max-width: 1120px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }

.section-head { margin-bottom: 60px; }
.section-index {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  color: var(--accent);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 35%, transparent);
  border-radius: 100px;
  background: var(--accent-soft);
}

/* ---------- About ---------- */
.about-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 1fr;
  gap: 56px;
  align-items: start;
}
.about-text .lead {
  font-size: 1.28rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}
.about-text p:not(.lead) { color: var(--text-dim); margin-bottom: 18px; }
.about-text strong { color: var(--accent); font-weight: 600; }

.about-cards {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 16px;
}
.about-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 26px 22px;
  transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease-out), border-color 0.35s, background 0.35s, box-shadow 0.35s;
}
.about-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 45%, transparent);
  background: var(--bg-card-hover);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}
.about-card:nth-child(even) { transform: translateY(18px); }
.about-card:nth-child(even):hover { transform: translateY(12px); }
.card-icon { font-size: 1.5rem; display: block; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.about-card h3 { font-size: 1.08rem; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.about-card p { font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--text-dim); }

/* ---------- Passport stamps ---------- */
.passport {
  margin-top: 60px;
  padding-top: 36px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 18px;
}
.passport-label {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  color: var(--text-dim);
}
.passport-flags .badge {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  letter-spacing: 0;
  padding: 8px 15px;
  color: var(--text-soft);
}
.passport-flags .badge:hover {
  color: var(--accent);
  transform: translateY(-2px) rotate(-1deg);
}

/* ---------- Skills ---------- */
.skills-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
}
.skill-group {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 30px 26px;
  transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease-out), border-color 0.35s, box-shadow 0.35s;
}
.skill-group:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  border-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 45%, transparent);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}
.skill-group h3 {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  font-size: 1.12rem;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.skill-num {
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  width: 30px;
  height: 30px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--accent-soft);
  color: var(--accent);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
}
.badges { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; }
.badge {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  padding: 7px 13px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  color: var(--text-dim);
  transition: color 0.25s, border-color 0.25s, background 0.25s, transform 0.25s;
  cursor: default;
}
.badge:hover {
  color: var(--accent);
  border-color: var(--accent);
  background: var(--accent-soft);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* ---------- Ventures ---------- */
.ventures { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 26px; }

.venture-card {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.85fr 1.15fr;
  gap: 0;
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: calc(var(--radius) + 6px);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease-out), border-color 0.4s, box-shadow 0.4s;
}
.venture-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 50%, transparent);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}
.venture-card-flip { grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr; }
.venture-card-flip .venture-visual { order: 2; }

.venture-visual {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 260px;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.venture-visual-picktime { background: radial-gradient(circle at 30% 30%, color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 38%, transparent), transparent 70%), var(--bg-alt); }
.venture-visual-consulting { background: radial-gradient(circle at 70% 60%, color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 22%, transparent), transparent 70%), var(--bg-alt); }
.venture-visual-patent { background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 20%, color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 30%, transparent), transparent 65%), var(--bg-alt); }
.venture-visual-ai { background: conic-gradient(from 210deg at 60% 40%, color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 34%, transparent), transparent 55%, color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 18%, transparent)), var(--bg-alt); }

.venture-glyph {
  font-size: clamp(4rem, 8vw, 6.5rem);
  color: var(--accent);
  opacity: 0.9;
  transition: transform 0.6s var(--ease-out);
  filter: drop-shadow(0 12px 30px color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 40%, transparent));
}
.venture-card:hover .venture-glyph { transform: scale(1.15) rotate(-6deg); }

.venture-visual::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: radial-gradient(var(--line) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 22px 22px;
  opacity: 0.5;
}

.venture-body { padding: 40px 42px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 16px; }
.venture-meta {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.13em;
  color: var(--accent);
}
.venture-body h3 { font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.6vw, 2rem); }
.venture-body p { color: var(--text-dim); font-size: 0.97rem; }
.venture-body strong { color: var(--text); }

.venture-link {
  align-self: flex-start;
  margin-top: 4px;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--accent);
  border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
  transition: border-color 0.25s;
}
.venture-link span { display: inline-block; transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease-out); }
.venture-link:hover { border-color: var(--accent); }
.venture-link:hover span { transform: translateX(5px); }

/* ---------- Press ---------- */
.press-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
}
.press-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 30px 26px;
  transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease-out), border-color 0.35s, box-shadow 0.35s;
}
.press-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 45%, transparent);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}
.press-thumb {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 11;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center top;
  border-radius: 12px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  filter: saturate(0.92);
  transition: filter 0.35s;
}
.press-card:hover .press-thumb { filter: saturate(1); }
.press-pub {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--accent);
}
.press-card h3 { font-size: 1.05rem; line-height: 1.4; }
.press-card p { font-size: 0.92rem; color: var(--text-soft); flex-grow: 1; }
.press-meta {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: var(--text-dim);
}
.press-link {
  align-self: flex-start;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--accent);
  border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
  transition: border-color 0.25s;
}
.press-link span { display: inline-block; transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease-out); }
.press-link:hover { border-color: var(--accent); }
.press-link:hover span { transform: translateX(5px); }

/* ---------- AI section ---------- */
.ai-intro {
  max-width: 700px;
  margin-bottom: 56px;
}
.ai-intro .lead {
  font-size: 1.22rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}
.ai-intro p:not(.lead) {
  color: var(--text-dim);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.ai-cards .skill-group h3 { margin-bottom: 12px; }
.ai-card-text {
  font-size: 0.93rem;
  color: var(--text-dim);
}
.ai-next {
  margin-top: 44px;
  padding: 38px 40px;
  border-radius: calc(var(--radius) + 6px);
  border: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 40%, transparent);
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 120% at 15% 0%, var(--accent-soft), transparent 60%),
    var(--bg-card);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}
.ai-next-label {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  color: var(--accent);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.ai-next p {
  font-size: 1.12rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 820px;
}
.ai-next .ai-next-tease {
  margin-top: 16px;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--text-dim);
}
.ai-next .ai-next-tease em { color: var(--accent); }

/* ---------- FAQ ---------- */
.faq {
  max-width: 740px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
}
.faq-item {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  transition: border-color 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
}
.faq-item:hover,
.faq-item[open] {
  border-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 45%, transparent);
}
.faq-item[open] { box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.faq-item summary {
  cursor: pointer;
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
  padding: 19px 24px;
  font-weight: 650;
  font-size: 1.02rem;
}
.faq-item summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
.faq-item summary::after {
  content: "+";
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--accent);
  line-height: 1;
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease-out);
}
.faq-item[open] summary::after { transform: rotate(45deg); }
.faq-item p {
  padding: 0 24px 22px;
  color: var(--text-dim);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

/* ---------- Timeline ---------- */
.timeline {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 1120px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding-left: 46px;
}
.timeline::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 14px;
  top: 6px;
  bottom: 6px;
  width: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(var(--accent), var(--line) 70%);
}
.timeline-item { position: relative; padding-bottom: 46px; max-width: 700px; }
.timeline-item:last-child { padding-bottom: 0; }
.timeline-dot {
  position: absolute;
  left: -39px;
  top: 7px;
  width: 15px;
  height: 15px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--bg);
  border: 2.5px solid var(--accent);
  transition: background 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
}
.timeline-item:hover .timeline-dot {
  background: var(--accent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px var(--accent-soft);
}
.timeline-dot-now {
  background: var(--accent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 55%, transparent);
  animation: pulse-accent 2.4s infinite;
}
@keyframes pulse-accent {
  0% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 50%, transparent); }
  70% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 12px transparent; }
  100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 transparent; }
}
.timeline-date {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  color: var(--accent);
}
.timeline-item h3 { font-size: 1.38rem; margin: 7px 0 9px; }
.timeline-item p { color: var(--text-dim); max-width: 560px; }

/* ---------- Philosophy / quotes ---------- */
.quotes {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 70px;
}
.quote-card {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 44px 28px 28px;
  transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease-out), border-color 0.35s, box-shadow 0.35s;
}
.quote-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px) rotate(-0.5deg);
  border-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 45%, transparent);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}
.quote-mark {
  position: absolute;
  top: 6px;
  left: 20px;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 4.4rem;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--accent);
  opacity: 0.5;
}
.quote-card p {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 1.16rem;
  font-weight: 430;
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.quote-card cite {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-style: normal;
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.13em;
  color: var(--text-dim);
}

.gallery {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}
.gallery-item {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: calc(var(--radius) + 4px);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  background: var(--bg-card);
  margin: 0;
  transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease-out), border-color 0.4s, box-shadow 0.4s;
}
.gallery-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 50%, transparent);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}
.gallery-item img {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10.5;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.7s var(--ease-out);
}
.gallery-item:hover img { transform: scale(1.04); }
.gallery-item figcaption {
  padding: 15px 20px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.11em;
  color: var(--text-dim);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
}

.highlights {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
}
.highlight {
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  align-items: flex-start;
  padding: 22px 20px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--bg-card) 60%, transparent);
  transition: border-color 0.3s, transform 0.3s var(--ease-out);
}
.highlight:hover { border-color: var(--accent); transform: translateY(-4px); }
.highlight-icon { font-size: 1.4rem; }
.highlight h4 { font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 0.94rem; font-weight: 650; }
.highlight p { font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--text-dim); }

/* ---------- Contact ---------- */
.section-contact {
  max-width: none;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 90% at 50% 110%, color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 18%, transparent), transparent),
    var(--bg-alt);
  transition: background 0.5s ease;
}
.contact-inner {
  max-width: 1120px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 64px;
  align-items: start;
}
.contact-copy h2 { margin: 0 0 20px; }
.contact-copy > p { color: var(--text-dim); max-width: 440px; margin-bottom: 34px; }

.contact-links { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; align-items: flex-start; }
.contact-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 13px;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 550;
  padding: 12px 22px 12px 12px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 100px;
  transition: border-color 0.3s, transform 0.3s var(--ease-out), background 0.3s;
}
.contact-link:hover {
  border-color: var(--accent);
  transform: translateX(6px);
  background: var(--accent-soft);
}
.contact-link-icon {
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--accent-soft);
  color: var(--accent);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.contact-form {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: calc(var(--radius) + 6px);
  padding: 36px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 20px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}
.contact-form label { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; }
.contact-form label span {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  color: var(--text-dim);
}
.contact-form input,
.contact-form textarea {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  color: var(--text);
  background: var(--bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 14px 16px;
  outline: none;
  resize: vertical;
  transition: border-color 0.25s, box-shadow 0.25s;
}
.contact-form input:focus,
.contact-form textarea:focus {
  border-color: var(--accent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px var(--accent-soft);
}
.contact-form ::placeholder { color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--text-dim) 65%, transparent); }
.form-note {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--text-dim);
  text-align: center;
}

/* ---------- Footer ---------- */
.footer {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  padding: 56px 24px 40px;
  background: var(--bg);
  transition: background 0.5s ease;
}
.footer-inner {
  max-width: 1120px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 26px;
  text-align: center;
}
.footer-brand { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 14px; }
.footer-brand p {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--text-dim);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}
.footer-links { display: flex; gap: 26px; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; }
.footer-links a {
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-dim);
  transition: color 0.25s;
}
.footer-links a:hover { color: var(--accent); }
.footer-note { font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 0.75rem; color: var(--text-dim); }

/* ==========================================================================
   REVEAL ANIMATIONS
   ========================================================================== */
.reveal-load {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(26px);
  animation: rise 0.9s var(--ease-out) forwards;
  animation-delay: var(--d, 0s);
}
@keyframes rise {
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(34px);
  transition: opacity 0.85s var(--ease-out), transform 0.85s var(--ease-out);
  transition-delay: var(--d, 0s);
}
.reveal.visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }

/* ==========================================================================
   READING & UI REFINEMENTS
   Prose gets full-contrast soft ink (not caption-dim); UI chrome gets Franklin
   ========================================================================== */
.about-text p:not(.lead),
.ai-intro p:not(.lead),
.ai-next p,
.venture-body p,
.timeline-item p,
.faq-item p,
.contact-copy > p {
  color: var(--text-soft);
}

.btn,
.nav-links a,
.contact-link,
.contact-form input,
.contact-form textarea,
.footer-links a,
.highlight h4,
.highlight p,
.stat-label,
.form-note {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
}

.about-card p,
.ai-card-text,
.quote-card cite {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *, *::before, *::after {
    animation-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
    transition-duration: 0.01ms !important;
  }
  .reveal, .reveal-load { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
  html { scroll-behavior: auto; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   RESPONSIVE
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .about-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 44px; }
  .skills-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .quotes { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .gallery { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .press-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .highlights { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .contact-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 48px; }
  .venture-card, .venture-card-flip { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .venture-card-flip .venture-visual { order: 0; }
  .venture-visual { min-height: 190px; }
}

@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .brand-name { display: none; }
  .nav-burger { display: flex; }
  .nav-links {
    position: absolute;
    top: calc(100% + 10px);
    right: 0;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    background: var(--bg-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 12px;
    width: 220px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    transition: opacity 0.3s, transform 0.3s var(--ease-out);
  }
  .nav-links.open { opacity: 1; pointer-events: auto; transform: translateY(0); }
  .nav-links a { padding: 12px 16px; text-align: center; }
  .nav-links a.nav-cta { margin-left: 0; margin-top: 6px; }

  .section { padding: 80px 20px; }
  .eyebrow-loc { display: none; }
  .hero-eyebrow { font-size: 0.72rem; letter-spacing: 0.1em; }

  /* Portrait phones: one clean halo ring instead of three clipped circles */
  .ring-2, .ring-3 { display: none; }
  .ring-1 { width: 135vw; height: 135vw; opacity: 0.85; }
  .hero-stats { gap: 20px 0; }
  .stat { padding: 0 20px; flex: 1 1 40%; border-right: none; }
  .about-cards { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .about-card:nth-child(even) { transform: none; }
  .about-card:nth-child(even):hover { transform: translateY(-6px); }
  .highlights { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .venture-body { padding: 28px 24px; }
  .contact-form { padding: 26px 20px; }
}