:root {
    color-scheme: dark;
    --bg: #0b0f19;
    --glass: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
}

/*body {*/
/*    background: var(--bg);*/
/*    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;*/
/*}*/
/*html{*/
/*    scroll-behavior: smooth;*/
/*    transform: translateZ(0); !* forces GPU layer creation *!*/
/*}*/

html, body {
    transform: translateZ(0);
    backface-visibility: hidden;
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    background: var(--bg);

}



/* === GLOBAL === */
.glass {
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px) saturate(150%);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}
.gradient-text {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #60a5fa, #a78bfa, #34d399);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    color: transparent;
}
.shadow-glow { box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.35); }
.bg-dark { background: #0b0f19; }
.bg-bg-soft { background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02); }
.nav-link:hover { color: white; }

/* === GLOBAL TRANSITION (for theme mode only — no hover interference) === */
html, body, header, footer, section, div, nav, a, p, h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6, button {
    transition: background-color 0.6s ease, color 0.6s ease, border-color 0.6s ease;
}

/* Keep images smooth and responsive to hover */
img {
    transition: transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.1, 0.25, 1),
    box-shadow 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.1, 0.25, 1);
    transform-origin: center center;
    will-change: transform, box-shadow;
    backface-visibility: hidden;
}

/* Cards, glass panels, and hover surfaces */
.glass, .card, .startup-slider-wrapper, .fintech-image-wrapper, .degree-slide, .membership-thumb {
    transition: background 0.5s ease, box-shadow 0.5s ease, transform 0.4s ease;
}

/* Prevent flicker during light/dark switch */
body.transition-block {
    transition: none !important;
}

/* === HEADER & NAV LINKS === */
header {
    transition: background 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease;
}

/* Default nav link style */
.nav-link {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    position: relative;
    transition: color 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
}
.nav-link:hover {
    color: #60a5fa;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Light mode nav */
body.light-mode .nav-link {
    color: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.85);
}
body.light-mode .nav-link:hover {
    color: #2563eb;
}

/* Logo animation */
header a.font-semibold:hover {
    text-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.5);
}

/* Theme toggle transitions */
#themeToggle {
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}
body.light-mode #themeToggle {
    background: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.1);
    color: #2563eb;
    border-color: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.2);
}
body.light-mode #themeToggle:hover {
    background: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.25);
    color: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.3);
}

/* Subtle floating hover effect for the nav container */
header .glass:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.15);
}

/* Smooth backdrop for scroll */
header.scrolled {
    background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.8);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}
body.light-mode header.scrolled {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

/* === CARDS === */
.card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border-radius: 1.25rem;
    padding: 1.5rem;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
}
.card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.02);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.3);
}

/* --- HERO IMAGE POLISH --- */
.hero-img {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 460px;
    height: 320px;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    border-radius: 1.5rem;
    transition: transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.1, 0.25, 1),
    box-shadow 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.1, 0.25, 1);
    transform-origin: center center;
    will-change: transform, box-shadow;
}
.hero-img:hover {
    transform: scale(1.03);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.3);
}

/* Adjust container for balance with text */
@media (min-width: 768px) {
    #home .grid {
        align-items: center;
    }
}
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .hero-img {
        max-width: 420px;
        height: 280px;
    }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .hero-img {
        max-width: 100%;
        height: 260px;
        margin: 0 auto;
    }
}

/* === DEGREE IMAGES === */
.degree-thumb {
    width: 100%;
    height: 200px;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: 1rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.1, 0.25, 1),
    box-shadow 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.1, 0.25, 1);
    transform-origin: center center;
    will-change: transform, box-shadow;

}
.degree-thumb:hover {
    transform: scale(1.04);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.3);
}

/* === MEMBERSHIP CARDS === */
.membership-section {
    max-width: 700px;
    margin-left: 0;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    border-radius: 1.25rem;
    padding: 1.5rem 1.75rem;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.15);
    text-align: left;
}
.membership-section h3 { margin-bottom: 0.75rem; }
.membership-section ul { margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }

.membership-card {
    flex: 0 0 auto;
    width: 110px;
    text-align: center;
}
.membership-thumb.portrait {
    width: 100%;
    height: 150px;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: 0.75rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.1, 0.25, 1),
    box-shadow 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.1, 0.25, 1);
    will-change: transform, box-shadow;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}
.membership-thumb.portrait:hover {
    transform: scale(1.04);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.3);
}
.membership-card p {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    margin-top: 0.4rem;
}

/* Responsive tweak */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .membership-section { max-width: 90%; margin-left: 1rem; }
    .membership-card { width: 90px; }
    .membership-thumb.portrait { height: 130px; }
}

/* === VERTICAL DEGREE SLIDER === */
.degree-slider-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    max-height: 420px;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: 1rem;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.25);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: background 0.5s ease, box-shadow 0.6s ease;
}

.degree-slider {
    display: flex;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    transition: transform 1s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.1, 0.25, 1);
}

.degree-slide {
    min-width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: contain;
    border-radius: 1rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    will-change: transform, box-shadow;
    backface-visibility: hidden;
    transition: transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.1, 0.25, 1), box-shadow 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.1, 0.25, 1);
}
.degree-slide:hover {
    transform: scale(1.025);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.3);
}

/* === SLIDER BUTTONS === */
.slide-btn {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    border: none;
    color: white;
    font-size: 2rem;
    padding: 0.3rem 0.8rem;
    border-radius: 0.75rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.35s ease;
    z-index: 10;
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    will-change: transform, background;
}
.slide-btn:hover {
    transform: scale(1.05);
    background: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.3);
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.4);
}
.prev-btn { left: 0.5rem; }
.next-btn { right: 0.5rem; }

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .degree-slider-wrapper { max-height: 320px; }
    .slide-btn { font-size: 1.5rem; padding: 0.2rem 0.6rem; }
}

/* === DEGREE SLIDER (Portrait + Landscape) === */
.degree-slider-wrapper.compact {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 350px;
    height: 420px;
    margin: auto;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: 1rem;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.25);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: background 0.5s ease, box-shadow 0.5s ease;
}

.degree-slider {
    display: flex;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    transition: transform 0.9s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.1, 0.25, 1);
}

.slide-item {
    min-width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
}

.slide-item img {
    border-radius: 1rem;
    object-fit: contain;
    cursor: pointer;
    max-height: 100%;
    will-change: transform, box-shadow;
    backface-visibility: hidden;
    transition: transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.1, 0.25, 1),
    box-shadow 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.1, 0.25, 1);
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.15);
}
.slide-item.portrait img { width: 80%; height: auto; }
.slide-item.landscape img { width: 100%; height: auto; }

/* Hover glow */
.slide-item img:hover {
    transform: scale(1.03);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.35);
}

/* Buttons refinement */
.slide-btn {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    padding: 0.3rem 0.7rem;
    border-radius: 0.75rem;
}
.prev-btn { left: 0.4rem; }
.next-btn { right: 0.4rem; }

/* === LIGHT MODE SUPPORT === */
body.light-mode .degree-slider-wrapper,
body.light-mode .degree-slider-wrapper.compact {
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.15);
}

/* Light Mode: Buttons */
body.light-mode .slide-btn {
    color: #0b0f19;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    transition: all 0.35s ease;
}
body.light-mode .slide-btn:hover {
    background: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.2);
    color: white;
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.35);
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* === RESPONSIVE === */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    #education .grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .degree-thumb { height: 150px; }
    .membership-card { width: 140px; }
    .membership-thumb { height: 100px; }
}

/* === LIGHT MODE BASE === */
body.light-mode {
    background: #f8fafc;
    color: #0b0f19;
    transition: background-color 0.6s ease, color 0.6s ease;
}

/* General text and links */
body.light-mode a,
body.light-mode p,
body.light-mode h1,
body.light-mode h2,
body.light-mode h3,
body.light-mode li {
    color: #0b0f19 !important;
}

/* Gradient headline text */
body.light-mode .gradient-text {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #2563eb, #7c3aed, #059669);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    color: transparent;
}

/* Glass header and cards */
body.light-mode .glass {
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    color: #111;
}
body.light-mode .card {
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
    color: #111;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.12);
    transition: all 0.35s ease;
}
body.light-mode .card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.02);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.25);
}

/* Section backgrounds */
body.light-mode .bg-bg-soft {
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
}

/* Membership and degree cards */
body.light-mode .membership-section,
body.light-mode .degree-slider-wrapper,
body.light-mode .membership-thumb.portrait {
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}
body.light-mode .membership-card p {
    color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
}


/* === MEMBERSHIP & DEGREE CONTAINERS === */
body.light-mode .membership-section,
body.light-mode .degree-slider-wrapper,
body.light-mode .membership-thumb.portrait {
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.18);
}

/* Membership Text */
body.light-mode .membership-card p {
    color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
}

/* Hero Image Glow */
body.light-mode .hero-img:hover {
    transform: scale(1.02);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.25);
}

/* === SMOOTH GLOBAL ELEMENT TRANSITIONS === */
body, .card, .glass, .slide-btn, a.px-5, .hero-img {
    transition: background-color 0.4s ease,
    color 0.4s ease,
    box-shadow 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.1, 0.25, 1),
    transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.1, 0.25, 1);
    will-change: transform, box-shadow, background-color;
}

/* === FOOTER VISIBILITY FIX === */
footer {
    transition: color 0.3s ease, background 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
}
body.light-mode footer {
    color: rgba(17, 24, 39, 0.75) !important;
    border-top-color: rgba(17, 24, 39, 0.1);
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03), transparent);
}
body.light-mode footer a:hover {
    color: #2563eb;
}

/* === SOCIAL ICONS === */
.social-icon {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.25);
    transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.1, 0.25, 1),
    background 0.35s ease,
    box-shadow 0.35s ease;
    will-change: transform, box-shadow;
}
.social-icon:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.07);
    color: #ffffff;
    background: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.25);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.35);
}
.social-icon.linkedin:hover {
    background: rgba(14, 118, 168, 0.35);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(14, 118, 168, 0.4);
}
.social-icon.github:hover {
    background: rgba(36, 41, 46, 0.35);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(36, 41, 46, 0.4);
}

/* Light Mode Social Icons */
body.light-mode .social-icon {
    color: #0b0f19;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    box-shadow: 0 3px 8px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.15);
}
body.light-mode .social-icon:hover {
    color: #ffffff;
    background: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.3);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.35);
}

/* === SKILLS SECTION === */
#skills { position: relative; }
#skills h2 {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #60a5fa, #a78bfa, #34d399);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    color: transparent;
}
#skills .card {
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    padding: 1.5rem;
    border-radius: 1.25rem;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.15);
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.1, 0.25, 1),
    box-shadow 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.1, 0.25, 1);
}
#skills .card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    background: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.12);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.35);
}

/* Skills Container */
.skills-container {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-radius: 1.25rem;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.2);
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
}
.skills-container h3 {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #60a5fa, #a78bfa);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    color: transparent;
}
.skills-container h4 { transition: color 0.3s ease; }
.skills-container p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Light Mode Skills */
body.light-mode #skills .card {
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
    color: #111827;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.15);
}
body.light-mode #skills .card:hover {
    background: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.15);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.3);
}
body.light-mode .skills-container {
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.15);
    color: #111827;
}
body.light-mode .skills-container h4 { color: #2563eb; }

/* === PROJECTS SECTION === */
#projects h2 {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #60a5fa, #a78bfa, #34d399);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    color: transparent;
}
.project-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border-radius: 1.25rem;
    padding: 1.75rem;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    transition: transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.1, 0.25, 1),
    box-shadow 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.1, 0.25, 1);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.15);
}
.project-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.02);
    background: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.12);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.35);
}
.project-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #93c5fd;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.project-card p {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Light Mode Projects */
body.light-mode #projects .project-card {
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    color: #111827;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.15);
}
body.light-mode #projects .project-card:hover {
    background: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.15);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.3);
}
body.light-mode #projects .project-card h3 { color: #2563eb; }
body.light-mode #projects .project-card p { color: rgba(17, 24, 39, 0.75); }

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    #projects .project-card { padding: 1.25rem; }
    #projects .grid { gap: 1.5rem; }
}

/* === STARTUP SECTION === */
#startup {
    position: relative;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
    padding: 6rem 0;
}
#startup .gradient-green {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #10b981, #34d399, #6ee7b7);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    color: transparent;
}

/* === STARTUP IMAGE CONTAINER === */
.startup-image-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    width: 90%;
    max-width: 480px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border-radius: 1.25rem;
    box-shadow: 0 0 40px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.25);
    perspective: 1000px;
    transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.1, 0.25, 1),
    box-shadow 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.1, 0.25, 1);
}
.startup-image {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
    border-radius: 1rem;
    padding: 0.6rem;
    transform-style: preserve-3d;
    transition: transform 0.6s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease;
}
.startup-image-wrapper:hover .startup-image {
    transform: rotateY(6deg) rotateX(3deg) scale(1.03);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.4);
}
.startup-image-wrapper:hover {
    transform: scale(1.02);
    box-shadow: 0 0 55px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.45);
}

/* Light Mode Startup */
body.light-mode .startup-image-wrapper {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    box-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.25);
}

/* Responsive Startup */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    #startup .grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; text-align: center; }
    .startup-image-wrapper {
        max-width: 90%;
        width: 100%;
        margin: 0 auto;
    }
    .startup-image-wrapper:hover .startup-image {
        transform: none;
    }
}



/* === LIGHT MODE — STARTUP SLIDER === */
body.light-mode .startup-slider-wrapper {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
    box-shadow: 0 0 35px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.25);
}
body.light-mode .startup-slide {
    background: #f9fafb;
}
body.light-mode .startup-slide img:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 0 18px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.4);
}
body.light-mode .dot.active {
    background: #059669;
    box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.7);
}

/* Responsive Startup Slider */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .startup-slider-wrapper {
        max-width: 460px;
        height: 360px;
    }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .startup-slider-wrapper {
        max-width: 100%;
        height: 300px;
        padding: 0.3rem;
    }
    .startup-slide img {
        width: 92%;
        height: 92%;
    }
}

/* === FINTECH SECTION === */
#fintech {
    position: relative;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
    padding: 6rem 0;
}

/* Gradient Heading */
#fintech .gradient-green {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #10b981, #34d399, #6ee7b7);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    color: transparent;
}

/* === FINTECH IMAGE CONTAINERS === */
.fintech-image-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    width: 90%;
    max-width: 480px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border-radius: 1.25rem;
    box-shadow: 0 0 40px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.25);
    perspective: 1000px;
    transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.1, 0.25, 1),
    box-shadow 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.1, 0.25, 1),
    background 0.5s ease;
    will-change: transform, box-shadow;
}

.fintech-image {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
    border-radius: 1rem;
    padding: 0.6rem;
    transform-style: preserve-3d;
    transition: transform 0.55s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.1, 0.25, 1),
    box-shadow 0.45s ease;
}

/* Subtle 3D Tilt */
.fintech-image-wrapper:hover .fintech-image {
    transform: rotateY(6deg) rotateX(3deg) scale(1.03);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.4);
}

/* Glow Hover */
.fintech-image-wrapper:hover {
    transform: scale(1.015);
    box-shadow: 0 0 55px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.45);
}

/* Light Mode Fintech */
body.light-mode .fintech-image-wrapper {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    box-shadow: 0 0 35px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.25);
}
body.light-mode .fintech-image {
    border-radius: 1rem;
    box-shadow: none;
}

/* Responsive Fintech */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    #fintech .grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        text-align: center;
    }
    .fintech-image-wrapper {
        max-width: 90%;
        width: 100%;
        margin: 0 auto;
    }
    .fintech-image-wrapper:hover .fintech-image {
        transform: none;
    }
}

/* === THEME TOGGLE BUTTON === */
.theme-toggle {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg,
    rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.15),
    rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.25));
    color: #60a5fa;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.25);
    transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.1, 0.25, 1),
    box-shadow 0.35s ease,
    background 0.35s ease;
}
.theme-toggle:hover {
    transform: scale(1.05);
    background: linear-gradient(90deg,
    rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.35),
    rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.45));
    box-shadow: 0 0 25px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.45);
    color: #fff;
}

/* Light Mode Theme Toggle */
body.light-mode .theme-toggle {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg,
    rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.15),
    rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.25));
    color: #059669;
    border-color: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.2);
    box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.2);
}
body.light-mode .theme-toggle:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg,
    rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.35),
    rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.45));
    color: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 0 25px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.45);
}

/* === IMAGE HOVER POLISH (Universal, but Smooth) === */
img {
    transition: transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.1, 0.25, 1),
    box-shadow 0.45s ease,
    filter 0.4s ease;
    will-change: transform, box-shadow;
}

/* General Image Hover */
img:hover {
    transform: scale(1.03);
    filter: brightness(1.05);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.35);
}

/* Startup & Fintech Image Hover — Refined */
.startup-slide img:hover,
.fintech-image-wrapper img:hover {
    transform: scale(1.04);
    filter: brightness(1.07);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.4);
}

/* Degree & Membership Hover Consistency */
.degree-slide:hover,
.membership-thumb:hover {
    transform: scale(1.05);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.35);
}

/* === SMOOTH IMAGE HOVER FIX === */

/* === ULTRA-SMOOTH, SLOW-MOTION IMAGE HOVER WITH GLOW === */
img,
.startup-image,
.fintech-image,
.degree-slide img,
.membership-thumb {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    transform-origin: center center;
    backface-visibility: hidden;
    will-change: transform, box-shadow;
    transition:
            transform 1.4s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1),
            box-shadow 1.4s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
    filter: none !important;
}

/* Create soft halo using pseudo-element */
/* === ULTRA-SMOOTH, SLOW ZOOM HOVER EFFECT (CINEMATIC STYLE) === */
img,
.startup-image,
.fintech-image,
.degree-slide img,
.membership-thumb {
    transform-origin: center center;
    will-change: transform, box-shadow;
    transition:
            transform 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1),
            box-shadow 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
}

/* --- DARK MODE HOVER (Soft Blue Glow) --- */
/* === CINEMATIC SLOW-MOTION IMAGE HOVER (FINAL POLISHED VERSION) === */
img,
.startup-image,
.fintech-image,
.degree-slide img,
.membership-thumb {
    transform-origin: center center;
    will-change: transform, box-shadow;
    transition:
            transform 2s cubic-bezier(0.19, 1, 0.22, 1),
            box-shadow 2s cubic-bezier(0.19, 1, 0.22, 1);
}

/* --- DARK MODE: Soft Blue Glow --- */
img:hover,
.startup-image-wrapper:hover .startup-image,
.fintech-image-wrapper:hover .fintech-image,
.degree-slide:hover img,
.membership-thumb:hover {
    transform: scale(1.03);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.25);
    transition:
            transform 2s cubic-bezier(0.19, 1, 0.22, 1),
            box-shadow 2s cubic-bezier(0.19, 1, 0.22, 1);
    animation: softGlow 8s ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* --- LIGHT MODE: Soft Emerald Glow --- */
body.light-mode img:hover,
body.light-mode .startup-image-wrapper:hover .startup-image,
body.light-mode .fintech-image-wrapper:hover .fintech-image,
body.light-mode .degree-slide:hover img,
body.light-mode .membership-thumb:hover {
    transform: scale(1.03);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.25);
    transition:
            transform 2s cubic-bezier(0.19, 1, 0.22, 1),
            box-shadow 2s cubic-bezier(0.19, 1, 0.22, 1);
    animation: softGlowLight 8s ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* --- Gentle glow pulse animation --- */
@keyframes softGlow {
    0%, 100% {
        box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.25);
    }
    50% {
        box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.35);
    }
}

@keyframes softGlowLight {
    0%, 100% {
        box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.25);
    }
    50% {
        box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.35);
    }
}





/* === FINAL OVERRIDE: ULTRA-SMOOTH SLOW HOVER === */
img,
.startup-image,
.fintech-image,
.degree-slide img,
.membership-thumb {
    transition:
            transform 2.2s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1),
            box-shadow 2.2s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1) !important;
    will-change: transform, box-shadow;
    transform-origin: center center;
}

/* Hover effect - slow cinematic zoom */
img:hover,
.startup-image-wrapper:hover .startup-image,
.fintech-image-wrapper:hover .fintech-image,
.degree-slide:hover img,
.membership-thumb:hover {
    transform: scale(1.035);
    box-shadow: 0 18px 45px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.25);
    transition:
            transform 2.2s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1),
            box-shadow 2.2s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1) !important;
}

/* Light Mode Hover (emerald glow) */
body.light-mode img:hover,
body.light-mode .startup-image-wrapper:hover .startup-image,
body.light-mode .fintech-image-wrapper:hover .fintech-image,
body.light-mode .degree-slide:hover img,
body.light-mode .membership-thumb:hover {
    transform: scale(1.035);
    box-shadow: 0 18px 45px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.25);
    transition:
            transform 2.2s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1),
            box-shadow 2.2s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1) !important;
}


/* === FINAL FIX: HERO IMAGE + LIGHTBOX === */

/* === MOBILE & PORTRAIT FIX FOR HERO SECTION === */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    #home {
        position: relative;
        z-index: 1;
        padding-top: 6rem;
    }

    #home .grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        text-align: center;
        gap: 2rem;
    }

    #home img.hero-img {
        display: block;
        width: 85%;
        max-width: 340px;
        height: auto;
        margin: 0 auto;
        border-radius: 1.25rem;
        object-fit: contain;
        box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.25);
        transition: transform 1.8s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1),
        box-shadow 1.8s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
    }

    #home img.hero-img:hover {
        transform: scale(1.03);
        box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.35);
    }

    header {
        position: fixed;
        z-index: 50;
    }
}

/* === LIGHTBOX — FINAL CENTERED RESPONSIVE VERSION === */
#lightbox {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);
    backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    z-index: 9999;
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: opacity 0.45s ease;
}

#lightbox:not(.hidden) {
    opacity: 1;
    pointer-events: auto;
}

/* Proper scaling for all certificates & memberships */
#lightbox-img {
    max-width: 90vw;
    max-height: 85vh;
    width: auto;
    height: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
    border-radius: 1rem;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
    transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}

/* Subtle zoom hover */
#lightbox-img:hover {
    transform: scale(1.03);
}

/* Smooth appear animation */
#lightbox:not(.hidden) #lightbox-img {
    animation: zoomIn 0.4s ease;
}

@keyframes zoomIn {
    from {
        transform: scale(0.92);
        opacity: 0.6;
    }
    to {
        transform: scale(1);
        opacity: 1;
    }
}

/* Optional ✕ Close Button */
#lightbox-close {
    position: absolute;
    top: 20px;
    right: 25px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    border: none;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: white;
    cursor: pointer;
    border-radius: 50%;
    padding: 0.3rem 0.6rem;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

#lightbox-close:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}

/* === LIGHTBOX FIX (Tailwind-Compatible) === */
#lightbox {
    transition: opacity 0.35s ease;
    display: none; /* Hide until opened */
}

#lightbox:not(.hidden) {
    display: flex !important;
    opacity: 1;
}

#lightbox-img {
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
    max-width: 90vw;
    max-height: 85vh;
    object-fit: contain;
}

#lightbox-img:hover {
    transform: scale(1.03);
}
#lightbox {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);
    backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
    display: none;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    z-index: 9999;
    transition: opacity 0.35s ease;
}

#lightbox:not(.hidden) {
    display: flex !important;
    opacity: 1;
}

#lightbox-img {
    max-width: 90vw;
    max-height: 85vh;
    width: auto;
    height: auto;
    border-radius: 1rem;
    object-fit: contain;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

#lightbox-img:hover {
    transform: scale(1.03);
}


/* === Resume Swipe Button Styling === */
/* === Apple-Level Resume Swipe === */
/* === Beautiful Download Button (Apple Level) === */
/* === Ripple Effect Styling === */


/* === Download Button Core === */
/* === UNIVERSAL BUTTON BASE === */
/*.download-btn {*/
/*    position: relative;*/
/*    display: inline-flex;*/
/*    align-items: center;*/
/*    justify-content: center;*/
/*    font-weight: 600;*/
/*    font-size: 1.1rem;*/
/*    padding: 1rem 2.5rem;*/
/*    border-radius: 50px;*/
/*    border: none;*/
/*    cursor: pointer;*/
/*    overflow: hidden;*/
/*    transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease, background 0.4s ease;*/
/*    z-index: 2;*/
/*}*/

/*!* === TEXT === *!*/
/*.download-btn .btn-text {*/
/*    position: relative;*/
/*    z-index: 3;*/
/*    letter-spacing: 0.3px;*/
/*    transition: color 0.3s ease, text-shadow 0.3s ease;*/
/*    font-weight: 600;*/
/*}*/

/*!* === DARK MODE === *!*/
/*body:not(.light-mode) .download-btn {*/
/*    background: linear-gradient(145deg, #222833, #2d3542, #171b24);*/
/*    color: #f1f5f9;*/
/*    box-shadow:*/
/*            inset 0 1px 2px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15),*/
/*            0 8px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);*/
/*    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);*/
/*}*/

/*body:not(.light-mode) .download-btn:hover {*/
/*    transform: translateY(-2px);*/
/*    background: linear-gradient(145deg, #303747, #3a4355, #1b1f28);*/
/*    box-shadow:*/
/*            0 10px 25px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.3),*/
/*            inset 0 1px 2px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);*/
/*}*/

/*body:not(.light-mode) .download-btn:active {*/
/*    transform: scale(0.97);*/
/*    background: linear-gradient(145deg, #1c1f27, #272d38);*/
/*}*/

/*body:not(.light-mode) .download-btn .btn-text {*/
/*    color: #f9fafb;*/
/*    text-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.35);*/
/*}*/

/*!* === LIGHT MODE === *!*/
/*body.light-mode .download-btn {*/
/*    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #e5e8ec 65%, #ccd0d7 100%);*/
/*    color: #111;*/
/*    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);*/
/*    box-shadow:*/
/*            inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9),*/
/*            0 3px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15),*/
/*            0 6px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);*/
/*}*/

/*body.light-mode .download-btn:hover {*/
/*    transform: translateY(-2px);*/
/*    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #fefefe 0%, #e2e5ea 65%, #c8ccd3 100%);*/
/*    box-shadow:*/
/*            0 6px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18),*/
/*            0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);*/
/*}*/

/*body.light-mode .download-btn:active {*/
/*    transform: scale(0.97);*/
/*    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #e6e9ed 0%, #cfd3da 90%);*/
/*    box-shadow:*/
/*            inset 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15),*/
/*            0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);*/
/*}*/

/*body.light-mode .download-btn .btn-text {*/
/*    color: #111;*/
/*    text-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);*/
/*}*/

/*!* === Metallic Reflection (Subtle) === *!*/
/*.metal-reflection {*/
/*    position: absolute;*/
/*    inset: 0;*/
/*    background: linear-gradient(*/
/*            120deg,*/
/*            rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7) 0%,*/
/*            rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2) 25%,*/
/*            rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) 50%,*/
/*            rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25) 75%,*/
/*            rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7) 100%*/
/*    );*/
/*    background-size: 300% 300%;*/
/*    border-radius: inherit;*/
/*    z-index: 1;*/
/*    mix-blend-mode: screen;*/
/*    animation: metalShift 6s ease-in-out infinite;*/
/*    opacity: 0.6;*/
/*}*/
/*@keyframes metalShift {*/
/*    0%, 100% { background-position: 0% 50%; }*/
/*    50% { background-position: 100% 50%; }*/
/*}*/

/*!* === Light Sweep on Hover === *!*/
/*.download-btn::before {*/
/*    content: "";*/
/*    position: absolute;*/
/*    top: 0;*/
/*    left: -75%;*/
/*    width: 50%;*/
/*    height: 100%;*/
/*    background: linear-gradient(*/
/*            120deg,*/
/*            rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 0%,*/
/*            rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5) 50%,*/
/*            rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 100%*/
/*    );*/
/*    transform: skewX(-20deg);*/
/*    opacity: 0;*/
/*}*/
/*.download-btn:hover::before {*/
/*    animation: lightSweep 1.2s ease-in-out;*/
/*}*/
/*@keyframes lightSweep {*/
/*    0% { left: -75%; opacity: 0; }*/
/*    40% { opacity: 1; }*/
/*    100% { left: 125%; opacity: 0; }*/
/*}*/

/*!* === Glow Orb (ambient lighting) === *!*/
/*.glow-orb {*/
/*    position: absolute;*/
/*    top: 50%;*/
/*    left: 50%;*/
/*    width: 180px;*/
/*    height: 180px;*/
/*    border-radius: 50%;*/
/*    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);*/
/*    opacity: 0;*/
/*    pointer-events: none;*/
/*    transition: opacity 0.5s ease, transform 0.3s ease;*/
/*    filter: blur(45px);*/
/*    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(96, 165, 250, 0.35), rgba(96, 165, 250, 0) 70%);*/
/*}*/
/*.download-btn:hover + .glow-orb {*/
/*    opacity: 1;*/
/*    animation: orbPulse 2.2s ease-in-out infinite;*/
/*}*/
/*@keyframes orbPulse {*/
/*    0%, 100% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 0.35; }*/
/*    50% { transform: scale(1.15); opacity: 0.5; }*/
/*}*/

/*!* === Confetti Layer === *!*/
/*#confettiCanvas {*/
/*    pointer-events: none;*/
/*    z-index: 5;*/
/*}*/