/* ==========================================
   SUMANT KUMAR — Premium Dark Design System
   ========================================== */
:root {
  --bg-primary: #000000;
  --bg-secondary: #0D0D0D;
  --bg-card: #111111;
  --bg-elevated: #1A1A1A;
  --accent-gold: #C9A84C;
  --accent-gold-hover: #D4AF37;
  --accent-gold-muted: rgba(201,168,76,0.15);
  --text-primary: #FFFFFF;
  --text-secondary: #CCCCCC;
  --text-muted: #888888;
  --border-color: rgba(201,168,76,0.25);
  --border-hover: #C9A84C;
  --shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(201,168,76,0.10);
  --shadow-hover: 0 16px 48px rgba(201,168,76,0.20);
  --radius: 12px;
  --transition: 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1);
}

*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; scroll-padding-top: 120px; }
body {
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  background: var(--bg-primary);
  line-height: 1.7;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  opacity: 0;
  animation: pageFadeIn 0.5s forwards;
}
@keyframes pageFadeIn { to { opacity: 1; } }

a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
a:not(.btn):not(.nav-link):not(.nav-logo):not(.footer-logo):not(.filter-btn):not(.page-btn):not(.blog-read-more):not(.service-link):not(.back-link):not(.sidebar-link):not(.blog-category-badge):not(.podcast-ep-badge) {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
}
a:not(.btn):not(.nav-link):not(.nav-logo):hover { text-decoration: underline; }
img { max-width: 100%; display: block; }
.container { max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 20px; }

/* Selection */
::selection { background: var(--accent-gold); color: #000000; }

/* Scrollbar */
::-webkit-scrollbar { width: 8px; }
::-webkit-scrollbar-track { background: #111111; }
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { background: var(--accent-gold); border-radius: 4px; }
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover { background: var(--accent-gold-hover); }

/* ==========================================
   BUTTONS
   ========================================== */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  padding: 14px 32px; border-radius: 50px; font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.95rem; border: 2px solid transparent;
  cursor: pointer; transition: var(--transition);
  text-decoration: none; font-family: inherit;
}
.btn-gold {
  background: var(--accent-gold); color: #000000; border-color: var(--accent-gold); font-weight: 700;
}
.btn-gold:hover {
  background: var(--accent-gold-hover); border-color: var(--accent-gold-hover);
  transform: scale(1.04); box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(201,168,76,0.5);
}
.btn-outline {
  background: transparent; color: var(--text-primary); border-color: var(--accent-gold);
}
.btn-outline:hover {
  background: var(--accent-gold); color: #000000;
  transform: scale(1.04); box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(201,168,76,0.5);
}
.btn-full { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
.btn-sm { padding: 10px 20px; font-size: 0.85rem; }

/* ==========================================
   SECTION COMMON
   ========================================== */
.section { padding: 100px 0; position: relative; }
.section-header { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 60px; }
.section-label {
  display: block; color: var(--accent-gold); font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.85rem; letter-spacing: 3px; text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.section-title {
  font-size: 2.8rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--text-primary); line-height: 1.2;
  position: relative;
}
.section-title::after {
  content: ''; display: block; width: 0; height: 3px; margin-top: 12px;
  background: var(--accent-gold); transition: width 0.8s ease;
}
.section-title.animated::after { width: 60px; }
.section-header .section-title::after { margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
.section-desc { color: var(--text-secondary); max-width: 600px; margin: 16px auto 0; font-size: 1.05rem; }
.section-cta { text-align: center; margin-top: 48px; }
.gold-dot { color: var(--accent-gold); }

/* Section dividers */
.section-divider {
  width: 100%; height: 1px; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.section-divider::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 0; height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, var(--accent-gold), transparent);
  transition: width 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1);
}
.section-divider.visible::after { width: 100%; }

/* ==========================================
   NAVBAR
   ========================================== */
.navbar {
  position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; z-index: 1000;
  padding: 16px 0; transition: var(--transition);
  border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
}
.navbar.scrolled {
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.95); backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.4); padding: 10px 0;
}
.nav-container { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; }
.nav-logo {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  font-size: 1.6rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--text-primary); transition: var(--transition);
}
.nav-logo-img { height: 44px; width: auto; border-radius: 6px; }
.nav-links { list-style: none; display: flex; gap: 8px; }
.nav-link {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75); font-size: 0.9rem; font-weight: 500;
  padding: 8px 14px; border-radius: 6px; transition: var(--transition);
  position: relative;
}
.nav-link::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; bottom: 2px; left: 14px;
  width: 0; height: 2px; background: var(--accent-gold); transition: width 0.3s ease;
}
.nav-link:hover::after, .nav-link.active::after { width: calc(100% - 28px); }
.nav-link:hover, .nav-link.active { color: var(--accent-gold); }
.nav-cta { display: none; }
@media(min-width:1100px) { .nav-cta { display: inline-flex; } }
.hamburger {
  display: none; background: none; border: none; cursor: pointer;
  width: 32px; height: 24px; position: relative; z-index: 1001;
}
.hamburger span {
  display: block; width: 100%; height: 2px; background: var(--text-primary);
  position: absolute; left: 0; transition: var(--transition);
}
.hamburger span:nth-child(1) { top: 0; }
.hamburger span:nth-child(2) { top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%); }
.hamburger span:nth-child(3) { bottom: 0; }
.hamburger.active span:nth-child(1) { top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%) rotate(45deg); }
.hamburger.active span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.hamburger.active span:nth-child(3) { bottom: 50%; transform: translateY(50%) rotate(-45deg); }

@media(max-width:1024px) {
  .hamburger { display: block; }
  .nav-links {
    position: fixed; top: 0; right: -100%; width: 300px; height: 100vh;
    background: var(--bg-secondary); flex-direction: column; padding: 80px 30px 30px;
    transition: var(--transition); gap: 4px;
    border-left: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  }
  .nav-links.open { right: 0; box-shadow: -10px 0 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.5); }
  .nav-link { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75); padding: 12px 16px; font-size: 1rem; }
  .nav-link:hover { color: var(--accent-gold); }
}

/* ==========================================
   TICKER BAR
   ========================================== */
.ticker-bar {
  width: 100%; height: 40px; background: var(--bg-secondary);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.3);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.3);
  overflow: hidden; display: flex; align-items: center;
  position: relative; z-index: 999;
}
.ticker-bar-spacer { height: 40px; }
.ticker-track {
  display: flex; white-space: nowrap;
  animation: marquee 30s linear infinite;
}
.ticker-text {
  color: var(--accent-gold); font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase; padding: 0 60px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
@keyframes marquee {
  0% { transform: translateX(0); }
  100% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

/* ==========================================
   HERO
   ========================================== */
.hero {
  min-height: 100vh; background: var(--bg-primary); position: relative;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center; overflow: hidden;
}
.hero::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 80% 50%, rgba(201,168,76,0.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hero-canvas { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0; }
.hero-container {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 55% 45%;
  align-items: center; position: relative; z-index: 1;
  padding-top: 120px; padding-bottom: 40px;
}
.hero-text { padding-right: 40px; }
.hero-greeting {
  color: var(--accent-gold); font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.95rem;
  letter-spacing: 3px; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.hero-name { font-size: 4rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--text-primary); line-height: 1.1; }
.hero-typed-wrap { font-size: 1.5rem; color: var(--accent-gold); min-height: 40px; margin: 12px 0; font-weight: 600; }
.hero-tagline { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); font-size: 1.05rem; line-height: 1.8; max-width: 500px; }
.hero-btns { display: flex; gap: 16px; margin-top: 32px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.hero-photo {
  display: flex; justify-content: center; align-items: center;
  position: relative;
}
.hero-photo img {
  width: 120%; max-width: 600px; height: auto; min-height: 500px; max-height: 680px;
  object-fit: cover; object-position: top center;
  transform: scale(1.15);
  -webkit-mask-image:
    linear-gradient(to left, transparent 0%, black 25%, black 75%, transparent 100%),
    linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 0%, black 12%, black 85%, transparent 100%);
  -webkit-mask-composite: destination-in;
  mask-image:
    linear-gradient(to left, transparent 0%, black 25%, black 75%, transparent 100%),
    linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 0%, black 12%, black 85%, transparent 100%);
  mask-composite: intersect;
}

/* Stats bar */
.hero-stats-bar {
  position: relative; z-index: 1; width: 100%;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.3);
  margin-top: 40px; padding-top: 0;
  background: var(--bg-primary);
}
.hero-stats {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 24px;
  padding: 32px 0;
}
.stat-item { text-align: center; }
.stat-num {
  font-size: 2.2rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--accent-gold);
  transition: text-shadow 1.5s ease;
}
.stat-num.glow { text-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(201,168,76,0.8); }
.stat-suffix { font-size: 1.6rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--accent-gold); }
.stat-label-val { font-size: 2rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--accent-gold); }
.stat-item p { color: var(--text-secondary); font-size: 0.8rem; margin-top: 4px; font-weight: 400; }

@media(max-width:900px) {
  .hero-container {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr; text-align: center;
    padding-top: 120px;
  }
  .hero-text { padding-right: 0; position: relative; z-index: 2; }
  .hero-tagline { margin: 0 auto; }
  .hero-btns { justify-content: center; }
  .hero-photo {
    position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0;
    opacity: 0.15;
  }
  .hero-photo img {
    width: 100%; height: 100%; max-height: none; max-width: none;
    object-fit: cover;
    -webkit-mask-image: none; mask-image: none;
  }
  .hero-stats { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .hero-name { font-size: 2.8rem; }
}

/* ==========================================
   ABOUT
   ========================================== */
.about-section { background: var(--bg-primary); position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.about-section::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; right: 0; width: 500px; height: 500px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(201,168,76,0.04) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.about-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px;
  max-width: 900px; margin: 0 auto;
}
.about-content .section-label { display: block; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.about-content .section-title { text-align: left; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.about-bio {
  border-left: 3px solid var(--accent-gold); padding-left: 20px;
}
.about-bio p { color: var(--text-secondary); margin-bottom: 16px; line-height: 1.8; }
.about-highlights {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 16px;
  margin: 32px 0;
}
.highlight-box {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;
  padding: 14px 18px; background: var(--bg-card); border-radius: 10px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color); transition: var(--transition);
}
.highlight-box:hover { border-color: var(--border-hover); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.highlight-box i { color: var(--accent-gold); font-size: 1.3rem; width: 24px; text-align: center; }
.highlight-box span { font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--text-primary); }
@media(max-width:900px) { .about-highlights { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }
@media(max-width:500px) { .about-highlights { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ==========================================
   JOURNEY (Timeline)
   ========================================== */
.journey-section { background: var(--bg-secondary); }
.timeline { position: relative; max-width: 900px; margin: 0 auto; }
.timeline-line {
  position: absolute; left: 50%; top: 0; bottom: 0;
  width: 3px; background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--accent-gold), var(--accent-gold-hover));
  transform: translateX(-50%);
}
.timeline-item { position: relative; width: 50%; padding: 20px 40px; }
.timeline-item.left { left: 0; text-align: right; }
.timeline-item.right { left: 50%; text-align: left; }
.timeline-dot {
  position: absolute; top: 28px; width: 44px; height: 44px;
  background: var(--accent-gold); border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: #000000; font-size: 0.85rem; z-index: 2;
  border: 4px solid var(--bg-secondary); box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}
.timeline-item.left .timeline-dot { right: -22px; }
.timeline-item.right .timeline-dot { left: -22px; }
.timeline-card {
  background: var(--bg-card); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 24px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow); border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.timeline-card:hover { border-color: var(--border-hover); box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover); transform: translateY(-4px); }
.timeline-year {
  display: inline-block; background: var(--accent-gold); color: #000000;
  font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.85rem; padding: 4px 14px;
  border-radius: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.timeline-card h3 { font-size: 1.15rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text-primary); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.timeline-card p { color: var(--text-secondary); font-size: 0.9rem; }
@media(max-width:768px) {
  .timeline-line { left: 20px; }
  .timeline-item, .timeline-item.left, .timeline-item.right {
    left: 0; width: 100%; text-align: left; padding-left: 60px; padding-right: 0;
  }
  .timeline-item.left .timeline-dot, .timeline-item.right .timeline-dot { left: -2px; right: auto; }
}

/* ==========================================
   EXPERIENCE
   ========================================== */
.experience-section { background: var(--bg-primary); }
.exp-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 24px; }
.exp-card {
  background: var(--bg-card); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 28px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color); border-top: 3px solid transparent;
  transition: var(--transition); box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}
.exp-card:hover { border-top-color: var(--accent-gold); box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover); transform: translateY(-6px); border-color: var(--border-hover); }
.exp-header { display: flex; gap: 16px; align-items: flex-start; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.exp-logo { width: 50px; height: 50px; object-fit: contain; border-radius: 8px; }
.exp-logo-placeholder {
  width: 50px; height: 50px; background: var(--bg-elevated); border-radius: 8px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: var(--accent-gold); font-size: 1.2rem; flex-shrink: 0;
}
.exp-header h3 { font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text-primary); }
.exp-company { color: var(--text-secondary); font-size: 0.9rem; }
.exp-duration {
  display: inline-block; background: var(--accent-gold); color: #000000;
  font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.75rem; padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: 20px; margin-top: 4px;
}
.exp-responsibilities { list-style: none; }
.exp-responsibilities li {
  position: relative; padding-left: 18px; color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-size: 0.9rem; margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.exp-responsibilities li::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 10px;
  width: 6px; height: 6px; background: var(--accent-gold); border-radius: 50%;
}
@media(max-width:768px) { .exp-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ==========================================
   SKILLS
   ========================================== */
.skills-section { background: var(--bg-secondary); position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.skills-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 48px; }
.skill-bar-item { margin-bottom: 24px; }
.skill-bar-header { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; margin-bottom: 8px; font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--text-primary); }
.skill-pct { color: var(--accent-gold); }
.skill-bar-track { height: 10px; background: var(--bg-elevated); border-radius: 10px; overflow: hidden; position: relative; }
.skill-bar-fill {
  height: 100%; width: 0; border-radius: 10px; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent-gold), var(--accent-gold-hover));
  transition: width 1.2s ease-out;
}
.skill-bar-fill::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; left: -100%; width: 100%; height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,0.3), transparent);
  opacity: 0;
}
.skill-bar-fill.shimmer::after {
  opacity: 1;
  animation: shimmer 1s ease forwards;
}
@keyframes shimmer {
  0% { left: -100%; }
  100% { left: 100%; }
}
.skills-tags h3 { font-size: 1.2rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text-primary); margin-bottom: 20px; }
.tag-cloud { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; }
.skill-tag {
  padding: 8px 18px; border: 2px solid var(--accent-gold); border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 500; color: var(--text-primary);
  transition: var(--transition); cursor: default;
}
.skill-tag:hover { background: var(--accent-gold); color: #000000; transform: translateY(-2px); }
@media(max-width:768px) { .skills-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* Floating gold orb */
.floating-orb {
  position: absolute; width: 500px; height: 500px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(201,168,76,0.04); filter: blur(80px);
  pointer-events: none; z-index: 0;
  animation: floatOrb 8s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.floating-orb.orb-left { top: 10%; left: -10%; }
.floating-orb.orb-right { bottom: 10%; right: -10%; }
@keyframes floatOrb {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
  50% { transform: translateY(-20px); }
}

/* ==========================================
   SERVICES
   ========================================== */
.services-section { background: var(--bg-primary); position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.services-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 24px; }
.service-card {
  background: var(--bg-card); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 32px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color); text-align: center;
  transition: var(--transition); box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.service-card::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 3px; background: var(--accent-gold); transform: scaleX(0);
  transition: var(--transition); transform-origin: left;
}
.service-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
.service-card:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover); transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: var(--border-hover);
}
.service-icon {
  width: 64px; height: 64px; margin: 0 auto 20px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-gold), var(--accent-gold-hover));
  border-radius: 16px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: #000000; font-size: 1.4rem; transition: var(--transition);
}
.service-card:hover .service-icon { transform: scale(1.1) rotate(5deg); box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(201,168,76,0.3); }
.service-card h3 { font-size: 1.15rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text-primary); margin-bottom: 12px; }
.service-card p { color: var(--text-secondary); font-size: 0.9rem; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.service-link { color: var(--accent-gold); font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.9rem; transition: var(--transition); }
.service-link:hover { color: var(--accent-gold-hover); text-decoration: none; }
@media(max-width:900px) { .services-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media(max-width:600px) { .services-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ==========================================
   BLOG
   ========================================== */
.blog-section { background: var(--bg-secondary); }
.blog-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 24px; }
.blog-card {
  background: var(--bg-card); border-radius: var(--radius); overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color); transition: var(--transition);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}
.blog-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover); transform: translateY(-6px); border-color: var(--border-hover); }
.blog-thumb { position: relative; height: 200px; overflow: hidden; background: var(--bg-elevated); }
.blog-thumb img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: var(--transition); }
.blog-card:hover .blog-thumb img { transform: scale(1.05); }
.blog-thumb-placeholder {
  height: 100%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: var(--accent-gold); font-size: 3rem; background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0D0D0D, #1A1A1A);
}
.blog-category-badge {
  position: absolute; top: 12px; left: 12px; z-index: 2;
  background: var(--accent-gold); color: #000000; font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.75rem; padding: 4px 12px; border-radius: 20px;
}
.blog-card-body { padding: 20px; }
.blog-card-body h3 { font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text-primary); margin-bottom: 8px; line-height: 1.4; }
.blog-card-body h3 a { color: var(--text-primary); text-decoration: none; }
.blog-card-body h3 a:hover { color: var(--accent-gold); }
.blog-excerpt { color: var(--text-secondary); font-size: 0.88rem; margin-bottom: 12px; display: -webkit-box; -webkit-line-clamp: 2; -webkit-box-orient: vertical; overflow: hidden; }
.blog-meta { display: flex; gap: 16px; color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 0.8rem; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.blog-meta i { margin-right: 4px; color: var(--accent-gold); }
.blog-read-more { color: var(--accent-gold); font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.85rem; transition: var(--transition); }
.blog-read-more:hover { color: var(--accent-gold-hover); text-decoration: none; }
.blog-read-more i { margin-left: 4px; transition: var(--transition); }
.blog-read-more:hover i { transform: translateX(4px); }
@media(max-width:900px) { .blog-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media(max-width:600px) { .blog-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* Blog Filters */
.blog-filters { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; margin-bottom: 40px; justify-content: center; }
.filter-btn {
  padding: 8px 20px; border-radius: 50px; font-weight: 500; font-size: 0.9rem;
  border: 2px solid var(--border-color); color: var(--text-primary); transition: var(--transition);
  background: transparent; text-decoration: none;
}
.filter-btn:hover, .filter-btn.active { background: var(--accent-gold); color: #000000; border-color: var(--accent-gold); }

/* Pagination */
.pagination { display: flex; gap: 8px; justify-content: center; margin-top: 48px; }
.page-btn {
  width: 44px; height: 44px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  border-radius: 10px; border: 2px solid var(--border-color); font-weight: 600;
  transition: var(--transition); color: var(--text-primary); text-decoration: none;
}
.page-btn:hover, .page-btn.active { background: var(--accent-gold); color: #000000; border-color: var(--accent-gold); }

/* ==========================================
   PODCAST
   ========================================== */
.podcast-section { background: var(--bg-primary); }
.podcast-grid, .podcast-list-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 24px; }
.podcast-card {
  background: var(--bg-card); border-radius: var(--radius); overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color); transition: var(--transition);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}
.podcast-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover); transform: translateY(-6px); border-color: var(--border-hover); }
.podcast-card-top { position: relative; height: 180px; overflow: hidden; }
.podcast-cover { height: 100%; }
.podcast-cover img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.podcast-cover-placeholder {
  height: 100%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: var(--accent-gold); font-size: 3rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0D0D0D, #1A1A1A);
}
.podcast-ep-badge {
  position: absolute; top: 12px; right: 12px;
  background: var(--accent-gold); color: #000000; font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.75rem; padding: 4px 12px; border-radius: 20px;
}
.podcast-card-body { padding: 20px; }
.podcast-card-body h3 { font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text-primary); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.podcast-card-body h3 a { color: var(--text-primary); text-decoration: none; }
.podcast-card-body h3 a:hover { color: var(--accent-gold); }
.podcast-card-body > p { color: var(--text-secondary); font-size: 0.88rem; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.podcast-meta { display: flex; gap: 16px; color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 0.8rem; }
.podcast-meta i { margin-right: 4px; color: var(--accent-gold); }
@media(max-width:900px) { .podcast-grid, .podcast-list-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media(max-width:600px) { .podcast-grid, .podcast-list-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* Episode Page */
.episode-header { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 40px; }
.episode-header h1 { margin: 16px 0; color: var(--text-primary); }
.episode-player { max-width: 700px; margin: 0 auto 40px; }
.custom-player {
  background: var(--bg-card); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 20px 24px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}
.player-controls { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px; }
.player-play-btn {
  width: 48px; height: 48px; background: var(--accent-gold); border: none;
  border-radius: 50%; color: #000000; font-size: 1rem;
  cursor: pointer; transition: var(--transition); flex-shrink: 0;
}
.player-play-btn:hover { transform: scale(1.1); background: var(--accent-gold-hover); }
.player-progress {
  flex: 1; height: 6px; background: var(--bg-elevated);
  border-radius: 6px; cursor: pointer; overflow: hidden;
}
.player-progress-bar { height: 100%; background: var(--accent-gold); border-radius: 6px; width: 0; transition: width 0.1s; }
.player-time { color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 0.8rem; white-space: nowrap; }
.episode-description, .episode-show-notes { margin-bottom: 40px; }
.episode-description h3, .episode-show-notes h3, .related-episodes h3 {
  font-size: 1.3rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text-primary); margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.episode-description p { color: var(--text-secondary); }

/* ==========================================
   TESTIMONIALS
   ========================================== */
.testimonials-section { background: var(--bg-secondary); }
.testimonial-swiper { padding: 20px 0 60px; }
.testimonial-card {
  background: var(--bg-card); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 32px;
  text-align: center; box-shadow: var(--shadow); border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}
.testimonial-stars { margin-bottom: 16px; color: var(--accent-gold); font-size: 1.1rem; letter-spacing: 4px; }
.testimonial-quote { color: var(--text-secondary); font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.8; font-style: italic; margin-bottom: 24px; }
.testimonial-author { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 14px; }
.testimonial-avatar {
  width: 50px; height: 50px; border-radius: 50%; overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--bg-elevated); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: var(--accent-gold); border: 2px solid var(--accent-gold);
}
.testimonial-avatar img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.testimonial-author strong { display: block; font-size: 0.95rem; color: var(--text-primary); }
.testimonial-author span { display: block; font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--text-muted); }
.swiper-button-prev, .swiper-button-next { color: var(--accent-gold) !important; }
.swiper-pagination-bullet { background: var(--text-muted) !important; }
.swiper-pagination-bullet-active { background: var(--accent-gold) !important; }

/* ==========================================
   CONTACT
   ========================================== */
.contact-section { background: var(--bg-primary); }
.contact-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr; gap: 48px; align-items: start; }
.contact-info .section-label, .contact-info .section-title { text-align: left; }
.contact-details { margin-top: 32px; }
.contact-item { display: flex; gap: 16px; margin-bottom: 24px; align-items: flex-start; }
.contact-item i {
  width: 44px; height: 44px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  background: var(--accent-gold); color: #000000; border-radius: 10px;
  font-size: 1rem; flex-shrink: 0;
}
.contact-item strong { display: block; font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--text-primary); margin-bottom: 2px; }
.contact-item p { color: var(--text-secondary); font-size: 0.9rem; }
.contact-social { display: flex; gap: 12px; margin-top: 24px; }
.contact-social a {
  width: 44px; height: 44px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  background: var(--bg-card); color: var(--text-secondary); border-radius: 10px;
  transition: var(--transition); font-size: 1rem; border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}
.contact-social a:hover { background: var(--accent-gold); color: #000000; border-color: var(--accent-gold); transform: translateY(-3px); }
.contact-form-wrap {
  background: var(--bg-card); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 36px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}
.form-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 16px; }
.form-group { margin-bottom: 16px; }
.form-group input, .form-group select, .form-group textarea {
  width: 100%; padding: 14px 18px; border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.3);
  border-radius: 10px; font-family: inherit; font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-primary); background: var(--bg-card);
  transition: var(--transition); outline: none;
}
.form-group input::placeholder, .form-group textarea::placeholder { color: var(--text-muted); }
.form-group input:focus, .form-group select:focus, .form-group textarea:focus {
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(201,168,76,0.15);
}
.form-group select { appearance: none; cursor: pointer; }
.form-group select option { background: var(--bg-card); color: var(--text-primary); }
.form-group textarea { resize: vertical; }
@media(max-width:768px) { .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ==========================================
   FOOTER
   ========================================== */
.footer { background: var(--bg-secondary); color: var(--text-secondary); padding: 60px 0 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color); }
.footer-logo-area { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 32px; }
.footer-logo-img { height: 52px; width: auto; margin: 0 auto 12px; border-radius: 6px; }
.footer-logo-tagline { color: var(--accent-gold); font-size: 0.9rem; }
.footer-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap: 40px; }
.footer-logo-text { font-size: 1.5rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--text-primary); display: block; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.footer-tagline { font-size: 0.9rem; line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.footer-social { display: flex; gap: 10px; }
.footer-social a {
  width: 38px; height: 38px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color); border-radius: 8px;
  color: var(--text-muted); transition: var(--transition);
}
.footer-social a:hover { background: var(--accent-gold); color: #000000; border-color: var(--accent-gold); }
.footer-col h4 { color: var(--text-primary); font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.footer-col ul { list-style: none; }
.footer-col li { margin-bottom: 8px; }
.footer-col a { color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 0.9rem; transition: var(--transition); text-decoration: none; }
.footer-col a:hover { color: var(--accent-gold); }
.footer-newsletter { margin-top: 24px; }
.newsletter-form { display: flex; gap: 0; }
.newsletter-form input {
  flex: 1; padding: 10px 14px; border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  background: var(--bg-card); color: var(--text-primary); border-radius: 8px 0 0 8px;
  font-family: inherit; font-size: 0.85rem; outline: none;
}
.newsletter-form input::placeholder { color: var(--text-muted); }
.newsletter-form input:focus { border-color: var(--accent-gold); }
.newsletter-form button {
  background: var(--accent-gold); color: #000000; border: none;
  padding: 10px 16px; border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0; cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition); font-size: 0.9rem;
}
.newsletter-form button:hover { background: var(--accent-gold-hover); }
.footer-bottom {
  text-align: center; padding: 20px 0; margin-top: 40px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color); font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--text-muted);
}
@media(max-width:900px) { .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }
@media(max-width:600px) { .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ==========================================
   PAGE HERO (Blog/Podcast pages)
   ========================================== */
.page-hero {
  background: var(--bg-primary); padding: 120px 0 60px; text-align: center;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}
.page-hero h1 { font-size: 2.8rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--text-primary); }
.page-hero p { color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 1.05rem; margin-top: 8px; }
.page-hero-sm { padding: 100px 0 30px; text-align: left; }
.back-link { color: var(--accent-gold); font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.9rem; }
.back-link:hover { text-decoration: underline; }

/* Post Detail */
.post-section { background: var(--bg-primary); }
.post-layout { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 340px; gap: 48px; }
.post-featured-img { width: 100%; border-radius: var(--radius); margin-bottom: 24px; }
.post-meta-top { display: flex; gap: 16px; align-items: center; color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 0.85rem; margin-bottom: 16px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.post-meta-top .blog-category-badge { position: static; }
.post-title { font-size: 2.2rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--text-primary); margin-bottom: 24px; line-height: 1.3; }
.post-body { color: var(--text-secondary); line-height: 1.9; }
.post-body h2 { font-size: 1.5rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text-primary); margin: 32px 0 16px; }
.post-body h3 { font-size: 1.25rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text-primary); margin: 24px 0 12px; }
.post-body p { margin-bottom: 16px; }
.post-body ul, .post-body ol { margin-bottom: 16px; padding-left: 24px; }
.post-body li { margin-bottom: 6px; }
.post-body strong { color: var(--text-primary); }
.post-sidebar {}
.sidebar-widget {
  background: var(--bg-card); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 24px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color); margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.sidebar-widget h4 { font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text-primary); margin-bottom: 16px; padding-bottom: 10px; border-bottom: 2px solid var(--accent-gold); }
.recent-posts-list { list-style: none; }
.recent-posts-list li { margin-bottom: 12px; padding-bottom: 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color); }
.recent-posts-list li:last-child { border-bottom: none; margin-bottom: 0; }
.recent-posts-list a { color: var(--text-primary); font-weight: 500; font-size: 0.9rem; transition: var(--transition); text-decoration: none; }
.recent-posts-list a:hover { color: var(--accent-gold); }
.recent-date { display: block; color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 0.8rem; margin-top: 4px; }
.category-list { list-style: none; }
.category-list li { margin-bottom: 8px; }
.category-list a { color: var(--text-secondary); font-size: 0.9rem; transition: var(--transition); text-decoration: none; }
.category-list a:hover { color: var(--accent-gold); }
.sidebar-newsletter p { color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 0.85rem; margin-bottom: 12px; }
@media(max-width:900px) { .post-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* TOAST */
.toast {
  position: fixed; bottom: 30px; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(100px);
  background: var(--accent-gold); color: #000000; font-weight: 600;
  padding: 14px 28px; border-radius: 10px; z-index: 9999;
  opacity: 0; transition: all 0.4s; box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
}
.toast.show { transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0); opacity: 1; }

/* 404 page */
.page-404 {
  min-height: 60vh; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  text-align: center; background: var(--bg-primary);
}
.page-404 h1 { font-size: 5rem; color: var(--accent-gold); font-weight: 800; }
.page-404 p { font-size: 1.25rem; color: var(--text-secondary); margin-top: 1rem; }

/* Card animation ready states */
.card-animate {
  opacity: 0; transform: translateY(40px);
  transition: opacity 0.6s ease, transform 0.6s ease;
}
.card-animate.visible {
  opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0);
}