/* ========== CSS VARIABLES (light/dark) ========== */
:root {
    --purple-primary: #6B2D5C;
    --purple-light: #7D3C6D;
    --cyan-primary: #00CED1;
    --cyan-light: #00D4D4;
    --gradient-primary: linear-gradient(135deg, #6B2D5C 0%, #00CED1 100%);
    --gradient-reverse: linear-gradient(135deg, #00CED1 0%, #6B2D5C 100%);
    --gradient-text: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--purple-primary), var(--cyan-primary));

    /* Dark mode (default) */
    --bg-primary: #0f172a;
    --bg-secondary: #1e293b;
    --bg-tertiary: #334155;
    --text-primary: #f1f5f9;
    --text-secondary: #cbd5e1;
    --text-tertiary: #94a3b8;
    --border-color: #475569;
    --card-bg: rgba(30, 41, 59, 0.7);
    --shadow-sm: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    --shadow-md: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    --shadow-lg: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
    --shadow-xl: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);

    /* Light mode */
    --light-bg-primary: #ffffff;
    --light-bg-secondary: #f8fafc;
    --light-bg-tertiary: #f1f5f9;
    --light-text-primary: #1e293b;
    --light-text-secondary: #64748b;
    --light-text-tertiary: #94a3b8;
    --light-border-color: #e2e8f0;
    --light-card-bg: #ffffff;
    --light-shadow-sm: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    --light-shadow-md: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    --light-shadow-lg: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
    --light-shadow-xl: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);

    --section-padding: 60px 0;
    --container-width: 1200px;
    --container-padding: 0 20px;
    --transition-fast: all 0.2s ease;
    --transition-base: all 0.3s ease;
    --transition-slow: all 0.5s ease;
    --radius-sm: 6px;
    --radius-md: 10px;
    --radius-lg: 16px;
    --radius-xl: 24px;
    --radius-full: 9999px;
    --safe-area-top: env(safe-area-inset-top, 0px);
    --safe-area-bottom: env(safe-area-inset-bottom, 0px);
    --safe-area-left: env(safe-area-inset-left, 0px);
    --safe-area-right: env(safe-area-inset-right, 0px);
}

/* Light mode class */
body.light-mode {
    --bg-primary: var(--light-bg-primary);
    --bg-secondary: var(--light-bg-secondary);
    --bg-tertiary: var(--light-bg-tertiary);
    --text-primary: var(--light-text-primary);
    --text-secondary: var(--light-text-secondary);
    --text-tertiary: var(--light-text-tertiary);
    --border-color: var(--light-border-color);
    --card-bg: var(--light-card-bg);
    --shadow-sm: var(--light-shadow-sm);
    --shadow-md: var(--light-shadow-md);
    --shadow-lg: var(--light-shadow-lg);
    --shadow-xl: var(--light-shadow-xl);
}

/* ========== RESET & BASE ========== */
* {
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

body {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    background: var(--bg-primary);
    color: var(--text-primary);
    line-height: 1.6;
    overflow-x: hidden;
    transition: background-color 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease;
    padding-top: 80px; /* for fixed navbar */
}

/* Custom scrollbar */
::-webkit-scrollbar {
    width: 8px;
}
::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
    background: var(--bg-secondary);
}
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
    background: var(--gradient-primary);
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}
* {
    scrollbar-width: thin;
    scrollbar-color: var(--cyan-primary) var(--bg-secondary);
}

a {
    text-decoration: none;
    color: inherit;
}

ul {
    list-style: none;
}

img {
    max-width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
}

/* ========== ANIMATED BACKGROUND ========== */
.animated-background {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    z-index: -1;
    overflow: hidden;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.vector-orb {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(60px);
    opacity: 0.2;
    animation: float 20s infinite ease-in-out;
}

.orb-1 {
    width: min(400px, 80vw);
    height: min(400px, 80vw);
    background: var(--purple-primary);
    top: -100px;
    left: -100px;
    animation-delay: 0s;
}

.orb-2 {
    width: min(500px, 90vw);
    height: min(500px, 90vw);
    background: var(--cyan-primary);
    bottom: -150px;
    right: -150px;
    animation-delay: 5s;
}

.orb-3 {
    width: min(300px, 60vw);
    height: min(300px, 60vw);
    background: var(--purple-light);
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    animation-delay: 2s;
}

@keyframes float {
    0%, 100% { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1); }
    25% { transform: translate(5%, 5%) scale(1.1); }
    50% { transform: translate(0, 10%) scale(0.9); }
    75% { transform: translate(-5%, 5%) scale(1.05); }
}

/* ========== NAVBAR (new) ========== */
.navbar {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    z-index: 1000;
    padding: 15px 0;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, padding 0.3s ease, background 0.3s ease;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

body.dark-mode .navbar { background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.95); }
body.light-mode .navbar { background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95); }

.navbar.scrolled {
    padding: 10px 0;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px var(--shadow-md);
}

.navbar.hide {
    transform: translateY(-100%);
}

.nav-container {
    max-width: var(--container-width);
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: var(--container-padding);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 20px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.nav-logo { flex: 0 0 auto; }
.logo-icon { height: 45px; width: auto; transition: var(--transition-base); }
body.dark-mode .logo-icon { filter: brightness(0) invert(1); }
body.light-mode .logo-icon { filter: none; }

.nav-menu {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 25px;
    flex: 1;
    justify-content: center;
}

.nav-item { position: relative; }

.nav-link {
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 500;
    text-decoration: none;
    white-space: nowrap;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    transition: var(--transition-base);
    position: relative;
    padding: 8px 0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 4px;
}

.nav-link::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--gradient-primary);
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    transition: var(--transition-base);
}

.nav-link:hover,
.nav-link.active {
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

.nav-link:hover::after,
.nav-link.active::after {
    width: 100%;
}

.dropdown-icon {
    font-size: 10px;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.dropdown-content {
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(10px);
    min-width: 200px;
    background: var(--card-bg);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px var(--shadow-lg);
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    z-index: 100;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 8px 0;
}

.nav-item.dropdown:hover .dropdown-content {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
}

.nav-item.dropdown:hover .dropdown-icon {
    transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.dropdown-content a {
    display: block;
    padding: 10px 16px;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 500;
    transition: var(--transition-base);
    border-left: 3px solid transparent;
}

.dropdown-content a:hover {
    color: var(--purple-primary);
    background: var(--bg-secondary);
    border-left: 3px solid var(--purple-primary);
    padding-left: 20px;
}

/* Desktop Contact Info */
.nav-contact-info {
    display: flex;
    gap: 20px;
    margin-left: 20px;
}

.contact-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 6px 12px;
    background: var(--bg-secondary);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    transition: var(--transition-base);
}

.contact-item:hover {
    background: var(--gradient-primary);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(107, 45, 92, 0.2);
}

.contact-item:hover i,
.contact-item:hover .contact-label,
.contact-item:hover .contact-value {
    color: white;
}

.contact-item i { color: var(--cyan-primary); font-size: 14px; }
.contact-details { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.contact-label { font-size: 10px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--text-tertiary); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px; }
.contact-value { font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text-primary); text-decoration: none; white-space: nowrap; }

/* Right Actions */
.nav-actions {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
}

.theme-toggle {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    background: var(--bg-secondary);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    color: var(--text-primary);
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: var(--transition-base);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.theme-toggle i {
    position: absolute;
    transition: var(--transition-base);
    font-size: 16px;
}

.theme-toggle .fa-sun { opacity: 0; transform: rotate(90deg); }
body.dark-mode .theme-toggle .fa-moon { opacity: 0; transform: rotate(-90deg); }
body.dark-mode .theme-toggle .fa-sun { opacity: 1; transform: rotate(0); }
body.light-mode .theme-toggle .fa-moon { opacity: 1; transform: rotate(0); }
body.light-mode .theme-toggle .fa-sun { opacity: 0; transform: rotate(90deg); }

.theme-toggle:hover {
    background: var(--gradient-primary);
    color: white;
    transform: rotate(15deg);
    border-color: transparent;
}

.menu-toggle {
    display: none;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 4px;
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 8px;
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
}

.menu-toggle span {
    width: 20px;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--text-primary);
    transition: var(--transition-base);
    border-radius: 2px;
}

.menu-toggle.active span:nth-child(1) { transform: rotate(45deg) translate(5px, 5px); }
.menu-toggle.active span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.menu-toggle.active span:nth-child(3) { transform: rotate(-45deg) translate(7px, -6px); }

/* Mobile Menu */
.mobile-menu {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    right: -100%;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 320px;
    height: 100vh;
    background: var(--bg-primary);
    z-index: 1001;
    transition: right 0.3s ease;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    box-shadow: -10px 0 30px var(--shadow-xl);
    overflow-y: auto;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
}

.mobile-menu.active { right: 0; }
.mobile-menu-header {
    padding: 20px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

.mobile-logo .mobile-logo-icon { height: 35px; width: auto; }
body.dark-mode .mobile-logo .mobile-logo-icon { filter: brightness(0) invert(1); }
body.light-mode .mobile-logo .mobile-logo-icon { filter: none; }

.mobile-close {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    background: var(--bg-secondary);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    color: var(--text-primary);
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: var(--transition-base);
}

.mobile-close:hover {
    background: var(--gradient-primary);
    color: white;
    transform: rotate(90deg);
}

.mobile-contact-info {
    padding: 15px 20px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    background: var(--bg-secondary);
}

.mobile-contact-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 10px;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    transition: var(--transition-base);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.mobile-contact-item:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.mobile-contact-item:hover { background: var(--bg-tertiary); }
.mobile-contact-item i { color: var(--cyan-primary); width: 18px; text-align: center; }

.mobile-menu-content { flex: 1; padding: 20px 0; }
.mobile-nav-item { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color); }

.mobile-nav-link {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 15px 20px;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    transition: var(--transition-base);
    width: 100%;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    text-align: left;
}

.mobile-nav-link.active,
.mobile-nav-link:hover {
    background: var(--bg-secondary);
    color: var(--purple-primary);
}

.mobile-nav-icon {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    background: var(--bg-tertiary);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-size: 14px;
}

.mobile-nav-text {
    flex: 1;
    padding: 0 12px;
}

.mobile-nav-text h4 {
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

.mobile-nav-text p {
    font-size: 11px;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    margin: 0;
}

.mobile-nav-arrow {
    color: var(--text-tertiary);
    font-size: 12px;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.mobile-dropdown-content {
    max-height: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: max-height 0.3s ease;
    background: var(--bg-tertiary);
}

.mobile-dropdown-content.active { max-height: 400px; }

.mobile-sub-link {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 10px 20px 10px 40px;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-size: 13px;
    border-left: 3px solid transparent;
    transition: var(--transition-base);
}

.mobile-sub-link i { width: 16px; text-align: center; font-size: 12px; }

.mobile-sub-link:hover,
.mobile-sub-link.active {
    color: var(--purple-primary);
    background: var(--bg-secondary);
    border-left: 3px solid var(--purple-primary);
}

.mobile-menu-footer {
    padding: 20px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    text-align: center;
}

.mobile-social {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.mobile-social a {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    background: var(--bg-secondary);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: var(--transition-base);
    font-size: 14px;
}

.mobile-social a:hover {
    background: var(--gradient-primary);
    color: white;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.mobile-menu-footer p { color: var(--text-secondary); font-size: 12px; }

/* ========== BLOG HERO ========== */
.blog-hero {
    position: relative;
    padding: min(80px, 8vw) 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.blog-hero-bg {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    z-index: 0;
}

.blog-gradient {
    position: absolute;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 20% 50%, rgba(107, 45, 92, 0.15) 0%, transparent 50%);
}

.blog-gradient.bg2 {
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 80% 80%, rgba(0, 206, 209, 0.15) 0%, transparent 50%);
}

.blog-hero-container {
    max-width: var(--container-width);
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: min(40px, 5vw);
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.blog-hero-content {
    max-width: 600px;
}

.blog-hero-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 8px 16px;
    background: var(--gradient-primary);
    border-radius: 50px;
    color: white;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: clamp(0.7rem, 2vw, 0.9rem);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.blog-hero h1 {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 8vw, 3.5rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.gradient-text {
    background: var(--gradient-text);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
}

.blog-hero-subtitle {
    font-size: clamp(0.9rem, 3vw, 1.2rem);
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.blog-search {
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.search-container {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    background: var(--bg-secondary);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: 50px;
    padding: 5px 5px 5px 20px;
    transition: var(--transition-base);
}

.search-container:focus-within {
    border-color: var(--cyan-primary);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(0, 206, 209, 0.1);
}

.search-container i {
    color: var(--text-tertiary);
    font-size: 1rem;
}

.search-container input {
    flex: 1;
    padding: 12px 15px;
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    font-size: 1rem;
    outline: none;
    min-width: 0;
}

.search-container input::placeholder {
    color: var(--text-tertiary);
}

.search-btn {
    padding: 10px 25px;
    background: var(--gradient-primary);
    border: none;
    border-radius: 50px;
    color: white;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition-base);
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.search-btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(107, 45, 92, 0.3);
}

.blog-categories {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 10px;
}

.category-btn {
    padding: 8px 16px;
    background: var(--bg-secondary);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    transition: var(--transition-base);
}

.category-btn:hover,
.category-btn.active {
    background: var(--gradient-primary);
    color: white;
    border-color: transparent;
}

.blog-hero-visual img {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    animation: float 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* ========== FEATURED SECTION ========== */
.featured-section {
    padding: min(60px, 8vw) 20px;
    background: var(--bg-secondary);
    position: relative;
}

.section-container {
    max-width: var(--container-width);
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.section-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.section-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 6px 16px;
    background: var(--gradient-primary);
    border-radius: 50px;
    color: white;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.section-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 6vw, 2.5rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.section-subtitle {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.featured-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 30px;
}

.featured-card {
    background: var(--card-bg);
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: var(--transition-base);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.featured-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px var(--shadow-lg);
    border-color: var(--cyan-primary);
}

.featured-media {
    position: relative;
    height: 250px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.featured-media img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.featured-card:hover .featured-media img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.featured-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 20px;
    right: 20px;
    padding: 8px 16px;
    background: var(--gradient-primary);
    border-radius: 50px;
    color: white;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
    z-index: 2;
}

.featured-content {
    padding: 25px;
}

.article-meta {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 15px;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--text-tertiary);
}

.article-meta span {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
}

.article-category {
    background: var(--gradient-primary);
    padding: 2px 10px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    color: white;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.featured-content h3 {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.featured-content h3 a {
    color: var(--text-primary);
    transition: var(--transition-base);
}

.featured-content h3 a:hover {
    color: var(--cyan-primary);
}

.featured-content p {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.article-footer {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    margin-top: 20px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 15px;
}

.article-author {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
}

.article-author img {
    width: 45px;
    height: 45px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.article-author h5 {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.article-author p {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    margin: 0;
    color: var(--text-tertiary);
}

.article-link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 8px 16px;
    background: var(--gradient-primary);
    border-radius: 50px;
    color: white;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    transition: var(--transition-base);
}

.article-link:hover {
    gap: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(107, 45, 92, 0.3);
}

/* ========== BLOG CONTENT SECTION ========== */
.blog-content-section {
    padding: min(60px, 8vw) 20px;
}

.blog-container {
    max-width: var(--container-width);
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
}

.articles-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 15px;
}

.articles-header h3 {
    font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 4vw, 1.8rem);
    font-weight: 700;
}

.sort-options select {
    padding: 10px 15px;
    background: var(--bg-secondary);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    color: var(--text-primary);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    outline: none;
}

.articles-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 25px;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.article-card {
    background: var(--card-bg);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: var(--transition-base);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.article-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 30px var(--shadow-lg);
    border-color: var(--cyan-primary);
}

.article-visual {
    position: relative;
    height: 180px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.article-visual img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.article-card:hover .article-visual img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.article-category-tag {
    position: absolute;
    top: 15px;
    left: 15px;
    padding: 4px 12px;
    background: var(--gradient-primary);
    border-radius: 50px;
    color: white;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    z-index: 2;
}

.article-content {
    padding: 20px;
}

.article-content .article-meta {
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
}

.article-content h4 {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.article-content h4 a {
    color: var(--text-primary);
    transition: var(--transition-base);
}

.article-content h4 a:hover {
    color: var(--cyan-primary);
}

.article-content p {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    line-height: 1.5;
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.article-tags {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.tag {
    padding: 4px 10px;
    background: var(--bg-tertiary);
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.article-read-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--cyan-primary);
    transition: var(--transition-base);
}

.article-read-btn:hover {
    gap: 8px;
}

/* Pagination */
.pagination {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-top: 30px;
}

.page-btn {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    background: var(--bg-secondary);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-weight: 500;
    transition: var(--transition-base);
    cursor: pointer;
}

.page-btn.active,
.page-btn:hover:not(.disabled) {
    background: var(--gradient-primary);
    color: white;
    border-color: transparent;
}

.page-btn.disabled {
    opacity: 0.5;
    cursor: not-allowed;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.page-dots {
    color: var(--text-tertiary);
}

/* Sidebar */
.blog-sidebar {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 30px;
}

.sidebar-widget {
    background: var(--card-bg);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    padding: 25px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.widget-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    padding-bottom: 15px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.widget-header i {
    width: 35px;
    height: 35px;
    background: var(--gradient-primary);
    border-radius: 10px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: white;
    font-size: 1rem;
}

.widget-header h4 {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.blog-stats {
    display: flex;
    gap: 20px;
    margin-top: 20px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.stat {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
}

.stat i {
    font-size: 2rem;
    color: var(--cyan-primary);
}

.stat h5 {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.stat p {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--text-tertiary);
}

.category-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 10px;
}

.category-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 10px;
    background: var(--bg-secondary);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    transition: var(--transition-base);
}

.category-item:hover {
    background: var(--bg-tertiary);
    color: var(--cyan-primary);
    padding-left: 15px;
}

.category-item i {
    width: 30px;
    color: var(--cyan-primary);
}

.category-count {
    margin-left: auto;
    background: var(--bg-tertiary);
    padding: 2px 8px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
}

.popular-articles {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 15px;
}

.popular-article {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 15px;
    padding: 10px;
    background: var(--bg-secondary);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    transition: var(--transition-base);
}

.popular-article:hover {
    background: var(--bg-tertiary);
    transform: translateX(5px);
}

.popular-rank {
    width: 30px;
    height: 30px;
    background: var(--gradient-primary);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: white;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.popular-content h5 {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 3px;
}

.popular-meta {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    color: var(--text-tertiary);
}

.newsletter-widget p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.sidebar-newsletter {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 10px;
}

.sidebar-newsletter input {
    padding: 12px 15px;
    background: var(--bg-secondary);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    color: var(--text-primary);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    outline: none;
}

.sidebar-newsletter input:focus {
    border-color: var(--cyan-primary);
}

.subscribe-btn {
    padding: 12px;
    background: var(--gradient-primary);
    border: none;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    color: white;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition-base);
}

.subscribe-btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(107, 45, 92, 0.3);
}

.privacy-note {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    color: var(--text-tertiary);
    margin-top: 10px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
}

/* ========== FOOTER ========== */
.footer {
    background: var(--bg-secondary);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: min(60px, 8vw) 20px 20px;
}

.footer-bg {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    opacity: 0.1;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.footer-particle {
    position: absolute;
    width: 200px;
    height: 200px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(40px);
}

.fp1 {
    background: var(--purple-primary);
    top: -50px;
    left: -50px;
}

.fp2 {
    background: var(--cyan-primary);
    bottom: -50px;
    right: -50px;
}

.footer-container {
    max-width: var(--container-width);
    margin: 0 auto;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.footer-main {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 2.5fr;
    gap: 40px;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.footer-brand .nav-logo img {
    height: 45px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.footer-description {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.social-links {
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
}

.social-links a {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    background: var(--bg-tertiary);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    transition: var(--transition-base);
}

.social-links a:hover {
    background: var(--gradient-primary);
    color: white;
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.footer-links {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 30px;
}

.link-group h4 {
   
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    color: var(--purple-primary);
}


.link-group ul li {
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.link-group ul li a {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    transition: var(--transition-base);
}

.link-group ul li a:hover {
    color: var(--cyan-primary);
    padding-left: 5px;
}

.footer-bottom {
    text-align: center;
    padding-top: 20px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    color: var(--text-tertiary);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
}

/* ========== MODAL STYLES ========== */
.modal {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    z-index: 2000;
    display: none;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.modal.active {
    display: flex;
}

.modal-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.modal-container {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 500px;
    max-height: 85vh;
    z-index: 2001;
    margin: 0 20px;
}

.service-modal .modal-container {
    max-width: 800px;
}

.modal-content {
    background: var(--card-bg);
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    animation: modalSlideIn 0.3s ease;
}

@keyframes modalSlideIn {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(-50px);
    }
    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

.modal-close {
    position: absolute;
    top: 15px;
    right: 15px;
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    background: var(--gradient-primary);
    border: none;
    border-radius: 50%;
    color: white;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    z-index: 10;
    transition: var(--transition-base);
}

.modal-close:hover {
    transform: rotate(90deg) scale(1.1);
}

.modal-header {
    padding: 30px 30px 20px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.modal-header h3 {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 5px;
    padding-right: 40px;
}

.modal-header p {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.modal-scroll-container {
    padding: 20px 30px;
    max-height: calc(85vh - 130px);
    overflow-y: auto;
    scrollbar-width: none;
    -ms-overflow-style: none;
}

.modal-scroll-container::-webkit-scrollbar {
    display: none;
}

/* Form Styles */
.form-group {
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.form-group label {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.form-group input,
.form-group textarea,
.form-group select {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 12px 15px;
    background: var(--bg-secondary);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    color: var(--text-primary);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-family: inherit;
    transition: var(--transition-base);
}

.form-group input:focus,
.form-group textarea:focus,
.form-group select:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--cyan-primary);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(0, 206, 209, 0.1);
    background: var(--bg-primary);
}

.form-group textarea {
    resize: vertical;
    min-height: 80px;
}

.form-group select[multiple] {
    height: 100px;
}

.select-hint {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    color: var(--text-tertiary);
    margin-top: 4px;
    display: block;
}

.checkbox-group {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 10px;
}

.checkbox-group input[type="checkbox"] {
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
    margin-top: 2px;
}

.checkbox-group label {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.submit-btn {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 14px;
    background: var(--gradient-primary);
    border: none;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    color: white;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 10px;
    transition: var(--transition-base);
}

.submit-btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(107, 45, 92, 0.3);
}

/* Thank You Modal */
.thankyou-modal .modal-content {
    padding: 40px 30px;
    text-align: center;
}

.checkmark-circle {
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    background: var(--gradient-primary);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin: 0 auto 20px;
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    color: white;
    animation: checkmarkScale 0.5s ease;
}

@keyframes checkmarkScale {
    0% { transform: scale(0); }
    50% { transform: scale(1.2); }
    100% { transform: scale(1); }
}

.thankyou-modal h3 {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.thankyou-modal p {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.thankyou-actions {
    display: flex;
    gap: 15px;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.btn-primary,
.btn-secondary {
    padding: 12px 25px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    transition: var(--transition-base);
}

.btn-primary {
    background: var(--gradient-primary);
    color: white;
    border: none;
}

.btn-secondary {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    border: 2px solid var(--border-color);
}

.btn-primary:hover,
.btn-secondary:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px var(--shadow-md);
}

/* Service Modal Content */
.service-showcase {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.service-header {
    background: var(--gradient-primary);
    padding: 30px;
    color: white;
    text-align: center;
}

.service-icon-large {
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    border-radius: 20px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    margin: 0 auto 15px;
}

.service-header h2 {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.service-badges {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 15px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-top: 15px;
}

.service-badge {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    padding: 5px 12px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
}

.service-body {
    padding: 30px;
}

.service-description {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.service-section-title {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

.service-section-title i {
    color: var(--cyan-primary);
}

.feature-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 15px;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.feature-item-modern {
    background: var(--bg-secondary);
    padding: 15px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    transition: var(--transition-base);
}

.feature-item-modern:hover {
    border-color: var(--cyan-primary);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.feature-icon-modern {
    width: 30px;
    height: 30px;
    background: var(--gradient-primary);
    border-radius: 8px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: white;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.feature-text-modern {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

.benefits-list-modern {
    display: grid;
    gap: 15px;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.benefit-item-modern {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 15px;
    padding: 15px;
    background: var(--bg-secondary);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    border-left: 4px solid var(--cyan-primary);
}

.benefit-number-modern {
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
    background: var(--cyan-primary);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: white;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.benefit-content-modern h4 {
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 5px;
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

.benefit-content-modern p {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    margin: 0;
}

.process-steps-modern {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 15px;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.process-step-modern {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 20px 15px;
    background: var(--bg-secondary);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
}

.step-number-modern {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    background: var(--gradient-primary);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: white;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin: 0 auto 10px;
}

.step-title-modern {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.step-desc-modern {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    color: var(--text-tertiary);
}

.deliverables-modern {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 15px;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.deliverable-item-modern {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 12px 15px;
    background: var(--bg-secondary);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
}

.deliverable-icon-modern {
    width: 30px;
    height: 30px;
    background: var(--cyan-primary);
    border-radius: 8px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: white;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.service-cta-modern {
    background: var(--gradient-primary);
    padding: 30px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    color: white;
    text-align: center;
}

.service-cta-modern h3 {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.service-cta-modern p {
    opacity: 0.9;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.cta-buttons-modern {
    display: flex;
    gap: 15px;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.cta-btn-modern {
    padding: 12px 24px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    border: none;
    transition: var(--transition-base);
}

.cta-btn-modern.primary {
    background: white;
    color: var(--purple-primary);
}

.cta-btn-modern.secondary {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    color: white;
}

.cta-btn-modern.outline {
    background: transparent;
    color: white;
    border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}

.cta-btn-modern:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

/* Back to Top */
.back-to-top {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 30px;
    right: 30px;
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    background: var(--gradient-primary);
    border: none;
    border-radius: 50%;
    color: white;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: var(--transition-base);
    z-index: 999;
}

.back-to-top.visible {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
}

.back-to-top:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(107, 45, 92, 0.3);
}

/* ========== RESPONSIVE DESIGN ========== */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
    .nav-contact-info {
        display: none;
    }
    .featured-grid {
        gap: 20px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .nav-menu {
        display: none;
    }
    .menu-toggle {
        display: flex;
    }
    .blog-hero-container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        text-align: center;
    }
    .blog-hero-content {
        max-width: 100%;
    }
    .blog-categories {
        justify-content: center;
    }
    .blog-hero-visual {
        max-width: 400px;
        margin: 0 auto;
    }
    .blog-container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .featured-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .footer-main {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 30px;
    }
    .footer-links {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    body {
        padding-top: 70px;
    }
    .navbar {
        padding: 10px 0;
    }
    .nav-container {
        padding: 0 15px;
    }
    .logo-icon {
        height: 35px;
    }
    .blog-hero {
        padding: 40px 15px;
    }
    .section-title {
        font-size: 1.8rem;
    }
    .articles-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .featured-media {
        height: 200px;
    }
    .featured-content h3 {
        font-size: 1.2rem;
    }
    .featured-content {
        padding: 20px;
    }
    .article-author img {
        width: 35px;
        height: 35px;
    }
    .article-author h5 {
        font-size: 0.85rem;
    }
    .article-author p {
        font-size: 0.7rem;
    }
    .process-steps-modern {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
    .feature-grid,
    .deliverables-modern {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .footer-links {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 20px;
    }
    .modal-container {
        max-width: 95%;
    }
    .service-modal .modal-container {
        max-width: 95%;
    }
    .modal-header {
        padding: 20px;
    }
    .modal-scroll-container {
        padding: 15px 20px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .blog-categories {
        gap: 5px;
    }
    .category-btn {
        padding: 6px 12px;
        font-size: 0.8rem;
    }
    .search-container {
        flex-direction: column;
        background: transparent;
        border: none;
        padding: 0;
        gap: 10px;
    }
    .search-container i {
        display: none;
    }
    .search-container input {
        width: 100%;
        background: var(--bg-secondary);
        border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
        border-radius: 50px;
    }
    .search-btn {
        width: 100%;
    }
    .featured-badge {
        top: 10px;
        right: 10px;
        padding: 5px 10px;
        font-size: 0.7rem;
    }
    .back-to-top {
        bottom: 20px;
        right: 20px;
        width: 40px;
        height: 40px;
    }
}