:root {
    --bg-color: #050505;
    --text-color: #e0e0e0;
    --accent-color: #00d4ff;
    /* Electric Blue */
    --accent-glow: rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.4);
    --secondary-color: #0a0f1c;
    /* Very dark blue/grey */
    --tertiary-color: #111a2f;
    --font-heading: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    --font-body: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    --transition-speed: 0.3s;
}

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

body {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    background-color: var(--bg-color);
    color: var(--text-color);
    line-height: 1.6;
    overflow-x: hidden;
}

a {
    text-decoration: none;
    color: inherit;
    transition: color var(--transition-speed);
}

ul {
    list-style: none;
}

.container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 20px;
}

/* Header */
body>header {
    padding: 20px 0;
    position: fixed;
    width: 100%;
    top: 0;
    background: rgba(5, 5, 5, 0.95);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    z-index: 1000;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.1);
}

nav {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
}

.logo {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--accent-color);
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--accent-glow);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.nav-logo-img {
    height: 54px;
    width: auto;
    display: block;
    border-radius: 6px;
    margin: -8px 0;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
}

.nav-logo-img:hover {
    opacity: 0.85;
    transform: scale(1.03);
}

/* Lead Magnet Logo */
.lead-magnet-logo {
    height: 120px;
    width: auto;
    border-radius: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 20px rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.2));
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.lead-magnet-logo:hover {
    transform: scale(1.03);
}

/* Footer Branding */
.footer-inner {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
}

.footer-logo {
    height: 36px;
    width: auto;
    border-radius: 6px;
    opacity: 0.7;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.footer-logo:hover {
    opacity: 1;
}

.nav-links {
    display: flex;
    gap: 30px;
}

.nav-links a:hover {
    color: var(--accent-color);
    text-shadow: 0 0 5px var(--accent-glow);
}

/* Hamburger Menu */
.hamburger {
    display: none;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 5px;
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 4px;
    z-index: 1001;
}

.hamburger span {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    height: 2px;
    background-color: var(--text-color);
    border-radius: 2px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    transform-origin: center;
}

.hamburger.open span:nth-child(1) {
    transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg);
    background-color: var(--accent-color);
}

.hamburger.open span:nth-child(2) {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: scaleX(0);
}

.hamburger.open span:nth-child(3) {
    transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg);
    background-color: var(--accent-color);
}

/* Hero Section */
.hero-section {
    min-height: 100vh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding-top: 80px;
    gap: 40px;
}

.hero-content {
    flex: 1;
}

.hero-content h1 {
    font-size: 2.8rem;
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.hero-content .highlight {
    color: var(--accent-color);
    background: linear-gradient(120deg, var(--accent-color), #0056b3);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 5px var(--accent-glow));
}

.hero-content p {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    color: #a0a0a0;
    max-width: 600px;
}

.btn {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 12px 30px;
    background-color: transparent;
    border: 2px solid var(--accent-color);
    color: var(--accent-color);
    font-weight: 600;
    border-radius: 5px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.1);
}

.btn:hover {
    background-color: var(--accent-color);
    color: #000;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px var(--accent-glow);
}

.hero-image {
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
}

.hero-name {
    color: var(--accent-color);
    font-weight: 300;
    margin-top: 20px;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    text-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--accent-glow);
}

.image-wrapper {
    width: 400px;
    height: 400px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    box-shadow: 0 0 30px var(--accent-glow);
    border: 2px solid var(--accent-color);
}

.image-wrapper img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

/* Timeline Section */
.timeline-section {
    padding: 100px 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.section-title {
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 80px;
    color: var(--text-color);
    text-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.timeline {
    position: relative;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* The Spine */
.timeline::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    width: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, var(--accent-color), transparent);
    top: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 50%;
    margin-left: -1px;
    z-index: 0;
}

/* Timeline Row Container */
.timeline-item {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    width: 100%;
    margin-bottom: 100px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* The Content Box (Text) */
.timeline-content {
    width: 45%;
    padding: 30px;
    background-color: var(--secondary-color);
    border-radius: 12px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
    transition: transform 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
    position: relative;
}

.timeline-content:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.1);
    border-color: rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.3);
}

.timeline-link {
    display: contents;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: inherit;
}

.timeline-content.has-link {
    cursor: pointer;
}

.timeline-content.has-link:hover {
    border-color: var(--accent-color);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.2);
}

.view-paper {
    display: inline-block;
    margin-top: 15px;
    color: var(--accent-color);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.timeline-content.has-link:hover .view-paper {
    transform: translateX(5px);
}

.timeline-content h3 {
    margin-bottom: 5px;
    color: var(--accent-color);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
}

.timeline-content .institution {
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.timeline-content .location {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: #00d4ff;
    opacity: 0.8;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    font-style: italic;
}

.timeline-content .date {
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: #6c757d;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

/* The Visual Box (Image/Media) */
.timeline-visual {
    width: 45%;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 0 20px;
}

/* Central Marker */
.timeline-marker {
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
    background-color: var(--bg-color);
    border: 2px solid var(--accent-color);
    border-radius: 50%;
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--accent-glow);
    z-index: 2;
    position: absolute;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
}

/* Alternating Layouts */
/* Normal: Text Left, Visual Right */
.timeline-item.normal-flow {
    flex-direction: row;
}

.timeline-item.normal-flow .timeline-content {
    text-align: right;
    margin-right: 5%;
    /* Push away from center */
}

.timeline-item.normal-flow .timeline-visual {
    margin-left: 5%;
    /* Push away from center */
    justify-content: flex-start;
}

/* Reverse: Visual Left, Text Right */
.timeline-item.reverse-flow {
    flex-direction: row;
}

.timeline-item.reverse-flow .timeline-content {
    text-align: left;
    margin-left: 5%;
}

.timeline-item.reverse-flow .timeline-visual {
    margin-right: 5%;
    justify-content: flex-end;
}

/* Media Containers */
.media-container {
    width: 100%;
    border-radius: 8px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #000;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
    border: 1px solid #333;
    transition: transform 0.3s;
    position: relative;
    /* For Carousel Nav */
}

.media-container.has-link {
    cursor: pointer;
}

.media-container.has-link:hover {
    transform: scale(1.02);
    border-color: var(--accent-color);
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px var(--accent-glow);
}

.paper-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
    z-index: 2;
}

.media-container.has-link:hover .paper-overlay {
    opacity: 1;
}

.view-paper-text {
    color: var(--accent-color);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    border: 2px solid var(--accent-color);
    padding: 10px 20px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--accent-glow);
    transform: translateY(10px);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.media-container.has-link:hover .view-paper-text {
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.media-container img {
    display: none;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: contain;
}

.media-container img.active {
    display: block;
    animation: simpleFade 0.5s ease;
}

@keyframes simpleFade {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
    }

    to {
        opacity: 1;
    }
}

/* Carousel Specific */
.media-container.carousel {
    cursor: pointer;
}

.carousel-nav {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    width: 60px;
    z-index: 10;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: transparent;
    color: white;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.carousel-nav svg {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    opacity: 0.5;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5));
}

.carousel-nav.prev {
    left: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3) 0%, transparent 100%);
}

.carousel-nav.next {
    right: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to left, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3) 0%, transparent 100%);
}

.carousel:hover .carousel-nav svg {
    opacity: 0.8;
}

.carousel-nav:hover {
    background: rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.1);
}

.carousel-nav:hover svg {
    opacity: 1;
    color: var(--accent-color);
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.carousel-indicators {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 15px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    display: flex;
    gap: 8px;
    z-index: 15;
}

.carousel-indicators .dot {
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    transition: all 0.3s;
}

.carousel-indicators .dot.active {
    background: var(--accent-color);
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--accent-glow);
    transform: scale(1.3);
}

.media-container:hover {
    transform: scale(1.02);
    border-color: var(--accent-color);
}

/* Specific Media Types */
.media-container.paper {
    width: 80%;
    /* Don't be too huge */
    aspect-ratio: 1 / 1.414;
}

.media-container.paper img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: contain;
    background-color: #fff;
}

.media-container.logo {
    width: fit-content;
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    box-shadow: none;
    padding: 0;
}

.media-container.logo img {
    max-width: 280px;
    max-height: 120px;
    object-fit: contain;
    background-color: #fff;
    /* Classic clean background for logos */
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 15px 25px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
}

.media-container.logo img:hover {
    transform: scale(1.05) translateY(-5px);
}

.media-container.standard {
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
}

.media-container.standard img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

/* ============================================= */
/* Responsive: Tablets & Phones (≤768px)         */
/* ============================================= */
@media screen and (max-width: 768px) {

    /* --- Navigation --- */
    .hamburger {
        display: flex;
    }

    .nav-links {
        display: none;
        flex-direction: column;
        position: absolute;
        top: 100%;
        left: 0;
        right: 0;
        background: rgba(5, 5, 5, 0.98);
        backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
        padding: 20px 0;
        gap: 0;
        border-top: 1px solid rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.15);
        box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
    }

    .nav-links.open {
        display: flex;
    }

    .nav-links li {
        width: 100%;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .nav-links a {
        display: block;
        padding: 14px 20px;
        font-size: 1.1rem;
        transition: background 0.2s, color 0.2s;
    }

    .nav-links a:hover {
        background: rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.08);
    }

    /* --- Hero Section --- */
    .hero-section {
        flex-direction: column-reverse;
        text-align: center;
        padding-top: 120px;
        gap: 30px;
        min-height: auto;
        padding-bottom: 60px;
    }

    .hero-content h1 {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }

    .hero-content p {
        margin: 0 auto 30px;
        font-size: 1rem;
    }

    .image-wrapper {
        width: 250px;
        height: 250px;
    }

    /* --- Timeline Section --- */
    .timeline-section {
        padding: 60px 10px;
    }

    .section-title {
        font-size: 1.8rem;
        margin-bottom: 50px;
    }

    .timeline::after {
        left: 20px;
    }

    .timeline-item,
    .timeline-item.normal-flow,
    .timeline-item.reverse-flow {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        margin-left: 0;
        margin-bottom: 70px;
        overflow: visible;
    }

    .timeline-marker {
        left: 20px;
        transform: translateX(-50%);
        top: 0;
    }

    .timeline-content,
    .timeline-item.normal-flow .timeline-content,
    .timeline-item.reverse-flow .timeline-content {
        width: calc(100% - 55px);
        margin-left: 45px;
        margin-right: 0;
        text-align: left;
        margin-top: 5px;
        padding: 22px;
    }

    .timeline-content h3 {
        font-size: 1.2rem;
    }

    .timeline-visual,
    .timeline-item.normal-flow .timeline-visual,
    .timeline-item.reverse-flow .timeline-visual {
        width: calc(100% - 55px);
        margin-left: 45px;
        margin-right: 0;
        margin-top: 25px;
        justify-content: center;
        padding: 0;
    }

    /* Reverse-flow: image is first, text is second — match the same gap */
    .timeline-item.reverse-flow .timeline-content {
        margin-top: 25px;
    }

    .media-container.paper {
        width: 100%;
    }

    .media-container.logo img {
        max-width: 200px;
        max-height: 90px;
        padding: 12px 18px;
    }

    /* --- Carousel touch targets --- */
    .carousel-nav {
        width: 48px;
        min-height: 48px;
    }

    .carousel-nav svg {
        width: 28px;
        height: 28px;
        opacity: 0.7;
    }

    /* --- Contact Section --- */
    .contact-section {
        padding: 60px 15px;
    }

    .contact-section h2 {
        font-size: 1.8rem;
    }

    /* --- Button --- */
    .btn {
        padding: 12px 24px;
        font-size: 0.95rem;
    }
}

/* Contact Section */
.contact-section {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 100px 20px;
    background-color: var(--secondary-color);
    margin-top: 50px;
    border-radius: 20px 20px 0 0;
}

.contact-section h2 {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.contact-section p {
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    color: #a0a0a0;
}

/* Footer */
footer {
    background-color: #0f1219;
    padding: 30px 0;
    text-align: center;
    color: #666;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

/* Animations */
.fade-in {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(20px);
    animation: fadeIn 0.8s ease-out forwards;
}

.fade-on-scroll {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(30px);
    transition: opacity 0.6s ease-out, transform 0.6s ease-out;
}

.fade-on-scroll.visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

@keyframes fadeIn {
    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

.delay-1 {
    animation-delay: 0.2s;
}

.delay-2 {
    animation-delay: 0.4s;
}

.delay-3 {
    animation-delay: 0.6s;
}

/* ============================================= */
/* Responsive: Small Phones (≤480px)             */
/* ============================================= */
@media screen and (max-width: 480px) {

    .hero-section {
        padding-top: 100px;
        padding-bottom: 40px;
    }

    .hero-content h1 {
        font-size: 1.6rem;
    }

    .hero-content p {
        font-size: 0.9rem;
    }

    .image-wrapper {
        width: 200px;
        height: 200px;
    }

    .section-title {
        font-size: 1.5rem;
        margin-bottom: 35px;
    }

    .timeline-content {
        padding: 16px;
    }

    .timeline-content h3 {
        font-size: 1.05rem;
    }

    .timeline-content .date {
        font-size: 0.8rem;
    }

    .timeline-item,
    .timeline-item.normal-flow,
    .timeline-item.reverse-flow {
        margin-bottom: 40px;
    }

    .contact-section {
        padding: 50px 12px;
    }

    .contact-section h2 {
        font-size: 1.5rem;
    }

    .logo {
        font-size: 1.2rem;
    }

    .btn {
        padding: 10px 20px;
        font-size: 0.9rem;
    }
}

/* ============================================= */
/* Projects Section & 3D Carousel                */
/* ============================================= */
.projects-section {
    padding: 100px 0;
    overflow: visible;
    /* Important for 3D transforms */
}

.projects-carousel-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 50px auto 0;
    height: 550px;
    perspective: 2000px;
}

.projects-carousel {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    transform-style: preserve-3d;
}

.project-card {
    position: absolute;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: rgba(15, 20, 35, 0.8);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.1);
    border-radius: 24px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    user-select: none;
}

/* 3D Stack States */
.project-card.active {
    opacity: 1;
    z-index: 10;
    transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0) scale(1);
    pointer-events: auto;
    border-color: var(--accent-color);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.2);
}

.project-card.next {
    opacity: 0.6;
    z-index: 5;
    transform: translate3d(0, 40px, -200px) scale(0.9);
    filter: blur(2px);
}

.project-card.prev {
    opacity: 0.6;
    z-index: 5;
    transform: translate3d(0, -40px, -200px) scale(0.9);
    filter: blur(2px);
}

.project-card.hidden-next {
    opacity: 0;
    z-index: 1;
    transform: translate3d(0, 80px, -400px) scale(0.8);
}

.project-card.hidden-prev {
    opacity: 0;
    z-index: 1;
    transform: translate3d(0, -80px, -400px) scale(0.8);
}

/* Card Content */
.project-media {
    flex: 1;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #000;
}

.project-media img,
.project-media video {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.5s ease, filter 0.3s ease;
}

.video-container {
    cursor: pointer;
}

.play-button {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1);
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    background: rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.8);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #000;
    z-index: 5;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    box-shadow: 0 0 30px var(--accent-glow);
    opacity: 1;
}

.project-card.active:hover .play-button {
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.1);
    background: var(--accent-color);
}

.project-card.playing .play-button {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.5);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.project-card.playing .project-media video {
    filter: brightness(1.1);
}

.project-card.active:hover .project-media video {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* Inner Carousel Styling */
.image-stack {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
}

.image-stack img {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.5s ease;
}

.image-stack img.active {
    opacity: 1;
}

.inner-nav {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: white;
    cursor: pointer;
    z-index: 10;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    opacity: 0;
}

.project-card.active .inner-nav {
    opacity: 1;
}

.inner-nav:hover {
    background: var(--accent-color);
    color: black;
}

.inner-nav.prev {
    left: 15px;
}

.inner-nav.next {
    right: 15px;
}

.inner-indicators {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 20px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    display: flex;
    gap: 8px;
    z-index: 10;
}

.inner-indicators .indicator {
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    transition: all 0.3s;
}

.inner-indicators .indicator.active {
    background: var(--accent-color);
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--accent-glow);
    transform: scale(1.3);
}


.project-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 20px;
    left: 20px;
    z-index: 2;
}

.project-category {
    background: var(--accent-color);
    color: #000;
    padding: 6px 14px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px var(--accent-glow);
}

.project-info {
    padding: 30px;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8), transparent);
}

.project-info h3 {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    color: #fff;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.project-domains {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.domain-tag {
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #888;
    /* Subtle gray for domains */
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1.2px;
}

.domain-tag:not(:last-child)::after {
    content: "|";
    margin-left: 12px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.project-info p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: #bbb;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.project-tags {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 10px;
}

.tag {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--accent-color);
    background: rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.1);
    padding: 4px 10px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.2);
}

/* Carousel Controls */
.carousel-controls {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -80px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    display: flex;
    gap: 30px;
    z-index: 100;
}

.carousel-btn {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(10, 15, 28, 0.8);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    color: #fff;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.carousel-btn:hover {
    background: var(--accent-color);
    color: #000;
    transform: scale(1.1);
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px var(--accent-glow);
    border-color: var(--accent-color);
}

.carousel-btn svg {
    width: 24px;
    height: 24px;
}

/* Mobile Adjustments for Carousel */
@media screen and (max-width: 768px) {
    .projects-carousel-wrapper {
        height: 500px;
        margin-top: 30px;
    }

    .project-info h3 {
        font-size: 1.4rem;
    }

    .project-info p {
        font-size: 0.9rem;
        -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
    }

    .carousel-controls {
        bottom: -70px;
        gap: 20px;
    }

    .carousel-btn {
        width: 50px;
        height: 50px;
    }

    .project-card.next {
        transform: translate3d(20px, 30px, -150px) scale(0.85);
    }

    .project-card.prev {
        transform: translate3d(-20px, 30px, -150px) scale(0.85);
    }
}

/* ===========================
   TEACHING BRAND — NEW SECTIONS
   =========================== */

/* Hero CTAs */
.hero-ctas {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 20px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.btn-primary {
    background-color: var(--accent-color);
    color: #000;
    border: 2px solid var(--accent-color);
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 14px 32px;
    font-size: 1rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}

.hero-ctas .btn-primary {
    display: inline-block;
    width: auto;
}

.btn-primary:hover {
    background-color: #fff;
    color: #000;
    border-color: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.btn-secondary {
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    color: var(--accent-color);
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 14px 0;
    font-size: 1rem;
    box-shadow: none;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
    color: #fff;
    background: transparent;
    box-shadow: none;
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* Lead Magnet Section */
.lead-magnet-section {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--tertiary-color), var(--secondary-color));
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.15);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.15);
    padding: 80px 20px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.lead-magnet-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -50%;
    left: -10%;
    width: 120%;
    height: 200%;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.04) 0%, transparent 60%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.lead-magnet-inner {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 24px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.lead-magnet-heading {
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 0;
    color: #fff;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.lead-magnet-subtext {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: #a0a0a0;
    line-height: 1.6;
    max-width: 520px;
}

.lead-magnet-form {
    max-width: 500px;
    width: 100%;
}

.form-row {
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
}

.form-row input[type="email"] {
    flex: 1;
    padding: 14px 18px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    border-radius: 6px;
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    outline: none;
    transition: border-color 0.3s ease, background 0.3s ease;
}

.form-row input[type="email"]:focus {
    border-color: var(--accent-color);
    background: rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.05);
}

.form-row input[type="email"]::placeholder {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}

.form-row .btn-primary {
    white-space: nowrap;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    padding: 14px 24px;
}

.form-disclaimer {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: #555;
    margin-top: 10px;
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}

/* About Section */
.about-section {
    padding: 120px 20px;
}

.about-content {
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.about-lead {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: #c0c0c0;
    margin-bottom: 50px;
    text-align: center;
}

.trust-signals {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 24px;
}

.trust-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 20px;
    padding: 28px 32px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    border-radius: 12px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.trust-item:hover {
    border-color: rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.2);
    background: rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.03);
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

.trust-icon {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    background: rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.08);
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--accent-color);
}

.trust-text {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 6px;
}

.trust-text strong {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: #fff;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.trust-text span {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: #888;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

/* Blog Section */
.blog-section {
    padding: 100px 20px;
}

.blog-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(350px, 1fr));
    gap: 30px;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.blog-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    border-radius: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.blog-card:hover {
    border-color: rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.25);
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.blog-card:hover .blog-image img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.blog-image {
    width: 100%;
    height: 200px;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.blog-image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.blog-content {
    padding: 24px;
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.blog-meta {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.blog-date {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: #888;
}

.blog-category {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--accent-color);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    background: rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.1);
    padding: 4px 10px;
    border-radius: 4px;
}

.blog-title {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: #fff;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.blog-excerpt {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: #aaa;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    flex: 1;
}

.blog-read-more {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--accent-color);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.blog-view-all {
    text-align: center;
}

/* Who It's For Section */
.who-section {
    padding: 100px 20px;
}

.who-intro {
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: #888;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.who-items {
    max-width: 650px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 20px;
}

.who-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 18px;
    padding: 22px 28px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    border-radius: 10px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.who-item:hover {
    border-color: rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.25);
    background: rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.03);
    transform: translateX(6px);
}

.who-item svg {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    color: var(--accent-color);
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 4px var(--accent-glow));
}

.who-item span {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: #ccc;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

/* Mobile adjustments for new sections */
@media screen and (max-width: 768px) {
    .hero-ctas {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 12px;
    }

    .lead-magnet-inner {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 30px;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .lead-magnet-content {
        max-width: 100%;
    }

    .lead-magnet-form {
        max-width: 100%;
        width: 100%;
    }

    .form-row {
        flex-direction: column;
    }

    .form-row .btn-primary {
        width: 100%;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .about-section {
        padding: 80px 20px;
    }

    .about-lead {
        font-size: 1rem;
        text-align: left;
    }

    .trust-item {
        padding: 20px;
    }
}

/* ===========================
   ABOUT PAGE — about.html
   =========================== */

/* About Page Hero */
.about-hero-section {
    padding-top: 140px;
    padding-bottom: 60px;
    text-align: center;
}

.about-hero-content h1 {
    font-size: 3rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: -1px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    color: #fff;
}

.about-hero-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    color: #888;
    max-width: 550px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* About Page CTA */
.about-cta-section {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 100px 20px;
}

.about-cta-section p {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    color: #aaa;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

/* "See full journey" link on main page */
.about-link-wrapper {
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: 40px;
}

.about-link {
    display: inline-block;
    color: var(--accent-color);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 12px 0;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.2);
}

.about-link:hover {
    color: #fff;
    border-bottom-color: #fff;
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

@media screen and (max-width: 768px) {
    .about-hero-content h1 {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }

    .about-hero-subtitle {
        font-size: 1rem;
    }
}

/* ===========================
   BLOG POST PAGES
   =========================== */

.header-spacer {
    height: 80px;
    width: 100%;
}

.post-page {
    display: block;
    max-width: 850px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 20px 20px 100px 20px;
    position: relative;
    /* Added for gutter navigation */
}

.back-link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    color: var(--accent-color);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

@media screen and (min-width: 1150px) {
    .back-link {
        position: absolute;
        left: -140px;
        top: 25px;
        margin-bottom: 0;
    }
}

.back-link:hover {
    color: #fff;
    transform: translateX(-5px);
}

.post-header {
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    /* Reduced from 40px */
}

.post-title {
    font-size: 3rem;
    line-height: 1.1;
    margin-top: 12px;
    /* Reduced from 16px */
    color: #fff;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: -1px;
}

.post-hero-image {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-bottom: 50px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.post-hero-image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
}

.post-content {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: #ccc;
}

.post-content p {
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.post-content .lead {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    color: #fff;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.post-content h2 {
    font-size: 2rem;
    color: #fff;
    margin-top: 50px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.post-content h3 {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--accent-color);
    margin-top: 30px;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.post-content ul {
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    list-style-type: none;
    padding-left: 0;
}

.post-content ul li {
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 28px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.post-content ul li::before {
    content: "→";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    color: var(--accent-color);
}

.post-content strong {
    color: #fff;
}

.post-cta {
    margin-top: 80px;
    padding: 60px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--tertiary-color), var(--secondary-color));
    border-radius: 20px;
    text-align: center;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.15);
}

.post-cta h3 {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    color: #fff;
}

.post-cta p {
    color: #aaa;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

@media screen and (max-width: 768px) {
    .post-title {
        font-size: 2.2rem;
    }

    .post-hero-image {
        height: auto;
    }

    .post-content .lead {
        font-size: 1.2rem;
    }
}

/* Code Blocks */
pre {
    background: #0d1117;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 20px;
    overflow-x: auto;
    margin: 30px 0;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

code {
    font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;
    color: #e6edf3;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

p code {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    padding: 2px 6px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
}

/* Syntax Highlighting */
.code-keyword {
    color: #ff7b72;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.code-function {
    color: #d2a8ff;
}

.code-comment {
    color: #8b949e;
    font-style: italic;
}

.code-string {
    color: #a5d6ff;
}

.code-number {
    color: #79c0ff;
}

/* FAQs Section */
.faq-section {
    margin-top: 60px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    padding-top: 40px;
}

.faq-item {
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    background: var(--secondary-color);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border-radius: 8px;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.faq-item:hover {
    border-color: rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.2);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.faq-item.open {
    border-color: rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.35);
    border-top-color: var(--accent-color);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.12);
    background: var(--tertiary-color);
    transform: translateY(0);
    /* cancel the hover lift when open */
}

.faq-question {
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #d0dae8;
    padding: 20px 22px;
    font-size: 1rem;
    user-select: none;
    transition: color 0.25s ease;
}

.faq-question:hover {
    color: #fff;
}

.faq-item.open .faq-question {
    color: var(--accent-color);
}

/* Animated chevron icon — no character hacks */
.faq-question::after {
    content: '';
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
    border-right: 2px solid currentColor;
    border-bottom: 2px solid currentColor;
    transform: rotate(45deg) translateY(-3px);
    transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1), color 0.25s ease;
    opacity: 0.7;
}

.faq-question:hover::after {
    opacity: 1;
}

.faq-item.open .faq-question::after {
    transform: rotate(225deg) translateY(-3px);
    opacity: 1;
}

/* FAQ Answer — CSS Grid trick for perfectly smooth height animation */
.faq-answer-wrapper {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-rows: 0fr;
    transition: grid-template-rows 0.38s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.faq-item.open .faq-answer-wrapper {
    grid-template-rows: 1fr;
}

.faq-answer {
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 0 22px;
    /* padding animates separately so text doesn't pop */
    padding-bottom: 0;
    color: #a8b2c4;
    line-height: 1.75;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    transition: padding-bottom 0.38s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.faq-item.open .faq-answer {
    padding-bottom: 22px;
}

/* ============================================= */
/* Blog Page & Premium CTA Styles                */
/* ============================================= */

.blog-post-page .header-spacer {
    height: 80px;
}

.post-page {
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 60px 20px 100px;
}

.post-header {
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    text-align: center;
}

.back-link {
    display: inline-block;
    color: var(--accent-color);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease;
}

.back-link:hover {
    transform: translateX(-5px);
    color: #fff;
}

.blog-meta {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 15px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: #8892b0;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.blog-category {
    color: var(--accent-color);
    background: rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.1);
    padding: 4px 12px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.2);
}

.post-title {
    font-size: 2.8rem;
    line-height: 1.25;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    color: #f3f4f6;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    font-weight: 800;
}

.post-hero-image {
    width: 100%;
    margin-bottom: 50px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.post-hero-image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
}

.post-content {
    font-size: 1.125rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: #a8b2c4;
}

.post-content h2 {
    font-size: 1.85rem;
    color: #e6f1ff;
    margin-top: 45px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.post-content h3 {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    color: #e6f1ff;
    margin-top: 35px;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.post-content h4 {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    color: #e6f1ff;
    margin-top: 30px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.post-content p {
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.post-content .lead {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: #ccd6f6;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    font-weight: 400;
}

.post-content ul {
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    padding-left: 20px;
    list-style-type: none;
}

.post-content li {
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 20px;
}

.post-content li::before {
    content: "→";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    color: var(--accent-color);
    font-weight: bold;
}

.post-content pre {
    background: #0a0f1c;
    padding: 22px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    overflow-x: auto;
    margin: 35px 0;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.post-content code {
    font-family: 'Fira Code', 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    color: #e6f1ff;
}

/* Syntax Highlighting */
.code-keyword {
    color: #ff7b72;
}

.code-function {
    color: #d2a8ff;
}

.code-comment {
    color: #8b949e;
    font-style: italic;
}

.code-number {
    color: #79c0ff;
}

/* Custom RAG Page Premium CTA */
.post-cta {
    margin-top: 70px;
    padding: 45px 40px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--secondary-color) 0%, #0d1527 100%);
    border-radius: 16px;
    text-align: center;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.2);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.08);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.post-cta::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--accent-color), transparent);
}

.post-cta h3 {
    font-size: 1.85rem;
    color: #fff;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.post-cta p {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: #a8b2c4;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    max-width: 550px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.btn-primary {
    background-color: var(--accent-color) !important;
    color: #000 !important;
    border: none !important;
    box-shadow: 0 0 15px var(--accent-glow) !important;
}

.btn-primary:hover {
    background-color: #fff !important;
    color: #000 !important;
    box-shadow: 0 0 25px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3) !important;
    transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
}

/* Premium Blockquote / Pull Quote */
.post-content blockquote {
    position: relative;
    margin: 45px 0;
    padding: 30px 40px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.01) 100%);
    border-radius: 0 12px 12px 0;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    border-right: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
}

/* Floating left decorative pill line */
.post-content blockquote::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 20px;
    bottom: 20px;
    width: 4px;
    background: var(--accent-color);
    border-radius: 2px;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

/* If no author is supplied, make the line even shorter and centered vertically */
.post-content blockquote.no-author::after {
    top: 35px;
    bottom: 35px;
}


.post-content blockquote p {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-style: italic;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: #fff;
    margin-bottom: 12px !important;
}

.post-content blockquote .quote-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    color: var(--accent-color);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    opacity: 0.9;
    text-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--accent-glow);
}

.post-content blockquote cite {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--accent-color);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    font-style: normal;
}