@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Inter:wght@300;400;500;600;700&family=Plus+Jakarta+Sans:wght@500;600;700;800&display=swap');

/* ########
NEXUSCORE-SLIATE: Global Design System & Brand Guidelines
######## */
:root {
  /* Institutional Identity Scheme (Preserved & Adapted for Premium Dark Theme) */
  --primary-dark-blue: #14213D;  /* Deep blue */
  --tech-blue: #2563EB;          /* Dynamic accent for links, buttons, and highlights */
  --accent-gold: #FBBF24;        /* SLIATE gold trim/borders */
  
  /* Premium Dark Theme Tokens */
  --bg-dark: #0A1128;            /* Very deep blue backdrop */
  --surface-card: #1C2A4A;       /* Sleek blue-gray container surface */
  --surface-input: #101B35;      /* Darker inset surface for forms & search boxes */
  --text-main: #F8FAFC;          /* Highly legible bright slate text */
  --text-muted: #94A3B8;         /* Secondary descriptive blue-gray text */
  
  /* Typography */
  --font-family: 'Inter', 'Segoe UI', system-ui, sans-serif;
  --font-headings: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', var(--font-family);

  /* Layout & Spacing */
  --border-radius-sm: 6px;
  --border-radius-md: 12px;
  --border-radius-lg: 20px;
  
  --space-xs: 0.5rem;
  --space-sm: 1rem;
  --space-md: 1.5rem;
  --space-lg: 2.5rem;
  --space-xl: 5rem;

  /* Shadows & Glows (Optimized for Dark Backdrop) */
  --shadow-sm: 0 4px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
  --shadow-md: 0 10px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  --shadow-lg: 0 20px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
  --glow-tech-blue: 0 0 20px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.25);
  --glow-accent-gold: 0 0 20px rgba(251, 191, 36, 0.2);

  /* Transitions */
  --transition-fast: 0.15s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --transition-normal: 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

/* ########
1. GLOBAL RESETS & BASE LAYOUT (Consistent Dark Mode Backdrop)
######## */
*, *::before, *::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  font-size: 16px;
  scrollbar-width: thin;
  scrollbar-color: var(--tech-blue) var(--primary-dark-blue);
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-family);
  background-color: var(--bg-dark);
  color: var(--text-main);
  line-height: 1.6;
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  overflow-x: hidden;

  /* Subtle cybernetic matrix grid background */
  background-image: 
    linear-gradient(rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.02) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.02) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 40px 40px;
  background-attachment: fixed;
}

/* Scroll progress indicator */
.scroll-progress {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 0%;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--tech-blue) 0%, var(--accent-gold) 100%);
  z-index: 9999;
  transition: width 0.1s ease-out;
}

/* Accessibility skip link */
.skip-link {
  position: absolute;
  top: -100px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  background-color: var(--accent-gold);
  color: var(--primary-dark-blue);
  padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  border-radius: 0 0 8px 8px;
  z-index: 10000;
  transition: top var(--transition-fast);
}
.skip-link:focus {
  top: 0;
}

/* Containers */
.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--container-width);
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  padding-left: var(--space-md);
  padding-right: var(--space-md);
}

/* Section Spacing & Alternating Depth Backgrounds */
.section {
  padding-top: var(--space-xl);
  padding-bottom: var(--space-xl);
}

/* Alternate Section depth to keep a clean structure */
.showcase-section, .timeline-section, .contact-section {
  background-color: var(--bg-dark);
}

.projects-section, .blog-section {
  background-color: #0E1834; /* Slightly lighter deep blue for hierarchy */
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
}

/* Typography elements */
h1, h2, h3, h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-headings);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.25;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

/* ########
2. SITE HEADER & PRIMARY GLASSMORPHIC NAV
######## */
.site-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  background-color: rgba(10, 17, 40, 0.95); /* Deep dark blue overlay */
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border-bottom: 2px solid rgba(251, 191, 36, 0.25); /* Gold line */
  z-index: 1000;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.site-header.scrolled {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-bottom-color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.header-inner {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  height: 80px;
}

/* Brand Identity */
.brand-link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-xs);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.brand-logo-container {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-sm);
  background-color: var(--primary-dark-blue);
  border: 2px solid var(--accent-gold);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.logo-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
}

.logo-fallback {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  font-family: var(--font-headings);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.brand-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.brand-title {
  font-family: var(--font-headings);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.brand-accent {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.brand-subtitle {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #94A3B8;
  letter-spacing: 0.8px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-top: 1px;
}

/* Desktop Navigation */
.primary-nav {
  display: block;
}

.nav-list {
  display: flex;
  list-style: none;
  gap: var(--space-md);
}

.nav-link {
  color: #CBD5E1;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  padding: 0.5rem var(--space-xs);
  position: relative;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.nav-link::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -4px;
  left: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: var(--accent-gold);
  transition: width var(--transition-fast);
}

.nav-link:hover {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.nav-link:hover::after,
.nav-link.active::after {
  width: 100%;
}

.nav-link.active {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* Actions in Header */
.header-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-sm);
}

.btn-header-cta {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-xs);
  background-color: transparent;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--accent-gold);
  padding: 0.45rem 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-sm);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.btn-header-cta:hover {
  background-color: var(--accent-gold);
  color: var(--primary-dark-blue);
  box-shadow: var(--glow-accent-gold);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* Mobile Hamburger Toggle */
.hamburger-toggle {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  width: 26px;
  height: 18px;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0;
  z-index: 1100;
}

.hamburger-toggle .bar {
  width: 100%;
  height: 2.5px;
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.hamburger-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .bar:nth-child(1) {
  transform: translateY(7.5px) rotate(45deg);
}

.hamburger-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .bar:nth-child(2) {
  opacity: 0;
}

.hamburger-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .bar:nth-child(3) {
  transform: translateY(-8px) rotate(-45deg);
}

/* Mobile Drawer */
.mobile-drawer {
  position: fixed;
  top: 80px;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: calc(100vh - 80px);
  background-color: var(--bg-dark);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  transform: translateX(100%);
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal);
  padding: var(--space-lg);
  overflow-y: auto;
  z-index: 999;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.mobile-drawer.open {
  transform: translateX(0);
}

.mobile-drawer-list {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-md);
}

.mobile-drawer-link {
  color: #CBD5E1;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-family: var(--font-headings);
  font-weight: 600;
  display: block;
  padding: var(--space-sm) 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.mobile-drawer-link:hover,
.mobile-drawer-link.active {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.mobile-drawer-btn {
  display: block;
  text-align: center;
  background-color: var(--tech-blue);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  text-decoration: none;
  padding: 0.9rem;
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-sm);
  font-family: var(--font-headings);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-top: var(--space-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

/* ########
3. HERO SECTION (Academic Deep Blue Banner)
######## */
.hero-section {
  position: relative;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at top right, rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.2) 0%, transparent 60%),
              radial-gradient(circle at bottom left, rgba(251, 191, 36, 0.12) 0%, transparent 50%),
              var(--primary-dark-blue);
  padding-top: var(--space-xl);
  padding-bottom: var(--space-xl);
  border-bottom: 4px solid var(--accent-gold);
  overflow: hidden;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.hero-decorations .decor-circle {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(80px);
  z-index: 1;
}

.decor-1 {
  top: 10%;
  right: -5%;
  width: 250px;
  height: 250px;
  background-color: var(--tech-blue);
  opacity: 0.18;
}

.decor-2 {
  bottom: -5%;
  left: 5%;
  width: 200px;
  height: 200px;
  background-color: var(--accent-gold);
  opacity: 0.08;
}

.hero-container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
  text-align: center;
}

.academic-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-xs);
  background-color: rgba(251, 191, 36, 0.1);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--accent-gold);
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  padding: 0.35rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.8px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.badge-gold-star {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  animation: pulse 1.8s infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes pulse {
  from { transform: scale(1); }
  to { transform: scale(1.25); }
}

.hero-title {
  font-size: clamp(2.3rem, 5.5vw, 4rem);
  font-family: var(--font-headings);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.1;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
  text-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
}

.hero-title .accent-text {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  position: relative;
}

.hero-tagline {
  font-family: var(--font-headings);
  font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 2vw, 1.35rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto var(--space-sm);
}

.hero-description {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: #CBD5E1;
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 0 auto var(--space-lg);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.hero-cta-group {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: var(--space-md);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* ########
4. SYSTEM BUTTONS
######## */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-headings);
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-sm);
  text-decoration: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  border: none;
}

.btn-lg {
  padding: 0.85rem 1.75rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.btn-md {
  padding: 0.65rem 1.3rem;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
}

.btn-sm {
  padding: 0.45rem 0.9rem;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.btn-primary {
  background-color: var(--tech-blue);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.3);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  background-color: #1d4ed8;
  color: #f59e0b;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.5);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-outline {
  background-color: transparent;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 2px solid #FFFFFF;
}

.btn-outline:hover {
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  color: var(--primary-dark-blue);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-accent {
  background-color: var(--accent-gold);
  color: var(--primary-dark-blue);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(251, 191, 36, 0.25);
}

.btn-accent:hover {
  background-color: #f59e0b;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(251, 191, 36, 0.4);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-full {
  height: 60px;
  width: 100%;
}

/* ########
   5. COUNTER STATISTICS GRID
   ######## */
.stats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(170px, 1fr));
  gap: var(--space-md);
  margin-top: var(--space-md);
}

.stat-card {
  background-color: rgba(10, 17, 40, 0.7); 
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-bottom: 3.5px solid var(--tech-blue);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-md);
  padding: var(--space-md);
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.stat-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
  box-shadow: var(--glow-tech-blue);
  background-color: rgba(10, 17, 40, 0.9);
}

.stat-number {
  font-family: var(--font-headings);
  font-size: 2.1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
}

.stat-number-color {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.stat-label {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  color: #94A3B8;
}

/* ########
   6. COMMON SECTION HEADERS & CARD LAYOUT
   ######## */
.section-header {
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 0 auto var(--space-lg);
  text-align: center;
}

.section-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  color: var(--tech-blue);
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
}

.section-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3.5vw, 2.3rem);
  font-family: var(--font-headings);
  color: #FFFFFF; /* High Legibility White Title */
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
}

.title-divider {
  width: 80px;
  height: 4px;
  background-color: var(--accent-gold);
  margin: var(--space-xs) auto var(--space-sm);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.section-description {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Search and Filters */
.search-filter-controls {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-md);
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .search-filter-controls {
    flex-direction: row;
  }
}

.search-box-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 380px;
}

.search-box-wrapper input {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.7rem 1rem 0.7rem 2.3rem;
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-sm);
  background-color: var(--surface-input);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  color: var(--text-main);
  font-family: var(--font-family);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.search-box-wrapper input:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--tech-blue);
  box-shadow: var(--glow-tech-blue);
}

.search-icon {
  position: absolute;
  left: 0.8rem;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.filter-btn-group {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
}

.filter-btn {
  background-color: var(--surface-card);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  padding: 0.45rem 1.1rem;
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-sm);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.filter-btn:hover {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.filter-btn.active {
  background-color: var(--tech-blue);
  border-color: var(--tech-blue);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: var(--glow-tech-blue);
}

/* Cards Grid */
.card-grid {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: var(--space-lg);
  width: 100%;
}

/* ########
   7. HIGH-CONTRAST DEEP BLUE CONTENT CARDS
   ######## */
.card {
  background-color: var(--surface-card); /* ELEGANT DEEP BLUE SURFACE */
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-md);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  flex: 1 1 320px; /* Flex-grow & shrink with standard base size */
  max-width: 380px; /* Spacious width, prevents bloating or squishing */
  width: 100%;
}

/* Top Border Highlight for Authority */
.card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 4px;
  background-color: var(--accent-gold);
  transition: background-color var(--transition-fast);
  z-index: 5;
}

.card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: var(--tech-blue);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg), var(--glow-tech-blue);
}

.card:hover::before {
  background-color: var(--tech-blue);
}

.card-content-block {
  padding: 1.75rem; /* Generous spacious premium padding */
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.card .card-main-title {
  font-family: var(--font-headings);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF !important; /* Forces the text to stay crisp white over dark blue */
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
  text-decoration: none;
  display: block; 
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.card .card-main-title:hover {
  color: var(--accent-gold) !important;
}

.card .card-body-description {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: #94A3B8; 
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.card-subtext {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--accent-gold); /* Classic Gold accent highlights */
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
  display: block;
}

.card-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  background-color: rgba(251, 191, 36, 0.15); /* Gold tint badge */
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  padding: 0.25rem 0.6rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  align-self: flex-start;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
}

.card-badge-accent {
  background-color: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.15); /* Tech Blue badge */
  color: #93C5FD;
}

/* Tag Lists */
.tags-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.tag-item {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  background-color: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.12);
  color: #93C5FD; /* Bright tech blue tag text */
  padding: 0.15rem 0.5rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.2);
}

.card-action-footer {
  padding-top: var(--space-sm);
  border-top: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-top: auto;
}

.card-link-btn {
  font-family: var(--font-headings);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent-gold); /* Gold links to stand out */
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-xs);
  transition: gap var(--transition-fast);
}

.card-link-btn:hover {
  gap: 0.5rem;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

/* ########
   8. MEMBER SHOWCASE SPECIFICS (Dark Vibe)
   ######## */
.member-card {
  text-align: center;
}

.member-avatar-container {
  position: relative;
  width: 100px;
  height: 100px;
  margin: 0 auto var(--space-sm);
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 3.5px solid var(--accent-gold);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-dark-blue) 0%, var(--tech-blue) 100%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

/* CSS fallback initials shown if avatar is absent */
.member-avatar-container::before {
  content: attr(data-initials);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-family: var(--font-headings);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.member-avatar-img {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
  z-index: 2;
}

.member-avatar-img:not([src]), 
.member-avatar-img[src=""] {
  opacity: 0;
}

.member-bio {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
  height: 4.5rem;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
}

.member-socials {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: var(--space-sm);
}

.member-social-link {
  color: #CBD5E1;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.member-social-link:hover {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.member-social-link svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
}

/* ########
   9. DEFENSIVE MEDIA FALLBACK (Strict Prompt Implementation)
   ######## */
.project-banner-fallback {
  width: 100%;
  height: 150px;
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-dark-blue) 0%, rgba(37,99,235,0.7) 100%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--accent-gold);
}

.project-banner-fallback::before {
  content: '</>';
  font-family: monospace;
  font-size: 3rem;
  color: rgba(251, 191, 36, 0.25);
  font-weight: 700;
  z-index: 1;
}

.project-img {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
  z-index: 2;
}

.project-img:not([src]), 
.project-img[src=""] {
  opacity: 0;
}

/* Fallback card box layout when an image fails to load or is absent */
.image-placeholder-fallback {
  width: 100%;
  height: 160px;
  background-color: var(--primary-dark-blue);
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  border: 2px dashed var(--accent-gold);
  border-radius: 8px;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  text-align: center;
  padding: var(--space-sm);
  z-index: 3;
}

/* ########
   10. TIMELINE DESIGN (Professional Tree Layout)
   ######## */
.timeline-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 850px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: var(--space-md) 0;
}

/* Vertical trunk line */
.timeline-wrapper::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 20px;
  width: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--tech-blue) 0%, var(--accent-gold) 100%);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .timeline-wrapper::before {
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
  }
}

.timeline-node {
  position: relative;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .timeline-node {
    flex-direction: row;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }
  
  .timeline-node:nth-child(even) {
    flex-direction: row-reverse;
  }
}

.timeline-card {
  position: relative;
  width: calc(100% - 50px);
  margin-left: 50px;
  background-color: var(--surface-card);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-md);
  padding: var(--space-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border-left: 5px solid var(--tech-blue);
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal);
}

.timeline-node:nth-child(even) .timeline-card {
  border-left-color: var(--accent-gold);
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .timeline-card {
    width: 45%;
    margin-left: 0;
  }
}

.timeline-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

/* Dot indicators */
.timeline-dot {
  position: absolute;
  left: 12px;
  top: 20px;
  width: 34px;  /* Clean proportional sizing */
  height: 34px; /* Clean proportional sizing */
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--primary-dark-blue);
  border: 3px solid var(--tech-blue);
  z-index: 5;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  
  /* Centers the SVG explicitly */
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.timeline-dot svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  stroke: #FFFFFF; /* Makes the paths clear white */
  display: block;
}

.timeline-node:nth-child(even) .timeline-dot {
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .timeline-dot {
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
  }
}

.timeline-date-marker {
  font-family: var(--font-headings);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--tech-blue);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.8px;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
  display: block;
}

.timeline-node:nth-child(even) .timeline-date-marker {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.timeline-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-headings);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
}

.timeline-card-desc {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* ########
   11. BLOGS & EVENTS CALENDAR SPECIFICS (Dark Vibe)
   ######## */
.events-grid {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: var(--space-lg);
  width: 100%;
}

.event-card {
  background-color: var(--surface-card);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-md);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  padding: 1.75rem; /* Spacious premium padding */
  border-left: 5px solid var(--tech-blue);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  flex: 1 1 320px; /* Flex-grow & shrink matching other cards */
  max-width: 380px; /* Spacious width */
  width: 100%;
}

.event-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg), var(--glow-tech-blue);
}

.event-title {
  font-family: var(--font-headings);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.event-metadata {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.event-desc {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
  flex-grow: 1;
}

/* ########
   12. JOIN BANNER CALL-TO-ACTION UNIT
   ######## */
.join-banner-section {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-dark-blue) 0%, rgba(37,99,235,0.9) 100%);
  border-top: 3px solid var(--accent-gold);
  border-bottom: 3px solid var(--accent-gold);
  padding: var(--space-lg) 0;
  text-align: center;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.join-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3vw, 2.4rem);
  font-family: var(--font-headings);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
}

.join-lead {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: #E2E8F0;
  max-width: 650px;
  margin: 0 auto var(--space-md);
}

/* ########
   13. CONTACT GATEWAY (Slightly Dark Themed Form)
   ######## */
.contact-section {
  padding-top: var(--space-xl);
  padding-bottom: var(--space-xl);
  border-bottom: 4px solid var(--primary-dark-blue);
}

.contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-lg);
  align-items: start;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .contact-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr;
  }
}

.contact-info-panel {
  color: var(--text-main);
}

.contact-info-title {
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-family: var(--font-headings);
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.contact-info-lead {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.contact-details-list {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-md);
  margin-top: var(--space-lg);
}

.contact-detail-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: var(--space-sm);
}

.contact-detail-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  background-color: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.15);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--tech-blue);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-sm);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #93C5FD;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.contact-detail-icon svg {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
}

.contact-detail-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.contact-detail-label {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.contact-detail-value {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.contact-detail-value a {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.contact-detail-value a:hover {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
}

/* Highly Refined Slightly Dark Themed Contact Form Wrap */
.contact-form-wrap {
  background-color: var(--surface-card); /* Crisp dark blue card surface */
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.contact-form-wrap::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 5px;
  background-color: var(--accent-gold);
  z-index: 5;
  transition: background-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.contact-form-wrap:hover {
  border-color: var(--tech-blue);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg), var(--glow-tech-blue);
}

.contact-form-wrap:hover::before {
  background-color: var(--tech-blue);
}

.form-group {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.4rem;
}

.form-label {
  font-family: var(--font-headings);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF; /* High-contrast white labels */
}

.form-input {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.7rem 0.9rem;
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-sm);
  background-color: var(--surface-input); /* Sleek inset dark input fields */
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  color: #FFFFFF; /* Bright white input text */
  font-family: var(--font-family);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.form-input::placeholder {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  opacity: 0.6;
}

.form-input:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--tech-blue);
  box-shadow: var(--glow-tech-blue);
}

.form-textarea {
  resize: vertical;
}

/* Status Notifications in Dark Theme */
.form-status {
  padding: 0.8rem 1.1rem;
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-sm);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-xs);
  text-align: left;
}

.form-status.success {
  background-color: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.15);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.3);
  color: #34D399;
}

.form-status.error {
  background-color: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.15);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.3);
  color: #F87171;
}

.form-status.info {
  background-color: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.15);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.3);
  color: #93C5FD;
}

/* ########
   14. SITE FOOTER (Branded Dark Blue Bottom Bar)
   ######## */
.site-footer {
  background-color: var(--primary-dark-blue);
  border-top: 3px solid var(--accent-gold);
  padding-top: var(--space-xl);
  color: #94A3B8;
}

.footer-inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-lg);
  padding-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .footer-inner {
    grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr;
  }
}

.footer-logo {
  font-family: var(--font-headings);
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
  display: block;
}

.footer-logo .brand-accent {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.footer-sub {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.8px;
  display: block;
  margin-top: -2px;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

.footer-about {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  max-width: 360px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #CBD5E1;
}

.social-icon-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-xs);
  margin-top: var(--space-md);
}

.social-icon-link {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-sm);
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  color: #94A3B8;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.social-icon-link:hover {
  background-color: var(--accent-gold);
  color: var(--primary-dark-blue);
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.social-icon-link svg {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
}

.footer-col-title {
  font-family: var(--font-headings);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.8px;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
  position: relative;
}

.footer-col-title::after {
  content: '';
  display: block;
  width: 30px;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: var(--accent-gold);
  margin-top: 6px;
}

.footer-link-list {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.45rem;
}

.footer-link-list a {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #CBD5E1;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer-link-list a:hover {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  padding-left: 2px;
}

.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  padding: var(--space-md) 0;
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: #94A3B8;
}

.footer-bottom-inner {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}

.mit-license {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}

/* ########
   15. RESPONSIVE ADAPTATIONS & REVEAL ANIMATIONS
   ######## */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .primary-nav {
    display: none;
  }
  
  .hamburger-toggle {
    display: flex;
  }
}

.reveal-up {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(25px);
  transition: opacity 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  transition-delay: var(--delay, 0s);
}

.reveal-up.active {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}