/*
Theme Name: Kamran Akhtar Portfolio
Theme URI: https://kamranakhtar.dev/
Author: Kamran Akhtar
Author URI: https://kamranakhtar.dev/
Description: Custom WordPress theme for a full-stack developer / AI automation portfolio. Dark "engineer's terminal" design with a dynamic logo, menus, blog, case studies, FAQ schema, testimonials with review schema, a rule-based AI chat widget, a built-in instant website audit tool, and a sticky WhatsApp button. Fully editable from the WordPress Customizer.
Version: 1.0.0
Requires at least: 6.0
Requires PHP: 7.4
Tested up to: 6.6
License: GNU General Public License v2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html
Text Domain: kamran-akhtar
Tags: dark, portfolio, blog, one-column, two-columns, custom-logo, custom-menu, featured-images, threaded-comments, translation-ready
*/


:root{
  /* ---- premium black / white / gold palette ---- */
  --bg:            #FFFFFF;
  --bg-alt:        #FAFAF8;
  --surface:       #FFFFFF;
  --surface-2:     #F6F6F3;
  --border:        #E7E7E1;
  --border-soft:   #EFEFEA;
  --text:          #0A0A0A;
  --text-dim:      #4B4B46;
  --text-faint:    #8C8C84;

  --ink:           #0A0A0A;   /* deep black — used for solid black sections */
  --ink-2:         #171714;
  --on-ink:        #F5F1E6;   /* warm off-white text on black */
  --on-ink-dim:    #A8A79C;

  --signal:        #E8B400;   /* gold — primary accent, links */
  --signal-dim:    #F3DE96;
  --flag:          #E8B400;
  --danger:        #E5484D;

  /* ---- gradient system: gold foil ---- */
  --grad-a:        #FFE066;
  --grad-b:        #F2C230;
  --grad-c:        #C9930A;
  --gradient-brand:  linear-gradient(115deg, var(--grad-a) 0%, var(--grad-b) 50%, var(--grad-c) 100%);
  --gradient-brand-hover: linear-gradient(115deg, var(--grad-c) 0%, var(--grad-b) 50%, var(--grad-a) 100%);
  --gradient-soft:   linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(232,180,0,.12), rgba(232,180,0,.04));
  --gradient-mesh:   radial-gradient(circle at 12% 8%, rgba(232,180,0,.14), transparent 42%),
                      radial-gradient(circle at 88% 6%, rgba(10,10,10,.05), transparent 40%),
                      radial-gradient(circle at 50% 100%, rgba(232,180,0,.10), transparent 45%);
  --glow:            rgba(232,180,0,.45);
  --glow-soft:       rgba(232,180,0,.22);

  /* subtle film-grain texture, inline SVG noise */
  --grain: url("data:image/svg+xml;utf8,<svg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='160' height='160'><filter id='n'><feTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.9' numOctaves='2' stitchTiles='stitch'/></filter><rect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23n)' opacity='0.5'/></svg>");

  --font-display: 'Space Grotesk', 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, sans-serif;
  --font-body:    'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;
  --font-mono:    'JetBrains Mono', 'SFMono-Regular', Consolas, monospace;

  --max: 1180px;
  --radius: 14px;
  --ease: cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1);
  --ease-spring: cubic-bezier(.34,1.56,.64,1);
}

*,*::before,*::after{ box-sizing:border-box; }
html{ scroll-behavior:smooth; }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
  html{ scroll-behavior:auto; }
  *,*::before,*::after{ animation-duration:.001ms !important; animation-iteration-count:1 !important; transition-duration:.001ms !important; scroll-behavior:auto !important; }
}

body{
  margin:0;
  background:var(--bg);
  color:var(--text);
  font-family:var(--font-body);
  font-size:16px;
  line-height:1.6;
  -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;
  overflow-x:hidden;
}

/* subtle film grain over everything — premium editorial texture */
html::before{
  content:"";
  position:fixed; inset:0; z-index:250; pointer-events:none;
  background-image:var(--grain);
  opacity:.035; mix-blend-mode:multiply;
}
body::before{
  content:"";
  position:fixed; inset:0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(20,21,31,.035) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(20,21,31,.035) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size:64px 64px;
  pointer-events:none;
  z-index:0;
  mask-image:radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 60% at 50% 0%, #000 40%, transparent 90%);
}

/* ambient premium gradient mesh — slow drifting glow blobs behind everything */
body::after{
  content:"";
  position:fixed; inset:-10%;
  background:var(--gradient-mesh);
  background-repeat:no-repeat;
  filter:blur(60px);
  pointer-events:none;
  z-index:0;
  animation:meshDrift 22s var(--ease) infinite alternate;
}
@keyframes meshDrift{
  0%{   transform:translate3d(0,0,0) scale(1); }
  50%{  transform:translate3d(-1.5%, 1%, 0) scale(1.04); }
  100%{ transform:translate3d(1.5%, -1%, 0) scale(1); }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
  body::after{ animation:none; }
}

img{ max-width:100%; display:block; }
a{ color:inherit; text-decoration:none; }
ul{ list-style:none; margin:0; padding:0; }
h1,h2,h3,h4{ font-family:var(--font-display); font-weight:700; margin:0; letter-spacing:-.02em; }
p{ margin:0; }

:focus-visible{ outline:2px solid var(--signal); outline-offset:3px; border-radius:4px; }

.container{ max-width:var(--max); margin:0 auto; padding:0 28px; position:relative; z-index:1; }

.eyebrow{
  font-family:var(--font-mono);
  font-size:12px;
  font-weight:600;
  color:var(--on-ink);
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:8px;
  margin-bottom:20px;
  letter-spacing:.06em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  background:var(--ink);
  padding:7px 14px 7px 10px;
  border-radius:100px;
}
.eyebrow::before{ content:""; width:7px; height:7px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--gradient-brand); flex-shrink:0; }

.section{ padding:80px 0; position:relative; z-index:1; }
.section-tight{ padding:52px 0; }
@media (max-width: 720px){
  .section{ padding:52px 0; }
  .section-tight{ padding:36px 0; }
}

.section-head{ max-width:640px; margin-bottom:56px; }
.section-head h2{ font-size:clamp(28px,4vw,42px); line-height:1.15; }
.section-head .lede{ margin-top:16px; color:var(--text-dim); font-size:17px; }

/* ---------- buttons ---------- */
.btn{
  font-family:var(--font-mono);
  font-size:14px;
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:10px;
  padding:14px 24px;
  border-radius:10px;
  border:1px solid var(--border);
  background:var(--surface);
  color:var(--text);
  cursor:pointer;
  transition:transform .35s var(--ease-spring), border-color .3s, background .3s, color .3s, box-shadow .35s var(--ease);
  white-space:nowrap;
  position:relative;
  overflow:hidden;
}
.btn:hover{ transform:translateY(-2px); border-color:var(--signal); box-shadow:0 10px 24px -12px var(--glow-soft); }
.btn-primary{
  background:var(--ink);
  color:var(--on-ink);
  border-color:var(--ink);
  font-weight:600;
  box-shadow:0 10px 30px -14px rgba(10,10,10,.5);
}
.btn-primary::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute; inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(115deg, transparent 30%, rgba(232,180,0,.55) 48%, transparent 66%);
  transform:translateX(-120%);
  transition:transform .7s var(--ease);
}
.btn-primary:hover{
  background:var(--gradient-brand);
  color:var(--ink);
  border-color:transparent;
  box-shadow:0 16px 36px -14px var(--glow);
}
.btn-primary:hover::after{ transform:translateX(120%); }
.btn-ghost{ color:var(--text-dim); background:transparent; border-color:transparent; }
.btn-ghost:hover{ color:var(--text); background:var(--surface-2); box-shadow:none; }
.btn-arrow{ transition:transform .3s var(--ease); }
.btn:hover .btn-arrow{ transform:translateX(4px); }

/* ---------- header ---------- */
.site-header{
  position:fixed; top:0; left:0; right:0; z-index:100;
  border-bottom:1px solid transparent;
  transition:background .4s, border-color .4s, padding .3s;
  padding:22px 0;
}
.site-header.scrolled{
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.72);
  backdrop-filter:blur(16px) saturate(160%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(16px) saturate(160%);
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--border-soft);
  box-shadow:0 8px 30px -20px rgba(20,21,31,.25);
  padding:14px 0;
}
.site-header .container{ display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; }

.logo{
  font-family:var(--font-mono);
  font-size:17px;
  font-weight:600;
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:9px;
  color:var(--text);
}
.logo .dot{ color:var(--signal); }
.logo small{ color:var(--text-faint); font-weight:400; }

.nav-links{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:36px; }
.nav-links a{
  font-family:var(--font-mono);
  font-size:14px;
  color:var(--text-dim);
  position:relative;
  padding:4px 0;
  transition:color .25s;
}
.nav-links a::before{ content:"01."; }
.nav-links a:nth-child(1)::before{ content:"01."; }
.nav-links a:nth-child(2)::before{ content:"02."; }
.nav-links a:nth-child(3)::before{ content:"03."; }
.nav-links a:nth-child(4)::before{ content:"04."; }
.nav-links a::before{ color:var(--text-faint); margin-right:6px; font-size:12px; }
.nav-links a:hover, .nav-links a.active{ color:var(--text); }
.nav-links a.active{ color:var(--signal); }

.nav-right{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:18px; }
.nav-cta{ display:none; }
@media (min-width:860px){ .nav-cta{ display:inline-flex; } }

.nav-toggle{
  display:flex; flex-direction:column;
  justify-content:center; align-items:center;
  width:40px; height:40px; background:var(--surface); border:1px solid var(--border); border-radius:8px; cursor:pointer;
  flex-shrink:0; transition:border-color .3s, background .3s;
}
.nav-toggle:hover{ border-color:var(--signal); }
.nav-toggle span{
  display:block; width:18px; height:2px; border-radius:2px;
  background:var(--text); flex-shrink:0;
  transition:transform .35s var(--ease-spring), opacity .2s, background .3s;
}
.nav-toggle span + span{ margin-top:5px; }
.nav-toggle.active{ border-color:var(--ink); background:var(--ink); }
.nav-toggle.active span{ background:var(--on-ink); }
.nav-toggle.active span:nth-child(1){ transform:translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); }
.nav-toggle.active span:nth-child(2){ opacity:0; }
.nav-toggle.active span:nth-child(3){ transform:translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); }
@media (min-width:860px){ .nav-toggle{ display:none; } }
.nav-links{ display:none; }
@media (min-width:860px){ .nav-links{ display:flex; } }

.mobile-nav{
  position:fixed; inset:0; z-index:99;
  background:var(--bg);
  display:flex; flex-direction:column; justify-content:center;
  padding:0 32px;
  transform:translateY(-100%);
  transition:transform .5s var(--ease);
}
.mobile-nav.open{ transform:translateY(0); }
.mobile-nav a{
  font-family:var(--font-display);
  font-size:32px;
  color:var(--text);
  padding:16px 0;
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--border-soft);
  display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:center;
}
.mobile-nav a span{ font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:14px; color:var(--text-faint); }
.mobile-nav .btn{ margin-top:32px; align-self:flex-start; }

body.nav-open{ overflow:hidden; }

/* ---------- hero ---------- */
.hero{ padding:100px 0 100px; padding-top:120px; position:relative; z-index:1; }
@media (max-width:720px){ .hero{ padding:140px 0 60px; } }
.hero-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.1fr .9fr; gap:60px; align-items:center; }
@media (max-width:960px){ .hero-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }

.status-pill{
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:8px;
  font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:12px; color:var(--text-dim);
  border:1px solid var(--border); border-radius:100px; padding:7px 14px 7px 10px;
  margin-bottom:24px;
}
.status-dot{ width:7px; height:7px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--gradient-brand); box-shadow:0 0 0 0 rgba(232,180,0,.6); animation:pulse 2s infinite; }
@keyframes pulse{
  0%{ box-shadow:0 0 0 0 rgba(232,180,0,.45); }
  70%{ box-shadow:0 0 0 8px rgba(232,180,0,0); }
  100%{ box-shadow:0 0 0 0 rgba(232,180,0,0); }
}

.hero h1{ font-size:clamp(38px,5.6vw,64px); line-height:1.08; }
.hero h1 .accent{
  background:var(--gradient-brand);
  background-size:200% auto;
  -webkit-background-clip:text; background-clip:text; -webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;
  animation:gradientShift 6s ease infinite;
}
@keyframes gradientShift{
  0%{ background-position:0% 50%; }
  50%{ background-position:100% 50%; }
  100%{ background-position:0% 50%; }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){ .hero h1 .accent{ animation:none; } }
.hero p.lede{ margin-top:24px; font-size:18px; color:var(--text-dim); max-width:520px; }
.hero-actions{ display:flex; gap:16px; margin-top:36px; flex-wrap:wrap; }

/* terminal card */
.terminal{
  background:var(--ink);
  border:1px solid var(--ink);
  border-radius:16px;
  overflow:hidden;
  box-shadow:0 30px 80px -24px rgba(10,10,10,.4), 0 0 0 1px rgba(232,180,0,.10);
  position:relative;
  transition:transform .5s var(--ease), box-shadow .5s var(--ease);
}
.terminal:hover{ transform:translateY(-4px); box-shadow:0 40px 90px -24px rgba(10,10,10,.5), 0 0 44px -8px var(--glow); }
.terminal::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute; inset:-1px; border-radius:17px; z-index:-1;
  background:var(--gradient-brand); opacity:.35; filter:blur(20px);
}
.terminal-bar{
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:8px;
  padding:12px 16px;
  background:var(--ink-2);
  border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
}
.terminal-bar span{ width:10px; height:10px; border-radius:50%; background:#3A3A34; }
.terminal-bar span:nth-child(1){ background:#F26D6D; }
.terminal-bar span:nth-child(2){ background:var(--signal); }
.terminal-bar span:nth-child(3){ background:#7CE0C6; }
.terminal-bar em{ font-style:normal; font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:12px; color:var(--on-ink-dim); margin-left:8px; }
.terminal-body{ padding:24px; font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:14px; color:var(--on-ink-dim); min-height:220px; }
.terminal-body .line{ margin-bottom:4px; white-space:pre-wrap; word-break:break-word; }
.terminal-body .key{ color:var(--signal); }
.terminal-body .str{ color:#8FE3C9; }
.terminal-body .cmt{ color:#5C5C54; }
.caret{ display:inline-block; width:8px; height:16px; background:var(--signal); vertical-align:-3px; animation:blink 1s step-end infinite; }
@keyframes blink{ 50%{ opacity:0; } }

/* ---------- stats ---------- */
.stats-bar{
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);
  border:1px solid var(--border); border-radius:12px;
  background:var(--surface);
  overflow:hidden;
}
@media (max-width:720px){ .stats-bar{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); } }
.stat{ padding:28px 24px; border-right:1px solid var(--border); }
.stat:last-child{ border-right:none; }
@media (max-width:720px){ .stat:nth-child(2n){ border-right:none; } .stat{ border-bottom:1px solid var(--border); } .stat:nth-last-child(-n+2){ border-bottom:none; } }
.stat{ transition:background .3s var(--ease); }
.stat:hover{ background:var(--gradient-soft); }
.stat .num{ font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:32px; color:var(--text); }
.stat .num span{
  background:var(--gradient-brand); -webkit-background-clip:text; background-clip:text; -webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;
}
.stat .label{ font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:12.5px; color:var(--text-faint); margin-top:6px; }

/* ---------- cards / grids ---------- */
.grid{ display:grid; gap:24px; }
.grid-3{ grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); }
.grid-2{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); }
@media (max-width:920px){ .grid-3{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); } }
@media (max-width:640px){ .grid-3, .grid-2{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }

.card{
  background:var(--surface);
  border:1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius:var(--radius);
  padding:32px;
  transition:transform .4s var(--ease-spring), border-color .35s, background .35s, box-shadow .4s var(--ease);
  position:relative;
  overflow:hidden;
}
.card::before{
  content:""; position:absolute; inset:0; border-radius:inherit; padding:1px;
  background:var(--gradient-brand);
  opacity:0; transition:opacity .35s var(--ease);
  -webkit-mask:linear-gradient(#000 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#000 0 0);
  -webkit-mask-composite:xor; mask-composite:exclude;
  pointer-events:none;
}
.card:hover{ transform:translateY(-6px); border-color:transparent; box-shadow:0 24px 50px -24px rgba(20,21,31,.25), 0 0 30px -12px var(--glow); }
.card:hover::before{ opacity:1; }
.card .icon{
  width:44px; height:44px; border-radius:11px;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  background:var(--gradient-soft); border:1px solid var(--border);
  color:var(--signal); margin-bottom:20px;
  transition:transform .4s var(--ease-spring), background .35s;
}
.card:hover .icon{ background:var(--gradient-brand); color:var(--ink); transform:scale(1.08) rotate(-4deg); }
.card h3{ font-size:19px; margin-bottom:10px; }
.card p{ color:var(--text-dim); font-size:14.5px; }
.card .tag{
  font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:11px; color:var(--text-faint);
  position:absolute; top:28px; right:28px;
}
.card-link{
  margin-top:20px; display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:6px;
  font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:13px; color:var(--signal);
}
.card-link .btn-arrow{ transition:transform .3s var(--ease); }
.card:hover .card-link .btn-arrow{ transform:translateX(4px); }

/* project cards */
.project-thumb img {
    height: 100% !important;
}
.project-card{
  border:1px solid var(--border); border-radius:16px; overflow:hidden; background:var(--surface);
  transition:transform .45s var(--ease-spring), border-color .35s, box-shadow .45s var(--ease);
}
.project-card:hover{ transform:translateY(-8px); border-color:transparent; box-shadow:0 30px 60px -28px rgba(20,21,31,.28), 0 0 34px -14px var(--glow); }
.project-thumb{
  aspect-ratio:16/10; position:relative; overflow:hidden;
  background:var(--gradient-brand);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--border);
}
.project-thumb::after{
  content:""; position:absolute; inset:0; background:rgba(255,255,255,.08); mix-blend-mode:overlay;
  transition:opacity .4s var(--ease);
}
.project-card:hover .project-thumb::after{ opacity:0; }
.project-thumb::before{
  content:attr(data-index);
  font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:96px; font-weight:700;
  color:rgba(255,255,255,.16); position:absolute; right:-6px; bottom:-24px;
}
.project-thumb .mark{ font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:13px; color:rgba(255,255,255,.85); z-index:1; letter-spacing:.08em; text-transform:uppercase;}
.project-body{ padding:26px 28px 30px; }
.project-body .kicker{ font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:12px; color:var(--signal); margin-bottom:8px; }
.project-body h3{ font-size:21px; margin-bottom:10px; }
.project-body p{ color:var(--text-dim); font-size:14.5px; margin-bottom:18px; }
.chip-row{ display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:8px; margin-bottom:18px; }
.chip{ font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:11.5px; color:var(--text-dim); border:1px solid var(--border); padding:5px 10px; border-radius:100px; }

/* ---------- stack pills ---------- */
.stack-row{ display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:12px; }
.stack-pill{
  font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:13.5px; color:var(--text-dim);
  border:1px solid var(--border); border-radius:100px;
  padding:10px 18px; display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px;
  transition:border-color .3s, color .3s, transform .3s var(--ease);
}
.stack-pill:hover{ border-color:transparent; color:var(--text); transform:translateY(-2px); box-shadow:0 10px 24px -14px var(--glow); background:var(--surface); }
.stack-pill .sw{ width:7px; height:7px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--gradient-brand); }

/* ---------- testimonials ---------- */
.testi-track{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr)); gap:22px; }
@media (max-width:640px){ .testi-track{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }
.testi{
  border:1px solid var(--border); border-radius:12px; padding:26px; background:var(--surface);
}
.testi .stars{ color:var(--flag); font-size:13px; letter-spacing:2px; margin-bottom:14px; }
.testi p{ font-size:14.5px; color:var(--text-dim); }
.testi .who{ margin-top:18px; display:flex; flex-direction:column; }
.testi .who b{ font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:14.5px; color:var(--text); }
.testi .who span{ font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:12px; color:var(--text-faint); margin-top:2px; }

/* testimonials marquee — continuous auto-scroll strip, pauses on hover/focus */
.testi-marquee{
  position:relative; overflow:hidden; width:100%;
  -webkit-mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 6%, #000 94%, transparent);
  mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 6%, #000 94%, transparent);
}
.testi-marquee-track{
  display:flex; gap:22px; width:max-content; padding:4px 0 4px 28px;
  animation:testi-scroll 38s linear infinite;
}
.testi-marquee:hover .testi-marquee-track,
.testi-marquee:focus-within .testi-marquee-track{ animation-play-state:paused; }
.testi-marquee .testi{ flex:0 0 320px; }
@keyframes testi-scroll{ from{ transform:translateX(0); } to{ transform:translateX(-50%); } }
@media (max-width:640px){ .testi-marquee .testi{ flex-basis:270px; } }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
  .testi-marquee-track{ animation:none; overflow-x:auto; }
}

/* ---------- timeline (about) ---------- */
.timeline{ border-left:1px solid var(--border); padding-left:36px; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:44px; }
.timeline-item{ position:relative; }
.timeline-item::before{
  content:""; position:absolute; left:-42px; top:4px;
  width:11px; height:11px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--bg);
  border:2px solid var(--signal);
}
.timeline-item .when{ font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:12.5px; color:var(--signal); margin-bottom:6px; display:block; }
.timeline-item h4{ font-size:18px; margin-bottom:6px; }
.timeline-item p{ color:var(--text-dim); font-size:14.5px; }

/* ---------- CTA band ---------- */
.cta-band{
  border:1px solid var(--ink); border-radius:22px;
  padding:76px 48px; text-align:center; position:relative; overflow:hidden;
  background:var(--ink);
  box-shadow:0 40px 90px -30px rgba(10,10,10,.5);
}
.cta-band::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute; inset:0;
  background:var(--grain);
  opacity:.5; mix-blend-mode:overlay; pointer-events:none;
}
.cta-band::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute; inset:0;
  background:radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 80% at 15% 0%, rgba(232,180,0,.18), transparent 60%),
             radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 60% at 90% 100%, rgba(232,180,0,.10), transparent 60%);
  pointer-events:none;
}
.cta-band h2{
  font-size:clamp(26px,4vw,38px); margin-bottom:16px; position:relative;
  background:var(--gradient-brand); background-size:200% auto;
  -webkit-background-clip:text; background-clip:text; -webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;
  animation:gradientShift 8s ease infinite;
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){ .cta-band h2{ animation:none; } }
.cta-band p{ color:var(--on-ink-dim); margin-bottom:32px; position:relative; }
.cta-band .btn-primary{ background:var(--gradient-brand); color:var(--ink); box-shadow:0 14px 34px -14px var(--glow); }
.cta-band .btn-ghost{ color:var(--on-ink); border:1px solid rgba(245,241,230,.28); background:rgba(245,241,230,.06); }
.cta-band .btn-ghost:hover{ background:rgba(245,241,230,.12); color:#fff; box-shadow:none; }
@media (max-width:640px){ .cta-band{ padding:48px 24px; } }

/* ---------- footer ---------- */
.site-footer{ border-top:1px solid var(--border-soft); padding:56px 0 32px; position:relative; z-index:1; }
.footer-top{ display:flex; justify-content:space-between; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:32px; margin-bottom:40px; }
.footer-links{ display:flex; gap:48px; flex-wrap:wrap; }
.footer-col h5{ font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:12px; color:var(--text-faint); margin-bottom:14px; letter-spacing:.05em; text-transform:uppercase; }
.footer-col a{ display:block; color:var(--text-dim); font-size:14.5px; padding:5px 0; transition:color .25s; }
.footer-col a:hover{ color:var(--signal); }
.footer-bottom{ display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:center; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:16px; padding-top:24px; border-top:1px solid var(--border-soft); }
.footer-bottom p{ font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:12.5px; color:var(--text-faint); }

/* ---------- page hero (inner pages) ---------- */
.page-hero{ padding:160px 0 70px; }
@media (max-width:720px){ .page-hero{ padding:130px 0 40px; } }
.page-hero h1{ font-size:clamp(34px,5.5vw,52px); }
.page-hero p.lede{ margin-top:18px; color:var(--text-dim); font-size:17px; max-width:600px; }

/* ---------- breadcrumbs ---------- */
.breadcrumbs{ display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; align-items:center; gap:8px; font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:12.5px; color:var(--text-faint); margin-bottom:18px; }
.breadcrumbs a{ color:var(--text-faint); text-decoration:none; transition:color .2s; }
.breadcrumbs a:hover{ color:var(--signal); }
.breadcrumbs span[aria-current]{ color:var(--text-dim); }
.breadcrumbs-sep{ opacity:.5; }

/* ---------- reveal on scroll ---------- */
.reveal{ opacity:0; transform:translateY(32px) scale(.98); transition:opacity .8s var(--ease-spring), transform .8s var(--ease-spring); }
.reveal.in{ opacity:1; transform:none; }
.reveal-stagger > *{ opacity:0; transform:translateY(26px) scale(.98); transition:opacity .7s var(--ease-spring), transform .7s var(--ease-spring); }
.reveal-stagger.in > *{ opacity:1; transform:none; }
.reveal-stagger.in > *:nth-child(1){ transition-delay:.05s; }
.reveal-stagger.in > *:nth-child(2){ transition-delay:.12s; }
.reveal-stagger.in > *:nth-child(3){ transition-delay:.19s; }
.reveal-stagger.in > *:nth-child(4){ transition-delay:.26s; }
.reveal-stagger.in > *:nth-child(5){ transition-delay:.33s; }
.reveal-stagger.in > *:nth-child(6){ transition-delay:.40s; }

/* progress bar */
.scroll-progress{
  position:fixed; top:0; left:0; height:2px; width:0%;
  background:var(--signal); z-index:200; transition:width .1s linear;
}

/* back to top */
.to-top{
  position:fixed; right:24px; bottom:24px; z-index:90;
  width:46px; height:46px; border-radius:50%;
  background:var(--surface); border:1px solid var(--border);
  color:var(--signal); display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  opacity:0; pointer-events:none; transform:translateY(10px);
  transition:opacity .35s, transform .35s var(--ease-spring), border-color .3s, background .3s, color .3s, box-shadow .3s;
  cursor:pointer; box-shadow:0 8px 20px -10px rgba(20,21,31,.2);
}
.to-top.show{ opacity:1; pointer-events:auto; transform:none; }
.to-top:hover{ border-color:transparent; background:var(--gradient-brand); color:var(--ink); transform:scale(1.08); box-shadow:0 12px 26px -10px var(--glow); }

/* ---------- contact page ---------- */
.contact-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1.2fr; gap:56px; }
@media (max-width:860px){ .contact-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }
.contact-info .info-row{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:14px; padding:16px 0; border-bottom:1px solid var(--border-soft); }
.contact-info .info-row .icon{ width:38px; height:38px; border-radius:8px; background:var(--surface); border:1px solid var(--border); display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; color:var(--signal); flex:none; }
.contact-info .info-row a, .contact-info .info-row span{ font-size:14.5px; color:var(--text-dim); }
.contact-info .info-row a:hover{ color:var(--signal); }

.form-card{ background:var(--surface); border:1px solid var(--border); border-radius:14px; padding:36px; }
.field{ margin-bottom:22px; }
.field label{ display:block; font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:12.5px; color:var(--text-faint); margin-bottom:8px; }
.field input, .field textarea{
  width:100%; background:var(--bg-alt); border:1px solid var(--border); border-radius:8px;
  padding:13px 14px; color:var(--text); font-family:var(--font-body); font-size:14.5px;
  transition:border-color .25s, background .25s;
}
.field input:focus, .field textarea:focus{ border-color:var(--signal); background:var(--surface); box-shadow:0 0 0 4px rgba(232,180,0,.18); }
.field textarea{ min-height:130px; resize:vertical; }
.form-note{ font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:12px; color:var(--text-faint); margin-top:14px; }
.form-success{ display:none; align-items:center; gap:10px; font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:13.5px; color:var(--signal); margin-top:16px; }
.form-success.show{ display:flex; }

/* services detail sections */
.service-detail{ border-top:1px solid var(--border-soft); padding:56px 0; scroll-margin-top:100px; }
.service-detail-inner{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:.5fr 1fr; gap:48px; }
@media (max-width:800px){ .service-detail-inner{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }
.service-detail h3{ font-size:26px; margin-bottom:6px; }
.service-num{ font-family:var(--font-mono); color:var(--text-faint); font-size:13px; }
.service-detail p{ color:var(--text-dim); font-size:15px; margin-bottom:14px; }
.service-detail ul{ margin-top:18px; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:10px; }
.service-detail li{ font-size:14.5px; color:var(--text-dim); display:flex; gap:10px; }
.service-detail li::before{ content:"▸"; color:var(--signal); }

/* ==========================================================================
   Kamran Akhtar theme additions — blog, FAQ, case studies, reviews,
   chatbot widget, audit tool, sticky WhatsApp button
   ========================================================================== */

/* ---------- generic content typography (blog posts, WP editor output) ---------- */
.entry-content, .wp-block-post-content{ color:var(--text-dim); font-size:16px; line-height:1.85; }
.entry-content h2{ color:var(--text); font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:28px; margin:44px 0 16px; }
.entry-content h3{ color:var(--text); font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:21px; margin:34px 0 12px; }
.entry-content p{ margin:0 0 18px; }
.entry-content a{ color:var(--signal); text-decoration:underline; text-underline-offset:3px; }
.entry-content ul, .entry-content ol{ margin:0 0 18px; padding-left:22px; }
.entry-content li{ margin-bottom:8px; }
.entry-content img{ max-width:100%; border-radius:var(--radius); border:1px solid var(--border); margin:8px 0 24px; }
.entry-content blockquote{ border-left:2px solid var(--signal); margin:24px 0; padding:4px 0 4px 20px; color:var(--text); font-style:italic; }
.entry-content code{ font-family:var(--font-mono); background:var(--surface-2); border:1px solid var(--border); padding:2px 6px; border-radius:4px; font-size:14px; color:var(--flag); }
.entry-content pre{ background:var(--surface-2); border:1px solid var(--border); border-radius:var(--radius); padding:16px; overflow:auto; }
.entry-content pre code{ border:0; padding:0; background:none; }
.entry-content table{ width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; margin:0 0 24px; }
.entry-content th, .entry-content td{ border:1px solid var(--border); padding:10px 12px; text-align:left; }

/* ---------- blog listing ---------- */
.post-list{ display:grid; gap:26px; }
.post-card{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:220px 1fr; gap:24px; padding:22px; background:var(--surface); border:1px solid var(--border); border-radius:var(--radius); transition:border-color .3s var(--ease), transform .35s var(--ease-spring), box-shadow .35s var(--ease); }
.post-card:hover{ border-color:transparent; transform:translateY(-4px); box-shadow:0 22px 44px -26px rgba(20,21,31,.25), 0 0 24px -14px var(--glow); }
.post-thumb{ width:100%; aspect-ratio:4/3; border-radius:8px; overflow:hidden; background:var(--surface-2); border:1px solid var(--border-soft); display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; color:var(--text-faint); font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:12px; }
.post-thumb img{ width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; display:block; }
.post-meta{ font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:12px; color:var(--text-faint); text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.06em; margin-bottom:10px; }
.post-meta a{ color:var(--text-faint); }
.post-card h2, .post-card h3{ font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:22px; margin:0 0 10px; }
.post-card h2 a, .post-card h3 a{ color:var(--text); text-decoration:none; }
.post-card h2 a:hover, .post-card h3 a:hover{ color:var(--signal); }
.post-card p{ color:var(--text-dim); font-size:14.5px; margin:0 0 14px; }
@media (max-width:680px){ .post-card{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }

.single-hero{ padding:56px 0 20px; }
.single-hero .post-meta{ margin-bottom:16px; }
.single-featured{ width:100%; border-radius:var(--radius); border:1px solid var(--border); margin-bottom:8px; }
.author-box{ display:flex; gap:16px; align-items:center; padding:20px; border:1px solid var(--border); border-radius:var(--radius); background:var(--surface); margin-top:48px; }
.author-box img{ border-radius:50%; width:56px; height:56px; }
.author-box h5{ margin:0 0 4px; font-family:var(--font-display); color:var(--text); }
.author-box p{ margin:0; color:var(--text-dim); font-size:14px; }

.pagination{ display:flex; gap:10px; justify-content:center; margin-top:40px; }
.pagination a, .pagination span{ padding:8px 14px; border:1px solid var(--border); border-radius:8px; color:var(--text-dim); font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:13px; text-decoration:none; }
.pagination .current{ color:var(--ink); background:var(--gradient-brand); border-color:transparent; box-shadow:0 6px 18px -8px var(--glow); }
.pagination a:hover{ border-color:var(--signal-dim); color:var(--text); }

/* ---------- FAQ ---------- */
.faq-list{ max-width:780px; margin:0 auto; }
.faq-item{ border-bottom:1px solid var(--border-soft); }
.faq-question{ width:100%; text-align:left; background:none; border:0; padding:22px 4px; display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:center; gap:16px; cursor:pointer; color:var(--text); font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:16px; font-weight:600; }
.faq-question .plus{ font-family:var(--font-mono); color:var(--signal); font-size:18px; flex-shrink:0; transition:transform .25s var(--ease); }
.faq-item.open .faq-question .plus{ transform:rotate(45deg); }
.faq-answer{ max-height:0; overflow:hidden; transition:max-height .3s var(--ease); }
.faq-answer-inner{ padding:0 4px 22px; color:var(--text-dim); font-size:15px; line-height:1.75; }
.faq-item.open .faq-answer{ max-height:600px; }

/* ---------- case studies ---------- */
.case-meta-row{ display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:10px; margin:18px 0 26px; }
.case-meta-row .chip{ font-size:12px; }
.metric-row{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(140px,1fr)); gap:16px; margin:30px 0; }
.metric-box{ background:var(--surface); border:1px solid var(--border); border-radius:var(--radius); padding:20px; text-align:center; transition:transform .35s var(--ease-spring), box-shadow .35s var(--ease); }
.metric-box:hover{ transform:translateY(-3px); box-shadow:0 16px 34px -20px var(--glow); }
.metric-box .metric-value{ font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:28px; font-weight:700; background:var(--gradient-brand); -webkit-background-clip:text; background-clip:text; -webkit-text-fill-color:transparent; }
.metric-box .metric-label{ font-size:12px; color:var(--text-faint); text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.06em; margin-top:6px; }
.case-external-link{ display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:8px; margin-top:18px; }

/* ---------- reviews / rating stars ---------- */
.rating-summary{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:12px; margin-bottom:8px; }
.rating-summary .stars{ color:var(--flag); letter-spacing:2px; }
.rating-summary .rating-num{ font-family:var(--font-mono); color:var(--text-dim); font-size:14px; }

/* ---------- sticky WhatsApp button ---------- */
.whatsapp-float{ position:fixed; right:22px; bottom:22px; width:56px; height:56px; border-radius:50%; background:#25D366; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; box-shadow:0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.35); z-index:900; transition:transform .2s var(--ease); text-decoration:none; }
.whatsapp-float:hover{ transform:scale(1.08); }
.whatsapp-float svg{ width:28px; height:28px; fill:#fff; }
@media (max-width:640px){ .whatsapp-float{ right:16px; bottom:16px; width:50px; height:50px; } }

/* ---------- AI chat widget ---------- */
.ka-chat-launcher{ position:fixed; right:22px; bottom:90px; width:56px; height:56px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--gradient-brand); border:0; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; cursor:pointer; box-shadow:0 10px 30px -8px var(--glow); z-index:900; transition:transform .3s var(--ease-spring), box-shadow .3s var(--ease); }
.ka-chat-launcher:hover{ transform:scale(1.1); box-shadow:0 14px 38px -8px var(--glow); }
.ka-chat-launcher svg{ width:26px; height:26px; fill:var(--ink); }
@media (max-width:640px){ .ka-chat-launcher{ right:16px; bottom:80px; width:50px; height:50px; } }

.ka-chat-window{ position:fixed; right:22px; bottom:158px; width:340px; max-width:calc(100vw - 32px); height:460px; max-height:calc(100vh - 200px); background:var(--surface); border:1px solid var(--border); border-radius:var(--radius); box-shadow:0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,.5); z-index:901; display:flex; flex-direction:column; overflow:hidden; opacity:0; transform:translateY(16px) scale(.98); pointer-events:none; transition:opacity .2s var(--ease), transform .2s var(--ease); }
.ka-chat-window.open{ opacity:1; transform:translateY(0) scale(1); pointer-events:auto; }
.ka-chat-head{ background:var(--surface-2); border-bottom:1px solid var(--border); padding:14px 16px; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; }
.ka-chat-head h4{ margin:0; font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:14px; color:var(--text); }
.ka-chat-head span{ font-size:11px; color:var(--signal); font-family:var(--font-mono); }
.ka-chat-close{ background:none; border:0; color:var(--text-faint); cursor:pointer; font-size:18px; line-height:1; }
.ka-chat-body{ flex:1; overflow-y:auto; padding:14px 16px; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:10px; }
.ka-msg{ max-width:85%; padding:10px 13px; border-radius:10px; font-size:13.5px; line-height:1.5; }
.ka-msg.bot{ align-self:flex-start; background:var(--surface-2); border:1px solid var(--border); color:var(--text-dim); }
.ka-msg.user{ align-self:flex-end; background:var(--signal-dim); color:#eafffb; }
.ka-msg a{ color:var(--signal); }
.ka-chat-suggestions{ display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:6px; padding:0 16px 10px; }
.ka-chat-suggestions button{ font-size:11.5px; font-family:var(--font-mono); background:var(--surface-2); border:1px solid var(--border); color:var(--text-dim); padding:6px 10px; border-radius:20px; cursor:pointer; }
.ka-chat-suggestions button:hover{ border-color:var(--signal-dim); color:var(--text); }
.ka-chat-form{ display:flex; gap:8px; padding:12px; border-top:1px solid var(--border); }
.ka-chat-form input{ flex:1; background:var(--bg-alt); border:1px solid var(--border); border-radius:8px; padding:10px 12px; color:var(--text); font-size:13px; font-family:var(--font-body); }
.ka-chat-form input:focus{ outline:0; border-color:var(--signal-dim); }
.ka-chat-form button{ background:var(--signal); border:0; border-radius:8px; width:38px; color:var(--bg); cursor:pointer; font-size:15px; }

/* ---------- instant website audit tool ---------- */
.audit-tool{ background:var(--surface); border:1px solid var(--border); border-radius:var(--radius); padding:32px; }
.audit-form{ display:flex; gap:10px; flex-wrap:wrap; }
.audit-form input{ flex:1; min-width:220px; background:var(--bg-alt); border:1px solid var(--border); border-radius:8px; padding:13px 14px; color:var(--text); font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:14px; }
.audit-form input:focus{ outline:0; border-color:var(--signal); box-shadow:0 0 0 4px rgba(232,180,0,.18); }
.audit-result{ margin-top:26px; display:none; }
.audit-result.show{ display:block; }
.audit-score-ring{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:20px; margin-bottom:22px; }
.audit-score-num{ font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:42px; font-weight:700; background:var(--gradient-brand); -webkit-background-clip:text; background-clip:text; -webkit-text-fill-color:transparent; }
.audit-score-label{ color:var(--text-dim); font-size:14px; }
.audit-checks{ display:grid; gap:10px; }
.audit-check{ display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:10px; padding:12px 14px; background:var(--surface-2); border:1px solid var(--border-soft); border-radius:8px; font-size:14px; }
.audit-check .ic{ font-family:var(--font-mono); font-weight:700; flex-shrink:0; }
.audit-check.pass .ic{ color:var(--signal); }
.audit-check.fail .ic{ color:var(--danger); }
.audit-check .txt b{ color:var(--text); }
.audit-check .txt span{ display:block; color:var(--text-faint); font-size:12.5px; margin-top:2px; }
.audit-loading{ display:none; align-items:center; gap:10px; color:var(--text-dim); font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:13px; margin-top:16px; }
.audit-loading.show{ display:flex; }
.audit-error{ display:none; color:var(--danger); margin-top:16px; font-size:14px; }
.audit-error.show{ display:block; }
.audit-cta{ margin-top:26px; padding-top:22px; border-top:1px solid var(--border-soft); }

/* ---------- misc ---------- */
.section-narrow{ max-width:760px; margin:0 auto; }
.skip-link{ position:absolute; left:-9999px; top:0; background:var(--signal); color:var(--bg); padding:12px 18px; z-index:9999; }
.skip-link:focus{ left:16px; top:16px; }
.widget{ margin-bottom:30px; }
.widget h4{ font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:14px; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.06em; color:var(--text-faint); margin-bottom:14px; }
.sidebar ul{ list-style:none; margin:0; padding:0; }
.sidebar li{ margin-bottom:10px; }
.sidebar a{ color:var(--text-dim); text-decoration:none; font-size:14px; }
.sidebar a:hover{ color:var(--signal); }
header .last-item {
    display: none !important;
}
.mobile-nav.open a.btn.btn-primary {
    color: white !important;
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    height: 80px;
}
.single section.section-tight{
padding-top:10px !important;
}
.section-tight.single-hero{
padding-top:150px !important;
}