    /* ============================================================
       CSS CUSTOM PROPERTIES — STUDIO NITYA BRAND
    ============================================================ */
    :root {
      --bg:           hsl(0, 0%, 99%);
      --fg:           hsl(220, 30%, 12%);
      --card:         hsl(0, 0%, 100%);
      --primary:     #0c253f;
      --footer:   #000000e8;
      --primary-fg:   hsl(0, 0%, 98%);
      --secondary:    hsl(220, 15%, 96%);
      --muted-fg:     hsl(220, 15%, 45%);
      --border:       hsl(220, 15%, 88%);
      --radius:       0.5rem;
      --font-sans:    'Inter', sans-serif;
      --font-display: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
      color: #ac0708;
       --border:       hsl(220, 15%, 88%);

      --font-serif:    'Cormorant Garamond', Georgia, serif;
    }

    /* ============================================================
       RESET & BASE
    ============================================================ */
    *, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
    html { scroll-behavior: smooth; font-size: 16px; }
    body {
      font-family: var(--font-sans);
      background: var(--bg);
      color: var(--fg);
      -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
      line-height: 1.6;
    }
    img { display: block; max-width: 100%; }
    a   { text-decoration: none; color: inherit; }
    h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: -0.02em;
      line-height: 1.15;
    }

    /* ============================================================
       SCROLL-REVEAL
    ============================================================ */
    .reveal {
      opacity: 0;
      transform: translateY(32px);
      transition: opacity 0.7s ease, transform 0.7s ease;
    }
    .reveal.visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }

    .reveal-left {
      opacity: 0;
      transform: translateX(-48px);
      transition: opacity 0.8s ease, transform 0.8s ease;
    }
    .reveal-left.visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }

    .reveal-right {
      opacity: 0;
      transform: translateX(48px);
      transition: opacity 0.8s ease, transform 0.8s ease;
    }
    .reveal-right.visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }

    /* staggered children */
    .stagger > *:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 0ms; }
    .stagger > *:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 80ms; }
    .stagger > *:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 160ms; }
    .stagger > *:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 240ms; }
    .stagger > *:nth-child(5) { transition-delay: 320ms; }
    .stagger > *:nth-child(6) { transition-delay: 400ms; }

    /* ============================================================
       LAYOUT HELPERS
    ============================================================ */
    .container {
      max-width: 1200px;
      margin-inline: auto;
      padding-inline: clamp(1rem, 4vw, 2rem);
    }
    section { overflow-x: hidden; }

    /* ============================================================
       NAVBAR
    ============================================================ */
    #navbar {
      position: fixed;
      top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
      z-index: 100;
      transition: background 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease, padding 0.3s ease;
      padding: 1.5rem 0;
    }
    #navbar.scrolled {
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.93);
      backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
      -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
      box-shadow: 0 1px 0 var(--border);
      padding: 1rem 0;
    }
    .nav-inner {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: space-between;
    }
    .nav-brand {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 0.75rem;
      z-index: 110;
    }
    .nav-brand img {
      height:80px;
      width: auto;
      object-fit: contain;
      border-radius: 100px;
    }
    .nav-brand span {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: .04em;
    color: white;
    transition: color var(--transition);
    }
    #navbar.scrolled .nav-brand span { color: var(--primary); }

    .nav-links {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 2rem;
      list-style: none;
    }
    .nav-links a {
      font-size: 0.78rem;
      font-weight: 500;
      letter-spacing: 0.12em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: white;
      opacity: 0.9;
      transition: opacity 0.2s;
    }
    .nav-links a:hover { opacity: 0.55; }
    #navbar.scrolled .nav-links a { color: var(--fg); }

    .nav-links a.nav-cta {
      padding: 0.6rem 1.2rem;
      font-size: 0.78rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: 0.1em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      border-radius: var(--radius);
      background: white;
      color: var(--primary);
      transition: background 0.2s, color 0.2s;
    }
    .nav-cta:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.85); }
    #navbar.scrolled a.nav-cta { background: var(--primary); color: white; }
    #navbar.scrolled .nav-cta:hover { background: hsl(218,55%,16%); }

    /* Hamburger */
    .nav-hamburger {
      display: none;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 5px;
      cursor: pointer;
      z-index: 110;
      background: none;
      border: none;
      padding: 6px;
    }
    .nav-hamburger span {
      display: block;
      width: 24px;
      height: 2px;
      background: white;
      border-radius: 2px;
      transition: background 0.3s, transform 0.3s, opacity 0.3s;
    }
    #navbar.scrolled .nav-hamburger span { background: var(--primary); }
    .nav-hamburger.open span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); }
    .nav-hamburger.open span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
    .nav-hamburger.open span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); }

    /* Mobile Menu Overlay */
    .mobile-menu {
      display: none;
      position: fixed;
      inset: 0;
      z-index: 105;
      background: var(--primary);
      flex-direction: column;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      gap: 2.5rem;
      opacity: 0;
      transition: opacity 0.25s ease;
    }
    .mobile-menu.open { opacity: 1; }
    .mobile-menu a {
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-size: 1.75rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: 0.15em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: white;
      transition: opacity 0.2s;
    }
    .mobile-menu a:hover { opacity: 0.6; }

    /* ============================================================
       HERO
    ============================================================ */
    #hero {
      position: relative;
      min-height: 100dvh;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      overflow: hidden;
    }
    .hero-bg {
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
    }
    .hero-bg img {
      width: 100%;
      height: 100%;
      object-fit: cover;
    }
    .hero-overlay {
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      background: linear-gradient(
        to bottom,
  color-mix(in srgb, var(--primary), transparent 30%) 0%,   /* 0.82 opacity */
  color-mix(in srgb, var(--primary), transparent 60%) 48%,  /* 0.50 opacity */
  color-mix(in srgb, var(--primary), transparent 30%) 100%  /* 0.90 opacity */
      );
    }
    .hero-content {
      position: relative;
      z-index: 2;
      text-align: center;
      padding-inline: 1.5rem;
      margin-top: 80px;
      max-width: 960px;
    }
    .hero-label {
      display: block;
      font-size: 0.78rem;
      font-weight: 500;
      letter-spacing: 0.32em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,0.78);
      margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
      animation: fadeUp 0.8s ease 0.2s both;
    }
    .hero-title {
      /* font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 7vw, 5.5rem);
      font-weight: 800;
      color: white;
      margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
      animation: fadeUp 0.8s ease 0.4s both; */

    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    color: white;
    font-size: clamp(3rem, 9vw, 7rem);
    font-weight: 400;
    line-height: 1.05;
    margin-bottom: 1.7rem;

    }



.hero-title em {
    font-style: italic;
    font-weight: 300;
}
    .hero-sub {
      font-size: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.2rem);
      font-weight: 300;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,0.88);
      max-width: 580px;
      margin: 0 auto 2.5rem;
      animation: fadeUp 0.8s ease 0.6s both;
    }
    .hero-cta {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 0.5rem;
      padding: 1rem 2.25rem;
      font-size: 0.8rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: 0.12em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      background: white;
      color: var(--primary);
      border-radius: var(--radius);
      box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.28);
      transition: background 0.2s, transform 0.2s;
      animation: fadeUp 0.8s ease 0.8s both;
    }
    .hero-cta:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.88); transform: scale(1.04); }

    .scroll-indicator {
      position: absolute;
      bottom: 2rem;
      left: 50%;
      transform: translateX(-50%);
      z-index: 2;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 0.35rem;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
      transition: color 0.2s;
      animation: fadeIn 1s ease 1.2s both;
    }
    .scroll-indicator:hover { color: white; }
    .scroll-indicator span {
      font-size: 0.65rem;
      letter-spacing: 0.16em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      font-weight: 500;
    }
    .scroll-indicator svg { animation: bounce 1.9s ease infinite; }

    /* ============================================================
       SECTION HELPERS
    ============================================================ */
    .section-label {
      display: block;
      font-size: 0.72rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      letter-spacing: 0.22em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--muted-fg);
      margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
    }
    .section-title { font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 3.2rem); color: var(--fg); }
    .section-header { text-align: center; max-width: 700px; margin: 0 auto 4rem; }
    .section-header-split {
      display: flex;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
      align-items: flex-end;
      justify-content: space-between;
      gap: 1.5rem;
      margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
    }

    /* ============================================================
       SERVICES
    ============================================================ */
    #services {
      background: var(--secondary);
      padding: clamp(4rem, 8vw, 8rem) 0;
    }
    .services-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
      gap: 1.75rem;
    }
    .service-card {
      background: var(--card);
      border: 1px solid var(--border);
      border-radius: calc(var(--radius) * 2);
      padding: 2.5rem;
      transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
    }
    .service-card:hover {
      transform: translateY(-5px);
      box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.09);
    }
    .service-icon {
      width: 3.25rem;
      height: 3.25rem;
      background: hsla(218,55%,20%,0.06);
      border-radius: var(--radius);
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
      color: var(--primary);
      transition: background 0.3s, color 0.3s;
    }
    .service-card:hover .service-icon { background: var(--primary); color: white; }
    .service-icon svg { width: 1.6rem; height: 1.6rem; stroke-width: 1.5; }
    .service-card h4 { font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 0.7rem; color: var(--fg); }
    .service-card p  { font-size: 0.92rem; color: var(--muted-fg); line-height: 1.75; }

    /* ============================================================
       ABOUT
    ============================================================ */
    #about { background: var(--bg); padding: clamp(4rem, 8vw, 8rem) 0; }
    .about-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
      gap: clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 6rem);
      align-items: center;
    }
    .about-img-wrap {
      position: relative;
      border-radius: calc(var(--radius) * 3);
      overflow: hidden;
      aspect-ratio: 4/5;
    }
    .about-img-wrap img {
      width: 100%;
      height: 100%;
      object-fit: cover;
      transition: transform 0.7s ease;
    }
    .about-img-wrap:hover img { transform: scale(1.05); }
    .about-label {
      display: block;
      font-size: 0.72rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      letter-spacing: 0.22em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--primary);
      margin-bottom: 1rem;
    }
    .about-title { font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 3.5vw, 3rem); color: var(--fg); margin-bottom: 1.75rem; }
    .about-body { color: var(--muted-fg); font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 300; line-height: 1.85; }
    .about-body p + p { margin-top: 1.25rem; }
    .about-quote {
      font-style: italic;
      font-weight: 500;
      color: var(--fg) !important;
      border-left: 3px solid var(--primary);
      padding-left: 1.25rem;
      margin-top: 1.25rem;
    }
    .about-stats {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
      gap: 1.5rem;
      margin-top: 2.5rem;
      padding-top: 2.5rem;
      border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
    }
    .stat-num {
      display: block;
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-size: 2rem;
      font-weight: 800;
      color: var(--primary);
      line-height: 1;
      margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
    }
    .stat-label {
      font-size: 0.68rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      letter-spacing: 0.15em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--muted-fg);
    }

    /* ============================================================
       PORTFOLIO
    ============================================================ */
    #portfolio { background: var(--card); padding: clamp(4rem, 8vw, 8rem) 0; }
    .portfolio-link-out {
      font-size: 0.78rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      letter-spacing: 0.1em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--primary);
      transition: opacity 0.2s;
    }
    .portfolio-link-out:hover { opacity: 0.6; }
    .portfolio-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
      gap: 1.5rem;
    }
    .portfolio-card {
      position: relative;
      border-radius: calc(var(--radius) * 2);
      overflow: hidden;
      height: 420px;
      cursor: pointer;
    }
    .portfolio-card img {
      width: 100%;
      height: 100%;
      object-fit: cover;
      transition: transform 0.7s ease;
    }
    .portfolio-card:hover img { transform: scale(1.1); }
    .portfolio-overlay {
      
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      background: linear-gradient(to top,
        var(--primary) 0%,
        hsla(218,55%,15%,0.18) 55%,
        transparent 100%
        
      );
      opacity: 0;
      transition: opacity 0.35s ease;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      justify-content: flex-end;
      padding: 2rem;
    }
    .portfolio-card:hover .portfolio-overlay { opacity: 1; }
    .portfolio-cat {
      font-size: 0.68rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      letter-spacing: 0.18em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,0.72);
      margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
      transform: translateY(12px);
      transition: transform 0.35s ease;
    }
    .portfolio-title {
      font-size: 1.4rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: white;
      transform: translateY(12px);
      transition: transform 0.35s ease 0.05s;
    }
    .portfolio-card:hover .portfolio-cat,
    .portfolio-card:hover .portfolio-title { transform: translateY(0); }

    /* ============================================================
       CONTACT
    ============================================================ */
    #contact {
      background: var(--primary);
      color: var(--primary-fg);
      padding: clamp(4rem, 8vw, 8rem) 0;
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
    }
    .contact-glow {
      position: absolute;
      top: -40%; right: -10%;
      width: 700px; height: 700px;
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
      border-radius: 50%;
      filter: blur(80px);
      pointer-events: none;
    }
    .contact-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
      gap: clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 6rem);
      position: relative;
      z-index: 1;
    }
    .contact-sub-label {
      font-size: 0.72rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      letter-spacing: 0.22em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,0.52);
      margin-bottom: 1rem;
      display: block;
    }
    .contact-title { font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3.5vw, 3rem); color: white; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }
    .contact-intro { font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 300; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8); max-width: 400px; margin-bottom: 3rem; }

    .contact-info-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 2rem; margin-bottom: 3rem; }
    .contact-info-item { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 1rem; }
    .ci-icon {
      width: 2.75rem; height: 2.75rem;
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
      border-radius: 50%;
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      flex-shrink: 0; color: white;
    }
    .ci-icon svg { width: 1.1rem; height: 1.1rem; stroke-width: 1.75; }
    .ci-label {
      font-size: 0.68rem; font-weight: 600;
      letter-spacing: 0.15em; text-transform: uppercase;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,0.52); margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
    }
    .ci-value { font-size: 1rem; color: white; line-height: 1.55; }

    .whatsapp-btn {
      display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.6rem;
      padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
      background: #25D366; color: white;
      border-radius: var(--radius);
      font-size: 0.875rem; font-weight: 600;
      transition: background 0.2s;
    }
    .whatsapp-btn:hover { background: #1ebd5a; }
    .whatsapp-btn svg { width: 1.1rem; height: 1.1rem; }

    /* Form */
    .contact-right { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 2rem; }
    .contact-form-card {
      background: white; color: var(--fg);
      border-radius: calc(var(--radius) * 3);
      padding: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
      box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.22);
    }
    .contact-form-card h4 { font-size: 1.4rem; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 1.75rem; color: var(--fg); }
    .form-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 1.25rem; }
    .form-group { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.4rem; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }
    .form-group:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
    .form-group label { font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 500; color: var(--fg); }
    .form-group input,
    .form-group textarea {
      width: 100%; padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
      border-radius: var(--radius); border: none;
      background: var(--secondary); color: var(--fg);
      font-size: 0.95rem; font-family: var(--font-sans);
      outline: none; transition: box-shadow 0.2s;
    }
    .form-group input:focus,
    .form-group textarea:focus { box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px var(--primary); }
    .form-group textarea { resize: none; }
    .form-err { font-size: 0.74rem; color: hsl(0,84%,55%); display: none; margin-top: 2px; }
    .form-group.invalid .form-err { display: block; }
    .form-submit {
      width: 100%; padding: 1rem;
      background: var(--primary); color: white;
      border: none; border-radius: var(--radius);
      font-size: 0.875rem; font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: 0.05em; cursor: pointer;
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      transition: background 0.2s, transform 0.15s;
    }
    .form-submit:hover { background: hsl(218,55%,16%); transform: translateY(-1px); }
    .form-submit:active { transform: translateY(0); }
    .form-submit:disabled { opacity: 0.6; cursor: not-allowed; transform: none; }

    /* Map */
    .map-wrap { border-radius: calc(var(--radius) * 3); overflow: hidden; height: 240px; }
    .map-wrap iframe { width: 100%; height: 100%; border: 0; display: block; }

    /* ============================================================
       FOOTER
    ============================================================ */
    #footer {
      background: var(--footer);
      color: rgba(255,255,255,0.52);
      padding: 3rem 0 1.5rem;
      border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
    }
    .footer-top {
      display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap;
      align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
      gap: 1.5rem; padding-bottom: 2rem;
    }
    .footer-brand { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.75rem; }
    .footer-brand img { height: 55px; border-radius: 100px; }
    .footer-brand span {
      font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 700;
      font-size: 1.05rem; letter-spacing: 0.12em;
      text-transform: uppercase; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
    }
    .footer-nav { display: flex; gap: 2rem; }
    .footer-nav a { font-size: 0.875rem; transition: color 0.2s; }
    .footer-nav a:hover { color: white; }
    .footer-socials { display: flex; gap: 0.75rem; }
    .footer-socials a {
      width: 2.25rem; height: 2.25rem; border-radius: 50%;
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
      transition: background 0.2s, color 0.2s;
    }
    .footer-socials a:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12); color: white; }
    .footer-socials svg { width: 1rem; height: 1rem; stroke-width: 1.75; }
    .footer-bottom {
      display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap;
      justify-content: space-between; gap: 0.5rem;
      padding-top: 1.5rem;
      border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
      font-size: 0.78rem;
    }

    /* ============================================================
       TOAST
    ============================================================ */
    #toast {
      position: fixed; bottom: 2rem; right: 2rem; z-index: 999;
      background: white; color: var(--fg);
      border-radius: var(--radius);
      box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.14);
      padding: 1rem 1.5rem; max-width: 320px;
      border-left: 4px solid var(--primary);
      transform: translateY(20px); opacity: 0;
      transition: opacity 0.3s, transform 0.3s;
      pointer-events: none;
    }
    #toast.show { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
    #toast strong { display: block; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 0.2rem; }
    #toast span   { font-size: 0.875rem; color: var(--muted-fg); }

    /* ============================================================
       KEYFRAMES
    ============================================================ */
    @keyframes fadeUp {
      from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(24px); }
      to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
    }
    @keyframes fadeIn {
      from { opacity: 0; }
      to   { opacity: 1; }
    }
    @keyframes bounce {
      0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
      50%       { transform: translateY(7px); }
    }

    /* ============================================================
       RESPONSIVE
    ============================================================ */
    @media (max-width: 1024px) {
      .services-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
      .about-grid    { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
      .about-img-wrap { aspect-ratio: 16/9; max-height: 460px; }
      .contact-grid  { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    }
    @media (max-width: 768px) {
      .nav-links, .nav-cta { display: none; }
      .nav-hamburger        { display: flex; }
      .services-grid        { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
      .portfolio-grid       { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
      .form-row             { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
      .section-header-split { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
      .portfolio-card       { height: 320px; }
      .footer-top           { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
    }