:root {
            --bg-color: #050507;
            --bg-accent: #0f1016;
            --text-main: #ffffff;
            --text-secondary: #a0a0b0;
            --primary-gradient: linear-gradient(135deg, #7F00FF 0%, #00D4FF 100%);
            --glass-bg: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
            --glass-border: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
            --glass-shadow: 0 8px 32px 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.37);
            --neon-glow: 0 0 15px rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.3);
            --font-main: 'Inter', sans-serif;
            --font-display: 'Space Grotesk', sans-serif;
        }

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

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



       /* --- BACKGROUND ANIMATION CANVAS (DIGITAL STREAM) --- */
#bg-canvas {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    z-index: -1;
    opacity: 0.5; /* Low opacity so text is readable */
    pointer-events: none; /* Allows clicking through the canvas */
}

        /* --- TYPOGRAPHY --- */
        h1, h2, h3, h4 {
            font-family: var(--font-display);
            color: var(--text-main);
        }

        .gradient-text {
            background: var(--primary-gradient);
            -webkit-background-clip: text;
            -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
            background-clip: text;
            display: inline-block;
        }

        .section-title {
            font-size: 2.5rem;
            text-align: center;
            margin-bottom: 3rem;
            position: relative;
            letter-spacing: -0.5px;
        }

        .section-title::after {
            content: '';
            display: block;
            width: 60px;
            height: 4px;
            background: var(--primary-gradient);
            margin: 10px auto 0;
            border-radius: 2px;
            box-shadow: var(--neon-glow);
        }

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

        section {
            padding: 100px 0;
        }

        /* --- GLASSMORPHISM CARD --- */
        .glass-card {
            background: var(--glass-bg);
            backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
            -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
            border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
            border-radius: 16px;
            box-shadow: var(--glass-shadow);
            transition: transform 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
        }

        .glass-card:hover {
            transform: translateY(-5px);
            border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
            box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), var(--neon-glow);
        }

        /* --- NAVIGATION --- */
        header {
            position: fixed;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            width: 100%;
            z-index: 1000;
            padding: 20px 0;
            transition: padding 0.3s ease;
        }

        header.scrolled {
            padding: 15px 0;
            background: rgba(5, 5, 7, 0.8);
            backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
            border-bottom: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
        }

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

        .logo {
            font-size: 1.5rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            font-family: var(--font-display);
            text-decoration: none;
            color: var(--text-main);
        }

        .nav-links {
            display: flex;
            list-style: none;
            gap: 30px;
        }

        .nav-links a {
            text-decoration: none;
            color: var(--text-secondary);
            font-size: 0.95rem;
            font-weight: 500;
            transition: color 0.3s ease;
            position: relative;
        }

        .nav-links a:hover, .nav-links a.active {
            color: var(--text-main);
        }

        .nav-links a::after {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            width: 0;
            height: 2px;
            bottom: -5px;
            left: 0;
            background: var(--primary-gradient);
            transition: width 0.3s ease;
        }

        .nav-links a:hover::after {
            width: 100%;
        }

        .menu-toggle {
            display: none;
            font-size: 1.5rem;
            color: var(--text-main);
            cursor: pointer;
        }

/* --- Aman Verma  --- */

/* --- CERTIFICATION LINKS STYLES --- */
.cert-link {
    text-decoration: none; /* Removes underline */
    color: inherit; /* Keeps text colors (white/gray) */
    display: flex; /* Keeps the flex layout of the card */
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    height: 100%; /* Ensures the whole card height is clickable */
}

/* Hover effect specifically for the link card */
.cert-link:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px); /* Lifts the card up */
    border-color: rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.5); /* Adds a cyan border glow */
    box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.2); /* Cyan shadow */
}

/* Changes the title color on hover */
.cert-link:hover .cert-title {
    color: #00d4ff;
}



        /* --- HERO SECTION --- */
        #hero {
            min-height: 100vh;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            position: relative;
            padding-top: 80px;
            overflow: hidden;
        }

        .hero-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
            gap: 50px;
            align-items: center;
            width: 100%;
        }

        .hero-text-content {
            z-index: 2;
        }

        .hero-badge {
            display: inline-block;
            padding: 8px 16px;
            background: rgba(127, 0, 255, 0.1);
            border: 1px solid rgba(127, 0, 255, 0.3);
            border-radius: 50px;
            font-size: 0.85rem;
            color: #dcbfff;
            margin-bottom: 20px;
            box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(127, 0, 255, 0.1);
            animation: fadeInLeft 1s ease-out;
        }

        .hero-title {
            font-size: 3.5rem;
            line-height: 1.1;
            margin-bottom: 20px;
            animation: fadeInLeft 1s ease-out 0.2s backwards;
        }

        .hero-subtitle {
            font-size: 1.5rem;
            color: var(--text-secondary);
            margin-bottom: 40px;
            min-height: 1.6em;
            animation: fadeInLeft 1s ease-out 0.4s backwards;
        }

        .hero-buttons {
            display: flex;
            gap: 20px;
            animation: fadeInLeft 1s ease-out 0.6s backwards;
        }
        /* --- Aman Verma  --- */
         /* --- HERO IMAGE CONTAINER (ROUNDED CORNERS) --- */
.hero-image-container {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 30px; /* Increased this value to make corners more circular */
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
    
    /* Keeps the container static size */
    max-width: 400px; 
    max-height: 500px;
    width: 100%;
    margin: 0 auto;
    
    animation: fadeInRight 1s ease-out 0.4s backwards;
}

.hero-image-container img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    display: block;
    object-fit: cover; /* Ensures image covers the area without distortion */
    transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.hero-image-container:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.02);
}

        /* --- HERO SOCIAL LINKS (NEW ADDITION) --- */
        .hero-social-links {
            display: flex;
            gap: 15px;
            margin-top: 25px;
            align-items: center;
            animation: fadeInLeft 1s ease-out 0.8s backwards;
        }

        /* --- BUTTONS --- */
        .btn {
            padding: 14px 32px;
            border-radius: 8px;
            font-weight: 600;
            text-decoration: none;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
            cursor: pointer;
            font-size: 1rem;
            border: none;
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
        }

        .btn-primary {
            background: var(--primary-gradient);
            color: white;
            box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(127, 0, 255, 0.4);
        }

        .btn-primary:hover {
            box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(127, 0, 255, 0.6);
            transform: translateY(-2px);
        }

        .btn-outline {
            background: transparent;
            border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
            color: var(--text-main);
            backdrop-filter: blur(5px);
        }

        .btn-outline:hover {
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
            border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
        }

        /* --- ABOUT SECTION --- */
        #about {
            position: relative;
        }
        
        .about-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
            gap: 50px;
            align-items: center;
        }

        .about-image {
            position: relative;
            border-radius: 20px;
            overflow: hidden;
            box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
        }

        .about-image img {
            width: 100%;
            height: auto;
            display: block;
            transition: transform 0.5s ease;
        }

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

        .about-text h3 {
            font-size: 2rem;
            margin-bottom: 20px;
        }

        .about-text p {
            color: var(--text-secondary);
            margin-bottom: 20px;
        }

        .stats-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
            gap: 20px;
            margin-top: 30px;
        }

        .stat-item {
            text-align: center;
            padding: 20px;
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
            border-radius: 12px;
            border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
        }

        .stat-number {
            display: block;
            font-size: 1.8rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            color: var(--text-main);
        }

        .stat-label {
            font-size: 0.85rem;
            color: var(--text-secondary);
        }

        /* --- TIMELINE (Shared for Education & Experience) --- */
        .timeline {
            position: relative;
            max-width: 800px;
            margin: 0 auto;
        }

        .timeline::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            left: 20px;
            top: 0;
            bottom: 0;
            width: 2px;
            background: var(--glass-border);
        }

        .timeline-item {
            position: relative;
            padding-left: 60px;
            margin-bottom: 40px;
        }

        .timeline-dot {
            position: absolute;
            left: 11px;
            top: 0;
            width: 20px;
            height: 20px;
            background: var(--bg-color);
            border: 2px solid #00d4ff;
            border-radius: 50%;
            z-index: 2;
            box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.5);
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
        }
        
        /* Icons inside dots */
        .timeline-dot i {
            font-size: 10px;
            color: #00d4ff;
        }
        /* --- Aman Verma  --- */
        /* Specific border color for Experience section */
        #experience .timeline-dot {
            border-color: #7F00FF;
            box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(127, 0, 255, 0.5);
        }
        #experience .timeline-dot i {
            color: #7F00FF;
        }

        .timeline-content {
            padding: 30px;
        }

        .timeline-date {
            font-size: 0.9rem;
            color: #00d4ff;
            font-weight: 600;
            margin-bottom: 8px;
            display: block;
        }
        
        #experience .timeline-date {
            color: #dcbfff;
        }

        .timeline-title {
            font-size: 1.25rem;
            margin-bottom: 10px;
            color: white;
        }
        
        .timeline-company {
            font-size: 0.95rem;
            color: var(--text-secondary);
            margin-bottom: 15px;
            display: block;
            font-weight: 500;
        }

        .timeline-desc {
            color: var(--text-secondary);
            font-size: 0.95rem;
        }

        /* --- CERTIFICATION SECTION --- */

        /* --- COURSES / CERT ICON LOGO --- */
        .cert-icon {
            width: 60px;
            height: 60px;
            background: rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.12);
            border-radius: 50%;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            margin-bottom: 20px;
            border: 1px solid rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.25);
            box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.15);
        }
/* Certification Icon Styling (For Icons) */
.cert-icon i {
    font-size: 1.5rem; /* Size of the icon */
    color: #00d4ff; /* Cyan color matching the theme */
}
        /* Coursera Logo Image */
        .cert-logo {
            width:100%;
            height: 100%;
            border-radius: 50%;
            object-fit: cover;
            filter: brightness(1.1) contrast(1.1);
        }

        .certs-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
            gap: 30px;
        }

        .cert-card {
            padding: 30px;
            text-align: center;
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            align-items: center;
        }

        .cert-title {
            font-size: 1.2rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            margin-bottom: 5px;
        }

        .cert-issuer {
            color: #00d4ff;
            font-size: 0.9rem;
            margin-bottom: 15px;
        }

        .cert-date {
            font-size: 0.85rem;
            color: var(--text-secondary);
        }

        /* --- SKILLS SECTION --- */
        .skills-wrapper {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
            gap: 30px;
        }

        .skill-category h3 {
            font-size: 1.5rem;
            margin-bottom: 20px;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 10px;
        }

        .skill-tags {
            display: flex;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
            gap: 12px;
        }

        .skill-tag {
            padding: 10px 20px;
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
            border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
            border-radius: 50px;
            font-size: 0.9rem;
            color: var(--text-secondary);
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
            cursor: default;
        }

        .skill-tag:hover {
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
            color: white;
            border-color: rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.4);
            box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.1);
        }

        /* --- PROJECTS SECTION --- */
        .projects-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(350px, 1fr));
            gap: 30px;
        }

        .project-card {
            overflow: hidden;
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            height: 100%;
        }

        .project-img-wrapper {
            height: 200px;
            overflow: hidden;
            position: relative;
        }

        .project-img-wrapper img {
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            object-fit: fill;
            transition: transform 0.5s ease;
        }

        .project-card:hover .project-img-wrapper img {
            transform: scale(1.1);
        }

        .project-content {
            padding: 25px;
            flex-grow: 1;
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
        }

        .project-title {
            font-size: 1.4rem;
            margin-bottom: 10px;
        }

        .project-desc {
            font-size: 0.95rem;
            color: var(--text-secondary);
            margin-bottom: 20px;
            flex-grow: 1;
        }

        .project-tech {
            margin-bottom: 20px;
            display: flex;
            gap: 10px;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
        }

        .tech-span {
            font-size: 0.75rem;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: 1px;
            color: #00d4ff;
            font-weight: 600;
        }

        .project-links {
            display: flex;
            gap: 15px;
        }

        .project-link {
            color: var(--text-main);
            text-decoration: none;
            font-size: 1.1rem;
            transition: color 0.3s ease;
        }

        .project-link:hover {
            color: #00d4ff;
        }

        /* --- CONTACT SECTION --- */
        .contact-container {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.5fr;
            gap: 50px;
        }

        .contact-info {
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            gap: 30px;
        }

        .contact-item {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 20px;
        }

        .contact-icon {
            width: 50px;
            height: 50px;
            border-radius: 12px;
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            font-size: 1.2rem;
            color: #00d4ff;
            border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
        }

        .contact-text h4 {
            font-size: 1.1rem;
            margin-bottom: 5px;
        }

        .contact-text p {
            color: var(--text-secondary);
        }

        .contact-form {
            padding: 40px;
        }

        .form-group {
            margin-bottom: 20px;
        }

        .form-control {
            width: 100%;
            padding: 15px;
            background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
            border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
            border-radius: 8px;
            color: var(--text-main);
            font-family: var(--font-main);
            font-size: 1rem;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
        }

        .form-control:focus {
            outline: none;
            border-color: #00d4ff;
            background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
            box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.1);
        }

        textarea.form-control {
            resize: vertical;
            min-height: 120px;
        }

        /* --- FOOTER --- */
        footer {
            padding: 40px 0;
            border-top: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
            background: #020203;
        }

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

        .social-links {
            display: flex;
            gap: 20px;
        }
/* --- CONTACT EMAIL LINK --- */
.contact-text p a {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.contact-text p a:hover {
    color: #00d4ff; /* Changes to Neon Cyan on hover */
    text-decoration: underline;
}

        /* Global Social Button Styles (Used in Footer and Hero) */
        .social-btn {
            width: 40px;
            height: 40px;
            border-radius: 50%;
            border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            color: var(--text-secondary);
            text-decoration: none;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
        }

        .social-btn:hover {
            background: var(--primary-gradient);
            border-color: transparent;
            color: white;
            transform: translateY(-3px);
        }

        /* --- NOTIFICATIONS --- */
        #toast {
            visibility: hidden;
            min-width: 250px;
            background-color: rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.15);
            color: #fff;
            text-align: center;
            border-radius: 8px;
            padding: 16px;
            position: fixed;
            z-index: 1001;
            bottom: 30px;
            right: 30px;
            border: 1px solid rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.3);
            backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
            box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
            font-size: 0.9rem;
            transform: translateY(100%);
            transition: transform 0.3s ease, visibility 0.3s;
        }

        #toast.show {
            visibility: visible;
            transform: translateY(0);
        }

        /* --- RESPONSIVE --- */
        @media (max-width: 992px) {
            .hero-grid {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr;
                text-align: center;
                gap: 60px;
            }
            
            .hero-buttons {
                justify-content: center;
            }

            .hero-social-links {
                justify-content: center;
            }

            .contact-container {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr;
            }
        }

        @media (max-width: 768px) {
            .hero-title {
                font-size: 2.5rem;
            }

            .nav-links {
                display: none;
                position: absolute;
                top: 70px;
                left: 0;
                width: 100%;
                flex-direction: column;
                background: rgba(5, 5, 7, 0.95);
                backdrop-filter: blur(15px);
                padding: 20px;
                text-align: center;
                border-bottom: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
            }

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

            .menu-toggle {
                display: block;
            }

            .about-grid {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr;
            }
            
            .about-image {
                max-width: 400px;
                margin: 0 auto;
            }
        }

        /* Animations */
        @keyframes fadeInUp {
            from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(30px); }
            to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
        }
        @keyframes fadeInLeft {
            from { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(-30px); }
            to { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }
        }
        @keyframes fadeInRight {
            from { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(30px); }
            to { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }
        }