/* ============================================================================
   style.css — VISUAL DESIGN (dark gothic symphonic-rock theme)
   Mobile-first: every base rule below targets small screens by default.
   A single media query near the bottom adds refinements for wider screens.
   ============================================================================ */

/* ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
   0. RESET — removes inconsistent browser default spacing/sizing
   --------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
* {
  margin: 0; /* removes every element's default outer spacing so layout is fully controlled by our own rules */
  padding: 0; /* removes every element's default inner spacing for the same reason */
  box-sizing: border-box; /* makes width/height include padding+border, so sizing math stays predictable */
}

/* ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
   1. ROOT VARIABLES — the entire color/typography system in one place
   --------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
:root {
  --color-bg: #0a0a0c; /* the deep near-black background used across the whole site */
  --color-bg-alt: #131216; /* a slightly lighter black used for cards/panels to create subtle depth */
  --color-crimson: #b0173f; /* the deep crimson accent used for glows, borders, and highlights */
  --color-crimson-glow: rgba(176, 23, 63, 0.55); /* softened, semi-transparent crimson used in text/box shadows */
  --color-cyan: #00d9e6; /* the deep cyan accent used as the secondary glow color */
  --color-cyan-glow: rgba(0, 217, 230, 0.5); /* softened, semi-transparent cyan used in text/box shadows */
  --color-text-main: #f3f1ee; /* the primary off-white color used for body/heading text */
  --color-text-muted: #a7a3ac; /* a dimmer grey used for secondary/supporting text */
  --font-serif: "Cinzel", Georgia, serif; /* elegant gothic serif used for all headline-level text */
  --font-sans: "Poppins", "Segoe UI", sans-serif; /* clean sans-serif used for body copy and UI labels */
}

/* ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
   2. BASE DOCUMENT STYLES
   --------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth; /* makes in-page scrolling (like the scroll cue) glide smoothly instead of jumping */
}

body {
  background-color: var(--color-bg); /* applies the deep black base background to the whole page */
  color: var(--color-text-main); /* sets the default text color to off-white for readability on black */
  font-family: var(--font-sans); /* sets the default body typeface to the clean sans-serif */
  line-height: 1.6; /* adds comfortable spacing between lines of body text */
  overflow-x: hidden; /* prevents the giant parallax words from creating an unwanted horizontal scrollbar */
  -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; /* removes the grey flash Android/iOS browsers show on tap, so our own active-state styling shows instead */
}

/* ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
   2b. ATMOSPHERIC PARTICLE CANVAS — fixed backdrop layer behind all content
   --------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
#particle-canvas {
  position: fixed; /* pins the canvas to the viewport so particles keep drifting in place while the page scrolls */
  inset: 0; /* anchors all four edges to the viewport edges */
  width: 100%; /* explicitly stretches the canvas to the full viewport width — required because a <canvas> is a replaced element, so `inset: 0` alone would leave it at its intrinsic 300px size */
  height: 100%; /* same explicit full-height stretch, for the same replaced-element reason */
  z-index: 0; /* places the canvas on the base layer; every content section below is lifted to z-index 1 so particles always render behind text */
  pointer-events: none; /* makes the canvas completely transparent to taps and scrolls, so it can never intercept a button press */
}

/* ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
   3. SHARED TYPOGRAPHY HELPERS
   --------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.section-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif); /* gives every section heading the gothic serif look */
  font-size: 1.8rem; /* sets a large-but-mobile-safe heading size */
  font-weight: 600; /* makes the heading semi-bold for presence without being too heavy */
  text-align: center; /* centers headings within their single-column mobile layout */
  color: var(--color-text-main); /* keeps headings in the main off-white color */
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem; /* adds breathing room below the heading before body copy starts */
  line-height: 1.3; /* keeps multi-line headings visually tight but not cramped */
}

.section-text {
  font-size: 1rem; /* comfortable reading size on small screens */
  color: var(--color-text-muted); /* uses the muted grey so body copy doesn't compete with headings */
  text-align: center; /* centers paragraph copy to match the single-column mobile layout */
  max-width: 34rem; /* caps line length so paragraphs stay readable even if the viewport is wide */
  margin: 0 auto; /* centers the capped-width paragraph block horizontally */
}

/* ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
   4. BUTTONS — large, touch-friendly, with a responsive "press" feedback
   --------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.btn {
  display: inline-block; /* lets the button size itself to its content while respecting width/padding rules */
  font-family: var(--font-sans); /* keeps button labels in the clean sans-serif for legibility */
  font-size: 1.05rem; /* sets a large, easy-to-read label size */
  font-weight: 600; /* makes the label semi-bold so it reads clearly as an action */
  border: none; /* removes the default browser button border, replaced by our own styling */
  border-radius: 999px; /* produces a fully rounded, pill-shaped button */
  cursor: pointer; /* signals interactivity on devices with a pointer */
  transition: transform 0.12s ease-out, box-shadow 0.12s ease-out; /* animates scale + glow changes smoothly and quickly, so taps feel instantly responsive */
  -webkit-user-select: none; /* prevents accidental text-selection highlighting when a user taps/holds the button */
  user-select: none; /* cross-browser version of the same text-selection prevention */
}

.btn-primary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-crimson), #7a0f2b); /* gives the primary button a rich crimson gradient fill */
  color: #fff; /* keeps the button label pure white for maximum contrast against crimson */
  box-shadow: 0 0 18px var(--color-crimson-glow), 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5); /* adds a crimson glow plus a grounding drop shadow */
}

.btn-primary:active {
  transform: scale(0.94); /* rapidly shrinks the button on press, giving immediate tactile feedback for touch */
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--color-crimson-glow), 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5); /* softens the glow/shadow slightly while pressed, reinforcing the "pushed in" feel */
}

.btn-disabled,
.btn:disabled {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #3a393f, #201f24); /* replaces the crimson gradient with a flat, lifeless grey to signal the button is inactive */
  color: var(--color-text-muted); /* dims the label text so it visually recedes compared to an active button */
  box-shadow: none; /* removes the crimson glow entirely, since this button isn't meant to draw the eye as an action */
  cursor: not-allowed; /* shows the "blocked" cursor on devices with a pointer, reinforcing that tapping does nothing */
  opacity: 0.7; /* fades the whole button slightly for an extra, unmistakable inactive cue */
}

.btn-disabled:active,
.btn:disabled:active {
  transform: none; /* cancels the press-scale animation, since a disabled button shouldn't feel "pressable" */
}

.btn-hero {
  width: 100%; /* makes the hero CTA span the full content width, maximizing the touch target on mobile */
  padding: 1.05rem 1.5rem; /* gives the hero CTA generous vertical/horizontal tap area */
  margin-top: 2rem; /* separates the CTA from the event-info block above it */
  font-size: 1.15rem; /* slightly enlarges the hero CTA label since it's the page's main action */
}

.btn-footer {
  width: 100%; /* makes the footer CTA span the full width for an easy, large tap target */
  padding: 1.05rem 1.5rem; /* matches the hero button's generous tap area */
  margin: 1.75rem 0 1.25rem; /* spaces the footer CTA from the info block above and note below */
}

.btn-sticky {
  padding: 0.7rem 1.5rem; /* keeps the sticky-bar button compact but still easily tappable */
  font-size: 0.95rem; /* slightly smaller label to fit comfortably in the slim sticky bar */
  white-space: nowrap; /* prevents the short label from ever wrapping onto a second line */
}

/* ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
   5. HERO SECTION
   --------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.hero {
  position: relative; /* establishes a positioning context so the glow layer and scroll-cue can be placed absolutely inside it */
  z-index: 1; /* lifts the whole hero above the fixed particle canvas (z-index 0), guaranteeing dust renders behind the title and buttons */
  min-height: 100svh; /* fills the full small-viewport height on mobile browsers (accounts for mobile browser chrome better than 100vh) */
  display: flex; /* enables flex layout to vertically center the hero content */
  flex-direction: column; /* stacks children (content, scroll-cue) top to bottom */
  align-items: center; /* horizontally centers flex children */
  justify-content: center; /* vertically centers the main hero content within the section */
  padding: 6rem 1.5rem 3rem; /* gives the hero comfortable top/side/bottom breathing room on small screens */
  overflow: hidden; /* keeps the oversized decorative glow from creating scrollbars */
  text-align: center; /* centers all inline text content within the hero */
}

.hero-bg-glow {
  position: absolute; /* takes the glow out of normal flow so it can span/overlap the whole hero */
  inset: 0; /* stretches the glow layer to cover all four edges of the hero section */
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 30% 20%, var(--color-crimson-glow), transparent 55%), /* a crimson glow bloom near the upper-right (RTL-appropriate placement) */
    radial-gradient(circle at 75% 80%, var(--color-cyan-glow), transparent 55%); /* a cyan glow bloom near the lower-left, balancing the composition */
  opacity: 0.55; /* keeps both glows subtle so they support rather than overpower the text */
  pointer-events: none; /* ensures the decorative layer never intercepts taps meant for buttons/links above it */
  z-index: 0; /* pins the glow behind the actual hero content layer */
}

.hero-content {
  position: relative; /* lifts the content above the glow layer using the stacking context below */
  z-index: 1; /* places hero text/buttons visually above the background glow */
  display: flex; /* enables flex layout for vertical stacking of title/subtitle/info/button */
  flex-direction: column; /* stacks hero content elements top to bottom */
  align-items: center; /* horizontally centers each stacked element */
  max-width: 26rem; /* keeps hero text from stretching too wide even on larger phones */
}

.hero-kicker {
  font-family: var(--font-sans); /* uses the clean sans-serif for this small label */
  font-size: 0.8rem; /* small size appropriate for a supporting label above the main title */
  letter-spacing: 0.25em; /* spreads the letters out for a stylized, tag-like appearance */
  text-transform: uppercase; /* forces the label to render in capital letters */
  color: var(--color-cyan); /* uses the cyan accent to visually distinguish it from the main title */
  margin-bottom: 1rem; /* separates the kicker label from the title below it */
}

.hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif); /* renders the main title in the elegant gothic serif */
  font-size: 2.6rem; /* large, dominant size appropriate for a mobile hero headline */
  line-height: 1.15; /* keeps the two stacked title lines tight but legible */
  font-weight: 700; /* uses the boldest weight available for maximum presence */
}

.hero-title-line {
  display: block; /* forces each title span onto its own line, regardless of container width */
  color: var(--color-text-main); /* keeps the first line in the main off-white color */
}

.hero-title-accent {
  color: var(--color-crimson); /* colors the second title line in crimson for contrast and emphasis */
  text-shadow: 0 0 22px var(--color-crimson-glow); /* adds a glowing halo behind the crimson line, echoing the stage-lighting vibe */
}

.hero-subtitle {
  font-family: var(--font-sans); /* keeps the subtitle in the readable sans-serif */
  font-size: 1rem; /* comfortable reading size for supporting copy */
  color: var(--color-text-muted); /* uses the muted grey so it doesn't compete with the title */
  margin-top: 1.25rem; /* separates the subtitle from the title above it */
}

.hero-event-info {
  margin-top: 2rem; /* separates the info block from the subtitle above it */
  display: flex; /* enables flex layout to stack the info lines vertically with even spacing */
  flex-direction: column; /* stacks venue/date/doors lines top to bottom */
  gap: 0.6rem; /* adds consistent vertical spacing between each info line */
}

.info-line {
  display: flex; /* aligns the diamond icon and text label on the same horizontal line */
  align-items: center; /* vertically centers the icon relative to the text */
  justify-content: center; /* centers the icon+text pair horizontally within the hero */
  gap: 0.5rem; /* adds a small consistent gap between the icon and its text */
  font-size: 0.95rem; /* readable size for event-detail lines */
  color: var(--color-text-main); /* keeps event details in the brighter main text color, since they're important info */
}

.info-icon {
  color: var(--color-cyan); /* colors the small diamond marker in cyan as a recurring accent motif */
  font-size: 0.7rem; /* renders the marker small so it reads as a bullet, not a headline */
}

.scroll-cue {
  position: absolute; /* takes the scroll hint out of flow so it can pin to the bottom of the hero */
  bottom: 1.5rem; /* anchors the hint near the bottom edge of the hero section */
  left: 50%; /* starts horizontal centering by aligning the element's left edge to the hero's midpoint */
  transform: translateX(-50%); /* finishes horizontal centering by shifting the element back by half its own width */
  display: flex; /* stacks the label and arrow vertically */
  flex-direction: column; /* places the arrow underneath the text label */
  align-items: center; /* horizontally centers both the label and the arrow */
  gap: 0.3rem; /* small spacing between the label and the arrow */
  color: var(--color-text-muted); /* renders the hint in a subdued color so it doesn't distract from the main CTA */
  font-size: 0.75rem; /* small, unobtrusive text size */
  letter-spacing: 0.15em; /* spreads the label's letters slightly for a refined look */
  animation: scrollBounce 2.2s ease-in-out infinite; /* applies a gentle continuous bounce to draw the eye downward */
}

@keyframes scrollBounce {
  0%, 100% { transform: translate(-50%, 0); } /* start/end position: no vertical offset (combined with the base translateX centering) */
  50% { transform: translate(-50%, 8px); } /* midpoint of the animation: nudges the hint down 8px before returning */
}

/* ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
   6. PARALLAX CONTENT SECTION
   --------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.parallax-section {
  position: relative; /* establishes a positioning context for the absolutely-placed giant background words */
  z-index: 1; /* lifts this section above the fixed particle canvas, so the dust drifts behind both the giant words and the readable copy */
  padding: 6rem 1.5rem; /* gives this section generous vertical breathing room, matching the cinematic pacing */
  overflow: hidden; /* clips the oversized background words so they never create horizontal scroll */
  min-height: 70vh; /* ensures the section is tall enough for the parallax drift to feel noticeable while scrolling */
  display: flex; /* enables flex layout to center the foreground content vertically within the tall section */
  align-items: center; /* vertically centers the parallax-content block */
  justify-content: center; /* horizontally centers the parallax-content block */
}

.parallax-layer {
  position: absolute; /* removes the word layer from normal flow so it can float freely behind the foreground copy */
  inset: 0; /* stretches the layer to fill the entire parallax section */
  z-index: 0; /* keeps the giant words behind the readable foreground content */
}

.parallax-word {
  position: absolute; /* allows each word to be placed independently at its own coordinates */
  right: -10%; /* pushes words partly off the right edge (RTL-appropriate) so they feel like they extend beyond the frame */
  white-space: nowrap; /* stops long phrases like "BRING ME TO LIFE" from wrapping onto multiple lines */
  font-family: var(--font-serif); /* uses the gothic serif so the background words match the site's headline styling */
  font-weight: 700; /* renders the words in a bold weight so they remain legible even at low opacity */
  font-size: 4rem; /* large base size on mobile; still restrained enough to avoid overwhelming small screens */
  color: transparent; /* hides the fill color so only the glowing outline/edge (via -webkit-text-stroke) is visible */
  -webkit-text-stroke: 1px rgba(243, 241, 238, 0.12); /* draws a faint hairline outline of the word, creating a ghostly background silhouette */
  will-change: transform; /* hints to the browser that this element's transform will change often, enabling smoother GPU-accelerated animation */
  pointer-events: none; /* ensures these decorative words never block taps on real content */
}

.parallax-word-1 { top: 4%; } /* positions "WAKE ME UP" near the top of the section */
.parallax-word-2 { top: 28%; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgba(176, 23, 63, 0.18); } /* positions "FALLEN" lower, tinted with a faint crimson stroke instead of neutral */
.parallax-word-3 { top: 52%; font-size: 3.2rem; } /* positions "BRING ME TO LIFE" further down, shrunk slightly since it's a longer phrase */
.parallax-word-4 { top: 78%; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgba(0, 217, 230, 0.16); } /* positions "MY IMMORTAL" near the bottom, tinted with a faint cyan stroke */

.parallax-content {
  position: relative; /* lifts the readable content above the background word layer */
  z-index: 1; /* ensures foreground copy renders on top of the parallax words */
}

/* ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
   7. FEATURES SECTION
   --------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.features {
  position: relative; /* makes this section a positioned element so its z-index below actually takes effect */
  z-index: 1; /* lifts the features section above the fixed particle canvas — without this, the canvas would paint over this section's text, since positioned elements paint above non-positioned ones */
  padding: 5rem 1.5rem; /* gives the features section consistent vertical/horizontal breathing room */
}

.features-title {
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem; /* adds extra separation between the section heading and the card grid below */
}

.features-grid {
  display: grid; /* uses CSS grid to lay out the feature cards */
  grid-template-columns: 1fr; /* single column on mobile, per the mobile-first single-column requirement */
  gap: 1.25rem; /* consistent spacing between stacked cards */
  max-width: 30rem; /* keeps the card column from stretching too wide on larger phones */
  margin: 0 auto; /* centers the card grid horizontally within the section */
}

.feature-card {
  background: var(--color-bg-alt); /* uses the slightly-lighter black to visually separate cards from the page background */
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06); /* adds a faint hairline border so card edges are perceptible on a black background */
  border-radius: 1rem; /* rounds the card corners for a softer, modern feel */
  padding: 1.5rem; /* gives card content comfortable internal spacing */
  text-align: center; /* centers the icon/title/text within each card */
}

.feature-icon {
  display: inline-block; /* allows the icon to be sized/spaced independently as an inline block */
  font-size: 1.6rem; /* renders the decorative icon at a prominent but not overpowering size */
  color: var(--color-crimson); /* colors every feature icon in crimson as a consistent accent */
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem; /* separates the icon from the card title below it */
}

.feature-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif); /* uses the gothic serif for card titles, matching overall headline styling */
  font-size: 1.15rem; /* moderately large size appropriate for a card-level heading */
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem; /* separates the card title from its description text */
  color: var(--color-text-main); /* keeps card titles in the brighter main text color */
}

.feature-text {
  font-size: 0.9rem; /* smaller supporting text size appropriate for card descriptions */
  color: var(--color-text-muted); /* uses the muted grey for card body copy */
}

/* ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
   8. FOOTER
   --------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.footer {
  position: relative; /* makes the footer a positioned element so its z-index below actually takes effect */
  z-index: 1; /* lifts the footer above the fixed particle canvas, keeping the closing CTA and text fully in front of the drifting dust */
  padding: 5rem 1.5rem 7rem; /* extra bottom padding leaves room above the fixed sticky bar so it never overlaps footer content */
  text-align: center; /* centers all footer content on mobile */
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, rgba(176, 23, 63, 0.08)); /* adds a faint crimson gradient wash at the page's end for a dramatic close */
}

.footer-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif); /* keeps the closing headline in the gothic serif style */
  font-size: 1.6rem; /* slightly smaller than the hero title, appropriate for a closing section */
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem; /* separates the footer heading from the info block below */
  color: var(--color-text-main); /* keeps the footer heading in the main off-white color */
}

.footer-info {
  display: flex; /* stacks the recap lines vertically */
  flex-direction: column; /* places venue/date/doors lines one under another */
  gap: 0.5rem; /* consistent small spacing between each recap line */
  color: var(--color-text-muted); /* renders the recap details in the muted supporting color */
  font-size: 0.95rem; /* comfortable readable size for the recap text */
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem; /* separates the recap block from the footer CTA button below */
}

.footer-note {
  font-size: 0.8rem; /* small size appropriate for a secondary disclaimer note */
  color: var(--color-text-muted); /* keeps the note visually subdued relative to the main CTA */
  margin-top: 0.5rem; /* separates the note from the footer button above it */
}

/* ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
   9. STICKY BOTTOM TICKET BAR
   --------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.sticky-bar {
  position: fixed; /* pins the bar to the viewport so it stays visible while the page scrolls */
  left: 0; /* stretches the bar's left edge to the viewport edge */
  right: 0; /* stretches the bar's right edge to the viewport edge */
  bottom: 0; /* anchors the bar to the very bottom of the viewport */
  z-index: 20; /* keeps the bar above all normal page content, including section backgrounds */
  display: flex; /* lays the date text and ticket button out horizontally */
  align-items: center; /* vertically centers both children within the bar's height */
  justify-content: space-between; /* pushes the date text and button to opposite ends of the bar */
  gap: 1rem; /* adds spacing between the date text and the button if they get close */
  padding: 0.9rem 1.25rem; /* comfortable internal spacing, sized for a slim persistent bar */
  padding-bottom: calc(0.9rem + env(safe-area-inset-bottom, 0px)); /* adds extra bottom padding on notched/gesture-bar phones so the bar clears the home indicator */
  background: rgba(10, 10, 12, 0.92); /* near-opaque black background so page content doesn't show distractingly through the bar */
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px); /* blurs whatever scrolls behind the bar for a polished, modern glass effect */
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px); /* Safari-specific prefix so the blur effect also renders on iOS browsers */
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08); /* faint hairline separating the bar from the content above it */
  transform: translateY(100%); /* hides the bar below the viewport by default (its own full height, so it's fully off-screen) */
  transition: transform 0.35s ease-out; /* animates the slide-up/slide-down smoothly whenever is-visible toggles */
}

.sticky-bar.is-visible {
  transform: translateY(0); /* slides the bar fully into view once script.js adds this class (after scrolling past the hero) */
}

.sticky-bar-date {
  font-size: 0.85rem; /* compact size appropriate for the slim bar */
  color: var(--color-text-main); /* keeps the reminder date legible against the dark bar background */
  overflow: hidden; /* clips the date text if it's ever too long for the available space */
  text-overflow: ellipsis; /* shows "…" if the date text is clipped, rather than cutting it abruptly */
  white-space: nowrap; /* keeps the date on a single line within the slim bar */
}

/* ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
   10. SCROLL-TRIGGERED FADE-IN SECTIONS
   --------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.fade-section {
  opacity: 0; /* starts every fade-section fully invisible before it's scrolled into view */
  transform: translateY(2.5rem); /* starts every fade-section shifted down slightly, for a subtle slide-up-into-place motion */
  transition: opacity 0.8s ease-out, transform 0.8s ease-out; /* smoothly animates both properties together once revealed */
}

.fade-section.is-visible {
  opacity: 1; /* fades the section fully into view once script.js's IntersectionObserver adds this class */
  transform: translateY(0); /* slides the section up into its natural resting position at the same time */
}

/* ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
   11. LARGER SCREENS — refinements beyond the mobile-first base (tablet/desktop)
   --------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .hero-title {
    font-size: 3.6rem; /* scales the hero title up now that there's more horizontal room */
  }

  .hero-content {
    max-width: 34rem; /* allows the hero content column to widen slightly on bigger screens */
  }

  .btn-hero,
  .btn-footer {
    width: auto; /* lets the primary buttons shrink to their natural content width instead of stretching full-width */
    min-width: 18rem; /* keeps the buttons comfortably large even though they're no longer full-width */
  }

  .features-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; /* switches the feature cards to a two-column layout once there's enough width */
    max-width: 44rem; /* widens the grid's max width to accommodate the extra column */
  }

  .parallax-word {
    font-size: 6rem; /* enlarges the background words further, since bigger viewports can support more dramatic scale */
  }

  .parallax-word-3 {
    font-size: 4.6rem; /* keeps the longer phrase proportionally smaller than the single-word entries, even at the larger desktop scale */
  }

  .sticky-bar {
    padding-left: 2.5rem; /* adds extra side breathing room now that the bar spans a much wider viewport */
    padding-right: 2.5rem; /* mirrors the extra spacing on the opposite side for visual balance */
  }
}