/* Enhanced Loading Animation */
.loader {
    position: fixed;

    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: var(--gradient-primary);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    z-index: 100000;
    opacity: 1;
    transition: opacity 0.6s ease-out;
}

.loader.fade-out {
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.loader-animation {
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    border: 4px solid var(--mineral-pale);
    border-top: 4px solid var(--primary-color);
    border-radius: 50%;
    animation: spin 1.2s ease-in-out infinite;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 8px rgba(46, 79, 79, 0.2));
}

.loader-text {
    color: var(--text-dark);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    opacity: 0.8;
}

@keyframes spin {
    0% { transform: rotate(0deg); }
    100% { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}