:root {
    --accent: #2C7A70;
    --accent-rgb: 44, 122, 112;
    --primary: #3C6862;
    --primary-rgb: 60, 104, 98;
    --primary-deep: #274A45;
    --primary-deep-rgb: 39, 74, 69;
    --primary-tint: #E2ECE9;
    --soft-accent: #4A9086;
    --soft-accent-rgb: 74, 144, 134;
    --sup-blue: #58879C;
    --sup-blue-rgb: 88, 135, 156;

    --ink: #1E2624;
    --ink-rgb: 30, 38, 36;
    --muted: #606C68;

    --lavender: #E5E9E8;
    --lavender-rgb: 229, 233, 232;
    --sage: #E2ECE7;
    --sage-rgb: 226, 236, 231;
    --peach: #ECECE4;
    --peach-rgb: 236, 236, 228;
    --cream: #E7EAE5;
    --cream-rgb: 231, 234, 229;

    --sky: var(--primary);
    --sky-rgb: var(--primary-rgb);
    --sky-deep: var(--primary-deep);
    --sky-tint: var(--primary-tint);

    --pink: var(--accent);
    --pink-rgb: var(--accent-rgb);
    --pink-deep: #205E56;

    --blush: #E3ECE9;
    --blush-rgb: 227, 236, 233;
    --blush-tint: #E3ECE9;
    --amber: #BA9351;
    --amber-rgb: 186, 147, 81;
    --amber-tint: #F6EEDD;

    --green: var(--soft-accent);
    --green-rgb: var(--soft-accent-rgb);
    --green-tint: #E4EFEB;

    --paper: #F2F5F3;
    --white: #FFFFFF;
    --line: #D3E0DB;

    --grad-brand: linear-gradient(135deg, #274A45 0%, #3C6862 50%, #4A9086 100%);
    --grad-blue: linear-gradient(135deg, #58879C 0%, #3C6862 100%);
    --grad-soft: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(60, 104, 98, .08) 0%, rgba(74, 144, 134, .08) 100%);

    --font-display: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    --font-body: 'Rubik', sans-serif;
    --radius-xl: 20px;
    --radius-lg: 18px;
    --radius-md: 16px;
    --radius-sm: 12px;

    --shadow-soft: 0 14px 30px -20px rgba(var(--ink-rgb), .12);
    --shadow-lift: 0 18px 38px -18px rgba(var(--ink-rgb), .14);
    --shadow-tight: 0 4px 14px -8px rgba(var(--ink-rgb), .09);
    --shadow-glow-pink: 0 10px 24px -12px rgba(var(--accent-rgb), .18);
    --shadow-glow-sky: 0 10px 24px -12px rgba(var(--primary-rgb), .18);

    --grad-gold: var(--amber);
    --grad-scroll: var(--grad-brand);
    --grad-dark: var(--paper);

    --ease-premium: cubic-bezier(.22, 1, .36, 1);

    --surface-dark: #24443F;
    --surface-dark-rgb: 36, 68, 63;
    --text-muted: #606C68;
    --text-light: #8E9995;
    --border-light: #E9EEEB;
    --border-medium: #D3E0DB;
    --focus-ring: rgba(var(--primary-rgb), 0.15);
    --card-bg: #FFFFFF;
    --card-hover-bg: #FAFCFB;
    --section-soft: #E9F0EC;
    --section-white: #FFFFFF;
    --transition-fast: 0.2s;
    --transition-medium: 0.3s;
    --transition-slow: 0.5s;
    --text-xs: 0.7rem;
    --text-sm: 0.8rem;
    --text-base: 0.9rem;
    --text-md: 1rem;
    --text-lg: 1.1rem;
    --text-xl: 1.2rem;
    --text-2xl: 1.4rem;
    --text-3xl: 1.8rem;
    --text-4xl: 2.2rem;
    --spacing-xs: 4px;
    --spacing-sm: 8px;
    --spacing-md: 16px;
    --spacing-lg: 24px;
    --spacing-xl: 32px;
    --spacing-2xl: 48px;
    --shadow-card: 0 2px 12px -6px rgba(var(--ink-rgb), 0.06);
    --shadow-hover: 0 8px 30px -16px rgba(var(--ink-rgb), 0.12);

    --bg-main: #F2F5F3;
    --bg-hero: #E2ECE9;
    --bg-section1: #E9F0EC;
    --bg-section2: #F5F8F6;
}

* {
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

body {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    color: var(--ink);
    background: var(--paper);
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    overflow-x: hidden;
}

h1,
h2,
h3,
h4,
h5,
.font-display {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    letter-spacing: -.01em;
}

.section-pad {
    padding: 54px 0;
}

@media (max-width:768px) {
    .section-pad {
        padding: 40px 0;
    }
}


/* ── Eyebrow / headings ── */
.vp-eyebrow {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 8px 18px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: var(--sky-tint);
    color: var(--sky-deep);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: .78rem;
    letter-spacing: .03em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.vp-eyebrow.on-dark {
    background: var(--blush-tint);
    color: var(--pink-deep);
}

.vp-eyebrow .dot {
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--pink);
}

.section-heading {
    font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 3vw, 2.6rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--ink);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.section-sub {
    color: var(--muted);
    font-size: 1.02rem;
    max-width: 600px;
}

.section-head-wrap {
    margin-bottom: 34px;
}

/* ── Buttons ── */
.btn-vp-light {
    background: #fff;
    color: var(--primary);
    padding: 14px 30px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    font-weight: 600;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--line);
    transition: all .25s ease;
}

.btn-vp-light:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-tight);
}

.btn-vp-ghost-light {
    background: transparent;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .35);
    color: var(--white);
    padding: 14px 30px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: all .25s var(--ease-premium);
}

.btn-vp-ghost-light:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .12);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .55);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.vp-inline-link {
    color: var(--primary);
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: underline;
    text-decoration-color: rgba(var(--primary-rgb), .35);
    text-underline-offset: 3px;
}

.vp-inline-link:hover {
    color: var(--primary-deep);
}

.vp-stats {
    background: var(--paper);
    color: var(--ink);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 60px 0;
}

.vp-stats::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: -120px;
    right: -120px;
    width: 420px;
    height: 420px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 40% 40%, rgba(232, 231, 248, 0.08), transparent 65%);
    z-index: 0;
}

.vp-stats::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -100px;
    left: -100px;
    width: 380px;
    height: 380px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 60% 60%, rgba(214, 240, 213, 0.06), transparent 70%);
    z-index: 0;
}

.vp-stat-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));
    gap: 28px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.vp-stat-card {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 42px 28px;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    transition: transform .3s var(--ease-premium), box-shadow .3s var(--ease-premium);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid rgba(var(--primary-rgb), 0.08);
}

.vp-stat-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lift);
}

.vp-stat-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 30% 20%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7), transparent 60%);
    opacity: 0.6;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.vp-stat-card.companies {
    background: #E8E7F8;
}

.vp-stat-card.professionals {
    background: #D6F0D5;
}

.vp-stat-card.experts {
    background: #FDE7DD;
}

.vp-stat-card.live {
    background: #1C1562;
    color: #fff;
}

.vp-stat-card.certified {
    background: #F7EFC5;
}

.vp-stat-item {
    text-align: center;
}

.vp-stat-item .num {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 2.8rem;
    line-height: 1;
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.vp-stat-card.live .num {
    color: #fff;
}

.vp-stat-item p {
    color: var(--muted);
    font-size: .88rem;
    line-height: 1.4;
    margin: 0;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.vp-stat-card.live .vp-stat-item p,
.vp-stat-card.live .num {
    color: #fff;
    opacity: 0.95;
}

.vp-stat-icon {
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin: 0 auto 20px;
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    color: var(--primary);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    box-shadow: inset 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.vp-stat-card.live .vp-stat-icon {
    color: #fff;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

/* ── Illustration / image placeholders ── */
.vp-illustration-placeholder {
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    border: 1.5px dashed rgba(var(--pink-rgb), .25);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: rgba(var(--pink-rgb), .55);
    text-align: center;
}

.vp-cta-illustration video.vp-thumb-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    border-radius: inherit;
}

.vp-illustration-placeholder i {
    font-size: 2.4rem;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.vp-illustration-placeholder span {
    font-size: .74rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: .04em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.vp-illustration-placeholder.on-dark {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .10);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .3);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .85);
}

/* ============================================================
   NAVBAR
   ============================================================ */
.vp-navbar {
    position: sticky;   /* was: fixed */
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    z-index: 1000;
    padding: 16px 0;
    transition: background .35s ease, padding .35s ease, box-shadow .35s ease;
    background: var(--paper);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.vp-navbar.is-solid {
    padding: 11px 0;
    background: var(--white);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-tight);
}

.vp-logo-img {
    height: 38px;
    width: auto;
    display: block;
}
.vp-nav .nav-link {
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--ink) !important;
    font-size: .93rem;
    padding: 8px 16px !important;
    border-radius: 999px;
    transition: all .25s ease;
    position: relative;
}

/* Clean hover - background tint + subtle scale */
.vp-nav .nav-link:hover {
    background: var(--sky-tint);
    color: var(--sky-deep) !important;
    transform: translateY(-1px);
}
.vp-nav .nav-link.active {
    background: var(--sky);
    color: var(--white) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(var(--primary-rgb), 0.22);
}
.vp-nav .dropdown-toggle::after {
    display: none;
    /* Hide default bootstrap caret */
}

/* Custom dropdown indicator */
.vp-nav .dropdown-toggle .dropdown-icon {
    display: inline-block;
    margin-left: 4px;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    transition: transform .3s ease;
    vertical-align: middle;
}

.vp-nav .dropdown-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .dropdown-icon {
    transform: rotate(180deg);
}
.vp-nav .dropdown-menu {
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lift);
    padding: 10px;
    margin-top: 10px;
    animation: dropdownFade .25s ease;
}

@keyframes dropdownFade {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(-8px);
    }

    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

.vp-nav .dropdown-item {
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    padding: 10px 14px;
    font-size: .88rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    transition: all .2s ease;
}

.vp-nav .dropdown-item:hover {
    background: var(--blush-tint);
    color: var(--pink-deep);
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* Secondary outline button (for hero) */

.vp-cart-btn {
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--sky-tint);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--sky-deep);
    position: relative;
    border: none;
    transition: all .3s ease;
}

.vp-cart-btn:hover {
    background: var(--sky);
    color: var(--white);
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.vp-cart-btn .badge-count {
    position: absolute;
    top: -2px;
    right: -2px;
    width: 17px;
    height: 17px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--amber);
    color: var(--ink);
    font-size: .6rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}
/* ============================================================
   HAMBURGER TOGGLER — circular, matches cart button, morphs to X
   ============================================================ */
.vp-nav-toggler {
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--sky-tint);
    color: var(--sky-deep);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    transition: all .3s ease;
}
.vp-nav-toggler:focus { box-shadow: none; outline: none; }
.vp-nav-toggler:hover { background: var(--sky); color: var(--white); }

.vp-nav-toggler .vp-toggler-icon-close { display: none; }
.vp-nav-toggler[aria-expanded="true"] { background: var(--sky); color: var(--white); }
.vp-nav-toggler[aria-expanded="true"] .vp-toggler-icon-open { display: none; }
.vp-nav-toggler[aria-expanded="true"] .vp-toggler-icon-close { display: inline-block; font-size: 0.95rem; }

/* *  MOBILE MENU PANEL */
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
    .navbar-collapse {
        margin-top: 14px;
        background: var(--white);
        border: 1px solid var(--line);
        border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
        box-shadow: var(--shadow-lift);
        padding: 10px;
        max-height: calc(100vh - 100px);
        overflow-y: auto;
    }

    .vp-nav {
        gap: 2px !important;
    }

    .vp-nav .nav-item {
        border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
    }
    .vp-nav .nav-item:last-child { border-bottom: none; }

    .vp-nav .nav-link {
        border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
        padding: 13px 14px !important;
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: space-between;
    }

    .vp-nav .nav-link:hover,
    .vp-nav .nav-link.active {
        transform: none;
    }

    /* Dropdowns render inline as an indented sub-list, not floating */
    .vp-nav .dropdown-menu {
        position: static !important;
        inset: auto !important;
        transform: none !important;
        box-shadow: none;
        border: none;
        border-left: 2px solid var(--sky-tint);
        border-radius: 0;
        margin: 2px 0 6px 18px;
        padding: 4px 0 4px 10px;
        animation: none;
    }

    .vp-nav .dropdown-item {
        padding: 10px 12px;
    }
    .vp-nav .dropdown-item:hover { transform: none; }

    /* Actions row (cart + Get Started) inside the panel */
    .vp-nav-actions {
        margin-top: 12px;
        padding-top: 14px;
        border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
        justify-content: space-between;
    }
    .vp-nav-actions .btn-vp-primary {
        flex: 1;
        justify-content: center;
    }
}
/* ============================================================
   HERO SECTION - USING CSS VARIABLES
   ============================================================ */

.vph-wrap {
    position: relative;
    padding: 72px 24px 0;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.vph-inner {
    max-width: 1240px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 0.92fr;
    grid-template-areas:
        "head   visual"
        "copy   visual"
        "ctas   visual"
        "rail   visual";
    column-gap: 64px;
    row-gap: 0;
    align-items: start;
}

.vph-head   { grid-area: head; }
.vph-copy   { grid-area: copy; }
.vph-ctas   { grid-area: ctas; }
.vph-rail   { grid-area: rail; }
.vph-visual { grid-area: visual; }

/* ---------- EYEBROW ---------- */
.vph-eyebrow {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 10px;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.83rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.16em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--accent-ink);
    margin-bottom: 26px;
    line-height: 1.4;
    padding-top: 4px;
    overflow: visible;
}

.vph-eyebrow::before {
    content: '';
    width: 30px;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--accent);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    margin-top: 0.6em;
    align-self: flex-start;
}

/* ---------- HEADLINE ---------- */
.vph-title {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: clamp(2.8rem, 4.6vw, 4.3rem);
    line-height: 1.03;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    color: var(--ink);
    margin-bottom: 26px;
}
.vph-title em {
    font-style: italic;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--accent);
}

.vph-kicker {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--ink);
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.vph-kicker b { color: var(--accent-ink); font-weight: 700; }

.vph-desc {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--muted);
    max-width: 460px;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 38px;
}

/* ---------- CTA ---------- */
.vph-ctas {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 28px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-bottom: 54px;
}
.vph-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 16px 30px;
    background: var(--ink);
    color: #fff;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    border-radius: 3px;
    transition: background .25s ease, transform .25s ease;
}
.vph-btn:hover { background: var(--accent); transform: translateY(-2px); color: #fff; }
.vph-btn i { font-size: 1.05rem; }

.vph-link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    color: var(--ink);
    text-decoration: none;
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--accent-2);
    padding-bottom: 3px;
    transition: color .2s ease, border-color .2s ease;
}
.vph-link:hover { color: var(--accent-ink); border-color: var(--accent); }
.vph-link i { transition: transform .2s ease; }
.vph-link:hover i { transform: translateX(4px); }

/* ---------- NUMBERED RAIL (feature list) ---------- */
.vph-rail {
    border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.vph-rail-item {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 52px 1fr auto;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 22px;
    padding: 20px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
    text-decoration: none;
    color: inherit;
    transition: padding-left .25s ease, background .25s ease;
}
.vph-rail-item:hover {
    padding-left: 8px;
    background: rgba(255, 90, 54, 0.04);
}
.vph-rail-num {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--accent-2);
}
.vph-rail-text h6 {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 3px;
    color: var(--ink);
}
.vph-rail-text p {
    font-size: 0.83rem;
    color: var(--muted);
}
.vph-rail-arrow {
    width: 34px;
    height: 34px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--ink);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: all .25s ease;
}
.vph-rail-item:hover .vph-rail-arrow {
    background: var(--ink);
    color: #fff;
    border-color: var(--ink);
    transform: rotate(45deg);
}

/* ---------- VISUAL — GEOMETRIC COMPOSITION ---------- */
.vph-visual {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 480px;
    aspect-ratio: 1 / 1.08;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 30px 26px 40px 6px;
}
/* smaller accent blob, opposite corner */
.vph-blob-accent {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -6%;
    right: -10%;
    width: 46%;
    color: var(--accent);
    opacity: 0.9;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* dashed decorative ring */
.vph-dashed-ring {
    position: absolute;
    top: -2%;
    left: -4%;
    width: 58%;
    aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
    border: 1.5px dashed var(--ink);
    opacity: 0.16;
    border-radius: 50%;
    z-index: 0;
}

/* main circular photo frame */
.vph-circle-frame {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    width: 82%;
    aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
    margin: 0 auto;
    border-radius: 50%;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 7px solid var(--panel);
    box-shadow: 0 26px 54px rgba(27,36,48,0.24);
}
.vph-circle-frame img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
}

/* secondary organic-clipped photo, overlapping bottom-left */
.vph-blob-photo {
    position: absolute;
    z-index: 3;
    left: -8%;
    bottom: 4%;
    width: 40%;
    aspect-ratio: 1 / 1.06;
    border-radius: 42% 58% 66% 34% / 45% 38% 62% 55%;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 5px solid var(--panel);
    box-shadow: 0 18px 38px rgba(27,36,48,0.22);
}
.vph-blob-photo img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
}

/* circular "Most Popular" chip overlapping top-right of the main circle */
.vph-tag-chip {
    position: absolute;
    z-index: 4;
    top: 0%;
    right: -4%;
    width: 96px;
    height: 96px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--ink);
    color: #fff;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
    transform: rotate(-9deg);
    box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(27,36,48,0.28);
}
.vph-tag-chip span {
    font-size: 0.66rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    line-height: 1.3;
}
.vph-tag-chip i {
    color: var(--accent-2);
    font-size: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 3px;
}

/* small decorative dots */
.vph-dot {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    z-index: 1;
}
.vph-dot-1 { width: 14px; height: 14px; background: var(--accent); top: 6%; left: 2%; }
.vph-dot-2 { width: 9px; height: 9px; background: var(--ink); opacity: 0.5; bottom: 12%; right: 4%; }

/* floating stat card */
.vph-stat-plate {
    position: absolute;
    z-index: 4;
    right: -6%;
    bottom: -2%;
    background: var(--panel);
    padding: 18px 22px;
    max-width: 200px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(27,36,48,0.16);
    border-left: 4px solid var(--accent);
}
.vph-stat-plate .num {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 1.9rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 1;
    color: var(--ink);
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.vph-stat-plate .label {
    font-size: 0.76rem;
    color: var(--muted);
    line-height: 1.4;
}
.vph-stat-plate .stars {
    color: var(--accent-2);
    font-size: 0.76rem;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
}

/* ---------- RESPONSIVE ---------- */
@media (max-width: 1080px) {
    .vph-inner {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        grid-template-areas:
            "head"
            "copy"
            "visual"
            "ctas"
            "rail";
        row-gap: 34px;
    }
    .vph-visual { max-width: 440px; }
    .vph-desc { max-width: 100%; }
    .vph-ctas { margin-bottom: 0; }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .vph-wrap { padding: 48px 18px 0; }
    .vph-title { font-size: clamp(2rem, 8vw, 2.6rem); }
    .vph-kicker { font-size: 1rem; }
    .vph-ctas { gap: 18px; }
    .vph-btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; padding: 15px 22px; }
    .vph-ctas { flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; }
    .vph-link { justify-content: center; }
    .vph-rail-item { grid-template-columns: 38px 1fr auto; gap: 14px; }
    .vph-rail-num { font-size: 1.1rem; }

    .vph-visual { max-width: 320px; padding: 24px 20px 34px 4px; }
    .vph-tag-chip { width: 74px; height: 74px; right: -2%; }
    .vph-tag-chip span { font-size: 0.58rem; }
    .vph-tag-chip i { font-size: 0.85rem; }
    .vph-stat-plate { padding: 14px 16px; max-width: 160px; right: -2%; bottom: -6%; }
    .vph-stat-plate .num { font-size: 1.4rem; }
    .vph-blob-photo { width: 44%; }
}
/*  BUNDLES — soft cards, colored */
.vp-section-fade {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 2rem 0;
}

.container-xl {
    max-width: 1320px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 1.5rem;
}

/* section head */
.section-head-wrap {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    align-items: flex-end;
    justify-content: space-between;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.vp-eyebrow {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.03em;
    color: var(--sky-deep);
    background: var(--sky-tint);
    padding: 0.3rem 1rem 0.3rem 0.8rem;
    border-radius: 40px;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.vp-eyebrow .dot {
    display: inline-block;
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    background: var(--grad-brand);
    border-radius: 20px;
    margin-right: 0.2rem;
}

.section-heading {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    line-height: 1.2;
    color: var(--ink);
    max-width: 700px;
}

.section-sub {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--muted);
    max-width: 500px;
    margin-top: 0.5rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    font-weight: 400;
}

/* swiper */
.vpBundleSwiper {
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 0.5rem 0.25rem 1rem 0.25rem;
}

.swiper-slide {
    height: auto;
    display: flex;
}

/* CARD - Premium image-first layout */
.vp-bundle-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 8px;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
    padding: 0;
    width: 100%;
    transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
    border: 1px solid #eef2f7;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: inherit;
    display: block;
}

.vp-bundle-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(91, 141, 239, 0.08);
    border-color: #dce3ed;
}

/* Image Wrapper - Consistent aspect ratio */
.bundle-image-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    padding-bottom: 75%;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #f7f9fc;
}

.bundle-image {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
}

.vp-bundle-card:hover .bundle-image {
    transform: scale(1.04);
}

/* Image styling - full cover */
.bundle-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
}

/* Icon positioned on top of image */
.bundle-icon {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    font-size: 2.8rem;
    color: #2a3a5a;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    padding: 1rem 1.2rem;
    border-radius: 14px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
    line-height: 1;
}

.vp-bundle-card:hover .bundle-icon {
    transform: scale(1.04);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
}

.bundle-icon i {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    line-height: 1;
}

/* Small tag on image */
.bundle-tag {
    position: absolute;
    top: 12px;
    right: 12px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
    padding: 0.2rem 0.7rem;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: #2a3a5a;
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    z-index: 3;
}

/* Bundle Info - Name and Price */
.bundle-info {
    padding: 0.9rem 1rem 1rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    background: white;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    gap: 0.75rem;
}

.bundle-info h5 {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: #1a2a3a;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.3;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.vp-bundle-card:hover .bundle-info h5 {
    color: var(--sky-deep);
}

.bundle-price {
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--sky-deep);
    background: rgba(91, 141, 239, 0.06);
    padding: 0.15rem 0.7rem;
    border-radius: 30px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    font-family: 'Inter', system-ui, sans-serif;
}

.vp-bundle-card:hover .bundle-price {
    background: rgba(91, 141, 239, 0.12);
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .section-heading {
        font-size: 1.6rem;
    }

    .bundle-image-wrapper {
        padding-bottom: 70%;
    }

    .bundle-icon {
        font-size: 2.4rem;
        padding: 0.8rem 1rem;
        border-radius: 12px;
    }

    .bundle-icon i {
        font-size: 1.8rem;
    }

    .bundle-info {
        padding: 0.7rem 0.9rem 0.9rem;
    }

    .bundle-info h5 {
        font-size: 0.85rem;
    }

    .bundle-price {
        font-size: 0.9rem;
        padding: 0.1rem 0.6rem;
    }

    .bundle-tag {
        top: 10px;
        right: 10px;
        font-size: 0.6rem;
        padding: 0.15rem 0.6rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .section-heading {
        font-size: 1.4rem;
    }

    .section-sub {
        font-size: 0.85rem;
    }

    .bundle-image-wrapper {
        padding-bottom: 75%;
    }

    .bundle-icon {
        font-size: 2rem;
        padding: 0.6rem 0.8rem;
        border-radius: 10px;
    }

    .bundle-icon i {
        font-size: 1.5rem;
    }

    .bundle-info {
        padding: 0.6rem 0.8rem 0.8rem;
    }

    .bundle-info h5 {
        font-size: 0.8rem;
    }

    .bundle-price {
        font-size: 0.82rem;
        padding: 0.1rem 0.5rem;
    }
}
/* ============================================================
   POPULAR + LATEST CARDS  */

#popular .vp-popular-card,
#latest .vp-latest-mini {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-tight);
    transition: transform .3s ease, box-shadow .3s ease, border-color .3s ease;
    height: 100%;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: inherit;
}

#popular .vp-popular-card:hover,
#latest .vp-latest-mini:hover {
    transform: translateY(-7px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lift);
    border-color: rgba(var(--sky-rgb), .25);
}

/* Thumbnail — aspect-ratio instead of padding-bottom, no gap regardless of card height */
.vp-pop-thumb,
.vp-lat-thumb {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: var(--sky-tint);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.vp-pop-thumb .vp-thumb-img,
.vp-lat-thumb .vp-thumb-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    transition: transform .4s ease;
}

#popular .vp-popular-card:hover .vp-thumb-img,
#latest .vp-latest-mini:hover .vp-thumb-img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.vp-pop-level,
.vp-lat-new {
    position: absolute;
    top: 10px;
    left: 10px;
    font-size: .64rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: .03em;
    padding: 3px 10px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    z-index: 2;
}

.vp-pop-level {
    background: rgba(var(--ink-rgb), .55);
    backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
    color: #fff;
}

.vp-lat-new {
    background: var(--amber-tint);
    color: #8A6420;
}

/* Body */
.vp-pop-body,
.vp-lat-body {
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    padding: 1rem 1.1rem 1.1rem;
}

.vp-pop-title,
.vp-lat-title {
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: .92rem;
    line-height: 1.35;
    color: var(--ink);
    margin: 0 0 .6rem;
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
    min-height: 2.5em;
}

/* Chapter count + level — single row */
.vp-pop-meta,
.vp-lat-meta {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    font-size: .78rem;
    color: var(--muted);
    margin-bottom: .8rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.vp-pop-meta span,
.vp-lat-meta span {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.vp-pop-meta i,
.vp-lat-meta i {
    font-size: .85rem;
    color: var(--muted);
}

/* Footer — author + price */
.vp-pop-foot,
.vp-lat-foot {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
    padding-top: .8rem;
    margin-top: auto;
    gap: 10px;
}

.vp-pop-author,
.vp-lat-author {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    min-width: 0;
}

.vp-pop-author img,
.vp-lat-author img {
    width: 26px;
    height: 26px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.vp-pop-author span,
.vp-lat-author span {
    font-size: .78rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--muted);
    white-space: nowrap;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-overflow: ellipsis;
}

/* Price + icon on the same line */
.vp-pop-price,
.vp-lat-price {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--sky-deep);
    font-size: 1rem;
    background: rgba(var(--sky-rgb), .06);
    padding: .15rem .7rem;
    border-radius: 30px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.vp-pop-price i,
.vp-lat-price i {
    font-size: .75rem;
}

/* ============================================================
   LATEST HEAD / NAV — unchanged
   ============================================================ */
#latest .vp-latest-head {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-end;
    justify-content: space-between;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
}

#latest .vp-latest-nav {
    display: flex;
    gap: 8px;
}

#latest .vp-latest-nav button {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
    background: #fff;
    color: var(--sky-deep);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: all .2s ease;
    cursor: pointer;
}

#latest .vp-latest-nav button:hover {
    background: var(--sky);
    color: #fff;
    border-color: var(--sky);
}
/* ============================================================
   SECTION HEADERS (shared - keep as is)
   ============================================================ */
.vp-eyebrow {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.03em;
    color: var(--sky-deep);
    background: var(--sky-tint);
    padding: 0.3rem 1rem 0.3rem 0.8rem;
    border-radius: 40px;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.vp-eyebrow .dot {
    display: inline-block;
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    background: var(--grad-brand);
    border-radius: 20px;
    margin-right: 0.2rem;
}

.section-heading {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    line-height: 1.2;
    color: var(--ink);
}

.section-sub {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--muted);
    max-width: 500px;
    margin-top: 0.5rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    font-weight: 400;
}

/* ============================================================
   RESPONSIVE ADJUSTMENTS - Scoped
   ============================================================ */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    #accredited .vp-course-body h6,
    #popular .vp-popular-card h6,
    #latest .vp-latest-mini h6 {
        font-size: .85rem;
        min-height: 2.2em;
    }

    #accredited .vp-course-meta,
    #popular .vp-course-meta,
    #latest .vp-course-meta {
        font-size: .72rem;
        gap: 0.8rem;
    }

    #accredited .vp-price-tag,
    #popular .vp-price-tag,
    #latest .vp-price-tag {
        font-size: .9rem;
        padding: 0.1rem 0.6rem;
    }

    #accredited .vp-course-author span,
    #popular .vp-course-author span,
    #latest .vp-course-author span {
        font-size: .72rem;
    }

#accredited .vp-course-author img,
#popular .vp-course-author img,
#latest .vp-course-author img {
    width: 22px;
    height: 22px;
    object-fit: contain; /* Show full image */
    object-position: center;
}
    .section-heading {
        font-size: 1.6rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    #accredited .vp-course-thumb,
    #latest .vp-latest-thumb {
        padding-bottom: 65%;
    }

    #accredited .vp-course-body,
    #popular .vp-popular-card > *:not(.vp-course-thumb):not(.ribbon),
    #latest .vp-latest-mini > *:not(.vp-latest-thumb) {
        padding: 0.7rem 0.8rem 0.8rem;
    }

    #accredited .vp-course-body h6,
    #popular .vp-popular-card h6,
    #latest .vp-latest-mini h6 {
        font-size: .8rem;
    }

    .section-heading {
        font-size: 1.4rem;
    }

    .section-sub {
        font-size: 0.85rem;
    }
}
/* ============================================================
   ACCREDITED TRAININGS  */

#accredited .vp-acc-marquee {
    width: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
    margin-top: 8px;

    /* fade the cut edges so cards don't look chopped */
    -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0, #000 4%, #000 96%, transparent 100%);
    mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0, #000 4%, #000 96%, transparent 100%);
}

#accredited .vp-acc-track,
#accredited .vp-acc-dupe {
    display: flex;
    width: max-content;
}

#accredited .vp-acc-track {
    animation: vpAccMarquee 32s linear infinite;
}

#accredited .vp-acc-marquee:hover .vp-acc-track {
    animation-play-state: paused;
}

@keyframes vpAccMarquee {
    from { transform: translateX(0); }
    to   { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

/* Card — fixed width now (was a grid cell), borders form the same
   collapsed-grid look via border-right + border-top/bottom */
#accredited .vp-acc-card {
    flex: 0 0 300px;
    width: 300px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    background: #fff;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
    border-right: 1px solid var(--line);
    border-radius: 0;
    box-shadow: none;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: inherit;
    transition: background-color .3s ease;
}

#accredited .vp-acc-track > .vp-acc-card:first-child,
#accredited .vp-acc-dupe > .vp-acc-card:first-child {
    border-left: 1px solid var(--line);
}

#accredited .vp-acc-card:hover {
    background: var(--paper, #fafafa);
}

/* Thumbnail */
.vp-acc-thumb {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 5;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: var(--sky-tint);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.vp-acc-thumb {
    height: 260px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: #f8f8f8;
}

.vp-acc-thumb .vp-thumb-img {
    max-width: 100%;
    max-height: 100%;
    width: auto;
    height: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
}
#accredited .vp-acc-card:hover .vp-thumb-img {
    filter: grayscale(0%) contrast(1);
    transform: scale(1.03);
}

.vp-acc-index {
    position: absolute;
    top: 14px;
    left: 14px;
    font-family: var(--font-mono, ui-monospace, monospace);
    font-size: .72rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: .04em;
    color: var(--white);
    z-index: 2;
    mix-blend-mode: difference;
}

.vp-acc-thumb::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    height: 46%;
    background: linear-gradient(transparent, rgba(0, 0, 0, .55));
    pointer-events: none;
}

.vp-acc-scheme {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 14px;
    left: 14px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    font-size: .72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: .06em;
    color: var(--white);
    z-index: 2;
}

.vp-acc-scheme i { font-size: .8rem; }

/* Body */
.vp-acc-body {
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    padding: 20px;
}

.vp-acc-title {
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: .94rem;
    line-height: 1.4;
    color: var(--ink);
    margin: 0 0 14px;
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
    min-height: 2.6em;
}

.vp-acc-spec {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    font-size: .76rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--muted);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: .02em;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.vp-acc-spec-div {
    width: 1px;
    height: 11px;
    background: var(--line);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.vp-acc-foot {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
    padding-top: 16px;
    margin-top: auto;
    gap: 10px;
}

.vp-acc-author {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    min-width: 0;
}

.vp-acc-author img {
    width: 22px;
    height: 22px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    filter: grayscale(100%);
}

.vp-acc-author span {
    font-size: .74rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--muted);
    white-space: nowrap;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-overflow: ellipsis;
}

.vp-acc-price {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--ink);
    font-size: .98rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Respect reduced motion: stop the marquee, allow manual scroll instead */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    #accredited .vp-acc-track {
        animation: none;
    }
    #accredited .vp-acc-marquee {
        overflow-x: auto;
    }
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 576px) {
    #accredited .vp-acc-card { flex-basis: 240px; width: 240px; }
    .vp-acc-thumb { aspect-ratio: 16 / 10; }
    .vp-acc-body { padding: 18px; }
}

/* ============================================================
   POPULAR TRAININGS (carousel)
   ============================================================ */
.vp-popular-card {
    position: relative;
    /* required so the ribbon can anchor to the card, not the page */
    overflow: hidden;
}

.vp-popular-card .ribbon {
    position: absolute;
    top: 10px;
    left: 10px;
    width: auto;
    /* prevent it from stretching full width */
    display: inline-block;
    background: var(--accent);
    color: #fff;
    font-size: .65rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 3px 10px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    line-height: 1.4;
    z-index: 2;
}

.vp-popular-card .instr {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    margin: 14px 0;
}

.vp-popular-card .instr .av {
    width: 34px;
    height: 34px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--sky);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #fff;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: .74rem;
}

.vp-popular-card .instr small {
    color: var(--muted);
    font-size: .74rem;
}

.vp-latest-head {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-end;
    justify-content: space-between;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.vp-latest-nav {
    display: flex;
    gap: 8px;
}

.vp-latest-nav button {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
    background: #fff;
    color: var(--sky-deep);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: all .2s ease;
}

.vp-latest-nav button:hover {
    background: var(--sky);
    color: #fff;
    border-color: var(--sky);
}

.vp-latest-scroll {
    display: flex;
    gap: 18px;
    overflow-x: auto;
    scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
    padding: 4px 4px 14px;
    scrollbar-width: thin;
}

.vp-latest-scroll::-webkit-scrollbar {
    height: 5px;
}

.vp-latest-scroll::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
    background: var(--line);
    border-radius: 10px;
}

.vp-latest-mini {
    flex: 0 0 265px;
    scroll-snap-align: start;
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 20px;
    transition: transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease, border-color .25s ease;
}

.vp-latest-mini:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-tight);
    border-color: rgba(var(--sky-rgb), .25);
}

.vp-latest-mini .top-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.vp-latest-mini .cat {
    font-size: .66rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: .03em;
    color: var(--pink-deep);
}

.vp-latest-mini .newest-dot {
    background: var(--amber-tint);
    color: #8A6420;
    font-size: .62rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 3px 9px;
    border-radius: 999px;
}

.vp-latest-mini .date {
    font-size: .72rem;
    color: var(--muted);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.vp-latest-mini h6 {
    font-size: .92rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    line-height: 1.35;
    color: var(--ink);
    min-height: 48px;
}

.vp-latest-mini a.mini-link {
    font-size: .78rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--sky);
    text-decoration: none;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
}

.vp-latest-mini a.mini-link:hover {
    color: var(--sky-deep);
}

/* ============================================================
   WHY CHOOSE US — ZIGZAG
   ============================================================ */
.vp-why-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 40px;
    padding: 26px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}

.vp-why-row:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
}

.vp-why-row.reverse {
    flex-direction: row-reverse;
}

.vp-why-illustration {
    flex: 0 0 300px;
    height: 200px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 2.6rem;
    color: #fff;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.vp-why-illustration::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 30% 20%, rgba(255, 255, 255, .16), transparent 60%);
}

.vp-why-content h5 {
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.28rem;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    color: var(--ink);
}

.vp-why-content p {
    color: var(--muted);
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.vp-why-num {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: rgba(var(--sky-rgb), .14);
    font-size: 2.4rem;
    line-height: 1;
}

@media (max-width:767px) {

    .vp-why-row,
    .vp-why-row.reverse {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 18px;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .vp-why-illustration {
        flex: 0 0 auto;
        width: 100%;
    }
}

/* ============================================================
   MEET THE EXPERTS
   ============================================================ */
.vp-team-card {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 24px;
    height: 100%;
    transition: transform .3s ease, box-shadow .3s ease, border-color .3s ease;
}

.vp-team-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lift);
    border-color: rgba(var(--sky-rgb), .22);
}

.vp-team-avatar {
    width: 54px;
    height: 54px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    background: var(--sky);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #fff;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: .95rem;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.vp-team-card .name {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.02rem;
    color: var(--ink);
    margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.vp-team-card .role {
    font-size: .78rem;
    color: var(--muted);
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.vp-team-card .bio {
    font-size: .85rem;
    color: var(--muted);
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    min-height: 66px;
}

.vp-team-tag {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    font-size: .72rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--sky-deep);
    background: var(--sky-tint);
    padding: 6px 13px;
    border-radius: 999px;
}

/* ============================================================
   STATISTICS (light, solid)
   ============================================================ */
.vp-stats {
    background: var(--blush-tint);
    color: var(--ink);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.vp-stats::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: -80px;
    right: -80px;
    width: 320px;
    height: 320px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(var(--pink-rgb), .12), transparent 70%);
}

.vp-stat-item {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 14px 10px;
}

.vp-stat-item .num {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    color: var(--pink-deep);
}

.vp-stat-item p {
    color: var(--muted);
    font-size: .84rem;
    max-width: 200px;
    margin: 8px auto 0;
}

/* ============================================================
   CERTIFIED SCHEMES (circular)
   ============================================================ */
.vp-scheme-wrap {
    transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease-premium);
    position: relative;
}

.vp-scheme-wrap:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
}

.vp-scheme-circle {
    width: 146px;
    height: 146px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #fff;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin: 0 auto;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-tight);
    position: relative;
    overflow: visible;
    transition: all 0.3s var(--ease-premium);
}

/* Base circle styling */
.vp-scheme-circle i {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    color: var(--sky-deep);
    margin-bottom: 6px;
    transition: all 0.3s var(--ease-premium);
    z-index: 2;
    position: relative;
}

.vp-scheme-circle span {
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--ink);
    z-index: 2;
    position: relative;
}

/* ── GRADIENT BORDER (static — no continuous spin) ── */
.vp-scheme-border {
    position: absolute;
    inset: -3px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    padding: 3px;
    background: var(--grad-brand);
    -webkit-mask:
        linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) content-box,
        linear-gradient(#fff 0 0);
    -webkit-mask-composite: xor;
    mask-composite: exclude;
    opacity: 0.45;
    transition: opacity 0.3s var(--ease-premium);
}

/* Individual scheme accents — tonal variations of the same brand gradient */
.vp-scheme-circle[data-scheme="sqf"] .vp-scheme-border {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-deep), var(--primary));
}

.vp-scheme-circle[data-scheme="brcgs"] .vp-scheme-border {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--soft-accent));
}

.vp-scheme-circle[data-scheme="fssc"] .vp-scheme-border {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--soft-accent), var(--sup-blue));
}

.vp-scheme-circle[data-scheme="ifs"] .vp-scheme-border {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--accent));
}

.vp-scheme-circle[data-scheme="globalgap"] .vp-scheme-border {
    background: var(--grad-brand);
}

/* ── HOVER EFFECTS ── */
.vp-scheme-wrap:hover .vp-scheme-border {
    opacity: 1;
}

.vp-scheme-wrap:hover .vp-scheme-circle {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(var(--primary-rgb), 0.08), var(--shadow-lift);
}

.vp-scheme-wrap:hover .vp-scheme-circle i {
    transform: scale(1.1);
    color: var(--ink);
}

.vp-scheme-wrap:hover .vp-scheme-circle span {
    color: var(--sky-deep);
}


/* ── RESPONSIVE ── */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .vp-scheme-circle {
        width: 110px;
        height: 110px;
    }

    .vp-scheme-circle i {
        font-size: 1.4rem;
    }

    .vp-scheme-circle span {
        font-size: 0.7rem;
    }

    .vp-scheme-border {
        inset: -2px;
        padding: 2px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .vp-scheme-circle {
        width: 90px;
        height: 90px;
    }

    .vp-scheme-circle i {
        font-size: 1.2rem;
        margin-bottom: 4px;
    }

    .vp-scheme-circle span {
        font-size: 0.65rem;
    }

    .vp-scheme-border {
        inset: -2px;
        padding: 2px;
    }
}

.vp-about {
    background: #fff;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Subtle background ambiance */
.vp-about::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background:
        radial-gradient(ellipse at 10% 80%, rgba(var(--primary-rgb), 0.03) 0%, transparent 50%),
        radial-gradient(ellipse at 90% 20%, rgba(var(--primary-rgb), 0.03) 0%, transparent 50%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* ── STAT CARDS WITH BORDERS ── */
.vp-about-stat-card {
    background: var(--paper);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 18px 18px 20px;
    height: 100%;
    transition: all 0.3s var(--ease-premium);
    border: 1.5px solid var(--line);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Subtle corner accent on cards */
.vp-about-stat-card::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    right: 0;
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, transparent 50%, rgba(var(--primary-rgb), 0.04) 50%);
    border-radius: 0 0 0 var(--radius-sm);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.vp-about-stat-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--sky);
    background: #fff;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-tight);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

/* ── STAT NUMBERS ── */
.vp-about-stat-card .num {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    color: var(--ink);
    display: inline-block;
    position: relative;
}

/* Small colored underline under numbers */
.vp-about-stat-card .num::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -2px;
    left: 0;
    width: 30%;
    height: 2.5px;
    background: var(--sky);
    border-radius: 2px;
    transition: width 0.3s var(--ease-premium);
}

.vp-about-stat-card:hover .num::after {
    width: 50%;
}

/* ── STAT TEXT ── */
.vp-about-stat-card h6 {
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.86rem;
    margin: 8px 0 6px;
    color: var(--ink);
}

.vp-about-stat-card p {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: var(--muted);
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

/* ── HIGHLIGHT CARD (Audits) ── */
.vp-about-stat-card-highlight {
    border-color: var(--sky);
    background: var(--sky-tint);
    padding: 20px 22px;
}

.vp-about-stat-card-highlight:hover {
    border-color: var(--sky-deep);
    background: #fff;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-glow-sky);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

/* ── QUOTE ── */
.vp-about-quote {
    background: var(--sky);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 32px 32px 30px;
    color: #fff;
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 1.18rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-glow-sky);
}

.vp-about-quote::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -50%;
    right: -20%;
    width: 200px;
    height: 200px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.vp-about-quote i {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    opacity: 0.3;
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

/* ── SCHEME TAGS ── */
.vp-about-schemes {
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-top: 20px;
}

.vp-about-schemes span {
    background: var(--sky-tint);
    color: var(--sky-deep);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.76rem;
    padding: 7px 16px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(var(--primary-rgb), 0.12);
    transition: all 0.25s var(--ease-premium);
}

.vp-about-schemes span:hover {
    background: var(--sky);
    color: #fff;
    border-color: var(--sky);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-tight);
}

/* ── ILLUSTRATION ── */
.vp-about-illustration {
    height: 330px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.vp-about-illustration img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

/* ── RESPONSIVE ── */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .vp-about-stat-card {
        padding: 14px 14px 16px;
    }

    .vp-about-stat-card .num {
        font-size: 1.5rem;
    }

    .vp-about-stat-card h6 {
        font-size: 0.8rem;
    }

    .vp-about-stat-card p {
        font-size: 0.72rem;
    }

    .vp-about-quote {
        font-size: 1rem;
        padding: 24px 20px;
    }

    .vp-about-illustration {
        height: 150px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .vp-about-stat-card .num {
        font-size: 1.3rem;
    }

    .vp-about-stat-card h6 {
        font-size: 0.75rem;
    }

    .vp-about-stat-card p {
        font-size: 0.68rem;
    }

    .vp-about-illustration {
        height: 130px;
    }
}

a {
    text-decoration: none;
}

/* ============================================================
   FAQ SECTION - Premium Redesign
   ============================================================ */
.vp-faq-accordion {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
}

/* ── FAQ ITEM ── */
.vp-faq-item {
    background: var(--white);
    border: 1.5px solid var(--line);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all 0.3s var(--ease-premium);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-tight);
}

.vp-faq-item:hover {
    border-color: rgba(var(--primary-rgb), 0.14);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lift);
}

.vp-faq-item:focus-within {
    border-color: var(--sky);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(var(--primary-rgb), 0.10), var(--shadow-lift);
}

/* ── FAQ HEADER / BUTTON ── */
.vp-faq-header {
    margin: 0;
}

.vp-faq-btn {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 20px 24px;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    text-align: left;
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 1.02rem;
    color: var(--ink);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s var(--ease-premium);
    position: relative;
}

.vp-faq-btn:hover {
    background: rgba(var(--primary-rgb), 0.03);
}

.vp-faq-btn:focus {
    outline: none;
}

/* ── FAQ ICON ── */
.vp-faq-icon {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--sky-tint);
    color: var(--sky-deep);
    font-size: 1rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: all 0.3s var(--ease-premium);
}

.vp-faq-btn:hover .vp-faq-icon {
    background: var(--sky);
    color: var(--white);
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.vp-faq-btn:not(.collapsed) .vp-faq-icon {
    background: var(--sky);
    color: var(--white);
}

/* ── FAQ QUESTION ── */
.vp-faq-question {
    flex: 1;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--ink);
    transition: color 0.3s var(--ease-premium);
}

.vp-faq-btn:hover .vp-faq-question {
    color: var(--sky-deep);
}

.vp-faq-btn:not(.collapsed) .vp-faq-question {
    color: var(--sky-deep);
}

/* ── FAQ ARROW ── */
.vp-faq-arrow {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--paper);
    color: var(--muted);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    transition: all 0.4s var(--ease-premium);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.vp-faq-btn:hover .vp-faq-arrow {
    background: var(--sky-tint);
    color: var(--sky-deep);
}

.vp-faq-btn:not(.collapsed) .vp-faq-arrow {
    background: var(--sky);
    color: var(--white);
    transform: rotate(180deg);
}

/* ── FAQ BODY ── */
.vp-faq-body {
    padding: 0 24px 24px 74px;
    color: var(--muted);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    animation: faqSlideDown 0.3s var(--ease-premium);
}

.vp-faq-body p {
    margin: 0;
}

@keyframes faqSlideDown {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(-8px);
    }

    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

/* ── ACCORDION COLLAPSE OVERRIDES ── */
.accordion-collapse {
    transition: height 0.3s var(--ease-premium);
}

.accordion-collapse.collapsing {
    transition: height 0.3s var(--ease-premium);
}

/* ── RESPONSIVE ── */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .vp-faq-btn {
        padding: 16px 18px;
        font-size: 0.95rem;
        gap: 12px;
    }

    .vp-faq-icon {
        width: 32px;
        height: 32px;
        font-size: 0.85rem;
    }

    .vp-faq-arrow {
        width: 28px;
        height: 28px;
        font-size: 0.75rem;
    }

    .vp-faq-body {
        padding: 0 18px 18px 62px;
        font-size: 0.9rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .vp-faq-btn {
        padding: 14px 14px;
        font-size: 0.88rem;
        gap: 10px;
        flex-wrap: wrap;
    }

    .vp-faq-icon {
        width: 28px;
        height: 28px;
        font-size: 0.75rem;
    }

    .vp-faq-question {
        flex: 1;
        min-width: 60%;
    }

    .vp-faq-arrow {
        width: 24px;
        height: 24px;
        font-size: 0.7rem;
    }

    .vp-faq-body {
        padding: 0 14px 14px 52px;
        font-size: 0.85rem;
    }
}

/* ============================================================
   FIND YOUR LEARNING PATH
   ============================================================ */
.vp-path-feature {
    padding: 22px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    background: var(--paper);
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
    height: 100%;
    transition: all .25s ease;
}

.vp-path-feature:hover {
    background: #fff;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-tight);
    border-color: rgba(var(--sky-rgb), .2);
}

.vp-path-feature .p-icon {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: var(--sky-tint);
    color: var(--sky-deep);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.vp-path-feature h6 {
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
    color: var(--ink);
}

.vp-path-feature p {
    font-size: .85rem;
    color: var(--muted);
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.vp-path-feature .tag {
    font-size: .75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--pink-deep);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
}

/* ============================================================
   CTA — light, solid
   ============================================================ */
.vp-cta {
    background: var(--grad-brand);
    border: none;
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    padding: 44px 40px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    color: var(--white);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-glow-sky);
}

.vp-cta::before,
.vp-cta::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .08);
}

.vp-cta::before {
    width: 260px;
    height: 260px;
    top: -100px;
    left: -60px;
}

.vp-cta::after {
    width: 200px;
    height: 200px;
    bottom: -90px;
    right: -40px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .06);
}

.vp-cta h2 {
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 2.8vw, 2.3rem);
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    color: var(--white);
}

.vp-cta p {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .82);
    max-width: 480px;
    margin: 0 0 24px;
}

.vp-cta-illustration {
    height: 220px;
}

/* ============================================================
   FOOTER — light, solid
   ============================================================ */
.vp-footer-divider {
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: -2px;
    background: #fff;
}

.vp-footer {
    background: var(--primary-tint);
    color: var(--muted);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding-top: 40px;
}

.vp-footer::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 10%;
    left: -10%;
    width: 340px;
    height: 340px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(var(--pink-rgb), .08), transparent 70%);
}

.vp-footer::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -10%;
    right: -6%;
    width: 280px;
    height: 280px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(var(--sky-rgb), .08), transparent 70%);
}

.vp-footer-logo {
    height: 70px;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    opacity: .92;
}

.vp-footer h6 {
    color: var(--ink);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: .9rem;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.vp-footer ul {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}

.vp-footer ul li {
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.vp-footer ul li a {
    color: var(--muted);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: .85rem;
    transition: color .2s ease;
}

.vp-footer ul li a:hover {
    color: var(--pink-deep);
}

.vp-footer-newsletter {
    background: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 24px;
}

.vp-footer-newsletter .form-control {
    background: var(--paper);
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
    color: var(--ink);
    border-radius: 999px;
    padding: 12px 18px;
}

.vp-footer-newsletter .form-control::placeholder {
    color: var(--muted);
}

.vp-social {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--ink);
    margin-right: 8px;
    transition: all .2s ease;
}

.vp-social:hover {
    background: var(--pink-deep);
    border-color: var(--pink-deep);
    color: #fff;
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.vp-footer-bottom {
    border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
    margin-top: 32px;
    padding: 18px 0;
    font-size: .78rem;
    color: var(--muted);
}

.vp-footer-bottom a {
    color: var(--muted);
    text-decoration: none;
    margin-left: 20px;
}

.vp-footer-bottom a:hover {
    color: var(--pink-deep);
}

.bg-soft {
    background: var(--paper);
}

.text-sky {
    color: var(--sky);
}

/* 41 — Solid-color scroll progress bar */
#vpScrollProgress {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    height: 3px;
    width: 0%;
    background: var(--sky);
    z-index: 1100;
    transition: width .12s linear;
}

/* 42 — Entrance / text reveal animations */
[data-reveal="words"] {
    overflow: visible;
}

.reveal-word {
    display: inline-block;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(22px) rotate(1deg);
    transition: opacity .6s var(--ease-premium), transform .6s var(--ease-premium);
    will-change: transform, opacity;
}

.reveal-ready .reveal-word {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0) rotate(0);
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce) {
    .reveal-word {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: none;
        transition: none;
    }
}

/* 43 — Hover effects: buttons get a colored glow, links sweep-underline */
.btn-vp-primary:hover {
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-glow-sky);
}

.btn-vp-outline:hover {
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-glow-sky);
}

.vp-nav .nav-link {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.vp-nav .nav-link::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 16px;
    right: 16px;
    bottom: 6px;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--sky);
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: left;
    transition: transform .3s var(--ease-premium);
}

.vp-nav .nav-link:hover::after {
    transform: scaleX(1);
}

.vp-course-card:hover .vp-course-thumb i,
.vp-popular-card:hover .vp-course-thumb i {
    transform: scale(1.15) rotate(-4deg);
    color: rgba(var(--pink-rgb), .55);
}

.vp-course-thumb i {
    transition: transform .35s var(--ease-premium), color .35s ease;
}

.vp-scheme-circle i {
    transition: color .3s ease, transform .3s var(--ease-premium);
}

.vp-scheme-wrap:hover .vp-scheme-circle i {
    color: var(--pink);
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.vp-social {
    transition: all .3s var(--ease-premium);
}

.vp-social:hover {
    background: var(--pink-deep);
    transform: translateY(-4px) rotate(-6deg);
}

.vp-team-avatar,
.b-icon,
.p-icon {
    transition: transform .35s var(--ease-premium);
}

.vp-team-card:hover .vp-team-avatar {
    transform: scale(1.08) rotate(-3deg);
}

.vp-bundle-card:hover .b-icon {
    transform: scale(1.08) rotate(-3deg);
}

.vp-path-feature:hover .p-icon {
    transform: scale(1.08) rotate(-3deg);
    background: var(--pink);
    color: #fff;
}

/* 44 — Section transitions: fade/rise as sections enter view */
.vp-section-fade {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(32px);
    transition: opacity .8s var(--ease-premium), transform .8s var(--ease-premium);
}

.vp-section-fade.is-visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce) {
    .vp-section-fade {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: none;
    }
}
.vp-hero {
    background-position: center, center, center;
    transition: background-position .1s linear;
}

/* Colored selection + focus ring, small premium detail */
::selection {
    background: var(--sky);
    color: #fff;
}

a:focus-visible,
button:focus-visible {
    outline: 2px solid var(--sky);
    outline-offset: 3px;
    border-radius: 6px;
}

/* Base image container */
.vp-course-thumb,
.vp-latest-thumb {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: var(--sky-tint);
}

/* Universal image styling */
.vp-thumb-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    transition: transform 0.5s var(--ease-premium);
}

/* Hover zoom effect */
.vp-course-card:hover .vp-thumb-img,
.vp-popular-card:hover .vp-thumb-img,
.vp-latest-mini:hover .vp-thumb-img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* Placeholder fallback styling */
.vp-thumb-img[src*="placeholder"] {
    opacity: 0.8;
}

/* Overlay gradient for better text readability (optional) */
.vp-course-thumb::after,
.vp-latest-thumb::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 60%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02) 100%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.vp-course-card {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-tight);
    transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease-premium), box-shadow 0.3s var(--ease-premium);
    height: 100%;
}

.vp-course-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-7px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lift);
}

.vp-course-thumb {
    height: 180px;
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: var(--sky-tint);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.vp-course-thumb .vp-thumb-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

/* Badges on thumb */
.vp-course-thumb .lvl-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 14px;
    left: 14px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
    color: var(--ink);
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 5px 14px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    z-index: 2;
}

.vp-course-thumb .cert-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 14px;
    right: 14px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
    color: var(--amber);
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    z-index: 2;
}

.vp-course-body {
    padding: 20px 22px 22px;
}

.vp-course-body h6 {
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.98rem;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    min-height: 44px;
    color: var(--ink);
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.vp-course-meta {
    display: flex;
    gap: 16px;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: var(--muted);
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.vp-course-meta i {
    color: var(--sky);
}

.vp-course-foot {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
    padding-top: 14px;
}

.vp-price-tag {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--sky-deep);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
}

.vp-rating {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: var(--ink);
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-top: 2px;
}

.vp-rating i {
    color: var(--amber);
}

.btn-enroll {
    background: var(--sky-tint);
    color: var(--sky-deep);
    border: none;
    border-radius: 999px;
    padding: 8px 20px;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    transition: all 0.25s var(--ease-premium);
    cursor: pointer;
}

.btn-enroll:hover {
    background: var(--sky);
    color: #fff;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-glow-sky);
}

.vp-popular-card {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-tight);
    padding: 20px;
    position: relative;
    height: 100%;
    transition: all 0.3s var(--ease-premium);
}

.vp-popular-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lift);
    border-color: rgba(var(--primary-rgb), 0.18);
}

.vp-popular-card .ribbon {
    position: absolute;
    top: 18px;
    right: -6px;
    background: var(--amber);
    color: var(--ink);
    font-size: 0.66rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 5px 14px 5px 18px;
    border-radius: 6px 0 0 6px;
    z-index: 3;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(226, 172, 75, 0.3);
}

.vp-popular-card .vp-course-thumb {
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    height: 140px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: var(--sky-tint);
}

.vp-popular-card .vp-course-thumb .vp-thumb-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.vp-popular-card h6 {
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    margin: 14px 0 10px;
    color: var(--ink);
    line-height: 1.4;
    min-height: 44px;
}

.vp-popular-card .instr {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    margin: 0 0 14px;
}

.vp-popular-card .instr .av {
    width: 34px;
    height: 34px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--sky);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #fff;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.74rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.vp-popular-card .instr .fw-semibold {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--ink);
}

.vp-popular-card .instr small {
    color: var(--muted);
    font-size: 0.74rem;
}

.vp-popular-card .vp-course-foot {
    border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
    padding-top: 14px;
    margin-top: 0;
}

.vp-latest-head {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-end;
    justify-content: space-between;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.vp-latest-nav {
    display: flex;
    gap: 8px;
}

.vp-latest-nav button {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
    background: #fff;
    color: var(--sky-deep);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: all 0.25s var(--ease-premium);
    cursor: pointer;
}

.vp-latest-nav button:hover {
    background: var(--sky);
    color: #fff;
    border-color: var(--sky);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-glow-sky);
}

.vp-latest-mini {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 18px;
    height: 100%;
    transition: all 0.3s var(--ease-premium);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-tight);
}

.vp-latest-mini:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lift);
    border-color: rgba(var(--primary-rgb), 0.18);
}

.vp-latest-thumb {
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    height: 140px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: var(--sky-tint);
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.vp-latest-thumb .vp-thumb-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.vp-latest-mini .top-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.vp-latest-mini .cat {
    font-size: 0.66rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.03em;
    color: var(--pink-deep);
}

.vp-latest-mini .newest-dot {
    background: var(--amber-tint);
    color: #8A6420;
    font-size: 0.62rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 3px 10px;
    border-radius: 999px;
}

.vp-latest-mini .date {
    font-size: 0.74rem;
    color: var(--muted);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.vp-latest-mini .date i {
    color: var(--sky);
}

.vp-latest-mini h6 {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    line-height: 1.4;
    color: var(--ink);
    min-height: 44px;
}

.vp-latest-mini .mini-link {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--sky);
    text-decoration: none;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    transition: all 0.25s var(--ease-premium);
}

.vp-latest-mini .mini-link:hover {
    color: var(--sky-deep);
    gap: 10px;
}

/* SWIPER CUSTOMIZATION*/
.swiper {
    padding: 4px 2px 8px;
}

/* Remove Bootstrap row/col gutter specifically around the swiper containers */
#popular .row,
#latest .row {
    --bs-gutter-x: 0;
}

.vpPopularSwiper,
.vpLatestSwiper {
    padding-left: 0;
    margin-left: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    /* keep this so slides don't visually spill outside container */
}

.vp-popular-card,
.vp-latest-mini {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    /* fill the fixed-height slide */
    min-height: 380px;
}

.vp-popular-card .vp-course-foot {
    margin-top: auto;
}

.vp-latest-mini .mini-link {
    margin-top: auto;
}

/* Lock thumbnail aspect ratio so images don't vary the card height */
.vp-course-thumb,
.vp-latest-thumb {
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.vp-thumb-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.vpPopularSwiper .swiper-slide,
.vpLatestSwiper .swiper-slide {
    width: 280px;
    /* no !important */
    height: auto;
    display: flex;
}

/* Equal height cards regardless of content length */
.vp-popular-card,
.vp-latest-mini {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    min-height: 340px;
}

.vp-popular-card .vp-course-foot {
    margin-top: auto;
}

.vp-latest-mini .mini-link {
    margin-top: auto;
}

.vp-popular-card h6,
.vp-latest-mini h6 {
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
    min-height: 2.6em;
}

.vp-course-thumb,
.vp-latest-thumb {
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.vp-thumb-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.vp-popular-card .ribbon {
    position: absolute;
    top: 8px;
    left: 8px;
    font-size: .6rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 2px 8px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    line-height: 1.4;
    z-index: 2;
}

.vp-popular-card {
    border: 1px solid #eee;
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 14px;
    background: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
    transition: transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease;
}

.vp-popular-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.10);
}

.vp-popular-card .vp-course-thumb {
    border-radius: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.vp-popular-card .ribbon {
    position: absolute;
    top: 10px;
    left: 10px;
    background: var(--accent);
    color: #fff;
    font-size: .7rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 1px 5px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    z-index: 2;
}

/* LATEST: flat editorial/list feel — no border box, left accent bar, no price */
.vp-latest-mini {
    padding: 0 0 12px 14px;
    border-left: 3px solid var(--primary);
    background: transparent;
    box-shadow: none;
    border-radius: 0;
}

.vp-latest-mini .vp-latest-thumb {
    border-radius: 6px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    filter: grayscale(15%);
    /* subtle tonal difference from Popular's full-color thumbs */
}

.vp-latest-mini:hover .vp-latest-thumb {
    filter: grayscale(0%);
}

.vp-latest-mini .top-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.vp-latest-mini .cat {
    font-size: .7rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: .04em;
    color: var(--primary);
    font-weight: 700;
}

.vp-latest-mini .date {
    font-size: .75rem;
    color: var(--muted);
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.vp-latest-mini .mini-link {
    font-size: .85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--ink);
    text-decoration: none;
}

.vp-latest-mini .mini-link:hover {
    color: var(--primary);
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .vp-course-thumb {
        height: 160px;
    }

    .vp-popular-card .vp-course-thumb {
        height: 120px;
    }

    .vp-latest-thumb {
        height: 120px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .vp-course-thumb {
        height: 140px;
    }

    .vp-course-body {
        padding: 16px 18px 18px;
    }

    .vp-course-body h6 {
        font-size: 0.9rem;
        min-height: 36px;
    }

    .vp-popular-card {
        padding: 16px;
    }

    .vp-popular-card .vp-course-thumb {
        height: 100px;
    }

    .vp-popular-card h6 {
        font-size: 0.85rem;
        min-height: 36px;
    }

    .vp-latest-thumb {
        height: 100px;
    }

    .vp-latest-mini h6 {
        font-size: 0.85rem;
        min-height: 36px;
    }

    .vp-latest-mini {
        padding: 14px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .vp-course-thumb {
        height: 120px;
    }

    .vp-course-body h6 {
        font-size: 0.85rem;
        min-height: 32px;
    }

    .vp-popular-card .vp-course-thumb {
        height: 80px;
    }

    .vp-popular-card h6 {
        font-size: 0.8rem;
        min-height: 32px;
    }

    .vp-latest-thumb {
        height: 80px;
    }

    .vp-latest-mini h6 {
        font-size: 0.8rem;
        min-height: 32px;
    }
}

/* ============================================================
   REAL RESULTS SECTION - Premium Design
   ============================================================ */
#real-results {
    background: var(--paper);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Subtle background decoration using new color palette */
#real-results::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -50%;
    right: -30%;
    width: 600px;
    height: 600px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(var(--primary-rgb), 0.03) 0%, transparent 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

#real-results::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -30%;
    left: -20%;
    width: 500px;
    height: 500px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(var(--primary-rgb), 0.02) 0%, transparent 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* ============================================================
   FEATURE CARDS
   ============================================================ */
.vp-feature-card {
    background: var(--white);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 32px 28px 28px;
    position: relative;
    height: 100%;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--line);
    transition: all 0.4s var(--ease-premium);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-tight);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.vp-feature-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lift);
    border-color: rgba(var(--primary-rgb), 0.15);
}

/* Card background variations using pastel colors */
.vp-feature-card-mission {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--lavender) 0%, var(--white) 100%);
}

.vp-feature-card-strength {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--sage) 0%, var(--white) 100%);
}

.vp-feature-card-credentials {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--peach) 0%, var(--white) 100%);
}

/* Number badge */
.vp-feature-number {
    position: absolute;
    top: 16px;
    right: 20px;
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    color: rgba(var(--primary-rgb), 0.06);
    line-height: 1;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    transition: all 0.3s var(--ease-premium);
}

.vp-feature-card:hover .vp-feature-number {
    color: rgba(var(--primary-rgb), 0.12);
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* Icon */
.vp-feature-icon {
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    transition: all 0.3s var(--ease-premium);
}

.vp-feature-card-mission .vp-feature-icon {
    background: rgba(var(--primary-rgb), 0.08);
    color: var(--primary);
}

.vp-feature-card-strength .vp-feature-icon {
    background: rgba(var(--green-rgb), 0.12);
    color: var(--green);
}

.vp-feature-card-credentials .vp-feature-icon {
    background: rgba(var(--primary-rgb), 0.08);
    color: var(--primary);
}

.vp-feature-card:hover .vp-feature-icon {
    transform: scale(1.05) rotate(-2deg);
}

/* Card content */
.vp-feature-card h4 {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    color: var(--ink);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.vp-feature-card p {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    color: var(--muted);
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

/* Feature tag */
.vp-feature-tag {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    padding: 6px 14px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: all 0.3s var(--ease-premium);
}

.vp-feature-card-mission .vp-feature-tag {
    background: rgba(var(--primary-rgb), 0.08);
    color: var(--primary);
}

.vp-feature-card-strength .vp-feature-tag {
    background: rgba(var(--green-rgb), 0.08);
    color: var(--green);
}

.vp-feature-card-credentials .vp-feature-tag {
    background: rgba(var(--primary-rgb), 0.08);
    color: var(--primary);
}

.vp-feature-card:hover .vp-feature-tag {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.vp-feature-tag i {
    font-size: 0.65rem;
}

.vp-academy-card {
    background: var(--white);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 40px 44px 44px;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--line);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-tight);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all 0.4s var(--ease-premium);
}

.vp-academy-card:hover {
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lift);
    border-color: rgba(var(--primary-rgb), 0.12);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
}

/* Decorative background elements using new colors */
.vp-academy-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -80px;
    right: -80px;
    width: 300px;
    height: 300px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(var(--lavender-rgb), 0.3) 0%, transparent 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.vp-academy-card::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -60px;
    left: -60px;
    width: 200px;
    height: 200px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(var(--sage-rgb), 0.2) 0%, transparent 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* Grid Layout - Left Text / Right Tags */
.vp-academy-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
    align-items: start;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* Left Column - Content */
.vp-academy-content {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
}

.vp-academy-icon {
    width: 64px;
    height: 64px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary) 0%, var(--primary-deep) 100%);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    color: var(--white);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-glow-sky);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.vp-academy-content h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    color: var(--ink);
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.vp-academy-content h5 {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.vp-academy-content p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--muted);
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin: 0;
}

/* Right Column - Tags */
.vp-academy-tags-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 16px;
}

.vp-academy-tags-title {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--ink);
    padding-bottom: 8px;
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--line);
}

.vp-academy-tags-title i {
    color: var(--primary);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.vp-academy-tags {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 10px;
}

.vp-academy-tag {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    padding: 8px 18px;
    background: var(--paper);
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
    border-radius: 999px;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--ink);
    transition: all 0.3s var(--ease-premium);
}

.vp-academy-tag i {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--primary);
    transition: all 0.3s var(--ease-premium);
}

.vp-academy-tag:hover {
    background: var(--primary);
    border-color: var(--primary);
    color: var(--white);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-glow-sky);
}

.vp-academy-tag:hover i {
    color: var(--white);
}

/* Tag color variations using new palette */
.vp-academy-tag:nth-child(1) i {
    color: var(--primary);
}

.vp-academy-tag:nth-child(2) i {
    color: var(--green);
}

.vp-academy-tag:nth-child(3) i {
    color: var(--primary);
}

.vp-academy-tag:nth-child(4) i {
    color: var(--amber);
}

.vp-academy-tag:nth-child(5) i {
    color: var(--primary);
}

.vp-academy-tag:nth-child(6) i {
    color: var(--green);
}

.vp-academy-tag:nth-child(7) i {
    color: var(--amber);
}

.vp-academy-tag:nth-child(8) i {
    color: var(--primary);
}

.vp-academy-tag:hover i {
    color: var(--white) !important;
}

/* ============================================================
   RESPONSIVE
   ============================================================ */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .vp-feature-card {
        padding: 26px 22px 24px;
    }

    .vp-feature-card h4 {
        font-size: 1.1rem;
    }

    .vp-academy-card {
        padding: 32px 28px 32px;
    }

    .vp-academy-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 28px;
    }

    .vp-academy-content h3 {
        font-size: 1.4rem;
    }

    .vp-academy-tag {
        font-size: 0.78rem;
        padding: 6px 14px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .vp-feature-card {
        padding: 22px 18px 20px;
    }

    .vp-feature-card p {
        font-size: 0.85rem;
    }

    .vp-feature-icon {
        width: 48px;
        height: 48px;
        font-size: 1.3rem;
    }

    .vp-feature-number {
        font-size: 1.8rem;
        top: 12px;
        right: 16px;
    }

    .vp-academy-card {
        padding: 24px 20px 28px;
    }

    .vp-academy-grid {
        gap: 24px;
    }

    .vp-academy-content h3 {
        font-size: 1.3rem;
    }

    .vp-academy-content h5 {
        font-size: 1rem;
    }

    .vp-academy-content p {
        font-size: 0.88rem;
    }

    .vp-academy-icon {
        width: 56px;
        height: 56px;
        font-size: 1.5rem;
    }

    .vp-academy-tags {
        gap: 8px;
    }

    .vp-academy-tag {
        font-size: 0.75rem;
        padding: 5px 12px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .vp-feature-card {
        padding: 18px 16px 18px;
    }

    .vp-feature-card h4 {
        font-size: 1rem;
    }

    .vp-feature-icon {
        width: 42px;
        height: 42px;
        font-size: 1.1rem;
    }

    .vp-feature-number {
        font-size: 1.5rem;
        top: 10px;
        right: 14px;
    }

    .vp-academy-card {
        padding: 20px 16px 24px;
    }

    .vp-academy-grid {
        gap: 20px;
    }

    .vp-academy-content h3 {
        font-size: 1.1rem;
    }

    .vp-academy-content h5 {
        font-size: 0.9rem;
    }

    .vp-academy-content p {
        font-size: 0.82rem;
    }

    .vp-academy-icon {
        width: 48px;
        height: 48px;
        font-size: 1.3rem;
    }

    .vp-academy-tags-title {
        font-size: 0.85rem;
    }

    .vp-academy-tag {
        font-size: 0.7rem;
        padding: 4px 10px;
        gap: 4px;
    }

    .vp-academy-tag i {
        font-size: 0.7rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .section-pad {
        padding: var(--spacing-xl) 0;
    }
}

.vp-eyebrow {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--spacing-sm);
    padding: 7px 16px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: var(--primary-tint);
    color: var(--primary);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: var(--text-xs);
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.vp-eyebrow .dot {
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--primary);
}

.vp-eyebrow.on-dark {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    color: var(--white);
}

.section-heading {
    font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 2.8vw, 2.35rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--ink);
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.section-sub {
    color: var(--muted);
    font-size: var(--text-base);
    max-width: 620px;
    line-height: 1.65;
}

.section-head-wrap {
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-xl);
}

.bg-soft {
    background: var(--section-soft);
}

.bg-white {
    background: var(--white);
}

.vp-about-hero {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 130px 0 80px;
    background: var(--paper);
}

.vp-about-hero::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: -120px;
    right: -80px;
    width: 320px;
    height: 320px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(var(--primary-rgb), 0.06);
}

.vp-about-hero::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -100px;
    left: -70px;
    width: 260px;
    height: 260px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(var(--amber-rgb), 0.08);
}

.vp-about-hero .container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.vp-about-hero h1 {
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.8vw, 2.85rem);
    color: var(--ink);
    line-height: 1.15;
    margin: 6px 0 16px;
    max-width: 800px;
}

.vp-about-hero .vp-since {
    color: var(--primary);
}

.vp-about-hero p.lead {
    color: var(--muted);
    font-size: var(--text-md);
    max-width: 660px;
    line-height: 1.75;
}

.vp-stat-strip {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: var(--spacing-lg);
    margin-top: 46px;
    padding-top: var(--spacing-xl);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
}

.vp-stat-strip .stat h3 {
    font-size: var(--text-3xl);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-bottom: 3px;
}

.vp-stat-strip .stat span {
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
    color: var(--muted);
    display: block;
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .vp-stat-strip {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}

.vp-story-block {
    padding: var(--spacing-2xl) 0;
}

.vp-story-copy p {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin-bottom: 17px;
    font-size: var(--text-base);
}

.vp-mission-card {
    background: var(--primary);
    color: var(--white);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 38px 34px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.vp-mission-card::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -55px;
    left: -55px;
    width: 170px;
    height: 170px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.vp-mission-card .label {
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-size: var(--text-xs);
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78);
    margin-bottom: 13px;
    display: block;
}

.vp-mission-card p {
    font-size: var(--text-lg);
    line-height: 1.65;
    font-weight: 500;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    margin: 0;
}

.vp-focus-card {
    background: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: var(--spacing-lg) 22px;
    height: 100%;
    transition: transform var(--transition-medium) var(--ease-premium),
        box-shadow var(--transition-medium) ease,
        border-color var(--transition-medium) ease;
}

.vp-focus-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lift);
    border-color: rgba(var(--primary-rgb), 0.18);
}

.vp-focus-card .icon-badge {
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    font-size: var(--text-xl);
    color: var(--white);
    transition: transform var(--transition-medium) var(--ease-premium);
}

.vp-focus-card:hover .icon-badge {
    transform: scale(1.07) rotate(-2deg);
}

.vp-focus-card h6 {
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--ink);
    margin-bottom: 7px;
    font-size: var(--text-base);
}

.vp-focus-card p {
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
    color: var(--muted);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin: 0;
}

/* Badge colors */
.badge-primary {
    background: var(--primary);
}

.badge-sky {
    background: var(--sky);
}

.badge-pink {
    background: var(--pink-deep);
}

.badge-amber {
    background: var(--amber);
}

.badge-green {
    background: var(--green);
}

.vp-principle-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 17px;
    padding: var(--spacing-lg) 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}

.vp-principle-row:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
}

.vp-principle-row .idx {
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
    color: var(--primary);
    background: var(--primary-tint);
    width: 34px;
    height: 34px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.vp-principle-row h6 {
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--ink);
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.vp-principle-row p {
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
    color: var(--muted);
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.vp-motto-banner {
    background: var(--primary);
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    padding: 54px 36px;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.vp-motto-banner::before,
.vp-motto-banner::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.09);
}

.vp-motto-banner::before {
    top: -85px;
    right: -65px;
    width: 210px;
    height: 210px;
}

.vp-motto-banner::after {
    bottom: -85px;
    left: -65px;
    width: 190px;
    height: 190px;
}

.vp-motto-banner .tag {
    color: var(--amber);
    font-size: var(--text-xs);
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    display: block;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.vp-motto-banner h2 {
    color: var(--white);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: clamp(1.45rem, 2.9vw, 2.15rem);
    max-width: 700px;
    margin: 0 auto 26px;
    line-height: 1.35;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.vp-motto-banner .btn-cta {
    background: var(--lavender);
    color: var(--primary);
    padding: 13px 30px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: var(--text-base);
    text-decoration: none;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    transition: all var(--transition-medium) var(--ease-premium);
}

.vp-motto-banner .btn-cta:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    background: var(--white);
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .section-heading {
        font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
    }

    .vp-about-hero {
        padding: 110px 0 60px;
    }

    .vp-about-hero h1 {
        font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 2.4rem);
    }

    .vp-stat-strip .stat h3 {
        font-size: var(--text-2xl);
    }

    .vp-motto-banner {
        padding: 40px 28px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .section-heading {
        font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 2.2vw, 1.7rem);
    }

    .section-sub {
        font-size: var(--text-base);
    }

    .vp-about-hero {
        padding: 90px 0 48px;
    }

    .vp-about-hero h1 {
        font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 2.8vw, 2rem);
    }

    .vp-about-hero p.lead {
        font-size: var(--text-base);
    }

    .vp-stat-strip {
        gap: var(--spacing-md);
    }

    .vp-stat-strip .stat h3 {
        font-size: var(--text-xl);
    }

    .vp-mission-card p {
        font-size: var(--text-md);
    }

    .vp-focus-card {
        padding: var(--spacing-md) 18px;
    }

    .vp-motto-banner h2 {
        font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 2.2vw, 1.6rem);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .section-pad {
        padding: var(--spacing-xl) 0;
    }

    .vp-about-hero {
        padding: 76px 0 40px;
    }

    .vp-stat-strip {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: var(--spacing-md);
        margin-top: 30px;
        padding-top: 20px;
    }

    .vp-stat-strip .stat h3 {
        font-size: var(--text-lg);
    }

    .vp-stat-strip .stat span {
        font-size: var(--text-xs);
    }

    .vp-mission-card {
        padding: 28px 24px;
    }

    .vp-mission-card p {
        font-size: var(--text-base);
    }

    .vp-motto-banner {
        padding: 32px 20px;
    }

    .vp-motto-banner h2 {
        font-size: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.3rem);
    }
}

/* Block Title */
.vp-story-block-title {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--spacing-md);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
}

.vp-story-block-number {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    color: var(--primary);
    background: var(--primary-tint);
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    border: 1px solid rgba(var(--primary-rgb), 0.08);
}

.vp-story-block-title h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    color: var(--ink);
    margin: 0;
}

/* Story Text */
.vp-story-text {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.8;
    font-size: var(--text-base);
    margin: 0;
    padding-left: 56px;
    max-width: 900px;
}

/* Story Tags */
.vp-story-tags {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: var(--spacing-sm);
    padding-left: 56px;
}

.vp-story-tag {
    padding: 5px 14px;
    background: var(--primary-tint);
    color: var(--primary);
    border-radius: 999px;
    font-size: var(--text-xs);
    font-weight: 600;
    border: 1px solid rgba(var(--primary-rgb), 0.06);
    transition: all var(--transition-fast) var(--ease-premium);
}

.vp-story-tag:hover {
    background: var(--primary);
    color: var(--white);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Story Stats Grid */
.vp-story-stats-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: var(--spacing-lg);
    align-items: center;
}

.vp-story-stat-item {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
}

.vp-story-stat-number {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    color: var(--primary);
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.vp-story-stat-label {
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
    color: var(--muted);
    font-weight: 500;
    margin-top: 2px;
}

.vp-story-stat-divider {
    width: 1px;
    height: 40px;
    background: var(--line);
}

/* Border top utility */
.border-top {
    border-top: 1px solid var(--line) !important;
}

.pt-4 {
    padding-top: var(--spacing-lg) !important;
}

.mt-3 {
    margin-top: var(--spacing-md) !important;
}

.mt-4 {
    margin-top: var(--spacing-lg) !important;
}

.mt-5 {
    margin-top: var(--spacing-xl) !important;
}

/* ============================================================
   RESPONSIVE
   ============================================================ */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .vp-story-block-title h3 {
        font-size: 1rem;
    }

    .vp-story-block-number {
        width: 34px;
        height: 34px;
        font-size: 1rem;
    }

    .vp-story-text {
        padding-left: 0;
        font-size: var(--text-base);
    }

    .vp-story-tags {
        padding-left: 0;
    }

    .vp-story-stats-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: var(--spacing-md);
    }

    .vp-story-stat-divider {
        display: none;
    }

    .vp-story-stat-number {
        font-size: 1.3rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .vp-story-block-title {
        gap: var(--spacing-sm);
    }

    .vp-story-block-title h3 {
        font-size: 0.9rem;
    }

    .vp-story-block-number {
        width: 30px;
        height: 30px;
        font-size: 0.85rem;
    }

    .vp-story-text {
        font-size: var(--text-sm);
    }

    .vp-story-stats-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: var(--spacing-sm);
    }

    .vp-story-stat-number {
        font-size: 1.1rem;
    }

    .vp-story-stat-label {
        font-size: var(--text-xs);
    }

    .vp-story-tag {
        font-size: 0.65rem;
        padding: 4px 10px;
    }
}

/* experts styles */
.experts-page {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    color: var(--ink);
    background: var(--paper);
}

.experts-page h1,
.experts-page h2,
.experts-page h3,
.experts-page h4 {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.experts-page .container-xl {
    max-width: 1280px;
}

/* ── Shared bits reused from the site language ── */
.experts-page .vp-eyebrow {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--spacing-sm);
    padding: 7px 16px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: var(--primary-tint);
    color: var(--primary);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: var(--text-xs);
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.experts-page .vp-eyebrow .dot {
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--primary);
}

.experts-page .section-heading {
    font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 2.8vw, 2.35rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--ink);
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.experts-page .section-sub {
    color: var(--muted);
    font-size: var(--text-base);
    max-width: 640px;
}

/* ============================================================
   HERO
   ============================================================ */
.experts-hero {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 130px 0 70px;
    text-align: center;
}

.experts-hero::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: -140px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-56%);
    width: 420px;
    height: 420px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(var(--primary-rgb), 0.06);
}

.experts-hero .container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.experts-hero h1 {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.8vw, 2.85rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    color: var(--ink);
}

.experts-hero p.lead {
    color: var(--muted);
    font-size: var(--text-md);
    max-width: 680px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    line-height: 1.75;
}

/* ── Quick branch navigation ── */
.branch-nav {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-top: 36px;
    position: sticky;
    top: 14px;
    z-index: 20;
}

.branch-nav button {
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
    background: var(--white);
    color: var(--ink);
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 9px 18px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all var(--transition-medium) var(--ease-premium);
}

.branch-nav button .count {
    color: var(--muted);
    font-weight: 500;
}

.branch-nav button:hover {
    border-color: rgba(var(--primary-rgb), 0.3);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.branch-nav button.is-active {
    background: var(--primary);
    border-color: var(--primary);
    color: var(--white);
}

.branch-nav button.is-active .count {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
}

.experts-page {
    --card-blob-1: var(--primary);
    --card-blob-2: var(--primary-deep);
    --card-blob-3: var(--sup-blue);
    --card-blob-4: var(--amber);
}

.branch-group {
    margin-bottom: 96px;
}

.branch-group:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.branch-label-wrap {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.branch-label {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 10px 20px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: var(--white);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-tight);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.01em;
    color: var(--ink);
}

.branch-label .swatch {
    width: 10px;
    height: 10px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.branch-label .n {
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--text-light);
    margin-left: 4px;
}

.branch-label.tone-sky .swatch {
    background: var(--card-blob-1);
}

.branch-label.tone-deep .swatch {
    background: var(--card-blob-2);
}

.branch-label.tone-pink .swatch {
    background: var(--card-blob-3);
}

.branch-label.tone-amber .swatch {
    background: var(--card-blob-4);
}

.team-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr));
    align-items: start;
    gap: 56px 32px;
    max-width: 1100px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.team-card {
    position: relative;
    isolation: isolate;
    padding-top: 110px;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(16px);
    transition: opacity 0.5s ease, transform 0.5s ease;
}

.team-card.is-visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.team-card__avatar {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 20px;
    width: 180px;
    height: 250px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-tight);
    z-index: 2;
}

.team-card__avatar-placeholder {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.team-card__avatar-placeholder img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: contain;
    object-position: center;
    display: block;
}

.team-card.tone-sky .team-card__avatar-placeholder {
    color: var(--card-blob-1);
}

.team-card.tone-deep .team-card__avatar-placeholder {
    color: var(--card-blob-2);
}

.team-card.tone-pink .team-card__avatar-placeholder {
    color: var(--card-blob-3);
}

.team-card.tone-amber .team-card__avatar-placeholder {
    color: var(--card-blob-4);
}

.team-card__stage {
    position: relative;
}

.team-card__blob {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    border-radius: 20px;
    z-index: -1;
    transform: rotate(6deg);
    transform-origin: center;
}

.team-card.tone-sky .team-card__blob {
    background: var(--card-blob-1);
}

.team-card.tone-deep .team-card__blob {
    background: var(--card-blob-2);
}

.team-card.tone-pink .team-card__blob {
    background: var(--card-blob-3);
}

.team-card.tone-amber .team-card__blob {
    background: var(--card-blob-4);
}

.team-card__panel {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    background: var(--card-bg);
    border-radius: 20px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lift);
    overflow: hidden;
    padding-top: 150px;
}

.team-card__toggle {
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 14px;
    padding: 0 20px 24px;
    background: none;
    border: 0;
    cursor: pointer;
    text-align: left;
    font: inherit;
    appearance: none;
}

.team-card__toggle:focus-visible {
    outline: 2px solid var(--primary);
    outline-offset: -2px;
}

.team-card__heading {
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 0;
}

.team-card__name {
    margin: 0 0 3px;
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.01em;
    color: var(--ink);
}

.team-card__position {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-style: italic;
    line-height: 1.4;
    color: var(--muted);
}

/* Credentials preview shown on the collapsed card (up to 500
       characters), right under the name and position. */
.team-card__preview-credentials {
    display: block;
    margin-top: 8px;
    font-size: 0.74rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--muted);
}

.team-card__chevron {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 22px;
    height: 22px;
    margin-top: 2px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--section-soft);
    position: relative;
    transition: transform 0.25s ease, background 0.25s ease;
}

.team-card__chevron::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    margin: auto;
    width: 7px;
    height: 7px;
    border-right: 2px solid var(--muted);
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--muted);
    transform: translateY(-2px) rotate(45deg);
}

.team-card__toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .team-card__chevron {
    transform: rotate(180deg);
    background: var(--lavender);
}

.team-card__bio {
    max-height: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: max-height 0.3s ease;
}

/* Collapsed by default — aria-expanded starts false on every card,
       the JS only needs to handle the expand/collapse interaction. */
.team-card__toggle[aria-expanded="true"]+.team-card__bio {
    max-height: none;
}

.team-card__bio-inner {
    padding: 0 20px 26px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.team-card__credentials {
    margin: 16px 0 12px;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--muted);
}

.team-card__bio-p {
    margin: 0 0 10px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.team-card__bio-p:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 560px) {
    .team-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        max-width: 340px;
        gap: 44px;
    }
}

.reveal-word{
    opacity:0;
    transform:translateY(8px);
    display:inline-block;
}

.vp-card,
.vp-feature-card,
.vp-course-card{
    transition:transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease;
}

.vp-card:hover,
.vp-feature-card:hover,
.vp-course-card:hover{
    transform:translateY(-4px);
}
/* ============================================================
   FILTER BAR — labels above fields, clearer option text
   ============================================================ */

.vp-filterbar {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-end;
    justify-content: space-between;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 20px;
    padding: 18px 20px;
    background: var(--paper);
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
    border-radius: 14px;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.vp-filterbar-group {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-end;
    gap: 16px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* Field = label stacked above the select */
.vp-filter-field {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 7px;
}

.vp-filter-label {
    font-size: .74rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: .04em;
    color: var(--muted);
    padding-left: 2px;
}

/* Select box — bordered field, not a pill, generous padding */
.vp-filter-select {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    min-width: 190px;
    background:#ffff;
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
    border-radius: 10px;
    transition: border-color .2s ease, background-color .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease;
}

.vp-filter-select:hover {
    border-color: rgba(var(--sky-rgb), .4);
    background: var(--white);
}

.vp-filter-select:has(select:focus-visible) {
    border-color: var(--sky);
    background: var(--white);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(var(--sky-rgb), .15);
}
.vp-filter-select select {
    appearance: none;
    -webkit-appearance: none;
    width: 100%;
    border: none;
    background: transparent;
    outline: none;
    font-size: .88rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--ink);
    padding: 12px 38px 12px 14px;
    cursor: pointer;
}
.vp-filter-select select option {
    padding: 10px 14px;
    font-size: .88rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--ink);
    background: var(--white);
}

.vp-filter-chevron {
    position: absolute;
    right: 14px;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    font-size: .72rem;
    color: var(--muted);
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: transform .2s ease, color .2s ease;
}

.vp-filter-select:has(select:focus) .vp-filter-chevron {
    transform: translateY(-50%) rotate(180deg);
    color: var(--sky-deep);
}

/* Sort group */
.vp-filterbar-sort {
    align-items: flex-end;
    gap: 14px;
}

.vp-filter-clear {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    font-size: .82rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--muted);
    padding: 12px 4px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: color .2s ease;
}

.vp-filter-clear i {
    font-size: .84rem;
    transition: transform .3s ease;
}

.vp-filter-clear:hover {
    color: var(--sky-deep);
}

.vp-filter-clear:hover i {
    transform: rotate(-45deg);
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .vp-filterbar {
        align-items: stretch;
    }
    .vp-filterbar-group,
    .vp-filterbar-sort {
        width: 100%;
        align-items: stretch;
    }
    .vp-filter-field {
        flex: 1;
        min-width: 140px;
    }
    .vp-filter-select {
        min-width: 0;
        width: 100%;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .vp-filterbar-group {
        flex-direction: column;
    }
    .vp-filter-field {
        width: 100%;
    }
}
.vp-filter-heading {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #16241F;
    margin: 0 0 0.75rem 0;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.vp-filter-heading svg {
    stroke: #0F5C52;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ============================================================
   TOPBAR
   ============================================================ */
:root {
    --tb-h: 40px;
    --tb-radius: 10px;
}

.vp-topbar {
    background: var(--grad-brand);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1002;
    padding: 10px 0;
}

/* subtle bottom hairline so it reads as a distinct strip above the navbar */
.vp-topbar::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
    height: 1px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.12);
}

.vp-topbar-inner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.vp-topbar-spacer { flex: 1 1 auto; min-width: 0; }

/* ---------- LEFT: contact + socials ---------- */
.vp-topbar-left {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
}
.vp-topbar-contact {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: .82rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.88);
    white-space: nowrap;
    transition: color var(--transition-fast) ease;
}
.vp-topbar-contact i { font-size: .95rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.7); }
.vp-topbar-contact:hover { color: var(--white); }

.vp-topbar-social {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 4px;
}
.vp-topbar-social a {
    width: 26px;
    height: 26px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.75);
    font-size: .82rem;
    transition: color var(--transition-fast) ease, background var(--transition-fast) ease;
}
.vp-topbar-social a:hover { color: var(--white); background: rgba(255,255,255,.14); }

/* ---------- RIGHT CLUSTER ---------- */
.vp-topbar-right {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
}

/* Language / currency selects */
.vp-topbar-select {
    height: var(--tb-h);
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.85);
}
.vp-topbar-select i { font-size: .88rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.65); }
.vp-topbar-select select {
    appearance: none;
    -webkit-appearance: none;
    border: none;
    outline: none;
    background: transparent;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: .8rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--white);
    padding-right: 15px;
    cursor: pointer;
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='10' height='6'%3E%3Cpath d='M1 1l4 4 4-4' stroke='%23FFFFFF' stroke-width='1.4' fill='none' opacity='.7'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    background-position: right center;
}
.vp-topbar-select select option { color: var(--ink); }

/* Accreditations / Verify — white pill links, matches the reference screenshot */
.vp-topbar-pill {
    height: 28px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
    padding: 0 9px;
    background: var(--white);
    color: var(--primary-deep);
    border-radius: var(--tb-radius);
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: .7rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    white-space: nowrap;
    transition: background var(--transition-fast) ease, transform var(--transition-fast) ease;
}
.vp-topbar-pill i { font-size: .85rem; }
.vp-topbar-pill:hover {
    background: var(--amber-tint);
    color: var(--primary-deep);
    transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* Location flag */
.vp-topbar-flag {
    height: var(--tb-h);
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    padding: 0 12px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2);
    border-radius: var(--tb-radius);
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: .78rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.85);
    white-space: nowrap;
}
.vp-topbar-flag i { color: var(--amber); font-size: .8rem; }

.vp-topbar-divider {
    width: 1px;
    height: 22px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.2);
}

/* Login / Sign up */
.vp-topbar-btn {
    height: var(--tb-h);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 7px;
    padding: 0 16px;
    border-radius: var(--tb-radius);
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: .8rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    white-space: nowrap;
    transition: all var(--transition-fast) ease;
}
.vp-topbar-btn.-ghost {
    background: transparent;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.85);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.28);
}
.vp-topbar-btn.-ghost:hover {
    border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.6);
    color: var(--white);
}
.vp-topbar-btn.-primary {
    background: var(--amber);
    color: var(--ink);
    font-weight: 700;
    border: 1px solid transparent;
}
.vp-topbar-btn.-primary i { transition: transform .2s ease; }
.vp-topbar-btn.-primary:hover {
    background: #A47F3F;
    transform: translateY(-1px);
}
.vp-topbar-btn.-primary:hover i { transform: translateX(2px); }

/* Overflow trigger + panel (mobile) */
.vp-topbar-more {
    width: var(--tb-h);
    height: var(--tb-h);
    border-radius: var(--tb-radius);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.22);
    background: transparent;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.85);
    display: none;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: .95rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: all var(--transition-fast) ease;
}
.vp-topbar-more:hover,
.vp-topbar-more[aria-expanded="true"] {
    border-color: var(--white);
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.14);
    color: var(--white);
}

.vp-topbar-more-panel {
    max-height: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: max-height var(--transition-medium) var(--ease-premium);
}
.vp-topbar-more-panel.is-open { max-height: 320px; }

.vp-topbar-more-grid {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 14px 0 4px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14);
    margin-top: 10px;
}
.vp-topbar-more-grid .vp-topbar-select,
.vp-topbar-more-grid .vp-topbar-pill,
.vp-topbar-more-grid .vp-topbar-flag {
    display: inline-flex;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.16);
    padding: 0 12px;
}
.vp-topbar-more-grid .vp-topbar-pill { background: var(--white); border: none; }
.vp-topbar-more-grid .vp-topbar-select select { color: var(--white); }

.vp-topbar-segment-stacked {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 8px;
    width: 100%;
}
@media (max-width: 1199px) {
    .vp-topbar-more { display: flex; }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .vp-topbar-search { width: auto; flex: 1 1 auto; }
    .vp-topbar-contact span.label { display: none; }
}

@media (max-width: 575px) {
    .vp-topbar-inner { gap: 10px; }
    .vp-topbar-btn.-primary { padding: 0 12px; font-size: .76rem; }
}