/*
Theme Name: Veloria Consulting
Theme URI: https://veloria-consulting.com
Author: Veloria Consulting
Author URI: https://veloria-consulting.com
Description: A professional consulting theme for Veloria Consulting featuring deep purple and gold branding, animated statistics, marquee effects, and a complete homepage layout.
Version: 1.0.0
License: GNU General Public License v2 or later
License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html
Text Domain: veloria-consulting
Tags: business, consulting, professional, one-page, responsive
*/

/* ================================================================
   VELORIA CONSULTING — MASTER STYLESHEET
   Brand: Deep Purple (#250547) + Gold (#C9A84C)
   ================================================================ */

/* ── RESET & BASE ─────────────────────────────────────────────── */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }

:root {
  --vc-purple:       #3B0A6B;
  --vc-purple-dark:  #250547;
  --vc-purple-deep:  #0F0118;
  --vc-gold:         #C9A84C;
  --vc-gold-light:   #E8C97A;
  --vc-gold-pale:    rgba(201,168,76,0.12);
  --vc-white:        #FFFFFF;
  --vc-off-white:    #F5F0FF;
  --vc-gray:         #6B6B6B;
  --vc-text:         #1A1A2E;
  --vc-border:       rgba(201,168,76,0.2);
  --vc-radius:       8px;
  --vc-shadow:       0 20px 60px rgba(59,10,107,0.12);
  --vc-transition:   all 0.3s ease;
  --vc-max-width:    1100px;
}

html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }

body {
  font-family: 'Inter', 'Segoe UI', system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif;
  color: var(--vc-text);
  background: #fff;
  line-height: 1.6;
  font-size: 16px;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }
a { color: var(--vc-gold); text-decoration: none; transition: var(--vc-transition); }
a:hover { color: var(--vc-purple); }
ul { list-style: none; }

/* ── TYPOGRAPHY ───────────────────────────────────────────────── */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5 {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', 'Georgia', serif;
  color: var(--vc-purple-dark);
  line-height: 1.2;
  font-weight: 700;
}

h1 { font-size: clamp(38px, 5.5vw, 68px); }
h2 { font-size: clamp(28px, 4vw, 44px); }
h3 { font-size: clamp(18px, 2.5vw, 24px); }

p { line-height: 1.75; color: var(--vc-gray); }

/* ── UTILITY CLASSES ──────────────────────────────────────────── */
.vc-container { max-width: var(--vc-max-width); margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 32px; }
.vc-section   { padding: 90px 0; }
.text-center  { text-align: center; }

.section-eyebrow {
  display: inline-block;
  background: var(--vc-gold-pale);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.35);
  color: var(--vc-purple-dark);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 2.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 6px 18px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
}

.section-title {
  font-size: clamp(28px, 4vw, 44px);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--vc-purple-dark);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
}

.section-title .gold { color: var(--vc-gold); }

.section-desc {
  font-size: 17px;
  color: var(--vc-gray);
  line-height: 1.75;
  max-width: 580px;
}

.section-header-wrap { margin-bottom: 56px; }
.section-header-wrap.centered { text-align: center; }
.section-header-wrap.centered .section-desc { margin: 0 auto; }

/* ── BUTTONS ──────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.vc-btn {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 15px 34px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 14px;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--vc-transition);
  white-space: nowrap;
  border: 2px solid transparent;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.vc-btn-gold {
  background: var(--vc-gold);
  color: var(--vc-purple-dark);
  border-color: var(--vc-gold);
}
.vc-btn-gold:hover {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--vc-gold);
}

.vc-btn-outline-white {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--vc-white);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
}
.vc-btn-outline-white:hover {
  border-color: var(--vc-white);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  color: var(--vc-white);
}

.vc-btn-purple {
  background: var(--vc-purple-dark);
  color: var(--vc-gold);
  border-color: var(--vc-purple-dark);
}
.vc-btn-purple:hover {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--vc-purple-dark);
}

.vc-btn-outline-purple {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--vc-purple-dark);
  border-color: var(--vc-purple-dark);
}
.vc-btn-outline-purple:hover {
  background: var(--vc-purple-dark);
  color: var(--vc-gold);
}

/* ── NAVIGATION ───────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.vc-nav {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  background: rgba(15,1,24,0.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--vc-border);
  transition: var(--vc-transition);
}

.vc-nav.scrolled {
  background: rgba(15,1,24,0.98);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
}

.vc-nav-inner {
  max-width: var(--vc-max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 32px;
  height: 72px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.vc-logo {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  line-height: 1;
}
.vc-logo-main {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--vc-white);
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.vc-logo-sub {
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  font-size: 9px;
  color: var(--vc-gold);
  letter-spacing: 4px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.vc-nav-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 36px;
}

.vc-nav-links a {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 500;
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
  transition: var(--vc-transition);
  position: relative;
}

.vc-nav-links a::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -4px; left: 0;
  width: 0; height: 2px;
  background: var(--vc-gold);
  transition: width 0.3s ease;
}

.vc-nav-links a:hover,
.vc-nav-links a.active {
  color: var(--vc-white);
}
.vc-nav-links a:hover::after,
.vc-nav-links a.active::after {
  width: 100%;
}

.vc-nav-cta {
  background: var(--vc-gold);
  color: var(--vc-purple-dark) !important;
  padding: 10px 22px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  font-size: 13px !important;
}
.vc-nav-cta:hover {
  background: var(--vc-gold-light) !important;
  color: var(--vc-purple-dark) !important;
}
.vc-nav-cta::after { display: none !important; }

/* Hamburger */
.vc-hamburger {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 4px;
  background: none;
  border: none;
}
.vc-hamburger span {
  display: block;
  width: 24px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--vc-white);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: var(--vc-transition);
}

/* Mobile nav */
.vc-mobile-nav {
  display: none;
  background: var(--vc-purple-deep);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--vc-border);
  padding: 20px 32px 28px;
}
.vc-mobile-nav a {
  display: block;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
  font-size: 15px;
  padding: 12px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
}
.vc-mobile-nav a:last-child { border: none; }

/* ── MARQUEE TICKER ───────────────────────────────────────────── */
.vc-ticker {
  background: var(--vc-purple-dark);
  overflow: hidden;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--vc-border);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 999;
  margin-top: 72px; /* below fixed nav */
}

.vc-ticker-track {
  display: flex;
  width: max-content;
  animation: vc-ticker-scroll 35s linear infinite;
}

.vc-ticker-track:hover { animation-play-state: paused; }

.vc-ticker-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 13px 44px;
  color: var(--vc-gold);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  white-space: nowrap;
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.2);
}

.vc-ticker-dot {
  width: 5px; height: 5px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--vc-gold);
  opacity: 0.6;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

@keyframes vc-ticker-scroll {
  0%   { transform: translateX(0); }
  100% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

/* ── HERO ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.vc-hero {
  background: linear-gradient(140deg, #0F0118 0%, #250547 45%, #3B0A6B 100%);
  min-height: 88vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 100px 32px 80px;
}

.vc-hero-bg-orb {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.vc-hero-bg-orb-1 {
  width: 600px; height: 600px;
  top: -200px; right: -150px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(201,168,76,0.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
}
.vc-hero-bg-orb-2 {
  width: 400px; height: 400px;
  bottom: -100px; right: 300px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(59,10,107,0.4) 0%, transparent 70%);
}
.vc-hero-bg-grid {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(201,168,76,0.04) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(201,168,76,0.04) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 60px 60px;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.vc-hero-inner {
  max-width: var(--vc-max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  width: 100%;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: center;
}

.vc-hero-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(201,168,76,0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.35);
  color: var(--vc-gold-light);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 8px 18px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  margin-bottom: 26px;
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
}
.vc-hero-badge-dot {
  width: 6px; height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--vc-gold);
  animation: pulse-dot 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes pulse-dot {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
  50% { opacity: 0.5; transform: scale(0.8); }
}

.vc-hero-heading {
  font-size: clamp(38px, 5vw, 62px);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--vc-white);
  line-height: 1.12;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}
.vc-hero-heading .gold { color: var(--vc-gold); }

.vc-hero-desc {
  font-size: 18px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.72);
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-bottom: 38px;
  max-width: 500px;
}

.vc-hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.vc-hero-trust {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}
.vc-hero-trust-text {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
}
.vc-hero-trust-avatars {
  display: flex;
}
.vc-hero-trust-avatars span {
  width: 34px; height: 34px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid var(--vc-purple-dark);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--vc-purple), var(--vc-gold));
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: white;
  margin-left: -8px;
}
.vc-hero-trust-avatars span:first-child { margin-left: 0; }

/* Hero visual card */
.vc-hero-visual {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
}

.vc-hero-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.25);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 36px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 380px;
}

.vc-hero-card-tag {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--vc-gold);
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.vc-hero-card-title {
  font-size: 20px;
  color: white;
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.vc-hero-mini-stat {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  padding: 14px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.1);
}
.vc-hero-mini-stat:first-of-type { border-top: none; }

.vc-hero-mini-stat-num {
  font-size: 28px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--vc-gold);
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  min-width: 70px;
}
.vc-hero-mini-stat-label {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
  line-height: 1.4;
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
}

/* ── STATS BAR ────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.vc-stats {
  background: var(--vc-purple-dark);
  padding: 0;
}

.vc-stats-grid {
  max-width: var(--vc-max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 32px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
}

.vc-stat-item {
  padding: 52px 24px;
  text-align: center;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.12);
  position: relative;
  transition: var(--vc-transition);
}
.vc-stat-item:last-child { border-right: none; }

.vc-stat-item::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0; left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 0; height: 2px;
  background: var(--vc-gold);
  transition: width 0.4s ease;
}
.vc-stat-item:hover::before { width: 60%; }

.vc-stat-num {
  font-size: clamp(38px, 5vw, 56px);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--vc-gold);
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  display: block;
}

.vc-stat-label {
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
}

/* ── ABOUT / WHY US ───────────────────────────────────────────── */
.vc-about {
  background: var(--vc-white);
  padding: 100px 0;
}

.vc-about-grid {
  max-width: var(--vc-max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 32px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 80px;
  align-items: center;
}

.vc-about-visual {
  position: relative;
}

.vc-about-img-wrap {
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #250547, #3B0A6B);
  aspect-ratio: 4/5;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  position: relative;
}

.vc-about-img-placeholder {
  text-align: center;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 18px;
}

.vc-about-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -24px;
  right: -24px;
  background: var(--vc-gold);
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 22px 26px;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(201,168,76,0.3);
}
.vc-about-badge-num {
  font-size: 36px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--vc-purple-dark);
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  line-height: 1;
}
.vc-about-badge-text {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--vc-purple-dark);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  margin-top: 4px;
}

.vc-about-list {
  margin-top: 32px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
}

.vc-about-list-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 14px;
}

.vc-about-check {
  width: 22px; height: 22px;
  background: var(--vc-gold-pale);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.4);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--vc-gold);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.vc-about-list-item p {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--vc-text);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin: 0;
}

/* ── SERVICES ─────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.vc-services {
  background: var(--vc-off-white);
  padding: 100px 0;
}

.vc-services-inner { max-width: var(--vc-max-width); margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 32px; }

.vc-services-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  margin-top: 56px;
}

.vc-service-card {
  background: var(--vc-white);
  border-radius: var(--vc-radius);
  padding: 36px 28px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(59,10,107,0.07);
  transition: var(--vc-transition);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  cursor: default;
}

.vc-service-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--vc-purple), var(--vc-gold));
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 0.35s ease;
}

.vc-service-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--vc-shadow);
  border-color: rgba(201,168,76,0.25);
}
.vc-service-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }

.vc-service-icon {
  width: 52px; height: 52px;
  background: var(--vc-gold-pale);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.3);
  border-radius: 10px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 24px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.vc-service-card h3 {
  font-size: 19px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  color: var(--vc-purple-dark);
}

.vc-service-card p {
  font-size: 14.5px;
  line-height: 1.72;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.vc-service-link {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--vc-gold);
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  transition: var(--vc-transition);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}
.vc-service-link:hover { color: var(--vc-purple); gap: 10px; }

/* ── PROCESS ──────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.vc-process {
  background: var(--vc-white);
  padding: 100px 0;
}

.vc-process-inner { max-width: var(--vc-max-width); margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 32px; }

.vc-process-steps {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 0;
  margin-top: 56px;
  position: relative;
}

.vc-process-steps::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 40px; left: calc(12.5%);
  width: calc(75%);
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--vc-gold) 0%, rgba(201,168,76,0.3) 100%);
  z-index: 0;
}

.vc-process-step {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 0 20px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.vc-process-num {
  width: 80px; height: 80px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--vc-purple-dark);
  border: 3px solid var(--vc-gold);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 24px;
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--vc-gold);
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
}

.vc-process-step h3 { font-size: 17px; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.vc-process-step p { font-size: 14px; }

/* ── TESTIMONIALS ─────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.vc-testimonials {
  background: var(--vc-off-white);
  padding: 100px 0;
}

.vc-testimonials-inner { max-width: var(--vc-max-width); margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 32px; }

.vc-testimonials-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  margin-top: 56px;
}

.vc-testimonial-card {
  background: var(--vc-white);
  border-radius: var(--vc-radius);
  padding: 36px 28px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(59,10,107,0.06);
  transition: var(--vc-transition);
  position: relative;
}
.vc-testimonial-card:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--vc-shadow);
  border-color: rgba(201,168,76,0.2);
}

.vc-testimonial-stars {
  color: var(--vc-gold);
  font-size: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
}

.vc-testimonial-text {
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: var(--vc-text);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  font-style: italic;
}

.vc-testimonial-author {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  padding-top: 20px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(59,10,107,0.06);
}

.vc-author-avatar {
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--vc-purple), var(--vc-gold));
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: white;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 15px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.vc-author-name {
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--vc-purple-dark);
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
}
.vc-author-role {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--vc-gray);
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

/* ── CTA BANNER ───────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.vc-cta-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--vc-gold) 0%, var(--vc-gold-light) 50%, var(--vc-gold) 100%);
  padding: 80px 32px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.vc-cta-banner::before {
  content: 'VELORIA';
  position: absolute;
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 200px;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: rgba(37,5,71,0.04);
  right: -20px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  pointer-events: none;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.vc-cta-inner {
  max-width: var(--vc-max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 48px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.vc-cta-text h2 {
  font-size: clamp(26px, 3.5vw, 38px);
  color: var(--vc-purple-dark);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.vc-cta-text p {
  color: rgba(37,5,71,0.7);
  font-size: 16px;
  max-width: 480px;
}

.vc-cta-actions { display: flex; gap: 16px; flex-shrink: 0; flex-wrap: wrap; }

/* ── FOOTER ───────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.vc-footer {
  background: var(--vc-purple-deep);
  padding: 80px 32px 0;
}

.vc-footer-grid {
  max-width: var(--vc-max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1.5fr;
  gap: 52px;
  padding-bottom: 56px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.1);
}

.vc-footer-brand {}
.vc-footer-logo-main {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  font-size: 24px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--vc-white);
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.vc-footer-logo-sub {
  font-size: 9px;
  color: var(--vc-gold);
  letter-spacing: 4px;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  display: block;
  margin-top: 2px;
}
.vc-footer-brand p {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.vc-footer-socials { display: flex; gap: 10px; }
.vc-footer-socials a {
  width: 38px; height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.25);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--vc-gold);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  transition: var(--vc-transition);
}
.vc-footer-socials a:hover {
  background: var(--vc-gold);
  color: var(--vc-purple-dark);
  border-color: var(--vc-gold);
}

.vc-footer-col h4 {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--vc-gold);
  letter-spacing: 2.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.vc-footer-col ul { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; }
.vc-footer-col ul li a {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  transition: var(--vc-transition);
}
.vc-footer-col ul li a:hover { color: var(--vc-gold); padding-left: 6px; }

.vc-footer-contact-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; }
.vc-footer-contact-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.vc-footer-contact-icon { color: var(--vc-gold); font-size: 14px; flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 1px; }

.vc-footer-bottom {
  max-width: var(--vc-max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 22px 0;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.25);
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
}
.vc-footer-bottom a { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35); }
.vc-footer-bottom a:hover { color: var(--vc-gold); }

/* ── RESPONSIVE ───────────────────────────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .vc-hero-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; text-align: center; }
  .vc-hero-visual { display: none; }
  .vc-hero-desc { max-width: 100%; }
  .vc-hero-actions { justify-content: center; }
  .vc-hero-trust { justify-content: center; }
  .vc-about-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .vc-about-visual { display: none; }
  .vc-footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .vc-stats-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .vc-services-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .vc-process-steps { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .vc-process-steps::before { display: none; }
  .vc-testimonials-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .vc-nav-links { display: none; }
  .vc-hamburger { display: flex; }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .vc-section { padding: 60px 0; }
  .vc-container { padding: 0 20px; }
  .vc-stats-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .vc-services-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .vc-process-steps { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .vc-cta-inner { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; }
  .vc-cta-actions { justify-content: center; }
  .vc-footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .vc-footer-bottom { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; }
  .vc-hero { padding: 80px 20px 60px; }
  .vc-stats-grid { padding: 0 20px; }
  .vc-stat-item { padding: 36px 16px; border-right: none; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.1); }
  .vc-stat-item:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
}

/* ── SCROLL ANIMATIONS ────────────────────────────────────────── */
.vc-fade-up {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(30px);
  transition: opacity 0.6s ease, transform 0.6s ease;
}
.vc-fade-up.in-view {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.vc-fade-up:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 0.1s; }
.vc-fade-up:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 0.2s; }
.vc-fade-up:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 0.3s; }
.vc-fade-up:nth-child(5) { transition-delay: 0.4s; }
.vc-fade-up:nth-child(6) { transition-delay: 0.5s; }

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .vc-fade-up { opacity: 1; transform: none; transition: none; }
  .vc-ticker-track { animation: none; }
}
/* ── CONTACT SECTION ──────────────────────────────────────────
   Appended to style.css
   ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */

.vc-contact-section {
  background: var(--vc-white);
  padding: 100px 0;
}

.vc-contact-inner {
  max-width: var(--vc-max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 32px;
}

.vc-contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr;
  gap: 80px;
  align-items: start;
}

.vc-contact-details {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 22px;
}

.vc-contact-detail-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 16px;
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--vc-text);
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  line-height: 1.55;
}

.vc-contact-detail-icon {
  width: 40px; height: 40px;
  background: var(--vc-gold-pale);
  border: 1px solid var(--vc-border);
  border-radius: 8px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 18px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.vc-contact-detail-item strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--vc-purple-dark);
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 3px;
}

.vc-contact-detail-item a {
  color: var(--vc-gray);
  font-size: 15px;
}
.vc-contact-detail-item a:hover { color: var(--vc-gold); }

/* ── FORM STYLES ────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.vc-contact-form-wrap {
  background: var(--vc-off-white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(59,10,107,0.07);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 44px 40px;
}

.vc-form-row { margin-bottom: 20px; }

.vc-form-2col {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 18px;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.vc-form-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 7px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.vc-form-group label {
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--vc-purple-dark);
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
}

.vc-form-group input,
.vc-form-group select,
.vc-form-group textarea {
  padding: 13px 16px;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(59,10,107,0.12);
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-size: 15px;
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  color: var(--vc-text);
  background: var(--vc-white);
  transition: border-color 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
  width: 100%;
  -webkit-appearance: none;
  appearance: none;
}

.vc-form-group input:focus,
.vc-form-group select:focus,
.vc-form-group textarea:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--vc-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(201,168,76,0.12);
}

.vc-form-group input::placeholder,
.vc-form-group textarea::placeholder {
  color: #bbb;
}

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

.vc-form-group select {
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 16 16'%3E%3Cpath fill='%23C9A84C' d='M8 11L2 5h12z'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-position: right 12px center;
  background-size: 14px;
  padding-right: 36px;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.vc-form-submit {
  font-size: 15px;
  padding: 17px 32px;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  text-align: center;
  border: none;
}

.vc-form-feedback {
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  min-height: 0;
}

.vc-form-success {
  background: rgba(34,197,94,0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(34,197,94,0.3);
  color: #15803d;
}

.vc-form-error {
  background: rgba(239,68,68,0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(239,68,68,0.3);
  color: #b91c1c;
}

/* Contact responsive */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .vc-contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 48px; }
  .vc-form-2col { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .vc-contact-form-wrap { padding: 32px 24px; }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .vc-contact-section { padding: 60px 0; }
  .vc-contact-inner { padding: 0 20px; }
}