/* ==========================================================================
   INSTITUTIONAL DARK & COBALT FINTECH DESIGN SYSTEM (revamp.css)
   ========================================================================== */

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Inter:wght@300;400;500;600;700&family=JetBrains+Mono:wght@400;500;600;700&family=Plus+Jakarta+Sans:wght@500;600;700;800&display=swap');

:root {
  --bg-obsidian: #050914;
  --bg-navy: #0a1124;
  --bg-surface: #0f1933;
  --bg-surface-elevated: #152244;
  --bg-glass: rgba(15, 25, 51, 0.72);
  --bg-glass-strong: rgba(10, 17, 36, 0.88);
  --bg-glass-light: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);

  --primary-cobalt: #2563eb;
  --primary-cobalt-hover: #1d4ed8;
  --primary-light: #3b82f6;
  --accent-cyan: #06b6d4;
  --accent-sky: #38bdf8;
  --accent-emerald: #10b981;
  --accent-amber: #f59e0b;
  --accent-rose: #f43f5e;

  --text-primary: #f8fafc;
  --text-secondary: #94a3b8;
  --text-muted: #64748b;
  --text-accent: #60a5fa;

  --border-subtle: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  --border-highlight: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.35);
  --border-glow: rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.45);

  --gradient-primary: linear-gradient(135deg, #2563eb 0%, #06b6d4 100%);
  --gradient-Cobalt: linear-gradient(135deg, #1e40af 0%, #3b82f6 50%, #06b6d4 100%);
  --gradient-surface: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(21, 34, 68, 0.7) 0%, rgba(15, 25, 51, 0.4) 100%);
  --gradient-dark: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 0%, #172554 0%, #050914 70%);

  --shadow-sm: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  --shadow-md: 0 12px 32px -4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
  --shadow-lg: 0 20px 50px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65);
  --shadow-glow: 0 0 28px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.35);

  --radius-sm: 8px;
  --radius-md: 14px;
  --radius-lg: 20px;
  --radius-xl: 28px;
  --radius-pill: 9999px;

  --font-heading: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;
  --font-body: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;
  --font-mono: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace;
}

/* Base Reset & Typography */
*, *::before, *::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

body {
  background-color: var(--bg-obsidian) !important;
  color: var(--text-secondary) !important;
  font-family: var(--font-body) !important;
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  padding-bottom: 46px; /* Space for fixed TradingView ticker */
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading) !important;
  color: var(--text-primary) !important;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.2;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin-top: 0;
}

p {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

a {
  color: var(--text-accent);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

a:hover {
  color: var(--accent-sky);
  text-decoration: none;
}

/* Custom Scrollbar */
::-webkit-scrollbar {
  width: 10px;
}
::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
  background: var(--bg-obsidian);
}
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
  background: #1e293b;
  border-radius: 5px;
  border: 2px solid var(--bg-obsidian);
}
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover {
  background: var(--primary-cobalt);
}

/* Ambient Background Grid & Glows */
.vf-bg-grid {
  background-image: 
    linear-gradient(to right, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.025) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.025) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 48px 48px;
}

.vf-ambient-glow {
  position: absolute;
  width: 520px;
  height: 520px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.18) 0%, rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.05) 45%, transparent 70%);
  filter: blur(60px);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HEADER & NAVIGATION
   ========================================================================== */
.vf-header {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  z-index: 1000;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  background: rgba(5, 9, 20, 0.78);
  backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.vf-header.scrolled {
  background: rgba(5, 9, 20, 0.94);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.vf-topbar {
  background: rgba(10, 17, 36, 0.9);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  padding: 8px 0;
  font-size: 13px;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.vf-header.scrolled .vf-topbar {
  display: none;
}

.vf-topbar-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
}

.vf-topbar-left,
.vf-topbar-right {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
}

.vf-status-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.25);
  color: #34d399;
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.vf-status-dot {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--accent-emerald);
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--accent-emerald);
  animation: vfPulse 2s infinite;
}

@keyframes vfPulse {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
  50% { opacity: 0.45; transform: scale(1.2); }
}

.vf-topbar-link {
  color: var(--text-secondary) !important;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.vf-topbar-link i {
  color: var(--accent-sky);
}

.vf-topbar-link:hover {
  color: var(--text-primary) !important;
}

/* Language Select */
.vf-lang-select {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) !important;
  color: var(--text-primary) !important;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle) !important;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm) !important;
  padding: 4px 10px !important;
  font-size: 12.5px !important;
  font-family: var(--font-body) !important;
  cursor: pointer;
  outline: none;
  height: auto !important;
  line-height: 1.4 !important;
}

.vf-lang-select option {
  background: var(--bg-navy);
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.vf-navbar {
  padding: 14px 0;
}

.vf-brand {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  text-decoration: none !important;
}

.vf-brand-logo {
  height: 42px;
  width: 42px;
  object-fit: contain;
  border-radius: 10px;
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.4);
}

.vf-brand-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.vf-brand-name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 19px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.vf-brand-tag {
  font-size: 10.5px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: var(--accent-sky);
}

.vf-nav-list {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

.vf-nav-link {
  color: #cbd5e1 !important;
  font-size: 14.5px;
  font-weight: 500;
  padding: 8px 14px !important;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  text-transform: capitalize;
  display: inline-block;
}

.vf-nav-link:hover,
.vf-nav-item.active .vf-nav-link {
  color: #ffffff !important;
  background: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.12);
}

.vf-nav-item.active .vf-nav-link {
  color: var(--accent-sky) !important;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.vf-nav-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.vf-navbar-toggler {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 8px 12px;
  font-size: 18px;
  cursor: pointer;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   BUTTONS & BADGES
   ========================================================================== */
.vf-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 14.5px;
  padding: 12px 24px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  text-decoration: none !important;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.vf-btn-sm {
  padding: 8px 18px;
  font-size: 13.5px;
}

.vf-btn-lg {
  padding: 15px 32px;
  font-size: 15.5px;
  border-radius: 10px;
}

.vf-btn-primary,
.btn-primary {
  background: var(--gradient-primary) !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.3) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px -4px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.5) !important;
}

.vf-btn-primary:hover,
.btn-primary:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px -2px rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.55) !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  filter: brightness(1.08);
}

.vf-btn-outline {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04) !important;
  color: var(--text-primary) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14) !important;
}

.vf-btn-outline:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) !important;
  border-color: var(--accent-sky) !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.vf-btn-ghost {
  background: transparent;
  color: #cbd5e1 !important;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
}

.vf-btn-ghost:hover {
  color: #ffffff !important;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}

.vf-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  background: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.14);
  border: 1px solid rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.35);
  color: var(--accent-sky);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTIONS & CONTAINERS
   ========================================================================== */
.vf-section {
  position: relative;
  padding: 100px 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.vf-section-sm {
  position: relative;
  padding: 64px 0;
}

.vf-section-alt {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--bg-navy) 0%, var(--bg-obsidian) 100%);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.vf-section-header {
  max-width: 720px;
  margin-bottom: 56px;
}

.vf-section-header.text-center {
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

.vf-section-title {
  font-size: clamp(28px, 4vw, 42px);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-primary) !important;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
}

.vf-text-gradient {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff 0%, #93c5fd 50%, #38bdf8 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}

.vf-text-cobalt {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #60a5fa 0%, #06b6d4 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}

.vf-section-lead {
  font-size: 17px;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HERO SECTION (LANDING PAGE)
   ========================================================================== */
.vf-hero {
  position: relative;
  padding: 175px 0 110px;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 20% 10%, rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.24) 0%, transparent 55%),
              radial-gradient(ellipse at 85% 30%, rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.16) 0%, transparent 50%),
              var(--bg-obsidian);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.vf-hero-title {
  font-size: clamp(36px, 5vw, 58px);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  color: #ffffff !important;
}

.vf-hero-desc {
  font-size: 17.5px;
  color: #94a3b8;
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-bottom: 34px;
  max-width: 600px;
}

.vf-hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}

.vf-hero-trust {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 24px;
  padding-top: 24px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.vf-trust-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.vf-trust-item i {
  color: var(--accent-emerald);
  font-size: 15px;
}

/* Hero Interactive Terminal / Showcase Card */
.vf-terminal-card {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(165deg, rgba(21, 34, 68, 0.85) 0%, rgba(10, 17, 36, 0.92) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.28);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 28px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg), 0 0 60px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.18);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  z-index: 2;
}

.vf-terminal-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-bottom: 18px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.vf-terminal-dots {
  display: flex;
  gap: 7px;
}

.vf-terminal-dots span {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  border-radius: 50%;
}

.vf-terminal-dots span:nth-child(1) { background: #f43f5e; }
.vf-terminal-dots span:nth-child(2) { background: #f59e0b; }
.vf-terminal-dots span:nth-child(3) { background: #10b981; }

.vf-yield-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 14px 16px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.vf-yield-row:hover {
  border-color: var(--border-highlight);
  background: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.08);
}

.vf-asset-badge {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.vf-asset-icon {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.3);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--accent-sky);
  font-size: 16px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   INNER PAGE BANNER / HEADER
   ========================================================================== */
.vf-page-banner,
.inner-page-banner-section {
  position: relative;
  padding: 160px 0 70px !important;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 0%, rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.25) 0%, transparent 65%),
              linear-gradient(180deg, #0a1124 0%, #050914 100%) !important;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  overflow: hidden;
  min-height: auto !important;
}

.inner-page-banner-section .illustration-img {
  display: none !important;
}

.vf-page-title,
.inner-page-content-area .page-title {
  font-size: clamp(32px, 4.5vw, 48px) !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  text-transform: capitalize;
  margin-bottom: 14px !important;
}

.vf-breadcrumb,
.page-header-breadcrumb .breadcrumb {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04) !important;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  padding: 8px 18px !important;
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 0 !important;
}

.page-header-breadcrumb .breadcrumb-item,
.vf-breadcrumb .breadcrumb-item {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: var(--text-secondary) !important;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.page-header-breadcrumb .breadcrumb-item a,
.vf-breadcrumb .breadcrumb-item a {
  color: var(--accent-sky) !important;
}

.page-header-breadcrumb .breadcrumb-item + .breadcrumb-item::before {
  color: var(--text-muted) !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   GLASS CARDS & BENTO GRIDS
   ========================================================================== */
.vf-card {
  background: var(--bg-glass);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 32px;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  height: 100%;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.vf-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  border-color: var(--border-highlight);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md), 0 0 30px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.14);
}

.vf-card-icon {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.2) 0%, rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.15) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.35);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  color: var(--accent-sky);
  font-size: 22px;
}

.vf-card-icon img {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  object-fit: contain;
  filter: brightness(0) invert(1);
}

.vf-card-title {
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary) !important;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  text-transform: capitalize;
}

.vf-card-text {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-size: 15px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.vf-card-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--accent-sky) !important;
  text-transform: capitalize;
}

.vf-card-link:hover {
  gap: 12px;
  color: #ffffff !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   METRIC & COUNTER STRIP
   ========================================================================== */
.vf-stats-strip {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
  margin-top: -48px;
}

.vf-stats-box {
  background: linear-gradient(165deg, rgba(15, 25, 51, 0.95) 0%, rgba(10, 17, 36, 0.95) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.25);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 36px 32px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
}

.vf-stat-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 18px;
  padding: 10px 16px;
}

.vf-stat-icon {
  width: 58px;
  height: 58px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border-radius: 16px;
  background: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.3);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--accent-sky);
  font-size: 22px;
}

.vf-stat-icon img {
  width: 30px;
  height: 30px;
  filter: brightness(0) invert(1);
}

.vf-stat-value {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 28px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 1.15;
}

.vf-stat-label {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-weight: 500;
  display: block;
  margin-top: 4px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   INVESTMENT PLANS (inc/packages.blade.php)
   ========================================================================== */
.vf-plan-card {
  background: linear-gradient(170deg, rgba(21, 34, 68, 0.82) 0%, rgba(10, 17, 36, 0.92) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.24);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 34px 30px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.vf-plan-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: var(--gradient-primary);
}

.vf-plan-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: var(--accent-sky);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg), 0 0 36px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.22);
}

.vf-plan-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.vf-plan-name {
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.vf-plan-roi-badge {
  background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.14);
  border: 1px solid rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.35);
  color: #34d399;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.vf-plan-price-box {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 18px 20px;
  margin: 18px 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.vf-plan-min {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 28px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.vf-plan-min small {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-weight: 400;
}

.vf-plan-metrics {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.vf-plan-metric-item {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.025);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 12px 14px;
}

.vf-plan-metric-label {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.vf-plan-metric-val {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 15.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   TEAM & TESTIMONIALS
   ========================================================================== */
.vf-testimonial-card {
  background: var(--bg-glass);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 28px;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.vf-testimonial-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--border-highlight);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.vf-stars {
  color: var(--accent-amber);
  font-size: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  display: flex;
  gap: 4px;
}

.vf-testimonial-quote {
  font-size: 14.5px;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  font-style: italic;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.vf-testimonial-author {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  padding-top: 16px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.vf-testimonial-avatar {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border: 2px solid var(--accent-sky);
}

.vf-team-card {
  background: var(--bg-glass);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  height: 100%;
}

.vf-team-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: var(--border-highlight);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.vf-team-img-wrap {
  width: 100%;
  height: 270px;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  background: #0a1124;
}

.vf-team-img-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: top center;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.vf-team-card:hover .vf-team-img-wrap img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.vf-team-info {
  padding: 20px;
  text-align: center;
}

.vf-team-name {
  font-size: 17px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  text-transform: capitalize;
}

.vf-team-role {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--accent-sky);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FORMS & AUTHENTICATION CARDS
   ========================================================================== */
.vf-auth-wrapper,
.signin-wrapper {
  max-width: 540px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  background: linear-gradient(165deg, rgba(21, 34, 68, 0.85) 0%, rgba(10, 17, 36, 0.94) 100%) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.28) !important;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl) !important;
  padding: 44px 40px !important;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg), 0 0 50px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.15) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
}

.vf-form-label,
.form-group label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #e2e8f0 !important;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.vf-input,
.form-control,
.contact-form input,
.contact-form textarea,
select.form-control {
  width: 100%;
  background: rgba(5, 9, 20, 0.65) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12) !important;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm) !important;
  color: #f8fafc !important;
  padding: 13px 16px !important;
  font-size: 15px !important;
  font-family: var(--font-body) !important;
  height: auto !important;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  box-shadow: none !important;
}

.vf-input:focus,
.form-control:focus,
.contact-form input:focus,
.contact-form textarea:focus {
  border-color: var(--accent-sky) !important;
  background: rgba(10, 17, 36, 0.9) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.15) !important;
  outline: none;
}

.vf-input::placeholder,
.form-control::placeholder,
.contact-form input::placeholder,
.contact-form textarea::placeholder {
  color: #64748b !important;
}

select.form-control option {
  background-color: var(--bg-navy);
  color: #ffffff;
}

/* Alerts */
.alert {
  border-radius: var(--radius-md) !important;
  padding: 16px 20px !important;
  font-size: 14.5px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.alert-success {
  background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.15) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.4) !important;
  color: #6ee7b7 !important;
}

.alert-danger {
  background: rgba(244, 63, 94, 0.15) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(244, 63, 94, 0.4) !important;
  color: #fda4af !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   LEGAL / CONTENT PROSE STYLING
   ========================================================================== */
.vf-prose-card {
  background: var(--bg-glass);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 44px;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-size: 15.5px;
  line-height: 1.8;
}

.vf-prose-card h2,
.vf-prose-card h3,
.vf-prose-card h4,
.vf-prose-card h5 {
  color: #ffffff !important;
  margin-top: 28px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.vf-prose-card h2:first-child,
.vf-prose-card h3:first-child {
  margin-top: 0;
}

.vf-prose-card ul {
  padding-left: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.vf-prose-card li {
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  color: #cbd5e1;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FOOTER SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.vf-footer {
  background: #03060e;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding-top: 80px;
}

.vf-newsletter-box {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.22) 0%, rgba(15, 25, 51, 0.9) 50%, rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.18) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.32);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 44px 40px;
  margin-bottom: 64px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.vf-newsletter-form {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  max-width: 520px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.vf-footer-title {
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.vf-footer-links {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}

.vf-footer-links li {
  margin-bottom: 11px;
}

.vf-footer-links a {
  color: var(--text-secondary) !important;
  font-size: 14.5px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.vf-footer-links a:hover {
  color: var(--accent-sky) !important;
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.vf-footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  padding: 26px 0;
  margin-top: 56px;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.vf-social-btn {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--text-secondary) !important;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.vf-social-btn:hover {
  background: var(--primary-cobalt);
  border-color: var(--accent-sky);
  color: #ffffff !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Scroll to top */
.scroll-to-top {
  position: fixed;
  right: 24px;
  bottom: 64px;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: var(--gradient-primary);
  color: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 990;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-glow);
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.scroll-to-top:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

/* Responsive adjustments */
@media (max-width: 1199px) {
  .vf-nav-collapse {
    background: rgba(10, 17, 36, 0.98);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 20px;
    margin-top: 14px;
  }
  .vf-nav-list {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
  }
  .vf-nav-actions {
    margin-top: 14px;
    padding-top: 14px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
    justify-content: stretch;
  }
  .vf-nav-actions .vf-btn {
    flex: 1;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .vf-hero {
    padding: 135px 0 70px;
  }
  .vf-section {
    padding: 64px 0;
  }
  .vf-stats-strip {
    margin-top: 24px;
  }
  .vf-newsletter-form {
    flex-direction: column;
  }
  .vf-auth-wrapper,
  .signin-wrapper {
    padding: 28px 22px !important;
  }
  .vf-prose-card {
    padding: 24px 20px;
  }
}