/* ==========================================================================
   Vibe Code Development Company — page-scoped styles
   All rules prefixed .vcd- and live under .vcd-page so they cannot leak.
   Brand-red palette aligned with the rest of triplemindstheme. The token
   names keep the legacy "violet/cyan" prefix from an earlier draft so we
   don't have to rename hundreds of references — values now resolve to
   brand red, red-soft, red-deep, plus a single amber accent for the
   secondary stat card so the three stats stay distinguishable.
   ========================================================================== */

:root {
    /* Page-scoped palette aligned with the Triple Minds brand red.
       Token names keep the legacy "violet/cyan" prefix to avoid touching
       hundreds of references — the values now resolve to brand red,
       red-soft and red-deep. Amber is kept for the 70% stat card so the
       three stat cards stay visually distinguishable. */
    --vcd-violet:        #ec2024;            /* brand red (--red-bg) */
    --vcd-violet-soft:   #f48385;            /* --red-bg-two */
    --vcd-violet-deep:   #b81a1d;            /* darker for AA contrast on white */
    --vcd-cyan:          #f59e0b;            /* amber accent (sec stat / SHIPPING tag) */
    --vcd-cyan-deep:     #b45309;
    --vcd-green:         #34d399;
    --vcd-grad:          linear-gradient(135deg, #ff5a5d 0%, #ec2024 55%, #b81a1d 100%);
    --vcd-grad-violet:   linear-gradient(135deg, #ff5a5d 0%, #ec2024 55%, #b81a1d 100%);
    --vcd-grad-cyan:     linear-gradient(135deg, #fbbf24 0%, #f59e0b 100%);
    --vcd-grad-green:    linear-gradient(135deg, #6ee7b7 0%, #10b981 100%);
    --vcd-bg:            #0a0a0d;
    --vcd-bg-alt:        #0f0f14;
    --vcd-card:          #14141b;
    --vcd-card-hi:       #1c1c25;
    --vcd-border:        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    --vcd-border-hi:     rgba(236, 32, 36, 0.42);
    --vcd-text:          #ffffff;
    --vcd-muted:         rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.66);
    --vcd-muted-2:       rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    --vcd-violet-faint:  rgba(236, 32, 36, 0.10);
    --vcd-cyan-faint:    rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.10);
}

.vcd-page {
    background: var(--vcd-bg);
    color: var(--vcd-text);
    font-family: inherit;
    overflow-x: hidden;
}
.vcd-page .bg-section-black { background: var(--vcd-bg-alt); }

/* Match site container width to other dev pages */
.vcd-page .container {
    max-width: 1320px !important;
    padding-left: 32px !important;
    padding-right: 32px !important;
    margin-left: auto !important;
    margin-right: auto !important;
}
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .vcd-page .container { padding-left: 24px !important; padding-right: 24px !important; }
}
@media (max-width: 575px) {
    .vcd-page .container { padding-left: 20px !important; padding-right: 20px !important; }
}

.vcd-section { padding: 80px 0; }
@media (max-width: 991px) { .vcd-section { padding: 64px 0; } }
@media (max-width: 575px) { .vcd-section { padding: 48px 0; } }

/* Typography */
.vcd-h2 {
    font-size: clamp(28px, 3.4vw, 44px);
    line-height: 1.15;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    color: #111;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin: 0;
}
.vcd-h2--light { color: #fff; }

.vcd-lead {
    font-size: 18px;
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.66);
    max-width: 760px;
}
.vcd-lead--light { color: var(--vcd-muted); }

.vcd-text-accent {
    background: var(--vcd-grad);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    color: transparent;
}

.vcd-eyebrow {
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.18em;
    color: var(--vcd-violet-soft);
    padding: 6px 14px;
    border: 1px solid var(--vcd-border-hi);
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: var(--vcd-violet-faint);
}
.vcd-strategy .vcd-eyebrow,
.vcd-services .vcd-eyebrow,
.vcd-geo .vcd-eyebrow,
.vcd-stacks .vcd-eyebrow,
.vcd-compare .vcd-eyebrow,
.vcd-pricing .vcd-eyebrow,
.vcd-why .vcd-eyebrow,
.vcd-faq .vcd-eyebrow {
    color: var(--vcd-violet-deep);
}
.vcd-eyebrow__dot {
    width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--vcd-violet);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(236, 32, 36, 0.18);
    animation: vcd-pulse 2.4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* Buttons */
.vcd-btn {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 14px 26px;
    font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700;
    border-radius: 12px;
    border: 1px solid transparent;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: transform 200ms ease, background 200ms ease, color 200ms ease, border-color 200ms ease, box-shadow 200ms ease;
    line-height: 1;
}
.vcd-btn--xl { padding: 18px 34px; font-size: 17px; }
.vcd-btn--primary {
    background: var(--vcd-grad-violet);
    color: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 14px 30px -12px rgba(236, 32, 36, 0.65);
}
.vcd-btn--primary:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 22px 44px -12px rgba(236, 32, 36, 0.85);
    color: #fff;
}
.vcd-btn--ghost {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--vcd-text);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
}
.vcd-btn--ghost:hover {
    border-color: var(--vcd-violet);
    color: var(--vcd-violet-soft);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.vcd-btn__arrow { transition: transform 200ms ease; display: inline-block; }
.vcd-btn:hover .vcd-btn__arrow { transform: translateX(4px); }

/* Light-section ghost button overrides (white-bg sections) */
.vcd-strategy .vcd-btn--ghost,
.vcd-services .vcd-btn--ghost,
.vcd-geo .vcd-btn--ghost,
.vcd-compare .vcd-btn--ghost,
.vcd-pricing .vcd-btn--ghost,
.vcd-why .vcd-btn--ghost,
.vcd-faq .vcd-btn--ghost {
    color: #1a0a0a;
    border-color: rgba(0,0,0,0.18);
}
.vcd-strategy .vcd-btn--ghost:hover,
.vcd-services .vcd-btn--ghost:hover,
.vcd-geo .vcd-btn--ghost:hover,
.vcd-compare .vcd-btn--ghost:hover,
.vcd-pricing .vcd-btn--ghost:hover,
.vcd-why .vcd-btn--ghost:hover,
.vcd-faq .vcd-btn--ghost:hover {
    color: var(--vcd-violet-deep);
    border-color: var(--vcd-violet);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   1. HERO
   ========================================================================== */
.vcd-hero {
    background: var(--vcd-bg);
    color: var(--vcd-text);
    padding: 78px 0 110px;
    isolation: isolate;
}
@media (max-width: 991px) { .vcd-hero { padding: 48px 0 80px; } }
.vcd-hero__grid {
    position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background-image:
        linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,0.04) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.04) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 64px 64px;
    mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at top, #000 30%, transparent 75%);
    z-index: -1;
}
.vcd-hero__glow {
    position: absolute;
    width: 620px; height: 620px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(110px);
    opacity: 0.55;
    z-index: -1;
    animation: vcd-float 12s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.vcd-hero__glow--violet { background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(236, 32, 36, 0.55) 0%, transparent 70%); top: -200px; right: -120px; }
.vcd-hero__glow--cyan   { background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.45) 0%, transparent 70%); bottom: -240px; left: -160px; animation-delay: -6s; }
.vcd-hero__noise {
    position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml;utf8,<svg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='160' height='160'><filter id='n'><feTurbulence baseFrequency='0.85' numOctaves='2' stitchTiles='stitch'/><feColorMatrix values='0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.4 0'/></filter><rect width='100%' height='100%' filter='url(%23n)'/></svg>");
    opacity: 0.22; mix-blend-mode: overlay;
    z-index: -1; pointer-events: none;
}

.vcd-hero__title {
    font-size: clamp(29px, 4.6vw, 59px);
    line-height: 1.1;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: #fff;
}
.vcd-hero__lead {
    font-size: 18px;
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: var(--vcd-muted);
    max-width: 620px;
}
.vcd-hero__stats { color: var(--vcd-muted); }
.vcd-hero__stats li { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 4px; }
.vcd-hero__stats strong {
    font-size: 32px; font-weight: 800; line-height: 1;
    background: var(--vcd-grad);
    -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; color: transparent;
}
.vcd-hero__stats span { font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: 0.04em; text-transform: uppercase; }

/* Hero card stack */
.vcd-hero-card-stack { position: relative; min-height: 460px; }
.vcd-hero-card {
    position: absolute;
    width: 92%;
    background: linear-gradient(140deg, rgba(28, 22, 50, 0.95), rgba(18, 14, 36, 0.85));
    border: 1px solid var(--vcd-border);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 22px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    box-shadow: 0 30px 60px -20px rgba(0,0,0,0.7);
    transition: transform 600ms cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1);
}
.vcd-hero-card h3 { font-size: 18px; font-weight: 700; color: #fff; margin: 8px 0 6px; }
.vcd-hero-card p  { font-size: 14px; color: var(--vcd-muted); margin: 0; }
.vcd-hero-card code { color: var(--vcd-cyan); background: transparent; padding: 0; font-size: 13px; }
.vcd-hero-card__head { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; }
.vcd-hero-card__meta {
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
    margin-top: 14px; padding-top: 14px;
    border-top: 1px dashed var(--vcd-border);
    color: var(--vcd-muted-2); font-size: 12px;
}
.vcd-hero-card__meta strong { color: #fff; font-size: 16px; }
.vcd-hero-card--a { top: 0;     right: 0;  transform: rotate(-3deg); animation: vcd-tilt-a 8s ease-in-out infinite; }
.vcd-hero-card--b { top: 130px; right: 30px; transform: rotate(2deg);  animation: vcd-tilt-b 8s ease-in-out infinite; animation-delay: -3s; }
.vcd-hero-card--c { top: 290px; right: 0;  transform: rotate(-1.5deg); animation: vcd-tilt-c 8s ease-in-out infinite; animation-delay: -5s; }

.vcd-tag { font-size: 10px; font-weight: 800; padding: 4px 10px; border-radius: 999px; letter-spacing: 0.12em; }
.vcd-tag--violet { background: rgba(236, 32, 36, 0.18); color: #ffb1b3; border: 1px solid rgba(236, 32, 36, 0.45); }
.vcd-tag--cyan   { background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.16); color: #fbbf24; border: 1px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.45); }
.vcd-tag--green  { background: rgba(52, 211, 153, 0.15); color: #6ee7b7; border: 1px solid rgba(52, 211, 153, 0.45); }
.vcd-pulse {
    width: 10px; height: 10px; border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--vcd-violet);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(236, 32, 36, 0.7);
    animation: vcd-pulse-violet 1.6s ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* WhatsApp button — green pill, in-hero */
.vcd-btn--whatsapp {
    background: #25D366;
    color: #fff;
    border-color: #25D366;
    box-shadow: 0 14px 30px -12px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.55);
}
.vcd-btn--whatsapp:hover {
    background: #1da851;
    border-color: #1da851;
    color: #fff;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 22px 44px -12px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.75);
}

/* Hero — secondary smaller lead paragraph for SEO copy */
.vcd-hero__lead--small {
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
    max-width: 620px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   TRUST STRIP — clients/case studies under hero
   ========================================================================== */
.vcd-trust {
    background: var(--vcd-bg-alt);
    padding: 28px 0;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--vcd-border);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--vcd-border);
}
.vcd-trust__inner {
    display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; gap: 22px 32px;
    justify-content: space-between;
}
.vcd-trust__label {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.16em; text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--vcd-muted-2);
    max-width: 220px;
}
.vcd-trust__grid {
    display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px;
    flex: 1 1 auto;
    justify-content: flex-end;
}
.vcd-trust__item {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;
    padding: 10px 14px;
    background: var(--vcd-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--vcd-border);
    border-radius: 12px;
    color: #fff;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: border-color 200ms ease, transform 200ms ease, background 200ms ease;
}
.vcd-trust__item:hover {
    border-color: var(--vcd-border-hi);
    background: var(--vcd-card-hi);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    color: #fff;
}
.vcd-trust__mono {
    flex: 0 0 36px; width: 36px; height: 36px;
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    border-radius: 8px;
    background: var(--vcd-grad-violet);
    font-size: 13px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    color: #fff;
}
.vcd-trust__text { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 2px; }
.vcd-trust__name { font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.1; }
.vcd-trust__meta { font-size: 11.5px; letter-spacing: 0.06em; color: var(--vcd-muted-2); text-transform: uppercase; }
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .vcd-trust__inner { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
    .vcd-trust__grid { width: 100%; justify-content: flex-start; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FOUNDER NOTE  ·  personal address from Triple Minds (E-E-A-T)
   Light card on light bg so the personal voice reads as a real letter,
   not another marketing band. Brand-red accent strip on the left edge.
   ========================================================================== */
.vcd-note { background: #fafafa; padding-top: 56px; padding-bottom: 56px; }
.vcd-note__card {
    position: relative;
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.07);
    border-radius: 22px;
    padding: 38px 44px 32px;
    max-width: 880px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    box-shadow: 0 28px 50px -32px rgba(0,0,0,0.18);
}
.vcd-note__card::before {
    content: ""; position: absolute;
    top: 22px; bottom: 22px; left: 0;
    width: 4px;
    background: var(--vcd-grad-violet);
    border-radius: 0 4px 4px 0;
}
.vcd-note__title {
    font-size: clamp(22px, 2.4vw, 30px);
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.25;
    color: #1a0a0a;
    margin: 0 0 18px;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.vcd-note__body p {
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.75;
    color: rgba(0,0,0,0.75);
    margin: 0 0 14px;
}
.vcd-note__body p:last-child { margin-bottom: 22px; }
.vcd-note__body strong { color: #1a0a0a; font-weight: 700; }
.vcd-note__body em { color: var(--vcd-violet-deep); font-style: italic; }
.vcd-note__body code {
    color: var(--vcd-violet-deep);
    background: var(--vcd-violet-faint);
    padding: 1px 6px; border-radius: 4px;
    font-size: 14px;
}
.vcd-note__body a {
    color: var(--vcd-violet-deep);
    text-decoration: underline;
    text-decoration-color: rgba(236, 32, 36, 0.4);
    text-underline-offset: 3px;
    font-weight: 600;
}
.vcd-note__body a:hover { text-decoration-color: var(--vcd-violet); }

.vcd-note__sign {
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
    flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 14px;
    padding-top: 22px;
    border-top: 1px dashed rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
}
.vcd-note__sign-link {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: inherit;
}
.vcd-note__sign-photo {
    width: 56px; height: 56px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
    border: 2px solid var(--vcd-violet-soft);
    background: var(--vcd-violet-faint);
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    color: var(--vcd-violet-deep);
    font-size: 16px; font-weight: 800;
}
.vcd-note__sign-meta { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 2px; }
.vcd-note__sign-name { font-size: 15px; font-weight: 800; color: #1a0a0a; }
.vcd-note__sign-role { font-size: 12.5px; color: rgba(0,0,0,0.6); letter-spacing: 0.04em; }

.vcd-note__sign-cta {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
    background: transparent;
    border: 1px solid var(--vcd-violet);
    color: var(--vcd-violet-deep);
    border-radius: 999px;
    padding: 10px 18px;
    font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: background 200ms ease, color 200ms ease, transform 200ms ease;
    cursor: pointer;
}
.vcd-note__sign-cta:hover {
    background: var(--vcd-grad-violet);
    color: #fff;
    border-color: transparent;
    transform: translateY(-1px);
}

@media (max-width: 575px) {
    .vcd-note__card { padding: 28px 22px 24px; }
    .vcd-note__sign { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   DEFINE — featured-snippet "What is..." section
   ========================================================================== */
.vcd-define { background: #fafafa; color: #1a0a0a; padding-top: 64px; padding-bottom: 64px; }
.vcd-define .vcd-h2 {
    font-size: clamp(26px, 3vw, 38px);
    line-height: 1.2;
}
.vcd-define__answer {
    font-size: 17px;
    line-height: 1.75;
    color: rgba(0,0,0,0.78);
    margin: 0 0 14px;
}
.vcd-define__answer:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.vcd-define__answer a {
    color: var(--vcd-violet-deep);
    text-decoration: underline;
    text-decoration-color: rgba(236, 32, 36, 0.4);
    text-underline-offset: 3px;
    font-weight: 600;
}
.vcd-define__answer a:hover { text-decoration-color: var(--vcd-violet); }

/* Internal links inside service-card body copy */
.vcd-service-card__body a {
    color: var(--vcd-violet-deep);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 700;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(236, 32, 36, 0.3);
}
.vcd-service-card__body a:hover {
    border-bottom-color: var(--vcd-violet);
    color: var(--vcd-violet);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   2. STRATEGY (60 / 70 / 100 stat cards)  ·  light bg
   ========================================================================== */
.vcd-strategy,
.vcd-services,
.vcd-geo,
.vcd-compare,
.vcd-pricing,
.vcd-why,
.vcd-faq {
    background: #fafafa;
    color: #1a0a0a;
}

.vcd-stat-card {
    position: relative;
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
    border-radius: 22px;
    padding: 36px 30px 32px;
    height: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: transform 240ms ease, box-shadow 240ms ease, border-color 240ms ease;
}
.vcd-stat-card::before {
    content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background: var(--vcd-grad-violet);
    opacity: 0.05;
    z-index: 0;
}
.vcd-stat-card > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.vcd-stat-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 28px 50px -22px rgba(236, 32, 36, 0.4);
    border-color: rgba(236, 32, 36, 0.25);
}
.vcd-stat-card__big {
    display: block;
    font-size: clamp(56px, 7vw, 96px);
    font-weight: 900;
    line-height: 1;
    letter-spacing: -0.04em;
    background: var(--vcd-grad-violet);
    -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; color: transparent;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.vcd-stat-card--cyan::before { background: var(--vcd-grad-cyan); opacity: 0.06; }
.vcd-stat-card--cyan .vcd-stat-card__big { background: var(--vcd-grad-cyan); -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; color: transparent; }
.vcd-stat-card--cyan:hover { box-shadow: 0 28px 50px -22px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.4); border-color: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.25); }
.vcd-stat-card--green::before { background: var(--vcd-grad-green); opacity: 0.06; }
.vcd-stat-card--green .vcd-stat-card__big { background: var(--vcd-grad-green); -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; color: transparent; }
.vcd-stat-card--green:hover { box-shadow: 0 28px 50px -22px rgba(52, 211, 153, 0.4); border-color: rgba(52, 211, 153, 0.25); }
.vcd-stat-card__title {
    font-size: 22px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #1a0a0a;
    margin: 0 0 10px;
}
.vcd-stat-card__body {
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: rgba(0,0,0,0.66);
    margin: 0;
}
.vcd-strategy__footnote {
    margin-top: 36px;
    color: rgba(0,0,0,0.55);
    font-size: 14px;
    max-width: 760px;
    margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   3. EXPLAIN (good vs bad vibe)  ·  dark bg
   ========================================================================== */
.vcd-explain-card {
    position: relative;
    background: var(--vcd-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--vcd-border);
    border-radius: 22px;
    padding: 32px 28px;
    height: 100%;
}
.vcd-explain-card__label {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 12px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: 0.16em; text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 5px 12px; border-radius: 999px;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.vcd-explain-card--bad  .vcd-explain-card__label { background: rgba(244, 63, 94, 0.16); color: #fda4af; border: 1px solid rgba(244, 63, 94, 0.4); }
.vcd-explain-card--good .vcd-explain-card__label { background: rgba(52, 211, 153, 0.15); color: #6ee7b7; border: 1px solid rgba(52, 211, 153, 0.4); }
.vcd-explain-card h3 {
    font-size: 22px; font-weight: 800; color: #fff; margin: 0 0 18px;
}
.vcd-explain-card__list { display: grid; gap: 10px; margin: 0 0 18px; }
.vcd-explain-card__list li {
    position: relative; padding-left: 24px;
    color: var(--vcd-muted); font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.55;
}
.vcd-explain-card__list li::before {
    content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 9px;
    width: 12px; height: 12px; border-radius: 3px;
}
.vcd-explain-card--bad  .vcd-explain-card__list li::before { background: rgba(244, 63, 94, 0.6); }
.vcd-explain-card--good .vcd-explain-card__list li::before { background: rgba(52, 211, 153, 0.7); }
.vcd-explain-card__list code { color: var(--vcd-cyan); background: transparent; padding: 0; }
.vcd-explain-card__verdict {
    margin: 0; padding-top: 18px;
    border-top: 1px dashed var(--vcd-border);
    font-weight: 700;
}
.vcd-explain-card--bad  .vcd-explain-card__verdict { color: #fda4af; }
.vcd-explain-card--good .vcd-explain-card__verdict { color: #6ee7b7; }
.vcd-explain-card--good { border-color: rgba(52, 211, 153, 0.3); box-shadow: 0 22px 40px -22px rgba(52, 211, 153, 0.25); }

/* ==========================================================================
   4. SERVICES grid  ·  light bg
   ========================================================================== */
.vcd-service-card {
    position: relative;
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
    border-radius: 18px;
    padding: 28px 26px 26px;
    height: 100%;
    transition: transform 240ms ease, box-shadow 240ms ease, border-color 240ms ease;
}
.vcd-service-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 24px 44px -22px rgba(236, 32, 36, 0.35);
    border-color: rgba(236, 32, 36, 0.25);
}
.vcd-service-card__num {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 13px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    color: var(--vcd-violet-deep);
    background: rgba(236, 32, 36, 0.10);
    padding: 4px 10px; border-radius: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.vcd-service-card__title {
    font-size: 19px; font-weight: 800;
    color: #1a0a0a; margin: 0 0 10px;
}
.vcd-service-card__body {
    font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.6;
    color: rgba(0,0,0,0.65); margin: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   5. SPECIALIST cards  ·  dark bg
   ========================================================================== */
.vcd-spec-card {
    display: flex; gap: 14px;
    background: var(--vcd-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--vcd-border);
    border-radius: 18px;
    padding: 24px 22px;
    height: 100%;
    transition: transform 240ms ease, border-color 240ms ease;
}
.vcd-spec-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); border-color: var(--vcd-border-hi); }
.vcd-spec-card__bullet {
    flex: 0 0 36px; width: 36px; height: 36px;
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    border-radius: 10px;
    background: var(--vcd-grad-violet);
    color: #fff;
}
.vcd-spec-card__title { font-size: 17px; font-weight: 800; color: #fff; margin: 0 0 6px; }
.vcd-spec-card__body  { font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.6; color: var(--vcd-muted); }

/* ==========================================================================
   6. GEO cards (India / USA)  ·  light bg
   ========================================================================== */
.vcd-geo-card {
    position: relative;
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
    border-radius: 22px;
    padding: 30px 28px;
    height: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: transform 240ms ease, box-shadow 240ms ease;
}
.vcd-geo-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: 0 28px 50px -22px rgba(236, 32, 36, 0.35); }
.vcd-geo-card__head {
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px; margin-bottom: 16px;
    padding-bottom: 16px; border-bottom: 1px dashed rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
}
.vcd-geo-card__flag {
    font-size: 36px; line-height: 1;
}
.vcd-geo-card__title { font-size: 22px; font-weight: 800; color: #1a0a0a; margin: 0; }
.vcd-geo-card__sub   { font-size: 13px; color: rgba(0,0,0,0.5); margin: 4px 0 0; letter-spacing: 0.04em; }
.vcd-geo-card__body  { font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.65; color: rgba(0,0,0,0.66); margin: 0 0 18px; }
.vcd-geo-card__list { display: grid; gap: 8px; }
.vcd-geo-card__list li {
    position: relative; padding-left: 22px;
    font-size: 14.5px; color: rgba(0,0,0,0.7);
}
.vcd-geo-card__list li::before {
    content: "✓"; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0;
    color: var(--vcd-violet); font-weight: 800;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   7. PROCESS  ·  dark bg
   ========================================================================== */
.vcd-process-list { display: grid; gap: 18px; max-width: 980px; margin: 0 auto; }
.vcd-process-item {
    display: flex; gap: 22px;
    background: var(--vcd-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--vcd-border);
    border-radius: 18px;
    padding: 22px 24px;
    transition: border-color 240ms ease, transform 240ms ease;
}
.vcd-process-item:hover { border-color: var(--vcd-border-hi); transform: translateX(4px); }
.vcd-process-item__num {
    flex: 0 0 56px; width: 56px; height: 56px;
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    border-radius: 14px;
    font-size: 20px; font-weight: 900;
    background: var(--vcd-grad-violet);
    color: #fff;
}
.vcd-process-item__body { flex: 1 1 auto; }
.vcd-process-item__title { font-size: 18px; font-weight: 800; color: #fff; }
.vcd-process-item__time {
    font-size: 12px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--vcd-violet-soft);
    background: rgba(236, 32, 36, 0.16);
    padding: 4px 10px; border-radius: 999px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(236, 32, 36, 0.4);
}
.vcd-process-item__text { font-size: 14.5px; color: var(--vcd-muted); line-height: 1.6; }

/* ==========================================================================
   8. STACKS  ·  light bg
   ========================================================================== */
.vcd-stacks { background: var(--vcd-bg-alt); color: #fff; }
.vcd-stacks .vcd-h2 { color: #fff; }
.vcd-stacks .vcd-lead { color: var(--vcd-muted); }
.vcd-stacks .vcd-eyebrow { color: var(--vcd-violet-soft); }

.vcd-stack-card {
    background: var(--vcd-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--vcd-border);
    border-radius: 18px;
    padding: 24px 22px;
    height: 100%;
    transition: transform 240ms ease, border-color 240ms ease;
}
.vcd-stack-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); border-color: var(--vcd-border-hi); }
.vcd-stack-card__title {
    font-size: 16px; font-weight: 800; color: #fff;
    margin: 0 0 14px;
    text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.1em;
}
.vcd-chip {
    font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600;
    padding: 6px 12px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
    transition: background 200ms ease, border-color 200ms ease, color 200ms ease;
}
.vcd-chip:hover {
    background: rgba(236, 32, 36, 0.18);
    border-color: rgba(236, 32, 36, 0.5);
    color: #fff;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   9. INDUSTRIES  ·  dark bg
   ========================================================================== */
.vcd-industry-chip {
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 18px 14px;
    min-height: 88px;
    background: var(--vcd-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--vcd-border);
    border-radius: 14px;
    font-size: 14.5px; font-weight: 700;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.88);
    transition: transform 240ms ease, border-color 240ms ease, background 240ms ease, color 240ms ease;
}
.vcd-industry-chip:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    border-color: var(--vcd-border-hi);
    background: rgba(236, 32, 36, 0.10);
    color: #fff;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   EXPERIENCE  ·  light bg, 4-card grid showcasing recent shipped projects
   ========================================================================== */
.vcd-experience { background: #fafafa; color: #1a0a0a; }

.vcd-exp-card {
    position: relative;
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
    border-radius: 18px;
    padding: 26px 24px 24px;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: transform 240ms ease, box-shadow 240ms ease, border-color 240ms ease;
}
.vcd-exp-card::before {
    content: ""; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0;
    height: 3px; width: 56px;
    background: var(--vcd-grad-violet);
    border-radius: 0 0 6px 0;
}
.vcd-exp-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 28px 50px -22px rgba(236, 32, 36, 0.35);
    border-color: rgba(236, 32, 36, 0.25);
}
.vcd-exp-card__tag {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 11px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: 0.14em; text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--vcd-violet-deep);
    background: var(--vcd-violet-faint);
    border: 1px solid rgba(236, 32, 36, 0.2);
    padding: 4px 10px; border-radius: 999px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    align-self: flex-start;
}
.vcd-exp-card__days {
    display: flex; align-items: baseline; gap: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.vcd-exp-card__days strong {
    font-size: clamp(40px, 4.6vw, 56px);
    font-weight: 900;
    line-height: 1;
    letter-spacing: -0.04em;
    background: var(--vcd-grad-violet);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    color: transparent;
}
.vcd-exp-card__days span {
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.14em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
}
.vcd-exp-card__title {
    font-size: 17px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #1a0a0a;
    line-height: 1.3;
    margin: 0 0 10px;
}
.vcd-exp-card__sub {
    flex: 1 1 auto;
    font-size: 13.5px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: rgba(0,0,0,0.66);
    margin: 0 0 14px;
}
.vcd-exp-card__meta {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    padding-top: 14px;
    margin-top: auto;
    border-top: 1px dashed rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    color: var(--vcd-violet-deep);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   10. COMPARE TABLE  ·  light bg
   ========================================================================== */
.vcd-compare__wrap {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
    border-radius: 18px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 24px 50px -28px rgba(236, 32, 36, 0.25);
}
.vcd-compare__table {
    width: 100%;
    border-collapse: collapse;
    font-size: 15px;
}
.vcd-compare__head {
    background: #f3f0ff;
    color: #1a0a0a;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-align: left;
    padding: 18px 20px;
    font-size: 15px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
}
.vcd-compare__head--win  { background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(236, 32, 36,0.10), rgba(245, 158, 11,0.10)); }
.vcd-compare__head--lose { background: rgba(0,0,0,0.04); color: rgba(0,0,0,0.55); }
.vcd-compare__label {
    display: block;
    font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 0.16em; text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--vcd-violet-deep);
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.vcd-compare__rowhead {
    text-align: left;
    padding: 16px 20px;
    font-weight: 700; color: #1a0a0a;
    background: #fafafa;
    width: 28%;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
}
.vcd-compare__cell {
    padding: 16px 20px;
    color: rgba(0,0,0,0.78);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
    vertical-align: top;
}
.vcd-compare__cell--win  { background: rgba(236, 32, 36, 0.04); }
.vcd-compare__cell--lose { color: rgba(0,0,0,0.6); }
.vcd-compare__check, .vcd-compare__x {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    width: 22px; height: 22px; border-radius: 50%;
    margin-right: 8px;
    vertical-align: -5px;
    color: #fff;
}
.vcd-compare__check { background: var(--vcd-grad-violet); }
.vcd-compare__x     { background: rgba(0,0,0,0.18); }

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .vcd-compare__table, .vcd-compare__table thead, .vcd-compare__table tbody,
    .vcd-compare__table tr, .vcd-compare__table th, .vcd-compare__table td { display: block; width: 100%; }
    .vcd-compare__table thead { display: none; }
    .vcd-compare__rowhead { width: 100%; padding: 14px 16px; font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: 0.04em; text-transform: uppercase; }
    .vcd-compare__cell::before {
        display: block;
        font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 0.14em; text-transform: uppercase;
        color: rgba(0,0,0,0.45); margin-bottom: 4px;
    }
    .vcd-compare__cell--win::before  { content: "Triple Minds"; color: var(--vcd-violet-deep); }
    .vcd-compare__cell--lose::before { content: "Traditional Agency"; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   11. PRICING  ·  light bg
   ========================================================================== */
.vcd-price-card {
    position: relative;
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
    border-radius: 22px;
    padding: 32px 28px;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex; flex-direction: column;
    transition: transform 240ms ease, box-shadow 240ms ease;
}
.vcd-price-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 28px 50px -22px rgba(236, 32, 36, 0.35);
}
.vcd-price-card--featured {
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, #1c1c25 0%, #0f0f14 100%);
    color: #fff;
    border-color: var(--vcd-border-hi);
    box-shadow: 0 28px 60px -22px rgba(236, 32, 36, 0.55);
}
.vcd-price-card__badge {
    position: absolute; top: 14px; right: 14px;
    background: var(--vcd-grad-violet);
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 11px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 5px 11px; border-radius: 999px;
}
.vcd-price-card__head h3 {
    font-size: 22px; font-weight: 800; color: #1a0a0a; margin: 0 0 6px;
}
.vcd-price-card__head p {
    font-size: 14px; color: rgba(0,0,0,0.6); margin: 0 0 18px;
    min-height: 42px;
}
.vcd-price-card--featured .vcd-price-card__head h3 { color: #fff; }
.vcd-price-card--featured .vcd-price-card__head p  { color: var(--vcd-muted); }
.vcd-price-card__price { margin: 6px 0 18px; padding-bottom: 18px; border-bottom: 1px dashed rgba(0,0,0,0.1); }
.vcd-price-card--featured .vcd-price-card__price { border-bottom-color: var(--vcd-border); }
.vcd-price-card__amount {
    display: block;
    font-size: 32px; font-weight: 900; line-height: 1;
    background: var(--vcd-grad-violet);
    -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; color: transparent;
}
.vcd-price-card__per {
    display: block;
    font-size: 13px; color: rgba(0,0,0,0.55); margin-top: 6px;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em; text-transform: uppercase;
}
.vcd-price-card--featured .vcd-price-card__per { color: var(--vcd-muted-2); }
.vcd-price-card__list { flex: 1 1 auto; display: grid; gap: 10px; margin: 0 0 22px; }
.vcd-price-card__list li {
    position: relative; padding-left: 24px;
    font-size: 14.5px; color: rgba(0,0,0,0.78); line-height: 1.5;
}
.vcd-price-card__list li::before {
    content: "✓"; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0;
    color: var(--vcd-violet); font-weight: 800;
}
.vcd-price-card--featured .vcd-price-card__list li { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85); }
.vcd-price-card--featured .vcd-price-card__list li::before { color: var(--vcd-cyan); }

/* ==========================================================================
   12. CASE CARDS  ·  dark bg
   ========================================================================== */
.vcd-case-card {
    background: var(--vcd-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--vcd-border);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 28px 26px;
    height: 100%;
    transition: transform 240ms ease, border-color 240ms ease;
}
.vcd-case-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); border-color: var(--vcd-border-hi); }
.vcd-case-card__tag {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 11px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: 0.14em; text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--vcd-violet-soft);
    background: rgba(236, 32, 36, 0.16);
    border: 1px solid rgba(236, 32, 36, 0.4);
    padding: 5px 11px; border-radius: 999px;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.vcd-case-card__title {
    font-size: 19px; font-weight: 800; color: #fff;
    margin: 0 0 10px;
}
.vcd-case-card__body {
    font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.65;
    color: var(--vcd-muted);
    margin: 0 0 18px;
}
.vcd-case-card__kpis { padding-top: 16px; border-top: 1px dashed var(--vcd-border); }
.vcd-case-card__kpis li {
    display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 2px;
}
.vcd-case-card__kpis strong {
    font-size: 18px; font-weight: 800;
    background: var(--vcd-grad);
    -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; color: transparent;
}
.vcd-case-card__kpis span {
    font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--vcd-muted-2);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   13. WHY cards  ·  light bg
   ========================================================================== */
.vcd-why-card {
    display: flex; gap: 14px;
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
    border-radius: 18px;
    padding: 24px 22px;
    height: 100%;
    transition: transform 240ms ease, box-shadow 240ms ease;
}
.vcd-why-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 22px 40px -22px rgba(236, 32, 36, 0.3);
}
.vcd-why-card__bullet {
    flex: 0 0 36px; width: 36px; height: 36px;
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    border-radius: 10px;
    background: var(--vcd-grad-violet);
    color: #fff;
}
.vcd-why-card__title {
    font-size: 17px; font-weight: 800;
    color: #1a0a0a; margin: 0 0 6px;
}
.vcd-why-card__body {
    font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.6;
    color: rgba(0,0,0,0.66);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   14. SPECIALISTS (consultant cards)  ·  dark bg
   ========================================================================== */
.vcd-specialist-card {
    background: var(--vcd-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--vcd-border);
    border-radius: 22px;
    padding: 28px 24px;
    text-align: center;
    height: 100%;
    transition: transform 240ms ease, border-color 240ms ease;
}
.vcd-specialist-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); border-color: var(--vcd-border-hi); }
.vcd-specialist-card__photo-wrap {
    width: 120px; height: 120px;
    margin: 0 auto 16px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    padding: 4px;
    background: var(--vcd-grad);
}
.vcd-specialist-card__photo {
    width: 100%; height: 100%;
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
    background: var(--vcd-card-hi);
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    color: #fff; font-size: 36px; font-weight: 800;
}
.vcd-specialist-card__name {
    font-size: 22px; font-weight: 800; color: #fff; margin: 0 0 4px;
}
.vcd-specialist-card__role {
    font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--vcd-violet-soft);
    margin: 0 0 12px;
}
.vcd-specialist-card__expertise {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: var(--vcd-muted-2);
    margin: 0 0 14px;
    line-height: 1.55;
}
.vcd-specialist-card__bio {
    font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.65;
    color: var(--vcd-muted);
    margin: 0 0 18px;
}
.vcd-specialist-card__link {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
    font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--vcd-violet-soft);
    text-decoration: none;
}
.vcd-specialist-card__link:hover { color: var(--vcd-cyan); }
.vcd-specialist-card__link:hover .vcd-btn__arrow { transform: translateX(4px); }
.vcd-specialists__note {
    margin-top: 38px;
    color: var(--vcd-muted-2);
    font-size: 14px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   15. FAQ  ·  light bg
   ========================================================================== */
.vcd-faq-list { max-width: 880px; margin: 0 auto; display: grid; gap: 12px; }
.vcd-faq-item {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.07);
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 18px 22px;
    transition: border-color 200ms ease, box-shadow 200ms ease;
}
.vcd-faq-item[open] {
    border-color: var(--vcd-border-hi);
    box-shadow: 0 18px 36px -22px rgba(236, 32, 36, 0.3);
}
.vcd-faq-item__q {
    list-style: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 16px;
    font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700;
    color: #1a0a0a;
}
.vcd-faq-item__q::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
.vcd-faq-item__icon {
    flex: 0 0 22px; width: 22px; height: 22px;
    position: relative;
}
.vcd-faq-item__icon::before,
.vcd-faq-item__icon::after {
    content: ""; position: absolute; left: 50%; top: 50%;
    background: var(--vcd-violet);
    transition: transform 240ms ease;
}
.vcd-faq-item__icon::before { width: 14px; height: 2px; transform: translate(-50%, -50%); }
.vcd-faq-item__icon::after  { width: 2px; height: 14px; transform: translate(-50%, -50%); }
.vcd-faq-item[open] .vcd-faq-item__icon::after { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(90deg); opacity: 0; }
.vcd-faq-item__a {
    margin-top: 12px;
    font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.7;
    color: rgba(0,0,0,0.7);
}
.vcd-faq-item__a strong { color: var(--vcd-violet-deep); }

/* ==========================================================================
   INLINE LEAD FORM  ·  dark gradient bg with on-page form
   Posts to the same /inc/form-handler.php pipeline as the modal.
   ========================================================================== */
.vcd-leadform {
    background: var(--vcd-bg-alt);
    padding-top: 64px; padding-bottom: 64px;
}
.vcd-leadform__card {
    background:
        radial-gradient(80% 60% at 0% 0%, rgba(236, 32, 36, 0.22) 0%, transparent 65%),
        radial-gradient(80% 60% at 100% 100%, rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.16) 0%, transparent 65%),
        linear-gradient(160deg, #1c1c25 0%, #0f0f14 100%);
    border: 1px solid var(--vcd-border-hi);
    border-radius: 26px;
    padding: 44px 44px;
    box-shadow: 0 30px 70px -28px rgba(236, 32, 36, 0.55);
}
.vcd-leadform .vcd-eyebrow--on-dark {
    color: var(--vcd-violet-soft);
    background: rgba(236, 32, 36, 0.15);
    border-color: rgba(236, 32, 36, 0.45);
}
.vcd-leadform__title {
    color: #fff;
    font-size: clamp(24px, 2.6vw, 34px);
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.2;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    margin: 0 0 12px;
}
.vcd-leadform__sub {
    color: var(--vcd-muted);
    font-size: 15.5px;
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin: 0 0 18px;
}
.vcd-leadform__list {
    display: grid;
    gap: 8px;
    margin: 0;
}
.vcd-leadform__list li {
    position: relative; padding-left: 26px;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.78);
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.5;
}
.vcd-leadform__list li::before {
    content: "✓";
    position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0;
    width: 18px; height: 18px;
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    border-radius: 4px;
    background: var(--vcd-grad-violet);
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 11px; font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1;
}

.vcd-leadform__form { display: grid; gap: 14px; }
.vcd-leadform__grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 14px;
}
@media (max-width: 575px) { .vcd-leadform__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

.vcd-leadform__field { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 6px; }
.vcd-leadform__label {
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
}
.vcd-leadform__label small {
    margin-left: 6px;
    font-size: 10.5px;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45);
    text-transform: none;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}
.vcd-leadform__input,
.vcd-leadform__textarea {
    width: 100%;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
    border-radius: 10px;
    padding: 13px 16px;
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 14.5px;
    font-family: inherit;
    transition: border-color 200ms ease, background 200ms ease, box-shadow 200ms ease;
}
.vcd-leadform__input::placeholder,
.vcd-leadform__textarea::placeholder {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.30);
}
.vcd-leadform__input:focus,
.vcd-leadform__textarea:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--vcd-violet);
    background: rgba(236, 32, 36, 0.06);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(236, 32, 36, 0.18);
}
.vcd-leadform__textarea {
    min-height: 110px;
    resize: vertical;
}
.vcd-leadform__form .error-message {
    display: block;
    color: #fda4af;
    font-size: 12px;
    min-height: 14px;
}
/* Input wrapper — needed so custom.js error-targeting lands correctly
   (input.parentElement.nextElementSibling = .error-message). Also gives
   the phone field a relative parent for the country hint underneath. */
.vcd-leadform__form .tm-input-wrap {
    position: relative;
    display: block;
}
/* Live country-name hint under the phone input, populated by
   custom.js's tmDetectCountry(). Amber to match the modal's hint color
   and stay readable on the dark gradient form panel. */
.vcd-leadform__country {
    display: block;
    margin-top: 5px;
    padding-left: 2px;
    font-family: ui-monospace, 'SF Mono', 'Cascadia Code', 'Roboto Mono', Consolas, monospace;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: #FFCC00;
    letter-spacing: 0.4px;
    line-height: 1.3;
    min-height: 14px;       /* reserve row height so layout doesn't jerk */
}
.vcd-leadform__nda {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
    font-size: 13.5px;
    cursor: pointer;
    user-select: none;
}
.vcd-leadform__nda input { accent-color: var(--vcd-violet); width: 16px; height: 16px; }
.vcd-leadform__legal {
    margin: 4px 0 0;
    font-size: 12px;
    color: var(--vcd-muted-2);
    line-height: 1.5;
}
.vcd-leadform__legal a { color: var(--vcd-violet-soft); text-decoration: underline; }

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .vcd-leadform__card { padding: 32px 24px; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CROSS-SELL CTA  ·  links to sibling Vibe Coding Cleanup page
   Dark band so it visually breaks the white "Cases → Why → Consultants"
   stretch and signals "this is a different offering".
   ========================================================================== */
.vcd-crosssell {
    background: var(--vcd-bg);
    padding-top: 64px; padding-bottom: 64px;
}
.vcd-crosssell__card {
    position: relative;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr;
    gap: 32px;
    align-items: center;
    background:
        radial-gradient(60% 80% at 0% 0%, rgba(236, 32, 36, 0.18) 0%, transparent 65%),
        radial-gradient(60% 80% at 100% 100%, rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.10) 0%, transparent 65%),
        linear-gradient(160deg, #1c1c25 0%, #0f0f14 100%);
    border: 1px solid var(--vcd-border-hi);
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 38px 40px;
    box-shadow: 0 28px 60px -28px rgba(236, 32, 36, 0.45);
    overflow: hidden;
}
.vcd-crosssell__card::before {
    content: ""; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0;
    width: 110px; height: 4px;
    background: var(--vcd-grad-violet);
    border-radius: 0 0 6px 0;
}
.vcd-crosssell__title {
    color: #fff;
    font-size: clamp(22px, 2.4vw, 30px);
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.25;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    margin: 0 0 14px;
}
.vcd-crosssell__sub {
    color: var(--vcd-muted);
    font-size: 15.5px;
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin: 0 0 16px;
}
.vcd-crosssell__sub strong { color: #fff; font-weight: 700; }
.vcd-crosssell__list { display: grid; gap: 8px; margin: 0; }
.vcd-crosssell__list li {
    position: relative; padding-left: 26px;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.78);
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.5;
}
.vcd-crosssell__list li::before {
    content: "✓"; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0;
    width: 18px; height: 18px;
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    border-radius: 4px;
    background: var(--vcd-grad-violet);
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 11px; font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1;
}
.vcd-crosssell__cta {
    display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 12px;
}
.vcd-crosssell__secondary {
    color: var(--vcd-violet-soft);
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none;
    border-bottom: 1px dashed rgba(244, 131, 133, 0.4);
    padding-bottom: 2px;
}
.vcd-crosssell__secondary:hover {
    color: #fff;
    border-bottom-color: #fff;
}
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .vcd-crosssell__card { grid-template-columns: 1fr; padding: 30px 24px; gap: 24px; }
    .vcd-crosssell__cta { align-items: stretch; }
    .vcd-crosssell__cta .vcd-btn { justify-content: center; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CALC-CTA  ·  Vibe Coding Cost Calculator promo (post-pricing)
   Two-column card: copy on left, faux calculator-display widget on right.
   Dark bg with brand-red gradient panel so it visually breaks the white
   pricing→cases stretch and signals "interactive tool" rather than form.
   ========================================================================== */
.vcd-calc-cta {
    background: var(--vcd-bg);
    padding-top: 64px; padding-bottom: 64px;
}
.vcd-calc-cta__card {
    position: relative;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.3fr 1fr;
    gap: 36px;
    align-items: stretch;
    background:
        radial-gradient(60% 80% at 0% 0%, rgba(236, 32, 36, 0.18) 0%, transparent 65%),
        radial-gradient(60% 80% at 100% 100%, rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.10) 0%, transparent 65%),
        linear-gradient(160deg, #1c1c25 0%, #0f0f14 100%);
    border: 1px solid var(--vcd-border-hi);
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 40px;
    box-shadow: 0 28px 60px -28px rgba(236, 32, 36, 0.45);
    overflow: hidden;
}
.vcd-calc-cta__title {
    color: #fff;
    font-size: clamp(24px, 2.6vw, 34px);
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.2;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    margin: 0 0 14px;
}
.vcd-calc-cta__sub {
    color: var(--vcd-muted);
    font-size: 15.5px;
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin: 0 0 20px;
}
.vcd-calc-cta__sub em { color: #fff; font-style: normal; font-weight: 700; }

.vcd-calc-cta__features {
    display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px;
    margin: 0 0 24px;
}
.vcd-calc-cta__features li {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
    padding: 10px 14px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.10);
    border-radius: 10px;
}
.vcd-calc-cta__features strong {
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 800;
    background: var(--vcd-grad-violet);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    color: transparent;
}
.vcd-calc-cta__features span {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

/* Widget — faux calculator display */
.vcd-calc-cta__widget {
    background: #0a0a0d;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 22px 24px;
    display: flex; flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
    box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(236, 32, 36, 0.06);
}
.vcd-calc-cta__widget-head {
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
    padding-bottom: 14px;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
    border-bottom: 1px dashed rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
}
.vcd-calc-cta__dot {
    width: 9px; height: 9px; border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.18);
}
.vcd-calc-cta__dot:nth-child(1) { background: #ff5a5d; }
.vcd-calc-cta__dot:nth-child(2) { background: #fbbf24; }
.vcd-calc-cta__dot:nth-child(3) { background: #34d399; }
.vcd-calc-cta__widget-label {
    margin-left: 10px;
    font-family: ui-monospace, 'SF Mono', 'Cascadia Code', 'Roboto Mono', Consolas, monospace;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
}
.vcd-calc-cta__widget-row {
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
    font-size: 13px;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
}
.vcd-calc-cta__widget-row strong {
    color: #fff;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-family: ui-monospace, 'SF Mono', 'Cascadia Code', 'Roboto Mono', Consolas, monospace;
    font-size: 13px;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.vcd-calc-cta__widget-total {
    margin-top: 8px;
    padding: 14px 16px;
    background: rgba(236, 32, 36, 0.10);
    border: 1px dashed rgba(236, 32, 36, 0.45);
    border-radius: 10px;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
}
.vcd-calc-cta__widget-total span {
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
}
.vcd-calc-cta__widget-total strong {
    font-size: 22px;
    font-weight: 900;
    background: var(--vcd-grad-violet);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    color: transparent;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    font-family: inherit;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .vcd-calc-cta__card { grid-template-columns: 1fr; padding: 28px 22px; gap: 24px; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   STICKY MOBILE CTA BAR
   ========================================================================== */
.vcd-sticky-cta {
    position: fixed;
    left: 12px; right: 12px; bottom: 12px;
    z-index: 1040;
    display: flex; gap: 8px;
    padding: 8px;
    background: rgba(7, 6, 15, 0.92);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border: 1px solid var(--vcd-border-hi);
    border-radius: 16px;
    box-shadow: 0 18px 40px -16px rgba(0,0,0,0.7);
}
.vcd-sticky-cta__btn {
    flex: 1 1 50%;
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 8px;
    padding: 13px 14px;
    border-radius: 11px;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-decoration: none;
    text-align: center;
    transition: transform 180ms ease;
}
.vcd-sticky-cta__btn:hover { transform: translateY(-1px); color: #fff; }
.vcd-sticky-cta__btn--whatsapp {
    background: #25D366;
    color: #fff;
}
.vcd-sticky-cta__btn--primary {
    background: var(--vcd-grad-violet);
    color: #fff;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   INLINE CTA bands
   ========================================================================== */
.vcd-inline-cta-band {
    padding: 30px 0;
    background: transparent;
}
.vcd-inline-cta-card {
    display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 22px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(236, 32, 36, 0.95) 0%, rgba(184, 26, 29, 0.95) 60%, rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.85) 100%);
    color: #fff;
    border-radius: 22px;
    padding: 28px 32px;
    box-shadow: 0 30px 60px -28px rgba(236, 32, 36, 0.5);
}
.vcd-inline-cta-card__title {
    font-size: 22px; font-weight: 800; line-height: 1.25; margin: 0 0 4px;
}
.vcd-inline-cta-card__sub {
    font-size: 14.5px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85); max-width: 640px;
}
.vcd-inline-cta-band .vcd-btn--primary {
    background: #fff;
    color: var(--vcd-violet-deep);
    box-shadow: 0 14px 28px -10px rgba(0,0,0,0.45);
}
.vcd-inline-cta-band .vcd-btn--primary:hover {
    background: #fff;
    color: var(--vcd-violet-deep);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 22px 40px -10px rgba(0,0,0,0.55);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FINAL CTA BAND
   ========================================================================== */
.vcd-final-cta {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-align: center;
    color: #fff;
    padding: 96px 0;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse at top, rgba(236, 32, 36, 0.65) 0%, transparent 65%),
                linear-gradient(180deg, #0f0f14 0%, #0a0a0d 100%);
}
.vcd-final-cta__overlay {
    position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background-image:
        linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,0.05) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.05) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 56px 56px;
    mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, #000 30%, transparent 75%);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}
.vcd-final-cta__inner { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.vcd-final-cta__title {
    font-size: clamp(28px, 4vw, 48px);
    font-weight: 900; line-height: 1.15;
    color: #fff;
    margin: 12px 0 16px;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.vcd-final-cta__sub {
    font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--vcd-muted);
    max-width: 720px;
    margin: 0 auto 28px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   REVEAL ANIMATIONS
   ========================================================================== */
.vcd-reveal {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(18px);
    transition: opacity 700ms ease, transform 700ms ease;
    transition-delay: var(--vcd-delay, 0ms);
}
.vcd-reveal.is-in {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .vcd-reveal { opacity: 1; transform: none; transition: none; }
    .vcd-hero__glow, .vcd-hero-card { animation: none !important; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   KEYFRAMES
   ========================================================================== */
@keyframes vcd-pulse {
    0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(236, 32, 36, 0.18); }
    50%      { box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px rgba(236, 32, 36, 0.0); }
}
@keyframes vcd-pulse-violet {
    0%       { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(236, 32, 36, 0.7); }
    70%      { box-shadow: 0 0 0 12px rgba(236, 32, 36, 0); }
    100%     { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(236, 32, 36, 0); }
}
@keyframes vcd-float {
    0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0) translateX(0); }
    50%      { transform: translateY(-30px) translateX(20px); }
}
@keyframes vcd-tilt-a {
    0%, 100% { transform: rotate(-3deg) translateY(0); }
    50%      { transform: rotate(-2deg) translateY(-6px); }
}
@keyframes vcd-tilt-b {
    0%, 100% { transform: rotate(2deg) translateY(0); }
    50%      { transform: rotate(3deg) translateY(-5px); }
}
@keyframes vcd-tilt-c {
    0%, 100% { transform: rotate(-1.5deg) translateY(0); }
    50%      { transform: rotate(-2.5deg) translateY(-4px); }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   RESPONSIVE TWEAKS
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .vcd-hero-card-stack { min-height: 0; margin-top: 32px; }
    .vcd-hero-card { position: relative; width: 100%; transform: none !important; animation: none !important; margin-bottom: 18px; }
    .vcd-hero-card--a, .vcd-hero-card--b, .vcd-hero-card--c { top: auto; right: auto; }
    .vcd-process-item { flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; }
    .vcd-process-item__num { width: 44px; height: 44px; font-size: 16px; }
    .vcd-inline-cta-card { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; padding: 24px; }
    .vcd-inline-cta-card .vcd-btn { width: 100%; }
}
@media (max-width: 575px) {
    .vcd-hero__title { font-size: 30px; }
    .vcd-stat-card { padding: 28px 22px 24px; }
    .vcd-final-cta { padding: 64px 0; }
    .vcd-final-cta__title { font-size: 28px; }
}