/* Vantage Core design system — tokens from design handoff README */
:root {
  --vc-bg: oklch(99% 0.004 260);
  --vc-text: oklch(18% 0.02 260);
  --vc-text-secondary: oklch(42% 0.01 260);
  --vc-border: oklch(90% 0.01 260);
  --vc-border-light: oklch(92% 0.01 260);
  --vc-tint-bg: oklch(96% 0.015 260);
  --vc-tint-bg-2: oklch(97% 0.015 260);
  --vc-gradient-primary: linear-gradient(135deg, oklch(58% 0.19 255), oklch(50% 0.20 285));
  --vc-gradient-dark: linear-gradient(135deg, oklch(26% 0.06 260), oklch(16% 0.05 280));
  --vc-gradient-score: linear-gradient(135deg, oklch(58% 0.19 255), oklch(38% 0.14 280));
  --vc-link: oklch(52% 0.18 260);
  --vc-compliance-bg: oklch(97% 0.03 90);
  --vc-compliance-border: oklch(88% 0.05 90);
  --vc-compliance-text: oklch(38% 0.05 90);
}

.vc {
  font-family: 'Manrope', sans-serif;
  color: var(--vc-text);
  max-width: 1320px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  background: var(--vc-bg);
}
.vc a { color: var(--vc-link); text-decoration: none; }
.vc a:hover { text-decoration: underline; }
.vc h1, .vc h2, .vc h3 { font-family: 'Sora', sans-serif; }

/* ---------- Header (sticky/static on every page, full-bleed white band) ---------- */
.vc-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 30;
  width: 100%;
  background: #ffffff;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--vc-border-light);
}
.vc-header-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  max-width: 1320px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 24px 32px;
}
.vc-header .vc-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}
.vc-header .vc-logo-text {
  font-family: 'Archivo Black', 'Sora', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 400;
  font-size: 19px;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  color: var(--vc-text);
}
.vc-header .vc-logo:hover { text-decoration: none; opacity: 0.85; }
.vc-hamburger-wrap { position: relative; }
.vc-hamburger {
  width: 40px; height: 40px; border: none; background: none; cursor: pointer;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 5px;
}
.vc-hamburger span { width: 22px; height: 2px; background: oklch(20% 0.05 260); border-radius: 1px; }
.vc-dropdown {
  position: absolute; top: 48px; right: 0; width: 260px;
  background: var(--vc-bg); border: 1px solid var(--vc-border);
  border-radius: 12px; box-shadow: 0 12px 32px oklch(20% 0.02 260 / 0.14);
  padding: 10px; z-index: 20;
  opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-6px) scale(0.98); pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.15s ease, transform 0.15s ease;
}
.vc-dropdown.is-open { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0) scale(1); pointer-events: auto; }
.vc-dropdown a { display: block; padding: 10px 14px; border-radius: 8px; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600; color: oklch(30% 0.02 260); }
.vc-dropdown a:hover { background: var(--vc-tint-bg); text-decoration: none; }
.vc-dropdown-divider { height: 1px; background: var(--vc-border-light); margin: 6px 4px; }

/* ---------- Hero (homepage) ---------- */
.vc-hero {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 80px 32px 56px;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse 900px 500px at 50% -10%, oklch(93% 0.035 260), transparent), var(--vc-bg);
  border-radius: 0 0 28px 28px;
}
.vc-hero-image-wrap { width: 100%; max-width: 640px; height: 320px; margin: 0 auto 36px; border-radius: 16px; overflow: hidden; }
.vc-hero-image-wrap svg, .vc-cat-hero-bg svg, .vc-cat-hero-icon svg, .vc-carousel-card svg { display: block; }
.vc-hero-image-wrap video, .vc-hero-image-wrap img,
.vc-cat-hero-bg img,
.vc-cat-hero-icon img,
.vc-carousel-card img {
  display: block; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover;
}
.vc-carousel-card, .vc-review-thumb, .vc-placeholder-img.is-rounded { overflow: hidden; }
.vc-hero h1 {
  font-weight: 800; font-size: clamp(32px, 6.5vw, 56px); line-height: 1.08; letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin: 0 0 20px; max-width: 820px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;
}
.vc-hero p.vc-subhead { font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.6; color: oklch(38% 0.02 260); max-width: 600px; margin: 0 auto 32px; }
.vc-hero-form { display: flex; justify-content: center; gap: 10px; max-width: 460px; margin: 0 auto 16px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.vc-hero-form input[type="email"] {
  flex: 1; min-width: 200px; padding: 14px 16px; border: 1.5px solid oklch(88% 0.01 260);
  border-radius: 8px; font-size: 15px; font-family: inherit;
}
.vc-hero-form button, .vc-hero-form input[type="submit"] {
  background: var(--vc-gradient-dark); color: oklch(99% 0 0); padding: 14px 22px;
  border-radius: 8px; font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; white-space: nowrap; border: none; cursor: pointer;
}
.vc-fineprint { font-size: 13px; color: oklch(50% 0.01 260); }

/* ---------- Category carousel ---------- */
.vc-carousel-section { position: relative; }
.vc-carousel-sticky {
  position: sticky; top: 0; height: 100vh;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; justify-content: center; overflow: hidden;
}
.vc-carousel-card-wrap { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; max-width: 1000px; width: 100%; padding: 0 32px; box-sizing: border-box; }
.vc-carousel-card {
  position: relative; flex: 1; min-width: 0; height: 460px; border-radius: 20px; overflow: hidden; display: block;
}
.vc-carousel-scrim {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 35%, oklch(15% 0.03 260 / 0.85) 100%);
}
.vc-carousel-text { position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; padding: 36px; pointer-events: none; }
.vc-carousel-counter { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; color: oklch(99% 0 0 / 0.75); margin: 0 0 8px; }
.vc-carousel-text h3 { font-weight: 700; font-size: 28px; margin: 0 0 10px; color: oklch(99% 0 0); }
.vc-carousel-text p { font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.6; color: oklch(92% 0.01 260 / 0.9); margin: 0 0 14px; max-width: 460px; }
/* ---------- Category CTA button: shared shape, per-category interactive personality ---------- */
.vc-cta-btn {
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  padding: 10px 18px; border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 13.5px; font-weight: 700; color: oklch(99% 0 0);
  background: var(--btn-accent);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px oklch(15% 0.02 260 / 0.35);
  transition: transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1), box-shadow 0.25s ease,
              gap 0.25s ease, background-color 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease, filter 0.25s ease;
}
.vc-cta-arrow { display: inline-block; transition: transform 0.25s ease; }

/* AI Software — tech glow + lift */
.vc-carousel-card:hover .vc-cta-btn--chip {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px oklch(99% 0 0 / 0.35) inset, 0 0 22px var(--btn-accent), 0 6px 16px oklch(15% 0.02 260 / 0.4);
}
.vc-carousel-card:hover .vc-cta-btn--chip .vc-cta-arrow { transform: translateX(2px); }

/* Ecommerce — punchy retail bounce */
.vc-carousel-card:hover .vc-cta-btn--storefront {
  transform: scale(1.1) rotate(-1.5deg);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px oklch(15% 0.02 260 / 0.45);
}

/* Website Hosting — minimal ghost pill that fills solid, dev-tool style */
.vc-cta-btn--server { background: transparent; border: 1.5px solid var(--btn-accent); color: var(--btn-accent); box-shadow: none; }
.vc-carousel-card:hover .vc-cta-btn--server {
  background: var(--btn-accent); color: oklch(99% 0 0);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px oklch(15% 0.02 260 / 0.4);
}

/* Travel Essentials — arrow slides forward like "let's go" */
.vc-carousel-card:hover .vc-cta-btn--suitcase { gap: 14px; }
.vc-carousel-card:hover .vc-cta-btn--suitcase .vc-cta-arrow { transform: translateX(4px); }

/* Personal Finance — steady, confident, no gimmicks */
.vc-carousel-card:hover .vc-cta-btn--wallet {
  filter: brightness(1.12);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px oklch(15% 0.02 260 / 0.4);
}

/* Online Learning — bright playful pop */
.vc-carousel-card:hover .vc-cta-btn--graduation { transform: scale(1.08) rotate(2deg); }

/* Wellness Tech — soft calm glow, no sharp motion */
.vc-carousel-card:hover .vc-cta-btn--pulse {
  transform: scale(1.04);
  box-shadow: 0 0 26px var(--btn-accent), 0 6px 16px oklch(15% 0.02 260 / 0.3);
}

/* Smart Home Gear — sleek ambient light sweep */
.vc-cta-btn--speaker::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; left: -60%; width: 40%; height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, transparent, oklch(99% 0 0 / 0.5), transparent);
  transform: skewX(-20deg);
  transition: left 0.5s ease;
}
.vc-carousel-card:hover .vc-cta-btn--speaker { transform: translateY(-2px); }
.vc-carousel-card:hover .vc-cta-btn--speaker::after { left: 130%; }
.vc-carousel-dots { display: flex; gap: 8px; margin-top: 28px; }
.vc-carousel-dots button {
  width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%; border: none; cursor: pointer; padding: 0;
  background: oklch(85% 0.01 260); transition: background-color 0.25s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
}
.vc-carousel-dots button:hover { transform: scale(1.3); }

.vc-carousel-card { transition: transform 0.2s ease; }
.vc-carousel-card:hover { transform: scale(1.008); }

/* ---------- How We Test ---------- */
.vc-howwetest { padding: 64px 32px; background: var(--vc-tint-bg); border-radius: 20px; margin: 0 32px 64px; }
.vc-howwetest h2 { font-weight: 700; font-size: 28px; margin: 0 0 40px; text-align: center; }
.vc-steps { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 32px; max-width: 1000px; margin: 0 auto; }
.vc-step { text-align: center; }
.vc-step-num {
  width: 48px; height: 48px; border-radius: 12px; background: var(--vc-gradient-primary);
  color: oklch(99% 0 0); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-family: 'Sora', sans-serif; font-weight: 800; font-size: 18px; margin: 0 auto 16px;
}
.vc-step-title { font-family: 'Sora', sans-serif; font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.vc-step-body { font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.6; color: var(--vc-text-secondary); }

/* ---------- Footer (shared across every page, full-bleed white band) ---------- */
.vc-footer {
  width: 100%;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--vc-border);
  background: #ffffff;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: oklch(45% 0.01 260);
}
.vc-footer-inner {
  max-width: 1320px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 48px 32px 32px;
}
.vc-footer-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(140px, 220px)); gap: 32px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}
.vc-footer-col-title {
  font-family: 'Sora', sans-serif; font-weight: 700; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--vc-text); margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.vc-footer-col { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; }
.vc-footer-col a { color: oklch(45% 0.01 260); }
.vc-footer-col a:hover { color: var(--vc-link); }
.vc-footer-bottom {
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
  padding-top: 20px; border-top: 1px solid var(--vc-border-light); flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px;
}
.vc-footer-brand { font-family: 'Sora', sans-serif; font-weight: 800; color: var(--vc-text); }

/* ---------- Category page: full-page theme tint (no floating card, no white bleed) ---------- */
.vc--category-themed { background: var(--vc-page-tint); border-radius: 0; }

/* ---------- Category page hero band ---------- */
.vc-cat-hero { padding: 48px 32px 24px; position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.vc-cat-hero-bg { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0; }
.vc-cat-hero-scrim {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 1;
  background: var(--vc-page-tint, oklch(99% 0.004 260));
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, color-mix(in oklch, var(--vc-page-tint, oklch(99% 0.004 260)) 45%, transparent), var(--vc-page-tint, oklch(99% 0.004 260)) 100%);
}
.vc--category-themed .vc-review-card,
.vc--category-themed .vc-in-the-works {
  background: oklch(100% 0 0);
}
.vc-cat-hero-content { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.vc-cat-hero-eyebrow { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.vc-cat-hero-icon { width: 56px; height: 56px; flex-shrink: 0; border-radius: 50%; overflow: hidden; }
.vc-cat-hero-label { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.05em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--vc-link); }
.vc-cat-hero h1 { font-weight: 800; font-size: 38px; margin: 0 0 12px; letter-spacing: -0.01em; }
.vc-cat-hero-desc { font-size: 16px; color: oklch(40% 0.01 260); max-width: 640px; margin: 0 0 24px; }

.vc-compliance-banner {
  background: var(--vc-compliance-bg); border: 1px solid var(--vc-compliance-border);
  border-radius: 8px; padding: 12px 16px; font-size: 13px; color: var(--vc-compliance-text);
  max-width: 640px; margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.vc-pill-nav {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: nowrap; gap: 8px;
  overflow-x: auto; scroll-behavior: smooth; scroll-snap-type: x proximity;
  padding-bottom: 4px; -ms-overflow-style: none; scrollbar-width: none;
}
.vc-pill-nav::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }
.vc-pill-nav .vc-pill { flex-shrink: 0; scroll-snap-align: start; }
.vc-pill { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; padding: 8px 14px; border-radius: 999px; border: 1px solid oklch(88% 0.01 260); color: oklch(30% 0.02 260); transition: border-color 0.2s ease, background-color 0.2s ease; }
.vc-pill:hover { border-color: oklch(70% 0.05 260); text-decoration: none; }
.vc-pill.is-active { font-weight: 700; background: var(--vc-gradient-primary); color: oklch(99% 0 0); border: none; }
.vc-pill.is-active:hover { opacity: 0.92; }

/* ---------- Category page body ---------- */
.vc-cat-body { display: flex; gap: 40px; padding: 24px 32px 80px; align-items: flex-start; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.vc-sidebar { width: 240px; flex-shrink: 0; position: sticky; top: 24px; }
.vc-sidebar-title { font-family: 'Sora', sans-serif; font-weight: 700; font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.vc-sidebar-title + .vc-sidebar-title { margin-top: 24px; }
.vc-filter-row { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; font-size: 14px; padding: 7px 0; color: oklch(30% 0.02 260); cursor: pointer; }
.vc-filter-row input { accent-color: var(--vc-link); width: 15px; height: 15px; }
.vc-filter-count { margin-left: auto; font-size: 12px; color: oklch(55% 0.01 260); }

.vc-results-main { flex: 1; min-width: 280px; }
.vc-results-header { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 24px; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px; }
.vc-results-count { font-size: 14px; color: oklch(45% 0.01 260); }
.vc-sort-select { padding: 8px 12px; border: 1.5px solid oklch(88% 0.01 260); border-radius: 8px; font-size: 14px; font-family: inherit; background: white; }

.vc-review-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 24px; }
@media (max-width: 640px) { .vc-review-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.vc-review-card {
  display: flex; gap: 16px; border: 1px solid var(--vc-border); border-radius: 14px;
  overflow: hidden; background: var(--vc-bg); padding: 16px;
  transition: border-color 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
}
.vc-review-card:hover {
  border-color: oklch(80% 0.02 260); box-shadow: 0 6px 20px oklch(20% 0.02 260 / 0.08); transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.vc-review-thumb { width: 110px; height: 110px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.vc-review-meta-row { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.vc-review-cat { font-size: 11.5px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.04em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--vc-link); }
.vc-score-badge {
  width: 30px; height: 30px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--vc-gradient-score);
  color: oklch(99% 0 0); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-family: 'Sora', sans-serif; font-weight: 700; font-size: 12px; flex-shrink: 0;
}
.vc-review-card h3 { font-weight: 700; font-size: 16px; margin: 0 0 6px; color: var(--vc-text); }
.vc-review-excerpt { font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.5; color: var(--vc-text-secondary); margin: 0; }

.vc-pagination { display: flex; justify-content: center; gap: 8px; margin-top: 40px; }
.vc-page-link {
  width: 36px; height: 36px; border-radius: 8px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600; border: 1.5px solid oklch(88% 0.01 260); color: oklch(30% 0.02 260);
}
.vc-page-link.is-active { font-weight: 700; background: var(--vc-gradient-primary); color: oklch(99% 0 0); border: none; }

/* ---------- In the Works empty state ---------- */
.vc-in-the-works {
  text-align: center; padding: 64px 32px; background: var(--vc-tint-bg); border-radius: 20px;
  max-width: 640px; margin: 0 auto;
}
.vc-in-the-works-badge {
  display: inline-block; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.05em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--vc-link); background: oklch(93% 0.035 260); padding: 6px 14px; border-radius: 999px; margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.vc-in-the-works h2 { font-weight: 700; font-size: 24px; margin: 0 0 12px; }
.vc-in-the-works p { font-size: 15px; color: var(--vc-text-secondary); max-width: 460px; margin: 0 auto 28px; line-height: 1.6; }

/* ---------- Placeholder image component (replaces prototype <image-slot>) ---------- */
.vc-placeholder-img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  background: repeating-linear-gradient(135deg, oklch(95% 0.01 260), oklch(95% 0.01 260) 10px, oklch(97% 0.008 260) 10px, oklch(97% 0.008 260) 20px);
  border: 1.5px dashed oklch(80% 0.02 260); box-sizing: border-box; text-align: center; padding: 12px;
}
.vc-placeholder-img span {
  font-size: 12px; font-weight: 600; color: oklch(45% 0.02 260); line-height: 1.4;
}
.vc-placeholder-img.is-rounded { border-radius: 16px; overflow: hidden; }

/* Score badge in review card links get no underline */
.vc-review-card, .vc-carousel-card, .vc-pill, .vc-page-link { text-decoration: none !important; }

/* ---------- Buttons / interactive polish ---------- */
.vc-hero-form button, .vc-hero-form input[type="submit"] { transition: transform 0.15s ease, opacity 0.15s ease; }
.vc-hero-form button:hover, .vc-hero-form input[type="submit"]:hover { transform: translateY(-1px); opacity: 0.94; }
.vc-page-link { transition: border-color 0.2s ease, background-color 0.2s ease; }
.vc-page-link:hover:not(.is-active) { border-color: oklch(70% 0.05 260); }
.vc-hamburger span { transition: background-color 0.2s ease; }

/* Keyboard focus visibility (mouse clicks stay clean, matches design's no-outline-by-default look) */
.vc a:focus-visible,
.vc button:focus-visible,
.vc input:focus-visible,
.vc select:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--vc-link);
  outline-offset: 2px;
}

/* ---------- Mobile responsive fixes ---------- */
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .vc-header-inner { padding: 16px 20px; }
  .vc-hero { padding: 48px 20px 40px; }
  .vc-hero p.vc-subhead { font-size: 16px; }
  .vc-howwetest { margin: 0 16px 48px; padding: 40px 20px; }
  .vc-steps { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 28px; }
  .vc-carousel-card-wrap { padding: 0 16px; }
  .vc-carousel-card { height: 380px; }
  .vc-carousel-text { padding: 24px; }
  .vc-carousel-text h3 { font-size: 22px; }
  .vc-cat-hero { padding: 32px 20px 20px; }
  .vc-cat-hero h1 { font-size: 28px; }
  .vc-cat-body { padding: 20px 20px 56px; gap: 24px; }
  .vc-sidebar { width: 100%; position: static; }
  .vc-footer-inner { padding: 32px 20px 24px; }
  .vc-footer-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 28px 16px; margin-bottom: 28px; }
  .vc-footer-bottom { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 10px; }
}

@media (max-width: 380px) {
  .vc-hero-form { flex-direction: column; }
  .vc-hero-form input[type="email"] { min-width: 0; width: 100%; }
}