/* VISUALCRAFT - Neon Pulse Design System
 * Dark futuristic theme with micro-interactions
 * ========================================= */

:root {
    /* Colors - Deep Dark Theme */
    --vc-bg-primary: #050505;
    --vc-bg-secondary: #0a0a0a;
    --vc-bg-card: #0f0f0f;
    --vc-bg-card-hover: #151515;
    --vc-bg-elevated: #1a1a1a;
    
    /* Accent Colors */
    --vc-accent: #ff1a1a;
    --vc-accent-hover: #ff3333;
    --vc-accent-glow: rgba(255, 26, 26, 0.5);
    --vc-accent-cyan: #00ffff;
    --vc-accent-cyan-glow: rgba(0, 255, 255, 0.4);
    
    /* Text */
    --vc-text-primary: #ffffff;
    --vc-text-secondary: #b0b0b0;
    --vc-text-muted: #666666;
    
    /* Borders */
    --vc-border: #222222;
    --vc-border-hover: #333333;
    
    /* Transitions */
    --vc-transition-fast: 0.15s ease;
    --vc-transition: 0.3s ease;
    --vc-transition-slow: 0.5s ease;
    
    /* Shadows */
    --vc-shadow-sm: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    --vc-shadow-md: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
    --vc-shadow-lg: 0 8px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
    --vc-shadow-glow: 0 0 30px var(--vc-accent-glow);
    --vc-shadow-cyan-glow: 0 0 30px var(--vc-accent-cyan-glow);
    
    /* Typography */
    --vc-font-heading: 'Anta', 'Orbitron', sans-serif;
    --vc-font-body: 'Smooch Sans', 'Rajdhani', sans-serif;
    
    /* Spacing */
    --vc-section-padding: 100px;
    --vc-card-padding: 24px;
    --vc-border-radius: 12px;
    --vc-border-radius-sm: 8px;
    
    /* Z-index */
    --vc-z-header: 100;
    --vc-z-overlay: 200;
    --vc-z-modal: 300;
}

/* =========================================
   BASE STYLES
   ========================================= */

* {
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

body {
    background: var(--vc-bg-primary);
    color: var(--vc-text-primary);
    font-family: var(--vc-font-body);
    line-height: 1.6;
    overflow-x: hidden;
}

/* Smooth page transitions */
.page-wrapper {
    animation: pageFadeIn 0.4s ease;
}

@keyframes pageFadeIn {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(10px); }
    to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

/* =========================================
   ELABORATE GLOBAL BACKGROUND EFFECTS
   ========================================= */

.vc-global-bg {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.vc-global-orb {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(80px);
    animation: globalOrbFloat 15s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.vc-global-orb-1 {
    width: 600px;
    height: 600px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 26, 26, 0.35) 0%, transparent 70%);
    top: -20%;
    left: -15%;
}

.vc-global-orb-2 {
    width: 500px;
    height: 500px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 68, 68, 0.3) 0%, transparent 70%);
    bottom: -15%;
    right: -10%;
    animation-delay: -7s;
}

.vc-global-orb-3 {
    width: 350px;
    height: 350px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 255, 255, 0.2) 0%, transparent 70%);
    top: 30%;
    right: 30%;
    animation-delay: -3s;
}

.vc-global-grid {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image: 
        linear-gradient(rgba(255, 26, 26, 0.02) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 26, 26, 0.02) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 40px 40px;
    animation: globalGridMove 30s linear infinite;
    mask-image: radial-gradient(circle at center, black 30%, transparent 70%);
}

.vc-global-scan {
    position: absolute;
    width: 100%;
    height: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 26, 26, 0.3), transparent);
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    animation: globalScan 5s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes globalOrbFloat {
    0%, 100% { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1); }
    25% { transform: translate(30px, -30px) scale(1.05); }
    50% { transform: translate(-20px, 20px) scale(0.95); }
    75% { transform: translate(-30px, -20px) scale(1.02); }
}

@keyframes globalGridMove {
    0% { transform: translate(0, 0); }
    100% { transform: translate(40px, 40px); }
}

@keyframes globalScan {
    0%, 100% { top: 0%; opacity: 0; }
    10% { opacity: 1; }
    90% { opacity: 1; }
    100% { top: 100%; opacity: 0; }
}

.vc-global-wire {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image: 
        radial-gradient(circle at 20% 30%, rgba(255, 26, 26, 0.03) 1px, transparent 1px),
        radial-gradient(circle at 80% 70%, rgba(0, 255, 255, 0.02) 1px, transparent 1px);
}

/* Enhanced floating particles */
.vc-global-particles {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.vc-particle {
    position: absolute;
    width: 4px;
    height: 4px;
    background: rgba(255, 26, 26, 0.6);
    border-radius: 50%;
    animation: particleFloat 20s linear infinite;
}

.vc-particle:nth-child(odd) {
    background: rgba(0, 255, 255, 0.5);
    animation-duration: 25s;
    animation-direction: reverse;
}

.vc-particle:nth-child(1) { left: 10%; top: 20%; animation-delay: 0s; }
.vc-particle:nth-child(2) { left: 20%; top: 80%; animation-delay: -5s; }
.vc-particle:nth-child(3) { left: 35%; top: 40%; animation-delay: -10s; }
.vc-particle:nth-child(4) { left: 50%; top: 60%; animation-delay: -15s; }
.vc-particle:nth-child(5) { left: 65%; top: 25%; animation-delay: -3s; }
.vc-particle:nth-child(6) { left: 80%; top: 75%; animation-delay: -8s; }
.vc-particle:nth-child(7) { left: 90%; top: 45%; animation-delay: -12s; }
.vc-particle:nth-child(8) { left: 5%; top: 55%; animation-delay: -18s; }

@keyframes particleFloat {
    0% { transform: translateY(0) translateX(0); opacity: 0; }
    10% { opacity: 1; }
    90% { opacity: 1; }
    100% { transform: translateY(-100vh) translateX(50px); opacity: 0; }
}

/* Tech circuit lines */
.vc-circuit {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    opacity: 0.15;
    background: 
        linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 49.5%, rgba(255,26,26,0.3) 49.5%, rgba(255,26,26,0.3) 50.5%, transparent 50.5%),
        linear-gradient(0deg, transparent 49.5%, rgba(255,26,26,0.3) 49.5%, rgba(255,26,26,0.3) 50.5%, transparent 50.5%);
    background-size: 100px 100px;
    animation: circuitPulse 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes circuitPulse {
    0%, 100% { opacity: 0.1; }
    50% { opacity: 0.2; }
}

/* Radial pulse effect */
.vc-pulse-ring {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    width: 10px;
    height: 10px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 26, 26, 0.3);
    border-radius: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    animation: pulseRing 3s ease-out infinite;
}

@keyframes pulseRing {
    0% { width: 0; height: 0; opacity: 0.8; }
    100% { width: 800px; height: 800px; opacity: 0; }
}

/* =========================================
   BACKGROUND EFFECTS
   ========================================= */

/* Animated grid background */
.vc-grid-bg {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    background: 
        linear-gradient(rgba(255,26,26,0.03) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,26,26,0.03) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 50px 50px;
    z-index: -1;
    animation: gridMove 20s linear infinite;
    pointer-events: none;
}

@keyframes gridMove {
    from { transform: translate(0, 0); }
    to { transform: translate(50px, 50px); }
}

/* Floating orbs */
.vc-orb {
    position: fixed;
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(100px);
    opacity: 0.15;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: -1;
    animation: orbFloat 15s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.vc-orb-1 {
    width: 600px;
    height: 600px;
    background: var(--vc-accent);
    top: -200px;
    left: -200px;
}

.vc-orb-2 {
    width: 500px;
    height: 500px;
    background: var(--vc-accent-cyan);
    bottom: -150px;
    right: -150px;
    animation-delay: -7s;
}

@keyframes orbFloat {
    0%, 100% { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1); }
    50% { transform: translate(30px, 20px) scale(1.1); }
}

/* =========================================
   TYPOGRAPHY
   ========================================= */

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
    font-family: var(--vc-font-heading);
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

h1 { font-size: 3.5rem; }
h2 { font-size: 2.75rem; }
h3 { font-size: 2rem; }
h4 { font-size: 1.75rem; }

a {
    color: var(--vc-accent);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color var(--vc-transition-fast);
}

a:hover {
    color: var(--vc-accent-cyan);
}

/* =========================================
   BUTTONS
   ========================================= */

.vc-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 14px 28px;
    background: transparent;
    border: 1px solid var(--vc-border);
    border-radius: var(--vc-border-radius-sm);
    color: var(--vc-text-primary);
    font-family: var(--vc-font-heading);
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all var(--vc-transition);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.vc-btn::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: var(--vc-accent);
    transform: translateX(-100%);
    transition: transform var(--vc-transition);
    z-index: -1;
}

.vc-btn:hover {
    border-color: var(--vc-accent);
    box-shadow: var(--vc-shadow-glow);
}

.vc-btn:hover::before {
    transform: translateX(0);
}

.vc-btn-primary {
    background: var(--vc-accent);
    border-color: var(--vc-accent);
    color: #fff;
}

.vc-btn-primary:hover {
    background: var(--vc-accent-hover);
    border-color: var(--vc-accent-hover);
    box-shadow: 0 0 30px var(--vc-accent-glow);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Button click animation */
.vc-btn:active {
    transform: scale(0.96);
}

/* Button shine effect */
.vc-btn-shine {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.vc-btn-shine::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -50%;
    left: -50%;
    width: 200%;
    height: 200%;
    background: linear-gradient(
        to right,
        transparent 0%,
        rgba(255,255,255,0.1) 50%,
        transparent 100%
    );
    transform: rotate(30deg);
    animation: btnShine 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes btnShine {
    0%, 100% { transform: rotate(30deg) translateX(-100%); }
    50% { transform: rotate(30deg) translateX(100%); }
}

/* Button neon border */
.vc-btn-neon {
    position: relative;
}

.vc-btn-neon::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: -2px;
    background: linear-gradient(45deg, #ff1a1a, #ff3333, #00ffff, #ff1a1a);
    background-size: 400% 400%;
    border-radius: inherit;
    z-index: -2;
    animation: neonBorder 3s linear infinite;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.vc-btn-neon:hover::before {
    opacity: 1;
}

@keyframes neonBorder {
    0% { background-position: 0% 50%; }
    50% { background-position: 100% 50%; }
    100% { background-position: 0% 50%; }
}

/* =========================================
   CARDS
   ========================================= */

.vc-card {
    background: var(--vc-bg-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--vc-border);
    border-radius: var(--vc-border-radius);
    padding: var(--vc-card-padding);
    transition: all var(--vc-transition);
}

.vc-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--vc-accent);
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: var(--vc-shadow-glow);
}

/* Enhanced card glow effect */
.vc-card-glow {
    position: relative;
}
.vc-card-glow::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: -1px;
    border-radius: inherit;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--vc-accent), transparent, var(--vc-accent-2));
    opacity: 0;
    z-index: -1;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}
.vc-card-glow:hover::before {
    opacity: 0.5;
}

/* Tilt effect on hover */
.vc-tilt {
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}
.vc-tilt:hover {
    transform: perspective(1000px) rotateX(2deg) rotateY(-2deg);
}

/* Glow button effect */
.vc-btn-glow {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.vc-btn-glow::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: -2px;
    background: linear-gradient(45deg, var(--vc-accent), var(--vc-accent-2), var(--vc-accent));
    z-index: -1;
    border-radius: inherit;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
    filter: blur(8px);
}
.vc-btn-glow:hover::before {
    opacity: 0.8;
}

/* Text glitch effect on hover */
.vc-glitch-hover {
    position: relative;
}
.vc-glitch-hover:hover {
    animation: glitchText 0.3s ease;
}

@keyframes glitchText {
    0% { transform: translate(0); }
    20% { transform: translate(-2px, 2px); }
    40% { transform: translate(-2px, -2px); }
    60% { transform: translate(2px, 2px); }
    80% { transform: translate(2px, -2px); }
    100% { transform: translate(0); }
}

/* Ripple effect */
.vc-ripple {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.vc-ripple::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    width: 0;
    height: 0;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    border-radius: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    transition: width 0.6s ease, height 0.6s ease;
}
.vc-ripple:active::after {
    width: 300px;
    height: 300px;
}

/* Icon rotate on hover */
.vc-icon-rotate {
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}
.vc-icon-rotate:hover {
    transform: rotate(360deg);
}

/* Scale icon on hover */
.vc-icon-scale {
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}
.vc-icon-scale:hover {
    transform: scale(1.3);
}

/* Border draw effect */
.vc-border-draw {
    position: relative;
}
.vc-border-draw::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    border: 2px solid transparent;
    border-radius: inherit;
    transition: border-color 0.3s ease;
}
.vc-border-draw:hover::before {
    border-color: var(--vc-accent);
}

/* Shine effect on hover */
.vc-shine-effect {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.vc-shine-effect::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -50%;
    left: -100%;
    width: 50%;
    height: 200%;
    background: linear-gradient(
        90deg,
        transparent,
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1),
        transparent
    );
    transform: skewX(-20deg);
    transition: left 0.5s ease;
}
.vc-shine-effect:hover::after {
    left: 150%;
}

/* Image blur-up loaded effect */
img[loading="lazy"] {
    opacity: 0;
    filter: blur(8px);
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease, filter 0.4s ease;
}
img[loading="lazy"].loaded,
img[loading="lazy"]:not([src=""]) {
    opacity: 1;
    filter: blur(0);
}

/* Skeleton loading shimmer */
@keyframes shimmer {
    0% { background-position: -200% 0; }
    100% { background-position: 200% 0; }
}
.vc-skeleton {
    background: linear-gradient(
        90deg,
        var(--vc-bg-secondary) 25%,
        var(--vc-bg-primary) 50%,
        var(--vc-bg-secondary) 75%
    );
    background-size: 200% 100%;
    animation: shimmer 1.5s infinite;
}

/* Glass card effect */
.vc-card-glass {
    background: rgba(15, 15, 15, 0.8);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.vc-card-glass:hover {
    border-color: var(--vc-accent);
    background: rgba(15, 15, 15, 0.95);
}

/* =========================================
   SCROLLBAR
   ========================================= */

::-webkit-scrollbar {
    width: 8px;
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
    background: var(--vc-bg-secondary);
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
    background: var(--vc-accent);
    border-radius: 4px;
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover {
    background: var(--vc-accent-hover);
}

/* =========================================
   SELECTION
   ========================================= */

::selection {
    background: var(--vc-accent);
    color: #fff;
}

/* =========================================
   FOCUS STATES
   ========================================= */

:focus-visible {
    outline: 2px solid var(--vc-accent);
    outline-offset: 2px;
}

/* =========================================
   CONTAINER
   ========================================= */

.vc-container {
    max-width: 1400px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 20px;
}

/* =========================================
   SECTIONS
   ========================================= */

.vc-section {
    padding: var(--vc-section-padding) 0;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Section Animated Backgrounds */
.vc-section-bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.vc-section-bg .vc-bg-orb {
    position: absolute;
    width: 400px;
    height: 400px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,26,26,0.15) 0%, transparent 70%);
    top: -100px;
    left: -100px;
    animation: sectionOrb 8s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.vc-section-bg .vc-bg-orb-2 {
    position: absolute;
    width: 300px;
    height: 300px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0,255,255,0.1) 0%, transparent 70%);
    bottom: -50px;
    right: -50px;
    animation: sectionOrb 10s ease-in-out infinite reverse;
}

.vc-section-bg .vc-bg-grid {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image: 
        linear-gradient(rgba(255,26,26,0.02) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,26,26,0.02) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 40px 40px;
}

.vc-section-bg .vc-bg-line {
    position: absolute;
    width: 1px;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, rgba(255,26,26,0.2), transparent);
    animation: linePulse 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.vc-section-bg .vc-bg-line-1 { left: 20%; }
.vc-section-bg .vc-bg-line-2 { right: 20%; animation-delay: -1.5s; }

@keyframes sectionOrb {
    0%, 100% { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1); }
    50% { transform: translate(20px, 20px) scale(1.1); }
}

@keyframes linePulse {
    0%, 100% { opacity: 0.3; }
    50% { opacity: 0.8; }
}

/* CTA Section Animated Background */
.vc-cta-bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 0;
}

.vc-cta-bg .vc-cta-orb {
    position: absolute;
    width: 500px;
    height: 500px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,26,26,0.2) 0%, transparent 60%);
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    animation: ctaOrb 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.vc-cta-bg .vc-cta-orb-2 {
    position: absolute;
    width: 300px;
    height: 300px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0,255,255,0.15) 0%, transparent 60%);
    bottom: -100px;
    right: -100px;
    animation: ctaOrb 8s ease-in-out infinite reverse;
}

.vc-cta-bg .vc-cta-grid {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image: 
        linear-gradient(rgba(255,26,26,0.02) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,26,26,0.02) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 30px 30px;
    mask-image: radial-gradient(circle at center, black 40%, transparent 70%);
}

@keyframes ctaOrb {
    0%, 100% { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1); opacity: 0.5; }
    50% { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.2); opacity: 0.8; }
}

.vc-section-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.vc-section-tag {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 8px 20px;
    background: rgba(255, 26, 26, 0.1);
    border: 1px solid var(--vc-accent);
    color: var(--vc-accent);
    font-family: var(--vc-font-heading);
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    border-radius: 25px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.section-title {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--vc-text-primary), var(--vc-accent));
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
}

/* =========================================
   ANIMATIONS
   ========================================= */

/* Fade in on scroll - only target elements with animation class */
.vc-animate-on-scroll {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(30px);
    transition: opacity 0.6s ease, transform 0.6s ease;
}

.vc-animate-on-scroll.visible,
.vc-animate-on-scroll.vc-visible,
.visible.vc-animate-on-scroll {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Additional staggered animation classes */
.vc-animate-up {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(40px);
    transition: opacity 0.5s ease, transform 0.5s ease;
}
.vc-animate-up.visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.vc-animate-down {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(-40px);
    transition: opacity 0.5s ease, transform 0.5s ease;
}
.vc-animate-down.visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.vc-animate-left {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(-50px);
    transition: opacity 0.5s ease, transform 0.5s ease;
}
.vc-animate-left.visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateX(0);
}

/* Advanced reveal animations */
/* Clip reveal from top */
.vc-reveal-top {
    clip-path: inset(100% 0 0 0);
    transition: clip-path 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}
.vc-reveal-top.visible {
    clip-path: inset(0 0 0 0);
}

/* Clip reveal from bottom */
.vc-reveal-bottom {
    clip-path: inset(0 0 100% 0);
    transition: clip-path 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}
.vc-reveal-bottom.visible {
    clip-path: inset(0 0 0 0);
}

/* Neon border reveal */
.vc-neon-reveal {
    position: relative;
}
.vc-neon-reveal::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    border-radius: inherit;
    padding: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--vc-accent), var(--vc-accent-2));
    -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#fff 0 0);
    mask: linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#fff 0 0);
    -webkit-mask-composite: xor;
    mask-composite: exclude;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.5s ease;
}
.vc-neon-reveal.visible::before {
    opacity: 1;
}

/* Stagger animation for children */
.vc-stagger-children > * {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(20px);
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease, transform 0.4s ease;
}
.vc-stagger-children.visible > *:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 0.1s; }
.vc-stagger-children.visible > *:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 0.2s; }
.vc-stagger-children.visible > *:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 0.3s; }
.vc-stagger-children.visible > *:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 0.4s; }
.vc-stagger-children.visible > *:nth-child(5) { transition-delay: 0.5s; }
.vc-stagger-children.visible > *:nth-child(6) { transition-delay: 0.6s; }
.vc-stagger-children.visible > *:nth-child(7) { transition-delay: 0.7s; }
.vc-stagger-children.visible > *:nth-child(8) { transition-delay: 0.8s; }
.vc-stagger-children.visible > * {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Morphing border effect */
.vc-morph-border {
    position: relative;
}
.vc-morph-border::before,
.vc-morph-border::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: -2px;
    border-radius: inherit;
    background: linear-gradient(45deg, var(--vc-accent), var(--vc-accent-2), var(--vc-accent));
    z-index: -1;
    animation: morphBorder 3s linear infinite;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}
.vc-morph-border.visible::before,
.vc-morph-border.visible::after {
    opacity: 1;
}
.vc-morph-border::after {
    filter: blur(10px);
    animation-duration: 5s;
    animation-direction: reverse;
}

@keyframes morphBorder {
    0% { filter: hue-rotate(0deg); }
    100% { filter: hue-rotate(360deg); }
}

.vc-animate-right {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(50px);
    transition: opacity 0.5s ease, transform 0.5s ease;
}
.vc-animate-right.visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateX(0);
}

.vc-animate-zoom {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: scale(0.5);
    transition: opacity 0.5s ease, transform 0.5s ease;
}
.vc-animate-zoom.visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1);
}

.vc-animate-blur {
    opacity: 0;
    filter: blur(10px);
    transition: opacity 0.6s ease, filter 0.6s ease;
}
.vc-animate-blur.visible {
    opacity: 1;
    filter: blur(0);
}

/* Force animations visible after timeout */
body.loaded .vc-section {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

body.loaded article, 
body.loaded .product, 
body.loaded .blog-post,
body.loaded .vc-card {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Trigger animations immediately for hero content */
.vc-hero-content .vc-animate,
.vc-hero-content .vc-animate {
    opacity: 0;
    animation: heroContentIn 0.8s ease forwards;
}

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

/* Slide from right */
.vc-animate-slide-right {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(-50px);
    transition: opacity 0.6s ease, transform 0.6s ease;
}

.vc-animate-slide-right.visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateX(0);
}

/* Slide from left */
.vc-animate-slide-left {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(50px);
    transition: opacity 0.6s ease, transform 0.6s ease;
}

.vc-animate-slide-left.visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateX(0);
}

/* Scale up */
.vc-animate-scale {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: scale(0.8);
    transition: opacity 0.6s ease, transform 0.6s ease;
}

.vc-animate-scale.visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1);
}

/* Flip in */
.vc-animate-flip {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: perspective(1000px) rotateX(90deg);
    transition: opacity 0.6s ease, transform 0.6s ease;
}

.vc-animate-flip.visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: perspective(1000px) rotateX(0);
}

/* Neon line reveal */
.vc-animate-line {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.vc-animate-line::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--vc-accent);
    transition: width 0.8s ease;
}

.vc-animate-line.visible::after {
    width: 100%;
}

/* Glow reveal */
.vc-animate-glow {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: scale(0.9);
    transition: opacity 0.6s ease, transform 0.6s ease, box-shadow 0.6s ease;
}

.vc-animate-glow.visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1);
    box-shadow: 0 0 30px var(--vc-accent-glow);
}

/* Stagger delays */
.vc-animate-delay-1 { transition-delay: 0.1s; }
.vc-animate-delay-2 { transition-delay: 0.2s; }
.vc-animate-delay-3 { transition-delay: 0.3s; }
.vc-animate-delay-4 { transition-delay: 0.4s; }
.vc-animate-delay-5 { transition-delay: 0.5s; }
.vc-animate-delay-6 { transition-delay: 0.6s; }
.vc-animate-delay-7 { transition-delay: 0.7s; }
.vc-animate-delay-8 { transition-delay: 0.8s; }

/* =========================================
   ADVANCED SECTION REVEAL ANIMATIONS
   ========================================= */

/* Clip reveal from top */
.vc-animate-clip-top {
    clip-path: inset(0 0 100% 0);
    transition: clip-path 0.8s ease;
}

.vc-animate-clip-top.visible {
    clip-path: inset(0 0 0 0);
}

/* Clip reveal from bottom */
.vc-animate-clip-bottom {
    clip-path: inset(100% 0 0 0);
    transition: clip-path 0.8s ease;
}

.vc-animate-clip-bottom.visible {
    clip-path: inset(0 0 0 0);
}

/* Blur reveal */
.vc-animate-blur {
    filter: blur(20px);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: filter 0.8s ease, opacity 0.8s ease;
}

.vc-animate-blur.visible {
    filter: blur(0);
    opacity: 1;
}

/* Split text reveal */
.vc-animate-split {
    overflow: hidden;
}

.vc-animate-split > span {
    display: inline-block;
    transform: translateY(100%);
    transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}

.vc-animate-split.visible > span {
    transform: translateY(0);
}

/* =========================================
   GLASSMORPHISM CARDS & PANELS
   ========================================= */

.vc-glass {
    background: rgba(20, 20, 20, 0.6);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-radius: 16px;
}

.vc-glass-strong {
    background: rgba(20, 20, 20, 0.8);
    backdrop-filter: blur(30px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(30px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

.vc-glass-card {
    padding: 30px;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.vc-glass-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    border-color: rgba(255, 26, 26, 0.3);
}

/* Glass shimmer on hover */
.vc-glass::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    border-radius: inherit;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.1) 0%, transparent 50%);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.vc-glass:hover::before {
    opacity: 1;
}

/* =========================================
   MICRO-INTERACTIONS
   ========================================= */

/* Magnetic button effect */
.vc-magnetic {
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

/* Ripple effect */
.vc-ripple {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 26, 26, 0.4);
    transform: scale(0);
    animation: rippleEffect 0.6s ease-out;
    pointer-events: none;
}

@keyframes rippleEffect {
    to { transform: scale(4); opacity: 0; }
}

/* Shimmer line on cards */
.vc-shimmer-line {
    position: absolute;
    height: 1px;
    width: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 26, 26, 0.5), transparent);
    transform: translateX(-100%);
    animation: shimmerLine 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes shimmerLine {
    0%, 100% { transform: translateX(-100%); }
    50% { transform: translateX(100%); }
}

/* Skew on hover */
.vc-skew-hover {
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.vc-skew-hover:hover {
    transform: skewX(-5deg);
}

/* =========================================
   COMPREHENSIVE RESPONSIVE
   ========================================= */

/* Large Desktop */
@media (min-width: 1400px) {
    .vc-container {
        max-width: 1400px;
    }
}

/* Desktop */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
    .vc-container {
        max-width: 1100px;
        padding: 0 30px;
    }
    .vc-section {
        padding: 80px 0;
    }
}

/* Tablet Landscape */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    :root {
        --vc-section-padding: 60px;
    }
    .vc-container {
        max-width: 900px;
    }
    .vc-content-area {
        padding: 40px 0;
    }
}

/* Tablet Medium */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .vc-container {
        max-width: 750px;
    }
    .vc-content-area {
        padding: 35px 0;
    }
}

/* Tablet Portrait */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    :root {
        --vc-section-padding: 50px;
        --vc-card-padding: 20px;
        --vc-border-radius: 8px;
    }
    .vc-container {
        max-width: 100%;
        padding: 0 20px;
    }
    /* Responsive orbs */
    .vc-global-orb-1 {
        width: 350px;
        height: 350px;
    }
    .vc-global-orb-2 {
        width: 280px;
        height: 280px;
    }
    .vc-global-orb-3 {
        width: 200px;
        height: 200px;
    }
    .vc-header-row {
        padding: 0 15px;
    }
    .vc-content-area {
        width: 100%;
        padding: 30px 0;
    }
    .vc-animate {
        transform: translateY(15px);
    }
    /* Stack grids */
    .vc-stats-grid,
    .vc-features-grid,
    .blog-posts-grid,
    ul.products {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
        gap: 20px !important;
    }
    /* Hero responsive */
    .vc-hero-title {
        font-size: clamp(2rem, 6vw, 3.5rem) !important;
    }
    .vc-hero-cta {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
    }
    .vc-hero-cta .vc-btn {
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 280px;
        justify-content: center;
    }
    /* Cards */
    .vc-card, .vc-feature-card {
        padding: 20px;
    }
    /* Navigation */
    .main-nav {
        display: none;
    }
}

/* Large Mobile */
@media (max-width: 576px) {
    :root {
        --vc-section-padding: 40px;
        --vc-card-padding: 16px;
    }
    .vc-container {
        padding: 0 15px;
    }
    /* Smaller orbs for mobile */
    .vc-global-orb-1 {
        width: 250px;
        height: 250px;
    }
    .vc-global-orb-2 {
        width: 200px;
        height: 200px;
    }
    .vc-global-orb-3 {
        width: 150px;
        height: 150px;
    }
    /* Single column grids */
    .vc-stats-grid,
    .vc-features-grid,
    .blog-posts-grid,
    ul.products {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
        gap: 15px !important;
    }
    .vc-hero {
        padding: 100px 15px 60px;
    }
    .vc-hero-title {
        font-size: 1.75rem !important;
        letter-spacing: 1px !important;
    }
    .hero-subtitle {
        font-size: 1rem !important;
    }
    .vc-page-title {
        font-size: 1.75rem !important;
    }
    /* Buttons full width */
    .vc-btn, .vc-btn-primary, .vc-btn-outline {
        width: 100%;
        text-align: center;
        justify-content: center;
    }
    /* Forms */
    input, textarea, select {
        font-size: 16px !important;
    }
}

/* Mobile Small */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .vc-container {
        padding: 0 12px;
    }
}

/* Small Mobile */
@media (max-width: 380px) {
    :root {
        --vc-section-padding: 30px;
    }
    .vc-container {
        padding: 0 12px;
    }
    h1, h2, h3 {
        font-size: 1.25em;
    }
}

/* Pulse animation */
@keyframes pulse {
    0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 var(--vc-accent-glow); }
    50% { box-shadow: 0 0 20px 5px var(--vc-accent-glow); }
}

/* Glow pulse */
.vc-glow-pulse {
    animation: pulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* =========================================
   PARALLAX EFFECTS
   ========================================= */

.vc-parallax {
    position: relative;
    will-change: transform;
}

.vc-parallax-bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: -50px;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    z-index: -1;
    will-change: transform;
}

/* Tilt Effect for Cards */
.vc-tilt {
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
    transform-style: preserve-3d;
    perspective: 1000px;
}

.vc-tilt > * {
    transform-style: preserve-3d;
}

/* Floating elements */
.vc-float {
    animation: vcFloat 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes vcFloat {
    0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
    50% { transform: translateY(-20px); }
}

.vc-float-delayed {
    animation: vcFloat 8s ease-in-out infinite;
    animation-delay: -2s;
}

/* Mouse follower glow */
.vc-cursor-glow {
    position: fixed;
    width: 400px;
    height: 400px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,26,26,0.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    transition: transform 0.1s ease-out;
}

/* =========================================
   CUSTOM CURSOR - CUTTING EDGE
   ========================================= */

.vc-custom-cursor {
    position: fixed;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 99999;
    mix-blend-mode: difference;
}

.vc-cursor-dot {
    position: absolute;
    width: 14px;
    height: 14px;
    background: #ff1a1a;
    border: 2px solid #fff;
    border-radius: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(255, 26, 26, 1), 0 0 30px rgba(255, 26, 26, 0.5);
}

.vc-trail-particle {
    animation: trailFade 0.5s ease-out forwards;
}

@keyframes trailFade {
    0% { opacity: 0.8; transform: scale(1); }
    100% { opacity: 0; transform: scale(0); }
}

/* Hide default cursor on desktop - always show custom cursor */
@media (min-width: 768px) {
    body {
        cursor: none !important;
    }
    body a, body button, body input, body textarea, body select, body .vc-btn {
        cursor: none !important;
    }
}

/* Show default cursor on touch devices */
@media (hover: none) and (pointer: coarse) {
    .vc-custom-cursor {
        display: none !important;
    }
    body {
        cursor: auto !important;
    }
}

/* Float animation */
@keyframes float {
    0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
    50% { transform: translateY(-10px); }
}

/* Shimmer effect */
@keyframes shimmer {
    0% { background-position: -200% 0; }
    100% { background-position: 200% 0; }
}

.vc-shimmer {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, 
        var(--vc-bg-card) 25%, 
        var(--vc-bg-card-hover) 50%, 
        var(--vc-bg-card) 75%);
    background-size: 200% 100%;
    animation: shimmer 1.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* =========================================
   LOADING STATES
   ========================================= */

.vc-skeleton {
    background: var(--vc-bg-card);
    border-radius: var(--vc-border-radius-sm);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.vc-skeleton::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, 
        transparent, 
        rgba(255,255,255,0.05), 
        transparent);
    animation: shimmer 1.5s infinite;
}

/* =========================================
   RESPONSIVE
   ========================================= */

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    :root {
        --vc-section-padding: 80px;
    }
    
    h1 { font-size: 2.25rem; }
    h2 { font-size: 1.75rem; }
    h3 { font-size: 1.75rem; }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    :root {
        --vc-section-padding: 60px;
    }
    
    h1 { font-size: 1.75rem; }
    h2 { font-size: 1.75rem; }
    
    .vc-container {
        padding: 0 15px;
    }
}

/* =========================================
   HEADER STYLES
   ========================================= */

.site-header {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    z-index: 1000;
    background: rgba(5, 5, 5, 0.8);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.site-header.scrolled {
    background: rgba(5, 5, 5, 0.95);
    border-bottom-color: var(--vc-border);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.vc-header-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    height: 80px;
    gap: 30px;
    transition: height 0.3s ease;
}

.site-header.scrolled .vc-header-row {
    height: 70px;
}

/* Logo */
.vc-header-brand .site-logo {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    font-family: var(--vc-font-heading);
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    color: var(--vc-text-primary);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.vc-header-brand .site-logo:hover {
    color: var(--vc-accent);
    text-shadow: 0 0 20px var(--vc-accent-glow);
}

.vc-header-brand .vc-accent-text {
    color: var(--vc-accent);
}

/* Navigation */
.main-nav .nav-links {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
}

.main-nav .nav-links > li > a {
    display: block;
    padding: 12px 22px;
    color: var(--vc-text-secondary);
    font-family: var(--vc-font-body);
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    position: relative;
}

.main-nav .nav-links > li > a::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 6px;
    left: 50%;
    width: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--vc-accent);
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    transition: width 0.3s ease;
}

.main-nav .nav-links > li > a:hover {
    color: var(--vc-text-primary);
}

.main-nav .nav-links > li > a:hover::after {
    width: 60%;
}

/* Header Actions */
.vc-header-actions {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

.vc-header-btn {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    background: transparent;
    border: 1px solid transparent;
    border-radius: 8px;
    color: var(--vc-text-secondary);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.vc-header-btn:hover {
    color: var(--vc-accent);
    border-color: var(--vc-accent);
    background: rgba(255, 26, 26, 0.1);
}

/* =========================================
   MINIMAL TECH HEADER - NEW
   ========================================= */

/* Logo Container */
.vc-logo-link {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.vc-logo-link:hover .vc-logo-text {
    text-shadow: 0 0 20px var(--vc-accent-glow);
}

/* Logo Icon */
.vc-logo-icon {
    position: relative;
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--vc-text-primary);
}

.vc-logo-icon svg {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
}

.vc-logo-path {
    stroke: var(--vc-accent);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.vc-logo-link:hover .vc-logo-path {
    stroke: var(--vc-accent);
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 8px var(--vc-accent-glow));
}

/* Scan Line Animation */
.vc-scan-line {
    stroke: var(--vc-accent);
    opacity: 0.6;
    stroke-dasharray: 30;
    stroke-dashoffset: 30;
    animation: scanLineMove 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes scanLineMove {
    0% {
        stroke-dashoffset: 30;
        opacity: 0;
    }
    10% {
        opacity: 0.6;
    }
    90% {
        opacity: 0.6;
    }
    100% {
        stroke-dashoffset: -30;
        opacity: 0;
    }
}

/* Logo Text */
.vc-logo-text {
    font-family: var(--vc-font-heading);
    font-size: 1.55rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--vc-text-primary);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.vc-logo-text .vc-accent-text {
    color: var(--vc-accent);
    margin-left: 2px;
}

/* Scrolled Header - Red Border */
.site-header.scrolled {
    border-bottom-color: var(--vc-accent);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 30px rgba(255, 26, 26, 0.15);
}

.site-header.scrolled .vc-header-bg {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(8,8,8,0.98) 0%, rgba(5,5,5,0.95) 100%);
}

.site-header.scrolled .vc-header-glow {
    opacity: 0.3;
}

/* Navigation - Underline Slide Effect */
.main-nav .nav-links > li > a {
    position: relative;
    padding: 10px 16px;
}

.main-nav .nav-links > li > a::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 6px;
    left: 16px;
    width: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--vc-accent);
    transition: width 0.3s ease;
}

.main-nav .nav-links > li > a:hover::before,
.main-nav .nav-links > li.current-menu-item > a::before {
    width: calc(100% - 32px);
}

.main-nav .nav-links > li > a::after {
    display: none;
}

/* Header Actions - Glow on Hover */
.vc-header-btn:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 0 15px var(--vc-accent-glow);
}

/* =========================================
   HIGH-TECH HEADER BACKGROUND
   ========================================= */

.vc-header-bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    z-index: -1;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(10,10,10,0.95) 0%, rgba(5,5,5,0.85) 100%);
}

/* Animated Grid */
.vc-header-grid {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image: 
        linear-gradient(rgba(255,26,26,0.03) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,26,26,0.03) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 30px 30px;
    animation: headerGridMove 8s linear infinite;
    mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, black 60%, transparent 100%);
    -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, black 60%, transparent 100%);
}

@keyframes headerGridMove {
    0% { transform: translateY(0); }
    100% { transform: translateY(30px); }
}

/* Horizontal Scan Line */
.vc-header-scan {
    position: absolute;
    width: 100%;
    height: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, var(--vc-accent) 50%, transparent 100%);
    opacity: 0.4;
    top: 0;
    animation: headerScanMove 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes headerScanMove {
    0%, 100% { top: 0%; opacity: 0; }
    10% { opacity: 0.4; }
    90% { opacity: 0.4; }
    50% { top: 100%; opacity: 0; }
}

/* Glow Spot */
.vc-header-glow {
    position: absolute;
    width: 300px;
    height: 150px;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse, rgba(255,26,26,0.15) 0%, transparent 70%);
    top: -50px;
    right: -50px;
    animation: headerGlowPulse 6s ease-in-out infinite;
    pointer-events: none;
}

@keyframes headerGlowPulse {
    0%, 100% { opacity: 0.5; transform: scale(1); }
    50% { opacity: 0.8; transform: scale(1.1); }
}

/* Subtle Noise Texture */
.vc-header-bg::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg viewBox='0 0 200 200' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cfilter id='noise'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.65' numOctaves='3' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23noise)'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
    opacity: 0.03;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.vc-header-btn svg {
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
}

/* Cart count */
.vc-cart-count {
    position: absolute;
    top: 4px;
    right: 4px;
    min-width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
    padding: 0 5px;
    background: var(--vc-accent);
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    border-radius: 9px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

/* Mobile menu - hidden on desktop, shown on tablet/mobile */
.vc-menu-toggle {
    display: none;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .vc-menu-toggle {
        display: flex;
    }
}

.hamburger-box {
    width: 24px;
    height: 18px;
    position: relative;
}

.hamburger-inner,
.hamburger-inner::before,
.hamburger-inner::after {
    position: absolute;
    width: 24px;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--vc-text-primary);
    border-radius: 2px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.hamburger-inner {
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
}

.hamburger-inner::before {
    content: '';
    top: -7px;
}

.hamburger-inner::after {
    content: '';
    top: 7px;
}

.vc-menu-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .hamburger-inner {
    background: transparent;
}

.vc-menu-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .hamburger-inner::before {
    transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg);
    background: var(--vc-accent);
}

.vc-menu-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .hamburger-inner::after {
    transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg);
    background: var(--vc-accent);
}

/* Search Overlay */
.vc-search-overlay {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(5, 5, 5, 0.98);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    z-index: 2000;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.vc-search-overlay.vc-search-overlay-open {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
}

.vc-search-form {
    display: flex;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 600px;
    background: var(--vc-bg-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--vc-accent);
    border-radius: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 0 50px var(--vc-accent-glow);
}

.vc-search-input {
    flex: 1;
    padding: 18px 24px;
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    color: var(--vc-text-primary);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
}

.vc-search-input:focus {
    outline: none;
}

.vc-search-submit {
    padding: 18px 24px;
    background: var(--vc-accent);
    border: none;
    color: #fff;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.vc-search-submit:hover {
    background: var(--vc-accent-hover);
}

.vc-search-close {
    position: absolute;
    top: 20px;
    right: 20px;
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: var(--vc-bg-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--vc-border);
    border-radius: 50%;
    color: var(--vc-text-secondary);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.vc-search-close:hover {
    border-color: var(--vc-accent);
    color: var(--vc-accent);
}

/* Mobile Nav */
.vc-mobile-nav {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    right: -100%;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 350px;
    height: 100vh;
    background: rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.98);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    z-index: 1500;
    transition: right 0.4s ease;
    box-shadow: -10px 0 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
    padding: 80px 20px 40px;
    overflow-y: auto;
}

.vc-mobile-nav.vc-mobile-nav-open {
    right: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .vc-mobile-nav {
        display: block;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .vc-mobile-nav {
        max-width: 85%;
    }
}

.mobile-nav-links {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 100px 30px 30px;
}

.mobile-nav-links li {
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--vc-border);
}

.mobile-nav-links a {
    display: block;
    padding: 16px 0;
    color: var(--vc-text-primary);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.mobile-nav-links a:hover {
    color: var(--vc-accent);
    padding-left: 10px;
}

/* =========================================
   BLOG STYLES
   ========================================= */

/* Page Hero - Animated */
.vc-page-hero {
    position: relative;
    padding: 120px 20px 60px;
    text-align: center;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.vc-page-hero-bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 0;
}

.vc-page-hero-bg .vc-orb {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(60px);
    animation: heroOrbFloat 10s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.vc-page-hero-bg .vc-orb-1 {
    width: 400px;
    height: 400px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 26, 26, 0.25) 0%, transparent 70%);
    top: -10%;
    left: 10%;
}

.vc-page-hero-bg .vc-orb-2 {
    width: 300px;
    height: 300px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 255, 255, 0.15) 0%, transparent 70%);
    bottom: -5%;
    right: 10%;
    animation-delay: -5s;
}

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

.vc-page-tag {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 8px 20px;
    background: rgba(255, 26, 26, 0.1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 26, 26, 0.3);
    color: var(--vc-accent);
    font-family: var(--vc-font-heading);
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.vc-page-title {
    font-family: var(--vc-font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    margin: 0;
    letter-spacing: -1px;
}

.vc-page-title span {
    color: var(--vc-accent);
}

.blog-header {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 60px 20px 40px;
    margin-bottom: 50px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--vc-border);
}

.blog-header-tag {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 8px 18px;
    background: rgba(255, 26, 26, 0.1);
    border: 1px solid var(--vc-accent);
    color: var(--vc-accent);
    font-family: var(--vc-font-heading);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    border-radius: 25px;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.blog-header-title {
    font-family: var(--vc-font-heading);
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin: 0;
}

.blog-header-title span {
    color: var(--vc-accent);
}

.blog-posts-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 30px;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .blog-posts-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .blog-posts-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

.blog-post-card {
    background: var(--vc-bg-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--vc-border);
    border-radius: var(--vc-border-radius);
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.blog-post-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--vc-accent);
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: var(--vc-shadow-glow);
}

.blog-post-card .blog-post-thumbnail {
    position: relative;
    aspect-ratio: 16/10;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.blog-post-card .blog-post-thumbnail img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.blog-post-card:hover .blog-post-thumbnail img {
    transform: scale(1.08);
}

.blog-post-card .blog-post-category {
    position: absolute;
    top: 12px;
    left: 12px;
    padding: 4px 12px;
    background: var(--vc-accent);
    color: #fff;
    font-family: var(--vc-font-heading);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    border-radius: 3px;
}

.blog-post-card .blog-post-content {
    padding: 20px;
}

.blog-post-card .blog-post-title {
    font-family: var(--vc-font-heading);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin: 0 0 12px;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.blog-post-card .blog-post-title a {
    color: var(--vc-text-primary);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.blog-post-card .blog-post-title a:hover {
    color: var(--vc-accent);
}

.blog-post-card .blog-post-meta {
    display: flex;
    gap: 15px;
    color: var(--vc-text-muted);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.blog-post-card .blog-post-excerpt {
    color: var(--vc-text-secondary);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.blog-post-card .blog-read-more {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    color: var(--vc-accent);
    font-family: var(--vc-font-heading);
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.blog-post-card .blog-read-more:hover {
    color: var(--vc-text-primary);
    gap: 12px;
}

/* Single Post */
.blog-single-entry {
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.blog-entry-header {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 40px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--vc-border);
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.blog-entry-title {
    font-family: var(--vc-font-heading);
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin: 0 0 20px;
}

.blog-entry-meta {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 25px;
    color: var(--vc-text-muted);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
}

.blog-entry-thumbnail {
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    border-radius: var(--vc-border-radius);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.blog-entry-content {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: var(--vc-text-secondary);
}

.blog-entry-content p {
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.blog-entry-content h2,
.blog-entry-content h3 {
    color: var(--vc-text-primary);
    margin-top: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.blog-entry-tags {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-top: 40px;
    padding-top: 25px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--vc-border);
}

.blog-entry-tags a {
    padding: 4px 12px;
    background: var(--vc-bg-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--vc-border);
    border-radius: 15px;
    color: var(--vc-text-muted);
    font-size: 1rem;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.blog-entry-tags a:hover {
    border-color: var(--vc-accent);
    color: var(--vc-accent);
}

.blog-post-navigation {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
    margin-top: 50px;
}

.blog-nav-prev,
.blog-nav-next {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    padding: 20px;
    border: 1px solid var(--vc-border);
    border-radius: var(--vc-border-radius-sm);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.blog-nav-prev:hover,
.blog-nav-next:hover {
    border-color: var(--vc-accent);
}

.blog-nav-label {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: var(--vc-accent);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.blog-nav-title {
    font-family: var(--vc-font-heading);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--vc-text-primary);
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .blog-post-navigation { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .blog-nav-next { order: -1; }
}

/* =========================================
   HEADER DROPDOWN MENU
    ========================================= */

.main-nav .nav-links > li {
    position: relative;
}

.main-nav .nav-links .sub-menu {
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%;
    left: 0;
    min-width: 220px;
    background: var(--vc-bg-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--vc-border);
    border-radius: var(--vc-border-radius);
    box-shadow: var(--vc-shadow-lg);
    padding: 10px 0;
    margin: 0;
    list-style: none;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transform: translateY(10px);
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
    z-index: 99999;
}

.main-nav .nav-links > li:hover > .sub-menu,
.main-nav .nav-links > li:focus-within > .sub-menu {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.main-nav .nav-links .sub-menu li {
    position: relative;
}

.main-nav .nav-links .sub-menu a {
    display: block;
    padding: 12px 20px;
    color: var(--vc-text-secondary);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.main-nav .nav-links .sub-menu a:hover {
    color: var(--vc-accent);
    background: rgba(255, 26, 26, 0.08);
    padding-left: 25px;
}

.main-nav .nav-links .sub-menu a::after {
    display: none;
}

/* Third level dropdown */
.main-nav .nav-links .sub-menu .sub-menu {
    top: 0;
    left: 100%;
    margin-left: 8px;
}

.main-nav .nav-links .sub-menu li:hover > .sub-menu {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

/* =========================================
   HOMEPAGE - HERO SECTION
    ========================================= */

.vc-hero {
    position: relative;
    min-height: 100vh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 120px 20px 80px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: var(--vc-bg-primary);
}

/* Hero Background - uses global background via header.php */
.vc-hero-bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 0;
}

/* Hero Decorations - Corner Boxes */
.vc-hero-decoration {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 50px;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.vc-corner-box {
    position: absolute;
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    border: 2px solid rgba(255, 26, 26, 0.3);
}

.vc-corner-box.tl { top: 0; left: 0; border-right: none; border-bottom: none; }
.vc-corner-box.tr { top: 0; right: 0; border-left: none; border-bottom: none; }
.vc-corner-box.bl { bottom: 0; left: 0; border-right: none; border-top: none; }
.vc-corner-box.br { bottom: 0; right: 0; border-left: none; border-top: none; }

.vc-scan-h-line, .vc-scan-v-line {
    position: absolute;
    background: rgba(255, 26, 26, 0.15);
    animation: heroScan 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.vc-scan-h-line {
    width: 100%;
    height: 1px;
    top: 50%;
    left: 0;
}

.vc-scan-v-line {
    width: 1px;
    height: 100%;
    top: 0;
    left: 50%;
    animation-delay: -2s;
}

@keyframes heroScan {
    0%, 100% { opacity: 0; }
    10% { opacity: 1; }
    90% { opacity: 1; }
    100% { opacity: 0; }
}

/* Hero Content - Stunning Typography */
.vc-hero-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 900px;
}

.vc-hero-label {
    display: inline-block;
    font-family: var(--vc-font-heading);
    font-size: 1rem;
    letter-spacing: 6px;
    color: var(--vc-accent);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    padding: 8px 20px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 26, 26, 0.3);
    background: rgba(255, 26, 26, 0.05);
}

.vc-hero-title-wrap {
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.vc-hero-title {
    font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 8vw, 5rem);
    line-height: 1.1;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: -1px;
    margin: 0;
}

.vc-word {
    display: inline-block;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.vc-word-inner {
    display: inline-block;
    animation: wordReveal 0.8s ease-out forwards;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(100%);
}

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

.hero-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    color: var(--vc-text-secondary);
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto 40px;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

/* Hero CTA Buttons */
.vc-hero-cta {
    display: flex;
    gap: 20px;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.vc-btn-primary {
    position: relative;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 16px 35px;
    background: #ff1a1a;
    color: #fff;
    font-family: var(--vc-font-heading);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-decoration: none;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 4px;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.vc-btn-primary:hover {
    background: #ff3333;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(255, 26, 26, 0.4);
}

.vc-btn-primary .vc-btn-glow {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,0.3), transparent);
    transform: translateX(-100%);
    transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.vc-btn-primary:hover .vc-btn-glow {
    transform: translateX(100%);
}

.vc-btn-outline {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 16px 35px;
    background: transparent;
    color: #fff;
    font-family: var(--vc-font-heading);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-decoration: none;
    border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    border-radius: 4px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.vc-btn-outline:hover {
    border-color: #ff1a1a;
    color: #ff1a1a;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Scroll Indicator */
.vc-scroll-indicator {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 40px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    color: var(--vc-text-muted);
    font-size: 1rem;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
}

.vc-scroll-mouse {
    width: 24px;
    height: 40px;
    border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    border-radius: 12px;
    position: relative;
}

.vc-scroll-wheel {
    width: 3px;
    height: 8px;
    background: #ff1a1a;
    border-radius: 2px;
    position: absolute;
    top: 8px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    animation: scrollWheel 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes scrollWheel {
    0%, 100% { top: 8px; opacity: 1; }
    50% { top: 20px; opacity: 0.3; }
}

/* Mobile adjustments */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .vc-hero { padding: 100px 20px 60px; }
    .vc-hero-title { font-size: 2rem; }
    .vc-hero-cta { flex-direction: column; align-items: center; }
    .vc-corner-box { width: 30px; height: 30px; }
}
    0%, 100% { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1); }
    33% { transform: translate(30px, -30px) scale(1.05); }
    66% { transform: translate(-20px, 20px) scale(0.95); }
}

.vc-hero-decoration {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
}

.vc-tech-line {
    position: absolute;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--vc-accent), transparent);
    height: 1px;
    opacity: 0.3;
}

.vc-tech-line-1 {
    top: 30%;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    animation: lineScan 4s linear infinite;
}

.vc-tech-line-2 {
    top: 70%;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    animation: lineScan 4s linear infinite;
    animation-delay: -2s;
}

@keyframes lineScan {
    0% { transform: translateX(-100%); opacity: 0; }
    50% { opacity: 0.5; }
    100% { transform: translateX(100%); opacity: 0; }
}

.vc-hero-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 900px;
}

.vc-hero-title {
    font-family: var(--vc-font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(3rem, 8vw, 6rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.1;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    letter-spacing: -2px;
}

.vc-hero-line {
    display: block;
    color: var(--vc-text-primary);
}

.vc-hero-line.vc-accent {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--vc-accent), var(--vc-accent-cyan));
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
    text-shadow: none;
}

.vc-hero-subtitle {
    font-size: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.25rem);
    color: var(--vc-text-secondary);
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto 40px;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

.vc-hero-cta {
    display: flex;
    gap: 20px;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.vc-btn-hero {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 16px 32px;
    background: var(--vc-accent);
    color: #fff;
    font-family: var(--vc-font-heading);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none;
    border-radius: var(--vc-border-radius);
    border: 1px solid var(--vc-accent);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.vc-btn-hero:hover {
    background: var(--vc-accent-hover);
    border-color: var(--vc-accent-hover);
    box-shadow: 0 0 30px var(--vc-accent-glow);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.vc-btn-hero svg {
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.vc-btn-hero:hover svg {
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

.vc-btn-hero-outline {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 16px 32px;
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--vc-text-primary);
    font-family: var(--vc-font-heading);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none;
    border-radius: var(--vc-border-radius);
    border: 1px solid var(--vc-border);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.vc-btn-hero-outline:hover {
    border-color: var(--vc-accent);
    color: var(--vc-accent);
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(255, 26, 26, 0.2);
}

.vc-hero-scroll {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 40px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    color: var(--vc-text-muted);
    font-size: 1rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
}

.vc-heroScroll-line {
    width: 1px;
    height: 40px;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--vc-accent), transparent);
    animation: scrollPulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes scrollPulse {
    0%, 100% { transform: scaleY(1); opacity: 1; }
    50% { transform: scaleY(0.5); opacity: 0.5; }
}

.vc-hero-content {
    animation: heroFadeIn 1s ease-out;
}

@keyframes heroFadeIn {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(30px); }
    to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

/* =========================================
   HOMEPAGE - STATS SECTION
    ========================================= */

.vc-stats {
    padding: 80px 0;
    background: var(--vc-bg-secondary);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--vc-border);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--vc-border);
}

.vc-stats-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 30px;
    text-align: center;
}

.vc-stat-item {
    padding: 20px;
}

.vc-stat-number {
    display: block;
    font-family: var(--vc-font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--vc-accent);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    text-shadow: 0 0 20px var(--vc-accent-glow);
}

.vc-stat-label {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    color: var(--vc-text-secondary);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .vc-stats-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .vc-stats-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

/* =========================================
   HOMEPAGE - FEATURES SECTION
    ========================================= */

.vc-features-section {
    background: var(--vc-bg-primary);
}

.vc-features-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
    gap: 30px;
}

.vc-feature-card {
    background: var(--vc-bg-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--vc-border);
    border-radius: var(--vc-border-radius);
    padding: 40px 30px;
    text-align: center;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.vc-feature-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--vc-accent), var(--vc-accent-cyan));
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: left;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.vc-feature-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--vc-accent);
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.vc-feature-card:hover::before {
    transform: scaleX(1);
}

.vc-feature-icon {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 70px;
    height: 70px;
    background: rgba(255, 26, 26, 0.1);
    border: 1px solid var(--vc-accent);
    border-radius: 50%;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    color: var(--vc-accent);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.vc-feature-card:hover .vc-feature-icon {
    background: var(--vc-accent);
    color: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 0 25px var(--vc-accent-glow);
}

.vc-feature-icon svg {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
}

.vc-feature-card h3 {
    font-family: var(--vc-font-heading);
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--vc-text-primary);
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.vc-feature-card p {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: var(--vc-text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin: 0;
}

/* =========================================
   HOMEPAGE - CTA SECTION
    ========================================= */

.vc-cta-section {
    position: relative;
    padding: 120px 0;
    background: var(--vc-bg-secondary);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.vc-cta-bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 0;
}

.vc-cta-bg::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    width: 600px;
    height: 600px;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse, rgba(255, 26, 26, 0.2) 0%, transparent 60%);
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
}

.vc-cta-bg::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image: 
        linear-gradient(rgba(255, 26, 26, 0.02) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 26, 26, 0.02) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 40px 40px;
}

.vc-cta-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 700px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.vc-cta-content h2 {
    font-family: var(--vc-font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--vc-text-primary);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.vc-cta-content p {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    color: var(--vc-text-secondary);
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.vc-cta-section .vc-btn-hero {
    padding: 20px 40px;
    font-size: 1rem;
}

/* =========================================
   RESPONSIVE ADJUSTMENTS
    ========================================= */

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .vc-hero { min-height: auto; padding: 100px 20px 60px; }
    .vc-hero-subtitle { margin-bottom: 30px; }
    .vc-hero-cta { gap: 15px; }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .vc-hero { padding: 90px 20px 50px; }
    .vc-hero-title { margin-bottom: 20px; }
    .vc-hero-subtitle { margin-bottom: 25px; font-size: 1rem; }
    .vc-hero-cta { flex-direction: column; align-items: center; }
    .vc-btn-hero, .vc-btn-hero-outline { width: 100%; max-width: 280px; justify-content: center; }
    .vc-hero-scroll { bottom: 25px; }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .vc-hero-title { font-size: 2.5rem; }
    .vc-stats { padding: 60px 0; }
    .vc-feature-card { padding: 30px 20px; }
}

/* =========================================
   FOOTER
    ========================================= */

.site-footer {
    background: var(--vc-bg-secondary);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--vc-border);
    margin-top: 0;
}

.vc-footer-top {
    padding: 80px 0 60px;
    position: relative;
}

.vc-footer-top::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 600px;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--vc-accent), transparent);
}

.vc-footer-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.5fr repeat(3, 1fr) 1.2fr;
    gap: 40px;
    max-width: 1400px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 20px;
}

.vc-footer-col {
    min-width: 0;
}

.vc-footer-col--brand {
    padding-right: 20px;
}

.vc-footer-col--brand .site-logo {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    font-family: var(--vc-font-heading);
    font-size: 1.55rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    color: var(--vc-text-primary);
    text-decoration: none;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.vc-footer-col--brand .vc-accent-text {
    color: var(--vc-accent);
}

.footer-tagline {
    color: var(--vc-text-secondary);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.footer-social {
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
}

.vc-social-link {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    background: var(--vc-bg-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--vc-border);
    border-radius: 8px;
    color: var(--vc-text-secondary);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.vc-social-link:hover {
    background: var(--vc-accent);
    border-color: var(--vc-accent);
    color: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px var(--vc-accent-glow);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.vc-footer-title {
    font-family: var(--vc-font-heading);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--vc-text-primary);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    padding-bottom: 15px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--vc-border);
    position: relative;
}

.vc-footer-title::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -1px;
    left: 0;
    width: 40px;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--vc-accent);
}

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

.footer-links li {
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.footer-links a {
    color: var(--vc-text-secondary);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
    position: relative;
}

.footer-links a:hover {
    color: var(--vc-accent);
    padding-left: 5px;
}

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

.footer-contact li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 12px;
    color: var(--vc-text-secondary);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.footer-contact li svg {
    color: var(--vc-accent);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    margin-top: 3px;
}

/* Footer Bottom */
.vc-footer-bottom {
    background: var(--vc-bg-primary);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--vc-border);
    padding: 25px 0;
}

.vc-footer-bottom-inner {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    max-width: 1400px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 20px;
}

.footer-copyright {
    color: var(--vc-text-muted);
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    margin: 0;
}

.footer-legal-nav ul {
    display: flex;
    gap: 25px;
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
}

.footer-legal-nav a {
    color: var(--vc-text-muted);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.footer-legal-nav a:hover {
    color: var(--vc-accent);
}

/* Footer Responsive */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .vc-footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
        gap: 30px;
    }
    .vc-footer-col--brand {
        grid-column: span 3;
        padding-right: 0;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .vc-footer-top { padding: 60px 0 40px; }
    .vc-footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 25px;
    }
    .vc-footer-col--brand { grid-column: span 2; }
    .vc-footer-col--contact { grid-column: span 2; }
    .vc-footer-bottom-inner {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 15px;
        text-align: center;
    }
    .footer-legal-nav ul { flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; gap: 15px; }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .vc-footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .vc-footer-col--brand,
    .vc-footer-col--contact { grid-column: span 1; }
}

/* =========================================
   CREATIVE: SCROLLBAR STYLING
    ========================================= */

::-webkit-scrollbar {
    width: 10px;
    height: 10px;
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
    background: var(--vc-bg-primary);
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
    background: var(--vc-border);
    border-radius: 5px;
    border: 2px solid var(--vc-bg-primary);
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover {
    background: var(--vc-accent);
}

/* Firefox */
* {
    scrollbar-width: thin;
    scrollbar-color: var(--vc-accent) var(--vc-bg-primary);
}

/* =========================================
   CREATIVE: SELECTION STYLING
    ========================================= */

::selection {
    background: var(--vc-accent);
    color: #fff;
}

::-moz-selection {
    background: var(--vc-accent);
    color: #fff;
}

/* =========================================
   CREATIVE: NOISE TEXTURE OVERLAY
    ========================================= */

body::after {
    content: '';
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg viewBox='0 0 400 400' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cfilter id='noiseFilter'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.9' numOctaves='4' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23noiseFilter)'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
    opacity: 0.03;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 9999;
}

/* =========================================
   CREATIVE: FLOATING SHAPES
    ========================================= */

.vc-floating-shape {
    position: fixed;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
    opacity: 0.1;
    animation: floatShape 20s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.vc-floating-shape-1 {
    width: 300px;
    height: 300px;
    border: 1px solid var(--vc-accent);
    border-radius: 50%;
    top: 20%;
    left: 10%;
    animation-delay: 0s;
}

.vc-floating-shape-2 {
    width: 150px;
    height: 150px;
    border: 1px solid var(--vc-accent-cyan);
    top: 60%;
    right: 15%;
    animation-delay: -5s;
    transform: rotate(45deg);
}

.vc-floating-shape-3 {
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    border: 2px solid var(--vc-accent);
    top: 40%;
    right: 30%;
    animation-delay: -10s;
}

@keyframes floatShape {
    0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0) rotate(0deg); }
    25% { transform: translateY(-20px) rotate(5deg); }
    50% { transform: translateY(10px) rotate(-5deg); }
    75% { transform: translateY(-15px) rotate(3deg); }
}

/* =========================================
   CREATIVE: BUTTON MICRO-INTERACTIONS
    ========================================= */

.vc-btn {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    z-index: 1;
}

.vc-btn::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: -100%;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15), transparent);
    z-index: -1;
    transition: left 0.5s ease;
}

.vc-btn:hover::before {
    left: 100%;
}

.vc-btn-hero {
    position: relative;
}

.vc-btn-hero::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    border-radius: var(--vc-border-radius);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 var(--vc-accent-glow);
    transition: box-shadow 0.3s ease;
    z-index: -1;
}

.vc-btn-hero:hover::after {
    box-shadow: 0 0 30px 5px var(--vc-accent-glow);
}

/* Button ripple effect */
.vc-btn-ripple {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.vc-btn-ripple::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3) 0%, transparent 70%);
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(0);
    transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.vc-btn-ripple:active::after {
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(2);
    transition: transform 0s;
}

/* =========================================
   CREATIVE: CARD GLASS EFFECT
    ========================================= */

.vc-glass-card {
    background: rgba(15, 15, 15, 0.7);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-radius: var(--vc-border-radius);
}

.vc-glass-card:hover {
    border-color: rgba(255, 26, 26, 0.3);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

/* =========================================
   CREATIVE: HOVER BORDER ANIMATION
    ========================================= */

.vc-border-hover {
    position: relative;
}

.vc-border-hover::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: -2px;
    background: linear-gradient(45deg, var(--vc-accent), var(--vc-accent-cyan), var(--vc-accent));
    background-size: 400% 400%;
    border-radius: calc(var(--vc-border-radius) + 2px);
    z-index: -1;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
    animation: borderGradient 3s ease infinite;
}

.vc-border-hover:hover::before {
    opacity: 1;
}

@keyframes borderGradient {
    0% { background-position: 0% 50%; }
    50% { background-position: 100% 50%; }
    100% { background-position: 0% 50%; }
}

/* =========================================
   CREATIVE: ICON ANIMATIONS
    ========================================= */

.vc-icon-pulse {
    display: inline-flex;
    animation: iconPulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes iconPulse {
    0%, 100% { transform: scale(1); }
    50% { transform: scale(1.1); }
}

.vc-icon-spin {
    display: inline-flex;
    animation: iconSpin 3s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes iconSpin {
    from { transform: rotate(0deg); }
    to { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}

/* =========================================
   CREATIVE: CURSOR EFFECTS
    ========================================= */

body {
    cursor: default;
}

a, button, .vc-btn, .vc-feature-card, .woocommerce ul.products li.product {
    cursor: pointer;
}

/* Custom cursor dot */
.vc-cursor-dot {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    background: var(--vc-accent);
    border-radius: 50%;
    position: fixed;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 10000;
    transition: transform 0.15s ease;
    mix-blend-mode: difference;
}

.vc-cursor-outline {
    width: 30px;
    height: 30px;
    border: 1px solid var(--vc-accent);
    border-radius: 50%;
    position: fixed;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 9999;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, opacity 0.3s ease;
    opacity: 0.5;
}

/* =========================================
   CREATIVE: LOADING STATES
    ========================================= */

.vc-skeleton {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, 
        var(--vc-bg-card) 25%, 
        var(--vc-bg-card-hover) 50%, 
        var(--vc-bg-card) 75%);
    background-size: 200% 100%;
    animation: shimmer 1.5s ease-in-out infinite;
    border-radius: var(--vc-border-radius-sm);
}

@keyframes shimmer {
    0% { background-position: 200% 0; }
    100% { background-position: -200% 0; }
}

/* Skeleton for product cards */
.woocommerce ul.products li.product .vc-skeleton-product {
    min-height: 350px;
}

/* =========================================
   CREATIVE: TOAST NOTIFICATIONS
    ========================================= */

.vc-toast {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 30px;
    right: 30px;
    padding: 15px 25px;
    background: var(--vc-bg-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--vc-border);
    border-left: 3px solid var(--vc-accent);
    border-radius: var(--vc-border-radius-sm);
    box-shadow: var(--vc-shadow-lg);
    z-index: 10000;
    animation: toastSlideIn 0.3s ease;
}

.vc-toast.vc-toast-success {
    border-left-color: #00b894;
}

.vc-toast.vc-toast-error {
    border-left-color: #ff7675;
}

@keyframes toastSlideIn {
    from { transform: translateX(100%); opacity: 0; }
    to { transform: translateX(0); opacity: 1; }
}

/* =========================================
   CREATIVE: ENHANCED SEARCH OVERLAY
    ========================================= */

.vc-search-overlay {
    background: rgba(5, 5, 5, 0.95);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
}

.vc-search-overlay::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    width: 400px;
    height: 400px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 26, 26, 0.1), transparent 70%);
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.vc-search-input {
    background: transparent !important;
    border: none !important;
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--vc-border) !important;
    border-radius: 0 !important;
    font-size: 2rem !important;
    padding: 20px 60px 20px 10px !important;
    color: var(--vc-text-primary) !important;
    transition: border-color 0.3s ease !important;
}

.vc-search-input:focus {
    outline: none !important;
    border-bottom-color: var(--vc-accent) !important;
}

.vc-search-input::placeholder {
    color: var(--vc-text-muted) !important;
}

.vc-search-submit {
    color: var(--vc-accent);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.vc-search-submit:hover {
    color: var(--vc-accent-cyan);
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.vc-search-close {
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.vc-search-close:hover {
    color: var(--vc-accent);
    transform: rotate(90deg);
}

/* =========================================
   CREATIVE: MOBILE MENU ENHANCEMENTS
    ========================================= */

.vc-mobile-nav {
    background: rgba(5, 5, 5, 0.98);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
}

.vc-mobile-nav-inner {
    padding: 100px 30px 40px;
}

.mobile-nav-links a {
    color: var(--vc-text-primary);
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    padding: 15px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--vc-border);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.mobile-nav-links a:hover {
    color: var(--vc-accent);
    padding-left: 10px;
}

/* =========================================
    BACK TO TOP BUTTON
     ========================================= */

.vc-go-to-top,
.vc-back-to-top {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 30px;
    right: 30px;
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    background: var(--vc-bg-card);
    border: 2px solid var(--vc-accent);
    border-radius: 50%;
    color: var(--vc-accent);
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transform: translateY(20px);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    z-index: 9998;
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(255, 26, 26, 0.3);
}

.vc-go-to-top.visible,
.vc-back-to-top.visible {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.vc-go-to-top:hover,
.vc-back-to-top:hover {
    background: var(--vc-accent);
    color: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 0 30px var(--vc-accent-glow);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

/* =========================================
    SCROLL PROGRESS BAR
     ========================================= */

#vc-scroll-progress {
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--vc-accent-glow);
}

/* =========================================
   BLOG & ARTICLES
    ========================================= */

/* Fix single post / blog pages - ensure proper layout */
/* Make sure global orbs don't interfere - but keep behind content */
.single-post .vc-global-orbs,
.archive .vc-global-orbs,
.blog .vc-global-orbs,
.search .vc-global-orbs {
    z-index: 0;
}

.single-post #page,
.archive #page,
.blog #page,
.search #page {
    max-width: 100%;
    overflow-x: hidden;
    position: relative;
}

.single-post #content,
.archive #content,
.blog #content,
.search #content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    padding-top: 80px;
}

/* Single Post Article Container */
.single-post #primary {
    padding: 0;
}

/* Make sure header stays on top with proper background */
.single-post #masthead,
.archive #masthead,
.blog #masthead,
.search #masthead {
    z-index: 1000;
    background: rgba(5, 5, 5, 0.95);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
}

.single-post article.blog-single-entry,
.single #content article,
.single .hentry {
    max-width: 850px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 60px 20px;
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
}

/* Blog Entry Header - Override default if exists */
.blog-single-entry .blog-entry-header,
.blog-entry-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.blog-entry-categories {
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.blog-entry-categories a {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 6px 15px;
    background: var(--vc-accent);
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    margin: 0 5px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.blog-entry-categories a:hover {
    background: var(--vc-accent-hover);
}

.blog-entry-title,
.blog-single-entry h1 {
    font-family: var(--vc-font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--vc-text-primary);
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.blog-entry-meta,
.blog-single-entry .blog-entry-meta {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 25px;
    color: var(--vc-text-muted);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
}

.blog-entry-author,
.blog-entry-date {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
}

.blog-entry-thumbnail,
.blog-single-entry .blog-entry-thumbnail {
    margin: 40px 0;
    border-radius: var(--vc-border-radius);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.blog-entry-thumbnail img,
.blog-single-entry .blog-entry-thumbnail img {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
}

.blog-entry-content,
.blog-single-entry .entry-content {
    color: var(--vc-text-secondary);
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    line-height: 1.9;
}

.blog-entry-content p,
.blog-single-entry .blog-entry-content p {
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.blog-entry-content a,
.blog-single-entry .blog-entry-content a {
    color: var(--vc-accent);
    text-decoration: underline;
}

/* Blog Entry Tags */
.blog-entry-tags {
    margin-top: 40px;
    padding-top: 30px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--vc-border);
}

.blog-tags-label {
    margin-right: 10px;
    color: var(--vc-text-muted);
}

.blog-entry-tags a {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 5px 12px;
    background: var(--vc-bg-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--vc-border);
    color: var(--vc-text-secondary);
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    border-radius: 4px;
    margin: 0 5px 5px 0;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.blog-entry-tags a:hover {
    border-color: var(--vc-accent);
    color: var(--vc-accent);
}

/* Blog Post Navigation */
.blog-post-navigation {
    margin-top: 50px;
    padding-top: 40px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--vc-border);
}

.blog-post-navigation,
.single-post .post-navigation {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 20px;
}

.blog-nav-prev,
.blog-nav-next,
.single-post .nav-previous,
.single-post .nav-next {
    flex: 1;
}

.blog-nav-prev a,
.blog-nav-next a,
.single-post .nav-previous a,
.single-post .nav-next a {
    display: block;
    padding: 20px;
    background: var(--vc-bg-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--vc-border);
    border-radius: var(--vc-border-radius);
    text-decoration: none;
    color: var(--vc-text-primary);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.blog-nav-prev a:hover,
.blog-nav-next a:hover,
.single-post .nav-previous a:hover,
.single-post .nav-next a:hover {
    border-color: var(--vc-accent);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.blog-nav-label,
.single-post .nav-previous span,
.single-post .nav-next span {
    display: block;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--vc-text-muted);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.blog-nav-title,
.single-post .nav-previous a,
.single-post .nav-next a {
    font-weight: 600;
    font-family: var(--vc-font-heading);
}

/* Blog Archive */
.blog .site-content,
.archive .site-content,
.search .site-content {
    padding: 60px 0;
}

.blog .vc-container,
.archive .vc-container,
.search .vc-container {
    max-width: 1200px;
}

/* Blog Posts Grid */
.blog .posts-grid,
.archive .posts-grid,
.search .posts-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(350px, 1fr));
    gap: 30px;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .blog .posts-grid,
    .archive .posts-grid,
    .search .posts-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

/* Blog Post Card */
.post-card {
    background: var(--vc-bg-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--vc-border);
    border-radius: var(--vc-border-radius);
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.post-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    border-color: var(--vc-accent);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.post-card__image {
    position: relative;
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.post-card__image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.post-card:hover .post-card__image img {
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.post-card__category {
    position: absolute;
    top: 15px;
    left: 15px;
    padding: 6px 12px;
    background: var(--vc-accent);
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    border-radius: 4px;
}

.post-card__content {
    padding: 25px;
}

.post-card__title {
    font-family: var(--vc-font-heading);
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.post-card__title a {
    color: var(--vc-text-primary);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.post-card__title a:hover {
    color: var(--vc-accent);
}

.post-card__excerpt {
    color: var(--vc-text-secondary);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.post-card__meta {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    padding-top: 15px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--vc-border);
}

.post-card__date {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    color: var(--vc-text-muted);
}

.post-card__read-more {
    color: var(--vc-accent);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.post-card__read-more:hover {
    padding-left: 5px;
}

/* Single Post */
.single-post .site-content,
.single-post #primary {
    padding: 0;
}

.single-post article {
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 60px 20px;
}

.single-post article .entry-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.single-post article .entry-title {
    font-family: var(--vc-font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--vc-text-primary);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.single-post .vc-parallax-hero {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 60vh;
    min-height: 400px;
    max-height: 700px;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center top;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    margin: 0 0 50px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.single-post .vc-parallax-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(
        to bottom,
        rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.3) 0%,
        rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.6) 50%,
        rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.9) 100%
    );
}

.single-post .entry-meta {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 25px;
    color: var(--vc-text-muted);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.single-post .entry-meta a {
    color: var(--vc-accent);
    text-decoration: none;
}

.single-post .entry-content {
    color: var(--vc-text-secondary);
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    line-height: 1.9;
}

.single-post .entry-content p {
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.single-post .entry-content h2,
.single-post .entry-content h3,
.single-post .entry-content h4 {
    color: var(--vc-text-primary);
    font-family: var(--vc-font-heading);
    margin: 40px 0 20px;
}

.single-post .entry-content a {
    color: var(--vc-accent);
    text-decoration: underline;
}

.single-post .entry-content a:hover {
    color: var(--vc-accent-cyan);
}

.single-post .entry-content blockquote {
    background: var(--vc-bg-card);
    border-left: 4px solid var(--vc-accent);
    padding: 25px 30px;
    margin: 30px 0;
    border-radius: 0 var(--vc-border-radius) var(--vc-border-radius) 0;
    font-style: italic;
}

.single-post .entry-content img {
    max-width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    border-radius: var(--vc-border-radius);
    margin: 30px 0;
}

.single-post .entry-content ul,
.single-post .entry-content ol {
    margin: 20px 0;
    padding-left: 25px;
}

.single-post .entry-content li {
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

/* Post Navigation */
.single-post .post-navigation {
    margin-top: 60px;
    padding-top: 40px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--vc-border);
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 30px;
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .single-post .post-navigation {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

.single-post .post-navigation .nav-links,
.single-post .nav-previous,
.single-post .nav-next {
    display: contents;
}

.single-post .nav-previous a,
.single-post .nav-next a {
    display: block;
    padding: 20px;
    background: var(--vc-bg-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--vc-border);
    border-radius: var(--vc-border-radius);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.single-post .nav-previous a:hover,
.single-post .nav-next a:hover {
    border-color: var(--vc-accent);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.single-post .nav-previous span,
.single-post .nav-next span {
    display: block;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--vc-text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.single-post .nav-previous a,
.single-post .nav-next a {
    color: var(--vc-text-primary);
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* Comments */
.single-post #comments {
    margin-top: 60px;
}

.single-post #comments .comments-title {
    font-family: var(--vc-font-heading);
    font-size: 1.75rem;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    color: var(--vc-text-primary);
}

.single-post .comment-list {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
}

.single-post .comment {
    background: var(--vc-bg-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--vc-border);
    border-radius: var(--vc-border-radius);
    padding: 25px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.single-post .comment .avatar {
    float: left;
    margin-right: 15px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 2px solid var(--vc-accent);
}

.single-post .comment .comment-author {
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--vc-text-primary);
    margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.single-post .comment .comment-date {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    color: var(--vc-text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.single-post .comment .comment-content {
    color: var(--vc-text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.7;
}

.single-post .comment .reply {
    margin-top: 15px;
}

.single-post .comment .reply a {
    color: var(--vc-accent);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none;
}

/* Comment Form */
.single-post #respond {
    background: var(--vc-bg-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--vc-border);
    border-radius: var(--vc-border-radius);
    padding: 30px;
    margin-top: 30px;
}

.single-post #respond h3 {
    font-family: var(--vc-font-heading);
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    color: var(--vc-text-primary);
}

.single-post #respond form p {
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.single-post #respond form label {
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    color: var(--vc-text-secondary);
    font-weight: 500;
}

.single-post #respond form input,
.single-post #respond form textarea {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 14px 15px;
    background: var(--vc-bg-light);
    border: 1px solid var(--vc-border);
    border-radius: var(--vc-border-radius-sm);
    color: var(--vc-text-primary);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.single-post #respond form input:focus,
.single-post #respond form textarea:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--vc-accent);
    box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(255, 26, 26, 0.2);
}

.single-post #respond form .submit {
    background: var(--vc-accent);
    border: 1px solid var(--vc-accent);
    color: #fff;
    padding: 14px 30px;
    font-family: var(--vc-font-heading);
    font-weight: 600;
    border-radius: var(--vc-border-radius-sm);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.single-post #respond form .submit:hover {
    background: var(--vc-accent-hover);
    box-shadow: 0 0 25px var(--vc-accent-glow);
}

/* =========================================
   STUNNING PAGE LOADER
   ========================================= */

.vc-page-loader {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    background: #050505;
    z-index: 99999;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: opacity 0.5s ease, visibility 0.5s ease;
}

/* CSS fallback - always hide after delay */
@media (min-width: 1px) {
    .vc-page-loader {
        animation: vc-loader-hide 3s ease forwards;
    }
}

@keyframes vc-loader-hide {
    0%, 85% { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; }
    100% { opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; pointer-events: none; display: none; }
}

.vc-page-loader.vc-loader-hidden {
    opacity: 0 !important;
    visibility: hidden !important;
    pointer-events: none !important;
}

.vc-loader-content {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 25px;
    z-index: 2;
}

/* Logo Animation */
.vc-loader-logo {
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    animation: loaderLogoPulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.vc-loader-logo svg {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    color: var(--vc-accent);
}

.vc-loader-path {
    stroke: var(--vc-accent);
    stroke-dasharray: 100;
    stroke-dashoffset: 100;
    animation: loaderDraw 2s ease-in-out forwards;
}

.vc-loader-scan {
    stroke: var(--vc-accent);
    stroke-dasharray: 44;
    stroke-dashoffset: 44;
    animation: loaderScanMove 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes loaderLogoPulse {
    0%, 100% { transform: scale(1); filter: drop-shadow(0 0 10px var(--vc-accent-glow)); }
    50% { transform: scale(1.05); filter: drop-shadow(0 0 20px var(--vc-accent-glow)); }
}

@keyframes loaderDraw {
    0% { stroke-dashoffset: 100; }
    50% { stroke-dashoffset: 0; }
    100% { stroke-dashoffset: 0; }
}

@keyframes loaderScanMove {
    0%, 100% { stroke-dashoffset: 44; opacity: 0.3; }
    50% { stroke-dashoffset: 0; opacity: 1; }
}

/* Progress Bar */
.vc-loader-bar {
    width: 200px;
    height: 3px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-radius: 3px;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
}

.vc-loader-bar::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 0;
    height: 100%;
    width: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--vc-accent), transparent);
    transform: translateX(-100%);
    animation: loaderBarShine 1.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.vc-loader-progress {
    height: 100%;
    background: var(--vc-accent);
    width: 0;
    animation: loaderProgress 2s ease-out forwards;
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--vc-accent);
}

@keyframes loaderBarShine {
    0% { transform: translateX(-100%); }
    100% { transform: translateX(100%); }
}

@keyframes loaderProgress {
    0% { width: 0; }
    20% { width: 30%; }
    50% { width: 60%; }
    80% { width: 85%; }
    100% { width: 100%; }
}

/* Loading Text */
.vc-loader-text {
    font-family: var(--vc-font-heading);
    font-size: 1rem;
    letter-spacing: 4px;
    color: var(--vc-accent);
    animation: loaderTextBlink 1s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes loaderTextBlink {
    0%, 100% { opacity: 1; }
    50% { opacity: 0.5; }
}

/* Grid Background */
.vc-loader-grid {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image: 
        linear-gradient(rgba(255,26,26,0.05) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,26,26,0.05) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 40px 40px;
    animation: loaderGridMove 3s linear infinite;
    mask-image: radial-gradient(circle at center, black 30%, transparent 70%);
    -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(circle at center, black 30%, transparent 70%);
}

@keyframes loaderGridMove {
    0% { transform: translate(0, 0); }
    100% { transform: translate(40px, 40px); }
}

/* Corner Brackets */
.vc-loader-corner {
    position: absolute;
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border: 2px solid var(--vc-accent);
    opacity: 0.5;
}

.vc-loader-corner.tl {
    top: 20%;
    left: 20%;
    border-right: none;
    border-bottom: none;
    animation: loaderCornerPulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.vc-loader-corner.tr {
    top: 20%;
    right: 20%;
    border-left: none;
    border-bottom: none;
    animation: loaderCornerPulse 2s ease-in-out infinite 0.3s;
}

.vc-loader-corner.bl {
    bottom: 20%;
    left: 20%;
    border-right: none;
    border-top: none;
    animation: loaderCornerPulse 2s ease-in-out infinite 0.6s;
}

.vc-loader-corner.br {
    bottom: 20%;
    right: 20%;
    border-left: none;
    border-top: none;
    animation: loaderCornerPulse 2s ease-in-out infinite 0.9s;
}

@keyframes loaderCornerPulse {
    0%, 100% { opacity: 0.3; transform: scale(1); }
    50% { opacity: 0.7; transform: scale(1.05); }
}