:root {
  --vlv-bg: #110e18;
  --vlv-bg-soft: #171321;
  --vlv-card: #1c1629;
  --vlv-card-hi: #251d36;
  --vlv-line: rgba(229, 169, 107, 0.18);
  --vlv-line-strong: rgba(229, 169, 107, 0.38);
  --vlv-ink: #f8f4ef;
  --vlv-body: #d6cee2;
  --vlv-muted: #a69bb8;
  --vlv-gold: #e5a96b;
  --vlv-gold-soft: rgba(229, 169, 107, 0.14);
  --vlv-crimson: #d9385a;
  --vlv-crimson-hi: #eb4468;
  --vlv-crimson-glow: rgba(217, 56, 90, 0.38);
  --vlv-emerald: #56c288;
  --vlv-serif: "Iowan Old Style", "Palatino Linotype", "Book Antiqua", Georgia, serif;
  --vlv-sans: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, sans-serif;
  --vlv-radius-lg: 18px;
  --vlv-radius-md: 12px;
  --vlv-radius-sm: 8px;
  --vlv-max: 1200px;
}

*, *::before, *::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

html {
  font-size: 16px;
  -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;
  background-color: var(--vlv-bg);
}

body {
  margin: 0;
  font-family: var(--vlv-sans);
  font-size: 1.04rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--vlv-body);
  background-color: var(--vlv-bg);
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

h1, h2, h3, h4 {
  font-family: var(--vlv-serif);
  color: var(--vlv-ink);
  margin: 0 0 0.85rem;
  line-height: 1.2;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

h1 {
  font-size: clamp(2.15rem, 4.6vw, 3.55rem);
}

h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.68rem, 3.1vw, 2.42rem);
}

h3 {
  font-size: clamp(1.22rem, 2vw, 1.48rem);
}

p {
  margin: 0 0 1.15rem;
}

a {
  color: var(--vlv-gold);
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-underline-offset: 3px;
}

a:hover {
  color: #f6cfa4;
}

a:focus-visible,
button:focus-visible,
summary:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--vlv-gold);
  outline-offset: 3px;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

img {
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
}

.vlv-skip {
  position: absolute;
  left: -9999px;
  top: 8px;
  z-index: 2000;
  background: var(--vlv-crimson);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 0.6rem 1.1rem;
  border-radius: var(--vlv-radius-sm);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.vlv-skip:focus {
  left: 12px;
}

.vlv-shell {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--vlv-max);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 1.35rem;
}

.vlv-narrow {
  max-width: 860px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Header & Navigation */
.vlv-masthead {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  z-index: 1100;
  background: rgba(14, 11, 20, 0.94);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(229, 169, 107, 0.14);
}

.vlv-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  min-height: 72px;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.vlv-brand {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  text-decoration: none;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.vlv-brand img {
  height: 42px;
  width: auto;
}

.vlv-nav {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.25rem;
}

.vlv-nav-list {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  gap: 0.2rem;
}

.vlv-nav-link {
  color: var(--vlv-ink);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  padding: 0.5rem 0.78rem;
  border-radius: var(--vlv-radius-sm);
}

.vlv-nav-link:hover,
.vlv-nav-link[aria-current="page"] {
  color: var(--vlv-gold);
  background: rgba(229, 169, 107, 0.09);
}

.vlv-nav-cta {
  margin-left: 0.55rem;
  background: var(--vlv-crimson);
  color: #ffffff !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  padding: 0.58rem 1.2rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px var(--vlv-crimson-glow);
}

.vlv-nav-cta:hover {
  background: var(--vlv-crimson-hi);
}

.vlv-burger {
  display: none;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid var(--vlv-line);
  color: var(--vlv-ink);
  border-radius: var(--vlv-radius-sm);
  padding: 0.52rem 0.68rem;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.vlv-burger-lines {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
  width: 22px;
}

.vlv-burger-lines span {
  display: block;
  height: 2px;
  width: 100%;
  background: var(--vlv-ink);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .vlv-burger {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .vlv-nav {
    display: none;
    position: absolute;
    top: 72px;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    background: #161120;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--vlv-line-strong);
    padding: 1.1rem 1.35rem 1.4rem;
    box-shadow: 0 18px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
  }
  .vlv-nav.is-open {
    display: block;
  }
  .vlv-nav-list {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    gap: 0.35rem;
  }
  .vlv-nav-link {
    display: block;
    padding: 0.72rem 0.85rem;
    font-size: 1.02rem;
  }
  .vlv-nav-cta {
    display: block;
    text-align: center;
    margin: 0.85rem 0 0;
    padding: 0.82rem 1.2rem;
  }
}

/* Buttons & Badges */
.vlv-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.48rem;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: var(--vlv-gold);
  background: var(--vlv-gold-soft);
  border: 1px solid var(--vlv-line);
  padding: 0.34rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.vlv-dot {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--vlv-emerald);
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--vlv-emerald);
}

.vlv-cta-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  background: var(--vlv-crimson);
  color: #ffffff !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  padding: 0.92rem 2.15rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 26px var(--vlv-crimson-glow);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.vlv-cta-btn:hover {
  background: var(--vlv-crimson-hi);
}

/* Landing Hero Stage (Full Viewport) */
.vlv-stage {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 100vh;
  min-height: 100svh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 108px 0 64px;
  background-color: #120d1a;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center center;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  text-align: center;
}

.vlv-stage::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 35%, rgba(22, 16, 33, 0.56) 0%, rgba(13, 10, 20, 0.86) 78%),
              linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(14, 11, 21, 0.72) 0%, rgba(17, 14, 24, 0.96) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.vlv-stage-inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 860px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.vlv-lead {
  font-size: clamp(1.08rem, 1.8vw, 1.26rem);
  color: #e9e2f2;
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto 1.65rem;
  line-height: 1.62;
}

.vlv-micro-note {
  margin-top: 0.9rem;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: var(--vlv-muted);
}

/* Compact Editorial Header (Non-landing / Informational / Legal pages) */
.vlv-compact-head {
  padding: 118px 0 46px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #1b1428 0%, var(--vlv-bg) 100%);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--vlv-line);
}

.vlv-crumbs {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--vlv-muted);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
}

.vlv-crumbs a {
  color: var(--vlv-gold);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.vlv-crumbs a:hover {
  text-decoration: underline;
}

/* Sections */
.vlv-band {
  padding: 4.5rem 0;
}

.vlv-band-alt {
  padding: 4.5rem 0;
  background-color: var(--vlv-bg-soft);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(229, 169, 107, 0.09);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(229, 169, 107, 0.09);
}

.vlv-sec-intro {
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0 auto 2.6rem;
  text-align: center;
}

.vlv-sec-intro p {
  color: var(--vlv-muted);
  font-size: 1.06rem;
}

/* Bento Grid */
.vlv-bento {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(12, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.vlv-bento-card {
  grid-column: span 4;
  background: var(--vlv-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--vlv-line);
  border-radius: var(--vlv-radius-md);
  padding: 1.65rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.vlv-bento-wide {
  grid-column: span 6;
}

.vlv-bento-kicker {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--vlv-gold);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 0.55rem;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .vlv-bento-card,
  .vlv-bento-wide {
    grid-column: span 6;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 620px) {
  .vlv-bento-card,
  .vlv-bento-wide {
    grid-column: span 12;
  }
}

/* Split Editorial Feature */
.vlv-split {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 0.95fr;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.vlv-split-reverse .vlv-split-media {
  order: -1;
}

.vlv-split-media {
  border-radius: var(--vlv-radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--vlv-line);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 38px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.42);
}

.vlv-split-media img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.vlv-check-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 1.2rem 0 1.6rem;
}

.vlv-check-list li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 1.65rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.7rem;
}

.vlv-check-list li::before {
  content: "✦";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0.05rem;
  color: var(--vlv-gold);
}

@media (max-width: 880px) {
  .vlv-split {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.75rem;
  }
  .vlv-split-reverse .vlv-split-media {
    order: 0;
  }
}

/* Member Archetype Roster */
.vlv-roster {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 1.3rem;
}

.vlv-dossier {
  background: var(--vlv-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--vlv-line);
  border-radius: var(--vlv-radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.vlv-dossier-photo {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #221a30;
}

.vlv-dossier-photo img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.vlv-tag-chip {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 10px;
  left: 10px;
  background: rgba(17, 14, 24, 0.86);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  color: var(--vlv-gold);
  border: 1px solid var(--vlv-line);
  padding: 0.22rem 0.62rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.vlv-dossier-body {
  padding: 1.15rem 1.15rem 1.25rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex: 1;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.vlv-dossier-name {
  font-family: var(--vlv-serif);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: var(--vlv-ink);
  margin: 0 0 0.2rem;
}

.vlv-dossier-loc {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: var(--vlv-muted);
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

.vlv-dossier-bio {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--vlv-body);
  line-height: 1.52;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.vlv-dossier-action {
  display: block;
  text-align: center;
  background: rgba(217, 56, 90, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(217, 56, 90, 0.45);
  color: #ff9eb1 !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.55rem 0.8rem;
  border-radius: var(--vlv-radius-sm);
}

.vlv-dossier-action:hover {
  background: var(--vlv-crimson);
  color: #ffffff !important;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .vlv-roster {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  }
}

@media (max-width: 540px) {
  .vlv-roster {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* DL Matrix Comparison Scorecards (No HTML tables!) */
.vlv-matrix-wrap {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 1.35rem;
}

.vlv-matrix-col {
  background: var(--vlv-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--vlv-line);
  border-radius: var(--vlv-radius-md);
  padding: 1.7rem;
}

.vlv-matrix-col.is-featured {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #281d3d 0%, #1c152b 100%);
  border-color: var(--vlv-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 34px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.vlv-matrix-dl {
  margin: 1.1rem 0 0;
}

.vlv-matrix-dl dt {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--vlv-gold);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-top: 0.95rem;
}

.vlv-matrix-dl dd {
  margin: 0.25rem 0 0;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--vlv-body);
  padding-bottom: 0.85rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}

.vlv-matrix-dl dd:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
  padding-bottom: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 880px) {
  .vlv-matrix-wrap {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* Dialogue Opener Contrast Cards */
.vlv-dialogue {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 1.35rem;
  margin: 1.75rem 0;
}

.vlv-dialogue-box {
  background: var(--vlv-card);
  border-radius: var(--vlv-radius-md);
  padding: 1.5rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--vlv-line);
}

.vlv-dialogue-box.is-weak {
  border-left: 4px solid #c94a4a;
}

.vlv-dialogue-box.is-strong {
  border-left: 4px solid var(--vlv-emerald);
}

.vlv-quote-bubble {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border-radius: var(--vlv-radius-sm);
  padding: 0.95rem 1.1rem;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--vlv-ink);
  margin: 0.75rem 0;
}

@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .vlv-dialogue {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* Metro & Country Hub Cards */
.vlv-metro-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.vlv-metro-card {
  background: var(--vlv-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--vlv-line);
  border-radius: var(--vlv-radius-md);
  padding: 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.vlv-metro-card h3 a {
  color: var(--vlv-ink);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.vlv-metro-card h3 a:hover {
  color: var(--vlv-gold);
}

@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .vlv-metro-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* Accessible Details FAQ Stack */
.vlv-qa-stack {
  max-width: 840px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.vlv-qa-item {
  background: var(--vlv-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--vlv-line);
  border-radius: var(--vlv-radius-md);
  margin-bottom: 0.9rem;
  padding: 1.15rem 1.4rem;
}

.vlv-qa-item summary {
  list-style: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.06rem;
  color: var(--vlv-ink);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.vlv-qa-item summary::-webkit-details-marker {
  display: none;
}

.vlv-qa-item summary::after {
  content: "+";
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  color: var(--vlv-gold);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.vlv-qa-item[open] summary::after {
  content: "−";
}

.vlv-qa-answer {
  padding-top: 0.9rem;
  margin-top: 0.85rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  color: var(--vlv-body);
}

/* Closing Conversion Banner */
.vlv-closing-banner {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at top right, rgba(217, 56, 90, 0.22), transparent 55%),
              linear-gradient(135deg, #241a35 0%, #171222 100%);
  border: 1px solid var(--vlv-line-strong);
  border-radius: var(--vlv-radius-lg);
  padding: 3rem 2rem;
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 940px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Prose Articles & Legal Pages */
.vlv-prose h2 {
  margin-top: 2.4rem;
}

.vlv-prose h3 {
  margin-top: 1.6rem;
}

.vlv-prose ul,
.vlv-prose ol {
  margin: 0 0 1.35rem;
  padding-left: 1.45rem;
}

.vlv-prose li {
  margin-bottom: 0.55rem;
}

.vlv-callout {
  background: var(--vlv-card);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--vlv-gold);
  padding: 1.25rem 1.4rem;
  border-radius: 0 var(--vlv-radius-sm) var(--vlv-radius-sm) 0;
  margin: 1.6rem 0;
}

/* Footer Colophon */
.vlv-colophon {
  background: #0b0910;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--vlv-line);
  padding: 4rem 0 2.4rem;
  color: var(--vlv-muted);
  font-size: 0.93rem;
}

.vlv-footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.vlv-footer-heading {
  font-family: var(--vlv-sans);
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--vlv-gold);
  margin: 0 0 0.95rem;
}

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

.vlv-footer-links li {
  margin-bottom: 0.52rem;
}

.vlv-footer-links a {
  color: var(--vlv-body);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.vlv-footer-links a:hover {
  color: var(--vlv-gold);
  text-decoration: underline;
}

.vlv-legal-note {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  padding-top: 1.6rem;
  font-size: 0.83rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: #9388a6;
}

@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .vlv-footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 520px) {
  .vlv-footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .vlv-band,
  .vlv-band-alt {
    padding: 3.2rem 0;
  }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *, *::before, *::after {
    animation-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
    transition-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    scroll-behavior: auto !important;
  }
}