/*
Theme Name: VegeCert
Theme URI: https://vegecert.com/
Author: Built from the VegeCert homepage
Author URI: https://vegecert.com/
Description: A clean, professional certification-body theme reconstructed from the VegeCert homepage. All design tokens (colors, typography, spacing, radius) are defined as CSS custom properties in one place and are also editable from Appearance > Customize. Homepage sections and copy are editable without touching code.
Version: 1.0.0
Requires at least: 5.9
Tested up to: 6.5
Requires PHP: 7.4
License: GNU General Public License v2 or later
License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html
Text Domain: vegecert
*/

/* ==========================================================================
   1. DESIGN TOKENS
   --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   This is the single source of truth for the look of the theme. Change a
   value here (or override it from Appearance > Customize > Design) and it
   updates everywhere it is used. Every color, font, and spacing value below
   is referenced by the component styles further down.
   ========================================================================== */

:root {
	/* --- Brand colors (matched to the VegeCert reference design) --- */
	--vc-green:        #1b7a43;  /* primary brand green */
	--vc-green-dark:   #186b3a;  /* darker green for hovers / depth */
	--vc-green-soft:   #c3f0ce;  /* soft mint — chips / icon backgrounds */
	--vc-accent:       #9c7a2e;  /* gold accent */
	--vc-accent-soft:  #ffeacb;  /* warm cream accent background */
	--vc-mint:         #d2e8d6;  /* tonal chip background (stats band) */
	--vc-mint-ink:     #0d2012;  /* text on mint */

	/* --- Neutrals (warm, Material-Design tonal) --- */
	--vc-ink:          #1a1c19;  /* primary text / headings */
	--vc-body:         #434942;  /* body / paragraph text */
	--vc-muted:        #6b746a;  /* captions, labels, meta */
	--vc-line:         #d8ded2;  /* borders and dividers */
	--vc-surface:      #ffffff;  /* cards and raised surfaces */
	--vc-bg:           #fbfdf7;  /* warm off-white page background */
	--vc-bg-alt:       #f1f5ec;  /* alternating section background */
	--vc-footer-bg:    #0f2418;  /* deep green-black footer */
	--vc-footer-text:  #c8d6cc;  /* footer body text */

	/* --- Typography --- */
	--vc-font-heading: "Poppins", "Segoe UI", system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif;
	--vc-font-body:    "Inter", "Segoe UI", system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif;
	--vc-fs-base:      1.0625rem;   /* 17px base body size */
	--vc-fs-eyebrow:   0.8125rem;   /* section eyebrow label */
	--vc-fs-h1:        clamp(2.1rem, 4vw, 3.2rem);
	--vc-fs-h2:        clamp(1.7rem, 3vw, 2.3rem);
	--vc-fs-h3:        1.3125rem;
	--vc-lh-tight:     1.2;
	--vc-lh-body:      1.6;
	--vc-weight-normal: 400;
	--vc-weight-medium: 500;
	--vc-weight-semi:  600;
	--vc-weight-bold:  700;

	/* --- Spacing & rhythm --- */
	--vc-section-y:    clamp(3.5rem, 7vw, 5rem);  /* vertical padding per section */
	--vc-gap:          1.5rem;
	--vc-gap-lg:       2.75rem;
	--vc-container:    1200px;   /* max content width */
	--vc-container-pad: 1.5rem;

	/* --- Shape (Material Design 3 rounded) --- */
	--vc-radius:       20px;
	--vc-radius-sm:    12px;
	--vc-radius-lg:    28px;
	--vc-radius-pill:  100px;
	--vc-shadow:       0 1px 3px rgba(20,30,20,.10), 0 4px 8px 3px rgba(20,30,20,.12);
	--vc-shadow-sm:    0 1px 2px rgba(20,30,20,.08), 0 2px 6px 2px rgba(20,30,20,.10);

	/* --- Transitions --- */
	--vc-ease:         200ms cubic-bezier(.2,0,0,1);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   2. RESET & BASE
   ========================================================================== */

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

html { -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; scroll-behavior: smooth; }

body {
	margin: 0;
	font-family: var(--vc-font-body);
	font-size: var(--vc-fs-base);
	line-height: var(--vc-lh-body);
	color: var(--vc-body);
	background: var(--vc-bg);
	-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

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

a { color: var(--vc-green); text-decoration: none; transition: color var(--vc-ease); }
a:hover { color: var(--vc-green-dark); }

h1, h2, h3, h4 {
	font-family: var(--vc-font-heading);
	color: var(--vc-ink);
	line-height: var(--vc-lh-tight);
	margin: 0 0 0.5em;
	font-weight: var(--vc-weight-bold);
}

p { margin: 0 0 1em; }

:focus-visible {
	outline: 3px solid var(--vc-green);
	outline-offset: 2px;
	border-radius: 4px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   3. LAYOUT HELPERS
   ========================================================================== */

.vc-container {
	width: 100%;
	max-width: var(--vc-container);
	margin-inline: auto;
	padding-inline: var(--vc-container-pad);
}

.vc-section { padding-block: var(--vc-section-y); }
.vc-section--alt { background: var(--vc-bg-alt); }

.vc-eyebrow {
	display: inline-block;
	font-family: var(--vc-font-body);
	font-size: var(--vc-fs-eyebrow);
	font-weight: var(--vc-weight-semi);
	letter-spacing: 0.09em;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	color: var(--vc-green);
	margin-bottom: 0.9rem;
}

.vc-section__head { max-width: 46rem; margin-bottom: var(--vc-gap-lg); }
.vc-section__head h2 { font-size: var(--vc-fs-h2); }
.vc-section__head p { font-size: 1.125rem; color: var(--vc-body); margin-bottom: 0; }
.vc-section__head--center { margin-inline: auto; text-align: center; }

/* ==========================================================================
   4. BUTTONS
   ========================================================================== */

.vc-btn {
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	gap: 0.5rem;
	font-family: var(--vc-font-heading);
	font-weight: var(--vc-weight-semi);
	font-size: 1rem;
	line-height: 1;
	padding: 0.95rem 1.6rem;
	border-radius: var(--vc-radius-pill);
	border: 2px solid transparent;
	cursor: pointer;
	transition: background var(--vc-ease), color var(--vc-ease), border-color var(--vc-ease), transform var(--vc-ease);
}
.vc-btn:hover { transform: translateY(-1px); }

.vc-btn--primary { background: var(--vc-green); color: #fff; }
.vc-btn--primary:hover { background: var(--vc-green-dark); color: #fff; }

.vc-btn--outline { background: transparent; color: var(--vc-green); border-color: var(--vc-line); }
.vc-btn--outline:hover { border-color: var(--vc-green); color: var(--vc-green-dark); }

.vc-btn--ghost-light { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12); color: #fff; border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4); }
.vc-btn--ghost-light:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.2); color: #fff; }

/* ==========================================================================
   5. HEADER / NAV
   ========================================================================== */

.vc-header {
	position: sticky;
	top: 0;
	z-index: 100;
	background: rgba(255,255,255,0.96);
	backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
	border-bottom: 1px solid var(--vc-line);
}
.vc-header__inner {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: space-between;
	gap: var(--vc-gap);
	min-height: 74px;
}
.vc-brand { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.6rem; font-family: var(--vc-font-heading); font-weight: var(--vc-weight-bold); color: var(--vc-ink); font-size: 1.2rem; }
.vc-brand img { max-height: 40px; width: auto; }

.vc-nav { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1.75rem; }
.vc-nav ul { list-style: none; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1.5rem; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
.vc-nav a { font-family: var(--vc-font-heading); font-weight: var(--vc-weight-medium); font-size: 0.98rem; color: var(--vc-ink); }
.vc-nav a:hover { color: var(--vc-green); }
.vc-nav .current-menu-item > a { color: var(--vc-green); }

.vc-header__cta { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1rem; }

.vc-nav-toggle {
	display: none;
	background: none; border: 0; cursor: pointer;
	padding: 0.4rem; color: var(--vc-ink);
}
.vc-nav-toggle svg { width: 28px; height: 28px; }

/* ==========================================================================
   6. HERO
   ========================================================================== */

.vc-hero { padding-block: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5.5rem); }
.vc-hero__grid {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 0.95fr;
	gap: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 4rem);
	align-items: center;
}
.vc-hero h1 { font-size: var(--vc-fs-h1); letter-spacing: -0.01em; }
.vc-hero__lead { font-size: 1.2rem; color: var(--vc-body); max-width: 34rem; }
.vc-hero__actions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.9rem; margin-top: 1.6rem; }
.vc-hero__media { position: relative; }
.vc-hero__media img { border-radius: var(--vc-radius-lg); box-shadow: var(--vc-shadow); width: 100%; object-fit: cover; }

.vc-chip {
	display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem;
	background: var(--vc-green-soft); color: var(--vc-green-dark);
	font-weight: var(--vc-weight-semi); font-size: 0.85rem;
	padding: 0.4rem 0.95rem; border-radius: var(--vc-radius-pill);
	margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.vc-chip::before { content: ""; width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--vc-green); }

/* ==========================================================================
   7. STATS BAND
   ========================================================================== */

.vc-stats {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
	gap: var(--vc-gap);
	margin-top: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem);
}
.vc-stat {
	background: var(--vc-mint);
	border-radius: var(--vc-radius);
	padding: 1.5rem 1.4rem;
	transition: transform var(--vc-ease), box-shadow var(--vc-ease);
}
.vc-stat:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--vc-shadow-sm); }
.vc-stat__num { font-family: var(--vc-font-heading); font-weight: var(--vc-weight-bold); font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 3vw, 2rem); color: var(--vc-mint-ink); line-height: 1; }
.vc-stat__label { font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--vc-mint-ink); opacity: 0.85; margin-top: 0.5rem; max-width: 22ch; }

/* ==========================================================================
   8. TRUSTED-BY LOGOS
   ========================================================================== */

.vc-logos { text-align: center; }
.vc-logos__label { font-size: var(--vc-fs-eyebrow); letter-spacing: 0.09em; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: var(--vc-weight-semi); color: var(--vc-muted); margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.vc-logos__card {
	background: var(--vc-surface);
	border-radius: var(--vc-radius-lg);
	box-shadow: var(--vc-shadow);
	padding: clamp(1.75rem, 4vw, 2.75rem) clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 3rem);
}
.vc-logos__row { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: clamp(1.75rem, 5vw, 4rem); }
.vc-logos__row img { max-height: 60px; width: auto; }

/* ==========================================================================
   9. FEATURES
   ========================================================================== */

.vc-features__grid {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
	gap: var(--vc-gap);
	margin-top: var(--vc-gap-lg);
}
.vc-feature {
	background: var(--vc-surface);
	border: 1px solid var(--vc-line);
	border-radius: var(--vc-radius);
	padding: 2rem 1.75rem;
	box-shadow: var(--vc-shadow-sm);
	transition: transform var(--vc-ease), box-shadow var(--vc-ease);
}
.vc-feature:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: var(--vc-shadow); }
.vc-feature__icon {
	width: 48px; height: 48px; border-radius: 12px;
	background: var(--vc-green-soft); color: var(--vc-green-dark);
	display: grid; place-items: center; margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.vc-feature__icon svg { width: 26px; height: 26px; }
.vc-feature h3 { font-size: var(--vc-fs-h3); }
.vc-feature p { margin-bottom: 0; }

/* ==========================================================================
   10. PROCESS (split)
   ========================================================================== */

.vc-process__grid {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
	gap: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 4rem);
	align-items: center;
}
.vc-process__media img { border-radius: var(--vc-radius-lg); box-shadow: var(--vc-shadow); width: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.vc-process h2 { font-size: var(--vc-fs-h2); }
.vc-process__body { font-size: 1.15rem; }
.vc-process .vc-btn { margin-top: 0.75rem; }

/* ==========================================================================
   11. TESTIMONIALS
   ========================================================================== */

.vc-testimonials__grid {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
	gap: var(--vc-gap);
	margin-top: var(--vc-gap-lg);
}
.vc-quote {
	background: var(--vc-surface);
	border: 1px solid var(--vc-line);
	border-radius: var(--vc-radius);
	padding: 2rem 1.75rem;
	display: flex; flex-direction: column;
}
.vc-quote__mark { font-family: var(--vc-font-heading); font-size: 3rem; line-height: 0.6; color: var(--vc-green); opacity: 0.35; margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.vc-quote__text { font-size: 1.05rem; color: var(--vc-ink); flex: 1; }
.vc-quote__name { font-family: var(--vc-font-heading); font-weight: var(--vc-weight-semi); color: var(--vc-ink); margin-top: 1.25rem; }
.vc-quote__role { font-size: 0.92rem; color: var(--vc-muted); }

/* ==========================================================================
   12. CLOSING CTA
   ========================================================================== */

.vc-cta {
	background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--vc-green) 0%, var(--vc-green-dark) 100%);
	border-radius: var(--vc-radius);
	padding: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem);
	text-align: center;
	color: #fff;
}
.vc-cta h2 { color: #fff; font-size: var(--vc-fs-h2); }
.vc-cta p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9); font-size: 1.15rem; max-width: 40rem; margin-inline: auto; }
.vc-cta__actions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.9rem; justify-content: center; margin-top: 1.75rem; }
.vc-cta .vc-btn--primary { background: #fff; color: var(--vc-green-dark); }
.vc-cta .vc-btn--primary:hover { background: var(--vc-green-soft); }

/* ==========================================================================
   13. FOOTER
   ========================================================================== */

.vc-footer { background: var(--vc-footer-bg); color: var(--vc-footer-text); padding-block: clamp(3rem, 5vw, 4.5rem) 2rem; }
.vc-footer a { color: var(--vc-footer-text); }
.vc-footer a:hover { color: #fff; }
.vc-footer__grid {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: 1.6fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
	gap: var(--vc-gap-lg);
}
.vc-footer__brand img { max-height: 44px; width: auto; margin-bottom: 1rem; filter: brightness(0) invert(1); }
.vc-footer__brand p { max-width: 30ch; font-size: 0.96rem; }
.vc-footer h4 { color: #fff; font-size: 0.85rem; letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.vc-footer ul { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: grid; gap: 0.6rem; }
.vc-footer__bottom {
	border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
	margin-top: 2.5rem; padding-top: 1.5rem;
	font-size: 0.9rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
	display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: space-between; gap: 1rem;
}
.vc-footer__social { display: flex; gap: 1rem; }

/* ==========================================================================
   14. RESPONSIVE
   ========================================================================== */

@media (max-width: 900px) {
	.vc-hero__grid,
	.vc-process__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
	.vc-hero__media { order: -1; }
	.vc-features__grid,
	.vc-testimonials__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
	.vc-stats { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: var(--vc-gap-lg); }
	.vc-footer__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }

	.vc-nav-toggle { display: inline-flex; }
	.vc-nav {
		position: absolute; inset: 74px 0 auto 0;
		flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch;
		background: #fff; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--vc-line);
		padding: 1rem var(--vc-container-pad) 1.5rem;
		gap: 0.5rem;
		display: none;
	}
	.vc-nav.is-open { display: flex; }
	.vc-nav ul { flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; gap: 0.25rem; }
	.vc-nav a { display: block; padding: 0.6rem 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--vc-line); }
}

@media (max-width: 560px) {
	.vc-stats { grid-template-columns: 1fr; text-align: center; }
	.vc-footer__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
	.vc-hero__actions .vc-btn,
	.vc-cta__actions .vc-btn { width: 100%; }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
	* { scroll-behavior: auto !important; transition: none !important; }
}

/* WordPress core alignment / caption helpers for editable page content */
.alignleft { float: left; margin: 0 1.5rem 1rem 0; }
.alignright { float: right; margin: 0 0 1rem 1.5rem; }
.aligncenter { display: block; margin-inline: auto; }
.wp-caption { max-width: 100%; }
.screen-reader-text {
	position: absolute; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow: hidden;
	clip: rect(1px,1px,1px,1px); white-space: nowrap;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   15. BLOG — single post (Option B: hero feature) + listings
   Built on the tokens above so it stays consistent with the rest of the site.
   ========================================================================== */

/* ---- post hero: title over full-bleed featured image ---- */
.vc-post-hero {
	position: relative;
	min-height: 62vh;
	display: flex;
	align-items: flex-end;
	color: #fff;
	overflow: hidden;
	background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--vc-green) 0%, var(--vc-green-dark) 100%);
}
.vc-post-hero__img { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.vc-post-hero::after {
	content: "";
	position: absolute; inset: 0;
	background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(10,26,14,0.88) 0%, rgba(10,26,14,0.4) 55%, rgba(10,26,14,0.18) 100%);
}
.vc-post-hero__inner {
	position: relative; z-index: 2;
	padding-block: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem);
	max-width: 820px;
}
.vc-post-hero .vc-post__title { color: #fff; font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem); letter-spacing: -0.01em; margin-bottom: 0.6rem; }
.vc-post-hero .vc-post__dek { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9); font-size: 1.25rem; line-height: 1.5; max-width: 46ch; margin-bottom: 1.6rem; }
.vc-post-hero .vc-post-cat { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.18); color: #fff; }
.vc-post-hero .vc-breadcrumb,
.vc-post-hero .vc-breadcrumb a { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.78); }
.vc-post-hero .vc-breadcrumb a:hover { color: #fff; }
.vc-post-hero .vc-post-meta__name { color: #fff; }
.vc-post-hero .vc-post-meta__sub { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.78); }

/* ---- shared post header bits ---- */
.vc-breadcrumb { font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--vc-muted); margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }
.vc-breadcrumb a { color: var(--vc-muted); }
.vc-breadcrumb a:hover { color: var(--vc-green); }
.vc-breadcrumb span { margin: 0 0.4rem; }

.vc-post-cat {
	display: inline-block;
	background: var(--vc-green-soft); color: var(--vc-green-dark);
	font-weight: var(--vc-weight-semi); font-size: 0.78rem;
	letter-spacing: 0.05em; text-transform: uppercase;
	padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem; border-radius: var(--vc-radius-pill);
	margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
}

.vc-post-meta { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.85rem; }
.vc-post-meta__avatar { width: 46px; height: 46px; border-radius: 50%; }
.vc-post-meta__name { font-family: var(--vc-font-heading); font-weight: var(--vc-weight-semi); font-size: 0.98rem; line-height: 1.3; }
.vc-post-meta__sub { font-size: 0.88rem; }
.vc-post-meta__dot { opacity: 0.5; }

/* ---- article body typography ---- */
.vc-article { max-width: 720px; margin-inline: auto; padding-top: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem); }
.vc-article__body { font-size: 1.16rem; line-height: 1.8; color: var(--vc-body); }
.vc-article__body > *:first-child { margin-top: 0; }
.vc-article__body > p:first-of-type { font-size: 1.28rem; color: var(--vc-ink); }
.vc-article__body p { margin: 0 0 1.4em; }
.vc-article__body h2 { font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.4vw, 2rem); color: var(--vc-ink); margin: 1.9em 0 0.6em; line-height: 1.25; }
.vc-article__body h3 { font-size: 1.32rem; color: var(--vc-ink); margin: 1.6em 0 0.5em; }
.vc-article__body h4 { font-size: 1.1rem; color: var(--vc-ink); margin: 1.4em 0 0.5em; }
.vc-article__body a { color: var(--vc-green-dark); text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset: 3px; text-decoration-color: var(--vc-green-soft); }
.vc-article__body a:hover { text-decoration-color: var(--vc-green); }
.vc-article__body ul, .vc-article__body ol { padding-left: 1.35em; margin: 0 0 1.4em; }
.vc-article__body li { margin-bottom: 0.55em; }
.vc-article__body li::marker { color: var(--vc-green); }
.vc-article__body strong { color: var(--vc-ink); }
.vc-article__body blockquote {
	margin: 1.8em 0; padding: 1.2rem 1.5rem;
	border-left: 4px solid var(--vc-green);
	background: var(--vc-green-soft);
	border-radius: 0 var(--vc-radius-sm) var(--vc-radius-sm) 0;
	font-size: 1.18rem; color: var(--vc-ink);
}
.vc-article__body blockquote p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.vc-article__body figure, .vc-article__body .wp-block-image { margin: 2em 0; }
.vc-article__body img { border-radius: var(--vc-radius); box-shadow: var(--vc-shadow-sm); }
.vc-article__body figcaption { font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--vc-muted); margin-top: 0.7rem; text-align: center; }
.vc-article__body hr { border: 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--vc-line); margin: 2.5em 0; }

/* ---- tags, share, author bio ---- */
.vc-post-foot { max-width: 720px; margin-inline: auto; }
.vc-tags { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.5rem; margin-top: 2rem; }
.vc-tag { font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--vc-body); background: var(--vc-bg-alt); border: 1px solid var(--vc-line); padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem; border-radius: var(--vc-radius-pill); }
.vc-tag:hover { color: var(--vc-green-dark); border-color: var(--vc-green); }

.vc-share { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.6rem; margin-top: 2rem; }
.vc-share span { font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--vc-muted); font-weight: var(--vc-weight-semi); }
.vc-share a { width: 38px; height: 38px; display: grid; place-items: center; border-radius: 50%; border: 1px solid var(--vc-line); color: var(--vc-green-dark); }
.vc-share a:hover { background: var(--vc-green-soft); color: var(--vc-green-dark); }
.vc-share svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; }

.vc-author {
	display: flex; gap: 1.1rem; align-items: flex-start;
	background: var(--vc-surface); border: 1px solid var(--vc-line);
	border-radius: var(--vc-radius); padding: 1.5rem 1.6rem; margin-top: 2.5rem;
}
.vc-author img { width: 60px; height: 60px; border-radius: 50%; flex: none; }
.vc-author__name { font-family: var(--vc-font-heading); font-weight: var(--vc-weight-semi); color: var(--vc-ink); }
.vc-author__bio { font-size: 0.98rem; margin: 0.35rem 0 0; }

/* ---- related + listing cards ---- */
.vc-related__grid, .vc-postlist__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: var(--vc-gap); margin-top: var(--vc-gap-lg); }
.vc-card {
	background: var(--vc-surface); border: 1px solid var(--vc-line);
	border-radius: var(--vc-radius); overflow: hidden; box-shadow: var(--vc-shadow-sm);
	transition: transform var(--vc-ease), box-shadow var(--vc-ease);
	display: flex; flex-direction: column;
}
.vc-card:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: var(--vc-shadow); }
.vc-card__thumb { aspect-ratio: 16/10; object-fit: cover; width: 100%; display: block; }
.vc-card__thumb--empty { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--vc-green-soft), #fff); display: grid; place-items: center; }
.vc-card__thumb--empty svg { width: 48px; height: 48px; color: var(--vc-green); opacity: 0.5; }
.vc-card__body { padding: 1.25rem 1.35rem 1.5rem; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.4rem; flex: 1; }
.vc-card__cat { font-size: 0.75rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.05em; color: var(--vc-green); font-weight: var(--vc-weight-semi); }
.vc-card h3 { font-size: 1.12rem; margin: 0; line-height: 1.3; }
.vc-card h3 a { color: var(--vc-ink); }
.vc-card h3 a:hover { color: var(--vc-green); }
.vc-card__excerpt { font-size: 0.96rem; margin: 0; }
.vc-card__meta { font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--vc-muted); margin-top: auto; padding-top: 0.5rem; }

/* ---- blog listing header ---- */
.vc-blog-head { text-align: center; max-width: 46rem; margin-inline: auto; }
.vc-blog-head h1 { font-size: var(--vc-fs-h2); }

/* ---- pagination ---- */
.vc-pagination { margin-top: 3rem; display: flex; justify-content: center; }
.vc-pagination .page-numbers {
	display: inline-grid; place-items: center; min-width: 44px; height: 44px; padding: 0 0.5rem;
	border: 1px solid var(--vc-line); border-radius: var(--vc-radius-sm);
	margin: 0 0.25rem; color: var(--vc-ink); font-family: var(--vc-font-heading); font-weight: var(--vc-weight-medium);
}
.vc-pagination .page-numbers.current { background: var(--vc-green); color: #fff; border-color: var(--vc-green); }
.vc-pagination .page-numbers:hover:not(.current) { border-color: var(--vc-green); color: var(--vc-green); }

@media (max-width: 900px) {
	.vc-related__grid, .vc-postlist__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
	.vc-post-hero { min-height: 52vh; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   16. INTERIOR PAGES (About, Get Certified, Standards, Consumers, Contact)
   All reuse the tokens + existing components; a few extras defined here.
   ========================================================================== */

/* interior page hero (centered band) */
.vc-page-hero { background: var(--vc-bg-alt); text-align: center; padding-block: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5rem); }
.vc-page-hero .vc-container { max-width: 840px; }
.vc-page-hero h1 { font-size: var(--vc-fs-h1); letter-spacing: -0.01em; }
.vc-page-hero p { font-size: 1.2rem; color: var(--vc-body); margin-bottom: 0; }

/* prose wrapper (reuses .vc-article__body typography) */
.vc-prose { max-width: 760px; margin-inline: auto; }

/* numbered steps (Get Certified) */
.vc-steps { display: grid; gap: 1rem; margin-top: var(--vc-gap-lg); max-width: 820px; margin-inline: auto; }
.vc-step { display: grid; grid-template-columns: auto 1fr; gap: 1.25rem; align-items: start; background: var(--vc-surface); border: 1px solid var(--vc-line); border-radius: var(--vc-radius); padding: 1.5rem 1.6rem; box-shadow: var(--vc-shadow-sm); }
.vc-step__num { width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--vc-green); color: #fff; font-family: var(--vc-font-heading); font-weight: var(--vc-weight-bold); display: grid; place-items: center; font-size: 1.15rem; }
.vc-step h3 { margin: 0 0 0.3rem; font-size: 1.2rem; }
.vc-step p { margin: 0; }

/* checkmark list */
.vc-checklist { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 1.3em 0; display: grid; gap: 0.75rem; }
.vc-checklist li { display: flex; gap: 0.75rem; align-items: flex-start; }
.vc-checklist svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; color: var(--vc-green); flex: none; margin-top: 3px; }

/* two-up card grid (Standards: vegan vs vegetarian) */
.vc-duo { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: var(--vc-gap); margin-top: var(--vc-gap-lg); }
.vc-duo .vc-feature { padding: 2rem 1.9rem; }
.vc-duo .vc-feature h3 { font-size: 1.4rem; }

/* contact */
.vc-contact__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.5rem); align-items: start; }
.vc-contact__info { display: grid; gap: 1.25rem; }
.vc-contact__item { display: flex; gap: 0.9rem; align-items: flex-start; }
.vc-contact__item svg { width: 24px; height: 24px; color: var(--vc-green); flex: none; margin-top: 3px; }
.vc-contact__item strong { display: block; color: var(--vc-ink); font-family: var(--vc-font-heading); font-size: 0.95rem; }
.vc-contact__item a { color: var(--vc-body); }
.vc-contact__item a:hover { color: var(--vc-green); }
.vc-form { display: grid; gap: 1.1rem; background: var(--vc-surface); border: 1px solid var(--vc-line); border-radius: var(--vc-radius); padding: 1.9rem; box-shadow: var(--vc-shadow-sm); }
.vc-form label { font-weight: var(--vc-weight-semi); color: var(--vc-ink); font-size: 0.92rem; display: block; margin-bottom: 0.4rem; }
.vc-form input, .vc-form textarea { width: 100%; padding: 0.8rem 0.95rem; border: 1px solid var(--vc-line); border-radius: var(--vc-radius-sm); font: inherit; color: var(--vc-ink); background: #fff; }
.vc-form input:focus, .vc-form textarea:focus { outline: none; border-color: var(--vc-green); box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px var(--vc-green-soft); }
.vc-form .vc-btn { justify-self: start; }
.vc-form__note { font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--vc-muted); margin: 0; }

@media (max-width: 900px) {
	.vc-duo, .vc-contact__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
	.vc-step { grid-template-columns: auto 1fr; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   17. BLOG — "cuter" listing + post touches
   ========================================================================== */

/* --- listing header: leaf badge + friendly panel --- */
.vc-blog-badge {
	width: 60px; height: 60px; border-radius: 50%;
	background: var(--vc-green-soft); color: var(--vc-green-dark);
	display: grid; place-items: center; margin: 0 auto 1.1rem;
	box-shadow: var(--vc-shadow-sm);
}
.vc-blog-badge svg { width: 32px; height: 32px; }
.vc-blog-head h1 { margin-bottom: 0.4rem; }

/* --- category as a soft mint pill --- */
.vc-card__cat {
	align-self: flex-start;
	background: var(--vc-mint); color: var(--vc-mint-ink);
	font-family: var(--vc-font-heading); font-weight: var(--vc-weight-semi);
	font-size: 0.72rem; letter-spacing: 0.04em; text-transform: uppercase;
	padding: 0.28rem 0.7rem; border-radius: var(--vc-radius-pill);
	text-decoration: none;
}
.vc-card__cat:hover { background: var(--vc-green-soft); color: var(--vc-green-dark); }

/* --- rounder cards with a mint hover glow --- */
.vc-card { border-radius: var(--vc-radius-lg); }
.vc-card:hover { border-color: var(--vc-green-soft); box-shadow: 0 10px 30px -12px rgba(27,122,67,.28); }
.vc-card__thumb { transition: transform var(--vc-ease); }
.vc-card:hover .vc-card__thumb { transform: scale(1.03); }
.vc-card__body { gap: 0.55rem; }

/* --- "read more" with a sliding arrow --- */
.vc-readmore {
	display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.4rem;
	font-family: var(--vc-font-heading); font-weight: var(--vc-weight-semi);
	font-size: 0.92rem; color: var(--vc-green-dark); margin-top: 0.5rem;
	text-decoration: none;
}
.vc-readmore svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; transition: transform var(--vc-ease); }
.vc-readmore:hover { color: var(--vc-green); }
.vc-readmore:hover svg { transform: translateX(4px); }

/* --- featured "latest" card --- */
.vc-featured {
	display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.08fr 1fr; gap: 0;
	background: var(--vc-surface); border: 1px solid var(--vc-line);
	border-radius: var(--vc-radius-lg); overflow: hidden; box-shadow: var(--vc-shadow);
	margin-bottom: var(--vc-gap-lg);
}
.vc-featured__media { position: relative; min-height: 300px; overflow: hidden; }
.vc-featured__media img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.vc-featured__media--empty { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--vc-green-soft), var(--vc-mint)); display: grid; place-items: center; }
.vc-featured__media--empty svg { width: 72px; height: 72px; color: var(--vc-green); opacity: 0.55; }
.vc-featured__badge {
	position: absolute; top: 1rem; left: 1rem;
	display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.35rem;
	background: var(--vc-accent-soft); color: var(--vc-accent);
	font-family: var(--vc-font-heading); font-weight: var(--vc-weight-bold);
	font-size: 0.74rem; letter-spacing: 0.05em; text-transform: uppercase;
	padding: 0.35rem 0.8rem; border-radius: var(--vc-radius-pill);
	box-shadow: var(--vc-shadow-sm);
}
.vc-featured__badge svg { width: 14px; height: 14px; }
.vc-featured__body { padding: clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, 2.75rem); align-self: center; }
.vc-featured__body .vc-card__cat { margin-bottom: 0.9rem; }
.vc-featured__body h2 { font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.6vw, 2.1rem); line-height: 1.2; margin: 0 0 0.6rem; }
.vc-featured__body h2 a { color: var(--vc-ink); }
.vc-featured__body h2 a:hover { color: var(--vc-green); }
.vc-featured__excerpt { color: var(--vc-body); margin: 0 0 0.5rem; }
.vc-featured__meta { font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--vc-muted); }

/* --- reading-time chip in post meta --- */
.vc-post-meta__avatar { box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px var(--vc-green-soft); }
.vc-post-meta__chip {
	display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.3rem;
	background: var(--vc-mint); color: var(--vc-mint-ink);
	font-weight: var(--vc-weight-semi); font-size: 0.76rem;
	padding: 0.12rem 0.6rem; border-radius: var(--vc-radius-pill); margin-left: 0.5rem;
}
.vc-post-meta__chip svg { width: 13px; height: 13px; }
/* on the dark post hero, make the accents translucent-white */
.vc-post-hero .vc-post-meta__avatar { box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(255,255,255,.4); }
.vc-post-hero .vc-post-meta__chip { background: rgba(255,255,255,.22); color: #fff; }

/* --- softer mint quote bubble --- */
.vc-article__body blockquote {
	position: relative; border-left: 0;
	margin: 2em 0; padding: 1.6rem 1.6rem 1.4rem 3.2rem;
	background: var(--vc-mint); border-radius: var(--vc-radius);
	color: var(--vc-ink); font-size: 1.16rem;
}
.vc-article__body blockquote::before {
	content: "\201C"; position: absolute; left: 1.1rem; top: 0.7rem;
	font-family: var(--vc-font-heading); font-size: 2.6rem; line-height: 1; color: var(--vc-green);
}

/* --- friendly author card --- */
.vc-author {
	background: var(--vc-green-soft); border: 0;
	border-radius: var(--vc-radius-lg); padding: 1.75rem 1.9rem; align-items: center;
}
.vc-author img { box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px var(--vc-surface); }
.vc-author__label { font-size: 0.72rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.08em; color: var(--vc-green-dark); font-weight: var(--vc-weight-bold); margin-bottom: 0.15rem; }

/* --- share buttons fill on hover --- */
.vc-share a { transition: background var(--vc-ease), color var(--vc-ease), border-color var(--vc-ease); }
.vc-share a:hover { background: var(--vc-green); border-color: var(--vc-green); color: #fff; }

@media (max-width: 800px) {
	.vc-featured { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
	.vc-featured__media { min-height: 220px; }
}