/*
Theme Name: Vellumo
Author: Vellumo Creative
Description: A dreamy parallax digital-asset exchange WordPress theme. Misty-white and lavender surfaces, deep-purple depth, a full-screen overlay menu with image-preview rows, a three-layer parallax hero, a compact frosted market tape, a staggered Z-flow of glass journal cards, circular instrument lanes, frosted advantage panels, a floating-geometry stat stage, a full-screen popup CTA and a final full-viewport CTA screen that replaces the footer. Dynamic SEO output, bilingual UI switching and gradient section transitions.
Version: 1.0.0
Text Domain: vellumo
*/

/* ==========================================================================
   0. Design tokens
   ========================================================================== */
:root{
  /* core palette */
  --vlm-mist:#F8F6FF;        /* fog white */
  --vlm-lav:#B8A9C9;         /* lavender */
  --vlm-plum:#4A3660;        /* deep purple */
  --vlm-blush:#F0E6FF;       /* soft pink */
  --vlm-silver:#C0C0C0;      /* silver grey */

  /* derived */
  --vlm-plum-deep:#382849;
  --vlm-plum-ink:#2A1E38;
  --vlm-lav-soft:#D8CEE6;
  --vlm-lav-deep:#8E7BA8;
  --vlm-white:#FFFFFF;

  --vlm-ink:#33273F;
  --vlm-ink-70:rgba(51,39,63,.70);
  --vlm-ink-52:rgba(51,39,63,.52);
  --vlm-ink-34:rgba(51,39,63,.34);
  --vlm-mist-ink:#F3EEFB;
  --vlm-line:rgba(184,169,201,.34);
  --vlm-line-soft:rgba(184,169,201,.18);

  /* glass */
  --vlm-glass:rgba(255,255,255,.55);
  --vlm-glass-strong:rgba(255,255,255,.72);
  --vlm-glass-line:rgba(255,255,255,.6);
  --vlm-blur:blur(12px);

  /* type */
  --vlm-display:'Syne','Segoe UI',system-ui,sans-serif;
  --vlm-body:'Manrope','PingFang SC','Microsoft YaHei',system-ui,sans-serif;

  /* metrics */
  --vlm-shell:1200px;
  --vlm-radius:20px;
  --vlm-radius-sm:14px;
  --vlm-ease:cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1);
  --vlm-topbar:76px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   1. Reset + base
   ========================================================================== */
*,*::before,*::after{box-sizing:border-box;}
html{-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;scroll-behavior:smooth;}
body{
  margin:0;
  font-family:var(--vlm-body);
  font-weight:400;
  font-size:16px;
  line-height:1.68;
  color:var(--vlm-ink);
  background:var(--vlm-mist);
  overflow-x:hidden;
  -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;
}
body.vlm-lock{overflow:hidden;}
img{max-width:100%;height:auto;display:block;}
a{color:inherit;text-decoration:none;}
h1,h2,h3,h4,h5{font-family:var(--vlm-display);font-weight:700;line-height:1.1;margin:0;color:var(--vlm-plum);}
p{margin:0 0 1em;}
button{font-family:inherit;cursor:pointer;border:0;background:none;color:inherit;}
::selection{background:var(--vlm-lav);color:var(--vlm-plum-ink);}

.vlm-sr{position:absolute;width:1px;height:1px;padding:0;margin:-1px;overflow:hidden;clip:rect(0 0 0 0);white-space:nowrap;border:0;}
.vlm-skip{
  position:fixed;top:12px;left:12px;z-index:9999;
  transform:translateY(-160%);
  background:var(--vlm-plum);color:var(--vlm-mist);
  padding:10px 18px;border-radius:999px;font-weight:600;font-size:14px;
  transition:transform .25s var(--vlm-ease);
}
.vlm-skip:focus{transform:translateY(0);}

.vlm-shell{width:100%;max-width:var(--vlm-shell);margin:0 auto;padding:0 28px;}
.vlm-shell--narrow{max-width:900px;}
.vlm-shell--read{max-width:800px;}

/* ==========================================================================
   2. Buttons
   ========================================================================== */
.vlm-btn{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;
  font-family:var(--vlm-body);font-weight:600;font-size:15px;letter-spacing:.01em;
  padding:13px 26px;border-radius:999px;
  transition:transform .3s var(--vlm-ease),box-shadow .3s var(--vlm-ease),background .3s var(--vlm-ease),color .3s var(--vlm-ease);
  white-space:nowrap;position:relative;
}
.vlm-btn svg{width:18px;height:18px;flex:none;}
.vlm-btn--lg{padding:16px 34px;font-size:16px;}
.vlm-btn--core{
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--vlm-plum) 0%,var(--vlm-lav-deep) 100%);
  color:var(--vlm-mist);box-shadow:0 12px 30px -12px rgba(74,54,96,.7);
}
.vlm-btn--core:hover{transform:translateY(-3px);box-shadow:0 20px 40px -14px rgba(74,54,96,.75);}
.vlm-btn--mist{
  background:var(--vlm-mist);color:var(--vlm-plum);
  box-shadow:0 12px 30px -14px rgba(0,0,0,.4);
}
.vlm-btn--mist:hover{transform:translateY(-3px);background:var(--vlm-white);}
.vlm-btn--ghost{
  background:transparent;color:var(--vlm-mist);
  box-shadow:inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(248,246,255,.4);
}
.vlm-btn--ghost:hover{background:rgba(248,246,255,.12);transform:translateY(-3px);}
.vlm-btn--quiet{
  background:var(--vlm-white);color:var(--vlm-plum);
  box-shadow:inset 0 0 0 1px var(--vlm-line);
}
.vlm-btn--quiet:hover{transform:translateY(-3px);box-shadow:inset 0 0 0 1px var(--vlm-lav),0 14px 30px -18px rgba(74,54,96,.6);}

/* ==========================================================================
   3. Eyebrows / kickers / section heads
   ========================================================================== */
.vlm-kicker{
  display:inline-block;font-size:11.5px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--vlm-lav-deep);background:rgba(184,169,201,.16);
  padding:5px 12px;border-radius:999px;
}
.vlm-kicker--mist{color:var(--vlm-blush);background:rgba(240,230,255,.16);}

.vlm-sechead{margin-bottom:46px;max-width:640px;}
.vlm-sechead--center{margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;text-align:center;}
.vlm-sechead__eyebrow{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;
  font-size:12px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.2em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--vlm-lav-deep);margin-bottom:14px;
}
.vlm-sechead__eyebrow svg{width:16px;height:16px;}
.vlm-sechead__title{font-size:clamp(30px,4.4vw,50px);font-weight:800;letter-spacing:-.02em;}
.vlm-sechead__sub{margin-top:14px;color:var(--vlm-ink-70);font-size:17px;font-weight:300;max-width:56ch;}
.vlm-sechead--mist .vlm-sechead__eyebrow{color:var(--vlm-lav-soft);}
.vlm-sechead--mist .vlm-sechead__title{color:var(--vlm-mist);}

/* ==========================================================================
   4. Floating geometry (shared decorative primitives)
   ========================================================================== */
.vlm-orb,.vlm-ring,.vlm-tri,.vlm-square{position:absolute;pointer-events:none;display:block;}
.vlm-orb{border-radius:50%;filter:blur(2px);}
.vlm-orb--a{
  width:340px;height:340px;
  background:radial-gradient(circle at 32% 30%,rgba(240,230,255,.95),rgba(184,169,201,.45) 55%,rgba(184,169,201,0) 72%);
}
.vlm-orb--b{
  width:260px;height:260px;
  background:radial-gradient(circle at 40% 35%,rgba(255,255,255,.85),rgba(184,169,201,.4) 55%,rgba(184,169,201,0) 74%);
}
.vlm-orb--c{
  width:200px;height:200px;
  background:radial-gradient(circle at 38% 34%,rgba(240,230,255,.9),rgba(74,54,96,.28) 60%,rgba(74,54,96,0) 76%);
}
.vlm-ring{
  width:180px;height:180px;border-radius:50%;
  border:1.5px solid rgba(184,169,201,.5);
}
.vlm-ring--lg{width:320px;height:320px;border-color:rgba(240,230,255,.32);}
.vlm-tri{
  width:0;height:0;
  border-left:52px solid transparent;border-right:52px solid transparent;
  border-bottom:90px solid rgba(184,169,201,.24);
}
.vlm-square{
  width:110px;height:110px;border-radius:22px;
  border:1.5px solid rgba(184,169,201,.42);
  transform:rotate(18deg);
}
/* gentle idle float — enabled only when JS present & motion allowed */
.vlm-js .vlm-hero__layer--mid .vlm-orb--a{animation:vlm-float-a 16s ease-in-out infinite;}
.vlm-js .vlm-hero__layer--mid .vlm-orb--b{animation:vlm-float-b 20s ease-in-out infinite;}
.vlm-js .vlm-hero__layer--mid .vlm-ring{animation:vlm-drift 24s ease-in-out infinite;}
.vlm-js .vlm-hero__layer--mid .vlm-ring--lg{animation:vlm-drift 30s ease-in-out infinite reverse;}
.vlm-js .vlm-hero__layer--mid .vlm-tri{animation:vlm-float-a 22s ease-in-out infinite;}
.vlm-js .vlm-hero__layer--mid .vlm-square{animation:vlm-spin 34s linear infinite;}
.vlm-js [data-vlm-parallax-section] .vlm-orb,
.vlm-js [data-vlm-parallax-section] .vlm-ring,
.vlm-js [data-vlm-parallax-section] .vlm-tri,
.vlm-js [data-vlm-parallax-section] .vlm-square{animation:vlm-drift 26s ease-in-out infinite;}
@keyframes vlm-float-a{0%,100%{transform:translate3d(0,0,0);}50%{transform:translate3d(24px,-30px,0);}}
@keyframes vlm-float-b{0%,100%{transform:translate3d(0,0,0);}50%{transform:translate3d(-28px,22px,0);}}
@keyframes vlm-drift{0%,100%{transform:translate3d(0,0,0) rotate(0);}50%{transform:translate3d(18px,-20px,0) rotate(8deg);}}
@keyframes vlm-spin{to{transform:rotate(378deg);}}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  .vlm-js .vlm-orb,.vlm-js .vlm-ring,.vlm-js .vlm-tri,.vlm-js .vlm-square{animation:none !important;}
  html{scroll-behavior:auto;}
}

/* ==========================================================================
   5. Fixed topbar + brand + burger
   ========================================================================== */
.vlm-topbar{
  position:fixed;top:0;left:0;right:0;z-index:120;
  transition:background .4s var(--vlm-ease),backdrop-filter .4s var(--vlm-ease),box-shadow .4s var(--vlm-ease);
}
.vlm-topbar--solid{
  background:rgba(248,246,255,.72);
  backdrop-filter:var(--vlm-blur);-webkit-backdrop-filter:var(--vlm-blur);
  box-shadow:0 1px 0 var(--vlm-line-soft),0 16px 40px -34px rgba(74,54,96,.7);
}
.vlm-topbar__inner{
  max-width:var(--vlm-shell);margin:0 auto;padding:18px 28px;
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:20px;
}
.vlm-brand{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;}
.vlm-brand__mark{
  width:42px;height:42px;border-radius:13px;display:grid;place-items:center;
  font-family:var(--vlm-display);font-weight:800;font-size:22px;color:var(--vlm-mist);
  background:linear-gradient(140deg,var(--vlm-plum),var(--vlm-lav-deep));
  box-shadow:0 10px 24px -12px rgba(74,54,96,.8);
}
.vlm-brand__logo img{height:38px;width:auto;}
.vlm-brand__name{
  font-family:var(--vlm-display);font-weight:700;font-size:20px;letter-spacing:-.01em;color:var(--vlm-plum);
}
.vlm-burger{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;
  padding:11px 20px 11px 16px;border-radius:999px;
  background:var(--vlm-white);box-shadow:inset 0 0 0 1px var(--vlm-line);
  transition:box-shadow .3s var(--vlm-ease),background .3s var(--vlm-ease);
}
.vlm-burger:hover{box-shadow:inset 0 0 0 1px var(--vlm-lav);}
.vlm-burger__lines{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:4px;width:22px;}
.vlm-burger__lines i{display:block;height:2px;width:100%;background:var(--vlm-plum);border-radius:2px;transition:transform .35s var(--vlm-ease),opacity .25s;}
.vlm-burger__lines i:nth-child(2){width:70%;}
.vlm-burger__word{font-size:13px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--vlm-plum);}
.vlm-burger--active .vlm-burger__lines i:nth-child(1){transform:translateY(6px) rotate(45deg);}
.vlm-burger--active .vlm-burger__lines i:nth-child(2){opacity:0;}
.vlm-burger--active .vlm-burger__lines i:nth-child(3){transform:translateY(-6px) rotate(-45deg);}

/* ==========================================================================
   6. Full-screen overlay menu
   ========================================================================== */
.vlm-overlay{
  position:fixed;inset:0;z-index:200;
  visibility:hidden;pointer-events:none;
}
.vlm-overlay--open{visibility:visible;pointer-events:auto;}
.vlm-overlay__scrim{
  position:absolute;inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(160deg,rgba(56,40,73,.96),rgba(74,54,96,.94) 45%,rgba(42,30,56,.97));
  backdrop-filter:blur(6px);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(6px);
  opacity:0;transition:opacity .5s var(--vlm-ease);
}
.vlm-overlay--open .vlm-overlay__scrim{opacity:1;}
.vlm-overlay__panel{
  position:relative;height:100%;width:100%;
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;
  padding:calc(var(--vlm-topbar) + 12px) 0 0;
}
.vlm-overlay__close{
  position:absolute;top:24px;right:28px;z-index:3;
  width:48px;height:48px;border-radius:50%;display:grid;place-items:center;
  color:var(--vlm-mist);box-shadow:inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(248,246,255,.3);
  transition:background .3s,transform .3s var(--vlm-ease);
}
.vlm-overlay__close:hover{background:rgba(248,246,255,.14);transform:rotate(90deg);}
.vlm-overlay__close svg{width:22px;height:22px;}

.vlm-overlay__grid{
  flex:1;min-height:0;width:100%;max-width:var(--vlm-shell);margin:0 auto;padding:0 28px 34px;
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;
}
.vlm-overlay__eyebrow{
  font-size:12px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.24em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--vlm-lav-soft);margin-bottom:18px;
}
.vlm-menu{position:relative;flex:1;min-height:0;overflow:hidden;}
.vlm-menu ul{list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative;z-index:2;}
.vlm-menu__row{border-bottom:1px solid rgba(248,246,255,.1);}
.vlm-menu__row a{
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:22px;
  padding:clamp(10px,2.1vh,22px) 6px;
  color:var(--vlm-mist);position:relative;
  opacity:0;transform:translateY(24px);
  transition:opacity .5s var(--vlm-ease),transform .5s var(--vlm-ease),color .3s;
}
.vlm-overlay--open .vlm-menu__row a{
  opacity:1;transform:translateY(0);
  transition-delay:calc(var(--vlm-i) * .06s + .12s);
}
.vlm-menu__row a.vlm-dim{color:rgba(248,246,255,.34);}
.vlm-menu__num{
  font-family:var(--vlm-display);font-size:13px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.1em;
  color:var(--vlm-lav);width:26px;flex:none;
}
.vlm-menu__label{
  font-family:var(--vlm-display);font-weight:700;
  font-size:clamp(26px,5.2vw,54px);letter-spacing:-.02em;line-height:1;
}
.vlm-menu__arrow{margin-left:auto;opacity:0;transform:translateX(-10px);transition:.35s var(--vlm-ease);display:flex;}
.vlm-menu__arrow svg{width:26px;height:26px;}
.vlm-menu__row a:hover .vlm-menu__arrow{opacity:1;transform:translateX(0);}
.vlm-menu__row a:hover .vlm-menu__label{color:var(--vlm-blush);}
.vlm-menu__hover{
  position:absolute;right:4%;top:50%;z-index:1;
  width:min(360px,34vw);aspect-ratio:4/5;border-radius:var(--vlm-radius);
  overflow:hidden;pointer-events:none;
  opacity:0;transform:translateY(-50%) scale(.9);
  transition:opacity .4s var(--vlm-ease),transform .5s var(--vlm-ease),top .45s var(--vlm-ease);
  box-shadow:0 40px 80px -30px rgba(0,0,0,.6);
}
.vlm-menu__hover span{
  position:absolute;inset:0;display:block;
  background-size:cover;background-position:center;
  opacity:.42;transform:scale(1.05);
}
.vlm-menu__hover--on{opacity:1;transform:translateY(-50%) scale(1);}

.vlm-overlay__floor{
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:24px;flex-wrap:wrap;
  padding-top:22px;border-top:1px solid rgba(248,246,255,.12);position:relative;z-index:2;
}
.vlm-overlay__cta{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:18px;}
.vlm-overlay__login{font-size:14px;font-weight:600;color:var(--vlm-lav-soft);border-bottom:1px solid rgba(216,206,230,.4);padding-bottom:2px;}
.vlm-overlay__login:hover{color:var(--vlm-blush);}
.vlm-overlay__social{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:14px;}
.vlm-overlay__socialword{font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:rgba(248,246,255,.5);margin-right:4px;}
.vlm-overlay__social a{color:var(--vlm-lav-soft);display:grid;place-items:center;width:38px;height:38px;border-radius:50%;box-shadow:inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(248,246,255,.2);transition:.3s var(--vlm-ease);}
.vlm-overlay__social a:hover{color:var(--vlm-plum-ink);background:var(--vlm-blush);transform:translateY(-3px);}
.vlm-overlay__social svg{width:18px;height:18px;}

/* language switcher */
.vlm-langswitch{display:inline-flex;gap:4px;padding:4px;border-radius:999px;box-shadow:inset 0 0 0 1px var(--vlm-line);}
.vlm-langswitch a{font-size:12.5px;font-weight:700;padding:5px 13px;border-radius:999px;color:var(--vlm-ink-52);transition:.3s var(--vlm-ease);}
.vlm-langswitch a.vlm-active{background:var(--vlm-plum);color:var(--vlm-mist);}
.vlm-langswitch--mist{box-shadow:inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(248,246,255,.24);}
.vlm-langswitch--mist a{color:rgba(248,246,255,.6);}
.vlm-langswitch--mist a.vlm-active{background:var(--vlm-blush);color:var(--vlm-plum-ink);}

/* ==========================================================================
   7. Hero — three parallax layers
   ========================================================================== */
.vlm-hero{
  position:relative;min-height:100svh;display:flex;align-items:center;
  overflow:hidden;isolation:isolate;
  padding:calc(var(--vlm-topbar) + 40px) 0 60px;
}
.vlm-hero__layer{position:absolute;inset:0;will-change:transform;}
.vlm-hero__layer--far{
  z-index:-3;
  background:
    radial-gradient(120% 90% at 18% 12%,var(--vlm-blush) 0%,rgba(240,230,255,0) 46%),
    radial-gradient(120% 100% at 84% 88%,rgba(184,169,201,.55) 0%,rgba(184,169,201,0) 52%),
    linear-gradient(178deg,var(--vlm-mist) 0%,#EFE9F8 46%,var(--vlm-lav-soft) 100%);
}
.vlm-hero__banner{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;opacity:.16;}
.vlm-hero__mist{position:absolute;border-radius:50%;filter:blur(46px);opacity:.7;}
.vlm-hero__mist--one{width:52vw;height:52vw;left:-12vw;top:-8vw;background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(255,255,255,.9),rgba(240,230,255,0) 70%);}
.vlm-hero__mist--two{width:44vw;height:44vw;right:-8vw;bottom:-10vw;background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(184,169,201,.6),rgba(184,169,201,0) 70%);}
.vlm-hero__layer--mid{z-index:-2;}
.vlm-hero__layer--mid .vlm-orb--a{left:8%;top:16%;}
.vlm-hero__layer--mid .vlm-orb--b{right:14%;bottom:20%;}
.vlm-hero__layer--mid .vlm-ring{left:22%;bottom:16%;}
.vlm-hero__layer--mid .vlm-ring--lg{right:8%;top:12%;}
.vlm-hero__layer--mid .vlm-tri{right:30%;top:22%;}
.vlm-hero__layer--mid .vlm-square{left:40%;bottom:12%;}
.vlm-hero__layer--fore{
  z-index:-1;position:relative;inset:auto;
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;
  width:100%;max-width:var(--vlm-shell);margin:0 auto;padding:0 28px;
}
.vlm-hero__content{max-width:760px;}
.vlm-hero__eyebrow{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:9px;
  font-size:12.5px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--vlm-lav-deep);
  background:var(--vlm-glass);backdrop-filter:var(--vlm-blur);-webkit-backdrop-filter:var(--vlm-blur);
  box-shadow:inset 0 0 0 1px var(--vlm-glass-line);
  padding:9px 18px;border-radius:999px;margin-bottom:26px;
}
.vlm-hero__eyebrow svg{width:16px;height:16px;color:var(--vlm-plum);}
.vlm-hero__title{font-size:clamp(46px,9vw,116px);font-weight:800;letter-spacing:-.035em;line-height:.94;margin:0 0 26px;}
.vlm-hero__line{display:block;}
.vlm-hero__line--script{
  font-weight:500;font-style:italic;
  background:linear-gradient(120deg,var(--vlm-plum) 10%,var(--vlm-lav-deep) 55%,var(--vlm-lav) 90%);
  -webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;color:transparent;
  padding-left:.06em;
}
.vlm-hero__sub{font-size:clamp(16px,1.6vw,19px);font-weight:300;color:var(--vlm-ink-70);max-width:54ch;margin-bottom:36px;}
.vlm-hero__actions{display:flex;gap:16px;flex-wrap:wrap;}
.vlm-hero__scroll{
  position:absolute;left:28px;bottom:-46px;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;
  font-size:11.5px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--vlm-ink-34);
}
.vlm-hero__scroll i{display:flex;animation:vlm-bob 2.4s ease-in-out infinite;}
.vlm-hero__scroll svg{width:18px;height:18px;}
@keyframes vlm-bob{0%,100%{transform:translateY(0);}50%{transform:translateY(6px);}}


/* ==========================================================================
   8. Gradient section transitions (spec H)
   ========================================================================== */
.vlm-fade{height:120px;width:100%;}
.vlm-fade--to-mist{background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(216,206,230,.55) 0%,var(--vlm-mist) 100%);}
.vlm-fade--mist-lavender{background:linear-gradient(180deg,var(--vlm-mist) 0%,rgba(184,169,201,.34) 52%,var(--vlm-mist) 100%);}
.vlm-fade--lavender-mist{background:linear-gradient(180deg,var(--vlm-mist) 0%,rgba(240,230,255,.7) 50%,var(--vlm-mist) 100%);}

/* generic section rhythm */
.vlm-tickerband,.vlm-journal,.vlm-instruments,.vlm-advantages,.vlm-trigger,.vlm-related{position:relative;padding:74px 0;}
.vlm-instruments,.vlm-advantages{background:linear-gradient(180deg,var(--vlm-mist),#F2EDFA 60%,var(--vlm-mist));}

/* ==========================================================================
   9. Market ticker — compact glass tape
   ========================================================================== */
.vlm-ticker{
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:20px;
  background:var(--vlm-glass-strong);backdrop-filter:var(--vlm-blur);-webkit-backdrop-filter:var(--vlm-blur);
  box-shadow:inset 0 0 0 1px var(--vlm-glass-line),0 24px 60px -40px rgba(74,54,96,.7);
  border-radius:999px;padding:12px 14px 12px 24px;overflow:hidden;
}
.vlm-ticker__head{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;flex:none;padding-right:20px;border-right:1px solid var(--vlm-line-soft);}
.vlm-ticker__dot{width:9px;height:9px;border-radius:50%;background:#6BD39A;box-shadow:0 0 0 0 rgba(107,211,154,.6);animation:vlm-pulse 2s infinite;}
@keyframes vlm-pulse{0%{box-shadow:0 0 0 0 rgba(107,211,154,.55);}70%{box-shadow:0 0 0 9px rgba(107,211,154,0);}100%{box-shadow:0 0 0 0 rgba(107,211,154,0);}}
.vlm-ticker__eyebrow{font-size:11.5px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--vlm-plum);}
.vlm-ticker__viewport{flex:1;min-width:0;overflow:hidden;-webkit-mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,#000 5%,#000 95%,transparent);mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,#000 5%,#000 95%,transparent);}
.vlm-ticker__track{display:flex;gap:34px;width:max-content;animation:vlm-marquee 38s linear infinite;}
.vlm-ticker:hover .vlm-ticker__track{animation-play-state:paused;}
@keyframes vlm-marquee{from{transform:translateX(0);}to{transform:translateX(-50%);}}
.vlm-ticker__item{display:inline-flex;align-items:baseline;gap:9px;font-size:14px;white-space:nowrap;}
.vlm-ticker__item b{font-weight:700;color:var(--vlm-plum);font-size:13px;letter-spacing:.02em;}
.vlm-ticker__item u{text-decoration:none;color:var(--vlm-ink-70);font-variant-numeric:tabular-nums;}
.vlm-ticker__item em{font-style:normal;font-weight:700;font-size:12.5px;font-variant-numeric:tabular-nums;}
.vlm-ticker__item em.vlm-up{color:#3FA372;}
.vlm-ticker__item em.vlm-down{color:#D2657E;}
.vlm-ticker__btn{flex:none;font-size:13.5px;font-weight:700;color:var(--vlm-plum);display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:7px;padding:10px 18px;border-radius:999px;background:var(--vlm-blush);transition:.3s var(--vlm-ease);}
.vlm-ticker__btn svg{width:16px;height:16px;}
.vlm-ticker__btn:hover{background:var(--vlm-lav-soft);transform:translateY(-2px);}

/* ==========================================================================
   10. Journal — staggered asymmetric Z-flow of glass cards
   ========================================================================== */
.vlm-zflow{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:clamp(40px,7vw,96px);}
.vlm-zcard{position:relative;width:60%;max-width:720px;}
.vlm-zcard--left{align-self:flex-start;margin-right:auto;}
.vlm-zcard--right{align-self:flex-end;margin-left:auto;}
.vlm-zcard__media{position:relative;display:block;border-radius:var(--vlm-radius);overflow:hidden;aspect-ratio:16/10;background:var(--vlm-lav-soft);}
.vlm-zcard__img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;transition:transform .8s var(--vlm-ease);}
.vlm-zcard:hover .vlm-zcard__img{transform:scale(1.06);}
.vlm-zcard__veil{position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(74,54,96,0) 40%,rgba(56,40,73,.5) 100%);}
/* frosted glass plate carrying title / excerpt, overlapping the image bottom */
.vlm-zcard__glass{
  position:relative;z-index:2;
  margin:-58px 26px 0;padding:26px 28px 24px;
  background:var(--vlm-glass-strong);backdrop-filter:var(--vlm-blur);-webkit-backdrop-filter:var(--vlm-blur);
  border-radius:var(--vlm-radius);
  box-shadow:inset 0 0 0 1px var(--vlm-glass-line),0 30px 60px -34px rgba(42,30,56,.65);
}
.vlm-zcard--right .vlm-zcard__glass{margin:-58px 26px 0;}
.vlm-zcard__meta{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;margin-bottom:12px;flex-wrap:wrap;}
.vlm-zcard__date{font-size:12.5px;color:var(--vlm-ink-52);font-weight:500;letter-spacing:.04em;}
.vlm-zcard__title{font-size:clamp(21px,2.4vw,29px);font-weight:700;letter-spacing:-.02em;margin-bottom:10px;line-height:1.16;}
.vlm-zcard__title a{transition:color .3s;}
.vlm-zcard__title a:hover{color:var(--vlm-lav-deep);}
.vlm-zcard__excerpt{color:var(--vlm-ink-70);font-size:15.5px;font-weight:300;margin-bottom:18px;}
.vlm-zcard__foot{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:16px;padding-top:14px;border-top:1px solid var(--vlm-line-soft);}
.vlm-zcard__time{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:7px;font-size:12.5px;color:var(--vlm-ink-52);}
.vlm-zcard__time svg{width:15px;height:15px;}
.vlm-zcard__read{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;font-size:13.5px;font-weight:700;color:var(--vlm-plum);}
.vlm-zcard__read svg{width:16px;height:16px;transition:transform .3s var(--vlm-ease);}
.vlm-zcard__read:hover svg{transform:translateX(4px);}
.vlm-zcard--empty .vlm-zcard__glass{margin-top:0;background:var(--vlm-glass);}
.vlm-journal__more{text-align:center;margin-top:56px;}

/* ==========================================================================
   11. Instruments — four circular lavender-rimmed lanes
   ========================================================================== */
.vlm-lanes{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:26px;}
.vlm-lane{
  text-align:center;padding:38px 24px 32px;border-radius:var(--vlm-radius);
  background:var(--vlm-glass);backdrop-filter:var(--vlm-blur);-webkit-backdrop-filter:var(--vlm-blur);
  box-shadow:inset 0 0 0 1px var(--vlm-glass-line);
  transition:transform .4s var(--vlm-ease),box-shadow .4s var(--vlm-ease);
}
.vlm-lane:hover{transform:translateY(-8px);box-shadow:inset 0 0 0 1px var(--vlm-lav),0 30px 50px -34px rgba(74,54,96,.7);}
.vlm-lane__circle{
  width:92px;height:92px;margin:0 auto 22px;border-radius:50%;display:grid;place-items:center;
  color:var(--vlm-plum);background:radial-gradient(circle at 36% 30%,var(--vlm-white),var(--vlm-blush));
  box-shadow:inset 0 0 0 2px var(--vlm-lav),0 16px 30px -18px rgba(74,54,96,.7);
  transition:transform .5s var(--vlm-ease);
}
.vlm-lane:hover .vlm-lane__circle{transform:rotate(-8deg) scale(1.06);}
.vlm-lane__circle svg{width:38px;height:38px;}
.vlm-lane__name{font-size:20px;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:8px;}
.vlm-lane__desc{color:var(--vlm-ink-70);font-size:14.5px;font-weight:300;margin-bottom:20px;min-height:44px;}
.vlm-lane__btn{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;font-size:13.5px;font-weight:700;color:var(--vlm-lav-deep);padding:9px 18px;border-radius:999px;box-shadow:inset 0 0 0 1px var(--vlm-line);transition:.3s var(--vlm-ease);}
.vlm-lane__btn svg{width:15px;height:15px;}
.vlm-lane__btn:hover{background:var(--vlm-plum);color:var(--vlm-mist);box-shadow:none;}

/* ==========================================================================
   12. Advantages — two big image panels with frosted overlays
   ========================================================================== */
.vlm-panels{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:28px;}
.vlm-panel{position:relative;border-radius:var(--vlm-radius);overflow:hidden;min-height:440px;display:flex;align-items:flex-end;}
.vlm-panel__media{position:absolute;inset:-8% 0;will-change:transform;}
.vlm-panel__media img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;}
.vlm-panel__veil{position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(74,54,96,.12) 0%,rgba(56,40,73,.72) 100%);}
.vlm-panel__glass{
  position:relative;z-index:2;width:calc(100% - 48px);margin:24px;padding:26px 28px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.16);backdrop-filter:var(--vlm-blur);-webkit-backdrop-filter:var(--vlm-blur);
  border-radius:var(--vlm-radius);box-shadow:inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,.32);
  color:var(--vlm-mist);
}
.vlm-panel__icon{display:inline-grid;place-items:center;width:52px;height:52px;border-radius:15px;background:rgba(240,230,255,.2);margin-bottom:16px;color:var(--vlm-blush);}
.vlm-panel__icon svg{width:26px;height:26px;}
.vlm-panel__glass h3{color:var(--vlm-white);font-size:24px;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:10px;}
.vlm-panel__glass p{color:rgba(248,246,255,.82);font-size:15px;font-weight:300;margin:0;}

/* ==========================================================================
   13. Stats — gradient stage with floating geometry
   ========================================================================== */
.vlm-stats{position:relative;overflow:hidden;padding:96px 0;background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--vlm-plum) 0%,#5B4575 48%,var(--vlm-lav-deep) 100%);}
.vlm-stats__geo{position:absolute;inset:0;}
.vlm-stats__geo .vlm-orb--b{left:6%;top:14%;}
.vlm-stats__geo .vlm-ring{right:10%;top:20%;border-color:rgba(240,230,255,.28);}
.vlm-stats__geo .vlm-square{right:24%;bottom:12%;border-color:rgba(240,230,255,.24);}
.vlm-stats .vlm-shell{position:relative;z-index:2;}
.vlm-stats__grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:24px;margin-top:20px;}
.vlm-stat{text-align:center;padding:34px 16px;border-radius:var(--vlm-radius);background:rgba(255,255,255,.08);box-shadow:inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(248,246,255,.16);transition:transform .4s var(--vlm-ease),background .4s;}
.vlm-stat:hover{transform:translateY(-6px);background:rgba(255,255,255,.14);}
.vlm-stat__num{display:block;font-family:var(--vlm-display);font-size:clamp(34px,4.6vw,56px);font-weight:800;color:var(--vlm-white);letter-spacing:-.02em;line-height:1;}
.vlm-stat__label{display:block;margin-top:12px;font-size:13px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--vlm-lav-soft);}

/* ==========================================================================
   14. Popup-CTA trigger band
   ========================================================================== */
.vlm-trigger__card{
  position:relative;overflow:hidden;border-radius:28px;padding:clamp(34px,5vw,60px);
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:34px;flex-wrap:wrap;
  background:linear-gradient(120deg,var(--vlm-blush),var(--vlm-lav-soft) 60%,#E4D9F0);
  box-shadow:0 40px 80px -50px rgba(74,54,96,.8);
}
.vlm-trigger__geo{position:absolute;inset:0;pointer-events:none;}
.vlm-trigger__geo .vlm-ring{right:12%;top:-30px;width:220px;height:220px;border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.5);}
.vlm-trigger__geo .vlm-orb--a{left:-60px;bottom:-80px;width:240px;height:240px;}
.vlm-trigger__copy{position:relative;z-index:2;max-width:520px;}
.vlm-trigger__eyebrow{display:block;font-size:12px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.2em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--vlm-lav-deep);margin-bottom:12px;}
.vlm-trigger__title{font-size:clamp(28px,4vw,44px);font-weight:800;letter-spacing:-.02em;margin-bottom:12px;}
.vlm-trigger__text{color:var(--vlm-ink-70);font-size:16.5px;font-weight:300;margin:0;}
.vlm-trigger__card .vlm-btn{position:relative;z-index:2;}

/* ==========================================================================
   15. Final full-viewport CTA screen (footer)
   ========================================================================== */
.vlm-endscreen{
  position:relative;min-height:100svh;overflow:hidden;isolation:isolate;
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;justify-content:center;text-align:center;
  padding:80px 28px 0;color:var(--vlm-mist);
}
.vlm-endscreen__grad{position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:-2;background:radial-gradient(120% 90% at 50% 0%,#5E4878 0%,var(--vlm-plum) 42%,var(--vlm-plum-deep) 78%,var(--vlm-plum-ink) 100%);}
.vlm-endscreen__geo{position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:-1;}
.vlm-endscreen__geo .vlm-orb--a{left:8%;top:16%;opacity:.7;}
.vlm-endscreen__geo .vlm-orb--c{right:12%;bottom:20%;opacity:.8;}
.vlm-endscreen__geo .vlm-ring--lg{left:18%;bottom:14%;border-color:rgba(240,230,255,.2);}
.vlm-endscreen__geo .vlm-tri{right:22%;top:20%;border-bottom-color:rgba(240,230,255,.16);}
.vlm-endscreen__inner{position:relative;z-index:2;max-width:760px;margin:auto 0;}
.vlm-endscreen__eyebrow{display:inline-block;font-size:12px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.24em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--vlm-lav-soft);margin-bottom:20px;padding:8px 18px;border-radius:999px;box-shadow:inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(248,246,255,.2);}
.vlm-endscreen__title{font-size:clamp(38px,7vw,84px);font-weight:800;letter-spacing:-.03em;line-height:1;color:var(--vlm-white);margin-bottom:22px;}
.vlm-endscreen__text{font-size:clamp(16px,1.7vw,19px);font-weight:300;color:rgba(248,246,255,.8);max-width:52ch;margin:0 auto 38px;}
.vlm-endscreen__actions{display:flex;gap:16px;justify-content:center;flex-wrap:wrap;}
.vlm-endscreen__risk{margin-top:34px;font-size:12.5px;color:rgba(248,246,255,.5);letter-spacing:.04em;}
.vlm-endscreen__floor{
  position:relative;z-index:2;width:100%;max-width:var(--vlm-shell);
  margin-top:auto;padding:24px 0 28px;border-top:1px solid rgba(248,246,255,.14);
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:18px;flex-wrap:wrap;
}
.vlm-endscreen__copy{font-size:13px;color:rgba(248,246,255,.6);}
.vlm-endscreen__floorlinks{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:20px;}
.vlm-endscreen__floorlinks > a{font-size:13px;font-weight:600;color:var(--vlm-lav-soft);border-bottom:1px solid rgba(216,206,230,.35);padding-bottom:2px;}
.vlm-endscreen__floorlinks > a:hover{color:var(--vlm-blush);}

/* ==========================================================================
   16. Popup CTA modal (full-screen deep-purple)
   ========================================================================== */
.vlm-modal{position:fixed;inset:0;z-index:300;visibility:hidden;pointer-events:none;}
.vlm-modal--open{visibility:visible;pointer-events:auto;}
.vlm-modal__scrim{position:absolute;inset:0;background:rgba(42,30,56,.9);backdrop-filter:blur(8px);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(8px);opacity:0;transition:opacity .45s var(--vlm-ease);}
.vlm-modal--open .vlm-modal__scrim{opacity:1;}
.vlm-modal__stage{
  position:relative;height:100%;width:100%;display:grid;place-items:center;overflow:hidden;
  background:radial-gradient(110% 90% at 50% 20%,#5E4878,var(--vlm-plum) 55%,var(--vlm-plum-ink));
  opacity:0;transform:scale(1.04);transition:opacity .45s var(--vlm-ease),transform .5s var(--vlm-ease);
}
.vlm-modal--open .vlm-modal__stage{opacity:1;transform:scale(1);}
.vlm-modal__close{position:absolute;top:26px;right:28px;z-index:4;width:50px;height:50px;border-radius:50%;display:grid;place-items:center;color:var(--vlm-mist);box-shadow:inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(248,246,255,.3);transition:background .3s,transform .4s var(--vlm-ease);}
.vlm-modal__close:hover{background:rgba(248,246,255,.14);transform:rotate(90deg);}
.vlm-modal__close svg{width:22px;height:22px;}
.vlm-modal__geo{position:absolute;inset:0;pointer-events:none;}
.vlm-modal__geo .vlm-orb--a{left:12%;top:18%;opacity:.6;}
.vlm-modal__geo .vlm-orb--b{right:14%;bottom:16%;opacity:.5;}
.vlm-modal__geo .vlm-ring{right:24%;top:16%;border-color:rgba(240,230,255,.22);}
.vlm-modal__body{position:relative;z-index:3;text-align:center;max-width:620px;padding:0 28px;color:var(--vlm-mist);}
.vlm-modal__eyebrow{display:inline-block;font-size:12px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.24em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--vlm-lav-soft);margin-bottom:18px;}
.vlm-modal__title{font-size:clamp(32px,6vw,62px);font-weight:800;letter-spacing:-.03em;line-height:1.02;color:var(--vlm-white);margin-bottom:20px;}
.vlm-modal__text{font-size:17px;font-weight:300;color:rgba(248,246,255,.82);max-width:48ch;margin:0 auto 34px;}
.vlm-modal__actions{display:flex;gap:16px;justify-content:center;flex-wrap:wrap;}

/* ==========================================================================
   17. Page head / crumbs / pills / pagination
   ========================================================================== */
.vlm-pagehead{position:relative;overflow:hidden;padding:calc(var(--vlm-topbar) + 60px) 0 56px;background:linear-gradient(180deg,var(--vlm-blush),var(--vlm-mist));}
.vlm-pagehead--tall{padding-bottom:70px;}
.vlm-pagehead__geo{position:absolute;inset:0;pointer-events:none;}
.vlm-pagehead__geo .vlm-orb--a{right:6%;top:-40px;opacity:.6;}
.vlm-pagehead__geo .vlm-ring{left:8%;bottom:-40px;}
.vlm-pagehead .vlm-shell{position:relative;z-index:2;}
.vlm-crumb{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;font-size:13px;color:var(--vlm-ink-52);margin-bottom:20px;}
.vlm-crumb a{color:var(--vlm-lav-deep);font-weight:600;}
.vlm-crumb a:hover{color:var(--vlm-plum);}
.vlm-crumb__sep{opacity:.5;}
.vlm-pagehead__title{font-size:clamp(34px,6vw,64px);font-weight:800;letter-spacing:-.03em;margin-bottom:14px;}
.vlm-pagehead__sub{color:var(--vlm-ink-70);font-size:17px;font-weight:300;max-width:60ch;margin:0;}
.vlm-pagehead__sub b{color:var(--vlm-plum);font-weight:800;font-size:20px;}
.vlm-pagehead__search{margin-top:28px;max-width:520px;}

.vlm-pills{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px;margin-bottom:48px;}
.vlm-pills a{font-size:13.5px;font-weight:600;padding:9px 18px;border-radius:999px;color:var(--vlm-ink-70);background:var(--vlm-white);box-shadow:inset 0 0 0 1px var(--vlm-line);transition:.3s var(--vlm-ease);}
.vlm-pills a:hover{transform:translateY(-2px);color:var(--vlm-plum);}
.vlm-pills a.vlm-active{background:var(--vlm-plum);color:var(--vlm-mist);box-shadow:none;}

.vlm-pagination{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:8px;justify-content:center;margin-top:60px;}
.vlm-pagination .page-numbers{display:inline-grid;place-items:center;min-width:44px;height:44px;padding:0 14px;border-radius:13px;font-size:14.5px;font-weight:600;color:var(--vlm-ink-70);background:var(--vlm-white);box-shadow:inset 0 0 0 1px var(--vlm-line);transition:.3s var(--vlm-ease);}
.vlm-pagination .page-numbers:hover{color:var(--vlm-plum);transform:translateY(-2px);}
.vlm-pagination .page-numbers.current{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--vlm-plum),var(--vlm-lav-deep));color:var(--vlm-mist);box-shadow:none;}

.vlm-empty{text-align:center;padding:80px 20px;color:var(--vlm-ink-52);}
.vlm-empty svg{width:52px;height:52px;color:var(--vlm-lav);margin-bottom:18px;}
.vlm-empty p{font-size:18px;margin:0;}

/* ==========================================================================
   18. Single — immersive cover + reading column
   ========================================================================== */
.vlm-cover{position:relative;min-height:70vh;display:flex;align-items:flex-end;overflow:hidden;isolation:isolate;}
.vlm-cover__media{position:absolute;inset:-12% 0;z-index:-2;will-change:transform;}
.vlm-cover__img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;}
.vlm-cover__veil{position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(56,40,73,.28) 0%,rgba(42,30,56,.66) 68%,rgba(42,30,56,.86) 100%);}
.vlm-cover__content{position:relative;z-index:2;width:100%;padding:calc(var(--vlm-topbar) + 40px) 0 54px;color:var(--vlm-mist);}
.vlm-back{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:9px;font-size:13.5px;font-weight:600;color:var(--vlm-lav-soft);margin-bottom:24px;padding:9px 18px;border-radius:999px;background:rgba(42,30,56,.35);backdrop-filter:var(--vlm-blur);box-shadow:inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(248,246,255,.2);transition:.3s var(--vlm-ease);}
.vlm-back svg{width:16px;height:16px;}
.vlm-back:hover{color:var(--vlm-blush);transform:translateX(-3px);}
.vlm-cover__title{font-size:clamp(32px,5.6vw,64px);font-weight:800;letter-spacing:-.03em;line-height:1.06;color:var(--vlm-white);margin:16px 0 22px;text-shadow:0 8px 40px rgba(42,30,56,.5);}
.vlm-cover__meta{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:20px;font-size:13.5px;color:rgba(248,246,255,.78);}
.vlm-cover__meta span{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;}
.vlm-cover__meta svg{width:15px;height:15px;color:var(--vlm-lav);}

.vlm-single{padding:70px 0;}
.vlm-single__lead{font-size:20px;font-weight:300;line-height:1.6;color:var(--vlm-plum);border-left:3px solid var(--vlm-lav);padding-left:20px;margin-bottom:34px;}
.vlm-content{font-size:17px;line-height:1.82;color:var(--vlm-ink-70);}
.vlm-content h2,.vlm-content h3,.vlm-content h4{color:var(--vlm-plum);margin:1.6em 0 .6em;line-height:1.24;}
.vlm-content h2{font-size:29px;}
.vlm-content h3{font-size:23px;}
.vlm-content a{color:var(--vlm-lav-deep);border-bottom:1px solid var(--vlm-line);}
.vlm-content a:hover{color:var(--vlm-plum);}
.vlm-content img{border-radius:var(--vlm-radius-sm);margin:1.4em 0;}
.vlm-content blockquote{margin:1.6em 0;padding:6px 24px;border-left:3px solid var(--vlm-lav);color:var(--vlm-plum);font-family:var(--vlm-display);font-size:20px;font-style:italic;}
.vlm-content ul,.vlm-content ol{padding-left:1.3em;}
.vlm-content li{margin-bottom:.5em;}
.vlm-content code{background:var(--vlm-blush);padding:2px 7px;border-radius:6px;font-size:.9em;color:var(--vlm-plum);}

.vlm-tags{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px;margin:40px 0;}
.vlm-tags a{font-size:13px;font-weight:600;color:var(--vlm-lav-deep);background:rgba(184,169,201,.14);padding:7px 15px;border-radius:999px;transition:.3s var(--vlm-ease);}
.vlm-tags a:hover{background:var(--vlm-plum);color:var(--vlm-mist);}

.vlm-single__share{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;padding:24px 0;border-top:1px solid var(--vlm-line-soft);border-bottom:1px solid var(--vlm-line-soft);margin-bottom:44px;}
.vlm-single__shareword{font-size:12px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--vlm-ink-34);margin-right:6px;}
.vlm-single__share a{display:grid;place-items:center;width:40px;height:40px;border-radius:50%;color:var(--vlm-plum);box-shadow:inset 0 0 0 1px var(--vlm-line);transition:.3s var(--vlm-ease);}
.vlm-single__share a:hover{background:var(--vlm-plum);color:var(--vlm-mist);transform:translateY(-3px);}
.vlm-single__share svg{width:18px;height:18px;}

.vlm-endcta{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:28px;flex-wrap:wrap;padding:34px;border-radius:var(--vlm-radius);background:linear-gradient(120deg,var(--vlm-blush),var(--vlm-lav-soft));margin-top:10px;}
.vlm-endcta h2{font-size:26px;font-weight:800;margin-bottom:8px;}
.vlm-endcta p{color:var(--vlm-ink-70);font-size:15.5px;font-weight:300;margin:0;max-width:44ch;}

/* related rail */
.vlm-related{background:linear-gradient(180deg,var(--vlm-mist),#F2EDFA);}
.vlm-related__title{font-size:clamp(26px,3.6vw,40px);font-weight:800;letter-spacing:-.02em;margin-bottom:38px;}
.vlm-related__rail{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:22px;}
.vlm-glassmini{position:relative;border-radius:var(--vlm-radius);overflow:hidden;background:var(--vlm-lav-soft);}
.vlm-glassmini__media{display:block;aspect-ratio:4/5;overflow:hidden;}
.vlm-glassmini__media img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;transition:transform .7s var(--vlm-ease);}
.vlm-glassmini:hover .vlm-glassmini__media img{transform:scale(1.07);}
.vlm-glassmini__glass{position:absolute;left:12px;right:12px;bottom:12px;padding:16px 18px;border-radius:var(--vlm-radius-sm);background:var(--vlm-glass-strong);backdrop-filter:var(--vlm-blur);-webkit-backdrop-filter:var(--vlm-blur);box-shadow:inset 0 0 0 1px var(--vlm-glass-line);}
.vlm-glassmini__date{font-size:11.5px;color:var(--vlm-ink-52);font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.06em;}
.vlm-glassmini__glass h3{font-size:16px;font-weight:700;line-height:1.3;margin-top:6px;}
.vlm-glassmini__glass h3 a:hover{color:var(--vlm-lav-deep);}

/* ==========================================================================
   19. Search form + 404
   ========================================================================== */
.vlm-searchform{display:flex;gap:12px;flex-wrap:wrap;}
.vlm-searchform__field{flex:1;min-width:240px;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:11px;padding:5px 8px 5px 18px;border-radius:999px;background:var(--vlm-white);box-shadow:inset 0 0 0 1px var(--vlm-line);}
.vlm-searchform__field svg{width:18px;height:18px;color:var(--vlm-lav-deep);flex:none;}
.vlm-searchform__field input{flex:1;border:0;outline:0;background:none;font-family:inherit;font-size:15px;color:var(--vlm-ink);padding:12px 0;}
.vlm-searchform__field input::placeholder{color:var(--vlm-ink-34);}

.vlm-notfound{position:relative;overflow:hidden;min-height:76vh;display:flex;align-items:center;padding:calc(var(--vlm-topbar) + 60px) 0 80px;background:linear-gradient(180deg,var(--vlm-blush),var(--vlm-mist));}
.vlm-notfound__geo{position:absolute;inset:0;pointer-events:none;}
.vlm-notfound__geo .vlm-orb--a{left:8%;top:12%;opacity:.6;}
.vlm-notfound__geo .vlm-ring--lg{right:6%;bottom:-40px;}
.vlm-notfound__geo .vlm-tri{right:20%;top:18%;}
.vlm-notfound__inner{position:relative;z-index:2;text-align:center;}
.vlm-notfound__code{font-family:var(--vlm-display);font-size:clamp(90px,20vw,200px);font-weight:800;line-height:.9;letter-spacing:-.04em;background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--vlm-plum),var(--vlm-lav));-webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;color:transparent;opacity:.9;}
.vlm-notfound__title{font-size:clamp(28px,4.4vw,46px);font-weight:800;margin:10px 0 14px;}
.vlm-notfound__text{color:var(--vlm-ink-70);font-size:17px;font-weight:300;max-width:46ch;margin:0 auto 30px;}
.vlm-notfound__search{margin:40px 0 16px;font-size:13px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--vlm-ink-34);}
.vlm-notfound .vlm-searchform{max-width:520px;margin:0 auto;}

/* ==========================================================================
   20. Comments (minimal, on-brand)
   ========================================================================== */
.vlm-comments{margin-top:56px;}
.vlm-comments .comment-list{list-style:none;padding:0;margin:0 0 34px;}
.vlm-comments .comment{padding:22px 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--vlm-line-soft);}
.vlm-comments .comment-author{font-family:var(--vlm-display);font-weight:700;color:var(--vlm-plum);}
.vlm-comments .comment-metadata{font-size:12.5px;color:var(--vlm-ink-52);}
.vlm-comments .comment-metadata a{color:var(--vlm-lav-deep);}
.vlm-comments .comment-content{margin-top:10px;color:var(--vlm-ink-70);font-size:15.5px;}
.vlm-comments .reply{margin-top:8px;}
.vlm-comments .reply a{font-size:13px;font-weight:700;color:var(--vlm-plum);}
.vlm-comment-form label{display:block;font-size:13px;font-weight:600;color:var(--vlm-ink-70);margin-bottom:6px;}
.vlm-comment-form input[type=text],.vlm-comment-form input[type=email],.vlm-comment-form input[type=url],.vlm-comment-form textarea{width:100%;padding:13px 16px;border-radius:var(--vlm-radius-sm);border:1px solid var(--vlm-line);background:var(--vlm-white);font-family:inherit;font-size:15px;color:var(--vlm-ink);margin-bottom:16px;}
.vlm-comment-form textarea{min-height:140px;resize:vertical;}
.vlm-comment-form .form-submit input[type=submit]{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;padding:13px 28px;border-radius:999px;background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--vlm-plum),var(--vlm-lav-deep));color:var(--vlm-mist);font-weight:600;font-size:15px;border:0;cursor:pointer;}

/* ==========================================================================
   21. Reveal animation (.vlm-rise -> .vlm-in)
   ========================================================================== */
.vlm-js .vlm-rise{opacity:0;transform:translateY(30px);transition:opacity .7s var(--vlm-ease),transform .7s var(--vlm-ease);transition-delay:var(--vlm-d,0s);}
.vlm-js .vlm-rise.vlm-in{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0);}

/* ==========================================================================
   22. Responsive
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width:1024px){
  .vlm-lanes{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);}
  .vlm-stats__grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);}
  .vlm-related__rail{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);}
  .vlm-panels{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  .vlm-panel{min-height:380px;}
}
@media (max-width:820px){
  .vlm-zcard,.vlm-zcard--left,.vlm-zcard--right{width:100%;margin:0;align-self:stretch;}
  .vlm-zcard__glass{margin:-52px 18px 0;}
  .vlm-menu__hover{display:none;}
  .vlm-ticker{border-radius:var(--vlm-radius);flex-wrap:wrap;padding:16px 18px;}
  .vlm-ticker__head{border-right:0;padding-right:0;width:100%;}
  .vlm-ticker__btn{width:100%;justify-content:center;}
  .vlm-overlay__floor{flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-start;gap:18px;}
}
@media (max-width:600px){
  .vlm-shell{padding:0 20px;}
  .vlm-topbar__inner{padding:14px 20px;}
  .vlm-burger__word{display:none;}
  .vlm-lanes{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  .vlm-stats__grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  .vlm-related__rail{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  .vlm-hero__actions .vlm-btn,.vlm-endscreen__actions .vlm-btn,.vlm-modal__actions .vlm-btn{width:100%;justify-content:center;}
  .vlm-fade{height:80px;}
  .vlm-trigger__card{border-radius:var(--vlm-radius);}
}

/* ==== breadcrumb (added by automation) ==== */
.vlm-crumb-bar{padding-top:16px}